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Back to Work #67: Ad Hoc Bra

May 15, 2012 at 4:00pm • 1 hour 20 minutes

TOPIC: Trying On The Change

This week, Dan and Merlin (who might not have mentioned he didn't sleep much) discuss the balance between placing nickel bets versus going all-in—or at least thinking all-in.

You might be talking yourself into stasis or change, but if you don't really try it on first, you may find out the techno and combat boots are nothing compared to living under incontinent grackles.

Hosted by Merlin Mann & Dan Benjamin.


Latest in Paleo #57: The Truth is Funny

May 15, 2012 at 2:00am • 1 hour 18 minutes

In this week's show, we take a look at some of the drugs being fed to conventionally raised food animals. Then, it's a New York Times op-ed versus Joel Salatin...is sustainable meat a myth? A few astonishing stories about obesity, including brides opting for tube-feedings. We've got a Moment of Paleo about precision in the Paleo Approach, and our After the Bell segment rocks, with a TEDx talk by Stephan Guyenet and an axorexic's point of view on the tube feeding fiasco.

Hosted by Angelo Coppola.


After Dark #155: After Build and Analyze #77

May 14, 2012 at 4:45pm • 28 minutes

Marco and Dan talk after Build and Analyze episode 77.

Hosted by Dan Benjamin with special guest Marco Arment.


Build and Analyze #77: I Had A Baby, You Launched An App

May 14, 2012 at 4:30pm • 1 hour 9 minutes

Dan and Marco discuss the new 5by5 Radio app, why Apple may not want to add paid upgrades to the App Store, the infinite market for podcast clients and to-do apps, Instacast's in-app-purchase backlash, how and why to remove features from an app, the new 15" MacBook Pro rumors, Thunderbolt's likely overshadowing by USB 3, and near-future concerns for a Retina laptop.

Hosted by Marco Arment & Dan Benjamin.


On Taking Pictures #3: The Future of Film

May 14, 2012 at 11:15am • 1 hour 11 minutes

Model sues retoucher, PDN talks about the future of film, and the 2.8 Million dollar Leica. Edward Weston is Photographer of the Week.

Hosted by Bill Wadman & Jeffery Saddoris.


Mac Power Users #85: Paperless

May 14, 2012 at 8:00am • 1 hour 16 minutes

David and Katie talk about David's Paperless book and the best tools and software to go Paperless with your Mac and iOS devices.

Hosted by David Sparks & Katie Floyd.


Mikes On Mics #15: Getting Clear

May 14, 2012 at 7:00am • 33 minutes

“The Mikes” fly solo this week and talk about intention. Clearing space for yourself is essential, both mentally and literally. Vardy describes how he get through the minutia to get his three big rocks done every day and Schechter shares the one thing you often have to eliminate in order to accomplish what you really hope to achieve. Join two guys who tend to take on more than they can manage for a conversation on how to finish the things that matter most.

Hosted by Michael Schechter & Mike Vardy.


The Incomparable #90: A Suspiciously Efficient Morgue

May 13, 2012 at 2:45pm • 60 minutes

Take off all your clothes and set the lock code on your mobile phone! It's time for us to discuss the second season of the BBC's "Sherlock," starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman. We walk through all three movie-length episodes, starting with the exemplary "Scandal in Belgravia," moving on to the not-so-exemplary "Hounds of Baskerville," and concluding with the mind-blowing "Reichenbach Fall."

Hosted by Jason Snell with special guests Dan Moren, Greg Knauss, and John Siracusa.


After Dark #154: Before and After The Incomparable #90

May 13, 2012 at 2:45pm • 27 minutes

Jason, John, Dan and Greg try broadcasting live on 5by5 for the first time with The Incomparable episode 90. Plus: Why The Incomparable smells like cheese.

Hosted by Dan Benjamin with special guests Dan Moren, Greg Knauss, Jason Snell, and John Siracusa.


After Dark #153: After Hypercritical #67

May 11, 2012 at 3:30pm • 8 minutes

Dan and John Siracusa after Hypercritical episode 67.

Hosted by Dan Benjamin with special guests Dan Benjamin & John Siracusa.