Episode 305: Quadruple Down

TOPIC: This is a feeling I'm feeling.

This week, your hosts look at the announcement of Dish's new Air TV box, along with the rapidly evolving landscape for cord-cutters. Also, fantasies of monk holes are entertained.

The big topic this week is a discussion of a listener's question about the role of positive thinking. [This is a good one.]

Links for this episode:

• Dish unveils a 4K Android TV streaming box with Netflix, Sling TV, and local channels - The Verge
  
• 5by5 | Back to Work #304: The 2016 Compilation Episode
  This is the Best of 2016 Compilation Episode, featuring your favorite moments of the show over the last 12 months. Each clip was suggested and submitted by you, our amazing listeners.Have a great new year!
  
• 5by5 | Back to Work #47: Utter Failure & Hotel Steak
  TOPIC: Resolving to skip the New Year's resolutions.In the last episode of 2011, Merlin and Dan talk about fresh starts and modest changes rather than rehearsing for sucking. You don't need a calendar to tell you to change. Whether you want to give up nail biting, onanism, or drinking a gallon of vodka a day, you need a plan and a tolerance for failure. Plus, a little care never hurts.How to do it? Keep it small, keep it time-limited, keep it action-oriented.Happy New Year, jackals. We love you.
  
• Fire TV - Amazon Official Site - Streaming Media Player
  
• Amazon.com: elago® R1 Intelli Case [RED]-[HEAVY SHOCK ABSORPTION][MAGNET TECHNOLOGY][LANYARD INCLUDED] for apple TV Remote: Cell Phones & Accessories
  
• Fakespot | Elago R1 Intelli Case Red Heavy Shock Absorption Magnet Technology Lanyard Fake Review Analysis
  
• Joe Rosensteel (@joesteel) | Twitter
  VFX artist, and nerd. VFX reel: http://artofjoe.com Personal blog: http://joe-steel.com Podcasts: http://defocused.co http://unhelpful-suggestions.com
  
• Gang Beasts
  
• Double Down | Definition of Double Down by Merriam-Webster
  to double the original bid in blackjack in exchange for only one more card
  
• Priest hole - Wikipedia
  
• Alien Next Door: Joey Spiotto: 9781785650260: Amazon.com: Books
  
• Amazon.com: Star Wars The Black Series Rogue One K-2SO: Toys & Games
  
• Amazon.com: LEGO STAR WARS K-2SO 75120: Toys & Games
  
• Dan Benjamin on Instagram: “Got my own K-2SO as a Christmas present. Thanks @haddiebird!”
  
• Amazon.com: House of M (9780785117216): Brian Michael Bendis, Olivier Coipel: Books
  
• Irredeemable Premier Vol. 1: Mark Waid, Peter Krause: 9781608867882: Amazon.com: Books
  
• Amazon.com: House of M (9780785117216): Brian Michael Bendis, Olivier Coipel: Books
  
• House of M (Book, 2006) [WorldCat.org]
  
• Welcome Back to Work Listeners - Fireside
  
• 5by5 | Back to Work #3: The Second Arrow
  Merlin Mann and Dan Benjamin discuss ADD, Buddhism, mindfulness, concentration, and insight.
  
• Expectation on Vimeo
  

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