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The Idea Roastery

Herman Martinus & Jason Forte
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Our podcast is about two friends separated by distance but joined by a curiosity about the world and how technology & society are evolving. From the latest in sustainable technologies to how society operates and governs itself to personal growth we bring a mixture of information and entertaining banter to your ears. Herman is a solopreneur based in Cape Town and the founder of bearblog.dev. Jason has just started his journey of entrepreneurship after many years in tech. Topics we've covered: Business, Technology, ClimateTech, Cape Town Lifestyle, Travel & Geography & Personal Development
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Next-gen battery technology

Mon Jan 26 2026

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Firstly, apologies for the quality of the recording, we had a minor technical malfunction. Nevertheless, we dig into the buzzy announcement from Donut Labs about their new solid-state battery, examining the bold claims against the backdrop of past tech hype cycles. They weigh the potential implications for EVs, grid storage, and everyday devices while maintaining a healthy dose of skepticism about what it takes to go from flashy demo video to real-world impact. Donut Lab Launch Video Feedback, comments and questions: Feedback Form Some of the topics discussed in this episode of the Idea Roastery: Battery technology and energy storageElectric vehicles and transportationRenewable energy and grid infrastructureThanks for listening, we're available on the following platforms: The Idea RoasteryApple Podcasts: The Idea RoasterySpotify: The Idea Roastery YouTube: @theidearoasteryFor more from us: Herman: https://herman.bearblog.dev Jason: https://www.jforte.me

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Firstly, apologies for the quality of the recording, we had a minor technical malfunction. Nevertheless, we dig into the buzzy announcement from Donut Labs about their new solid-state battery, examining the bold claims against the backdrop of past tech hype cycles. They weigh the potential implications for EVs, grid storage, and everyday devices while maintaining a healthy dose of skepticism about what it takes to go from flashy demo video to real-world impact. Donut Lab Launch Video Feedback, comments and questions: Feedback Form Some of the topics discussed in this episode of the Idea Roastery: Battery technology and energy storageElectric vehicles and transportationRenewable energy and grid infrastructureThanks for listening, we're available on the following platforms: The Idea RoasteryApple Podcasts: The Idea RoasterySpotify: The Idea Roastery YouTube: @theidearoasteryFor more from us: Herman: https://herman.bearblog.dev Jason: https://www.jforte.me

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Our podcast is about two friends separated by distance but joined by a curiosity about the world and how technology & society are evolving. From the latest in sustainable technologies to how society operates and governs itself to personal growth we bring a mixture of information and entertaining banter to your ears. Herman is a solopreneur based in Cape Town and the founder of bearblog.dev. Jason has just started his journey of entrepreneurship after many years in tech. Topics we've covered: Business, Technology, ClimateTech, Cape Town Lifestyle, Travel & Geography & Personal Development

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