Making Blocks

TJ Barber & Shane Cowherd
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Making Blocks is a podcast about Apple, parenting in the world of technology, the life of software developers, and overall tinkering. Hosted by TJ Barber and Shane Cowherd.

  1. 08/21/2020

    Episode 33: Pulling a Fast One and Building Apps... Kind of.

    Shane and TJ discuss the future of automation on iOS. Shortcuts and App Clips create an alternative to traditional app development. Picks of the Week: TJ - Apple Developer App https://apps.apple.com/us/app/apple-developer/id640199958 Shane - Coleman hot water heater https://the-gadgeteer.com/2011/07/31/coleman-hot-water-on-demand-for-camping-or-emergency-preparedness/ Additional Links kanyewest.com Pythonista https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pythonista-3/id1085978097 Scriptable https://apps.apple.com/us/app/scriptable/id1405459188 Toolbox Pro for Shortcuts https://apps.apple.com/us/app/toolbox-pro-for-shortcuts/id1476205977 Chrome OS / GSuite stagnation https://secondbreakfast.co/google-blew-a-ten-year-lead Safari Technology Preview https://developer.apple.com/safari/technology-preview/ HackingWithSwift SwiftUI Course https://www.hackingwithswift.com/100/swiftui Header Image Photo by https://unsplash.com/@rocknrollmonkey Rock'n Roll Monkey on Unsplash

    49 min

  2. 08/11/2020

    Episode 32: We Now Have A/C!

    TJ and Shane discuss Shane's new puppy, his air conditioning situation and preferred temperature, and how we wish we had Xcode on the iPad.

    48 min

  3. 07/29/2020

    Episode 31: Jenni and TJ had a baby!

    Shane and TJ discuss the stigma of using your phone vs reading a book and the incredible SpaceX launch. Picks of the Week TJ - Love to Dream Swaddle https://amzn.to/2WXwCPr Shane - Magic Keyboard https://amzn.to/3eVNRGU Additional Links Podcasting Gear Twelve South AirFly Bluetooth Transmitter https://amzn.to/3jABuDA PoP voice Lavalier Microphone https://amzn.to/32UCWL5 USB-C Microphone Adapter by CableCreation https://amzn.to/30RfawP Anchor.fm https://apps.apple.com/us/app/anchor/id1056182234 Fastmail.com (10% off first year link) https://ref.fm/u23805688 Protonmail.com https://protonmail.com SpaceX Falcon 9 Computer https://space.stackexchange.com/questions/9243/what-computer-and-software-is-used-by-the-falcon-9 Header Image Photo by https://unsplash.com/@nynnes Nynne Schrøder on Unsplash

    55 min

  4. 06/30/2020

    Episode 30: Hammock Podcasting

    Episode 30 Hammock Podcasting Shane and TJ discuss online tech support scammers and their tricks. Stereo Lavalier Microphone https://amzn.to/3gf26aN Kitboga - Scambaiting https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNziOoXDBeg Jim Browning - Scambaiting https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=le71yVPh4uk&list=PLBNmQJqxpaMaxqghShRiOnHUjO00ZCsor 2020 iPad Pro 11" Cellular 128GB https://amzn.to/2ZtkFkG iPad Pro 11" Magic Keyboard https://amzn.to/3gcne1f Unreal 5 Demo https://youtu.be/qC5KtatMcUw TJ's Pick Halo 2 for PC Shane's Pick Magnetic Power charge cable https://amzn.to/3dMzQuG Header Image Photo by https://unsplash.com/@diempic Dean McQuade on Unsplash

    1h 1m

  5. 06/09/2020

    Episode 29: It's Just Laziness

    Shane and TJ discuss Shane's broken microphone and new haircut, why TJ hates social networks, email, conferences, and more!

    1h 10m

  6. 04/29/2020

    Episode 28: Tiled Living

    Shane and TJ discuss email providers, AR, new apps, and modifying macOS. We had a technical issue during recording. We're sorry that the last part sounds a little different!

    54 min

  7. 04/20/2020

    Episode 27: Puppies and Video Games

    Shane and TJ refuse to give into the negativity and unending discussion about COVID-19 and talk about the only two things that actually matter: puppies and video games.

    36 min

  8. 04/13/2020

    Episode 26: She Just Wants to Play Minecraft

    TJ and Shane discuss N95 face masks, TJ's faulty mouse, Shane playing Minecraft with his 4 year old, and more!

    49 min
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Making Blocks is a podcast about Apple, parenting in the world of technology, the life of software developers, and overall tinkering. Hosted by TJ Barber and Shane Cowherd.

Information

  • Creator
    TJ Barber & Shane Cowherd
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2020
  • Episodes
    33
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2022 Making Blocks
  • Show Website
    Making Blocks