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The BirchTree Podcast

A micro-podcast about tech, Apple, and design.

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118: The Surface Go Performance (or lack thereof)

118: The Surface Go Performance (or lack thereof)

The biggest question surrounding the Surface Go since its launch a few weeks ago is how well it performs. I didn't want ... Read more

16 Aug 2018

7mins

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079: What I Value Most in a Task Manager

079: What I Value Most in a Task Manager

There is a reason I keep going back to OmniFocus.

26 Apr 2018

5mins

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152: One Year With HomePod

152: One Year With HomePod

I’ve had the HomePod for almost a year and wanted to take a few minutes and talk about how it fits into both my life and... Read more

14 Jan 2019

9mins

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086: Podcasts, iPads, and Headphone Jacks

086: Podcasts, iPads, and Headphone Jacks

How I produce my podcast, why I think the iPad is great for content creation, and why needing to use a headphone jack is... Read more

10 May 2018

6mins

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083: Pocket Casts Changes and Cancelling Spotify

083: Pocket Casts Changes and Cancelling Spotify

There was some news about Pocket Casts yesterday, and people are a bit conflicted on what to think about it. Also, my on... Read more

4 May 2018

6mins

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082: Prioritizing "Quality of Life" Features

082: Prioritizing "Quality of Life" Features

On iteration and making time for those features that don't make money on their own, but make your experience better so t... Read more

3 May 2018

6mins

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151: It’s Been a While, So Let’s Talk iTunes

151: It’s Been a While, So Let’s Talk iTunes

It’s been a few weeks and I’m finally back to talk tech!

10 Jan 2019

8mins

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108: Trying to Muster Up Enthusiasm for New Macs

108: Trying to Muster Up Enthusiasm for New Macs

Apple updated the MacBook Pro lineup today and I'm just over here doing my best to generate any personal excitement for ... Read more

12 Jul 2018

4mins

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111: Buying a Hammer

111: Buying a Hammer

Sometimes I fail to understand why people make the tech decisions they make. It seems so clear to me what the best smart... Read more

25 Jul 2018

6mins

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146: The Magic of Keyboard Maestro

146: The Magic of Keyboard Maestro

Keyboard Maestro is a wonderful app that I app for the Mac that I took way too long to embrace. https://www.keyboardmaes... Read more

11 Dec 2018

9mins

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148: The BirchTree Smartphone Awards

148: The BirchTree Smartphone Awards

There are tons of good phones out there, but for the first time in years, my picks are not the most expensive phones mon... Read more

18 Dec 2018

11mins

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090: Android P Isn't That Miserable After All

090: Android P Isn't That Miserable After All

I've been using Android P for 2 weeks and it might just be the least painful time with Android I've ever had. I'm not sw... Read more

21 May 2018

6mins

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150: Why God of War was My Favorite Game of 2018

150: Why God of War was My Favorite Game of 2018

God of War was my favorite game of 2018 and I felt compelled to share why that was the case. I also talk briefly about 5... Read more

27 Dec 2018

7mins

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113: Arguing With Myself About Apple Financials

113: Arguing With Myself About Apple Financials

Apple will announce their Q3 2018 financials, and I am as mildly interested as always. So instead of talking about the n... Read more

31 Jul 2018

7mins

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092: Why I've Already Switched Back to the iPhone

092: Why I've Already Switched Back to the iPhone

Castro 3, Spark 2, OmniFocus 3, Apollo, and Pocket-Run Pool all came out for iOS since I switched to Android 16 days ago... Read more

24 May 2018

6mins

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106: My Favorite Movies, Music, and Games of 2018 (so far)

106: My Favorite Movies, Music, and Games of 2018 (so far)

The year is half over and I thought it was a good time to reflect on some of the best media I've enjoyed so far this yea... Read more

6 Jul 2018

9mins

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105: Remembering We Don't Have All the Information

105: Remembering We Don't Have All the Information

Apple announced they are doing a major overhaul of their map data and it reminded me that there is a ton going on in the... Read more

5 Jul 2018

6mins

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104: Nest Thermostat First Impressions

104: Nest Thermostat First Impressions

I got a Nest Thermostat over the weekend. It's my first foray into smart thermostats and my initial impressions are real... Read more

2 Jul 2018

7mins

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107: What Automation Means on iOS and Android

107: What Automation Means on iOS and Android

People have different ideas for what "automation" means on iOS and Android, and it can have a negative impact on how we ... Read more

10 Jul 2018

7mins

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110: Why I Love Ulysses

110: Why I Love Ulysses

Ulysses has been my writing app of choice for years, and I get questions about it all the time. I know writing apps are ... Read more

24 Jul 2018

6mins

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