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Sep 26

15m 32s

Big Mike and the Extended Shower Lifesty...

Federico Viticci and John Voorhees

About this episode

This week, John visits Mike the shipping guy, Federico’s philosophy on hardware takes a turn, John declares Apple Watch charging in the shower a myth, and we share videogame and TV picks, plus a deal.

Also available on YouTube here.

Links and Show Notes

Unplugged

Big Mike’s Shipping Shoppe
Charging the Apple Watch While Showering

Picks

Federico’s Pick:

John’s Pick:

Alien Earth on Hulu

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