In this TRIPLE (almost triple!) sized episode, Natasha and Eric cover the new Mac Book Pro with Touch Bar, the Microsoft Surface Pro (no kidding), complaints—and praises—for the iPhone 7 and iOS 10, and way so much more! It’s a big episode! Tune in! Well, press play! You know how it works! http://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/30minuteapple/30+Minute+A…

Natasha and Eric cover their top—and bottom—lists of both iOS 10 and iPhone things: Top uses of iPhone generally Top iOS 10 favorite things Bottom iOS 10 negative things You’ll be surprised at what’s on our lists, probably guaranteed! PLUS! Natasha shares a wonderful experience from a completely unexpected source! And Eric might have a teeny tiny m…

It’s part two of our popular preview episodes! This week, we go into October—and a touch beyond—have a look at all the new shows and also all the returning shows that strike our fancy! The calendar we used. 37 Genius Television Shows That Only Smart People Appreciate http://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/30minuteseriesepisodes/30+Minute+Series+Episode+…

Good day! Katie and Eric are back with part one of our popular recurring feature: the fall season preview! This episode, we go over all the goodies coming to us in September. And of course we have a calendar that you can use to follow along with us! View it here. So settle in for a good episode and hear all about what’s coming! Enjoy! http://s3-us-…

Welcome to a nearly TRIPLE-SIZED episode of 30 Minute Apple! Why’s it so long? Because of the big big iPhone 7 announcement just the other day! We, Natasha and Eric, cover all the major points with commentary and appropriate punditry. Did you miss the event? No worries, here’s a 107-second summary video by Apple. It’s really great—give it a view! A…

We’re back with a traditional episode of two picks! PLUS we delve into the state of the TV industry today and consider cable cutting and how the networks and Apple just don’t get along—yet—before going into a tangent about tiny house living and such before picking two of our picks! You know, like usual! http://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/30minuteser…

Welcome to a special edition of 30 Minute Apple where Natasha and Eric discuss the biggest issue to issue since there were issues: The removal of the headphone jack from iPhone 7. And it’s just a rumor! Granted, the rumor is very strong, but it has electrified tech punditry and it’s all everyone can talk about—even us! Then it’s all about iOS 10 be…

HUGE HUGE episode! Five times the advertised length! But we had to, you see! There was so very much to talk about! This WWDC was really jammed with all sorts of new features—and we covered them all, including but not limited to: watchOS—new faces, SOS, Breathe, Scribble, and much more. tvOS—Search, Single sign-on, Sketch Party, and more. macOS—Siri…

All of our devices are haunted—and we have proof! In that things that’ve happened to us since last episode are a bit…crazy! BUT FIRST—A FIRST for the podcast! We have just a few interview questions from a 14-year-old relative of Natasha’s who just purchased an iPhone SE with her own money. Why did she do that? What does she think of it? We have the…

Katie is quite surprised at Eric’s pick! Eric is persuaded to try Katie’s pick! And, next episode, we’re going to try something new—hear about what it is! PLUS we have the usual gabbing about various shows between our picks! http://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/30minuteseriesepisodes/30+Minute+Series+Episode+93.mp3…

Our latest episode is all about a bunch of things! We lead with a few nice things about Eric’s new 9.7-inch iPad Pro, including what it’s like for a non-drawer to draw on it, what the Apple Pencil is really like, and which apps are good for it. Natasha shared 6 Apple Pencil Apps for People Who Don’t Draw. And here’s a review of Apple Pencil—drawn b…

Natasha and Eric discuss drawing art on the rumored new iPad Pro 2 (iPad Pro Mini?) or whatever it’s going to be called—if there’s even going to be one a’tall—that may or may not debut at an Apple event on either the 15th or 21st of March, 2016. (And Eric rather talks himself into buying one of them…) And, of course, there is much discussion about …

We’re back! And, wow, do we talk about a lot of different series! Including ones we’ve stopped watching—but we give the reasons! Included are chats about: ​True Detective Transperant Sens8 Sleepy Hollow Vampire Diaries Shadowhunters Bloodlines Silicon Valley Shannara And so much more, in addition to our two picks for this episode! ANND we talk abou…

Thank you so much for waiting for this episode (and the previous two)! Eric had two terrible illnesses in a row—but now everything’s all better and it’s time to rock and roll! All kinds of topics this episode! We start of with the most persistent and talked about rumor of the day: Apple is going to remove the headphone jack for iPhone 7—and instead…

Natasha and Eric tackle a wide variety of topics, including how they’re using their various devices, things learned since last episode, some hints and tips, and much more! Join us for a discussion that you’re sure to find interesting! http://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/30minuteapple/30+Minute+Apple+Episode+18.mp3…

Katie and Eric return to the good stuff—picking picks—and Katie points out some coincidences between them! Eric picked his as a result of experimenting with the new Apple TV. Katie picked hers after hearing about the show since forever and checked out “just the first episode.” (And we all know how well that plan can be upset!) Plus some commentary …

We’re back! And we have shows for November! PLUS some mid-season replacement shows to mention! Here’s the November Calendar we used! http://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/30minuteseriesepisodes/30+Minute+Series+Episode+89.mp3By Eric Haddock & Katie Postma

It’s October—which means more shows! We do a wee recap of shows that we liked in September then go right into October. And we discuss other shows as a special bonus! http://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/30minuteseriesepisodes/30+Minute+Series+Episode+88.mp3By Eric Haddock & Katie Postma

It’s a triple episode—because there are so many categories and shows and discussions! Katie picked her picks and Eric picked his picks, and sometimes we picked twice! Sometimes, there’s a heart pick, where we pick something we think should win, because our heart tells us so. Sometimes, there’s a head pick, where we pick something we think will win,…

Katie’s pick is a fabulous show by everyone’s account and Eric is hard pressed to come up with a counter to it! Hear the struggles to do that plus info about other shows, including a lengthy discussion about The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at the beginning! http://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/30minuteseriesepisodes/30+Minute+Series+Episode+86.mp3…

We talk about classic romance films, such as Casablanca (hear why it’s Katie’s favorite), The Notebook (hear why Eric found it offensive and stopped watching 10 minutes into it), and why Katie found Hanover Street just dreamy. And, of course, many other films too, like 2013’s Safe Haven. We discuss: is there such a thing as a “pure romance” film? P…

Anime is a broad genre encompassing all sorts of sub-genres. A surprisingly complex outing! We chat about… Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind Spirited Away Paprika Ponyo Book of Kells Naruto Totoro …and more! Katie’s homework: Akira And follow along with us as we discuss these links: Top 10 Anime Movies: http://www.whatmovieshouldiwatch.co.uk/top-1…

It’s all about monsters this episode! We gab about the best, worst, most influential, and more! • The Creature From the Black Lagoon • The Monolith Monsters • Alien • John Carpenter’s The Thing • Halloween • Pacific Rim • Sharknado • Super 8 We discuss them all! Plus, a special shout out to MST3K! Links used for the show: http://www.youtube.com/use…

We chat about mockumentaries and go into some armchair psychology as a bonus! Among the films we talk about: This is Spinal Tap Borat The Blair Witch Project Lake Mungo My Amityville Horror Troll Hunter http://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/30minutemovies/30+Minute+Movies+Episode+3.m4aBy Eric Haddock & Katie Postma

What was the most influential fantasy movie for us? We discuss them and these other films… Excalibur Princess Bride Wizard of Oz Willow Pan’s Labyrinth And for a random non-fantasy movie seen since the last episode and worth mentioning: The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane (1976) The list Katie used of the “Top 50 Fantasy Movies” is here: http:/…

In our first episode, we talk about horror movies and what kind scare us the most—and what ones will scare you, too! We chat about: The Blair Witch Project The Last Will and Testament of Rosalind Leigh The Ring Black Christmas Paranormal Activity The Descent Psycho Jaws The Cabin in the Woods Give us a listen and tell a friend! http://s3-us-west-2.…