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The Pen Addict 431: May I Buy This From You?
October 07, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 70 MBWhat do you think of the Sailor Pen rebrand? How do you review the King of Pen? Is King of Pen even spelled correctly? These are the hard hitting questions Brad and Myke tackle today. Plus, Brad asks if he can buy a pen.
Pictorial 23: Indigenous Artists (Part 1)
October 06, 2020 21:00 - 41 minutes - 19.2 MBWe dive into a (very) brief history of Indigenous people in the United States and Canada in order to place contemporary Indigenous artists in context.
Liftoff 134: My Response to Existential Terror, with Dr. Katie Mack
October 06, 2020 19:30 - 45 minutes - 42 MBJason and Stephen are joined by Dr. Katie Mack to discuss her book *The End of Everything: (Astrophysically Speaking).*
Ungeniused 114: Comic Sans
October 06, 2020 15:00 - 12 minutes - 12.1 MBThe typeface almost everyone loves to hate.
Parallel 36: I'm Aiming for Magic
October 06, 2020 13:30 - 1 hour - 70.1 MBWe talk about the many ways to implement home automation with or without a plan. Today's guests agree on a favorite platform, and they're here to tell you why.
The Test Drivers 18: Is the Pixel REALLY a Flagship?
October 06, 2020 12:45 - 1 hour - 67.3 MBTechtober is truly upon us. New phones from Samsung, Google, OnePlus and more!
Upgrade 319: I'm Gonna Drive My Ferrari Into the Sunset
October 05, 2020 18:45 - 1 hour - 79 MBIt's all about what's next at Apple this week, as we discuss the ramifications of some early A14 speed tests and ponder the challenges of succession planning at Apple. And what's next for us is an interview with two Apple executives, so it's time to get in your #askupgrade questions.
Mac Power Users 556: Video Conferencing Deep Dive, with Liana Lehua
October 04, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 86.1 MBLiana Lehua joins in this week to share the best workflows and gear for improving video conferencing and home audio and video. Liana and David also discuss business apps, widgets, and revisit the iPad vs. MacBook question.
Thoroughly Considered 62: Ten Years
October 03, 2020 14:00 - 46 minutes - 43.2 MBMyke, Tom, and Dan celebrate the ten year anniversary of the launch of the original Glif on Kickstarter, and thus, the beginning of Studio Neat.
20 Macs for 2020 9: Twentieth Anniversary Macintosh (#12)
October 02, 2020 16:00 - 21 minutes - 20.9 MBIn an era where Apple liked to show concepts from its design lab in public, one weird Mac prototype somehow became a real product, and was unveiled at the end of the worst Apple keynote in history.
Material 275: Feature Drop
October 02, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 89.2 MBIt's everything and so much more. Andy and Flo recall the days of yore when they could eat molten chocolate lava cakes in dingy restaurants, before running down nearly everything Google announced at this week's Launch Night In. (For those who just want the news, we start at about 20 minutes in.) We go in-depth about the Chromecast with Google TV—including Flo's first 24 hours with it—the Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5, and the Nest Audio. Plus, a rundown of the virtual event.
Reconcilable Differences 140: I Know What to Do in a Tree
October 01, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBIn follow-up, John has extensive clarifications regarding the importance of saucing the pasta in accordance with his instructions. So, of course, he also has some more instructions. Ultimately, John just wants to help you, the listener. Moving on to kids and eating, your hosts contrast their views on how to manage a constantly moving target. Merlin doesn't want to contribute to an eating disorder, and John has grave concerns about whether his son could survive when confronted with an unopen...
Rocket 300: Dessert
October 01, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 88.9 MBTo celebrate episode 300 we bring on some special guests from the Relay FM family, and taste test Brach's god-awful Thanksgiving Dinner candy corn.
Adapt 35: Third-Party iPadOS 14 Apps
October 01, 2020 11:00 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBLots of third-party apps have updated with support for iPadOS 14 features, and Federico and Ryan want to share some of their favorites.
Connected 314: The Jeremies (Fall 2020)
September 30, 2020 22:15 - 1 hour - 84.6 MBApple is on the verge of releasing new emoji, so it is time for Federico to try to guess their names.
Clockwise 366: There's a Microphone in My Mouth
September 30, 2020 18:00 - 29 minutes - 13.9 MBAmazon's Ring's Always Home Cam drone, how the pandemic has affected our social media habits, our thoughts on online services outages, and a technology retrospective.
The Pen Addict 430: Better than the G2
September 30, 2020 15:45 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBThe Pilot G2 is a good gel ink pen. There are better gel ink pens right next to it on the store shelf, and Brad digs into the ones you should consider the next time you are stocking up.
Make Do 65: Glass and New Things
September 30, 2020 13:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBWe get into Tiff's new hobby, and talk a little bit about getting into new things.
Focused 109: Email Workflows
September 29, 2020 15:15 - 1 hour - 75.8 MBDavid & Mike revisit the topic of email and discuss their current workflows. They share how and when they process email, what they use to do it, and the strategies they use to break free from their inboxes long enough to do some actual work.
Under the Radar 201: Widgetsmith
September 29, 2020 14:30 - 29 minutes - 13.7 MBDave's app is number one in the App Store! We explore the mind-bending scale and perspective of such a defining moment in an indie developer's career.
Upgrade 318: Four Weeks Out or Tomorrow
September 28, 2020 18:30 - 1 hour - 72.9 MBThis week widget mania sweeps the nation, Jason goes to an Apple Store to buy a Solo Loop, and Tim Cook ponders Apple's work-from-home culture.
Top Four 68: Smencils ✏️👃
September 28, 2020 17:30 - 1 hour - 28.3 MBWe somehow made a podcast out of sniffing 55 scented pencils.
Mac Power Users 555: iOS 14 Extravaganza
September 27, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 87.5 MBiOS 14 is here, bringing new features like widgets, the App Library, increased privacy and a lot more. This week, David and Stephen review the release and talk about how Apple could take some of these features farther in the future.
Automators 59: iOS 14 Shortcuts
September 25, 2020 23:15 - 1 hour - 64.8 MBIn this episode, David and Rosemary dive into the iOS 14 update to Shortcuts and what it brings to all of us - as well as how they're using it.
Material 274: Put a Ring On It
September 25, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 84.7 MBFlo is hoping that Google figures out a way to keep kids from growing up too fast and Andy finally commits to the Pixel 4a. We talk about how Chrome OS is also doing a bunch of growing on its own. Then, why Google is adopting a hybrid work-from-home model and how to use the new COVID transmission layer on Google Maps. For those on Android 11, we help you unlock the secret kitty game. _Kitties!_
20 Macs for 2020 8: Mac IIcx and IIci (#13)
September 25, 2020 16:00 - 15 minutes - 11.7 MBYou know about the Macintosh, but do you know about the sequel? The Macintosh II was huge--literally. But its compact successors might be the pinnacle of late 80s/early 90s Apple design.
Rocket 299: Pre-Order Season
September 24, 2020 17:45 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBXbox pre-orders opened up this week… did they go better than the pre-orders for the PlayStation 5 did? NO! Then, it's what's happening with TikTok in the exact moment we recorded this episode, which will not doubt have changed completely by the time you listen to it. Oh, and Microsoft acquired Bethesda. Cool!
The Test Drivers 17: Next Gen is Here
September 24, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 70.1 MBXbox Series S, Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5 – we have the details, who's going to win the war?
Connected 313: Trojan Horse in My Phone
September 23, 2020 21:45 - 1 hour - 106 MBFederico is using Base64 to make wallpapers, Myke's iPad mini is out of space and Stephen is upset about Apple's new GMT watch face. Also discussed: what iOS 14 is doing to our home screens and what others are doing with widgets.
Clockwise 365: Skeuomorphism is Never Dead
September 23, 2020 18:00 - 29 minutes - 20.8 MBHomescreen customization, favorite iOS 14 features and bugs, the devices on which we work, and vintage tech we coveted.
The Pen Addict 429: Name of the Pen on the Pen
September 23, 2020 15:45 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBMyke is back after a week on the lam and we have a lot to catch up on! Kickstarter campaigns, pen releases, charity drives - all of the things on this jam-packed episode.
Liftoff 133: The World’s Most Expensive WeWork
September 22, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBThe recent announcement of phosphine being detected in Venus' atmosphere could have a major effect on future scientific missions, so Jason is excited about space blimps again. Then, Stephen walks through NASA's most recent Artemis roadmap, and the guys discuss what the future of the program could look like if the White House changes hands next year.
Pictorial 22: Mail Art
September 22, 2020 18:45 - 26 minutes - 12.4 MBQuinn loves to talk about art that can be sent through the mail, and Betty has seen an exhibit about this at the Art Gallery of Ontario, so this just might be the quintessential Pictorial topic. We also look at some major markers in the history of mail as an art movement.
Ungeniused 113: The Cannonball Run Challenge
September 22, 2020 15:00 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBSome see a cross-country drive as a way to visit the nation's wonders. Others see it as a race with no rules.
Upgrade 317: Upsettings
September 21, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 93.4 MBHas Apple set off an iPhone home screen aesthetics revolution with iOS 14? We talk about our favorite widgets, Widgetsmith's journey to the top of the App Store charts, home-screen customization, and what this might mean for Apple's iOS feature priorities. Also, Myke evaluates new watchOS faces, Jason seeks home remedies to fix his terrible Apple Watch battery life, and we both speculate about whether Apple might sneak a Touch ID sensor into the iPhone 12 after all.
Mac Power Users 554: Read-it-later Services
September 20, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 91.8 MBRead-it-later services can be a great way to save and enjoy an article later, away from the noise of social media or an overflowing RSS client. This week, David and Stephen talk about some of the popular choices, and how to keep them from becoming just another thing to check. Then, a recap of Apple’s recent media event.
Departures 4: Relay FM Podcastathon for St. Jude (2020)
September 20, 2020 14:30 - 6 hours - 288 MBOn September 18, Myke and Stephen hosted the second annual Podcastathon for St. Jude. The Relay FM community donated over $95,000 over the course of the show, shattering the goal for the entire month of $315,000. Our thanks to the community as well our hosts for supporting this cause every year.
20 Macs for 2020 7: Mac mini (#14)
September 18, 2020 16:15 - 12 minutes - 9.45 MBThe popularity of the iPod led Apple to create a Mac designed specifically to tempt people to switch from Windows. It didn't go as planned, but the result was a Mac model that's been with us for fifteen years and counting.
Material 273: Google's 99 Problems
September 17, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 73.2 MBThis week, another ode to the Gympie-Gympie Bush as we hear from a listener about new discoveries from science labs down under. We discuss Apple's announcements and the features we'd borrow for Android and why Google is tightening its internal message boards. We explain how Senators are grilling Google in the latest anti-trust hearings, and what to expect from its next hardware event. Plus, how Google is committing to a carbon-free future, and "spilled tea" involving YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki.
Reconcilable Differences 139: Everything's a Competition
September 17, 2020 22:45 - 1 hour - 88.8 MBJohn quickly puts the kibosh on Merlin's idea for a special theme episode. John has Follow-Up on his self-imposed egg homework and invites some friends for a socially-distanced meal. Merlin's kid attends a socially-distance birthday party. What a fun time to be alive, huh? John's usual method of remembering a song fails him, and Merlin bemoans the weird chronological gaps in what makes it onto YouTube. Fancy restorations of music videos are addressed. John can never remember what he's said...
Rocket 298: PlayStation 5 TikTok Arm Nvidia Apple
September 17, 2020 22:15 - 1 hour - 84 MBIn a super-size show, we cover every big announcement from the last week and a half: PlayStation 5 details, an Apple Event (no new phones yet though), the TikTok deal with Oracle and the Nvidia deal with Arm. Phew. Tune in for everything, and some things you never asked for!!
Adapt 34: iPad Air’s Almost a Pro
September 17, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBiOS and iPadOS 14 are out and an Apple event this week brought new iPads with it. After processing the unexpected OS release together, Federico and Ryan cover the new iPads and especially the iPad Air.
Connected 312: How September It Would Be
September 16, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 99.1 MBThe Rickies and Flexies have been judged. There is a winner and a loser. A donation has been made. What's inside an avocado has been discovered. That, and a lot more this week as the guys unpack Apple's September 15th event.
Clockwise 364: The MacBook Pro Is Technically Foldable
September 16, 2020 22:00 - 29 minutes - 13.9 MB• Does the Apple Watch update justify the new number? • What will Apple do with the iPad Pro now that the iPad Air has been upgraded? • Does the Apple Watch SE hit the "sweet spot" and price and functionality? • Was Apple right to remove the Apple Watch charging brick? Will it do the same for the iPhone 12?
Under the Radar 200: Time Flies
September 16, 2020 19:15 - 29 minutes - 13.7 MBWhat Apple's event and iOS 14's timing means for us.
Make Do 64: Keeping It Real
September 16, 2020 13:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBIs realistic art better than not? Is it important to be able to draw or sculpt with a realistic result? How many times can Julia say "yes and no" in one episode?
The Pen Addict 428: Stacked Nibs
September 16, 2020 11:15 - 51 minutes - 47 MBInterview time! Brad is joined by Gena Salorino from Custom Nib Studio to discuss all things nib grinding. What has life during lockdown been like for a pen show regular? What type of grind should you get, and on what pen? And what magic does Gena have up her sleeves for the future?
Parallel 35: Beta Scavenger Hunt
September 16, 2020 02:45 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MBIn what has become at least an annual tradition, I talk Android with two people who know it well, from both the mainstream and accessibility perspective. What's new in Android 11 and what accessibility features have joined the ranks, even before Google's phones got the new OS?
Upgrade 316: Why Tomorrow?
September 15, 2020 23:15 - 1 hour - 81.8 MBApple announced new Apple Watches and iPads on Tuesday, and here's our quick reaction to the news. Shockingly, we walk away feeling pretty good about… Apple's services? Plus: Surprise! Those operating system updates are coming sooner than anyone suspected!
Focused 108: Pruning with Ian Byrd
September 15, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 70.5 MBEducator, speaker, and online course creator Ian Byrd joins Mike and David to talk about quarterly retreats, technology, and focus. David makes a commitment.