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Random Trek"Terra Nova" (ENT) with Joe Rosensteel
Joe Rosensteel, podcaster and writer, joins Scott to discuss “Terra Nova” (ENT S1E6). Topics include the Dutch, the wasted potential of Enterprise, and the judicious use of diggers.
Scott McNulty with Joe Rosensteel
Show Notes & Links
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Paramount+
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Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more. 2024-06-2146 minRandom Trek"Phantasms" (TNG) with Joe Rosensteel
Joe Rosensteel, VFX artist and podcaster, joins Scott to discuss “Phantasms” (TNG S7E6). Topics include why Joe watches Star Trek, where the crow is, and stalking people in the bright corridors of the Enterprise D.
Watch Phantasms for yourself:
Amazon Instant Video
Paramount Plus
Bluray
Scott McNulty with Joe Rosensteel
Support this show and other shows like it on The Incomparable network by becoming a member. Members get early access to podcasts, bonus episodes, and more. 2023-07-1153 min
Unhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 119: Eggs Now!Mikah and Joe talk about podcast recording equipment, and Joe's misguided purchases. Then, pivoting off of audio gear, Mikah laments his first generation HomePod and his uncertainty about what he should do.
Audio-Technica AT2040 | Amazon
Shure SM58 | Amazon
M-Audio AIR 192x4 | Amazon
Elgato Wave XLR | Amazon
Julian Krause's M-Audio AIR 192|4 Review | YouTube
Julian Krause's Elgato Wave XLR Review | YouTube
Eggsnow Microphone Shock Mount Clip | Amazon
2023-02-1000 minUnhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 116: It's a Fine FridayJoe's in a mood about social media, and Mikah's feeling fine about his AirTag saga. Shockingly Joe is not happy with the Apple TV app changes.
Up Next? Disappointment | Six Colors2022-11-0500 minUnhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 112: It's Grump DayMikah describes his unfolding AirTag and Find My drama. Joe laments the lack of any useful feedback for failures in a HomeKit setup, and the way it interacts with Shortcuts.
2022-08-1500 minUnhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 111: My Two DansMikah and Joe talk about teleconferencing etiquette.2022-07-1800 minUnhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 110: I Think You'd Be a Good KrakenMikah and Joe talk about WWDC 2022.2022-06-3000 minUnhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 109: Pride Zune
Mikah and Joe talk about pride merch from tech giants.
2022 Pride Skin for Surface Laptop | Microsoft
Apple Watch Bands (Including new 2022 Pride Bands)
2022-06-0400 minUnhelpful Suggestions108: Delta Tango FoxtrotJoe's too GTS to post episode 107. Phonetic alphabets are discussed. Part Two of a multipart investigation by Mikah of the Apple Repair Program process.
Nato phonetic alphabet | Wikipedia
2022-05-2400 minUnhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 106: The Warner Bros Call Them LatsMikah shows Joe a collaborative white board. Joe and Mikah talk about the dramatic Netflix and CNN+ news from this week, as well as what it might mean for the future of streaming. Mikah confesses something about his new Apple Studio Display.
2022-04-2300 minUnhelpful Suggestions105: It Runs Zippy QuickMikah has strong feelings about the days of the week. Joe asks Mikah about his new Apple Studio, and Apple Studio Display.2022-04-1900 minUnhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 104: Took a Trip to AustrailiaJoe tells Mikah about Champa Bay, and Mikah tells Joe about the many regions of Missouri. Hard pivot to technology, and some glaring issues with streaming services.2022-02-2300 minUnhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 103: Little Reindeer NuggetsMikah and Joe talk about the holidays: Food, family, and Christmas decorations.2021-12-1500 minUnhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 102: I Liked All the Old Man CandyMikah and Joe discuss Halloween candy, and their thoughts on the fancy Apple laptops as they brace for an early Christmas season.2021-11-0400 minUnhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 101: Sequoia Green All the Way DownMikah tells Joe why he fell off the Ted Lasso season 2 train. Then Joe and Mikah talk about how great season 2 of The Other Two is. Finally, there's some disappointment about the lack of consistency in Apple's color palette.2021-10-0700 minUnhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 100: Whether You're a Pro or a NormoMikah and Joe talk about the September Apple event, and what it does, and doesn't, mean to them.2021-09-2300 minUnhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 98: Sighs QueenJoe defends Hawaii. Mikah tells Joe about the current Apple betas.
Pig Statue | Twitter
New Orleans Dec 2018 Trip | Twitter
2021-07-2000 minUnhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 97: Embroidered On the Front: VaccinatedMikah and Joe spend a lot of time talking about disappointing the machines.2021-07-1200 minUnhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 95: We're Going to Down-Space, BabyMikah was gaslit by the AirTag ordering process. Joe is still unimpressed with the Apple TV line-up, but is willing to be optimistic about the new remote.2021-05-1100 minUnhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 94: The MapQuest GenerationMikah and Joe talk about roads, the Apple Event that is probably already over by the time you listen to this, Australian art toilets, and an animal fact.2021-04-2000 minUnhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 93: I Just Wanted a Band-AidJoe fell down, Mikah wants to know about wine tasting, and neither of them know what Tim Cook said to Kara Swisher.2021-04-1000 minRandom Trek"A Matter of Time" (TNG) with Joe RosensteelJoe Rosensteel, podcaster, and Incomparable panelist, joins Scott to discuss TNG’s “A Matter of Time” (S5E9). Topics include: time travel, original castings for this episode, and the puzzling reasons why Capt. Picard just trusts this random dude.2021-04-0245 minUnhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 92: Nobody Wants to Be Mr. Two Photos GuyMikah's glad Joe made him watch 'Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar'. Joe is glad Mikah can explain what's happened in the world of technology. Joe reveals he bought something very obsolete. Mikah has a sad story about a camera.
Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar | iTunes
Worcester Man Swallows AirPod While Sleeping, Does Not Realize It | WWLP
Dymo LM210D Desktop Kit Case 2 Tapes AA Batt Ac Adapter | Amazon
CalDigit Tunderbolt 4 USB 4 Element Hub | CalDigit
Smart Tech Today 66: Put a Label On It | TWiT
2021-02-2500 minUnhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 91: Ficus VersatilusMikah and Joe talk about plant pollination, Apple's initiatives, mixed reality rumors, and then the Apple TV because why not?
Oatley Ad | YoutTube
Fig pollination | Mental Floss
Lizzo Sings Beyoncé, Rihanna, and Janelle Monáe in a Game of Song Association | YouTube
2021-02-1300 minUnhelpful Suggestions90: I Didn't Do Any BerniesMikah and Joe talk about how things could be better, and then they talk about Apple rumors.2021-01-2600 minUnhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 89: Scrooge McDucking In All of That MoneyWas Midnight the Name of Your Edible?
Mikah and Joe talk about the technology that had the biggest impact on their lives in the last year.
Anker Docking Station PowerExpand Elite 13-in-1 Thunderbolt 3 Dock for USB-C Laptops | Amazon
CalDigit T3 | Amazon
HomePod Mini vs. 4th-Gen Echo vs. Nest Audio | TWiT
Trio Wireless Charging Pad | Satechi
LightDims Original Strength | Amazon
2021-01-0500 minUnhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 88: The Bleached Hair EffectYou should vote! Mikah talks about gluten-free 🎃 pie, and 🍊 🐔, before unpacking his thoughts on the iPhone 12 Pro. Joe apologizes for never mentioning Quibi before, and is extremely shocked and saddened by the news of it shuttering.
Mikah's "Generate an Excuse" Chart
The Search for General Tso
The Search for General Tso | Watch on Hulu
2020-11-0100 minUnhelpful SuggestionsSuddenly, We Are Very French AgainWe're back, bb. Mikah and Joe talk about the October Apple Event.2020-10-1800 minUnhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 86: I Want This Horse ShaverMikah and Joe catch up. Mikah has a new show. Joe continues to insist Quibi is a failure.
Mikah's Tweet About His New Show | Twitter
Mikah Found a Horse Shaving Video | Instagram
Joe Found an Omurice Video | Instagram
Joe's Instagram
Toxic Cover By Yael Naïm | Apple Music
MoviePass Is Deader Than Ever as Parent Company Officially Goes Bankrupt | The Verge
"The Child" A.K.A. "Baby Yoda" Figure | Sideshow
2020-02-0200 minUnhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 85: Congratulations On Your Existential CrisesA new smart home alliance forms, and Joe and Mikah share the gadgets they most liked from 2019.
Apple, Google, and Amazon are teaming up to develop an open-source smart home standard | The Verge
2019-12-2000 minUnhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 84: I Don't Need That Big ThingMikah talks about his AirPods Pro and Echo Buds, Joe and Mikah appreciate the MacBook Pro 16" but neither is buying one right now, and then a quick chat about the launch of Apple TV+ and Disney+.
AirPods Pro vs. Echo Buds Review | YouTube
Tiny deer-like animal thought lost to science photographed for first time in 30 years | CNN
Search For Lost Species | Global Wildlife Fund
2019-11-1700 minUnhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 83: Spread On the Vaseline"Content Pink Slime"
Mikah and Joe discuss 🧛♂️ 🧛♀️ , Apple's rough fall software, and messy streaming media stuff. 🎃 2019-11-0100 minUnhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 82: The La Croix of iPhone ColorsMikah and Joe talk about the September 10th Apple Event.2019-09-1800 minUnhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 80: This is Exactly the Manchurian CandidateJoe asks Mikah about the move to California, followed by some Apple Channels chatter, animal fact, and Pat Stew.
Visit TWiT | TWiT
2019-08-0200 minUnhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 79: A Beach Made of Feet"He doesn't know what he doesn't know." – Mikah
Joe hates his coffee, and The Wirecutter. Mikah mentions FaceApp fears. Joe talks about Netflix missing Q2 growth by nearly half of their projection. Mikah reveals the truth about white sand beaches.
No, FaceApp Isn't Sending Your Entire Photo Stash Straight to Russia | The Daily Beast
Netflix Missed Its Q2 Subscriber Numbers By 2.3 Million | Vox
Absurd Creature of the Week: Parrotfish | Wired
What Does a Humphead Parrotfish Eat? | Blue Planet | BBC Earth
2019-07-1800 minUnhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 78: It's Actually OctopusesMikah has birch beer follow up! Mikah and Joe discuss YouTube's issues with content moderation and Google employees petitioning SF Pride to remove the company from the parade. The show ends with a plurality of 🐙 2019-06-2900 minUnhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 77: Here's Your Little BummerJoe replaced his router, and Mikah and Joe run through Apple's WWDC announcements, before Mikah's animal fact. 🦜
Jason Snell | Twitter
Dr. Andrew Digby | Twitter
2019-06-1700 minRandom Trek"Rocks and Shoals" (DS9) with Joe RosensteelJoe Rosensteel, Defocused host and man about town, joins Scott to discuss DS9’s “Rock and Shoals” (S6E02). Topics include seeing famous people in ordinary places and what you should do, visual effects, and sneaky Vortas.2019-06-1443 minUnhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 76: Root Beer PowerJoe's router died, and Mikah tries to console him. Then there's a light WWDC discussion.
Birch Beer: The Best Soda You've Never Tried | Modern Farmer
Clip Sharing With Overcast | Marco
Bullet | App Store
App Store - Principles and Practices | Apple
2019-06-0200 minUnhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 75: Bumblebee ChannelsMikah and Joe are joined by Special Samsung TV Correspondent Dan Sturm to discuss Apple's new TV app and Honeywell humidifier wicks.
Ignore the stick.2019-05-1700 minUnhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 74: TURN YOUR OWN SOUND ON!Mikah and Joe discuss things purchased from podcasts, and Joe has an audio malfunction.
Recluse or Not | Twitter
2019-05-0800 minUnhelpful Suggestions73: You Can't Peel Off the Protective Coating"Eat the popcorn, and sip the tea."
Mikah and Joe talk about Samsung's foldable disaster, and Disney+ details.
Researchers brought pig brains back to life - sort of | Popular Science2019-04-1800 minUnhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 72: We Masticated This EventJoe is extremely ill, and Mikah lost his internet, but they absolutely had to talk about the Apple event from the other week.
Some Pluses, Some Minuses | Unauthoritative Pronouncements2019-04-1000 minUnhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 71: Midwest Dim Sum"You've got more carbs than a potato."
Mikah and Joe discuss restaurants, pholdables, and AR.2019-03-0100 minUnhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 69: Clandestine Snow BearsMikah and Joe discuss the push for podcasting acquisitions, and Apple retail.
Coolth | Merriam-Webster
Himalaya | Variety
2019-02-1000 minUnhelpful Suggestions68: Nature's Shower Dining"Thank you for coming to my TED Talk."
Mikah and Joe discuss rain, Tim Cook's Time magazine piece, CES TV announcements. Then Netflix, NBCU, and Warner streaming.
You Deserve Privacy Online. Here's How You Could Actually Get It | Time
Facebook's '10 Year Challenge' is Really Just a Harmless Meme, Right? | Wired
Agri Ismail dissects manufactured outrage | Twitter
Michael Gartenberg says money has changed hands between Apple and the TV set manufacturers | Twitter
2019-01-1900 minUnhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 67: The Doom is Contagious"Everything you have is debt."
Mikah and Joe discuss Apple's Q1 warning, and Mikah thinks Apple is doomed. Also a brief media segment on ‘Phil of the Future’ and ‘Cleopatra 2525’
Mikah Culture:
Ravi Ullman | Instagram
Phil of the Future | Wikipedia
Joe Culture:
Cleopatra 2525 Intro | YouTube
Cleopatra 2525 | Wikipedia
2019-01-0300 minUnhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 66: You Still Called Me OutMikah and Joe reflect on the end of the year, discussing travel, MoviePass, and social network feels.2018-12-2100 minUnhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 65: Cookie Sadism"Let's talk about treats."
Joe and Mikah discuss the EKG/ECG Apple Watch update, and cookies.
On Every TV in Dongle Town | Unauthoritative Pronouncements
2018-12-0700 minUnhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 63: If It Had Been Any Other Key"I like to ate ate ate apels and bananays."
Mikah and Joe discuss the Apple Event rumors, including the iPad, with a digression about Portrait Mode and Pixels.2018-10-2500 minUnhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 62: Sand-Fry the Brussels Sprouts"The Liam Neeson Terrier"
Mikah and Joe discuss iPhone XS, Apple Watch, iOS 12 CarPlay, and Amazon's array of newly announced products.2018-09-2900 minUnhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 61: Cardi-B-Ologist"I'm mildly attracted to this phone."
Mikah and Joe discuss the September Apple Event.2018-09-1500 minUnhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 60: The Opposite of JazzedJoe and Mikah talk some more about Mastodon and the new Mac rumors.2018-08-2500 minUnhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 59: My Ratty MassageMikah and Joe discuss Twitter, Mastodon, and (checks notes) Azaelia Banks vs. Elon Musk?
Most Important Meal: Chicken Nugget Body Wash
Mastodon
joesteel@mastodon.social
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Ruby Rose Quits Twitter Following Trolling Over 'Batwoman' Casting | Variety
Rapper Azaelia Banks Claims She Was at Elon Musk's House Over the Weekend as He Was 'Scrounging For Investors' | Business Insider
Elon Musk Says He's Been Talking to Saudi Arabia About Taking Tesla Private
Find Your Royal Name Quiz | Instagram
2018-08-1500 min
Friends in Your EarsJoe Rosensteel and Mikey BouckKathy is joined this fortnight by Joe Rosensteel and Mikey Bouck. We talk about tech beginnings, sports and music, plus the first listener submitted question for the bonus round! Submit your own question for my guests by tweeting with the hashtag #FIYEBonus. Theme Music by Christopher and Adelaide Breen2018-08-0336 minUnhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 58: Mouth WordsMikah and Joe discuss MoviePass' recent struggles, Logitech's acquisition of Blue, new AirPod's charging case, and the cutest marsupial.
MoviePass CEO announces in all-hands meeting that tickets to big upcoming movies will not be available on the app | Business Insider
Does This Little Green Dot Mean a New AirPods Case is Imminent? | The Verge
Logitech is Acquiring Blue Microphones for $117 million in Cash | The Verge
2018-08-0200 minUnhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 57: Are You Solving a Murder Right Now?Mikah and Joe talk about boring impressions of the new MacBook Pro, and Mikah ruins 'Finding Nemo', but then he makes donuts and candy.2018-07-2300 minUnhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 55: My Lemony NeedsMikah and Joe discuss Pride month, lemon bars, betas, and CarPlay.
Old & Shitty Millennial | TeeSpring2018-06-2000 minUnhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 54: Fetch, Atmos, FetchMikah and Joe discuss their impressions of WWDC 2018.
5 Things I'm Excited ABout For watchOS 5 | iMore
Amazon’s Fire TV Cube is an Echo, streaming box, and universal remote in one | The Verge
Adobe PhotoShop Elements 2018 | Mac App Store
2018-06-0800 minUnhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 53: A Clean Side, and a Dirty SideMikah has concerns about mops, Joe is troubled by a lack of consistency in Apple's various search functions, and neither is jazzed about Elon Musk.
Joe's "James Bond" Search Results | Twitter
What Happened to the Affordable $35,000 Tesla Model 3? | LA Times
Elon Musk Brings His Tunnel Vision, and Charm Offsensive, to West L.A. | LA Times
2018-05-2400 minUnhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 52: That's My Power FantasyMikah and Joe discuss their plans for the Juicy Goss Lounge.2018-05-0900 minUnhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 51: Black GoldMikah and Joe discuss SmugMug's acquisition of Flickr, and Mikah's smart garage door opener.
Flickr Has Been Purchased By Photo-Sharing Service SmugMug | iMore
Joe's Old Flickr
Mikah's Garage Door | Chamberlin.com
2018-04-2700 minUnhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 50: All up in the Kool-aid and Not Knowing the FlavorMikah explains the iOS 11.3 HomeKit program expansion. Joe bores Mikah with the Mac Pro and "pro" platform conjecture.
How HomeKit's software authentication works | iMore
Apple’s 2019 Mac Pro will be shaped by workflows | TechCrunch
How to stop your friends' Facebook apps from collecting your data | iMore
2018-04-1100 minUnhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 49: Float and Flit and FluffMikah and Joe discuss tvOS 11.3's release, and Apple's March education event.
tvOS 11.3 | Unauthoritative Pronouncements
2018-04-0500 minUnhelpful SuggestionsThe Gay Meat PoliceJoe and Mikah discuss the kerfuffle over MoviePass' CEO saying they track the location of their customers, Apple's rumored over-the-ear headphones, an update to the iOS camera app Hallide.
MoviePass CEO proudly says the app tracks your location before and after movies | TechCrunch
Like AirPods but cans: Apple reportedly working on over-the-ear headphone | iMore
Halide 1.7 Brings New Depth Photography and ARKit Features, Darkroom Integration | MacStories
2018-03-0700 minUnhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 46: Seven InchesMikah, Marko, and Joe discuss the newly released HomePod.2018-02-1200 minUnhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 45: I'm Not an AudiophiliacMikah and Joe discuss audio products, including the infamous HomePod.2018-02-0100 minUnhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 44: Call Me by Your NumiMikah and Joe discuss a bizarre news item from CES 2018, and the Apple Watch.2018-01-1700 minUnhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 43: Too Many CollarsMikah and Joe catch up after the holidays.2018-01-0300 minUnhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 42: CrispnessMikah and Joe talk about the iPhone battery kerfuffle, Disney buying Fox, and Mikah's unexpected heart situation.2017-12-2300 minUnhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 41: Muffin Stuffin'Mikah and Joe talk about boring frame rate stuff, Apple Pay Cash, and Amazon Video which was missing but it's there now.2017-12-0700 minUnhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 40: No One Send Us NumbersMikah and Joe talk about breakfast, the HomePod delay, some tech bugs, and Thanksgiving plans.
We Live in a Coffee Society | Most Important Meal
Animoji Trek | Vimeo
This Animoji Video is the 'Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan' Remake We Didn't Know We Needed | iMore
Google Collects Android Users' Locations Even When Location Services are Disabled | Quartz
2017-11-2200 minUnhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 39: Zing Zang ZoobyMikah and Joe talk about their experience with the iPhone X so far. Joe apologizes for his CarPlay skepticism. Mikah's down on the HomePod.
HomePod FAQ | iMore
Harry McCracken Kicks off Animoji Karaoke | Twitter
Jason Snell's Scene From Khan | Twitter
Joe's Relax | Twitter
Mikah's Scene from 'The Office' | Twitter
Mode Switching for Apple TV 4K, Nothing for Apple TV | Unauthoritative Pronouncements
2017-11-071h 06Unhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 38: Slept on a Trash PillowMikah and Joe talk about 🎃, the controversial revelations about Casper, Movies Anywhere, Google Pixel 2 display issues, and iPhone X anxiety.
The War To Sell You A Mattress Is An Internet Nightmare | Fast Company
Literally Movies Anywhere | Unauthoritative Pronouncements
2017-10-241h 08Unhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 37: Nestlé of the InternetMikah and Joe talk about Sonos' entry into the world of smart speakers, as well as current feelings on virtual assistant ecosystems, before saying RIP to AIM.
HomePod vs. Sonos One vs. Google Home Max: What’s the Difference? | iMore
An Ode to AOL Instant Messenger | iMore
2017-10-101h 03Unhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 36: Echo SlurryMikah and Joe briefly talk about The Orville and Star Trek Discovery before pivoting to the products from the Amazon event on September 27th.
6 All New Members of the Alexa Family | Amazon
2017-09-291h 10Unhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 35: King Charles Cocker SpanielTime to talk about everyone's favorite product - The Apple TV. Mikah and Joe run through their feelings from the September iPhone event.2017-09-181h 27Unhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 34: I Ate It DryMikah talks to Joe about Sarahah, and then there's an update on the life-changing iPad Pro.
Sarahah Secrets | YouTube
Honesty App Sarahah is Becoming a Self-Esteem Machine | The Verge
Sarahah
2017-08-1651 min
Batman University"Knight Time" with Joe RosensteelJoe Rosensteel joins Tony discuss the Superman Animated Series episode “Knight Time,” the visual redesign of DC animated characters, super villain group dynamics, and villain reveals that may or may not be surprising.
"Knight Time" with Joe Rosensteel
Tony Sindelar with Joe Rosensteel
Referenced Works
Batman: The Animated Series
[Amazon]
Superman: The Animated Series
Show Notes & Links
Knight Time on the DC animated wikia
2017-08-1540 minUnhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 33: Because I'm BougieJoe bought a Harmony Hub to trigger his air conditioner. Mikah and Joe discuss the detailed info that leaked out of the HomePod firmware (just like every other tech podcast), as well as discussing the silliness that is the RED Hydrogen, and circle around to ridicule of sponsored content (#sponcon) and Amazon Spark.
Mikah is the Guest in Defocused 159 Where Remote AC Apps are Mentioned
Apple Firmware Release May Reveal iPhone Plans | Six Colors
RED Hydrogen Prototype Hands-On | YouTube
Amazon Spark screenshots | Twitter
2017-08-061h 09Unhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 32: Pool With Special OffersMikah and Joe have no love for Amazon Spark, but are excited to live in a world of autonomous cars.
Amazon Launches Spark | TechCrunch
Amazon possibly working on new stand-alone messaging app called Anytime | AFTVnews
Self-driving Car Bill Moves Forward | Axios
2017-07-2034 minUnhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 31: I'm Sorry, Southern Belle MikahMikah and Joe discuss the Echo Show, recent iPhone Touch ID rumors, Samsung's Bixby-whatever, and Joe's middle name.
Vivo Unveils Screen Fingerprint Scanning | MacRumors
2017-07-071h 03Unhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 30: Hype Image FormatMikah is hyped for HEIF, Joe is hyped for iPad Pro screens.
Correction: This was recorded June 20th, and Apple changed their advertising to stipulate that a portion of proceeds from the Apple Watch Pride bands are being donated to LGBTQ advocacy organizations June 21st.
HEIF: A First Nail in JPEG's Coffin? | 500px
The Art of Deep Compositing | fxguide
2017-06-211h 02Unhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 29: I'm Coming for You, iTunes VideoJoe and Mikah talk about WWDC 2017.
There was still good stuff, just in a sort of inverted, unpleasant sandwich.
Joe's blog post
Jason Snell's hands-on (ears-on?) with the HomePod
2017-06-061h 22Unhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 28: The Future of TV is Elementary, My Dear MikahMikah and Joe discuss the new Trek trailers, and Amazon Prime Video coming to the Apple TV.2017-05-2457 minUnhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 27: It's Time to Greet Your Family on the Echo Show TonightMikah and Joe discuss their 🔥 takes on the newly announced Echo Show as well as the Alexa-enabled EcoBee 4.
It's time to play Amazon Music
It's time to light the Hue Lights
It's time to greet your family on the Echo Show tonight
It's time to order make up
It's time to dress up right
It's time to raise the curtain on the Echo Show tonight
Amazon Echo Show
Alexa Voice Calling FAQ
More than half of the Echos sold are Echo Dots | Bloomberg
EcoBee Announces Smart Light Switch With Built-In Ale...2017-05-0954 minUnhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 26: The People Outside Aren't BarkingMikah and Joe briefly discuss the latest Uber mess, the Alexa-enabled EcoBee, and Amazon app/service subscriptions.
Key Deer | Google Image Search
Uber’s C.E.O. Plays With Fire | The New York Times
On Uber’s ‘Identifying and Tagging’ of iPhones | Daring Fireball
HomeKit News | iMore
EcoBee 4 Smart Thermostat | iMore
Introducing Subscribe with Amazon: A Self-Service Marketplace for Subscription Providers | Amazon Developer Blogs
2017-04-2745 minUnhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 25: Total Clips of the HeartMikah and Joe revisit the Apple TV, with feedback from Marko "March" Savic. Conversation moves to Apple's Clips app.
Horrifying Snapchat Filter
Another Horrifying Snapchat Filter
The Only Two "Cool" Clips Filters
2017-04-111h 03Unhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 23: The 'We Hate Sugar' PodcastMikah and Joe discuss pie for Pi Day.
The Department of Tasty Pies | Defocused
2017-03-141h 01Unhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 22: My Russian Breakfast Tea is From FranceMikah and Joe discuss the ever-changing Uber situation. Mikah discusses the penetrative power of steam. 🚿
Russian Breakfast Tea | Mariage Frères
Mikah's diagram | Twitter
Reflecting on a Very, Very Strange Year at Uber | Susan J. Fowler
Uber’s SVP of engineering is out after he did not disclose he left Google in a dispute over a sexual harassment allegation
Recode
Uber CEO Travis Kalanick admits he ‘must fundamentally change as a leader and grow up’ | Recode
Female Engineer Sues Tesla, Describing a Culture of Pervasive Harassment | The Guardian
I am an Uber Survivor | Medium Amy Vertino (Joe incorrectly misread th...2017-03-0249 minUnhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 21: Planet of the TapasMikah and Joe talk about Apple's Eddy Cue interview with Peter Kafka at the Code Conference where they discussed 'Planet of the Apps' and Apple's TV and Music efforts.
Code Conference Interview With Eddy Cue | YouTube
Apple Shows Off Sneak Peek of Original Series 'Planet of the Apps' | The Hollywood Reporter
Apple Hires Amazon's Fire TV Head to Run Apple TV Business | Bloomberg
Apple Hires Amazon's Fire TV Head to Run Apple TV Business | Unauthoritative Pronouncements
2017-02-141h 01Unhelpful SuggestionsEpisode 20: Ride the Wave to the Future of ComputingMikah and Joe discuss the reactions of tech companies to the President's ban, then iPads, the exciting world of external monitors, and Apple TV storage limits.
Silicon Valley’s responses to Trump’s immigration executive orders, from strongest to weakest | The Verge
ACLU joins Silicon Valley startup accelerator Y Combinator | The Verge
Fasten your seatbelt, Peter Thiel, it’s going to be bumpy for Trump in Silicon Valley! | Recode (drag him, Kara)
The iPad Keeps Frowning | Six Colors
Apple Increases Cap for tvOS Apps | Unauthoritative Pronouncements
2017-02-051h 16
DefocusedDefocused: 2016 Year in ReviewStarring: Dan Sturm Edited, Produced, and Directed by: Joe Rosensteel2017-01-031h 20Random Trek"Prophet Motive" (DS9) with Joe RosensteelJoe Rosensteel, Defocused and Unhelpful, joins Scott to discuss DS9’s Prophet Motive (S3E16). Rub your ears and count your latinum because this is a Ferengi episode. Topics covered include energy whips, strange medical award ceremonies, and Scott’s Wallace Shawn impression (briefly).2016-08-1949 minBatman University"Feat of Clay" with Joe RosensteelTony and Joe discuss the episode “Feat of Clay.”
Batman the Animated Series "Feat of Clay"
Tony Sindelar with Joe Rosensteel
Referenced Works
Batman: The Animated Series
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2016-07-211h 03DefocusedDefocused: 2015 Year in ReviewOur 2015 Guests Jason Snell Anže Tomić Aleen Simms Glenn Fleishman Starring: Dan Sturm Edited Produced and Directed by: Joe Rosensteel2016-01-0419 minRandom Trek"Workforce Part I & II" (VOY) with Joe RosensteelJoe Rosensteel (that’s Joe Steel to you, kid), podcaster, infrequent Incomparable panelist, and Star Trek fan, joins Scott to discuss Random Trek’s first two part episode: Workforce Part I and Workforce II (VOY S7E16 and 17). Topics include if this should have been a two parter, factory automation, planet-wide shields, and Ralph Malph. These Are The Voyages (Volume 1) by Marc Cushman is also discussed briefly (and you should read it!).2015-04-231h 23DefocusedDefocused: 2014 Year in ReviewPresented in Stereo Sound. Our 2014 Guests: Myke Hurley Casey Liss Stephen Hackett Matt Alexander Jason Snell Special Thanks to Listeners: David Fuchs Kyle Seth Gray Carl T. Holscher Brian Hamilton Isaac McAuley Jason Zigler A Boy Named Boom Edited and Produced by: Dan Sturm Written By: Joe Rosensteel2015-01-021h 03
Apparatus pogovoriJoe RosensteelJoe Rosensteel dela v Hoolywoodu. Na filmih. Ker zna osvetliti računalniške scene. Prste je imel vmes pri Watchmenih in Smrkcih. Sicer dela še podcast Defocused in je zelo kul fant.
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Zapiski:
Relay.fm
Clerks
Kevin Smith
Netflix
Hulu
Vimeo
Star Trek Enterprise
The Incomparable
Jason Snell
Random Trek
Reading Rainbow...2014-09-171h 10
The Exastential PodcastIt's The Shafting PhaseJoseph Rosensteel and Casey Liss join me to talk about Woodstock '99, Joe Steels last name, Casey's Blue is Johns Purple, Inception, Bat Dad, Suck-Squeeze-Bang-Blow, what it's like working in effects in Hollywood and lots and lots more.With John Chidgey, Joe Rosensteel and Casey Liss.Links of potential interest:
Inception
The Dark Knight
Watchmen
300
Man of Steel
The Matrix
V for Vendetta
Bat Dad
Bane Outtakes
Honest Movie Trailers
Turbine
Jet
Bow-Riding
Smiling Pile of Poo
iPhone Ringtones Remix
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