Episodes
Follow-Up opens with a correction from John and an admission that he's very disappointed in you, the listener. John clocks Merlin's sudden overuse of some given word.
Published 04/26/24
Published 04/26/24
John guides Merlin through an unusual form of communication.
Published 04/11/24
Topic include perception, misdirection, binaries, and how it is that "Survivor" so rarely leaks.
Published 03/29/24
A new season of _Survivor_ brings an amazing new dingaling with a novel definition of "several." Then, John chats with Merlin about his recent Apple Vision Pro experience.
Published 03/15/24
Follow-up, Billy Joel, and Apple Vision Pro.
Published 03/01/24
John has Follow-Up on the Ides of March that leads to an examination of Roman numerals, contextual adjectives, and the challenge of adapting software for the peoples of Volapük.
Published 02/16/24
Your hosts begin unpacking some of the things it took them too long to realize
Published 02/02/24
John shares some updates on "Secret Weird Things [Other] People Do,"
Published 01/19/24
On the complexities and frustrations around seeking medical help. Especially when it involves more than just finding an egg.
Published 01/05/24
The main topic this week is ideal versus actual holiday plans.
Published 12/23/23
Merlin's networking is not working, John continues to be vexed by UK speakers, and they both can't stop talking about the software and services that ostensibly exists to help them watch moving pictures on the TV.
Published 12/09/23
Your hosts return to topics around AI—with a focus on the new class of wearables intended to bridge the gap between meatspace and The Great Intelligence.
Published 11/24/23
As a main topic, your hosts officially introduce their concept of "Best, First, Favorite" (or "BFF"). An exegesis ensues on the distinctions and purposes of this powerful new Thought Technology.
Published 11/10/23
Your hosts talk about pronunciation and BFFs.
Published 10/31/23
Your hosts discuss _Station Eleven_ and strategies for surviving a given apocalypse.
Published 10/13/23
John introduces an unusual work-from-home practice. Which leads to your hosts wondering how they would row across the ocean in an open boat.
Published 09/29/23
How should we be supporting social media platforms we like (or hope to like)?
Published 09/15/23
In Follow-up, John shares some updates on his tile and paint journey. Also, he reaches a critical junction in the saga of his freezer.
Published 09/01/23
In Follow-Up, John has updates on his omnibus home improvement project. As a main topic, Merlin is interrogated about his AI journey.
Published 08/19/23
John reports in with his Vacation Results, but he seems reluctant to set Merlin up with his aunt.
Published 08/04/23
John interrogates the source of Merlin's recent infection.
Published 07/21/23
John has questions about Merlin's recent Wedding Results.
Published 07/07/23
As a main topic, your hosts talk about Apple's recent Vision Pro announcement.
Published 06/23/23
At last, the pop quiz show.
Published 06/09/23