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Making Blocks

Making Blocks is a podcast about Apple, parenting in the world of technology, the life of software developers, and overall tinkering. Hosted by TJ Barber and Shane Cowherd.

Latest Episodes:

Episode 33: Pulling a Fast One and Building Apps... Kind of. Aug 21, 2020

Show notes

Shane and TJ discuss the future of automation on iOS. Shortcuts and App Clips create an alternative to traditional app development.

Picks of the Week:
TJ - Apple Developer App
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/apple-developer/id640199958

Shane - Coleman hot water heater
https://the-gadgeteer.com/2011/07/31/coleman-hot-water-on-demand-for-camping-or-emergency-preparedness/

Additional Links

kanyewest.com

Pythonista
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pythonista-3/id1085978097

Scriptable
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/scriptable/id1405459188

Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/toolbox-pro-for-shortcuts/id1476205977

Chrome OS / GSuite stagnation
https://secondbreakfast.co/google-blew-a-ten-year-lead

Safari Technology Preview
https://developer.apple.com/safari/technology-preview/

HackingWithSwift SwiftUI Course
https://www.hackingwithswift.com/100/swiftui

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Photo by https://unsplash.com/@rocknrollmonkey Rock'n Roll Monkey on Unsplash

Episode 32: We Now Have A/C! Aug 11, 2020

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TJ and Shane discuss Shane's new puppy, his air conditioning situation and preferred temperature, and how we wish we had Xcode on the iPad.

Episode 31: Jenni and TJ had a baby! Jul 29, 2020

Show notes

Shane and TJ discuss the stigma of using your phone vs reading a book and the incredible SpaceX launch.

Picks of the Week

TJ - Love to Dream Swaddle
https://amzn.to/2WXwCPr

Shane - Magic Keyboard
https://amzn.to/3eVNRGU

Additional Links

Podcasting Gear
Twelve South AirFly Bluetooth Transmitter
https://amzn.to/3jABuDA

PoP voice Lavalier Microphone
https://amzn.to/32UCWL5

USB-C Microphone Adapter by CableCreation
https://amzn.to/30RfawP

Anchor.fm
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/anchor/id1056182234

Fastmail.com
(10% off first year link)
https://ref.fm/u23805688

Protonmail.com
https://protonmail.com

SpaceX Falcon 9 Computer
https://space.stackexchange.com/questions/9243/what-computer-and-software-is-used-by-the-falcon-9

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Photo by https://unsplash.com/@nynnes Nynne Schrøder on Unsplash

Episode 30: Hammock Podcasting Jun 30, 2020

Show notes

Episode 30
Hammock Podcasting

Shane and TJ discuss online tech support scammers and their tricks.

Stereo Lavalier Microphone
https://amzn.to/3gf26aN

Kitboga - Scambaiting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNziOoXDBeg

Jim Browning - Scambaiting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=le71yVPh4uk&list=PLBNmQJqxpaMaxqghShRiOnHUjO00ZCsor

2020 iPad Pro 11" Cellular 128GB
https://amzn.to/2ZtkFkG

iPad Pro 11" Magic Keyboard
https://amzn.to/3gcne1f

Unreal 5 Demo
https://youtu.be/qC5KtatMcUw

TJ's Pick
Halo 2 for PC

Shane's Pick
Magnetic Power charge cable
https://amzn.to/3dMzQuG

Header Image
Photo by https://unsplash.com/@diempic Dean McQuade on Unsplash

Episode 29: It's Just Laziness Jun 09, 2020

Show notes

Shane and TJ discuss Shane's broken microphone and new haircut, why TJ hates social networks, email, conferences, and more!

Episode 28: Tiled Living Apr 29, 2020

Show notes

Shane and TJ discuss email providers, AR, new apps, and modifying macOS.

We had a technical issue during recording. We're sorry that the last part sounds a little different!

Episode 27: Puppies and Video Games Apr 20, 2020

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Shane and TJ refuse to give into the negativity and unending discussion about COVID-19 and talk about the only two things that actually matter: puppies and video games.

Episode 26: She Just Wants to Play Minecraft Apr 13, 2020

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TJ and Shane discuss N95 face masks, TJ's faulty mouse, Shane playing Minecraft with his 4 year old, and more!

Episode 25: Giving Up Privacy for Meat Apr 06, 2020

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TJ and Shane discuss their lives in quarantine (sigh), puppies, Dark Sky being bought by Apple, meat in a post-COVID world and more.

Episode 24: #HashtagTheCowboy Mar 31, 2020

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Shane and TJ discuss their changing habits now that we're working remotely (because quarantine), the National Cowboy Museum's Head of Security running their Twitter, country music, NASCAR and more!

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