Best Diligent Robot Podcasts (2025)

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AI-Hybrid Automation with a Deployed Mobile Manipulation Robot | Diligent Robots' Vivian Chu 37:35

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Hello Robot Friends. Welcome to edition #146 of The Robot Industry Podcast. My guest today is Vivian Chu. Vivian Chu is a roboticist with over a decade of experience in human-robot interaction. She created Moxi and Poli, and applied her HRI and machine learning expertise to platforms like PR2, Meka, and Kinova Jaco2. She has worked at Google[X], Ho…

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"What Manufacturing Needs" with Shaun Ghafari from Humber College 22:33

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Welcome to episode #145 with Shaun Ghafari. Shaun holds a Ph.D., P.Eng. Dean, Engineering at the Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology (FAST) at Humber College in Toronto. Faculty of Applied Sciences & Technology (FAST) is growing to meet the needs of industry in engineering, mechatronics, robotics, information technology, data analytics, cybe…

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Konrad Konnerth and Konnexio Automation 22:45

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Welcome to podcast edition #144. I welcome my friend Konrad Konnerth to the pod Good day, everyone, and welcome to the robot industry podcast . Thanks for joining us and for subscribing. Konrad, welcome to the podcast. Can you take a few minutes and introduce yourself to our audience? Tell me about your automation background here in southwestern On…

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TrueLight Machine Vision with Andrew Perkins 32:03

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Welcome to edition #143 of The Robot Industry Podcast. For this edition I am interviewing Andrew Perkins. He is a long time automation machine vision expert and is heading up TrueLight Machine Vision, a division of BOS Innovations. Andrew, how did you get into this industry? Who are your customers? Manufacturers or other integrators, robotics OEMs …

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MPI Solutions Inc. machine controls and Beckhoff Platform 21:18

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MPI Solutions is a talented group of professionals helping industries across North America with AB, Siemens and Beckhoff machine control and system integration. Scott Pytel, P. Eng is Co-Owner and VP at MPI. MPI Solutions invited me to tour the facility and chat with the founders. Kevin van der Maarel is also a Co-Owner and a mechanical engineer. H…

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BBS Automation Update with Mike Gunner and Steve Hoenig 18:41

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It brings me great pleasure to welcome two experts in the industry to this edition of TRIP (The Robot Industry Podcast) #141. Steve Hoenig is a senior executive with expertise in marketing, sales, product design, business development, P/L Management, Strat planning, engineering, and leading complex teams. He is an astute, decisive, and energetic le…

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A conversation with JAKS Automation's Adon Portman 32:04

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Few things bring me as much excitement and gratitude as working with a dedicated, close-knit team, working towards a common goal. I graduated in 2015 holding my engineering physics degree with a passion to successfully design and build engineering solutions, learn new things, challenge myself, and meet amazing people along the way. Specifically, my…

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Vention, AI and NVIDIA. Automating at the speed of AI. 28:08

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Francois Giguere CTO at Vention and Etienne Lacroix Founder & CEO join me for this version (#139) of The Robot Industry Podcast. We talk about automating at lower costs, the manufacturing industry ordering products directly, AI and NVIDIA and what the future holds for capital equipment automation We talk about: Palletizing Robot arms vs actuators S…

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Mecademic's Compact and Precise Industrial Robots with Louis LaPierre 28:21

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Hello everyone and welcome to The Robot Industry Podcast (edition #138). We are glad you are here, and thank you for subscribing. Today, I welcome Louis Lapierre to the podcast; he works for a company called Mecademic Robotics, and they build very precise industrial robots for medical devices, photonics, aerospace, consumer and electronics industri…

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Gaps, Risks and Rewards: Robotics Foundation Models with Shaun Edwards of Plus One Robotics 28:23

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Welcome to the podcast (#137) My guest today is Shaun Edwards the CTO of Plus One Robotics. We are going to be talking about Robotics Foundation Models, RFM for short. Welcome to the podcast Shawn. Shawn for those who don’t know about your background, can you tell us about what Plus One Robotics is and some of your experience at Southwest Research …

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Reducing Risk in Automation with BOS Innovations’ Ben Huigenbois 25:13

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Welcome to the podcast (#136) My guest today is Ben Huigenbois, he is president of BOS Innovations in London, Ontario, my home town. From Ben's LinkedIn: Experienced President with a demonstrated history of working in the industrial automation industry. Experienced and skilled in leadership, organizational development, ERP system development, skill…

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RoboHQ's Powerhouse Pittsburgh Robotics Network PRN with Jennifer Apicella 31:41

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Welcome to the podcast (#135), Jennifer. I am glad to have you. Can you tell me about Jennifer Apicella? The Pittsburgh robo-ecosystem is a globally recognized powerhouse of more than 125 advanced technology companies, offering 7,300+ high-impact jobs across 18 industry verticals. How did you get involved in robotics? Pittsburgh, it seems both like…

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Automation, Pizza and Robots with Appetronix’s CEO Nipun Sharma 25:49

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Welcome to The Robot Industry Podcast #134. It is my pleasure to introduce Nipun Sharma from Appetronix to this edition of the podcast We have met before, you and I, on the Canadian Food Innovation project. We made a movie together Robotics in Action, Seeing is Believing. Nipun Sharma is a visionary entrepreneur and the Co-Founder and CEO of Appetr…

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Unmatched autonomy with Maple Advanced Robotics Inc. MARI 26:49

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Welcome to podcast #133 with my guests Armin Khatoonabadi and Yi Li from Maple Advanced Robotics Inc., located in Richmond Hill, ON. Some exciting news is that the company has been awarded the Hannover Messe Robotics Award for their AI-driven robotics platform for fast and code-free programming platform. Armin and Yi, welcome to the podcast. Yi Can…

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395 - Back recording but where the hell is the editor. 30:19

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So after a break of a few months we got back to recording in early January but seems we forgot to get round to doing the editing.. Anyway, in this episode we catch up on what we have been up to for the last few months and reflect on the challenges of mixing evolving technologies with older ones.By Steve Scott (Scotty) & John Fox

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Redefining the boundaries of robotics with Palladyne AI's Ben Wolff 18:07

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Ben, welcome to the podcast. You are a lawyer by trade, and you have worked in different roles, at the former Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corporation, which is now called Palladyne AI, and in fact recently came back from retirement to lead the company. Please tell us a bit about yourself and why you decided to come back to the company. Let’s tal…

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MIR Tech and Trends with Jean-Pierre Hathout and Kevin March 34:25

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Welcome to The Robot Industry Podcast, #131. For this edition of the podcast, I have two people from the same company: MIR, or Mobile Industrial Robots. I caught up with Jean-Pierre Hathout the CEO at MIR, at the Automate show, and later I had a conversation with Kevin March who is our local Area Sales Manager. I thought it would be interesting to …

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Robotically Cleaning the World's Hotels with Tailos' CEO Micah Estis Green 31:20

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Micah Estis Green is the Founder and CEO of TAILOS, an inventor of a robot vacuum named Rosie. His company is based in Austin, TX . He is top 30 under 30 and has been covered in lots of magazines including Forbes and other industry periodicals. First Micah, tell me about Shark Puncher - I have to ask. You have taken a break from Cornell, is that co…

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Engineered Steel Solutions with Anchor Danly's Ray Osborne 23:01

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Happy Friday, everyone. I am in Montreal today finishing up the ADM Montreal 2024 for my client Informa. I am excited to release the latest episode (#129) of The Robot Industry podcast with my friend, Ray Osborne from Anchor Danly. Ray is based in Nashville and services parts of the southern USA on behalf of Anchor Danly. AD is a client and Ray kno…

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394 - Shafted by Sunset 37:29

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This week, the boys discuss the adoption of SwiftUI, the newly released iPhone 16, and iOS 18. John shares insights from his recent hackathon, focusing on Netflix’s new companion mode. Meanwhile, Scotty tackles the discontinuation of Realm by MongoDB, exploring possible replacement options and how this impacts the development of MoneyWell.…

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The Power of Automation Comau Group at Automate 2024 18:22

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Welcome to episode #128 of The Robot Industry Podcast. It was my pleasure to interview Stefania Ferrero and Alessandro Piscioneri from Comau Group at Automate show in Detroit recently. I really did not know much about Comau so I really appreciated the opportunity to chat with both of them at the show. I knew about the solutions in Body in White, bu…

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393 - At Least Minimally Excited 29:41

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This week, the guys dive into ‘office politics’ and share their thoughts on the upcoming iPhone announcement. John discusses his preparations for an upcoming hackathon, while Scotty gives updates on his ongoing work with the iPad.By Steve Scott (Scotty) & John Fox

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392 - It Won’t P*ss You off Too Much 29:21

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This week, John and Scotty dive into the ongoing debate about the iPad: Will it eventually replace the Mac, or is it just a bigger iPhone? John reflects on his return to work, sharing some creative ideas for widgets he’s planning for an upcoming hackday, along with a brief rant about the state of airline systems. Scotty offers his perspective on th…

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391 - Always Be Prepared to Be Uncomfortable 25:35

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This week, John and Scotty chat about John’s recent trip to Italy, weighing the pros and cons of tourism, the joys of taking a holiday, and the challenge of getting back into the office routine. Scotty shares his latest experiences working with SwiftUI on both Mac and iOS, highlighting what he likes and dislikes about each platform. Barcelona overr…

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Flashback Episode with Dave Goodenough 30:42

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Hello Everyone, For this episode of The Robot Industry Podcast, I have picked one of my favourite podcast recordings. The robot industry needs more "Dave Goodenough's". Enough said, enjoy the podcast. Our sponsor for this episode is Ehrhardt Automation Systems. Ehrhardt builds and commissions turnkey solutions for their worldwide clients. With over…

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390 - Less Enthusiasm Please 30:24

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This week, John and Scotty delve into their experiences with AI. John discusses a particularly useful implementation of AI, while Scotty reflects on his maybe less useful attempt. They also explore the current state and future potential of AI. Scotty shares updates on the future of MoneyWell, providing insights into upcoming features and improvemen…

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Transforming the Manufacturing Industry with Formic's CEO Saman Farid 34:30

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For episode #126 of #TheRobotIndustryPodcast, I have invited Saman Farid from Formic. I have been watching Formic for a long time and am excited for them and their approach and thrilled to have Saman join me for this edition. Saman welcome to the podcast. How did you get involved in automation and building a very cool, disruptive model for manufact…

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389 - Break Me Out of My NSCell 36:43

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This week, John and Scotty discuss the future of Mac apps as the iPad continues to evolve. Scotty explores how MoneyWell fits into this landscape and whether SwiftData is becoming a viable successor to CoreData. John shares insights into how Netflix strives to stay at the cutting edge of software technology through his recent work. The Psychedelic …

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388 - Shut up D!ckhead, You’re Not Special! 33:35

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After a much-needed break, the boys are back with an “up-to-date” review of WWDC24. John shares his firsthand experience at Apple Park, while they both discuss their key takeaways from the event. They also delve into the lore behind the term “Sherlocked.” Tune in for fresh insights, personal anecdotes, and a deep dive into the latest developments f…

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Food, Robotics and AI with Chef Robotics' CEO Rajat Bhageria 57:51

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For this edition of #TheRobotIndustryPodcast (#125) I have invited Rajat Bhageria from CHEF Robotics for a conversation. We met recently at Automate show in Chicago and got reintroduced through Vention. Chef Robotics: Empowering Humans to do what they do Best Tell us about Chef Robotics and how you had this idea.Where are you located and tell us ab…

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Underground Robots with Pipedream's Canon Reeves 19:35

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Hello Gentle Readers and welcome to edition #124 of #therobotindustry podcast. Forgive my reference to Bridgerton, my partner is addicted. I also need to correct the title of this podcast edition, Canon Reeves company is actually called Pipedream Labs. Pipedream is an autonomous underground rail system that offers near-instantaneous delivery of obj…

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387 - Virtually Bugger All 26:06

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This week the boys talk AI, with the rumours surrounding Apple and OpenAI, how AI might make an appearance in the upcoming WWDC and the recent developments into AI, i.e. Google AI’s comical answers. John talks his continued work with deep links and the wild west of URLs. Scotty talks his continued work on MoneyWell analytics and multi-platform apps…

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Palletizing and End of Line Automation with Motion Controls Robotics' Scott Lang 19:05

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Welcome to edition #123 of The Robot Industry Podcast. I had the opportunity recently to travel to Fremont, Ohio and get a tour of the Motion Controls Robotics facility and meet with Scott Lang, president and CEO. Scott, Tell me a bit about Motion Controls Robotics. What is on your customer’s minds when they are looking for an automation solution? …

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386 - Sorry, I Crushed Your Tiny Love 32:05

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This week, John and Scotty delve into bridging Objective-C and Swift. John shares insights on his recent work with logging, managing bandwidth efficiently, and recounts some antics in a park. He also brings us the latest news about James Dempsey and the Breakpoints. Meanwhile, Scotty discusses his efforts in replacing bulky analytics packages with …

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Automation, Instrumentation and Test Engineering with Drew Wilson 34:38

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Today for The Robot Industry Podcast (#122) I welcome Drew Wilson. Drew has been a leader in all things electrical and mechanical test and he is a friend. Drew is a brilliant engineer and is not afraid to speak his mind especially about all things automation and testing. He has helped educate hundreds of engineers and customers about common sense t…

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385 - Nobody Expects the Nil Value for User Defaults 29:39

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This week, John and Scotty share tales from their recent travels, spanning from Valencia to New York. They delve into the intricacies of phased rollouts and navigating user-reported bugs. John discusses his progress with the grand overhaul, highlighting recent work on startup, particularly focusing on interdependent asynchronous tasks and deep link…

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384 - Fundamentally Unemployable 28:31

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This week the boys open up about their thoughts and personal experiences with tech interviews, discussing the ups and downs of the process. They also explore the possible role of AI in software development and share their expectations for WWDC24. John recounts his recent trip back East and provides insights into his work on transitioning a codebase…

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383 - The Road To Hell 37:03

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This week the boys delve into WWDC anticipation, with John teasing a secret project and sharing expectations for WWDC24. They also engage with listener interaction, discussing topics ranging from LinnDrum to Skip, a tool for building Android apps from Xcode. Scotty reflects on MoneyWell’s first full year, addressing subscription renewals, challenge…

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382 - Is This a Righteous Dictatorship or a Sloppy Democracy? 39:17

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This week the boys delve into the announcement of WWDC2024, speculating on what to expect and reflecting on past WWDCs while contemplating the future direction of the event. They also discuss recent news surrounding Apple’s potential monopoly issues, offering insights into the implications for the tech industry. John remains tight-lipped about some…

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381 - Plus Le Changent 35:41

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This week, John and Scotty dive into Apple’s latest offerings, discussing the new Apple Wallet API introduced with iOS 17 and the capabilities of Apple Vision Pro. John provides an update on his son’s progress in the Hackday event, sharing insights into the innovative projects underway. Meanwhile, Scotty reflects on the anniversary of MoneyWell’s r…

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380 - A Rather Too Serious Chat About Backends 36:51

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This week, John and Scotty delve deeper into backend services such as Back4App, AWS S3, Wasabi, and Parse, emphasizing the importance of reliable support. John shares insights into his son’s recent hackday and highlights the benefits of participating in such events. Scotty provides updates on the SwiftUI developments within MoneyWell, offering a gl…

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379 - Still Hard, but a Different Kind of Hard, Happy Valentines Day! 37:57

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Happy New Year indeed! (Yes, we know it’s February) This week, John and Scotty dive into backend options, discussing Parse and other alternatives. John provides an update on his top-secret project and shares recent developments in SwiftUI. He also recounts lending a hand with the Foul Child’s first college project. Meanwhile, Scotty updates us on h…

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378 - 2023: A Year In Review 37:49

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With possibly the best gift you’ll receive this year, this week the boys sum up their 2023. With John talking more about his journey with SwiftUI and the importance of Bindings. While Scotty talks the year MoneyWell shipped and whats to come in the new year. To help get the foul taste of Johns singing out of your head | YouTube Apple updated their …

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377 - Diesel is Red, Violets are Blue... 24:29

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This week, John and Scotty explore SwitchUI Lists, diving into John’s new project and Scotty’s ongoing efforts on the new banking system for MoneyWell. Shifting gears, they discuss In-App Purchases, as John encounters a bug while attempting to use a purchased feature within an app while flying. Scotty sheds light on MoneyWell’s approach to handling…

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376 - To-Duck-Fu 33:39

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This week John discusses his recent endeavours leading up to the Netflix Quiet Period, shedding light on the technology behind and the onboarding process of the photo tool FindMySnap. Scotty shares insights on bank transaction APIs and addresses a bug within SwiftUI on the Mac platform. FindMySnap | CYME…

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375 - ILoveScottyUntilMyDyingBreath1 32:09

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This week, John and Scotty dive into Thanksgiving reflections and tech updates. John shares his excitement about his shiny new M3 MacBook Pro Max and delves into the transfer process when acquiring a new laptop. He also discusses insights into the Apple trade-in program and the age-old question: Is more RAM really more better? Meanwhile, Scotty upd…

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374 - Scotty Securely off the Edge 24:57

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This week, John and Scotty pick up where they left off, delving deeper into their recent projects. Scotty shares insights about his ongoing work with Vapor and NodeJS, while John dives into his experiences working with GraphQL. John also discusses a recent conversation about software engineering and AI code generation, sparking intriguing insights …

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373 - Cappuccino Thank You 44:01

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After a few weeks away, the boys are back with chat about John’s latest work with Drag and Drop on iOS, the evolution of user input technology, from keyboard and mouse to touch screen to Apple Vision Pro. Scotty talks the latest MacBook announcement and the future of Macs, his recent work on banking integration within MoneyWell using Vapor. Vapor H…

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372 - It’s Shire, Not Sher! 37:49

2y ago37:49

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This week, John and Scotty have a lot to cover. John shares his recent travels, reflecting on the 10-year anniversary of Orange Grove. He delves into the development of Greece and his contributions to various panels. John also highlights the advantages of working while traveling, especially when it comes to testing features under real-world connect…

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371 - Out of the Closet, With Pants! 32:19

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This week, John and Scotty dive into the latest Apple releases, with Scotty providing his unfiltered thoughts and opinions. John shares his recent visit to a Netflix DVD fulfilment hub, as this marks the end of an era with the last Netflix DVD set to be sent out this week. He also discusses the new challenges that have cropped up with Splice. Scott…