Above Average Irrelevance

Above Average Irrelevance

Technology, entertainment, curiosity, fitness and more with Matt and Scott.

Episodes

  1. 07/18/2017

    34: The Tragedy of David Pogue

    Matt and Scott kick things off with some travel recap, which for Scott inspires lots of complaining. Scott finally switched to AT&T so future consternation about T-Mobile is unlikely (lucky for Matt.) Discussion continues on some interesting articles about new tools built to craft the movie, Rogue One, a new idea to improve solar cell ... [Read more...]

    1h 9m

  2. 06/02/2017

    33: Staring at Things and Ruining Your Eyes

    Matt and Scott (ironically) begin by discussing the delay in getting AAI episodes published [Spoiler alert: this one’s been in the can for a while.] Next up are personal perspectives on a WSJ article about preventing aging before it’s too late. Other topics include some surprisingly banned children’s books, Apple-endorsed LG display woes, and how ... [Read more...]

    56 min

  3. 03/16/2017

    32: Bread Products Out of a Can

    Scott reveals to Matt the great lengths he will go to for free coffee. A recap of the Super Bowl follows including talk of streaming (in Spanish nonetheless), commercials, the game, the halftime show, as well as disaster halftime shows past. Other topics include Astronaut, a site that unearths little watched YouTube videos, the skillful ... [Read more...]

    1h 3m

  4. 02/22/2017

    31: I haven’t felt that way since Windows XP

    Matt and Scott get things started with some updates on diet and Apple stuff (is Apple Music really Windows XP bad?) Conversation topics begin with an article on what makes a good movie ending credits scene and a list of life lessons people often learn too late (spoiler: not eating pie may lead to regret.) ... [Read more...]

    57 min

  5. 02/09/2017

    30: They’re Taking From You Your Privacy

    This episode is accompanied by decaf coffee in support of Matt’s January health challenges, on which he gives an update. Some follow-up on Scott’s AirPods leads to tales of wired headphone fitness disasters. Privacy concerns abound while discussing Amazon Echo (Alexa just may testify against you at trial) and Wired’s misbehaving website. “Important” topics include ... [Read more...]

    1h 6m

  6. 01/17/2017

    29: Better Than Cable Spaghetti

    Things get kicked off with talk of new toys! Matt purchased a shiny new mic stand for the podcast and Scott got some AirPods. Next up are some opinions on Rogue One and what’s up next in the Star Wars universe. That leads into discussion of the late Carrie Fisher and another recent celebrity departure ... [Read more...]

    1h 10m

  7. 01/08/2017

    28: 30 Minutes

    Matt and Scott kick off the conversation with diet updates, including a new challenge Matt is undertaking: No sweets or alcohol for the month of January! (He may be setting himself up for a long, sad, cold, Minnesota winter…) Having just visited Chipotle for dinner, discussion of the current state of affairs at the Chipotle ... [Read more...]

    1h 16m

  8. 12/25/2016

    27: 6.3 Pounds

    Inspired by last episode’s discussion, Matt and Scott sample a couple of Rye Whiskeys (including one “Pennsylvania style.”) Scott gives an update on his new weight-loss initiative as well as his iPhone replacement experience. Other topics include sticking with the guitar in modern times, some awesome Beastie Boys mashups, the makings of a perfect night ... [Read more...]

    1h 9m

  9. 12/19/2016

    26: About 60 Hours

    After previous discussions of intermittent fasting, Scott gives it a try. Matt and Scott discuss that as well as his new weight loss initiative. Next up is discussion of an article outlining the history of Pennsylvania Rye through prohibition and beyond. Other topics include Glenn Beck turning over a new leaf, and a website the ... [Read more...]

    1h 11m

  10. 12/06/2016

    25: Stuff from the Backlog

    Matt and Scott start by discussing aversion to television advertising and the current state of network TV streaming options, followed by a trip through the AAI backlog of random articles and topics. Great Lakes by Ship Apple vs Machine Learning City Portrait: Salisbury NC Giving up on technology Presidential Digital Transition Security Design

    1h 26m
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Technology, entertainment, curiosity, fitness and more with Matt and Scott.

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  • Creator
    Above Average Irrelevance
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2017
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2016 Above Average Irrelevance
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    Above Average Irrelevance