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90: So Overpowered
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90: So Overpowered

Jul 8, 2025 70m
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Ian and Aaron talk about what's going on with Outro, building slip & slides, Aaron's Mac Studio wizardry, and so much more.

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  • (00:00) - Ian Builds A Slip & Slide
  • (05:12) - A Long Weekend
  • (12:30) - A Story About Eric Barnes
  • (17:07) - Broccoli-headed YouTuber Update
  • (18:18) - Mac Studio Update
  • (30:58) - Local LLMs
  • (34:21) - Ian Needs A Photo Album
  • (38:58) - All About Outro
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Building a Slip & Slide

Ian shares a weekend adventure where he constructed a substantial slip-and-slide for a family barbecue. He describes his planning and building process extensively, highlighting the equipment and materials he used, and the various challenges he faced. The kids enjoyed it immensely, and Ian took on the role of supervisor, ensuring the setup was safe.

A Long Weekend with Family

Ian and Aaron chat about the dynamics of a long weekend filled with family activities, including attending a local parade. Ian reflects on how participating in family events changes when kids are involved and discusses the challenges and joys of managing a large family during holiday weekends.

Mac Studio Update

Aaron provides an update on his new Mac Studio and its performance, especially in handling video and audio processing. He talks about the integrations he has set up, using the machine as a queue worker to run tasks efficiently with Laravel. Aaron shares his enthusiasm for the power of the Mac Studio and the use of various tools like YTDLP for video downloads.

Photo Album Dilemma

The conversation shifts to the challenges of creating photo albums. Aaron discusses a frustrating experience with an outsourced service that underperformed, leading him to reconsider his approach to compiling and organizing photos into albums. He shares how time-consuming it can be to maintain personal records and the desire to have everything neatly arranged.

All About Outro

Ian shares updates on his project, Outro, discussing its potential features and the platform's development progress. He expresses excitement about integrating various functionalities, including email workflows and support tools. The concept of using PodScan for podcast monitoring and analytics is also introduced, enhancing Outro's capabilities.

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