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June 08, 2018041: There’s a Thousand Pockets in You
041: There's a Thousand Pockets in You
Creative Genius FM
♫ Pack it up, pack it in, let me begin ♫ Lew & Adam discuss their favorite bags to carry everyday. Also, Lew isn't a Star Wars fan and Adam bought a cheap upgrade.
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Follow Up
Lew's thoughts on Star Wars...
Star Wars: A New Hope — iTunes ‣ Google ‣ Amazon
Backpacks & Other Bags
Adam's Top 3
Dakine Campus Pack 33L
Timbuk2 Command Messenger Bag
Chrome Citizen Messenger Bag
Lew's Top 3
Timbuk2 Spire Backpack
INCASE Icon Backpack
Jansport Big Student Backpack
Wrap Up
Adam's cheap $20 mic
Treehouse
Credits
Opening Song by Steven James
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Recorded June 4, 2018
51 min
June 01, 2018040: Wanna Buy My Lightly-used Junk?
040: Wanna Buy My Lightly-used Junk?
Creative Genius FM
NEW NAME! The Podcast Formerly Known as Creative Genius is now... Syntax Error. Lew & Adam discuss the current state of online marketplaces... both the good and the bad. Lew was an OG TaskRabbit. Adam's mind goes to dark places.
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New Name for the Podcast! Syntax Error
Creative Genius FM is now a network of podcasts
Casual Dads officially launched!
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Online Marketplaces
The Usual Suspects
Craigslist
letgo
Auto Trader
Facebook Marketplace
OfferUp
thredUp
StockX
TaskRabbit
Future Marketplaces
See bazaar scene from Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets — iTunes ‣ Google ‣ Amazon
Wrap Up
Music Videos (that Lew cut from the episode)
This is America - Childish Gambino
God's Plan - Drake
Credits
Opening Song by Steven James
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Recorded May 30, 2018
1 hr 2 min
May 25, 2018039: All I Hear is Hissssssss
039: All I Hear is Hissssssss
Creative Genius FM
Buckle up your ear holes for some headphone talk. Lew & Adam discuss their audio setups and what they look for when shopping headphones. Yanny or Laurel and the Royal Wedding rub Adam the wrong way. Also, Adam may have a headphone addiction (but at least isn't hoarding).
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Do you hear Yanny or Laurel?
The only good thing from the Royal Wedding
Minecraft Server Docker Container
Headphones
Adam's Daily Setups
AirPods
Beats Studio3 Wireless
BeoPlay H6
BeoPlay H7
Bose SoundSport Wireless
Lew's Daily Setups
BeatsX
Beats Studio3 Wireless
Bose QuietComfort
Other Form Factors
Bone Conduction Headphones
Dream Headphones
Adam: Ultimate Ears Custom In-Ear Monitors
Lew: BeoPlay H9i (with some Apple Secret Sauce)
Wrap Up
Pura Vida Bracelets
Taylor Swift's New Music Video
Glove and Boots Vertical Video PSA
Twitter's new API Pricing
Adam's beard trimmer
Credits
Opening Song by Steven James
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Recorded May 20, 2018
1 hr 37 min
May 18, 2018038: Fortune Cookie Password
038: Fortune Cookie Password
Creative Genius FM
Password is p@$$w0rd! Lew & Adam discuss the current state of passwords and managing authentication in the digital ether. Remember when passwords were simple? Those were the days... Also, Google's AI gets creepy, and Adam had a date with his favorite pop singer.
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Follow Up
Google Duplex AI Assistant over the phone
Gmail Supports Snooze
Passwords
Have I Been PWNED?
Password Managers
1Password — iOS ‣ macOS
LastPass Password Manager — iOS ‣ macOS
macOS Keychain
Windows Credential Manager
Reference for companies that support 2FA
Future Authentication
SQRL - Secure Quick Reliable Logins
Wrap Up
Adam had a date with Taylor Swift
Credits
Opening Song by Steven James
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Recorded May 12, 2018
1 hr 24 min
May 11, 2018037: The Future of Email — There is NO MAIL
037: The Future of Email — There is NO MAIL
Creative Genius FM
Email is a broken antiquated system that needs to be fixed. Adam wants a real snooze feature and global out-out lists. Lew forgot he owned a vanity email. Also Lew discovers what peanut butter plus dogs equals.
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Follow Up
Lew's Movie Review
Silence of the Lambs — iTunes ‣ Google ‣ Amazon
Snatch — iTunes ‣ Google ‣ Amazon
Thoughts on Electronic Mail
Setting up Email Aliases — Gmail Instructions
Opt Out of Analog (Physical) Junk Mail
Opt-out of Credit Card Offers
Out-out of Marketing Offers
Opt-out of Telemarketing (OK, it's not exactly analog, but still...)
Mail App Alertnatives
Mailbox RIP (This was Adam's favorite)
Mailbutler
Airmail — iOS ‣ macOS ‣ Google
Spark by Readdle — iOS ‣ macOS
Microsoft Outlook — iOS ‣ macOS
Wrap Up
Adam's Amazon weekly spending spree
Apple Pencil Magnetic Sleeve
Waterproof Device Bags
Peanut Butter Dry Mix
Credits
Opening Song by Steven James
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Recorded May 5, 2018
1 hr 30 min
May 04, 2018036: Encryption (Hold the Salt)
036: Encryption (Hold the Salt)
Creative Genius FM
de62305b672df60ee93335fd4ac3f5125b536965d45e38ce405b44ba3996c765 Adam and Lew hash out encryption from a 50,000ft view discussing its importance in the modern world. Protein shakes give Adam some trouble.
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YAML (/ˈjæməl/, rhymes with camel)
Coda — iOS ‣ macOS
Encryption (from 50,000ft)
Windows BitLocker
macOS Filevault
Right to Privacy
Email Encryption using PGP
Apps
Signal — iOS ‣ Google
1Password — iOS ‣ macOS ‣ Google
Wrap Up
Facebook's latest ad
Overcast anonymous accounts
This Podcast needs a new name! Send us your suggestions
Credits
Opening Song by Steven James
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Recorded April 28, 2018
1 hr 19 min
April 27, 2018035: My Ears. My Choice.
035: My Ears. My Choice.
Creative Genius FM
Adam survived the floating buffet. Lew can't decide which Text Editor reigns supreme. Chit-chat and discussions of first-nerd struggles and future tech ventures makes for an all-over-the-place episode. Plus, a NEW Podcast announcement!
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Team Treehouse
Things — iOS ‣ macOS
Chit-Chat and Catch-Up
Text Editors
Drafts 5 — iOS
Ulysses — iOS ‣ macOS
Powerful Mac-Only Options: Marked 2, BBEdit
New Tech
iPhone X Leather Folio - (PRODUCT)RED
UE Wonderboom
Bluetooth 4 Spec
New Goals
YAML, JavaScript, Swift
Peloton
No, Adam doesn't live in a Tiny Home.
Wrap Up
Announcing a New Podcast! Casual Dads joins the family. Stay tuned to Creative Genius FM for updates.
Credits
Opening Song by Steven James
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Recorded April 21, 2018
1 hr 21 min
April 20, 2018034: Tech in Education 101
034: Tech in Education 101
Creative Genius FM
This week John is back for a discussion on the best April Fools’ jokes played by tech companies, and an update on Lew’s movie list. John and Lew also dive head first into a discussion about technology in the classroom.
Intro
April Fools' Jokes
YNAB April Fools' Podcast
Follow Up
Batman (1989) — iTunes ‣ Google ‣ Amazon
Tech and Education
Hardware: Chromebooks & iPads
Management: G-Suite, ASM , JAMF, Windows Server
Software: VPP, Dulingo, Nebo
Miscellany & Concerns
Smart Boards, Livescribe, Jamboard
Access to Knowledge & Force Multiplier
Wrap Up
Movie woes
Credits
Opening Song by Steven James
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Where to Go
Creative Genius
Feedback
Recorded April 7, 2018
1 hr 41 min
April 13, 2018033: Socks✓ Underwear✓ Bluetoothbrush ?
033: Socks✓ Underwear✓ Bluetoothbrush ?
Creative Genius FM
Adam's prepping for vacation, and has 0 more F's to give. Lew shares some pro-tips for booking travel (airfare hackery). What electronics to you take on vacation? What do you do about data/connectivity? Lew has the answers.
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Follow Up
TL;DR (with pictures) of Facebook Cambridge Analytica fiasco
Travel & Technology
Booking
Hopper
The Flight Deal
Packing
Lew's Sonicare app WTF?
Anker USB-C Charger
Skooba Design Cable Stable DLX
Itinerary
Google Trips ▸ iOS ▸ Google
Travel Entertainment
Beats Studio Wireless
Trtl Neck Pillow
Zubits magnetic shoe closures
Wrap Up
Adam is out next week on vacation and Special Guest John is returning in his place
Credits
Opening Song by Steven James
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Creative Genius ▸ Feedback
Recorded March 27, 2018
1 hr 46 min
March 30, 2018032: Mouths to Feed and Butts to Wipe
032: Mouths to Feed and Butts to Wipe
Creative Genius FM
Brand Loyalty. Lew claims everyone has it, but Adam is reluctant to admit it. In-n-Out is still one of the best burgers in CA and Lew has a horrible disease (hoarding) that spans from digital passwords to shoes.
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Brand Loyalty
In-n-Out Burder (is still the best), Flame Broiler, The Buttery Bakery
Lew's sneaker addiction and Stock X sneaker market
Movie about traveling Up In The Air — iTunes ‣ Google ‣ Amazon
Podcast about Hacking Rewards & Travel Points
Law of Diffusion of Innovation
Lew's Brand Loyalty
Apple
LuLuLemon
Hydroflask
Honda Automobiles
Vans
Adam's Brand Loyalty
Nintendo (fanboy status)
Costco
Boycotted Brands (combined)
Walmart
Taco Bell
Dropbox
Amazon (Lew says "partially")
Credits
Opening Song by Steven James
Find more of his work on... Bandcamp - SoundCloud - Facebook
Where to Go
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Creative Genius ▸ Feedback
Recorded March 24, 2018
1 hr 47 min