Version History

David Pierce

Booking Overview

A weekly technology-history interview show focused on the legacy of gadgets, apps, websites, games, and other influential products, typically featuring journalists, academics, designers, and specialist technology experts alongside Verge hosts. Agencies could credibly pitch technology historians, product designers, game creators, smart-home experts, and researchers with distinctive expertise on notable products or their cultural impact; booking difficulty is medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 33

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 3.5M subscribers

Instagram: 2.0M followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

podcasting+versionhistory@voxmedia.com

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Host

David Pierce - Technology journalist and editor at The Verge who covers consumer technology and hosts technology-focused shows.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium

Typical Credentials:

Subject-matter expertise in technology history, product design, gaming, smart-home technology, artificial intelligence, or a notable consumer product; relevant credentials may include journalism, academic research, product creation, or direct involvement with the featured technology.

Required Achievements:

Created or helped develop a notable technology product or game, Published journalism or research on technology, products, or their history, Established expertise in a specialized technology category

Recent Guest Discussions

Philip Bouchard - The Development, Design, And Legacy Of Oregon Trail.

Chris Grant - The History And Complicated Legacy Of Oregon Trail, Including Its Academic Origins And Cultural Impact.

Mark Marino - The Development, Restoration, And Significance Of ELIZA, One Of The Earliest Chatbots.

David Berry - How ELIZA Was Created, Joseph Weizenbaum’s Relationship With The Chatbot, And Lessons From Early Artificial Intelligence.

Allison Marsh - The History Of The Clapper, Its Marketing, Lawsuits, Product Shortcomings, And Place In Smart-home History.

Recent Topics

Technology, Gadgets, Product Design, Smart Home, Gaming

Episodes

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Version History

LeapPad: Book smarts

October 11, 2026

For multiple years, the hottest toy in the United States was a book. But not just any book: a smart book, which could play sounds and respond to taps and help kids learn to read. David Pierce is joined by The Verge’s Andru Marino and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy to explain how the LeapPad worked, why it was so enticing to both kids and adults, and why the company that made it could never quite follow it up. Vote for us in the Signal Awards! ⁠Vote Vergecast: Best Technology Podcast⁠ ...

Google Chromebook CR-48: Black box

October 04, 2026

Google didn’t even call the first Chromebook a “Chromebook.” The CR-48 had no interesting design and no bright logos – it wasn’t even designed to be a product you could buy. Instead, it was a portal to a big new idea about computers. David Pierce is joined by The Verge’s Nilay Patel and MKBHD’s Marques Brownlee to explain the history of ChromeOS and Chromebooks, and figure out whether Google’s approach to computer hardware was the right one. Vote for us in the Signal Awards! Vote Vergeca...

OLPC XO-1: The price of free

September 27, 2026

The idea was big, exciting, and inspiring: What if we could get every kid in the world access to a computer? For a bunch of thinkers and executives in Silicon Valley, it felt like the way to fix everything. But the One Laptop Per Child initiative, and the XO-1 laptop designed to be given away, were both more complicated than anyone expected. David Pierce is joined by The Verge’s Adi Robertson and tech journalist David Imel to figure out why OLPC didn’t work, whether there’s anything to learn ...

Frequently asked questions

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Version History

How do I get in touch with Version History?

Version History is hosted by David Pierce. Its publicly listed email is podcasting+versionhistory@voxmedia.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Version History?

The publicly listed email for Version History: podcasting+versionhistory@voxmedia.com.

How many listeners does Version History have?

Podseeker estimates Version History reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Version History?

Version History typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Subject-matter expertise in technology history, product design, gaming, smart-home technology, artificial intelligence, or a notable consumer product; relevant credentials may include journalism, academic research, product creation, or direct involvement with the featured technology. Common among recent guests: Created or helped develop a notable technology product or game; Published journalism or research on technology, products, or their history; Established expertise in a specialized technology category. Recent guests include Philip Bouchard, Chris Grant, and Mark Marino.

How hard is it to get booked on Version History?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Version History cover?

Recent episodes cover Technology, Gadgets, Product Design, Smart Home, and Gaming. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

podcasting+versionhistory@voxmedia.com

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