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Episode 0028: This Is Breaking News

Recorded 16 March 2021.

Join Jesse and John as they discuss weekend fun, the demise of the HomePod, and collecting older Apple hardware. The After-Show may not make a lot of sense, but stick around for general show shenanigans!

Outline:

  • Intro

  • Follow-Up: Whisk(e)y Legs

  • John's New Knife

  • Jesse's New Gear

  • Jesse's New Climbing Partner (Maybe)

  • John's Eventful Weekend

  • HomePod's Demise

  • The iMac G4 and Apple Pro Speakers

  • Sigh... Glitches Are Annoying

  • Back to the iMac G4 and Apple Pro Speakers

  • How Many Macs in the House?

  • A Digression About Work

  • Significantly Higher Touch Bar Use

  • You Know What Else is Going Away?

  • Jesse's Ridiculousness

  • Wrap-Up

  • Where to Find Us

  • The After-Show

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Episode 0027: The Whisk(e)y Show

Recorded 09 March 2021.

We've been teasing that it was coming, so join our hosts for a discussion about whisk(e)y!

Outline:

  • Intro

  • TIME WARP

  • Intro, Redux

  • Show Notes

  • Whiskey Glasses

  • Clear Ice

  • Jesse's Measuring Method

  • The Whisk(e)y Show

  • Where The Story Begins

  • The Basic Rules

  • A Good Drink Is What You Like

  • Some Interesting Experiences Along This Journey

  • The Sad State of Finding Some Things Here

  • The Continuation of the Journey

  • The Top Five Thus Far

  • Notable Mentions

  • Wrap-Up

  • Where to Find Us

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Episode 0026: An Old-Fashioned Gaming Experience

Recorded 06 March 2021.

Join Jesse and John as they discuss the absolute worst Batman movie made thus far, movie soundtracks, and gaming in general. Stay tuned for the After-Show for a teaser, and a great Old-Fashioned recipe!

Outline:

  • Intro

  • Follow-Up: Weight vs. Quality

  • Follow-Up: The Naked Mole-Rat

  • Follow-Up: Sublimation

  • The Horrible, Horrible, Horrible Batman Movie

  • The Soundtrack Was At Least Good

  • Reminders Why Keaton Is The Best Batman

  • More About Soundtracks

  • Retro-Gaming

  • General Console Discussion

  • Come On Game Platforms, Bundle Your Services!

  • More on Retro-Gaming

  • Zelda

  • Convoluted Timelines

  • Platform Choices

  • Wrap-Up

  • Where to Find Us

  • The After-Show

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Episode 0025: Such A Farce

Recorded 23 February 2021.

Join our hosts this week for some interesting food-related discussion, sublimation, a little about politics, bouldering problems, and why John seems to want to get kicked off the show. Oh yeah, there's some Apple-related discussion, too. It's another great show!

Outline:

  • Intro

  • Toast!?

  • Bill Nye the Science Guy

  • Fake Snow

  • Science

  • Ted Cruz

  • Texas

  • The GOP

  • The Impeachment Was Such A Farce

  • Established Bouldering Problems... Why?

  • The Episode Where John Wants To Get Kicked Off

  • Craftsmanship

  • Theorizing About Jesse's Glitches

  • Wrap-Up

  • Where to Find Us

  • The After-Show

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Episode 0024: First World Problems

Recorded 16 February 2021.

Join our hosts for a discussion about AirPods, some interesting applications on the Mac, and a couple of teasers for what future shows will bring. Oh, and we also talk a bit about the weather.

Outline:

  • Intro

  • Soundboard Test... Again

  • Follow-Up: Corporal Hicks

  • Follow-Up: Fusion Drives

  • Follow-Up: Batman

  • AirPods

  • Jesse's Glitch

  • AirPods vs. AirPods, and AirPods

  • AirPods Device Switching

  • Rogue Amoeba

  • More AirPods

  • The Wireless Charging Landscape

  • Apple Assumptions

  • Mobile User vs. Desktop User

  • The HomePod mini Experiment

  • the Mac Table

  • Whiskey and Glasses

  • 2021's Winter Slam

  • Wrap-Up

  • Where to Find Us

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Episode 0023: NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA BATMAN!!!

Recorded 09 February 2021.

Join Jesse and John as they discuss Batman, the Joker, comic universes in general, and how successfully the Marvel Cinematic Universe has pulled off interweaving so many movies together without requiring every movie to be watched to enjoy any of the others. It's a fun one!

Outline:

  • Intro

  • Follow-Up: Michael Biehn

  • Soundboard Test - Failure

  • Apple's iOS Photos App Complaints

  • Should Video Editing Still Leverage a Secondary Drive?

  • BATMAN (Where, Of Course, We End up Talking More About the Joker...)

  • I Didn't Hate Joel Shumacher, But...

  • Interesting Casting

  • MCU vs DCU

  • Looking For Nudity In All The Right Places

  • The Demise Of Sears

  • Back To Batman

  • Favreau And Marvel

  • Blade

  • Wrap-Up

  • Where to Find Us

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Episode 0022: That Insignificantly Smaller

Recorded 02 February 2021.

Join us for a fun conversation revolving mostly around entertainment, with a little bit of general Apple talk sprinkled in. Stay tuned to the After-Show for more info on the other project!

Outline:

  • Intro

  • Follow-Up: Merrell Move Glove Sport

  • Super-Micro-Topic: 317

  • Speaking of... iOS Beta

  • Did you see the new watch?

  • Super-Micro-Topic: Timberlake

  • AppleTV+

  • Back to Timberlake

  • K2

  • The Illustrious Michael Biehn

  • Actors vs. Characters

  • I Still Haven't Seen...

  • Movie Surprises

  • Special Effects

  • Returning to Michael Biehn

  • Movie Surprises, Redux

  • Tarantino

  • Wrap-Up

  • Where to Find Us

  • The After-Show

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Episode 0021: I've Never Been Overly Modest

Recorded 26 January 2021.

This week, Jesse and John talk about Biden's inauguration, some deep societal issues, yet another Nike product, and there's an after-show. Grab a drink and enjoy!

Outline:

  • Intro

  • Follow-Up: VPOTUS & POTUS Numbering

  • The Inauguration of Joseph R. Biden, Jr.

  • Lady Gaga

  • Garth Brooks

  • Amanda Gorman

  • jthart.com

  • Open-Mindedness & Acceptance

  • Breaking Labels

  • Becoming More Vocal

  • An Interlude

  • This Terrible Noise

  • Bernie Memes

  • Inauguration TikTok

  • Nike Yoga Dri-FIT Men's Infinalon Shorts

  • I've Never Been Overly Modest

  • Locker Rooms

  • The Untitled Project Might Have a Name Finally (Wrap-Up)

  • Wrap-Up

  • Where to Find Us

Relevant Links:

  • Reflections and Hope (Link)

  • Nike Yoga Dri-FIT Infinalon Shorts (Link)

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Episode 0020: Na Na Na Na, Hey Hey, Goodbye

Recorded 19 January 2021.

Join our hosts as they cover a bunch of smaller topics that have been in and out of the shared show notes, talk a bit about looking forward with the Presidential Inauguration (20 Jan 2021), and wrap-up with a follow-up on Jesse's next phase of his fitness journey.

Outline:

  • Intro

  • A Potential Episode Name

  • Presidential Inaugurations

  • Let The Micro-Topics Begin

  • The GravGrip Gimbal

  • Back In The Day...

  • WandaVision

  • We're Really Booking, Here...

  • Arsenal's Improvement, Liverpool's Slump

  • Smithsonian Open Access

  • Let The Micro-Topics End

  • The Political Corner

  • Anti-Vaccine People Really Irritate Me

  • Kind of Frightening

  • Fitness, Phase Four

  • Did I Lose You?

  • I Didn't Get a Lot of Good Betas

  • Wrap-Up

  • Where to Find Us

Relevant Links:

  • The GravGrip Gymbal (Link)

  • Smithsonian Open Access (Link)

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Episode 0019: Well, I Lied

Recorded 12 January 2021.

Jesse and John talk about the Capitol Hill Insurrection, confirmation bias, some brief highlights about Big Sur, and discuss Star Wars and Tolkien in the after-show. Grab a drink and enjoy!

Outline:

  • Intro

  • Follow-Up: iCloud Photos & Storage

  • Current Events: The Capitol Hill Insurrection

  • Confirmation Bias in Human Behavior

  • Well, I Lied

  • City Planning on a Micro Scale

  • Apple Has a Mystery Announvement (13 Jan 2021)

  • How Has Big Sur Been?

  • An Interlude

  • Wrap-Up

  • Where to Find Us

  • The After-Show

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Episode 0018: An Untitled Project

Recorded 05 January 2021.

This week we have a special episode wherein John reveals some information about a new project that leads our hosts through a wandering discussion surrounding said project, some thoughts around live photos and alpha males, and an interesting after-show.

Outline:

  • Intro

  • Follow-Up: School Preparedness for Remote Learning

  • Follow-Up: The Brontosaurus

  • Discussing Live Photos and Storage

  • John's New Project

  • Latching Onto The Idea Wholeheartedly

  • How Differing Motivations Lead Down Similar Paths

  • You Sparked Something In Me, John

  • A Teaser

  • youtube-dl

  • A Digression About the Teaser

  • I Love Tolkien

  • The Alpha Male

  • A Discussion Surrounding Bouldering and Gear

  • Wrap-Up

  • Where to Find Us

  • The After-Show

Relevant Links:

  • The Brontosaurus is Back (Link)

  • The Pukka Travels Ad (YouTube)

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Episode 0017: Digression is the Name of the Game

Recorded 29 December 2020.

Join our hosts for a couple of Apple-centric notes, a huge post-Mandalorian (season 2) Star Wars episode, and a discussion surrounding MPAA ratings. This is the way. I have spoken.

Outline:

  • Intro

  • Follow-Up: Nike+

  • Follow-Up: iPod HiFi

  • Apple's Audio "Hobby"

  • Scrubs Rewatch

  • Differing Associations and Gravitation Toward Fictional Characters

  • The Star Wars Universe is Ruined, the Star Wars Universe is Saved

  • SPOILERS BEGIN HERE

  • The Mandalorian's Way & Star Wars as a Franchise

  • Mechanisms Used in Star Wars to Attract a Targeted Audience

  • The Special Editions & Lucas's Bad Directing

  • I Just Want My Tarantino Star Wars Film

  • X Is Not A Rating Any Longer

  • The Removed Penis Scene in Robocop

  • The Alternative Show Title

  • The Ruination and Salvation of Star Wars

  • Wrap-Up & Teaser

  • Where to Find Us

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Episode 0016: It's Funny You Mention That...

Recorded 22 December 2020.

This week Jesse and John return to a more Apple-centric discussion about the HomePod mini and AirPods Max before delving into some interesting tidbits about ghost towns. If you want to hear about some quality upcoming MagSafe compatible gear, stick around for the after-show!

Outline:

  • Intro

  • Follow-Up: Skyway Loop Rock Garden

  • Jesse's Experiences with the HomePod mini

  • Exploring Some Bad "Feature" Choices

  • Summarizing My HomePod mini Thoughts

  • John - "I wanted to want the AirPods Max..."

  • An Interruption, Thanks to Jesse Upgrading to Big Sur

  • Back To Some Gripes About Some Apple Choices

  • John - I Used the AirPods Max to Bitch About Lightning Connectors in General

  • It's Funny You Mention That...

  • Apple Seems to Have the Extremes Down, What About the Middle?

  • John - I Feel Like That's All the Bitching For Now

  • Abandoned Locations (How the Heck Do You Find Them?)

  • Cerra Gordo, California

  • Cahawba, Alabama

  • The Wild, Wild West

  • Not to Put a Downer on the Whole Episode...

  • Ghost Stories in Ghost Towns

  • Wrap-Up & Teaser

  • Where to Find Us

  • The After-Show

Relevant Links:

  • Homemade Wanderlust YouTube Channel: Link

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Episode 0015: Formally Incorrect

Recorded 15 December 2020.

Jesse and John talk about iconic locations and hidden gems for getting outdoors, with some fun facts sprinkled throughout. You won't want to miss out on this after-show either unless you are related to the Grinch!

Outline:

  • Intro

  • Follow-Up: Swiss Army Knives

  • A Big Sur Digression

  • Follow-Up: Applying a Treatment to a Blade

  • Follow-Up: Back to the Swiss Army Knives

  • Nineteen-Eight

  • Formally Incorrect

  • Follow-Up: Unbreakxble MK1

  • An Iconic, and Quite Tough, Hike

  • A Little Gem in Our Back Yard (Sipsey)

  • The Skyway Loop

  • Palisades Park

  • Big Escambia

  • I'm Going Mandalorian

  • Ponca Wilderness Area

  • Seems Like Walking in Sand That is Fighting Back

  • A Spider-Web Story

  • Wilderness Areas vs Other Designations

  • Arthur's Seat & The Cliffs of Moher

  • John's "Sort Of" Top 5 Places He Wants To Get To

    • Abel Tasman

    • Banff

    • Kalalau

    • Yosemite

    • Canyonlands

  • Activated Charcoal

  • Wrap-Up & Teaser

  • Where to Find Us

  • The After-Show

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Episode 0014: Definitely A Peak Design Fanboy

Recorded 8 December 2020.

Part three of our series on clothing and outdoor activities takes us through related gear, such as knives, stoves, and bags, which also leads us to everyday carry items. Stay tuned to the after-show if you want to hear more about some Apple related news!

Outline:

  • Intro

  • What's Your Go-To Knife?

  • Oh, No! We Have Follow-Up...

  • Sometimes More Specialized Knives Are Necessary

  • The Swiss Army Knife

  • Fixed-Blade Knives

  • The "Rambo" Knife's Origins

  • "Utility" Knives

  • We Should At Least Mention Camp Stoves

  • The Beer Can Stove

  • A Technical Blip

  • Back To The Beer Can Stove

  • SoloStove

  • John Talks Trekking Poles

  • Jesse's Peak Design Obsession

  • John's Current DayPack

  • Packing Cubes

  • Capture Clip

  • As Opposed To Our Modus Operandi

  • Where to Find Us

  • The After-Show

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Episode 0013: The Nike Air Zoom Wildhorse 4 Trail Episode

Recorded 2 December 2020.

Part two of our series on clothing and outdoor activities takes us through footwear, interesting fabric technologies, tents and hammocks, packs, and a fun teaser for part three. Grab your drink and settle in, it is another long one!

Outline:

  • Intro

  • Replacing the Jeep's Battery

  • Follow-Up: The Krinner Tree Stand

  • A Freddy Krueger Christmas Tree

  • I Feel Like Footwear Is Where We Left Off

  • I Didn't Know What A Gem Moss Rock Was

  • And Now We Talk Shoes and Gore-Tex

  • The Nike Air Zoom Wildhorse 4 Trail

  • The Real Gore-Tex Definition

  • DCF

  • Let's Talk Tents

  • Tell Me About Warbonnet & Hammocking

  • The Unofficial YouTube Guide To Hammocking

  • A January 2014 Story

  • Using The 2nd Amendment to Illustrate An Idea

  • Self Defense, Firearms, Knives, And Other Fun Topics

  • I'm Not The General Target

  • Hiking Packs, An Odyssey

  • Wrap-Up & Teasers

  • Where to Find Us

  • The After-Show

Relevant Links:

  • Krinner Tree Genie: Link

  • shugemery YouTube Channel: Link


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Episode 0012: Pleasantly Amazing

Recorded 24 November 2020.

Join our hosts for a general discussion around hiking and camping and how activities and use cases influence clothing choices. Grab a drink!

Outline:

  • Intro

  • Follow-Up: Krinner Tree Genie

  • Wilderwood, Maybe?

  • A Camping Discussion

  • Useful Apps for Outdoor Activities

  • I Love A Good Map

  • National Forests & Wilderness Areas

  • Front Country vs Back Country Camping

  • Day Hikes on the Pine Mountain Trail

  • The Appalachian Trail

  • Diversity in the United States

  • How Do You Camp?

  • Clothing Choices and Rationale

  • Merino Wool is a Game Changer

  • Shirts, First.

  • A Sock Digression

  • Undergarments, Ahoy!

  • It's Not Underwear

  • Los Pantalones

  • Socks R Us

  • Wrap-Up & Teasers

  • Where to Find Us

Relevant Links:

  • Krinner Tree Genie: Link


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Episode 0011: It’s A Whole New Era

Recorded 17 November 2020.

Jesse and John talk a lot about Big Sur, Old Macs, the new M1, and tease some upcoming episodes. Did you know that Crocs have a sport mode? There’s even an after show that comes out of nowhere. Grab a drink and enjoy the show!

Outline:

  • Intro

  • Big Sur and Compatible Software

  • Interesting Big Sur Features

  • Technical Difficulties

  • Back to Interesting Big Sur Features

  • The Old Harmon Kardon Speakers (Apple Specific)

  • Old Macs

  • iTunes Sync Should Have Always Been Finder Sync

  • Mac Usage Origin Stories Teaser

  • Back to Interesting Big Sur Features... Again...

  • Big Sur "Annoyances"

  • Why, John... WHY?

  • John's Ooooops

  • Maybe Lifestyle Changes Are the Answer?

  • A Camping Teaser

  • Crocs Have a Sport Mode

  • A Footwear Discussion

  • A Clothing Discussion

  • Jesse Did It Anyway...

  • It's A Whole New Era

  • Where to Find Us

  • Aftershow

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Episode 0010: Also, Whimsy!

Recorded 11 November 2020.

This week's show is all abput Apple's "One More Thing" event held on 10 November, 2020. Join us for some completely unqualified deiscussion on the M1 System on a Chip and some speculation about things to come. Also, whimsy.

Outline:

  • Combatting Misinformation/Disinformation

  • Apple's "One More Thing" Event

  • Apple's M1 SoC

  • Interesting That It Was ALL About The M1

  • Speculation on Wave Two of Apple Silicon

  • Apple Has Been Coy, Methinks

  • Moar Speculation!

  • One General Complaint

  • iCloud Drive

  • Follow-Up: iCloud Storage and Apple One

  • Longing for Whimsy

  • Federighi!

  • I'm a PC!

  • John Observations

  • That's a Wrap

  • Where to Find Us


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Episode 0009: I'm Pretending Like It's Just a Regular Evening

Recorded 3 November 2020.

This week we discuss the 2020 Election, an homage to Sean Connery, a wandering discussion about backups and Apple, and enjoying the start of the second season of the Mandalorian. Grab a drink and listen in!

Outline:

  • Welcome

  • Election Night

  • Voting in 2020

  • Our Ability to Natively Grasp Percentages

  • We Should Adopt the Metric System

  • Follow-Up: Jesse's Synology Capacity

  • John Learned how to Indent in Notes on iOS

  • Rest in Peace, Sir. Connery

  • A Bond Digression

  • Will Theaters Still Exist Post-Pandemic?

  • Jesse's Side Project

  • Apple One

  • John Got His iPhone 12 Pro

  • An Email Digression That Sort Of Makes Sense

  • The Evolution of iCloud

  • John's Backup Application Story

  • Jesse's Distrust in Apple's Backup Solutions for Mac

  • Synology Backup Tools and Repurposed Time Machine Drives

  • Nex Week's Apple Event Should Be Awesome

  • How Jesse Got His G4 Cube and QuickSilver Mac Pro

  • John's FileMaker Story and Database Discussion

  • Remembering Exchange Alternatives

  • John's Initial Impressions of the iPhone 12 Pro

  • An Apple Color Conversation

  • The Mandalorian Season 2

  • Ted Lasso Update

  • Sigh... YouTube TV It Is, I Suppose

  • Election Check-In

  • Where to Find Us


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