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Baltimore Orioles News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Orioles Strengthen Rotation with Baz Trade, Eye Free AgencyThe Baltimore Orioles have made significant moves in the offseason, acquiring talent like Taylor Ward, Pete Alonso, and Ryan Helsley, and trading for starting pitcher Shane Baz from the Tampa Bay Rays. This deal has bolstered their rotation, leading to a shift in strategy. The team is now focusing on free agency for additional starting pitching help, with names like Ranger Suarez, Framber Valdez, Zac Gallen, and Tatsuya Imai in the mix. The Orioles aim to blend trades and free agents without overspending, setting up an exciting season ahead.DNN | The Daily News Now!The world’s fi...
2025-12-2701 min
BaseballBiz On DeckRaysUp Trade - Brandon Lowe & Shane Baz Deals w Rays, Pirates and OriolesRaysUp Off Season subtraction is actually a strong positive More Christmas presents to come3-Way Trade with Pittsburgh Brandon Lowe to Pirates – currently contract at $11.5 million contractJake Mangum & Chandler Simpson – similar players – Mason Montgomery – left handed starter and/or lethal closer like Aroldis ChapmanMike Burrows & Houston AstrosJacob Melton to the Rays – Kevin Kiermaier’ish outfield performance plus some hitting strengthAnderson Brito – one of the talents when you can see the ceiling of being a number 1Rays building a strong rotation at A+ level Shane Baz example - jumping from A to AA to Majors - skipping AAA altogether21-year old Brito will be coming...
2025-12-2349 min
MLB Baseball News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Orioles Acquire Shane Baz, Boosting RotationThe Baltimore Orioles make a bold move, acquiring Shane Baz from the Tampa Bay Rays, a right-hander with top-of-the-rotation potential. Despite a high price, Orioles president Mike Elias is confident in Bazs abilities, citing his strong performance in 2025 and impressive pitch quality. Baz joins a growing list of additions to the Orioles roster, including Pete Alonso, Taylor Ward, Ryan Helsley, Andrew Kittredge, and now Baz, as the team aims to climb back into contention.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-12-2001 minMLB Baseball News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Orioles Trade for Baz, Sign Alonso, and Eye RomeroThe Baltimore Orioles are making a bold move this offseason, acquiring right-handed starter Shane Baz from the Tampa Bay Rays and signing outfielder Taylor Ward, first baseman Pete Alonso, and closer Ryan Helsley. General manager Mike Elias is not holding back, aiming for a top starter through free agency. While fans and analysts are excited about the teams transformation, the bullpen, particularly left-handed relievers, needs more depth. The Orioles are reportedly interested in St. Louis Cardinals lefty JoJo Romero, who had a strong 2025 season. With the Cardinals rebuilding and shopping talent, a deal could happen soon.The Daily News...
2025-12-2001 minBaltimore Orioles News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Orioles Trade Prospects for Rays' Shane BazBaltimore Orioles Acquire Shane Baz from Tampa Bay Rays in Major TradeThe Baltimore Orioles have made a significant move in the American League East, acquiring starting pitcher Shane Baz from the Tampa Bay Rays. In exchange, the Rays received a package of prospects, including outfielders Slater de Brun and Austin Overn, catcher Caden Bodine, pitcher Michael Forret, and a competitive balance draft pick. Baz, who had a 3.06 ERA in 2024 after Tommy John surgery, is under team control through 2028. The Orioles, who also signed Pete Alonso and acquired Ryan Helsley and Taylor Ward, aim to improve their rotation with this promising...
2025-12-2002 min
Baltimore News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Orioles Acquire Shane Baz, Seek Ace PitcherThe Baltimore Orioles are gearing up for a significant season in 2026, following a playoff miss in the previous year. Theyve bolstered their roster with key additions like Pete Alonso, Ryan Helsley, and Taylor Ward, and their latest acquisition, pitcher Shane Baz, signals a strong push for contention. Baz joined the team after a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays, and the Orioles are now looking for a true ace to complement their rotation, which already includes Trevor Rogers, Dean Kremer, and Kyle Bradish. Despite missing out on Michael King, the Orioles have their sights set on Ranger Suarez and Framber...
2025-12-1901 min
Locked On Rays- Daily Podcast On The Tampa Bay RaysSan Diego Padres GOT SWEPT by Shane Baz & the Tampa Bay Rays | Locked On RaysThe Rays are back to .500 after a thrilling sweep, riding a five-game win streak with strong starts from Shane Baz, Ryan Pepiot, and Zack Littell. Littell also made headlines off the field, delivering a fiery team message about not settling for mediocrity. We dive into how improved situational hitting — thanks to Chandler Simpson, Kam Misner, and others — havehelped fuel the offense. Taylor Walls smashes his first homer since 2024, and the bullpen stays untouchable with 13 consecutive scoreless innings.We also look ahead to the All-Star race and debate whether Chandler Simpson or Kameron Misner has the better shot at ma...
2025-04-2929 min
The Fourth Worst Podcast on RunningBonus Episode: The Leeds Liverpool Canal Motivational Podcast aka Move ya bastards!Oi, bellend, if you liked the pod give us a rating, a review, send us some love. It had all the ingredients needed to help motivate JK, Lewis and Crazy Baz Taylor on their Leeds Liverpool Canal ultra; namely me putting on my meditation tape voice, and a cast of a very unlikely pantomime including:International Running Coach Baz TavenerSir Geoff HurstGary RobbinsRachelDonald TrumpThe LadiesBoris JohnsonKeith "one for the ladies" MillerMr MotivatorSean Conwayand many many moreWe have mentioned it a few times on the pod, and no doubt it will be...
2025-03-2238 min
Every OutfitOn Blake Lively, Tim Walz, Elizabeth TaylorOn today’s extra bitchy episode, we discuss our new national nightmare, a.k.a. the press tour for Blake Lively’s new film It Ends With Us, her spooky haircare line Blake Brown, and of course, her September Vogue cover shot by Baz Luhrmann.
We also chat about our recent excursion to Beverly Hills, Kamala’s charming VP pick, the forthcoming Gus Van Sant film about Peter Thiel vs. Gawker, the new teaser for Max’s 2025 programming, casting updates for Ryan Murphy and Kim Kardashia’s new legal drama, and the fabulous new Elizabeth Taylor documentary Elizabeth T...
2024-08-0946 min
Nathy Peluso ReportEpisode 206: WICKED LIVE REACT also lmao joker 2 live reactthe whores suck the microphone and go the fuck on about wicked (trailer and the show)WARNING Idina haters here, Dina Stans gtfoJoker 2 is if baz luhrman was turned down from 11 to 1 and baz luhrman is Bollywood turned down from 22 to 11the girls argue about recording levelsAnna obviously is pissed but who knows why nothing more to say, we have some thoughts...
2024-05-1538 min
Enjoy A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Transformative.A British Girl's Guide to Hurricanes and Heartbreak by Laura Taylor NameyPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/675655to listen full audiobooks.
Title: A British Girl's Guide to Hurricanes and Heartbreak
Series: Part of Cuban Girl’s Guide
Author: Laura Taylor Namey
Narrator: Shiromi Arserio
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 10 minutes
Release date: September 26, 2023
Genres: Romance
Publisher's Summary:
“All hurricane and heart and deep family roots.” —Jenna Evans Welch, New York Times bestselling author of Love & Gelato and Spells for Lost Things In this highly anticipated companion to the New York Times bestseller and Reese Witherspoon x Hello Sunshine Book Club YA Pick A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow, Flora Maxwe...
2023-09-269h 10Press Play On Your Ears To A Must-Listen Full Audiobook.A British Girl's Guide to Hurricanes and Heartbreak by Laura Taylor NameyPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/675655to listen full audiobooks.
Title: A British Girl's Guide to Hurricanes and Heartbreak
Series: Part of Cuban Girl’s Guide
Author: Laura Taylor Namey
Narrator: Shiromi Arserio
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 10 minutes
Release date: September 26, 2023
Genres: Tough Topics
Publisher's Summary:
“All hurricane and heart and deep family roots.” —Jenna Evans Welch, New York Times bestselling author of Love & Gelato and Spells for Lost Things In this highly anticipated companion to the New York Times bestseller and Reese Witherspoon x Hello Sunshine Book Club YA Pick A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow, F...
2023-09-269h 10Grab the Top Full Audiobooks in Teen & YA, Tough TopicsA British Girl's Guide to Hurricanes and Heartbreak by Laura Taylor NameyPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/675655to listen full audiobooks.
Title: A British Girl's Guide to Hurricanes and Heartbreak
Series: Part of Cuban Girl’s Guide
Author: Laura Taylor Namey
Narrator: Shiromi Arserio
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 10 minutes
Release date: September 26, 2023
Genres: Tough Topics
Publisher's Summary:
“All hurricane and heart and deep family roots.” —Jenna Evans Welch, New York Times bestselling author of Love & Gelato and Spells for Lost Things In this highly anticipated companion to the New York Times bestseller and Reese Witherspoon x Hello Sunshine Book Club YA Pick A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow, F...
2023-09-269h 10Get Latest Full Audiobooks in Teen & YA, RomanceA British Girl's Guide to Hurricanes and Heartbreak by Laura Taylor NameyPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/675655to listen full audiobooks.
Title: A British Girl's Guide to Hurricanes and Heartbreak
Series: Part of Cuban Girl’s Guide
Author: Laura Taylor Namey
Narrator: Shiromi Arserio
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 10 minutes
Release date: September 26, 2023
Genres: Romance
Publisher's Summary:
“All hurricane and heart and deep family roots.” —Jenna Evans Welch, New York Times bestselling author of Love & Gelato and Spells for Lost Things In this highly anticipated companion to the New York Times bestseller and Reese Witherspoon x Hello Sunshine Book Club YA Pick A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow, Flora Maxwe...
2023-09-269h 10
Literature & Libations39. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott FitzgeraldIn this week’s episode, Kayla and Taylor discuss F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic 1925 novel The Great Gatsby. Topics include Gatsby the Hopeless Romantic, the carelessness of Daisy, and the tragedy of America. Plus! We talk about the 2013 Baz Luhrmann film adaptation, featuring Tobey Maguire’s baby face.This week’s drink: Gin Rickey via liquor.comINGREDIENTS:2 oz gin½ oz lime juice, freshly squeezedClub soda, to topGarnish: lime wheelsINSTRUC...
2023-07-041h 43
Be You. Get Paid.#008 Anxiety for Men w/ Dr Baz Traill"We're having a societal problem where - in the UK - it's been shown that 8million adults are taking an SSRI - so over 10% of the population are having to take medication for their anxiety and depression. It's fine if it works but that's a huge number and it suggests a bigger problem with society..."_______________________________________Dr Baz is a family physician with an interest in treating anxiety conditions. He has authored and released a book series called ‘Anxiety for Men’, drawn from his experience in family practice, and witnessing the mental health challenges faced by society during the...
2023-06-251h 03
No RepeatBeat PoetryThis week we're exploring the influence beat poetry has had on decades of rock and altenative music. This Week's Picks "Losing My Edge" by LCD Soundsystem "Only My Honest Matters" by Baxter Dury, Etienne de Crécy & Delilah Holliday "Salmarnir" by Underoath Related Links Move to the Beat: Crash Course on Beat Poetry — American Writers Mueseum "Everybody's Free to Wear Sunscreen" by Baz Luhrman "Fitter Happier" by Radiohead Losing My Edge (Live at Madison Square Garden) by LCD Soundsystem The...
2022-11-1948 min
Movie and TV Show Reviews - Ray Taylor ShowElvis (2022) Movie Review - Baz Luhrmann - Tom Hanks - Austin Butler - Olivia DeJonge - RTSElvis (2022) Movie Review - Baz Luhrmann -Tom Hanks - Austin Butler - Olivia DeJonge - RTS Subscribe: InspiredDisorder.com/rts Binge Ad Free: InspiredDisorder.com/plus Show topic: The life of American music icon Elvis Presley, from his childhood to becoming a rock and movie star in the 1950s while maintaining a complex relationship with his manager, Colonel Tom Parker.Director: Baz Luhrmann Writers: Baz Luhrmann (screenplay by), Sam Bromell (screenplay by), Craig Pearce (screenplay by) Stars: Tom Hanks, Austin But...
2022-09-0534 min
The Potential Podcast!Potential Pick - ElvisChris and Taylor review the biographical musical film "Elvis" written by Baz Luhrmann, Sam Bromell, Craig Pierce and Jeremy Doner with direction by Luhrmann. The film follows the life of rock and roll icon Elvis Presley told through the eyes of his manager Colonel Tom Parker. The film stars Austin Butler, Tom Hanks, Olivia DeJonge, Helen Thomson, Richard Roxburgh, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Kodi Smit-McPhee and David Wenham.
2022-07-1513 min
2022-06-2756 min
Billboard News NowJune 7th - Baz Luhrmann Reveals Why He Didn't Cast Harry Styles In 'Elvis' BioPic, Joe Jonas Changes Song Lyrics Rumored to Be About Taylor Swift & Cardi B Claps Back At A Fan For ThisDirector Baz Luhrmann reveals his reasoning for not casting Harry Styles to play the title role in his 'Elvis' biopic, Joe Jonas changes song lyrics at the first show of the Jonas Brothers' Las Vegas residency and fans think it's related to his ex Taylor Swift and Cardi B claps back after a fan accuses her of boosting her streaming numbers for her sophomore album. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-06-0805 minBillboard News NowMay 6th - Bad Bunny, Jack Harlow, Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga & Doja Cat All Release New Music, BTS Reveal Lead Single 'Yet To Come' & Cover Art For Upcoming Anthology Album 'Proof' & Britney Spears Hides Her Baby Bump With Her Birthday SuitBad Bunny releases his new summer album 'Un Verano Sin Ti' which features collaborations with Rauw Alejandro, Jhay Cortez, and more! Jack Harlow releases his highly anticipated debut album 'Come Home The Kids Miss You' featuring collaborations with Drake, Justin Timberlake, Pharrell, and Lil Wayne. Taylor Swift releases her latest re-recorded track 'This Love' off of her 2014 album '1989'. Lady Gaga releases a new song 'Hold My Hand' as a part of the 'Top Gun: Maverick' soundtrack and Doja Cat releases 'Vegas' the first single off of Baz Luhrmann's 'Elvis' movie. BTS reveals the lead single 'Yet to...
2022-05-0704 min
Talk Of The TrinityTalk Of The Trinity - Episode 14 - Ultimate AVFC XI Strikers selectionTalk Of The TrinityEpisode 14Ultimate AVFC XI Strikers selectionBaz and Will cast their eyes down memory Lane as they decide on the two strikers who will make up the Ultimate AVFC XI.The two strikers will join Bosnich, Delaney, Mellberg, God, Staunton, Milner, Taylor, Barry and Grealish in the best XI of the last 30 years.With so many players to choose from will they opt for fan favourites such as Angel, Agbonlahor or Yorke, or will they opt for Dublin, Heskey, Weimann or another duo?Tune in...
2021-10-061h 22Talk Of The TrinityTalk Of The Trinity - Ultimate AVFC XI - Central Midfield selectionTalk Of The TrinityUltimate AVFC XICentral Midfield selectionBaz & Will look back to the start of the Premier League era and pick their Ultimate AVFC XI.This weeks episode sees the lads pick their AVFC centre mid partnership, with some fan favourites such as Petrov, Taylor & Merson to choose from, along with the likes of Barry, Richardson, Davis and many more.Can Baz & Will agree on the central midfield partnership or will they need the help of their Twitter followers to...
2021-09-1552 minTalk Of The TrinityTalk Of The Trinity - Ultimate AVFC XI - Left Back selectionTalk Of The TrinityUltimate AVFC XILeft Back selectionBaz & Will look back to the start of the Premier League era and pick their Ultimate AVFC XI.This weeks episode sees the lads pick their AVFC left back, with some fan favourites such as Staunton, Wright & Samuel to choose from, along with the likes of Warnock, Taylor, Shirley and many more.Can Baz & Will agree on the their left back or will they need the help of their Twitter followers to make...
2021-09-1141 min
10 Beers Deep30 - WHAT DO YOU MEME? with Blake Taylor! | Sports Drinks Review, DP vs Blake, Mabior Chol? & More!This week we are joined by the official meme master of the show.. Blake Taylor! We talk a bit about his basketball career and background, Test some athletic Sports Drinks! (Beers too) We have a Special AFL Premiership Sesh stories thanks to the big man J.Morgs himself! As well as another game of DP vs the Taylor’s.. can he remain undefeated?Enjoy!Blake Taylor Joins the Show! - 1:44Beer Review (Sports Drinks) - 11:37Sesh Stories! - 35:19Jordan Morgan Sesh Story - 48:51...
2021-02-251h 15
The Jag Roar Podcast#173 - JAWAAN TAYLORIn this episode, Andrew speaks with Jacksonville Jaguars Right Tackle, Jawaan Taylor. You can follow Jawaan on Twitter, his handle is @jawaan_taylor74. You can also check out his website here: https://www.jawaantaylor.com/Social Media:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMVk3G6Fj-JyQR9XAjDnZswTwitter - @jagroarpodcastFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/jagroarpodcastInstagram - www.instagram.com/jagroarpodcast/Music Credit:LJ Da Joker - "Big Cats"Biz Baz Studio - "Controlled Distress"Quincas Moreira - "Clash of Gods"
2021-02-1514 min
10 Beers Deep26 - The HOT TUB Episode: ft.DJ Zac Taylor + Sing It Back Trivia! Sesh stories & More!Stories from behind the Decks. This week the boys take a dip with DJ Zac Taylor as they test his music knowledge against self proclaimed expert D.P, discuss his favorite sets and More! Sadly in this episode we also say goodbye to 2 loyal microphones who did not survive the hot tub, Rest In Peace.Zac Taylor joins the show! - 1:21Beer Review - 5:49Matt Orchard special appearance! - 10:50Domestic BBALL Chats - 13:30RIP Mic 1 - 16:29Sesh Stories - 17:42
2021-01-201h 03
1865: The Nottingham Forest Podcast"Lyle Taylor: what a guy!" The 1865 Forest Ramble Podcast, November 2020A tough first month for Chris Hughton, with no fewer than seven games; but the Reds' record has improved from P4 L4, with the new gaffer overseeing three wins, three draws and a solitary defeat at miserly Middlesbrough.
Rich Ferraro is joined by Steven Toplis, Baz, the Maradona of the Midlands and new contributor Tom Newton; your intrepid podcast team discuss Hughton's impact, improvements at both ends of the pitch, and whether the Reds have missed having fans in the stadium.
Wait, there's more - there is still time to cram in the unsuccessful pursuit...
2020-11-081h 02
10 Beers Deep17 - Baz's Birthday Extravaganza! Ft. Mitch Gooiker & Mitch Taylor | Sesh Stories, Dating, Tinder Tips for D.P & More!BIRTHDAY EXTRAVAGANZA! The boys reunite with the two best (and only) guests Mitch & Mitch! The boys reveal their best sesh stories about Baz, give Tinder tips to D.P and the return of How to Pick Up Women? All this and more in this jam packed episode!3:10 - Surprise entrance of Mitch Gooiker and Mitch Taylor!6:49 - Beer Review9:46 - Footy Chats 17:02 - NBA Chats24:17 - Surprise appearance from good friends of the show Ky & Blake Taylor!25:48 - D.P doesn't have Tinder?36:40...
2020-10-151h 17
10 Beers Deep10 - DC Fandome Reactions with Mitch Taylor! + AFL/NBA Chats & MoreIn episode 10 of the 10 BEERS DEEP Podcast the boys are joined by surprise guest Mitch Taylor! As they discuss the latest in the AFL/NBA, Shout outs, Hooters and Addison Rae?? Plus the main topic this week, the latest reveals at DC Fandome like Gotham Knights, Suicide Squad and Wonder Woman!Beer Review - 1:15Surprise guest entrance! - 4:51AFL Chats - 7:37NBA Chats - 18:05Addison Rae WAP reactions? - 39:59Shout outs! - 44:32Is Hooters a family restaurant - 58:02DC Fandome reactions - 1:02:55
2020-08-261h 38
Force Material: A Star Wars PodcastA Celebration of Jaws w/ JW Rinzler, Matt Taylor & Paul Sun-Hyung LeeWe hit the beach for the Fourth of July weekend with Matt Taylor, JW Rinzler and Paul Sun-Hyung Lee to celebrate Jaws, the movie that changed everything! Matt Taylor is a 15th generation resident of Martha's Vineyard, where Jaws was filmed, and the author of Memories from Martha's Vineyard, the definitive book about the making of Jaws. JW Rinzler is the best-selling author of The Making of Star Wars, The Making of the Empire Strikes Back, The Making of Return of the Jedi, The Complete Making of Indiana Jones and more, as well as the...
2020-07-032h 43
The Gig Life PodcastEpisode 73: Barry Leef
Barry Leef is a vocalist and guitarist born and raised in Blenheim, a small town in the South island of NZ.
He moved to Wellington to chase his dream, formed the band The Simple Image, had a number 1 hit and on things rolled from there.
Barry moved to Sydney in the late 60s where the music scene was booming, playing 3 gigs a day, 6 days a week.
He met Frank Zappa at a gig, joined his band and toured around Australia for awhile,
In the mid 70s, Barry and his mate Ian Couch sta...
2020-02-231h 52
FavoritoFavorito4 | En el que hablamos de la pelea de Taylor Swift.Episodio 13 con Daniel Moad y Pili Obeso. En esta ocasión hablamos de la baterista que abandonó Sleater Kinney. Comentamos sobre los posts crípticos de Aaron Paul y Brayan Cranston en sus redes sociales y de cómo George RR Martin dice que qué hueva la gente tóxica también en redes. De música lo que piensa Elton John sobre Billie Eilish y los nombres que se rumoran para personificar a Elvis en la biopic que prepara Baz Lurhmann. Se trató de explicar lo que pasó entre Taylor Swift y Scooter Braun.
2019-07-031h 00
So it's a show?: keeping up with the Gilmore Girlsep 45: It's like a Baz Luhrmann movie out there (with Maddie Brophy!)Please pardon us while we don our sequins and pause for a song and dance number—Baz Luhrmann is directing this episode! Maddie Brophy makes her second appearance as our first repeat guest, and instead of working as our Meryl Streep correspondent, she’s serving as our Moulin Rouge! expert. And because Kyla and Taylor watched Romeo + Juliet and Strictly Ballroom, we have Luhrmann’s first 3 films (aka the Red Curtain Trilogy) covered in all their frenetically edited glory. We chat about how Luhrmann uses music, dancing, and theatrics to tell a story and how Richard and Emily are like characters...
2018-10-191h 06
What Are The Odds?!Bad Beats, Better Analysis and Baz says let it be! (Round 16 AFL Preview)The pundits say footy is stuffed, but Baz says let it be! After a Round 15 of Bad Beats the boys break down Brisbane's recent rise in form, Bevo's rev ups, Geelong's ageing legs, a shout to Taylor Walker, the impact of West Coast's trio of missing talls and whether or not we should just give Richmond the Cup now... Plus a full and thorough Round 16 AFL Preview with the boys' Feature Bets, Value Picks, Roughies and Multi for the weekend.
2018-07-0554 min
Worst Case Scenario051 – All Our Indie Dreams Have Been Crushed – with Stephen CoyleA very special episode with guest Stephen Coyle. Stephen talks us through the development process of Tapt, WordFlash, Hyperbolizer and Déjà, and talks about his download numbers and revenue models for each app. What Apple could do to improve App Store economics. Different strategies for marketing your apps. Musical notation as a programming language. Hackintoshes. iPads Pro and shopping lists. Windows. Server side. Getting things done. Wordsnap redux. ARKit and hardware. App design. Fonts in apps. Working in your head but not in Xcode. Dave and Baz reminisce. Latex. HomePod.
Stephen’s apps
Tapt 2
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2018-04-071h 26
Worst Case Scenario050 – Is it about your ears?Thomas cleans AirPods. Baz wants to talk Android. Messages annoyances. AR. Teaching the next generation. Dave makes a DAWG. Building for iPad and keeping track of your children view controllers. New games. Libraries. Bidding Audible farewell. Recommendations. YouTube and their schneaky Apple TV web view. The general disappointment of Apple TV. HomePod and its niche. … Continue reading "050 – Is it about your ears?"
2018-03-161h 04Worst Case Scenario050 – Is it about your ears?Thomas cleans AirPods. Baz wants to talk Android. Messages annoyances. AR. Teaching the next generation. Dave makes a DAWG. Building for iPad and keeping track of your children view controllers. New games. Libraries. Bidding Audible farewell. Recommendations. YouTube and their schneaky Apple TV web view. The general disappointment of Apple TV. HomePod and its niche.
What’s making us happy
Baz – ARKit
Thomas – WeChat
Dave – 100 move goals
2018-03-161h 04Worst Case Scenario049 – Return Immediately Or Your Tree Will DieOpinions on notebooks. Resolutions. Quitting Facebook. Planting trees. Apple slowing down your old phone. What we might spend money on next year. Raising screen quality standards. Future of the iPad. YouTube shenanigans. Developing iPad apps. Programming ≠ essay writing. Developing Mac apps. Delphi nostalgia. Cross platform desktop UI toolkits. Losing an AirPod.
Links
Rocketbook Everlast Erasable Smart Notebook
Thomas’s weekly links
Thomas quits facebook
What’s Making Us Happy
Thomas – Firefox Send
Dave – Cast and Ferrite
Baz – Shadows Remain and Million Onion Hotel
2018-01-211h 00Worst Case Scenario048 – Technology to enable me to use less technologyThe latest updates to the Amazon Echo platform. Alexa now knows where Ireland is. Lifx really wants you to have colour. The state of e-reader platforms in 2017. Dopamine hits and loot boxes. Being unimpressed with Star Wars (no spoilers). Amazon’s Apple TV App. Nobody cares that the HomePod is late. The iMac Pro is not for us. A new keyboard to obsess about. Apple has some bugs to fix. Teaching taxi drivers about the innate fragility of software. Feeling meh about High Sierra. Positivity about Apple Watch. Things. Siri fighting with herself. Ignoring notifications better. Holographic Roy Orbison. Lu...
2017-12-281h 10Worst Case Scenario047 – The 16th AlbumDave gets an Apple Watch. Can more technology make us depend less on technology? We talk iPad Pro productivity. We’re all on AirPods. We discuss the new Amazon echo Line-up. What’s making us Happy Thomas: Sleep Well Beast by The National Baz: The Canteen Kickstarter, The Witness Dave: Star Trek Discovery and The Orville
2017-10-271h 07Worst Case Scenario047 – The 16th AlbumDave gets an Apple Watch. Can more technology make us depend less on technology? We talk iPad Pro productivity. We’re all on AirPods. We discuss the new Amazon echo Line-up.
What’s making us Happy
Thomas: Sleep Well Beast by The National
Baz: The Canteen Kickstarter, The Witness
Dave: Star Trek Discovery and The Orville
2017-10-271h 07Worst Case Scenario046 – Notch it up a notchWe review the latest Apple Event and talk about the iPhone 8 and the iPhone X. What’s making us happy Baz: Million Yen Women (Netflix), BoJack Horseman (Netflix) Thomas: Casio MQ24-7B Watch Dave: Devil’s Bargain
2017-09-1440 minWorst Case Scenario046 – Notch it up a notchWe review the latest Apple Event and talk about the iPhone 8 and the iPhone X.
What’s making us happy
Baz: Million Yen Women (Netflix), BoJack Horseman (Netflix)
Thomas: Casio MQ24-7B Watch
Dave: Devil’s Bargain
2017-09-1440 minWorst Case Scenario045 – I’m drawing a blankBaz reflects on the iPad Pro with iOS 11 and the decreased use of his Macbook Air. The iPad needs a home server for long running tasks, if only there was some kind of mini Mac we could use, we discuss Raspberry Pi and some potential money saving configurations. Pencils over Keyboards. We discuss our … Continue reading "045 – I’m drawing a blank"
2017-08-291h 06Worst Case Scenario045 – I’m drawing a blankBaz reflects on the iPad Pro with iOS 11 and the decreased use of his Macbook Air. The iPad needs a home server for long running tasks, if only there was some kind of mini Mac we could use, we discuss Raspberry Pi and some potential money saving configurations. Pencils over Keyboards. We discuss our media consumption habits as we grow up. We can’t even force ourselves to finish Planet of The Apps but Apple are going to spend 1 Billion dollars on more original programming next year. We spent some time playing video games, Irish adventure game The Darkside De...
2017-08-291h 06Worst Case Scenario044 – Live and Dangerous!It’s a beautiful sunny day and we’re live (not really) from the Wickham Tap in Limerick, a new pub from the Galway Bay Brewery. Dave is preparing a talk on Swift Enums and Thomas is half-heartedly Swifting on the server. After two and a half years Apple Pay has finally arrived at our bank and we use it to purchase copious quantities of beer! Thomas bought another vintage Apple keyboard and AirPods to drown out the sound of the mechanical keyboard. Baz bought the new 10.5″ iPad Pro with the Pencil and Smart Keyboard, we talk about his experi...
2017-07-2058 minWorst Case Scenario043 – Crank the HandleWe walk through a different kind of dongle hell, adding bluetooth to a car stereo and end up going all the way back to tapes, vinyl and digital distribution. iPhone 8 rumours abound as Qualcomm debuts their through-screen fingerprint scanner, we wonder how big and expensive it’ll be. Baz informs us that you can get little hands on your fingers so you can have little hands on your fingers. We talk about the lack of WWDC video we’ve watched, and Thomas dives into server-side Swift! We discuss caching strategies and load testing. We get REALLY angry at Planet of T...
2017-07-111h 16Worst Case Scenario043 – Crank the HandleWe walk through a different kind of dongle hell, adding bluetooth to a car stereo and end up going all the way back to tapes, vinyl and digital distribution. iPhone 8 rumours abound as Qualcomm debuts their through-screen fingerprint scanner, we wonder how big and expensive it’ll be. Baz informs us that you can get … Continue reading "043 – Crank the Handle"
2017-07-111h 16Worst Case Scenario042 – So many gigaflopsBaz got bored and installed the latest beta, we discuss some of the new features and talk about the perils of public betas. We discuss the Surface and discuss if Apple users are more elitist than users of other platforms, Dave really likes Macs. We love nine year old cars and now Baz has one … Continue reading "042 – So many gigaflops"
2017-06-301h 23Worst Case Scenario042 – So many gigaflopsBaz got bored and installed the latest beta, we discuss some of the new features and talk about the perils of public betas. We discuss the Surface and discuss if Apple users are more elitist than users of other platforms, Dave really likes Macs. We love nine year old cars and now Baz has one too, we grill him on the specs and somehow end up discussing Imperial vs Metric units. The ARKit demos are in full flow and we discuss the adoption of new technologies. We recap Episodes 2 and 3 of Planet of the Apps.
Links
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Colorist PodcastEpisode 013: Vanessa TaylorThis episode is sponsored by Colorist Society International and Mixinglight.com. Vanessa Taylor, freelance colorist for the films The Great Gatsby and Lady Macbeth, joins me on this episode of the Colorist Podcast. Vanesa has over 20 years experience in the industry. She got her start working at Animal Logic, working on the Quantel Henry as an Online Editor. After that, she moved on to the DI department at Park Road Post. She’s worked on projects from Joss Whedon, Baz Luhrmann and Peter Jackson. She’s based out of the UK, but travels worldw...
2017-06-1933 minWorst Case Scenario040 – The Boys Aren’t Back in TownAfter a brief period of upheaval in real life we are back with our WWDC episode. WWDC took place this week in San Jose and watched the keynote live from the comfort of Thomas’s couch 8000km away in Ireland. We discuss the revelations in the keynote and the state of the platform. Apple recommits to the Pro market. HomePod Homeshmod? Thomas has been waiting 10 years for multi-room Airplay and he finally gets it, but at what cost? Will the new App store benefit Indie developers. In stark contrast to other years Baz wants to use the new Xcode beta...
2017-06-091h 03Worst Case Scenario039 – 2 Women Can’t Have 1 Baby in 4½ MonthsNew Overcast watch app. Baz returns to Úll and almost escapes a room. This year’s new iPhones. AirPods. Live-buying an Apple Watch. Apple and the environment. Uber. Susan Fowler and Increment. Stripe. Spinal Tap. Links Canteen – where our Apple Pay Stickers ended up Uber’s C.E.O. Plays With Fire – New York Times Increment Indie … Continue reading "039 – 2 Women Can’t Have 1 Baby in 4½ Months"
2017-05-0559 minWorst Case Scenario039 – 2 Women Can’t Have 1 Baby in 4½ MonthsNew Overcast watch app. Baz returns to Úll and almost escapes a room. This year’s new iPhones. AirPods. Live-buying an Apple Watch. Apple and the environment. Uber. Susan Fowler and Increment. Stripe. Spinal Tap.
Links
Canteen – where our Apple Pay Stickers ended up
Uber’s C.E.O. Plays With Fire – New York Times
Increment
Indie Hackers
The Macro
This Lawsuit Goes to 11 – Bloomberg
What’s making us happy
Baz – wedding (not his)
Thomas – Apple Makes iMovie, GarageBand, and iWork Apps for Mac and iOS Free for All Users – MacRumors
Dave – Mythical Man Month
2017-05-0559 minWorst Case Scenario038 – Nappies and Obviously WineWe get a very accurate review. Fantastic iPads and when to buy them. We finally get Apple Pay, but we don’t. A new reason for rejection. Push notification fundamentalism. Mac Pros. Panic and my Uncle works for Nintendo.
Links
Baz lets AIB know what’s on his mind
Apple Pay stickers
Using Clips to make passive aggressive tech support videos – Kyle Seth Gray on Twitter
Apple granting Clips special permissions to access camera and microphone – Kay on Twitter
Mastodon Social
The Mac Pro Lives – Daring Fireball
The 2016 Panic Report
My Uncle Works for Nintendo – Campo Santo blog
...
2017-04-211h 19Worst Case Scenario038 – Nappies and Obviously WineWe get a very accurate review. Fantastic iPads and when to buy them. We finally get Apple Pay, but we don’t. A new reason for rejection. Push notification fundamentalism. Mac Pros. Panic and my Uncle works for Nintendo. Links Baz lets AIB know what’s on his mind Apple Pay stickers Using Clips to make passive … Continue reading "038 – Nappies and Obviously Wine"
2017-04-211h 19Worst Case Scenario037 – Harness your controversial statesBaz gets some feedback on WordSnap from listeners of the podcast, and Dave loses his top spot on the Endless Mode leaderboard. Thomas goes on a brief nerd holiday. Baz has a new toy. iPads. Force Touch. Dave shares screens. We go deep on Indie Games.
Links
Still looking for beta testers for WordSnap (email link)
Evolution of Warner Bros. Logos at the start of Harry Potter films – BuzzFeed
Harry Potter Studio Tour
The Binding of Isaac – Wikipedia
Ferrite Recording Studio – App Store
Indie Game | The Movie
What’s making us happy
Baz – Jackbox Games
Thom...
2017-03-241h 18Worst Case Scenario037 – Harness your controversial statesBaz gets some feedback on WordSnap from listeners of the podcast, and Dave loses his top spot on the Endless Mode leaderboard. Thomas goes on a brief nerd holiday. Baz has a new toy. iPads. Force Touch. Dave shares screens. We go deep on Indie Games. Links Still looking for beta testers for WordSnap (email … Continue reading "037 – Harness your controversial states"
2017-03-241h 18Worst Case Scenario036 – It sure is, CeeloIt’s our one year anniversary! Baz discovers he’s not alone in finding trouble finishing projects. Dave talks about being in demand and Thomas promises to ruin things by making them in Swift. Links Frog Fractions – Part 1 Frog Fractions – Part 2 Still looking for beta testers for WordSnap (email link) How to *never* … Continue reading "036 – It sure is, Ceelo"
2017-03-1748 minWorst Case Scenario036 – It sure is, CeeloIt’s our one year anniversary!
Baz discovers he’s not alone in finding trouble finishing projects. Dave talks about being in demand and Thomas promises to ruin things by making them in Swift.
Links
Frog Fractions – Part 1
Frog Fractions – Part 2
Still looking for beta testers for WordSnap (email link)
How to *never* complete anything
Dave being awesome
Reaction to React.io
What’s making us happy
Baz: Dirt Rally PSVR
Thomas: Paper Aeroplanes
Dave: Ticket Master…?
2017-03-1748 minWorst Case Scenario035 – Resisters AnonymousDave is Thomas’s Swift Spirit Animal. Firewatch reviewed. Baz asks for your help with WordSnap and we discuss what keeps us from finishing projects. Things go wrong, again. Links Firewatch The Stanley Parable Ask for a beta test of Wordsnap (email link) The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative … Continue reading "035 – Resisters Anonymous"
2017-03-1055 minWorst Case Scenario035 – Resisters Anonymous
Dave is Thomas’s Swift Spirit Animal. Firewatch reviewed. Baz asks for your help with WordSnap and we discuss what keeps us from finishing projects. Things go wrong, again.
Links
Firewatch
The Stanley Parable
Ask for a beta test of Wordsnap (email link)
The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles – Steven Pressfield (Amazon UK link)
What’s making us happy
Baz: Switch and Zelda
Thomas Cheap bookshelf amplifier
Dave: https://www.youneedabudget.com
2017-03-1055 minWorst Case Scenario034 – Dense in a Good WayDave can hear clearly now. Baz edits a podcast. Optionals in Swift. Thomas finds out Swift 2 into 3 won’t go. New shiny stuff. We finally learn something new. Thomas threatens to write a blogging engine in server-side Swift. Hipster database engines. From Firebase to Firewatch: Thomas doesn’t do his homework. Nintendo Switch. Zelda. Making … Continue reading "034 – Dense in a Good Way"
2017-03-031h 05Worst Case Scenario034 – Dense in a Good WayDave can hear clearly now. Baz edits a podcast. Optionals in Swift. Thomas finds out Swift 2 into 3 won’t go. New shiny stuff. We finally learn something new. Thomas threatens to write a blogging engine in server-side Swift. Hipster database engines. From Firebase to Firewatch: Thomas doesn’t do his homework. Nintendo Switch. Zelda. Making fun of Hacker News. Note: original episode release contained audio glitch at 16:40 – now fixed.
Links
Thomas’s badly written article on podcast editing
Firewatch on gog.com
MegaThread: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Reviews – /r/NintendoSwitch
n-gate.com – Hacker News...
2017-03-031h 05Worst Case Scenario033 – I get to admit to some bad practices hereBaz has a broken keychain. Thomas has a broken phone. New iPads. Dave disrupts some national stats. Finding Friends. Upgrading a Mac Mini. Hard drive reliability. Anecdata. Switching. Mistrusting Windows. Baby Duck syndrome. Urban design and JavaScript. Thomas gets hacked. Steam Reforming. Firewatch. A normal lost phone. Links Why would Apple release a 10.5″ iPad? … Continue reading "033 – I get to admit to some bad practices here"
2017-02-251h 04Worst Case Scenario033 – I get to admit to some bad practices hereBaz has a broken keychain. Thomas has a broken phone. New iPads. Dave disrupts some national stats. Finding Friends. Upgrading a Mac Mini. Hard drive reliability. Anecdata. Switching. Mistrusting Windows. Baby Duck syndrome. Urban design and JavaScript. Thomas gets hacked. Steam Reforming. Firewatch. A normal lost phone.
Links
Why would Apple release a 10.5″ iPad? – Dan Provost
PSA: It’s a pretty great time to upgrade your Mac mini – Macminicolo.net
Backblaze Hard Drive Stats for 2016
Baby duck syndrome
Steam ditching Steam Greenlight
Jim Sterling on YouTube
Firewatch
A normal lost phone
What’s making us happy...
2017-02-251h 04Worst Case Scenario032 – I resemble that remarkLED whine. New things in iOS. Chasing ratings. Death to 32-bit. Wall Street Bets. Paying Apple every month. Renting movies. App nostalgia.
Links
iOS 10 and iOS 10.3 features and updates – TechRadar
iOS 10.3 beta 32-bit alert suggests Apple may drop legacy app support in iOS 11
Apple Said to Work on Mac Chip That Would Lessen Intel Role – Bloomberg
Apple’s “leap quarter”
/r/wallstreetbets: “Well, this is it: Going All-in. My last stand. My final Yolo. $2M-5M possible payoff. (NASDAQ:AAPL)”
Chris Lattner talks about Bitcode on ATP (Overcast link)
Limerick iOS Developer Meetup: Swift for Objective-C programmers
2017-02-161h 04Worst Case Scenario031 – Getting excited about development againMaking Office Harmony Great Again. Quiet is the New Loud. One AirPod each. We go deep on tea. Schwift. Modern app development techniques. Container Views. Auto Layout. Stack Views. Design tools for great apps. The benefits of native UI.
Links
Bose QuietComfort 35 headphones
The other drinking habit – An Irishman’s Diary on tea and the Irish
iOS Programming Guide – Big Nerd Ranch
Chris Lattner on Accidental Tech Podcast
Limerick iOS Developer Meetup
Developing iOS 9 Apps with Swift – Paul Hegarty/Stanford – Lecture 2 on iTunes U
Resources – iOS Human Interface Guidelines
Keynotopia
Advanced User Interfaces with Collection Views – WWDC 2014 – Ap...
2017-02-061h 23Worst Case Scenario030 – More of a fetish than a weakness, reallyDecentralising social media. Waking ourselves gently. Trolling Alexa. AirPods and where to find them. Bluetooth. Safari extensions. Thomas makes a big announcement.
Links
Micro.blog kickstarter
Manton Reece’s website
TV anchor says live on-air ‘Alexa, order me a dollhouse’ – guess what happens next – The Register
PSA: Finder for AirPods has been removed from the App Store – /r/apple
LightBlue Explorer on the App Store
What Apple gives you for $100 as a Safari Extension Developer — and why Reddit Enhancement Suite may cease support for Safari
Hidden my game by mom – escape room game
What’s making us happy
B...
2017-01-181h 05Worst Case Scenario029 – I tried that, but it resulted in me getting elbowedDave has to program over Christmas. Baz ponders the monetisation of Wordsnap. Thomas left-pads his home. Baz and Dave go deep on lighting. Thomas tries to listen to music from this decade and ends up giving out about apps from this decade. Money saving options for subscription services. We discuss recommendation engines.
Links
Thomas’s blogpost on HomeKit hacking
ITEAD smart home range
Netflix recommendation engine challenge
What’s making us happy
Thomas: eBay clothes
Baz: Amazon Echo
Dave: Podcast mugs and the GCHQ Puzzle Book
2017-01-061h 11Worst Case Scenario029 – I tried that, but it resulted in me getting elbowedDave has to program over Christmas. Baz ponders the monetisation of Wordsnap. Thomas left-pads his home. Baz and Dave go deep on lighting. Thomas tries to listen to music from this decade and ends up giving out about apps from this decade. Money saving options for subscription services. We discuss recommendation engines. Links Thomas’s blogpost … Continue reading "029 – I tried that, but it resulted in me getting elbowed"
2017-01-061h 11Worst Case Scenario028 – A broken 24-hour watch is only right once a dayWe review a posh handbag and a posh Kindle. We go deep on Soviet mechanical watches. Remembering the game Papers Please and celebrating all things Soviet. Feedback on our coding style guide discussions from episode 26. Thomas can’t understand why he’s an idiot for conflating sci-fi with role-playing games. The awfulness of The Big Bang Theory. App monetisation strategies and ads. How Dave won the US Presidential Election. Resolutions redux.
Links:
Amazon Kindle Oasis
No way you’re getting a link to our USSR watches on eBay, ya shnake
Lukas Pope: Return of the Obra Dinn/P...
2016-12-2659 minWorst Case Scenario027 – Any part of your computer that you touch with your bodyDave is living in the future. Thomas is living in the past. Baz is proved right.
Links
Bose Hearphones
The Retr0bright project
Polygon – Top 10 mechanical keyboards
Logitech Wall of Keyboards
Compelling Science Fiction magazine
What’s making us happy:
Thomas – Black Mirror
Dave – Alexa and LIFX bulbs
Baz – Final Fantasy XXV and Virginia
2016-12-161h 15Worst Case Scenario027 – Any part of your computer that you touch with your bodyDave is living in the future. Thomas is living in the past. Baz is proved right. Links Bose Hearphones The Retr0bright project Polygon – Top 10 mechanical keyboards Logitech Wall of Keyboards Compelling Science Fiction magazine What’s making us happy: Thomas – Black Mirror Dave – Alexa and LIFX bulbs Baz – Final Fantasy XXV … Continue reading "027 – Any part of your computer that you touch with your body"
2016-12-161h 15Worst Case Scenario026 – With Alexa, I can do whatever the hell I wantOne of us has no heating. We argue about trivial stylistic differences in code, and the pros and cons of style guides. The noise that the new MacBook Pro keyboard makes. Battery life and browser choice. Dave gets an Amazon Home and reflects on 11 years on Reddit.
Links
raywenderlich.com Objective-C styleguide
Objective Clean
What if I had bought Apple stock instead? – Kyle Conroy
Limerick iOS Developer Meetup – 10th December
What’s making us happy?
Baz: FFXV and The Last Guardian
Dave: ParcelMotel.com
Thomas: iPad
2016-12-081h 19Worst Case Scenario024 – And then you cry in the corner quietlyA listener asks us about the best way of getting in to iOS development, we give wildly contradictory answers. We take another look at Swift. The many faces of Visual Studio. We discuss the new UK surveillance law and paranoia takes hold.
Links
Alan Gill – Twitter
Big Nerd Ranch
Ray Wenderlich
Britain has passed the ‘most extreme surveillance law ever passed in a democracy’ – ZDNet
Primitive for macOS
Surveillance camera gets infected in 98 seconds – Rob Chapman – Twitter
We didn’t find the dog, but you can find more open ports on Shodan
What’s making us happy
T...
2016-11-231h 03Worst Case Scenario023 – You can just stroll up to someone and start talking to themWe give our verdict on the new MacBook Pros, and discuss what is a professional anyway. Dave reminds us that “Bitchin’ ain’t switchin’”. Dongles. Thomas and Dave get overfamiliar with podcasters in real life. Baz and Dave discuss their recent trip to Ull. We discuss David Smith’s lessons from the app store. Baz reveals a secret.
Links:
Thomas’s breakdown of Irish MBP pricing
Shannon’s Law – Wikipedia
View from Baz’s hotel room at Ull
Ull conference
David Smith’s blog
Baz’s tweet from the Escape the Room game at Ull
What’s making us happy:
2016-11-161h 21Worst Case Scenario023 – You can just stroll up to someone and start talking to themWe give our verdict on the new MacBook Pros, and discuss what is a professional anyway. Dave reminds us that “Bitchin’ ain’t switchin’”. Dongles. Thomas and Dave get overfamiliar with podcasters in real life. Baz and Dave discuss their recent trip to Ull. We discuss David Smith’s lessons from the app store. Baz reveals a … Continue reading "023 – You can just stroll up to someone and start talking to them"
2016-11-161h 21Worst Case Scenario022 – I’m not going to develop an operating systemThis week we discuss our experiences with Baz’s new PSVR, and Nintendo’s announcement of its Switch hybrid handheld/console. Dave discusses life with no internet and his new iPhone 7. We discuss the potential for new Macs and iPads ahead of Apple’s announcement.
Links
Giant Bomb PSVR launch day special – YouTube
Satoru Iwata: CEO, Game Developer, Gamer – Did You Know Gaming? Feat. Furst – YouTube
Nintendo Switch graphics powered by NVIDIA Tegra – SlashGear
What’s making us happy?
Thomas: Narcos – Netflix, Carlos – Wikipedia
Dave: Westworld – Wikipedia, categories in Netflix
Baz: PSVR
2016-10-261h 19Worst Case Scenario022 – I’m not going to develop an operating systemThis week we discuss our experiences with Baz’s new PSVR, and Nintendo’s announcement of its Switch hybrid handheld/console. Dave discusses life with no internet and his new iPhone 7. We discuss the potential for new Macs and iPads ahead of Apple’s announcement. Links Giant Bomb PSVR launch day special – YouTube Satoru Iwata: CEO, Game Developer, Gamer … Continue reading "022 – I’m not going to develop an operating system"
2016-10-261h 19Worst Case Scenario021 – Little gadgets that do bits and pieces for you that Apple are failing atFollowup on Baz’s new iPhone 7, the recent Google event, abandoning Apple in the home, and competing VR platforms.
2016-10-151h 01Worst Case Scenario021 – Little gadgets that do bits and pieces for you that Apple are failing atFollowup on Baz’s new iPhone 7, the recent Google event, abandoning Apple in the home, and competing VR platforms.
2016-10-151h 01Worst Case Scenario020 – If you squint you’ll notice itmacOS Sierra has arrived and we talk about the new features: Baz collects his windows and Irish Siri makes her debut. We talk about our OS update styles, varying from cutting edge to maybe sometime. Dave bought a house and is looking at home automation solutions, what’s the state of the ecosystem and how does it all work? Dave’s old Macbook falls off the OS update cliff and it’s been over 1000 days since the latest Mac release. Is it delayed because Apple are devoting their time to an ARM Mac? Apple have been putting the pieces in place...
2016-09-281h 05Worst Case Scenario020 – If you squint you’ll notice itmacOS Sierra has arrived and we talk about the new features: Baz collects his windows and Irish Siri makes her debut. We talk about our OS update styles, varying from cutting edge to maybe sometime. Dave bought a house and is looking at home automation solutions, what’s the state of the ecosystem and how does it all … Continue reading "020 – If you squint you’ll notice it"
2016-09-281h 05Worst Case Scenario019 – You Wouldn’t Download A PerfumeWe discuss the aftermath of last week’s iPhone and Apple Watch announcements. Baz and Dave discuss what phones they will buy. Thomas updates his phone to iOS 10 live on air, and then starts to fret as he is told that the update is bricking lots of phones. Baz gets enthusiastic about the new features in Messages. An idea about Twitch for Spreadsheets leads on to a discussion about Excel wizardry, and programming tools for non-programmers. What Irish phone carrier should you choose? Baz and Dave’s first iPhone app is banished from the App Store. We discuss App Store...
2016-09-161h 06Worst Case Scenario019 – You Wouldn’t Download A PerfumeWe discuss the aftermath of last week’s iPhone and Apple Watch announcements. Baz and Dave discuss what phones they will buy. Thomas updates his phone to iOS 10 live on air, and then starts to fret as he is told that the update is bricking lots of phones. Baz gets enthusiastic about the new features in … Continue reading "019 – You Wouldn’t Download A Perfume"
2016-09-161h 06Worst Case Scenario017 – Siri, what is The Streisand Effect?A slightly later episode this week due to some technical difficulties: Dave gradually descends into incoherence but he assures us that it’s was just his recording setup. So, Baz is still on the betas and Barbara Streisand leaks the release date of iOS 10! We talk about the latest rumours about the next iPhone. Dave talks … Continue reading "017 – Siri, what is The Streisand Effect?"
2016-08-2758 minWorst Case Scenario017 – Siri, what is The Streisand Effect?A slightly later episode this week due to some technical difficulties: Dave gradually descends into incoherence but he assures us that it’s was just his recording setup. So, Baz is still on the betas and Barbara Streisand leaks the release date of iOS 10! We talk about the latest rumours about the next iPhone. Dave talks about his photo sharing setup with Photos and iCloud and the hundreds of photos he’s taken since January. Ireland will officially never have an Apple ‘Store’, Thomas wants a Genius Bar and we weigh up repairing stuff ourselves. We talk new PlayStation 4, the PS Vi...
2016-08-2758 minWorst Case Scenario016 – How do you pronounce T-U-P-L-E?Dave spent a while away with very slow internet. We discuss how lack of broadband is stopping people from buying houses in rural areas and we test our mobile broadband speeds. Thomas launched his WordPress Theme but don’t expect him to announce any more projects on the podcast! What’s involved in making a WordPress theme these days? Sony announces an event on the 7th of September, Baz tells us what’s in store. Will we buy the new PS4 when it is released? Will this clash with the iPhone 7 announcement? We list our wants for the next generat...
2016-08-181h 09Worst Case Scenario015 – I’m left handed, as you can probably hearWe have a slightly shorter episode this week as we’re in the midst of the summer holidays. Thomas designs his own WordPress theme and we talk about WordPress and blogging platforms in general. We talk about what product or platform we would recommend to someone wanting to start a blog or website. Thomas talks about his obsession with vintage Apple keyboards (and his trouble procuring one), specifically those designed in Limerick and manufactured in Cork. We talk about the platform haters and the lovers, what do you say when people hate a platform more than you love it? Thi...
2016-08-1000 minWorst Case Scenario014 – OK, You’re a TaxiThis week we talk about Uber (which we can’t use): their database switch and the acquisition of their Chinese brand, Dave makes a bad database joke and perpetuates conspiracy theories. We talk about Hailo (which we can use), which is merging with MyTaxi. We have a local taxi app: Swify Taxi. This leads Thomas to rant about our lovely Eircode postcode system. Baz is still on the iOS Beta and laments the fact that he can not send us his works of art. What’s the current state of Swift, will we ever start to learn this language? Thom...
2016-08-041h 02Worst Case Scenario013 – Cheap Development at Breakneck SpeedWe talk about the current state of the App Store, service supported Apps, the race to the bottom, subscriptions and upgrade pricing. iCloud CoreData is deprecated, Thomas talks about replacements and how he’s grappling with sync for his app. We fix our first bug as a programming mob and Thomas makes his first contribution to Open Source. We talk about our programming styles and wonder would we take a different approach to our projects if they were going to be open source?
Links
Life and Death on the AppStore
iCloud CoreData Deprecated
Three podcasters fix a...
2016-07-2755 minWorst Case Scenario012 – A bunch of men in their 30s hanging aroundThis week we talk about Pokemon Go as it is finally released in Ireland. Nintendo to release a retro NES console with built-in games and they finally open up their developer program to anyone who can afford the devkits! We deep dive on the Top iOS SDKs in the top 200 free apps and muses on the abundance of UDID libraries. Dave takes Baz’s recommendation from last week and goes crazy on Fiverr. Baz gets an Android: a One Plus 2, is he abandoning the iPhone for a back button? iPhone 7 Rumours abound, can we survive if there’s no headp...
2016-07-201h 02Worst Case Scenario011 – BSc in Ruby on RailsThis week we talk about the non-gaming applications of VR, Baz has pre-ordered Playstation VR. We discuss the latest in Hackintoshs… and why we never built one. Dave has discovered NativeScript: use HTML, CSS and Javascript to make app, has he gone to the dark side? Thomas tell us of his experiences as a tech recruiter, we discuss the programming interview, the “kitchen sink” job spec, why developers don’t negotiate their salaries, what are salaries like at the moment and different approaches to tech recruitment.
Links
Space: Unlimited VR Desktop
RiftSketch: VR Coding Demo
Building my $1,200...
2016-07-131h 03Worst Case Scenario011 – BSc in Ruby on RailsThis week we talk about the non-gaming applications of VR, Baz has pre-ordered Playstation VR. We discuss the latest in Hackintoshs… and why we never built one. Dave has discovered NativeScript: use HTML, CSS and Javascript to make app, has he gone to the dark side? Thomas tell us of his experiences as a tech recruiter, … Continue reading "011 – BSc in Ruby on Rails"
2016-07-131h 03