Above Average Irrelevance

24: Apple Watch, Godzilla, Chiasmus, Dylan, Julia Child, Repairability, McMansions

Matt and Scott kick off the conversation with discussion of Scott’s new Apple Watch, followed by some talk of AirPods, “Gojira”, and how the Back to the Future trilogy is one big chiasmus. Next up is a video analyzing Dylan’s All Along the Watchtower and general discuss of his Nobel Prize win. Remaining topics include the virtues of buying repairable goods, some quick facts about Julia Child, and a tour though McMansion Hell.

24: Apple Watch, Godzilla, Chiasmus, Dylan, Julia Child, Repairability, McMansions

00:00 / 1:11:35

23: Juicing, Apple Keynote, Prince Tributes

Matt and Scott follow up on Scott’s juice fast experiment and fasting in general. Then comes some obligatory discussion of the Apple keynote and whether any new gadget purchases are likely on the horizon. Finally, a little talk about the rarity of a good Prince cover.

Above Average Irrelevance

23: Juicing, Apple Keynote, Prince Tributes

00:00 / 1:16:25

22: Safari Woes, Juicing, Battery Life, Desalination, Everything’s Okay

Matt and Scott kick off the episode complaining about Safari (an easy target of late.) Scott’s newest toy is a juicer, as he embarks on a juice fast. Other topics include (perceived?) reduction in battery life, what’s to come from Apple, Israel as a model for successful freshwater production through desalination, and whether the world is really falling apart (hint: it’s not.)

Above Average Irrelevance

22: Safari Woes, Juicing, Battery Life, Desalination, Everything's Okay

00:00 / 1:01:27

21: Emoji, Tequila, Hillary, Siri, Batman vs. Superman and Tequila

Matt and Scott sample a few Tequilas and talk politics, always a great combination! Discussion centers on an in-depth article about the difference between Hillary Clinton’s public persona and the person her colleagues know. Other topics include Apple’s kinder, gentler handgun emoji and the real problem with Batman vs. Superman.

Above Average Irrelevance

21: Emoji, Tequila, Hillary, Siri, Batman vs. Superman and Tequila

00:00 / 1:09:22

20: Fixed Stuff, Yahoo!, GoPro, Movies and Excitement

Matt’s MacBook Pro LIVES! Matt and Scott wonder about how Yahoo could possibly be worth $4 billion to Verizon. Matt provides some updates on his GoPro image processing progress. Plus some Star Wars related topics, a new look at “The Devil Wears Prada” ten years after release, and whether anxiety can be repurposed as excitement.

Above Average Irrelevance

20: Fixed Stuff, Yahoo!, GoPro, Movies and Excitement

00:00 / 1:09:44

19: Broken Stuff, Diet, Cancer, Running, App Reviews

Matt and Scott revisit diet and health related topics based on findings in some recent articles. Do low carb diets actually work, and what effect can we have on our cancer risk? Plus discussion of a renewed commitment to running, and some iOS application reviews. RIP Matt’s MacBook Pro.

Above Average Irrelevance

19: Broken Stuff, Diet, Cancer, Running, App Reviews

00:00 / 55:05

18: Pixar, Waze, Automatic, GoPro

Matt and Scott discuss some Internet finds including a video about how Pixar excels at storytelling, a visualization of Billboard Hot 100 hits over time, and an article showing how traffic tech can affect suburban streets. Also some new toys!…a GoPro for Matt and an Automatic for Scott.

Above Average Irrelevance

18: Pixar, Waze, Automatic, GoPro

00:00 / 1:11:25

17: Keynote Day

Apple made a lot of announcements at the WWDC Keynote. Matt and Scott discuss which new features seem most interesting. Also, JJ Abrams’ remix tendencies, and the impact editing has on a scene.

Above Average Irrelevance

17: Keynote Day

00:00 / 1:00:33

16: Sleep or the Lack Thereof

How much sleep should we get? How does sleep or lack thereof affect our bodies and minds? The Internet is filled with discussion on the importance of sleep and advice about sleep. Matt and Scott talk about some of these resources and share thoughts on their own sleep habits.

Above Average Irrelevance

16: Sleep or the Lack Thereof

00:00 / 38:16

15: The Millionaire Next Door

After reading The Millionaire Next Door, Matt and Scott discuss overall impressions of the book, takeaways, and whether or not it has held up over time. Will any lessons learned cause permanent change in (mostly Scott’s) financial habits? Stay tuned.

The Millionaire Next Door

Above Average Irrelevance

15: The Millionaire Next Door

00:00 / 43:09