T-Bone and Bubb discuss an interesting coozie, Waze + Google Maps, and T-Bone finally getting his watch. T-Bone gives his first impressions and the guys talk about the best and worst aspects of the watch. Cho re-ties the cable cord with Cabletown, Google IO and the new Google Photos and Gruber's Beats updater is revisited. Jony Ive's promotion and App of the Week close the show.
Overcast
Last Voyage
Apps Gone Free - (Ironically not free)
Episode 28 - T-Bone's Watch Arrives (no it doesn't)
T-Bone and Bubb talk about T-Bone's changing of his own brakes, Bubb's watch arrival, his battle with UPS and some initial watch reflections. They also talk about Obama's first tweet, the decline of theatergoers and its impact on moviemaking and revisit Montage of Heck, the Kurt Cobain documentary. App of the Week rounds out the show.
Math Racer
HBO NOW
AirDrop
Episode 27 - T-Bone Recounts a Meeting w/ Ron J.
T-Bone and Bubb do their first show outside the familiar Bubb studio as the show moves to T-Bone's house and they talk about Ron Johnson's new business "Enjoy". However, a slight mix up on the name leads T-Bone to recount a story of an encounter with another well-known RJ. They also discuss the topic of developers making or not making money in the Mac App Store and then move onto to the new Kurt Cobain documentary "Montage of Heck". App of the Week almost closes the show, but then a quick digital exchange of cash happens on the air through PayPal.
Memories - Instant Photo Scanner
Tile
Noon Pacific
Episode 26 - How do you say it? Sumadat Nutella?
T-Bone and Bubb kick things off by talking about the glasses prescriptions and lenses racket, and the pending Diggnation reunion show. Then they move on to talk about the new Avengers movie and the current set of comic book shows that are running right now. They also talk about Microsoft Windows 10, Hololens and the new Edge browser and the new direction Microsoft has taken under Satya Nadella. Finally the guys go into App of the Week.
Today in History
Snapseed
SkyView
Episode 25 - Zappados?
T-Bone and Bubb talk about driverless cars and targeted advertising. After that they move on to discuss their Twitter contact with John Gruber (did they finally figure out what Twitter was for!?) and also waiting for Apple Watch to arrive. Finally, the show's wheels start to wobble a little after a few extra beers go down. Oh, and App of the Week too.
Pursuit of Light
Launcher
Manything
Episode 24 - Dead Bunnies
T-Bone and Bubb talk about Jean-Louis Gassee's recent article on the inherent problem with tech reviews as well as their own Apple Watch try-on experiences and purchases. They revisit some of last week's content discussing Alec Helm's appearance and welcoming Cho back to the producer's chair. The topic then moves on to the timely subject of using a tax software and doing it yourself vs. paying a professional. Finally the guys move on to App of the Week. The Lost Ship
Documents 5
PicFrame
Oh, and there's the obligatory mention of John Gruber and The Talk Show.
Episode 23 - Guest Producer Alec Helm
T-Bone and Bubb talk to director Alec Helm about his new short film Letterbox. Alec talks about his process of integrating 2D animation with live-action film, as well as the filmmaking process from cameras to software to set building to finalizing his movie and where to go from there. Reddit comes up again as Alec (a self-admitted Redditor) tries again to sell it to the Old Guys and they talk about social media's role in branding and self-promotion. Finally, Alec explains how commercials work from the perspective of the director.
Apps of the Week:
Back to Bed
Find My Friends
Moviepass
Also:
Check out Alec Helm's work
Letterbox's cowriter Travis Bourassa
Letterbox's animator Rachel Gitlevich
Letterbox's composer Adam Gojanovich
Episode 22 - MORONS!
T-Bone and Bubb revisit their iCloud Photos conversation, beta software and the importance of backing up. They also talk about live broadcast apps Meerkat and Periscope before moving on to Amazon's new photo storage option and the battle for your photos in the cloud. Next up, the new book “Becoming Steve Jobs", which leads them into analog vs digital reading. Finally, Bubb gets jealous of John Gruber and Enrique Iglesias and they wrap up with Apps of the Week:
Things
MLB At Bat
Tempo
Episode 21 - Use the Beta, Lose Your... Just Don't Use the Beta
T-Bone and Bubb start the show by discussing reluctance to upgrade to current software, the impact of not updating, and the beauty of erasing your computer or phone. Then the guys move on to discuss Nintendo characters finally coming to the iOS platform and what this and Nintendo's upcoming NX mean for the future of the company. Next, the Old Guys try a new segment called Mail Bag, as they (woefully) attempt to unravel the mystery of storing photos on iCloud. A live call and a short discussion of Emojis ensues, and then the show is closed out with a little autocorrect discussion and of course Apps of the Week.
Episode 20 - Flipping the Classroom
T-Bone and Bubb start the show by revisiting ResearchKit and Reddit with some updated opinions after looking a bit deeper into both topics. Then they move on to their first ever in-studio interview with technology integration teacher Pam Dobson, who explains her job and talks about how technology is changing the modern classroom. Finally, the guys discuss Meerkat, a live broadcasting app which, despite having been on the App Store for less than a month, has caught the attention of the tech media in a big way. Bonus, special guest Pam also offers up her own App of the Week.
Episode 19 - Microsoft Office 2016 Beta for Mac
T-Bone and Bubb talk about Apple's keynote, beginning with a cheaper AppleTV, HBO at $15/month, and the beginning of the end for cable. Then they move on to discuss the new MacBook and Jony Ive, before getting into Apple Watch pricing and details. Next they talk about dead and dying technologies including printing on paper, and the up-and-coming world of 3D printing. Finally, they follow up on last week's bet about time spent on reddit and say goodbye as Aperture and iPhoto unceremoniously bite the dust.
Episode 18 - You Can't Un-see That
T-Bone and Bubb start by remembering Leonard Nimoy and the profound impact of Star Trek. Then they pontificate on what it is to be classy before moving on to talk about Reddit and other time-wasting entertainment sites. After that they try to wrap their brains around the possibility of 1Tbps 5G data. Finally, the old guys wonder, what happens to all your online accounts when you die.
Apps of the week:
aa
iFontMaker
Say Hi
Episode 17 - Planned Spontaneity
T-Bone and Bubb talk about Sony’s SmartEyeglass, comparing early wearable tech to early cell phones and debating the creepiness of reading the inside of one's glasses while participating in everyday life. They move on to discuss the Oscars a bit and talk about some of their all time favorite movies before moving on to office suites and document creation. Finally, Bubb shares his current troubles with hijacked accounts as he promotes security for all through two-step verification.
Episode 16 - Innovate or Die... or Have Stupid Customers
T-Bone and Bubb talk about beer week in the Lehigh Valley area, then they talk about forms of entertainment asking for donations, and consider the notion of Old Guys asking for beer donations. They also discuss SNL's recent 40th anniversary, and bemoan SNL’s app, then reminisce about the TRS-80 before moving on to discuss the fall of Radio Shack and AOL dial up. App of the week and Pro tips round out the show.
Episode 15 - No Agenda, No Problem
T-Bone and Bubb talk about Mixlr and revisit the ASK-NYPL topic. Then they fumble the non-topic of universities banning watches. After quickly running out of topics their live broadcast skills are tested. Can they stretch 10 minutes of content into an hour? Listen and find out.
Episode 14 - The Show Goes Live
T-Bone and Bubb do their first live show. They start by revisiting their analog vs. digital music conversation, which leads them into talking about the new Pono Player. They also discuss Microsoft’s new HoloLens project, a unique New York Public Library service and the end of Flash on YouTube.
Episode 13 - Rent or Own?
T-Bone and Bubb talk about renting vs. owning your stuff, both audio and video, then ponder the idea of having instant access to everything ever. They also discuss duplicate functionality apps in the App Store before moving on to the death of Google Glass (or at least its current iteration). They hit on virtual reality, reminisce about Pitfall, and sort of wander around for awhile.
Episode 12 - Analog or Digital?
Beers of the night and the growler too.
T-Bone and Bubb start off with a little talk about growlers and whether or not the show reaches Android listeners (it does). Then they cover CES with all the journalistic prowess of two guys who each read one article about this year’s show. Bubb pontificates on the topic of binge-watching, as they discuss what shows they are currently enjoying. T-Bone curses vinyl and praises digital, while Bubb unsurprisingly disputes. Finally, the guys touch on the idea of in-app ads and whether or not they work at all.
Episode 11 - New Years Resolutions
Beers of the night.
T-Bone and Bubb talk about New Years Resolutions, click bait, Shenandoah Caverns, Howe Caverns and Wall Drug. Bubb gets excited about Cosmos, then challenges the listeners to convince T-Bone to play some tuba for us. Finally, the guys sing the praises of responsive developers, cover some apps of the week, and T-Bone tastes the worst beer he's ever tasted.
If you want to hear T-Bone play the tuba, write a review on iTunes and hit us up at twitter with the hashtag #tbonetuba
Episode 10 - The Sober Show
Bubbs' much desired Star Trek Bridge toy from 1975.
T-Bone and Bubb talk about government run websites, Seth Rogen and James Franco’s “The Interview” (it was current when we recorded), Cuban/American trade, the conclusion of Serial and the idea of podcasts reaching mainstream status. They also talk about bad gifts/gift experiences, and the Merry Christmas vs. Happy Holidays greeting.
Apps of the week:
Duet Display
PopClip
The Beer Advocate
Beers this week:
Hot tea with peachy flavor.