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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.
Upgrade 315: The 2020 September Event Draft
September 14, 2020 18:45 - 1 hour - 68.4 MBIn the first of two episodes of Upgrade this week, Jason and Myke predict what will happen at September 15's Apple event in the traditional form of a draft! We'll be back on Tuesday for post-event reaction and the scoring of our picks.
Cortex 106: Clear and Boring
September 14, 2020 12:15 - 1 hour - 84 MBGrey has a new office, Myke is working with balloons, and they are both finding ways to adjust.
Mac Power Users 553: Sparky's Wrong ... Again
September 13, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 78.5 MBOn this feedback episode, Stephen and David talk more about HomeKit, Dropbox, photo management and much, much more.
Automators 58: Automating with TJ Luoma
September 11, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 84.7 MBTJ Luoma joins the Automators to talk about some of his favorite automations and all of the crazy things he is doing with his Stream Deck.
20 Macs for 2020 6: DayStar Genesis MP (#15)
September 11, 2020 16:00 - 16 minutes - 12.3 MBOne of the most important developments in the history of the Mac was not created in Cupertino, but by a Mac clonemaker in a tiny town in Georgia.
Material 272: Dingus
September 10, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 80.7 MBFlo is on a journey to recreate the operating system of her youth, and Andy encourages it. We discuss the launch of Android 11, like your friends who are just having a beer and sharing some stats. We bum you out with the sinking realization that everything is still wrong in the world (it's why Google Maps automatically blurred out protest slogans in Hong Kong). And then, we lift your spirits with a reflective interview with Google's former camera czar, Marc Levoy.
Rocket 297: 30 Year-Old Golden Girl
September 10, 2020 17:45 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBToday on Rocket, we update you on the latest episode of our favorite soap opera, Apple Vs Epic, and then on a bunch of video game stuff! The Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S are coming out soon(ish), and Nintendo has loads of plans to celebrate Super Mario Bros. 35th anniversary.
The Test Drivers 16: Microsoft’s Fliptastic Adventure
September 10, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 82.2 MBAustin has spent a ton of time with the Surface Duo – how does it stack up against the competition. Also, what are NVIDIA cooking up?!
Connected 311: The Rickies (September 2020)
September 10, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 100 MBApple has announced an event for next week, so the guys deleted everything in their show planning document to make room for their Picks, Rickies and Flexies. Also: Federico has reached acceptance, Stephen's plumbing is fixed and Myke has trouble remembering a quote.
Clockwise 363: No Guinea Pig Applications
September 09, 2020 18:00 - 29 minutes - 22.1 MBApple event hopes, finding joy, our NFC uses, and how virtual conferences have changed things for the better.
The Pen Addict 427: Nobonichi
September 09, 2020 15:30 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MBIs it Hobonichi season already? 2020 was not the best year for planners, but it’s time to get right back in there for 2021! Brad and Myke also discuss other active projects, with updates on the Retro 51 Celebration, Nock Co. news, and a big raffle for St. Jude.
Pictorial 21: Museum Architecture
September 08, 2020 20:45 - 37 minutes - 17.3 MBBetty and Quinn talk about the goals of museum architecture and share their favorite examples of creative buildings.
Liftoff 132: In the Shadow of Artemis
September 08, 2020 19:00 - 50 minutes - 47.3 MBIn the Utah desert, Northrop Grumman has tested a full-sized SLS SRB, while the future of work in low-Earth orbit is being debated. On Mars, InSight's troubles continue and 17 billion light years-away, two black holes have collided.
Ungeniused 112: The Water Speed Record
September 08, 2020 15:00 - 16 minutes - 15.8 MBFor over a century, people have tried to go faster and faster in water-based vehicles, turning to things like jet engines to reach new speeds. Sadly, this race for the record has resulted in many terrible and tragic accidents.
Upgrade 314: Beta Tourism
September 07, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 83.7 MBJason dives into macOS Big Sur and has to podcast from exile, Apple gets excited about Emmy nominations while prepping for fall product launches, and the release of "Mulan" leads us to discuss which movie theaters are worth saving.
Mac Power Users 552: HomeKit in 2020, with Mikah Sargent
September 06, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBSince its introduction, HomeKit has steadily grown into a wide-reaching ecosystem for smart home devices. This week, Stephen and David talk with Mikah Sargent about HomeKit hardware and software, as well as ways to extend what Apple allows it to do in its default app.
Analog(ue) 181: You Should Do This, This, This and This!
September 06, 2020 10:30 - 1 hour - 74.7 MBThe world is a difficult place right now, but there are some bright spots too.
20 Macs for 2020 5: Blue and White Power Mac G3 (#16)
September 04, 2020 16:00 - 16 minutes - 12.3 MBProfessionals were dragged out of their beige towers by an iMac-inspired Power Mac that featured a drop-down door, big plastic handles, and a raft of new technologies.
Material 271: Event Horizon
September 03, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 82.2 MBAndy still isn't sold on Android's future for streaming music, and Flo wonders why she doesn't have the Issa Rae option available in her Assistant voice settings. Then, we talk about the Made by Google event that hasn't been announced quite yet but that everyone keeps alluding to. We also dive into some regional Google news, as well as UFOs.
Rocket 296: The Godfather
September 03, 2020 18:00 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MBFolding phones are back for round two: this time it's Samsung's Z Fold 2 and Microsoft's Surface Duo. Then, Mike Piontek, the creator of the app Deliveries, pops in to talk about why they went with a subscription model.
Reconcilable Differences 138: Their Terrible Butts
September 03, 2020 14:45 - 1 hour - 80.5 MBJohn has Follow-Up on the name of an Australian rock, and Merlin learned New Zealand's true name from an old Split Enz song. Doesn't seem all that difficult to call things by the old name, but what do we know? Merlin did not watch any educational YouTube videos, but John is just asking the question. A glimpse into Merlin's perilous journey into John's pasta sauce recipe is teased. John job-shames Merlin for some reason. Then, Merlin digs up a _very_ old email exchange with John that, in retr...
Adapt 33: Big iPad, Small iPad
September 03, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 73.5 MBResuming our regularly scheduled iPad programming after a one-episode Mac diversion, Federico’s back and Ryan quizzes him about his iPad mini use and the findings from his challenge.
Under the Radar 199: Spending Dan Riccio’s 2020 Battery Surplus
September 02, 2020 20:45 - 29 minutes - 13.8 MBOur second-annual wishlist for how we hope this fall's Apple hardware spends the efficiency gains from another year of technological progress.
Make Do 63: Getting Good as Heck
September 02, 2020 18:30 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBIt's OK to not want to be super best - but if you WANT to get really good, how do you do that? We discuss motivators, tips and tricks, and plain ol stubbornness.
Clockwise 362: My Default Mode Is Skepticism
September 02, 2020 17:00 - 27 minutes - 13.1 MBWhat's your online fact-finding process? Is the pandemic causing our social skills to atrophy? What Apple rumors have you most — and least — excited? If you could use a high-performance virtual workstation offsite, would you? Shelly Brisbin and Joseph Rosensteel join us to answer these questions and more!
The Pen Addict 426: When Am I Gonna Get One?
September 02, 2020 15:45 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBWill Brad ever ship Myke his Retro51 Celebration? Will Myke become a pirate? Will Brad re-up his pencil subscription? All of these questions - and more - answered in this week’s episode.
Connected 310: Drop of Water in a Desert
September 01, 2020 20:45 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBSeptember is here, and with it, a new avalanche of Apple rumors. The guys talk about the iPhone 12, new iPads and over-ear headphones. Then, an in-depth conversation about iOS 14's release date and what the future could bring to the Apple Watch.
Focused 107: The Bullet Journal Method, with Ryder Carroll
September 01, 2020 16:30 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBBullet Journal Method founder Ryder Carroll joins us to talk about taking time offline, asking the right questions, and finding the the balance between style and substance in getting the right things done.
Upgrade 313: Story of the Summer
August 31, 2020 19:15 - 1 hour - 89.2 MBJason and Myke try to piece together conflicting rumors about Macs with Apple silicon, Apple TV+ embraces the UK and Mariah Carey, and Apple and Epic take it to the courts, and #askupgrade reaches its final form as #keyboardtalk.
Presentable 94: The Creative Importance of Side Projects
August 31, 2020 10:00 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBSpecial guest Elliot Jay Stocks joins the program. He’s a designer, publisher, and musician and we talk about side projects, staying focused, and how to find value in all aspects of our work.
Mac Power Users 551: Writing Music for the Picture Business, with David Metzger
August 30, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 90.8 MBDavid and Stephen are joined by orchestrator and composer David Metzger, whose resume includes *Frozen,* *Muppets Most Wanted,* *The Avengers,* *Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2* and more. He shares his setup, which includes multiple Macs networked together, numerous music applications and (eventually) a full-blown orchestra.
Automators 57: Automating Meetings
August 29, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBIn this episode, David and Rosemary talk about how you can automate various aspects of meetings - from invitations to notes, and more!
Material 270: Terribly Exciting and Terribly Concerning
August 28, 2020 22:00 - 1 hour - 69.3 MBFlo and Andy ponder the future of streaming media now that Google Play Music is no longer playing along. We tell you why Google engineers are confused about Android's privacy settings and how the new Earthquake Alert System works around the world. Then, a bit of praise for Google Maps and how we wish we could be using it to explore somewhere new.