Episode 520: Excited is overused
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Home Ownership Frustrations and a Murderbot Series Recommendation
The speakers discuss their frustrations with unanticipated home maintenance costs, specifically related to aging air conditioning units. They also recommend a new Apple TV series inspired by the 'Murderbot' books, praising its humor and engaging themes.
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Excited is overused
This week, we recap Microsoft Build, Google I/O, and Java turning 30. Plus, more Vegemite talk and a discussion on whether tech presenters really need to tell us they’re “excited.”
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Runner-up Titles
- We all need choices
- Vegans are against everything
- The problem is you shouldn’t be watching keynotes
- You’re giving the black box too much responsibility
- What are you going to do?
- Some more stuff they announced that I don’t want
- They’re excited about that
- Hopefully people are excited about that
- I’m happy for you
- I want to like it
- Nerd famous
- Can you just fix calendaring?
- It’s too much
- I’m not going back to Java
Rundown
- Will Matt try marmalade with his Vegemite for the full PBJ analogue.
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- Google I/O
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- Max (@StreamOnMax) on X
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