Best Curious Lightning Podcasts (2024)

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The Keynote For The Rest of Us 1:19:01

4h ago1:19:01

1:19:01

This week’s Mac Geek Gab dives into Apple’s Glowtime event, with Jeff Gamet, Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton debating their next Apple purchases. Everyone’s eyeing the iPhone 16 Pro, but there’s a tug-of-war between the Pro and the regular iPhone 16. With new features like the camera control button and iOS 18’s Apple Intelligence S…

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Exploiting Friendly vs Unfriendly Schedules 1:09:19

1d ago1:09:19

1:09:19

(4:15) – Top Headlines: White Sox infamous place in history, Clay Holmes concerns, Justin Steele injury update (14:45) – More News & Notes: Jacob deGrom and Yu Darvish to return, Corey Seager’s workload, Jordan Walker, Kyle Manzardo, and Coby Mayo intrigue (31:00) – Hitters to Attack/Avoid: Matt Wallner, Dansby Swanson, Gio Urshela, Seth Brown, Jos…

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Master Focus Modes, Action Button Tricks, and Screenshot Management 1:19:40

8d ago1:19:40

1:19:40

Get ready to level up your Mac game! In this week’s Mac Geek Gab, Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete, and Adam Christianson dive into quick tips that’ll have you mastering shortcuts like a pro. From rotating photos directly in Finder with Command-L and Command-R to creating custom action buttons for screenshotting and emailing in one swift move, you’re set …

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Buying/Selling Streaking Players: Xander Bogaerts, Kutter Crawford + more 1:07:46

32m ago1:07:46

1:07:46

(2:05) – Top Headlines: Dylan Crews called up, Nick Lodolo, Ryan Mountcastle and Javy Baez land on IL (13:20) – More Injury News: Updates on Jacob Wilson, Joey Bart, Christian Walker, Joe Ryan, Jared Jones, Xavier Edwards (29:00) – Buying/Selling Streaking Hitters: Miguel Amaya, Ramon Urias, Ramon Laureano, Pete Crow Armstrong, Trevor Larnach, Yand…

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Cool Stuff Found: Tools and Gadgets to Keep You Geeked Out 1:19:18

7d ago1:19:18

1:19:18

This week’s Mac Geek Gab is a goldmine of cool stuff found, perfect for every Mac user and tech enthusiast. Dive into tools like the Mac Media Key Forwarder to keep your play/pause controls in check, MacWhisper’s latest updates, and iStat Menus 7 for ultimate system monitoring. Whether you’re compressing PDFs with Lightweight PDF, substituting Text…

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“Lightning in a Bottle” Players + Schedules to Attack 1:09:06

20d ago1:09:06

1:09:06

(3:20) – Top Headlines: Austin Riley sidelined, Max Muncy and Tommy Edman return to Dodgers, LA’s murky closer situation (13:45) – More News & Notes: Tigers’ plan for Tarik Skubal, Zach Eflin and Pete Fairbanks’ land on IL, closers with Victor Vodnik out and fallout from Jeimer Candelario’s injury (33:30) – “Lightning in a Bottle” Hitters: Adrian D…

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Important Tidbits of Now Useless Information (and Some Useful Ones, Too!) 1:18:43

7d ago1:18:43

1:18:43

In this week’s Mac Geek Gab, you’re diving deep into the world of Mac tips and tricks with Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete, and Adam Christianson. From the best screen capture tools to mastering macOS reinstallation, you’ll get insights on how to streamline your Mac experience. Learn how to keep screenshots organized, manage HDR on your iPhone, and disco…

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How to Manage This Time of Year + Caminero call-up and Chisholm injury fallout 1:07:28

23d ago1:07:28

1:07:28

(03:15) - The Rays have called up Junior Caminero (07:20) - Jazz Chisholm's UCL injury (10:30) - Joe Musgrove back on the mound. (15:30) - Matthew Boyd season debut. (21:00) - Michael Harris II returning from the IL. (36:30) - Do you need to alter your management strategy for the stretch run? (42:00) - Potential pick-up options for various offensiv…

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Beware The Lightning Bunnies 1:26:12

11d ago1:26:12

1:26:12

Celebrate IBM PC Day with a tech-packed Mac Geek Gab episode? Sure…why not? Adam Christianson and Dave Hamilton start with some fun tangents about how the IBM PC relates to Steve Jobs, Apple, Bill Gates, and the art of leadership. Packed with Quick Tips, you’ll learn how to streamline your digital life, like using Do Not Disturb for event durations…

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White Sox Finally Win, Clayton Kershaw Outlook + Waiver Wire Targets 50:28

30d ago50:28

50:28

(04:00) – The Streak is Over: White Sox end their 21-game drought with a win over the A’s Tuesday (13:40) – Analyzing Clayton Kershaw: Expectations for the remainder of the season (24:00) – Waiver Wire Targets: Sifting through the options that might include Gavin Lux, Victor Vodnik, and Tyler Stevenson…

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As If It Were a Swarm Of Bees! 1:22:24

1M ago1:22:24

1:22:24

Dive into this week’s Mac Geek Gab episode 1049 with Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton, where you’ll uncover some savvy Quick Tips to make your tech life smoother. Learn how to prioritize app downloads on your iPhone, master the iOS gesture for selecting multiple items, and tackle the pesky Mail app message about network preferences.…

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Trade Deadline Reactions: Flaherty to LA & O's Curious Moves 1:09:24

24d ago1:09:24

1:09:24

(02:00) Orioles call Jackson Holliday back up. (05:00) Jeffrey Springs debut and Max Fried might return to the Atlanta rotation soon. (14:20) Breaking down the Orioles trades: Did they pay too much for what they acquired? (24:00) Analyzing the Jack Flaherty trade from all angles (31:00) Marlins were big time sellers. Did they get enough in return? …

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MLB Trade Deadline Fallout: Chisholm to the Yankees & Arozarena Now in Seattle 1:11:49

15d ago1:11:49

1:11:49

(04:40) – Yankees acquire Jazz Chisholm to ramp up the stretch run (09:00) – Randy Arozarena now in Seattle. How does he fit in with the Mariners? (13:10) – Rays also trade away Isaac Paredes (18:30) - Orioles add Zach Eflin to their rotation (21:00) - Phillies pay a steep price to add Carlos Estevez as on their closer options (25:20) - Mets trade …

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Don’t Exposé Your Mac's Hidden Features 1:17:02

1M ago1:17:02

1:17:02

Dive into this week’s Mac Geek Gab with Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete, and Adam Christianson as they share invaluable quick tips and answer your burning questions. Discover how to command-click your Dock icon or use Siri for timer math to streamline your workflow. Got a tech issue? It might be cosmic karma or solar flares at play! If you’re not satisfi…

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Are You For Real? Lawrence Butler + Luis L. Ortiz, and more 1:04:08

21d ago1:04:08

1:04:08

(02:45) – Kodai Senga returning this weekend vs. the Braves (05:00) – Clayton Kershaw is back on Thursday after being on the IL since March (15:30) – Ty France is a Free Agent (23:00) –Are You For Real or Fugazi: Breaking down Jose Iglesias, Eugenio Suarez, Gavin Lux, and more (43:45) - Medals of the Week: Jackson Chourio, Lawrence Butler, Tyler O'…

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World Brain Day Special: Backup Tips and Freezer Hacks 1:18:40

2M ago1:18:40

1:18:40

Get ready for Mac Geek Gab 1047 with Dave, Pilot Pete, and Adam Christianson, dropping knowledge on World Brain Day! Kick off with quick tips: forgetful moments? Use ChatGPT. It also helps summarize Zoom meeting notes. Pilot Pete then shows us how to manually select backup drives for Time Machine. Discover clever uses for your Apple Watch and strea…

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Early Trade Deadline Preview + 2nd Half Predictions 1:07:19

27d ago1:07:19

1:07:19

(0:40) – All-Star Game Reaction + Potential Buyers and Sellers at the Trade Deadline (14:45) – Possible Hitters on the move: Luis Robert, Jazz Chisholm, Randy Arozarena, Brent Rooker, Jesse Winker, Lane Thomas, Nico Hoerner, Taylor Ward (42:55) – Pitchers on the trading block: Tarik Skubal, Garrett Crochet, Jack Flaherty, Yusei Kikuchi, Jameson Tai…

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Biggest Surprises, Disappointments from the 1st Half of the Season 1:13:57

1M ago1:13:57

1:13:57

(1:15) – Analyzing how the MLB All-Star Game has changed over the years (5:40) – Top Headlines: Carlos Correa, Jose Miranda, and Heston Kjerstad land on IL, Yankees-Orioles rivalry, Xander Bogaerts’ speedy return from injury (17:45) – More News & Notes: Royals trade for Hunter Harvey, Dodgers call up River Ryan, timeline for Tyler Glasnow and Yoshi…

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Stump the Geeks: Live From Macstock 2024 1:10:43

2M ago1:10:43

1:10:43

Dive into the geeky goodness with Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete, and Adam Christianson as they tackle your toughest tech queries live from Macstock 2024 in Mac Geek Gab 1046. Kicking off with Kelly’s iPhone password reset dilemma, the Geeks also unravel Lynda’s persistent iPad security errors and John F. Braun’s elusive iCloud sync issue. Adam shares h…

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League-Winning Decisions + Trade Targets by Stat Category 55:37

2M ago55:37

55:37

(1:20) – Top Headlines: Tyler Glasnow lands on IL, Bobby Miller struggles again, Taylor Ward and Jazz Chisholm reportedly on trade block, Giants activate Thairo Estrada and Blake Snell (19:00) – League-Winning Decisions: Questions to ask about winning your league as the All-Star Break approaches (31:20) – Trade Targets: Breaking down potential deal…

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Brooks Lee shines + James Wood, Shane Baz, and more Waiver Wire Targets 1:03:39

2M ago1:03:39

1:03:39

(1:00) – Analyzing the Red Sox and Yankees trending in different directions as the All-Star Break looms (4:10) – Top Headlines: Brooks Lee impresses, Jose Miranda’s hit streak, Yu Darvish placed on restricted list (15:35) – More News & Notes: James Outman, Matt Wallner, and Parker Meadows return, Juan Yepez and Trey Lipscomb in Nationals starting l…

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The Fast and the Curious: Turbocharge Your Storage and RAM 1:22:16

2M ago1:22:16

1:22:16

In this episode of Mac Geek Gab, you’ll dive deep into the need for speed with answers to Carsten’s question of NVMe Gen 5 versus Gen 4. You’ll learn the differences between NVMe, M.2, and SATA, and get the lowdown on essential peripherals like the Satechi Mac mini-shaped USB hub, OWC ThunderBlade, HyperDrive Next Snap-On USB-C SSD Enclosure, and H…

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Royce Lewis Sidelined Again + Key Stats, Player Search Tools to Consider 1:08:22

2M ago1:08:22

1:08:22

(1:30) – Top Headlines: Aaron Civale traded to Brewers, Shane Baz’s call up, Royce Lewis injured again, Alek Thomas returns, Jordan Montgomery to IL (21:40) – More News & Notes: Dean Kremer back on the hill, Tim Anderson DFA’d, Christian Scott back with Mets, Kerry Carpenter suffers injury setback (31:50) – Notable players who thrive in wOBA: Andre…

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Bryce Harper Injured, Notable Debuts + Top Waiver Wire Adds 1:09:02

2M ago1:09:02

1:09:02

(1:15) – Top Headlines: James Wood, Jhonskey Noel, and Garrett Michell debuts, Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber to IL in Philly (20:00) – More News & Notes: Tyler Megil to AAA, Lars Nootbaar timeline, Cubs call up Jorge Lopez, Triston McKenzie sent down, Elias Diaz returns, Xander Bogaerts takes live batting practice (29:45) – Top Waiver Wire Hitter…

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Practicing The Shrug Shoulders Salute 1:16:50

2M ago1:16:50

1:16:50

Dive into Mac Geek Gab 1044, where you join Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete, and Adam Christianson for a packed episode full of quick tips and expert answers. Todd kicks things off with a smart travel tip: log into your streaming services before you hit the road. Patrick introduces you to the power of Duck Duck Go Bangs, while Martin advises on disabling…

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How to Trade and Who to Trade For 1:21:05

2M ago1:21:05

1:21:05

(3:40) – Top Headlines: Fernando Tatis Jr., Starling Marte, Bryan Woo, and Nick Lodolo injury fallout (12:30) – More News & Notes: Brewers trade for Dallas Keuchel, Hayden Birdsong and David Festa set to make debuts, Bo Bichette activated off DL and more (28:30) – How to execute a successful trade (36:20) – Surging June Hitters: Lance Thomas, Randy…

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Mets, Pirates and Blue Jays Bullpens, Key Injuries + Top Waiver Wire Hitters 1:10:47

2M ago1:10:47

1:10:47

(3:15) – Top Headlines: Expected Edwin Diaz suspension, analyzing the Pirates and Blue Jays bullpen, Giancarlo Stanton lands on IL, Orioles call up Heston Kjerstad (20:00) - More News & Notes: Marlins SP injuries, Eloy Jimenez returns, Josh Jung sits over the weekend, Gabriel Moreno hits IL, Matt McLain inches closer to return (31:00) – Top Waiver …

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Don’t Inception The Cloud 1:26:01

3M ago1:26:01

1:26:01

Dive into Mac Geek Gab 1043 with Dave Hamilton, Pilot Pete, and Adam Christianson as they unleash a treasure trove of Quick Tips and answers to your burning questions. Discover how long-pressing a key on macOS unveils accents and special characters, adding Shazam to your Control Center for instant music ID, and leveraging your iPhone for scanning d…

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What is Regression and who is regressing? + This weekend's top SP streamers 49:04

2M ago49:04

49:04

(4:25) - Bo Bichette on the IL and the Blue Jays called up Orelvis Martinez but can you trust this organization? (7:26) - Brandon Drury, Lawrence Butler, and Tyler Black have all returned. Are we interested again in fantasy leagues? (10:50) - Astros are promoting Jake Bloss to start on Friday. What is Eric’s inside info? (14:44) - Keegan Thompson g…

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This Weekend's Injury Fallout + Top Waiver Wire Adds 1:16:20

2M ago1:16:20

1:16:20

(3:15) - Mookie Betts fractured his wrist. Are any of his replacements fantasy relevant? (7:20) - Yoshinobu Yamamoto is hurt. Can Clayton Kershaw take his place on fantasy rosters? (15:20) - Kyle Bradish is back on the IL. Do the Orioles make a trade (19:30) - Yimi Garcia elbow inflammation; who closes in Toronto? (23:15) - Anthony Rizzo hurt his w…

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Hey, 19! 1:27:54

3M ago1:27:54

1:27:54

Celebrate Mac Geek Gab’s 19th anniversary with Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton as they dive into quick tips, listener questions, and cool stuff found. The episode kicks off with a shoutout to World Tessellation Day and, of course, a a look forward to Mac Geek Gab beginning its twentieth year! The Quick Tips segment is packed with g…

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Cavan Biggio Trade Fallout with Dodgers, Strange HR Rate Players + Weekend Streamers 1:12:54

3M ago1:12:54

1:12:54

(1:30) – Top Headlines: J.T. Realmuto to undergo knee surgery, Drew Thorpe debuts with White Sox, Dodgers trade for Cavan Biggio, Orioles send Connor Norby down (22:10) - More News & Notes: Masataka Yoshida and Geraldo Perdomo return, Edwin Diaz to be activated Thursday, possible Yariel Rodriguez start for Blue Jays (29:50) – Curious Home Run/Fly B…

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WWDC Keynote: AI is Fun, but Rush Was The Winner 1:26:09

3M ago1:26:09

1:26:09

Dive into this week’s Mac Geek Gab episode as Pilot Pete, Adam Christianson, and Dave Hamilton unpack the highlights from Apple’s WWDC Keynote. You’ll get the scoop on macOS Sequoia with its new iPhone mirroring feature and the much-anticipated password app coming to macOS. iOS 18 brings RCS support, satellite messaging, and the innovative “Send La…

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Notable MLB Debuts this Week + Top Waiver Wire Adds 1:10:52

3M ago1:10:52

1:10:52

(2:15) – Top Headlines: Hurston Waldrep leads notable MLB debuts, Max Meyer’s timeline and Adael Amador called up (28:45) - More News & Notes: Expectations for Max Scherzer, Gerrit Cole and Bobby Miller, Robbie Ray to return in July, Keaton Winn rejoins Giants + more big names back from injury (40:45) – Weekend Winners – Hitters: Heliot Ramos, Jess…

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"Name That Player" trivia based on 2024 MLB stats to date 55:22

2M ago55:22

55:22

(5:45) – Which rookie position player leads in FanGraphs in WAR? (9:10) – Which three hitters have more BB than K this season? (19:30) – Name the team who leads MLB in SB. (28:20) – Which pitcher has the lowest xERA this year? (38:30) – MLB has the lowest collective batting average since which season? (49:25) – Name the pitchers who have thrown MLB…

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Form 1040-MGG for Your Itemized Tips 1:27:14

3M ago1:27:14

1:27:14

In this week’s Mac Geek Gab, dive into the latest Quick Tips and Cool Stuff Found that will keep your Mac life smooth and efficient. Time Machine gets a tweak with hourly, daily, and weekly options, while Zoom for Apple TV lets you disable Center Stage and manually control zoom and center. Learn about T-Mobile for international calls, using Google …

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