January 25, 2026 · 85 minutes
Chris Bailey shares his unconventional tech stack: TextEdit for writing, SimpleNote for tasks, and printing research on paper. He also tried using an iPad mini as his phone to create friction with distraction.
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January 23, 2026 · 70 minutes
YouTube's CEO made some major declarations this week, including that it's the best place for your kin. And is Google Keep next on the chopping block? At least one of its core features is.
January 23, 2026 · 37 minutes
Netflix and Paramount continue their battle for Warner, why Ted Sarandos might not be the villain he's painted to be, plus letters and TV picks. (Downstream+ listeners also get: YouTube's letter, Oscar noms, Star Search, and Heated Rivalry.)
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January 22, 2026 · 79 minutes
Myke and Ticci dig into Mark Gurman’s report on Siri in the ’27 OS releases, check their vibes for Apple and AI for the year, and talk about the “Personal Super Intelligent” lobster known as Clawdbot.
January 22, 2026 · 57 minutes
What gets you excited about stationary in 2026? Brad and Myke share their thoughts, and hear from listeners as well. Thank you all for 700 amazing episodes!
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January 21, 2026 · 29 minutes
Netflix's new live voting show, reflecting on the metaverse and why it happened, tech devices we use occasionally but find worth the investment, and repurposed or restored old tech.
January 20, 2026 · 83 minutes
Alex hopes a snow blower Wall-E can take down the home owner’s association, and Kathy wants to stop stealing.
January 19, 2026 · 95 minutes
This week we're following up on what the Apple-Google AI hookup means and reacting to Apple's announcement of an oddly shaped creative apps bundle.
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January 16, 2026 · 97 minutes
Merlin shares his Large Appliance Results.
(Recorded on Tuesday, January 6, 2026)
