Changer by Matt Gemmell 📚 #MediaMonday
I usually exclusively read science fiction, but when writer and former iOS/Mac developer Matt published his first novel, an action-thriller with some sci-fi leanings, I bought it in digital and dead tree forms, and thoroughly enjoyed it.
Liftoff podcast 📡 #MediaMonday
A fortnightly podcast by Jason Snell and Stephen Hackett about space, the universe, and everything, but mostly space. Keeping an eye on the news about NASA, SpaceX, and others… but it’s never aliens (until it is?).
Ted Lasso TV series 📺 #MediaMonday
A delightful fish-out-of-water comedy series on Apple TV+ about an American football coach moving to the UK to coach an English football league. We just started a rewatch of season 1 in preparation for season 2 in July.
For All Mankind TV series 📺 #MediaMonday
An excellent TV series on Apple TV+, based on the concept of what might happen if the space race hadn’t ended; if the Soviets had landed on the Moon first, and the ripples following that.
The Rebound podcast 📡 #MediaMonday
A fun technology podcast (“technology!”), mostly about Apple stuff, by Dan Moren, John Moltz, and Lex Friedman. I enjoy listening to the Rebound Prime bootleg and bonus episodes for extra silliness. And their mug.
Acorn macOS app 💻 #MediaMonday
I don’t need the power of Photoshop or similar apps when creating or editing graphics. I have used Acorn since the first version as my go-to graphics app; it has a lot of powerful features, without being overly complex.
The Caledonian Gambit by Dan Moren 📚 #MediaMonday
I recently finished reading this novel (book zero of his Galactic Cold War series). An enjoyable story set in an interesting universe. I’m now reading the sequels.
Risky or Not podcast 📡 #MediaMonday
A short podcast about everyday risks from germs, by Dr. Don Schaffner and Professor Ben Chapman. I also enjoy their longer Food Safety Talk podcast, but this one is a nice (germ-free) bite-size.
The Princess Switch movie 🍿🎄 #MediaMonday
We’ve been enjoying watching cheesy Netflix Christmas rom-coms recently, including the two Princess Switch ones, and The Knight Before Christmas. Feel-good fluff is fun, especially this time of the year.
Vulcan Hello podcast 📡 #MediaMonday
A show by Scott McNulty and Jason Snell on the Incomparable network discussing current Star Trek episodes, including “Discovery”, “Picard”, etc.