September 29, 2026: Green Man and The Lime
Summary
The hosts discuss upcoming Apple hardware, including the rumored touchscreen MacBook Pro, new HomePod colors, and the iPhone Duo, debating design features like folding screens and pencil support. They also address the controversy of Spotify takedown notices for book excerpts and their general dislike of the platform. The episode concludes with listener questions about buying items on sale, the benefits of host-read ads, and how developers are adapting their apps for the new foldable iPhone.
Topics discussed
Intro: Media, clockwork, and kids staring
Neighborhood kids, coffee, and tax jokes
Political commentary and the Lewis Carroll quote
Apple October event predictions and Duo distribution
Naming the new HomePod with a screen
Apple TV design and iPhone color naming
Siri AI, green phones, and press release rumors
Continuity camera frustrations and third-party options
Rumors of touchscreen MacBooks and M6 chips
MacBook OS, folding screens, and skepticism
Touchscreen utility and accessibility needs
WWDC demo mishaps and pencil support speculation
MacBook Pro ports, hinge design, and Rebound Prime ad
Creator Studio cleanup and iWork paid features
John Ternus's strategy and buying coffee on sale
Home mapping technology and city records
Host-read ads vs. dynamic insertion and ad revenue
Subscription loopholes and Apple TV channel billing
NYT app popups and free Dropbox storage tiers
DreamHost referral codes and ethical credits
Spotify's podcast policies and author fair use
Developer adaptation to iPhone Duo and hardware access
Apple developer labs and partner support
Spotify executive story and job offer withdrawal
Freelance career highs and accidental paths
Book advances, work-life balance, and quitting jobs
Happiness in freelance work vs. employment
Podcast preparation styles and show formats
Talk show predictions and game difficulty settings
Game design preferences and 'empty calories'
Short-form games, Game Center, and social media
Hot water heater warranty and heat pump quotes
Kitchen renovation frustrations and dinner costs
Outro: Mark Zuckerberg piece and movie wait
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