The Bellingham Podcast

Recorded LIVE in the Dori's Coffee. Chris and AJ go cover how the podcast has evolved the last 50 episodes. The show topic picks up at 18min. Thank you everyone SO much for supporting BPM and the Bellingham Podcast! Strike up the band, pop those champagne corks, everybody have fun tonight, and everybody Wang Chung tonight! This is the Bellingham Podcast...* * Best of BPM * Episode 1 - March 1, 2016 (https://www.spreaker.com/user/bellinghampodcast/bpm-tech-episode-1) - Dawn of the personalities! * Right off the bat, we were hammering the point of tech security - mobile PIN codes * More of an “interview” feel, Chris hadn't taken his witty clever pills back then, but showed signs of transparency and genuineness in his battle with clutter. * 5 questions? Really, Chris? * We hadn't gotten our intro and outro mojo working yet. * Episode 18 - November 6, 2016 (https://www.spreaker.com/user/bellinghampodcast/bpm-tech-episode-18) - Emergence of the disdain for the new shiny * Macbook Laptop “Touchbar” and Microsoft Surface Studio > Used car prices * Episode 20, November 20, 2016 (https://www.spreaker.com/user/bellinghampodcast/bpm-tech-episode-20-20-20-passwords) - Online and On the Airwaves with KMRE 102.3 FM * From longform to a 30-minute format * Best of Bellingham via I-5 exits, best of Bellingham via districts * And we made a VIDEO podcast (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9g6mZnkl87c&index=2&list=PL5vCt68i9VF3OCXqTY-PBL9xN9Qvh7LdU), too! * * *Tech That Caught our eyeSpinn (https://www.spinn.com/): “Quality Coffee made easy” ?* PREORDER alert. 2ND BATCH SOLD OUT – 3RD BATCH SHIPS EARLY 2018 * $299-$599* Meanwhile; Remember SEQUENT (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1608034664/sequent-the-worlds-first-kinetic-self-charging-sma) they needed CHF 80k...**3,981 backers** pledged...drum roll * CHF 1,043,330 that is 1,081,216.92 USD * Looks to be shipping January 2018* * *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)...

We've encountered some talented folks out there making products that tell a story, that are personalized, and are worth an extended look. Skip aisle six in your big-box retail store and check out some products worthy of your time and attention....and we have some unscripted insights in store as well. This weekend is the 135th anniversary of a “workingmen's holiday” So whether you work in an office, or from home, this weekend's for you! So let's get the Labor Day weekend party started. This is the Bellingham Podcast...* * *CraftedLeather * Found Leather Goods (https://foundleathergoods.com/) - Fairhaven * Hide and Drink (https://hideanddrink.com/) * Passion Leather (http://www.passionleather.com/)Wood * ArtWood * New Vision Soccer (http://newvisionsoccer.org/) - New Vision Glory acoustic guitar (http://www.lyndentribune.com/news/guitar-maker-andy-beech-mbhs-grad-extending-his-craft-to/article_85b3ba54-358a-11e7-ba37-7f6a56ad6760.html)Metal * Bay Engravers (http://www.bayengraving.com/)OTHER * Toxic Natos (https://www.toxicnatos.com/) (Veteran Owned Business) News From Your [subdued] Hosts:AJ has been busy: * “Every Moment Has a Story” the short film * Vimeo https://vimeo.com/ajbarse/everymomenthasastory * YouTube https://youtu.be/Xc0DStvdCrk * Patreon http://www.patreon.com/ajbarse* The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride * I have had several friends and colleagues who have battled either cancer or mental health issues just this last year alone; leading me to join this group of dapper men and women. On Sunday the 24th of September, I will don my finest attire and my classic inspired motorcycle, with my fellow men and women across the globe to join the fight with ****The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride**** (https://www.gentlemansride.com/rider/barse) (or DGR) to raise awareness for prostate cancer and men’s mental health. I will be riding with 35,398 riders across the globe, and will be joining with our neighbors to the north in the Vancouver ride. * https://www.gentlemansride.com/rider/barseChris has been busy:* 100 Tech Tips (http://100techtips.com/archive) COMPLETED! * Quiet Conversations (http://bit.ly/quietchris) newsletter - #65 just recently sent* * *Tech that caught our eyeSkipped until next week* * *Unscripted InsightsChris - AJ's on death row? And his last meal is....AJ - Chris is a wreck, and something of his humanity has got to go. And it is....* * *Connect with us* AJ: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow me on Twitter/Instagram (

We've had fun in the sun this summer, but as the temperature cools and the blue skies turn to grey, UNO what we turn to for fun? Use your CRANIUM for this one. It's games! Both board and video. We'll open the COMMUNITY CHEST of venues and tell you about some new places you might take a CHANCE on. It's much more than Professor Plum in the library with a candlestick. It's an OPERATION AJ and I believe is worth the RISK. SORRY for all the puns, it's what I do... Hey Player one, get ready to Insert Coin...this is BPM! * * * RSS and Podcast Feed updates: prepping for new iOS podcasting features and making our show now easier than ever to find, or tell a friend about “Bellingham Podcast.” Thank you everyone for the literally THOUSANDS of downloads. Around - Get your geek and game on! Thank you to Jagi and Kaleb, WWU students, for being on the show and giving us your geeks-eye-view on today's topic! Board & Table Top * Rook & Rogue Board Game Pub (https://www.rookandrogue.com/) - “Bellingham's first board game pub” on Magnolia Street downtown. * Open daily for lunch and dinner, “geeky-themed food, beer, wine and cocktails” * Two tiers of membership - Rook (hobby) and Rogue (Grail) - monthly or annually * Ruckus Room Arcade and Fun Center (https://www.ruckusbham.com/) - on Railroad Avenue * Check out ruckusbham.com (http://ruckusbham.com/) and @ruckusbham for updates. * Dark Tower Games (https://www.darktowerlgs.com/) - downtown * Weekly Magic: The Gathering tournaments * Live streamed Twitch TV events * Friday night at 6 pm - Board game night! Video Games * Best Buds Gaming Lounge (http://best-buds-gaming-lounge.business.site/) - In Mackenzie Alley in Fairhaven, by Rustic Coffee * Classic video games. Frag your friends! * Open most evening until 1 AM (?) Pinball Wizardry * Reset Games Arcade Edition on Sunset- IFPA (https://www.ifpapinball.com/) (International Flipper Pinball Association) pinball tournament last month (July 16) * IFPA Bi-Weekly Tournament! Next round- Sunday August 27th at Reset Games The Racket bar and pinball lounge by Shakedown - IFPA (International Flipper Pinball Association) pinball tournament * Tournament Date: August 20, 2017 * $5 Buy-In, 100% Payout, Coin-Op 3 Strike Knockout (4 if low turnout) Swiss Seeding (Ages 21 +) Comics: Fun fact; NATIONAL COMIC BOOK DAY is September 25 * Cosmic Comics (http://cosmiccomicsonline.com/) by Bellingham High School * Comics Place (https://www.thecomicsplace.com/) on Holly Street * * * Tech that caught our eye * PayByPhone (https://www.paybyphone.com/) app - A mobile solution for Bellingham parking meters - we don't need no stinking quarters! * iPhone and Android compatible * Multiple vehicles, no cash required, tied to a c/c (prepaid?) * Time expiration notification, top up within your app * Time & Tech * ToolWatchApp/Tool Watch .io (https://toolwatch.io/); how to track your +/- time on your mechanical watches * “The most convenient way to measure the accuracy of your mechanical watch.” Site made in Switzerland * Tip- this is a dipstick, not your speedometer. * * * Unscripted Insights Chris 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: You can find me on Twitter, Instagram, and Medium 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/) 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 at 9 am * Saturdays at 1:30 pm Talk to us - 201-731-8324 (tel:2017318324) (TECH) * Got a...

**On THIS episode: ** We'll take a closer look at one of the more vibrant parts of downtown Bellingham, the Bay District. There's some new things you might not be aware of....! Ever seen something unscripted and unrehearsed? It's hard not to watch. Well guess what? We're switching off the auto-pilot! All that and some tech and timepieces that caught our eye. Now that we can finally see through the summer smog, our eyes are focused squarely on the task at hand. Hey look, AJ! It's a podcast! Let's get the party started. This is BPM: Tech! * * * Around Bellingham - Bay District Camber Coffee (https://cambercoffee.com/location) - Across the street from Bayou on the Bay and the Blue Horse Gallery. New swanky coffee shop with some tasty appetizers to go with your brew. Gluten-free and vegan options available too! Sunday, August 20 - 7am-5pm - The Monkey Butt 300 * 22nd annual Skagit ride to Winthrop. $20.00 (Shirt and lunch) and ride over HWY 20 to the Winthrop Barn, delicious BBQ lunch. Skagit Power Sports (Call Jose or Bill for more info at 360-757-7999 (tel:3607577999)) Meet at the store Sunday morning by 8:00am for sign-ups! Friday, August 25 - Rooftop Cinema at the parkade - O Brother, Where Art Thou * 6:30PM – Gates open. Beer garden, food court and vendors available. * 7:00PM – Live music. * 8:20 (DUSK) – Movie. * * * Tech that caught our eye You're not alone. In 2013, 7% of all Americans listened to a podcast. Four years later, it's more than doubled to 15%. One in six Americans have listened to podcasts? For most, Apple is their source to discover podcasts. Now Spotify is releasing original podcast content (https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-07-31/spotify-is-coming-after-apple-with-a-new-podcast-initiative). Looks like they want to keep their 50 million paid subscribers using their app for more than just music. Podcast Shout-Out Gear Tasting Radio (http://www.itstactical.com/geartasting/) from ITS Tactical (Imminent Threat Solutions) * Backs, packs, coffee, notebooks, EDC, and everything else under the sun... from a tactical lens. Like BPM, but with ammunition! * Start here: Gear Tasting 65 - Keychain management and snacks for adventure (http://www.itstactical.com/centcom/gear-tasting/keychain-management-snacks-adventure-gear-tasting-65/) * * * Time & Tech Nevo: French styling, with a Swiss movement; World's first Minimal Smart Watch * http://nevowatch.com/?v=7516fd43adaa * $299 * BATTERY POWER * CR2025 cell for smart features (6+ months) 364 cell for timekeeping (5+ years) * Very minimal, dial bothers me (the hands are supposed to represent the V) but a cool step in the smartwatch direction Meanwhile; Remember SEQUENT (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1608034664/sequent-the-worlds-first-kinetic-self-charging-sma) last we reported they were over $400k...and now they are $40k short of 1 million dollars! * * * Unscripted Insights So many podcasts, social media, heck life itself... is sanitized and prepared for others to consume. AJ and Chris ask each other one question that they don't know in advance. What follows is their raw, unfiltered response. * * * Connect with us * AJ: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow me on Twitter/Instagram both are @ajbarse. * **_VLog is on hiatus due to personal/family medical issues, but the feed will still have photography from my adventuring and travels . _** * Chris: You can find me on Twitter, Instagram, and Medium 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/) 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 at 9 am * Saturdays at 1:30 pm Talk to us - 201-731-8324...

We are on summer break for the next two weeks. We will be back online, and on air, in two weeks. Remember you can catch up on all past episodes in your favorite podcaster of choice, or on bellinghampodcast.com. Check out Chris' 100techtips.com and follow AJ's adventures in photography on Patreon.com/ajbarse

On THIS episode: we are fully analog this episode- from ways to record your best of times and worst of times, to checking the time on a timepiece from a different time or timezone we cover all that and more next, on BPM: Tech! * * * Tech analog documentation Chris uses a Baron Fig Confidant journal and Bullet Journal rapid logging * Baron Fig (https://www.baronfig.com/) - Based in New York. Kickstarter success. “Tools for thinkers” * Bullet Journal (http://bulletjournal.com/) - customizable organization system * Morning - 5-minute Journal (https://www.intelligentchange.com/products/the-five-minute-journal)- mental prep for the day ahead * Evening - 5-minute Journal - the day's recap AJ's List * New acquisition; Seiko 6117-6410 (circa 72 best I can tell thus far) * History * 6217-7000 think the Asia games/Olypics in tokyo * 6117-8000 outer bezel (no hacking lever) * 6117-6400 (WorldTimer) * 6117-6410 (back to inner and hacking lever) * Logo (http://wornandwound.com/daini-seikosha-seiko-factory/) * Daini Seikosha- Daini - The double-triangle/Lightning-Bolt = Daini * Suwa Seikosha- Suwa = Swirl * “Seiko accomplished this by making the two divisions, Suwa and Daini, completely independent of each other, not sharing parts, movements, or any design information.” * “Suwa Seikosha and Daini Seikosha became separate entities in 1959 for the purpose of promoting competition and improving product for the overarching Seiko brand,...” Tech that caught our eye Ok #watchfam, this one is for you! * Update on SEQUENT (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1608034664/sequent-the-worlds-first-kinetic-self-charging-sma)...uhhh, looks like there is a boom: $445,527 pledged of $83,724 goal 1,636 backers 21 days to go USPS Informed Delivery (https://informeddelivery.usps.com/box/pages/intro/start.action) * Know what’s in your snail mailbox before it arrives * Granted, it takes the surprise out of discovering what’s waiting for you in your mailbox, but you can now skip getting your mail on a day where you receive sales flyers and junk mail no items that need your immediate attention. Connect with us * AJ: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow me on Twitter/Instagram both are @ajbarse. * **_VLog is on hiatus due to personal/family medical issues, but the feed will still have photography from my adventuring and travels . _** * Chris: You can find me on Twitter, Instagram, and Medium 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/) 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 at 9 am * Saturdays at 1:30 pm Talk to us * Got a question about technology or anything else about life in Bellingham? Leave us a voicemail! * 201-731-8324 (tel:2017318324) (**TECH)** * Ask us nicely! We may include it in one of our future shows. Thank You for Joining Us * Subscribe to us on iTunes, Google Play Store, Soundcloud, Spreaker, or wherever else you podcast. And check out our website at bellinghampodcast.com (http://bellinghampodcast.com/)

**On THIS episode: ** * The Summer season has gone from preheat to full-on bake mode. Now that we're spending more time outside, how can you improve the tech...in your backyard? * Plus, AJ spies with his little beady eyes, some tech that is worth a try. Throw some ice cubes in a glass, pour yourself the drink of your choice, sit back for a half-hour and enjoy two cool podcast cats...That's us! This is BPM: Tech! * * * Backyard Tech For the backyard: Chris' list: * 100-inch wrinkle-free portable outdoor projection screen + stand -$100 on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/JaeilPLM-100-Inch-Wrinkle-Free-Projection-Transportable/dp/B010M0AH0A/), of course! * LCD mini-projector - $100 on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/DBPOWER-T20-Projector-Multimedia-Smartphone/dp/B01LZRUY6Q/ref=pd_sim_23_6?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01LZRUY6Q&pd_rd_r=8BT4NZ476G3K6H8HTKRA&pd_rd_w=bgONN&pd_rd_wg=SzyE1&psc=1&refRID=8BT4NZ476G3K6H8HTKRA) as well * MPOW solar sensor lights, waterproof outdoor wall lighting for garden or patio - $33 on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D1H89DI/_encoding=UTF8?coliid=I8Y8EQWNRHPV5&colid=21RYAJKXP44LR) AJ's List * ENO SingleNest Hammock REI $60 (https://www.rei.com/product/754769/eno-singlenest-hammock) * Eno Atlas hammoc suspension system (holds 400lbs) REI $30 (https://www.rei.com/product/840700/eno-atlas-hammock-suspension-system) * Do you have unwieldy blackberry and brush.... or need something for the Zombie apocalypse; Black & Decker BD1773 Chopsaw, 15-Inch - Amason $25 (https://www.amazon.com/Black-Decker-BD1773-Chopsaw-15-Inch/dp/B007BJWWYU) CORRECTION Yard Dragon= Weed Dragon https://flameengineering.com/collections/weed-dragon-torch-kits For the balcony: * 24-foot Outdoor string lights, commercial grade, bistro style - $40 on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Brightech-Weatherproof-Commercial-WeatherTite-Incandescent/dp/B01IPSSYWE/) * Instapark Flower Power color changing LED plant pot - $13 on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0014A8EZI/) * S'more to Love - 6x smore maker for BBQ - $14 on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Smore-Love-STL-611-Six-Smore-Maker/dp/B005EVJWC2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1500044988&sr=8-1&keywords=s-more+to+love) AJ's List * Oregon Scientific BAR208HGA Amazon about $50 (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01NBA9ETF/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) * ...and the reason why I went to OS's BAR208 AJ Prime Day. Didn't get a discount but got a new weather station. Acurite pro color with wind/hydro/temp $60 * https://www.amazon.com/AcuRite-01604-Digital-Temperature-Humidity/dp/B00NIX4QQK/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1499896581&sr=8-6&keywords=acurite+color * Love the 3-in-1 sensor....HATE the display * Any telescope- fun for kids to learn about space Meade 50mm Refractor Tele Amazon $40 (https://www.amazon.com/Meade-Instruments-Infinity-Refractor-Telescope/dp/B00LY8JCII/ref=lp_281063_1_13?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1500050558&sr=1-13) * Night Sky iOS Free (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/night-sky/id475772902?mt=8) * Stellarium (OpenSource) Free cross platform, (http://www.stellarium.org/)$3 on iOS (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/stellarium-mobile-sky-map/id643165438?mt=8), $2.50 Android (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.noctuasoftware.stellarium&hl=en) Tech that caught our eye Nasa JunoCam just took the best photo of Jupiters Red Spot * Via PetaPixel (https://petapixel.com/2017/07/14/nasa-just-shot-closest-ever-photos-jupiters-great-red-spot/) * Via NASA JunoCam (https://www.missionjuno.swri.edu/junocam/processing?phases%5B%5D=PERIJOVE+7&source=all&perpage=16&p=7) * Love the sense of umor with NASA “Sauron's Eye (https://www.missionjuno.swri.edu/junocam/processing?id=2022)”, * * * Connect with us * AJ: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow me on Twitter/Instagram both are @ajbarse. * **_VLog is on hiatus due to personal/family medical...

On THIS episode: Chris dives into the Whole30 Experience, AJ hits 100? And tech that ticks all the boxes on a smart watch?? All that and more NEXT on BPM: Tech! * * * AJ's 100th Podcast...ever Shout out to Salish Screen Printing; https://www.salishscreenprinting.com/ Chris on the Whole30 Meal Plan * Whole30.com (http://whole30.com/) Tech that caught our eye AJ SEQUENT: “World first kinetic self-charging Smart watch SEQUENT is a start-up, founded in Luzern (Switzerland) https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1608034664/sequent-the-worlds-first-kinetic-self-charging-sma $166,679 pledged of $83,259 goal 570 backers 33 days to go They call their case an “Eronomic design”- but on my wrist I think I would be a bit tall for my liking. But love the dome look crystal 42.5mm X 46.8mm x 14.8mm thick *an SKX is 42.5 x 46mm x 13.25mm thick* *an Apple watch 2 is 42.4mm x 36.4mm x 11.4* “The watch features the newest generation of **Heart Rate sensor, GPS tracking and notification system**, which can connect by **Bluetooth** to our proprietary **Biofeedback health & sport app.” 5atm/50m water resist. Not lumed unless they break 500k** Early Bird- Black- $189usd Future retail around $438 Connect with us * AJ: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow me on Twitter/Instagram both are @ajbarse. * **_VLog is on hiatus due to personal/family medical issues, but the feed will still have photography from my adventuring and travels . _** * Chris: You can find me on Twitter, Instagram, and Medium 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/) 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 at 9 am * Saturdays at 1:30 pm Talk to us * Got a question about technology or anything else about life in Bellingham? Leave us a voicemail! * 201-731-8324 (tel:2017318324) (**TECH)** * Ask us nicely! We may include it in one of our future shows. Thank You for Joining Us * Subscribe to us on iTunes, Google Play Store, Soundcloud, Spreaker, or wherever else you podcast. And check out our website at bellinghampodcast.com (http://bellinghampodcast.com/)

On THIS episode: We ask your future self “self, in 20 years from now, will I or my child really want to go through all those words and photos I posted on Facebook?” We've got some some tips on preserving those moments we share online: OFFLINE. NExt! On BPM: Tech! * * * Shout out to @bull_watches (https://www.instagram.com/bull_watches/) * Glad they digg the show- listened back to our Fathers day ep, and got a pick from the show (https://www.instagram.com/p/BVcx0W2hfIC/?taken-by=bull_watches). Capturing Moments Chris and AJ yet again harp on BACKING UP YO DATA AND PHOTOS. With that now said... Your essays. Captured in a book. * Day One 2 - macOS Desktop (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/day-one/id1055511498?mt=12&ign-mpt=uo%3D4) - $40 * Day One 2 - iOS app (https://geo.itunes.apple.com/us/app/day-one-2-journal-+-notes/id1044867788?mt=8&at=10lnHI&ct=dayoneappcom) - $24 in-app premium purchase * Published a hardcover book from a year's worth of newsletters. 130+ pages, $40. * Publishing journal entries coming later this year. Your photos. Captured in a book First- work with a local photographer Second- * ShutterFly * FREE* Unlimited prints for the price of shipping * App allows you to make stuff, prints, books, etc right there- no need for browser. * Site doesn't use flash...but can be a little janky * Cases, pillows, deck of cards, etc * MixBook * Mosaic for iOS * The 5min photo book * The downside again for desktop- their author tool in the browser is Flash based- so fire up the Chrome * Amazon Prime Photos...guess what they also print * Prime customers...free shipping * FINALLY a site that doesn't use Flash to author a book * $22 8x11 20 pages Tech that caught our eye AJ **Retro Announcement by Nintendo...again** SNES with StarFox2 (never before released) http://www.nintendo.com/super-nes-classic * * * Connect with us * AJ: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow me on Twitter/Instagram both are @ajbarse. * **_VLog is on hiatus due to personal/family medical issues, but the feed will still have photography from my adventuring and travels . _** * Chris: You can find me on Twitter, Instagram, and Medium 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/) 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 at 9 am * Saturdays at 1:30 pm Talk to us * Got a question about technology or anything else about life in Bellingham? Leave us a voicemail! * 201-731-8324 (tel:2017318324) (**TECH)** * Ask us nicely! We may include it in one of our future shows. Thank You for Joining Us * Subscribe to us on iTunes, Google Play Store, Soundcloud, Spreaker, or wherever else you podcast. And check out our website at bellinghampodcast.com (http://bellinghampodcast.com/)

On THIS episode: Pack your bag! We have 6 weekender adventures for you that are easy get aways departing from 98226. This is BPM: Tech! * * * Wrist check Chris with a new new-Bond NATO AJ with a modded Infantry leather NATO and... a little bezel alchemy with some lume Weekend Bag'n it What is Chris and AJ's go-to weekend bags: Chris - Cargo Works Utility Carry-all (https://www.cargo-works.com/products/utility-carry-all) - $50 online AJ Timbuk2 Navigator (small) http://www.timbuk2.com/navigator-duffel-bag/592.html * $99 ish * Recently got a design update * Duffel + Backpack * If loaded down with it, you might want to get a little more padding on those backpack straps. Just say'n. Weekenders * Chris - * La Connor, Washington * Deception Pass Tour (http://www.island-adventures.com/specialty-tours/la-conner-evening-tour) * Cedar Springs Christian Retreat Center (http://cedarspringscrc.org/) in Sumas, Washington * Sequim, Washington * Olympic Game Farm (http://olygamefarm.com/) * Dungeness Spit (http://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/dungeness-national-wildlife-refuge) * AJ - * Coupeville * Knead and Feed (http://www.kneadandfeed.com/) * San Juan Islands * San Juan * Lime Kiln Lighthouse (https://wspf.org/pacific-northwest-lighthouse-adventures-with-wspf-photographer-aj-barse/) (...and a little shameless plug for WSPF and a little guest article by AJ) * Roche Harbor * Sea to Sky Highway * Sea to Sky Gondola (https://www.seatoskygondola.com/) * Passport/Enhanced Drivers License required Tech that caught our eye AJ putting in some game time into Horizon Zero Dawn (https://youtu.be/f-rKdnNAtgg) * Great who love action adventure with a post apocalyptic techno fall of humanity...and there is hunting of machines with a bow. Mad Max got nothing on this. E3 was this last week Xbox One X (https://news.xbox.com/2017/06/11/xbox-one-x-e3-2017/) (yes...bad naming yet again) * “the world’s most powerful console (http://www.xbox.com/en-us/xbox-one-x) designed for immersive true 4K gaming” * “Xbox One X is built for true 4K gaming, which combines 2160p frame buffers, High Dynamic Range and Wide Color Gamut into a pristine visual package” * “The 8-core Custom AMD CPU is clocked at 2.3GHz to bring enhanced AI, real world detail, and smoother interactions to your gaming.” PS4 Pro 2.1 GHz * Liquid coold vapor chamber * Smalles xbox ever made * “12GB GDDR5 of graphic memory” PS4 pro has 8gb * 6 teraflops of graphics power vs PS4 Pro 4.2 * “ Like the Xbox One S, it includes a 4K UHD Blu-ray player, built-in power supply, three USB 3.0 ports (one in the front and two in the back), and IR blaster” * $499 USD November 7 * PS4 Pro around $399USD * * * Connect with us * AJ: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow me on Twitter/Instagram both are @ajbarse. * **_VLog is on hiatus due to personal/family medical issues, but the feed will still have photography from my adventuring and travels . _** * Chris: You can find me on Twitter, Instagram, and Medium 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/) 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 at 9 am * Saturdays at 1:30 pm Talk to us * Got a question about technology or anything else about life in Bellingham? Leave us a voicemail! * 201-731-8324 (tel:2017318324) (**TECH)** * Ask us nicely! We may include it in one of our future shows. Thank You for Joining Us *...

On THIS episode we are talking Dad Tech- just in time for Father's Day. Instead of that “world's greatest dad” mug, shirt, or tie he may not wear, we have some picks to equip your pater familias with tech or accessories he will really dig. We're two dads, we should know! Here's to Men that work hard, sacrifice, and serve their families out of love and devotion. You deserve a day of appreciation from your loved ones. Guess what, Fathers? You're the goods! But enough mushy talk. We have a podcast to start. This is BPM: Tech! * * * Father's Day * Chris - * Field Notes (https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=field+notes) - 3-pack notebooks - Lots of colors, versions, and colors. * Write in one to tell him how great a dad he is - About $15 * Fisher Space Pen - Writes in any angle, extreme temps. #BigBoyPen * Bullet Pen (https://www.amazon.com/Fisher-400B-Space-Bullet-Pen/dp/B000WGD13U/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1497624180&sr=8-2&keywords=fisher+space+pen) (Mini) - Your choice of colors - $20 * Regular (https://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Non-Reflective-Military-Cap-O-Matic-M4B/dp/B001E103CY/ref=pd_sim_229_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B001E103CY&pd_rd_r=A913283PPKQFYGQ99F1D&pd_rd_w=i8DJt&pd_rd_wg=k9N28&psc=1&refRID=A913283PPKQFYGQ99F1D) (Military Cap-o-matic) - $15 * KomalC Passion Leather 15-inch “Buffalo Hunter Leather” Messenger Bag (https://www.amazon.com/KomalC-Buffalo-Leather-Messenger-Briefcase/dp/B01E34URKQ/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1497624052&sr=8-6&keywords=leather+messenger+bag) * Upgrade that backpack he keeps schlepping around for about $80 * AJ - * A field watch for your father * Seiko 5 Men's SNK809/7/5/3/ (black, green, blue, kakahi) * 38 mm without crown 18 mm lug width Water Resistance: 30 M Movement- 7s26 luminous accents, and day/date functions $54-$59 (https://www.amazon.com/Seiko-SNK809-Automatic-Stainless-Canvas/dp/B002SSUQFG/ref=pd_sim_241_3?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B002SSUQFG&pd_rd_r=4PE3Z7F6F52WRQZNRCS7&pd_rd_w=qK7H6&pd_rd_wg=l00GZ&psc=1&refRID=4PE3Z7F6F52WRQZNRCS7) * Seiko SRP715/13 Black or Beige * Case Diameter: 43.5mm * Water resistant to 100m * Movement 4r36 * $199-$249 (https://www.amazon.com/Seiko-Japanese-Automatic-Stainless-Leather/dp/B01HZT564I/ref=cts_wa_1_vtp?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=2897711222&pf_rd_r=CS2MQQ85XV79G1YV78MS&pd_rd_wg=lnimI&pf_rd_s=desktop-detail-softlines&pf_rd_t=40701&pd_rd_i=B01HZT564I&pd_rd_w=3wLof&pf_rd_i=desktop-detail-softlines&pd_rd_r=CS2MQQ85XV79G1YV78MS&_encoding=UTF8) * Woodsy case for his iphone * I own one of by a different manufacture (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IVN7EVU/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1) for my iPhone SE * But BELK makes somthing similar for all current iPhones * $13 (https://www.amazon.com/Belk-Tactile-Bumper-Ultra-iPhone/dp/B01ISWD24C/ref=pd_sbs_107_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01LY93VXJ&pd_rd_r=2WN03QNVPC7MWRP1V2Q4&pd_rd_w=512my&pd_rd_wg=e1luM&refRID=2WN03QNVPC7MWRP1V2Q4&th=1) * For the Gamer Dad * Hyperkin RetroN 5 * https://www.amazon.com/Hyperkin-RetroN-5-Gaming-Console-Gray/dp/B00DZIX394/ref=sr_1_3?s=videogames&ie=UTF8&qid=1497550640&sr=1-3&keywords=retron&th=1 * Multiple System Compatibility: The RetroN 5 allows you to play your favorite NES, SNES, Super Famicom, Genesis, Mega Drive, Famicom, Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and GBA cartridges on one system. You can also play Master System games with the use of the Power Base Converter.* * Extra Controller $33...

On THIS episode: Last week we challenged you to take some time time in Airplane Mode. Did you fly the friendly notification-free skies? There a piece of new tech that recently caught our eye. We'll weigh in to see if it's... Essential... to own Calling all cars! We have an iOS 11 alert for Apple Operating Systems. We'll have the 411 on the upcoming updates. Clean up on Aisle 6, We're taking a bite out of apple's new produce....all that and more NEXT! on BPM: Tech! “Repeal and Replace” challenge update- last week airplane mode Airplane mode and mental detox. Instead of feeding your need for information overload (Podcasts, YouTube, etc) try a mental break with: Chris - Clarity app - Getting in touch with my inner Interior Designer Mask - Add gradient to lockscreen wallpaper Blur - Blurred effect to home screen wallpaper Gradient - Color flow AJ - I was sick- so I was unplugged by proxy. Flowing was my friend as I was trying to focus on my breathing Follow up One of AJ's podcast picks from EP 39 gave BPM a mention! Thanks Michael and Kaz; Two Broke Watch snobs www.twobrokewatchsnobs.com #WatchFam Tech that caught our eye https://www.essential.com/ “My phone is essential...” um...yea about that I do digg the mounting points- 360 cam Breaking News - Only on Sprint It's running Android. The Big Show Apple- ohhhhh shiny Like we did for the Microsoft event round up (see episode...?) we are not fan-boying this one up either but giving our REAL life REAL people take on this iMac Pro https://www.apple.com/imac-pro/ High Sierra ; public beta speed bump supports ... Desktop - Late 2009 or newer Macbook or iMac Desktop - 2010 or newer Mac Mini, Mac Pro Laptop - 2010 or newer Macbook Air, Pro, HomePod iOS 11 (or “turning it up to 11”) (supports all the way back to iPhone 5s, iPad 5gen/Mini 2) New iPad Pro 10.5 120khz refresth New Multitasking drag and dropish apps “More powerfull than most PC laptops” right from their site Sure...if your workflow works with it 10hr battery 30% faster bump More pencil fuidity with the upgrades to hardware. SEARCHABLE handwriting Evernot-who? Scan and sign nice for vertical environment and need digi sigs. AR KIT Apple Pay to a friend Live photo edit- finally Siri Siri Siri FILES iPad starts at $329 (32gb) ipad pro 10.5 starts $629 (64gb) 12.9 $779 (64gb) Mini 128GB $399 Apple WatchOS 4 Preview all day assistant more activity stuff more music stuff PERSON TO PERSON payment This week's Repeal and Replace challenge: No challenge this week Connect with us AJ: patreon.com/ajbarse or follow me on Twitter/Instagram both are @ajbarse. VLog is on hiatus due to personal/family medical issues, but the feed will still have photography from my adventuring and travels . Chris: You can find me on Twitter, Instagram, and Medium as @mnmltek Quiet Conversations newsletter: bit.ly/quietchris 100 Tech Tips - An ongoing project: www.100techtips.com Listen to us If you're in the Bellingham area, be sure to listen to our show on KMRE 102.3 FM! Thursdays at 9 am Saturdays at 1:30 pm Talk to us Got a question about technology or anything else about life in Bellingham? Leave us a voicemail! 201-731-8324 (TECH) Ask us nicely! We may include it in one of our future shows. Thank You for Joining Us Subscribe to us on iTunes, Google Play Store, Soundcloud, Spreaker, or wherever else you podcast. And check out our website at bellinghampodcast.com

**On THIS episode: ** * Last week AJ & I made a challenge to put your apps usage on a diet? Lets see how you weigh in! * Sure, we're your friendly neighborhood Podcasters, but what we listen to when we're not on the mic? We'll share our playlists. * How do you experience solace and quiet in a world full of information overload? Stay tuned for a couple of ways to get in touch with your inner Om. When the world's breathing down your neck, and you want to say what the heck, just crack a smile and listen for a while, This is BPM: Tech! * * * Chris's Be Helpful public service announcement - help when you can. Podcasting; Hey we listen to them too * AJ Top 5 hits list * The Grey Nato * Worn & Wound * PetaPixel * The World Wanderers * Two Broke Watch Snobs (EXPLICIT) * Chris * Note to Self * Mac Power Users * Side Hustle School * Enough (2011-2013) This week's Repeal and Replace challenge: * Airplane mode and mental detox. Instead of feeding your need for information overload (Podcasts, YouTube, etc) try a mental break with: * AJ - Flowing (From the creator of Windy) * Chris - Headspace - Treat your head right Coffee Talk * AJ's new Induction Bialetti (oh yes, he has another new coffee thingy) https://www.amazon.com/Bialetti-Induction-Stove-Espresso-Coffee/dp/B00LK9CO0E?th=1 * * * Connect with us * AJ: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow me on Twitter/Instagram both are @ajbarse. * **_VLog is on hiatus due to personal/family medical issues, but the feed will still have photography from my adventuring and travels . _** * Chris: You can find me on Twitter, Instagram, and Medium 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/) Listen to us * If you're in the Bellingham area, be sure to listen to our show on KMRE 102.3 FM! * Thursdays at 9 am * Saturdays at 1:30 pm Talk to us * Got a question about technology or anything else about life in Bellingham? Leave us a voicemail! * 201-731-8324 (tel:2017318324) (**TECH)** * Ask us nicely! We may include it in one of our future shows. Thank You for Joining Us * Subscribe to us on iTunes, Google Play Store, Soundcloud, Spreaker, or wherever else you podcast. And check out our website at bellinghampodcast.com (http://bellinghampodcast.com/)

On THIS episode: Last week AJ & I made a challenge to track just how much we were using our phones. We have some interesting findings, some of which may surprise you! * Is your car ready for the summer driving season? Yeah? How about a zombie apocalypse? We'll talk trunk tech for your upcoming roadtrip. To all the men and women who serve the United States of America, and have made many sacrifices, please accept our heartfelt thanks. This is BPM:Tech! We record LIVE from the "Greenhouse" Room in the Barkly Village Woods Coffee House Listener Voicemail: Ariana- Group apps for easy rinse, wash, and reinstall? “Repeal and Replace” your apps * RealizD realizations * Chris - Averaging 90 minutes a day on my phone. I pick up my phone about 50 times a day. * Higher usage after work hours. * Results may vary with screen shutoff time. Mine's set to 1 minute; more turning phone back on. *AJ- Averaged 35 pickups a day and 149min of screen time **Billboard Top Ten chart; check your app usage under the battery section (iOS) * The Life-Changing Magic of Factory Resetting your phone * Chris - When I need an app, I install it. Keeps my phone even more streamlined. Roadside Tech Kit * Nulaxy Wireless In-Car Bluetooth FM Transmitter Radio Adapter (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B018E0I01I/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) - $18 on Amazon. * STANLEY J5C09 Jump Starter (https://www.amazon.com/STANLEY-J5C09-1000-Starter-Compressor/dp/B002X6VXL4/ref=sr_1_5?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1495829496&sr=1-5&keywords=portable+car+battery+jump+starter) - 1000 Peak/500 Instant Amps, 120 PSI Air Compressor - $72 on Amazon. * DBPOWER 600A Peak 18000mAh Portable Car Jump Starter (https://www.amazon.com/DBPOWER-18000mAh-Portable-Starter-Charging/dp/B01D42TYFC/ref=sr_1_4?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1495829590&sr=1-4&keywords=portable+car+battery+jump+starter), Battery Booster and Phone Charger with Smart Charging Port - $73 on Amazon. * Jumper Cables with Travel bag (https://www.amazon.com/EPAuto-Booster-Jumper-Cables-Travel/dp/B01AXBB2VG/ref=pd_sim_263_6?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01AXBB2VG&pd_rd_r=1MW5PZQANKHAF7K68XZJ&pd_rd_w=JrqRt&pd_rd_wg=ICoyI&psc=1&refRID=1MW5PZQANKHAF7K68XZJ) - $18 on Amazon. REPEAL AND REPLACE BPM TECH Challenge this week: Evaluate and repeal those apps you don't really need. Using that Billboard Battery Top Ten Apps method, see if you can take off an app you don't really need every day next week- can you take off at least 5 apps you don't really use?? Connect with us * AJ: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow me on Twitter/Instagram both are @ajbarse. * **_VLog is on hiatus due to personal/family medical issues, but the feed will still have photography from my adventuring and travels . _** * Chris: You can find me on Twitter, Instagram, and Medium 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/) Listen to us * If you're in the Bellingham area, be sure to listen to our show on KMRE 102.3 FM! * Thursdays at 9 am * Saturdays at 1:30 pm Talk to us * Got a question about technology or anything else about life in Bellingham? Leave us a voicemail! * 201-731-8324 (tel:2017318324) (**TECH)** * Ask us nicely! We may include it in one of our future shows. Thank You for Joining Us * Subscribe to us on iTunes, Google Play Store, Soundcloud, Spreaker, or wherever else you podcast. And check out our website at bellinghampodcast.com (http://bellinghampodcast.com/)

**On THIS episode: ** * Last week we posed a challenge to live with less apps on our mobile phones. Were you up for the task? We were! We'll share how this past week went for us.. * Guess what? We've got another challenge for you this week! Relax, it won't hurt a bit... or will it? Have no fear with the technology you hold dear. The time is near, to be clear. Let's clear the deck. What the heck? This is BPM:Tech! Clarification Time: Episode 36, deleting Apple apps off our phone. In iOS, when you “delete” a stock application that comes with your device by default, it is removed from the screen, and is “hidden” not actually deleted. Thanks to @RisingSunSailor Jen from Bellingham writes us -- ili: live “wearable” portable translator - https://iamili.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIiGyn_HfcI -No Wi-Fi needed -ili supports **English** to Spanish, Mandarin, or Japanese as well as **Mandarin** to English or Japanese -the Tech : CEO Takuro Yoshida https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PBBiu-kKzm4 -how it came about; https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=115&v=kQ8agcgasN4 Repeal and Replace” your apps UPDATE * Delete Facebook for a week * Delete Twitter for a week * Change Notifications AJ - * Twitter...oh yea the thing with the blue bird...yea, since it being off my phone- I found out how much I don't USE Twitter. * Deleting Facebook- Did you know there are dedicated apps JUST for Page Manager (business) and Messaging. * FB Messenger...you don't need to have a FB account? http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/use-messenger-without-facebook/ * Turn on two factor on your FB * You can put in a PGP key if you want encryption on your communications from FB. * Moleskine TimePage- so far so good...really good actually. http://www.moleskine.com/microsites/apps/timepage Chris - * A week without Tweetbot on my phone. New perspective. * Weighing in on Content Creation versus Content Consumption. CHALLENGE TWO: Monitoring our usage of our devices using iOS app RealizD https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/realizd-track-how-much-you-use-your-phone-ipad/id1041249752?mt=8 --http://www.realizd.com/ **Listener Voicemails:** -Dan from Japan Connect With Us * AJ: patreon.com/ajbarse (http://patreon.com/ajbarse) or follow me on Twitter/Instagram both are @ajbarse. * **_VLog is on hiatus due to personal/family medical issues, but the feed will still have photography from my adventuring and travels . _** * Chris: You can find me on Twitter, Instagram, and Medium 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/) Be sure to also tune into us on Bellingham KMRE 102.3LP at 9:00 am on THURSDAYS and 1:30 pm on SATURDAYS. Leave us a voicemail: 201-731-8324 (tel:2017318324), that's **201-731-TECH.**Ask us a question about technology or anything else about Bellingham —ASKED NICELY, of course —we may include it in one of our future shows. Thank You for Joining Us Subscribe to us on iTunes, Google Play Store, Soundcloud, Spreaker, or wherever else you podcast. And check out our website at bellinghampodcast.com (http://bellinghampodcast.com/)