Smart Nonsense

Newsletter: https://www.smartnonsense.com/SAT app: https://www.brainblast.com/Hire a video editor: https://www.clipt.coTimestamps:(0:00) Brain blasted back to high school(0:58) Trade secrets spilled immediately(2:10) Using your own crappy product(3:45) Online test over stinky library(5:42) Calculator app disaster(9:36) Module 1: crushing easy problems(11:40) Bookmark management crisis(14:00) SAT prep = medieval torture(17:30) Score breakdown envy(21:20) SCORE REVEAL: Dylan's shocking 710(22:40) Pop's revenge: 730 domination(24:30) 80% effective, 10x more fun(26:35) Next step: actual studying#SmartNonsense #DylanJardon #HenryBelcaster

Episode #336 with Henry and Dylan(0:00) One-take pod attempt fails immediately(0:28) Season of giving (all seasons)(0:54) Emptying someone else's dishes(1:12) Adults don't need kitchens anymore(1:40) Friend discovers pasta for first time(2:40) HubSpot returns to Clipt (full circle)(3:28) Wings smart scale confusion(4:42) Weather reports from bathroom scales(5:15) Snuffleupagus nose problems(6:12) The glasses revelation (she couldn't see him)(7:02) Forced CVS trip for allergy meds(7:35) Steve Jobs' right-hand man(8:14) Acupuncture miracle cure(9:36) Different doctor reactions to miracle cures(10:35) Apothecary and bloodletting remedies(11:02) Jobs died from minced apples (not really)(11:42) Acupuncture experience in Rhode Island(13:02) Learning from Steve Jobs' posse(13:29) Steve Jobs HATED styluses(14:40) "We're born with 10 styluses" (fingers)(15:20) Brain Blast draw mode drops(16:08) The pencil vs. phone writing challenge(17:18) The friction advantage (think before you write)(18:04) Big J delivers the coding miracle(19:10) Drawing on the app (it actually works)(20:30) Two-finger scrolling discovery(21:30) Smooth transitions between app screens(22:30) Product development priorities struggle(23:38) Disagreeing more when building software(24:45) Steve Jobs and dog-fooding your product(26:10) Game modes: solo, async, and sync play(27:30) Learning radians through Brain Blast(28:45) Getting crushed by lightning-fast answers#SmartNonsense #DylanJardon #HenryBelcaster

Episode #335 with Henry and DylanTimestamps:(0:00) WTF is this podcast?(0:55) Dad said don't (did anyway)(1:58) Creepy staring 101(3:30) Sunglasses hack(4:21) Pro-level glancing(5:05) Dog learns Chinese(5:38) Irish guy's Chinese flex(8:10) TRADE SECRETS ALERT!(8:44) Fake Spiegel texts(9:36) Peekaboo → Snapchat(10:30) Spiegel: genius or lucky?(11:42) Do one thing well(12:50) "Making an app" kills conversations(13:45) Two ideas, one dev(14:40) Channeling Jobs(16:12) Toilet-friendly SAT(17:45) Fat finger solutions(19:35) Pencil kit breakthrough(21:20) Infinite canvas hell(23:15) Everything is janky(24:40) Nobody's playing#SmartNonsense #DylanJardon #HenryBelcaster

Episode #334 with Henry and Dylan🕘Timestamps:(0:00) "I'M SUPERMAN!"(1:17) Lone Nut Theory(2:04) Flat Tire Karma(2:28) Backpack Elevator Hell(3:15) Bike Almost Kills Everyone(4:01) "ISOSICLES?!"(4:58) BOWLING BEEF(6:10) Shoe Shine Brendan Exposed(7:05) "Down to Go Up" Philosophy(8:12) Lefty Strikes vs. Trash Spin(9:04) Airport Mind Games(10:15) Exit Row Anxiety(11:27) "I Believe Nothing!"Recorded April 19, 2025

Episode #333 with Henry and Dylan(0:00) - Intro(2:55) - Sweetgreen Rage(5:25) - Math Doesn’t Lie(6:53) - GOAT Gaslight(8:10) - Fries & Food Poisoning(10:30) - SAT Pivot(12:03) - From Mess to MVP(15:34) - Death to Curvy Lines(22:10) - Snapchat Scribbles(30:44) - Inbox = SAT EngineRecorded April 18, 2025

The hosts share their enjoyment of grocery shopping, highlighting its power to strengthen relationships. They humorously discuss their speech patterns, while offering insights on confident communication. Creative approaches to podcasting are explored, comparing storytelling techniques across various platforms. Delving into Naval Ravikant's philosophy, they reflect on identity, decision-making, and seizing opportunities. A witty exploration of time management in grocery shopping leads to absurd anecdotes, including a comical cheese-theft incident and thoughts on fitness habits.

Episode #330 with Henry and Dylan(0:00) - Intro(1:17) - The Mike Trout Foul Ball Saga(3:02) - Feral Human Instinct at Baseball Games(7:05) - Baby Habachi Reactions & Reels Addiction(11:57) - The Art of Ambling in SF(14:31) - San Francisco's Startup Energy(18:54) - Evan Spiegel’s Genius Design Moves(22:44) - Stanford Vibes & Dropout Culture(29:33) - Why I Chose Brown Over Stanford(34:04) - Social Entrepreneurship & Cringy Teen DecisionsRecorded April 1, 2025

Episode #329 with Henry and DylanWatch on Youtube & SubscribeWatch Henry's last Youtube video(00:00) Podcast intro struggles(01:45) Unexpected golf meetup(02:22) Coping with stress through sports(03:34) Food poisoning experience(07:28) Discovering nightlife and friend group conflict(12:39) Hiring process and candidate traits(15:44) Challenges in selecting the right developer(16:57) Frontend vs. backend debate(20:38) Potential hackathon hiring approach(21:54) Evaluating code quality and technical skillsRecorded March 21, 2025

Episode #328 with Henry and DylanWatch on Youtube & SubscribeWatch Henry's last Youtube video(00:00) Sickness update(01:11) Yes Man mentality(02:11) Weeklong birthday celebrations(04:58) Dating older women debate(07:02) Younger vs. older dating(09:03) Spongebob changes(10:15) New Spongebob vs. original(12:11) Work struggles(13:26) Brain Blast game development(23:40) Hiring challenge and CTA issuesRecorded March 13, 2025

Exploring the vibrant sounds of Tate McRae and Bruno Mars, the hosts dive into the exhilarating journey of adopting a 'Yes Man' mindset. They share personal stories that highlight the impact of saying 'yes' on social life and adventurous pursuits like rock climbing. The conversation shifts to whimsical moments in parenting, revealing the joy and chaos of engaging with young children. Through laughter and reflection, they discuss the transformative power of openness and the beauty of viewing life through a child’s eyes.