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The XWrapping up Season 10 and the Podcast…for nowAs season 10 comes to an end, Bryan and Demetrius discuss the state of the pod and the reasons that they are taking an extended hiatus. In the process, they talk about some of their favorite moments, their motivations for creating the podcast, and their perspective on tech, Silicon Valley, and the future of the industry. Thanks to all of the listeners for the time you’ve spent with us. We hope that you’ve found it helpful and thought provoking. We will miss you all! 2024-08-1924 minThe XHow Crowdstrike stopped the world for a day and how the ripple effects are going to impact the coming wave of AIBryan and Demetrius discuss the recent Crowdstrike event that caused Windows BSOD’s across the world and grounded airplanes, rescheduled surgeries, and gave your IT people new stress habits. Then they get into the fallout of how this has the potential to end Crowdstrike, inspire new government regulation, and change how new AI gets implemented in the future. Enjoying The X? Did we get it right? Check us out on YouTube and let us know what you think in the comments! https://www.youtube.com/@thexpodcast Also, learn more about us and the work that we...2024-07-2935 minThe XApple, Anthropic, and NVIDIA are training AI using YouTube subtitles. Is this wrong? Should the creators be paid? Let’s discuss!Bryan and Demetrius discuss a recent report that YouTube was scraped by Anthropic, Apple, NVIDIA, Salesforce, and others to train their AI systems. The news has stimulated debate about what should be allowed for training AI and the guys have opinions that might be controversial. Enjoying The X? Did we get it right? Check us out on YouTube and let us know what you think in the comments! https://www.youtube.com/@thexpodcast Also, learn more about us and the work that we do at https://metriclab.com/ 2024-07-2230 minThe XSamsung’s Galaxy Ring and the State of the Union on WearablesBryan and Demetrius discuss Samsung’s decision to take on the Oura Ring with their new Galaxy Ring. They also get into wearable technology, what they’re good for and why someone would consider getting one. They then discuss the importance of choosing an ecosystem and how AI might come into play. Enjoying The X? Did we get it right? Check us out on YouTube and let us know what you think in the comments! https://www.youtube.com/@thexpodcast Also, learn more about us and the work that we do at https://metriclab.com/ 2024-07-1543 minThe XThe Movie Theater Box Office is experiencing an epic collapse. Is this the end or just a bump in the road?Bryan and Demetrius dig into one of their favorite topics, the movies and movie theaters. They discuss the massive drop in revenue compared to last year and why it’s happening. They also get into what the future holds and how theater owners can continue to evolve the movie-going experience. Enjoying The X? Did we get it right? Check us out on YouTube and let us know what you think in the comments! https://www.youtube.com/@thexpodcast Also, learn more about us and the work that we do at https://metriclab.com/ 2024-07-0148 minThe XQualcomm is bringing Snapdragon to Windows laptops! Could this disrupt the whole market?Bryan and Demetrius get into the nitty gritty with chips and processors with Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon X. Are they leapfrogging Intel, AMD, and even Apple with the most advanced NPU in the game? Tune in to find out why this might be more than just another year of spec bumps in processor performance. Enjoying The X? Did we get it right? Check us out on YouTube and let us know what you think in the comments! https://www.youtube.com/@thexpodcast Also, learn more about us and the work that we do at https://me...2024-06-2425 minThe XApple makes AI announcements at WWDC 2024! ChatGPT and Apple Intelligence are coming to iOS and MacOS!Bryan and Demetrius dig into the new features announced at WWDC including iOS 18, updates to Watch OS, and the announcement of Apple Intelligence as well as access (but not necessarily integration) of ChatGPT. The guys discuss whether it’s enough to seriously compete with the big players in AI. Enjoying The X? Did we get it right? Check us out on YouTube and let us know what you think in the comments! https://www.youtube.com/@thexpodcast Also, learn more about us and the work that we do at https://metriclab.com/2024-06-1757 minThe XHow AI is affecting Hollywood in 2024! Wild technology, massive changes and the future of film.Bryan and Demetrius explore the rapid changes in Hollywood as technology pushes its way in and changes how movies are made, distributed and marketed. Enjoying The X? Did we get it right? Check us out on YouTube and let us know what you think in the comments! https://www.youtube.com/@thexpodcast Also, learn more about us and the work that we do at https://metriclab.com/ 2024-06-1043 minThe XAI race is heating up with the new ChatGPT 4o and Google Gemini 1.5. Could one of these end up powering the iPhone?Bryan and Demetrius kick off season 10 by catching up on some of the latest news about AI, particularly the new announcements of ChatGPT 4o and Google Gemini 1.5. The discussion gets into the different perspectives that each company is bringing to AI and the potential impact of a reported blockbuster deal for integration into iOS devices. Enjoying The X? Did we get it right? Check us out on YouTube and let us know what you think in the comments! https://www.youtube.com/@thexpodcast Also, learn more about us and the work that we do at...2024-06-031h 05The XSeason 9 Finale - Tesla is threatening Cybertruck buyers with legal action and…there’s a Subscription Printer Service from HP?Bryan and Demetrius look back on some of their favorite topics and moments from season 9 before diving into Tesla’s revived non-resale clause. We discuss why we think they’re doing it (hint: it’s not to stop flippers) and what impacts it could have if it became standard practice. Then, we review HP’s new All-In plan, a subscription service that includes a printer, ink, and a set number of pages to print each month. We discuss our thoughts on this plan, why it makes sense for HP, but less sense for customers, and who it could be...2024-03-251h 04The XWill AI replace jobs in the field of user research, design and strategy and what to do if you’re concerned.Bryan and Demetrius dig into the big discussion online surrounding the fear and uncertainty for roles in the field of user experience during the rise of AI. The guys provide their opinion on what to do, what to think about when seeking employment and some words of encouragement during this big industry shift that will likely end up providing amazing opportunities for people who love UX. Enjoying The X? Did we get it right? Check us out on YouTube and let us know what you think in the comments! https://www.youtube.com/@thexpodcast Also...2024-03-1859 minThe XIt happened…we tested the Apple Vision Pro and did a full UX review! What we loved, what we liked, and what we disliked. Is it worth it? Listen in to find out.Bryan and Demetrius spent the morning testing the Apple Vision Pro, explored its capabilities, use cases, and user experience. The guys agreed in some areas but disagreed in others and it led to a lively debate on whether this is the new Apple Newton, a solid core concept that hasn’t found its footing, or the new Tesla Roadster, a luxury product that opens the doors to more mainstream versions in the future. Listen in and let us know what you think! Enjoying The X? Did we get it right? Check us out on YouTube and...2024-03-111h 14The XAI Video has arrived! Open-AI announces Sora, a ChatGPT-enabled text-to-video generator.Bryan and Demetrius discuss and debate the newly announced ChatGPT video generator, Sora; that can create realistic and imaginative scenes from text instructions. The guys explore and debate the use of this technology, the current quality of the videos and what this means for the future of video production, movie making, and social media. The guys even make a wager on whether or not this technology could produce a feature film by 2035! Enjoying The X? Did we get it right? Check us out on YouTube and let us know what you think in the comments! https://www.y...2024-03-041h 01The XRepost - Special Guest: Brendan Kelley, Former Apple and VMware engineering manager joins The X to talk about the Work From Home movement.The work from home debate continues with companies now putting guardrails around what that means, so we thought it would be fitting to repost our convseration last month about this topic with with special guest, former engineering manager at Apple, Brendan Kelley. Enjoy! Bryan and Demetrius with special guest Brendan Kelley discuss the continuing work from home saga and discuss what it means to work for a “remote first” company, how to manage people remotely, what is gained and lost being in the office and what the next few years might bring. The guys also dig into how...2024-02-261h 10The XDisney is making big moves with an investment in Epic Games and partnerships with Warner Brothers Discovery and Fox Sports!Bryan and Demetrius discuss Disneys recent 1.5B investment into Epic Games as well as their partnership with Fox Sports and Warner Bros. Discovery to bring all majors sports content together into a single app experience. The guys pull on their experience working in gaming and media to look at these moves and figure out what this means for Disney now and in the future. Enjoying The X? Did we get it right? Check us out on YouTube and let us know what you think in the comments! https://www.youtube.com/@thexpodcast Also, learn more ab...2024-02-1948 minThe XThe drone market mystery - are people still buying them?Bryan and Demetrius explore the world of drones after being one of the most hyped technologies of the past decade. Years later, what are their primary uses and did they become the remote control car of the 1980’s as we anticipated? Also, why aren’t drones delivering burritos to doors? How and why this device went from a toy everyone seemed to be buying to a regulated device that requires government registration. Enjoying The X? Did we get it right? Check us out on YouTube and let us know what you think in the comments! https://www.yout...2024-02-1243 minThe XWhy is everyone going nuts over the Stanley Quencher Tumbler? We give it a UX review and compare it to offerings from Yeti, Nalgene, and Hydroflask.Bryan and Demetrius examine the insane craze and frenzy around the Stanley Quencher Tumblers and explain why it’s happening, do a live UX review of the Tumbler on the show and give their predictions of what the future holds for Stanley and their competitors. Enjoying The X? Did we get it right? Check us out on YouTube and let us know what you think in the comments! https://www.youtube.com/@thexpodcast Also, learn more about us and the work that we do at https://metriclab.com/ 2024-02-0543 minThe XWhy are big creators quitting YouTube? We have some thoughts about why it’s happening and how it can get fixed.Bryan and Demetrius discuss the recent trend of successful YouTubers announcing that they are quitting their dream jobs. The guys get into the demands of the job and the many parallels between being a successful YouTuber and being a Silicon Valley startup founder. After they break down why it’s happening they discuss what could be done to help fix it. Enjoying The X? Did we get it right? Check us out on YouTube and let us know what you think in the comments! https://www.youtube.com/@thexpodcast Also, learn more about us...2024-01-2951 minThe XRabbit R1 Mobile AI Device - What is it, why is it getting so much hype and is this the next iPhone or the new pet rock?Bryan and Demetrius discuss the hot product kicking off 2024, Rabbit R1 Mobile AI Device. The guys discuss the details of the product, why these types of devices are starting to show up and how it compares to the voice and AI devices they’ve worked on over the years. Enjoying The X? Did we get it right? Check us out on YouTube and let us know what you think in the comments! https://www.youtube.com/@thexpodcast Also, learn more about us and the work that we do at https://metriclab.com/2024-01-2252 minThe XTech layoffs from Google and Amazon! Do they signal the end of an era? It’s time to talk about the field of UX Research and Design.Bryan and Demetrius discuss the ongoing conversation about whether or not the field of User Experience Research and Design is dying or evolving and why so many researchers and designers have been laid off in the last year and what this means moving forward. Enjoying The X? Did we get it right? Check us out on YouTube and let us know what you think in the comments! https://www.youtube.com/@thexpodcast Also, learn more about us and the work that we do at https://metriclab.com/2024-01-1552 minThe XA New Year means that CES is happening! Survival tips and what to look for in 2024!Bryan and Demetrius discuss CES 2024, starting off with survival tips such as how to deal with the crowds by timing your arrival and planning out your transportation and what to do about food. The guys then get into what tech trends they’re keeping an eye on at the show (including AI, AR, and the latest TV technologies) and which ones are over hyped. Finally, they reminisce on products from past CES events that made an impact. Enjoying The X? Did we get it right? Check us out on YouTube and let us know what you think in...2024-01-0856 minThe XThe X team, Bryan and Demetrius provide some cheer with their favorite products of 2023! Learn about the products that nailed the User Experience and find out why most of them were NOT tech products.Bryan and Demetrius close out 2023 with their annual favorite things podcast. As usual, neither Bryan nor Demetrius knew what the other person placed on their list and to the shock of both of them, very few tech products were listed. We get into what they are, but more importantly WHY they are our favorite things and what each company was able to do in order to deliver a stellar experience for the user. Happy New Year and we are looking forward to seeing you all in 2024! Enjoying The X? Did we get it right? Check...2023-12-181h 01The XSpecial Guest: Brendan Kelley, Former Apple and VMware engineering manager joins The X to talk about the Work From Home movement.Bryan and Demetrius with special guest Brendan Kelley discuss the continuing work from home saga and discuss what it means to work for a “remote first” company, how to manage people remotely, what is gained and lost being in the office and what the next few years might bring. The guys also dig into how it affects team dynamics, mental health, and how to strike a balance between working from home and in the office Enjoying The X? Did we get it right? Check us out on YouTube and let us know what you think in the comm...2023-12-111h 10The XThe OpenAI chaos! Three CEOs in 2 weeks! An employee revolt! A brand new board! Plus: how Microsoft forced their hand.Bryan and Demetrius break down the OpenAI drama and discuss what they know about the situation, why it happened, and what they think this means in regard to trust, safety and the future of these systems. Enjoying The X? Did we get it right? Check us out on YouTube and let us know what you think in the comments! https://www.youtube.com/@thexpodcast Also, learn more about us and the work that we do at https://metriclab.com/ 2023-12-041h 02The XThe Cybertruck is Live! Is Tesla’s new electric vehicle a step forward or a waste of resources?Bryan and Demetrius provide quick reactions to the Tesla Cybertruck Delivery Event and debate its utility, design, and try to decide if it’s an eyesore or not that bad. Also, what will be the impact on the market? Will it bring Tesla into more direct competition with the bigger, more established automakers or is it Tesla’s most niche vehicle yet? Enjoying The X? Did we get it right? Check us out on YouTube and let us know what you think in the comments! https://www.youtube.com/@thexpodcast Also, learn more about us and...2023-12-0136 minThe XHas the future arrived? What is Humane’s AI Pin and how is Apple involved? Kickoff of season 9!Bryan and Demetrius kick off season 9 with a discussion around the new AI Pin by Humane - a company built by former Apple designers that strives to expand beyond the phone and put AI literally on your body and powered by OpenAI. Enjoying The X? Did we get it right? Check us out on YouTube and let us know what you think in the comments! https://www.youtube.com/@thexpodcast Also, learn more about us and the work that we do at https://metriclab.com/ 2023-11-2748 minThe XBONUS EPISODE! UX Professionals react to the iPhone 15 announcement!Bryan and Demetrius discuss the announcement of the iPhone 15 and Apple Watch, the big move to USB-C, and Apple and innovation. Enjoying The X? Did we get it right? Check us out on YouTube and let us know what you think in the comments! https://www.youtube.com/@thexpodcast Also, learn more about us and the work that we do at https://metriclab.com/2023-09-1833 minThe XWe left NASA and started a company in Tech. Part 4: The Final Chapter. The pandemic hit and brought some surprises. The industry shifted and we started the podcast.Bryan and Demetrius conclude their four-part series by discussing what happened when the pandemic hit and how it fundamentally changed the industry we’d been in since our late teens. We started the podcast, our goals shifted, and (once again) the company is looking quite different compared to three years prior. Enjoying The X? Did we get it right? Check us out on YouTube and let us know what you think in the comments! https://www.youtube.com/@thexpodcast Also, learn more about us and the work that we do at https://metriclab.com/2023-09-1146 minThe XRepost: Special guest John Willenborg, founder and CEO of Owl Vans discusses the Adventure Van movement, how Owl Vans took flight, and what it takes to build a successful brand in this new and emerging space.In honor of Labor Day and so many people out camping and taking a break, we thought it would be fitting to repost our interview with John Willenborg, the founder and CEO of Owl Vans, a gear design and fabrication company focused on adventure vans. John discusses everything from how he got Owl off the ground, how to grow and scale a hardware business, and what it takes to build a brand people will love. This is an episode not to miss! Enjoying The X? Did we get it right? Check us out on YouTube and let...2023-09-041h 22The XWe left NASA and started a company in Tech. Part 3: We survived The Great Recession, jumped head-first into the mobile app boom, became the secret go-to research team in the valley, and licensed our own hardware product.Bryan and Demetrius continue their four-part series with part 3, discussing how they survived the great recession, managed to grab an amazing office for cheap, were a part of the boom in mobile apps, became the go-to research team for Silicon Valley’s most secretive projects, licensed their own hardware product. and grow their client list. Enjoying The X? Did we get it right? Check us out on YouTube and let us know what you think in the comments! https://www.youtube.com/@thexpodcast Also, learn more about us and the work that we do at ht...2023-08-2851 minThe XGaming Updates! Netflix is developing a Cloud Gaming Service and Baldur’s Gate 3 disrupts AAA games development!Bryan and Demetrius dig into some of the latest developments in gaming, starting with Netflix’s reported beta testing of a cloud gaming service. Could gaming solve some of Netflix’s recent woes? Also, Baldur’s Gate has kicked off a debate about setting the standard in AAA games. The guys discuss why it’s neither the game developers nor the gamers who are dictating development processes right now and how that mirrors development in tech. Enjoying The X? Did we get it right? Check us out on YouTube and let us know what you think in the comm...2023-08-2141 minThe XWe left NASA and started a company in Tech. Part 2: The Great Recession and how it fundamentally changed our business and the valley.Bryan and Demetrius continue their four-part series with part 2 discussing the great recession, how they managed to move through it, what it took to get out of it and how that led to working with some of the most secretive research labs in the valley. Welcome to Part 2: The great recession and how it changed our business and the valley. Enjoying The X? Did we get it right? Check us out on YouTube and let us know what you think in the comments! https://www.youtube.com/@thexpodcast Also, learn more about us and the...2023-08-1444 minThe XTwitter is now X, the strikes bring Hollywood to a standstill, and Lenovo is competing with Steam Deck!Bryan and Demetrius dig into the drama of the Twitter rebrand to X and all the shenanigans associated with it, Hollywood goes on pause as the actors join the writers and go on strike and Lenovo is directly competing with Steam Deck to compete in the portable gaming market. Enjoying The X? Did we get it right? Check us out on YouTube and let us know what you think in the comments! https://www.youtube.com/@thexpodcast Also, learn more about us and the work that we do at https://metriclab.com/ 2023-08-0756 minThe XWe left NASA and started a company in Tech. Part 1: The decision to try and the steps to landing Microsoft and eBay as customers.Bryan and Demetrius kick off a four-part series where they tell the origin story of Metric Lab and how they landed relationships with some of the biggest names in tech. Come learn how they built a company that has lasted for almost two decades and survived the Great Recession and a global pandemic. Welcome to Part 1: The decision to try. Enjoying The X? Did we get it right? Check us out on YouTube and let us know what you think in the comments! https://www.youtube.com/@thexpodcast Also, learn more about us and the...2023-07-311h 06The XThe AI Wishlist - what do you want AI to do for you? Our list might shock you!With AI poised to reshape tech, the guys get into their own personal AI wishlists. They discuss the value that AI could provide when it comes to finance, health, in the home, and on the go. Take a listen and let us know what you would want AI to do. Enjoying The X? Did we get it right? Check us out on YouTube and let us know what you think in the comments! https://www.youtube.com/@thexpodcast Also, learn more about us and the work that we do at https://metriclab.com/ 2023-07-241h 03The XMovies, Theaters, and The Death of Film Franchises? What can we learn from the failure of Indiana Jones, the DCEU, and Pixar?Are people going back to movie theaters post pandemic? Bryan and Demetrius circle back on the future of movies and movie theaters and dig into the numbers to explore why some big-budget movies have failed while others have succeeded. The guys also make their predictions as the writers and actors strike hit Hollywood hard this week. Enjoying The X? Did we get it right? Check us out on YouTube and let us know what you think in the comments! https://www.youtube.com/@thexpodcast Also, learn more about us and the work that we do...2023-07-171h 00The XThreads vs. Twitter: Mark Zuckerberg, Meta, and Threads are gunning to take Twitter down, and there might not be anything that Elon Musk can do about it.Bryan and Demetrius review the recent shakeup in social media, with Meta launching Threads to immediate massive success, along with all of the stars aligning to make it happen. That includes Elon undercutting his own platform by rate-limiting engagement so that Twitter users are forced to look elsewhere. Can Elon and Twitter do anything to stem the tide and claw back market share? Enjoying The X? Did we get it right? Check us out on YouTube and let us know what you think in the comments! https://www.youtube.com/@thexpodcast Also, learn more about...2023-07-1052 minThe XNaming is Hell for a reason and if you don’t have a process and take the time you need, you could end up with a terrible name like “Quibi”.Bryan and Demetrius dig into the art and science of naming a business or product. They get into what makes a good name and explain the process through stories about their own company, products, and clients over the years. Discover the secret sauce to naming and not going insane while doing it! Enjoying The X? Did we get it right? Check us out on YouTube and let us know what you think in the comments! https://www.youtube.com/@thexpodcast Also, learn more about us and the work that we do at https://metriclab.com/2023-07-031h 08The XThe Writer’s Strike - Brought on by Silicon Valley and the advent of streaming and AI? What’s taking the streamers so long to agree on a solution?Bryan and Demetrius discuss the ongoing writers strike in Hollywood and explore how it might get resolved, what it means for the industry and how AI is playing a big role in the negotiation. Along the way, they get into the role that Silicon Valley and the tech industry played in creating the current situation and reasons (other than just money) that they might be reluctant to commit to a long-term solution. Enjoying The X? Did we get it right? Check us out on YouTube and let us know what you think in the comments! https://www...2023-06-2635 minThe XWaymo partners with Uber, signaling a big move in self-driving cars and Bryan has a big prediction for Episode 100!Bryan and Demetrius explore self-driving cars again as Waymo partners with Uber (yes, Uber!) and appears to be leading the charge of getting people to their destinations. Also, Bryan makes a big prediction about how the industry will consolidate in the next few years and what that means for the self-driving car movement. Enjoying The X? Did we get it right? Check us out on YouTube and let us know what you think in the comments! https://www.youtube.com/@thexpodcast Also, learn more about us and the work that we do at https://metriclab...2023-06-191h 02The XUX Professionals React to Apple’s Vision Pro AR/VR Headset! Season 8 Kicks Off!Bryan and Demetrius kick off season 8 by reacting to the recently announced Apple Vision Pro AR/VR headset and getting into the good (the technology), the iffy (proposed and potential use cases), and the ugly (that price tag). Plus a comparison to the Meta Quest 3 VR headset and where the technology could go in the coming years. Enjoying The X? Did we get it right? Check us out on YouTube and let us know what you think in the comments! https://www.youtube.com/@thexpodcast Also, learn more about us and the work that we d...2023-06-1254 minThe XSeason 7 Wrap Up! - Dangers of AI pt2: What are the guardrails?Following up on the discussion from a previous podcast where we discussed what were the realistic dangers of AI, this week Bryan and Demetrius close out season 7 by discussing the appropriate guardrails to help keep the public safe… quickly discover how complicated these safeguards can become. Enjoying The X? Did we get it right? Check us out on YouTube and let us know what you think in the comments! https://www.youtube.com/@thexpodcast Also, learn more about us and the work that we do at https://metriclab.com/2023-05-081h 05The XDetails about Apple’s VR headset get leaked!Bryan and Demetrius discuss the leaked information about Apple’s rumored VR headset. What we expect if the rumors are true, and what Apple needs to do in order to have a successful VR headset. Enjoying The X? Did we get it right? Check us out on YouTube and let us know what you think in the comments! https://www.youtube.com/@thexpodcast Also, learn more about us and the work that we do at https://metriclab.com/2023-05-0157 minThe XSPECIAL GUEST: John Willenborg, founder and CEO of Owl Vans discusses the Adventure Van movement, how Owl Vans took flight, and what it takes to build a successful brand.Bryan and Demetrius talk with John Willenborg, the founder and CEO of Owl Vans, a gear design and fabrication company focused on adventure vans. John discusses everything from how he got Owl off the ground, how to grow and scale a hardware business, and what it takes to build a brand people will love. This is an episode not to miss!2023-04-241h 22The XUnreal Engine 5.2 is coming and it has the potential to change everything!Bryan and Demetrius get hyped to dive into the announcement of Unreal Engine 5.2 and its exciting new capabilities. In particular, they discuss the innovative and impressive use of AI to procedurally generate photo-realistic environments and animate human figures. They wrap up by discussing all of the different impacts that Unreal Engine 5.2 could have on industries beyond gaming. Enjoying TheX? Did we get it wrong? Check us out on YouTube and let us know what you think in the comments! https://www.youtube.com/@thexpodcast2023-04-1750 minThe XElon and Woz want to hit pause on AI. Are they right to be worried? What are the dangers of AI?A discussion about the open letter signed by AI specialists and practitioners to halt development of AI systems until guardrails are established. Bryan and Demetrius do a deep dive into the fears surrounding the rapid deployment of AI systems like ChatGPT 4. They cover what fears are unfounded and what we should really be worried about.2023-04-101h 01The XSPECIAL EPISODE: GoPro UX designers Steve Yui and Grant McCauley join The X and deeply discuss user experience, design and what it takes to build the world’s top action sports camera!This week we hear from GoPro designers Steve Yui and Grant McCauley about what it takes to build the world’s top action sports camera. They discuss how to think about creativity in design, what it’s like to work at GoPro and what advice they would provide to up and coming UX professionals looking to work in the action sports segment. Along the way they provide an in-depth look behind the scenes working in a Silicon Valley tech company. This is one you won’t want to miss!2023-04-031h 34The XThe End of SVB. How Silicon Valley Bank, an institution in tech, got shuttered and how it could have been avoided.The guys dig into the crash of Silicon Valley bank and explore the reasons why it happened, when it started, what could have been done to save it and how social media played a pivotal role in its demise. The guys also explore what it means for the brand and how it will affect the valley as a whole.2023-03-2744 minThe XBryan gets called for Jury Duty…and now we have thoughts! It’s time for the Court Systems to get a UX overhaul!Bryan has a brush with the legal system when he gets called for Jury Duty and finds it a slow, inefficient, and generally frustrating experience. In this episode, he details the experience, including many antiquated processes and some of the reasons why nobody wants to get put on a jury. Then the guys explore ideas for improving the process, ranging from minor improvements to dramatic rethinking of how juries work. Have any thoughts about how to improve the court system? Let us know on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@thexpodcast/about2023-03-2049 minThe XIs traditional cable TV coming to an end? Demetrius’ Mother is Cutting the Cord and Switching to Streaming Only. Why it’s the Death Knell for CableDemetrius shares the story of his tech-resistant mother making the decision to cut the cord and switch to streaming and why it’s a massive sign of impending doom for traditional cable. Then he and Bryan break down both the data behind the streaming takeover as well as the reasons why the cable experience has been completely eclipsed by ever advancing (and expanding) streaming platforms.2023-03-1345 minThe XMario Has Arrived in Hollywood! Super Nintendo World opens in Universal Studios Hollywood. Can it rival Disneyland? Can it compete with the Disney experience?Bryan and Demetrius dig into the opening of Super Nintendo World in Universal Studios Hollywood. What’s in the park? What’s the experience they’re trying to provide guests? What is the potential for the future? And how does it stack up to the Gold Standard in theme parks: Disneyland2023-03-0647 minThe XRepost! Joseph Kuefler - Founder of Childlike Labs and the author/illustrator of children’s books such as Beyond the Pond and The Digger and the Flower, announces his new book coming May 23, 2023 - The Digger and the Butterfly.Do you want to learn how to create and publish your own book with a major publishing house? In 2022, Bryan engaged in an inspiring and educational conversation with Joseph Kuefler - the author/designer/producer who founded Childlike Labs and has authored and illustrated many children’s books such as The Digger and the Duckling Beyond the Pond and many more. Learn more about Joseph at https://josephkuefler.com/2023-02-271h 14The XAmazon officially throws its hat into the healthcare ring with Amazon Clinic. Also, why HBO, Netflix, and other streamers are mass-canceling shows and movies.Bryan and Demetrius dive deep into the implications of Amazon quietly opening Amazon Clinic and how it could make a big splash on the healthcare experience. Then they explore the reasons why streaming services like HBO and Netflix have been aggressively canceling shows and movies for the past few months and toying with cracking down on password sharing.2023-02-2053 minThe XUX Professional Reacts to using ChatGPT for the first time! Also, the latest AI news including Google’s Bard and GitHUB’s Copilot based on OpenAI Codex.UX professional, Demetrius Madrigal reacts to his first use of ChatGPT and gives a glimpse inside the process of product development while Bryan dives into the technical details of how it works and why it’s more about philosophy and psychology at this point than pure engineering. The guys also discuss the most recent developments in AI including the announcements of Google’s Bard and GitHUB’s Copilot.2023-02-1350 minThe XWe’re back for Season 7! Is the AI tool ChatGPT the next big trend in tech? The vanishing enthusiasm of crypto and what’s in store for 2023!Bryan and Demetrius are back for the kick off of season 7 discussing the storm of excitement around AI tool ChatGPT and how its dramatic rise in popularity over the last few months has brought new excitement to the tech industry. Also, what happened to crypto? The excitement around crypto has cooled off and what does that mean for the industry as a whole?2023-02-0658 minThe XRecapping 2022! From Crypto Winter and FTX to the Metaverse and Twitter, the guys discuss what happened in 2022 and wrap up season 6. Plus, Favorite Things of the Year!Bryan and Demetrius recap the biggest happenings in tech in 2022, why they happened and what it means for the coming year. They get into the Cryptocrash including the FTX debacle, major tech advances such as AI, robotics, and biotech, and discuss whether we’re on the cusp of a major new metaverse player. Finally, the guys talk about their favorite products of 2022 and how they could be signs of what’s to come.2022-12-191h 14The XFTX Fallout Part 2- Is SBF a criminal or simply incompetent? Also, are Decentralized Exchanges the future and what does this mean for centralized exchanges like Coinbase?Bryan and Demetrius revisit the FTX collapse and discuss Samuel Bankman-Fried’s recent media appearances and the reasons that he might be saying the things he’s saying. Also, the guys discuss the effects that the collapse has had on the crypto sector and the role of centralized versus decentralized exchanges and whether decentralization is going to become the norm.2022-12-1239 minThe XSPECIAL GUEST: Joseph Kuefler - Founder of Childlike Labs and the author/illustrator of children’s books such as Beyond the Pond, The Digger and the Flower, The Digger and the Duckling, Pillow Places and many more.Do you want to learn how to create and publish your own book with a major publishing house? Bryan engages in an inspiring and educational conversation with Joseph Kuefler - the author/designer/producer who founded Childlike Labs and has authored and illustrated many children’s books such as The Digger and the Duckling Beyond the Pond and many more. Learn more about Joseph at https://josephkuefler.com/2022-12-051h 14The XThe Tyranny of Meetings - the psychology behind meetings, collaboration, and what you should do to be more efficient and happy.Bryan and Demetrius deep dive into all things meetings. Do we need them, do we want them, how should we best use them and how can we optimize within meetings? The guys also discuss how meetings are conducted at different tech companies and which methods work best from their experience.2022-11-2844 minThe XWill the FTX collapse kick Crypto Winter into a Crypto Ice Age?Bryan and Demetrius dig into the recent FTX collapse, which has led to billions in financial liabilities that could eclipse the Enron scandal. It could also mean significant legal trouble for founder Sam Bankman-Fried and his colleagues.2022-11-2144 minThe XToxicity and Cyberbullying Deep Dive: What it is, why it happens and how we can solve itBryan and Demetrius deep dive into online toxicity and discuss why it happens, the psychology behind it, what the data tells us about it, what solutions currently exist to manage it and what the future holds for gaming, social networks, and other platforms that garner large amount of human to human communication.2022-11-141h 00The XElon and his investors take ownership Twitter, fire executives, start the process of changing the platform and fight to keep people on the platform while proposing a subscription fee for the blue check mark.Bryan and Demetrius discuss the big tech news of the week - Elon takes ownership of Twitter, executives are fired, platform changes are proposed and issues of hate speech rise in the first 48 hours. It’s all discussed and the guys make predictions for how it all will unfold in the next few years.2022-11-071h 04The XSPECIAL GUEST: Ryan Else, VC and managing partner of Roadster Capital visits The X to discuss working with founders and what you should consider when raising a round of funding.Bryan has a thoughtful and deep conversation with venture capitalist Ryan Else on life as a VC, what it takes to build a venture fund, what founders should consider when raising capital and answers hot topic questions about the value of venture funding, success rates and much more. This is a conversation not to miss!2022-10-311h 04The XWe’re back for Season 6! Social Media shakeup! Elon is buying Twitter…again? Parler could be acquired…by Ye? And how worried should tech be about the layoffs hitting the industry?Bryan and Demetrius catch up since the wrap of season 5, discuss the Elon acquisition of Twitter and what it could mean for the platform, the offer made by Kanye to buy Parler, and the trend of layoffs hitting tech.2022-10-2443 minThe XSeason 5 comes to a close! Minecraft drama with content moderation and NFTs. Everything DC and Marvel at Comic Con and how it impacts theaters and streaming for the next couple years.Bryan and Demetrius wrap up their 5th season with a discussion about the drama happening between Mojang (owner of MInecraft) and private Minecraft server owners over the new content moderation policy. They also discuss the pros and cons of not allowing NFTs on Minecraft and discuss potential solutions. Finally, the guys have a fun discussion about all the new films and shows being announced at Comic Con this year and say goodbye to season 5 as they take a break before the start of next season.2022-08-0845 minThe XAmazon is acquiring One Medical and the CHiPS act is poised to change the face of multiple industries!Amazon took a big step forward this week in the medical space by announcing that it will be acquiring One Medical for 4B dollars, potentially adding a major new player in the industry. Could this spur competition in the space, enhance the user experience, and drive down costs? Also, as the U.S Senate passed the CHIPS act what could it mean for the tech industry and beyond?2022-08-0138 minThe XMicrotransactions and the automotive industry: BMW is now charging to unlock heated seats, what does it mean for the future of transportation?The guys explore the recent news from BMW regarding subscription fees for upgrades such as heated seats and deep dive into the experience of microtransactions in the automotive industry and how this might play out with users in the future. Bryan also geeks out his review of the Solis adventure van and why he thinks Demetrius needs to buy one.2022-07-2556 minThe XThe guys are back and discussing the Elon Musk/Twitter breakup (maybe), Tech layoffs and inflation, and how AirBnB has the best user experience they’ve seen in years!Bryan and Demetrius are back from vacation and discussing all things tech starting with Elon Musk trying to pull out of the Twitter deal, the continuing tech layoffs happening all over the valley and beyond, and how they were blown away when exploring the new redesign of AirBnB for the first time.2022-07-1840 minThe XRepost: SPECIAL GUEST Justin Graham is back! After working on productions like Jurassic World 2, Netflix's The Wrong Missy, and Aquaman 2, Justin discusses storytelling, life in Hawaii, and his Youtube Channel: Outhere TV.Bryan and D are out this week but wanted to repost one of their favorite episodes. Bryan sits down with Justin Graham and discusses his career as a photographer, videographer, drone operator, and Youtube influencer. Bryan and Justin dig into the process of storytelling, how to promote content, what it’s like to work on the set of amazing shows and films that shoot in Hawaii and what’s on the horizon for his personal VLOG Outhere TV. They also get into his life in Hawaii and their shared love of surfing.2022-07-111h 12The XRepost: SPECIAL GUEST! Paul Scanlan, Co-Founder and CEO of LegionM Entertainment, joins us to discuss founding LegionM and the art and science of making movies!Repost: Bryan and D are out this week for the holiday but wanted to repost one of their favorite episodes. Bryan and Paul do a deep dive on how LegionM is shaking up the traditional Hollywood model, discuss how technology is changing the industry including their groundbreaking Film Scout program and the potential of NFTs. They also dig into the ins and outs of Hollywood, his upcoming TED Talk, and some of the exciting films, TV series and other creative endeavors Paul and his team have on the horizon.2022-07-041h 05The XAll things D! Demetrius recently returned from a journey to the happiest place on earth, Disneyland! And of course, he reviewed the trip from the eyes of his UX brain. We explore it all!Bryan interviews Demetrius about his recent visit and review of the happiest place on earth and gold standard for user experience - Disneyland. The guys discuss entry and exit, line management, rides and much more! It’s a fun one!2022-06-2753 minThe XRepost! The team is out this week, so we decided to repost one of our top episodes of the year - a deep dive into the NFT market and our 5 point implementation strategy for a successful rollout. See you next week!Bryan and Demetrius do a deep dive into the NFT market and discuss why sales volumes have drastically dropped and why high-profile NFT collectables such as Jack Dorsey’s first tweet sold for a tiny fraction of what an investor originally paid for it. The guys also discuss the true value of a digital token and explain their 5 point implementation strategy for a successful NFT rollout.2022-06-2058 minThe XApple announces M2 and iOS16 at WWDC, the Psychology of Buy Now, Pay Later and the Elon/Twitter saga takes a strange new turn involving…the Texas State Attorney General?!Bryan and Demetrius discuss Apple's latest announcements including a new M2 processor, an updated Macbook Air, and iOS 16. They dig into Apple Pay’s new Pay Later feature and discuss the benefits and drawbacks of the proliferation of deferred payment options and their effect on inflation. Finally, the guys walk through all of the convoluted and bizarre developments in Elon Musk and Twitter’s game of acquisition chicken.2022-06-131h 03The XElon says no to remote work at Tesla and Sheryl Sandberg resigns as COO of Meta (Facebook)Bryan and Demetrius discuss the merits of remote work and what it means for Tesla workers as Elon Musk demands that everyone come back to the office at least 40 hours per week. The guys also discuss the announcement that Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Meta, is stepping down in the fall and discuss whether this is the beginning of a changing of the guard at FAANG companies.2022-06-0635 minThe XThe NFT market is taking heat but Bryan and Demetrius have a 5 point implementation strategy that they think could drastically improve how it all works. Tune in to learn how it works!Bryan and Demetrius do a deep dive into the NFT market and discuss why sales volumes have drastically dropped and why high-profile NFT collectables such as Jack Dorsey’s first tweet sold for a tiny fraction of what an investor originally paid for it. The guys also discuss the true value of a digital token and explain their 5 point implementation strategy for a successful NFT rollout.2022-05-3058 minThe XGoogle I/O 2022 - A UX technology review and deep dive into their ambitions around the Pixel product family, AI, and potentially ground-breaking AR-enabled real-time translation.Bryan and Demetrius discuss last week's Google I/O conference and all the new tech innovations announced such as the Pixel watch, Pixel 7 phone and Pixel Buds as well as their prototype for real time AR text translation. The guys also discuss how these new innovations help the consumer as well as push Google forward in the race for better and more effective AI and AR.2022-05-2357 minThe XBitcoin in Freefall and Investment Markets in Chaos! Crash or Correction? Also, Microsoft’s xCloud puts Apple in a bind!Bryan and Demetrius discuss the crazy swings of the market and how user experience could be driving the amount of capital in the markets. Could Bitcoin be retreating below $10k? Also, Microsoft teams up with Epic to get Fortnite back on iOS devices…without Apple’s approval. How should Apple respond?2022-05-161h 01The XSPECIAL GUEST! Paul Scanlan, Co-Founder and CEO of LegionM Entertainment, joins us to discuss founding LegionM and the art and science of making movies!Bryan and Paul do a deep dive on how LegionM is shaking up the traditional Hollywood model, discuss how technology is changing the industry including their groundbreaking Film Scout program and the potential of NFTs. They also dig into the ins and outs of Hollywood, his upcoming TED Talk, and some of the exciting films, TV series and other creative endeavors Paul and his team have on the horizon.2022-05-091h 05The XElon Musk buys Twitter for $44B and suggests many UX changes. Can he do it? Will it fundamentally change who’s on the platform?Bryan and Demetrius dive deep on Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter and his ideas for changing the platform. The guys discuss what Twitter might look like if he did make these big changes and also how current employees will respond to going from a public company to a private company owned by the wealthiest person in the world.2022-05-0253 minThe XNetflix tumbles after it lost users for the first time in a decade! CNN+ shuts down in its first month, and Google Wallet might be making a comeback - Bryan has a prediction!Bryan and Demetrius discuss Netflix’s decline of over 200k users, 38% drop in stock price and proposed fixes such as adding advertising and stopping password sharing. The guys also discuss why CNN+ shut down after less than a month and why Google might be bringing back Google Wallet.2022-04-2556 minThe XElon and Twitter! The story is still being told! Also, NFTs get a potentially groundbreaking new implementation…from Kevin Smith!?Bryan and Demetrius dig through all of the news around the Elon Musk and Twitter drama, including whether we think it’s a legitimate offer, will it happen, how it could happen and what it could mean for Twitter. Also, a new and potentially important advancement comes from the perhaps unlikely source of film writer/director Kevin Smith. The guys dive in and break it down. Could this be the breakthrough that NFTs need?2022-04-1840 minThe XRepost! One of our top podcasts! The Next Generation of Mad Men - Influencers and the Future of MarketingBryan and Demetrius are out this week so they decided to repost one of their top podcasts of all time! In this episode Bryan and Demetrius uncover the process of becoming a social influencer and discuss how "Youtubers" and "Streamers" have disrupted the marketing and advertising industries.2022-04-1143 minThe XThe Slap! How the altercation between Will Smith and Chris Rock affected the viewing experience. Also, GPU prices come down to Earth and Bungie’s lawsuit could force Google to reform the YouTube DMCA policies.Bryan and Demetrius talk about The Slap and its aftermath, focusing on how it affected the viewing experience and how the Academy and all those involved could have handled it differently. Also, the guys go over dropping GPU prices and what the end of the silicon shortage could mean for multiple industries. Finally, a conversation about Bungie suing YouTube users over fake DMCA complaints leads to discussion about the overarching problems with IP in media today.2022-04-0456 minThe XWelcome to Satoshi Island - a real world Decentraland! Bored Apes Yacht Club launches ApeCoin and Google thinks it can diagnose illness with a simple smartphone camera and microphone.Bryan and Demetrius take a look at Satoshi Island, an experimental crypto-focused community being built on an island in the South Pacific and how it definitely doesn’t sound like the opening premise for a horror movie. Also, Bored Apes causes another stir by offering a cryptocurrency and dropping a free gift to existing NFT holders. Finally, Google wants to get in the game of using sensors to increase health awareness. The guys get into why it’s a field where many have tried but few have made progress.2022-03-2857 minThe XInstaNFT? Zuckerberg announces that NFTs are coming to Instagram and Meta. Also, “Spring Forward” and “Fall Back” could be coming to an end and Elden Ring’s MASSIVE sales!NFTs are coming to Instagram and, most likely, to Meta’s metaverse platform, but what form are they going to take? Also, the guys discuss the Senate passing the “Sunshine Protection Act” to make Daylight Savings Time permanent and why it’s a big deal from an experience perspective. Finally, why FromSoftware’s Elden Ring sales are redefining the meaning of niche in the gaming industry.2022-03-2148 minThe XApple announces new hardware including the turbocharged Mac Studio powered by the M1 Ultra, Disney makes a rare misstep with guest experience in their Theme Parks, and the Biden Administration starts looking to create a US Cryptocurrency?Apple has new hardware! The guys discuss whether the new announcements represent an advancement in experience or it’s just another spec bump. Disney decides to start charging extra to skip lines at their parks, the guys talk about how it represents a rare backward move in User Experience. And the White House announces new efforts to start enforcing regulation on crypto currencies and even developing a new US crypto. What does that mean for the crypto currencies in the world?2022-03-1441 minThe XRevisiting Season 2: The Magic of Hawaiian Coffee - A Conversation with Ben Fitt, CEO of Outpost Coffee Kauai!Since Covid cases have drastically receded, Hawaii has decided to remove most of their travel restrictions to make it easier to visit the islands. With that excellent news reported, we decided to post one of our favorite episodes from season 2 where we talk with Ben Fitt, the CEO of Outpost Coffee Kauai about the magic of hawaii made coffee!2022-03-071h 06The XDisney expands into real estate, Trump launches Truth Social, and Target expands curbside pickup by delivering you a Starbucks Latte!Bryan and Demetrius discuss Disney's latest venture into real estate: StoryLiving in Rancho Mirage, California. They guys also discuss the launch of Truth Social, former president Trump's new social networking site and the expansion of the very popular curbside pickup at Target.2022-02-2839 minThe XIncompetence or Scam? Newegg fails at the worst time. Also, Twitter takes steps to clean up the platform and Sony’s bold audio experiment could enable new AR experiences.Bryan and Demetrius cover Newegg’s high profile customer service failure with a well-known YouTuber who also happens to be an outspoken consumer-rights activist. The guys get into the whole saga, how it reflects issues with customer service across the industry, and how poor implementation of automation is part of the issue. The guys also discuss Twitter’s latest efforts to clean up the platform and how Sony’s experimental true-wireless buds seem a bit crazy, but could also play a role in immersive new Augmented Reality experiences.2022-02-2153 minThe XDeath of a Meme Stock: Facebook’s tumultuous fall. Spotify chooses podcasts over music. Block stays committed to Bitcoin. And why gamers hate NFTs.Bryan and Demetrius discuss Meta/Facebook’s 26% plunge and why they might not recover. Also Spotify gets painted in a corner and picks podcasts as their focus for the future. Block (or Square) Bitcoin Lightning for CashApp. And NFTs’ attempts to go mainstream are hitting a ton of pushback.2022-02-1454 minThe XSPECIAL GUEST Justin Graham is back! After working on productions like Jurassic World 2, Netflix's The Wrong Missy, and Aquaman 2, Justin discusses storytelling, life in Hawaii, and his Youtube Channel: Outhere TV.Bryan sits down with Justin Graham and discusses his career as a photographer, videographer, drone operator, and Youtube influencer. Bryan and Justin dig into the process of storytelling, how to promote content, what it’s like to work on the set of amazing shows and films that shoot in Hawaii and what’s on the horizon for his personal VLOG Outhere TV. They also get into his life in Hawaii and their shared love of surfing.2022-02-071h 12The XThe stock market is diving, Peloton is hurting, Bitcoin has crashed (again) but the potential Activision Blizzard acquisition by Microsoft has set off a gaming feeding frenzy!Bryan and Demetrius dig into the recent stock market and crypto slumps and also discuss the troubles Peloton is having with sales and its effect on the stock price. The guys also discuss how gaming is booming with the potential Microsoft acquisition of Activision Blizzard. But could that acquisition get blocked by regulators and what does consolidation mean for consumers? Also, could we be hitting a peak with our current Covid wave?2022-01-3140 minThe XSeason 5 Kickoff!!! Exciting products from CES and the Metaverse Real Estate Boom of 2022 - explained!Bryan and Demetrius kick off season 5 discussing the most interesting and promising products of CES 2022 and why this might be the year of the robot. The guys also break down the Metaverse real estate boom and explain why so many investors are jumping in and hiring architects to design the next great virtual world.2022-01-241h 04The XApple, Spotify, Disney and more! It’s time to discuss our favorite things of 2021!Bryan and Demetrius wrap up season 4 by reflecting on 2021 and have fun talking about the products, services, and companies that they loved and helped shape their year. The guys also talk about their new format for 2022 and what to expect for season 5. Happy Holidays!2021-12-2047 minThe XAmazon Launches Alexa Together to help families, President Biden’s Build Back Better bill leaves out incentives for Tesla, Spotify and comedians rumble over royalties and Twitter wants to move a lot faster!Bryan and Demetrius dig into the news of the week discussing the new Alexa Together for families, the royalty issues between Spotify and Spoken Giants, how Twitter wants to move faster and how Tesla is losing out on incentives by being a non-union company.2021-12-1342 minThe XNew CEOs! Twitter and Salesforce pass the torch! Also, Grinch Bots are stealing Christmas from under our noses and the ISS is being replaced.Bryan and Demetrius dig into the biggest news of the week: new leadership at both Twitter and Salesforce. Could big changes be on the way? Also, the US Congress takes aim at scalpers using “Grinch Bots” to buy up everything that people really want, space stations are going corporate, and Blade Runner predicts the future as scientists create organic robots that can reproduce.2021-12-0647 minThe XBlack Friday and Cyber Monday, how is inflation and the supply chain crisis affecting sales? Also, the Apple Car remains the worst-kept project in tech and Tidal goes mainstream.Bryan and Demetrius get into the holiday spending and how it could be affected by factors like supply chain and inflation. They also discuss why we’re getting hit with inflation and the role that cryptocurrencies could be playing. Also, Apple’s car project seems to be moving forward again, but how will they fit into the automotive landscape? Finally, Tidal makes a move from niche to mainstream: could it be part of a larger NFT strategy?2021-11-2939 minThe XFrom Google Buses to Surf Boards to Salesforce Tower, Everything You Need to Know About Life in Silicon Valley and San Francisco - Cost, Culture, Career and more!For their 50th podcast episode, Bryan and Demetrius have a fun time talking about what it’s like to live and work in Silicon Valley and nearby San Francisco; including why locals DON’T consider San Francisco to be part of Silicon Valley. They also dive deep into lifestyle, culture, career, climate and much more in this exciting inside look into the place they call home.2021-11-2258 minThe XYou.com challenges Google with backing from Marc Benioff of Salesforce, TikTok gets into gaming with Zynga, and Twitter’s subscription service, Twitter Blue, has launched.Bryan and Demetrius discuss a new competitor focused on evolving the user experience for search: You.com. The guys also talk about how Tiktok is testing out gaming with a Zynga partnership and Twitter starts its subscription service Twitter Blue.2021-11-1543 minThe XFacebook is now Meta, Zillow is no longer buying homes, Tesla is now valued at 1 trillion dollars, and Netflix launches mobile gaming on Android.Bryan and Demetrius discuss Facebook's push into the Metaverse with a name change (Meta) and why Tesla’s stock price soared to 1 trillion dollars in the last few weeks. The guys also explore the news around Zillow pausing its iBuyer program and Netflix releasing games on Android.2021-11-0851 min