Systematic

Brett Terpstra
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May 23, 2015 • 1h 1min

140: With My Guest Brett Terpstra with Merlin Mann

Guest-Host Merlin Mann welcomes Guest-Guest Brett Terpstra to subvert the show’s format like never before, discuss their mutual “connected TV” hangups, and the progress of Brett’s “shower practice” since last they podcast. It’s true: you, too, can be a #MarkdownHacker/#PencilHacker/#ShovelHacker. Welcome back to Religion Talk! Brought to you by PDFpen Scan+ by Smile: Visit the link to support the show and learn more about the magic of portable OCR. Casper: Brett bought one before they came on to advertise. They’re that good. Don’t get ripped off in a showroom’s Memorial Day Weekend Sale, and use the offer code SYSTEMATIC to save $50 on any Casper mattress. Terms and Conditions Apply. Show Notes and Links Brett on MacStories Revisions VimR Brent Simmons, inessential: How Not to Crash Daniel Jalkut Bitsplitting and IndieStack Missing Manuals Take Control books Apple TV Amazon Fire Mad Max Top 3 picks Merlin Taskmator TaskPaper FoldingText for Atom Pentel GraphGear 500 Automatic Drafting Pencil Brown Paper by fiftythree Napkin Tombow Mono Professional Drawing Pencils Brett The Shuttle (use coupon LOSTMYREMOTE to get it $10 off) Dash Revisions
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May 16, 2015 • 46min

139: Mind Hacking with Sir John Hargrave

Sir John Hargrave, author of a new book called Mind Hacking, joins Brett to talk about the parallels between the human brain and a computer program, and how to break out of even the most stubborn loops that keep you down. Brought to you by The Shuttle by Brett Terpstra himself, available at an introductory price for now. (announcement post) Sir John Hargrave Mind Hacking MediaShower Sir John Hargrave on Twitter Top 3 picks John: Effective Executive by Peter Drucker The Innovator’s Solution The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement Brett: Postbox 4 Horizon 3 Photos Field Guide by MacSparky
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May 1, 2015 • 58min

138: Quiz Compendium with Jean MacDonald

A few years ago, Jean MacDonald left a company she co-founded to run App Camp For Girls full-time. She and Brett discuss future expansion plans, App Camp’s first app, and making tech education accessible. Brought to you by App Camp Quiz Compendium: It’s only 99 cents, and comes with 15 quizzes. Jean herself has been a major supporter in the rise of tech podcasting in particular, and everyone should want to help App Camp For Girls become a major force in the future of the tech industry. Seriously, it’s 99 cents. Make a dream happen. Post your quiz results. Tell your friends. Show Notes and Links App Camp For Girls App Camp Quiz Compendium Jean MacDonald’s last Systematic appearance Macstock Conference & Expo – The Wrecking Crew Official Trailer 1 (2015)-Documentary HD Top 3 picks Jean: Rock On – A SongPop Adventure Fitbit Charge Wireless Activity Wristband Born With Teeth Brett: Suction Cup Tape Vox Buffer
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Apr 26, 2015 • 1h 12min

137: Renaissance and The Human Element with Molly Holzschlag

Molly Holzschlag was part of a core group (and the most publicly-facing woman) who were influential in the development of what we now know as the world wide web. She helped define a path for the web’s future that was ethical and served humanity. Over the years, Molly has authored 35 books that have influenced web designers and developers throughout the history of the web. This is the first installment of a Systematic series about her career and — in the process — the dawn and growth of the world wide web. Molly Holzschlag Part 1 Molly on Facebook @mollydotcom on Twitter molly.com Molly Holzschlag Books Brought to You Exclusively by… Symbolicons by Jory Raphael, the designer behind Systematic’s show art. Get 40% off any Symbolicons icon set bundle with offer code ESN1, and follow his Year of Icons on Instagram. He’s on a Star Wars kick right now. Soon, we begin sales of the first-ever Systematic t-shirt, which will carry Jory’s iconic lettering work. Keep an eye on the network Twitter account so that you can get yours in time for WWDC. Additional Show Notes and Links WAIS gopher AS/400 mosaic CERN W3C CSS Angelfire Geocities The Web Standards Project Layer element Netscape Internet Explorer Tucson Weekly Tucson Weekly in 1996 CMS Perl Apache server The reference used in the title of the zine Brett mentions (don’t google it) Microsoft Network Internet Explorer 3 Crimes Against Web Standards Web Directions North Tim Berners-Lee
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Apr 18, 2015 • 1h 5min

136: So Much a Kid with Ashley Esqueda

Ashley Esqueda returns to talk about working on a daily talk show (Tomorrow Daily on CNET), the considerations that go into a decision to have (or not have) kid, and a dozen more things that make her fascinating. Brought to you by Paddle: Just three lines of code makes your life as an indie app deveolper easier. Paddle is best way to manage and sell apps as an indie developer, with all your apps and data in one beautiful dashboard. Show Notes and Links ashleyesqueda.tumblr.com ashleyesqueda on Twitter Ex machina on Rotten Tomatoes Ex Machina trailer Desperate Networks Yes Please Ashley will appear on the next episode of Overtired, which will be found here Ashley’s Top 3 Picks FujiFilm X100T Enlight Final Fantasy FFXIV Brett’s Top 3 Picks HBO Now (discussed just last week on Overtired 35 with Christina) Keep Everything iOS Keep Everything OS X Sketch Toolbox
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Apr 10, 2015 • 39min

135: Top of the Rollercoaster with Kelly Guimont

Brett met Kelly Guimont while writing for TUAW. She is now writing for The Mac Observer, in addition to doing social media and support for TextExpander. Their discussion covers life as a professional blogger and podcaster, leaving secure day jobs, and the trials of being a full-time freelancer. Also, a music-heavy Top 3 Picks that offers new listening materials for everybody! Brought to you by PDFpen Scan+: the complete mobile scanning and OCR app for your iPhone or iPad. Kelly Guimont Kelly Guimont (@verso) kellyguimont.com The Mac Observer British Tech Network: Mac Show British Tech Network: Big Show AppCamp4Girls Kelly’s Top 3 picks StarPilot Music StarPilot Kickstarter Geek Remixed Billy Butcher Mountie Duet Display Brett’s Top 3 picks Lee Moses – Time and Place RENOTE GAget iOS and GAget OS X Visits
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Apr 3, 2015 • 46min

134: Pretentious Nerd Vibe with Grant Robertson

Grant Robertson joins Brett to talk about life as a product manager, team diplomacy, and bridging the gap between tech and design. Brought to you by Automatic: the connected car adapter that lets you diagnose problems, improve your driving, and make your driving life smarter across the board, including integrations with Nest and IFTTT. Get 20% off using this link Grant Robertson @grobertson Daily Dot The Kernel Grant’s Picks Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt iTaste VTR Movapes Ready Player One Brett’s Picks Alto’s Adventure Massdrop Best Power Adapter/Charger on Amazon (85W) for Macbook Pro with Retina Display and Apple Macbook Air
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Mar 20, 2015 • 34min

132: Sects Ed with Rabbi Eric Linder

Rabbi Eric Linder talks with Brett about Judaism, Broadway musicals, and high cholesterol…but mostly Broadway musicals (not really, but sort of…if you think about it). Brought to you by Cards Against Humanity: Almost certainly the exact game to bring out when your priest, rabbi, or minister comes over for dinner (or not…I mean, it’s up to you, we don’t own you or anything). Show Notes and Links Rabbi Linder’s Musings Eric Linder (@RabbiLinder) Eric Linder (@Eroxx) Judaism – Wikipedia Jews – Wikipedia Top Picks Rabbi Linder Philips Hue How Translations Conceal the Bible’s Original Meaning Fibbage: The Hilarious Bluffing Party Game Brett 1010! Do Button by IFTTT Do Camera by IFTTT on the App Store on iTunes Do Note by IFTTT on the App Store on iTunes Darkroom
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Mar 14, 2015 • 44min

131: One-Way Ticket with Evan Lovely

Evan Lovely, traveling web developer @evanlovely Evan Lovely’s Site Evan Lovely on 500px Top Picks Evan: Nada Chair (Amazon, Details) Yerba Maté Evan’s favorite, Cruz de Malta Filtered straw (bombilla) Mate Gourd Cup Headspace Brett: Duet $15.99 BetterTouchTool with BTLE Skylark StellaLeonaChocolate
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Mar 6, 2015 • 38min

130: More Frequent Than Funny with Mike Vardy

You’d need to be a productivity expert to do all the things that Mike Vardy does. He’s also a writer, speaker, podcaster, and a productivity strategist. He joins Brett to talk about what he’s learned about writing, time management, tea, and (of course) productivity. Brought to you by PDFpen Pro 7: PDFpenPro 7 brings new professional features to Smile’s versatile PDF editor for OS X. Check out the screencasts by our friend David Sparks and get a feel for the new features. Show Notes and Links Productivityist – Productivity Tips and Tools for Everyone Productivityist podcast Mike Vardy on Twitter The Productivityist Workbook The Front Nine Beyond Trying TimeDoctor Top Picks Mike Cognitea Blinkist Lock In by John Scalzi Brett Comic Life 3 Gone Girl 1Writer

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