Dot Grid
25 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★ - 13 ratingsDot Grid is a podcast by and for people who love technology of any era or level of timelessness. People who love sharpening pencils and writing HTML, who take notes on an iPad or a legal pad. We explore topics that involve both analog and digital — productivity, creativity, travel, journaling and more. Join us!
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Episode 25: Blinded by the Lysol
April 16, 2020 02:53 - 1 hour - 78.2 MBShow notes and links Hue bulbs Nintendo Switch (Track when they’re back in stock here: Zoolert Tracking) Animal Crossing: New Horizons Brain.fm The Prophet by Harry Marks The Shelf Life: A podcast sitcom Logitech HD Pro Webcam C920 Bottomless Morning Brew The NY Times Morning Briefing The NY Times Daily Coronavirus Briefing Andy Slavitt (Twitter and Medium) Feeling Good: The New Mood Therapy The Future of an Alternate Timeline by Annalee Newitz Recursion by Blake Crou...
Episode 24: Millennial Costanza Wallet
January 21, 2020 10:20 - 1 hour - 84.2 MBGallery of our watch faces, phone home screens, and laptop docks CW Pencils Perfect Pencil © Moodpath iOS app Anova Sous Vide Cortex Ep 94: State of the Apps 2020 Panobook Mitsubishi Office 9850 | CW Pencils Pedometer ++ Waze Dark Noise Due Apollo iPhone 11 Pro Battery case Pico Pull ThorFire TG06S MiniUpgraded Flashlight, 500LM, Powered By One AA or 14500 Battery Midori Bullet Pencil Fisher Space Pen Field Notes Pitch Black Field Notes County Fair Declan Pocket Square D...
Episode 23: Visceral Panic with Michael J. Metts
December 11, 2019 10:20 - 1 hour - 74 MBNicole Fenton: Words as Material Writing Is Designing: Words and the User Experience by Michael J. Metts and Andy Welfle Ulysses Natalie Yee Mitsubishi KH20 Traveler’s Notebooks: A comprehensive Guide | Jetpens Chase Reeves’s Gift Guide STAEDTLER Mars Plastic, Premium Quality Vinyl Eraser “Billion Dollar Whale” by Tom White and Bradley Hope The Baron Fig X Erasable Number Two Squire Tailor iPhone app: Screenshot stitching
Episode 22: Back on the Grid
November 13, 2019 10:20 - 1 hour - 89.5 MBThird time’s a charm! Will and Andy are getting serious… about games. Andy doesn’t like board games because he doesn’t want to work to have fun, but he likes playing Apples to Apples in the Inverted Method. Will’s gonna guess the velocity of the unladen European Swallow with Wingspan, and build his IBM card deck. Plus: EXTREME PLAYDATE CONTENT. Show Notes & Links Cat Video Writing Is Designing: Words and the User Experience by Michael Metts and Andy Welfle Retractable Sharpies Sku...
Episode 21: #DotGridIRL
November 09, 2019 18:34 - 1 hour - 67 MBWhooooo buddy, is this one a long time coming. Will and Andy record IRL. It takes them 22 months to post it. Sounds about right.
Episode 20: BombCyclone.men
January 14, 2018 22:16 - 1 hour - 78.2 MB2017 is finally over, and Will and Andy are talking about new year resolutions for 2018. Specifically, the mechanics of them: how do you set resolutions? How do you keep track of them? How well do you keep them? That, plus lots of chatting about paperback books and “portable word processors” from the early 2000s. Plus, why is there a “.men” TLD but not a “.women”? Show Notes Episode 16: Little Wrist Computer | Welcome to Macintosh PaperBackSwap.com Boom! Boom! Boom! | iA Writer ...
Episode 19: Cuz I’m the MF’in Teacher, That’s Why
November 06, 2017 15:50 - 1 hour - 80.5 MBWill and Andy be talking ‘bout that Apple Watch and dem Fitbits. Also, pocket watches, apparently. Show Notes Apple Watch Stand Guardian Confidant Leather Case | Baron Fig Spark Mail App by Readdle Karl Weather by Tapgods | iOS App Store Stormcrow | iOS App Store Timex Unisex Weekender Analog Quartz Watch Information about the Sovietsky Collection
Episode 18: There is a Fire in Bedroom Two
October 06, 2017 01:00 - 1 hour - 87.5 MBToday, after a long talk about video games and, er, internet coming-of-age stories, Will and Andy talk about “smart home” devices — wi-fi enabled lightbulbs, digital assistant dinguses, sentient refrigerators and fancy speakers. Andy confesses his home is completely dumb, but after the techno-apocalypse, he won’t be locked out of his home and car like Will. Warning: Andy and Will forget and say (literally) triggering words that may summon your always-listening dingus to life. Proce...
Episode 17: Podcasters Got Opinions
August 17, 2017 13:00 - 1 hour - 77 MBWill and Andy are talking about subscriptions, both analog and digital. This is especially relevant as of late, as big apps like Day One and Ulysses have decided to switch to the subscription model. What mental processes do we go through when making a decision to subscribe to something? How does the subscription model benefit the maker? Plus, help support the show and keep the lights on: We have stickers and buttons! Head over to the Erasable Shop to check them out. And if you add ...
Episode 16: A Notebook with a Manbun
July 13, 2017 02:40 - 1 hour - 91.4 MBWill and Andy are back! Again! And this time, they’re making a commitment to staying back for you, the listeners. Today’s episode catches you up on what’s new in their lives, personally and professionally, and what tools and workflows they’re using that have changed. Plus: they document how Millennials are, indeed, ruining literally everything. At least according to the news. Episode 16 Show Notes Ulysses for iOS | $24.99 Ulysses for macOS | $44.99 Ulysses for macOS Free Trial ...
Episode 15: I Can't Believe This is Actually Happening
July 28, 2016 13:00 - 1 hour - 70.3 MBWill and Andy are back. They pick up right where they left off, chatting like it hasn't been almost a year or something. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Episode 14: Digital Online Audio Publication
August 20, 2015 20:41 - 1 hour - 80.1 MBWill and Andy sit down to (finally!) record another episode, and this time, they're talking about work. Specifically, how they work, what they use, and how much coffee it takes to get going in the morning.
Episode 13: Like Uber, but for Pictures
July 22, 2015 10:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBIn this episode, Will and Andy step around the junk piles and into the world of clutter — both in their houses and in their computers. They talk about saving old files, explore some feels around archiving and digitizing family photos, and how to decide what to throw away and what to keep. Dark Sky Andy’s article on being a borderline hoarder The Pen Addict Episode 119: Stash Acquisition Beyond Life Expectancy Starting Fresh — The Brooks Review A Fresh Start- On My iPhone Moder...
Episode 12: App Sand Mandalas
July 06, 2015 16:35 - 1 hour - 78.8 MBTo celebrate Will's first-ever MacBook, he and Andy spend some time talking about the apps that are must-haves for them, and what they install first when setting up a new computer. From backup programs to launchers, there's a lot of Mac talk going on here. Show Notes and Links Dropbox Crashplan Backblaze 1password F.lux BetterTouchTool Terps's BTT posts Skitch Evernote Ulysses Byword nvAlt Calibre aText Text Expander Caffeine Dropzone Vox Bartender Terpstra Hype...
Episode 11: Reading
June 29, 2015 09:42 - 1 hour - 40.3 MBBetter late than never, Will and Andy dig an episode out of the vault to talk about reading in all its analog and digital glory.
Episode 10: Prosumer Giffer with Dr. Chase Nordengren
June 11, 2015 15:29 - 1 hour - 28.6 MBThis week, Will and Andy sit down with Dr. Chase Nordengren to talk about the analog and digital tools he used when writing his dissertation. They also talk about how quickly some digital tools change while analog tools are just as reliable as always. Show Notes Explanation of intro bit Stuff and Things with Rob- Episode 3 w/ Chase Nordengren GifWit Scrivener Fletcher Penny- creator of MultiMarkdown LaTex Mendeley Papers Zotero Skim Highlights Highlights Magazine: https...
Episode 9: The Elusive Intangible with Joey Cofone of Baron Fig
May 28, 2015 14:42 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBWill and Andy are lucky enough to sit down and talk with Joey Cofone, co-founder and designer at Baron Fig, seller of fine analog and digital notebooks. Baron Fig just released a note taking app, making the transition from purely analog products to digital as well. The guys talk about design iteration, collaboration, and finding that hard to identify state where you know you're ready to ship. Show Notes & Links Baron Fig Mosaic | App Store Series of articles on Medium [Mosiac w...
Episode 8: To-Do Lists and Awkward Internet Hugs
April 23, 2015 13:08 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBThis week, our hosts talk about the MULTITUDE of tools available to manage to-do lists and reminders. More often than not, they will both have changed their minds by the time you read this.
Episode 7: Ambient Noise with Mike Rohde
April 10, 2015 12:15 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBAndy and Will were honored to sit down with the Sketchnote General Mike Rohde for this episode. Well, to be honest, Will sat down with him and because of the WONDERFUL hotel lobby wifi, Andy couldn't even phone it in this time. We also announce our Baron Fig giveaway winners! Congrats, Cameron Bardell and Daniel Taub! This week's episode was sponsored by our friend Gary over at Notegeist. Check out Notegeist.com to get those notebooks and journals to capture life's moments. Use cou...
Episode 6: GIF Sommelier
March 26, 2015 13:51 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBAndy spends 84 minutes talking about GIFs. Will listens and realizes he has so much to learn about tiny, animated images.
Episode 5: Reasons to Keep Livin' with Aaron Draplin
March 12, 2015 13:00 - 1 hour - 74.3 MBThis week, Will and Andy go to design school with Mr. Aaron Draplin! He talks about the tools he uses, both digital and analog, and even does an on-the-spot pocket dump! And, of course, we talk about Field Notes and get an inside scoops on the newest edition, Two Rivers. Show Notes DDC website Aaron Draplin on Twitter Field Notes website Rayland Baxter DDC Stuff Sheath Josh Higgins Interview with Jim Coudal on Inquisitive Field Nuts Spring 2015: Two Rivers Edition Field Nuts Face...
Episode 4: Never Enough Snark
February 27, 2015 15:00 - 1 hour - 81.9 MBThis week, the boys sit down with author/podcaster/ poop connoisseur Harry Marks to talk about converting analog into digital and where to keep all that... stuff. We also announce the winner of the Day One giveaway and (of course) spend time in our oft-discussed teen slang vertical.
Episode 3: It's About Markdown, Harry
February 12, 2015 15:11 - 1 hour - 82.9 MBAndy and Will talk about Markdown. It's an episode completely about Markdown. Seriously. Oh, Will mentions his new Field Notes, and there's a GIVEAWAY!!! But mainly Markdown.
Episode 2: Johnny Gamber is my Analog Spirit Animal
January 25, 2015 22:06 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBShow Notes Changing My Journaling Habit | Three Staples A Year of Daily Logging | Mike Rohde Building Routines (or, How I Became a Daily Journal Writer) | Patrick Rhone Bullet Journal | Ryder Carroll Dash Plus | Patrick Rhone 13 Things to Do With All Those Blank Notebooks | Well-Appointed Desk Field Notes Journal (custom URLs for remembering things) | Kevin Kortum Day One: Doing Preventative Error Management Right Reporter, Day One, and Launch Center Pro | Shaun Blanc Laun...
Episode 1: A Series of Firsts
January 14, 2015 22:09 - 1 hour - 96.4 MBShow Notes- Dot Grid- Episode 1 A Series of Firsts A Tech Love Letter: My Apple eMate 300 | Welfle.com History of the Trapper Keeper | Woodclinched Dr. Grip | Pilot Pens Yikes! pencils: Graphite-filled emblems of the 1990s | Woodclinched Pick-a-Pen: Uni-Ball Vision Green and Evergreen | Palimpsest Orange fever: The classic Rhodia notepad | Woodclinched Rhodia Paper Project Week 1 Review | NerdUprising Rhodia Paper Project: Week 11 | Rhodia Drive Aaron Draplin: The Inspirat...