Rich

How’s your day going?

Mine is at “The theme song for The Garry Shandling Show earworm”.

I’m not sure how it’s come to this.

You let me down today, Business Costco. I expect that sometimes from Recreational Costco, but not from you.

In fairness, deep dish pizza is done evangelically. Nobody's going to fall in love with O'Hare.

The enemy is Unnecessary Mental Effort. We can defeat it.

We have the technology.

Mostly, it's peanut butter.

I often wonder if I need to create a recurring time on my calendar dedicated to shitposting. I then wonder if I should make sure it's still publicly viewable so the whole company knows what's what.

This turned out to be a really fun episode. When we talk about someone like Adele, it can be challenging to do much other than listen in awe to her voice. It turns out Adele-as-songwriter is an interesting discussion. As is finding a band that delivers a strong cover of an uncoverable song.

Entirely correct. Y2K was not a non-event, it was a problem that got solved.

It's hard to believe that @runningongluten.bsky.social and I have been doing our little podcast for 7 years now, with no shortage at all of cover songs to keep our interest. We have a real beauty for you this week.

I’m having a conversation with my mom about something I want for Christmas and a week later Santa gives it to me.

When will we pass privacy regulations

Really happy with this week's episode. But also, this is among the most accurate and yet misleading teaser images we've ever had.

Dentist: OK, ready to start?

Me: Yup

Dentist: I hold at your neck the gom jabbar

For The Love of God, Make Your Own Website - Aftermath The internet felt like a limitless expanse of free expression. Now I usually end up at the same three or four websites.

For The Love of God, Make Your Own Website. “It will only become more painfully clear how important sovereign websites are to protecting information and free expression.” [aftermath.site]

Why Are So Many Christmas Movies Set in Chicago? Christmas movies feature snow, gifts, thick wool sweaters and, more often than not, a Chicago backdrop. Here's why that makes total sense.

It’s the obvious choice
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This episode started as a personal indulgence because I wanted to talk about an oft overlooked band that I like. Then the story made it to Scotland and it got weird.

How to switch to encrypted messaging after FBI warnings A Chinese hacking campaign prompted the FBI and CISA to recommend encrypted communication. Here’s what everyone should know to lock down their calls and texts.

Want encrypted communications? “Signal is the easiest and works out of the box by default for everyone. WhatsApp is fine but collects more metadata,” EFF’s @thorinklosowski.com told @washingtonpost.com. “Email is almost never a good idea.”

Encrypt end-to-end
Privacy’s the real self care
Your message your choice

US says Chinese hackers are still lurking in American phone networks U.S. government officials urged Americans to use encrypted messaging apps to avoid having their communications tapped by Chinese spies.

“Encryption is your friend” is a genuinely heartwarming quote when it’s from a gov resource. Mid-1990s Rich is feeling super validated.

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I’m not in a hurry. This seems like a low-effort way to multitask a complicated holiday meal.

Can you reduce a sauce in a food dehydrator?

Genuinely surprising new episode this week. It’s layers of unexpected success all the way down.

Also, I totally crack myself up.

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If you're using Telegram? Don't.

At the moment, Signal (signal.org) is the most secure fully mature messaging app that's out there. It's what CULT OF THE DEAD COW uses for our intra-herd conversations, as well as being pretty much the Gold Standard in the information security community right now.

It’s Monday, so @thecoverupcast.bsky.social has a new episode full of crunch cover song goodness

Very smiley labrador

A little excited when I consider this was at 7am on a Sunday, but charming nonetheless.

Post a picture you took (no description) to bring some zen to the timeline

Split screen image of the artists discussed in this week’s episode: above, Joe Jackson looking stealthy while drinking a martini. Below: Seal and Trevor Horn sitting on a couch in front of a book wall.

Remarkable amount of synth & vocal genius this week in a song made & covered by pioneering artists with uncommon sophistication. Steppin’ Out by Joe Jackson, covered by Trevor Horn ft Seal.
Outro music is Kiss From A Rose, also by Seal, and also produced by Trevor Horn. Listen at link in bio.

Hot air balloons launch en masse

I have few occasions that restore my faith in humanity. Albuquerque’s Balloon Fiesta was a good one. Serendipitous travel miracles are the best.