Mostly Technical 90: So Overpowered
Jul 8, 2025
Join a lively discussion about family barbecues, complete with a new Traeger grill and adventures in building a slip and slide for the kids. Delve into the magical capabilities of the Mac Studio, perfect for video editing. Hear personal anecdotes from local parades, reflections on digital archiving, and the complexities of coding with AI tools. Discover tips for enhancing podcast production workflows and how innovative technology can streamline scheduling and management. It's a blend of tech, parenting fun, and creative strategies!
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Custom Built Slip & Slide
- Ian Landsman built a custom slip and slide for a family barbecue because store-bought ones were too small and unstable for his kids.
- He over-engineered it with landscaping tubing, multiple tarps, and stakes, and it held up well despite heavy use and multiple kids sliding together.
Family Fun at Town Parade
- Aaron Francis shared his experience at a local town parade with his kids who loved the event.
- He noted how community aspects and unscripted participants made it enjoyable and memorable for families.
Mac Studio as Video Queue Worker
- Aaron Francis uses a Mac Studio as a powerful video editing and processing machine that operates as a Laravel queue worker.
- He set it up to pull code, manage workers, and process heavy video work while isolating it securely from his VPS.