Best Ben Drain Podcasts (2024)

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597: Apple Watch Shuffle 1:48:06

25m ago1:48:06

1:48:06

Pre-show: 🗣️ New member’s special! ATP Insider: Roast My Home Screen 🗣️ Follow-up: Additional thoughts on TSMC vs. American workers (via Josh Osborne) EU approves Apple’s commitments to open NFC access EU announcement Apple approves emulator UTM SE after initial rejection infinitemac.org More on robots.txt (via Mike Lewis) MISP Verifying Googlebot …

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596: A New Foundation for Progress 1:58:42

8d ago1:58:42

1:58:42

Pre-show: Casey’s phoenix Follow-up: More on “S-Tier” (via kuriko) More on the HP iPod (via Voline) David Schaub identifies the iMac clone that Apple sued over European Union regulations & profits (via Yury Molodtsov) More on non-competes (via Gary Havens) 🇹🇼/🇺🇸 Culture Clash explained (via Ryan Lee) Overcast’s 10th Anniversary… Launch! 🎉 × 1️⃣0️⃣ …

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595: The Best Secret Store 1:42:18

6d ago1:42:18

1:42:18

Pre-show: Casey’s tales of woe Fully Herman Miller Jarvis Follow-up: An 🎵 accidental 🎵 miss from the iPod Tier List special (via Scott Shuchart) The origins of S-Tier in tier lists (via David Schaub) Grading in Japan AirPods Pro do have an inward-facing microphone Another entry for Brexit-style name for Apple rage-quitting the EU (via Terry Gilbert…

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594: We Just Found It on the Doorstep 1:54:19

8d ago1:54:19

1:54:19

Pre-show: Casey’s lunchtime soundtrack New member’s special: iPod Tier List Follow-up: Is the genesis of the red/black U2 iPod How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb (via Brian Hamilton) An additional “feature” of the U2 iPods (via Max Velasco Knott) One EU citizen’s perspective on DMA (via Nicolai Brunvoll Ernst) Suggestions for “Brexit”-style colloquial…

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593: Not a European Lawyer 2:04:35

16d ago2:04:35

2:04:35

Pre-show: Casey’s thought processes and traditions The Last Dance Follow-up: iCloud Keychain browser integration in Sequoia Ricky Mondello on Chrome Native Messaging JSON files documentations Simeon (formerly Chrome, now Firefox) weighs in Use alternative installation methods for Chrome extensions Sideloading addons in Firefox Niléane points out Ne…

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592: I Think He Won the Game 1:57:49

26d ago1:57:49

1:57:49

Pre-show: Marco’s nethers and the Vision Pro The Talk Show Live from WWDC 2024 Theatre (App Store link) Sandwich SpatialGen ATP Interview: Holly Borla & Ben Cohen Microsoft Recall 7 June: Microsoft Recall will be opt-in 13 June: Microsoft Recalls Recall Microsoft blog post CoPilot+PCs on Intel and AMD won’t get Copilot AI features UTM has gotten to…

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ATP Interview: Holly Borla & Ben Cohen 1:00:08

1M ago1:00:08

1:00:08

Holly Borla: Swift Language Engineering Manager @holly on Mastodon Ben Cohen: Senior Software Engineering Manager, Swift Team @airspeedswift on MastodonBy ATP

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591: That's Why I Like Computers 2:30:24

1M ago2:30:24

2:30:24

Our WWDC 2024 recap episode. Sponsored by: DeleteMe: DeleteMe makes it quick, easy and safe to remove your personal data online. Trade Coffee: Enjoy 30% off your first month of coffee.By ATP

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590: Buy Your Car an iPhone 2:37:00

1M ago2:37:00

2:37:00

Pre-show: Marco’s fans Peltier plate Marco’s mount The alternative stronger cooler Cooler only, without charging Follow-up: Snapdragon X actually runs at 45 TOPS (via sciwizam) Justin Long shills for Qualcomm Commercial Snapdragon Computex Keynote Previously, for Intel Apple’s M1 ad with John Hodgman (“PC”) Gruber’s take Jason on macOS permissions …

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589: The Correct Amount of Rocks 1:57:26

1M ago1:57:26

1:57:26

Follow-up: New Vision Pro Content Experience Immersive (“Sizzle Reel”) Adventure Episode 2: Parkour What If…? Jason Snell’s review Even the low-storage 13” iPad Pros have 12 GB of RAM, despite only using 8 GB? 🤨 Editors’ note: Thanks to Elon’s Big Business Brain™, we now have to link to all the tweets X’s in this whole 🤬 thread, because Twitter X w…

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588: Sync Up Your Cycle 2:23:36

2M ago2:23:36

2:23:36

Follow-up: John’s iPad Pro (M4) review MKBHD’s magnets reel doesn’t show the rail; it’s on the cover. (via Odin) The iPad Pro can bend, but it’s difficult JerryRigEverything @ 8m40s Quinn’s stunning Pencil Pro observation Sebastian de With Zoom audio for Marco’s town meetings (via Steve J Stutz, among others) Delta gets its first legal challenge Th…

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587: No Dots Are Going to Help Me 2:03:26

2M ago2:03:26

2:03:26

New member special: ATP Neutral: Car Shopping Pre-show: Marco is back in the ScanSnap world Raven scanner (defunct) Fujitsu Ricoh ScanSnap iX1600 Follow-up: Apple apologizes for iPad “Crush” ad Charlie Chapman’s 📱💨 AppleCare+ for educational-discounted products (via Carter Sanderson) Extend your AppleCare+ coverage iPad nano-texture glass Arun Main…

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586: Do a Barrel Roll! 2:27:03

3M ago2:27:03

2:27:03

Follow-up: More on RAM in base-model Macs HomeKit light controls UI Holoplot speakers in the Sphere Festival speakers One last ride for FineWoven? Apple’s May Event 🇬🇧 & 🇪🇺: Charger sold separately And no soup stickers for anyone Apple’s commercial hullabaloo Hydraulic Press Channel Federico’s Thunderbolt image Quinn Nelson’s Tandem OLED video Binn…

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585: Everyone Heard the Same Nonsense 2:16:31

3M ago2:16:31

2:16:31

Pre-show: Casey’s after-action report St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital RelayFM Podcastathon 2023 Part 1 & Part 2 Follow-up: It’s possible to toggle a dimmable light in Home.app (via Dan Sturm) The Hayes AT command set is still going strong 😱 (via Pedro Fernandes) TSMC unveils 1.6nm process for 2026 chips Anandtech’s coverage Rabbit R1 reviews …

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584: Daisy Hates Ticketmaster 1:33:44

3M ago1:33:44

1:33:44

Pre-show: Marco’s Sinus Situation & the one month a yellow car makes sense The ATP Store is BACK baby! 👕 Runs until Sunday, 28 April. Don’t wait! 🚨 THIS IS YOUR FINAL WARNING 🚨 Remember members get 15% off! Follow-up: Filesystems (🛎), case sensitivity, and APFS volumes Handedness & “jumped” vs. “jumps” Pangrams Clarifications on the xz sabotage (vi…

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Heated Debate: Making the Switch to Tankless Water Heaters with Expert Insights from Benjamin Franklin Plumbing 7:27

3M ago7:27

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Tank vs Tankless Water Heater? Get ready to navigate the heated waters of the tank versus tankless water heater debate with our insightful episode featuring Matt Black, the savvy owner of Benjamin Franklin Plumbing in Port St. Lucie. Unearth the crucial factors that could sway your decision on whether to go tankless or stick with a traditional tank…

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Hot Water on Tap: The Quick-Fix Revolution with Recirculation Pumps and Plumbing Pro Tips 3:40

3M ago3:40

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Why Do I Have To Wait So Long For Hot Water? Ever been caught in the cold, shivering as you wait for your morning shower to heat up? Say goodbye to that icy discomfort! On today’s podcast, you'll learn from plumbing expert Matt Black just why you're left high and dry, waiting for hot water—and how a simple fix can bring instant warmth to your daily…

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583: I've Spent a Lot of Time in the Address Bar 1:39:49

3M ago1:39:49

1:39:49

Pre-show: Power problems The ATP Store is BACK baby! 👕 Runs until Sunday, 28 April. Don’t wait! Remember members get 15% off! New member special: ATP Insider: Computing Origin Stories Follow-up: How little kids write 4s Marco sample Casey sample John sample Field Notes Three-step car buying process (via Paul Chernoff) Rivian software update helps a…

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582: Can't Render, Fog It 2:28:55

4M ago2:28:55

2:28:55

Pre-show: SD-card failures The ATP Store is BACK, baby! 👕 Runs until Sunday, 28 April. Don’t wait! Remember members get 15% off! Follow-up: The “unpatchable” M-series exploit Explanatory video Hector Martin found the “chicken bit” ARM Exception Levels DMP Y’all don’t read the show notes, huh? 😏 LG DualUp Monitor An 🎵 accidental 🎵 rant about the sta…

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581: A Different Way to Be Evil 2:09:04

4M ago2:09:04

2:09:04

Pre-show: John’s two-year anniversary Follow-up: WWDC lottery results John’s Affinity Designer struggles Marco’s convert stroke → shape suggestion from the bootleg Offset path using Contour Tool (via Vitor) Create Compound (via Julian Kissman) Inconsistencies noted by Christian Meyer Sam Abuelsamid on real-time OSes in cars QNX Wind River Green Hil…

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The Stench Behind the Sink: Navigating Noxious Drains with Plumbing Pro Matt Black 4:13

4M ago4:13

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What Causes a Smelly Drain? Ever been ambushed by a foul smell upon entering a bathroom? Matt Black, plumbing guru of Benjamin Franklin Plumbing in Port St Lucie, joins me, Garfield Bowen, to unravel the enigma of odiferous drains on our latest Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Podcast. Plunge into the murky waters of plumbing as we dissect the reasons be…

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Hydro Jetting Harmony: Blast Away Pipe Problems with Expert Plumbing Solutions 4:31

4M ago4:31

4:31

What Does Drain Hydro Jetting Entail? Unlock the secrets to a free-flowing plumbing system as Matt Black, the savvy owner of Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Port St Lucie, joins us to unravel the power of drain hydro jetting. Imagine the relief of knowing your pipes are cleared of all that stubborn grease and debris, just like a freshly pressure-wash…

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580: Socks in the Knob-Hole 1:45:08

4M ago1:45:08

1:45:08

Pre-show: Marco’s recording situation Under the Radar #289: Vision Pro Numbers Follow-up: Image captioning in iOS (via Jim Buell) DMA compliance feedback session is live Kara Swisher interviews Margrethe Vestager (Overcast link) Gruber’s summary Apple/Meta/Google targeted by EU in DMA non-compliance investigations European Commission press release …

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579: Use Your Words 1:55:57

4M ago1:55:57

1:55:57

Pre-show: We definitely recorded a day late because we’re clairvoyant and definitely not because of pyrotechnics. Follow-up: The M1 MacBook Air lives on at… Walmart Warmart press release Apple Silicon & Project Titan Safari hangs (via Wade) Apple’s DMA compliance efforts Apple DMA compliance workshop Gruber’s take Kay Jebelli’s recap on Twitter AI-…

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578: Weird Can Be Beautiful 1:51:10

4M ago1:51:10

1:51:10

Pre-show: ATP Overtime ATP Insider: John’s Windows ATP 96: The Windows of Siracusa County ATP Membership FAQ AppStories Follow-up: Callsheet available on visionOS “Put me on Aux” (via Sam Davies) Spotify & free users (via Colin Meney) 256 GB M3 MacBook Air has 2× 128 GB NAND chips iFixIt Teardown Project Titan chip rumors What happens when 🇪🇺 folks…

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577: Colorful Criticism 1:56:24

5M ago1:56:24

1:56:24

Pre-show: Old men talk about old car stereos Follow-up: John’s notes export via privacy.apple.com Apple Vision Pro & Project Titan (via James Anthony) JIBO gita (the robot Casey was thinking of) Gurman’s article (or on Apple News) Apple Vision Pro’s inevitable future (via Matt Johnson) M3 MacBook Airs Gurman on forthcoming Apple events Hector Marti…

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576: Quiet Little Leech 1:59:43

5M ago1:59:43

1:59:43

Pre-show: Marco is many things, but patient is… not one of them. Blackbox Crouton Joanna Stern’s video Television (App Store link) ForeFlight Voyager Flight Control Follow-up: Vision Pro demand Clarification about Apple’s new iMessage encryption Extracting data from iCloud (via John Males) Apple Privacy Magnets and compasses …in ✨ space ✨ (via Adam…

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575: Walk a Little Faster 2:01:09

5M ago2:01:09

2:01:09

Pre-show: Vision Pro comfort Light Seal Sizes Decoded ATP Movie Club: Steve Jobs Follow-up: Vision Pro motion blur (via Chase) Blur Busters Vision Pro and warped images Eyes as input vs. output (via Tony DiTaranto) Fitts’s Law and the Dock Apple 🤝🏻 Qualcomm Apple & Patents Mangets & Compasses (via Harvey Simon) Modern buckle Line/letter of credit (…

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Leaks Unleashed: Tracking Down Hidden Water Woes in Your Home 3:17

5M ago3:17

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Ever found yourself wondering why your water bills are high, or why that damp patch on the wall won’t go away? Join Matt Black as he sheds light on the silent but costly problem of hidden leaks in your home. In this episode, we discuss tried-and-true methods for leak detection that can save your home from damage and your wallet from despair. With s…

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The Great Toilet Paper Debate: Fluffiness vs. Plumbing Performance 3:22

5M ago3:22

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Ever wondered if your toilet paper choices could lead to plumbing disaster or smooth sailing? That's the question we tackle with humor and expertise on the latest Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Podcast. It's a conversation you never knew you needed, but trust us, your pipes will thank you. Join your host Matt Black as he unravels the mystery behind toi…

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574: Weird Forking Scenario 2:14:48

5M ago2:14:48

2:14:48

Pre-show: Casey’s Persona Surprise Follow-up: iPad Pro 11” PPD PPD calculator A note on field of view and eye movement Some discussion about Mac Virtual Display fidelity Turning off Apple Vision Pro The Developer Strap (requires login) is Thunderbolt capable Orion (HDMI display app for iPad) Casey’s HDMI capture dongle “Real” vs. “Fake” 3D (via Mat…

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573: Look at It Harder 2:36:01

6M ago2:36:01

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Follow-up: YouTube API weirdness (via Christian Selig) John’s [latest] Photoshop complaint €0.50 is “50 cents” Prescription lens pairing Wide Lightning™ and Wider Lightning™ Developer Strap (requires developer account) Vision Pro weight discussed in Vanity Fair Bluetooth peripherals Intel Macs & Mac Virtual Display Support Document Vision Pro syncs…

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572: Cryptofarts and Copyright Infringement 2:18:58

6M ago2:18:58

2:18:58

Follow-up: Vision Pro talk begins next week; some good reviews for now: Nilay Patel @ The Verge Video review Joanna Stern at The Wall Street Journal Brian Tong Gruber MKBHD’s using Vision Pro YouTube API (via Alex Chan) Quota costs Console hardware margins in the App Store & consoles Customer ownership Stolen Device Protection & device repairs (via…

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Flush Wisely: Saving Water and Cash with High-Efficiency Toilets 3:56

6M ago3:56

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Unlock the mysteries of your toilet's water usage with Matt Black, the savvy owner of Benjamin Franklin Plumbing of Port St Lucie, who brings his wealth of knowledge right into your bathroom. Learn how the advances in toilet technology have made it possible to slash your water bill significantly, especially poignant for those of us feeling the pinc…

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Transforming Pipe Repairs: The Trenchless Revolution with Benjamin Franklin Plumbing's LR3 System 3:18

6M ago3:18

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Ever wondered how to sidestep the chaos of traditional plumbing repairs? That's precisely what we're unpacking on the Benjamin Franklin Plumbing Podcast. I'm your host, Matt Black, along with my co-host Garfield Bowen, guiding you through the labyrinth of trenchless technology. We'll reveal how our innovative LR3 equipment is flipping the script on…

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571: Adding Some Carrot 1:31:59

6M ago1:31:59

1:31:59

Pre-show: YouTube updates Follow-up: SCSI DB-25 was on the back of Macs, not DB-50 D-subminiature iOS Screen Sharing is a thing No control for remote users though On Apple’s 30% cut and payment processing fees The Art of the Possible (John’s blog post) Whose customer is this, anyway? Apple’s compliance with EU law is likely to go exactly as expecte…

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570: The Local Mooching Situation 2:17:49

6M ago2:17:49

2:17:49

Pre-show: Some Administrivia New ATP member’s special! ATP episodes are now on YouTube! Follow-up: Marco’s UPS issue Eaton UPS backup (via Jeff Strobel) UPSes don’t like “dirty” power Yes, y’all, John can be wrong sometimes. But maybe he was 🤏🏻 right too? 🤔 John Gruber on the iPhone launch Apple Vision Pro ordering details Apple Vision Pro has 10 G…

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569: Do Grasshoppers Have Tongues? 1:57:25

7M ago1:57:25

1:57:25

Pre-show: Dad Dreams Follow-up: New watch bands will actually be… cases? (via Videoalex) Swatch example NATO straps Time-shifting was successful OLED iPad Pros will also break the bank Apple 🤝 AWS Retrieval Augmented Generation How LLMs work People… write answers for Alexa‽ 🤯 Incase 🤝 Microsoft The Verge article Vision Pro launches 2 February Visio…

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568: The Year of Romance 2:14:08

7M ago2:14:08

2:14:08

Pre-show: Time-shifting Dave Matthews Band Crew Q&A Follow-up: AI Agita Apple’s paper regarding optimizing on-device LLM Summary by luokai Apple explores AI training deals with news publishers New York Times sues OpenAI & Microsoft for copyright infringement Hard cases make bad law Masimo Mess 26 December: Biden administration does not overturn ban…

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567: macOS Uranus 2:31:20

7M ago2:31:20

2:31:20

Pre-show: Running public sound Automixing Sound Devices Mix Pre-10 II Zoom F8n Zoom LiveTrak L8 Reminder that gift memberships make for a great last-minute gift! Follow-up: iCloud.com login with only a password Apple Store experience (via Morgan Schönberger) More details via Ian Williamson icloud.com/find Joanna Stern’s prison interview Beeper → Be…

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566: Using It Is Wearing It Out 2:05:37

7M ago2:05:37

2:05:37

Gift memberships make for great last-minute gifts! Follow-up: Apple devices and OLED burn-in iPhone XS burn-in (via David Gian-Cursio) iPhone 11 Pro burn-in (via Jamieson Weiss) Apple Watch Series 5 & iPhone 13 Pro Max (via Keith) Apple Store diagnostics Stolen Device Protection in iOS 17.3 beta Maybe “trusted locations” is unwise? (via Russell Qui…

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565: Trickle-Up Concern 2:04:47

8M ago2:04:47

2:04:47

Pre-show: Cauterized pants Show administrivia 🎄🕎 NEW MEMBER’S SPECIAL!! 🕎🎄 🎅🏻 Give the gift of ATP! 🎅🏻 Follow-up: More on Apple’s Blue Ocean The 🇪🇺 is doing 🇪🇺 things …and Apple is doing Apple things 📟 Battle Yet more on ECC RAM from Jonathan Dietz Jr. Micron whitepaper US fabs and semiconductor business (via Joe Lion) Sonos Roam audio skipping Rep…

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564: Always Get the Biggest Pizza 2:07:35

8M ago2:07:35

2:07:35

Follow-up: Other People’s Code Audio sample Laura Savino’s Talk at CppCon 2023 AirJet cooling a MacBook Air Previously on ATP Keycap replacements at Apple Stores? Apple Stores will price-match? Maybe use KidArt for kid… art? (App Store link) How does Thunderbolt 5 “Bandwidth Boost” work? Idiosyncrasies of ECC RAM Apple 🤝 Amkor Apple 💩-cans 5G modem…

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24/7 Readiness: Surviving Plumbing Disasters with Benjamin Franklin Plumbing's Emergency Service 3:22

8M ago3:22

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Ever thought what you'd do if a plumbing disaster strikes in the dead of night, when most local plumbing companies have closed shop? Discover the difference a 24-hour emergency plumbing service can make in our latest chat with Matt Black, owner of Benjamin Franklin Plumbing. We delve into the intricate details of operating a round-the-clock plumbin…

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Plumbing with Purpose: Unveiling the Hero Club and Honoring Community Servants 3:43

8M ago3:43

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Transform your plumbing experience with our exclusive membership, the Hero Club! We promise to take you on a journey that moves beyond mere routine maintenance, into the exhilarating world of priority service, significant discounts, and much more. Featured in today’s episode is our phenomenal guest, Matt Black, owner of Benjamin Franklin Plumbing o…

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563: Drain the Attic 2:28:35

8M ago2:28:35

2:28:35

Pre-show: Moving is not fun. Marie Kondo Follow-up: Apple fixes worn keycaps (via Ezekiel Elin) OpenAI Sam Altman Reinstated Five Days of Chaos Tip for buying smart thermostats (via Neil Weinstock) Dominion Energy’s offerings Marco’s many-taps Ecobee Chip packaging Introductory videos on packaging Brief History of Semiconductor Packaging Stacking D…

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562: Do You Have a Dragon? 2:23:15

8M ago2:23:15

2:23:15

Pre-show: 🚨 LAST CHANCE FOR THE ATP HOLIDAY STORE 🚨 Note: long-sleeve and utes sizes have been added! Follow-up: Keyboard wear Finger grease (via Ryan Holmes) ABS plastic PBT plastic A true horror show (via Andrew) MacBook Pro thermal tests More about chip packaging Johny Srouji interview from July 2023 Timestamp link to clip cited Stratechery with…

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561: Market Your Bug 2:15:51

8M ago2:15:51

2:15:51

Show Administrivia: 🗣️ THE ATP HOLIDAY STORE IS HERE 🗣️ Note: long-sleeve and utes sizes have been added! 🗣️ NEW MEMBER’S SPECIAL! 🗣️ ATP Dev: Other People’s Code Follow-up: Face ID is also an accessbility affordance (via Todd Scheresky) Uses for 🛢️👃🏻 (via Jamie West) Microwaves The modern knob (via Nate) There’s such a thing as too much (via Kieth…

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Taking Control of Your Home Water: The Unveiling of Hidden Dangers and Empowering Filtration Solutions 5:09

8M ago5:09

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Ready to take charge of your home water supply? You're at the right place! We explore the world of home water filtration systems and their worth. We not only expose the hidden danger of city municipalities adding chloramine, a cocktail of chlorine and ammonia, to your water but also emphasize the importance of removing these substances from your ho…

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560: They're All Rectangles 2:17:42

9M ago2:17:42

2:17:42

Pre-show: Marco has discovered knobbed microwaves John’s toaster journey 🗣️ THE ATP HOLIDAY STORE IS HERE 🗣️ Follow-up: Apple Event was “shot on iPhone” Behind the Scenes The Verge’s silly take Stu Maschewitz’s overview David Steer in defense of the M3-plain MacBook Pro Luke Miani’s video Base configs make a difference, according to Ewan Makepeace …

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