The B&B Podcast

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What's The B&B Podcast about?

The B&B Podcast is a weekly technology talk show co-hosted by Ben Brooks and Shawn Blanc. Show topics include Apple, productivity, writing, software, iPhones and iPads, and the like. Hosted by Ben Brooks & Shawn Blanc.

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The B&B Podcast episodes:

02.07.2013
92: Yam Benjamin
For the final episode of The B&B Podcast, Shawn and Ben talk about the history of the show, the Pebble smartwatch and watches in general, doing an OmniFocus workflow audit, Monoprice's new 27-inch monitor, and the iPad as a "pro"...
01.31.2013
91: The Penultimate Episode
This week Shawn and Ben talk about responsive web design, side projects, and Netbot going free on App.net. Also, as the title suggests, this is the second-to-last episode of the B&B Podcast.
01.24.2013
90: The Core Power Tools
Shawn and Ben discuss what should be on the short list of apps which most moderately computer savvy people should be using.
01.18.2013
89: Twitter, Coffee, and Cookies
Back from the holidays and kicking off the first episode of 2013, Shawn and Ben talk about scaling back on Twitter followers and the problems with Americanos from Starbucks.
12.13.2012
88: Legacy Twitter Relationships
For the final show of 2012, Shawn and Ben record a show in their old style of casual conversation. Topics include teething, Amazon Prime, OmniFocus, scaling back on Twitter followers, Time Magazine's top 10 gadgets of the year, and more.
12.06.2012
87: Listener Q&A
Shawn and Ben answer questions submitted by you guys, the listeners. Ranging from App.net, Twitter clients, website memberships and Ben's paywall, what podcasts we listen to, and more.
11.29.2012
86: Interview with Shaun Inman
This week Shawn and Ben are joined by special guest and Internet Hero, Shaun Inman. Shaun is a designer and developer, the creator of Mint, Fever, The Last Rocket, and much, much more. We talk about web design, development, growing...
11.15.2012
85: The Circle of Confusion
Shawn and Ben talk about photography and cameras and lenses.
11.08.2012
84: Tips and Tricks: Keyboard Maestro
In an action-packed tips and tricks episode, Ben and Shawn talk about the powerhouse app that is Keyboard Maestro. They give an overview of how Keyboard Maestro works and some of the basics for using it as well as sharing...
11.01.2012
83: Listener Q&A
Shawn and Ben answer questions from the listeners, covering topics about Pinboard, budgeting, tech purchases, Apple Care, upgrades, covering Apple news, and more.
10.25.2012
82: Interview with David Smith
Shawn and Ben are joined by David Smith, an indie iOS developer. We talk about some of the things David has learned in his years developing software, and we talk about his most recent app, Check the Weather, including all...
10.18.2012
81: You Gotta Remove the Mustard
Shawn and Ben talk about five different apps that have been released in the past couple weeks.
10.11.2012
80: Tips and Tricks: OmniFocus
Ben and Shawn share their favorite tips, tricks, and workflows for OmniFocus.
10.05.2012
79: You Never Need It, Until You Need It
Shawn and Ben talk about Ben's reluctance to use his iPad as a work device even though he says he wants to, our impressions of the Kickstarted Hidden Radio Bluetooth speaker, Shawn's initial impressions of the new Kindle Paperwhite, and...
09.27.2012
78: Listener Q&A
Ben and Shawn answer all sorts of techy and nerdy questions from the listeners.
09.21.2012
77: Interview with Ryan Cash
Shawn and Ben are joined by Ryan Cash, former marketing director at Marketcircle and founder of Snowman, makers of the iPhone reminders app, Checkmark. We talked with Ryan about his transition and motivation to go from working for a medium-sized...
09.13.2012
76: Pop Open LaunchBar
Shawn and Ben share tips and tricks about one of their most-used applications on the Mac: LaunchBar.
09.06.2012
75: B&B 2.0
Shawn and Ben announce a new format and schedule to the show. And this week they talk about the just-announced Kindles and follow-up on last week's discussion of App.net.
08.30.2012
74: The Worst, Worst, Worst Case Scenario
After a 2-week hiatus, Ben and Shawn are back to talk about touchscreen desktop computers, Twitter, App.net, and Glassboard, and the kitchen sink.
08.09.2012
73: Faded Avocado
Shawn and Ben talk about fax machines, open source software, the future of the digital landscape and how that affects the apps we use today, and the right and wrong ways to publish a link list-type blog.
08.02.2012
72: I Clicked That Ketchup Article
Shawn and Ben talk about the new Digg, Cultured Code's Cloud Sync, the balance of shipping half-finished products early versus taking longer to ship products that are finished, why not being on Facebook may mean you're a suspicious citizen, and...
07.26.2012
71: Edges of the Fiberhood
Shawn and Ben talk about the Kansas City rollout of Google Fiber, the just-announced Google Fiber TV, internet speeds and privacy policies, Mountain Lion, the Mac App Store, Notification Center, Sparrow's acquisition and email clients in general, and speculations about...
07.19.2012
70: Really Great Frisbee Thrower
Shawn and Ben talk about the Nexus 7, Android, the tablet market, the UK ruling for Apple to place ads saying Samsung didn't copy them, and how to grill a steak.
07.12.2012
69: How Dead Was It?
Shawn and Ben talk about iPad keyboards, selling your gadgets to Amazon, paywalls, memberships, advertising, conflicts of interest, credibility in blogging, and Ben's new business model for The Brooks Review.
07.05.2012
68: My Socks Would be Buttery
Shawn and Ben talk about popcorn, writing reviews of beta apps, using Checkmark and how it works alongside other reminder apps on the iPhone, and Belkin's new WeMo device.
06.28.2012
67: Sweaty & Uncomposed
Ben is joined by special guest John Moltz this week as they discuss the Google announcements, and how those compare with Microsoft's foray into the tablet space. They also discuss computing setups and the lives of Windows users.
06.21.2012
66: Typing on My Microwave
Shawn and Ben talk about Tweetbot, Ben's new Retina MacBook Pro, building your own desk, Thunderbolt drives, the just-announced Belkin WeMo, and the Microsoft Surface.
06.15.2012
65: Lucky Charms Turbo Boost
In this episode Shawn and Ben discuss the crazy method they are taking to live stream the show, the new retina MacBook Pro, Ben's ridiculous computer buying, iOS 6, whiskey, and how we use RSS.
06.07.2012
64: Furiously Typing on the PlayBook
In this episode Shawn and Ben talk about grilled cheese bacon burgers, shooting at cats with automated paintball rifles, what does "GTD" mean anyway, the craziness of Apple rumors leading up to WWDC, traveling with only an iPad, and using...
05.31.2012
63: Blanc and Beard
This week Shawn is joined by guest, Pat Dryburgh, to speculate about iPhone and Apple TV rumors.
05.23.2012
62: iSniper
Shawn and Ben talk about BBQ Smokers, the bigger-screened iPhone rumors, and Readlist, the new service from Readability.
05.18.2012
61: The One Where Ben Gets Fired
Shawn and Ben talk about laser tag, some of the recent 4-inch iPhone rumors, Mac App Store sandboxing rumors, and advertising on the Web. A very special thanks to Sean Sperte and Chris Wahlmark for making this episode possible.
05.10.2012
60: You Sound Great To Me
Shawn and Ben talk about cloth diaper technology, the sad state of Skype's call quality, and advertising on the web.
05.03.2012
59: Pen Pal Podcast
Ben and Shawn talk briefly about the Samsung Galaxy S III (which was announced during the show), Paul Miller leaving the Internet, and the ethics of linking to a Kickstarter project.
04.26.2012
58: Again With the Ys
This week Ben and Shawn talk about BBQ grills, wallets, and accessories which aim to turn your iPad into a MacBook Air.
04.19.2012
57: Lottery Ticket Business Model
Shawn and Ben talk about mechanical keyboards (again), Pocket (the app formerly known as Read it Later), and business models which have no source of revenue. (Note from Ben: Sorry I had to cut this short, family emergency. All is OK...
04.12.2012
56: Tilt-Shifted Lemonade
Ben and Shawn talk about Ben's life as a brand-new dad, Instagram and Facebook, and the Pebble smartwatch.
04.05.2012
55: I'm Not Getting Rid of the Keyboard
Shawn and Ben talk about keyboards (specifically the new Das Keyboard), Google's Project Glass, and UI-less UI in iOS apps (such as Clear and Paper).
03.29.2012
54: Distraction-Free Sweater
Shawn and Ben talk about the weather, using the iPad as a work device, the differences between an iPad and a MacBook Air, Ben's workflow for writing and posting links, and Twitter, ads, and business models.
03.22.2012
53: Five iPads Later
Shawn and Ben talk about the difference between the iPhone and iPad Retina displays, 4G LTE speeds, Vitamix blenders, and Keyboard Maestro macros.
03.15.2012
52: You're Recording This, Right?
Shawn and Ben talk about iPad bags, new iOS apps, Sparrow and Byword, the potential storage constraints of the new iPads due to Retina-ready apps, using the iPad as a work computer when traveling, standing in line at Apple stores,...
03.09.2012
51: That's How I Know It's a Telemarketer
Shawn and Ben talk about the new iPad, retina display Macs, the confusion of AT&T's 4G network naming schemes, and more.
03.08.2012
50: The K Stands for Class
In this mid-week special episode Shawn and Ben talk about Apple's special event yesterday.
03.02.2012
49: Dude I’m Holding a Phone
Ben is joined this week by Federico Viticci of MacStories (filling in for family man Shawn) to discuss iPad 3, iPhone 5 and NFC, Samsung devotees, and the iOS privacy scandals. Thanks again to Viticci for filling in.
02.24.2012
48: Upside Down Spike
This week Shawn and Ben talk about a new RSS app Caffeinated, OmniFocus vs. Things, and rumors of Apple ditching the dock connector.
02.17.2012
47: Bruce
This week Shawn and Ben talk about Flickr, the announcement of OS X Mountain Lion, and iMessage notifications.
02.10.2012
46: BlackBerry Withdrawal
Shawn and Ben talk about cellphone fanboy rankings in Kansas City, iPad 3 rumors, and Ben's ideas about the model that Kickstarter is using (Shawn brings some rationality into that discussion).
02.06.2012
45: A Slightly Better Pedigree of Americanos
Shawn and Ben talk about coffee and Americanos, the Samsung Galaxy Note and its revolutionary new stylus, and then they go down the rabbit hole known as 'Ben's Paranoia' as they discuss Google and social networks.
01.28.2012
44: Before a Live Studio Audience
This week Shawn and Ben record their show before a live studio audience in the hotel lobby while attending Macworld in San Francisco. They talk about Ben's crazy mute button idea, iPhone usage in San Francisco, Macworld highlights, and their...
01.20.2012
43: My Computer Is Slow This Week
This week Shawn and Ben talk about Ben's meeting avoidance tactics, the snow in Seattle, Jelly Belly jellybean flavors, and what Apple's iBooks announcements mean for independent writers.

What's The B&B Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The B&B Podcast episodes:

92: Yam Benjamin

91: The Penultimate Episode

90: The Core Power Tools

89: Twitter, Coffee, and Cookies

88: Legacy Twitter Relationships

87: Listener Q&A

86: Interview with Shaun Inman

85: The Circle of Confusion

84: Tips and Tricks: Keyboard Maestro

83: Listener Q&A

82: Interview with David Smith

81: You Gotta Remove the Mustard

80: Tips and Tricks: OmniFocus

79: You Never Need It, Until You Need It

78: Listener Q&A

77: Interview with Ryan Cash

76: Pop Open LaunchBar

75: B&B 2.0

74: The Worst, Worst, Worst Case Scenario

73: Faded Avocado

72: I Clicked That Ketchup Article

71: Edges of the Fiberhood

70: Really Great Frisbee Thrower

69: How Dead Was It?

68: My Socks Would be Buttery

67: Sweaty & Uncomposed

66: Typing on My Microwave

65: Lucky Charms Turbo Boost

64: Furiously Typing on the PlayBook

63: Blanc and Beard

62: iSniper

61: The One Where Ben Gets Fired

60: You Sound Great To Me

59: Pen Pal Podcast

58: Again With the Ys

57: Lottery Ticket Business Model

56: Tilt-Shifted Lemonade

55: I'm Not Getting Rid of the Keyboard

54: Distraction-Free Sweater

53: Five iPads Later

52: You're Recording This, Right?

51: That's How I Know It's a Telemarketer

50: The K Stands for Class

49: Dude I’m Holding a Phone

48: Upside Down Spike

47: Bruce

46: BlackBerry Withdrawal

45: A Slightly Better Pedigree of Americanos

44: Before a Live Studio Audience

43: My Computer Is Slow This Week