Episode 29 • Propofol, the Best Beer of All
Peter can't control his temperature, but he can control his pre-marathon training (maybe a little too well). Scott says he hardly uses browser extensions and then gives a giant list of the ones he actually uses. Peter takes mushrooms, and both Scott and Peter watch some TV.
The brew
The Topics
- The Brews
- Oral Care Patients
- Propofol
- The saga of Ecobee
- Comfort mode and temperature settings
- HomeKit integration (or lack thereof)
- Flair Smart Vents and Wireless Thermostats
- Silicon Valley Bank
- Peter is the Marathon Man
- Apple TV+
- TV Shows
- Browser Extensions
- HomeKit response time variability
The Links
- Ex Novo Brewing Marryin’ Berries
- Golden Road Brewing Melon Cart
- Propofol - Wikipedia
- Ecobee
- Flair Smart Vents and Wireless Thermostats
- How Silicon Valley Bank collapsed, who it affects, and what happens now - The Verge
- Silicon Valley Bank’s failure, the government’s depositor rescue, and venture capitalists’ incredible tantrum.
- The Cheap Marathon - MillenniumRunning.com
- Altra Escalante Racer
- Apple TV+
- Ted Lasso
- Shrinking
- The Mandalorian
- The Last of Us
- The Book of Boba Fett
- Cordyceps militaris - Wikipedia
- Shop USDA Organic Mushroom Supplements // Mushroom Revival
- The Magic Highlighter
- 1Password
- Kaleidoscope
- GoodLinks
- NetNewsWire
- Noir
- Raindrop
- Super Agent - Automatic Cookie Consent
- Vinegar
- 1Blocker - The Fastest and Most Powerful Safari Content Blocker for iPhone, iPad and Mac
- FriendsWBrews
- Friends With Brews Podcast
Episode 28 • It’s Egg Freckles All Over Again
Peter's down with 2% beer, Scott can't find the iPhone hanging right in front of his face, and Photos app is scared to use any battery. Finally, the argument about the value of ChatGPT never ends.
The brew
The Topics
- The Brews
- Photos is excessively obsessed with battery usage
- Scott’s Mac’s Bluetooth can’t even
- FindMy refuses to play a sound
- Peter’s Ecobee 3 lite Wi-Fi smart thermostat
- Eero routers
- Sick brains
- Some wins
- Scott’s web tinkering
- Peter’s eufy Security eufyCam 2’s and eufyCam Solar Panel Chargers
- Scott reviews his Bierly Brewing Blackbird Stout
- Scott and Peter fight some more about ChatGPT’s pros and cons
The Links
Episode 27 • Your Dad's Greek Spinach Pie
Peter's dad had an amazing Greek spinach pie, but only on the specials menu, Friends with Brews has transcripts, Peter has a 4k monitor, and Scott can't figure out why Mac users are so afraid of touchscreens.
The brew
The Topics
- The Brews
- Greek Spinach Pie
- The secret life of Peter’s parents
- Code Name Contest - Name Peter’s main gig
- Peter switched from LastPass to 1Password
- Steve Ballmer and Paul Allen
- Friends with Brews Transcripts!!
- Touchscreen Macs
- Mac uses vs iPad uses
- Reading
- Video
- Monitors
- Podcasting until your drink is gone
The Links
- Ommegang Brewery Triple Fruited Tripel
- Coava Coffee Roasters Nayo Ovalle
- Cascade Lakes Brewing Co Salted Caramel Porter
- 1Password - Password Manager for Families, Businesses, Teams
- Friends with Brews Transcripts
- Apple Reportedly Working on Touchscreen Macs, Including MacBook Pro - MacRumors
- Why Apple Will Never, Ever Create a Touchscreen Mac | Digital Trends (2020)
- Monoprice 32in CrystalPro Monitor - 4K UHD, 60Hz, 65W USB-C, Height Adjustable Stand, VA - Monoprice.com
- Studio Display - Apple
- Samsung’s ViewFinity S9 is a stylish 5K display for creative professionals - The Verge
- What Is QHD Resolution?
- Trail Runner Nation podcast
- FriendsWBrews
- Friends With Brews Podcast
Episode 26 • Jittery Enough
It's a special episode of FwB with Clay Daly, cameras, and computers – all the best C suite words!
The brew
The Topics
- The Brews
- Clay’s podcasting
- Clay’s Photography
- Sony Alpha 7R IV - Full-frame Interchangeable Lens Camera 61MP, 10FPS, 4K/30p | ILCE-7RM4
- Camera prices - pro cameras and mirrorless
- Sony Alpha 7 Review: Digital Photography Review
- Mirrorless vs. DSLR
- Used cameras
- Film
- Social Media
- Mastodon
- Splain culture, CWs, and ReToots
- The oncoming human extinction
- Avian flu jumps to other animals
- Humans overdo everything to the point of destruction
- Capitalism is engineered for incessant growth
- Cult of personality - The inherent belief that wealthy people are smart about everything - Amplification of the bad voices
- Special Miami police car for Black History Month brings backlash : NPR
- The Walking EMP
- Peter is an EMP
- SixColors membership
- The single Mac laptop lifestyle and podcasting
- M1 Macs, M2 Macs, Monitors
- Computers and the environment
- Through My Lens with Clay Daly
- Most Valuable Photography Podcast
The Links
- Tiesta Tea Chai Love (Spiced Chai Black Tea)
- Coava Coffee Roasters S.O. Blend
- Most Valuable Photography Podcast
- Cybrcast
- Sony Alpha 7R IV - Full-frame Interchangeable Lens Camera 61MP, 10FPS, 4K/30p | ILCE-7RM4
- Spread of bird flu to mammals raises fears it could jump to humans
- Special Miami police car for Black History Month brings backlash : NPR
- SixColors membership
- MacBook Pro (14-inch, 2021) - Technical Specifications
- Bunch.app
- ThinkPad T14: Powerful and Reliable Business Laptop | Lenovo US
- MacBook Air with M2 chip - Apple
- Studio Display - Apple
- Through My Lens with Clay Daly
- FriendsWBrews
- Friends With Brews Podcast
Episode 25 • The Next Best Thing To Costa Rica
Want a vacation in the tropics? Peter had one! Scott listens in rapt envy as Peter talks about his new life and his future bungalo. Then Peter gets all Authoritarian, and Scott talks about transcribing the whole thing.
The brew
The Topics
- The Brews
- Costa Rica!! For a month!!
- Peter’s running report
- Training ramp-up
- Upcoming marathon
- The Authority
- Friends with Transcriptions
The Links
- Backporch Coffee Roasters Costa Rica Santa Maria De Dota
- Harpoon Dunkin’ Blueberry Matcha IPA
- Ex Novo Brewing Marryin’ Berries - Untappd
- Anywhere Travel Guides and Vacation Planning Service
- The Authority (comics) - Wikipedia
- Who are the Authority in DC Comics and Warner Bros.’ new movie? - Polygon
- What Is The Authority? DC Movie & Characters Explained
- FriendsWBrews
- Friends With Brews Podcast