MacNotables #946 [28:52m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

In Part 2 of our interview with Adam and Tonya Engst, we continue our look at the 1,000th issue of TidBITS. Adam and Tonya discuss the benefits of their new web site architecture for both their readers and their contributors, and how it fits into their expansion of all manner of distribution methods, including their very own version of podcasting. Why email is still cool, their interaction with their readers, their style of defensive writing, and why they’re still tweaking their writing style even after 1000 issues, and the challenges of grammar and idioms in a global environment are all part of the conversation.

Tonya Engst	Adam Engst

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 MacNotables #929 [29:46m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Dennis Sellers delivers a balanced perspective on Steve Job’s return to work, medical disclosure and SEC regulations, reviews the Vizio Sound Bar for those who want surround sound without the wires and talks about the new face…er…voice of the Macsimum Podcast.
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 MacNotables #831 [41:04m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

It isn’t often that Andy Ihnatko lets his guard down and talks seriously about his methods, his mindset and his career. This is one of those rare times. Andy discusses “new media” and why it really isn’t that new, how the current political process is being affected by new media (or vice versa), and what being a journalist really means. How “Max Headroom” predicted the current state of journalism, why he feels teaching is part of his mission, and how the many new media options increase his reach are included in Andy’s comments, along with some advice for young people who are contemplating journalism as a career.

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 MacNotables #814 [28:11m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Adam Engst and Chuck Joiner continue their review of the iPhone SDK. Adam explains why he believes the iPhone is more useful in urban areas, Chuck brings up Apple’s 30% cut of gross sales in the upcoming iPhone Apps Store and the two discuss the enterprise aspects of the announcement. Adam provides perspective from the teenage tech user (via a friend) of an important factor that hardware and service providers need to understand, and <gasp> admits he may soon be in the market for an iPhone. Is the iPhone poised to become a platform in its own right? Find out in this second in a two-part conversation.

 

 MacNotables #813 [26:14m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Adam Engst and Chuck Joiner address a listener question and provide two differing perspectives on migrating from a G4 Mac to a new Intel Mac, then dig into the iPhone SDK announcements. Adam analyzes on the level of control that Apple is exercising over iPhone development and software, and whether it is a good idea. Chuck comments on the positive response from the developer community, and the two review some of the unanswered questions and the future of the jailbreaking community in the first of a two-part session on the subject.

 

 MacNotables #808 [27:43m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

The three-part series of conversations with Adam Engst, Andy Ihnatko and Chuck Joiner concludes with more of their discussion on how creative tools and our expectations of their results sometimes collide. Have things really gotten easier, or is the gap between what we want and how challenging it is to create it about the same? Adam, Andy and Chuck defend their positions by comparing technology then and now, lament their shared lack of artistic expertise, and talk about the tools and workflows for their latest projects.

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 MacNotables #803 [27:55m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Adam and Tonya Engst join Chuck Joiner, taking some time off the show floor to visit the Macworld Podcast Studio and talk about some of the interesting things they found at Macworld Conference & Expo. The list ranges from a web service that runs HyperCard stacks, a podcasting service and a mega-iPod collection case to a geocoding solution for digital photographs, a drive maintenance utility that is fun for the Mac and a booth design that splits the panel. The panel also discusses TidBITS podcast ad-libbing, suggestions for new products, the health of Macworld Conference & Expo and more.

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 MacNotables #766 [51:00m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Adam and Tonya Engst talk about their foray into the world of podcasting and some of the lessons learned along the way, comment on the most recent iPhone announcements including the unlocked iPhones to be sold in France, the February arrival date of a Software Developers Kit and a new view of why “official” third party development may decrease unlocking hacks. The Macintosh Power Couple talk about why the iPod touch didn’t measure up for them, what they want from AT&T to become iPhone owners, the obsession with iPhone news, production vs. consumption on the Macintosh and why Tonya is channeling Columbo.

Tonya Engst	Adam Engst	Chuck Joiner

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 MacNotables #764 [43:37m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Macworld Senior Editor Christopher Breen has more iPods than anyone we know, making him the perfect person to provide wisdom on how to prepare and manage video for all of Apple’s video-capable devices. Whether you’re a new iPod or iPhone owner or have a long history with the devices, you’ll benefit from Chris’ thoughts on how to feed your mobile video habit. He discusses what programs to use to convert DVDs, capture and convert web video, record broadcast and cable television shows and even move content from your TiVo to your iPod. Since all that video (not to mention music) means that your iTunes library will swell to unprecedented proportions, Chris also provides some tips, techniques and strategies for how to store and manage your content using multiple libraries, multiple hard drives, smart playlists and more.

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 MacNotables #725 - Christopher Breen on Podcast Production [51:18m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Christopher Breen discusses his role as the host and producer of both the Macworld Podcast and the Macworld Video podcasts, and how his video series, Breen’s Bungalow, figured in the mix. Mac User Groups had a good thing going with Breen’s Bungalow and Chris invites MUGs to do the same thing with his new productions. Then Chris and Chuck talk about the podcasting tools, techniques and tricks used in the production of their four different shows: Chris’ two Macworld podcasts, MacNotables and Chuck’s other show, MacVoices.

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