249: It Turns Out There's Only Four Songs
Summary
Mike and Casey discuss family updates, including Mike’s daughter recovering from a stomach bug and starting nursery, while Casey shares stories about his son graduating elementary school and excelling in sports. They also cover Mike’s technical journey switching from Backblaze to iDrive for backups and exploring Plex or Jellyfin for media serving. Finally, Casey recounts a boisterous family reunion celebrating his grandparents’ 90th birthdays and updates on his father’s ongoing health challenges.
Topics discussed
Family updates: viral bug and baby clinginess
Declan's favorite parent and sibling dynamics
Sophia starting nursery and early education benefits
US school districts and middle school transitions
Declan as quarterback and Michaela's dance class
FitBud sponsor segment on personalized fitness
Mac Pro backup setup and headless server plans
Local media server: Plex vs Jellyfin debate
Squarespace sponsor segment on website building
Grandparents' 90th birthday trip and family health
Logistics of traveling to Romania with a baby
Airalo sponsor segment on eSIM travel data
Review of the jam band Goose and their live shows
Recommendation for the documentary 'The Railway Man'
Discussion on TV shows: The Pitt and Cyclops
Athletic app for Apple Watch health tracking
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