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Past Episodes
February 11, 2025
In this episode, we discuss old internet memes and videos (do you remember ol greg), and we explores a variety of new gadgets and tools, including the Glowmad (spoiler, we bought three). We also chat recent tech tools like n8n.io for automation, which replaced Elysse this week, Tray.ai for code assistance, the Caddy server for SSL setup, and Equals.com for connected spreadsheets. Finally, we discuss no code tools (again) and practical experiences in building websites with Framer. We also review stylish eyewear by GogginsGoggles, and curated adventure trips by Land of Ride.
February 3, 2025
In this episode, we chat Dungeons & Dragons community events in Nanaimo, Crit & Fumble, the launch of Vinecoin, and its implications for the future of Vine and social media. We also collectively analyze the advantages and challenges of using smart tools like Warp, an intelligent terminal, and DeepSeek, an open-source AI model. We also quickly touch on Blue Sky, an alternative social network to Twitter (different, but same same), and Dropbox’s unique brand guidelines site. We wrap by reviewing Shawns experience with the Work Louder Nomad keyboard (spoiler, it’s not good).
September 24, 2024
This week, we've officially become the shopping network, whoops! We bought a couple cool gadgets this week so we take a minute to review both. We kick things off with the Prusa MK4S printer, and finish with the DJI Neo Drone Gavin bought last week. We even include the drone footage in the video, so stay tuned till the end to check that out. Links: PlayStation 5 Pro Body Scans OpenAI o1 Preview Notable AI News PHIA Screen Recording Retool Opal Show Notes: 00:00 Introduction and Banter 00:53 Discussing Retool 03:22 Gavin's Shopping Channel and 3D Printer Talk 05:08 Exploring the Prusa 3D Printer 15:11 OpenAI's New Model and AI Discussions 32:54 Discussing Neko Health Pricing 33:37 Booking a Full Body Scan 33:56 Healthcare System Challenges 34:23 Exploring the Benefits of Body Scans 36:42 Screen Recording Tools: Loom vs. P H I A 45:02 The Propel Electric Outboard Motor 49:00 Lightship EV RVs: A New Way to Travel 54:19 DJI Neo Drone Review 01:01:35 Podcast Wrap-Up and Final Thoughts Find us elsewhere: Shawn: https://x.com/nerdburn Gavin: https://x.com/geekforbrains Input: https://x.com/inputlogic Stilo: https://stilo.ai Wanna build an app together? Hit us up https://inputlogic.ca
September 17, 2024
In this weeks episode, we take a good chunk of the episode to chat Apple's 'Glowtime' event, and we give you our honest thoughts. We dig into most of their announcements, delving into the new iPhone features, AirPod 4s, and general expectations from Apple products moving into the next few years. All in all, we're quite honest with our review. We touch on a surprising story about a Navy officer installing unauthorized Starlink satellites on a warship, an innovative wildfire detection tool that uses social media for early wildfire warning signs, and finally, we discuss California's new AI legislation which is aimed at safety. To wrap up, we explore the capabilities of the new DJI selfie drone (which Gavin already bought) and critique the practicality of foldable phones (which are so lame). 00:00 Welcome to the Internet Podcast 00:36 Cat Shirts and Timu Shopping 03:03 Tech Talk: Gadgets and Audio 03:49 Smart Glasses Demo 08:30 Memory Anchor and Augmented Reality 11:46 Apple Event Reactions 13:59 Camera Quality and Consumerism 23:35 AirPods and Hearing Innovations 27:32 Excitement Over AirPods and Future Predictions 28:43 Debate on AirPods Max and Bluetooth Issues 31:52 Unauthorized Starlink on a Navy Warship 35:48 California's AI Safety Bill 42:57 Innovative Wildfire Detection Technology 50:20 DJI Neo: The Selfie Drone 54:35 Foldable Phones: A Controversial Innovation 57:00 Conclusion and Sign-Off Links from this week Apple event - here Starlink link - here Wildfire detector - here Ai safety bill - here DJI Neo - here Find us elsewhere: Shawn: https://x.com/nerdburn Gavin: https://x.com/geekforbrains Input: https://x.com/inputlogic Stilo: https://stilo.ai Wanna build an app together? Hit us up https://inputlogic.ca
June 26, 2024
In this episode, Gavin gives us a review of the Rabbit R1, and spoiler...it's mostly not good! We also dig into Apple intelligence news, the discovery of Grolar bears (Polar and Grizzly bear hybrids), and learn that Shawns gaming controllers are likely full of chip dust. Drop your comments & thoughts below, and join us weekly as we zip through our newsletter to show you the gems we've sourced from the depths of the internet. 00:00 Introduction and Banter 00:21 Hat Talk: Flat Brimmed Hats 03:06 Rabbit R1 Review: The Good and The Bad 10:51 AI Devices and Their Shortcomings 29:33 Beta Invite and Onboarding Experience 30:01 Growler Bears: A Terrifying Hybrid 31:26 Planet of Lana: A Beautiful Short Game 33:53 Board Games and Sticky Fingers 36:23 Superpower: The Future of Personal Health 39:36 Gumloop: Automate Workflows with AI 42:44 Hooli.io: A New Project Management Tool 47:36 Blackbird: Earn Perks at Restaurants 50:08 Virtual Glasses: The Future of Wearable Tech 54:07 Conclusion and Sign-Off
June 12, 2024
In this episode of the Internet Plumber pod, we surprise Shawn and Gavin with a guest! Caitlin Aboud joins us like old times as we rip through links, and chat tech. Join us as we discuss DDoS fantasies, authentication with Kelvin Zero, Lupe Fiasco, and Google Gemini. Drop your comments & thoughts below, and join us weekly as we zip through our newsletter to show you the gems we've sourced from the depths of the internet! In this episode, we're joined by Input Logic alum, Caitlin Aboud! Caitlin is a UI/UX designer for OpenPhone and joins us to rip through links and chat tech! Check her out here: https://www.caitlinaboud.com/
June 4, 2024
In this episode of the Internet Plumber Podcast, we chat with our friend Haley Ingram — the founder and CEO of Coffee and Contracts. We chat everything from camper van conversions, gators, to SaaS marketing tools, this episode really has it all. We also dig into Hopsotch.io, and a few open source design tools that might start to give Figma a run for their money. Oh and Gavin backed a product in this pod — tune in to find out what he backed on kickstarter. Drop your comments & thoughts below, and join us weekly as we zip through our newsletter to show you the gems we've sourced from the depths of the internet! Guest Bio: Haley Ingram is the founder and CEO at Coffee & Contracts, an essential SaaS toolkit for real estate agents ready to generate leads and build a memorable brand.
May 15, 2024
In this episode of The Internet Plumber Pod, we dive into an array of topics. Joined by one of Gavins pals, Tash Baycroft, who shares his experiences in the hunting, fishing, and wildlife conservation documentary sector. From AI fitting rooms, to Tattooer booking systems, this conversation brings you on a wild ride till the end. Drop your comments & thoughts below, and join us weekly as we zip through our newsletter to show you the gems we've sourced from the depths of the internet! Guest Bio: Tash Baycroft is a documentary film director/editor, at https://filterstudios.ca/. Tash latest video Transmission, has won several awards and accolades. Check it out here: https://movifree.org/film 00:00 Casual Banter and Tech Talk Begins 01:12 Introducing Gavin's Pal: A Dive into Filmmaking and Outdoor Adventures 03:15 Exploring Virtual Fitting Rooms: The Future of Online Shopping? 09:18 Unsplash's Evolution: From Photography to Illustrations 14:39 Navigating the World of No-Code with Venue Inc. 21:39 The Complex Web of Payment Processing: Stripe vs. Lemon Squeezy 26:48 Tech Giants' User Experience Dilemma: Innovation or Stagnation? 30:36 Awaiting the Arrival of Brilliant Labs Frames 30:54 Decoding the Mustache Mystery: A Hilarious Tech Idea 31:52 Exploring Smart Glasses: The Future of Wearable Tech 32:26 Diving Into Developer Platforms: A New Way to Experience Tech 34:02 The Magic Wand of Tutorials: Revolutionizing User Guides 35:46 The $18,000 Bicycle: A Deep Dive into Luxury Cycling 48:03 The Cold Plunge Phenomenon: Exploring Extreme Wellness
May 7, 2024
This week, Elysse visits the office for an in-person recording, and we dig into Delphi AI, training your Vagus nerve, Scalar wave therapy, and React native IDE. We're also joined by Davina St Cyr, the Cowork community manager, and we ask her questions about vehicle auctions! Drop your comments & thoughts below, and join us weekly as we zip through our newsletter to show you the gems we've sourced from the depths of the internet!
April 23, 2024
In this episode, we're full of giggles. We're joined by our pal Sebastian Abboud, an independent designer out of Nanaimo, B.C, and we chat about Not Beer water branding, Canadian treasure Matty Matheson and his retro food co, Wealthsimples Canadian longevity and much more. Drop your comments & thoughts below, and join us weekly as we zip through our newsletter to show you the gems we sourced from the depths of the internet! Drop your comments & thoughts below, and join us weekly as we zip through our newsletter to show you the gems we've scoured from the depths of the internet!
April 17, 2024
Another week, another pod! In this episode, we chat with our friend Chris Foster from Converge. We chat through his time up in Fort Mac & experience in the oil fields (including hydrogen spheres), we chat about AI & cyber security, the Vancouver riots and founders chatting about the future. Drop your comment & thoughts below, and join us weekly as we zip through our newsletter to show you the gems we've scoured from the depths of the internet!
April 9, 2024
In this episode, we chat Crocs and Jibbets, Starlink satellites and space trash, if AI has empathy, and The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of the Whole Stupid World. We'd love to hear your thoughts! Comment any questions below, and join us weekly as we zip through our newsletter to show you the gems we've scoured from the depths of the internet!
April 2, 2024
This week we're joined by our friend Grace Walker, a designer and Webflow developer out of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Grace recently launched Fast Forward Freelance, a crash course for those looking to dive into the world of freelance design and development work. This episode was a joy to record, and chatting with Grace was truly awesome. We chat Webflow vs. Framer and the pros and cons of both, Visual Electric's huge positive impact on designer assets, custom typeface fonts, and the best springtime non-alcoholic beverages.
March 21, 2024
This week, Gavin gives us a review of his Playdate, we review Crappy sunglasses, have big discussions around OpenAI, Claude 3 and AGI, and Shawn pulls the trigger on a Work Louder keyboard.
March 13, 2024
We're back! New week, new chaos. This week, Shawn tells us about his near rollover in his sprinter van, we review Figmas new multi edit updates, the Rivian R3X release (spoiler, we love it), and billionaire tech utopias being built outside San Francisco. This is also our last podcast with our amazing product designer Caitlin before she moves to a SF tech utopia and becomes a cyborg. Drop her some love in the comments.
March 8, 2024
Hey, hi, hello! We're back with another week of riveting, educational and borderline controversial links. We were also fortunate to be joined by Robin Newman this week, the founder of Likely Story, a digital game about how to deal with awkward romantic relationship scenarios, all while educating women and young girls on how traffickers use romantic relationships to coerce girls into sex trafficking. The game can help girls figure out how to say no and how to play out a scenario before it could happen in real life. We've linked Likely Story below for you to check out! In this episode, we also chat Vercel NYC conference, animation CSS, mechanical keyboards and if they're worth it, plus an array of other side quest topics that lead us to ask questions about iPhone sizes, and if phone cases are actually worth it.
February 27, 2024
This week we went off script a little bit and added some bonus links to the roster. We chat about the 3D renderings of Drakes home, framer components with some real ASMR sounds, a tangent on data privacy, and the BEST way for you to do your taxes this year (with the best 2024 tax software). We also chat hosting, platform as a service (PaaS), and Ai cosmetology.
February 17, 2024
Hey, hello! This week we ran into technical difficulties, so we're posting a little late. We chat AI and creativity, AI dating apps, how people are liking their Vision Pro's (spoiler, they're not), and wtf is up with Stanley cups. TTYL!
February 6, 2024
Welcome back to another week of links! This week we chat Teenage Engineering toy cars, olive oil mafia, maple syrup heists, and more Ai news. Check the link below:
January 30, 2024
One of our talented designers Caitlin Aboud joins us to chat B&E's, open source code editors, swords, and the future of graphic design in the shadow of AI.