FroKnowsPhoto Photography Podcasts

June 1st marks 16 years of FroKnowsPhoto. I launched it on June 1st 2010 from my dads house...and here we are today. This morning I sat down to write an email about it, and then figured I should read it and share it with all of you, with a little more detail.  Enjoy, and thank you. 

Transcribed - Published: 1 June 2026

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss the latest controversy in the photo world surrounding an AI-generated color version of a classic Ansel Adams photo, how Apple used iPhone 17's to broadcast an ENTIRE MLS game live (with a catch) & more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 198!

Transcribed - Published: 29 May 2026

In this special episode of RAWtalk, Jared sits down with former Nikon ambassador, Dixie Dixon, to discuss why she switched from Nikon and became an official Canon Explorer of Light. In this raw interview, Dixie opens up about her future plans with Canon, what being a camera ambassador entails and the REAL reason she chose Canon in the end...

Transcribed - Published: 22 May 2026

Sony and Canon just dropped some new cameras and lenses. Let's get into it. 

Transcribed - Published: 13 May 2026

In this episode, Jared flies solo and discusses the difference of being cheap versus frugal, weighs in on the new EXPENSIVE WideluxX camera & more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 195!

Transcribed - Published: 30 April 2026

In this special bonus episode of RAWtalk, Jared sits down with Gerald Undone to discuss his recent "retirement" from making camera-related content on YouTube. In this raw interview, Gerald opens up about his plans for the future, what lead him to make this announcement, and if he is indeed "done" with the camera industry on YouTube...

Transcribed - Published: 25 April 2026

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss Gerald Undone's sudden "retirement" from the YouTube camera world, Canon stealing an ambassador from Nikon, Canon R6V rumors and specs, GoPro's crazy Mission 1 pricing, Sony's "confirmed" 100-400 lens & more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 194!

Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2026

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss DJI and GoPro's latest offerings in the form of the new Osmo Pocket 4 gimbal camera and GoPro's new mission 1 series action cameras, how Coachella is the new "Influencer Olympics," more details about the cameras that were tested for the Artemis program that WEREN'T Nikon's & more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 193!

Transcribed - Published: 17 April 2026

Welcome to the UNOFFICIAL Born To Bowl Podcast. In this episode, Co-Executive Producer Jared Polin recaps episode 4 of 'Born to Bowl' and interviews Stu Williams. Check out Stu's podcast with Chris Barnes, the Beef and Barnzy Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/beef-and-barnzy-show/id1849701825 With this unofficial podcast, Jared plans to give viewers a behind-the-scenes look at how the show gets made, offer weekly episode breakdowns and interview guest bowlers along the way. Please enjoy!

Transcribed - Published: 14 April 2026

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss the NASA Artemis II moon mission photos and why they chose the Nikon D5 and Z9 to be the cameras of choice along with some interesting lens choices. Meanwhile, they debate which gear they would bring if they went into Space, breakdown their latest "viral" YouTube video & more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 192!

Transcribed - Published: 10 April 2026

Welcome to the UNOFFICIAL Born To Bowl Podcast. In this episode, Co-Executive Producer Jared Polin recaps episode 3 of 'Born to Bowl' with EJ Tackett himself. With this unofficial podcast, Jared plans to give viewers a behind-the-scenes look at how the show gets made, offer weekly episode breakdowns and interview guest bowlers along the way. Please enjoy!

Transcribed - Published: 6 April 2026

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss the latest rounds of wild rumors for a Sony a7R VI, recap the April Fools Day Photo News Fix video, question if celebrity athlete "photographers" are worthy enough to be shooting on the sidelines & more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 191!

Transcribed - Published: 3 April 2026

Welcome to the UNOFFICIAL Born To Bowl Podcast. In this episode, Co-Executive Producer Jared Polin recaps episode 2 of 'Born to Bowl' with Jason Belmonte himself. With this unofficial podcast, Jared plans to give viewers a behind-the-scenes look at how the show gets made, offer weekly episode breakdowns and interview guest bowlers along the way. Please enjoy!

Transcribed - Published: 26 March 2026

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss the latest rounds of rumors for a Canon R7 Mark II with a potentially fast sensor along with a Sony a6900 that will rival it, Stephen's newborn photos taken with "old tech", an update on 'Born to Bowl' & more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 190!

Transcribed - Published: 20 March 2026

Welcome to the UNOFFICIAL Born To Bowl Podcast. In this episode, Co-Executive Producer Jared Polin recaps episode 1 of 'Born to Bowl' with Kyle Troup himself. With this unofficial podcast, Jared plans to give viewers a behind-the-scenes look at how the show gets made, offer weekly episode breakdowns and interview guest bowlers along the way. Please enjoy!

Transcribed - Published: 18 March 2026

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss Canon's new retro-inspired concept camera, walking the red carpet with Ben Stiller at the Born to Bowl HBO Premiere in NYC, recap Jared's time in Miami photographing the World Baseball Classic with Team Israel & more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 189!

Transcribed - Published: 13 March 2026

Welcome to the UNOFFICIAL Born To Bowl Podcast. In this episode, Co-Executive Producer Jared Polin breaks down how he went from having a simple idea to actually getting the show up and running on HBO. He explains how the long process was filled with ups and downs as well as fortuitous encounters and how having a chance encounter in a random park helped land 'Born to Bowl' on HBO! With this unofficial podcast, Jared plans to give viewers a behind-the-scenes look at how the show gets made, offer weekly episode breakdowns and interview guest bowlers along the way. Please enjoy!

Transcribed - Published: 6 March 2026

In this episode, Stephen is finally BACK! Jared & Stephen recap the latest lens releases from Sigma and Nikon, Stephen gives an update on baby #2 along with her birth story, Jared debates on what gear to bring on his next photo adventure & more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 188!

Transcribed - Published: 27 February 2026

I am stranded in Dallas due the snow....but I shall return to Philly tomorrow. I've been here working on my bowling show. I can now officially tell you it will be released on HBO on March 16th 2026!!! Yes, HBO and HBO MAX for streaming. TXT me 3137109729 and say hi.

Transcribed - Published: 24 February 2026

This week we talk about me heading to Dallas next week to film a professional bowlers event. The hope is it leads to season 2 of the show...the show that has not been released yet, but is coming sooner rather than later. I cover why I grabbed a Canon C80 and more.  I discuss Stephen coming back soon. and the BIG story of the week is the Washington Post firing all of their staff photographers!!! Let's talk about it. This is RAWtalk 186.  TXT me 3137109729 and say hi.

Transcribed - Published: 12 February 2026

This week I am back from Paris with some Hot Takes on using the Leica's there. I know how that Leica Cult gets...so this one is bound to piss someone off. This is RAWtalk 185 TXT me 3137109729 and say hi. 

Transcribed - Published: 5 February 2026

This week Stephen is out on paternity leave and I am prepping to head to Paris for a few days. I've made a decision....for Paris. Let's discuss.  Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 184

Transcribed - Published: 30 January 2026

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss the neverending ebb & flow of YouTube, Jared's recap of his recent stint in L.A. along with his upcoming trip to Paris which includes a Leica challenge & more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 183!

Transcribed - Published: 23 January 2026

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss the STRANGEST camera in a long time, how Apple is going after Adobe with their new Creator Studio, Jared's upcoming LEICA shooter journey & more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 182!

Transcribed - Published: 16 January 2026

In this episode, Jared & Stephen intro the new year with Cliff Mautner's incredible essay on the epidemic of ignorant photographer's entering the industry. Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 181!

Transcribed - Published: 9 January 2026

In this Podcast I discuss a recent post by the head of instagram, Adam Mossari. He put up a post discussing how Ai is changing the world of instagram and what he thinks the future will bring. You can see his post right here. This idea that quality is bad, is wrong in my book.   

Transcribed - Published: 2 January 2026

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss their camera predictions for 2026, what gear was the best and worst of the year, the latest Vanity Fair Trump administration photoshoot controversy & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 180!

Transcribed - Published: 19 December 2025

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss the latest rounds of backlash that the Sony a7 V is getting over "missed features," Canon's rumored upcoming retro AE-1 camera, where Stephen's been for the past month & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 179!

Transcribed - Published: 12 December 2025

Welcome to RAWtalk 178 where I discuss the new a7 V and the complaints some people have. I also go into detail about my Safari to Kenya. 3137109729

Transcribed - Published: 4 December 2025

Welcome to RAWtalk Episode 177, LIVE from Kenya! TXT your questions to 3137109729. Special Early Holiday SALE for RAWtalk listners only. Grand Slam Bundle Code rawtalk20 FroKnowsPhoto.com/FroPack4 Book 2 on Sale for $80 with FREE Shipping FroKnowsPhoto.com/book2  Bernie Photo Book Sale $45 Free Shipping BerniePhotoBook.com Rapid Critique $20 OFF code rawtalk20 only good for 15 min Rapid Crit normally $99 Mentorship $30 OFF code rawtalk30 only good for 1 on 1 call, normally $250 Sign up right here and don't forget to use your code at Checkout. froknowsphoto.com/mentorship   

Transcribed - Published: 14 November 2025

Welcome to RAWtalk Episode 176. TXT your questions to 3137109729 Special Early Holiday SALE for RAWtalk listners only. Grand Slam Bundle Code rawtalk20 FroKnowsPhoto.com/FroPack4 Book 2 on Sale for $80 with FREE Shipping FroKnowsPhoto.com/book2  Bernie Photo Book Sale $45 Free Shipping BerniePhotoBook.com Rapid Critique $20 OFF code rawtalk20 only good for 15 min Rapid Crit normally $99 Mentorship $30 OFF code rawtalk30 only good for 1 on 1 call, normally $250 Sign up right here and don't forget to use your code at Checkout. froknowsphoto.com/mentorship     

Transcribed - Published: 7 November 2025

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss the latest rounds of Sony rumors, Jared's quick stint in Germany at Leica HQ and how they gave a classic rangefinder camera an EVF, behind-the-scenes of the Peter McKinnon interview & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 175!

Transcribed - Published: 31 October 2025

In this episode, Jared sits down with fellow YouTuber and photographer, Peter McKinnon, live from Germany! The duo talk about Peter's YouTube journey, his passion for photography and creative content & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 174!

Transcribed - Published: 24 October 2025

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss the latest rounds of new camera rumors from Canon and Sony, Stephen's new BIG surprise, Nikon's latest DX lenses & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 173!

Transcribed - Published: 17 October 2025

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss the latest rounds of new camera rumors from Canon and Sony, how they loathe photo contests, "leaked" unique lenses & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 172!

Transcribed - Published: 10 October 2025

In this episode, Jared is BACK from Japan and the band is together once again and all is right in the world. The duo discuss the latest rounds of photo news including Creative Live closing it's doors after 15 years in the photo community, Sony's new macro lens and what makes it unique, Selena Gomez's "artsy" wedding photos & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 171! Sign up for the October 2025 Fro Boot Camp here: http://bit.ly/fro1011

Transcribed - Published: 3 October 2025

In this episode, Jared flies solo to talk about his current time in Japan--all alone, while Stephen is busy catching up on editing videos. Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 170! Sign up for the October 2025 Fro Boot Camp here: http://bit.ly/fro1011

Transcribed - Published: 26 September 2025

In this episode, Jared & Stephen are recording live from Tokyo, Japan where they're visiting Canon Inc's official headquarters and lens factory! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 169! Sign up for the October 2025 Fro Boot Camp here: http://bit.ly/fro1011

Transcribed - Published: 20 September 2025

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss the latest rounds of new cinema cameras from Nikon and Canon along with Sigma's 3 new lenses & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 168! Sign up for the October 2025 Fro Boot Camp here: http://bit.ly/fro1011

Transcribed - Published: 12 September 2025

This week, we had to change up the show for a few reasons, the main being the loss of a close friend Coach George Raveling. Coach was a friend of mine and his loss will be felt for a long time. I decided to share some thoughts about Coach and run an interview I did with him back in 2018. His life story is fascinating and there's a lot to learn from his words. We will be back next week with our regular show... Thank you for listening as always.

Transcribed - Published: 5 September 2025

In this episode, Jared & Stephen critique Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement photos, discuss the controversial incident where a photographer was banned from the U.S. Open for walking out onto the court during game play & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 166! Sign up for the October 2025 Fro Boot Camp here: http://bit.ly/fro1011

Transcribed - Published: 29 August 2025

Welcome to RAWtalk Episode 165: This week I discuss comments that came in about last weeks episode. Nikon's NEW lens that doesn't make sense to me. My dad calls in the middle of the show. I waited almost 6 hours for a 2 minute photo shoot. And someone tells me they want to leave Canon because they don't think there are enough RF options.  Stephen will be back next week. 

Transcribed - Published: 22 August 2025

This week as we noted in the last episode, Stephen is out on vacation. I reached out to Tony Northrup to ask if he would join me for a conversation about cropping, EVF, AI and more. This is our conversation.  3137109729 TXT Us.  

Transcribed - Published: 15 August 2025

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss smartphone photos vs "real" camera images, Jared's on-going 4x5 journey, Canon's latest "CHEAP" zoom lens, Sony's new triple-layer sensor technology & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 163!

Transcribed - Published: 8 August 2025

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss DJI's new OSMO 360 camera, Insta360's fresh take on drones, Jared's radio stint & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 162!

Transcribed - Published: 1 August 2025

In this episode, Jared flies solo and answers YOUR questions while Stephen is busy getting the Sony RX1R III review filmed and edited! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 161!

Transcribed - Published: 25 July 2025

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss Sony's new "controversial" compact camera, Canon's latest firmware updates for their flagship cameras, the first 2025 bootcamp recap & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 160!

Transcribed - Published: 18 July 2025

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss YouTube's answer to AI-generated content, Annie Leibovitz's latest Vogue photoshoot with Anne Hathaway, Oasis' latest photo controversy & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 159!

Transcribed - Published: 11 July 2025

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss the latest Sony a7 V rumors, Nikon firmware issues, Jared's AI comments & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 158!

Transcribed - Published: 4 July 2025

In this episode, Jared flies solo while Stephen is busy catching up with video projects. He breaks down his latest concert shoot with James Blunt, the power of AI video, picking up "Big Bertha" & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 157!

Transcribed - Published: 27 June 2025