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In this episode we welcome a new guest host and book blogger: Stacie! We talk about some exciting podcast news, like our new website and upcoming author interview, and then we discuss some of our favorite POC (Person of Color) literary characters and this tough but important read: Blood at the Root.
Susan, Tara, and Meredith start off the new year with their read-olutions and goals for 2017. A small update on our ER MadLibs Challenge and then we dive into Men Explain Things to Me. We talk about how Rebecca Solnit addresses hard and upsetting issues that women experience through 9 essays.
In our last interview from Book Riot Live, Meredith and Tara speak with illustrator, Valentine Delandro.
Next up in our Book Riot Live author interview, Meredith and Tara speak with author, Ken Liu. He has written The Grace of Kings and translated The Three-Body Problem.
Meredith and Tara were at Book Riot Live! They had a chance to interview 3 authors. This episode is with Charlie Jane Anders author of All the Birds in the Sky.
Mike and his brother Justin tie a bow on the Pseudo Show with a discussion of creativity during grief and depression. Also, a discussion of favorite films, tv shows and games of 2016.
The final episode of Flipping Tables. Join Mike and Lyons for some reminiscing, their favorite episode titles, and a last minute foray into recklessly predicting the future.
Meredith, Susan, Tara, and Jeannette have some announcements - some sad, some happy - including a NEW reading challenge for the new year! We also wrap up 2016 with favorite topics, topics we missed, and which Eclectic Readers books we loved most this year. And the stars align for our last book of the year, Romina Russell's Zodiac.
Here it is, the final episode of Bits & Pieces. We reminisce on what the podcast has meant to us, relive some bloopers, and discuss our future plans for being listeners and creators of music. Oh, and there's a shotgun guitar. Picks of the week from Michael Edwards and 13 & God.
The penultimate episode of Flipping Tables! Pebble is dead! Amazon Go wants to replace your teenager's job as a clerk! And Miyazaki has lost hope for humanity!
Netflix adds (some) offline playback. Last Of Us Part II revealed. And Final Fantasy XV might actually be good.
Mike has some bittersweet news, Matt has a gig report, a forgotten unreleased Sufjan album from the 90s surfaces, and Matt seeks after hardware and software flexibility. Picks of the Week from Hypoluxo and Adulescens.
Assassin's Creed II was always terrible. Lyons experiences Daydream VR. And Google is brilliant at getting us to feed it's AI yet again with Quick, Draw!
Final Fantasy XV doesn't pique Lyons' interest. clickclickclick.click seems like a way better investment. And Apple releases a paper book for... reasons.
Shelby and Polly add their reaction to the election into the void of constant analysis and chatter. Also it's mostly talking about feelings.
The secret Wu-Tang Clan album is released, Soundbreaking looks like an amazing documentary about recording technology, Adobe shows off VoCo, and Matt creates his own private version of Songl.ink. Picks of the week from LVL UP and Gameface.
A little more Macbook Pro follow-up sneaks in before a reminder of some basic steps you can take to secure your online life.
Susan, Tara, and Meredith talk about their favorite graphic novels and discuss the graphic novel/memoir 'Blankets' while reminiscing over their own childhood memories.
Mike returns to share his thoughts on new Macbooks Pro, the Surface Studio, and why 'pro' shouldn't be interchangeable with 'difficult'. And can we be done with DST and timezones please?
David Lyons guest hosts with Matt as they discuss audio routing, cable shielding, and headphones. Picks of the Week from Hamilton and Danny Baranowsky!
Matt of Bits & Pieces guests to talk the Google Pixel, Microsoft Surface Studio, New Macbooks Pro, and live streaming pizza.
Will Twitter eventually just be bots talk to other bots about politics? And the Nintendo NX, now Nintendo Switch, was officially announced! Lyons hasn't been this excited with Nintendo in years!
Polly and Shelby dig into the Body Positivity Movement - and things get a little personal. Warning: we want you to love yourself and be kind to others.
Mike writes a song on his iPhone while flying in a plane, Matt tries to solve audio I/O routing on his computer, and dabbles in livestreaming his music production. Picks of the Week from Daniel Rossen and Nik Kershaw!
Google Daydream VR. The Note 7 is officially legally dead. And is Dropbox screwing itself out of supremacy?
We talk about our favorite Shakespeare play, moments and versions. Then we go forwards into the near future where the world is ending. Who did we relate to the most? We all want to be in the Travelling Symphony.
Lyons returns to talk Samsung Galaxy Note 7 woes, Spotify Malvertising, and the Made by Google event. His pre-ordered Pixel is of course, Quite Black.
Polly and Shelby are back to share their experiences with Bumble BFF - the good, the bad, and the neutral. Also: How This Is Us and The Good Place stack up as new Fall tv shows.
Matt updates us on the troubles with his audio interface, Creative Commons is under fire in a lawsuit, and an AI makes pop music. Picks of the week from Elin Palmer and TR/ST.
David Lyons is STILL GONE. Mike's wife Shelby guest hosts as they discuss email etiquette, waterproof consumer expectations, whether Airpods are sexy, and the latest Hollywood reboot film, The Magnificent Seven.
Jenn Northington, the Director of Events and Programming at Book Riot New Media Group and host on Book Riot's Get Booked Podcast, is here to talk all things books, Book Riot, and Book Riot Live!
David Lyons is STILL GONE. Mike's brother Justin hops on the show as they discuss iOS 10 papercuts, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided and the merits of 'small' open world games. Also: Oliver Stone's Snowden film.
Brace yourselves because Polly and (mostly) Shelby have a lot of ranting to do - Tim Gunn wrote an article we appreciated; clothes are hard to find; and skittles are candy - refugees are people. Also: Better Things and Bumble BFF.
Matt comes back to the show as we discuss headphone jacks, in-ear headphones, stupid required memberships with Ticket Master, a crowdsourced melody, and the ghosts living in deliberately bad mp3 encodings! Picks of the week from Deastro and Sinkane.
What happened to David Lyons? Mike is joined by guest host Marc Mueller as they discuss Internet of Things fragmentation, anti-paparazzi clothing, the future of gaming consoles, and the difference between reading and listening to an audiobook.
What are your #BookConfessions? Susan, Jeannette, and Meredith divulge some of theirs and are buzzing with thoughts for the discussion of Laline Paull's 'The Bees.'
We had no interest in recapping the Apple Event, so instead we talked about the interesting parts; space age ceramics and the wireless future.
Now releasing on our new official day - Thursdays! Polly and Shelby are back in the studio and talking about a bunch of seriously random things. Polly was in Sweden, Shelby bought appliances that don't work, and both have read books they want to talk about. Also: Fall TV Preview and hate for Fear the Walking Dead.
Kevin Larkin of Denver band Chimney Choir guest hosts with Mike as they discuss 80s synths, Ableton Live rigs, and the future of computer generated music. Picks of the Week from Dr. John and the Dresden Dolls.
Canceled Lego Universe. WhatsApp sharing data with Facebook. And Lyons buys an Electric Vehicle.
We interview JD Lakey, author of the Black Bead Chronicles. We delve deep into the world and find out it is made up of more than psychics, the importance of their matriarchal society and a whole lot more. We also discuss her unusual inspiration to help her write.
No Man's Sky is an unusually fiery hype train crash. And the backspace nav controversy continues with a guest appearance by Matt of Bits & Pieces.
Justin Edwards, Michael's brother, guest co-hosts while Matt is off at Gamescom. We discuss innovative infographic treatments of classical music, how visual albums are (or aren't) changing cinema, and how Justin got into music. Picks of the week from The New Pornographers and The Rentals.
A discussion of women's participation in the Olympics and this year's insanity of sexist commentary. Also: Casual, Bachelor in Paradise, and The Night Of are dominating our attention.
Everyone got the Microsoft Golden Key story wrong including us! Autonomous vehicles are coming (for your jobs). PowerShell comes to Linux. And Chrome no longer foolishly uses backspace for browser navigation. Rejoice!
Microsoft proves how dumb backdoors keys are, a 3DS game's trailer soundtrack reminds us of the ghosts of internet memes past, and Spotify shows us a mixed bag of gaming soundtracks that can be streamed. Also, is No Man's Sky a harbinger of gaming's procedurally generated future?
Susan is super excited about new kids’ books, while we prescribe reading with a singalong to help Tara resist a reading slump. We weigh binge-reading versus serialized reading, and find out that Mere might just become a serial reader. On the other hand, Jeannette just wants to binge read all the series. All of them. We then discuss at length Patrick Rothfuss’s lengthy 'The Name of the Wind,' and kindly request more answers and more 'Spice' in Kvothe’s life.
Mike podcasts lying down as he and Matt marvel at the wacky pop metal sensibilities of Maximum the Hormone and LADYBABY. ALSO: Talenthouse has a sketchy new promotion scheme. Picks of the Week from Car Seat Headrest and Alternative Allstars!
The nostalgia goggles are definitely on as we talk Sonic Mania and Nintendo Power. And can Microsoft make Surface as a Service along with Windows 10 as a Service?
Carolyn joins Polly and Shelby to rave about the new Ghostbusters movie. The ladies of Likely Story talk through racism on Twitter and the recent attacks of Leslie Jones. Also: vacation stories, Midwest Bingo, and Myles pizza scare.
Mike returns to talk SDCC and his undying love of attending conferences. Lyons finally gets to talk about Pokémon GO.
Tara and Meredith fly across the pond to see Harry Potter and The Cursed Child at the Palace Theatre and are back to give us their reactions and all the Cursed Child information you could want. We fangirl out about all of the cool things we saw and experienced during the play, get Molly and Ginny confused (sorry Ginny), and while the first few minutes are general reactions, we do delve into the plot in the episode, so, be forewarned: SPOILERS AHEAD!
Friend of the show Benni joins Matt as they discuss switching instruments, purchasing habits and music they are fascinated by yet cannot really get into. Picks of the Week by Explosions In The Sky and Nathan Allen Pinard
Matt of Bits & Pieces guests to talk about the permanence of internet storage, and the dream of Chromebooks connected to cloud services.
Polly and Shelby took a 20 hour road trip and survived to tell the tale. Highlights: Cats in cars, Shelby doesn't trust the GPS or Polly, and bad choice snacks. Also: UnReal season 2 is crazy.
Susan of Eclectic Readers fame guests this week to talk with Lyons about all the things wrong with streaming and subscription media services.
Jeannette is nesting, Tara isn't sure what city she is in, and Susan is spreading her spores - Area X style! We discuss the books we felt peer pressured into reading, ask the question 'What is it?' (a lot), and try to fill in the blanks that Annihilation leaves in its wake. Join us as we chat about this sci-fi thriller mystery and try to discern the truth of Area X.
A slew of interesting web-based instruments and music tools, and Apple might buy Tidal? Picks of the Week from Say Hi and Errors.
Comcast does something nice? And Lyons is counting the seconds until he can move back to Android. Fingers crossed for a great 2016 Nexus.
Comcast end-of-life's Mike's very much alive modem. Email is a thing you can control, sort of. And Apple versus Spotify.
Led Zeppelin wins a Stairway to Heaven lawsuit, the music industry wants to revise the DMCA's Safe Harbor clause, and Alicia Keys is banning phones at her concerts. Picks of the Week from Glorie and The War On Drugs.
Comcast strikes again. And a deep discussion on perceived UX versus the functional reality. Also doors, doors, and more doors.
Mike and Lyons get Google Cardboard. Mike's mom tries VR for the first time. And Nintendo showed Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild at E3 complete with male Link, then made asses of themselves when asked about a female Link.
Shelby and Polly team up to discuss the latest summer TV they are watching including Peaky Blinders, UnReal and American Ninja Warrior. Shelby shares details of her upcoming move to Ohio while Polly cries. Also: Polly livetweeted watching Twilight New Moon for the first time (@PollyAnneK).
It’s our first podcast-iversary! We talk about our upcoming read-a-thon and special ‘Cursed Child’ episode (use #EclecticPotter on Twitter to send us your ‘Cursed Child’ questions) and our favorite mythologies before we delve into ‘The Star-Touched Queen.’
Mike re-releases his 2011 album Genetic Engines, Germany backs sampling as a legit art form, and do you ever have days with no music? Picks of the Week from Starflyer 59 and Three Trapped Tigers!
Lyons got hurt and Mike bought a new bag. Microsoft shows customers how they feel about their autonomy with Windows 10 upgrade tricks. And VR was finally experienced in person.
Polly and Shelby are back at it again with a recap of their memorial day weekends and discussion of Fear the Walking Dead. In the Bachelor/Bachelorette world, Polly covers Ben Higgins running for elected office.
Doom's soundtrack hides 666 in its spectograph, songwriter royalties are shockingly low, and USB DACs are invading consumer audio. Also: Art School favors novelty over talent and skill? Picks of the Week from Beulah and HLCY OFUK!
We had a great time speaking with Pasi Ilmari Jääskeläinen, author of the Rabbit Back Literature Society. We talk a little bit about himself from Buffy to what inspired him to write. Then we go back into Rabbit Back to get some answers. And we talk about his new book being released in English.
Our subreddit for discussing episodes has launched so come chat! Could a phone be usable with a truly edge to edge screen? Pebble pivots to focus on fitness. And Mike sings Uncharted 4's praises.
Ally Leedy heads up the folk pop collaboration known as Folly Fields. We discuss her Fluid Lungs EP, various musical projects, and her inspirations and aspirations as an artist.
Google I/O 2016 happened. Moar messaging apps, Google Home, and Android on ChromeOS. And somehow Lyons finds a way to still talk about his iPhone SE.
It's a miracle that Polly and Shelby got this episode recorded. Join them for an episode full of misc. stories and a breakdown of their favorite summer activities. Also: Polly hates Fear the Walking Dead and the Bachelorette is back.
Adult Swim's Lords of Synth tickles AND impresses us, iTunes might try to delete your music, and Radiohead teaches us a lesson about frequency ranges, hearing and audio engineering. Picks of the week from Hope of the States and, uh, Radiohead.
Lyons' iPhone SE arrived and the following is a recording of that event. The Good, The Bad, and if you're Mike; the Stockholm syndrome.
We announce a fun event! We talk about moms in the literary world, awesome and crazy. Then we discuss the book where we sensed an ending but it still left us 'meh'.
Lyons buys an iPhone SE (that hasn't arrived yet.) The shift from desktop to mobile has largely happened. And Mike shares insights on spec work inspired by CGP Grey's recent job ad.
Shelby and Polly team up to bring you commentary on the country's most ridiculous laws, including, but not limited to: laws about pet tigers, fishing, patent leather shoes, and skateboard licenses. Also, the Zodiac Killer won't be our president and Shelby is still listening to Lemonade nonstop.
Matt delves into a Lara Croft themed meme-genre, a jazz drummer plays along with Super Smash Bros., and Radiohead erases their internet presence. Also, YouTube takes some steps towards fixing Content ID woes. Picks of the week from Faded Paper Figures and Grauzone.
Talkshow.im is texting in public, but is it worth doing? And Square Enix is finally learning that people will pay money for classic style JRPGs like Bravely Second and I Am Setsuna.
The Slacklash continues! Is threaded messaging enough to make Slack into a 'real' collaboration tool? And the radical plan to use a calendar and time marking system based on logic and not which ruler most recently invaded your country.
Polly and Shelby have a quick update about North Carolina's bathroom bill and Colorado's caucus system. Polly has been all about the romantic comedies lately, so we dive into what makes them so great and then we dive into the Bechdel Test and how Hollywood has room for improvement on gender equity.
Phil Collins never stops the thundering tom-toms as we talk micro-genres and meme-genres like Seapunk, Vaporwave and Simpsonwave. Also, Matt hates Nightcore. Picks of the week from Sunny Day Real Estate and Crystal Castles.
The trailer for Rogue One is out and looks really promising. Mike vents about Microsoft Office Updater updating with huge updates after it updates itself. And could Google make Swift a first-class language on Android?
We love a book we can dissect and we mention a few. On this month’s book, we focus on the 2 main female characters of the book and crazies theories.
They just don't make Final Fantasy like they used to. And if the future is APIs and the Internet of Things we should probably figure out some ground rules.
Shelby and Polly discuss the recent discrimination laws passed in Mississippi and North Carolina and plead for humans to be better. Then, as an escape from reality, they review the entirety (SPOILERS!) of The Walking Dead Season 6 INCLUDING the finale. You've been warned!
A resource dump of audio tools, explanations of reverb, and a new learning platform called SoundGym. Also, an interesting new field recording mic. Finally, if rock is dead, did perfect studio recordings help kill it? Picks of the Week from Buke and Gase and Red Vox!
We're done reporting on Apple vs the FBI! Tons of followup about funding OSS. The Bash shell comes to Windows. And Miitomo is totally maybe the future of social networking but probably not.
The term 'holoportation' may never catch on but hopefully th technology does! Microsoft isn't just about hololense though, they also made an (accidentally) bigotted AI named Tay. And our spoilerific discussion of 'Batman v Superman'.
Shelby & Polly survived the March 2016 blizzard to bring you the latest episode. As they warned you, it's time to review & discuss House of Cards Season 4. Also: The latest conspiracy theories and love for Pee Wee's Big Holiday.
Recording face to face yet again, Matt and Mike discuss Adam Levine's updated contest, and Herbie Hancock's open letter to inspire artists. Also a deep dive into things we've learned and are still learning about audio production and songwriting. Picks of the Week from Beirut and Jon Hopkins!
Instagram joins Twitter in embracing algorithmic timelines, Steve Wozniak admits the fabled garage of Apple's origins is a myth, and Napter's Sean Parker is back with an idea to bring theatrical release movies to home on release day, with support from Steven Spielberg, JJ Abrams and Peter Jackson. NOTE: We recorded this episode before the breaking news of the FBI's near total withdrawal from their All Writs Act order against Apple.
Maybe we're too hard on the Internet of Things. And maybe they still mostly suck and are kind of dumb. And home servers! Remember those? Some crazy people still use them. Like Lyons.
Meredith goes BookBub crazy. Susan invites J.K. Rowling to Denver for cake and podcasting. Jeannette asks Finnish listeners to correct her pronunciation. Also! Have you ever lied about reading a book? We discuss the most lied-about books, try to dissect the dense, moody passion of Anna Karenina, and challenge readers to read books with crazy titles and tell us about them.
Polly and Shelby break their first rule and talk about politics this episode with their Colorado caucus experiences and overall trends of millenial voters. Also: Bachelor updates and zero House of Cards spoilers.
Matt is in America! Kanye's business plan includes IKEA, the Bela promises an affordable open source platform for low latency audio, and a new contest by Adam Levine follows the awful tradition of trying to squeeze free work out of artists. Picks of the week from Dinosaur Jr. and Hideki Naganuma!
This probably won't be the last console generation but we're definitely in the home stretch. PS4 Remote Play is coming to PC and Mac. Xbox could be upgraded like a PC (but not really). And the Amazon Echo Dot, Tap, and reversing course on encryption. Twice.
Ads come to the Windows 10 lockscreen and Pocket, luckily some mobile games are doing ads right. And will AMP and Facebook Instant Articles destroy the web? Yeah probably not.
Polly and Shelby revisit diversity in Hollywood with the looming Oscars. Two very important conspiracy theories are covered in a new non-reoccuring segment, Conspiracy Theory Friday. Also: The Walking Dead analysis and Full Frontal with Samantha Bee.
What awful listener contexts should you take into consideration when mixing? Also: SoundCloud may close, and Kanye is a controversy machine. Picks of the Week from St. Vincent and Sébastien Schuller.
The great big Apple vs the FBI episode. This is an important topic and we give it the time it deserves.
Twitter went algorithm just like they said they wouldn't. Amazon releases AAA game engine Lumberyard for free. And the future of storytelling, movies, and videogames.
Susan makes her triumphant return! Jeannette dislikes the Shadowhunters TV series, but we all like the Magicians show! Also, Tara tweets with Scott McCloud, and Book Bingo is back! Meredith breaks it down if you want to play along at home.
Carolyn joins the ladies of Likely Story for episode 27 as they search for all of the millennial feminists, celebrate the Broncos' Super Bowl victory, and make The Walking Dead predictions. Also: the PuppyBowl contest winner is announced and Carolyn & Shelby disagree on You, Me & the Apocalypse.
We tackle a few more interesting new musical gadgets, like the Touché and Bitwig. Also: AC/DC ends every song the same way, bad sound mixing advice, and Shure's interesting new dual-diaphragm mic, the KSM8! Picks of the week: Kelley Stoltz and Mike Moll.
Twitter breaking the timeline is a bad thing for everyone (except advertisers.) Never fear though, Lyons solves the problem and he's giving the idea away for free!
We celebrate TWO YEARS of weekly Flipping Tables episodes by discussing how podcasting has changed - for us personally as well as a whole. Also: a rundown of intriguing new podcast tools aimed at making the medium more accessible to those interested in getting started.
Polly and Shelby celebrate a whole year of talking at each other while hosting this podcast. Reminiscing happens and it's wonderful. A new segment brings deeper discussion of diversity in film and tv. Also: quick Bachelor updates and looking ahead to February shows coming back.
Jon Benjamin makes a bad jazz album, Apple releases an intruiging new Music Memos app, and we are wowed by the innovations of Melodyne. POTW: Sleater-Kinney's Modern Girl and October Surprise's There Is No Grace In It.
Lyons tries to do Social Media right. Medium might not be the best place to write. And journaling apps, can they actually make your write more?
Lyons is back with followup on smart bras and conversational UIs. VR sure wants to be a thing, but it doesn't have a killer app even in gaming. Will Portal 3 be it?
Polly dubs 2016 the year of the movie - even though we have no idea what she means by that. We missed the Golden Globes, we prep for the Oscars, and of course there is a recap of recent Bachelor escapades. Also: New Years Resolutions (late) and playoff football.
In this episode, we discuss the validity of the "manic pixie dream girl" and attempt to throw her out the window. Meredith reads her first graphic novel, Jeannette sets a new book-o-lution, and Tara visits DC for their first in person recording session!
Will conversational UIs displace search and traditional UI? Will you buy a smart bra? Also: why special guest host Shelby switched back from a Surface to a MacBook.
A Baboom developer buys Matt's EP, Pitchfork readers weigh in with contradictory views, and the inventor of Auto-tune has an interesting history. Also, Bragi Dash smart earphones and great picks of the week from Kishi Bashi and Sizarr!
We're back after the holiday break! Hear stories about transportation woes, and The Bachelor! Also, find out if you've been Gilmore'd.
In this 100th episode (!!!), we talk about things we've done hundreds of times. Also: what's the difference between a home screen and a desktop? Is voice-driven interface more like a command line than a GUI? We flip the most tables, however, over a NYT editorial about the value of physical books in your home.
News of the weird has the FBI tweeting about Wu-Tang's album, Thom Yorke and Adele complain about streaming, and dumb audiophiles argue about 'breaking in' a cd player.
Lyons and Mike share thoughts about Metal Gear Solid V, and Mike weighs in on his first month with the iPad Pro and Apple Pencil.
In the spirit of the season, Mike and Lyons talk about tech support responsibilities with family, and some New Year's resolutions to be better technologists and creators.
Justin and Mike share a rundown of their favorite films, tv shows and video games of 2015 in this perfect holiday season episode. Find out why they were disappointed by Peanuts, thrilled by The Martian, and why Colin Trevorrow worries them regarding the future of Star Wars.
Polly and Shelby share their favorite Christmas memories and traditions - including fights over the best kind of Christmas tree, the viewing of Christmas vacation, and what makes the best items for stocking stuffers. Also: Polly's mom is impossible to surprise, Christmas cookies are great, and the Bachelor starts in a few weeks. Enjoy! Happy holidays and a happy new year!
Matt releases his first solo EP, Spotify is hiring a UX expert. ALSO: We discuss desktop music players and a wicked cool new experimental control surface. POTWS: Pure Bathing Culture and Girls In Hawaii.
We welcome guest host, Meredith, to the podcast! We talk about the start of the Eclectic Read-a-thon starting the evening of Dec 19. We list our book wish list for Christmas; just message us for our addresses. And we discuss emotions during the high school years.
The Mac App Store continues to decline. What does it mean for email clients when Dropbox shuts down Mailbox and Carousel? And Apple's battery case.
Samsung partners with Google to make TouchWiz not suck. Porting games is way harder than you think. And Mike gets a Roomba!
Carolyn joins the ladies of Likely Story for a full episode. They dig right into the latest NFL updates, including Brock N'Roll and the Rodgers Duo. After a quick check-in on Fall TV Shows, they get down to business discussing the first half of The Walking Dead Season 6. Also: Star Wars, Thanksgiving stories, and Zoo.
Mike is officially creating a new album of original music, Rdio files for bankruptcy, Microsoft finally ends the Zune (you read that right). A new DAW appears on iOS and Tim Exile is still inventing the future of music tools. Picks of the Week from The Besnard Lakes and Terranigma!
Consoles are basically just PCs now and that might be a good thing. Lyons gushes a little bit about Arkham Knight. And will Apple ditch the 3.5mm headphone jack? Do we want them to?
Lyons tries to review the Nexus 6P but mostly just bashes TouchWiz. And a discussion of Hyrule Warriors Legends new character Linkle.
Shelby and Polly are back with Episode 21. Nothing brings the mood down like talking about grief and loss. But don't worry - they get back to discussing bad tv quickly. For example the Bastard Executioner, which has already been cancelled. Also: The Walking Dead, VEEP, and Life in Pieces are winning the world.
Mike is back on the show with a special tribute song. Also, we discuss slowing down chipmunks, harmonizators and the balanced keyboard.
Mike returns and shares the sad story behind his absence, as well as how you handle the digital artifacts of a departed loved one's life. On the lighter side, Mike got to use the iPad Pro and Apple Pencil and it's a huge step in the right direction.
In this final episode with Bruce, we discuss the rise of the paperback, the heyday of 20th century publishing, science fiction’s origins in magazines, and the meaning of books and reading. Also, some good old fashioned speculation on the future of reading and literacy: Why haven’t ebooks overtaken physical books in popularity? How is social media affecting literacy? And are writers being reduced to simple soundbites and Good Reads quote pages and bad graphic design posters?
We explore humanity through the discussion of two magical characters. Things get philosophical. Susan gets a new Kindle, and Jeannette makes Tara mad. Also! We introduce our Eclectic Readathon, which YOU can join!
Lars joins Matt as they talk about the combination of the visual and the aural, music tastes in relationships and their Picks of the Week that both could agree on.
Susan guests again this week and shares life with actually bad software. Comcast won't call it a 'data cap'. Family sharing may finally be coming to Google Play. And Amazon opened a book store because the one thing they don't sell is irony.
Benni joins Matt as they discuss their past band history, on stage failures and web synthesizers.
Susan of Eclectic Readers Book Club guest hosts with Lyons to talk YouTube Red, why eBooks haven't taken over the world, and how "normal" people listen to podcasts.
CD Baby raises their processing fee, Billy Joel loses his mind on stage, and we take a look at the new Guitar Hero Live. As always we have great songs to share for our Picks of the Week!
Someone is already working on The Legend of Zelda Maker. Twitter announces polls. Google brings ad free videos with the poorly named Youtube Red. And why haven't ebooks killed regular books?
It's fall! Shelby and Polly are back to discuss favorite fall activities, all the tv shows they're watching (or not), and how excited they are for the Gilmore Girls revival on Netflix. Oh, and there might be some goats in this episode too. Also, special guest Carolyn joins to discuss Fear the Walking Dead.
Audiophiles are flocking to reel-to-reel as the new vinyl? Matt finds an audience in China, and as always we have great songs to share for our Picks of the Week!
Super Mario Maker is amazing, Twitter's Moments raises some eyebrows, and mobile is not a neutral platform, but neither was the web, really. Lyons nearly dies on air.
What were presidental and congressional elections like in the pre-internet era? What were the clichés and labels of political discussions of the time? This and much more discussed as we examine politics in the mid-20th century.
We celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a classic Hispanic author. We’re not sure if we like being in a dream-like state while following the Buendia family. Ursula is awesome, the women are great, and the men kinda suck.
Matt files his first copyright infringement claim, and feels conflicted about it. Also, how to write better lyrics? And what DAW should you learn how to use? This week's POTWs include tracks from Wild Nothing and Bright Eyes.
Twitter can be used for group DMs but why? Lyons finally plays The Last of Us and there is a bit of a love fest over it. And is design ever going to be automated?
Polly is back and she's married! In her absence, Shelby finished watching True Blood. Now, Shelby and Polly are reunited for a recap of Polly's wedding before they dig into the insane amount of Fall TV they are each watching. Some good (Life in Pieces and Quantico), some bad (Bastard Executioner and Minority Report), and everything in between. At one point in the recording, Polly sounds like a robot for no reason.
Are we seeing the beginning of the end to the loudness wars? Also, behind the scenes with Spotify's human-yet-auto-generated Discover playlists. As always, listen to the end for our song picks of the week! This week: Minors and Cloud Control.
Are pro tablets really happening? Everyone seems to think so. Facebook ups it's publishing game. And Amazon takes it's streaming ball and goes home.
We take a good, hard look at all the various services that will put your music in iTunes, Spotify and everywhere else. Which ones offer the best deal to release your music? Also: What would we do without '4 chord songs' in our lives? A listener's tweet sparks our conversation.
BlackBerry (might be) dead for real. Pebble releases a round version. iOS9 fragments 3D touch gestures between devices. And the ad-block conversation from #85 is concluded... for now.
Shelby is joined by Likely Story's midwest correspondent Carolyn as they talk the highs and lows of the Emmy Awards, Shelby going to D.C. with the Pope, and how Carolyn almost went to jail.
Headphones! What kinds are there? Which are the best? We discuss some of our favorites. Also, the Guitar-jo pickup will turn your electric guitar into a banjo. A new FXplain segment explains how synths work, and as always our Picks of the Week bring you great songs that are also posted to our Spotify playlist.
Lyons shares his parting thoughts on the Apple Magic Mouse. The morals, ethics, and technology of content blocking are all on the table as Mike and Lyons break down the right to privacy, the right to survive, and the implied contract.
Many of us in the Midwest grow up with California dreams. So this podcast is about what this dreaming consists of, where it comes from, and how it is or is not achieved. Some people do make this dream come true. Some people make it to Denver or Alaska, but two of the four of us, Matt and Justin, made it all the way to San Diego and L. A., with some detours.
Why do we listen to music? Why do we love it and want to create it? What are some of our most favorite songs of all time? We spend some time sharing the tunes nearest and dearest to us.
Publishers are tricksy with comparisons. Placing books in certain genres can also be misleading. Also, everyone agrees that Quentin sucks and Alice is amazing.
3D printed keys are a real thing and now the TSA knows it. Apple released a bunch of stuff and we only talk about the interesting bits. And is flat design ruining life? Yes. Well, maybe.
Polly and Shelby catch up before Polly gets married! The ladies discuss how much Fall television they are going to watch and review for your benefit. Then it's finally time for an in-depth discussion of the USA hit show Mr. Robot. Shelby is then joined by Carolyn to discuss Fear the Walking Dead. Also: Shelby and Carolyn decide who would survive a zombie apocalypse.
Phoenix-based shoegazers Daisy Face join the show to discuss the blistering heat, gorgeous earth tones and thriving music communities of Arizona. Hear why they named songs Breakfast and Lunch, find out what sk'punk and BBQ brain are and also that Shane played in a lot of great metal bands.
We dive into the details of stereo sound, panning, pan's law and phase cancellation! Also, a thorough enjoyment of Vangelis' amazing music situation, and as always check out our song Picks of the Week.
The HowToGeek rains Comic Sans down on ad blockers. Android Wear software and hardware arrives with big updates. Apple Watch users really love their Apple Watches. And Google sets the design community abuzz with an updated logo.
Learn how to acoustically treat your home studio space! Also: Joey Fatone offers advice to the members of One Direction, fans react poorly to Bloc Party's new band members, and Hitler can't quite recreate Stevie Ray Vaughan's guitar tone. Finally, as always, we have some great song picks of the week!
YouTube Gaming is officially launched. Mario Maker levels recieve DMCA takedowns from Playboy. Physical-to-digital notebooks are still going on. And Mike drives the Metal Gear Solid V hype train.
Polly is only days away from her wedding! As a distraction, the ladies of Likely Story talk about cats, road rage and how terrible the Zoo tv show is. A special guest joins to discuss Wet Hot American Summer First Days at Camp. Also: Project Runway updates and places to visit in Denver.
We listen to a piano speak, check out Kim Dotcom's new music streaming service Baboom, and try our luck at keeping perfect time. Also: CHVRCHES tells us they'd sell more records if they presented themselves as a solo project. POTWs: Adebisi Shank and The Districts!
The Washington Post gives away the TSA's master keys. Google releases the OnHub wireless router. Windows 10 is a disaster for gaming but actually it's probably fine. And Mario Maker is already delightful and terrible to behold.
Why did millions of Americans flock to NBC on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 1964 and remain rapt viewers until Batman destroyed their showrunning savoir faire? What do writers like Ian Fleming, Stan Lee, and John Le Carre, have in Common? How did organizations like MI6, CIA, KGB, U.N.C.L.E., THRUSH and SPECTRE become commonplace lingo with the moviegoing public?
Will.He.Is (will.i.am) participates in a ridiculous Lexus ad involving night driving, lasers and musical roads, Spotify actually does a good job recommending new songs, and a slew of novelty metal bands fatigue us. Our song picks of the week are sure to delight you, though!
Matt of Bits & Pieces fame joins Mike and Lyons to report on GamesCom, the Oculus Rift, and the HTC Vive. Mike shares his delayed reactions to Fallout 4. Jibo is a robot 'part of the family' that sounds like a Portal turret. And Google becomes Alphabet then buys itself.
After a recording mishap, Polly & Shelby manage to record episode 15 as a treat for your ears. There is a summer slump of television, but the ladies of Likely Story dig into the new season of Project Runway and do a gut-check on So You Think You Can Dance. Polly’s wedding is getting closer and Shelby can’t stop watching True Blood. Also: Cats are discussed.
People watching gone wrong. We discuss the different issues each women have in the book and how awful the men can be. Also, when does people watching become creepy? And some books we did not really enjoy.
Prince's next album will be exclusively on Tidal, Beach House unveils a setlist creator for fans and for FXPlain, Matt talks about how Delay works. As always, stick around for our Picks of the Week each episode.
Mike gets Windows 10 installed after a convoluted process, Tesla shows off a creepy solid metal snake electric car charger, Lexus shows off a working hoverboard with serious limitations, and TripMode helps you conserve data on your mac when you're tethered to your phone. Also: will Google's latest attempt to improve the pace of Android updates work this time?
Computers in the 50s and 60s were glorified calculators, existing as giant mainframes in large rooms, before the personal computer revolutions of the 70s and 80s. See how these dramatic changes affected the lives of normal citizens through the lens of an english professor at a university who brought computers to the classroom in the early 80s and sent his first email in 1983, travelled to Africa with a laptop in the 90s, and still plays with the latest gadgets to this day.
Justin and Michael take stock of the best and worst of 2015's movies, tv shows and games, as well as a look at what they're most excited about for the rest of the year. Hear their takes on True Detective S2, Game of Thrones S5, Better Call Saul, Fargo, Inside Out, Mad Max, Batman: Arkham Knight, and most importantly, why they were not that into Jurassic World.
David Byrne wants to open up the black box of record label contracts, One Direction strikes oil with their new single on Spotify, and for FXplain we do a deep dive into Dynamic Range Compression! Learn how compression works and when to use it!
Is Uber lying or just providing an 'experience'? Also, Microsoft turns Solitaire into a freemium experience, ISPs make a stupid claim about the internet, Final Fantasy 7 remake rumors, and a discussion of interesting problem solving in game design. Train hats, anyone?
Polly and Shelby rejoice that the Bachelorette is finally over! Upon completing the Lifetime Movie Challenge, the real outcome is a new addiction to Lifetime movies. Also: Shelby realizes that Mr. Robot is an amazing show and Polly is happy about some of the latest NFL news.
A $340 ethernet audio cable is our latest example of snake oil, Pandora isn't scared of Apple Music, and we launch a brand new segment called FXplain where we discuss the how and why of audio effects. This week's FXplain: Chorus, Flanger and Phaser. Finally, as always, stick around for our Picks of the Week.
Flipping Tables is now available on the Amazon Echo so go command your robot slave to play the show! Steve Jobs gets yet another movie about his life. Google+ is no longer required to use Youtube. And video game tournaments like the DOTA International could win some lucky player millions of dollars!
What is schooling in a democratic society? Focus on the schooling this Akron boy received in the 1960s, from grade school to junior and senior high and the differences and similarities between now and then--through the eyes of a boy, dad, now a grandpa.
Neil Young thinks streaming music sounds worse than 8-tracks and radio. A new kind of optical audio cable promises quality and maybe a little snake oil too. Finland refunds generally agreed upon horrible concerts, and maybe the end of capitalism would be good for music?
Flic is the wireless smart button you didn't know you needed. Customers complain about Amazon's Prime Day. beme want to bring authenticity to social media. And Mike and Lyons are Getting Things Done.
Shelby’s back from vacation and obsessed with bears. The ladies walk through their fave picks for the Emmy’s. The Bachelorette is almost over, thank goodness. The rumors for the new Bachelor are spinning out of control and Polly isn’t happy with them. Also: Summer tv shows that we’re watching include Mr. Robot and Zoo.
David Lyons joins Matt who describes faking a RATATAT song that apparently fooled their label and people still can't hear the difference between lossy and lossless. Homage is paid to a person who brought millions joy and fun over the last decades.
In this episode, we discuss Kushiel’s Dart, and give you useful life tips for setting sale prices! Susan and Tara assign Jeannette some summer reading, Jeannette reads at odd times and places, and Tara shares her sexy reading habits.
Google Photos handles sharing in a very Google-y way. Watching people code is a new idea but not really. Self-driving cars are going to change all the things. And a short remembrance of beloved Nintendo President Satoru Iwata.
Bruce reflects on his experiences of the day Kennedy died, and what occurred in the heart of the nation and the news media as remembered through the eyes of a young boy growing up in Akron, Ohio. Justin Edwards co-hosts this week and they get into what the assassination meant for America, and how our “Camelot” was never the same.
Special guest co-host Michael Raven joins Matt while Michael Edwards is on vacation. Prince shows his face to say wrong things about the internet. Home stereos are interesting, and how does one go from listener to creator in music?
The Batman Arkham series is still worth getting giddy over. Thync is a wearable for managing your mood. Chicago plans to tax streaming services. And you make grandma sad, you monster.
Polly and Shelby celebrate the Supreme Court ruling on gay marriage and Polly stresses about her own wedding. They have a quick sidebar to talk about Teen Mom before discussing the new Lifetime series, UnREAL as well as the big drama on The Bachelorette. Finally, they chat about A Deadly Adoption, the newest Lifetime original movie starring Will Ferrell and Kristen Wiig.
In this episode, we discuss one of our favorite Eclectic Readers books of all time: Ready Player One. We chat about dystopias, book blockbusters, and Hollywood’s problem with body positive casting.
Taylor Swift joins Apple Music, Tidal loses its CEO, Sony targets smug jerks with their advertising, and a startup proposes to let you EQ real life.
The Pebble Time gets taken to task. Google cannot compete with Apple's rollouts geographically. The Batman Arkham series earns high praise. And ad blocking is coming to iOS in a big way but will it matter?
Disney played a prominent role in establishing animation as a mainstream medium for children and adults, but lesser examined might be their impact on American culture through television, live action film, and Walt Disney’s obsession with creating a total experience such as Disneyland.
Adam McCabe joins to discuss his work as an actor, writer, comedian and improv teacher. Learn about his humble Bakersfield days on radio and TV and how he joined the Upright Citizens Brigade in Los Angeles. Of note, Adam also starred in Pseudobook's mystery comedy film Detective Detective Detective.
Mariana Trench tells us how to write pop songs, Gene Simmons blames music fans for ruining the universe, and we find out which musical genres sell the best.
Conference burnout and fresh installs of OS X can't stop Flipping Tables! Lyons' Pebble Time finally arrives, IKEA charging furniture is on sale now, and in the war of web v. native maybe we all win.
Polly’s wedding is coming up fast and Shelby survives a spider attack. They are compelled to discuss the iZombie season finale and the latest shenanigans on the Bachelorette. Later, Shelby takes back her disappointment in SYTYCD. Also: latest tv show addictions and the amazingness that is Jurassic World.
NPR explained their signature sound, Spotify dabbles in premium-only songs, and Apple Music is poised to shake up the music industry. Which suggests the question: Is the whole music industry now just a feature of technology platforms?
E3 is officially here and it's fan service all the way down. Backwards compatibility on the Xbox One, The Last Guardian is finally being released, and Final Fantasy VII is getting the remake everyone apparently wants.
We do a little fangirling for the TV show, Shadowhunters, talk about the greater good and pitched a new TV show, Susan’s Adventures in the Silos.
TV played a surprisingly subversive role in diversifying musical genres and introducing some American pop and folk groups and Motown R&B stars that people otherwise may not have heard. We review shows such as Hootenanny, Shindig and Hullabaloo from the 60s, and examine how they broke the hold of AM radio formats and advertisers on programming.
In this episode, we love on our libraries, vote for our favorite book club reads, and discuss Jessie Burton's The Miniaturist. Susan defines the difference between observation and being a total creeper, Tara licks language from a bowl, and Jeannette shares a cool Kindle tip!
We introduce ourselves with books. We discuss Book Bingo and all its glorious nerdiness. And we discuss a legacy written in a long letter to his son.
We talk to Lee Bozeman about Luxury and their first new album in around 10 years: Trophies. Lee tells us some behind the scenes stories of recording the album, the thoughts put behind previous Luxury album covers, and whether or not Luxury will ever tour again! Also: Lee is asked for the third time this week what he thinks of Walker Percy!
Matt reports back on seeing Denver band The Still Tide, reducing our degrees of separation! Smoke & Honey play a cd release show, too. NPR throws their hat in the audiophile snake oil ring, YouTube launches 360 degree videos and we discuss passive and active music videogames.
Apple's WWDC event happened and that means Lyons and Mike are here to pick it apart! We also pour one out for the Apple TV that wasn't. Also: somehow we found a way to bash Microsoft and we feel appropriately contrite about it.
Polly and Shelby hit double digits in released episodes! They share theories on the plot of a Gilmore Girls reunion and discuss the crazy shenanigans happening on the Bachelorette (Tony, Clint & JJ - we’re looking at you). The ladies of Likely Story are joined by special guest, Carolyn, to discuss her connection to American Ninja Warrior. Also: Stephen Colbert is awesome and CBS hits a new low.
Smoke & Honey prepares their debut and Mike has a Montropo gig report. Also: Inappropriate band names, doing things just for exposure, and why the Mario theme song is so catchy!
Mike learns sneezes can be forced. Lyons has a magical Uber experience. And oh yeah, Google I/O 2015 happened! Lots of amazing tech, and more steps to return to the true developer conference Google I/O is supposed to be.
Sputnik was a 58 cm (23 in) diameter polished metal sphere, with four external radio antennas to broadcast radio pulses. It was visible all around the Earth and its radio pulses were detectable. A surprise launch. As was its success. Learn how the launch of Sputnik affected American culture, arts and politics.
Denver musician Sarah Brown joins the show to discuss writing songs, recording at Mighty Fine Productions and planning a midwest tour for the debut album 'Chase The Sun' of her new indie-folk project Smoke & Honey.
A leaked Spotify contract with Sony Music provides juicy details on how artists are being screwed by labels. Forgotify helps you find lonely, unplayed songs that need some love. Weav.io promises to change music production forever and a tech site's Tidal review spouts the same audiophile snake oil we're getting really tired of.
Lyons is living the fingerprint unlock life. Smartstraps try to make Smartwatches smarter. Podcasts are coming to Spotify, but only if you're a special snowflake. The Void is VR 'laser tag on steroids' and Nintendo is making theme park rides for Universal Studios!
Shelby moved to the suburbs and got cable again. The new season of The Bachelorette just started and it’s as crazy as you would expect. Polly explains the new toll lanes along US 36 in Colorado. Also: an update on iZombie and rumors of a Gilmore Girls reunion.
Does Silicon Valley own the future of music? How should musicians navigate the rapidly changing market with streaming services, social media, and a constantly increasing competition for attention? Music industry veteran and university professor Storm Gloor joins to discuss these questions and much more!
A band pulls a PR stunt and gets called out by the internet mob. Typedrummer is a really cool drum machine web app, American Idol calls it a day and nobody cares. Also: Learn why you should never leave Facebook even if you hate it.
Followup inception creates its own followup. Microsoft proves old habits die hard while Apple creates a web crawling bot. 3D printing is even more amazing than we thought. And what is up with this Spiderman toy?
What was it like discovering comic books in the 1950s and 60s? Learn why Bruce favored DC Comics over pre-rebirth Marvel, his fascination with superhero origin stories, and what the first superhero tv shows were like. Finally, learn the fate of Bruce's sizeable collection of Golden and Silver Age comics.
Grooveshark is back! Apple might be out to kill free music streaming, the Z-Tar is a strange midi guitar and much laughter is had about drugs at festivals and a curious lazy music generator.
Lyons finds his place outside the modder community. Konami's Playable Teaser disappears from the PlayStation store. Kickstarter is sometimes great but other times it just funds mojitos. And a gamer beats Mega Man X and X2 at the same time on the same controller.
Polly gives an update on her wedding plans including a transportation solution. Did you know school buses are typically 45 feet long? Meanwhile, Shelby returns from vacation where she probably worked too much. Polly allows Shelby to tell three stories about animals. You won’t want to miss the special guest host this episode - the title is a clue. Also: Tim Tebow jersey insurance is a thing that exists.
A new study suggests you will stop discovering new music around age 33, another company wants in on the premium cable snake oil game, we fly flags at half mast for the passing of Grooveshark, and how have orchestras been used to enhance songwriting in the past and today?
In cinema, robots have been our friends, our helpers, or our enemies and destroyers. This episode is a deep dive into how robots have been depicted in tv and film, including such classics as The Day The Earth Stood Still, Forbidden Planet, and Kronos, to the Jetsons, Twilight Zone, and eventually George Lucas' Star Wars.
Mike and Lyons gush about hardware. Valve apologizes for paid mods on Steam. Tons of awesome (and skepticism) came out of Microsoft Build. Elon Musk and Tesla are trying to save the world. And Mike is delighted by Miyamoto being delighted.
A sad rite of passage for many bands is having their gear stolen. Mike reports back from seeing Sufjan Stevens live as he nearly loses his voice talking into his brand new mic. What are your guilty pleasures, and is indie really a genre?
Lyons gets called out on geek naming sins. Google fi is happening and all the rumors were true. Google Contributor is happening and Mike is unsure if it’ll take hold. Are there too many hamburger menus in apps and at Burger King? And Mike’s first days with the Apple Watch.
Polly has mixed feelings about zombies, serial killers, and recording during the Pittsburgh Penguins playoff game. Shelby is obsessed with Game of Thrones. Oh yeah, and Tim Tebow is back in the NFL.
Justin speaks with documentary filmmaker/professor Scott Thurman about his experiences making the award-winning documentary “The Revisionaries.” They also discuss tips for documentarians just starting out, and how doc films can be/are more entertaining and satisfying than narrative films – scandalous!
A new wearable promises to keep your band in time without destroying your ears, Jukely promises you unlimited live shows and Google takes us inside Abbey Road studios. Also: Mumford & Sons weigh in on Tidal with their banjos and suspenders.
Pseudojustin of The Pseudo Show joins us to talk making saving money as easy as the Amazon Dash Button makes spending it. Reddit has their own Button. Lyons admits he's hooked on HBO Now. The BB-8 droid from Star Wars is real(ish). Info about Google's cell service is leaked. And the FCC is unsurprisingly being sued over net neutrality.
Tracing its roots in German Expressionism and other sources, we examine the development of Noir as a genre in American cinema, including the careers of Roy Huggins and David Janssen, television shows like The Fugitive and Richard Diamond, Private Detective, and the expansion and lasting impact of noir today, including films such as Blade Runner, Dark City and the work of the Coen Brothers.
How do artists employ unique visual aesthetics to complement their music? Why doesn't Tidal co-owner Rihanna bolster the new streaming service with an exclusive for her newest single? Also: Modulince, a fascinating new DAW, and a discussion of the good and bad of live albums.
The Grid wants to make web design algorithmic. The Basilisk wants to make managing humanity algorithmic. Adobe refuses to buy TLDs defensively. And Mike tried on an Apple Watch and has some things to say about supposedly 'intuitive' interfaces.
Denver band Chimney Choir discusses their collaboration with Wonderbound on the new ballet 'Boomtown'. Learn how their entire creative process has been transformed, what they've learned about living and creating in Denver, and the latest details of their postponed-yet-still-forthcoming Dream album.
Polly bought her wedding dress. Shelby complains about being tired. The Slap is finally over and everyone is thrilled. Polly & Shelby have a love-fest about CW show, iZombie. Also: Summer tv premieres are discussed.
Electro-pop musician Robert DeLong sat down before his set at the Lost Lake Lounge to discuss his work creating phenomenal songs with keyboards, drums, and a variety of custom hardware and software, including Nintendo and PC controllers and joysticks.
Kid Rock is asked by a court to produce a strange item, Jay Z unveils Tidal, his Spotify competitor, and then we explore a huge variety of experimental and alternative instruments before revealing our latest Picks of the Week.
John Oliver and Edward Snowden make the American people care about government surveillance with dick pics. Nintendo continues to hate people who advertise their products for them. Amazon brings 1-click ordering to your house. And someone staples a gameboy camera to a handgun.
How did baseball come to be America's national pastime? Also, a deep look at how and why radio dominated professional sports in the mid-century, and why baseball is still the sport of the future.
Is it cool to stick to factory presets when creating music? Special guest Ze'ev Benjamin (aka Benni), bassist in the band Salt the Skies, joins the show to discuss bass player tropes, misleading social media behaviors of some overzealous bands, and a new custom guitar pickup that cleverly adds low end to the first two strings.
Even we make mistakes sometimes. Luckily it wasn't anything important. Food robots are surprisingly hilarious. We finally found out how the Daily Show collects all those amazing clips. Neptune may be the future of computing. And live streaming! Spoiler: it's dead. Or isn't. Or is.
Polly finally finishes House of Cards Season 3 and shares her thoughts. The Slap is still happening and it's kind of boring. ALSO: Shelby gets rid of cable but still manages to watch a lot of TV.
Denver music scene veterans Anna Morsett, Jacob Miller and Aaron Latos of The Still Tide talk about recording their new EP 'Half Empty Rooms', planning their upcoming international tour and, most importantly, share the hottest tips for cooking with cabbage.
Will software eliminate most of the need for music hardware anytime soon? Also: a few new music services promise you honest feedback from real listeners and try to reward those that discover the next big thing. YouTube fires a shot to end the loudness wars, while Dynamic Range Day is to be celebrated soon in a contest.
OneShot forgets how Twitter works. Nintendo partners with a pay-to-win company. Good guy Microsoft plans to bring Cortana to Android and iOS. And USB-C is a standard worthy of our love (and maybe fear.)
An examination of the genesis of 'talk shows' in the 1950s and 60s and how they have evolved into the panoply of shows airing virtually round the clock.
What is a bowed piano? What does it look like when a musician models some of his artistic process after the military conquests of Hannibal Barca? And what kind of crazy wonderful project is art collective Meow Wolf creating with George RR Martin? Installation, sound, and musical artist Cole Bee Wilson explores all of this and more.
In this episode we learn that making a buck or two on the side is easier than ever when it comes to music. Also, the industry gets shaken up by Blurred Lines and mastering doesn't have to be the ultra-high-fidelity expensive process in all cases.
Lyons comes clean about his feelings for Apple. Nintendo may or may not be doing something great at some point in the future. Disney does The Internet of Things the right way. And Meerkat, we hardly knew ye.
Crows are terrifying. The Bachelor finale happened. ALSO: House of Cards S3 is discussed along with a roundup of several new tv shows. Oh, and why are there so many Better Call Saul podcasts?
Special guest Benji Robinson joins the show as we discuss collaborating on the Detective Detective Detective soundtrack, mixing music in stereo and quadraphony, laughing at Shreds videos on YouTube and, as always, sharing our latest picks of the week.
The Apple Watch is here, but that new Macbook is way more interesting. Valve is killing it with Steam Machines and the Steam Link. And there's a smart pocket watch running Firefox OS. Yes you read that correctly.
1950’s Narnia-fantasist C. S. Lewis distrusted film’s ability to render a story well, convinced it short-circuited the imagination. Here’s why--and what may have changed his mind if he’d lived a little longer.
A conversation with Denver musician and songwriter Betsy Lay about her latest 6-song EP: Lion's Den.
Do you have to learn music theory to create music? When is it good (or bad) to drastically shift genres? Also, the record industry picks a global release day and a followup on video game music.
The Dress is blue and black and that's all there is to that. The FCC does right by the people. WordPress and Google make some big changes. And Stop! PebbleTime.
Learn the backstory behind the show's album art, why Shelby hates The Slap, and who we think will win The Bachelor. Top it all off with a new rumor roundup segment.
A discussion of the revolution in music delivery and listener access in the transition from the 50s to the 60s.
The hi-def Pono Player loses to the iPhone in double blind testing, while Sony wants to sell you some snake oil. Also, which social networks for musicians are actually worthwhile?
Some say you must listen to podcasts at normal speed as the artist intended. We say thanks for listening at whatever speed you want. SUPERFISH is the latest scary thing to break the internet in the name of ads. And Edward Snowden wins big at the Oscars, on Reddit, and in our hearts.
An analysis of three iconic TV westerns from the 1960s (Gunsmoke, Bonanza and Maverick) and the demise of their genre.
Musician Anthony Ruptak discusses his new album and life as an artist in the Denver music scene.
Learn why, as far as listening goes, the audiophile obsession with lossless files and astronomical sample rates and bit depth is misguided. Also, if you're just starting out: what kind of audio gear should you buy?
People are still modding DOOM. Samsung gets punished for doing the right thing and the wrong thing. And we talk about (The Onion's version of) the Apple Car.
Did you fall behind in catching new movies this year? Well so did we, but that doesn’t stop us from talking about movies and making Oscar predictions for an entire episode.
How has video game music changed as gaming hardware has become more powerful? Also, a discussion of the pressure to mix your music as loud as possible with compressors and limiters.
Net Neutrality wins! Maybe, sort of, we'll see... also Nintendo has a new 3DS coming out and Comcast is still insulting its customers.
Rachael Kras discusses her work designing costumes for Wonderbound's newest production, Marie. Also joining the show, special guest co-host Meredith Strathmeyer.
In this debut episode, Polly and Shelby discuss Polly’s recent engagement, the pure devastation that Parenthood has ended, why they don’t care about the Super Bowl this year, and how the Netflix show Peaky Blinders is truly amazing.
In early 2014, we started a podcast called Flipping Tables. Every week we released a new episode through sickness, blizzards, and whatever else life sent our way. After nearly a year of non-stop episodes, we realized this was no longer just a hobby, but something we wanted to grow beyond one show. With Michael's killer designs and Lyons hacking away in vim we built a sleek website and launched Sunrise Robot as a whole network of shows for technologists, gamers, artists and cultural enthusiasts.
Juliette Edwards joins the show to discuss how she got into film editing and her creative influences, before discussing Oscar predictions.
In this first issue we look at the phenomenon of a half-hour TV drama program that debuted in 1959 on the CBS television network, Rod Serling’s The Twilight Zone. Special guests Justin & Michael Edwards join the conversation.
Learn how not to ask a band to play a show and why Steve Albini thinks it's a great time to be a musician.
It's still a speedrun even if you use exploits. In fact that's kind of the point. Blackberry wants to win through legislation. Comcast and Twitter; still terrible after all these months. And as Google sunsets the Glass Explorer program, Microsoft debuts HoloLens.
Smash Bros. is still fun after all these years. Mike and Lyons are going to track their internet usage. And the #SOTU shall be tweeted, youtubed, instagramed, and other Web 2.0 buzz words. Will policy actually improve though? That remains to be seen.
CES 2015 is over and we're not going to recap it because we're better than that, but we will talk about it. Just the interesting parts though. Promise. Also, RealPlayer thinks they're a startup now?
Marriott proves they hate you by blocking your wifi devices. Mike and Lyons still haven't found the wearables they're looking for. And fan-made games are sometimes better than the originals; particularly when they play themselves!
Get any good games for Christmas? Too bad you didn't get to play them thanks to DDoS attacks against the PSN and Xbox Live. At least you had the option to watch The Interview on Youtube. Win?
Lyons spends a week with Mike's Pebble smartwatch. And the Sony hack. 300TB of data stolen, a (likely terrible) movie canceled, thousands of employees personal information exposed. It's bad, baby. Real bad.
Lyons rights an ancient wrong by finally playing GoldenEye. Teens play Megaman and are surprisingly optimistic about how bad they are. Gangnam Style actually breaks Youtube. And Pebble finds a way to stay in the game a little longer.
Square Enix continues trolling the world by releasing the original FFVII on PS4 like it was a big deal, and the 3D version of FFIV on Steam as if that was the version we wanted. Suikoden proves some games can cast off RPG tropes. Wire is yet another revolutionary chat app. And Google fixes the CAPTCHA.
Meredith Strathmeyer, Candice Bergeron, and Damien Patterson of Wonderbound stop by to discuss Winter, the newest collaborative production of the ballet company.
How do you deal with rape threats on the internet? Tell the perpetrator's mother! Twitter is spying on the apps you have installed because they can't stop being terrible. Apple breaks its own rules and sends unwanted push notifications. Flickr decides to sell your photos. And Google makes paying to remove ads an option.
How has Nintendo avoided shipping broken games? Maybe skipping DLC holds you to a higher standard. Uber's awfulness hopefully paves the way for competition. And Lyons geeks out of Final Fantasy VI.
Turns out metagaming is not optional for some people. The world is confused by the world of Twitter and their craziest mission statement in the world. Sometimes the best thing doesn't win. And when did shipping unplayably broken games become okay? Answer: never!
Unlike Comcast internet speeds, the firehose of their BS never slows down. Luckily they have a bought and paid for politician to make ridiculous statements about net neutrality. The Verge thinks the iPhone had a perfect security record, and Microsoft Research has some killer touchscreen tech.
Andrés Diaz joins the podcast to discuss his latest musical project Montropo with the debut album Follow Me which has been over 2 years in the making. Learn how Michael and Andrés met and started playing music together.
If talking about meta-gaming is a kind of meta-gaming then we're all meta-gamers now! CurrentC does us all a favor and proves that it's a joke prior to release, smalltowns are NFC poor, and region locked gaming is confirmed to be dumb.
Inbox by Google isn't a reinvention of email per se, but it is pretty damn good. CurrentC on the other hand is total crap as an app and for consumers. With the ridiculous ease of use of Apple Pay and Google Wallet would anyone really prefer to scan QR codes? QR codes?!
War. War Never changes. Except when it does. Follow Mike and Lyons down the rabbit hole as they try to summarize all of modern philosophy, and discuss their experiences hate playing difficult games.
Mobile payments are trying to replace our wallets but Mike suspects the road will be a long one. The Snappening has leaked Snapchat photos while Snapchat skirts responsibility, and you too can become internet famous for the low low price of $68.
Mike finally gets credit for an under-appreciated joke, Spoiler alert: spoilers aren't that big of a deal (OR ARE THEY?), Shadows of Mordor turns you into a bad person but that's okay, and Lyons rage quits Windows.
Shellshock is another "the internet is doomed" bug, the Yahoo Directory apparently still exists but not for much longer, Ello is pretty ugly for a "designer built" product, and iPhones bend when enough pressure is applied. With all that said, have you ever dollar sign hash placid fourteen mapped your way to a national park?
The Edwards brothers welcome their father Bruce on to talk about his pop culture influences from growing up in the 50s and 60s. Join us for the fascinating discussion, covering early television, the maturing of fantasy and sci-fi genres, seeing Star Wars Episode IV for the first time, and why Justin was allowed to watch Twin Peaks when he was 9 years old.
A great big ethereal conversation about Getting Things Done, Bullet Journal, notetaking, and the burdensome systems we all use to be "productive." Do you really need your Twitter archive stored away for all time? John Cleese says creative problem solving and doing work are two different modes and who are we to argue?
Sarah Tallman, dancer and choreographer for Wonderbound, sat down for an interview about her new piece prepared for the upcoming production Enduring Grace. Hear about Tallman's influences and creative process as well as the classical dance roots that underpin Wonderbound's modern take on dance, collaborative art and performance.
The Apple Watch gets a brief mention because that's all it deserves. U2 and Urban Outfitters inspire a discussion about stupid decisions and the subsequent PR backlashes, as we also take a look at the Bullet Journal and Opp.io. Is there a journaling system that Mike can succeed with?
Roguelikes were always awesome, and they're making a comeback thanks to indie devs and mobile gaming. And speaking of indie devs, some of them are being harassed by assholes in the gaming community. Do you think they should stop? (Trick question; they should definitely stop.) Also, what should we call smartphones now?
David and Mike flip tables about The Verge and the hissy fit they threw about @SavedYouAClick's summary of one of their articles, followed by a discussion of bad attempts to modernize old stories on tv. Also, Nintendo refocuses on core gamers, ceding the casual crowd it once owned on the Wii to today's smartphones and tablets.
What is Twitch.tv and why do people care about watching other people play video games on the internet? Also, how Slack might change the way you communicate in teams.
Matt Duncan reports in about his cosplay-infused, faux-press-related Gamescom attendance. Ok. QueueCon. It should be called QueueCon. Also, why is it Gamescom instead of Gamescon?
Technology in sports is here to stay, but how much is too much before it becomes a different game altogether? Do we need "pure human leagues" and "robo leagues"? Also, with all our keyboards and touchscreens, why should anyone care about penmanship? Our very first flipping of a TED talk table!
Platform exclusive games are stupid, including the recently announced-as-exclusive Tomb Raider game. Meanwhile, Comcast continues to be awful and terrible and evil. What will it take for data providers to stop being horrible?
Justin and Michael discuss the movies of 2014 (so far), separating the wheat from the chaff. Also, what genre or caliber of movie absolutely demands a theater viewing and where do you draw the line?
Tables are flipped about Comcast, websites that make unreasonable demands before letting you access their content, and the strange, evolving world of etiquette across communication channels. Featuring a fabulous cover of our theme song by Reptile Fiction.
Flipping Tables is flipping even more tables on Twitter, Google+ Facebook and now even Youtube! This week we debate streaming vs buying music, the merits of 3D movies, and wonder if anyone actually goes to the theater anymore at all. Don't you have like a 42" tv at home?!
Special guest Matt Duncan joins David and Michael as they discuss the astounding year-round availability of the McRib in Germany, GEMA and curiously blocked internet content, how we're totally not Stan Lee, and so much more, with absolutely no "copywrite" intended.
Michael and guest-host Sam Worobec talk to Zach and Phoebe of the Portland-based indie-pop duo Del Phoena. In the middle of their first tour, and releasing their debut EP, they discuss how Del Phoena came together and their creative process.
Metroid: Other M sucks, so let's discuss that! Also, Microsoft, Apple, and Google: whose business plan and corporate culture will be successful in the brave new world of computing? Should Microsoft retreat into business intelligence and infrastructure like IBM? Can Apple live off their high-end prestige forever? Will Google search ever lose its place in our lives?
Follow-up about classic games and emulators gives way to a discussion of the strange implementation of "Right to be Forgotten" legislation in the EU. Also, Goldman Sachs asks Google to mess with someone's Gmail inbox, and what would it take for you to quit Facebook?
How do gamers still find time to game when they grow up and become busy adults? How do you decide which games are worth spending time on, and what modern features make it easier to game in short spurts in many locations? Also, a discussion of classic games and which ones still hold up, and why.
David and Michael flip tables about Google's I/O 2014 keynote, including the tech press continuing to misunderstand the words "developers conference", as well as other highlights from the keynote that tried to rival a middle earth film in length.
A philosophical discussion about what is worth spending your time on in modern society gets eaten alive by Hipster Ipsum and depressing TV show finales.
Let's flip E3 and the games industry! David and Michael are bitten by a severe case of sequel-itis and rehash-itis. But, for some reason, Nintendo gets a pass for pulling the exact same trick. Take a break from your latest dudebro shooter game and listen!
A measured discussion of WWDC14 gets flipped by our disgust at Twitter's new notifications spam and streaming services not providing special features. And what's up with late 90s ultra politcally correct cartoons?
Shuchi Talati joins the show to discuss her work in film and storytelling, including her transition from fiction writing and literature studies to film, her experience in the directing program at the American Film Institute, and the joys (and sorrows) of trying to get a feature film made.
Dr. David Thomas joins the show to discuss the concept of an F Minus. That is, when something is so bad it makes you question your entire reality. What F Minuses can you think of?
Presentation sins and audiophile followup leads to a discussion about screen resolution and pixel density. Also, what will be the next meaningless spec hawked in endless marketing campaigns of the future?
Denver-based singer-songwriter Jesse Manley joins to discuss his creative work in making folk music new again. From his collaborations with the modern ballet company Wonderbound on A Gothic Folktale to his continued work on his own live show, hear about how he is exploring early American folk, blues, and jazz music in all sorts of new collaborations.
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Do we take our lack of privacy for granted on the internet? Can companies like Google and Amazon do even more with our data than serve poorly targeted ads? If that's too heavy for you, we've also got Chocolate Rain and funny tumblrs!
Justin and Michael welcome their first overseas guest in the form of Matt Duncan. Listen and learn about Matt's musical projects The Astray and Salt The Skies, his seriously impressive cosplay hobby, how he met Michael through Radio Reddit, and, of course, a comprehensive and nuanced appraisal of German and American politics. Ok, maybe not so much that last thing.
Will your artificial intelligence be annoying to your friends? Are you still using Windows XP? Did you know they found thousands of copies of E.T. buried in the desert? Answers to all these questions and why your conference presentation might suck.
Benji Robinson, a longtime friend of the Edwards brothers, joins the show to talk about his freelance video and audio production company, his 80s synth project, maxing out the voice memo storage on his phone with song ideas, and his experience as co-composer of the Detective Detective Detective soundtrack.
Director Kyle Soehngen is welcomed to the podcast to discuss his roots in filmmaking, his creative process, and some of his films and commercials. Weird dads are involved.
Mike finally delivers an original theme song for the show! Heartbleed and security are revisited before the discussion gives way to video game music and sandbox simulators of the goat and tabletop variety.
Justin and Michael welcome the talented and gregarious Leslie Andrew Ridings to discuss his creative work in all sorts of visual media. Come for the insights into doing creative work and collaboration, stay for the Bib Fortuna references.
Colbert's television ascendance and Heartbleed are discussed, before those topics give way to talk of humanity's future in the form of robots and automation. Also, what will sheet music look like in a hundred years?
Wearable computing gets discussed this week; security, convenience, and creepiness. Also, Power Gloves.
Justin and Michael revive the long-dormant Pseudobook Podcast with special guests Adam McCabe, Henry Kaiser, and Matthew Clay - the stars of Detective Detective Detective. They discuss production of the film, living cramped in a cabin, and the kind of creative community they'd like to be part of. Not actually sponsored by Cazt.
David and Mike flip tables about JRPGs and other games with excessive tutorials, while praising games that get it right - namely, Mega Man X.
David and Mike welcome their first guest in the form of Justin Edwards. Topics include Justin’s new film Detective Detective Detective, followed by table flips about angry video game box art and "hollywood culture."
David and Mike flip many tables talking about their most hated "internet sins", including unsolicited newsletters, blogspam practices, and evil software installers from Adobe and Microsoft.
Could you live without Google? Turns out you can, but why would you want to? Gmail Man, Vine, and the secrets of Schadenfreude revealed!
A high minded discussion about open source software quickly devolves into Potato Jesus and a philosophical reflection on infomercial marketing research.
Tech company fails abound from the Comcast merger, the iOS/OSX SSL vulnerability, and the all new Samsung rip-off-of-everything-apple-is-doing. Followup on Ender's Game and Flappy Bird.
Tables get flipped over the Ender’s Game movie, a discussion follows about the past and future of Star Wars, while the Star Trek reboot gets compared to Star Wars.
In this inaugural episode, David and Mike kick things off with a discussion of Nintendo's woes. In the mix are console redesigns, the consistency of the Zelda series, Sega's disappointing life as a 3rd party developer, and the dubious future of games-only appliances. Honorable mention to the latest craze Flappy Bird.