Coffee & Code Cast

This week we are talking about being a people manager vs what it means to be a project or technical manager. We talk a little bit about Mike's change of heart on mileage programs as well as Kyle and Mike getting new mileage program credit cards. We also talk about what Luminary and others mean to the podcast industry going forward.Show NotesTheme MusicShow News & Follow UpParty FoulColumbine 20th AnniversaryDelta 2KU InternetDelta Reserve AMEXCougar SightingsNon-Erotic Photo HuntLarge Versus Small TeamsPeople vs. Project or Technical ManagersState of Podcast IndustryLuminarySpotify PodcastsGimlet MediaReply AllGalaxy FoldTheme Music

This week we have a special guest join us on the podcast. Mike Davis from our Sacramento office is in town and he joins us to talk about our recent tech team team-building outing, meeting the new team and we discuss splitting your organization into large or small teams.We also get the latest update on Mike’s perpetually delayed Spins Coffee maker and talk a little bit about Kickstarter projects.Show NotesTheme MusicShow News & Follow UpPodcast feeds all updated and workingLime bike joustingLarge Versus Small TeamsClear CapacityCreate FocusRemove Silo’sPrevent BurnoutMoment Of OpportunitySpinn Coffee UpdateKickstarter ProjectsTheme Music

This week we cover MIT's 10 Breakthrough Technologies that could happen in 2019.  We also talk about Mike joining Kyle's team at the office, Qi chargers build into your monitor and what to do while charging your Tesla.Show NotesTheme MusicShow News & Follow UpMike joins Kyle’s teamQi charging monitor stands already existWhat to do while charging your TeslaMIT 10 Breakthrough Technologies1. Robot Dexterity2. New Wave Nuclear Power3. Predicting Preemies4. Gut Probe in a Pill5. Custom Cancer Vaccines6. Cow Free BurgerWorld-o-meters7. Carbon Dioxide Catcher8. ECG on Your Wrist9. Sanitation Without Sewers10. Improvement of AI AssistantsTheme Music

This week is our 30th episode! We go a litlte bit all over the board starting out with a look back at our first 30 episodes. We talk about Apple's recently cancelled AirPower mat and delve into Kyle's recent Tesla Mobile Service experience. The primary topic of the episode focuses on traveling with packing cubes, merino wool and travel laundry products and we round out the show with a reoccuring segment about what we have been watching.Show NotesTheme MusicShow News & Follow UpLooking back at 30 episodesApple AirPower CancelledTesla Mobile ServiceTravelPacking CubeseBagsMerino WoolWool & PrinceLaundress Laundry Soap BarWhat Are You Watching?MIkeYoutube Chiro & DetailingKyleThe Disappearance of Madeleine McCann Theme Music

Apple Media EventThis week we are covering Apples “services” media event where they announced several subscription services that are either available now or later this year including Apple News+, Apple Arcade, Apple TV Channels and the Apple CardBad Tesla NewsThe title says it all.  Kyle brings up his favorite topic “Tesla”, but this time it’s not good news. Show NotesTheme MusicShow News & Follow UpKyle followed by Barack ObamaKyle Tesla accidentUtility TruckGomerPyle kegeratorApple Media EventAirPod 1st gen batteries dyingApple News+Actually not a lot of news Apple CardBECU Visa  Apple ArcadeApple TV ChannelsTheme Music

This week we discuss what’s happening with our friends in the Midwest who are getting hit with a bomb cyclone which caused massive flooding. We have some new marketing material for the podcast, we discuss the new stickers a little bit and follow up with the status of Kyle’s DIY project as well as looming deadlines, scope creep and interviews all sucking up time.Our primary topic this week is discussing seating and rearranging people in the office. We discuss the issues, why it matters and why it might upset some people.In the news we discuss Tesla’s new Model Y, an iOS trackpad mode to help with your text entry, Google Stadia a new gaming platform just announced by Google and the second generation AirPods that were also just announced.Show NotesTheme MusicBomb CycloneCoffee Code Cast Stickers!Kyle’s DIY ProjectProject deadlines, Scope Creep & InterviewsChanging Up Office SeatingSPINN Coffee UpdateiOS Trackpad ModeTesla Model Y AnnouncementGoogle StadiaApple AirPods v2Theme Music

This week on the Coffee & Code Cast we found out we had snubbed a listener and friend of Mike’s who listens via an alternative app that has it’s own comments section. We discuss that and apologize for missing those. This leas us into some funny stories that Mike recounts.Tesla News #1In follow-up from last weeks episode number 26 Tesla reversed course on closing all it’s show rooms and will keep a few of them open. To handle the increased cost of operating those facilities they are increasing their vehicle prices across the board with the exception of one. We discuss the rollbacks in Kyle’ favorite segment.Restructuring / Re-configuring TeamsOur primary topic for the show is discussion reorganizing teams. There’s a lot to cover here and we discuss the pros, the cons. We talk about all the different eyes that might be on the restructure. When is an ideal time to execute something like this and of course why you might want to take on a task like this.Show NotesShow News / Follow upCastox snubCastbox AppBane UPS SouthparkTesla reverses decision to close all show roomsReorganizing and restructuringLaCroix CEO AnticsTesla Launches Supercharger V3

Podcast Album ArtworkThis week we have some really exciting news. Friend of the show Jernej from Gentle Giant illustrations has kindly created the show some new cover artwork. The artwork depicts Seattle’s famous Pike Place Market sign with the Coffee & Code Cast written across it. Of course also included is Seattle’s beautiful skyline and no Seattle anything is ever complete without the Space Needle.Erotic Photo Hunt FollowupOn episode 23 we discussed a bar game called Erotic Photo Hunt. The game is a racy version of a spot the differences type game where you tap on the differences between the images. We discussed that the game isn’t found very often anymore or that it’s being discontinued according to Eater.comA co-worker relayed a picture that they found a working copy of the game in a bar in Seattle’s Fremont/Ballard neighborhood.Mixed Reality / Virtual Reality / Augmented RealityThis week was Mobile World Congress and Microsoft’s Holo Lens 2 was shown in many demos. Some demo showed a VR world that “follows” you or stays in your line of sight and some showed you walking around a stationary type virtual object. Tesla Sentry & Dog ModeNo Coffee & Code Cast is complete without Tesla news. This week the show discusses two new modes Tesla has unveiled via software update. Dog Mode a new option a driver can enable as they leave the car to maintain the temperature in extreme heat or cold conditions. The display also notes for any passerby’s that the car is maintaining the temperature and exactly what the interior temp of the car is at that moment.The second mode is Sentry mode with effectively gives you a form of video surveillance of your car while you are away. The video is recorded to your thumb drive and not available via the Tesla app. However if your card is nudged or hit the car will fire your phone a notification and record from all cameras the car offers.Show NotesTheme MusicShow NewsNew Cover ArtworkGentle Giant IllustrationsFollow up: Erotic Photo Hunt SightingFitness & nutrition updateSpring TrainingMixed Reality / Virtual Reality / Augmented RealityHolo Lens 2OculusGoogle GlassGoogle CardboardGoogle DaydreamPokémon GoCodename Neon (VR Laser Tag)Tesla News!!Closing down show roomsRemoval of Enhanced Auto PilotUpdates to autopark and sunmonGiant Undersea Cables

On this episode we talk foldable phones and take a deep dive into bluetooth audio technology. We get an update on Kyle’s clean livin’ journey discuss Mike's new backup battery for all his devices including the MacBook Pro. We revisit a regular topic on the show as well and discuss what we have been watching recently.Jeda Wireless Tesla Charging MatOn this episode we discuss Kyle’s new Tesla charging mat from Jeda. A wireless inductive charging replacement mat for the Tesla Model 3 allows you to charge two phones wirelessly. This is the second iteration of the product from Jeda and they are working on a version for the Tesla Model S as well.Our 25th EpisodeIncreasing Subscribers!! ↗️Follow up: Kyle’s Fitness ProgramMike’s New Charging HardwareHyperJuice Tesla Jeda PadBluetooth Audio QualityAirpodsKyle’s Bose HeadphonesMike’s HeadphonesNPR Audio Quality Test Bluetooth Battery-less ChipFoldable PhonesBig Battery PhonesWhat Are you Watching?OzarkRussian DollMaking a MurdererGone Girl

This week we talk briefly about our recent travels to Denver and discuss the new interview process that we have adopted at the office including it’s pros and cons. Kyle has an ambitious new workout and nutrition plan that he’s going to get started on that Mike may join in on. We also talk about some Tesla news after a several week hiatus in addition to the cancellation of Amazon HQ2 and the newly launched LimePod program in Seattle.Theme MusicTravelsDuplicate EpisodesNew Interview ProcessChanging EverythingRing The BellTesla News!Dog ModeSentry ModeEmissions ModeHQ2 CancelledLime Launches LimePod

This we're podcasting live!  You can join us live now every Wednesday at 6 PM Pacific Time.  This week are we are talking about updates to the show and what we’ve been doing with all the snow in Seattle. We talk about our love of airline mileage programs and how to prevent negativity from creeping in on your life. In the news we chat about rumored dark mode coming to iOS 13. Rumored Sonos headphones and a DIY project that makes a physical interface to Sonos.New Show FormatStreaming LiveSlack ChannelErotic Photo HuntSeattle SnowmageddonKyle’s Snow ShovelBus hanging over I5New Show Format (cont)FacebookTwitterReviewThirty Minutes With UsPro ToolsFocusrite 18i8Rodecaster ProMileage ProgramsAlaska Mileage PlanDelta SkymilesIn The NewsDark Mode in iOS 13Sonos HeadphonesMusiCubes DIY Project

On this episode we have a guest on the show for the second time. Return guest Joseph Bowley joins us as we take a dive into how to handle solving a complex problem when you gotten stuck. We also talk about making big life changes on your own time or as New Years resolutions. We also cover the status of Mike's Spinn coffee maker that we talked about all the way back on episode 2. We also discuss Chrome extensions and what each of us use.

The Coffee & Code Cast is back with a great episode covering all kinds of topics including followup from last episode. Some new show news, new releases of SDK's, court cases, the death of a vehicle giant, stock trading and Google Fi.

On this week's episode we talk about Apple's latest OSX release "Mojave". We also discuss the revolving door of todo apps and Kyle's recent trip to Orlando to attend Microsoft Ignite conference as well as Universal Studios, Disney World, and Epcot. 

This week we talk about Kyle's new Tesla Model 3 delivery and first reactions. We talk about Elon Musk's latest antics and the SEC lawsuit and wrap up with Kyle's other latest gadget the IPhone tennis (XS).

This week we talk about Mike's new meal plan with Mealpal and Freshly. We talk a little bit about the gains Mike has seen in a few short weeks of Crossfit. We discuss the Joe Rogan / Elon Musk podcast episode and the recent order of Kyle's Tesla and wrap up with discussion of the Google Cloud Summit hosted here in Seattle.Bibimbap 

This episode we get into details of Mike's recent foray's into the online dating world using apps like Bumble. In order to prepare for meeting the ladies he also has joined a Crossfit gym to shape up but also to meet new people and cut down on the time he spends drinking. We also take a little time to talk about dating criteria that people have weather it's income, height, weight, eye color or something else. And we wrap up talking about a lawsuit brought against Match where it's alleged claiming that IAC/Match Group seriously undervalued Tinder in a scheme to keep from paying out lucrative stock options to the founders and executives.

Mike's newest laptop has arrived and we are back with a new episode of the Coffee & Code Cast. We talk a little bit about why Mike decided to get the new macbook, software we use and some new details on a new endeavor.

On this week's episode Kyle accuses Mike of being a developer diva and Mike talks about the numerous life changing events he has endured in the past few months. We discuss the recent decline in tech stocks, as well as recent fatal crashes involving autonomous vehicles and finally we discuss podcast apps and many peoples lack of using them.

 Mike's Satchel & Page bag has arrived so we discuss the product. Today's topic we discuss social media persona's and how to use them for personal and business. This week we debut a new segment the Reddit story of the day. In the news Amazon acquires Ring the doorbell company, General Motors is getting into the peer to peer car sharing business and Fortnite is coming to mobile devices.Movies and TV Shows:Sneaky PeteBetter Call SaulMy Next GuestStranger ThingsReady Player One

After a short break we catch up a bit before talking about todo/getting things done apps, Apple's HomePod is finally released, the Uber Waymo settlement and getting out over your skis in work and life.

This episode we switch to a new way of recording the show. We talk about how this show is empowering others as well as what categories does the Coffee & Code Cast fit into? We have a lot of feedback to last weeks episode and we talk about using generic tools rather than fully featured IDE's that help you out a lot. Finally in the news we talk about Uber, Project Fi, Amazon and more.

One episode 11 of the Coffee & Code cast we talk about more personal growth projects which is how this podcast started. This time we are talking about becoming better story tellers.We talk about some of the strange and cool products form CES and Kyle discovers Peak Design (@peakdesignltd) for photography products and in particular the Everyday Backpack.

This week we welcome our first guest to the show and do a deeper dive on net neutrality. We also discuss a number of new products being shown at CES, and our post show turns into a tell all.

On episode 8 of the Coffee & Code Cast we talk about a great week of feedback on Facebook. In show news we talk about our new domain and a potential guest appearance on the next episode as well as Mike pulling the trigger on a new Dell XPS 13. In the news we discuss rapid prototyping tool Figma and in the news we discuss Google's new calendar refresh, Windows 10 Sets, the Firefox fiasco and in the post show we talk about customer service.

This week we talk about Mike's big plans for a new project in 2018. We also talk about Kyle's experiences being disappointed by people he looks up to. We look into the net neutrality ruling and discuss Apple's recent battery fiasco.

We're back from holiday break with a new episode. This week we catch up on happenings from the break and deep dive into Mike's search for a new ultrabook.

This week is Thanksgiving and on the show we are discussing the technology that we are most thankful for as well as a new integration for Roomba.Happy Thanksgiving everybody!Segments00:00 Cold Open (Ironing)02:16 Show reflections07:00 Thanksgiving Plans08:58 Follow Up - Direct TV promotion update12:15 Tech we're thankful forSonos (Kyle)Alexa (Mike)Bose Soundlink OE Headphones (Kyle)Zipcar / Ride share (Mike)Plex (Kyle)Philips Hue (Mike)Roomba IFTTT support

We're back with Episode 4 of the Coffee & Code Cast and this week we're following up on Mike's Remarkable Tablet, a quick followup in our conversation previously on what happened to Windows 9. We also talk about the recently released Firefox Quantum, and Apple's delayed Apple HomePod.Segments00:00 - Cold Open02:06 - Good to Be Back03:36 - Festivus Airing of Grievances10:26 - Followup: Remarkable Tablet22:30 - Followup: What happened to Windows 9?25:45 - Firefox QuantumFirefox Quantum - Why it's so speedy35:04 - Apple HomePod Delayed40:56 - Direct TV NOW / Free Apple TV 4K

Just a quick show update to let you all know we're still here and we plan on publishing more episodes very soon and a new announcement on some cool new things in the works for the next episode!

Spinn Coffee SponsorshipThis week we discuss getting a sponsorship from Spinn for all the talking we have been doing on the show about them, or getting some free swag. Since our podcast is known as Coffee Code cast it seems like a match made in heaven!This week we follow up on Amazon Trunk delivery and Google's response to the Pixel 2 issues.  We discuss a very cool new home automation lighting product called Noon and what home automation products we use at home.  We also talk about our favorite tech companies and what would happen if they no longer existed.Segments00:00 - Cold Open: Spinn Sponsorship?02:25 - Whiskey Night / Show follow-up08:38 - Phrame / Amazon Trunk?12:30 - Google responds to Pixel 2 XL Issues18:40 - Home Automation / Noon34:33 - "Apple Is Not America's Favorite Tech Company"50:00 - coffeecodecast.com - Coming Soon!

This episode of Coffee & Code Cast we are starting to find our groove and we start with some follow up on some things from last episode, talk about the Spinn coffee maker and reMarkable tablet. We also talk Amazon's new Key service and talk Uber's latest changesSegments(00:00) - Cold Open - "Coffee and bullshit..."(01:40) - Follow-up from our 1st showIPhone Ten, not X(09:55) - Spinn Coffee Machine(17:57) - reMarkable tablet(25:15) - Amazon Key(35:05) - Uber new fee structure(41:35) - Uber multi-way trips(48:00) - Contact Us

The first real episode of Coffee & Code Cast we do our introductions, talk about the Google Chrome Dev Summit, Pixel 2, Amazon Hq2, challenges of working remote, and intermittent fasting as we marathon much longer than we expected.(0:00)Preshow - A better discussion(1:23)Sensative Mics(2:25)Introductions(10:32)Google Chrome Dev Summit(15:40)Mike's Pixel 2(22:13)Pixel 2 XL Screen Woes(31:18)Amazon Hq2(41:48)Tesla Solar Panels in Puerto Rico(45:37)Working Remote(1:00:40)Intermitant FastingShow LinksGoogle Chrome Trusted Web ActivitiesPixel 2 XL Screen ColorWhite Pixel 2 (Panda) DelaysGuide to Intermitant FastingIntermitant Fasting FAQHVMN - (WeFast) Intermittent Fasting and Metabolic Performance Community

Just kicking the tires on this episode, talking about how we should run the show and making show decisions.(0:33)Hearing yourself talk(2:12)Theme music(2:48)Being "Explicit"