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Ben Smith: All for the KingdomEyes to See, Luke 24:13-35For Christians, the resurrection of Jesus is not something that is celebrated once a year but a moment that forever changes your life.In a few weeks, many will celebrate the completion of their high school or college studies. To recognize these achievements, schools will host graduation ceremonies, called commencement exercises. Because these ceremonies celebrate the completion of a course of study, most people think of a commencement service as a ceremony to mark the conclusion of something.However, to commence means to start. Commencement exercises are intended to mark the beginning of something. For...2025-05-0742 min

Ben Smith: All for the KingdomI am the Resurrection, John 11:17-27The resurrection of Jesus is more than a historical event. The resurrection of Jesus is a confrontation of faith. Do you believe that He is the resurrection and life?This interaction between Martha and Jesus is dripping with emotion. Lazarus and his sisters, Mary and Martha, had a close and affectionate relationship with Jesus. Verses 33-36 tell us that when Mary met him, accompanied by many mourners, he was deeply moved, and when he came to the tomb, he wept. The sisters are grieved by the loss of their brother and disappointed that Jesus had not arrived...2025-04-3038 min

Ben Smith: All for the KingdomGod is Faithful, 1 Thessalonians 5:23-28Everyone who has been saved by God is being sanctified. God begins the work at the moment of salvation and continues the work until it is fully completed when he raptures the church.The fundamental truth to understanding 1 Thessalonians 5:23-28 is that God is the one who saves and the one who has, and is, and will completely sanctify every believer when he raptures the church. The church is a congregation of people who have been saved and are being sanctified. How are you, as those who have been saved and are being sanctified, to live in...2025-04-2348 min

Ben Smith: All for the KingdomThe Will of God For You, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-22The work of salvation transforms how you relate to those whom God has put in authority in the church, your brothers and sisters in faith, and how you live in the world.1 Thessalonians 5:12-22 are the final instructions of Paul's letter. From the start, Paul encouraged the church that they were doing well and demonstrating true evidence of faith. These instructions are not a rebuke of sin or an identification of error or heresy in the church but an encouragement to continue to grow in the faith.How Christians live and relate to one another...2025-04-1656 min

Ben Smith: All for the KingdomReady for the Day of the Lord, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11Christians do not ignore God's coming judgment and wrath but, because of the redemptive work of salvation, have both a hopeful and sobering anticipation of the Day of the Lord.The judgment of God is a terrible thing. For all the suffering and hardships of this world, nothing compares to being completely and eternally separated from God and His unrelenting wrath. It is unpleasant to think of such a terrible thing. It is unsettling to recognize that all those who have refused the Lord Jesus will fall under God's wrath. This unpleasantness and unsettling truth tempt some...2025-04-0945 min

Ben Smith: All for the KingdomEncourage One Another, 1 Thessalonians 4:12-18The hope of heaven and the promise of the second coming of Jesus change how you understand and experience the hardships of this world.There are many things you will never experience, but the Bible declares that until Jesus comes again, there is one thing that everyone will experience, and that is death.Grief is the common bond between every generation, every culture, and every people group.When confronted with death, it draws your attention to the big questions concerning eternity, entrance into heaven, and the judgment of God and hell. The Thessalonians...2025-04-0244 min

Ben Smith: All for the KingdomLove One Another, 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12Pastor Ben Smith preaches from 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12 on how growing in brotherly love transforms your relationship with the saints, the direction of your life, and your testimony before the world. The transformation of the gospel has both a restrictive and empowering effect on your life. In the previous verse (1-8), the Bible declares that the transforming work of God in the lives of true Christians is to cause you to abstain from sexual immorality. Most read this only as something restrictive. However, in verse 4, the Bible teaches that Christians are able to abstain from sexual immorality because, through the...2025-03-2637 min

Ben Smith: All for the KingdomAbstain from Sexual Immorality, 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8God’s will for your sanctification requires that you abstain from sexual immorality, possess your body in honor, and live holy before God.We are living in a hyper-sexualized culture. It seems sexual perversion and sexual immorality are everywhere.However, though the world may be full of sexual immorality, the command of God and the evidence of salvation is that Christians must abstain from sexual immorality. How, then, can you live sexually pure in a sexually perverse world? This passage teaches three requirements that you must do to live a life holy before Go...2025-03-1940 min

Ben Smith: All for the KingdomEncouragement of Faithfulness, 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13 The heart desire of Christians must be for other Christians to grow in faith and obedience. This statement seems so obvious and elementary that you may be tempted to assume that it does not need to be stated or given much attention. It is indeed obvious and elementary, but it needs to be said and given attention because it often conflicts with your flesh's natural desires. Often, what is celebrated are temporary and fleeting achievements. Often, what is rewarded is what the world loves and not the things of God. Often, what your heart desires are rewards t...2025-03-1200 min

Ben Smith: All for the KingdomStand Firm in the Faith, 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:5Pastor Ben Smith preaches from 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:5 on how to strengthen and exhort the church to stand firm against the attacks of Satan.The passion of God’s servants must be to strengthen and exhort the church to stand firm against the attacks of Satan. Verses 17-20 of chapter 2 express Paul’s lament that he was forced to leave the church shortly after they had come to faith and his great desire to return and be with them again. This is more than a recounting of events; it is likely a defense against those...2025-03-0538 min

Ben Smith: All for the KingdomReceive the Word of God, 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16Pastor Ben preaches from 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16 that salvation is not the result of man's work or ability but a testimony to God's power and sovereignty alone.Ben Smith is the pastor of Central Baptist Church, Waycross, GA.Sermon preached 2/16/2025.When sinners receive the gospel as the word of God and are saved, it is not the result of man's work or ability but a testimony to God's power and sovereignty alone. In 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16 Paul gives thanks for the Thessalonians' testimony and how it testifies to the power and sovereignty of God to...2025-02-2640 min

Ben Smith: All for the KingdomA Good Testimony, 1 Thessalonians 2:9-12Pastor Ben preaches from 1 Thessalonians 2:9-12 on what your labor and faithfulness testify to.Ben Smith is the pastor of Central Baptist Church, Waycross, GA.Sermon preached 2/9/2025.Books and downloadable PDFs of Pastor Ben’s sermon notes are available at http://bensmithsr.org/resources.For more information on Central Baptist Church, visit www.cbcwaycross.org.2025-02-1936 min

View from the Pulpit with Ben SmithIntroducing View from the Pulpit with Ben SmithHost: Ben SmithBen Smith is the pastor of Central Baptist Church, Waycross, GA.For other podcasts by Ben Smith, visit: https://www.bensmithsr.org/Music by Jim Gibson. “Brethren We have Met to Worship.” Songs of the South III, @2003 Hickory Cove Music. https://www.hickorycovemusic.com/2025-02-1501 min

Ben Smith: All for the KingdomPlease God, Not Man, 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8Pastor Ben preaches from 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 that the work of the church and your personal service to God must be God-directed, God-honoring, and God-pleasing.Ben Smith is the pastor of Central Baptist Church, Waycross, GA.Sermon preached 2/2/2025.Books and downloadable PDFs of Pastor Ben’s sermon notes are available at http://bensmithsr.org/resources.For more information on Central Baptist Church, visit www.cbcwaycross.org.2025-02-1245 min

Ben Smith: All for the KingdomMerry Christmas!Show Notes: Reflections on Advent and the Book of HebrewsEpisode Highlights:Christmas Greetings from Pastor Ben: Warm wishes for a blessed Christmas and 2025.Advent Sermons from Hebrews: Pastor Ben shares his thoughts on the Advent season, focusing on Jesus in the book of Hebrews:The Glorious Son: Hebrews Chapter 1.The Faithful Son: Hebrews Chapter 3.The Perfect Son: Hebrews Chapter 7.The Will of God: Hebrews Chapter 10.Podcast Schedule Update: Upcoming episodes of “Ben Smith, All for the Kingdom” will be released on Mondays due to the...2024-12-2003 min

361 PodcastEverything (ish) we missed in 2023 [S21E07]All did not 'go well' and the episode was not published between Christmas and New Year. Thank you to editor Mark who continues to fix broken audio with patience far beyond what we deserve. This week the team cover topics they missed during 2023 and catch-up on listener's emails: Beeper Mini: Why is there a market for an iMessage on Android? (update: it's effectively been abandoned since recording). Apple Watch Ultra 2: - Ben likes his, especially the bigger / brighter screen. Mark's email about our mobile network episode: Questions whether much brand loyalty is based on out-of-date perceptions...2024-01-101h 04

361 PodcastElectric vehicles (are like smartphones) [S21E06]This week the team discuss electric vehicles as 'mobile adjacent' technology: Ewan recounts his experience of EV-based car clubs in Denmark and Teslas in Saudi Arabia. Rafe brings the stats on growth of the EV market and paralells to the smartphone industry we've tracked for the life of 361. Ben recounts his experiences as a first-time EV owner and the planning the purchase of a second. The team also talk about how the arrival of EV cars has made them re-evaluate which brands are 'best'. Get in touch! Let us...2023-12-241h 07

361 PodcastMobile networks (are they good yet?) [S21E05]This week the team go back to their roots and talk about mobile networks: Ewan is deeply underwhelmed with the offerings of the UK's mobile network operators, having spent time living and working around Europe and the Middle East. He's especially unimpressed with network availability on major transport links, having had almost-ubiquitous access to 5G coverage in the places he worked and travelled. Rafe's got some OFCOM data (because of course) that suggests things aren't as bad as Ewan thinks. He also notes that there are some rural areas with good 5G coverage, so people's...2023-11-141h 05

361 PodcastMoney, money, money [S21E04]This week the team talk about money, finance, 'fintech' stuff and the products we use: Rafe's been using 'helpful' tools including HM Revenue and Customs' app to manage his tax and NS&I's app to check for Premium Bond wins. He's also tried the 'green' debit card Tred. Ewan's also been big on Open Banking for money management trying Plum to setup rules and games to encourage saving. [Rafe says "also look at similar apps like Emma and Snoop"]. Ben still uses You Need a Budget and virtual debit cards from Monzo. He's...2023-09-291h 04

re:BrandDrafting our Coworkers onto Football Teams (and other shenanigans)After an agonizing two weeks haitus, podcasting phenom Ben Smith and his sidekick, Tim Jones, are back and better than ever. The people were saying, "we need video." Well, we've responded. Enjoy a special listener-submitted Q&A and stay till the end to se our official Holston staff football teams. For more on re:Brand and it's hosts, Ben and Tim. Check out our website, rebrandpodcast.com and follow us on instagram @rebrand_pod 2023-09-2042 min

361 PodcastSocial Media in 2023 [S21E03]This week the team consider that we might be at the "money ruins everything" stage of social media (eh, Reddit?). Rafe speculates that 'social' media is now driven more by advertising than friendship groups. We also talk about 'dark social', rafeblandford.com (Rafe's personal website) and remember Jaiku. Ben re-tells the 'Nazi Bar' story often cited as an example of how 'unmoderated' speech excludes people and isn't really 'free'. We use: Ewan: LinkedIn and BeReal. Rafe: Reddit, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok (but only in read-only). Ben: Reddit, LinkedIn (grudgingly), Instagram (even more grudingly) and Mastodon (in...2023-09-031h 10

re:Brandre:Holston - An Intro to Season 1In season 1, Tim Jones and Ben Smith will be taking a deep dive into an organizational rebrand. The Holston Conference of The United Methodist Church is in the process of refocusing and reinventing itself. Throughout the season, Tim and Ben will take a behind-the-scenes look at what has to happen for an organization to change its mission and vision statements and get people to buy in. These changes will also lead to marketing rebrands, such as logo designs, style guides, and content creation. Subscribe now and get an insider's look at a rebranding overhaul.2023-05-3027 min

WorthyBen-Hur and the 32nd Academy AwardsThe Worthy boys are going chariot racing in this episode! Ben and Jon go back to the year 26 AD to talk about the William Wyler epic, "Ben-Hur". The 1959 Best Picture winner stars Charlton Heston in the titular role as he plots his revenge in this biblical epic. The film's large scale production has cemented itself among one of the classics that 1950s Hollywood has to offer. At the 32nd Academy Awards, Ben-Hur took him 11 Oscars. It is a record that has never been eclipsed by any film to date, which only highlights how grand of a scale...2022-07-292h 02

WorthyGentleman’s Agreement and the 20th Academy AwardsThe Best Picture breakdown by Worthy hosts, Ben Smith and Jon Roberts, dives into one of Elia Kazan’s first films “Gentleman’s Agreement”. The film deals with the issues of anti-semitism in America and a journalist who pretends to be Jewish in order to understand the central conflict. Gregory Peck’s performance helped to lead this film to its Best Picture win at the 20th Academy Awards. This episode also celebrates the milestone of the Academy Awards 20-year existence. Worthy hosts, Ben and Jon, debate the past decade of Best Picture winners and what awards they would give...2021-11-121h 44

WorthyHow Green Was My Valley and the 14th Academy AwardsThe Best Picture breakdown by Worthy hosts, Ben Smith and Jon Roberts, ventures into the mind of one of the most prolific director of Old Hollywood, John Ford. His black and white 1941 epic “How Green Was My Valley” garnered Ford his 3rd Best Director award and only Best Picture win. The film revolves around a Welsh coal mining family through the eyes of the youngest son Huw (Roddy McDowall). The discussion on “How Green Was My Valley” centers on the film’s well structured narrative, the grand scale of the film’s set design and the strong performances...2021-07-302h 00

WorthyRebecca and the 13th Academy AwardsThe Best Picture breakdown by Worthy hosts, Ben Smith and Jon Roberts, takes a twisted turn into the world of Alfred Hitchcock and his 1940 classic “Rebecca”. One of the few Hitchcock films to take home an Academy Award, this Joan Fontaine and Laurence Olivier starring film will certainly leave you in suspense. In this episode of Worthy, Ben and Jon discuss the technical achievements of Hitchcock in “Rebecca” that became part of his signature style. The discussion around “Rebecca” also focuses on the narrative tricks in the film, the chilling performance of Judith Anderson as Mrs. Danvers and the subt...2021-07-162h 11

361 Podcast1 Question, 3 Answers: Our smart-home picks for security & privacy [S20E05]This week the team return to their '1 question, 3 answers' format to answer a combination of listener questions: How do we choose smart-home tech or brands based on security and privacy? Ben, Ewan and Rafe each give their best answer... The only rule being that they can't agree with any previous answer. Also, having tested the Getir delivery app in the last episode the team try to order #RafeRations again this week to compare 'delivery in minutes' shopping apps Zapp (promised 20 minute delivery, took 16), Weezy (promised delivery in 'minutes', took 23) and Gorillas (promised delivery 10 minute delivery, took 25).2021-07-121h 16

WorthyGone With The Wind Pt. 2 and 12th Academy AwardsThe Best Picture breakdown by Worthy hosts, Ben Smith and Jon Roberts, dive into the second half of the 1939 classic, “Gone With The Wind''. The fallout of events from the first half of the film and how the main characters adapt to their changing landscape is the focus of this episode. The behind the scenes aspect of the film’s director carousel is important to understand the differences between each half of “Gone With The Wind”. In Part 2, Ben and Jon cover Scarlett O’Hara’s perseverance through life, the dramatic moments throughout the second half and how the 12th...2021-07-022h 16

WorthyGone With The Wind Pt. 1 and 12th Academy AwardsThe Best Picture breakdown by Worthy hosts, Ben Smith and Jon Roberts, dive into part one of the classic, “Gone With The Wind”. One of Classic Hollywood’s Crown Jewels is an epic tale starring Vivien Leigh, Clark Gable, Hattie McDaniel and Olivia de Havilland. In this episode of Worthy, Ben and Jon thoroughly discuss the glorified racism of the Antebellum South and how crucial it is to view this film through many lenses. This conversation on the first part of “Gone With The Wind” covers the advancement of Technicolor film, the journey to find Scarlett O’Hara and how...2021-06-181h 46

WorthyYou Can’t Take It With You and the 11th Academy AwardsThe Best Picture breakdown by Worthy hosts, Ben Smith and Jon Roberts, dive into Frank Capra’s 2nd Best Picture winner and 3rd Best Director led film “You Can’t Take It With You”. Adapted from the Pulitzer Prize winning play of the same name, starred icons like James Stewart, Jean Arthur, Lionel Barrymore and Edward Arnold. In this episode, Ben and Jon discuss the importance of Capra to the cinematic landscape and how his themes idealize the American Dream. The discussion on “You Can’t Take It With You” reveals the importance of screwball comedies, the budding career...2021-06-041h 53

361 Podcast1 Question, 3 Answers: Is it still worth buying Sonos? [S20E03]Recorded 10 years to the day from our first ever episode, the team tackle a listener question from last season, should they continue to buy Sonos audio devices for their home? The question is prompted by the recent outcry when Sonos attempted to end support for their original device range with an ill-judged trade-in scheme that insisted on destroying working hardware. Ben, Ewan and Rafe each give their best answer... The only rule being that they can't agree with any previous answer. Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear...2021-05-281h 05

361 Podcast1 Question, 3 Answers: How should I read and buy books? [S19E08]This week we tackle another '1 question, 3 answers', combining requests from listeners who asked for advice on reading, books and the written word. Ben, Ewan and Rafe each give their best answer... The only rule being that they can't agree with any previous answer. Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website or Twitter. Extended until Christmas: Leave us an iTunes podcast review, tell us (by email or Twitter) and Rafe will send you an exciting (and probably concrete-themed) postcard. One...2020-12-171h 05

361 Podcast1 Question, 3 Answers: Recommend me a wearable [S19E06]This week we tackle another question in our new '1 question, 3 answers' format. Combining requests from several listeners who asked for advice on: Wearable devices that don't look masculine? A great 'first' smart watch? Which is the 'best' smart watch? Wearables that aren't for sport? Ben, Ewan and Rafe each give their best answer... The only rule being that they can't agree with any previous answer. Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website or...2020-11-241h 06

361 Podcast1 Question, 3 Answers: Is 5G worth it? [S19E04]This week we tackle another question in our new '1 question, 3 answers' format. Long-time listener @martineyles asks: I see lots of rollout of 5G going on, but there are still populated areas where I can't get any data coverage at all. Other listeners wrote in to ask if 5G handsets were good buys. We combined them all into a single question: Is 5G worth it? Ben, Ewan and Rafe each give their best answer... The only rule being that they can't agree with any previous answer. Let us know...2020-10-161h 04

361 Podcast1 Question, 3 Answers: Apple vs Epic [S19E02]This week we tackle the first question in our new '1 question, 3 answers' format. Twitter user @monkeyandweasel asks: Will Fortnite (Epic) win against Apple, and what will be the impact? Ben, Ewan and Rafe each give their best answer... The only rule being that they can't agree with any previous answer. Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website or Twitter.Support 361 PodcastLinks:St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - Childhood Cancer Awareness MonthMacStadium - Mac...2020-09-241h 03

361 PodcastTik (Tok)-ed off, apps for time at home & our online profiles [S18E10]It's the last episode of the season and in an extended episode the team discuss: Why we're abandoning out Tik Tok trial and the ongoing concerns with the platform's approach to privacy. The apps (and 'not apps' in Rafe's case) that we're using as we spend more time at home. Our online 'identities' via websites and profiles. Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website or Twitter.Support 361 PodcastLinks:‎TouchRetouch - Photo-cleaning app‎Snapseed - Photo touch-up appThe Phones Show...2020-07-271h 06

361 PodcastRafe's duck, Apple's silicon, Wirecard's melt-down & Basecamp's HEY email [S18E09]This week, in addition to Rafe Blandford's pet duck (please use the official #duckfollowup hashtag for follow-up), the team discuss: Apple's annouced Macs running on its own ARM-based chips dubbed 'Apple Silicon'. Wirecard, the fintech world's 'secret' plumbing that suddenly became very visible when a UK financial regulator forced it to stop its services. HEY (yes, it's all capitals...) the 'opinionated' email service from the team behind Basecamp Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website or Twitter.Support 361 PodcastLinks:2020-07-141h 04

361 PodcastFollow-up, Photos and WWDC [S18E08]This week the team discuss: Follow-up on photo back-up, Disney+, budget syncing, news, 'good' screens and more. Ewan's success with 'photo healing' on his iPhone and iPad that enabled him to 'fix' and share photos 'in the moment. Our hopes for WWDC, incluing what Apple might announce and the effect on teh mobile industry that might have. Let us know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website or Twitter.Support 361 PodcastLinks:Tyler Hall's GrannySmithThe 361 episode where Ben explains his Hue bulb...2020-06-291h 04

361 PodcastFeedback, fitness apps & photo back-up [S18E07]This week the team discuss: Listener follow-up on robot vacuum cleaners (including finding one under your hotel bed), mobile banking and a cool personal finance app recommendation. How we - definitely not health and fitness enthusiasts - are trying to use apps to keep fit (or at least a bit fitter) during lock-down and working from home. We talk about apps to try and when to use them. Backing-up important photos, including how to use the cloud but retain access to your most valuable photos if the service you use breaks or stops working. Let us know...2020-06-2150 min

361 PodcastCustomising the Apple Watch, Lenovo's Smart Frame & data hoarding [S18E06]This week the team discuss: Using the excellent Watchsmith app to customise the Apple Watch beyond Apple's built-in widgets (called complications). How can you use layouts that change during the day and what is the future of presenting our own custom-data? Lenovo's announcement of a new Smart Frame digital picture frame that will be launched (and discounted initially) via IndieGoGo. Lenovo don't need to fund the product this way (traditionally why this platform's been used), but plan to recruit early adopter users to feedback on its development. How old is the oldest data you're hanging onto (we look...2020-06-1258 min

361 PodcastHeadsets, lock-down habits & money [S18E05]Many thanks to Mark, the Audio Wrangler, our editor for the last 5 years. Here's to the next 5 (and sorry for all you put up with). This week the team discuss: The best microphones for video conferencing whilst home working - What works best from home for both comfort and performance, what products have the team chosen and some pitfalls to avoid. Satya Nadella's observation that Covid-19 has produced "2 years digital adoption in 2 months" - How has this rapid change in working arrangements for many been a "massive forced experiment" and what behaviour changes might be permanent? ...2020-06-061h 02

361 PodcastAmazon Echo accessories, Covid-19 apps & Tik Tok [S18E04]This week the team discuss: Amazon Echo accessories. Amazon's range looks baffling from the outside, including gaming buttons and a microwave oven. What do they make, why and is any of it any good? Covid-19 apps. As governments around the world look to technology to help manage the Covid-19 crisis how do the various solutions being developed differ and will people trust a Google / Apple partnership over their local public health officials? Til Tok. What is it? No really, what is it and why is Rafe so keen we try it. We're coming to this social media phenomenon...2020-05-2952 min

361 Podcast361's 9th birthday, smart lights, map apps & video calling [S18E03]The team celebrate 9 years of podcasting together and discuss: Ben's (ongoing) smart lighting disaster. How Philips Hue hasn't turned out to be the perfect smart lighting solution, a serious (known) product defect and how complex it all gets when deployed in large numbers. Walking and way-finding apps that are helping us enjoy the outdoors when we can. How to go beyond Google Maps to explore the footpaths around our homes with specialist mapping apps and guided routes. The best video calling and conferencing apps for working from home. What do the team use and what should you consider...2020-05-221h 07

361 PodcastHome networking, self-improvement apps & the iPad Magic Keyboard [S18E02]This week the team discuss: The networking and connectivity challenges of setting up a home office. What can you do if your new desk has terrible WiFi coverage or you need something faster, but don't want to run new cabling? The team talk options, including using TV cabling you may already have installed. How we're 'self improving' during lock-down. Given the restrictions, what can we do that makes the most of not commuting (or going out at all). The team recommend options they're trying. The iPad Magic Keyboard. It's heavy and expensive, but is it... good? Yes. Yes...2020-05-1450 min

361 PodcastEquipping a home office, budget robot vacuums & Disney+ [S18E01]This week the team discuss: Ewan's new job and his family's move to Oman. Turns out he could find somewhere less convenient than Denmark to live. How we've upgraded our workspaces to equip them for an extended period of working at home. We talk about ergonomics, productivity and kit that will remain useful if / when things get back to 'normal'. Options for 'budget' robot vacuum cleaners as Ewan picks a Eufy (made by popular tech accessory maker Anker) device for his new home. Can something without AI mapping and clever sensors be 'good enough'? The launch of Disney+...2020-05-0752 min

361 PodcastGoogle Maps hacking, Sonos and goodbye to Blackberry [S17E10]This week the team discuss: A German artist's (successful) attempt to 'hack' Google Maps traffic data with a cart of 2nd hand phones, tricking the mapping service into reporting a traffic jam on an empty road. Customer 'outrage' at Sonos's announcement that some older devices will soon be unsupported and prevent newer devices from receiving upgrades if used together. This came shortly after the firm was criticised for 'bricking' devices people chose to recycle. The announcement of the end of mobile handset manufacturing under the Blackberry brand. The team reminisce about the firm at their best and how...2020-02-1046 min

361 PodcastRobot vacuums, noise-cancelling headphones & electric car charging [S17E09]This week the team discuss: Why everyone should have a robot vacuum cleaner, the difference between radar and camera-based navigation and how to choose. Also virtual walls, cameras that can spot pet poo and automated mops. Our two recommended models of noise cancelling over-ear headphones and the joy of reducing noise fatigue when travelling or working in open-plan offices. Ewan's 'terrible' (this is not a consensus view, to be fair, especially by Ewan) choice to buy his children a Dell desktop PC. The challenges of first-time 'chargeable car' ownership and how Ben's chosen his new car charger. ...2020-01-2941 min

361 PodcastRecapping 2019 [S17E08]See Rafe fully committing to a visual gag in an audio medium on Instagram. Ben, Ewan and Rafe recap some of the big themes we've covered this year and some new news including smarthome, 999 (911) emergency response, Apple's Express Transit, streaming content discovery, the (new) Motorola Razr, gear bags and home networking.Support 361 PodcastLinks:Connected Home over IPVacuum Wars - YouTubeIkea’s big bet on smarthome tech - YouTubeRoborock S5 Max robot vacuumArlo Ultra security cameras Anker eufyCam E 2999sms - Contact UK emergency services by SMS (reg req)Just Watch appMotorola RA...2019-12-2743 min

361 PodcastGPS hacking, Apple's Express Transit comes to London & Christmas gifts [S17E07]This week the team discuss: A complex suspected GPS hack in the port of Shanghai that has experts and researchers baffled. Has someone developed the ability to manipulate GPS signals and, if so, who? Apple's Express Transit mode has arrived in London allowing travellers to pay for Transport for London tubes, busses and trains without unlocking your phone. This is doubly useful when paired with a smart payment option like Citymapper Pass. Christmas gift ideas with a techy (ish) slant, including for the younger people in your life (like Rafe). Let us know your thoughts on these...2019-12-0937 min

361 PodcasteSIMs, the (folding) Motorola Razr & Apple TV+ [S17E06]This week the team discuss: eSIMs and buying data packages when overseas direct to your handset. Rafe buys one from a 'global eSIM store' when travelling to India and it works rather well... The 2019 folding Motorola Razr which attention-grabs with a clever screen and nostalgia for the original Razr design. At £1500 can this attractively designed (but mid-spec) handset attract buyers? Apple TV+ and big-tech's move into 'content'. As the TV streaming wars heat-up what has Apple got to offer? (spoiler: right now, just a pile of money for Hollywood) Let the team know your thoughts on these s...2019-11-2541 min

361 PodcastAirpods Pro, hacking mobile networks & phones vs cameras [S17E05]This week the team discuss: Apple's new Airpods Pro and Amazon's Echo Buds. How do they compare and what's the future for smart assistant-enabled headphones? Hackers that have discovered a way to make untraceable calls across mobile networks and the police response. Phone cameras vs 'real cameras'. Have we reached the stage now where only the pros are better off with an SLR? Does the advent of computational photography on phones make them superior? Let the team know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website or Twitter.2019-11-1038 min

361 PodcastGoogle's Nest Aware, Monzo's starting-over with Plus & 5G [S17E04]This week the team discuss: Google's new Nest Aware offering, AI-based analysis of home security camera in the cloud. Ewan's tempted by the low price but he's heavily invested in Arlo devices. Monzo's withdrawal of it's 'Plus' premium account offering (for now). The start-up bank's acknoweldged the product (and subsequent changes) wasn't popular with customers, but Ben and Rafe signed-up. Whether it's worth buying 5G devices at the moment... Do handsets really benefit from the speed increase and what else might encourage the team to invest in operators' new offerings in the UK (but sadly, not in Denmark...2019-10-2835 min

361 PodcastIkea Sonos speakers, Facebook eavesdropping & backdoors for spies [S17E03]This week the team discuss: Ikea's new SYMFONISK speakers powered by Sonos. Cheaper, but similarly specced to the Sonos One are these good value for consumers and a good idea for Sonos? Ewan (and others') concern that Facebook (and Google... and Amazon...) are recording our typed and spoken conversations to target advertising to us. Requested by a listener, our opinions on the UK, US and Australian governments' requests to firms like Facebook to build 'backdoors' into their messaging products' encryption. Let the team know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in...2019-10-2337 min

361 PodcastRobots, iPhones 11 & Bags [S17E02]This week the team discuss: Ewan's robot lawn mower (RIP - it didn't survive the winter) which cost about the same as a small car, but less than a Danish gardener. The iPhone 11 and tough questions like "is it good" and "should you buy it"? (spoilers: yes, but probably) Bags, rucksacks and briefcases which Ben is adamant are a valid and useful subject of discussion. He and Rafe school Ewan. Let the team know your thoughts on these subjects or anything you'd like to hear covered in future via the website or Twitter.Support 361 Podcast 2019-10-1540 min

361 PodcastUbiquiti, Huawei & Citymapper Pass [S17E01]After an extended break the team are back with a new(ish) format and recording arrangements. This week the team discuss: Ben's new home networking setup as he replaces the Apple equipment he's used for years. In the spirit of always making a simple job difficult he's selected Ubiquiti's 'prosumer' products. The 'Huawei problem' that is part cyber security and part trade war. The team discuss the difference between the firm's infrastructure equipment (like that for 5G under scrutiny for its security) and its consumer devices. Rafe's review of Citymapper's multi-mode transit pass for London which he's been...2019-10-0445 min

The Captains Coach PodcastBen Morgan on Building a Leadership Lab by Leveraging 'Supported Autonomy' Pt. 2Hello listeners, and welcome to The Captain’s Coach Podcast. I am your host, Luke Poulos. Today’s guest is another from the Rugby scene in Richmond, VA and is a friend of my previous guests Matt Robinette and Chris Porter so if you haven’t listened to that episode please go back after you finish this one with Ben Morgan. Ben has had an awesome career around all sports coaching Rugby most recently for VCU and the Richmond Lions Club. He says he’s on sabbatical due to a new-born but I am guessing he is still extremely involved...2019-09-0400 min

The Captains Coach PodcastLeadership Expert: Ben Smith on The Hero's JourneyHello and welcome to all you Captain’s Coach Podcast listeners. We have a really fun one lined up for you today, especially for those of you who like more conceptual into the weeds type of conversations. And there is no one I enjoy having those type of conversations with, except maybe Jonny Wolfgram, shouts to you Jonny, than our very own Founder and CEO of The Captain’s Coach Ben Smith. Unlike me, Ben is an actual leadership expert and just finished his first of many books The Captain’s Playbook, which you will hear more about at the end of...2019-05-1000 min

361 PodcastPalm & companion devices [S16E03]This week the team discuss the return of Palm with the, er, "Palm" companion device. Is this a new category of device and could they really replace our smartphones sometimes?Support 361 PodcastLinks:Netgear Arlo CamerasApple Watch 4The Thick of It (BBC Show)Norsemen (Norwegian TV comedy)Withings Smart ScalesDark SkySmartThings V3The PalmVue smart glasses 2018-11-3052 min

361 PodcastAutonomous vehicles [S16E02]This week the team talk about self-driving cars, Ewan's recent briefing by Waymo in 'the valley' and how autonomous vehicle technology will change the world (probably). Corrections In the episode Ben says that iD Mobile is 'operated by Three'. That's not correct - whilst it uses Three's network, the mobile phone retailer Carphone Warehouse is behind it.Support 361 PodcastLinks:Tile trackers — The Bluetooth trackers that now come with replaceable batteries.Google smart displayDual-SIM support on iPhone XS & XRTruphone eSIM support for iPhone XS & XRiD Mobile Waymo autonomous vehicles 2018-11-1251 min

361 PodcastSmart homes revisited [S16E01]The team discuss the tech they've added to their 'smart homes' since last year's challenge. They discuss what stayed and the new items that have been added.Support 361 PodcastLinks:Apple AirPods — Apparently all the rage in Copenhagen now.Geofency — Location tracking and geo-fencing app for iOS.Formula 1 mobile app — New mobile apps for F1 enthusiasts that Rafe worked on.Bosch Indego 350 — Ewan's recommended robot lawn mower.Roomba i7 — New self-emptying robot vacuum cleaner.Arlo Pro 2 — Netgear's HD wireless security cameras.AnyList — Mobile and web list-making app that 2-way syncs with the Amazon Echo.Samsung SmartT...2018-10-1950 min

361 PodcastEnding the crypto-currency challenge [S15E07]After some time away the team are back to (prematurely) end the crypto-currency challenge. We talk about why and the challenges for using things like Bitcoin for anything other than speculation.Support 361 PodcastLinks:Firefox Reality — A virtual reality web browser for Oculus, Daydream and Viveport devices.Glint — The payment card backed by gold.Netgear Arlo Pro 2 cameras — Netgear's highest-spec wireless security cameras.Oculus Go — Stand-alone VR headsetBosch 'Robo Mower' — Bosch's range of automated lawnmowers.2018-10-0537 min

361 PodcastThe best explanation of crypto-currencies you'll hear by a geographer this week [S15E06]** Nothing in this podcast is investment advice. ** Recorded in mid December 2017, the team talk about their progress with their 'Crypto Challenge' and the dawning realisation that Bitcoin (and the like) might not be as usable as money. We learn a little about how this technology works, how (and why) its value might change, and share our own tentative first steps of buying and selling for ourselves.Support 361 Podcast 2018-01-251h 00

361 PodcastFestive Winterval special [S15E05]This week the team tell bad Christmas cracker jokes and discuss gift ideas for last-minute shoppers. We look back at the topics we discussed in December 2012 (including - would you believe - Snapchat) and confirm with Ewan that, yes, it's also Christmas in Denmark. You heard it here first...Support 361 Podcast 2017-12-2045 min

361 PodcastWho can beat the banks? (FinTech special) [S15E04]This week the team discuss 'FinTech' - the apps and services hoping to displace traditional banks and their products. We look at some of the most interesting offerings for consumers for everyday spending, foreign exchange and borrowing, considering which firms have what it takes to be successful. We also talk about AirPods, briefly.Support 361 Podcast 2017-11-2149 min

361 PodcastDodgy apps & data thieves [S15E03]This week the team discuss the ways apps and services fail to keep our data safe. From deliberate data theft to bad design we discuss the worst we've known and how the Apple and Android ecosystems are adapting to these threats. We also launch this season's challenge on crypto-currencies. This episode was recorded in late September 2017.Support 361 Podcast 2017-11-1339 min

361 PodcastThe armchair social media experts [S15E02]This week the team talk about the state of social media and how it's changed since we were early adopters. We talk about how and why we use various networks and how that's changed over time and our reactions, from quitting to shopping. We cover the services we know well and some newer ones we - well some of us - struggle with. Could it be Snapchat isn't for us?Support 361 Podcast 2017-11-0554 min

361 PodcastBack to the smart home [S15E01]We're back (sorry for the wait) and this week we're re-visiting our smart home challenge. What's the long-term verdict on the products we bought last season, what have we changed and would we recommend? Also, were you aware of the 'neat hair' situation in Nordic banking? Ewan has the latest.Support 361 Podcast 2017-10-2544 min

361 PodcastSmart things: Buses, Google Home and bees [S14E10]After a short break we’re back with the final episode of the season. We’re looking at smart ‘stuff’ again… Ben’s been on the Citymapper smartbus trial run in central London and Ewan’s been doing an extended comparison of Google Home to Amazon’s Alexa. Rafe’s also been messing about with bees.Support 361 Podcast 2017-06-0551 min

361 PodcastiPads, ‘transformers’ and ‘real’ work [S14E09]This week the team talk about mobile working… Do we still need laptops or is it possible to do ‘real’ work on an iPad. Does the device even matter or is it the software that drives users’ behaviour. We talk about ‘transformer’ devices, young people, keyboards and clipboards. Rafe also provides a duck-house update (so you can stop emailing to ask).Support 361 Podcast 2017-03-2259 min

361 PodcastMWC 2017 - the best bits [S14E08]Having pioneered previews of events after those events have actually happened (last week), the team look-back at some of the interesting topics from Mobile World Congress 2017. Rafe gets excited about 5G; Ben gets nostalgic for Blackberry keyboards and Nokia snake; and Ewan still thinks it was all a waste of time.Support 361 Podcast 2017-03-1547 min

361 PodcastComments, questions & MWC [S14E07]After a brief break (important operational reasons, nothing to see here) the team are back catching up on the news, answering listener questions and taking a quick MWC preview. We cover duck houses (yes, really), how not to be in a 360° picture you’re taking, get an epic home camera review from a listener, cloud vs local smart-home controls, one smartphone hub to rule them all and Samsung taking our advice (sort-of).Support 361 Podcast 2017-03-0557 min

361 PodcastOur ‘smart-homes’ a year on [S14E06]This week the team re-visit home automation, a year on from our ‘smart-home challenge’. Ewan tells us about a break in (or was it?) and we discuss what we kept from he challenge and what we’ve added since, along with the frustrations of ‘dumb’ systems with apps and new houses built without smart features. This episode was originally scheduled for release in early January - sorry about all that Christmas chat.Support 361 Podcast 2017-02-0946 min

361 PodcastWhat did we learn at CES? [S14E05]This week the team look back at Consumer Electronics Show, trying to understand the themes that emerged: voice (and Alexa) everywhere, home automation and ‘emotional’ robots. Rafe, our ‘man on the ground’ gives us his view. Ewan’s still in Denmark and has discovered it has a land border with Germany… who knew?Support 361 Podcast 2017-02-0253 min

Ben Coomber Radio#243 - 401 Marathons & it's affect on the body with Ben SmithIf you did 401 marathons, how do you think it would affect your body, let alone your mind? Ben Smith, a man on a quest to find out what makes him tick in life set out to run 401 marathons in 401 days, an incredible feat of mental and physical toughness. But how did that affect his body? How did it affect his well-being? Why did he decide to do such a mad event? What led to this decision? What did he eat? What was his favourite pair of trainers from the 23 he used? Discover this and much more with this incredible fascinating...2017-01-2645 min

361 PodcastOn the road again… [S14E04]Happy New Year! We’re back and - seasonally - talking about our travel experiences again and how mobile influences it. Ewan’s saved from disaster by Amazon Prime Now in San Francisco (seriously, how are they not sponsoring this yet?), Rafe’s excited by a QR code in a cathedral (don’t judge) and Ben wants to talk to Alexa in his hotel room (who needs friends?).Support 361 Podcast 2017-01-0851 min

A Small Voice: Conversations With Photographers000 - Ben Smith (intro)Photographer, Ben Smith introduces a new weekly photography podcast: 'A Small Voice: Conversations With Photographers' and answers a few 'frequently anticipated questions.' Become a full tier 1 member here to access exclusive additional subscriber-only content and the full archive of previous episodes for £5 per month.For the tier 2 archive-only membership, to access the full library of past episodes for £3 per month, go here.Subscribe to my weekly newsletter here for everything A Small Voice related and much more besides.Follow me on Instagram here.Build Yourself a Squarespace Website video course here. 2015-09-1003 min

361 PodcastGood Mobile Messaging: Deploying enterprise messaging to personal devices in an encrypted wrapperEwan and Ben visited the IT security show 'INFOSEC' to investigate the state of mobile security. We interviewed representatives from several exhibitors and discuss the challenges for mobile operators, businesses and consumers around mobile security, noting how immature the market still is.Support 361 Podcast 2012-05-0309 min

361 PodcastMobile Active Defense: Securing devices with mobile device managementEwan and Ben visited the IT security show 'INFOSEC' to investigate the state of mobile security. We interviewed representatives from several exhibitors and discuss the challenges for mobile operators, businesses and consumers around mobile security, noting how immature the market still is.Support 361 Podcast 2012-05-0310 min

361 PodcastTrend Micro: Anti-virus and secured synchronisation apps for mobileEwan and Ben visited the IT security show 'INFOSEC' to investigate the state of mobile security. We interviewed representatives from several exhibitors and discuss the challenges for mobile operators, businesses and consumers around mobile security, noting how immature the market still is.Support 361 Podcast 2012-05-0315 min

361 PodcastBecrypt: Full mobile device encryption for Government and high-security businessesEwan and Ben visited the IT security show 'INFOSEC' to investigate the state of mobile security. We interviewed representatives from several exhibitors and discuss the challenges for mobile operators, businesses and consumers around mobile security, noting how immature the market still is.Support 361 Podcast 2012-05-0310 min

361 PodcastWrap-up: Re-capping the day and discussing the difficulty for consumers in choosing mobile securityEwan and Ben visited the IT security show 'INFOSEC' to investigate the state of mobile security. We interviewed representatives from several exhibitors and discuss the challenges for mobile operators, businesses and consumers around mobile security, noting how immature the market still is.Support 361 Podcast 2012-05-0316 min

361 PodcastNQ Mobile: Mobile device anti-malware and 'intrusion detection' softwareEwan and Ben visited the IT security show 'INFOSEC' to investigate the state of mobile security. We interviewed representatives from several exhibitors and discuss the challenges for mobile operators, businesses and consumers around mobile security, noting how immature the market still is.Support 361 Podcast 2012-05-0313 min

361 PodcastVeracode: Independent mobile app security reviewsEwan and Ben visited the IT security show 'INFOSEC' to investigate the state of mobile security. We interviewed representatives from several exhibitors and discuss the challenges for mobile operators, businesses and consumers around mobile security, noting how immature the market still is.Support 361 Podcast 2012-05-0307 min

361 PodcastIntro: Talking about the state of mobile securityEwan and Ben visited the IT security show 'INFOSEC' to investigate the state of mobile security. We interviewed representatives from several exhibitors and discuss the challenges for mobile operators, businesses and consumers around mobile security, noting how immature the market still is.Support 361 Podcast 2012-05-0317 min

361 PodcastSMSPasscode: A system for multi-factor authentication using mobileEwan and Ben visited the IT security show 'INFOSEC' to investigate the state of mobile security. We interviewed representatives from several exhibitors and discuss the challenges for mobile operators, businesses and consumers around mobile security, noting how immature the market still is.Support 361 Podcast 2012-05-0311 min

361 PodcastLBF Digital Zone: How is the digital zone reflecting the changes in publishing?Ewan and Ben visited London Book Fair to investigate how the publishing industry is innovating in digital publishing and how consumers' demands are shifting with growing use of mobile devices as book readers. We interviewed representatives from several exhibitors and discuss our views on the increasing cross-over we see between 'book' and 'app' development.Support 361 Podcast 2012-04-2308 min

361 PodcastIntro: Looking at the future of digital publishingEwan and Ben visited London Book Fair to investigate how the publishing industry is innovating in digital publishing and how consumers' demands are shifting with growing use of mobile devices as book readers. We interviewed representatives from several exhibitors and discuss our views on the increasing cross-over we see between 'book' and 'app' development.Support 361 Podcast 2012-04-2319 min

361 PodcastNokia: Introducing Nokia Reading and understanding content in an ecosystemEwan and Ben visited London Book Fair to investigate how the publishing industry is innovating in digital publishing and how consumers' demands are shifting with growing use of mobile devices as book readers. We interviewed representatives from several exhibitors and discuss our views on the increasing cross-over we see between 'book' and 'app' development.Support 361 Podcast 2012-04-2316 min

361 PodcastAmazon: Supporting authors with self-publishing digital and paper booksEwan and Ben visited London Book Fair to investigate how the publishing industry is innovating in digital publishing and how consumers' demands are shifting with growing use of mobile devices as book readers. We interviewed representatives from several exhibitors and discuss our views on the increasing cross-over we see between 'book' and 'app' development.Support 361 Podcast 2012-04-2309 min

361 PodcastWrap-up: Our opinions on the show and thoughts on the future impact of mobile appsEwan and Ben visited London Book Fair to investigate how the publishing industry is innovating in digital publishing and how consumers' demands are shifting with growing use of mobile devices as book readers. We interviewed representatives from several exhibitors and discuss our views on the increasing cross-over we see between 'book' and 'app' development.Support 361 Podcast 2012-04-2320 min

361 PodcastKobo: Innovating in content delivery with social featuresEwan and Ben visited London Book Fair to investigate how the publishing industry is innovating in digital publishing and how consumers' demands are shifting with growing use of mobile devices as book readers. We interviewed representatives from several exhibitors and discuss our views on the increasing cross-over we see between 'book' and 'app' development.Support 361 Podcast 2012-04-2314 min

361 PodcastS02 E10 - Patently StupidIn this final episode of season 2 we discuss patents and the huge impact they're having on the mobile industry. We highlight some of the reasons the mobile industry may be more prone to patent disputes, give the whole patent system a kicking in general and Ben proposes Rafe as a possible solution. We also briefly discuss valentines day, disappointed wives, babies and Rafe's new app. A huge thanks to all who have listened and commented during season 2 - especially Andy Hagon, Jamie Holland, Jack in Croatia, Craig, Simon Blackman, Derek Swalheim, James Burland and everyone...2012-02-2138 min

361 PodcastS02 E08 - Looking forward to 2012In our first episode of 2012 we wonder what this year might hold for mobile and offer some predictions: Ewan thinks this will be the year m-commerce goes big. Rafe thinks this is the year the smartphone market gets really competitive. Ben thinks this is the year operators start running additional services 'over the top' of their existing network to differentiate. Support 361 Podcast 2012-01-2437 min

361 PodcastS02 E07 - The Challenge For Handset MakersThis week the team re-cap a round-table discussion we were invited to, discussing the challenges and possible solutions for handset manufacturers in the future: Ewan notes Apple's increasing 'mind-share dominance' which exists quite separate to their market share. Rafe longs for beautiful hardware and innovation in material sciences. Ben notes it's the networks preventing people from painlessly operating several handsets, switching according to occasion. This is our last episode of 2011. Thanks for listening! We'll be back in January.Support 361 Podcast 2011-12-2133 min

361 PodcastS02 E06: The £100 Pre-Pay Christmas ChallengeThis week the team set themselves a 'fun' challenge - to choose a new pre-pay mobile phone costing less than £100 to give as a as a Christmas present... [To avoid arguments we agreed to 'shop' at Carphone Warehouse] Rafe opts for a Nokia: A 'One Direction'-branded Nokia C2-02 for £59.95 Ewan buys something special for his Nan: A Doro PhoneEasy 610 for £79.95 Ben spots an Android bargain: The SonyEricsson X8 for £99.95 (or £69.99 direct from Three as Rafe points out later)Support 361 Podcast 2011-12-0934 min

361 PodcastS02 SUP01 - MEF Americas 2011: Neil Stiles on 'multi-screen' contentRecorded at MEF Americas 2011 in Miami, Ben interviews Neil Stiles, president of the Variety Group, on producing content for a 'multi-screen world'.Support 361 Podcast 2011-12-0108 min

361 PodcastS01 E10 - Bothersome things...This week we're recording remotely again as Ewan calls in from Austin, Texas. In the last episode of series 1 (don't worry series 2 is already on the way) we have a bit of a whinge discussing 'bothersome things' (as Rafe terms them). Ben's list covered pages by the time we finished listing them pre-recording so here's a few choice ones... We discuss: WiFi hotspots MMS Batteries Mobile apps failing without coverage Context sensitive ringing Gumpy old men we might be, but these are the niggles which drive us mad daily. What are yours?Support 361...2011-06-3033 min

361 PodcastS01 E09 - Nokia: What next?This week we talk about Nokia... How has it come to this and what next for the big firm? We discuss: The history behind the current problems. How and why the firm has to change. Windows Phone, the new strategy... and the parts which are often forgotten. Whether Nokia can recover and what its first Windows Phone device will mean. It all gets a bit heated this week... Ewan accuses Rafe of not seeing the warning signs and Rafe explains that the Silicon Valley view is too limited. Ben plays referee and offers some dire...2011-06-2139 min

361 PodcastS01 E06 - Windows Phone, Mango and odd juiceBen and Rafe head to the Millbank Tower in London for the official UK unveiling of Mango, Microsoft's latest (and most major) update to the Windows Phone 7 platform where we also interview Oded Ran, Head of Consumer Marketing, Windows Phone, UK. Ewan joins us afterwards as we discuss: The '500' new features in Mango The problems and benefits the new platform has Whether anyone should care about Windows Phone and whether it has a stand-out selling point First impressions of Mango WP7's business features Support 361 Podcast 2011-06-0139 min

361 PodcastS01 E03 - The Great App Store Debate: Fab or Fad?Episode 3 takes the form of a debate, which Ben chairs (because he's not brave enough to take sides): Rafe argues that App Stores are a passing fad, are limiting and lacking, addressing only a current need that will soon be left behind as innovation in the mobile space continues at a blistering pace. Ewan argues that App Stores are great enablers and have created a multi-Billion dollar industry in mobile applications that's here to stay. Support 361 Podcast 2011-05-1122 min