Supercomputer is a show with Alex Cox and Matthew Cassinelli – join in as they figure out how to make sense out of a mess of technology.
Alex Cox and Matthew Cassinelli
Alex and Matthew talk about the close of the beta season – and the close of the show.
Matthew hosts special guest Julia Skott – quite literally in his home. Julia's all about Android, but uses an iPad and Mac, so the two have a lot to talk about. Plus Julia is just amazing.
While Alex was away, Matthew interviewed developer Greg Pierce, creator of Drafts and the x-callback-url spec that kicked off deeper interest in iOS automation.
After a few weeks, Alex & Matthew are back to talk about the beta experiences so far. Matthew hung out in Apple Business Chat, Alex gets excited about Automation triggers, and everyone is assigned a book for summer reading.
Alex and Matthew are back from WWDC (for real this time) and are VERY excited about Shortcuts. Alex also briefly shouts about the Mac Pro, and Matthew needs a monitor.
Matthew and Alex share their insights into neo-modern Apple from the year 2030.
This week, Alex and Matthew realize that they are slowly becoming each other.
Following last week's after one day, a discussion of Matthew's morning routine sparks discussion about how Apple is changing.
It’s a real grab bag of topics on this very special Emergency Pod™️. Home screens are rearranged, task management apps are debated, and there are even some challenges assigned.
Matthew and Alex finally have The Talk. About notes.
This week, Alex and Matthew cover Cal Newport’s new book Digital Minimalism and its impact.
This week, Alex invites a DIFFERENT Matthew onto the show to talk about their home automation setup.
Alex and Matthew review the new iPad mini!
The fabulous Rosemary Orchard joins as the first guest on Supercomputer – and she blows your hosts’ minds.
Matthew tells Alex all about Shortcuts 2.2 – including a secret hidden in the Notes actions
Your hosts discuss the primary computer for most people: their phones.
This week, Alex shows Matthew how little he knows about video production.
Alex and Matthew discuss the disappearance of Control Center – and how it overlaps with Shortcuts.
Alex and Matthew reflect on the month’s Apple-related news, giving the hot takes some room and seeing how we’re feeling after some extra context. Plus, there’s a celebrity appearance.
Alex and Matthew cover how they make sense out of a mess of apps.
This week, Matthew interviews Alex about how she gets work done at Cards Against Humanity. Plus Alex has a… great magic trick at the end.
Alex and Matthew talk about Google Home Hub, yearly themes, and our pitch.
Matthew and Alex talk about going from beginner shortcuts to the next level with the “If” scripting action, plus how this all could be a bit easier.
Matthew and Alex are here for the New Apple.
This week, Matthew and Alex explore some of their holiday experiments, as well as how to value your time as much as you value your computer.
This week, Matthew talks about getting his work done entirely on iOS, and Alex talks about her love of tomatoes.
This week, Matthew ponders why you can’t get real work done on iOS, and Alex works herself into a tizzy about Pokemon and old men.
In a caffeine-fueled rage, Alex & Matthew pleasantly discuss the viability of iPad Pros as computers.
Your hosts’ iPads have arrived! Matthew wants to change the way we think about the philosophy of Apple, and Alex is very concerned about folios big and small.
After Apple's October event, Alex and Matthew convince themselves into and out of, then back into buying iPad Pros. Warning: strong feelings inside.
Matthew smashes his buttons and Alex gets carried away with HomeKit aspirations before speculating about Apple's Fall Event.
Your hosts are back after a short break – and they talked about a bunch of shortcuts for day-to-day tasks.
Your hosts dive into task managers like OmniFocus and Things, but it turns out to be a lot to cover – stay tuned for the second installment! Alex loves her tags, Matthew defends Things from Alex’s violent opposition, and there’s a silly rant at the end about Marvel Netflix shows.
Your hosts discuss their new Apple treats, the shift to using shortcuts in day to day life, and forging ahead with magic variables.
This week, your hosts are excited for the release of iOS 12 and Shortcuts! Matthew reveals some behind the scenes lunch strategies from his time at Workflow, Alex wants a way to track when she’s late, and both talk about their iPhone choices.
Matthew explains the whole Sep 12 Apple Event to Alex – hear her real reactions to the iPhone naming strategies. Matthew details his fall, both are excited about HomePod, and one of them starts a #crispy YouTube channel.
This week, your hosts discuss their travel checklists – Alex hates planes, Matthew loves a good snack, and both will be at XOXO this weekend! Come say hi! If you’re enjoying the show so far, please rate the show in iTunes and Recommend it in Overcast if you use it. Both help spread the show to new users, so we’d really appreciate the support!
This week, your hosts cover their morning routines – Alex has a regimen, Matthew has almost none, and both dream up ways Shortcuts might change things.
Your hosts talk voice assistants – Matthew triggers your Echo, Alex triggers your HomePod, and everybody hates that one guy.
Meet your hosts, hear about their first computers, & start learning about Shortcuts