5by5 Master Audio Feed

This week the talented Brit talked to Christoph Olszowka about Ruby Toolbox, SimpleCov, and what's up with Ruby these days. What's in your toolbox?

Tommy shares the details of the Museum of Selfies, which he co-created, and he and Adam discuss the often innate human desire to be remembered—and those who prefer to be forgotten.

This week, Dan and Merlin discuss Jessica Jones and the problem of super power constitution, plus some more Netflix recommendations ("Look away! Looooook awaaaaay!"). They also do a dive into updates on the monospace fonts they like and use. Next, up they talk about the new app, The Archive, contrasting with nvALT.

Finally, your hosts answer an excellent listener question about struggling to manage more experienced developers.

This week, do individuals make the collective better? Do we have a responsibility to use whatever talents or gifts we may have (artistic or otherwise), or is it okay to simply walk away and do something else? Also, a recurring question from a listener around overcoming self-doubt, who asks, “does it ever go away?” Spoiler: no, but it’s often an interesting discussion. William Ukoh is our Photographer of the Week.

Jeff and Christian welcome Jared Petty from Kinda Funny and A Hop, Blip, and a Jump to the show this week to discuss No Man's Sky coming to Xbox, PSVR getting a price cut, Red Faction Guerrilla getting a remaster, and more!

The Playlist: Far Cry 5, Punch Out on Switch, Kirby Star Allies, What Remains of Edith Finch

VR Talk: Moss, WipEout Omega Collection

Tabletop Time: Jeff interviews Rob Daviau about Fireball Island

Parting Gifts!

Dan and John discuss being a gentleman.

This week Tommy and Adam discuss the pros and cons of implementing a Universal Basic Income around the world with the help of expert Federico Pistono.

Federico is an entrepeneur, technologist, author, and head of blockchain for Hyperloop Transport Technology. He's written and spoken about universal basic income, as well as the many surrounding topics, and offers an important perspective that dispenses with unrealistic idealism and focuses solely on finding ways to improve the lives of human beings around the world.

If you want to hear more from Federico, you can find most of his work on his website and additional videos on his YouTube channel.

John and Dan talk about Rajneeshpuram, Jonestown, and the Five Precepts.

This week, we talk a little about the upcoming relaunch of Ektachrome and wonder whether Kodak will be able to make a boutique film commercially successful. Also, some insight into exhibiting your work from three successful curators, courtesy of the British Journal of Photography. Plus some terrific questions from YOU, the listeners, that we do our best to answer. Miranda Penn Turin is our Photographer of the Week.

This week, your hosts say "Bula Vinaka!" They also discuss phone cards, some Netflix recommendations, Merlin's phone usage, and "accidentally" getting punched in the face by your kid. Of course, they also talk about the TV and voice control ecosystems.

They also respond to listener questions about better active listening, and how they each take notes for podcasts.