How can this be both episode 75 and episode 200? Well the former number is how many Space Javelin episodes we've put out, and the latter is the total number of podcasts we've done since our MacNN days (including our spin-off shows One More Thing and Off Topic). It's quite a milestone, and so we thought we'd bring in a special guest from the MacNN days (and current SJ crewman) William Gallagher to talk about three writing-related software reviews he's just done for AppleInsider.

Also on tap for this episode is our usual roundup and analysis of the big tech headlines of the week, plus -- never before revealed! -- Mike's nickname from his Navy days, Intel's "memory" lapse (ha!), Apple's prank calling, new iPads are likely on the way, as is Apple's AirPower charging mat (finally), and one of our famed Lightning Rounds. Also part of the episode is our now-regular Deal of the Week, and two stories reported as fact that need our trademark skepticism: the "new AirPods soon" story, and Nikkei's ongoing willful deceits about the iPhone X. Last but not least, cadets, we spend a little time on two remarkable cases where Apple gear saved lives. All this and more, so tune your handy ShipPods to our frequency, Kenneth, and break off the astro-dial!