Hosted by Kelly Guimont & Michael T. Rose
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113
Latest episode
Jun 2026
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The hosts of TUAW's Talkcast continue their transcontinental tête-à-tête on their all-new show. Join Portland, OR's Kelly Guimont (@verso) and Brooklyn, NY's Michael T. Rose (@miketrose) as they chat about technology, geek culture, parenting and more.
Kelly & Mike covering their favorite touring acts. The Midnight on tour Los Angeles Neon Odyssey Chuck's reply to Mike Garrison Starr — Gin & Juice Richard Cheese version Glenn Phillips Grief & Praise I'm Going Back There Someday Amelie Farren on Spotify Conjuring Code with Ian Varley Freedy Johnston On The Way Out Boys Noize Nine Inch Noize Mike on Road to Macstock
We remember our buddy Chuck La Tournous, and catch up on our media. Also note this episode was recorded in April before the first round of the NBA Playoffs, go Knicks! Several memories of Chuck: TidBITS, Bryan Chaffin, and Daring Fireball. Shrinking on Apple TV Acapulco on Apple TV Netflix Untold: Jail Blazers Spotify's mix feature The Yacht Rock Megamix Letterkenny & Heated Rivalry Mike's appearance on TWIT Aftershow Hello! Conjuring Code with Ian Varley Mike's choir concert with Here To Sing Gatsby by Florence Welch https://mastodon.social/verso https://saturation.social/miketrose
Remembering Kelly's Mac Observer colleague John Martellaro. Our condolences to his family, friends and colleagues. If you would like to donate in his memory, consider the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research. Kelly's looking for the best way to build her band/her personal website, if you've got suggestions. Background Mode Background Mode (one of many) with Kelly Background Mode with Mike John's review of an iOS Space Shuttle Sim… noting he wrote the Apple II version! Marchintosh! A Barenaked Ladies song appropriate to John's memory & Kelly's BNL Playlist (Why mac & cheese is not allowed at BNL live shows anymore) Yellow Tape version of "If I Had $1,000,000" Jason Snell on Jeopardy! The Incomparable — Stand By Me Macstock speakers page The Midnight Tour Brooklyn Paramount Marco Arment on ATP — transcription in Overcast Overcast Confrontation on Shrinking This episode was recorded in late March, before the untimely passing of Chuck La Tournous. We will be talking more about Chuck (who wrote repeatedly about how Apple technologies improved his health) on a future Aftershow. This was also our first show recorded using Descript/Squadcast, instead of our usual Cast recording app. There are a couple of dropouts in the edit due to Kelly's stream glitching, which we will try to fix for next time! Photo courtesy TMO/Bryan Chaffin.
Kelly's in another band? Join our intrepid podcasters as they wrap their heads around two cover bands, a basketball scandal, AirPods regressions and more. (And a belated Happy Exploding Whale Day.)Gothmas on the Solstice! https://www.holocene.org/event/gothmas-constant-debauchery-depeche-mode-kiss-me-kiss-me-kiss-me-the-cure-precious-machinery-siouxsie-and-the-banshees/holocene/portland/https://www.opb.org/article/2025/10/23/portland-trail-blazers-name-interim-coach-after-billups-arrest/https://www.complyfoam.com/products/memory-foam-ear-tips-for-apple-airpods-pro-3?variant=47125450031291https://www.charjenpro.com/products/airfoamsprov20?variant=47114246193370https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6CLumsir34https://www.oregonlive.com/living/2025/11/its-exploding-whale-day-in-oregon-10-things-to-know-about-the-blubber-blast-55-years-later.html
From the vaults! Recorded back in May but lost in the edit process… hear historical facts about the NBA Playoffs & past Precious Machinery shows! Thrill to Mike's excitement of the Knicks run, not knowing how it would end! Draw sustenance from Kelly's new job and new band!For our listeners who were hoping for a live show from Macstock — unfortunately the stars did not align for this year, but we will deliver a traditional not-the-same-place summer show instead.Check out the tiny bass of Christa Mrgan
Precious Machinery made its New Year's Eve debut! And more from your transcontinental cohosts.Precious MachineryNext showThe Twenty Sided TavernSteve Harper's SNOW in SF
Special Guest Tom Bridge of the Mac Admins Podcast joins the Aftershow crew for a Very Special Episode™!We also extend a heartfelt Aftershow Hello to our pal Chris Fuller. We love you C & we're thinking of you.Go see Kelly on NYE in Precious MachineryConstant DebaucheryThe History of Computing PodcastRemembering Charles Edgehttps://docs.blackberry.com/en/endpoint-management/blackberry-enterprise-mobility-server/3_6https://support.apple.com/guide/deployment/integrate-mac-computers-with-active-directory-depd1a7cad1f/webCisco Routers for the DesperateWho were you, DenverCoder9?https://isimagingdead.com
Mike and Kelly catch up on their summer musical experiences, including a big announcement from KG on her COVER BAND launching soon in Portland![This episode was recorded on 11/2, before Election Day.]Mike's trip to Collective RetreatsJeff CarlsonKelly's trip to Blockbuster of BendThe ReMarkable relaxation/focus roomsThe story of Robert Smith and Siouxie SiouxMetal Postcard (Precious Machinery)The Midnight: Comet (Mystic Pizza), Comet (About Last Night)Chromeo — JuiceApple M4 No SweatBest Earplugs / Earpeace / EargasmConcert fans
A little bit of politics, a little bit of Muppets, and tuning in for Clipped! (We'll talk about WWDC next time.)Clipped on FX/HuluKelly AuCoin on The Rich Eisen ShowRichard Hunt of The MuppetsNew at MacStoriesSam Buttrey at Inside JeopardyKelly on The Incomparable 1, 2Don't forget to sign up for Macstock! https://macstockconferenceandexpo.com/register/
Remember the eclipse and the earthquake? Good times. This episode, recorded in mid-April, comes off the shelf to remind you of that thing that happened that one time.Graham Chapman of Monty PythonMemorial serviceUS Comedy Arts FestivalEarthquakes & eclipses, oh my!
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