HiFi
43 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -Joseph and TJ may be a content creator and a software developer respectively, but they're also tech enthusiasts, and, really, life enthusiasts. And in HiFi, they share their passion for Apple, media, technology, and the integration (or lack thereof) of all such things.
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43: Free-roaming Email
December 04, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 34 MBDid you know that there's a secret history to smart phones? Well there is. And The Verge has a documentary about it, which TJ and Joe talk about. TJ also would like for Apple to compete with Microsoft on touch screen converable laptops. And did you ever want two nerds to do a deep dive on mail applications? Well boy howdy do we have a huge segment of the show for you!
42: Apple Keyboards of Yore
November 16, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 29.9 MBWhat does the M1 Max Mac and caffeine have in common? Nothing except being our two main topics in this episode. Join Joe and TJ to learn about their caffeine journeys, habits, and thoughts. Then settle in to learn all about TJ's new M1 Max MacBook Pro.
41: An Apple a Day
October 19, 2021 13:00 - 56 minutes - 26.3 MBApple events happen during Apple Event season and we're heard to break it all down for you. And boy are the new MacBook Pros looking good!
40: Grab It by the Rails
October 05, 2021 13:23 - 55 minutes - 47.1 MBJoseph shares his first impressions of his new iPhone 13 mini, Cinematic Mode, ProMotion, and what he thought of the other iPhone models he played with at the Apple Store. Then, for the big reveal, we learn what pathetic car stereo Joseph purchased. Next, Joseph shopped for a new car charger mount while TJ got off of his chest all his concerns for the corporatism that continues to take over Apple from the inside. Then, TJ handed off editing the show to Joseph while he left for vacation!
39: Star Light, Star Bright
September 20, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 36.7 MBJoe and TJ record a podcast in the same room! And what do they talk about? Apple's iPhone 13 event, of course. Did you know Apple loves California? Well they made sure you do with this event video. And TJ and Joe dive into that and everthing Apple talked about and released: new iPad, iPad Mini, Apple Watch Series 7, and the iPhones 13.
38: Crinkled Book Smell
September 07, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 35.4 MBWhat does Fiber internet, bluetooth car stereos, and ebooks have in common? They're the topics TJ and Joe cover in this episode! Because TJ is (hopefully) getting fiber internet, Joe would like to connect to his older car via Bluetooth, and Joe likes reading ebooks. And don't miss the post show discussion of MCU, Spider-man, Sam Raimi and more!
37: Send Dunes
August 25, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 40.8 MBIn this episode TJ and Joe are joined by TJ's good friend, Kevin Smith to discuss Safari 15 Beta 6, 1Password 8 as an Electron app, and the big, important topic, Apple's CSAM Detection Efforts.
36: Wracked With Consternation
August 10, 2021 13:00 - 55 minutes - 25.8 MBWalter Isaacson is at it again, and TJ and Joseph have thoughts. Like maybe Isaacson isn't such a great writer? Just spitballing after his Steve Jobs biography. Many others agree! TJ is also back to using his Hackintosh as his full time personal computer, the Ekster MagSafe Card Holder is pretty disappointing, and the two have thoughts on audiobooks and book reading.
35: Junk Drawer Design
July 27, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 36.1 MBStrap in, we've got a lot of topics this episode: Automattic is buying more stuff, MORE STUFF! Apple is putting Intel processors in Macs still? Joseph likes the look of a paid alternative to Google Search called Neeva. TJ and Joseph reminisce about the good old days of Apple design. TJ is enjoying NetNewsWire. And the pair are trying to find a good MagSafe wallet — surely there's something good out there? In the post show, TJ and Joseph discuss Black Widow and the Marvel Universe.
34: Smooth, Solid Slab of a Surface
July 13, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 37.5 MBEyeglasses, iPad Keyboards, Note taking apps, iOS and iPadOS 15 beta, Disney+ and Black Widow, problems with the Apple Watch and AirPods Pro: it's another riveting and quite nerdy episode of HiFi!
33: Synergy-iation
June 30, 2021 13:00 - 59 minutes - 27.7 MBDay One be synergizin' with Automattic, Joe is interested in ergonomic computer pointing devices and blue light blocking glasses, TJ is interested in Windows 11 — and the design of this iteration of Windows has also caught Joe's eye, and TJ thinks modern digital key fobs are… problematic.
32: Absorbing SharePlay
June 08, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 37.5 MBWWDC 2021 is in the books, and Joseph and TJ have thoughts, opinions, hopes, dreams, deep dish pizza is just bad lasagna, etc. Join in to hear all about Apple's announced and upcoming offerings!
31: A Sticky Note the Size of Florida
June 02, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 33.2 MBTJ switches to Verizon, Joseph tries and fails to break his phone, the new Apple TV Siri remote is fantastic, and both have many wishes and opinions for the upcoming WWDC keynote.
30: Splashes of Color Are Welcome Here
May 19, 2021 14:00 - 54 minutes - 25.2 MBWhat is life without a few banking woes. Join Joseph in commiserating with TJ about the hot garbage fire that is the modern American banking system. Then join in Joe's office and computer transitionary journey. And don't miss the exciting eGPU discussions! And much more.
29: Basically a New iPad Pro
May 04, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 32.2 MBThis week, Joe and TJ discuss everything they ever wanted you to know about the MacBook Air — which may or may not be different from everything _you_ ever wanted to know about the MacBook Air. You may also want to know most about Apple failure modes, AirPods Max stands, and John Siracusa's apps Front and Center and SwitchGlass. And last but not least, what does the future hold for the iPad?
28: Wonka Himself
April 21, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 28.5 MBGet ready to nerd out about all the Apple product announcements from the April 20 event. TJ and Joe have the scoop, the opinions, the good, the bad, the ranting, the raving. It's all here. Tune in!
27: I Agree With My Subconscious
April 06, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 33.9 MBDid NightOwl crash? TJ explains and talks about backup strategies and more. Then there's Safari, WWDC 2021, Apple Watch Cellular woes, Apple being bad at design, iCloud making Joe sad, and 20 years of Mac OS X / OS X / macOS.
26: The Road to Ignominy
March 24, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 33.6 MBIn this episode, Joseph and TJ discuss things impacting their hi fidelity life style: they dive into more Apple Watch Cellular woes, AirPods Pro quality issues and Apple's service program for them, I'm a… Justin? Thunderbolt potentially coming to iPad, and the Twelve South HoverBar Duo for iPad. And don't miss the post show if you have any interest in Superman and Lois on the CW or The Falcon and the Winter Soldier on Disney Plus.
25: Whirlygigs and Doodads
March 16, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 30.7 MBJoin TJ and Joe this week to find out everything you ever wanted to know about the LG UltraFine 4K display. Also, can you run Age of Empires on a Mac? You sure can!
24: My Code is Art, Man
March 09, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 38.7 MBDo you want to be more productive? TJ and Joe may be able to help as they share their productivity methods, apps for tracking and todos, note-taking, and much more. Also up for discussion is new of the iMac Pro being discontinued and iPhone 13 rumors. And don't miss the exciting finale of WandaVision in the post show. TJ and Joe have many thoughts to share.
23: Facebook Feels Like a Junkyard
March 02, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 36.6 MBTune in this week for Adventures in Batteryland and TJ leads you through this (un)magical place of… despair. And also up for discussion, you always wanted to pay people for the content they put on Twitter, right? Right?!? But what you really want to know is if you still need to jailbreak iPhones in 2021. It's all up for discussion in this episode. And don't miss the post-show discussion of WandaVision, Episodes 7 and 8.
22: Mices? Mouses?
February 16, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 36.7 MBTJ and Joseph don't know what it's actually like to harpoon a turtle, but they're sure it must be pretty much like the way Apple designed its Magic Mouse. And if you were a customer of Simple.com, you might want to find a new bank, since Simple is closing. TJ has settled on One Finance. And to round things out, TJ and Joseph discuss Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury. And we're back with WandaVision in the post show!
21: Thousands and Thousands of Precious Dollars
February 09, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 38.6 MBWhat is the ideal age of a product? How long do you keep a car? What is your purchasing strategy for the various things in your life? Joseph and TJ dive deep into these mysteries just for you!
20: I Stand On My Shoes
February 02, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 36.6 MBTo sit or to stand, that is the question that we ask of our desks. In this episode, Joe and TJ discuss standing desks, iPhone MagSafe Accessories, Keyboards, Lackluster iPhone mini sales, the latest MacBook rumors, and then in the post show, WandaVision.
19: Shearing Force
January 26, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 36 MBIs this the year of Linux on the desktop? And what computer display should you use? And, do you need a docking station for your iPad? Sure you do. And you'll definitely be interested in Super Mario 3D World for the switch. And for a post-show discussion, Joseph and TJ check in on WandaVision.
18: They Behave Hideously
January 19, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 34.9 MBPart 2! TJ and Joe continue their tech predictions from last week, then dive into what they _wish_ to see in 2021 as well.
17: You do have a big head
January 13, 2021 15:00 - 43 minutes - 20.5 MBJoin Joe and TJ as they discuss the moment iPhone 12 Case, a sidetrack about how to determine what price to pay for… things… Joe's final final final review of the AirPods Max, and part 1 of their tech predictions for the year 2021.
16: Rudolph Was Cruel
January 05, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBIn this episode, Joseph is healing up from being run over by reindeer, but while he does, he's got his new AirPods Max to give him stuff to listen to. TJ has some issues with tvOS. He also switched to Microsoft Edge from Chrome. And then they break down Apple's 2020 year in review.
15: Is This The Holiday Spectacular?
December 22, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 33.3 MBAirPods Max and Christmas traditions! Join TJ and Joe to hear about how the duo celebrate Christmas, their favorite Christmas Music, and their favorite Christmas movies!
14: Santa Could Deliver Some Podcasts
December 18, 2020 15:00 - 51 minutes - 24.2 MBThis week, TJ found an app to cure some macOS audio woes, and he named his phone and watch because of Joe's nerd shaming. Then the two dive in on macOS Big Sur, which TJ is now running on his Hackintosh.
13: I Cannot Argue With Your Feelings
December 08, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 31 MBThis week, Joe explains why he purchased the "wrong" phone — well, at least according to TJ. TJ also talks about how awful the MacBook Pro TouchBar is and how it locks up, his new iPhone 12 magnetic car mount and charger, and Joe talks about his new Sony over the ear wireless headphones.
12: Hijinks Ensue
December 01, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 35.7 MBJoin Joseph and TJ as they discuss Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Joseph's deals on Sony headphones, how the internet is taking over his house, plugs, lights, etc., and then they dive into notable TV shows — well, TJ does, anyway.
11: A Binge-worthy Podcast
November 24, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 34.8 MBLiving a high fidelity life requires high fidelity podcasts, right? Join TJ and Joe this week as they discuss holiday traditions, Hackintoshes, Big Sur icons, things they're thankful for, and, oh yeah, the podcasts they're subscribed to.
10: Apple Terminology
November 17, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 36.8 MBTJ has an iPhone 12 mini in hand! And Joe upgraded to Big Sur on day one because he's crazy like that. And they both have thoughts about these things. Listen in on this fun episode!
9: It Has To Be a Boat
November 11, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 31.6 MBThis week, Joseph and TJ break down Apple's "One More Thing" event and all the goodies, and maybe some potential downsides, of Apple's new M1 system on a chip for the new Apple Silicon Macs. The future is bright and exciting!
8: Precursor to the End of the World
November 03, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 36.3 MBThis week Joseph has a tale of woe involving tropical storms, downed lines, and a dearth of Twitter (is that a feature or a bug?), then the two discuss Apple's upcoming "One More Thing" event and Apple potentially going into the Search business as a competitor to Google before wrapping up the conversation by focusing on aging and health.
7: Silly Magnetic Timeline
October 27, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 35.1 MBJoseph and TJ are back to talk about the applications in Joe's Dock. Also remember Quibi? Well, don't bother because after a little over 6 months, the service is shutting down. Joseph's wife also got an iPhone 12 Pro and Joseph has thoughts.
6: Magnifying the Dock
October 20, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 31.8 MBIn part 1 of our two part series on "what's in our Dock" TJ let's us know what apps are in his Dock that he uses on a regular basis. And he particularly bores Joe when he gets to the development tools. But that's to be expected when a designer and a developer do a podcast together.
5: 5G Verizon Camera
October 14, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 35.3 MBHave you heard the good news about Verizon 5G Verizoning it's 5G way around the Verizon 5G world? Because Verizon 5G is here! In this episode, TJ and Joe talk about Verizon 5G!, the new HomePod Mini, Verizon 5G!, the new iPhones 12, and Verizon 5G! Brought to you by Verizon 5G! (disclaimer: not actually brought to you by Verizon 5G!)
4: Super HiFi 3D Odyssey Land
October 07, 2020 18:06 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBTJ and Joe added a flux capacitor to the Odyssey so they could time travel through all the Mario games! Join them on this journey starting with Super Mario Bros. in 1985, all the way through Super Mario Maker 2 in 2019.
3: The Gandalf Staff
September 29, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 29 MBTJ's Watch Series 6 has arrived and it's everything he dreamed! Also, we know you're just dying to hear more about widgets in iOS 14 and we're here to please. And what's up with iPad OS 14 missing some of the basic new features of iOS 14? And is Apple really doing a good job of curating the App Store? Someone has to ask the hard questions, so we do!
2: Not That Kind of Choral
September 22, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 33.1 MBJoseph and TJ are back for episode 2 to discuss iOS/iPad OS 14, what's right with it, what's wrong with it, and much more!
1: They Didn’t Announce Phones?
September 16, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 31.9 MBIn the inaugural episode, Joseph and TJ discuss their tech history, a September Apple event without phones, the new Apple Watches, the new iPads, and they have an accidental Mario Podcast.