On this week's show: Patrick Spence is out at Sonos and we may have written a song about it... Needless to say this episode is best heard on a Sonos. What's more, we have an amazing pick of the week, tons of holiday project updates, and so much more!

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Show Notes

• Protect AI Port - Ubiquiti Store
• HomeTech Headlines
  • Sonos CEO Patrick Spence steps down after disastrous app launch - The Verge
  • Sonos’ interim CEO hits all the right notes in first letter to employees - The Verge
  • Sonos continues to clean house with departure of chief commercial officer - The Verge
• Pick of the Week
  • TV too... Big?
  • Memphis Grizzlies' billionaire owner Robert Pera angers neighbors by turning home on super-wealthy Miami island into basketball arena with jumbotron blazing 24 hours-a-day
• Expanding Smart Home Automation Capabilities | Apollo Automation
• Emporia Vue 3 Home Energy Monitor
• HA Podcast - Automating the pool pump started Gavin’s smart home journey
• Chowmain Software - Control4 Home Assistant Driver
• Lamps | PureEdge Lighting
• Falling Iguana Checker - NOW WITH AI!

🎵 The Ballad of Patrick Spence 🎵

(Verse 1)
In the land of speakers, Sonos reigned supreme,
With Patrick Spence steering the dream.
But one dark day, a bug came through,
A brand-new app, and the users booed.

(Chorus)
Oh Patrick Spence, the board said, “No!”
“We can’t let this broken app steal the show!”
While the world hit delete, and frustration was met,
TJ laughed loud, for he’d won the bet.

(Verse 2)
The app was meant to be sleek and smart,
A symphony crafted from the tech world’s heart.
But crashes, glitches, the UX was dire,
And soon enough, Patrick faced the fire.

(Chorus)
Oh Patrick Spence, the board said, “No!”
“We can’t let this broken app steal the show!”
While the users complained, and investors upset,
TJ cashed in on his clever bet.

(Bridge)
The lessons we learn, oh, they come at a cost,
In the world of tech, one glitch and you're lost.
Now Sonos must rise from this painful fall,
To reclaim the trust of music lovers all.

(Chorus)
Oh Patrick Spence, the board said, “No!”
“We can’t let this broken app steal the show!”
As the dust settles down, we won’t forget,
The day TJ stood proud, winning his bet.

(Outro)
Now the speakers still play, the music rolls on,
But Patrick Spence’s era is gone.
The moral is clear, don’t gamble too much,
And always beta test before you touch.

🎵 The End 🎵