First, Last, Everything

First, Last, Everything is a podcast exploring people’s personal relationships with technology. In each episode, host Jonathan Reed gets to know a guest through three pieces of tech: their first inspiration, their last obsession, and the one that meant everything to them. From some software or a computer to a weird gadget or a first camera. Pretty much anything goes. In addition, each episode features the ‘Something’ segment; a small dive into the past to talk about a piece of technology that you may not have heard of. Weird, ahead of its time, an abject failure or success, whatever it was, it was certainly… something. First, Last, Everything will introduce you to interesting people and get you thinking about the technology that’s shaped your life.

Episodes

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    Esther Huybreghts, Co-Founder of Pok Pok

    This time, we’re joined by Esther Huybreghts. Esther is the Co-founder and Chief Creative Officer for Pok Pok, producers of the multi-award-winning app, PokPok Playground. Since the app launched in 2021, it’s won an App Store award, an Apple Design award, and many other commendations. Pok Pok was also recently included on TIME's list of the 100 Most Influential Companies of 2025. Pok Pok is a really special app, and Esther talked about its inception, plans for the future, and staying strong against negative – and sometimes hateful – feedback. ---- First, Last, Everything is a podcast exploring people’s personal relationships with technology. In each episode, host Jonathan Reed gets to know a guest through three pieces of tech: their first inspiration, their last obsession, and the one that meant everything to them. From some software or a computer to a weird gadget or a first camera. Pretty much anything goes. In addition, each episode features the ‘Something’ segment, a small dive into the past to talk about a piece of technology that you may not have heard of. Weird, ahead of its time, an abject failure or success, whatever it was, it was certainly… something. ---- This episode’s links Get 25% off Pok Pok: https://my.playpokpok.com/checkout?promocode=MACSTORIES25 Snowman Games Alto’s Odyssey on the App Store and Apple Arcade Pok Pok Official Site Pok Pok on the App Store Pok Pok — Calm Learning Videos for Kids on YouTube Pok Pok wins an Apple Design Award in 2021 Time’s 100 Most Influential Companies 2025: Pok Pok ---- Esther’s ‘First’ pick: FUJIFILM Digital Q1 Esther’s ‘Last’ pick: Kobo Esther’s‘ Everything’ pick: Apple iPad Pro on Wikipedia 'Something’: Builder.ai - “How This A.I. Company Collapsed Amid Silicon Valley’s Biggest Boom” - The New York Times(Gift Article) ---- Leave Feedback for the show. Follow us on Mastodon Jonathan Reed First, Last, Everything Follow us on Bluesky Jonathan Reed First, Last, Everything Follow us on Instagram Jonathan Reed ---- Music: Will LaPorte First, Last, Everything is a MacStories podcast. Check out other podcasts from MacStories.

    1h 15m
  2. 23 SEPT

    David X Cohen, Co-Creator of Futurama

    This time, it’s the Emmy-award-winning writer David X Cohen. David started writing on Beavis and Butthead in the early 90s before joining The Simpsons, where he was responsible for many well-known episodes like Lisa the Vegetarian, The Itchy and Scratchy and Poochie Show, and Homer3. Then, in 1999, with Simpsons creator Matt Groening, David co-developed Futurama, which recently dropped its 13th season on Hulu and Disney+. But David’s history is not just in television. He worked in the robotics lab while attending Harvard, studied theoretical computer science, and has a deep history with technology all the way back to the early days of home computers. As you can expect there was a lot for us to talk about. ---- First, Last, Everything is a podcast exploring people’s personal relationships with technology. In each episode, host Jonathan Reed gets to know a guest through three pieces of tech: their first inspiration, their last obsession, and the one that meant everything to them. From some software or a computer to a weird gadget or a first camera. Pretty much anything goes. In addition, each episode features the ‘Something’ segment, a small dive into the past to talk about a piece of technology that you may not have heard of. Weird, ahead of its time, an abject failure or success, whatever it was, it was certainly… something. ---- This episode’s links David on Wikipedia Alan Yuille on Wikipedia Ken Keeler on Wikipedia Homer3 on YouTube George Meyer on Wikipedia Futurama opening on YouTube 'Futurama - Welcome to the World of Tomorrow’ BTS on YouTube Futurama References on The Infosphere: The Speed of Light The Prisoner of Benda and its theorem The Impossible Stream eyePhone Hedonismbot Roberto Enema-bot Acting Unit 0.8 Head Jars Shut Up and Take My Money on Know Your Meme Victor Wembanyama on Wikipedia ‘How Hollywood writers triumphed over AI – and why it matters’ - The Guardian ---- David’s ‘First’ pick: Arcade Games: Playthroughs on YouTube -  Berzerk, Space Guerrilla, Battle Zone, Qix, Gorf. David’s ‘Last’ pick: Waymo David’s ‘Everything’ pick: Apple II on Wikipedia Apple II Reference Manual PDF 'Something’: TwitterPeek on Museum of Failure ---- Leave Feedback for the show. Follow us on Mastodon Jonathan Reed First, Last, Everything Follow us on Bluesky Jonathan Reed First, Last, Everything Follow us on Instagram Jonathan Reed ---- Music: Will LaPorte First, Last, Everything is a MacStories podcast. Check out other podcasts from MacStories.

    1h 19m
  3. 16 SEPT

    Michael Flarup, Designer and Founder of Northplay

    This time we’re talking with Michael Flarup. Michael is many things: the head of a game studio, a speaker at Adobe Max, an author, and more. But most of all, Michael is a designer. He’s most well-known for his decades of work as an icon designer on some of the most beloved apps on iOS and macOS under his Pixel Resort banner. He’s released two books on the history of the art form: first around iOS, then focusing on macOS. Now he runs a game studio, Northplay, where they’re hard at work on their next game, Dinolords! First, Last, Everything is a podcast exploring people’s personal relationships with technology. In each episode, host Jonathan Reed gets to know a guest through three pieces of tech: their first inspiration, their last obsession, and the one that meant everything to them. From some software or a computer to a weird gadget or a first camera. Pretty much anything goes. In addition, each episode features the ‘Something’ segment, a small dive into the past to talk about a piece of technology that you may not have heard of. Weird, ahead of its time, an abject failure or success, whatever it was, it was certainly… something. ---- This episode’s links Pixel Resort.Northplay.Buy The iOS Icon Book and The macOS Icon Book.Sign up for Michael’s newsletter.Buy Michael’s design tools and icons. Michael on Dribble.Michael on YouTube.Michael on Instagram.Michael on LinkedIn.Michael on X.Michael on Mastodon. Download Conduct This!Dinolords website.Wishlist Dinolords on Steam ---- Michael’s ‘First’ pick: Amiga 2000Michael’s ‘Last’ pick: Apple Vision ProMichael’s ‘Everything’ pick: Adobe Photoshop on Wikipedia'Something’: ‘The First Digital Camera Was the Size of a Toaster’ - IEEE SpectrumInterview with creator Steve Sasson: Linda Hall Library on YouTube Contact the show Leave Feedback for the show. Follow us on Mastodon Jonathan ReedFirst, Last, Everything Follow us on Bluesky Jonathan ReedFirst, Last, Everything --- First, Last, Everything is a MacStories podcast.   Check out other podcasts from MacStories.

    1h 23m
  4. 8 SEPT

    Tom Hitchins of Byte Review

    In this premiere episode, YouTuber Tom Hitchins, aka Byte Review, discusses his creative life that led to the creation of one of the most aesthetically pleasing tech channels on the site. From teaching Photoshop at a college to a lifelong love of Nintendo and Japanese design and entertainment, Tom’s passion for technology touches every aspect of his life. First, Last, Everything is a podcast exploring people’s personal relationships with technology. In each episode, host Jonathan Reed gets to know a guest through three pieces of tech: their first inspiration, their last obsession, and the one that meant everything to them. From some software or a computer to a weird gadget or a first camera. Pretty much anything goes. In addition, each episode features the ‘Something’ segment, a small dive into the past to talk about a piece of technology that you may not have heard of. Weird, ahead of its time, an abject failure or success, whatever it was, it was certainly… something. ---- This episode’s links Byte Review on YouTube. Byte Review on Instagram. Byte Review on TikTok. First Byte Review Video - Lumia 435 Review Why I Left Teaching During COVID-19 Apple REBUILT my Desk Setup and Office with the M3 MacBook Air! Kiroku Studio. Kiroku Studio on Instagram. Kiroku Radio. ---- Tom’s ‘First’ pick: Game Boy Advance SP Tom’s ‘Last’ pick: DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Tom’s ‘Everything’ pick: BioShock 'Something’: the Buick Riviera Graphic Control Centre: MotorWeek | Retro Review: 1986 Buick Century T-Type & Riviera CRT Contact the show Leave Feedback for the show. Follow us on Mastodon Jonathan Reed First, Last, Everything Follow us on Bluesky Jonathan Reed First, Last, Everything --- First, Last, Everything is a MacStories podcast. Check out other podcasts from MacStories.

    52 min

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First, Last, Everything is a podcast exploring people’s personal relationships with technology. In each episode, host Jonathan Reed gets to know a guest through three pieces of tech: their first inspiration, their last obsession, and the one that meant everything to them. From some software or a computer to a weird gadget or a first camera. Pretty much anything goes. In addition, each episode features the ‘Something’ segment; a small dive into the past to talk about a piece of technology that you may not have heard of. Weird, ahead of its time, an abject failure or success, whatever it was, it was certainly… something. First, Last, Everything will introduce you to interesting people and get you thinking about the technology that’s shaped your life.

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