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DISCUSSED : Dan and Merlin talk about Apple's latest event and consider what the future looks like from Cupertino.

DISCUSSED : the Russians are coming; Dan has thoughts on Marvel TV shows, and Merlin has thoughts on Hawkeye specifically; Merlin bravely and boldly recommends watching a film that's often considered the greatest ever made; in Follow-Up, Dan has an update on Taskpaper as well as wanting advice on how to fire Photoshop; Merlin seems weirdly excited about his new pencil; yet more praise is heaped on...

DISCUSSED : your hosts can't complain (but, sometimes, they still do); a provisional craving for secular pre-cana ; what are your canonical family holidays?; Dan has to sign something; a quick clarification on eels; Dan has some camera struggles, but Merlin offers advice that's costly and not actually all that useful; as Merlin re-approaches his World of Text, he is obviously getting even more gay...

DISCUSSED : boiling ATX water and the long-term return of the Bang-Bang Machine; thought-provoking insight on youth, hustle, and work-life balance from Slate Political Gabfest ; and Dan tries his hand at TaskPaper. Makebelieve Help, Old Butchers, and Figuring Out Who You Are (For Now)

DISCUSSED : 🐇🐇; Dan shares follow-up on surviving his Covid week; a listener emails the show with a fascinating offer; your hosts discuss childhood mail; in Breaking News, the actor, M. Emmet Walsh is still alive ; it's fun to say "Jackery"; praise for Maira Kalman; some initial thoughts on Apple's Universal Control; and finally, advice on the wisdom of running betas. Runner-Up Titles The Elepha...

An epic journey that begins with Dan's viral week and ends with a misunderstanding about the first Chicago album.

DISCUSSED : Memories of Super Dave; KEY note by LockPickingLawyer ; Dan gets conspiracy theory-curious; the tapestry of entertainment by cults; Dan helps Merlin understand Git; and Merlin gets a new hub. Links for this episode: LockPickingLawyer - YouTube Keynote - LockPickingLawyer - YouTube The Super Bob Einstein Movie (HBO) "Curb Your Enthusiasm" Palestinian Chicken (TV Episode 2011) - Referenc...

Taskapalooza begins. Rock me, Joseph Alberto Santiago. Links for this episode: Kiss - "Love Gun" - YouTube Why 70% Isopropyl Alcohol Is a Better Disinfectant Than 99% Isopropyl Alcohol - Mun Global Calm Calendar TaskPaper – Plain text to-do lists for Mac Pixies - "Wave of Mutilation" - YouTube Dan does not like the guitar bends on this song. Pixies - "Gigantic" (Live, 1988) - YouTube Meat Puppets...

Wrapping up the year with thoughts on unearned Covid optimism, defining "normal," Roomba training, Microsoft Visual Studio, plus a new (and decidedly more positive) reframing for New Year's resolutions. Links for this episode: @thesunnypodcast | Linktree The Always Sunny Podcast on Apple Podcasts The Gang Goes Jihad — The Always Sunny Podcast — Overcast This Is How Michael Caine Speaks - The Trip...

Talking Spider-Man and phones for kids. Links for this episode: Magneto | Marvel Database | Fandom Dimensions | Into the Spider-Verse Wiki | Fandom Griffin Explains Electro's Origins in Amazing Spider-Man 2 | Blank Check with Griffin and David - YouTube Merlin's Wisdom Project (Draft)

Merlin's Best of 2021™ kicks off with the return of "Cool Things I Learned This Week." Links for this episode: The Talk Show #331 – “John Was the Problem,” with Merlin Mann Merlin Mann returns to the show to discuss two brief topics (with a few asides): my dream of opening a steakhouse, and Peter Jackson’s Beatles documentary Get Back . Overcast - ‘John Was the Problem’, With Merlin Mann — The Tal...

A classic odds and sods episode covering: Rush lyrics; personal pronoun tips; Fitness+ meditation; more melees with various voice assistant ecosystems; a big shout-out to the iconic Listener Rachel A.; and Merlin's newfound love of Keyboard Maestro. Links for this episode: The Wisdom Project (Draft) Keyboard Maestro 10.0.2: Work Faster with Macros for macOS David Smith extends his Apple Watch batt...

The Boys are back, and they're not sure how big this thing gets. Links for this episode: Amazon.com: Celery Man : Alexa Skills Good morning, Paul. What will your first sequence of the day be? Alexa, load up Celery Man!

DISCUSSED : Dad stuff; flying too close to the smart home sun; appreciating the magic of Wes Anderson; the virtues of UPS battery backup; and, finally, Merlin starts tentatively sketching a unified field theory for rethinking how we think about and use space. Links for this episode: Drew on Twitter: "@hotdogsladies I had the same problems with Google Docs rich copy/paste. Turned out to be TrackerZ...

DISCUSSED : please stop changing the clocks; our kids are not us; the people of England have spoiled or corrupted several very good words; The Ellis Island Bit; surnames mean things; getting pelted with rocks and garbage; a Michael Penn playlist for 1 to 3.5 of you jackals; some Mad Max talk; it's always two things with Kevin Kelly ; and, finally, some Marvel talk. Links for this episode: Spotify...

This is what happens when Merlin stays up til 2 a.m. watching a movie and then has to record a podcast at 9 a.m. Because, your day is a continuum . Links for this episode: YANSS 218 – How anxiety hides in our unhealthy habits, why you can’t think your way out of it, and science says you should do instead – You Are Not So Smart Dr. Brewer teaches us map our brains to discover our triggers, defuse t...

Dan has all the waiters singing at him, and Merlin tries to buy the non-existent SIMS 4 for the Mac. Main topic is considering how best to set up a device that provides structure and motivation without all that beeping, beeping, beeping. Links for this episode: On the Internet, We’re Always Famous | The New Yorker What happens when the experience of celebrity becomes universal? Jane Jacobs Versus...

DISCUSSED : Your hosts talk about music, Apple Watch, and getting out of your kid's way. Also: life and MacBooks Pro. Links for this episode: Michael Penn - Try - YouTube Michael Penn – Try Lyrics | Genius Lyrics I would choose to accuse you Strike the fire Issue a decree Ask you why Watch you take the fifth as I Give you the third degree Michael Penn: Try (Video 1997) - Reference View - IMDb...

DISCUSSED : Dan and his son are up to Daniel Craig in their Bond journey, and this leads to an exploration of how our feelings about movies and their characters can change over time; considering the media you're scared to rewatch since it's probably not as good as you remember; your hosts dive further into browser extensions and why they're so critical to filtering your world. The Leftovers Neil B...

DISCUSSED : Exploring rural voices; the things that kids (and we) have had stolen away over the past couple years; what movie would get your butt back into a cinema seat?; an opinionated dive into Safari's new approach to tabs (and why it feels so concerning); and, finally, Merlin shares a bunch of Safari extensions that do new stuff—or do old stuff in a cool or interesting way. Links for this epi...

DISCUSSED : Merlin considers a black market medical purchase; the anatomical anomalies of the problematic sleeper are considered; some favorite YouTube finds are discussed; and, finally, your hosts begin scratching the surface of iOS 15's many clever and life-enhancing new features. Links for this episode: Safari Keyword Search hits 2.0, comes to iOS – Six Colors Using Safari at night gets easier...

Dan and Merlin almost talk about iOS 15. Links for this episode: The Different Types of Twilight, Dawn and Dusk Blues Traveler - Hook - LIVE! - YouTube iConnectHue | The essential Philips Hue Lights App for iPhone and iPad "If I Leave Here Tomorrow" - Netflix Mom and Daughter Libby Adame, Alicia Galaz Killed Adult Star Karissa Rajpaul With Butt Implants, LAPD Says

Reporting live from the show floor and looking at options for time tracking. Links for this episode: Toggl: Time Tracking, Project Planning and Hiring Tools to Help Teams Work Better Reliable time tracking software loved by 5M users Timery for Toggl Timery for Toggl: The MacStories Review - MacStories RescueTime rknightuk/TrackerZapper: Menubar app to remove link tracking parameters automatically...

DISCUSSED : The rules of "Rabbit Rabbit"; exploring the magic of Domino's probability-altering powers; forests versus trees and past versus future; Chevy Chase and a familial ninety-ten inversion; and, finally, praise for Lulu Miller's mind-blowing thoughts on the downsides of imposing "order" onto chaos. Links for this episode: Organizing Chaos — On the Media — Overcast Organizing Chaos | On the...