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In Beta #3: Hate S'mores

June 19, 2012 at 9:00pm • 48 minutes

Kevin and Gina discuss reflexive Microsoft hate and the Surface announcement. Then, the user's perpetual dilemma: what sensitive data are you willing to share for the convenience a great app offers?

Hosted by Gina Trapani & Kevin Purdy.


On Taking Pictures #8: The Amateur Professional

June 19, 2012 at 5:00pm • 1 hour 15 minutes

Amateur vs Professional, what's the difference and does it matter? Does intent weigh in on the quality of your work? Why Bill hates the phrase 'spray and pray', and well as the news that Jeffery has started watching Dawson's Creek from the beginning.

Hosted by Bill Wadman & Jeffery Saddoris.


After Dark #174: After Back to Work #72

June 18, 2012 at 4:45pm • 27 minutes

Dan and Merlin after Back to Work episode 72.

Hosted by Dan Benjamin with special guests Dan Benjamin & Merlin Mann.


Back to Work #72: Rocky Balboa Moment

June 18, 2012 at 4:30pm • 1 hour 27 minutes

TOPIC: Confidence, Courage, and the Problem with Thinking

This week, Dan and Merlin talk about why we may or may not feel confident to do stuff. How do other people seem to get it so easily, and where do they find the courage?

Well. You walk through The Forum, you check the mics, and you never let thinking get in your way.

Too much thinking? UNACCEPTABLE!

Dungeon. Seven years. No trials.

Hosted by Merlin Mann & Dan Benjamin.


Mac Power Users #90: Meetings (and Technology)

June 18, 2012 at 7:30am • 1 hour 22 minutes

David and Katie discuss why meetings suck and how to make them suck less with a lot of effort and a little technology.

Hosted by David Sparks & Katie Floyd.


After Dark #173: After The Incomparable #95

June 16, 2012 at 1:15pm • 3 minutes

Jason, John, Dan, Ren and Monty in some outtakes removed from the live recording of The Incomparable episode 95.

Hosted by Dan Benjamin with special guests Dan Moren, Jason Snell, John Siracusa, Monty Ashley, and Serenity Caldwell.


The Incomparable #95: Don't Take the Cinnamon Challenge

June 16, 2012 at 1:00pm • 1 hour 31 minutes

Unfurl your banners, steal some dragons, slap your insolent nephew, and get ready to listen to us discuss the second season of HBO's "Game of Thrones" in this special live session. Plus, John explains the Internet to Jason.

Hosted by Jason Snell with special guests Dan Moren, John Siracusa, Monty Ashley, and Serenity Caldwell.


Hypercritical #72: Seven Levels of Air Quotes

June 15, 2012 at 8:00pm • 1 hour 9 minutes

John Siracusa and Dan Benjamin discuss—what else?—WWDC: the hardware and software announcements, John's chances of getting his review done on time, John's WWDC survival gear, and the one time a year where he meets the fans face to face.

Hosted by John Siracusa & Dan Benjamin.


Geek Friday #30: My Search Filters Are Better Than Yours

June 15, 2012 at 4:00pm • 54 minutes

Faith and Jason talk Skype ads, WWDC, manly words, and more.

Hosted by Faith Korpi & Jason Seifer.


The Ihnatko Almanac #31: Avengers Talk, Part 2

June 15, 2012 at 11:00am • 1 hour 3 minutes

By Odin's beard! In this episode, Andy presents the conclusion to the conversation he had with his friend John about Marvel's film based on The Avengers. 'Nuff said!

Hosted by Andy Ihnatko & Dan Benjamin.