
Clockwise
Clockwise is a rapid-fire discussion of current technology issues hosted by Dan Moren and Mikah Sargent and featuring two special guests each week. Four people, four topics--and because we're always watching the clock, no episode is longer than 30 minutes. Hosted by Dan Moren and Mikah Sargent.
Latest episodes

Apr 2, 2025 • 30min
599: Use It On Your Pants
Nintendo's Switch 2 announcement, what we actually use AI for, how we learn new skills, and the old gadgets we'll never give up.
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Guest Starring: Karissa Bell and Jason Snell
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Mar 26, 2025 • 26min
598: Everybody’s Got Time for That
A household appliance we’d improve with modern tech, a ridiculous tech solution to a silly problem we’ve had, the iOS or app interface we most want redesigned in iOS 19, and a pie-in-the-sky Apple Intelligence feature that would truly excite us.
Guest Starring: Stephen Robles and Kathy Campbell
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Mar 19, 2025 • 30min
597: I Talk a Big Game, I Don't Spend a Big Money
What we carry in our wallets, do we want dumb phones, how we feel about the new Pebble smartwaches, and whether we'd be interested in a cellular MacBook.
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Guest Starring: Simone De Rochefort and Casey Liss
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Mar 12, 2025 • 30min
596: Are There Any Good Companies?
How we maintain battery health, thoughts on Discord’s IPO and if any tech company improved post-IPO, the must-have and leave-behind tech for trips, and how to protect non-tech-savvy older adults from scams like the 'Grandparent scam.'
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Guest Starring: Emily Forlini and Bryan Guffey
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Mar 5, 2025 • 30min
595: Everything is a Backdoor
Apple's latest hardware updates, smart clothing, how we transfer money between friends, and the latest on UK encryption.
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Guest Starring: Jeff Carlson and James Thomson
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Feb 26, 2025 • 30min
594: Abolish the Dongles and Doodads
Delve into the quirky world of photo editing tools as hosts share their experiences and subscription hurdles. A humorous debate pits venture capitalists against a level 14 Jigglypuff, invoking nostalgia for classic gaming. Explore the frustrations with voice assistants like Alexa and the chaos of mismatched charging cables bringing tech simplicity to mind. Plus, personal tales of tech aesthetics and desktop wallpapers add a relatable touch to the techie talk.

Feb 19, 2025 • 30min
593: Basically the Wheels are Falling Off
Thoughts on the iPhone 16e, our morning beverage tech, whether we're interested in smart rings, and how we use tech to de-stress.
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Vitally: A new era for customer success productivity. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting.
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Guest Starring: Lex Friedman and Aleen Simms
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Oxo Rapid BrewerMikah's brewing solution.
Oxo Cold Brew Coffee MakerAleen's brewing tech.
Grounds for Change DecafAleen's coffee source of choice.
New Mexico Tea CompanyDan's tea purveyor of choice.
Breville Tea MakerDan's lovely tea maker.

Feb 12, 2025 • 30min
592: I Don’t Need To Be Duck Shamed
Improvements we’d like in Apple’s Photos app after acquiring Pixelmator and Photomator, thoughts on Apple renaming the Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America on Maps, a realistic task for a robot, and whether we use AI tools and which ones.
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Guest Starring: Shelly Brisbin and Chris Lawley
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Feb 5, 2025 • 30min
591: Only Six More Weeks of Tech Podcasts
Weird apps Apple should make, the strangest looking tech we own, what will it take for Vision Pro to go mainstream, and the discontinued tech products we'd revive.
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Guest Starring: Zac Hall and Rosemary Orchard
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Jan 29, 2025 • 30min
590: All Hands on Face
The how often we use our non-default smartphone cameras, the tech or techniques we use to stay focused at work, where we buy and read ebooks and whether supporting indie bookstores appeals to us, and our least favorite thing to troubleshoot.
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Guest Starring: mb bischoff and Jason Howell
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