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The Bellingham Podcast

Summary: Pacific Northwest aficionados, AJ Barse and Chris Powell are your hosts each week talking about their views and interests in technology, travel, gear and watches. Recorded in Bellingham or on location (typically in their favorite local coffee establishments) in City of Subdued Excitement. Bellingham Washington. This show is also available on-air on Bellingham's KMRE 102.3FM.

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 Ep. 65 "Analog Explorers" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2251

This episode is dedicated to the #watchfam, as AJ and Chris go from technologists to analog explorers. SIHH in Switzerland : Bonkers watchesThe A.Langr & Sohne “Triple Split” first ever and only watch to do so. https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/first-take-sihh-2018-a-lange-sohne-triple-splitPiaget (Concept) redefines “thin” and Apple got nothing on this 2mm movement. https://www.hodinkee.com/articles/piaget-altiplano-ultimate-concept-watch-hands-onHYT H20 Fluid thinking of time https://www.deployant.com/sihh-hyt-h2o/Ressence (Concept)Type 2 Self Setting mechanical watch ECrown. https://ressencewatches.com/watches/type-2 Topic* Chris - FitBit Force 2 + SKX combo? * This intersection of analog and digital has been cancelled due to fundamental showstoppers. Minimalism prevails.* AJ - “Bellingham Bay”+ “Kraken” project = The reference PNW001 * 16 months later- THE watch that AJ's been horologically toiling over. Three prototypes later; is this the machine that will keep time on all those moment and stories he chases? http://www.ajbarse.com/blogs/category/Watchmaker/* S/o to @ea8 (https://www.instagram.com/ea8/) @buyingontime (https://www.instagram.com/buyingontime/) on instagram * The goal was to make a swiss powered watch made here in the PNW Bellingham Wa as a gift for my new born son. * First proto was on wrist- but had an untimely (pun intended) demise due to a broken bit. And too Tudor homagey * Second proto used a 3d printed movement ring. Smaller NOS skindiver case- but just didn't have the appeal I was looking for. No screwdown crown, acrylic crystal, by directional bezel. * Third time is the charm. Taking all that I learned from the first two attempt and taking the best of them. * Swiss movement SW200-1 * 5atm test case (but give me a closer dial and lighter case) * Screw-down crown * Dome crystal * Tudor “Snowflake” hands * German printed dial with full graduated seconds and half seconds and dual texture dial face. * USA based leather Jeffersonville, Indiana * Screw in Panerai style buckle * Seiko diver spring bars * Toolwatch app- https://toolwatch.io/ handy for checking your watch's accuracy * 8Past10; a micro social network for watch enthusiasts https://www.8past10.com/profile/5864175634b3061858e698be Erika's Originals MN strap * “Mirage” Lume Centerline * New MN straps is engineered especially for Erika's MN * “The material is produced by a large petrochemical company in Germany. After showing the prototypes at Wind-Up watch fair last October in NYC I decided I should really produce them. The material is not a dye but the lume is part of the core material that is used for the twine. This is why you can wear and use your lumed MN Strap just like any other MN Strap and dive, swim, shower with it without it loosing its luminosity. It has an expected lume life of around 4 years when exposed to daylight on a...

 Ep. 64 "Insert [Crypto] Coin Player One | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1906

All the fuss is about the recent buzzwords: Cryptocurrency, Meltdown, Spectre, and the blackout letters C.E & S. Plus, AJ and Chris will unpack *what we pack* when we take a weekend getaway. * * *Oh yea...CES is going onDespite a power outage for two hours (https://www.ktnv.com/news/ces-goes-dark-as-las-vegas-convention-center-loses-power)... Thanks to heavy rainfall. In Las Vegas.From the news ”Meltdown and Spectre”Via Reutershttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-cyber-intel-researcher/how-a-researcher-hacked-his-own-computer-and-found-worst-chip-flaw-idUSKBN1ET1ZRVia NYThttps://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/03/business/computer-flaws.htmlAnd yes, Apple https://www.cultofmac.com/521595/nasty-cpu-flaw-also-present-iphone-ipad/ Topic Interview - Another look at Crypto...but this time through a 20-something’s eyes. Interview: Nick + Cryptocurrency. What does life around it look like in the real world IRL for someone who stays in the know about all the different coins 24/7. What do you take with you on a weekend getaway?Chris Powell takes* Mobile phone with TouchID disabled, all cloud-based apps deleted. * Entering the 6-digit PIN code makes me want to access my phone less* Tablet with pre-downloaded content* 5-port charger* A notebook, a pen, and a paperback bookAJLESS is More* Timbuk2 Navigator (in Small) for my wife and myself https://www.timbuk2.com/navigator-duffel-bag/592.html* Case Logic Reflection bag + Sony Alpha body + 3lens max= more shooting than hauling gear you DON'T use. https://www.caselogic.com/en-us/us/products/camera/shoulder-bags/reflexion-dslr-ipad-small-cross-body-bag-_-flxm_-_101_-_anthracite* Wife+Baby+Me= The diaper bag.Connect with us**AJ**: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow on Twitter (https://twitter.com/ajbarse)/Instagram (http://instagram.com/ajbarse) @ajbarse.**Chris**: bit.ly/quietchris (http://bit.ly/quietchris) or follow on Twitter (https://twitter.com/mnmltek)/Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mnmltek/) @mnmltek.**Twitter Hashtags**: #bhampodcast and #quietconversationsListen to usIf you're in the Bellingham area, be sure to listen to our show on KMRE 102.3 FM (http://www.kmre.org/bellingham-podcast-media-tech/) Thursdays @ 9:00 am and Saturdays @ 1:30 pm.Talk to usGot a question about technology or anything else about life in Bellingham? Call 201-731-8324 (tel:2017318324) (TECH) and leave us a voicemail, and ask us nicely! We may include it in one of our future shows.Subscribe to...

 Ep. 63 "New Year's UnResolutions" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1879

Resolutions! Chris and AJ go for more of the UnResolutions - 12 physical books to read in 12 months. 12 Linux distros installed on his burner laptop. 12 months of life-logging with a Leuchtterm 1917 Bullet Journal. 12 themed months. January's theme: #Exhale.AJ - Adding a new flaire to his journal- as he brings a little Philately (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philately) to his journaling from around the world (that word brought to you by Chris Powell's Random-Factoid-House-O-Trivia ) [Renovating your online house]Chris Updating passwords in the new year? USE THIS TRICK TO SAVE LOADS OF TIME AND ANGST WHEN UPDATING PASSWORDS (http://chrispowell.co/use-this-trick-to-save-loads-of-time-and-angst-when-updating-passwords/)AJ Holiday season is the PERFECT time to “Unsubscribe” from those pesky emails you forgot you signed up for throughout the year. Then, as Chris mentioned before on the show, roll up the ones that you do want to keep tabs on (the ones with those digial coupons you love to use once in a blue moon) and use Unroll.me...* * *Special Guest! 13 min interview of Bellingham realtor Katie Thomas of the Muljat Group. (http://www.muljatgroup.com/office/1132/agent/34666)* * *Connect with us**AJ**: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow on Twitter (https://twitter.com/ajbarse)/Instagram (http://instagram.com/ajbarse) @ajbarse.**Chris**: bit.ly/quietchris (http://bit.ly/quietchris) or follow on Twitter (https://twitter.com/mnmltek)/Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mnmltek/) @mnmltek.**Twitter Hashtags**: #bhampodcast and #quietconversationsListen to usIf you're in the Bellingham area, be sure to listen to our show on KMRE 102.3 FM (http://www.kmre.org/bellingham-podcast-media-tech/) Thursdays @ 9:00 am and Saturdays @ 1:30 pm.Talk to usGot a question about technology or anything else about life in Bellingham? Call 201-731-8324 (tel:2017318324) (TECH) and leave us a voicemail, and ask us nicely! We may include it in one of our future shows.Subscribe to usiTunes, Google Play Store, Soundcloud, Spreaker, TuneIn, or wherever else you podcast. And check out our website at bellinghampodcast.com (http://bellinghampodcast.com/)

 Ep. 62 (Part 2) "Philosophical Polarity into 2018" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 2105

We are back from holiday! Happy 2018. On this second part of a two part episode we rejoin our conversation on the recap of 2017 topics as we see how they roll into 2018. Yes, some of these topics are political- but we unshackle the political headlines from the core topics. And what we see for this year.Lifestyle Brands * Rise and fall of Blue Apron * Uber eats, Fredmyer, Amazon Fresh (and their acquisition of whole foods), et al. * News and Social Media's love triangle with politics, fatigue & frustration * We chatted quite a few times on the fatique of being Glued to your device- but for 2017 one last tip....how to help get out of the “echo chamber” as we call it- or Bubbles as this TED talk discusses about. * TEDWomen2017 “Free yourself from your filter bubble (https://www.ted.com/talks/joan_blades_and_john_gable_free_yourself_from_your_filter_bubbles#t-544384)s” * “Joan Blades and John Gable want you to make friends with people who vote differently than you do. A pair of political opposites, the two longtime pals know the value of engaging in honest conversations with people you don't immediately agree with. Join them as they explain how to bridge the gaps in understanding between people on opposite sides of the political spectrum -- and create opportunities for mutual listening and consideration (and, maybe, lasting friendships).” * From that John Gable's AllSides engine: https://www.allsides.com/unbiased-balanced-news Trends that wrapped up 2017* Cord cutting to a la carte ...right in time for the net neutrality debate again. * Unshackle the topics (see 2018)* Cryptocurrency? What? * Bitcoin * Ethereum * Litecoin * BlockChain in 2min https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r43LhSUUGTQ * Companies offering ICO (http://fortune.com/2017/12/13/indiegogo-initial-coin-offerings-ico-cryptocurrency/) : “Initial Coin Offering” *Blockchain implications: TED talk "How the blockchain will radically transform the economy | Bettina Warburg" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RplnSVTzvnU Trends we see into 2018* Net neutrality debate to continue * Pay for the content you want * Depending on how things pan out- up tick in illegal acquisition * Streaming services making content * Unshakle the topics of Net Nutrality (by way of the communicaiton of bits and 1, 0s) being treated fairly and equally. And the topic of more accessibility in rural America. * “The Federal Communications Commission regulates interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories. An independent U.S. government agency overseen by Congress, the Commission is the federal agency responsible for implementing and enforcing America’s communications law and regulations” .https://www.fcc.gov/about/overview (https://www.fcc.gov/about/overview) * The issue that has everyone on the web talking https://www.fcc.gov/restoring-internet-freedom * Cryptocurrency * ICO or “Tokenization”

 Ep. 61 (Part 1) "Philosophical Polarity of 2017" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1936

We will be on holiday until 2018. On this first part of a two part episode we recap of 2017 topics. Yes some of these topics are political- but we unshackle the politics headlines from the core topics. And what we see for next year? Top of the show: A big shout out all of our listeners in helping grow out this show.Part 1 Topics:Podcast hightlight bits?AJ- MN history (https://youtu.be/iN29nu9kI5g?t=17m46s) and Eddie Bauer History (https://youtu.be/t7_058R7I1E?t=11m30s) clipsChris- Five Rules for Computer Techs (https://youtu.be/cmJo9hJ8upY?t=1m55s) and PNW Sandlot (https://youtu.be/hdWNEZvVqVs?t=15m21s) clipsTrunkTechPrestone Windshield De-Icer (https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/prestone-4666/chemicals---fluids-16461/de-icers-17307/windshield-deicer/as247/4666559) - Yellow Spray Bottle - about $5Magnetic Windshield cover (https://www.amazon.com/Magnetic-Edges-Windshield-Snow-Cover/dp/B075QGJSPW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1513102786&sr=8-1&keywords=windshield+cover) - Save minutes of scraping in the morning - $23The main topicTrends from 2017* Crowd sourcing on a high * Kickstarter/IndiGoGo a palooza * Patreon finds its stride* Athletes getting hit hard. * What is the state of the entertainment value of things like the NFL* Fast food vs Eat at home * BlueApron Online * Fred Meyer Clickist * Uber Eats Delivery * Parity with Organic vs non-organic* Lifestyle Brands TO BE CONTINUEDConnect with us* **AJ**: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow on Twitter (https://twitter.com/ajbarse)/Instagram (http://instagram.com/ajbarse) @ajbarse.* **Chris**: bit.ly/quietchris (http://bit.ly/quietchris) or follow on Twitter (https://twitter.com/mnmltek)/Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mnmltek/) @mnmltek.* **Twitter Hashtags**: #bhampodcast and #quietconversations* * *Listen to us* If you're in the Bellingham area, be sure to listen to our show on KMRE 102.3 FM (http://www.kmre.org/bellingham-podcast-media-tech/)! Thursdays @ 9:00 am and Saturdays @ 1:30 pm.* * *Talk to us* Got a question about technology or anything else about life in Bellingham? Call 201-731-8324 (tel:2017318324) (TECH) and leave us a voicemail, and ask us nicely! We may include it in one of our future shows.* * *Subscribe to us* iTunes, Google Play Store, Soundcloud, Spreaker, TuneIn, or wherever else you podcast. And check out our website at bellinghampodcast.com (http://bellinghampodcast.com/)

 Ep. 60 "PNW Holiday Sandlot" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1746

Have yourself a maker & giver Christmas. We'll share some ways to joyfully give back to some little Bellingham kiddos worthy of your generosity. AJ talks about #watchfast, his endeavor in leather making, and Seiko's end of year announcements. And "you're kill'n me Smalls!" AJ & Chris chat on the merits of Facebook for businesses ...and now messenger for kids? Stay healthy this holiday season! **Wrist Check**Remember that SNK807 AJ is #watchfasting witha leather strap- did he forget to mention that is a strap he made by hand.* 2017 was a “makers” Thanksgiving and Black Friday. A 2018 Powell Pivot?Chris Powell Associates has been active for 6 years. Time for a change to better reflect my services?**Facebook Business page?- say what, yes Chris just say that.**Speaking of Facebook - **Where is future going with social...*** Facebook announces a way for under 13 years olds to use Messenger (under supervision of mom/dad) https://messengerkids.com/* COPA (because AJ forgot) * “Child Online Protection Act (COPA) was a law in the United **States** of America, passed in 1998 with the declared purpose of restricting access by minors to any material defined as harmful to such minors on the Internet.”* * *Small Fries Play Santa this season and give generously to some worthy non-profits in Bellingham that help out the little kids.Lydia Place (https://lydiaplace.org/) - “Every family deserves a home”Bellingham-based non-profit serving families since 1989. Housing case management, parenting support, behavioral health counseling. Partnering with Bellingham property management and housing authorities in ending homelessness one family at a time.Blue Skies for Children (http://www.blueskiesforchildren.org/) - “Raising hope and self-esteem in young hearts and minds”Sponsors children in programs to enrich their lives; sports, dance, swimming, martial arts, music, art lessons. Support for school trips. Back-to-school backpack program.Skookum Kids (http://www.skookumkids.org/) - “Caring for foster kids in Whatcom County”Volunteer-staffed facility to care for children transitioning into foster care. They work with caseworkers to find the right long-term solution for these kids. They work with foster parents and “respite care” providers. This year they bought Perch & Play on State street and use it to host events like Foster Parents night out. * * *Tech That Caught our eye* Seiko announces “baby Turtle” (http://wornandwound.com/seiko-releases-four-jdm-mini-turtles-ref-srpc35k1-srpc37k1-srpc39k1-srpc41k1-two-new-turtle-colorways/)SRPC35K1, SRPC37K1, SRPC39K1, and SRPC41K1 divers & “Night Divers” * The 200-meter rated case measures 42.3mm and features a crown at three o’clock, * Seiko’s 4R35 caliber: hacking, hand-winding, 41 hours of power reserve & beat rate of 21,600* AJ “Is this the replacement of the 20 year old SKX? * * *Connect with us* **AJ**: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow on Twitter (https://twitter.com/ajbarse)/Instagram (http://instagram.com/ajbarse) @ajbarse.* **Chris**: bit.ly/quietchris (

 Ep. 59 "PNW Prepp'n Afterdark" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1916

Technology, watches and EDC gear that's built to last, let's get this party started! This is the Bellingham Podcast! New Watch Alert! AJ with a SNK807...and a hand crafted strap? #WatchFastOp-EdChris * **Moving to the rebel alliance that is MVNO - JUST SAY NO TO LEASING * Rufurbished iPhones (https://www.apple.com/shop/browse/home/specialdeals/iphone) - Starting at $470 * OnePlus Android Phones (https://www.amazon.com/OnePlus-64GB-ROM-A3000-Factory-Unlocked/dp/B01MXR13TZ/ref=sr_1_2?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1512145020&sr=1-2&keywords=oneplus+3t) - Starting at $425 * Google Pixel Android Phones (https://www.amazon.com/Google-Unlocked-Smartphone-Carriers-Wireless/dp/B01M0DMG3W/ref=sr_1_1?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1512145110&sr=1-1&keywords=google+pixel+phone) - Starting at $480* Cricket (https://www.cricketwireless.com/) Wireless. Dollars and sense. A touch of prepp’n***Gear every PNW person should have during the stormy season. The power can, and usually does, go out around our holiday season. Most of us have backpacking gear waiting in the wings, but for those who are not avid outdoor enthusiasts here is some recommendations under $150***AJ* Camp Stove (remember do NOT use propane indoors= carbon monoxide). * UPS (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FWAZEIU/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1) for that entertainment center/network router- doubles as battery backup for your mobile phone* Led flashlight* Eneloop (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XZ1Q6QY/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1) (rechargable battery setup) * Know a HAM radio operator in your area?* REI - dehydrated foods #justAddWater Chris* Indoor oil lamp (https://www.amazon.com/Lamplight-110-Chamber-Oil-Lamp/dp/B002YHPVWO/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1512145586&sr=8-3&keywords=indoor+oil+lamp) - Burns up to 25 hours, $20* Lamp oil (https://www.amazon.com/Lamplight-Ultra-Pure-Clear-Lamp-Oil/dp/B005CBWIMK/ref=pd_bxgy_201_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=3CTA1S4Y1TG0TN9091HW) - $14* LED Headlamp (https://www.amazon.com/GRDE-Zoomable-Headlamp-Rechargeable-Batteries/dp/B00NIOCZIK/ref=pd_sbs_468_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=AY48S50DYGP3BPY9P8H4) - $24Happy Holiday Hibernation -AJWatchFinder & Co (https://www.youtube.com/user/watchfinder). on YouTube “Experts from Every Angle” series; a blend of watch history and review in a brief under 5-10min epCalifornia Typewriter (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l53MPBjCDpY)Chris* Watch This - Bombshell - The Hedy Lamarr Story (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt6752848/) * The world's most beautiful woman was also the secret inventor of secure Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS communications, but her arresting looks stood in the way of her...

 Ep. 58 "Sources of local happiness & holiday cashola" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1824

This week, AJ and Chris have some sources of happy if you are having the holiday blues...or if you are in need of cash-ola for those holiday upgrades.Sources of Happy Around Town:Villagebooks.com (http://villagebooks.com/) - Continuous high-quality events Pickfordcinema.org (http://pickfordcinema.org/) - “More than movies”Around the Internet:WhatcomTalk.com (http://whatcomtalk.com/) - Positive stories about people and businesses around Bellingham and Whatcom CountyWhere do you go to convert old gadgets to new cash-olaThis came from a comment I had said to me “oh yea, I have one of those [and the rummage through a drawer - and takes it out and clearly it is dead and hasn't been used in months]”Gazelle (https://www.gazelle.com/)Amazon Seller (https://sellercentral.amazon.com/)GameStop (https://www.gamestop.com/trade)ebay (https://www.ebay.com/)CraigsList (https://bellingham.craigslist.org/)OfferUp (https://offerup.com/)Apple Trade Up (iPhone) program (https://www.apple.com/iphone/trade-up/). For Mac products (https://www.apple.com/mac/trade-up/)* * *Tech That Caught our eye* Hurry Slowly (http://hurryslowly.co/) - A new podcast about how you can be more productive, creative, and resilient through the simple act of slowing down.* OnePlus 5T (https://oneplus.net/5t) - a $500 flagship phone, 6-inch screen, virtually no “bloatware” added. If Chris had to purchase an Android phone... * * *Connect with us* **AJ**: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow on Twitter (https://twitter.com/ajbarse)/Instagram (http://instagram.com/ajbarse) @ajbarse.* **Chris**: bit.ly/quietchris (http://bit.ly/quietchris) or follow on Twitter (https://twitter.com/mnmltek)/Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mnmltek/) @mnmltek.* **Twitter Hashtags**: #bhampodcast and #quietconversations* * *Listen to us* If you're in the Bellingham area, be sure to listen to our show on KMRE 102.3 FM (http://www.kmre.org/bellingham-podcast-media-tech/)! Thursdays @ 9:00 am and Saturdays @ 1:30 pm.* * *Talk to us* Got a question about technology or anything else about life in Bellingham? Call 201-731-8324 (tel:2017318324) (TECH) and leave us a voicemail, and ask us nicely! We may include it in one of our future shows.* * *Subscribe to us* iTunes, Google Play Store, Soundcloud, Spreaker, or wherever else you podcast. And check out our website at bellinghampodcast.com (

 Ep. 57 "Coffee Seattle Style?" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1810

Get your motor running, and head out on the highway! We're talking about technology and whatever comes our way. In this case, as AJ gets back from Kansas a coffee oasis, and tech that caught our eye. * Android auto vs Apple CarPlay * Android phone hardware make it lag * Ok Google actually pretty useful * Maps. Ya know it feels dated to me but has better data and calling out directions. * Apple where the hell is the app support! -No Google Maps with CarPlay * Maps rock shows even speed limits * Better ui idea* Coffee oasis (because there isn’t a coffee house on each corner out here) * Reverie Coffee roasters. You are the goods. Vibe: think StumpTown kind of * Il Primo (just rocks literally vintage screams and Linkin Park yo! )- uses the competition’s beans (Spice Merchant) Vibe: think Black Drop.. kind of* * *Tech That Caught our eye* Not really tech- but a cool youtube video * Adam Savage and Vsauce's Michael Stevens Geek Out Over Watches * https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=57&v=U5rlLL7cOtw * Savage buys a modded SKX to look like his planet ocean WHILE Omega had it in the shop.* ASUS VivoStick (https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-VivoStick-TS10-B017D-Intel-Z8350/dp/B01EZGYV9A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1510342007&sr=8-1&keywords=asus+vivostick) - Worth a look if you're looking to upgrade an old computer on the cheap, or get a simple computer setup for kids and older folks. $120 online.* * *Connect with us* **AJ**: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow on Twitter (https://twitter.com/ajbarse)/Instagram (http://instagram.com/ajbarse) @ajbarse.* **Chris**: bit.ly/quietchris (http://bit.ly/quietchris) or follow on Twitter (https://twitter.com/mnmltek)/Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mnmltek/) @mnmltek.* **Twitter Hashtags**: #bhampodcast and #quietconversations* * *Listen to us* If you're in the Bellingham area, be sure to listen to our show on KMRE 102.3 FM (http://www.kmre.org/bellingham-podcast-media-tech/)! Thursdays @ 9:00 am and Saturdays @ 1:30 pm.* * *Talk to us* Got a question about technology or anything else about life in Bellingham? Call 201-731-8324 (tel:2017318324) (TECH) and leave us a voicemail, and ask us nicely! We may include it in one of our future shows.* * *Subscribe to us* iTunes, Google Play Store, Soundcloud, Spreaker, or wherever else you podcast. And check out our website at bellinghampodcast.com (http://bellinghampodcast.com/)

 Ep. 56 "Counting Change on $15.5million" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1951

Breaking news! We are now available on TuneIN Radio! AJ and I have some public service announcements for the better of society. Also, AJ discovers a beautiful needle in the watch world haystack...from overseas! And I wax nostalgically about a long-lost customer service technique that simply doesn't exist today.NOTE: WE WILL BE OFF THE PODCAST FEED/OFF THE AIR UNTIL NOVEMBER 12 TuneIn Link: https://tunein.com/radio/The-Bellingham-Podcast-p1055694/ * * *Op-Ed SoapBoxA PSA to Photographers : Avoid updates to any ANY software while in the middle of production. Even if it LOOKS like it is a harmless patch- just don't update EVER when you have stuff on the line. * AJ's **1hr long horror story** with Adobe support, and what the future of Lightroom means to those who (once) had perpetual license vs mandatory Creative Cloud. * If I wasn't a tech...this could have ended really poorly. * What AJ's looking forward to (more on this to come on his Patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse)) ; * Skylum (Formerly Macphun) Luminar 2018 * https://macphun.com/blog/macphun-is-becoming-skylum * https://skylum.com/ * Phase One's Capture One Pro Public Service Announcement to Everyone using their mobile phones in public - A Primer for Technology Etiquette * If you are at a restaurant or a coffee shop with someone, and simply must have your phone on the table, show the person you’re with that you actually have a slight bit of interest in being with them. Set your phone to vibrate and face down on the table.* If you are talking on your mobile phone while the checkout clerk is ringing up your food items at the grocery store, you are automatically despised by the aforementioned clerk, as well as everyone else in line behind you.* If you choose to take a call in a public place, and slouch down lower in your chair to “have a more private” conversation, your efforts will be futile; we can still hear your conversation, because we’re still two. feet. away. from. you. Get up and move to a place where people can’t hear you.* The longer it takes you to swipe through the thousands of photos on your mobile phone to find the picture you want to show us, the less we are interested in seeing this photo.* If you decide to take a selfie in public and make a pouty fish-face with your lips, or flip your hair around and strike that pose you’ve seen from those beautiful people you follow on Instagram, you waive your right to not be gawked at or laughed at by everyone around you. Zoolander called, he wants his “ridiculously good looking” photo poses back.* * *TopicsChris' - Counting ChangeYour total is $12.22. You give the clerk a $20 bill. The clerk looks at the change due on the digital register screen, and says like a parrot, “Seven dollars and 78 cents is your change.”It USED to be, at least when I was in a job that required me to give change back to customers, that I would count the money back to them. The customer owes $12.22, they give me a $20 bill, and I hand them their change, then dollars, saying, “78 cents makes thirteen, fourteen, fifteen, and Twenty.” *sigh** * *Purpose Built History: MN StrapMonochrome has an article on the back history: https://monochrome-watches.com/strap-review-cool-marine-nationale-strap-erikasoriginals-perfect-dive-watches/* “ The relation between French Navy...

 Ep. 55 "Different Forms of 'Outside'" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1859

Take two guys, and throw 'em in 40-some degree weather and rain. What do they wear? And what do they carry their stuff in? Find out the answers, and a whole lot more...NEXT...This is the Bellingham Podcast...Podcast Updates- AJ did a few Fall cleaning of the feed, you can now updates to the website and look and feel of the show. You can now find us by searching for “The Bellingham Podcast”, and our show is available as Seasons in iTunes* * *Topic - Apple Airpods - The Cadillac of headphones?Pros:* Great sound quality* Easy to connect (pair) with my phone, tablet, personal laptop, and work laptop* Quick-charging* Fits my earsCons:* Not noise-isolating (I still have to deal with conversations and room chatter)* The price* White earrings?Topic - What are you wearing and carrying this fall?Chris: * Carhartt heavyweight hooded jacket* Levi's Jeans* Columbia boots* Mechanix gloves* Carhartt legacy gear bag, legacy travel kit * Rugged travel bag and toiletry kitAJ:A little PNW trivia:* Eddie Bauer was a real person (http://www.eddiebauer.com/company-info/company-info-our-founder.jsp). * Born and raised in the state of Washington, he was a husband, a father, a businessman, an innovator and a true outdoorsman. Eddie Bauer was born on Orcas Island in the San Juan Islands in Washington (1899). * 1920- Brand was founded. * 1936- He created the "Skyliner," the first quilted goose down jacket in North America, a design he would patent in 1940 thus... kind of sinching the status of the guy who invented the puffy jacket. * 1942 He began producing garments and sleeping bags in support of the war effort. In the middle of the military garment label sewn into each of these products were the words, "Eddie Bauer Seattle U.S.A." At the end of the war, soldiers from all over the country wrote to him based on that label. "Where can I get more of that down stuff? You saved my life!" * And in 1945 He published the company's first catalog, "Eddie Bauer Alaska Outfitter," selling garments and sleeping bags insulated with goose down. * Eddie Bauer died at the age of 86 on April 18 1986AJ's Picks:* Eddie Bauer - MEN'S MICROTHERM STORMDOWN VEST “First Accent” http://www.eddiebauer.com/product/mens-microtherm-stormdown-vest/38832205?showProducts=111&sizetype=&size= * PNW Flannel - usually acquired every few years visiting a Eddie Bauer outlet * For the rain atop that Eddie Bauer vest: a blue REI Elements (discontinued unfortunately) https://www.rei.com/ * REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.- founded 1938; Lloyd and Mary Anderson founded **REI** in Seattle, Washington, in 1938. The Andersons imported an Akadem Pickel ice axe from Austria for themselves and decided to set up a co-operative to help outdoor enthusiasts acquire good quality climbing gear at reasonable prices.Tech That Caught our eyeAJ: AfterShip (https://www.aftership.com/) app : 100 shipments per month : * Access 428 couriers * * *Connect with us* **AJ**: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow on Twitter (https://twitter.com/ajbarse)/Instagram (

 Ep. 54 : "Reflections in a Black Mirror" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1893

PSAs, not PDAs in Tech - Five rules for dealing with computer techs (https://medium.com/@mnmltek/five-rules-for-dealing-with-computer-techs-4d8af81a1d78):* If a computer tech is working on your equipment for free, food and drink is a mandatory payment.* Just because you see your tech around town doesn’t mean you can automatically ask them a question about your computer problems.* Don’t expect your old equipment to be able to run the latest and greatest software.* When a computer tech tells you a potential solution to your computer problem, do not say, “No I don’t think that’s it.”* Do not antagonize, tease, or talk down to a computer tech.Shopping - Avoid the late-November rushTech Addiction: It is interesting to see a subset of people, mostly close to tech, gravitating towards the days of the iPhone 1. The days before apps. * Black Mirror actress Rashida Jones: “Nosedive” episode released back in fall 2016 * More from the front lines of addiction...that is is the digital age: https://journal.thriveglobal.com/rashida-jones-on-smartphone-life-i-cant-anymore-1f3b6ad96331 Alternative connectivity:* Lightphone: https://www.thelightphone.com/ * Runcible: http://mono.hm/ * Punkt: https://www.punkt.ch/en/products/mp01-mobile-phone/ * Apple Watch Series 3--Kevin Rose: https://www.kevinrose.com/ AJ's view: really likes the principle behind Monohm- would like to see tech change towards a more natural (look and manufacturing materials) and ability to repair or upgrade by modules (see PhoneBlocks (https://phonebloks.com/) and ARA (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_Ara) project reference) or the Fairphone (https://shop.fairphone.com/en/)* PhoneBlocks blog keeps good tabs on activity in the Movment: http://blog.phonebloks.com/ * All devices from smartwatch to phones. * RePhone Kit (about $60 usd kickstarter)- what if our phones were opensoruce and modular...http://blog.phonebloks.com/post/130486707708/rephone-kit-an-open-source-modular-phone-by * * *Tech That Caught our eyeAJ: * ReMarkable eInk tablet. https://remarkable.com/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook%2Binstagram&utm_campaign=Prospecting+-+AL+-+Smartly&utm_content=Prospecting+-+AL+-+Smartly+-+US+and+CA+-+Video+Post+-+Video+-+Screen+-+20+sec+-+Film+5+-+Hard+selling+-+1%3A1&utm_id=59d7b49ab5fbbc5b9205869a(Watch spotting: SKX) lolOne ding against it- NO Browser- touting a distraction free experience. 35k sold Shipping November- $599* * *Connect with us* **AJ**: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow on Twitter (

 Ep. 53 "Fall Time Blues" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1919

On this episode: AJ and I are seeing RED as the leaves are turning ORANGE and YELLOW. The GREEN grass is getting wet from all the rain which is giving us the BLUES. If you're feeling down about the fall season, stay tuned for some colorful conversation! Let's get the party started. This is the Bellingham Podcast...Topic - How do you beat the PNW fall-blues...as the leaves turn orange...and dieChris I drive. Hannegan Road to Lynden. Lake Whatcom Boulevard to Alger. Chuckanut Drive to Burlington. Mini-road trips with quiet music to stare at a different screen. My vehicle's windshield! I also do a fall possession purge. Clothes I haven't worn for a while, unnecessary tech cables, accumulated books and magazines. All donated or eliminated from my home.Topic - 24-Hour StaycationChris AM visits to Rustic Coffee in Fairhaven, Rocket Donuts on Holly Street, and Caffe Adagio on Railroad Avenue (not in that order.) PM visits to Village Books, a Taylor Dock walk to Boulevard Park, and the Filling Station. All in Fairhaven. Highlight of the evening is a big bowl of Pho at Soy House on Holly Street and a movie at the Pickford Cinema. Maybe a Thai Basil Daiquiri No.2 and an everything plate at the Temple Bar to bring the day in for a landing.AJ is still in his remodel- and has a we-one so his 24hr staycation is a bit shorterUnscripted InsightsChris : The UN calls AJ- who would he fly to and to a once in a life time photoshoot with?AJ : Face your fear- what would it be and what would it take?Connect with usAJ: patreon.com/ajbarse or follow on Twitter/Instagram @ajbarse.Chris: bit.ly/quietchris or follow on Twitter/Instagram @mnmltek.Twitter Hashtags: #bhampodcast and #quietconversationsListen to usIf you're in the Bellingham area, be sure to listen to our show on KMRE 102.3 FM! Thursdays @ 9:00 am and Saturdays @ 1:30 pm.Talk to usGot a question about technology or anything else about life in Bellingham? Call 201-731-8324 (TECH) and leave us a voicemail, and ask us nicely! We may include it in one of our future shows.Subscribe to usiTunes, Google Play Store, Soundcloud, Spreaker, or wherever else you podcast. And check out our website at bellinghampodcast.com

 Ep. 52: "Ride Dapper" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1803

Ladies and Gentlemen, start up your engines! We hear from AJ's Distinguished Gentleman Ride in Vancouver BC. Chris talks about how he helped someone run, and ran himself, the 5K of the Bellingham Bay Marathon. Topic - 2017 Distinguished Gentleman's Ride - Vancouver* DGR- AJ passed his funding goal, and the DGR passes 4.5million in fundraising - THANK YOU sponsors https://www.gentlemansride.com/rider/barse* The dress code of DGR...and dapper attitudes. This is not your token motorcycle dudes in leather.* Watch Spotting: the “one only's” were out in full force on riders wrists. From Panerai, to Omega, to even Seiko.* Interview with one of the hosts/founders of DGR Vancouver* On my wrist....Frederique Constant (Limited Edition) Moon Phase (Reference FC330RM)- adorned by a WatchGecko (Geckota) handmade Italian Leather strap from the UK https://www.watchgecko.com/new-coloured-stitching-simple-handmade-leather-strap.php * * *Topic - 2017 Bellingham Bay MarathonBBM - Chris ran a 5K with 300+ folks, finished in 37'52”, 177th overall, 83rd out of 126 males, and 8th out of 12 in his age bracket.Chris rocking a new Toxic Nato- and now in his favorite color(shade) BLACK OUT. https://www.toxicnatos.com/products/toxictwofold-black-20mm-only-special-edition * * *Tech That Caught our eyeChris:* iOS 11 “Driving Mode” - customizable auto-text reply when driving. AJ* All American watch strap ADPT All Day Purpose & Terrain strap- to best of W&W knowledge= it is the only all American made nylon watch strap https://www.adptstraps.com/ $42usd 420D nylonConnect with us* **AJ**: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow on Twitter (https://twitter.com/ajbarse)/Instagram (http://instagram.com/ajbarse) @ajbarse.* **Chris**: bit.ly/quietchris (http://bit.ly/quietchris) or follow on Twitter (https://twitter.com/mnmltek)/Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/mnmltek/) @mnmltek.* **Twitter Hashtags**: #bhampodcast and #quietconversations* * *Listen to us* If you're in the Bellingham area, be sure to listen to our show on KMRE 102.3 FM (http://www.kmre.org/bellingham-podcast-media-tech/)! Thursdays @ 9:00 am and Saturdays @ 1:30 pm.* * *Talk to us* Got a question about technology or anything else about life in Bellingham? Call 201-731-8324 (tel:2017318324) (TECH) and leave us a voicemail, and ask us nicely! We may include it in one of our future shows.* * *Subscribe to us* iTunes, Google Play Store, Soundcloud, Spreaker, or wherever else you podcast. And check out our website at bellinghampodcast.com (http://bellinghampodcast.com/)

 Episode 51 "Cntrl+Alt OS" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1793

Recorded LIVE on the streets of Bham, at Camber Coffee http://cambercoffee.com/On this episode, we are talking about alternatives to the mainstream operating systems and...this comes out of a recent rant AJ had with a few folks “If you don't like something- don't buy it! Companies owe you NOTHING *unless you are a shareholder*” Just in time for school to start up! Forget Hi I'm a Mac, Hi I'm a PC- what about the other offerings in OS out there.Canonical Ubuntu:* Other distros based off this (and Dabian) that gives different looks and functions* Ubuntu “Certified” hardware- turn key approach https://certification.ubuntu.com/desktop/ Elementary OS; https://elementary.io/ Endless OS; https://endlessos.com/home/* Made for developing countires but also has hardware: https://endlessos.com/our-computers/Chrome OS; for those who don't mind Google and have web-based needs (https://www.computerworld.com/article/2893364/chrome-os/is-chrome-os-right-for-you.html)* * *Tech That Caught our eyeHow about NOT the new iPhone (https://www.apple.com/iphone/). If you like it - great. If you don't- great. Does it really matter- nope. * Only thing to note out of the whole announcements; Apple now has 8 iPhones to choose from. SE, 6, 6+, 7, 7+, 8, 8+, X. So, to everyone on the internet...stop hating on something you don't have buy if you don't want to.Poloroid Originals: https://us.polaroidoriginals.com/?rfsn=550557.16c7b * * *Unscripted InsightsChris AJ * * *Connect with us* AJ: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow me on Twitter/Instagram (http://instagram.com/ajbarse) both are @ajbarse. * Chris: Twitter/Instagram/Medium.com as @mnmltek * Quiet Conversations newsletter: bit.ly/quietchris (http://bit.ly/quietchris) * 100 Tech Tips - An ongoing project: www.100techtips.com (http://www.100techtips.com/)* Twitter Hashtags: #bhampodcast and #quietconversationsListen to us* If you're in the Bellingham area, be sure to listen to our show on KMRE 102.3 FM (http://www.kmre.org/bellingham-podcast-media-tech/)! * Thursdays at 9 am * Saturdays at 1:30 pmTalk to us* 201-731-8324 (tel:2017318324) (TECH)* Got a question about technology or anything else about life in Bellingham? Leave us a voicemail! * Ask us nicely! We may include it in one of our future shows.Subscribe to us* iTunes, Google Play Store, Soundcloud, Spreaker, or wherever else you podcast. And check out our website at bellinghampodcast.com (http://bellinghampodcast.com/)

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