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The Talk Show With John Gruber112: ‘Retina Quality’ With Guest Paul Kafasis
Special guest Paul Kafasis returns to the show. Topics include the new Pebble Time watch, the imminent arrival of Apple Watch, Paul’s clever new doorbell (and unfortunate refrigerator situation), a little bit of baseball, and why I can’t attend next week’s Apple event in San Francisco.
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Just The TipEpisode #31: ChristmehIn the gripping season two finale of Just The Tip, Amy and Paul discuss Christmas trees. Direct MP3 Download SHOW NOTES The ridiculous Gruber Christmas tree, 2014 edition: Photograph courtesy P. Kafasis. Man down! The Gruber Christmas tree, 2013 edition: Photograph courtesy A. Gruber. The Gruber Christmas tree, 2013 edition, exploded. Take heed of these […]2014-12-2200 minJust The TipEpisode #30: Extra Pieces, All BallsIn this very special episode, Amy and Paul discuss jigsaw puzzles. Direct MP3 Download SHOW NOTES Amy’s very thoughtful gift, (nearly) completed: Photograph courtesy P. Kafasis. The word “whimsy” originates, of course, as an irregular form of the word “whim-wham”. How the wine-in-a-box sausage is made. The seal puzzle, with its terrible contrast: Photograph courtesy […]2014-12-1500 minJust The TipEpisode #29: Hello My Friend!In this very special episode, Amy and Paul talk about texting. Direct MP3 Download SHOW NOTES Autocorrupt — pass it on! Awkward interactions were previously discussed on Just The Tip episode #7, Paging Dr. Depp to the Obstetrics Wing”. Paul’s (possibly former) cleaning lady, who we’ll call “Miranda”: Once again, the awkward Homer Dance: Punctuation […]2014-12-0800 minJust The TipEpisode #28: A Wicked Case of the Irish SourballsIn this very special episode, Amy and Paul want (to discuss) candy. Direct MP3 Download SHOW NOTES All subjects were fed a placebo, but their mothers were sure they were experiencing a sugar high. More on sugar myths. Questionable Halloween candy: Photograph courtesy @jcb. “Dear Prudence” takes on a Halloween Grinch. Whopper vs. Whoppers: Two […]2014-12-0100 minJust The TipEpisode #27: Indelible Ink in the Dermis LayerIn this very special episode, Amy and Paul discuss tattoos. Direct MP3 Download SHOW NOTES The Tom Petty album cover upon which Amy’s tattoo is flagrantly infringing is for “Wildflowers”: A far-better-researched history of tattoos in America. For more discussion on Larry Bird’s shorty-shorts, see episode #16, “Just the Bottoms”. Steve-O’s amazing portrait back tattoo: […]2014-11-1700 minJust The TipEpisode #26: I Can Smell It AlreadyIn this very special episode, Amy and Paul discuss life under the big top. Direct MP3 Download SHOW NOTES The vomiting episode in question, Episode #22 entitled “Lollipops and Raw Pork”. Again, we apologize for the error. Friend of the show KarDan1111 earned his shout-out with a correct answer to a Twitter trivia question. You […]2014-11-1000 minJust The TipEpisode #25: Return to Castle GrouponIn the thrilling conclusion to a very special two-part episode, Amy and Paul return to Castle Groupon. Direct MP3 Download SHOW NOTES Be sure to listen to part one of this very special two-part episode, entitled “Welcome to Hotel Management 101”. Refresh your memory of the Château Vieux-Montréal, including the amazing pictures. The blackjack table […]2014-11-0300 minJust The TipEpisode #24: Welcome to Hotel Management 101In part one of a very special two-part episode, Amy and Paul talk about castle life. Direct MP3 Download SHOW NOTES Start with the site for the Château Vieux-Montréal. Just look at those pictures! Try it yourself, with a Groupon. You’ll hate it! Only after you’re committed should you read the reviews. Going with more […]2014-10-2700 minJust The TipEpisode #23: Hot in the CrotchIn this very special episode, Amy and Paul have a serious discussion on the subject of venereal disease. Direct MP3 Download SHOW NOTES For more information on donating platelets, please see this link. Never let it be said that Just The Tip doesn’t give back to the community. GetRidOfThings.com presents getting rid of crabs, with […]2014-10-2000 minJust The TipEpisode #22: Lollipops and Raw PorkIn this very special episode of Just The Tip, Amy and Paul have a serious discussion on the subject of emesis. Direct MP3 Download SHOW NOTES Five decades of terrible Kool-Aid ads, and The Monkees! Amy’s mother suffers from carcolepsy. Apparently, Paul should have carried this around in his pockets when traveling. He’s not even […]2014-10-0600 minJust The TipEpisode #21: Put My Liver Through Its PacesIn this very special episode of Just The Tip, Amy and Paul discuss doctors. Direct MP3 Download SHOW NOTES This episode features a brand-new theme song courtesy of friend-of-the-show Theme Song Todd. It appears Amy suffers from “White Coat Hypertension”. Perhaps we should be less trusting of these so-called doctors. “Fancy Meeting You Here”. A […]2014-09-2900 minJust The TipEpisode #20: Live and at a ConcertIn this very special episode of Just The Tip, Amy and Paul crank it to eleven to discuss attending musical performances. Direct MP3 Download SHOW NOTES This episode features the musical stylings of friend-of-the-show Theme Song Todd. Watch Barry Manilow sing his jingles. It is truly terrible television! When Weezer covered Barry Manilow’s State Farm […]2014-09-2200 minJust The TipEpisode #19: A Cold Steak in the ShowerIn this very special episode of Just The Tip, Amy and Paul chow down on some leftovers. Direct MP3 Download SHOW NOTES Today’s episode features a reheated listener-submitted theme song from friend-of-the-show Theme Song Todd, first used way back in Episode #6, “Shorts Friends”. Philly cheesesteaks may feature gross “cheese”. Only Wynn restaurants in Las […]2014-09-1500 minJust The TipEpisode #18: Halloween WaterIn this very special episode of Just The Tip, Amy and Paul are freaking the eff out with horror. Portions of this episode were regrettably recorded in a live studio burial crypt. Direct MP3 Download SHOW NOTES Research shows it’s a near-certainty Amy is going to be murdered. Microwave Massacre was a real movie. Halloween […]2014-09-0800 minJust The TipEpisode #17: Baseball Hittin’ GuysIn this very special episode of Just The Tip, Amy and Paul are talkin‘ baseball. Portions of this episode were regrettably recorded in a live studio baseball stadium concourse. Direct MP3 Download SHOW NOTES The Philadelphia Phillies earned their 10,000th loss back in 2007. The Braves and Cubs have both since joined them in ignominy. […]2014-08-2500 minJust The TipEpisode #16: Just the BottomsIn this very special season two premier of Just The Tip, Amy and Paul discuss vacations. Direct MP3 Download SHOW NOTES Season two is finally here! Be sure to follow us on Twitter and subscribe via iTunes or RSS. This episode features a completely original, never-heard-before theme song, provided by an anonymous benefactor. Amy’s immediate […]2014-08-1800 minJust The TipEpisode #15: Inaudible Air QuotesIn the riveting season finale of Just The Tip, Amy and Paul discuss quirks. Direct MP3 Download SHOW NOTES This episode features an appropriately heartrending theme song courtesy of friend-of-the-show Theme Song Todd. More than you ever wanted to know about drinking straws. Amy’s straw of choice, IKEA’s Sommarfint. A completely reliable source from the […]2013-10-2100 minJust The TipEpisode #14: Pet HatesIn this very special episode of Just The Tip, Amy and Paul discuss things that annoy them. Direct MP3 Download SHOW NOTES As usual, this episode features the musical stylings of friend-of-the-show Theme Song Todd. Pulis are a real thing, even if they don’t look like it: Photograph via Wikipedia. Goddamned annoying European Starlings. Goddamned […]2013-10-0700 minJust The TipEpisode #13: The Boss’s NipsIn this very special episode of Just The Tip, Amy and Paul discuss photographs, Amy’s fantastic mother, and a whole lot of Danny Devito. Direct AAC Download SHOW NOTES This episode features yet more of the musical stylings of friend-of-the-show Theme Song Todd. Bruce Springsteen’s amazing nipples. The Sinbad Picture: David Adkins, AKA Sinbad, has […]2013-09-3000 minJust The TipEpisode #12: Never Take the TunnelIn this very special episode of Just The Tip, Amy and Paul discuss the biggest little city in the world, Las Vegas. Direct MP3 Download SHOW NOTES This episode features still more of the musical stylings of friend-of-the-show Theme Song Todd. Three of the four Mexican Elvises: Photograph courtesy A. Gruber. The fascinating life of […]2013-09-2300 minJust The TipEpisode #11: Parenting for DummisIn this very special episode of Just The Tip, Paul teaches Amy about proper parenting. Direct MP3 Download SHOW NOTES This episode features the continued musical stylings of friend-of-the-show Theme Song Todd. The fascinating “Press Your Luck” schemer Michael Larson. A far-less-terrifying cover of “Iron Man” by The Cardigans. The sitcom kids Paul and Oprah […]2013-09-1700 minJust The TipEpisode #10: A Stench-Induced Myocardial InfarctionIn this very special episode of Just The Tip, Amy and Paul discuss fitness. Direct MP3 Download SHOW NOTES This episode features the musical stylings of friend-of-the-show Theme Song Todd. Follow up from our Just The Theme Songs fan. A healthy use for spite. Amy’s excitement should really have convinced you to take five minutes […]2013-09-0900 minJust The TipEpisode #9: Drunk on Rum CakeIn this very special episode of Just The Tip, Amy and Paul discuss “pleasure” cruising on the high seas. Direct MP3 Download SHOW NOTES This episode features still another listener-submitted theme courtesy of friend-of-the-show Theme Song Todd. Our Just The Theme Songs fan. Initial reports indicated the Concordia came closer to the shore so the […]2013-08-2600 minJust The TipEpisode #8: Row-Butts Getting LuckyIn this very special episode of Just The Tip, Amy and Paul dissect music from the summer of 2013. Direct MP3 Download SHOW NOTES This episode features yet another listener-submitted theme courtesy of friend-of-the-show Theme Song Todd. Amazing! DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince’s “Parents Just Don’t Understand”. Dr. Seaver’s incredibly rectangular head: The […]2013-08-1900 minJust The TipEpisode #7: Paging Dr. Depp to the Obstetrics WingIn this very special episode of Just The Tip, Amy and Paul discuss awkward interactions. Direct MP3 Download SHOW NOTES This episode features another listener-submitted theme courtesy of friend-of-the-show Theme Song Todd. Mike Doughty’s current tour, including private on-bus concerts. Bobby Slayton, “The Pit Bull of Comedy”. On opting out of the TSA’s nudie cancer […]2013-08-1200 minJust The TipEpisode #6: Shorts FriendsIn this very special episode of Just The Tip, Amy and Paul discuss Philadelphia, AKA the “Steel City”. Direct MP3 Download SHOW NOTES This episode featured our very first listener-submitted theme courtesy of friend-of-the-show Theme Song Todd. A notable incongruity in “Parents Just Don’t Understand”. The location of the three tall towers and one grody […]2013-08-0500 minJust The TipEpisode #5: Louse Got Your Tongue?In this very special episode of Just The Tip, Amy and Paul attempt to ridicule the fears right out of one another. Direct MP3 Download SHOW NOTES Startling giant squid facts. An artist’s rendering of a giant squid taking down a ship: Painting by Adrian Hatfield. Photograph courtesy P. Kafasis. The louse that started it […]2013-07-2900 minJust The TipEpisode #4: A Big Giant Fancy Baby in the SkyIn this very special episode of Just The Tip, Amy and Paul discuss flying. Direct MP3 Download SHOW NOTES That poor wiener dog. A litter box bedside table (even worse than an end-table!). Please use this bag if you are affected by motion sickness or just want a great deal on photo printing: The Virgin […]2013-07-2200 minJust The TipEpisode #3: Neighbo(u)rsIn this very special episode of Just The Tip, Amy and Paul discuss the people next door. Direct MP3 Download SHOW NOTES Mick Jagger is indeed a knight, despite the Queen’s snub. A picture of the infamous crooked shade: Photograph courtesy A. Gruber. A (not quite) bald-headed Harrison Ford movie, coming soon to a theatre […]2013-07-1500 minJust The TipEpisode #2: Pete Rose’s UnderpantsIn this very special episode of Just The Tip, Amy and Paul discuss famous people. Direct MP3 Download SHOW NOTES Rivers Cuomo’s inter-species loving. Have your own awkward experience, while trapped on a ship at sea, with The Weezer Cruise. What does A-Rod smell like? Dance of the In Living Color Fly Girls. The infamous […]2013-07-0800 minJust The TipEpisode #1: But Not by BloodIn this very special debut episode of Just The Tip, Amy and Paul discuss the burden of family. Direct MP3 Download SHOW NOTES The incredible criminal tales of Uncle Brad. Uncle Brad’s rap sheet and mugshot. The 76th Annual National Funeral Directors & Morticians Association Convention & Exposition in New Oreleans. The MG B, which could be buried in […]2013-07-0100 min