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Michael Simmons, co-founder of Flexibits and HockeyApp, stops by to talk about Fantastical, making it as an indie developer, the Tesla Model S and the real roots of capitalism. Show links Flexibits Tender Support — Support your product: Help Desk, Knowledge Base, Forums Cerb – A fast and flexible platform for web-based collaboration and automation HockeyApp – The Platform for Your Apps So, I had a call with Elon Musk earlier this week – The Oatmeal What it’s like to own a Tesla Model S – A cartoonist’s review of his magical space car – The Oatmeal Tesla Motors – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Elon Musk – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Tesla Model S – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia PICK: MyFitnessPal.com PICK: Fantastical for Mac Nikola Tesla – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia PICK: AeroPress Timer AeroPress PICK: Model S – Tesla Motors PICK: American Airlines PICK: ColorSchemer Color Trends + Palettes :: COLOURlovers Michael Simmons (macguitar) on Twitter

In part one of what is going to be at least two episodes, John Roderick (musician, podcaster, you know who I’m talking about) tells the tale of how his music career started. It’s a fascinating look at what was happening both inside his head and the context of the music scene around him. Show links The Long Winters Roderick on the Line – Merlin Mann John Roderick (musician) – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Neko Case – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Mudhoney on Sub Pop Records john roderick (johnroderick) on Twitter

Kevin Rothermel works in advertising and stops by to talk about “viral” marketing, Facebook advertising, emotional purchasing decisions, and standing desks, among other things. Show links Kevin Rothermel Google is surely putting its energy into making cool stuff, not more advertising Watch the World’s Biggest Wooden Yo-Yo Do a Trick in the Desert PICK: A Theory of Fun for Game Design: Raph Koster PICK: Mac Word Counter PICK: Hobonichi Planner 2014 Bullet Journal: An analog note-taking system for the digital age PICK: TmTheme Editor PICK: Standesk 2200 – A standing desk for $22 PICK: PowerMate Bluetooth Kevin Rothermel (KevinRothermel) on Twitter

Paul Gibbons, managing director and veterinarian of the Turtle Conservancy, talks about turtles (obviously), electric cars, and missing Minnesota. Show links Turtle Conservancy Turtle Conservancy – The Trophy Hunter – YouTube PICK: 2014 FIAT 500e – All Electric Car with Zero Emissions Tesla Model S – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia New Electric Harley-Davidson PICK: mySleepButton PICK: ClicMagneticGlasses.com PICK: Jupiter Jump PICK: Radio Margaritaville – SiriusXM Satellite Radio PICK: Plex Paul Gibbons on Twitter

Nat Osten, an iOS developer at Smile, joins Brett to discuss building for the sake of creation, stage fright, high school cafeterias, and the top picks of the week. Show links App Camp For Girls – Home dispatch_sync PICK: SaneDesk PICK: 5iler PICK: Launchpad Manager PICK: Yo. on the App Store on iTunes PICK: The Flavor Bible: The Essential Guide to Culinary Creativity PICK: Screenhero Nat Osten (UIPopTart) on Twitter

Brett chats with Brian Alvey, chief scientist of Ceros and an entrepreneur, investor and advisor. The conversation covers meeting the creators of the most popular technologies, startup “religions,” meditation and more. Show links Brian Alvey: brands, publishing, technology and startups – Adventures of a Startup CEO Meet The Makers is coming back – Brian Alvey Ceros Brian Alvey – because you can’t, you won’t, and you don’t stop Brian Alvey – If you build something for everyone it works for no one Tim’s Vermeer (2013) – IMDb Vermeer’s paintings might be 350 year-old photographs Sound City (2013) – IMDb Max Martin – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia What is Bryce? Roger Dean paintings The Engadget Interview: John Macfarlane, CEO of Sonos PICK: calm.com PICK: Bluetooth® Wireless Keypad PICK: Sync Your Keyboard Shortcuts Between iOS and Mavericks with iCloud PICK: Curio – Note Taking, Mind Mapping, Brainstorming, and Task Management for Mac OS X PICK: The Wireless HiFi System from Sonos PICK: Exif Wizard on the App Store on iTunes Brian Alvey (brianalvey) on Twitter

Jordan Cooper, standup comedian and web marketer swings by to talk about punk rock, DIY, poker, and hecklers. Show links MDC (band) – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia NOFX // officialwebsite Bad Religion GRIMPLE PICK: DropVox – Record Voice Memos to Dropbox on the App Store on iTunes PICK: SayGo Memo Recorder – quick voice notes with reminders and instant sharing on the App Store on iTunes PICK: LaunchBar 6 PICK: Weather Line – Accurate Forecast, Temperature Trend, and Monthly Average on the App Store on iTunes PICK: Slow Shutter Cam on the App Store on iTunes PICK: Comedian (2002) – IMDb PICK: 2048 on the App Store on iTunes Jordan Cooper – Stand-Up Comedian. Web Marketer. Tech Douchebag. Tech Douchebags Podcast Brett’s convertible/pit bull Jordan Cooper (blenderhd) on Twitter

Merlin Mann joins Brett to discuss Apple, WWDC, sleep habits and home entertainment. Show links kung fu grippe Swift Programming Language – Apple Developer Fundamental attribution error – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Unisom Nighttime Sleep-Aids – SleepTabs Drug Facts f.lux: software to make your life better PICK: FoldingText — Plain text productivity for Mac users PICK: The Coup – The Guillotine – YouTube PICK: Amazon Fire TV Streaming Media Player Amazon.com: iPhone 5 Camera Lens Kit including 8x Telephoto Lens / Mini Tripod / Universal Phone Holder / Hard Case for iPhone 5 / Velvet Phone Bag / CamKix® Microfiber Cleaning Cloth – Awesome Accessories and Attachments for Your Apple iPhone 5 Camera (W Remote Control Shutter Cable + Tripod Camera Stand Holder for iPhone 5 4S 4 Muku Shuttr selfie remote for iPhone, iPad, Samsung Galaxy, Android Studio Neat — Glif VSCO CAM | Visual Supply Co olloclip macro, telephoto, wide angle, fish-eye, and polarizing iPhone photo lenses PICK: Deadwood (TV Series 2004–2006) – IMDb PICK: Cocktail – A perfect mixture for Mac OS X Merlin Mann (hotdogsladies) on Twitter

An in-studio podcast with Dave Hamilton and Moisés Chiullan. Recorded at New Relic’s studio in San Francisco. Drummer’s personalities, random chatter about networking, and a lively speed-round of Top Three Picks. Show links The Mac Observer Mac Geek Gab Podcast – The Mac Observer about Dave — Dave Hamilton / Dave The Nerd ESN – Electric Shadow Network Giant Size Screen Time Arthouse Cowboy WRT1900AC Support | Linksys Dual-Band AC Router with Gigabit and 2×USB PICK: auphonic PICK: Zoom H4N Portable Digital Recorder PICK: swackett — weather, fashion and fun PICK: Anker USB 3.0 7-Port Hub PICK: Bonjour Sleep Proxy PICK: ScreenFloat The sweet giveaways continue: ScreenFloat – BrettTerpstra.com PICK: GiftttDy – Capture Your Social Network Life in Day One PICK: Scrivener 2 ($20 sale) PICK: MindMeister – Create Mind Maps online Moisés Chiullan (moiseschiu) on Twitter MacGeekGab (MacGeekGab) on Twitter Dave Hamilton (DaveHamilton) on Twitter

Brett Kelly, newly-independent writer and author of Evernote Essentials, talks about language, imposter syndromes, and teaching math. Show links Bridging the Nerd Gap — A Big Group Hug of Technology, Efficiency, and Business Evernote Essentials, The Definitive Getting-Started Guide for Evernote Brett Kelly Creating Content with Markdown: Learn by Video Spoonerism – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia PICK: Kanger aerotank clearomizer PICK: SwiftKey Note on the App Store on iTunes PICK: GeoDistance.com PICK: djay 2 on the App Store on iTunes PICK: Techni Vorm Moccamaster PICK: The Coup Brett Kelly (inkedmn) on Twitter