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Merlin Mann returns to Mac Power Users 16 years after being our very first guest to break down the AI system he's built — Codex, "triangulation," 31 cross-indexed data sources, and the infamous "Friday Incident." This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Backblaze: Unlimited, easy data protection. Try it for free today and get 20% off with code mpu20 1Password: Never forget a password again. Guest Starring: Merlin Mann Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. You can watch the podcast over on YouTube. Credits The Mac Power Users Stephen Robles David Sparks The Editor Jim Metzendorf The Fixer Kerry Provanzano More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Mac Power Users #23: Workflows with Merlin Mann Merlin on Movies on the Side Pastebot 3 is Out Merlin's Triangulation Example Merlin's AI Language Usage Document Infuse - Video Player for Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, Mac & Vision Relax with Coax Typora — simple yet powerful Markdown reader wisdom/wisdom.md at master · merlinmann/wisdom This Conversation Will Change How You Think About Trauma — The Ezra Klein Show The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma The Other Side of Sadness: What the New Science of Bereavement Tells Us About Life After Loss When Breath Becomes Air No Death, No Fear: Comforting Wisdom for Life

Merlin Mann

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This again. Jiminy. Well, once more, let's talk around another election, and try, by doing so, to maybe express something about it. Sponsored by: Tiptop: A new way to pay that combines Instant Trade-In and Pay-in-4 at checkout. Squarespace: Make your next move. Use code talkshow for 10% off your first order. Memberful: Monetize your passion with membership. Start your free trial today. Links: Previously on The Talk Show, with Merlin: Holiday Party 2016 (the bad one) Holiday Party 2020 (the good one) Yours truly, on this week: “How It Went”. Seki Edge nail clippers: Panzarino at The Obsessor: “The Best Nail Clippers You’ll Ever Use”. The Talk Show, October 2022: ‘Big Booger Came After You’, where Merlin first recommended these to me. Get them at Amazon for $16. Buy two pairs. Kai scissors. Get a few pairs of these too. Merlin’s Wisdom Project. Read this if you haven’t. Read it again if you have. So good. Reconcilable Differences — Merlin’s podcast with John Siracusa. The kids call it “Rec Diffs”. Merlin’s Happy Place — a YouTube playlist, comprised of “Videos I watch pretty often when I need a little pick-me-up.” This episode of The Talk Show was edited by Caleb Sexton.

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Merlin Mann comes back to the Mac Power Users to talk about task management, iOS 17 improvements, and wisdom. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. TextExpander: Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander. Indeed: Join more than three million businesses worldwide using Indeed to hire great talent fast. Tailscale: Secure remote access to shared resources. Sign up today. Guest Starring: Merlin Mann Links and Show Notes: More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Merlin's Wisdom Project TaskPaper – Plain text to-do lists for Mac Task Management Software Built For Pros - OmniFocus - The Omni Group Drafts | Where Text Starts Introducing the Hipster PDA | 43 Folders Analog – Ugmonk Field Notes | Memo Books, Notebooks, Journals & Planners Obsidian - Sharpen your thinking Obsidian Field Guide (Plus Edition) | MacSparky Field Guides iOS 17 - Apple Maruman Mnemosyne Notebooks: Smooth & Sophisticated | JetPens The Book of Lists - Wikipedia Thelonious Monk’s 25 Tips for Musicians Werner Herzog Rules for Filmmaking | Werner Herzog Rules for Filmmaking Relay FM for St. Jude - St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Kinkless | 43 Folders The Book of Lists - Wikipedia Sous vide - Wikipedia Is AI Apple’s Siri Moonshot? - MacSparky The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.: 9780143127741 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books

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Merlin Mann returns to the show to talk about AI image generation (along with a few asides). Sponsored by: Alex Weinstein: Handmade music for picture. Squarespace: Make your next move. Use code talkshow for 10% off your first order. Hello Fresh: America’s #1 meal kit. Memberful: Monetize your passion with membership. Start your free trial today. Links: Stable Diffusion. Diffusion Bee: easily install and run on a Mac. Midjourney. Merlin’s Wisdom Project. Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story on Netflix. The Offer on Paramount+. Do By Friday — Merlin’s weekly challenge podcast with Alex Cox. Reconcilable Differences — Merlin’s podcast with John Siracusa. Seki Edge Nail Clippers, made in Japan. This episode of The Talk Show was edited by Caleb Sexton.

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Merlin Mann returns to the show to discuss two brief topics (with a few asides): my dream of opening a steakhouse, and Peter Jackson’s Beatles documentary Get Back. Sponsored by: Mack Weldon: Radically-efficient wardrobing LinkedIn Talent Linode: Instantly deploy and manage an SSD server in the Linode Cloud. New accounts get a $100 credit. Links: Who’s who in “Get Back”? A guide to the non-Beatles in Peter Jackson’s documentary. “And Your Bird Can Sing” (Take 2) April 20, 1966. Amazon.com: iSi Classic MeshSodamaker for Making Carbonating Beverages, 1 Quart, Stainless Steel: Industrial & Scientific. American Giant. Farhad Manjoo: “This Is The Greatest Hoodie Ever Made”. YKK Zippers. Bern’s Steak House in Tampa. Jamie Zawinski. DNA Lounge. “Now you have two problems.” The Sharper Image’s Bacon Express Toaster. Helen Rosner in The New Yorker: “Pellet Ice Is the Good Ice”. Hal’s New York Seltzer Water. “What makes Ringo a Great Drummer”. “World’s Great Drummers Salute Ringo Starr”. ‎David Sims, Letterboxd one-sentence reviewer extraordinaire. “Mrs. Parker and the Vicious Circle”. “Free Solo”. “A Quiet Place”. RoboCop: Blank Check with Griffin & David. Amanda Hess in the NYT: “The Sublime Spectacle of Yoko Ono Disrupting the Beatles”. “Futura and Wes Anderson: A Love Story”. Atkinson Hyperlegible — an accessibility typeface. Hop Sing Laundromat: Hop Sing on Twitter. Lê on Twitter. Rare photos from inside. This episode of The Talk Show was edited by Caleb Sexton.

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For the first time Jason is (mostly) off this week! After discussing who’s winning the streaming wars, Myke challenges John Siracusa to describe his ideal Mac, asks Merlin Mann to share what he’s excited about, and answers a #myketalk from Jay Miller. But don’t worry, lasers return later on. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Privacy: Smarter payments. Get $5 to spend on your first purchase. Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code UPGRADE at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Calm: The #1 mental fitness app. Learn how to get a free well-being ebook and one month free. Hullo: A simple, natural pillow designed for comfort. Try it for 60 days. Guest Starring: Jay Miller, John Siracusa, and Merlin Mann Links and Show Notes: Get Upgrade+. More content, no ads. Upgrade | Cotton Bureau 12 Hollywood Insiders on Who’s Winning the Streaming Wars – Vulture Conduit - Relay FM Accidental Tech Podcast Hypercritical Do By Friday Home Assistant Home+ Eve | evehome.com Elgato Multi Mount System | elgato.com Phone Tripod Mount – ULANZI Descript Samsung Portable SSD T5 Samsung 870 QVO 8TB SSD Memory Storage HomePass for HomeKit Brickit: Rebuild your Lego LEGO® Designer Videos US/GL - YouTube Drafts Acorn 7 The Flop House Animated! - YouTube The Incomparable | Human Santapede (Episode 173z)

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Another election. A different result. Let’s talk around it. Sponsored by: Mack Weldon: Reinventing men’s basics with smart design, premium fabrics, and simple shopping. Get 20% off your first order with code talkshow. Atoms: Say hello to your dream shoes. Free face mask with promo code DF at checkout. Links: Holiday Party (2016).

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MPU Hall of Famer Merlin Mann returns to discuss using plain text, home automation, the Apple TV and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Have you ever forgotten a password? You don't have to worry about that anymore. TextExpander from Smile: Get 20% off with this link and type more with less effort! Expand short abbreviations into longer bits of text, even fill-ins, with TextExpander from Smile. Clean My Mac X: Your Mac. As good as new. Hover: Make a name for yourself. Get 10% off any domain name. Guest Starring: Merlin Mann Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU Email Newsletter or join the MPU Forums! Support Mac Power Users with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback Merlin Mann (@hotdogsladies) / Twitter Independent Writer, Speaker, and Broadcaster - Merlin Mann 5by5 | Back to Work Reconcilable Differences - Relay FM 🦎 Bando (@BandoManndo) / Twitter Merlin's Bearded Dragon. Setapp | The best apps for Mac in one suite BetterTouchTool Mmmmmm, MacBook Rumors – 512 Pixels MacRumors Buyer's Guide Philips Hue IFTTT: Every thing works better together Shortcut that lets you ask Siri what aircraft is flying overhead - Shortcuts on Reddit The Icon Garden Podcast Gyroscope Daring Fireball: Markdown TaskPaper – Plain text to-do lists for Mac nvALT - BrettTerpstra.com ‎Editorial on the App Store Drafts | Where Text Starts Using Drafts 5 Taskpaper with OmniFocus – Rosemary Orchard Tot • Your tiny text companion Marked 2 - Smarter tools for smarter writers Bunch - BrettTerpstra.com Estimote iBeacons Automators #39: Automating iBeacons - Relay FM 4K YouTube on Apple TV Plex HomePod - Apple About Siri Suggestions on iPhone - Apple Support Voyager - The Golden Record

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Special guest Merlin Mann returns to the show. Topics include the renewal of U.S. law enforcement officials' disingenuous campaign against iPhone encryption, the Houston Astros cheating scandal, how that cheating scandal relates to the Trump impeachment saga, and Catalyst and the art of Mac software design. But mostly we talk about finding a good pair of slippers. Sponsored by: Techmeme Ride Home: 20-minutes of today’s top tech news, every day around 5p ET. A terrific podcast that you should subscribe to. Squarespace: Make your next move. Use code talkshow for 10% off your first order. Linode: Instantly deploy and manage an SSD server in the Linode Cloud. Get a server running in seconds with your choice of Linux distro, resources, and choice of 10 node locations. Links: Trump’s tweet (what else) excoriating Apple for “refus[ing] to unlock phones used by killers, drug dealers and other violent criminal elements”. Scaring people into supporting backdoors. Wired: “Encrypted Messaging Is Essential, But It Isn’t Magic”. Merlin on Back to Work, speculating on how many Apple employees today have grown up more on iOS than MacOS, and how that might be starting to shape MacOS:. Great video from the always-great CGP Grey: “Should all locks have keys? Phones, Castles, Encryption, and You.”. Mack Weldon’s One-Mile Slipper. Professional-Grade Crocs. Something pretty similar to the coffee filter cone I’ve been using for 20 years (but I only paid like $4-5 for mine). This episode of The Talk Show was edited by Caleb Sexton.

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Live in San Francisco, Stephen and Myke are joined by Jason Snell and nearly 20 other Relay FM hosts to celebrate the network's 5th anniversary by playing a game of Family Feud, with answers provided by over 3,000 podcast listeners. This episode of Connected is sponsored by: Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code CONNECTED at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. ExpressVPN: High-Speed, Secure & Anonymous VPN Service. Get 3 months free with a 1-year package. TextExpander, from Smile: Unlock your productivity with TextExpander. Get 20% off with your first year. Guest Starring: David Sparks, Brad Dowdy, Casey Liss, Matt Alexander, Merlin Mann, Jason Snell, Aleen Simms, Quinn Rose, Julia Skott, Rosemary Orchard, Mike Schmitz, David Smith, Alex Cox, Florence Ion, Shelly Brisbin, Mikah Sargent, Shawn Blanc, Brian Hamilton, and Kathy Campbell Links and Show Notes: Support Connected with a Relay FM Membership Submit Feedback Relay FM for St. Jude Video of the Event

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Very special guest Merlin Mann returns to the show. Topics include sleep and sleep-tracking (with Apple Watch), regional fast-casual dining, the nature of podcasting, and, of course, more. Sponsors Eero: Finally, Wi-Fi that works. Get $100 off a Wi-Fi system and a year of eero Plus with code thetalkshow. Squarespace: Make your next move. Use code talkshow for 10% off your first order. Fracture: Photos printed in vivid color directly on glass. Get 10% off your first order. Links Sleep-tracking Apple Watch apps: Sleep++ SleepWatch AutoSleep Apple’s list of standard Mac keyboard shortcuts. Vox: “How golf explains Donald Trump”. Commander-in-Cheat — Rick Reilly’s new book on Trump. Gino’s Burgers and Chicken — a fast food chain from the 1970s that served Kentucky Fried Chicken but was not a Kentucky Fried Chicken. 1984 NYT story on Massachussetts’s then-new — and still in place — law banning bars and restaurants from offering “Happy Hours”. Philadelphia is incinerating half its recycling. 99% Invisible episode on where U.S. recycling often went: to China. “The Banana Window” — 2011 episode of the old incarnation of The Talk Show where Merlin joined me as co-host while Dan was on paternity leave. This episode of The Talk Show was edited by Caleb Sexton.

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Special guest Merlin Mann returns to the show. Topics include the new iPad Pro and the state of iOS as a work platform, the mid-term election results, and holiday parties of yore. Sponsored by: Away: Travel smarter with the suitcase that charges your phone. Save $20 with promo code talkshow. Squarespace: Make your next move. Use promo code talkshow for 10% off your first order. Jamf Now: Set up and protect your Apple devices at work, from anywhere. First 3 devices are free. Links: Affinity Designer for iPad. Matthew Cassinelli — former Workflow/Shortcuts engineer now posting great Shortcuts stuff. Cassinelli’s Twitter account. Jason Snell’s setup for writing on an iPad. Deliveries — great iOS and Mac app for tracking deliveries. Reconcilable Differences. Do By Friday. This episode of The Talk Show was edited by Caleb Sexton.

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Podcaster Merlin Mann joins us to discuss his long journey as an independent worker, during which he's pivoted from tech guy to productivity expert to a specializer in cult hits. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Timing: The automatic time tracking app for macOS. Use this link to save 10% on your purchase. Squarespace: Make your next move. Enter offer code FREEAGENTS at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase. Guest Starring: Merlin Mann Links and Show Notes: Support Focused with a Relay FM Membership Reconcilable Differences - Relay FM Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann 5by5 | Back to Work Do By Friday 43 Folders | Time, Attention, and Creative Work

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Special Guest Merlin Mann joins Jason to discuss the weather, old speakers, Apple's latest TV acquisition, the long slow fade of 32-bit Mac apps, and the arrival of a new version of his favorite iOS writing app. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Freshbooks: Online invoicing made easy. Pingdom: Start monitoring your websites and servers today. Use offer code UPGRADE to get 30% off. PCalc: The scientific calculator you didn’t even know you needed. Guest Starring: Merlin Mann Links and Show Notes: Support Upgrade with a Relay FM Membership Merlin's Weather Station Merlin's ugly monitor GitHub - matryer/bitbar: Put the output from any script or program in your Mac OS X Menu Bar LaMetric Time - clock for smart home and office My Airplay speakers have become obsolete because their app hasn’t been updated in four years - The Verge Apple's video service developing 'Foundation' - Six Colors Apple is developing a TV show based on Isaac Asimov’s Foundation series - The Verge TV Talk Machine - a podcast from The Incomparable Farewell and Thank You JustWatch - Streaming Search Engine for Movies and TV Shows Automatically track TV & movies you're watching - Trakt.tv TV Time - Your TV shows calendar (TVShow Time) List of Movies and TV Shows on Netflix | Flixable Letterboxd • Your life in film Apple activates warning for users of 32-bit apps in High Sierra - Six Colors How to Find All 32-Bit Apps on a Mac Vector 33: Drafts Overview for Drafts 4 Users | Drafts Drafts Pro | Drafts Download - Relay FM Reconcilable Differences - Relay FM

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Merlin Mann returns to the show for a Thanksgiving-week holiday spectacular. Topics include the history of Markdown, nerding out with Keyboard Maestro, kids today and the computers they want to use, caring about idiomatic native UI design, a look back at last year's election, and more. Sponsored by: Away: Travel smarter with the suitcase that charges your phone. Get $20 off with code TALKSHOW. Eero: Finally, Wi-Fi that works. Use code THETALKSHOW for free shipping in the U.S. and Canada. Fracture: Your photos, printed directly on glass. Great gift idea. Save 15% off your first order with code TALK15. Links: Various apps mentioned during the show: Keyboard Maestro Drafts Editorial nvAlt Simplenote Justin Williams’s now-defunct Elements — the first Dropbox-backed text editor for iOS Vesper Bartender — a Mac utility for managing all those stupid little menu bar apps Vanilla — another Mac menu bar app manager Apple Support technote documenting standard Mac text editing keyboard shortcuts. [Reconcilable Differences #65](https://www.relay.fm/rd/65 “Reconcilable Differences #65: The Mustard of My Father - Relay FM”) — Merlin and John Siracusa talking about Steam. The Elements of Eloquence — the book that explains the implicit rules of adjective order in English. Dr. Drang on Excel. Last year’s day-after-the-election “Holiday Party” episode. PredictIt — Website where you can gamble on election and political predictions. Max Temkin’s US Politics Twitter list. This episode of The Talk Show was edited by Caleb Sexton.

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This week for episode 399 our original workflow guest, Merlin Mann, returns to share how he's using his iPad(s), Mac, and that "voice stuff". This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Fracture Bring your photos to life. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Sanebox Stop drowning in email! 1Password Have you ever forgotten a password? Now you don't have to worry about that anymore. Guest Starring: Merlin Mann Links and Show Notes: This week for episode 399 our original workflow guest, Merlin Mann, returns to share how he's using his iPad(s), Mac, and that "voice stuff". Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Independent Writer, Speaker, and Broadcaster - Merlin Mann Merlin Mann (@hotdogsladies) | Twitter macsparky Mac Power Users #23: Workflows with Merlin Mann - Relay FM Mac Power Users #46: Workflows with Merlin Mann II - Relay FM Mac Power Users #91: Workflows with Merlin Mann III - Relay FM Mac Power Users #132: Merlin Returns - Relay FM Mac Power Users #183: Episode V: Merlin Strikes Back - Relay FM Mac Power Users #257: Workflows with Merlin Mann: Episode VI - Relay FM Geekbench 4 - Cross-Platform Benchmark Amazon K760 Merlin's Keyboard Editorial for iOS Drafts | Agile Tortoise Discover IFTTT and Applets - IFTTT The best email app for iPhone iPad and Mac | Spark Airmail - Lightning Fast Mail Client for Mac and iPhone Mail Act-On nvALT - BrettTerpstra.com TextExpander: Mac & Windows Communication Tool Increases Productivity Wemo® Switch Smart Plug Wireless and smart lighting by Philips | Meet Hue Hue products - Meethue | Philips Lighting Hue Tap Switch Meet the Nest Cam IQ indoor security camera | Nest Canary - A complete security system in a single device. Roderick on the Line - Merlin Mann Reconcilable Differences - Relay FM 5by5 | Back to Work Do By Friday Arlo by NETGEAR: Wireless & AC-Powered Security Cameras Home Security Systems from SimpliSafe

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Special guest Merlin Mann joins Jason to talk about Apple event rumors, why we care about Apple kremlinology, our approaches to keeping and deleting files in our digital libraries, and Jason's recent 11-day road trip to the total eclipse. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Eero: Never think about WiFi again. Use code UPGRADE for free overnight shipping. TextExpander, from Smile: Communicate smarter with TextExpander Incapsula: Secure and accelerate your website. Upgrade listeners get one month free. Guest Starring: Merlin Mann Links and Show Notes: Support Upgrade with a Relay FM Membership Membership - Relay FM Episode #187 – Fateful Findings The Flop House Accidental Tech Podcast: 236: Irresponsible Use of Infinite Terabytes Apple event Sept. 12? DaisyDisk - Analyze disk usage and free up disk space on Mac Mac Backup Software | Carbon Copy Cloner | Bombich Software SuperDuper! NOVA - Official Website | Eclipse Over America Liftoff #54: Live from the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse - Relay FM Notes from a road trip - Six Colors The Talk Show ✪: Ep. 198, With Special Guest Jason Snell

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The one and only Merlin Mann returns to the show. Topics include modern plumbing technology and product marketing, the intricate ordeal of switching from iCloud’s old two-step authentication to the modern two-factor authentication, and the future of voice-driven UI/AI. Also, a wee bit of follow-up on our post-election November 9 Holiday Party. Sponsored by: Eero: Finally, Wi-Fi, that works. Away: High quality luggage with built-in USB chargers. Save $20 with promo code talkshow. Fracture: Now through the end of March, save 20% on Fracture prints with promo code CLEAN. Order now for Mothers Day. Warby Parker: Boutique-quality, vintage-inspired glasses at a revolutionary price. Try up to five pairs at home for free. Links: American Standard VorMax anti-splatter flush technology. “Clinger”. “Skid Marks”. Halfway through this one they flush something soft and brown. Michael Heilemann: “When did Siri figure out to not activate two iCloud connected devices with ‘Hey Siri’ at the same time?” My YouTube video showing how best to remove AirPods from their case. Do By Friday: Excellent new(ish) podcast hosted by Merlin, Alex Cox, and Max Temkin, whose names have an average of one “x” per host. This episode of The Talk Show was edited by Caleb Sexton.

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Merlin Mann returns to the show to discuss the election, by which I mean we mostly talk *around* the election. I hope we never do another show again with such heavy hearts, but whatever you think about this election, I think you'll like this show. Sponsored by: * [Squarespace](http://squarespace.com/gruber): Build it beautiful. Use code __talkshow__ for 10 percent off your first order. * [Automatic](http://automatic.com/talkshow): Your smart driving assistant. Get $20 off with this link. * [Circle](http://meetcircle.com/): Disney's new way for families to manage content and time across devices. Use code __thetalkshow__ to get free shipping and $10 off. This episode of The Talk Show was edited by [Caleb Sexton](https://twitter.com/calebsexton).

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Special guest Merlin Mann joins Jason to talk about reviews, ratings, Rotten Tomatoes, mice, thumbs up and thumbs down, using numbers to quantify the unquantifiable, when it's appropriate to show grown-up media to kids, and a whole lot more. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Ring: Create a ring of security that starts at your front door. Get $50 off! Mack Weldon: Smart underwear for smart guys. Get 20% off with the code UPGRADE. Guest Starring: Merlin Mann Links and Show Notes: Support Upgrade with a Relay FM Membership Rotten Tomatoes vs. Metacritic: The Definitive Guide - The Croaking Frog Be Suspicious Of Online Movie Ratings, Especially Fandango’s | FiveThirtyEight Rotten Tomatoes, Reviews and Stars (with tweets) · tvaziri · Storify Rotten Tomatoes: About Cinemascore Reconcilable Differences #30: Captain of the Living Room - Relay FM Amazon Movie Reviews (@AmznMovieRevws) | Twitter Netflix has tons of hidden categories — here's how to see them NetFlix Streaming by Alternate Genres (Extended List) Kids-In-Mind: Movie ratings & parents' reviews that actually work Reviews & Age Ratings - Best Movies, Books, Apps, Games for Kids My Chemical Romance - I'm Not Okay (I Promise) Official Music Video - YouTube The Day of the Doctor - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Midnight (Doctor Who) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Significant figures - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Abyss - Special Edition DVD TV Talk Machine - a podcast from The Incomparable

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Merlin Mann returns to the show to talk about artificial intelligence and Eddy Cue’s flip-flops. Sponsored by: Meh: The daily deal site from the crew that created Woot. Meh: Funny content and videos, too — every day. Meh: Not sure what else to say. Links: Eddy Cue celebrating on court with Stephen Curry after the Golden State Warriors won the NBA Western Conference finals. Apple’s purported upcoming standalone Siri device might have a camera. The Talk Show in iTunes. Reviews are much appreciated. The AI Effect: “It’s part of the history of the field of artificial intelligence that every time somebody figured out how to make a computer do something — play good checkers, solve simple but relatively informal problems — there was chorus of critics to say, ‘That’s not thinking’.” System 7 Macintosh Basics Demo. Canary: Real-time streaming video camera for your home. Merlin’s got one and likes it.

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Merlin Mann returns to the show. Topics include Winter Storm Jonas, the politics of sick kids, sweating out a fever, people going insane over the rumors that the next iPhones will omit the standard headphone jack, the seven-hour The Godfather Epic, and more. Sponsored by: Backblaze: Online backup for $5/month. Native. Unlimited. Unthrottled. Uncomplicated. MailRoute: Hosted spam and virus protection for email. Use this link for 10% off for the life of your account. Igloo: An intranet you’ll actually like. Try Igloo for free. Links: Backblaze’s online speed test. 2007 New Yorker story on commuters in Atlanta. The original 2007–2009 run of The Talk Show. Merlin Mann and John Gruber’s 2009 talk at SXSW. Clever fake “FIFA corruption scandal” Twitter account, which seemingly predicted World Cup matches before they were played. Online petition asking Apple not to remove the 3.5mm headphone jack from new iPhones. Team Negative One’s new samizdat restoration of a 35mm print of the 1977 theatrical release of Star Wars. The Atlantic: “Milk, Bread, and Eggs: The Trinity of Winter-Storm Panic-Shopping”. This episode of The Talk Show was edited by Caleb Sexton.

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Special guest host Merlin Mann joins Jason to talk about the holidays, Apple TV, iPad Pro, and how to recommend Apple products. This episode of Upgrade is sponsored by: Lynda: An easy and affordable way to help individuals and organizations learn. Free 10-day trial. Mailroute: a secure, hosted email service for protection from viruses and spam. Go to mailroute.net/upgrade for a free trial and 10% off, for the lifetime of your account. Making Light: Craft a daily ritual to focus on what matters most. Get $5 off your first order with the code ‘UPGRADE’ Guest Starring: Merlin Mann Links and Show Notes: Support Upgrade with a Relay FM Membership Ford sends out 15,000,000th press release | Autoblopnik Prompt 2 Screens - Control Your Computer Remotely - Edovia The Dalrymple Report The Prestige (film) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia the pledge, the turn, and the prestige. 5by5 | The Ihnatko Almanac #152: Project Runway

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Merlin Mann returns for his annual visit to Mac Power Users. We discuss hardware and software updates and if it's necessary to keep up the latest and greatest, Merlin's growing use of iOS over Mac OS, and kids and technology use. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for help with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile Typing more with less effort using TextExpander on OS X and iOS makes you a Mac Power User. The Omni Group We're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. lynda.com Learn software, business and creative skills. Automatic Drive smarter and safer with the Automatic car adapter – get 20% off, exclusive for listeners. Use coupon code: MACPOWER. Guest Starring: Merlin Mann Links and Show Notes: Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership Independent Writer, Speaker, and Broadcaster - Merlin Mann Merlin Mann (@hotdogsladies) | Twitter Roderick on the Line You Look Nice Today | A Journal of Emotional Hygiene 5by5 | Back to Work Mac Power Users #23: Workflows with Merlin Mann - Relay FM In our first "Workflows" episode we talk with Merlin Mann, or as David calls him, the "Hero of Nerds."  Merlin discussed how he uses his Mac for his work and the applications he uses to be more productive. This extra long episode is packed with geeky goodness. Mac Power Users #46: Workflows with Merlin Mann II - Relay FM David and Katie sit down again with Merlin Mann. Merlin updates us on his workflows and his latest projects. Mac Power Users #91: Workflows with Merlin Mann III - Relay FM Merlin Mann joins Katie and David for the 2012 version of Merlin's workflow interviews. This year, Merlin explains some of his favorite iOS apps, Mac apps, and web services. Mac Power Users #132: Merlin Returns - Relay FM Returning for his annual appearance, Merlin Mann joins Katie and David to talk Evernote, GTD, iPad, Podcasting and his favorite Apps. Mac Power Users #183: Episode V: Merlin Strikes Back - Relay FM Merlin Mann returns to Mac Power Users for his annual visit. This year we dive deep into Merlin's new obsession with home automation and talk about what makes some apps stick while others never do. Pixelmator for iPad Mac App Store - Pixelmator Quicksilver — Mac OS X at your Fingertips Workflow | Powerful automation made simple. Workflow: Powerful Automation Made Simple on the App Store on iTunes Workflow Field Guide — MacSparky Mac Power Users #243: Workflow.app - Relay FM David and Katie dive deep into the new Workflow.app and discuss how it's a game changer for iOS Automation and provide sample workflows. GoodReader GoodReader on the App Store on iTunes Workflow Actions on Reddit Instapaper Drafts | Agile Tortoise Drafts 4 - Quickly Capture Notes, Share Anywhere! on the App Store on iTunes Editorial for iOS Editorial on the App Store on iTunes Contrast | Launch Center Pro Launch Center Pro on the App Store on iTunes nvALT - BrettTerpstra.com Marked 2 - Smarter tools for smarter writers Mac App Store - Marked 2 TextExpander: Mac Typing Shortcut Utility Write. App — An iOS plain text editing app that's not your editor or mother. Vesper. Collect your thoughts. Vesper on the App Store on iTunes TaskPaper — Simple to-do list software for Mac Mac App Store - TaskPaper Byword • Simple and efficient text editor for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Mac App Store - Byword Byword on the App Store on iTunes TextExpander Snippets — MacSparky App Extensions - Apple Developer 1Password Plex: Your media on all your devices Huffduffer Clips App: iOS 8 Clipboard Manager Clips - Copy and paste anywhere with widget and keyboard on the App Store on iTunes Clips Review: Actionable Clipboard Management for iOS 8 – MacStories Deliveries: a package tracker for iPhone, iPad, and Mac Deliveries: a package tracker on the App Store on iTunes Mac App Store - Deliveries: a package tracker Inquisitive - Relay FM New Tech City: Growing Up Digital: 3 Truths for the Adults - WNYC Mac Power Users #214: Tech in Education - Relay FM David and Katie discuss the use of technology in education including apps and workflows for both the student and teacher. Ad-free time! | Blocking ads, unblocking Netflix, Pandora, Hulu, BBC and more

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Merlin Mann returns to the show to talk about movies and shit. Sponsored by: Fracture: Your photos, printed directly on glass. Use coupon “daringfireball” to save 15 percent. Harry’s: Be the smartest man in the (bath)room. Use coupon code “talkshow” and save $5 on your first order. Foremost: Purveyor of small-batch, American-made clothing for men and women. Use coupon code "finally" for 20% off (and the same code works at Need, too). Links: The Carson Podcast. PBS Masters special on Johnny Carson. If you haven’t seen this, watch it. If you have seen it, watch it again. Trust me. Henry Bushkin’s book on Johnny Carson. Dustin Curtis: “Privacy vs. User Experience”. The Wisdom of Insecurity. Kids in Mind. Phthalates. From The Talk Show archive: “H.R. Fluffypuff”.

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Very special guest Merlin Mann returns to the show to talk about Comcast customer service, cable-cutting, Marlins Man (no relation) and his showboating-spectator predecessors, and the state of podcasting today. Also: daylight saving time and Roman numerals. Sponsored by: Need: A refined retailer and lifestyle magazine for men. Warby Parker: Stylish high-quality eyewear at revolutionary prices. Igloo: The intranet you’ll actually like. Squarespace 7: Build your own website. Links: Xfinity’s amazing illustration for a service outage The Kansas Royals tried to get Marlins Man to move seats during the World Series “Fan Man” James Miller Rockin’ Rollen Stewart, a.k.a. Rainbow Man, a.k.a. John 3:16 Guy Roderick on the Line

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Merlin Mann returns to Mac Power Users for his annual visit. This year we dive deep into Merlin's new obsession with home automation and talk about what makes some apps stick while others never do. Thanks to MPU listener Jigar Talati for assistance with the shownotes this week! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: SmileTyping more with less effort using TextExpander on OS X and iOS makes you a Mac Power User. The Omni GroupWe're passionate about productivity for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Tapes Tapes for Mac: Record and send screencasts fast. lynda.com Learn software, business and creative skills. Guest Starring: Merlin Mann Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Independent Writer, Speaker, and Broadcaster - Merlin Mann Collected from: Independent Writer, Speaker, and Broadcaster - Merlin Mann News Projects Media Speaking http://www.merlinmann.com/bio/ FAQs Contact All things Merlin across the internet: Merlin's site about personal productivity, life ha Our audio-based Journal of Emotional Hygiene is fo Back to Work Merlin Mann’s frank & candid weekly phone call wit Video of Merlin's most famous work, the Inbox Zero Video of Merlin's 2010 improvised Time & Attention Video of Merlin's 'Patterns for Crativity' Talk at Audio: Merlin Mann's MaxFunCon Talk on Creative Wo kinda-famous Merlin's Inbox Zero book site Parietal Disgorgement Aid You're minutes away from fearlessly tackling your 5ives.com - Merlin's Lists of Five Things 30 Seconds with Phone Guy - That Guy who's always Nothing wrecks your living room decor quite like a Merlin is 'hotdogsladies' on Twitter Here's Merlin's most popular tweets FAQs about Merlin's Work FAQs about Hiring Merlin Useful info to share in order to book a gig with M right now Merlin Mann on Mac Power Users - MPU 023: Workflows with Merlin Mann - MPU 046: Workflows with Merlin Mann II - MPU 091: Workflows with Merlin Mann III - MPU 132: Merlin Man Returns Dropcam - Wi-Fi Video Monitoring with Cloud Recording. Setup in Minutes. SmartThings | Home Automation, Home Security, and Peace of Mind WeMo Home Automation Put the internet to work for you. - IFTTT Mac Power Users 176: Everyday Automation Full Folder of Geek Screenshot from David's iPhone WeMo Insight Switch SmartThings – SmartThings Hub Amazon- SmartThings Kit Amazon - Belkin WeMo Life & Smart Home Awesomation - Revolv Z-Wave : Home control It's Been 25 Years Since World Wide Web Debuted : NPR Since then it's transformed daily life. To look back at how far the web has evolved and where it may be headed in the next 25 years, Renee Montagne talks to Kevin Kelly, a founder of Wired magazine. Mac Power Users 177: Workflows with Gabe Weatherhead | Mac Power Users Meet hue | en-US Amazon - Hue Lights 5by5 | Back to Work #161: Zeitgeist Helmut Canary - Smart home security for everyone Canary: The first smart home security device for everyone | Indiegogo Wireless Speakers | The Wireless HiFi System from Sonos Tech we’re looking forward to in 2014: a realist’s guide to CES | The Wirecutter Always-On Dropcam Proves Helpful, However Creepy | Re/code Readdle Flexibits | Fantastical for Mac | Meet your Mac's new calendar. Drafts - Agile Tortoise BetterTouchTool Reeder Unread — An RSS Reader Byword • Simple and efficient text editor for Mac, iPhone and iPad. Editorial for iPad Mac Power Users 156: Editorial with Federico Viticci Mynd | SAGA :: Choose your own adventure Get Glympse: Glympse Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership

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Returning for his annual appearance, Merlin Mann joins Katie and David to talk Evernote, GTD, iPad, Podcasting and his favorite Apps. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile: With productivity boosters like TextExpander and PDFpen, Smile makes you a Mac Power User Guest Starring: Merlin Mann Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: Merlin's Website Back to Work Merlin on Twitter Kung Fu Grippe How I went paperless with Hazel and Evernote Evernote Evernote Web Clipper Evernote Hello IFTTT ScanSnap ix500 Dropbox Hazel DaisyDisk Gemini BusyCal 1Password (Mac) 1Password (iOS) Pastebot Drafts Fantastical (iOS) Fantastical Calendars Contacts Cleaner Logitech Wireless Solar Keyboard K760 for Mac/iPad/iPhone Getting Things Done Syncman Alfred LaunchBar Quicksilver Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership

Merlin Mann

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Back to Work5by5Relay FM43 FoldersMerlin Mann

Merlin Mann joins Katie and David for the 2012 version of Merlin's workflow interviews. This year, Merlin explains some of his favorite iOS apps, Mac apps, and web services. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile: With productivity boosters like TextExpander and PDFpen, smile makes you a Mac Power User Guest Starring: Merlin Mann Links and Show Notes: Links for this episode: MerlinMann.com Back to Work Podcast You Look Nice Today Roderick on the Line Inbox Zero iThoughts IFTTT - If This, Then That CheatSheet TextExpander OmniFocus for iPhone OmniFocus for iPad OmniFocus for Mac Textastic Gmail Simplenote Elements 2 Nebulous Notes Marked App Brett Terpstra's Super Awesome iOS Text Editor Comparison Chart Simplicity is Bliss on Contexts nvALT 2.1 Other Inbox Awayfind Expectation Zero Yahoo Pipes Downcast Instacast Merlin's OmniFocus Contexts [Exclusive Sponsor] Smile Software David's TextExpander Screencast Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership

Merlin Mann

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Back to Work5by5Relay FM43 FoldersMerlin Mann

David and Katie sit down again with Merlin Mann. Merlin updates us on his workflows and his latest projects. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Smile Makers of PDFpen and PDFpen Pro 1Password Save 20% off the price of 1Password using coupon code MacPowerUsers or through the above link: The Omni Group Makers of fine Mac productivity software Guest Starring: Merlin Mann Links and Show Notes: Links of note<!--more--> Merlin Mann Back to Work 5By5 Studios You Look Nice Today MPU 023: Workflows with Merlin Mann I Dragon Dictate for Mac MacSpeech Scribe CarbonFin Outliner Bret Terpstra MPU 037: Markdown and MultiMarkdown Flipboard Elements iThoughts HD OmniOutliner Scripts Scrivener TextMate SimpleNote Nebulous Notes Notational Velocity Notational Velocity Alt Tags Dropbox Notsey Instapaper Launchbar MPU 007: LaunchBar Blackbelt TextExpander iPhone URL Scheme OmniFocus Creating Flow with OmniFocus GoodReader Instacast Huffduffer First, Care Future proofing your Passion Merlin's Time and Attention Talk Support Mac Power Users with a Relay FM Membership

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