Jim and Merlin talk Apple Watch workouts, playing guitar at parties, and break the fourth wall.

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Jim and Merlin talk about appreciating 'good enough' and how to start playing guitar, and Merlin gets really excited about his new Amazon Echo.

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Jim and Merlin talk about procrastination, software privacy, and swap live-performance horror-stories.

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Jim and Merlin talk about beta software, bass players, and how to minimize stress when traveling.

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Jim and Merlin talk about amps, their Apple wish lists, and how they choose who to listen to on the internet.

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Jim talks to a blogger named John Gruber about remastered music, Apple's earnings report, and respect from readers.

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Merlin and Jim talk about the future, whether we're happy with the direction Apple is going, non-technical things that give us joy, David Gilmore, and underrated guitarists.

Merlin and Jim talk about Apple Music.

Merlin and Jim talk about Taylor Swift and heavy metal.

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Essential apps, what makes a great app, and some stuff about KISS.

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