Bellingham Podcast

Happy Basel Fools Day watchfam! On this episode AJ & Chris give their PNW view on the Basel World watch show. If you are into horology or watches, you'll want to check out this episode as it is dedicated to the PNW watchfam. Note: at time of recording for our national and international listeners 1 CHF (Swiss Franc) is equal to 1.06 USD 1 Euro equals 1.24 USD *Observations*: Finally! Watches are go...

Hey watchfam! We have a horological Nor'Wester coming Seaforth from Vancouver in the form of a collaboration between Roldorf and Halios. Top of the morn'n to ya. Chris and AJ talk about how they tackle the morning. Facebook fatigue, we have three helpful hacks to help disconnect your 'analytica'. And the little social network that could, Vero, wraps up our tech addiction recap. All that and more o...

Chris and AJ take flight from their remodeled website nests, and using opposite platforms. AJ Ducks Down North from Bham to Westham as Chris goes soars South for a daddy-daughter gameapalooza. Chris also has a helpful hack to make those pesky Windows windows obey you in a snap. All that and more on this episode of the Bellingham Podcast. Wonderful Web Remodels (SquareSpace and Wordpress) Ajbarse.c...

AJ and Chris ask a rhetorical, yet impact question: **Why is this still a thing?** Plus, now that the cold weather and flu season is subsiding, where does one go to rejuvenate? We're talkin' self-care options around Whatcom County. And we'll throw in a couple hacks to brighten your weekend... All that and more.... Sorry for the late posting of this episode! * * * Topic - Why is this still a thing?...

AJ and Chris go on a $24 adventure, it's a rail trip! As they head from BLI to YVR by way of American train; find out on this episode how Chris finds an analog heaven full of paper. AJ meets a master timelord. And they both talk about "the wall of tea," all that and more on this episode of the Bellingham Podcast. * What can $24 round trip get you...how about an over 2hr delay. * Cold and wet Vanco...

AJ and Chris return to the unofficial "Bellingham Podcast Test Kitchen" to revisit making a good cup of espresso cappuccino coffee at home. This episode is about Analog Coffee 2.0 : Could you craft an cappuccino at home and without a lot of fancy and expensive equipment? Here is a breakdown of what AJ uses every [work] day for his morning fix, saving cashola in the process. * *Diguo Premium Manual...

A while ago, AJ and Chris arrived at the intersection of digital and analog and this episode talks about the endeavors they are starting as look back at the basics. Chris with capturing moments scratching pen to paper to archive and sort his day. AJ perusing his alchemy of time and light with analog photograpy and capturing his son growing up. All this and more on this episode of the Bellingham Po...

On this episode Chris and AJ have an open, and live, discussion for anyone who just feels like they need to get off the social media grid. In a world where everything is so interconnected, and everyone YELLING opinions, on this episode your two hosts give some subdued approaches to getting your digital self prepped and off the grid. Website builders SquareSpace Wix Weebly Zoho Wordpress Newletters...

On AJ's most subdued episode ever, he rejoins Chris after getting over a highly contagious virus that kept him away from the podcast last week. Chris is at the helm of this episode, as they hit on the iPhone X being X'd out? Local eats and drinks in Bellingham to help getover the last hump of winter, and bringing back Unscripted Insights to get to know a little more about Chris and AJ. Topic Comme...

This episode is dedicated to the #watchfam, as AJ and Chris go from technologists to analog explorers. SIHH in Switzerland : Bonkers watches The A.Langr & Sohne “Triple Split” first ever and only watch to do so. https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/first-take-sihh-2018-a-lange-sohne-triple-split Piaget (Concept) redefines “thin” and Apple got nothing on this 2mm movement. https://www.hodinkee.com/art...

All the fuss is about the recent buzzwords: Cryptocurrency, Meltdown, Spectre, and the blackout letters C.E & S. Plus, AJ and Chris will unpack *what we pack* when we take a weekend getaway. * * * Oh yea...CES is going on Despite a power outage for two hours ( https://www.ktnv.com/news/ces-goes-dark-as-las-vegas-convention-center-loses-power).. . Thanks to heavy rainfall. In Las Vegas. From the ne...

Resolutions! Chris and AJ go for more of the UnResolutions - 12 physical books to read in 12 months. 12 Linux distros installed on his burner laptop. 12 months of life-logging with a Leuchtterm 1917 Bullet Journal. 12 themed months. January's theme: #Exhale. AJ - Adding a new flaire to his journal- as he brings a little Philately ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philately) to his journaling from ar...

We are back from holiday! Happy 2018. On this second part of a two part episode we rejoin our conversation on the recap of 2017 topics as we see how they roll into 2018. Yes, some of these topics are political- but we unshackle the political headlines from the core topics. And what we see for this year. Lifestyle Brands * Rise and fall of Blue Apron * Uber eats, Fredmyer, Amazon Fresh (and their a...

We will be on holiday until 2018. On this first part of a two part episode we recap of 2017 topics. Yes some of these topics are political- but we unshackle the politics headlines from the core topics. And what we see for next year? Top of the show: A big shout out all of our listeners in helping grow out this show. Part 1 Topics: Podcast hightlight bits? AJ- MN history ( https://youtu.be/iN29nu9k...

Have yourself a maker & giver Christmas. We'll share some ways to joyfully give back to some little Bellingham kiddos worthy of your generosity. AJ talks about #watchfast, his endeavor in leather making, and Seiko's end of year announcements. And "you're kill'n me Smalls!" AJ & Chris chat on the merits of Facebook for businesses ...and now messenger for kids? Stay healthy this holiday season! **Wr...

Technology, watches and EDC gear that's built to last, let's get this party started! This is the Bellingham Podcast! New Watch Alert! AJ with a SNK807...and a hand crafted strap? #WatchFast Op-Ed Chris * **Moving to the rebel alliance that is MVNO - JUST SAY NO TO LEASING * Rufurbished iPhones ( https://www.apple.com/shop/browse/home/specialdeals/iphone) - Starting at $470 * OnePlus Android Phones...

This week, AJ and Chris have some sources of happy if you are having the holiday blues...or if you are in need of cash-ola for those holiday upgrades. Sources of Happy Around Town: Villagebooks.com ( http://villagebooks.com/) - Continuous high-quality events Pickfordcinema.org ( http://pickfordcinema.org/) - “More than movies” Around the Internet: WhatcomTalk.com ( http://whatcomtalk.com/) - Posit...

Get your motor running, and head out on the highway! We're talking about technology and whatever comes our way. In this case, as AJ gets back from Kansas a coffee oasis, and tech that caught our eye. * Android auto vs Apple CarPlay * Android phone hardware make it lag * Ok Google actually pretty useful * Maps. Ya know it feels dated to me but has better data and calling out directions. * Apple whe...

Breaking news! We are now available on TuneIN Radio! AJ and I have some public service announcements for the better of society. Also, AJ discovers a beautiful needle in the watch world haystack...from overseas! And I wax nostalgically about a long-lost customer service technique that simply doesn't exist today. NOTE: WE WILL BE OFF THE PODCAST FEED/OFF THE AIR UNTIL NOVEMBER 12 TuneIn Link: https:...

Take two guys, and throw 'em in 40-some degree weather and rain. What do they wear? And what do they carry their stuff in? Find out the answers, and a whole lot more...NEXT...This is the Bellingham Podcast... Podcast Updates- AJ did a few Fall cleaning of the feed, you can now updates to the website and look and feel of the show. You can now find us by searching for “The Bellingham Podcast”, and o...

PSAs, not PDAs in Tech - Five rules for dealing with computer techs ( https://medium.com/ @mnmltek/five-rules-for-dealing-with-computer-techs-4d8af81a1d78): * If a computer tech is working on your equipment for free, food and drink is a mandatory payment. * Just because you see your tech around town doesn’t mean you can automatically ask them a question about your computer problems. * Don’t expect...

On this episode: AJ and I are seeing RED as the leaves are turning ORANGE and YELLOW. The GREEN grass is getting wet from all the rain which is giving us the BLUES. If you're feeling down about the fall season, stay tuned for some colorful conversation! Let's get the party started. This is the Bellingham Podcast... Topic - How do you beat the PNW fall-blues...as the leaves turn orange...and die Ch...

Ladies and Gentlemen, start up your engines! We hear from AJ's Distinguished Gentleman Ride in Vancouver BC. Chris talks about how he helped someone run, and ran himself, the 5K of the Bellingham Bay Marathon. Topic - 2017 Distinguished Gentleman's Ride - Vancouver * DGR- AJ passed his funding goal, and the DGR passes 4.5million in fundraising - THANK YOU sponsors https://www.gentlemansride.com/ri...

Recorded LIVE on the streets of Bham, at Camber Coffee http://cambercoffee.com/ On this episode, we are talking about alternatives to the mainstream operating systems and...this comes out of a recent rant AJ had with a few folks “If you don't like something- don't buy it! Companies owe you NOTHING *unless you are a shareholder*” Just in time for school to start up! Forget Hi I'm a Mac, Hi I'm a PC...

Recorded LIVE in the Dori's Coffee. Chris and AJ go cover how the podcast has evolved the last 50 episodes. The show topic picks up at 18min. Thank you everyone SO much for supporting BPM and the Bellingham Podcast! Strike up the band, pop those champagne corks, everybody have fun tonight, and everybody Wang Chung tonight! This is the Bellingham Podcast... * * Best of BPM * Episode 1 - March 1, 20...