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2023? Already?

Somehow, beyond all reason, it’s 2023. Time to put down a recap of 2022, and set out some thoughts on what 2023 will bring.

Favorite Podcasts - 2022 Edition

In March of 2017 some folks did a thing called “Try Pod.” It was an effort to get more people listening to podcasts. I shared my favorites, then and have now published updated lists for 2018, 2019, everything went on hold in 2020, picked it back up in 2021, and now I realize I’m due for my annual blog post. (I should really post more often.) When I listen When I first wrote this list, I was sitting in traffic, commuting to an office multiple times per week.

Favorite Podcasts - 2021 Edition

In March of 2017 some folks did a thing called “Try Pod.” It was an effort to get more people listening to podcasts. I shared my favorites, then and have now published updated lists for 2018, 2019, everything went on hold in 2020, and now for 2021. It’s mostly the same, but a few have been added, some removed. Weekly Listens In no particular order, these are the podcasts I’ll listen to every time they come out.

Recommended Android Apps 2019

Updated for 2019 Among my friends, I’m often the looked on as the “Android Guy.” I’ve been using Android devices longer than almost all of my friends. I’ve used both iOS and Android devices, and have a pretty good understanding of the benefits and difficulties with each. I’m often asked for assistance in making the transition from iOS to Android.. A few years ago, I wrote up some recommended Android apps for a friend (and a few updates along the way).

Favorite Podcasts - 2019 Edition

In March of 2017 some folks did a thing called “Try Pod.” It was an effort to get more people listening to podcasts. I shared my favorites, then and have now published updated lists for 2018, and now for 2019. It’s mostly the same, but a few have been added, some removed. Two quick things, before the list: 1. What’s a podcast? To avoid the dreaded trip to Webster’s, I’ll just say that a podcast is an audio recording of one or more people talking about a subject they care about.

Favorite Podcasts - 2018 Edition

In March of 2017 some folks did a thing called “Try Pod.” It was an effort to get more people listening to podcasts. I shared my favorites, then, and have now updated my list for 2018. It’s mostly the same, but a few have been added, some removed. Two quick things, before the list: 1. What’s a podcast? To avoid the dreaded trip to Webster’s, I’ll just say that a podcast is an audio recording of one or more people talking about a subject they care about.