Old Guys with Glasses

Episode 21

Old Guys with Glasses

T-Bone and Bubb start the show by discussing reluctance to upgrade to current software, the impact of not updating, and the beauty of erasing your computer or phone. Then the guys move on to discuss Nintendo characters finally coming to the iOS platform and what this and Nintendo's upcoming NX mean for the future of the company. Next, the Old Guys try a new segment called Mail Bag, as they (woefully) attempt to unravel the mystery of storing photos on iCloud. A live call and a short discussion of Emojis ensues, and then the show is closed out with a little autocorrect discussion and of course Apps of the Week.

Episode 20 - Flipping the Classroom

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T-Bone and Bubb start the show by revisiting ResearchKit and Reddit with some updated opinions after looking a bit deeper into both topics. Then they move on to their first ever in-studio interview with technology integration teacher Pam Dobson, who explains her job and talks about how technology is changing the modern classroom. Finally, the guys discuss Meerkat, a live broadcasting app which, despite having been on the App Store for less than a month, has caught the attention of the tech media in a big way. Bonus, special guest Pam also offers up her own App of the Week.

Episode 19 - Microsoft Office 2016 Beta for Mac

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T-Bone and Bubb talk about Apple's keynote, beginning with a cheaper AppleTV, HBO at $15/month, and the beginning of the end for cable. Then they move on to discuss the new MacBook and Jony Ive, before getting into Apple Watch pricing and details. Next they talk about dead and dying technologies including printing on paper, and the up-and-coming world of 3D printing. Finally, they follow up on last week's bet about time spent on reddit and say goodbye as Aperture and iPhoto unceremoniously bite the dust.

Episode 18 - You Can't Un-see That

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T-Bone and Bubb start by remembering Leonard Nimoy and the profound impact of Star Trek. Then they pontificate on what it is to be classy before moving on to talk about Reddit and other time-wasting entertainment sites. After that they try to wrap their brains around the possibility of 1Tbps 5G data. Finally, the old guys wonder, what happens to all your online accounts when you die.
Apps of the week:
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iFontMaker
Say Hi

Entertainment Weekly - Fly
Lemon Party

Episode 17 - Planned Spontaneity

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T-Bone and Bubb talk about Sony’s SmartEyeglass, comparing early wearable tech to early cell phones and debating the creepiness of reading the inside of one's glasses while participating in everyday life. They move on to discuss the Oscars a bit and talk about some of their all time favorite movies before moving on to office suites and document creation. Finally, Bubb shares his current troubles with hijacked accounts as he promotes security for all through two-step verification.

Sony SmartEyeglass promo video

Episode 16 - Innovate or Die... or Have Stupid Customers

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T-Bone and Bubb talk about beer week in the Lehigh Valley area, then they talk about forms of entertainment asking for donations, and consider the notion of Old Guys asking for beer donations. They also discuss SNL's recent 40th anniversary, and bemoan SNL’s app, then reminisce about the TRS-80 before moving on to discuss the fall of Radio Shack and AOL dial up. App of the week and Pro tips round out the show.

Episode 15 - No Agenda, No Problem

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T-Bone and Bubb talk about Mixlr and revisit the ASK-NYPL topic. Then they fumble the non-topic of universities banning watches. After quickly running out of topics their live broadcast skills are tested. Can they stretch 10 minutes of content into an hour? Listen and find out.

Wheel of fish

Episode 14 - The Show Goes Live

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T-Bone and Bubb do their first live show. They start by revisiting their analog vs. digital music conversation, which leads them into talking about the new Pono Player. They also discuss Microsoft’s new HoloLens project, a unique New York Public Library service and the end of Flash on YouTube. 

Episode 13 - Rent or Own?

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T-Bone and Bubb talk about renting vs. owning your stuff, both audio and video, then ponder the idea of having instant access to everything ever. They also discuss duplicate functionality apps in the App Store before moving on to the death of Google Glass (or at least its current iteration). They hit on virtual reality, reminisce about Pitfall, and sort of wander around for awhile.

Episode 12 - Analog or Digital?

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Beers of the night and the growler too.

T-Bone and Bubb start off with a little talk about growlers and whether or not the show reaches Android listeners (it does). Then they cover CES with all the journalistic prowess of two guys who each read one article about this year’s show. Bubb pontificates on the topic of binge-watching, as they discuss what shows they are currently enjoying. T-Bone curses vinyl and praises digital, while Bubb unsurprisingly disputes. Finally, the guys touch on the idea of in-app ads and whether or not they work at all.