Techdown Podcast

Ok we get it. There was a lot to hate about 2017. But we're not going to dwell on that! This is the episode where we talk about a whole bunch of the great stuff that 2017 gave us. Like the eclipse! Remember the eclipse? That was pretty cool, right? If you haven't listened to the episode yet, I recommend you turn around now because what's listed below could technically count of a spoiler. Otherwise, it's a neatly compiled list of some of our favorite things that hopefully you will enjoy as well. Music (spotify links) Chance the Rapper - Coloring Book Logic - Everybody HONNE - Warm on a Cold Night Lupe Fiasco - DROGAS Light Taylor Swift - reputation Podcasts Reconcilable Differences FiveThirtyEight Politics Pod Save America /Filmcast Babysitter’s Club Club Apps (iOS app store links) Overcast Snapchat News Focos Slack 1Password Square Cash YouTube Stephen Colbert Hot Ones Casey Nesitat

This week, your heroes have put together an episode of Techdown that is almost surely record-breaking in length as well as quality! We briefly review the latest IT remake, talk about wireless mesh networks and then go whole hog into a discussion of the announcements that Apple has bestowed upon us on this day. We're talking cellular watches, 4K Apple Tvs, and iPhones of the X and 8 varieties. It's a shame that so much of the info in this event leaked ahead of time, but I think we've managed to be excited nonetheless! Kaumpbowl 2017 results Camelizer The word we were looking for was "Snarky" John Rambo Made With ARKit Twitter In case you missed it, video of Apple's special event

The handsomest podcasters in all of tech are back to talk summer trips, fantasy football, and an upcoming Apple event that's more hotly anticipated than any in recent memory. We're fairly confident about a lot of things that are going to be announced next week, but there's definitely a lot to be excited about. And Apple is really good about using events like this to market features in such a way that they go from "Huh. That could be cool." to "Whoa I gotta have that take all my money!" in the blink of an eye. Spoilers, gosh! Weird that they call it a keynote Tahquamenon Mahna mahna

This week our heroes discuss running around and throwing colors in Ypsilanti, drinking beer in Ypsilanti, and dropping our phones onto the sidewalk in (you guessed it) Ypsilanti. We also discuss some video games and how iPads are the future of computing, which I wouldn't are is Ypsilanti-related per se. So pour yourself a glass of your favorite batch of Woodford Reserve, dim the lights, and come along with us on this grand experience we like to call Techdown. Bourbon Gents #14 "Mr Pie's High Rye" CBW Nakey SUPER HOT SUPER HOT

Perhaps the cruelest trick Apple has ever pulled was providing recording studios at WWDC in hour long blocks after a keynote that's over two hours long and jam-packed with discussable material. Given that Aaron and I aren't used to dealing with time constraints like these, we apologize if this episode seems rushed. On the plus side though, Apple has really good recording equipment which makes me sound great. But somehow, we managed to hit all the big WWDC keynote topics including new Macs and iPads, AR, VR, High Sierra, iOS 11, and the introduction of the HomePod. We also make time to talk about cats, and the results of our first draft.  Hold onto your hats, because this episode is a humdinger. New Macs 10.5" iPad Pro iOS 11 High Sierra HomePod Domino Kaump

Our first draft! I've been a big fan of doing drafts on podcasts ever since I started listening to The Incomparable and it's definitely something I've wanted to bring to Techdown for a while. I'm pumped that Aaron was on board to try something new, and I think the result was highly entertaining. It also allows us to raise our WWDC expectations (so that they can be dashed in a couple of days) and to look like fools when the things we predict don't end up coming to fruition. Good times.Adam's PicksAaron's PicksWe also have our first Mail Time this episode, which I believe went splendidly. I don't want to spoil anything about it in the episode notes, so I'll just say that Aaron is really really good at giving gifts and this was no exception. You'll have to listen to find outOur inspiration, Upgrade's 2017 WWDC DraftiOS 11 Concept Video by Federico Viticci and Sam BeckettIf you can't get enough draft goodness, here's a classic one from The IncomparableOur Mail Time inspiration, Casey NesitatNot like "joust", not like "roost"

There's been a lot going on lately, and your team of crack podcasters is on the case! In this episode, we discuss tackle video games, the Mac Pro, and WWDC. We also hit upon fun things word pronunciation and TV shows that can't be discussed without spoiling anything and... hey wait! Where are you going!? Stick around and we promise that it will be worth your while. Tooth fairy for macOS FU Love you Yahtzeecat I was hoping that this wasn't really a thing and that Aaron had actually made it all up

This week, our endearing hosts discuss Pets and Pins, Snapchat Spectacles, Binge, The Oscars, and Playstation VR. Techdown episodes are always jam packed, but this one is about as jam packed as they come. I mean, just look at that list of topics down below. Impressive, to say the least. The Inkaumprable Robot or not Pets + Pins = Very Success Watch, wallet, these, something else Binge v1.5 Release Notes Realm.io: Come for the shirts, stay for the data persistence Hidden Figures: NASA does in fact employ female engineers La La Land: Here's to the ones that dream of winning best picture Best Pictures of the last 10 years Arrival: What's the circle shape for "great movie"? Moonlight wins best picture in dramatic fashion Robots Rescue: The best 10 minutes in VR?  I Expect You to Die: I certainly fulfilled those expectations

Well, it's a new year. The time when a young nerd's fancy turns to thoughts of... the next year, I guess. But before that, we take a look at all the great stuff that we got to experience in 2016. There were some truly great movies, TV shows, music, video games, apps, and technology products that came out last year, and we take a look at a whole lot of them this episode. Adam's Top Shit of 2016 Aaron's Top Shit of 2016 Aaron's Top Songs of 2016 Playlist

This week we talk AirPods, streaming TV station options, Mario on iOS, and Adam's new car. It's a great episode this week. Tremendous; just the best. Congratulations to everybody involved in making it happen, including you, dear listener. We had a pretty good topic list this week, and there's plenty that we could have talked about that had to be left on the cutting room floor. That's the benefit to going a month between episodes, I suppose. The downside being, of course, that we all get to spend less time together. Which is not what we want, especially around the holidays. AirPods DirecTV NOW Super Mario Run Audi S3 Pets and Pins

If you like videogames, televisions, and political discussions, then this latest episode is going to deliver. Buckle up, put some smooth jazz on in the background, and do whatever else it is that you get ready for the only technology podcast on the internet. We at Techdown Inc have started getting back into some semblance of a schedule. So much so that Aaron slipped up and called us a "weekly" podcast in this episode's intro. Hopefully the extra content is not too much of an inconvenience for you. Playdead's Inside The Slickest Deals around A rough approximation of Aaron's new TV I don't even know what a sand pin is, but you can pet one here

Back in the saddle again, our dynamic duo tackle Apple's new lineup of Macbook Pros, the (nerd) public's reaction to those Macbook Pros, and get all nostalgic by talking about how we got into Apple products in the first place. New Macbook Pros Reaction to the Macbook Pro announcement event This game is so fun Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

This week is jam-packed with good stuff. Chock full, if you will. If there was any doubt at all, we chocked it in there. This week, we cover two controversies, give our impressions on a couple of phones and a set of wireless headphones, and celebrate a very special 1 year anniversary. Take our hand, and join us on this wonderful journey I like to call "Episode 73 of Techdown." Casey Neistat: If you don't know, now you know Cloaked: I still can't figure out how to link to Messages App Store Mashable: No such thing as bad publicity Kris Gellci: Dropping some knowledge John Siracusa: Usually such a rational guy SoundPEATS: Filling the gap between now and Airbudtime Portrait Mode Preview: Would be great to see this guy blog more

Well guys. The end of summer is nigh. The days are getting shorter, and the holiday season is fast approaching. And that can only mean one thing: New Apple products. This week, Aaron and I delve into every last gory detail of this week's Apple Event. We're talking new Apple Watches, iPhones, Air Buds, and other various cool stuff designed to delight and drain the wallet. These are are hot takes, filled to the brim with uneducated opinions, and incorrect reporting. Take everything you hear with a grain of salt, and enjoy! Super Mario Run Apple Watch Series 2 iPhone 7 Playstation (yes they really called it a) Meeting

Back in the saddle again! This week, Aaron and I take a deep dive into the iOS 10 and WatchOS 3 betas. What we like, what we don't, and what we don't like but there is an option that I learn I can change to make things the way I want. Maybe Apple should rethink some defaults, is all I'm saying. It was fun giving some in depth impressions of some of the latest betas, but what I'm really excited about is when all the official releases happen. That's when we'll really be able to leverage the synergies of the platform updates, as well as see all the great app updates that developers have made with the latest APIs. I have a feeling that that's what's really going to knock people's socks off. Binge v1.4 Release Notes Big Red Coq Adam’s Strava

In our latest episode of Techdown, our hosts talk about vacations, home automation, and the recent outbreak of Poké-fever that has infected both the young and the old. Personally, thought I wasn't at risk for Poké-fever since I already caught it back in high school. I was cured when my friend Bill and I traded some Pokémon in his truck after school and we both realized that what we were doing was decidedly "not cool." We were late for band practice. (I have no idea how I managed to trick a human woman into marrying me.) This latest Pokémon outbreak is awesome though. Since the game is played out in the open (and not hidden away in Bill's truck), you can see all the people around you are playing at any given time. There's a sense of community, even if you choose not to talk to any other trainers. And if you do want to start a conversation with another trainer, you know that you share a common interest. We need more games like this. Schlage Smart Deadbolt Philips Hue Lightbulbs Ecobee Thermostat

WWDC 2016 has come and gone, and as you can expect, Aaron and I have thoughts about it. In this episode, we dive into the most tantalizing pieces of information that were dropped last week about watchOS, tvOS, iOS, and (the freshly dubbed) macOS. On a technical level, there hasn't been anything particularly groundbreaking introduced, which actually feels pretty nice. There's no feeling of "Oh crap I definitely need to add X functionality to my app!" like there has been in years past. Even the introduction of SiriKit - while exciting - is tempered by the fact that it's not as robust as we can expect it to be in the future. The Talk Show Live from WWDC with Crag and Phil Feels like a whole new watch See what's next on Apple TV What can your Mac do now? Just ask. Big. Bold. Beautiful.

In this week's episode, we try to look like the smartest guys in the room by sorting through some WWDC 2016 predictions. Next week of course we'll record our followup episode, where we discuss the things that were actually announced, which will make our past selves look like complete morons. Sunrise, sunset. WWDC Spillover It's not called The Wheel Looks good, even when not embedded in a wall How release notes are done A concept that could save millions of eyeballs

If you haven't noticed by now, we record new episodes of Techdown whenever we get around to it. The "weekly" thing is a mere suggestion. Which means that for you, dear listener, each episode must be like a moist victual. To be thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated while you wonder when your next meal might be. This week, we attacked the Parking Log and I think the results speak for themselves. We cover everything from lawn care to video games. With a rousing endorsement of Snapchat thrown in there for good measure. Dominate your neighbor's lawn If Freud made a lawnmower Linking to tvOS apps in iTunes A new look for Instagram HIGH QUALITY SNAPS (ADAM/AARON) Hella long name What a dream boat

Today's wonderful topics include baby sign language, Adam's new car, Cindy's iPad Pro experiment, and Adam's new Apple TV app. We talk briefly in this episode about how I hope that my new Apple TV app, "Prime", gets approved and is in the Apple App Store by the time this episode airs. Well, I received an iTunes Connect email shortly after recording informing me that I had, in fact, been rejected again. For metadata reasons, again. One problem is fairly easy to fix, though I've never heard of people having to do it before. Apparently since Prime requires a server running Plex in order to work, I need to submit a video of me using the app before they can approve it. I feel special. The other problem, though, is that they don't like the name "Prime - Plex Movies and TV Shows". Apparently it "creates a misleading association with a third party." So now I'm left wondering which third party I'm creating a misleading association with! Adam's "old" Volvo S60 Adam's "new" Chrysler 200 Screen Shots of the official Plex Apple TV app. Ew. Prime Trailer Myke Hurley's Apple Pencil Hacks

In this week's tantalizing episode of Techdown, our hosts pick apart Apple's "Let Us Loop You In" media event. If you want to hear to nerds geek out over iPhone SEs, 9.7" iPad Pros, software updates (of the point variety), and (god help us) new watch bands, then there's no better place for you to be. This kind of episode is our bread and butter. And also our jam. Man I'm hungry. I need to stop writing these posts right before dinner. Live stream of the festivities iPhone SE iPad Pro Options Totally a real acronym

Another Oscars season has come and gone, which means we can all go back to watching action movies with lots of explosions once again. After listening to me and my cohort dish on the ceremonies, that is. It's worth noting that this week's episode is pretty spoiler-rific, so if you've not yet seen some of this year's oscar nominated movies and don't want to learn anything prematurely, I'd recommend you come back to this episode at a later time. Which reminds me that I'll soon be able to watch the latest Star Wars movie and finally get caught up on a bunch of podcasts that I skipped last December. The car scene from Children of Men Atonement's wonderful long take Not just a great cheese

Huge week this week. Aaron and I discuss winning big at the casino, new houses, and the release of an all new version of Kitchen Sync! App releases are always crazy, but the release of Kitchen Sync has been particularly nuts. Let me give you the TL;DR. Over the past three weeks, this app has gotten rejected from Apple for "bugs," then approved (with no code update) after I asked them for more information, and everything has gotten delayed twice because of two separate west coast trips. But after all that, I finally hit the "release" button Wednesday morning. 10 minutes later, I got a call from my son's day care telling me that he was sick and that I had to come pick him up. So I got to spend KS Release Day running back and forth from the doctor's office, and coding for my day job with him on my lap. Needless to say, I couldn't be happier that this app is finally in the App Store and available for all to enjoy. Please check it out, let me know what you think, and tell all your friends and family about how great it is regardless of what your actual opinion is. Kitchen Sync v2.0 on the App Store Grocery Zen for iOS

This week, Aaron and I talk hackathons, traveling, homeownership, Parse, Hamilton (the musical!), Snapchat, app rejections, Oscars and a bunch of other stuff. A bunch of other *really interesting stuff*. It would appear that we have a lot to cover and the episode comes to us very naturally when we go three weeks between episodes. Perhaps we've finally hit upon the natural rhythm of Techdown? Anyway, it feels really good to be back in the podcasting chair again. I mean, it's the same chair that I usually sit at when I code. Or when I am looking at funny cat pictures on the internet. But you know what I mean. A beer that looks as good as it sounds So long, Parse A "Hamilton" primer The podcast that got me into Hamilton The BuzzFeed article that got me into Snapchat My Snapcode

Even though January is typically the offseason for technology news, Apple's been making some waves recently. In this week's episode Aaron and I sit down to take a look at the demise of iAd, the rise of iOS 9.3, and the introduction of Music Memos. And what, if anything, all these updates mean for the future. Is everybody making good progress on watching the Oscars 2016 Best Picture Nominees? Don't feel bad if you haven't because neither has Aaron.

In this week's episode of Techdown, our hosts discuss going to the theater, releasing apps, resolutions vs goals, and new social networks. Enjoy! We mention it in the podcast, but Oscar nominations dropped this week. Which means that we'll be having an "Oscar Spectacular" episode at around the end of February where we discuss the films that have been nominated. If you'd like to follow along at home with us, you'd best start watching some of those nominees now. This is your official written warning. And it will go in your permanent record. Wrap Your Arms Around Me Rocket Mortgage Launchpad Peesh You Seriously Need to See this Mario 64 Video

Music and technology really do go together like chocolate and peanut butter, don't they? 2015 seemed like the year that streaming services really started to gain traction. In fact, Aaron and I found most of our favorite songs of 2015 because of streaming services - through Spotify's Discover Weekly playlist. Having access to basically all professionally recorded music is fantastic, but being able to smartly recommend that music to people is game altering. I'm obviously very excited about the future of streaming music, Taylor Swift and Adelle be damned. Aaron's Top Songs of 2015 I Took a Pill in Ibiza (SeeB Remix) - Mike Posner (Spotify / YouTube) Penelope - Zak Waters (Spotify / YouTube) For You (Bearcubs Remix) - Gavin James (Spotify / YouTube) $ave Dat Money - Lil Dicky (Spotify / YouTube) Adam's Top Songs of 2015 Killer Whales - Smallpools (Spotify / YouTube) No Room in Frame - Death Cab for Cutie (Spotify / YouTube) Speedom (Wwc2) - Tech N9ne (Spotify / YouTube) Sorry - Justin Bieber (Spotify / YouTube) Still hungry for more top songs? We've got you covered! Aaron's Full Favorite Songs List (Spotify) Adam's Full Favorite Songs List (Spotify)

Ah, the end of the year. The days are shorter, the weather chillier, and a young man's fancy turns to thoughts of the Techdown "Best of 2015" lists. This week, we've stolen a page from our friends at the Top Four podcast, and whittled our favorites down to a cool tetrad. And when the votes were counted, the bribes cashed, and death threats heeded, we were both left with what I consider to be some very respectable lists. If you've somehow missed out on some of these apps over the course of the year, dear listener, then this is your chance to get caught up on some seriously grade A software. Aaron's Top Apps of 2015 Spotify (iOS - Free) Google Maps (iOS, Free) Dark Sky (iOS, $3.99) Tweetbot 4 (iOS / Mac, $4.99) Adam's Top Apps of 2015 Photos (iOS / OS X, Free) Plex (iOS / Apple TV, Free) Hearthstone (iOS, Free) AMRC (iOS, Free)

In this episode of Techdown, our heroes talk about football, gifts, and open sourced programming languages. There's not a whole lot of talk about Christmas, but I still maintain that listening to Techdown is the best way to get into the holiday spirit. That, and drinking gallons of eggnog. Still anybody's game Go Green! Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Dock (Siracusa-approved) Grave Before Shave Beard Oil Swifty Information Swifty Source Code

In this week's episode of Techdown, your genetically-gifted cohosts talk about how Adam is bad at remembering pajamas, and how he's been forgoing sleep in order to work on side projects. And now that I think of it, It's entirely possible that those two topics are more than slightly related. We also spend (what I would consider a perfectly acceptable amount of) time talking about iPad Pro impressions. Some Techdown fan art Kitchen Sync 1 RIYL Lifehacks Pencil Talk

If you're on a diet, you might want to just skip this episode, because we talk about food a lot. I'm pretty much convinced that the only reason that Aaron went to New York at all, in fact, was to eat as much food as he could and then talk about it on the podcast. One of the most unexpected side benefits of signing up for Blue Apron is that it's possible to have meal discussions with people that you've not eaten that meal with. If that makes any sense. Basically, I can eat dinner one night, and in the next couple of days hear what my friends and family thought about that exact same meal. Some mornings, I've discussed dinner with my coworkers in much the same way that we might discuss a really good episode of television from the night before. It's an interesting social experience, and definitely a part of the reason that I can see myself sticking with Blue Apron for a while. Here's a list of stuff from this episode that you should check out: J! ToC 2015 Hello Internet Cortext You're nuts if you're not watching this F.lux for iOS

"Welcome to Techdown! The often fortnightly podcast about technology and other nerd related topics!" "Welcome to Techdown! The (sometimes) weekly podcast about technology and other nerd related topics!" "Welcome to Techdown! We don't even know how calendars work!" ...oh! Hello there! You just caught me practicing some new podcast introductions. Come in, come in! In this week's episode, we are finally finally at long last able to talk about what it's like to be able to use the retail version of the Apple TV. It's a Techdown event 54 episodes in the making. Here's some apps that we talk about on the show: Flex, by Adam Johnson (can't link to it because, you know, tvOS v1) Cosmos, by Alexander Repty Alto's Adventure Badland Geometry Wars Provenance

Ah, it feels good to be back in the saddle again! A lot of stuff happened in the two weeks since we last recorded, and Aaron and I are excited to talk about all of it. Well, I mean, we're excited to talk about the things that can conceivably be talked about in about an hour. But we're sure you'll find it entertaining! (Pretty sure, at least) This week we talk about weddings, Blue Apron, Ubers, new iMacs, new peripherals, new Overcasts, and new root beers. Use promo code "uberTechdown15" when you sign up for Uber and get a free ride up to $20 New Apple Stuff New Marco stuff Same Marco hate

If we were more diligent about doing a show ever week, then episode 52 would mark our one year anniversary. But instead, our one year anniversary was two weeks ago, and this week is nothing more than our last episode before Aaron gets hitched. Which, you know, is a different kind of amazing milestone. There will be no Techdown next week, since Aaron will be off honeymooning. Which seems like as good a time as any to put Season 1 of Techdown to bed. But fret not! We'll be back soon for Season 2 which promises to be bigger, bolder, and hosted by twice (!) the number of married cohosts as previous seasons. This week we talk about weddings, fantasies, ad blockers, universal searches, and, of course, El Cap. A handsome man's review of El Capitan Bed

Fun episode this week! Aaron got a new iPhone, Adam has a new app to promote, and we got to work our way through a couple other small topics that had been piling up in our backlog. Which, you know, having a backlog is still pretty new to us so we need to do what we can to keep that thing clean. Simon Grid by Alexander Kaump Simon Grid the Blog Post by Adam Kaump Smart Mattresses - The next big thing!

Happy 50th episode to us!

In this week's episode, our hosts talk mini hack-a-tons, football, wedding vows, Phantom Pains, winning The Lottery, how the Apple TV could change the way we watch television, preordering the iPhone 6s, and the (rarely discussed) iPad Mini 4. It was really fun recording last week's episode, just a couple of hours after an Apple event. But without adequate time to reflect on the announcements that have been made, it's easy to misspeak, have incorrect information, and miss talking about some important subjects entirely. Overall I'd say we did an admirable job, though this week's episode does seem to feature a higher than normal amount of followup. So if that sort of thing is your bag, you're in for a treat. Currently the best way to watch TV I mean, it's a really good song

Today Aaron and I have the privilege of discussing Apple's latest event. Topics include some Apple Watch stuff, the iPad Pro, and the new "s" line of iPhones. Oh, and the new Apple TV. We basically got everything we ever wanted from the new Apple TV. An app store, games support, Siri integration. I'm sure that once we're able to play with the thing we'll be able to come up with a list of gripes and improvements that we'd like to see, but at the moment we're living in the time before our expectations meet reality. And it is glorious. Pick your poison Live photos Now with 4K support!

This week we've got a bunch of Apple TV stuff to talk about, some Metal Gear discussion, and an exploration of milk expiration dates. Come to think of it, we actually managed to stick to very few topics this week, which is a welcome change for us. I was legitimately concerned that we had our numbers wrong when we talked about Adam Johnson's iOS App Development course in this episode. 50% off seems like some kind of a typo, but it turns out that we were actually correct. Use the offer code TECHDOWN15 to get all 18 lectures for just $25. I was relieved to read this It could happen to anybody A nearly unbreakable code

Special guest star Adam Johnson joins us once again to talk about nerd stuff. In this week's episode we talk about Adam J's latest creation - an entire video series on iOS app development, Adam K's reluctance to implement blog comments, Hearthstone's new expansion, Fantasy Football, and predictions for Apple's (probable) September event. I feel a special pressure to make the show notes links good this week, after bringing them up specifically in this week's episode. So there goes nothing. Sure to be the #1 item on everybody's Christmas list this year Adam K's new favorite Hearthstone card Test your might Included for the sake of completeness

This week's topics include dentistry, vacations, blogging etiquette, and Apple Televisions. Somehow we made it through the entire show without mentioning Rocket League, which feels like a mistake. Please accept this video of friend-of-the-show Mike Dickman's recent Rocket League highlights as apology. (Also, please ignore the fact that it is not Friday and we've not yet worked out all the kinks with live streaming.) Young Mark Gurman drops some Apple TV knowledge Google Flights

In this week's vociferous episode of Techdown, we talk about why we're both sore today, Adam getting back into blogging, mixing Mexican food with sports, how a lot of people have an antiquated opinion on listening to music, and Aaron gets pleasantly surprised. (At some point, we may make it through an entire episode without mentioning Rocket League. But not this week.) Adam's post about the Apple Watch It's pronounced "live" The saddest book in the world

This week's topics include bikes, glasses, Hearthstone, podcasts, iOS 9, Rocket League, the heat, being handsome, Strava, and probably a bunch of other stuff that I can't remember off the top of my head. Do any of those topics sound interesting to you? I sure hope so because otherwise you've come to entirely the wrong podcast. Mike gets satisfied Adam's morning ride

I think that there's a direct correlation between the number of things that we discuss on Techdown and the quality of the episode. And this week we talk about a lot of different things. Like, a lot. Books, milk, space, video games, bicycles, iPods... and we even delve into HBO's Deadwood for a second or two. If this episode doesn't whet your Techdown-atite, then nothing will. You should friend Aaron on PSN Rocket League looks awesome Adam's new bike What a great gift

In this week's episode of the show, our intrepid hosts discuss the meltdown that the "Front Page of the Internet" has been having over the past couple of weeks, and give our impressions of iOS 9 after spending some time with it on our daily driver phones. Aaron was too kind to mention it while we were recording, but just as was the case with my school homework, I've neglected to do my Techdown Homework. I've not yet "Uber'd around" as some say. Turns out, it's actually really hard to come up with reasons to have somebody drive you somewhere when you work from home and have a newborn. But I'm not making excuses! I've marked an F in my grade book and will be looking for some extra credit to salvage this semester of Techdown. Maybe I can Uber to Ohio or something. Great Reddit drama overview at r/outoftheloop Apple's list of iOS 9 features

In this week's episode, Aaron talks watermelons, I talk diapers, and things just get more interesting from there. After a little while we do start talking about some tech stuff, I guess. But it's pretty safe to say that this episode contains more foreplay covering a wider range of topics than any episode before it. You're welcome. Aaron dominates the competition I haven't tried peas in guacamole before, but I'm just going to trust the president on this one There's no way that this could end badly

About a week ago, I noticed that you could get a two pack of the Auphonix Blue Yeti Pop Filters from Amazon for $4 *less* than a single pop filter from the same company. Needing a pop filter, knowing that Aaron also needed a pop filter, and not being the type to pass up a good deal, I purchased the 2 pack with the intention of giving the additional filter to my brother. Well, when Aaron and I met up this weekend, not only did I forget to bring him his pop filter, but apparently he had also noticed the same "2 for cheaper than 1" deal that Auphonix/Amazon had goin' on, had made the purchase with the same (but opposite!) intentions as me... AND also had the common decency to remember to bring it to me (in addition to a bunch of cool shirts from Need Edition) as a belated Father's Day gift! That thoughtful jerk! Anyway, long story short, you should really let us know how you think our P's sound this episode. To Apple, Love T-Swizzle Song Exploder (Game of Thrones Theme) Strava (Stray-va?) for iOS

There was a lot of stuff announced at E3 this year that's worth talking about. So much so that Aaron and I needed to have special guest host Mike Dickman on the show to help us navigate it all. There was so much content that we didn't even get to talk about the last season of Game of Thrones. Which I didn't even realize until right now. Dammit. Part of me wants to call Mike up and ask him his thoughts and then have Aaron splice them in as though it were normal conversation. But I guess we all have our regrets in life. Final Fantasy 7 Remake Trailer Three dopes (and a sensible woman) respond to the announcement of the FFVII remake Wang Simulator 2015 (AKA Dreams) "That Mud" Space Bits for iOS

As Aaron points out, we are currently in the fat weeks for tech news. We must work to consume as much as possible for the lean winter months ahead. In this week's episode, we delve into Phil W. Schiller being a guest on John Gruber's show, Apple's WWDC sessions, and briefly get distracted by stuff like grocery shopping, the Steam Summer Sale, and the TV show Community. John Gruber + Phil Schiller = Awesome Gruber, again, talking at the XOXO conference Firewatch, the game Community, the show

Hopefully you enjoyed the last two podcasts that we've done. If Techdowns were courses in a meal, I'd say that the Google I/O episode was an appetizer, setting the stage for the delicacies ahead. The WWDC prediction episode was the salad course - crunchy and delicious, but definitely not enough to satisfy fully. This episode, of course, is the main course. El Capitan. iOS 9. watchOS. Apple Music. Swift 2 (Electric Boogaloo). The list goes on and on. We hope you brought your appetite! WWDC Stream Page The Techdown #36 "Jump" playlist Jump Around by House of Pain (NOT Naughty by Nature, duh) Jump by Kriss Kross Jump by Van Halen

Boy! We sure are popular! Guest hosts abound, here at Techdown! iOS developer extraordinaire Adam Johnson joins us this week to talk Dub Dub predictions, parenthood, and also to bear witness to a gentlemen's bet between Aaron and me. WWDC is always an exciting time, but I think that the three of us did a pretty good job of getting each other hyped for what's going to be announced this year. The Epicenter of Change Proactive for iOS 9 Box Trot for iOS