Episode 275: The Lies of Big Shoe
TOPIC: Fill one bag. This week, Dan and Merlin talk about our relationship with the stuff in our lives and how overwhelming it can be. Solutions are offered—throw out that old cinnamon! Links for thi...
7 Juni 20161h 36min
Episode 274: A Goat in the Pipe
TOPIC: Disruptions in Service This week, Dan and Merlin talk about that ineffable but growing feeling of disconnection from the collections we used to treasure. Music, Photos, Movies, Books—all the s...
31 Maj 20161h 36min
Episode 273: Knives and Spoons
TOPIC: True or false dilemmas? This week, things kick off with a discussion of how to be helpful. Especially at your kid's school, but really just in general. This leads to a rumination on "roots" an...
24 Maj 20162h 8min
Episode 272: Surprise Endoscopy
TOPIC: Such small hands. This week, Dan and Merlin talk about Dan's acquisition of an iPhone SE and how much he's loving it. This leads to some ruminative discussion about how we pick devices based o...
17 Maj 20161h 42min
Episode 271: Gravy Dumpster
TOPIC: Grow what? Grow HOW? This week, Dan and Merlin have a surprisingly passionate discussion about growth. Companies gotta "grow," right? But…what the hell does that really even mean? Lotta ins,...
10 Maj 20161h 52min
Episode 270: According to the Cabinet
TOPIC: Opinion at Scale. This week kicks off with a confession that Dan and Merlin are increasingly less interested in coverage of Apple's finances and the related Kremlinology and blind guessing abo...
3 Maj 20161h 36min
Episode 269: 65 Cigarette Butts
TOPIC: Finding stories and insights hiding in your data. This week, Dan and Merlin dive deep into the new world of personal tracking. Dan has a new FitBit, and Merlin has a surprisingly complicated s...
27 Apr 20161h 54min
Episode 268: Tumblo Drylo
TOPIC: Putting an Overt Stake in the Ground. This week, Dan and Merlin end up talking about the surprising stuff a Fitbit can do for you. Dan even buys one. Also, some discussion of pope hats, NASCA...
19 Apr 20161h 46min
