The 4501 Podcast

Tony Florida and Marc Fink
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Two former college roommates geek out on technology, travel, and frankly anything else they feel like talking about.

  1. #51 – Lessons Learned from One Year of Podcasting

    12/17/2019

    #51 – Lessons Learned from One Year of Podcasting

    Wow! It's been one year of podcasting for The 4501 Podcast. We've consistently published an episode about technology or travel every single week in 2019. Over the course of the year, we have learned A LOT about podcasting. From equipment to software, we now know much more about what works and what should be avoided. Furthermore, our comfort level podcasting has increased dramatically and we have pretty much gotten into a good flow. In this week's episode, we talk about all these lessons from a year of podcasting and share them with you in hopes that if you are looking to start a podcast, you can avoid some of these beginner mistakes. Shownotes at http://the4501podcast.com/51/

    37 min
  2. #50 – macOS vs Windows

    12/10/2019

    #50 – macOS vs Windows

    In this episode Tony and Marc discuss 2 different computer operating systems: macOS vs Microsoft Windows. They go over the philosophies of each company and how they perceive the focus of each operating system. Additionally, they also celebrate their 50th podcast episode with a Facebook live stream. Shownotes at http://the4501podcast.com/50/

    37 min
  3. #49 – Living in a Van as a Videographer

    12/03/2019

    #49 – Living in a Van as a Videographer

    Learn about living in a van from a videographer who has traveled around the east coast of the United States shooting video interviews. Shownotes at http://the4501podcast.com/49/

    25 min
  4. #48 – Streaming Wars Update in 2020

    11/26/2019

    #48 – Streaming Wars Update in 2020

    Disney+, ESPN+, Apple TV+, the streaming apps go on and on. In this episode, Tony and Marc discuss who has actually won in the streaming wars. Marc talks about the services he currently uses and Tony talks about two services that will be released in 2020. Also, the two talk about what should you look for in a streaming service and which service to pick. Shownotes at http://the4501podcast.com/48/

    35 min
  5. #47 – Why You Need to Know About RCS in 2020

    11/19/2019

    #47 – Why You Need to Know About RCS in 2020

    Learn everything you need to know about the push by Google for RCS that will finally unify text messaging across all major platforms including Apple and Android. Tony and Marc walk you through the history of text messaging including SMS, MMS, instant messaging, and now RCS (Rich Communication Services). The two also touch on how other messaging platforms such as Facebook Messenger, BBM, AIM, WhatsApp, and WeChat fit into the mess that is messaging in 2020. Shownotes at http://the4501podcast.com/47/

    35 min
  6. #46 – How To Buy a TV on Black Friday in 2019

    11/12/2019

    #46 – How To Buy a TV on Black Friday in 2019

    Learn everything you need to know about buying a TV on Black Friday and Cyber Monday in 2019. With lots of jargon such as resolution, refresh rate, contrast ratio, it may seem overwhelming to buy a TV. And then on top of that, how do you know if you're getting a good price? Well, don't worry. Marc and Tony will break everything down and explain everything in terms that you can understand. SPOILER ALERT: Marc's recommendation for the best TV to buy on Black Friday is the Vizio M55. Shownotes at http://the4501podcast.com/46/

    39 min
  7. #45 – Insuring Your Electronics

    11/05/2019

    #45 – Insuring Your Electronics

    It's really easy to skip the extended warranty or optional insurance for your new cell phone of laptop computer, but when you crack the screen 8 months later or spill a cup of coffee on the keyboard the following week, you'll regret that decision. In this episode of The 4501 Podcast, Tony and Marc weigh the pros and cons of insurance for your electronic devices and discuss if an extended warranty is worth it. What you may not realize is that often times, your cell phone may have built in purchase protection or even specific cell phone insurance. In Tony's case, he has the REI Mastercard which gives him and his family free cell phone accident protection for accidents and theft. Learn more on Tony's blog here https://tonyflorida.com/free-cell-phone-insurance/ Shownotes at http://the4501podcast.com/45

    35 min
  8. #44 – Traveling Around Japan on Less than $70 A Day

    10/29/2019

    #44 – Traveling Around Japan on Less than $70 A Day

    In this episode Tony talks about how he traveled around Japan - one of the most expensive countries in the world, on $70 a day! The two discuss what living accommodations you are going to have to stay in and also how to travel around Japan on a budget. Lastly, Tony talks about some free or cheap activities you can do to learn about the Japanese culture and see the country. Shownotes at http://the4501podcast.com/44

    36 min
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Two former college roommates geek out on technology, travel, and frankly anything else they feel like talking about.

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  • Creator
    Tony Florida and Marc Fink
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2019
  • Episodes
    52
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Tony Florida and Marc Fink
  • Show Website
    The 4501 Podcast