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A critical discussion of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Oh, and also tech, video games, and tv/movies.
This week we discuss Samsung’s 8K TV, Apple’s upcoming September event, video games we’re playing and looking forward to, MoviePass (duh), and Searching.
We’re back! This time we discuss Google I/O, Android Wellbeing, Google Duplex, MoviePass (again), God of War, Assassin’s Creed Origins, 99vidas, playing video games on easy difficulty.
Barcelona, HomePod impressions, R6, Fortnite, Monster Hunter, Warframe, TV we’re watching, Black Panther and Game Night thoughts.
On this week’s episode: Special guest host, more Moviepass, HomePod, Xbox GamePass, The Good Place and other things we’re watching.
On this year’s episode… Happy 2018, Christmas gifts, the TriST lives, games we’re playing, games we’re looking forward to, Peloton, Moviepass
On this week’s episode: iPhone X Which model did we get? iPhone Upgrade Plan Missing the girth Good riddance home button Multitasking Battery life The notch FaceID Animoji Camera Skipping iPhone gens Emergency calls Switch Black Friday Deals Mario Xbox One X
On this week’s episode: Apple Exchanging Some 2012 and Early 2013 MacBook Pros Needing Battery Service With Newer Models followed the next day by: Apple No Longer Replacing Some MacBook Pros Needing Service With Newer Models Jason sells his SONOS Play 3. Mike may buy a SONOS Playbase. HomePod firmware leaks Botched Release of Beta HomePod […]
On this week’s episode: Destiny 2 beta The Messy, True Story Behind the Making of Destiny SNES Classic Synology vs QNAe Best NAS for most home users Amazon Prime Day Hauls
One year’s worth of episodes only took us 2.5 years! SNES Classic Japan and Europe’s SNES Classic is Better Echo Show – amazon.com Wired Review Jason Snell’s Review Chromecast works with your TV’s remote iOS 11 Beta 2 Reviewers hating on Mike’s favorite iPad Pro case
On this week’s episode: NBA Draft ESPN’s Brian Windhorst updating his phone during the NBA draft Phil Jackson falling asleep during draft prospect workout iOS 11 Jason’s upgrade woes and impressions Mike’s upgrade woes and impressions iPad Pro 10.5 inch iPad Smart Keyboard Logitech Slim Combo Keyboard ProMotion Jason justifying buying/not buying the iPad Pro Tesla Tesla […]
The three amiibros discuss E3 2017. Marvel’s Spider-Man Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus Anthem Far Cry 5 Assassin’s Creed Origins Beyond Good and Evil 2 Xbox One X Can you build a PC equivalent of the Xbox One X for the same price? [PC World] Metroid: Samus Returns Metroid Prime 4 Super Mario Odyssey Best […]
The results of the draft are in! Join Jason, Mike, and special guest Karen as we bask in the afterglow of the WWDC keynote. WWDC announcements tvOS Amazon Prime App. That’s about it. watchOS New vertical scrolling dock Siri proactive watch face Kaleidoscope watch face Toy Story watch faces Music app automatically syncs some music/playlists […]
WWDC is less than a week away. What’s Apple going to announce? We have some horrible guesses predictions. Jason’s guesses predictions: Siri Speaker 10.5″ iPad iPad gets revamped pro features Significantly improved Siri PIP for tvOS Dark mode 4K content on iTunes Podcast editing app Refreshed look in iOS 11 iTunes broken out into separate apps […]
The three amigos are back at full strength and Will is angrier than ever. F/U Jason tried Juicero No Juicero or cup needed: The Juicero murdering fruit: Zwift Friend of the show Dave’s setup: Microsoft Build keynote Windows 10 S Windows Store lockdown: https://daringfireball.net/linked/2017/05/03/windows-10-s-browser Surface Laptop $999 with i5 processor, 128gb SSD, 4gb RAM Premium cloth […]
We’re Missing William Simmons this week (don’t worry, he told us to tell everyone that he’s fine and he’ll be back next week, trust us!) but still managed to cobble together a juicy episode: Juicero Silicon Valley’s $400 Juicer May Be Feeling The Squeeze [Bloomberg] Here’s Why Juicero’s Press is So Expensive [bolt.io] A Note From Juicero’s New CEO […]
Took a week off and a little longer to edit and post, but we’re back! We blame bear since he forgot to record his track (and can’t defend himself). On this week’s episode: Follow-up Are we still playing Zelda and Horizon Zero Dawn? Treasure Chest Minigame Destiny Age of Triumph Persona 5 Persona 5 Review [Polygon] […]
3 weeks in a row. Must be the new show notes editor. On this week’s show, we discuss Apple’s stealth spring 2017 update. Apple Store Update Product(RED) iPhone 7/7 Plus Unboxing by MKBHD “iPad” starts at $329 for 32 GB A9, brighter Retina display, slightly thicker and heavier than outgoing Air 2. The Curious State of Apple […]
We’re not missing (unlike Richard Simmons)! 2 weeks in a row. On this week’s episode: Follow-up The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild “a masterclass in open-world design and a watershed game that reinvents a 30-year-old franchise.” [IGN] “open-world perfection.” [Kotaku] This articulates Mike’s thoughts a little better [Forbes] Missing Richard Simmons Mike is an […]
We’re back discussing two early game of the year contenders and smelly TVs. Follow-up Jason’s AirPods (again). AIAIAI – Kickstarter Beats Solo3 Horizon: Zero Dawn The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild BotW Physics – videogamedunkey [YouTube] BotW Performance dock vs undocked- [Polygon] Thoughts on Nintendo Switch Hardware problems [Polygon] Wrist strap attachment getting stuck […]
Three weeks in a row! Follow-up Jason’s AirPod impressions Sugru mod Will’s Nintendo Switch impressions Price Console or handheld 1-2 Switch = Warioware? Third party developer support Ranking America’s Fast-Food Chicken Nuggets MG Siegler’s The Voice
Nintendo held an event to reveal more details about its upcoming Switch console, so we had to do a special FTP episode: Nintendo Switch edition! Console details What’s included, release date, price Should they have hit the $249 price point? Is it more of a console or a handheld? Aside: Overcooked Paid online service that […]
New year, new episode! See you next year! Jason gets engaged! Will and Jason’s Hawaii getaway Video Games Final Fantasy XV A Final Fantasy for newcomers Bros on a road trip Why the food in Final Fantasy XV is so damn realistic Titanfall 2 and Forza Horizon 3 Super Mario Run Rainbow Six Siege Doom Apple […]
We’re back! But for how long… Nintendo Switch What we know so far Is it more of a console or portable? Price predictions Microsoft’s Surface Keynote Surface Studio Is Microsoft the new choice for creatives? Apple New “TV” app on Apple TV New MacBook Pros (finally) Using multiple chargers does NOT make the new MacBook […]
Right on schedule (based on our predictions, at least): Follow-up PlayStation VR bundles available for preorder tested.com Virtual shooting range Sony working on PlayStation 4.5 Nintendo’s strategy with Nintendo DS and 3DS Implications for Nintendo NX Amazon Echo only streams data after keyword is spoken M.G. Siegler on Alex How AI will shape the future […]
Arnab is back talking politics, video games, and Donald Trump’s hands: Politics (sorta) Follow-up Amazon reverses course and adds encryption back to Fire tablets First Duck Tales image released Jason has no idea how the Supreme Court works Apple vs. FBI Video Games The Division PlayStation VR launching in October for $399 Google DeepMind Challenge […]
Sorry for the delay, but we have two episodes! Amazon announces Echo Dot and Amazon Tap Amazon removes encryption from its Fire tablets Implications for always-on Echo devices VR is coming! HTC Vive vs. Oculus The upgradable Xbox One Backwards compatibility PlayStation beta firmware No Man’s Sky has a release date Let’s learn an alien language! […]
On this episode, Jason talks a lot (as usual). Also, we return to the more traditional podcast format: Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes TV Remakes X-Files Fuller House For The Podcast’s lost and “special” episodes Virtual Reality is almost here! Mike’s Oculus preorder Oculus vs. Samsung Gear VR vs. HTC Vive and Playstation VR Jason tries out Android (again) […]
Jason chats with his former law school classmate, Arnab, to discuss Making a Murderer, Apple’s stance on encryption, the unexpected passing of Justice Scalia, and some politics. So pretty much just like any other FTP episode.
We’re trying something new this week. We recorded ourselves playing a game called “Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes,” where only one of us (Jason) can see a bomb on his screen, and Mike and Will try to help him defuse it by using a bomb defusal manual. Watch on YouTube
Sorry for the long layoff (“producer” issues), but we finally posted a new episode! Here’s what we discussed: No follow-up! Video Games Fallout 4 impressions (or not) Bethesda’s random name database Star Wars Battlefront Nintendo Direct Twilight Princess HD for Wii U Hyrule Warriors Linkle, the female version of Link Pokemon Red, Blue, and Yellow […]
On this week’s episode: No follow-up! Video games Halo 5 Xbox One Elite controller Halo 5 drops split-screen support Online multiplayer vs. same-room multiplayer New Xbox One Experience Xbox Games with Gold doubles number of free games Problems with existing Xbox One experience Fallout 4 Amazon’s terrible pre-order policy for digital games Playstation 4 vs. […]
On this week’s episode, which was actually recorded two weeks ago: Will visits NYC! Doughnut Plant Follow-up Apple’s policy on in-app purchase pricing New Apple products 4K and 5K iMacs “Magic” accessories Magic Trackpad 2 tap-to-click woes Magic Keyboard’s lack of travel Magic Mouse 2 charging port gripes Anil Dash’s article iPhone “Chipgate” Windows Hello […]
We had to skip a week because one of us was living it up in Hawaii (hint: it wasn’t Mike or me): Follow-up Netflix is making more Black Mirror iPhone 6S Plus impressions 3D Touch Keyboard highlighting Thanks, Harbs! Live Photos Congrats, Ja! Low light performance Touch ID – too fast? Why Some Left-Handed People […]
On this week’s episode, we discuss everything from iPhone pre-orders, Amazon’s 6-pack of tablets, how to take photos that don’t suck, and even some Destiny: Follow-up Our iPhone 6s pre-order experience On pace to beat last year’s launch Discover Card’s ridiculous cashback bonus for using Apple Pay Our Discover Card referral link (you should really […]
Two weeks in a row!? This week’s episode is all about the recent Apple event: Apple Event Cringeworthy moments? Apple Watch Gold and Rose Gold Sport watches Hermes partnership New Sport band colors watchOS 2 ElevationLab Night Stand for Apple Watch iPad Pro Smart Keyboard Comparison to Surface Pro keyboard Apple Pencil No way Pricing […]
After a short break, we’re back with Season 2! We didn’t even know there was a Season 1, but we’re back, and that’s all that matters. On this week’s episode: Our favorite annual Apple event WWDC or iPhone event iOS 9 and El Capitan betas Off-topic: Mike rediscovers Cap’n Crunch OOPS! All Berries Apple’s September […]
Apple held its annual WWDC keynote this past Monday! We wanted to get our impressions out as quickly as possible, so we’re posting this episode a bit out of order. The previously recorded episodes will still be released shortly! Until then, here’s what we talked about: Apple’s WWDC keynote iOS 8.3 gripes The Verge: The 10 most […]
Sorry for the lack of updates lately. Our schedules have been a bit hectic, but we promise to try to release episodes more regularly! Follow-up LG website claims Apple will release an 8K iMac this year Amazon Echo now supports WeMo and Hue Mike has NO RAGRETS! Siri API coming soon? TV Arrested Development is coming […]
Everyone’s favorite bystander wasn’t able to make it this week, but we have a special guest! Introducing our special guest host: Arnab! Follow-up Jason bought a 2015 13″ MacBook Pro Michael is waiting for the Skylake update due later this year Arnab is in the market for a new laptop Mike’s thoughts on the Microsoft Surface […]
On this week’s episode: Follow-up: Force Touch trackpad Wired’s article on “bumpy pixels” Twitter launches Periscope app Is Meerkat in trouble? Will it become filled with copyrighted/inappropriate material? We pour one out for Qik and ICQ The Jinx Our impressions on Robert Durst and the documentary Moye’s problems with filmmaker Andrew Jarecki The Jinx’s mismatched timeline The justice system […]
On this week’s episode: Follow-up: xkcd: Students Apple Watch Which size to get? Apple Watch sizing comparison Which strap(s) to get? Jason rationalizes his future Apple Watch purchase Disney’s $1 Billion Bet on a Magical Wristband MacID unlocks your Mac with your Touch ID Android Wear to support iOS devices? ForceTouch Trackpad impressions Impressions from The […]
On this week’s show: DARRELLE REVIS! Apple’s ‘Spring Forward’ event Apple Watch thoughts Jason is not impressed Jason sells his Pebble Which model is Mike getting? Apple’s confusing naming of their watches Jason’s dream for future Apple Watch New MacBook thoughts About as powerful as the 2012 MacBook Air Apple’s confusing naming of their laptops Comparing it to […]
We have a special guest this week! Introducing our special guest host: Justin! Follow-up A $70k Apple Watch for Jason to lose sleep over Comparison to Vertu phones Mike gives an update on his Crucial RAM Pebble Time Steel Comparison to Apple Watch Tipping at Cochon Butcher (and other quasi-sitdown restaurants) Growing the Beard Star Trek: TNG […]
Whoa, two episodes this week! All caught up (for now). We’re recording a new episode tonight that should be out… someday. On this episode (recorded on Feb 25, 2015): All the things!
Our apologies for being so late (actually Mike apologizes the most for not editing the podcast). Episode 13 should be following later tonight, so prepare your ears. This week (which was actually recorded on Feb 11, 2015, so if we sound really out-of-date and not topical, this is why): Our TV extravaganza! Walking Dead, Parenthood, Better […]
This week: Follow-up Super Bowl XLIX (unfortunately) Mike gets his couch refund for correctly picking the Pats Moye doesn’t even watch Katy Perry’s costume Hot Dog on a Stick Fresh Prince of Bel Air scene New Jurassic World trailer Karen watches Jurassic Park for the first time Our backlog of video games Last of Us Tomb Raider […]
On this week’s episode: Follow-up Moye’s take on Serial (people are still talking about this, right?) Is it better to put an innocent person in jail or let a guilty person go free? How to Get Away with Murder ABC brands Shonda Rhimes lineup TGIT Who is this Shonda Rhimes? (link provided since you probably don’t know who […]
On this week’s episode: Introducing our new co-host: Moye! Follow-up Selfie sticks! The Oatmeal on selfie sticks Mike’s Hue lightbulbs Mike and Jason both order a 27″ Dell 4K monitor (impressions next week!) Travel deals JetBlue’s $32 promotional fares $800 for 2 roundtrip flights to Milan New Rock Band rumors Harmonix posts a survey hinting at a new Rock Band Features we […]
This week: Follow-up We have a blog! Sonos stands for Play:1 and Play:3 Chromecast lies! #bathroomballer (no link) AGDQ raises $1.5 million for the Prevent Cancer Foundation Not-so-awesome naming strategy CES wrapup 4K televisions — fad or rad? Also, how awesome is it that I just wrote “rad”? Sling TV First realistic alternative for those looking […]
On this week’s show: Follow-up Karen didn’t find the Bellroy wallet on Kickstarter or Indiegogo Randy Johnson’s photography logo is a dead bird! Bird explodes after being hit by a Randy Johnson pitch Mark Gurman: Apple Watch expected in March Mark Gurman: Apple’s next major Mac revealed: the radically new 12-inch MacBook Air Is only one USB Type-C port enough? […]
Sorry for another late episode — the holidays are really messing with our recording schedule. We promise to record on our regular day (Wednesday) and should have the next episode out later this week. In this episode, one of us walks into a pole, and more: Happy New Year and Christmas gifts Bellroy Note Sleeve wallet Synology […]
Sorry for the delay in posting this week! This week (which was really last week): Jason’s upcoming trip to Morocco Jason and Karen’s super secret company idea Riad – a traditional Moroccan house or palace with an interior garden or courtyard. The word riad comes from the Arabian term for garden, “ryad”. Thanks, Wikipedia (The more you know!) […]
On this week’s show: Delivery pizza Pizza Hut’s “The Flavor of Now” promotion Real vs. fake Christmas trees Follow-up iPad Air 2 Smart Cover is different than the original iPad Air Smart Cover Michael’s frustration that Beats Music still requires Flash Steve Jobs’ Thoughts On Flash Safari vs. Chrome Chrome bug affecting battery life (which Google has promised to fix) Star Wars […]
Not gonna lie, I’m actually a little impressed (surprised?) that we made it to the third episode. Follow-up! Black Friday haul Jason’s early iPad Air 2 impressions Logitech Keys-To-Go impressions 25% off iTunes gift card Burger/fries supremacy (Shake Shack vs. Smashburger vs. In-N-Out vs. Five Guys) More Coin impressions Jurassic World NOT being directed by Spielberg Star Wars teaser Our thoughts […]
This week we discuss: Black Friday deals Target iPad Air 2 (w/ $140 gift card) Best Buy iPad Air 2 ($100 off) TiVo Nintendo amiibo(s) Logitech Keys-To-Go Bluetooth keyboard Coin Beta Verge hands-on with Coin Beta Jurassic World trailer
The very first episode of our podcast. It can only get better, right? Let’s hope so! Jason’s never-ending Retina iMac problems Rember test results YouTube Music Key Smooth McGroove! Our iPad buying plans Air vs. Retina Mini Black Friday deals Jason returns his iPhone 6 Plus iPhone 6 vs. iPhone 6 Plus comparison iPad Air 2 as […]