Crafting Perfection

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On this very important public service announcement episode, AMR and I start off by talking about burritos. What the ones are, what qualities to look for, important stuff. Then we delve into his recent woodworking project, making a massive table! Finally, we clean up with some talk about the time ratio of creating versus consuming, and how the former takes so much longer. [31:28 min]

Links from the episode:

• America's 20 Best Burritos | Coverage
• AMR's trestle table blog series
• Ariel Alasko | Instagram
• The End Starts Today: Mixtape #11
• Recommendation: Powerline Networking Starter Kit | How It Works

What's Up Youtube!

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On this extra lengthy episode we tackle trips to Vegas, learning online through videos, and an important add-on about the band of the moment: Daft Punk. Also, don't miss our recommendations at the end, as there's a key hygiene recommendation tucked in there. Enjoy! [29:58 min]

Things mentioned in this episode:

• Code Academy and Lynda.com
• Grantland, "We, Robots On Daft Punk's masterfully marketed, precisely recorded, just-good-enough Random Access Memories"
• Sasha Frere-Jones, "Back to Earth: Daft Punk's puzzling new album"
• Daft Punk's Random Access Memories: A Track-by-Track Feel-Along
• Oral-B Glide 3d White Floss Picks Radiant Mint
• Ninja Sox

Angel of Music

Angel Of Music by You, Me, Us

Not everyone can be a star. You need the talent, the drive, and the support of your friends and family. Especially if you're in high school and need to balance academics with your dreams. On this episode, our guest brings a unique perspective on what it's like to be a young performer -- and also finding time to finish your homework. [16:28 min]

Check One Two

Check One Two by You, Me, Us

It's the man behind the boards telling us a little bit about what a music producer does. My guest today is a multi-talented dynamo and gives us his expertise on a range of topics including arranging songs for acapella groups, performing in front of a live audience, and why John Mayer is awesome. [24:10 min]

Love is a mixtape

Love Is A Mixtape by You, Me, Us
A continuation from "Turn the Radio Up."  Everyone laments the loss of the mixtape. Here's what we want to know: Is a lone mixtape still a viable show of affection?  And what about after the relationship, is that mixtape now a poison pill?  We close with a discussion about what sort of songs might work best in the bedroom. [19:41 min]

Turn the Radio Up

Turn The Radio Up by You, Me, Us

Does the "where" of finding music matter to you? Our distinguished panelists discuss the process of discovering songs from TV shows good (Gossip Girl) and bad (Grey's Anatomy). Then they recommend a few songs and I ask them "Why go to live shows?" [15:57 min]

Kanikapila For Love

Kanikapila For Love by You, Me, Us

Where we explore that fine instrument, the ukulele. One of which I bought months ago but have yet to get my song on. This features the instrumental and vocal stylings of my new ukulele teacher. And she informs me on who REALLY uses pidgin. Plus a cover of Jason Mraz's "I'm Yours" at the end. [16:45 min]