2 Grandpas Talking Tech

Yes, Greg gave in and got an iPhone Duo. But did Jason? Absolutely not. But he definitely has questions. Join us to hear about Greg’s first two weeks (and a drop) with the iPhone Duo.

We will have more coverage on the Duo so be sure to drop a comment below on what questions you have or what else you would like to know.

00:00 Pre-Show - The Drop

02:47 Intro

03:26 Stop Being Wishy Washy and Just Embrace It

09:30 An Uncomfortable Purchase

22:07 Build Quality

27:05 Go Anywhere Device?

31:59 New Muscle Memory and New Usage

42:50 For Whom Does This Device Make Sense

54:31 Why My Use Pushes the Battery Life

59:07 A Few More Things

01:08:10 Wrap Up

#iphoneduo

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Jay cruises and Greg does Disneyland. Why and is it worth it? Plus we chat about the real reason behind all of it is refilling our energy wells.

00:00 Sort of Retro
03:33 Why Jay Cruises
13:57 Greg and Disney
23:07 Jay Has Disney Questions
31:50 Vacation Differences When Others Tag Along
41:09 Why is Disney Worth it to Me
56:09 Refilling the Energy Well

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#cruise #disneyland

This week, Jay and Greg dive into their experiences with the new OS versions. Jay got a new toy and Greg is said but has a whacky crazy idea that Jay didn’t see coming.

00:00 Intro
04:04 New OS Versions
05:43 Sidebar - Back on a Mac at Work
10:18 Siri AI
44:05 Sidebar - iPhone Duo as Daily Driver
52:10 What We Got or Are Going to Get
01:06:25 Greg's Crazy Plan - Spoiler: Jay is not a fan

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#iphoneduo #applewatchultra4 #ios27

This week we dive in and talk about our nostalgia for TV shows.

01:41 Intro
03:36 Star Trek the Next Generation
15:31 E.R.
16:19 M.A.S.H.
20:32 Late Night Summer TV
25:16 The Monkees
26:42 Knight Rider
31:19 Go Go Power Rangers
34:55 Modern Shows


#mash #startrek #sttng #powerrangers #leverage

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This week J went against his own advice and installed the beta on his iPad. How did it go?

Plus in the post show a bonus discussion on android vs. iPad OS and how Google is not doing themselves any favors.


01:34 Intro
02:24 Apple Buy Now Pay Later
08:34 26.6 Release Candidate
12:37 26.6 Indexing
18:03 Do as I Say Not as I Do
23:24 Beta Positives
33:13 Beta Struggles
39:41 A Few More Things
42:22 Wrap Up
45:08 Post Show

#ipados

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This week we get nostalgic about some of our favorite childhood toys. He-Man, GI Joe, Voltron, GoBots, Transformers, Star Wars, and much much more.

00:00 Parental Foresight
01:52 Intro
02:45 New He-Man Movie
05:07 Childhood Toys
08:30 Voltron
11:37 GoBots and Transformers
15:05 Pound Puppy
20:48 GI Joe
21:50 Thundercats
24:05 Disney Instead of Toys
27:18 Nostalgia Traps
31:56 Jay and Anime
33:51 Are Ryobi Tools Toys?
36:18 Wrap Up
38:32 Show Outro Final.mp4

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This week we get a chance to follow up on the WWDC announcements and talk about the changes and features we think will be most interesting to follow. #wwdc2026 #ipados #ios #applewatch #parentalcontrols

00:00 Beta Temptation
02:35 Incoming Price Increases
10:32 Diving Into the New OSs
13:56 Swinging for the AI Fences
19:28 Practical Examples of Siri AI
25:58 Stuffing the Features Car Full
29:36 Child Safety Protections and Parental Controls
39:14 OS Specific Highlights
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This week we journey back in time to talk about portable music experiences. From 8 Track to Streaming. We’ve experienced it all.

Show Outline

00:00 How Many Gigs of Music

04:46 Intro

06:14 Way Back in the Day

07:11 Mix Tapes & Boom Box

08:35 Flinstone Toyota

10:45 Hauling a Full Stereo Around

12:38 The Walkman Era

20:26 Portable CD Players

28:49 The MP3 Era

35:13 iPod Era

44:41 Streaming

47:09 Sesame Street Core Memory

50:19 Future of Music

52:20 Wrap Up

54:18 Ships Game Post Show

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This week we talk about our hopes and dreams for this years #wwdc2026. Will our hopes and dreams come true or will they be squashed.

Show Outline
00:00 Pre-Show
04:20 WWDC Explanation
06:02 General Feelings
07:55 What Will We Actually Get
13:10 Please Make Things Easier
16:25 Watch OS Wish List
20:48 iPad OS Wish List
29:16 New Magic Keyboard Idea
32:28 More iPad OS Wishes
34:57 iOS and MacOS
37:46 Too Much Complexity
42:43 Wrap Up

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Maybe it wasn’t quite as bad as walking uphill both ways, but renting a movie was not nearly as easy as hitting play on your favorite streaming service.

In this episode we share our experiences with the various evolutions of movie and tv shows rental.

Outline
01:23 Intro
03:44 Small Town Movie Rental Stores
04:39 Renting a Video Player
07:24 Renting Movies
10:52 Blockbuster
14:43 The Arrival of Netflix
17:04 RedBox
20:09 The Return of Old School Media
30:14 Reducing the Streaming Bill - Maybe
35:46 Could Have Been Rich
37:45 Streaming Superiority
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#vhs #dvd #streaming

As we dive into summer, let’s talk about building our checklist to make those trips less stressful. Everything from charging tech, to more analog stuff, we’ve got plenty of suggestions to help ease the stress of those family vacations.

Apple Watch Ultra 4 Rumors: https://flip.it/VboIBD
* Vehicle Motion Cues, an accessibility feature designed to reduce motion sickness while using devices in moving vehicles, is supported on iPhones and iPads running iOS 18/iPadOS 18 or later. The feature displays animated dots on the screen edges that mimic vehicle movement, reducing sensory conflict. [1, 2, 3]
Supported Devices & Software
iPhone: iPhone 11 and later models running iOS 18.
* iPad: Various iPad Pro and newer iPad models running iPadOS 18.

Show Outline
00:00 Pre-Show
02:23 Intro
03:37 News and Rumors
09:48 Darth Vader Apple Ultra Watch
14:58 General Travel Tech
19:51 Portable Charges on Airlines
24:28 Cases
29:21 AirTags
33:01 Headphones
35:16 Temporary Subscriptions
36:55 Motion Sensitivity
38:17 Apps
45:45 Non-Tech Stuff
51:09 Snacks and Goodie Management
55:47 Wrap Up

#roadtrip #disneyland #cruise

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In this retro vs. modern episode we reminisce on our favorite moving going experiences and talk about drive ins, dollar shows, and modern moving going.

If you haven’t been to a drive in, find one and go.

00:00 Let's Go to the Lobby
00:34 Intro
03:31 Watching Movies All Day - Sneaky Sneaky
05:13 Balconies and Goonies
06:53 Movie Posters
08:29 Drive Ins
14:01 Dollar Movies
17:11 Modern Moving Going Experience
20:26 Megaplex Theaters
23:01 Change for the Better
25:44 Dine In Theaters
29:04 Movie Buckets
31:25 Movie Subscriptions
35:49 Wrapping Up

#dollarmovie #driveinmovie

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This week we dive into key accessories that are must haves to support our key devices. The force is stronger with some than others and definitely is not strong with J’s son’s iPhone.

00:00 Digital Passports
02:16 Intro
03:08 The Rumor Game
07:59 Reminder on the Shows Purpose
12:33 Must Have Services
20:24 Screen Protectors
25:27 Charging
39:44 MagSafe All the Way
41:57 Car Mounts
46:17 CarPlay
51:00 Backpacks
56:13 Phone Cases
59:00 Apple Watch Accessories
01:06:12 Misc Accessories
01:12:45 Wrap Up
01:14:53 Post Show- Another Destroyed Screen

#anker #screenprotector #iPhone #ipad

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Introducing our Retro Vs. Modern Series. This week we start the series off by naming our top 5 Retro and Modern Video Games. Join us for this discussion and in the comments or on our website through the feedback form.

J Top 5 Retro
- Ms. PacMan
- Contra
- NBA Jam
- Nintendo Arcade
- Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past

G Top 5 Retro
- Super Mario Brothers
- Contra
- Pitfall
- Techmo Bowl
- Track and Field

J Top 5 Modern
- Zelda: Ocarina of Time
- Halo Series
- Fallout Series
- Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wld and Tears of the Kingdom

G Top 5 Modern
- Mario Kart 8
- Luigi’s Mansion
- Sports Series (NBA 2k, MLB the Show)
- Lego Games (Incredibles, Star Wars Skywalker Saga)


00:00 Epic Showdown: Master Chief vs. Contra Brothers
01:04 Intro
02:36 Retro vs. Modern Series Explanation
06:03 J - Top Five Retro Games
12:41 Greg - Retro Top 5
17:12 Nostalgia and Core Memories
20:32 J - Top 5 Modern Games
29:15 Greg - Top 5 Modern Games
37:03 Newer Generations and Our Childhood Memories
46:23 Show Outro Final.mp4
46:33 Post Show - Only Play One Game

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While it may not be quite as painful as dental work, sometimes getting service on an Apple device can be just as frustrating. And it didn't used to be that way. What happened to the days when surprise and delight was the norm? Is it just a volume issue or has there been a culture shift.

In this episode, J and Greg talk about AppleCare experiences in the past and most recently and talk about what needs to change.

00:00 Dental Work or AppleCare
00:52 Pre-Show: Video Editing Means No on the Neo
04:22 Intro
04:58 Recent News Recap
11:05 The Rumors Game
18:37 AppleLikes Not AppleCares
19:58 What is AppleCare
24:26 Which Devices We Get Coverage On
35:36 Some Good Experiences
42:11 Not So Good Experiences
01:00:21 What Would We Change
01:10:36 Website Changes
01:11:35 Retro vs. Modern Series Intro


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Sounds crazy, but years ago we had to pry blackberry's out of peoples hands to get them to use iPhones. That's just one of many stories you'll hear as Jason and Greg talk about their backgrounds and why they are doing this show.

Outline

Surprising Mic Tests 00:00

Intro 03:24

Extraterrestrial Approval 04:08

Other News 06:10

Host Professional Backgrounds 10:12

Gadgets to Tools 17:29

What They Are Doing Now 18:48

Our Hobbies 28:54

Why We Love Tech 35:24

Why We Hate Tech 37:59

Our Current Tech Setups 45:03

Wrap Up 53:14

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#iphone #mac #airpods #tech

Let's get started! Just a quick intro for our new show!

Outline

00:00 Welcome

00:20 Introductions

01:27 Why We Are Doing the Show

03:45 Show Logistics

05:52 Wrap Up

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The two gramps dive into the Apple Watch and Airpods line ups. Which watch is right for you and how do we clarify which airpods will work best in which scenario.

In the pre-show, Grandpa Greg talks about a couple of experiences that would not have been possible with out technology.

00:00 Pre-Show

03:14 Intro

06:02 Apple Watch Line Up

08:46 State Apple Watch of the Lineup

18:50 Which Watch Should You Buy

32:02 Apple Watch Buying Advice

43:23 What We Are Looking Forward to With Apple Watch

50:07 AirPods Lineup

54:08 State of the AirPods Lineup

59:38 Standout AirPods

01:00:52 Which AirPods Should You Purchase

01:06:18 Buying Advice

01:10:53 AirPods Max

01:14:13 Some Other Headphones

01:16:00 What Do We Want Out of AirPods

01:18:50 Shokz and Bone Conduction

01:21:32 Wrap Up

#applewatch #airpods

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Which Apple product is the favorite of these two Grandpas? This is probably it. In this episode we dive into the iPad lineup. You probably won't be surpirsed at which we use but you might be surprised at which we recommend most everyone else buy.

00:00 Intro

02:51 iPad LineUp

08:45 Daily Driver

19:07 Default iPad Purchase

21:44 When Would You Buy the iPad Air

28:09 iPad Mini

32:31 Additional iPad Pro Thoughts

34:09 Buying Advice

38:22 What Are We Looking Forward To With the iPad

42:42 Wrap Up

#ipad

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Unlike the iPhone, the Mac lineup is a bit clearer. However with the introduction of the #macbookneo, these two gramps aren't exactly on the same page as to which Mac should be the default buy.

00:00 Intro

04:33 Today's Mac LineUp (Pre-Mac Pro Discontinue Announcement)

15:41 Which Mac Do We Use

17:59 Default Mac Purchase

39:02 Other Use Cases

47:51 Buying Advice

51:03 What We Are Looking Forward to With the Mac

52:45 Wrap Up

#mac #macbook #macbookneo

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Been trying to figure out the iPhone lineup? Does it feel a bit crowded and possibly confusing? Well, these two grandpas are going to dive deep on the lineup and help you make a better decision about which iPhone is right for your use case.

Join us in the first of multiple episodes in our launch series!

00:00 Intro

05:08 Current iPhone Lineup

08:27 Adjusting the Lineup

14:43 Stand Out Devices

21:58 Default Purchase

28:18 When You Should Consider Other Devices

38:06 Phone Color Discussion

52:56 What Are We Looking Forward to with iPhone

01:12:05 Wrap Up

01:14:14 Show Outro Final.mp4

#iphone

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