At Least You're Trying
60 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 6 years ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsTwo friends found a way to have (and share) the conversations that had gone missing from the rest of their lives.
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At Least You're Trying, 63: Internet of Eels
April 05, 2018 17:10 - 1 hour - 21.9 MBSummary: It's been a while! The boys meet in a local establishment to discuss Jody's only topic idea in a long time...'scale'; How do you scale as a human? Recording in public made Jody self-conscious, but Matt still talks a bunch about the education system. Jody had to scale immediately to 2 children ...he's still struggling with that. Matt scales his knowledge to N-students-per-day Matt might be able to adjust value of N to be inspiring or depressing how depressing this number might...
At Least You're Trying, 62: Eddy Currents
October 08, 2016 20:15 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBSummary: It's the first recording in a long time. Matt has tales of the magnet lab. Did his hover-board project get off the ground? Follow-up It's been a while since we've recorded an episode over Skype. We almost remember how... Matt's in a new school year The Christina Carther Old Seminole Heights Bicycle Pub Crawl is upon us again Thanks to Pat Of The Forthcoming Patcast for the awesome t-shirt design: Matt's magnet lab experience Matt worked on a "hover-board"......
At Least You're Trying, 61: Podcasters in Cars Getting SD Cards
May 11, 2016 23:45 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBSummary: Yes it's been a while, but NO, they have not quit trying! Today it's an exercise in marginal sound quality as the boys venture out into the world for supplies, then venture into deep intellectual waters (or not) regarding Jody's nominal topic: PROGRESS?? Fake Follow Up Matt has not yet reached "peak testing", but he can't be far off. Jody is determined to lose 10lbs Since beginning of March 2016, he's been running 3-miles, 3-times per week Phife Dog from A Tribe Called Quest ...
At Least You're Trying, 60: Funnier the First Time
February 05, 2016 19:15 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBSummary: Dammit Neil! It happened again. But despite some lost bits, the boys manage to record most of a show. About space! Follow Up (Real): Matt's been running! 11/100 done already! Jody thinks Matt's new shoes are just ugly enough to keep pace Jody's Spouse-person gave her own grades for Jody after episode-59 "..most categories are better than he thinks, and one is worse." Follow Up (Fake): Tryers, please post an ALYT review in iTunes, we’ve had the same 2 reviews forever and one...
At Least You're Trying, 59: Fewer Hazy Mornings
January 02, 2016 22:23 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBSummary: It's time to put 2015 to bed. In this year-end wrap up, the boys talk cryptography, space, restaurants, and internet open signs. Then they go on to give themselves grades in four subjects for 2015, and discuss how 2016 could be different. Follow Up (Real): Matt keeps thinking of more and more applications for the "Internet Open Sign" switch...but he's forgotten them all Jody talks with Ten Gallon Hat Man after episode-58, and decides to give Google Keep a try (it hasn't gone we...
At Least You're Trying, 58: One Switch to Rule Them All
December 06, 2015 17:06 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBSummary: They're back for real this time, with a topic, no less! This week Jody pitches Matt his percolating creative ideas for some feedback (and minimal snark). (Real) Follow Up Matt and his partner headed back to NOLA tomorrow… And there was just a mass shooting (17 injured) in the 9th Ward More worryingly, Matt might be getting sick (early warning signs present now), which is never a good thing in NOLA This American Life, 10 years after hurricane Katrina Toups' Meatery #Toothless...
At Least You're Trying, 57.5: A Stack of URL's
November 24, 2015 00:05 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBSummary: Testing...testing...does this thing still work? The boys recorded a little preview/bonus episode to tease the triumphant return of ALYT. Planning session 10 installs of ALYT Android app, double digits! Matt's now teaching adults...and they don't ask good questions Topic suggestion for episode 58, “Jody’s Pitch Deck” Not discussed Jody feeling the itch to record (finally) Matt manages to get the phone of his dreams Having kids as time travel babies == tiny zombies Neil De...
At Least You're Trying, 57: Don't Fear the Reaper
August 09, 2015 14:54 - 1 hour - 62.6 MBSummary: First, some updates on Babies and careers, then a hint of a TOPIC: Have you ever felt inspired and deflated at the same time? Fake Follow Up Jody has a strange experience at church...volunteer in charge of audio teaches Jody’s spouse the hard lessons learned from the Zoom recording device Lessons learned by this podcast but in another context...maybe we are helping people Baby update, 6 months old, teeth are happening, crawling soon, B removes his own sock P...
At Least You're Trying, 56: Meager Internet Fame
July 14, 2015 21:25 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBSummary: On another topic-less episode, we get a baby update, talk about machine learning and science journalism, food, blogging, food-blogging, and a little bit of sports ball. Finally, Matt practices his canine psychology. Summer Matt has 3 vacations in 4 weeks Bonnaroo (previously discussed), then beach, then NOLA Read all about Matt & his partner's NOLA adventures here: Part 1, and Part 2 Listener Science Link Also known as rant-bait for Matt Lady Sportsball, Esq. sent us this ar...
At Least You're Trying, 55: This is a Family Show
June 22, 2015 19:54 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBSummary: Quick turnaround, right? We're back with a Bonnaroo report, some real follow-up about tech choices, and a eulogy for TCL's truck. It's actually kind of a sad show, but Matt saves it at the end. Follow-up: Matt calls Big Red and gets a discount just for asking Bonnaroo Report! Summer Matt in his natural environment: Alabama Shakes: Matt's pick for performance of the festival. Jody needs closure on Matt’s food blog...it’s an open-loop that’s been eating at his soul. The only...
At Least You're Trying, 54: From Future, Through Present, To Past
June 10, 2015 19:53 - 1 hour - 73.3 MBSummary: Yes, it's been a few weeks, so the boys have some catching up to do. We get a baby update, some literary recommendations, and some insight into how Matt will be spending his time and money this summer. Follow Up Title suggestions for Matt's blog pouring in Blog will also review food trucks encountered in Matt's wanderings (he's invented a separate evaluation scheme just for the trucks) Matt's notebook went down to Miami Memorial Day weekend to try 4 restaurants Recent commen...
At Least You're Trying, 53: No Bears In 2015
May 09, 2015 16:54 - 59 minutes - 40.7 MBSummary: It's a hectic/last-minute show. Jody tries not to be distracted by babies, while Matt manages to escape the dreaded Barcelona Two-Step. FU Be a part of history! Name Matt’s foodie blog! Jody's blue-sky suggestions (URL's have been researched by Jody and are available for reasonable prices): gentlemanfoodie.com mattsfoodblog.com matteatworld.com (comes with the great initialism of 'MEW') FFU Good episodes lately of the Roderick on the Line podcast Jody s...
At Least You're Trying, 52: It's Hard to Draw the Fish
March 31, 2015 22:13 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBSummary: Jody and Matt are playing catch-up this week, reuniting after an interminable hiatus to hear about the babies, learn about memory, and discuss the conduction of a proper taste-test. ALYT- The Technology Company! Seriously, check out Jody's cool new ALYT app in the Google Play store. He's justifiably proud of it, and would love your feedback! You can find it here, or with a quick search on the play store. Thanks, Tryers! Jody's early experiences with kids Names withheld for ti...
At Least You're Trying, 51: Think of All the Ways You Can Be Wrong
December 23, 2014 23:58 - 1 hour - 50.7 MBIt's a laid back, vacation episode this week. After a lovely call-in from LSB, esq., the boys talk work, cars, AI, and Basilisks. No, really.
At Least You're Trying, 50: Thoughtful Silences
December 15, 2014 00:50 - 1 hour - 55.6 MBThere's bleeps and bloops galore as Jody and Matt attempt their first ever call-in show to celebrate episode 50.
At Least You're Trying, 49: Reconstructing the Vole
November 03, 2014 23:00 - 1 hour - 54.7 MBAfter the FB/FU, Jody updates us on his car again, which, well...but we find a silver lining. Then, a topic! Communication bandwidth, density, and medium. Not to worry, Matt has it all figured out.
At Least You're Trying, 48: Spam & Podcasts with Matt & Jody
October 20, 2014 00:00 - 1 hour - 43.3 MBJody and Matt get caught up after another brief hiatus. Also, we hear from some listeners, bite some phones, and recomend some other shows.
At Least You're Trying, 47: So it Goes
September 24, 2014 00:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBTrigger warning: The ALYT family lost another pet this week, and the show gets a bit sad around the 39 minute mark. Fair warning. In other news, we go through lots of FB/FU this week, and Matt has his mind blown- because fireworks.
At Least You're Trying, 46: Soixante-Quinze
September 09, 2014 02:29 - 58 minutes - 29.6 MBJody brings back a topic: Focus. Predictably, Matt is anything but focused, but has some functional components. And several stiff drinks.
At Least You're Trying, 45: Command-Shift-3
August 28, 2014 22:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBIt was a distraction-driven show as the boys try to add a video component to their Skype production process (don't worry listeners, the show is still audio-only). Jody fields questions, Matt thinks about what's good for the country.
At Least You're Trying, 44: Caught Up in a Hurry
August 14, 2014 12:40 - 40 minutes - 27.5 MBThis one almost didn't happen. There were technical failure-tunities, but we struggled through. Jody has impending twins, Matt has questions.
At Least You're Trying, 43: A Rubber Band and a Room Full of Teenagers
August 06, 2014 18:03 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBIn a super-quick follow up to episode 42, the boys sit in a 95 degree room and try to talk about focus. Also: rental cars, iPad games, career decisions, and rubber bands.
At Least You're Trying, 42: The Month in Retrospectives
July 31, 2014 13:18 - 1 hour - 45 MBSo... yes, it's been a while, but the procrastination death spiral (Copyright ALYT 2014) is finally over. It's a retrospective this week, wherein we catch up with the conferences, projects, and car crashes of the previous month.
At Least You're Trying, 41: I've Just Made Up My Mind
June 16, 2014 00:37 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBIt's a short show due to an impending Bonnaroo music festival, but Matt manages to maximize the time by making a big decision.
At Least You're Trying, 40: Neither of Us is One Size
June 03, 2014 19:38 - 1 hour - 49.4 MBAfter discussing the listeners' responses to the Inertia topic from e39, Matt tries to recruit for a scientific study of belly-button lint (BBL). Then it's on to the topic lightning round, which Jody wins.
At Least You're Trying, 39: It's More Inertial Than You Think
May 20, 2014 23:55 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBTough topic this week: Inertia. Why do we get stuck doing the the things we don't want to do, and not doing the things we want to do? Also: Jody has plumbing. Matt has a boat.
At Least You're Trying, 38: I'll Write Down Everything
May 02, 2014 22:23 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBIt's all follow-up, both real and fake, but they boys are glad to be recording again after an eventful hiatus.
At Least You're Trying, 37: Flambeed Truffle Slices
April 04, 2014 17:53 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBThis week it's part 2 of the food show, with a few functional components, as promised! The boys try to figure out why cooking seems so hard.
At Least You're Trying, 36: Hare Krishna; Don't Eat Swordfish
March 22, 2014 19:36 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBAfter a frankly conservative amount of follow-up, the boys get right to the topic: FOOD. Matt has a philosophy. Jody has a burrito.
At Least You're Trying, 35: Digital Messages in Digital Bottles
March 03, 2014 18:24 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBWe had a topic, but we knew we'd never get to it. This week it's all feedback (thanks listeners!), follow-up, and FFU, wherein Matt reveals his new 10 year plan for Adventure, and Jody gets hit on the head.
At Least You're Trying, 34: Books Are Hard
February 24, 2014 00:37 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBStuff! You've got more than you need. This week Jody and Matt (and Matt's dad) tell you how to handle all that... stuff.
At Least You're Trying, 33: The Lost Email Sessions
February 04, 2014 01:37 - 57 minutes - 39.7 MBYou guys, we are so sorry. Yeah, we kind of knew the email was broken when it went all quiet for a few weeks, but we didn't know there was all this great, supportive feedback waiting for us there. This week, we make it right... and do tons of follow-up, obviously.
At Least You're Trying, 32: Cognitive Load
January 22, 2014 00:48 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBOh boy, a real topic (or three)! This week Jody and Matt discuss "conventional wisdom," and when it isn't so wise. Also: getting older and fear. Again.
At Least You're Trying, 31: Approachable Black Holes
January 12, 2014 23:58 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBWelcome to 2014, Tryers! There is no topic this week, just FFU about Christmas gifts, job interviews, house guests, birthdays, and on-going projects. There IS big news from TCL, and Matt may have found his duck.
At Least You're Trying 30: Holiday Hustle
December 24, 2013 15:57 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBThis week Jody and Matt wrap up a few holiday loose ends as they bring their first (pilot) season to a close. The nominal topic is "Hustle," and how guilty we feel for not hustling enough. Also: radiators and climbing shoes. We're here to help.
At Least You're Trying 29: Go to the Parties
December 13, 2013 23:09 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBThis is a ramble-y one, listeners, but there are functional components at the end, we promise. This week, Jody and Matt trot out some holiday tips that At Least You Can Try! See what they did there? Also, trigger warning: if you've lost a pet recently...so has Matt.
At Least You're Trying 28: Hello? Mr. Wolf?
November 27, 2013 16:32 - 44 minutes - 35.4 MBAfter some recollections from Matt's short vacation, and some necessary follow-up, the boys have a surprise: let's just say you'll hear a third voice on this week's show. Then the nominal topic: Disappointment. How do we deal with it? Not well, actually.
At Least You're Trying 27: Follow at a Safe Distance
November 13, 2013 21:26 - 1 hour - 48.8 MBThis week Jody and Matt get back to last week's business, discussing the feedback and follow-up from the most talked about ALYT episode to date. They re-visit their fears, and push on to something more important: their hopes.
At Least You're Trying 26: Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway
October 26, 2013 15:47 - 50 minutes - 40.4 MBThe Long Tease is over! This week Jody and Matt tackle the topic they've been kicking down the road for weeks: kids. Turns out: they're both scared shirtless. Let's put some percentages to that, shall we?
At Least You're Trying 25: Sunk Cost University
October 23, 2013 01:59 - 46 minutes - 37.6 MBCan you over-educate yourself? How do you know if your self-directed research and learning is productive? This week, Jody worries about rabbit holes, and Matt worries about an exhaust manifold.
At Least You're Trying 24: Reverse Dunning Kruger
October 15, 2013 12:00 - 1 hour - 51.4 MBAre you smarter than your boss? Follow-up question: Do you drive a Saturn? This week, after a judicious follow-up segment, Jody and Matt talk about bosses and varying levels of competence. Also new this week: Matt pronounces a few words correctly.
At Least You're Trying 23: Stroking Your Silver Pigeon
October 10, 2013 12:00 - 44 minutes - 35.7 MBThis almost became the third lost episode - Matt wasn't so sure he wanted his name on this one. But the listeners demanded satisfaction, so here it is, in all its...sloppiness.
At Least You're Trying 22: Planning into the Sunset
October 02, 2013 12:00 - 47 minutes - 38.3 MBThis is an odd episode. First off, Matt is full of beans, and not because of the scheduled topic. It may be hard to tell from listening, but more than 30 minutes about religion and/or politics had to be cut this week. Jody thinks Matt might be hoarding the good stuff for his other show.
At Least You're Trying 21: Jody VS The Volcano
September 13, 2013 12:00 - 55 minutes - 44.8 MBJody returns to the mainland, and describes his South Pacific adventures. Meanwhile, Matt and his partner have found a new hobby, and wound up on an NSA watch list.
At Least You're Trying 20: Shark Week Is Over
September 01, 2013 14:04 - 53 minutes - 43.1 MBAt last! The episode you thought would never arrive is here. On the eve of his Hawaiian holiday, Jody calls Matt to discuss being new at work, and how to practice.
At Least You're Trying 19: Such a Princess
August 14, 2013 00:54 - 1 hour - 54.6 MBThis week, the boys talk about the ways we learn valuable skills, and come to some surprising (non) conclusions. Also, Matt admits he's a pretty, pretty princess.
At Least You're Trying 18: Podcast Confessional
August 06, 2013 20:46 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBThis week Jody gets personal, talking about his obsession with notes and lists, and how he could make it healthier. Matt gets mad at car dealers, then tells you how to fix your life with index cards. Also, there's some homework.
At Least You're Trying 17: Sometimes it's Wings
July 31, 2013 02:21 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBThis time, Jody does a poorer than average job keeping Matt on topic...so there is none. Or perhaps there are just too many.
At Least You're Trying 16: Path to Greatness?
July 23, 2013 16:35 - 59 minutes - 50.9 MBThis week, the topic is Burnout. What does it look like? Can it be measured? Is it inevitable? Are YOU living it now? There may also be some small portion devoted to follow-up.
At Least You're Trying 15: Get Your Own Podcast
July 17, 2013 02:49 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBJody and Matt talk about the FUTURE (including an ALL NEW play-at-home game for the jackyls). What tech is just around the corner? What does the future hold for us? We talk (too much) about work too, and discuss some recent feedback.