Ryan Fretwell

Episode 207: Intel Mojo

August 28th, 2019  |  1 hr 42 mins

With the Chase Center opening up in just over a month, we, as biz dev and synergy experts, have an incredible opportunity to help a deserving brand acquire the naming rights for what was formerly known as Oracle Arena. Leading candidates include: the Allbirds Center, Blue Bottle Stadium, and our personal favorite, the Uber Cactusdome®.

This week: smart appliance Jenga, annual passholder culture, and we do the math on the Taylor Swift economy, feat. Shawn Mendes. 🎤.

Episode 206: Chalupa Cravings Box

August 21st, 2019  |  1 hr 31 mins

“Teddy told me that in Greek, “nostalgia” literally means, “the pain from an old wound”. It’s a twinge in your heart, far more powerful than memory alone. This device isn’t a spaceship. It’s a time machine. It goes backwards, forwards. It takes us to a place where we ache to go again. It’s not called the Wheel. It’s called a Fancy Camera®.” - Carlos G.

Or maybe Don Draper said it. We have no way of possibly looking it up.

This week: road trips, making memories, and a primer on how to clean and care for your iPod Hi-Fi. 🛁.

Episode 205: Money as a Service

August 14th, 2019  |  1 hr 16 secs

When you really think about it, isn’t life just one big espresso machine that won’t fit under your kitchen cabinets?

This week: dog influencers, sweatpant shoes, and Ryan would like to take a moment to talk about video games. 👾.

Episode 204: Norwegian Cold Brew

August 7th, 2019  |  1 hr 28 mins

Rumor has it Tim Cook was first choice to be the voice of Simba in the new Lion King remake but talks fell apart when he insisted on changing the lyrics of the iconic song to “I Just Can’t Wait to be King [of Undifferentiated Consumer Financial Products]“. We can see why Disney passed.

This week: clicking around in the document, ripping up the flooring, and the answer to what $21 gets you in 2019. 💵.

Episode 203: Waiver Wire

July 24th, 2019  |  1 hr 30 mins

How many different kinds of smart light switches does one need to install in their home before you need to stage an intervention? Asking for a co-host.

This week: headphones, trade deadlines, and we play a game of Faker Upper. 🏡.

Episode 202: Supercharger Lifestyle

July 17th, 2019  |  1 hr 17 mins

Yes Tim, we'll go exclusive to Apple Podcasts Plus. Our terms are that we are to be paid entirely in iPod Socks and we want a handwritten apology for the butterfly keyboard.

This week: an exciting new BlackBerry, iPad workflow hypotheticals, and Disney gives the fever dream treatment to your childhood favorites. 🦁.

Episode 201: LeBron Pods

July 10th, 2019  |  1 hr 49 mins

Phil Schiller courageously once said the future is wireless. Cord cutters talk a big game. Then explain the abomination that is the Panasonic NI-WL600 cordless iron. We'll wait.

This week: ethical design, coding classes for mere muggles, and that lonely area behind the Genius Grove. 🌳.

Episode 200: No Tip

June 26th, 2019  |  1 hr 49 mins

Where do you see yourself in five years?

Plus: the question we’ve been building towards for 200 episodes. Does Tim Cook tip restaurant servers in iCloud storage? An investigation. 🕵🏻‍♀️

Episode 199: Okay and Goodbye

June 19th, 2019  |  1 hr 32 mins

The Failing New York Times drops the ball yet again. Instead of asking Democratic candidates what their favorite Spindrift cocktail is, we’re left with a bunch of old dudes saying their wife and Abraham Lincoln are their heroes.

This week: how to carry a laptop, Internet suitcases, more Apple Store chicanery, and Google’s renewed cloud gaming ambitions. 🎮.

Episode 198: Direct to Consumer Row

June 5th, 2019  |  1 hr 23 mins

“To a pro customer with demanding compute needs, everything looks like a cheese grater.” - Mark Twain

This week: WWDC 2019, three finger gestures, and the Mac Pro unveiling that explains why Apple acquired the maker of those Heely wheel shoes kids love. 👟.

Episode 197: WeWoof

May 29th, 2019  |  1 hr 37 mins

It’s hard to be excited and blindly optimistic about anything these days. But then came along the world’s greatest startup idea.

This week: airline status, dimmer switches, and throwing LeBron and the Lakers under the Buss. 🚌.

Episode 196: Sliding All Over The Place

May 22nd, 2019  |  1 hr 38 mins

To better align ourselves with the way millennials consume their TV, we’ve decided that on a go forward basis we will no longer release episodes weekly. Instead, we’ll bank them and do 12 episode releases — Netflix style. It’ll be called a PodDrop®.

This week: having a healthy relationship with pop culture, tax rebates, and cronchy keyboards. 🥔.

Episode 195: That’s What The Bend Is For

May 15th, 2019  |  1 hr 38 mins

Two old people discuss DSL and Bob Costas. Also, other things.

This week: Roomba curling, security screws, things that fell off a truck, and Google’s long-standing branding struggle with Nest. 🐦.

Episode 194: EVDUZIT

May 1st, 2019  |  1 hr 38 mins

With Comcast reporting data usage up 28% YoY for its residential customers, we ask whether or not the FCC is capable of ensuring an Internet robust enough to handle Ariana, Taylor, and Queen Bey.

This week: accidental minimalism, minor league mascots, clip sharing in Overcast, and Chuck the Condor starts a Bumble profile. #swiperight

Episode 193: Seattle Primes

April 24th, 2019  |  1 hr 52 mins

Okay, fine. That was an exciting hockey game. #gocanucksgo

This week: Democratic primary challenger dog collars, Tesla's investor day, and summer beauty recommendations from your trusted hosts/lifestyle influencers. 💇🏻‍♂️.

PS: Carlos will buy the first listener that finds a charger that meets his travel needs a Spindrift subscription. 💦.

Episode 192: Spindrift Radio Hour

April 17th, 2019  |  1 hr 29 mins

Income $200K+?
Know every character on The Wire?

Get $1MM in cupcake insurance from $38/mo.

This week: ballpark as a service, 5G litigation, foldable phones, and Gene! stirs up conversation about a different kind of TV. 📺.