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For today’s Saturday chat I’m joined by Josh “Triple Threat” Collinsworth (design engineer at Cloudflare, blogger, and game designer), who I know from the ShopTalk Show Discord. We talk about Josh’s former company Deno was acquired by Cloudflare, remote-work continuity, and dig into the daily puzzle-game renaissance including Josh’s new browser-based PWA puzzle game Tupo.Links Mentioned in This Episode:Deno runtime for JavaScriptCloudflareTupoJoshCollinsworth.comWordleClues by SamInkwell Games25c: A Video Game PodcastShopTalk Show podcastShopTalk Show patreonTopics:(00:00) - Welcome and Guest Intro (00:27) - Balatro Name Debate (01:45) - Deno Joins Cloudf...

I asked my friend Spencer to play hockey correspondent and help me understand the ramifications of the Winnipeg Jets trading goalie Connor Hellebuyck, break down the players they got in return, and how the Hellebuyck drama compares to Spencer’s favourite team, the Detroit Red Wings, own drama involving Dylan Larkin as well as other players tied to last year’s U.S. Olympic team.Links Mentioned in This Episode:HellebucksSpencer on BlueskySpencer’s blogTopics:00:00 Intro00:47 Hellebuyck Trade Fallout01:38 Breaking Down The Return04:03 Jets Outlook After Deal07:10 Heritage Classic Timing...

I got a YouTube comment asking if I’d ever bring back my old podcast about podcasting, Show Me Your Mic. It ran from 2013 to 2020 for about 130 episodes (mostly interviews) and eventually slowed down due to scheduling fatigue, work, and COVID. The show was an open invite for podcasters to talk about their gear, motivations, and whatever was happening in podcasting, and it also let me meet people I otherwise wouldn’t.Links Mentioned in This Episode:The Structure of a Podcast (ep319) - YouTubeShow Me Your MicPaul Kafasis Talks Rogue AmoebaPart 1 with Lindsay PattersonAaron Mahnke - Ca...

I’m recommending Vision Quest on Disney+ as part of a trilogy that starts with WandaVision and continues through Agatha All Along. As of this recording there are four episodes out, with eight total expected. It stars Paul Bettany as Vision, James Spader as Ultron, and Emily Hampshire (Stevie from Schitt’s Creek) as Edith, alongside other actors.(Get the artwork joke? Vision? Adjusting my glasses? My vision? Hahaha 🤖 Ultron laugh effect!)Links Mentioned in This Episode:WandaVision | Official TrailerMarvel Television’s Agatha All Along | Official TrailerMarvel Television’s VisionQuest | Official TrailerUltron California by Red Letter...

I’ve already recorded two upcoming Saturdays, but I struggle not to edit and publish immediately once something is recorded. Having finished work sitting scheduled feels weird, and it’s given me more appreciation for clients who record weeks or months early and then wait.Links Mentioned in This Episode:Camo StudioOBSBOT Tiny 3 WebcamInsta360 Link 2YoloCam S3Topics:00:00 Welcome to Dailyish00:14 Camera Setup Struggles01:13 Recording Ahead Anxiety02:17 Learning From Clients02:40 The Publish Now Urge03:00 Wrap Up and SubscribeDid You Know?I've got a newsletter you can...

A spoiler free mini-review! This weekend we saw You Can See Everything, Nathan Fielder’s documentary about Elizabeth Holmes, and I highly recommend seeing it in a packed theater if you can. Even though it’s “just” a documentary and nearly three hours long, the communal experience really heightens the laughs, tension, and anger in a way that feels special.Links Mentioned in This Episode:The DropoutYou Can See EverythingTopics:00:00 Welcome to Dailyish00:55 Why Theaters Matter01:26 Release Timing and Spoilers02:34 Length and Viewing Tips02:53 Post Movie Processing03:25 Final Thoughts...

I talk about the common podcasting question of whether you should publish your podcast on YouTube and compare recent episode stats. My suggestion is to test YouTube quietly for several episodes to see if it brings new listeners before promoting it to your existing audio audience.Links Mentioned in This Episode:My business site: Lemon ProductionsYouTube stats on my channelTransistor stats on my podcastHost your podcast on Transistor.fm and do video AND audio at the same timeTopics:00:00 Daily Intro Setup00:21 Should Podcasts Use YouTube?00:42 Time Cost Of Video01:40 Audio...

I talk with David Demaree, a software product leader and the person behind the consultancy/agency Bits and Letters, whom I know through the Shop Talk Show Discord. We end up discussing AI despite trying not to, focusing on how two things can be true: AI can be useful while also feeling gross or harmful. We also discuss how AI gets shoved into tools for metrics, why good design should be opinionated, and why company benchmarks can be misleading compared to real-world “vibe checks” and user feedback.Note: I said "Friday October 16th" in the recording, but this...

I’m curious about how you feel when sponsor spots and digitally inserted ads make their way into your favorite podcasts? And I talk about plans to have guest episodes come out on Saturdays.Links Mentioned in This Episode:Big WalkHouseHouse GamesPanic SoftwareThe Lonely Island and Seth Meyers PodcastTopics:00:00 Dailyish Intro00:13 Sponsor: Big Walk00:46 How Podcast Ads Evolved02:04 Would I Take Sponsors02:53 Apple Views Feedback Loop03:27 Upcoming Saturday Guests04:17 Conversation Challenge04:23 Subscribe and Sign OffDid You Know?I've got a newsletter you ca...

Inspired by Chris Coyier’s setup that pulls YouTube comments into Slack, I used ChatGPT and Cloudflare Workers to automatically collect replies and comments from BlueSky and YouTube into my Notion “Listener Feedback” database, and describe building a prototype of an iOS app that records audio or video and uploads directly to Transistor, which feels empowering and creative but also like cheating, and it still requires significant polishing, testing, and design work, increasing my appreciation for professional app developers.Links Mentioned in This Episode:Cloudflare WorkersChris CoyierEarlier demo video of Transmitter for sending recordings to Transistor.fmT...

For my first Things I Love (name still pending approval of the council), I’m talking about Widow’s Bay. It was created by Katie Dippold, has spooky monster and supernatural vibes, and is a ton of fun to watch even if you hate jump scares.Links Mentioned in This Episode:Widow's Bay - Wikipedia‎Watch Widow’s Bay - Apple TV⁠Widow’s Bay trailerWidow's Bay | Rotten Tomatoes‘Absolutely wonderful’: why everyone should be watching Widow’s Bay | US television | The GuardianI Finished Ted Lasso... Now What Should I Watch on AppleTV?Topics:00:00 Daily Intro and Th...

More follow up on my recent Twitter conversation by sharing a Lex Friedman article, and then I share my thoughts on Apple’s newly announced home hardware: the HomePod mini 2, an upgraded Apple TV, and the new HomeView. Links Mentioned in This Episode:Lex: X is Bad ThoughApple's View on Life in Homes is ExpensiveTopics:00:00 Intro00:27 Leaving Twitter Behind01:38 Apple Home Gear Revealed02:20 HomePod Mini Price Shock03:20 Apple TV Too Expensive05:06 HomeView Family Reality Check05:49 Ecosystem Costs and Strategy06:47 Wrap Up and Sign OffDi...

Since it’s a holiday and a Monday, I run through a few listener comments: Aubrey responds to my Twitter vs Mastodon discussion, Harold mentions his “Twitter shaped hole” healing, Jay shares a take on AI tools being used to skip work and get result-shaped output, VoidandCozy suggests a shirt, and I thank Patreon and YouTube supporters.Links Mentioned in This Episode:Topics:00:00 Holiday Catch Up00:57 Twitter Versus Fediverse02:28 Algorithm Free Timelines02:51 AI Shortcut Mentality03:14 Merch And Shirt Talk03:52 Supporters And Sign OffDid You Know?I've...

I’m recording Daily(ish) from the couch while trying to escape the noise of my kids playing video games during a Saturday of winterizing, house cleanup, preparing for upcoming Thanksgiving hangouts, and hopefully a bit of relaxing. Links Mentioned in This Episode:Indiana Jones and the Great CircleRecorded with Detail for iOSTopics:00:00 Intro00:36 Saturday Plans and Chores00:56 Late Night Gaming Regret01:18 Listener Feedback Thanks01:40 Canadian Thanksgiving Wishes01:51 Subscribe and Stay Connected02:14 Gratitude Challenge02:30 Closing Thanks and GoodbyeDid You Know?I've got a...

I was inspired by an episode of PJ Vogt’s podcast Search Engine where PJ reflected on feeling both discouraged and still drawn to the possibility of finding unexpected conversations, community, and ideas moving between people on social media.Links Mentioned in This Episode:Search Engine PodcastEpisode: Vladimir Putin’s ForkiverseDirect link to PJ Vogt’s quote on the search for a community on social media that I quoted in the episode.Topics:00:00 Intro00:15 Search Engine inspiration00:36 Fediverse fork gone wrong02:04 PJ Vogt clip04:03 Missing old Twitter06:50 Finding community now<br...

I clarify a snarky post I made about Twitter and AI that was a rage-bait example of an AI enthusiast wanting to train a voice model to “read” to their baby highlights what bothers me about AI hype: the gleeful drive to replace human involvement in meaningful, relationship-building or creative work. Links Mentioned in This Episode:My post on Mastodon referencing the Twitter rage baitTopics:00:00 Intro00:23 Twitter AI Parenting Post00:57 Good Uses of AI02:29 Rage Bait Hype Culture03:15 Soulless AI Content03:46 Robots for Chores04:11 Reading to Kids Matt...

I noticed that my Lemon Productions YouTube channel lost eight subscribers over the last 28 days, likely because of these daily podcast-style videos that don’t match what some people expected. And I also discuss YouTube adding the ability to A/B test different versions of an entire video, not just titles and thumbnails, and I’m torn.Links Mentioned in This Episode:📝 YouTube Testing Everything📺 Finding Great Music for your Podcast or YouTube Channel📺 How to link to your YouTube channel on Transistor.fm📺 Did you know Camo Studio does live streaming?Topics:00:00 Welcome00:19 Subscri...

I talk about my habit of avoiding projects that feel hard, expensive, or unknown. For some public accountability, I list four looming tasks in order of expense / silliness-to-seriousness.Links Mentioned in This Episode:Topics:00:00 Intro01:18 Public Accountability Plan01:38 Haircut Victory02:22 Trailer Winterizing Anxiety04:33 Basement Water Problem06:04 Stucco Crack Scare07:32 Next Steps Check In08:02 Ask for Advice OutroDid You Know?I've got a newsletter you can subscribe to here that I send out most Tuesdays.I've had a blog for 20+ years you can...

In today’s Mailbag Monday episode, I share some listener feedback, including thoughtful YouTube conversations about my Marvel movie comments and several notes from people who enjoyed yesterday’s more casual outdoor recording. Links Mentioned in This Episode:Topics:00:00 Welcome and Format00:18 Mailbag Monday Setup00:35 Outdoor Episode Feedback01:32 Office Background Plans02:12 Tangible Work Reflections03:20 Podcast Studio Follow Up04:04 Supporters and Patreon04:43 Thanks and Sign OffDid You Know?I've got a newsletter you can subscribe to here that I send out most Tuesdays.I've...

I’m recording a quick, abridged Dailyish episode on my phone because my computer is in use and I couldn’t get to the office, so this may end up audio-only. I’m trying to read Oathbringer by Brandon Sanderson on my Kobo, but I’m feeling conflicted about committing to such a long book when I could read two or three other library books in the same timeLinks Mentioned in This Episode:Oathbringer by Brandon SandersonTopics:00:00 Phone Recording Update00:21 Epic Book Reading Dilemma01:15 Staying on Track01:41 October Check In01...