WTF is this?

For Tech’s Sake is a podcast from Elaine Burke and Kelly Earley, featuring hype-free, plain-speaking analysis of tech developments and expert guests.

This site serves as a companion to the show, providing links to the stories discussed and further reading – and listening! If you want these updates direct to your inbox, every time a new episode is released, hit the button below.

You can also follow us for updates on Bluesky, Instagram or TikTok.

Who are we?

Elaine Burke is a journalist and broadcaster who provides clear, plain-speaking commentary on science and technology developments in print, online, on TV and radio, and in podcasts. She is the resident tech expert for Ireland AM and a weekly TV and streaming analyst on TodayFM’s The Last Word. Winner of the inaugural Women in Business Journalism Award in 2022, Elaine is passionate about science communication and delivering expert-led content in accessible ways.

Follow Elaine on Bluesky, Instagram or LinkedIn.

Kelly Earley is a journalist turned communications professional who has worked extensively covering the tech industry as a reporter and spent her years in PR working with emerging technology companies. Outside of her day-to-day work, she provides analysis on radio and podcasts and publishes essays via her Substack, Kelly’s Rubbish.

Follow Kelly on Bluesky, Instagram or LinkedIn.

Who’s that other voice I hear?

Jenny Darmody co-hosted For Tech’s Sake for the first three seasons.

Jenny was the editor of Silicon Republic, Ireland’s leading science and technology publication. With a background in journalism spanning a decade, Jenny has been a contributor on several radio stations including RTÉ, Newstalk and Today FM as well as on TV for RTÉ’s Six One News and Virgin Media’s Ireland AM.

Follow Jenny on Instagram, Threads or LinkedIn.