This episode is full of picks! Amy and James talk about all of their favorite things, just in time for the holidays.

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Show Notes

• 0:00 Introduction
• 4:32 Under $5
  • Random Frank P on YouTube
• 5:09 Screen Cleaner
• 5:41 Sidewinder
• 7:01 Animal Cord Clips
• 7:21 Cord Clips
• 7:36 iPhone Case by Thread Wallets
• 8:00 Magsafe iPhone Wallet by MOFT
  • MOFT Laptop Stand
• 9:34 Anker Charger
• 10:21 Car Charger
• 10:37 Power Extension Cord
• 11:22 Charger with Tray
• 12:33 Carabiner with Clips
• 12:48 Gravel Travel Blanket
• 13:07 Water Bottles
• 13:22 Switch Pod
• 13:44 Sponsor: Vercel
• 14:52 Content Creation
• 15:14 Selfie Stick
• 15:45 Phone Mount for Selfie Stick (with Screw)
• 16:04 Ulanzi Ring Light
• 16:26 Lapel Mic
• 17:01 Zoom H1N
• 19:47 LED Accent Lights
• 20:26 Smart Home Device
  • Alexa
  • Google Home
  • HomePod
• 20:45 Cameras from Wize
• 21:24 Game Controller for your Mobile Device
• 21:51 Starbucks, Peppermint Mocha Coffee
• 22:10 Cold Brew
  • James's Cold Brew Maker
  • Amy's Cold Brew Maker
  • Real Good Coffee Co, Coffee Beans
• 24:17 Tech
• 24:22 Air Pods Pro
• 25:45 Ring Security System
• 26:29 Kindle
• 26:59 Smart Bulbs, Hue
• 27:41 Jet Pack Hot Spot
• 28:21 Nord VPN
• 28:25 Digital Photo Frame
• 29:10 Rooster Stand
• 29:36 SanDisk Ruggable Hard Drive
• 29:54 NAS Drive
• 30:34 Backblaze B2 Service
• 30:41 Smart Plugs
• 31:04 Raspberry Pi
• 31:52 Sponsor: DatoCMS
• 32:46 Bags
• 32:58 Peak Design
  • Travel Backpack
  • Everyday Carry
  • Sling
  • Tote
  • Tech Pouch
• 34:48 Costco Backpack
• 35:17 Peak Slide: Camera Strap
• 35:27 DJI Osmo
• 35:40 Falcon Eyes Lights
• 35:58 Books
  • Facebook the Inside Story
  • Fast Company
  • Wired Magazine
  • Throne of Glass Series
• 36:51 Sponsor: ZEAL
• 38:22 Clothing
• 38:27 Stitch Fix
• 38:39 Goodr Sunglasses
• 39:33 Patagonia Micro Puff Jacket
• 39:57 Costco Parka
• 40:56 Fabletics
• 41:26 Grab Bag Questions
• 42:56 Picks and Plugs
• 43:12 Amy's Pick: Ultra Learning
• 45:23 Amy's Plug: Advent of CSS
• 45:39 James's Plug: Advent of JavaScript
• 45:48 James's Pick: Christmas Light Clips