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Welcome to the Daily Chron, a short "daily" podcast where I share whatever's on mind from software development to photography, philosophy, business, and more.
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WWDC20 – Keynote & Platforms SotU Discussion with FikeMine!
Stephen and guest-host Mike discuss announcements and revelations from the Keynote and Platforms State of the Union presentations at this year's all-virtual Apple WWDC. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph). Special Guest: Michael Fine.
137: Steve Reviews: Code 8
Code 8 is a film staring The Green Arrow and his brother who have super powers, blow up police robots, and I think are technically the bad guys? Album art from the offical Code 8 website (https://www.code8.com/gallery). The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
136: WWDC20 Goes Virtual!
Apple today announced that WWDC will be an online-only event. Let's do a little speculating. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
135: Tidying Up My Life
I'm baaaaaack! Today's special Saturday episode marks my triumphant return to semi-regular podcasting! Topics include where the heck I've been and a follow-up about how I'm following the KonMari system to tidy up my life! The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph). Cover Image: "cardboard boxes (https://flic.kr/p/KS1YuT)" by Courtney Warner (https://www.flickr.com/photos/143304364@N07/) is licensed under public domain (https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/).
134: Dark Mode Birthday Bash!
Where the heck have I been? I'm back and tonight's episode is an update about what's been going on. It's a real slice of life kind of episode. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
133: Spotlight: Broken Goblet is Back! 🍻
Over the weekend I attended the grand opening of the new Broken Goblet brewery that coincided with their annual celebration, Gobletstock 5! The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph). Memphis Crawl at Gobletstock 5 https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/9/939dd7df-4229-466a-9479-559180b50158/JLrnPLgs.jpg Kevin Rovner at Gobletstock 5 https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/9/939dd7df-4229-466a-9479-559180b50158/KEZuVeCF.jpg Guests Dancing at Gobletstock 5 https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/9/939dd7df-4229-466a-9479-559180b50158/m00vz2n6.jpg
132: Let's Talk About Malls! (Stranger Things 3)
I watched Stranger Things 3 and my favorite character has to be the Starcourt Mall. Tonight, let's talk about malls! The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph). Cover image from the Stranger Things Wiki (https://strangerthings.fandom.com/wiki/Starcourt_Mall?file=Starcourt_Mall.png)
131: Spider-Man: Far From Home is...OK
The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph). Cover image ©2019 CTMG. Retrieved from the movie website (https://www.spidermanfarfromhome.movie/gallery/).
130: Steve Reviews – Men in Black: International
I saw the latest MIB movie over the weekend and it wasn't bad. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph). Cover image ©2019 CTMG. Retrieved from the movie website (https://www.meninblack.com/gallery/).
129: Is the Avengers: Endgame Rerelease Worth It?
I saw the Avengers: Endgame rerelease today. Is it worth it? Did my thoughts on the movie change? The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph). Cover image courtesy Marvel Studios.
128: Steve Reviews – Godzilla: King of the Monsters
I saw the latest Godzilla movie the other day and loved it. I also saw it in "ScreenX" format, which was an interesting experience. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
127: Fortnite Deep Dab!
I saw the latest YIAY from YouTuber jacksfilms about his "deep dab" move being made into a Fortnite emote and it me thinking a little about copyright. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph). Cover image source: jacksfilms/YouTube (https://youtube.com/jacksfilms)
126: App Spotlight: RECaf
It's #TechTuesday and tonight I'm going to talk a little about an app I use everyday that was created by the very talented designer/developer Joe Cieplinski. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
125: Anime Review: Saga of Tanya the Evil
Everyone is talking about the recent release of Evangelion to Netflix, so tonight, let's talk about something completely different, one of my favorite anime series of 2017. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
124: Apple & Privacy
I read a nicely balanced article on The Verge about Apple, privacy, the current climate of big tech scrutiny, and more. It's a good read and got me thinking Apple's incentives vs. their competitors. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph). Cover image (https://pixabay.com/photos/secret-top-stamp-spy-army-3037639/) by Tayeb MEZAHDIA (https://pixabay.com/users/TayebMEZAHDIA-4194100/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=image&utm_content=3037639) from Pixabay (https://pixabay.com/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=image&utm_content=3037639).
123: SwiftUI + watchOS – First Impressions
Tonight, I started prototyping the UI for a new watchOS app! Here are some of my first impressions actually using SwiftUI. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
122: How I Use Microsoft To-Do
I've been using Microsoft ToDo on the Mac for a couple weeks now and I'm finding it a very capable task management tool for my day job. Tonight, I discuss how I currently use it. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
121: Facebook's Libra is Like a Plot From Mr. Robot
It's #TechTuesday and I actually talk a little about tech today! Specifically, a little about Facebook's newly announced digital cryptocurrency and wallet, Libra and Calibra. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
120: Steve Reviews: Designated Survivor, Season 3 on Netflix
One of my favorite "guilty pleasure" shows is back for a shortened season 3 on Netflix and is the topic of this week's #MovieMonday. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
119: The Borough Brewhouse is 2 Years Old!
It's the two-year anniversary of the Borough Brewhouse! How time flies, but we finally get some Jenkintown-only brews! I'm excited. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
118: WWDC19 – PhillyCocoa Roundtable!
The first PhillyCocoa meeting since #WWDC19 was great, with some excellent show & tells and a fun roundtable discussion that stoked the flames of my desire to build something new. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
117: Local Music Spotlight: The LAST Cecilia Grace Show!
I was invited to a "Mini Wilmo Wednesday" in Wilmington, DE tonight, part of which was the final show for the talented Cecilia Grace on the East Coast. It was fun. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
116: SMS2019 – Analog Groove
Tonight was the first regular Summer Music Series concert featuring Analog Groove and it was a blast! The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
115: Xcode 11 CFBundleVersion Gotcha!
I started testing out Xcode 11 today with an existing Objective-C app and immediately ran into some problems. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
114: WWDC19 – That's a Wrap!
Wow, what a week! In this finale #WWDC19 episode, I discuss a few of my take-aways and point to some resources for further exploration. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
113: WWDC19 – Combine 🤯!
The Combine framework is yet another game changer coming out of WWDC this year! I'm still wrapping my mind around it. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph). The cover art for this episode, “Combining” (https://flic.kr/p/aiEp35) by David Wright (https://www.flickr.com/photos/dhwright/), is licensed under CC BY 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/)
112: WWDC19 – Diffing Data Sources!
I missed a lot of live streams today, but I did catch a couple interesting sessions plus I finally got to play with SwiftUI a little! The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
111: WWDC19 – SwiftUI First Impressions!
I watched one of the best WWDC talks ever about SwiftUI and it's making me begin to see the light about Swift! The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
110: WWDC19 – Keynote Discussion with FikeMine!
Mike returns to the podcast to discuss the #WWDC19 keynote! We recorded this on the car ride home from a movie, so the audio quality isn't great, but hopefully the content is pretty good! The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph). Special Guest: Michael Fine.
109: WWDC19 – My Keynote Wish List!
On the eve of WWDC, these are some of the things I want to see during Monday's keynote. Some are more likely than others. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
108: Local Music Spotlight: Grrl Friday Rocks!
Grrl Friday makes pop music that not only doesn't suck, it's actually AWESOME! See her LIVE tomorrow night! The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
107: Musicians Don't Make Money Because of Metadata?
I read an interesting article on The Verge this morning about the mess that is metadata management in the music industry and how it costs artists big. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
106: My First Time at the TLA
Friday was my first time at the TLA for the Jealousy Curve and Friends: A Benefit Concert for Michael Leavy. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
105: REDS WIN!
Today was Color Day in Jenkintown. We take it seriously. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph). The winning Reds painting the bell at the conclusion of Jenkintown Color Day 2019 https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/9/939dd7df-4229-466a-9479-559180b50158/9KOfjMOi.jpg
104: The Star Trek: Picard Teaser Trailer Has Me Hyped!
The teaser trailer for Star Trek: Picard dropped today and it's getting this old-school TNG fan hyped! The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
103: I Want an Electric Skateboard
I fell down a rabbit hole tonight researching "last mile" electric vehicles, especially skateboards. There are a lot more electrified ways to get around nowadays than you might realize. Plus, a short, but humorous anecdote from last night that I forgot to mention in the last pod! The cover photo for this episode, "Woman Riding Skateboard at the Road" (https://www.pexels.com/photo/woman-riding-skateboard-at-the-road-1250643/), is by Vidal Balielo Jr. from Pexels. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
102: The 2019 Summer Music Series Begins!
Tonight was the first Jenkintown Summer Music Series of 2019 and it was pretty great! The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
101: Game of Thrones: "The Iron Throne"
The #GameOfThrones finale was a bittersweet, but satisfying conclusion to one of the best television shows ever. SPOILERS! The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
100: 100th Episode Retrospective!
Tonight, I spend some time thinking about what I've learned making 100 of these daily podcast episodes. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
99: Local Music Spotlight: In The Presence of Wolves at Ardmore Music Hall
Tonight I got to hang with my friends in ITPOW and hear some amazing music at the Ardmore Music Hall. I also captured some frames, natch. 😉 The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
98: I Never Imagined a Live Action Crisis on Infinite Earths!
Tonight, I ramble on about the CW Arrowverse, the upcoming Crisis, and how the world has changed since I was but a wee nerdling in the 90s. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
97: Retro Gaming Fun with FikeMine & Friends!
Tonight is an on-the-go discussion of some retro gaming fun my friend Mike and I had at our other friends' house. We recorded in the car, so the audio quality isn't the best. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph). Special Guest: Michael Fine.
96: Game of Thrones: "The Bells" Review
The penultimate episode of Game of Thrones has the Twitterverse up in arms. I liked it. Let's talk about it. SPOILER WARNING! The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
95: How Will The "Last War" End? (GoT Theories)
The penultimate episode of Game of Thrones is this weekend, so it's time for some rambling predictions. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
94: New Philly Elixir Meetup!
Monday night, I went to the newly rebooted Elixir meetup in Philly. I'm trying to expand my Web development experience. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
93: How I Budget with YNAB
I was thinking about budgeting today and I realized that I've never really talked about my nerdy love of budgets and especially YNAB. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
92: Is Apple Losing Pro Users?
I've been reading, seeing, and hearing lots of talk recently about how Apple is dropping the ball with pro users, especially regarding their MacBook Pro laptops and the still-not-updated Mac Pro. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
91: Facebook Events SUCK!
During my lunch break today, I wrestled with Facebook to post the event schedule for the Jenkintown Summer Music Series. The process sucks. Is there a better way? The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
90: Microsoft Does Something Cool?
This morning, I was playing around with a new feature in Visual Studio code called remote development and it's pretty cool! The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
89: Adobe Lightroom Price INCREASE!
Today, Adobe started "testing" a 100% price increase for their Lightroom + Photoshop monthly plan that I and many other photographers use. Adobe appears to be reaching out to customers on Twitter and telling us that we can still purchase the original 20GB photography plan here (http://www.adobe.com/go/photo18sptst) (at least for now). The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
88: Overcast Clip Sharing is a Game Changer
Recently, my podcast player of choice, Overcast, was updated with an ingenious clip sharing feature that I think is a real game changer for podcast makers and listeners, alike. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
87: Facebook Pivots Towards Privacy?
At today's Facebook developer conference, F8, Mark Zuckerberg announced that the company would focus on privacy going forward. What does this mean for businesses? The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
86: GoT: The Long Night Review
Tonight we need to talk about that epic Battle of Winterfell. SPOILERS!!!! The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
85: Local Music Spotlight: Reece Ratliff, "I'll Take the Fall", EP Release Show
Tonight I traveled to the great state of Delaware to check out an EP release show, listen to some great music, take some photos, and hang with some cool friends. Fun was had by all. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
84: Avengers: Endgame (No Spoilers)
Fresh from a screening of Avengers: Endgame, tonight I give you some brief, spoiler-free, thoughts about the film. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
83: My Journey to the Endgame
Tomorrow night, I see Avengers: Endgame. Tonight, I talk a bit about my journey with the 11 years of MCU films and why this movie is a big deal. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
82: WWDC19 – Leak-A-Palooza!
The deluge of supposed leaks about iOS 13 and macOS 10.15 keep coming. Tonight, let's talk about some of the latest news from 9to5mac! The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
81: Who Will Die at the Battle of Winterfell? (GoT Predictions)
My completely wrong predictions for who lives and who dies in next week's, sure to be epic, "Battle of Winterfell" on Game of Thrones! Alive / Dead Predictions List Arya - dead Jon - alive Dany - alive Bran - alive Theon - dead Sansa - alive Jorah - dead Sam - alive Gilly - alive Tyrion - alive Varys - alive Jamie - dead Brienne - alive Gendry - alive Tormund - dead Grey Worm - dead The Hound - alive Dragons - 1 dead / 1 alive The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
80: Star Trek: Discovery Reboots Itself
Star Trek: Discovery's awful second season ends with a baffling mini clip show and a change to the status quo that gives me a glimmer of hope for season 3. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
79: Top 3 YouTube Channels/Shows (At the Moment)
Tonight, special guest, Miss Chrissie, of Jenkintown Dance Arts (http://www.jenkintowndancearts.com) joins me to chat about some of our favorite current YouTube obsessions. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph). Special Guest: Chrissie Emma.
78: The Galaxy Fold is Not a Real Product
With reports that review units are breaking and the generally prototype-ish nature of the Galaxy Fold, Samsung's latest device isn't really a product and you probably shouldn't buy it. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
77: iOS 13 Rumors!
It's that time of year again. WWDC is coming up fast and the leaks have started. Let's talk about the latest tidbits from 9to5mac. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
76: Popcorn & Bourbon: Hellboy (2019)
Tonight's episode is a sneak peak at a pilot episode for a new podcast I'm working on with my friend Mike called Popcorn & Bourbon. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph). Special Guest: Michael Fine.
75: I Don't Care About Star Wars Anymore
The "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" teaser trailer was released today and I just can't bring myself to care. This is a long one. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
74: Software Subscriptions Work (If Your App is Good)
As I approach my 1 year subscription renewal for Drafts Pro and see tweets from others about the same, I got to thinking about how well app subscriptions have worked out. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
73: Steve Reviews: Shazam!
I saw Shazam! over the weekend and it was great! The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
72: Get Sh*t Done with OmniFocus, Part 1 – Clear Your Mind
OmniFocus is one of my favorite apps and GTD is my preferred task management system. But, when I try to introduce either to other people, they are often overwhelmed. So, tonight, let's start a series about OmniFocus and task management in general, one small bite at a time. Tonight, let's begin with a brief discussion about the Inbox. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
71: What is a Social Media "Influencer"?
I watched a nice video this morning on The Verge titled, "How to make it as an Instagram influencer". The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
70: New SEPTA Key Website!
Today, I thought I'd give an update to my SEPTA Key adventure and spotlight the great new SEPTA Key website, currently in beta. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
69: Using iOS Screen Time
I've been seeing a lot in the media recently about social media harms. Did you know your iPhone can show you how you spend your time on your device and better control it? The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
68: Let's Build a Safari App Extension!
Tonight, I tried to make some progress on a simple Safari App Extension project I started at the last Side Project Saturday. I also rant a bit about browsers and extensions in general. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
67: Avengers: Endgame Predictions
I have my ticket and am prepared to assemble one last time at my local mega theater to witness the end of an era. Tonight, I discuss my predictions for Avengers: Endgame. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
66: Who Orders Coffee at a Brewpub?
Over the weekend, friend of the podcast, E.JOSEPH visited Jenkintown and together with my friend Mike, we had some good food and good conversation at the Borough Brewhouse. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph). E.JOSEPH Visits the Borough Brewhouse – 2019-03-31 https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/9/939dd7df-4229-466a-9479-559180b50158/7_AcPErL.jpg Mike Visits the Borough Brewhouse – 2019-03-31 https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/9/939dd7df-4229-466a-9479-559180b50158/xay4YZa0.jpg
65: Podcast: The Next Generation
It's been three months since I started this podcast. How is it doing? What are my future plans? Listen in to find out. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
64: Spotlight: Broken Goblet Brewing
Today, I turn a spotlight to one of my favorite local breweries and local music hubs, Broken Goblet Brewing. Instagram, today, surfaced a photo I posted last year on this date that I took at a photo shoot a few weeks earlier at Broken Goblet. Also, today, I saw a photo from Broken Goblet themselves saying goodbye to their old space in Bristol. So, what better topic for a Throw Back Thursday than to talk once again about Broken Goblet Brewing. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
63: Hands-On Review of AirPods 2
My new AirPods arrived today! How do they compare to the first generation? Tonight I give my brief, hands-on, review. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
62: The History of DrexelOne Mobile – Push Notifications
Push notifications are a common feature, but do you know how they work? I had to learn all about it to implement them for DrexelOne Mobile. I was working to fix a push notification issue today and was revisiting some old code I wrote years ago. Depsite needing some TLC, it still works! The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
61: Upgrading an Old MacBook Pro
Over the weekend, I upgraded an old MacBook Pro with a new hard drive and RAM, a task I haven't attempted in years. It was pretty easy, but why can't we do that anymore? The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
60: New AirPods! 😀
This week, Apple debuted a bunch of product updates, including new AirPods! Finally. I'm upgrading, but should you? The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
59: When Working with Old Code, Tread Carefully
Tonight I was trying to finish up a small project that required debugging and modifying an old, third-party class I wasn't familiar with. A few simple tips. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph). The cover art for this episode, “Source Code snapshot (https://flic.kr/p/5zo4gC)” by Martin Dufort (https://www.flickr.com/photos/kleinman/), is licensed under CC BY 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/)
58: Local Music Spotlight: Tropical Disease (In Memoriam of Tom)
I said goodbye to my friend Tom this morning after a long journey with cancer. I wanted to honor him by sharing a little bit of how I best knew him, through his music and his band, Tropical Disease. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph). I changed the cover photo after recording this episode to be my favorite one of Tom from the Ambler event. The group photo, the uncropped cover photo, and a couple other photos I mention in the podcast are either below or can be found on the website. Tropical Disease, Ambler Music Fest 2018 https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/9/939dd7df-4229-466a-9479-559180b50158/T-_dLlEG.jpg A Big Crowd – Tropical Disease, Ambler Music Fest 2018 https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/9/939dd7df-4229-466a-9479-559180b50158/YB6ioLhs.jpg Tom In the Zone – Tropical Disease, Ambler Music Fest 2018 https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/9/939dd7df-4229-466a-9479-559180b50158/ONxtGsbT.jpg Tom And His Fuzzy Hat, Jenkintown Basketball Fundraiser 2017 https://files.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads/images/9/939dd7df-4229-466a-9479-559180b50158/N8uEjNLz.jpg
57: Winning an AeroPress Changed My Life
It's #TechTuesday once again and this week I'm discussing my single favorite piece of kitchen technology, my AeroPress. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
56: Steve Reviews: 'Tidying Up with Marie Kondo'
Tonight, I review Netflix's 'Tidying Up with Marie Kondo' and give some of my thoughts as I prepare to do a bit of tidying up myself. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph). The cover art for this episode, “riseconf_20160601-L-310” (https://flic.kr/p/HzAgpW) by RISE (https://www.flickr.com/photos/riseconf/), is licensed under CC BY 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/)
55: The 2019 Homey's with My Homies
Tonight is about my experience at the 2019 Homey Awards! The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
54: Spotify's "Time to Play Fair" Claims Against Apple
Tonight, I express some preliminary thoughts about claims made in Spotify's "time to play fair" timeline and include some links in the show notes for more info. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
53: Local Music Spotlight: Calla Bere and the Attitude
Tonight, I want to continue my spotlight series, but with a focus on one of my favorite local bands, Calla Bere and the Attitude. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
52: The History of DrexelOne Mobile – The Big 3.0
Tonight, I dive back into my on-going series about the history of DrexleOne Mobile with a short discussion about the development of the current app branch, v3.0 that was released way back in summer 2014! The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
51: Hometown Heroes Homey Awards
Coming up this Thursday is the 93.7 WSTW Hometown Heroes Homey Awards in Wilmington, DE. Tonight, I talk briefly about my epic experience at the 2018 awards. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
50: A Review of Captain Marvel
I saw Captain Marvel last night and while there are definitely some entertaining parts, I found it an overall disappointing experience. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
49: The History of DrexelOne Mobile – Going Native!
On this #ThrowbackThursday, I reminisce about the first fully "native" version of DrexelOne Mobile, v2.0! The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
48: The Power of Podcasting 💪
Tonight, an update and shout-out related to my ongoing SEPTA Key adventure followed by some discussion of the current podcasting space and why now is a great time to start your own pod! The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
47: SEPTA Key Lost / Apple AirPods
Today is a special two-part #TechTuesday featuring my adventure losing my SEPTA Key card followed by some rambling about one of my favorite Apple products in years, AirPods. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
46: A Review of Netflix's "Losers"
Over the weekend, I watched most of the episodes of the Netflix original docuseries, Losers, about how the subjects turned their worse sporting losses into something great in the end. I also give a little update about my weekend where I got to attend the "Osmium" album release party for the band Stealing Fame at Broken Goblet Brewing and it was epic. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
45: The Orville is So Good!
Last night, I watched an amazing episode of The Orville and I couldn't help geeking out a bit about it and how this show compares to Star Trek: Discovery. Mild Spoiler Warning! The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
44: The History of DrexelOne Mobile – Earliest Days
On this #throwbackthursday, I'm feeling a bit under the weather, but I still find a moment to remember a little bit about the very earliest days of the DrexelOne Mobile project. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
43: The Paperless Life
Between the stack of paper I received from my accountant today and the early arrival of my new shredder, the dream of a paperless life has been on my mind. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
42: I 💙 1Password
This #TechTuesday, I want to return again to the topic of password management and highlight an app that I can't live without, 1Password. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
41: Netflix's The 2000s: I Want My MP3
It's #moviemonday and tonight, I wanted to talk a little about an episode of Netfix's documentary series, The 2000s, concerning the rise of music file sharing. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
40: Have a Todo Home Base
Today, I quickly recorded some thoughts about keeping track of tasks across different apps by having a todo home base. Recorded on my iPhone using the Shure MV88 mic. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
39: DragonDrop
This #TBT, I reminisce a bit about a project from early on in my career at Drexel: a video transcoding and podcast publishing system called DragonDrop. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
38: Stacking the Bricks
Today was a surprise snow day! I give a brief update about the Apple #2FApocalypse and then a longer discussion about a reposted Stacking the Bricks post I'm working through as I continue my efforts to build a product business this year. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
37: The Cancer Episode
After a positive annual physical, I celebrated with an indulgence at the Borough Brewhouse while my thoughts returned to where they tend to go after my annual physical, my long-ago experience with cancer. I also talk a little about the My Chart app. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
36: RIP Marvel Netflix Shows
Tonight I remember the recently canceled Marvel Netflix shows and talk about why I liked (some of) them so much. Mild spoiler warning. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
35: Spotlight: Upper Crust Pizza and Grill
This week, I shine a spotlight on another of my favorite Jenkintown restaurants, Upper Crust Pizza and Grill! The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
34: #2FApocalypse
Today I woke up to Developer Twitter freaking out about the new 2FA requirement for developer Apple IDs. The trouble is, enabling 2FA isn't as straightforward as it seems when you have multiple accounts. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
33: Do You Bleed? 💉
Today, I had some routine blood work drawn and was struck by just how far we've come in integrating the IT systems of our sprawling healthcare industry and how far we have yet to go. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
32: The Great Software Dependency Debate
Tonight for Tech Tuesday, I discuss a conversation I participated in at my Philly CocoaHeads meeting, Monday night, about the appropriate use of software dependencies, or in other words, when should you use that cocoapod and when should you not? The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
31: SEPTA Key 4: The Final Key 🔑
I took a trip downtown today during the daytime and while I was downtown, I got actual answers from SEPTA about how you are supposed to use Key cards on Regional Rail now and in the future. Thanks, SEPTA! The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
30: SEPTA Key 3-D
Today, I once again attempt to use my SEPTA Key, but not before I am completely frustrated by serious issues with the website. Rant warning! The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
29: Spotlight: The Borough Brewhouse
Today, I want to put a spotlight on one of my favorite local spots to grab a pint or a delicious meal, The Borough Brewhouse. From the beer geniuses at Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company, this Jenkintown hotspot boasts some of the best beer and food in town. Having recently started a live music series every other Saturday night, I expect it's local legend to only grow. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
28: Anchor, Spotify, and the Future of Podcasting
Today I give my hot take on the recent announcement that Spotify is acquiring Anchor and Gimlet Media. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
27: A Review of the Peapod Grocery Delivery Service
This #TechTuesday, I give a quick review of the Peapod grocery delivery service and its app. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
26: Steve Reviews: Russian Doll on Netflix
It's #MovieMonday and today I wanted to give my take on the new Netflix show, Russian Doll. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
25: Professional Development as a Software Developer
How do you evolve as a developer and adapt to the ever-changing landscape of software development? You can't know everything, but there are ways to keep up on what's important to your career or interests and today I talk about some of the resources available to keep evolving as a software developer. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
24: I Went Viral!
A tweet that I sent last night while testing out my newly renewed Micro.blog subscription went slightly viral. I talk about that experience and lessons learned. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
23: Micro.blog
Today I talk about why I re-subscribed to the Micro.blog service, what it is, and why you may want to look at alternative social networks. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
22: Don't Panic – About that FaceTime Bug
A serious bug in Apple's FaceTime Group call feature was disclosed recently. It can be exploited to allow access to your microphone and even your front-facing camera, but you don't need to panic. Apple shutdown the Group FaceTime servers until a bug fix is released in a few days, thus protecting everyone from a potential exploit. Even so, it's worth discussing this bug and the reaction to it. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
21: Health and Fitness Apps
I got back on my workout routine today and in this episode I talk about several iOS apps I use to help me track my fitness and health metrics. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
20: SEPTA Key 2: Electric Boogaloo
Part 2 of my SEPTA Key saga! I once again attempt to use my SEPTA Key card on regional rail, this time during normal weekday travel hours! The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
19: iPhone Concert Photography 201 – Editing
Continuing from my iPhone Concert Photography podcast last week, I tackle some basic tips on editing photos in Lightroom. If you want to see some basic lightroom editing of a RAW file in action, check out this episode's links! The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
18: Toxic People
A conversation with a friend and the latest Picture This! Podcast episode had me thinking about the sometimes toxic nature of our online communities, but it doesn't have to be that way. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
17: Review of the Shure MV88 iPhone Microphone
For the inaugural "Tech Tuesday" episode, I borrowed a Shure MV88 microphone from my friend Mike and used it to record the show. I talk about the hardware and software and the overall recording experience. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
16: Steve Reviews: Fyre Festival Documentaries
I talk a little about the two Fyre Festival documentaries that were recently released on Netflix and Hulu, especially regarding the power of their social media influencer marketing campaign. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
15: Make 🛠
Inspired by Mathew Bischoff's 2019 theme of "Make 🛠" and Aleen Simms daily photo challenge, I talk about some of the ways I'm trying to make room in my life to create more and consume less every day. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
14: iPhone Concert Photography 101
On this throw-back Thursday, I remember a time last year where I did an entire live concert photo shoot with nothing but an iPhone X and I provide some tips that you can use to improve your own iPhone photography. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
13: Business Continuity Tools
Some events in my life recently have reminded me of the importance of business continuity. My continuity plan is still a work in progress, but I discuss some thoughts I have about the tools that can help you implement one, especially as a small business or solo business owner. Bonus! Using these tools will make your day-to-day life easier. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
12: Slack vs Teams
I talk a bit about my experiences using both Slack and Microsoft Teams for remote work. They both have pros and cons, but I definitely prefer one over the other. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
11: Why I'm a Vegetarian
I talk a little about my time at Broken Goblet Brewery over the weekend to see E.Joseph and transition into a rambling discussion about how I became a vegetarian. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
10: SEPTA Key
I talk about my first attempt to use SEPTA Key to travel on regional rail as well as what's still confusing about the system and what I think needs to be done before this new fare system rolls out to all of us suburbanites. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
9: Wasted Potential
It was a PhillyCocoa night! But, on my way to the meetup, I noticed a beautiful, unused room at the train station that once was a restaurant, but now is nothing and then I talk a bit about PhillyCocoa, anime, and ideas for future podcasts. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
8: It Keeps Evolving
An IKE t-shirt primed me to see the concept of evolution in multiple media today and I ramble on for a little while about evolution in business, especially retail, as well as recommend a new TV show! The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
7: Progress
A brief update on the status of this podcast and my seemingly sisyphean struggle to get the feed submitted to iTunes. Progress has been made. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
6: Life is Suffering
Multiple conversations today reminded me no matter how talented we are, how hard we work, or how good a person we think we are, life will always be difficult and misfortune will always find us, but giving up is not an option. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
5: Photo Inception
I wasn't going to post today, it being the weekend, but earlier today I was trolling the Facebook and I saw a post to a video interview on YouTube of my friend (and podcast theme provider), E.Joseph. It caught my eye because the embed was using one of my photos of Ed from earlier in 2018! Once I watched the video, I realized that many of my photos were used as the backdrop to a really interesting and well-produced interview show with interspersed segments of Ed performing his original songs. It all ends with an acoustic version of this show's podcast theme, Rabbit Hole, performed in front of several photos of mine. Watching the show was a real thrill for me. I loved seeing my friend get the spotlight and I, of course, enjoyed seeing my photos used in an interesting new way. More generally, I like to support those who themselves are doing their part to support local arts and music. So, I hope you'll check out the interview, linked below. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
4: Collaborative Pizza Party
I'm feeling better, so I grab my first slice of 2019 at my favorite local pizza place. I also discuss the importance of local businesses collaborating with each other and with community organizations and why I think this is an important part of any small business' strategy for flourishing in today's Amazon/big box dominated world. I talk about some of the town events I've witnessed or participated in as examples as well as the importance of cross-promotion on social media. Ultimately, local businesses are run by our neighbors and people who have invested in the community. Great things can come about when we all work together. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
3: The Future
On this sick day from the day job, I took a walk and contemplated the future. Our time is finite and the future rushes towards us whether we want it to or not. The only inevitably in life is change and much of that is outside our control, so I took some time to think about things that I can influence. I briefly mention how my thinking is influenced by being a cancer survivor. The Daily Chron theme music, Rabbit Hole, is provided by the uber-talented E.Joseph (https://www.reverbnation.com/ejoseph).
2: Experimentation
Experimenting with podcast hosts and recording equipment while philosophizing a little about the role experimentation and risk play in self-improvement and just getting stuff done.
1: Software Matters
The Daily Chron pilot episode where I ramble for a few minutes about the ubiquity of software in our lives and its relative quality using SEPTA Key and Anchor as examples.