Stan Flack and Mac Clones – Episode #180

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The death of pioneer Macintosh publisher Stan Flack takes center stage this week. Also discussed, PsyStar, the company who purports to have a Mac clone for sale. Which of the two major software bundles is right for you, MacHeist or MacUpdate? Lee Givens joins Tim, Sam Levin, and Guy for a lively chat. Plus, Nemo chats with Karen Arabas on his All Over the Mac segment.

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Links from the show:
Stan Flack Interview and Discussion
MacUpdate Promotion
MacHeist Promotion
Wayback Machine
PsyStar Mac Clone


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Reunion – Episode #179

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Chad Perry and Chris Seibold return for a semi-reunion show. Chris chats about his new book, Big Book of Apple Hacks, while Chad chats about his iPod Touch. Lee Givens, David Cohen, Guy Serle, and Tim Robertson fill out the rest of the features segments, while Sam Levin joins us for a Cool Mac Picks. John Nemo returns with an All Over The Mac, and following with the reunion theme, we have a Not Mac News and a Dashboard Minute. It’s like 2005 all over again!

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Links from the show:
Big Book of Apple Hacks
America Online
Simplify Media – Explore friends’ music while they are online
Western Digital My Passport Essential portable hard drive
RadTech PROCABLE – in-ear isolation headset for iPhone

Gil Poulsen – Episode #178


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New My Mac Magazine writer Gil Poulsen drops in to chat with Tim and Guy about his Mac museum, Apple becoming the number one music retailer on the U.S., and a lot more. Sam Levin returns with a Cool Mac Picks. And Nemo has an All Over the Mac with Evee Goodyear to review the i.Sound Audio Box.

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Links from the show:
Gil Poulsen
Mac Museum

Belkin Mini Surge Protector with USB Charger
Belkin TuneStudio
Griffin Technology TuneBuds Mobile & TuneBuds Color
Pinnacle’s System’s Video Transfer
iPhone PocketGuide by Christopher Breen
iSound Audio Box

Dave Hamilton – Episode #177

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A big show this week, with Dave Hamilton of The Mac Observer and the Mac Geek Gab joining Tim, David, and Guy for a lively interview. Sam Levin joins us for a new Cool Mac Picks, while Nemo and David Weeks chat about the Macbook Air. Lee Givens also dials in for a chat about the AppleTV and other happenings around the Mac world. All that, plus a special report from Robert Hazelrigg fills us in after his meeting and demo of the new Adobe Photoshop Express site.

Links from the show:
The Mac Observer
Mac Geek Gab Podcast
Adobe Photoshop Express
i-Luv 1155 DVD and iPod player
Keyspan Presentation Remote Pro
Kensington Portable Power Pack
MCE Technologies QuickStream DV/HDV

Don McAllister – Episode #176

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Don McAllister of ScreenCastOnline and the Mac Roundtable Podcast joined Tim, Guy, and David this week for a great chat. We cover podcasting, how Don got started, and his switch from the PC to the Mac. We have Robert Hazelrigg chatting about his AppleCare ordeal, and then Tim, Guy, and David wrap up the show with some MyMac news, Apple news, and audio books worth buying on AudiblePodcast.com/mymac

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Links from the show
ScreenCastOnline.com
Mac Roundtable Podcast
ScreenFlow

Sheila Bender – Episode #175

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Sam Levin returns with an all-new Cool Mac Picks. Tim has serious networking and computer hardware problems, so David, Lee, and Guy get a week off while Tim puts the show together. John Nemo has a retooled segment titled All Over The Mac, and kicks it off with guest Sheila Bender from WritingItReal.com

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Links from the show:
Writing It Real
Iomega eGo 250GB FireWire+USB 2.0 Portable Drive
Aliph Jawbone Bluetooth Headset
Thoughtout’s NAJA King – Flexible Rotating Stand for iPhone and iPod touch

iPhone SDK – Mariner Software – Deke McClelland – Episode #174

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Sam Levin calls in with a special iPhone SDK report from Apple, and we interview Corey Johnson from Mariner Software. John Nemo returns with a Book Bytes Live interview with Deke McClelland, plus, Lee, David, Guy, and Tim talk iPhone SDK info and much more. Our longest show to date, which will not be the norm.

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Links from the show:
Mariner Software
Adobe InDesign CS3 One-on-One by Deke McClelland
Cool Mac Picks
MetaX
The Next Fix

The Kitchen Sink Show – Episode #173

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Last week, we interviewed Lee Givens from America Online. He was so much fun to talk to, Lee returns as a co-host this week with Tim, Owen, and David to chat about older Macs, AppleTV, headphones, iTunes passing Best Buy in music sales, the future of broadband, and much more. John Nemo returns with Part Two of his AppleCare Switcher interview. A good resolution? Listen to find out.

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AOL is Back – Episode #172

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AOL is BACK. Lee Givens, Macintosh product manager at America Online, joins us this week for a chat. Beyond AOL, Lee is also a Macintosh user and collector. One of our favorite interviews to date! John Nemo chats with new Mac switcher Susan Ohlson-Elo in the middle segment, then Guy, David, Tim, and Owen finish off the whole thing with a quick look at MyMac’s latest postings.

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Links from the show:
America Online
AOL Mac Beta Client
Mac@AOL Blog
Susan Ohlson-Elo

Cool Mac Picks – Episode #171

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Sam Levin returns for a new Cool Mac Picks. David Cohen reports on a new MacHeist controversy with Yazsoft. And Tim asks why Apple does not use serial numbers for the Mac OS.

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Links from the show:
TuneWear cases for iPhone and iPod touch
Chestnut Hill Sound George
Case-Mate iPhone Signature Leather cases
Vaja Cases
Louis Vuitton iPhone Alligator Case
Rickshaw Bagworks Laptop Messenger Bags

Geoff Perlman, CEO and Founder of Real Software – Episode #170

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Geoff Perlman, CEO and Founder of Real Software, joins Tim, Guy, and David for an enjoyable interview. We look at how and when Geoff started programming, the formation of Real Software, and so much more.

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Links from the show
Real Software, Inc.
Let’s Get Down To Earth… Science

Freeverse – Episode #169

 

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On the show this week, Brian Akaka from Freeverse joins us for a lively chat about the company, their software, and why they seem to hate Monkey’s. David, Tim, and Guy look at what it means for Amazon buying Audible.com and possibly the ramifications for Mac users. Plus much, much more. Plus, the latest happenings at MyMac.com.

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Links from the show
Freeverse

Cool Mac Picks and Post Expo – Episode #168


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New weekly cohost David Cohen makes his regular debut, and Sam Levin helps us kick off the show with his Cool Mac Picks from the Macworld Expo.


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Links from the show:
Prosoft Engineering
Sam’s Picks
Chestnut Hill Sound George
Cambridge SoundWorks i765
Gizmobies Pocketable iPod Protection
Logitech Squeezebox Duet
Keyspan TuneView for iPod 
Presentation Remote Pro
Plasq’s Skitch & ComicLife

 

Macworld Expo Day 3 David Pogue and Sinbad – Episode #166

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Our longest podcast of the week is one of our best yet. Tim and Nemo look at the days event, and talk about some of the booths and events of the day. Nemo interviews New York Times technology writer David Pogue, while Tim does an on the spot interview with Sinbad. (yes, we know the audio is bad for the Sinbad interview, but what the heck.) More Apple Quiz from the Prosoft Engineering, and Guy and Nemo pay some Booth visits.

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Links from the show:
Prosoft Engineering

 

Macworld Expo 2008 Day 2 – Episode #165

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Booth recordings at EA Games, Music Wizard, Notion Music, and some Apple Trivia from the Prosoft Engineering Booth. A ton of fun, plus Larry, Guy, and Tim from the hotel room talking about some of the days activities. And what’s this about a NEW AOL Macintosh client? Really?



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Links from the show
Filemaker Pro / Bento
EA
Music Wizard
Notion Music
AOL
Office 08
Prosoft Engineering

Day One Macworld Expo 08 – Episode #164

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Today’s episode include two roundtable discussions with the MyMac staff, one done right after the keynote, and one at the end of the day. Also included is an interview Nemo did with Bill Palmer from iProng.com. The booth at the Prosoft Engineering booth was rocking when the MyMac.com crew came and hosted the first of four Apple Quiz contests, and while we were there we snagged an interview with Prosoft president Greg Brewer. Also included are segments from SecureMac.com, DriverSavers.com, and RhinoSkin.com booths.



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Links from the show
Prosoft Engineering

iProng.com
SecureMac.com
DriverSavers.com
RhinoSkin

Listener Meetup – Episode #163

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The Macworld Expo proper has not even started, but the crew of MyMac.com are already well underway. This episode features our MyMac Podcast Meetup, and it was a lot of fun! The first half of the show features Publisher Tim Robertson talking about the days events, some reader feedback, and being blocked from the keynote! Then we meet some MyMac Podcast listeners at the show, as well as some returning MyMac staff and Bill Palmer from iProng.



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Links from the show
Prosoft Engineering

Last Show Before Macworld Expo ’08 – Episode #161

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New Mac Pro and Xserve the week before Macworld Expo? Something big must be in the works. Staci DeGagne joins us for a quick word about the Macworld and the Girls Gone Geek Academy event on Monday the 14th from 1pm to 5pm. Plus, what does Guy, Chad, and Tim think and hope to see at the Macworld Expo.



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Links from the show
Girls Gone Geek
Macworld and the Girls Gone Geek Academy