Episode 0008: Long Live the Flat Sides!
Recorded 27 October 2020.
A lighthearted conversation about Apple, Hollywood, and how ridiculous Jesse’s projects get. Enjoy the show, and stick around for the after-show if you want to hear about hot tubs!
Outline:
La Croix Warning
The Notes
Follow-Up: 2TB iPod Classic
Follow-Up: KwikLetter
The West Wing Special
Ted Lasso
Before we leave The West Wing Special...
Ted Lasso (For Real This Time)
AppleTV+ Seems More Intriguing Now
Ok... Ted Lasso, For Really Real This Time
Certain Names are a Seal of Approval for John (on content)
Hollywood Glamorization of Everything
Ted Lasso.... Just kidding, it's just the Harry Redknapp reference
The iPhone 12 Pro is gorgeous
Peak Design: Mobile (Affiliate Link)
Jesse's "Home" Network Updates
Jesse: "Because I don't have enough side projects..."
Where to Find Us
Twitter: @UNTITLED_hosts
Gmail: untitled.hosts@gmail.com
Instagram: @untitled_hosts
The After-Show
Episode 0007: Please, Vote!
Recorded 20 October 2020.
All joking aside, please exercise your privilege/right and go vote!
This week we have a special guest. John and Jesse are joined by “The Noob Guy” to discuss American politics, assorted technology topics, and an interesting follow-up about butter!
Outline:
Follow-up: iPhone 12 Pro Cameras
Surprise and Delight?
Look at Daring Fireball's iPhone 12 Coverage
No West Wing Special Discussion This Week
Voting
Advice on Voting
2020 Election and Beyond
Cybersecurity and Misinformation/Disinformation Campaigns
Back to Voting in 2020
SNL Debate Skit
Trump's Vocabulary
Amazing How Many People Are Speaking Up For Biden (Sam Elliot, The Rock)
Please, We Implore You, Vote
John's Plan to Join the Republican Party
iOS App for Political Letters
There's an App For That
DOJ Suit Against Google
If You Can't Beat Them, Acquire Them
The Last Blockbuster
Is VHS Going to be the Hardest Tech to Explain to Later Generations?
Mini-Disc Was a Really Neat Concept and Remembering Older Tech
Aftermarket Auto Audio
Tech Mixed Marriage
Testing Siri in iOS 14
The Apple Ecosystem is Great
Jesse's Adapter Chain
Massive Aftermarket Capacity in an iPod
Jesse's Series 6 Apple Watch
JF Used to Review Products
An Honest Computer
Wrap-Up
How to Find Us
After-Show
iPhone 12 Camera Comparisons
Episode 0006: I Forgot My Other Complaint
Recorded 13 October 2020.
Primarily Apple-Centric after the "Hello, Speed" event held on 13 October 2020, we started with a comment about the election in three weeks, provided follow up regarding a political quote, and ended with an amusing anecdote about car alarms.
Outline:
Pre-Show
Follow-Up: Lightning Connector
Follow-Up: The Art of Politics
Follow-Up: COVID-19 Deaths
Follow-Up: AL and Medicinal Marijuana
John's New Ride
Apple Event: Homepod mini
Let's Talk About iPhones
Memory Lane: Videography Then and Now
A New Age For Filmmakers?
Portrait or Landscape?
Back to the iPhone
I'm Going With the 12 Pro
Imagine Changing to an iPhone Primary Camera Workflow
MagSafe Returns
Apple Silicon and Power Management
MagSafe or Bust
Overall Impressions of the Apple Event
An AppleTV Rant
I Forgot My Complaint
Apple & Colors
Reminiscent of the iPhone 4
I Remembered My Complaint
What's in the Box
A 5 Year Device
The Touchbar is Misunderstood
Wrap-Up
And a Political Note
How to Reach Us
Episode 0005: I Lost My Train of Thought, There
Recorded 06 October 2020.
A sobering conversation about the deplorable actions and policies of the Trump Administration with regard to... well... most things, and how the reality of life as we know it is not reflected in the reality the administration projects. Stories of mixed up emails and behavioral changes, both in tech use and social aspects of masks, along with Jesse's rant about Alabama round out the show.
Outline:
Initial Technical Difficulties
Follow-Up: Diogo, The Colorful Feathered Bird, Recording
Trump... WTF, Man?
The Art of the Possible
The Reality Distortion Field
COVID-19 Numbers (6 Oct 20)
Quarantine Doesn't Apply to Trump
How Many Times Can We Say WTF About Trump?
Expatriation Sounds Good Right About Now
2020 and Working Remotely
Liverpool's Thrashing by Aston Villa
Gmail Stories
Did You Decide to Get an Apple Watch?
We Seek Device Customization
Docking Your Phone
When John Owned a Mac Pro (for 24 Hours)
Unsupported Configurations
Upcoming Apple Event
Why the Hell Can't I Order Alcohol Online in AL
Jesse Hart for Governor
What Might Change in AL First?
Webcomic - Masks to Respirators to Mandalorians
Lasting Cultural Change?
Hamilton
Progress on a COVID-19 Vaccine
Silicon Valley Political Contributions
How to Find Us
From http://remizov.blogspot.com
Follow link at own risk (first attempt to load it I had a bunch of stuff blocked and had some redirects)
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!