Not To Be Technical

We go into the new features you can leverage today in iOS 15 like Focus Mode, Shared With You, Safari's refresh, app-specific gestures, Safari extensions, copy and pasting text from a photo, SharePlay's delay, green texts, FaceTime's Zoom-esque updates, Hide My Email and a built in VPN (Private Relay) in iCloud+. But first, 

• Nafis brags about getting $640 from a class action lawsuit
• Gary doesn't check his mail
• Charlie and Nafis recall a pizza party involving Whole Foods, Popeye's and Tres Leches to celebrate Nafis' sister passing the bar 
• Tres Leches is too wet and weird for Nafis
• Trending Tech starts at (17:00)
• Apple and Cellular Carriers having very high trade in values towards iPhone 13s right now
• Craigslist Missed Connections
• Apple's last quarter of Sales ($64 Billion) and how much each hardware line contributed
• Nafis claims he doesn't know pop culture
• Gary tried to watch Twilight, but couldn't get past 15 minutes
• A poor recap of the Emmys
• Full autonomous delivery services and Lyft rides coming to Miami, D.C. and Austin later this year
• Nafis and Charlie reflect on their worst stock investment
• The hosts commit to being better at Android news/updates and more

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Apple announced their new hardware this week during a special event and we dive in on our 16th recorded episode. We recap the new iPad, iPad Mini, Apple Watch Series 7, iPhone 13 (with all the machinations), Fitness+ and everyone's favorite show, Ted Lasso. But first, 

• Nafis & Gary recount the first time they met in great detail and how Charlie was an asshole that evening
• Trending tech starts at (23:00) if you're lame and don't care about that story
• TikTok users consuming 24 hours of content per month (which is now more than YouTube)
• LinkedIn gets with the times and pushes out dark mode
• Nafis claims he is a Dark Mode Nazi 
• Gary threatens to post explicit content on LinkedIn
• How content posted may clash with dark mode and creative might need to change
• Twitter launching "Communities" (which is their version of Facebook Groups)
• Charlie's "shit sandwich" approach when presenting and more

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We're going over some of the best platforms/apps to find contractors, handymen, plumbers, electricians, landscapers, etc. Specifically, Thumbtack, Angi and TaskRabbit. But first... 

• Anonymous Listener #1 meets Nafis for the first time in person
• Nafis brags about Charlie's new Tesla
• Charlie shares how the delivery day went
• Poll results since the last episode are shared
• Gary commits to watching the Twilight for the listeners
• Apple reverting their monitoring of iCloud photos for potential abuse of children
• Apple's upcoming event on September 14th (with expected iPhone 13 & Apple Watch Series 7 Releases)
• New, expected Apple Watch health features (Temperature and Blood Pressure)
• Steve Jobs is no longer with us
• People are upset that when you report WhatsApp messages, Facebook moderators review the chat
• Nafis shares one of his pranks where he reports random people he knows on social media for no reason
• Vaping is now behind Nafis
• Snitches & Flying Wolves
• Australia potentially becoming a surveillance state due to new bills in their parliament
• Twitter's OnlyFans-esque "Super Follows" subscription option
• LinkedIn is noping out of their stories feature and rolling out "Office Hours"
• Anonymous privacy settings on LinkedIn are a must 
• Gary hates LinkedIn except for when free Starbucks gift cards are involved 
• Anonymous Listener doesn't like Landscapers and more

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We're back and discussing a great new Spotify feature, Blends, as well as some other tips & tricks like group sessions, Gary Mann's Mixtape, Shazam integration, search modifiers and crossfades. But first,

• Dates at Dave & Busters (arcade/restaurant)
• Revealing Dunkin vs Starbucks Iced Coffee Poll Results
• Gary finally shares his Pottermore (Wizarding World) sorting hat results
• OnlyFans reversal of the explicit content ban
• Windows 11's Updated Release Date of October 5th
• Charlie's cat, Axel, meows (13:15) 
• Strava's safety feature being pushed to everyone
• Location Sharing on iOS
• Charlie's open relationship with his Peloton and CycleBar
• Headspace and Ginger joining forces to become a Meditation/Therapy PowerApp
• Uber Eats is catfishing as Postmates
• Why Instagram is forcing users to put their birthday in the app
• Gary reveals he never lied about his age as a teen on the internet when signing up for accounts on websites 
• Charlie comes clean about his Harry Potter secret
• Charlie also reveals he was forced to read Twilight in high school
• Gary's love of making more work on the podcast for Charlie
• And more

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Gary Mann's Mixtape on Spotify

We're sharing some Gmail lifehacks, tips and tricks a lot of people might not know. But first, 

• The podcast celebrates a big milestone
• Nafis reveals he is crushing hard right now 
• Gary gives his Harry Potter updates
• Vaccination filters on dating apps
• We take credit for another company having huge news after we discuss them on our podcast 
• FYI, we recorded this the night before OnlyFans reversed the explicit content ban
• Amazon's plan to open up Target-esque department stores
• Charlie shares how he spoiled Santa not being real at school in Kindergarten
• The new Girl Scout cookie type, Adventurefuls
• Is it Samoas or Caramel deLites? 
• Pfzier's Vaccine gaining FDA Approval
• The new vaccine names: Pfzier's Comirnaty & Moderna's Spikevax 
• Gary's Iced Dunkin Dark Roast Jamoca Almond Fudge Coffee
• Nafis gloating about refusing McDonald's Happy Meal toys to save the environment
• And more 

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The guys share an easy way to effectively get into budget tracking using Mint and a pre-made Excel Template on their 12th recorded episode. But first,

• Nafis never works out legs
• Cycling class memories
• Gary gets scolded for trying to drink holy water
• Very important Harry Potter developments
• Charlie shares marketing updates and poll results from the podcast's Instagram
• Reddit's incorporation of AI powered post suggestions and TikTok-esque videos
• The top downloaded apps in the US this past year
• OnlyFan's new non-adult app (OFTV) and if it is possible for them to break the adult content stigma
• Venmo's original business model
• Nafis brings up farting next to young ladies at a video game bar

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Relevant Links: 

Mint - Automated Budget Tracker & Planner

Budget Tracking Excel Template

Net Worth Tracking Excel Template

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The guys go into Reddit, how they use it and some favorite subreddits of theirs. But first, 

• Anonymous Listener #1 is back and not pleased about Gary
• Nafis' kickball Injury
• They recount the Olympics and share some interesting stats
• Anon astutely points out that indoor cycling dudes are double cheeked up
• AI is now being recognized as the "owner" of an invention in Australia
• Apple's upcoming iOS 15 update that will scan all user's iCloud photos for child abuse and the implications
• The dark side of YouTube Kids
• The good ole sketchy days of AOL chatrooms
• Keyloggers
• Their old AIM usernames and more

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Gary takes over the main topic today, Cryptocurrency and Bitcoin for beginners. But first, 

• A recount Charlie's 30th birthday party at a karaoke bar
• Dua Lipa's original version of Levitating is the only version
• Nafis' Bucket List
• The Mandela Effect
• Living in a simulation
• Facebook's Ray-Ban AR Glasses
• Nafis shares how he can't put contacts in his eyes
• Gary's Spanish will come in handy with Duolingo's Corona vending machines in Las Vegas
• Equinox and Soulcycle's vaccination requirements
• How Charlie has gotten $1000+ worth of free Peloton apparel from 10 minutes of work
• Moviepass and AMC A-List
• Amazon spending $465M for Just One Season of Lord of the Rings 
• Their Hogwarts houses and more 

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Nafis' Weird Song Reference - "Marathons" by OptycNerd:

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Today's episode is a "half episode" with no tech topics, but the guys recount some of  Nafis & Charlie's trip to Costa Rica, which includes: 

• Gary shares a 30 second recap of his trip to Charleston
• How poorly planned, but perfectly executed the trip was
• COVID-19 and international travel restrictions currently
• A Costa Rican concierge named Jorge saving the trip
• Food and hotel woes
• Airbnb highlights
• A tour of the Manuel Antonio National Park with Henry of the Jungle
• A house party in the middle of the Costa Rican Jungle
• Ziplining & much more

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Airbnb in Manual Antonio, Costa Rica

Recommended Tours in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica with Henry of the Jungle

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On this episode, the guys go into ways to save money or get cashback for free while shopping (online and in-store) with Rakuten and Honey. But first, 

• Charlie shares his former fear of sweating at hot yoga and his dark (mode) side
• Anonymous listener #1 returns and is vying for Gary's spot
• Charlie's Snapchat friends mishap and filter/lens creations
• How to spell pastime
• Charlie's screen time app over reported data
• Anon #1 gets snitched on by screen time
• A recap of the podcast's failed Instagram marketing
• Jeff Bezos' 18 and 82 year old space crew mates
• 2021 Tokyo Olympic cardboard beds
• Nafis' take on horse girls
• Apple's Buy Now Pay Later
• Twitter Fleets are dead
• Nafis is stressed over trying to name the 2021 NBA Finals teams & more 

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Rakuten - Free Cashback and get $30 for Signing Up

Honey - Automated Coupon Code Finder and Cashback

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Apps that give cashback for physical receipt photos:

•  Ibotta
• Checkout 51
• Shopkick