Best Podcast Episodes About Starlink
Everything podcasters are saying about Starlink — curated from top podcasts
Updated: Apr 02, 2026 – 14 episodes
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“… airline it's also the one i fly on most of the time is it right right it's your pre-prepared flyer so they're tapping Amazon. So what is United has Starlink? United has Starlink. And I think JetBlue also has Starlink. And I think Starlink is just going to become for most, like it's going to become table steak. You get on an airline, people are going to start making a decision about flying based on, does this thing have Starlink? Now you can have all the feelings you want about SpaceX and Starlink, whatever, but it is like the, the top tier internet experience when you're at 36,000 feet or whatever. …”
“your your favorite airline well you've interviewed the ceo multiple times that's so that makes them my favorite apparently that's your favorite airline it's also the one i fly on most of the time is it right right it's your pre-prepared flyer so they're tapping Amazon. So what is United has Starlink? United has Starlink. And I think JetBlue also has Starlink. And I think Starlink is just going to become for most, like it's going to become table steak. You get on an airline, people are going to start making a decision about flying based on, does this thing have Starlink? Now you can have all the feelings you want about SpaceX and Starlink, whatever, but it is like the, the top tier internet experience when you're at 36,000 feet or whatever. And Delta is not tapping Starlink. They are going to go with Amazon, Leo, which is their service. And Delta was like the first one to roll out free Wi-Fi for SkyMiles members. And they switched over to much faster Wi-Fi when they did that. Because if you're going to make it free for people, you have to have better bandwidth and better speeds in …”
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Airlines are increasingly differentiating themselves based on in-flight internet services, with United and JetBlue opting for Starlink, while Delta chooses Amazon's service. This decision could impact customer preferences, as travelers may soon prioritize airlines that offer the fastest and most reliable Wi-Fi at 36,000 feet. The competition between these tech giants may redefine the flying experience for millions.
“… of them, I think, are satellites being destroyed. Now, I don't have proof of this, but my theory is I think somebody is clipping SpaceX, possibly Starlink satellites. I hope that's incorrect. I hope that they can prove that is not correct. By clipping, you mean like tapping into? No, I'm sorry. I mean shooting down. And I believe the reason that Starlink is a target now is because we know 40,000 Starlink terminals were uncovered in Iran during the protests by the Iranian regime. And they are now associating that as not a private satellite company providing Internet to people around the world, but …”
“… called Winning Space. It came out in 2020. And I talked about the threat to our space systems, which is still very underappreciated. Your audience might be aware of these fireballs in the skies over Texas and Ohio. Some of them are meteorites, but some of them, I think, are satellites being destroyed. Now, I don't have proof of this, but my theory is I think somebody is clipping SpaceX, possibly Starlink satellites. I hope that's incorrect. I hope that they can prove that is not correct. By clipping, you mean like tapping into? No, I'm sorry. I mean shooting down. And I believe the reason that Starlink is a target now is because we know 40,000 Starlink terminals were uncovered in Iran during the protests by the Iranian regime. And they are now associating that as not a private satellite company providing Internet to people around the world, but as a backdoor way for regime change by the West using these decentralized satellites. In fact, we saw the Ukrainians in the Ukraine war at the beginning were using Starlink to basically keep their units in the fight after the Russians attempted to delink Ukraine from the world telecommunications networking. Now today the Russians are using …”
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Iran's Revolutionary Guards have issued a chilling threat against major American tech companies like Apple, Google, and Meta, labeling them as legitimate targets. This follows accusations that these firms are aiding U.S. and Israeli operations against Iran, prompting calls for employees in the region to evacuate. As tensions rise, the implications for both national security and the tech industry are profound.
“… technology, galt scotch in the middle of the jungle. That's amazing. Last question for me. I'm sure you got asked this in all the VC pitches. How is Starlink rolling out? How is satellite internet fit into this? Is that a competitor? Is that a compliment? A lot of people in America sort of have both, but how does that fit into the picture? I think the big takeaway here is I would sell your Comcast or Telephonic or Telemex stock because I think what's happening is Starlink is attacking lower density areas, moving stuff, mobile. Somos is basically building, think of Starlink for city. So we're …”
“… It's a long flight. The time zone's not too bad, but... It's 75 degree the other year round. We have awesome engineering. It's like San Francisco without the fog and we get to just build whatever the hell you want. It's kind of like cowboy western technology, galt scotch in the middle of the jungle. That's amazing. Last question for me. I'm sure you got asked this in all the VC pitches. How is Starlink rolling out? How is satellite internet fit into this? Is that a competitor? Is that a compliment? A lot of people in America sort of have both, but how does that fit into the picture? I think the big takeaway here is I would sell your Comcast or Telephonic or Telemex stock because I think what's happening is Starlink is attacking lower density areas, moving stuff, mobile. Somos is basically building, think of Starlink for city. So we're building a pure play, just the best internet for dense urban environments. And I think there's like a density threshold where below that Starlink will win. Above that, a thing like Somos will win. But realistically, if I'm on level, if I'm on the third floor of a 15 story building in the heart of the city, like you're going to win on reliability, …”
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SOMOS is revolutionizing urban internet by offering a solution that's more reliable and faster than Starlink for city dwellers. As they prepare to expand into Mexico and beyond, they're addressing the growing bandwidth needs driven by AI applications. This innovative approach could lead to Latin America having superior computing capabilities compared to parts of the US.
“… given prices and the market. I know that SpaceX does a ton of stablecoin commerce because they sell... Wait, do they? Oh, yeah. Because they own Starlink, right? And Starlink sells a lot of Starlinks all across the world across different fiat currencies. And stablecoins, huh? So they just use stable coins to rectify everything and just have that be seamless. Yeah. What does that have to do with Bitcoin? Unsure. Unsure. Are you asking why they own Bitcoin? Yeah, I'm asking why they own Bitcoin.”
“… substantial Bitcoin stack on the balance sheet? Yeah. I remember reading about this, but it's going public. They had about, at one point in time, $780 million worth of Bitcoin, so almost a billion in Bitcoin. That's worth about half that now, just given prices and the market. I know that SpaceX does a ton of stablecoin commerce because they sell... Wait, do they? Oh, yeah. Because they own Starlink, right? And Starlink sells a lot of Starlinks all across the world across different fiat currencies. And stablecoins, huh? So they just use stable coins to rectify everything and just have that be seamless. Yeah. What does that have to do with Bitcoin? Unsure. Unsure. Are you asking why they own Bitcoin? Yeah, I'm asking why they own Bitcoin.”
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SpaceX holds nearly $780 million in Bitcoin, raising questions about their strategy as they prepare for an IPO. The company uses stablecoins for seamless international payments through Starlink, hinting at a broader fintech approach. This dual strategy of holding Bitcoin while engaging in stablecoin commerce showcases the evolving landscape of digital finance.
“… thing geopolitically occurring outside of iran right now outside of iran uh ukraine is getting a really interesting um very very short version starlink was being allowed to be used to guide russian cruise missiles and drones long term about allowing to even hit moving targets so you take a shahad whether it's a russian shahad or a iranian shahad and if you put a portable starlink on it you can guide it in real time all the way to the last And so the restriction is on straight line flight go away. The idea that you can only target something that you chosen at the time of launch goes away And …”
“ending event potentially for a lot of countries but not here so it feels as if iran justifiably is sucking all the media oxygen out of the room right now what do you focus on what do you think is the most important thing geopolitically occurring outside of iran right now outside of iran uh ukraine is getting a really interesting um very very short version starlink was being allowed to be used to guide russian cruise missiles and drones long term about allowing to even hit moving targets so you take a shahad whether it's a russian shahad or a iranian shahad and if you put a portable starlink on it you can guide it in real time all the way to the last And so the restriction is on straight line flight go away. The idea that you can only target something that you chosen at the time of launch goes away And they were literally hitting moving trains uh with these things um after the ukrainians proved to the world uh using the equipment recovered that starlink was basically actively aiding and embedding in mass murder starlink changed some of their policies and the you can no longer use starlinks in the theater uh in a moving way uh and you have to be …”
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The recent changes in Starlink's usage have significantly impacted the Russian military's communication capabilities, leading to Ukraine's territorial gains. By restricting Starlink's functionality in combat zones, Ukraine has effectively disrupted Russian operations, showcasing how private technology can reshape warfare. This shift highlights the vulnerabilities in military communications and the strategic advantages gained by Ukraine in the conflict.
“… dead zone is a day of the past. It's just we will never have dead zones again because last week they rebranded their satellite's phone service as Starlink Mobile and announced a second generation of these satellites that deliver 100 times the data capacity of what's already up there today with no dish, no special hardware. It works with your current iPhone at up to 150 megabits per second from space. That's enough to stream 4K Netflix video. That's enough to watch anything on YouTube, FaceTime with your friends. So this is a pretty compelling product that they're launching, which might come as a …”
“… driving, we're in New York, driving through upstate New York, there is frequent times in which I just completely lose cell connection and am offline for better or for worse. But SpaceX has come along and decided that those days are over. The day of the dead zone is a day of the past. It's just we will never have dead zones again because last week they rebranded their satellite's phone service as Starlink Mobile and announced a second generation of these satellites that deliver 100 times the data capacity of what's already up there today with no dish, no special hardware. It works with your current iPhone at up to 150 megabits per second from space. That's enough to stream 4K Netflix video. That's enough to watch anything on YouTube, FaceTime with your friends. So this is a pretty compelling product that they're launching, which might come as a threat to a lot of the cellular providers that we use today, like Verizon, AT&T, and even T-Mobile. This is going to be a pretty big deal. Yeah, I've got to be honest. I started off as a hater towards Starlink because I was kind of like, okay, cool, we get additional phone coverage. Who cares? Like, I'm not going to be in the mountains like for 99% …”
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Starlink Mobile is revolutionizing cell coverage by eliminating dead zones, providing up to 150 Mbps data speed directly from space. This technology proved crucial during the LA wildfires, enabling emergency communications for millions when traditional networks failed. With 10 million users across six continents, Starlink is reshaping how we connect, even in the most remote locations.
“… underneath a post that references the company or its products. The initial test, spotted by an X user in Europe, displayed a suggestion to get Starlink beneath a post from a user that said Starlink's satellite service works great in Portugal. The link, when clicked, directed users to, well, you guessed it, Starlink's website. Ex of product Nikita Beer confirmed the test responding trying to make an ad product that isn an ad The Starlink ad is not visible to all users at this time but the placeholder where the ad sits is If you visit xuser at level SIO's post for March 6th, screenshot it at …”
“… later in the month, timed around the news of Anthropic's tense negotiations with the Pentagon. Now, if these trends continue throughout March, it could rank higher. Well, well, well, X is testing a new ad format that inserts a recommendation directly underneath a post that references the company or its products. The initial test, spotted by an X user in Europe, displayed a suggestion to get Starlink beneath a post from a user that said Starlink's satellite service works great in Portugal. The link, when clicked, directed users to, well, you guessed it, Starlink's website. Ex of product Nikita Beer confirmed the test responding trying to make an ad product that isn an ad The Starlink ad is not visible to all users at this time but the placeholder where the ad sits is If you visit xuser at level SIO's post for March 6th, screenshot it at techcrunch.com, you'll see an outlined box beneath the text of his post. Now, this box currently showcases a random X post, unless you're in the market where the ad test is live. In places where the ad displays, several commenters notice the new addition. The test follows news earlier this week that the company is rolling out paid partnership labels …”
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Claude's mobile app downloads have outpaced ChatGPT, reaching 149,000 daily downloads compared to ChatGPT's 124,000. This surge follows Anthropic's controversial decision to reject Pentagon contracts for surveillance, leading to a 183% increase in daily active users since January. As Claude gains traction, X is also testing a new ad format to attract more marketers and creators to its platform.
“… this morning that I hadn't really considered before, but I saw that somewhere in the EU, they're coming after them for some of the Grok images. And Starlink in particular has a lot of political power. Like the fact that you can offer high-speed internet, especially rurally in any country, it's a chip that helps trade if you're fighting those kind of battles, global political battles. So that could be part of it too. But that makes more sense about why you might merge a Starlink and a Twitter and a Grok. It gives you a little bit more power. It is probably the most anticipated IPO, and they've said …”
“If you remember, the price of Twitter went way down afterwards and kind of worked its way back. The second thing I thought about this morning that I hadn't really considered before, but I saw that somewhere in the EU, they're coming after them for some of the Grok images. And Starlink in particular has a lot of political power. Like the fact that you can offer high-speed internet, especially rurally in any country, it's a chip that helps trade if you're fighting those kind of battles, global political battles. So that could be part of it too. But that makes more sense about why you might merge a Starlink and a Twitter and a Grok. It gives you a little bit more power. It is probably the most anticipated IPO, and they've said that they plan to continue on path. And we've had a dearth and absence of IPOs. So, yeah, it could be pretty successful. And then I guess, lastly, the open AI has made it clear that they're going to raise lots and lots and lots of money. So if you want to compete on the consumer side of AI, you need to have deep pockets. That touches on a big …”
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Retail investors are increasingly shut out from the most promising companies, like SpaceX and OpenAI, which remain private and inaccessible. This shift is driven by late-stage venture capitalists who prefer to keep these firms private for longer, raising concerns that everyday investors will miss opportunities to invest in tech giants. The solution may lie in pushing for earlier IPOs, which would provide necessary rigor and accountability absent in private markets.
“Because Starlink works. It was the first Leo constellation for satellite internet, had turned into a huge business, wound up being a great technology. And so now the mass driver's a lot crazier. I was going back and forth with Tyler about this, trying to get him to nail down a prediction. We started with 100 years. Do you think it's possible to put a mass driver on the moon in the next 100 years? And you said yes. So it's possible. Yes. There's all sorts of, …”
“Because Starlink works. It was the first Leo constellation for satellite internet, had turned into a huge business, wound up being a great technology. And so now the mass driver's a lot crazier. I was going back and forth with Tyler about this, trying to get him to nail down a prediction. We started with 100 years. Do you think it's possible to put a mass driver on the moon in the next 100 years? And you said yes. So it's possible. Yes. There's all sorts of, like, qualifications, right? I think the thing, it was, like, 300 metric tons. Okay. There was this interesting moment last year when everyone sort of, like, came around to the same AGI predictions of the same superintelligence predictions saying eight, ten years, George Hatz, Dwarkesh, Karpathy, Sam Altman. There were a number of people that were …”
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A lunar mass driver could revolutionize space travel by launching payloads at incredible speeds using solar energy. This electromagnetic launch system on the moon would allow for efficient escapes from lunar gravity, making it a game changer for future missions. However, experts are still debating realistic timelines for its implementation, with predictions ranging from a few decades to over a century.
“… They don't have to do like a big one off capital expenditure on the system. They get to, you know, smooth out their costs and everybody's happy. Starlink is working on direct optical intersatellite links. How much of that is a threat to the ground station business model? I view it as like a 0% threat. And the reason why is if you are banking on any of the space infrastructure, it is about the direction of data volume. And so for us, anything that supports growing the trend of data volume through space is great. We're all on board with the same objective there. And so for intersatellite links, …”
“… then what's great for customers on their end with that is that they're able to take advantage of all the learnings and all the investment that we've made across a bunch of different concepts. And so, you know, winds up being more beneficial for them. They don't have to do like a big one off capital expenditure on the system. They get to, you know, smooth out their costs and everybody's happy. Starlink is working on direct optical intersatellite links. How much of that is a threat to the ground station business model? I view it as like a 0% threat. And the reason why is if you are banking on any of the space infrastructure, it is about the direction of data volume. And so for us, anything that supports growing the trend of data volume through space is great. We're all on board with the same objective there. And so for intersatellite links, what's great about that solution is that it's reducing the latency. It reduces the friction of how you can actually transmit data through space. And so think about all the use cases that that opens up. I mean, I think Starlink is a great example of this. Talking about matching and at certain times beating internet latency speeds, that would be …”
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Ground stations are essential for satellite missions, and their resilience is crucial for the future of space infrastructure. Bridgit Mendler, CEO of Northwood, explains how a shared service model allows multiple missions to benefit from a single investment, ensuring that if one ground site fails, others can maintain service. This approach not only enhances efficiency but also supports the growing demand for data transmission in space.
“… program, the world's space program. And yeah, communications going to another level where you're unlocking it from a true consumer perspective. The Starlink direct-to-phone stuff is so cool. It's so cool. We need something else because you got a lot of money that's going in a lot of private capital, which is awesome because we didn't have that in the 60s when NASA's budget was four and a quarter or whatever percent of discretionary budget. We've got a lot of wealthy people and a lot of private capital going to help us, but we need to figure out, I don't know if it's pharmaceutical compounds for …”
“… case around for launch observation and communications and we needed to be more than that. So yes, it's great that we're doing standard bus architectures. We got the healthiest, most competitive launch industry in the history of America's space program, the world's space program. And yeah, communications going to another level where you're unlocking it from a true consumer perspective. The Starlink direct-to-phone stuff is so cool. It's so cool. We need something else because you got a lot of money that's going in a lot of private capital, which is awesome because we didn't have that in the 60s when NASA's budget was four and a quarter or whatever percent of discretionary budget. We've got a lot of wealthy people and a lot of private capital going to help us, but we need to figure out, I don't know if it's pharmaceutical compounds for cancer-treating drugs, if it's biotech, do we all get a couple spare kidneys or something in the fridge, or is it helium-3 on the moon? Whatever it is, we need to crack the code. What about tourism? I mean, tourism could be a bigger thing, couldn't it? It could be. I'm not there yet. Now, when launch costs come down materially, the starship works. You …”
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NASA faces a talent retention crisis, despite a strong influx of applicants eager to work on groundbreaking projects. With competition from private industry offering lucrative opportunities, NASA must innovate its approach to keep skilled individuals from leaving. By fostering partnerships with leading companies and focusing on unique projects, NASA aims to become the go-to destination for top talent in the space sector.
“… what how I mean it is going to be just a massive celebration Yes but I also thinking about what would happen if people tried to smuggle terminals Starlink terminals into Cuba”
“… Elon would say, but it is dumb enough for me to say it. there has got to be people that have connections in Cuba that live here in the United States. I mean, think of all the people. Do you know what going to happen to Miami if Cuba falls Do you know what how I mean it is going to be just a massive celebration Yes but I also thinking about what would happen if people tried to smuggle terminals Starlink terminals into Cuba”
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The lack of internet access in Cuba is a major barrier to empowering protests and connecting with the world, but Starlink could change that dynamic if terminals are smuggled in.
“Okay turning now to the war in Ukraine For months Russian forces have been quietly tapping into the Starlink satellite system used by the Ukraine military They didn have a system of their own so instead the Kremlin found a way to piggyback off of Starlink smuggling terminals through third countries, gaining limited access, and using that to keep their ground forces connected. And the importance of Starlink cannot be understated. For Ukraine, it's given their military and government the ability to coordinate in real time, operate drones beyond the line …”
“Okay turning now to the war in Ukraine For months Russian forces have been quietly tapping into the Starlink satellite system used by the Ukraine military They didn have a system of their own so instead the Kremlin found a way to piggyback off of Starlink smuggling terminals through third countries, gaining limited access, and using that to keep their ground forces connected. And the importance of Starlink cannot be understated. For Ukraine, it's given their military and government the ability to coordinate in real time, operate drones beyond the line of sight, and stay connected even under heavy electronic warfare. So when Russian forces managed to tap into that same system, even in a limited way, it gave the Russian military many of the same capabilities. But that workaround by the Kremlin didn't last. Just last month, it was abruptly cut off after SpaceX implemented a strict verification and …”
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Russian forces have been cut off from the Starlink satellite system, leading to a significant communication breakdown on the battlefield. This disruption has allowed Ukraine to regain momentum, recapturing 460 square kilometers of territory since early 2026. With Russia's own satellite system still in its infancy, they face a daunting challenge in matching Ukraine's advanced communication capabilities.
“… was not well marked. And, um, yeah, that did not do well for me. So, uh, I'm telling you this right now. I am switching to a service that includes Starlink immediately. Uh, immediately. I am never, ever mark my words. I will never be without cell signal or satellite again. Now, don't get me wrong. The iPhone that I had did have satellite service, which is good for like sending a text message or sending your location. Or if you're in an emergency, you can send for help. But the way, the length of time it takes to get a lock on that satellite is so long that you will, I mean, yes, I'm sure it saved …”
“… like the visitor center. And let me tell you, that does not work for Rich DeMuro. I do not like that feeling. Oh, is this a trail? Oh, is this the way? Oh, is that the way? And you've got, you know, five or six guys all deciding which way the trail is was not well marked. And, um, yeah, that did not do well for me. So, uh, I'm telling you this right now. I am switching to a service that includes Starlink immediately. Uh, immediately. I am never, ever mark my words. I will never be without cell signal or satellite again. Now, don't get me wrong. The iPhone that I had did have satellite service, which is good for like sending a text message or sending your location. Or if you're in an emergency, you can send for help. But the way, the length of time it takes to get a lock on that satellite is so long that you will, I mean, yes, I'm sure it saved many lives so far, but it is not an easy process. It is a very slow process to get that satellite signal, to get the lock, to send your message, and then to receive the message back, you have to wait for another lock. Whereas Starlink, as long as you're anywhere in the open sky, like as long as you could see the sky, you will get your messages. No …”
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Imagine being on a hiking trip with no cell signal on Valentine's Day weekend. Rich Demuro shares his frustrating experience of relying on outdated maps while celebrating his brother's bachelor party in Las Vegas, leading him to vow never to be without satellite service again. This tech mishap highlights the importance of staying connected, even in the great outdoors.
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