Episode 0004: Happiness Is Just Exceeded Expectations
Recorded 29 September 2020.
Short reflection on the chaos of the first Presidential Debate of 2020, catching up on Liverpool versus Arsenal and how to enjoy Premiere League matches in the US, considering the state of advertising and tracking, and more revelations in the Epic versus Apple saga provide the basis for this week's conversation. Tune in to the last segment, though, for a simple way to bring joy to your life in the form of good Irish butter!
Outline:
The First Presidential Debate of 2020. (A.K.A. The Shit Show)
This is Where Follow-Up Would Be
Arsenal v Liverpool (28 September 2020)
I Might End Up Owing Peacock Premium an Apology
Absurdity of ESPN+ Not Providing Access to ESPN
Could Net Neutrality Apply to Entertainment?
Commercials Currently Suck on YouTube
Instagram's Ability to Target Ads is Uncanny
Epic v Apple
App Review Transparency Would Make A Huge Difference
The 30 Percent Cut For Software Distribution
The Changing Landscape Of Software Economics
The Subscription Model Kinda Sucks
Panic's Nova Pricing Model
Plex Lifetime Pass
Netflix's Content Delivery System Is Exceptional
The Joy Of Irish Butter
How To Reach Us
Episode 0003: There Is No Sound In Space
Recorded 22 September 2020.
Meandering around entertainment topics, mostly focused on aspects of the Star Wras Universe, before discussing how this iteration of the Apple Watch and the new Apple services bundle make some compelling cases for upgrading. Also, could we be seeing a watch upgrade program like the iPhone? Just don't ask Siri...
Outline:
Previous Show's Recording "Issues"
What drink?
Follow-Up
Ubiquitous Naming
Tricks of Film and TV
Maybe Peacock Premium is OK
Maybe Hulu Live?
The Mandalorian, Season 02
THERE IS NO SOUND IN SPACE
The Mandalorian - Fan Fiction?
Timothy Zahn's Trilogy
The Star Wars Universe
The Stormtrooper
The Good Vader
Modern Effects and the Difference in Storytelling
Interest in Films Based on Kids' Interest
An Interruption, Rubbing the Mic?
Star Wars is Great Episodically, and We Needed More Lord of the Rings
Expectations from Films/TV Influence Enjoyment
Remakes Galore, but Some ARE Good
Apple Watch Series 6 Might Make Me Upgrade
Apple Device Replacement Cycles
Apple's Bundles Look Better with Their 0% Interest on Devices
Sometimes Cosmetic Issues Drive Change
Breaking or Losing a Phone on Vacation
I Just Don't Get Android Phones
Siri... Oy...
We're Pretty Long-Winded
Teaser for Next Week
Episode 0002: This is the Way
Recorded 15 September 2020.
Wage discrepancies and classifying geographic features start a meandering discussion through the abysmal state of trying to watch television without a cable bundle (especially if you are a Premiere League fan), brand curation and blending, and some initial thoughts and feelings about the Apple "Time Flies" Event (15 September 2020).
Outline:
Follow-Up
Minimum Wage vs Living Wage
Geography and Complaints About Classifications
Premiere League Opening Weekend
The State of Cable and Internet TV Services
The Mandalorian and Star Wars
Film Counterparts (Disney's Darker Side) and Brand Curation
Disney and Pixar - A Complicated Relationship
Would Pixar Ever Do Something Risky?
The Apple Event (15 September 2020)
Apple Watch Interest
Data Consistency
Apple Watch Dominance
Apple Watch Series 6
iPad Air and Hoping It Influences iPhone Updates
John-Thoughts - Apple Wardrobe
We Went Way Over Time
Episode 0001: I Bet Anti-Maskers are Anti-Vaxxers, Too.
Recorded 09 September 2020.
In the first official episode of the UNTITLED podcast, Jesse and John discuss some basics surrounding what to expect from the show, learning to edit audio, personal challenges and changes thus far in the year of COVID-19, Audio-Visual Quality and how it impacts the consumption of media, and, of course, something about Apple. Come, enjoy a drink and listen with us!
Outline:
Follow-Up
Welcome to the UNTITLED podcast
The Devil’s Dictionary - Pessimism
2020
Work Role Changes
Healthy Pours
Anti-Maskers and Anti-Vaxxers
I Really Miss Jon Stewart
John’s Visit to The Daily Show
Comedy News Shows and Poor Quality A/V
Audio and Video Quality Preferencees
Filling in Gaps in PLEX
Old Netflix and Blockbuster Video
Encoding Issues
Third Cousins, Twice Removed (Apple)
Apple Betas and September 15 Event
Colors and Apple Devices
How do you hold your phone?
Premiere League
Episode 0000: The 3 Pound Dilemma
Recorded 01 September 2020.
This episode is, truly, just a chance for Jesse and John to chat after months of not chatting, get used to the recording setup, and have an idea of how to pull off this project going forward. It is a meandering conversation that is definitely longer than normal episodes will be. Enjoy!