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Mikah Sargent and Joe Rosensteel (Featuring Marko Savic)
Mikah Sargent, and Joe Rosensteel discuss technology, and how it interacts with their lives. Featuring Marko Savic π
Mikah and Joe talk about podcast recording equipment, and Joe's misguided purchases. Then, pivoting off of audio gear, Mikah laments his first generation HomePod and his uncertainty about what he should do.
- Audio-Technica AT2040 | Amazon
- Shure SM58 | Amazon
- M-Audio AIR 192x4 | Amazon
- Elgato Wave XLR | Amazon
- Julian Krause's M-Audio AIR 192|4 Review | YouTube
- Julian Krause's Elgato Wave XLR Review | YouTube
- Eggsnow Microphone Shock Mount Clip | Amazon
Mikah laments the lack of a "WTF button" and they both lament the state of Apple's Home endeavors.
* Joe's mastodon post about the permanent Siri prompt in the Home app | Duck Haus
- Apple pulls option to upgrade to new HomeKit architecture in iOS 16.2 | The Verge
- Doorbell camera catches a moose shedding both antlers | Twitter
- Two Bull Moose Found Frozen in Mortal Combat | National Geographic
- Why moose need to shed their antlers | National Geographic
Mikah and Joe are really feeling the pre-holiday time crunch. Apple Maps in France isn't great. Apple's Home stuff continues to be messy. Shame on Eufy.
- Ankerβs Eufy lied to us about the security of its security cameras | The Verge
Joe's in a mood about social media, and Mikah's feeling fine about his AirTag saga. Shockingly Joe is not happy with the Apple TV app changes.
Up Next? Disappointment | Six Colors
Mikah and Joe talk about webcams, Apple's new iPhone cameras, other iPhone 14 Pro features, and a little mention of Google's releases this week.
Mikah maybe, perhaps, allegedly has some info on his ongoing AirTag issue. What's the Matter with Joe's smart home?
Mikah describes his unfolding AirTag and Find My drama. Joe laments the lack of any useful feedback for failures in a HomeKit setup, and the way it interacts with Shortcuts.
Joe's too GTS to post episode 107. Phonetic alphabets are discussed. Part Two of a multipart investigation by Mikah of the Apple Repair Program process.
Aliens and Part One of a multipart investigation by Mikah of the Apple Repair Program process.
Mikah shows Joe a collaborative white board. Joe and Mikah talk about the dramatic Netflix and CNN+ news from this week, as well as what it might mean for the future of streaming. Mikah confesses something about his new Apple Studio Display.
Mikah has strong feelings about the days of the week. Joe asks Mikah about his new Apple Studio, and Apple Studio Display.
Joe tells Mikah about Champa Bay, and Mikah tells Joe about the many regions of Missouri. Hard pivot to technology, and some glaring issues with streaming services.
Mikah and Joe discuss Halloween candy, and their thoughts on the fancy Apple laptops as they brace for an early Christmas season.
Mikah tells Joe why he fell off the "Ted Lasso" train. Then Joe and Mikah talk about how great season 2 of "The Other Two" is. Finally, there's some disappointment about the lack of consistency in Apple's color palette.
Mikah and Joe talk about the September Apple event, and what it does, and doesn't, mean to them.
Refining air quality workflows, and adapting to in-and-out of home recording situations.
Mikah was gaslit by the AirTag ordering process. Joe is still unimpressed with the Apple TV line-up, but is willing to be optimistic about the new remote.
Mikah and Joe talk about roads, the Apple Event that is probably already over by the time you listen to this, Australian art toilets, and an animal fact.
Joe fell down, Mikah wants to know about wine tasting, and neither of them know what Tim Cook said to Kara Swisher.
Mikah's glad Joe made him watch 'Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar'. Joe is glad Mikah can explain what's happened in the world of technology. Joe reveals he bought something very obsolete. Mikah has a sad story about a camera.
Mikah and Joe talk about plant pollination, Apple's initiatives, mixed reality rumors, and then the Apple TV because why not?
Mikah and Joe talk about how things could be better, and then they talk about Apple rumors.
Mikah and Joe talk about the most technology that had the biggest impact on their lives in the last year.
You should vote! Mikah talks about gluten-free π pie, and π π, before unpacking his thoughts on the iPhone 12 Pro. Joe apologizes for never mentioning Quibi before, and is extremely shocked and saddened by the news of it shuttering.
Mikah and Joe catch up. Mikah has a new show. Joe continues to insist Quibi is a failure.
A new smart home alliance forms, and Joe and Mikah share the gadgets they most liked from 2019.
Mikah talks about his AirPods Pro and Echo Buds, Joe and Mikah appreciate the MacBook Pro 16" but neither is buying one right now, and then a quick chat about the launch of Apple TV+ and Disney+.
"Content Pink Slime" - Mikah and Joe discuss π§ββοΈ π§ββοΈ , Apple's rough fall software, and messy streaming media stuff. π
Mikah is still settling in at TWiT in Petaluma, but he did get to meet the ugliest dog.
Joe asks Mikah about the move to California, followed by some Apple Channels chatter, animal fact, and Pat Stew.
Joe hates his coffee, and The Wirecutter. Mikah mentions FaceApp fears. Joe talks about Netflix missing Q2 growth by nearly half of their projection. Mikah reveals the truth about white sand beaches.
Mikah has birch beer follow up! Mikah and Joe discuss YouTube's issues with content moderation and Google employees petitioning SF Pride to remove the company from the parade. The show ends with a plurality of π
Joe replaced his router, and Mikah and Joe run through Apple's WWDC announcements, before Mikah's animal fact. π¦
Joe's router died, and Mikah tries to console him. Then there's a light WWDC discussion.
Mikah and Joe are joined by Special Samsung TV Correspondent Dan Sturm to discuss Apple's new TV app.
Mikah and Joe discuss things purchased from podcasts, and Joe has an audio malfunction.
"Eat the popcorn, and sip the tea." Mikah and Joe talk about Samsung's foldable disaster, and Disney+ details.
Joe is extremely ill, and Mikah lost his internet, but they absolutely had to talk about the Apple event from the other week.
"You've got more carbs than a potato." Mikah and Joe discuss restaurants, pholdables, and AR.
π facts, then the sex button kickstarter no one will be talking about next week, then a dating site data breach and dating sites in general, followed by some thoughts on the Apple publishing and video services.
"Thank you for coming to my TED Talk." Mikah and Joe discuss rain, Tim Cook's Time magazine piece, CES TV announcements. Then Netflix, NBCU, and Warner streaming.
"Everything you have is debt." Mikah and Joe discuss Apple's Q1 warning, and Mikah thinks Apple is doomed.
Mikah and Joe reflect on the end of the year, discussing travel, MoviePass, and social network feels.
"Let's talk about treats." Joe and Mikah discuss the EKG/ECG Apple Watch update, and cookies.
A disturbing dancing turtle, a bee fact fit for a queen, a reminder to cancel MoviePass, foldable shenanigans, iPad Pro, and Mac thoughts.
Mikah and Joe discuss the Apple Event rumors, including the iPad, with a digression about Portrait Mode and Pixels.
"The Liam Neeson Terrior"- Mikah and Joe discuss iPhone XS, Apple Watch, iOS 12 CarPlay, and Amazon's array of newly announced products.
Mikah and Joe discuss the September Apple Event. "I'm mildly attracted to this phone." - Mikah Sargent
Mikah and Joe discuss Twitter, Mastodon, and (checks notes) Azaelia Banks vs. Elon Musk?
Mikah and Joe discuss MoviePass' recent struggles, Logitech's acquisition of Blue, new AirPod's charging case, and the cutest marsupial.
Mikah and Joe talk about boring impressions of the new MacBook Pro, and Mikah ruins 'Finding Nemo', but then he makes donuts and candy.
Mikah has concerns about mops, Joe is troubled by a lack of consistency in Apple's various search functions, and neither is jazzed about Elon Musk.
Mikah and Joe discuss Smug Mug's acquisition of Flickr, and Mikah's smart garage door opener.
Mikah explains the iOS 11.3 HomeKit program expansion. Joe bores Mikah with the Mac Pro and "pro" platform conjecture.
Joe and Mikah discuss the kerfuffle over MoviePass' CEO saying they track the location of their customers, Apple's rumored over-the-ear headphones, an update to the iOS camera app Hallide.
Mikah and Joe talk about the iPhone battery kerfuffle, Disney buying Fox, and Mikah's unexpected heart situation.
Mikah and Joe talk about boring frame rate stuff, Apple Pay Cash, and Amazon Video which was missing but it's there now.
Mikah and Joe discuss their iPhone X experiences so far, Joe's first impression of CarPlay, and Mikah's reaction to disappointing HomePod news.
Mikah and Joe talk about π, the controversial revelations about Casper, Movies Anywhere, Google Pixel 2 display issues, and iPhone X anxiety.
Mikah and Joe talk about Sonos' entry into the world of smart speakers, as well as current feelings on virtual assistant ecosystems, before saying RIP to AIM.
Mikah and Joe briefly talk about _The Orville_ and _Star Trek Discovery_ before pivoting to the products from the Amazon event on September 27th.
Time to talk about everyone's favorite product - The Apple TV. Mikah and Joe run through their feelings from the September iPhone event.
HomePod firmware reveals details of new iPhone, Harmony Hub for AC control, RED Hydrogen criticism, ridicule of Amazon Spark.
Mikah and Joe have no love for Amazon Spark, but are excited to live in a world of autonomous cars.
Mikah and Joe discuss the Echo Show, recent iPhone Touch ID rumors, Samsung's Bixby-whatever, and Joe's middle name.
Mikah and Joe discuss the new Trek trailers, and Amazon Prime Video coming to the Apple TV.
Mikah and Joe discuss their π₯ takes on the newly announced Echo Show as well as the Alexa-enabled EcoBee 4.
Mikah and Joe briefly discuss the latest Uber mess, the Alexa-enabled EcoBee, and Amazon app/service subscriptions.
Mikah and Joe discuss the ever-changing Uber situation. Mikah discusses the penetrative power of steam. πΏ
Mikah and Joe talk about Apple's Eddy Cue interview with Peter Kafka at the Code Conference where they discussed 'Planet of the Apps' and Apple's TV and Music efforts.
Mikah and Joe discuss the reactions of tech companies to the President's ban, then iPads, and the Apple TV storage limits.
Mikah and Joe discuss CES announcements, Fire TV, Alexa, DirecTV Now, and smart home. We've also figured out how to solve podcasts accidentally triggering the "wake words" for virtual assistants.
Joe and Mikah discuss some of what's been happening on Twitter and Facebook following the election and the role technology works in these social situations. Mikah has strong opinions about steak.
Mikah Sargent is back! Joe and Mikah discuss Apple's recent MacBook Pro and Apple TV announcements.
Joe and Marko discuss Apple's September 7th event. Joe rants about the "secret sauce" W1 and Marko wants the "jet black" iPhone 7.
Surprise! Marko and Joe are back to ramble about the Apple TV, headphone jack, cassette adaptors, and CarPlay. π
Special guest Mikah Sargent joins Joe to discuss where the Apple TV sits at the beginning of March, and then some Amazon stuff.
Marko and Joe talk about frustrations with Apple's iOS Music app, and Apple Music. Then some experiences with Amazon's Music products, the Fire tablet, Soylent, and cupcakes.
Marko and Joe follow up the Peach discussion and Apple TV, including the departure of a designer and some notification desires Marko has.
Marko lost his voice, so there's a short audio intro to a text-based conversation between Marko and Joe.
Marko and Joe Discuss the tvOS 9.1 Update, the Remote app, design choices, and cobbler.
Marko and Joe reconvene now that the Apple TV is released. Agreements and disagreements aplenty. Nitpicky criticisms galore. You want what-ifs? We've got more than twenty. But who cares? No big deal. We want more.
Marko talks about his trip to Silicon Valley. Joe discusses Apple Maps in iOS 9 (with a boring tangent about transit in LA). Then finally they agree the Tesla Model X is The Homer.
Marko's Recommended Car Documentaries:
- Who Killed the Electric Car? | Wikipedia
- Revenge of the Electric Car | Wikipedia
- Tesla - Master of Lightning | IMDB
Joe's Recommended Food Documentaries:
- The Search for General Tso | Wikipedia
- Jiro Dreams of Sushi | Wikipedia
- Chef's Table | Netflix
Cereal:
- Cocoa Puffs | Wikipedia
- Fruity Pebbles | Wikipedia
- Honey Nut Cheerios | Wikipedia
- Cinnamon Toast Crunch | Wikipedia
- Cookie Crisp | Wikipedia
- Cocoa Krispies | Wikipedia
- Cap'n Crunch | Wikipedia
- Honey Nut Cluster | Wikipedia
- New OmniGrain Cheerios Made With Every Existing Grain On Earth | The Onion
Web Advertising:
- Are You Proud of Yourself, @savedyouaclick? | The Verge
- Performance Update #2: Electric Boogaloo | Vox Product Blog
- Inside Industrial Light & Magic's Secret Star Wars VR Lab | The Verge
Apple and πΊ:
- Apple Music Hooks 11 Million Trial Members, App Store has Record July | USA Today
- Apple Recalling Recently Purchased Apple TV Units Due to Faulty Part | 9to5Mac
- Get Ready for a New Apple TV in September | Buzzfeed News
- Amazon Fires to the Top of the US Digital Media Streamer Market, Says Strategy Analytics (cumulative is different, but we're talking about recent purchases)
- Blackout (Broadcasting))
- MLB Apple TV Media Blackout Restrictions
- Bucs Fans Talk Frustration Over Blackout - ABC | YouTube
- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Wikipedia
- The Old Bucs Mascot, Bucco Bruce
- Vine Star Logan Paul Profile | Tech Insider
- VidCon 2015: Screaming Fans, Millionaires, and the Future That's Already Here | Vanity Fair
- Survey: Digital Star Popularity Grows Versus Mainstream Celebs | Variety
- Tim Goodman's Final TCA Journal: Nobody Escapes Unscathed | The Hollywood Reporter
- FX Networks
- TCA Journal No. 6: Welcome to the Platinum Age of Television | The Hollywood Reporter
- Cord-Cutting Gets Ugly: U.S. Pay-TV Sector Drops 566,000 Customers in Q2 | Variety
- Rogers Communications | Wikipedia
- Defocused #59: How's Your SIGGRAPH?
- π΅ Hello Again - Neil Diamond
- ICYMI, A Newsletter by FunnelCake
- Native Ads: A Primer for B2B Marketers | FunnelCake
- πΊ
- Three Takeaways from YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki's Keynote at VidCon | LA Times
- This Chart Shows Why Comcast Would be Interested in Vice Media and BuzzFeed | Wall Street Journal
- Survey: Digital Star Popularity Grows Versus Mainstream Celebs | Variety
- Hannah Hart
- Grace Helbig
- Snapchat has Become a Wild West of Sponsored Content | The Verge
- Snapchat Adds BuzzFeed, iHeartRadio to Discover Lineup After Dropping Yahoo, Warner Music | Variety
- Defocused #25: "A Controlled Leak"
- π±
- Exotic Shorthair Cats
- Cocktail Kitten
- The New York Public Library - Welcome to Our Very First Caturday
- Cattermark | Twitter
- This cat knows your feels | Twitter
- π
- Don't Order the Fish | Marco Arment
- Critiquing Fish | Unauthoritative Pronouncements
- Radar Followup | Unauthoritative Pronouncements
Marko and Joe play Good-Cop/Bad-Cop with the features of Apple Music on the π±.
- π΅ Intro to Queen
- π΅ Intro to Pitbull
- π΅ The Tropical Side of Pop
- Apple Music Tumblr Page
- For You, Perhaps, but Not For Me (Dr. Drang)
- Upgrade #44: Tap the Ellipsis