10 episodes

In this podcast, we talk about coffee, tech, and gaming. Episodes are carefully segmented so you can enjoy whichever section you are most interested in or consume it all. The host Brayden Girard will share his knowledge and experience on these topics with you every week. Brayden is a Husband and Father of two, Web Developer, CrossFit enthusiast, College professor, and average gamer.... the Java keeps him going. Follow Brayden on Twitter @BraydenGirard or join the conversation on Discord at https://discord.gg/tbAEXR9 Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/javadad/support

The JavaDad Cast Brayden Girard

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In this podcast, we talk about coffee, tech, and gaming. Episodes are carefully segmented so you can enjoy whichever section you are most interested in or consume it all. The host Brayden Girard will share his knowledge and experience on these topics with you every week. Brayden is a Husband and Father of two, Web Developer, CrossFit enthusiast, College professor, and average gamer.... the Java keeps him going. Follow Brayden on Twitter @BraydenGirard or join the conversation on Discord at https://discord.gg/tbAEXR9 Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/javadad/support

    Egg Shell Coffee, Capture Cards, and Cyberpunk 2077

    Egg Shell Coffee, Capture Cards, and Cyberpunk 2077

    Overview

    In this episode, I talk about how egg shells may just make your cup of coffee that much more enjoyable. I continue on with an explanation on why you might want a capture card and what they can be used for. Finally, I end it off with news on one the biggest video game launch failures in history and explain why we shouldn't always believe the Hype!

    Show Notes

    0:00 - Welcome to Episode 10

    0:14 - Free Coffee Giveaway!

    3:15 - Egg Shell Coffee

    7:17 - Capture Cards

    15:34 - Cyberpunk 2077 

    19:49 - Wrap up

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    • 19 min
    Christmas Mocha, Amazing Cheap Webcam, and Season 1 of Call of Duty

    Christmas Mocha, Amazing Cheap Webcam, and Season 1 of Call of Duty

    Overview

    In this episode, I talk about the interesting hot chocolate instant coffee brew I discovered for this holiday seasons. I continue on with a new way to re-purpose your old Canon camera and turn it into a stellar webcam. Finally, I end it off with leaked news on Season 1 of Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War along with an update on my gaming hiatus decision.

    Show Notes

    0:00 - Welcome to Episode 9

    2:33 - Coffee (Easy Mocha)

    4:02 - Tech (Canon EOS Webcam Utility)
    Source - https://www.canon.ca/en/Features/EOS-Webcam-Utility

    7:41 - Gaming (Season 1 Call of Duty Leak)

    9:37 - Wrap up

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    • 9 min
    Light vs Dark Roast Caffeine, Todo & Project Management Tools, Gaming Responsibly & Nuketown 84

    Light vs Dark Roast Caffeine, Todo & Project Management Tools, Gaming Responsibly & Nuketown 84

    Overview

    In this episode, I talk about the common myth of caffeine content in light vs dark roast coffee. I continue on with suggestions on how to keep a todo list or manage small projects using digital tools. Finally, I end it off with my public statement to game more responsibly as well as some info on the latest Call of Duty news.

    Show Notes

    0:00 - Welcome to Episode 8

    1:17 - Giveaway Winner!!!

    3:35 - Coffee (Light vs Dark Roast Caffeine)
    Source - https://www.kickinghorsecoffee.com/en/blog/caffeine-myths-dark-vs-light

    6:45 - Tech (Todo & Project Management Tools)

    13:32 - Gaming (Gaming Responsibly & Nuketown 84)

    15:59 - Wrap up

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    • 15 min
    Coffee Benefits, DIY Website Builders, and Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War Launch

    Coffee Benefits, DIY Website Builders, and Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War Launch

    Overview

    In this episode, I talk about the health benefits of coffee. I continue on with details on SquareSpace, Wix, Shopify, and WordPress website builders and which is right for you. Finally, I end if off with my first impressions of Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War since the recent release of the game.

    Show Notes

    0:00 - Welcome to Episode 7

    0:57 - Giveaway Update

    1:57 - No Bonus Episode :(

    3:25 - Coffee (Health Benefits)
    Source - https://www.health.com/food/health-benefits-of-coffee

    10:44 - Tech (DIY Website Builders)

    19:39 - Gaming (Black Ops Cold War Impressions)

    24:23 - Wrap up

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    • 23 min
    Cold Brew, New MacBooks, and Call of Duty Zombies

    Cold Brew, New MacBooks, and Call of Duty Zombies

    Overview

    In this episode, I talk about cold brew coffee, how it's made, and why it's attractive. I continue on with all the details on the latest MacBook line-up and which you might be interested in. Finally, I end if off talking about how Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War will be bringing back some of the awesomeness of classic Zombies!

    Show Notes

    0:00 - Welcome to Episode 6

    Coffee
    1:15 - What type of coffee to use?
    1:50 - Large quantities of coffee
    2:23 - How to make Cold Brew, immersion method vs drip
    5:00 - Difference in taste
    6:15 - More caffeine in Cold Brew

    Tech
    7:40 - Why I love Apple
    9:06 - Why Apple's mobile devices are so fast
    10:19 - M1 processor launched by Apple
    11:04 - 3 new apple devices with the M1 processor
    12:17 - MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac Mini specs (episode correction: 16 cores for Neural Engine, not 12 as I mentioned)
    13:05 - Difference between MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac mini
    14:57 - Pricing & battery life
    15:51 - Which do you need?

    Gaming
    17:24 - Zombies is coming to Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War
    19:08 - Treyarch is bringing back original zombies!
    19:45 - Gain XP across Zombies, Multiplayer, and Warzone

    20:35 - Wrap up and Giveaway information!

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    • 22 min
    Amazon for Coffee, WCAG in Ontario, and Black Ops Cold War news

    Amazon for Coffee, WCAG in Ontario, and Black Ops Cold War news

    Overview

    In this episode, I talk about an idea I have had to build the Amazon of coffee, I discuss what accessibility means when it comes to the web, and I relay the recent news around the soon approaching release of Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War! 

    Show Notes

    0:00 - Welcome to Episode 5 

    Coffee
    0:15 - Trouble finding small-batch roasters
    0:41 - The Amazon for buying coffee
    1:55 - What do you think? Leave a comment in Discord!

    Tech
    2:24 - Only 6 months till WCAG 2.0 compliance in Ontario
    3:43 - Who does this affect and what does it mean?
    4:20 - What is website accessibility?
    6:03 - Perceivable website
    6:33 - Operable website
    7:00 - Understandable website
    7:29 - Robust website
    8:36 - Penalty of up to $50,000 per day 

    Gaming
    9:10 - My history in the Call of Duty franchise
    9:40 - Campaign mode looks really good
    10:00 - Treyarch Engine for Black Ops and Infinity Engine for Warzone
    10:54 - 10 days till Call of Duty released and preloading is coming!
    11:12 - Activision & Nvidia partnership for free Black Ops Cold War on PC

    11:54 - Wrap up Support the Show!


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    • 12 min

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