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Episode 198 – Are We Really Going to Podcast?

Adam Bell and Peter Nikolaidis
The Blurring The Lines Podcast

The meeting began with Peter and Adam discussing their missed recordings due to technical difficulties and scheduling conflicts. They then moved on to talk about their experiences with Octoberfest events, with Peter sharing his favorite event and his homemade Octoberfest-style dinner. Adam shared his love for rice-based drinks and discussed a Mexican breakfast drink called Osco Leche. They ended the section by discussing the effects of starting the day with a high glycemic, carby breakfast.

The conversation then shifted to the process of distilling alcohol and the differences between various types of alcohol, including vodka, bourbon, and moonshine. They touched on the importance of price and quality when it comes to choosing alcohol and shared their personal preferences and experiences with different brands and types. They also discussed the unique flavors and characteristics of different types of alcohol, such as the oak barrel flavor of bourbon and the distinct taste of moonshine.

Peter shared his recent running experiences, including his preference for trail running and the benefits of sleeping in his own bed before a race. He discussed his second half marathon and his first trail half marathon, which he completed in about two and a half hours and found to be a fun experience. Adam talked about his recent visit to a truck restoration shop in Henderson, Nevada, and his plans to restore his family heirloom truck.

The meeting also covered topics such as gambling at casinos, the pros and cons of tipping, the benefits of using 4K monitors, and the experience of using a text-to-speech reader called Speech Offy. They also discussed their experiences with the Apple Watch Ultra Two and the Ocean Band, as well as Peter’s detailed account of his experience purchasing and driving his new Kia EV6. The meeting ended with a discussion on the importance of filing class action claims to get settlements from big companies and how it is a civic duty to do so.

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Peter Nikolaidis
https://YogaWithPeter.com
https://friendswithbrews.com
Mastodon @nikolaidis@infosec.exchange

Adam Bell
Sublime Computer Services
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https://rrlavenderfarm.com
@sublimecomp

Episode 196 – Summer Heat

Adam Bell and Peter Nikolaidis
The Blurring The Lines Podcast

The meeting began with a casual conversation between Peter and Adam about their personal lives, including the weather and their physical activities. They also discussed the challenges of working from home and the importance of maintaining flexibility and posture. The conversation set a relaxed and casual tone for the podcast.

Adam and Peter discussed their Apple Watch challenge and how the points system works. They debated whether the points are based on calories burnt or other metrics and agreed to do some research to figure out how the points are calculated. They also discussed their weekend plans, including attending the Killington Wine Festival and staying at a resort.

During the meeting section, Adam raised a concern about his Apple Watch not recording his sleep accurately. Peter and Adam discussed the issue and determined that the cellular signal and airplane mode may be impacting the watch’s sleep tracking feature. They also discussed the sentiment metrics of their meeting and the importance of staying up-to-date with technology upgrades.

Adam and Peter discussed the encryption of Apple iMessage and the potential security risks of password generators. They also talked about the future of identity verification and the importance of strong company culture. The meeting ended with a brief conversation about a potential cage fight between Zuckerberg and Musk, and well wishes for the weekend.

Catching Up and Personal Updates 0:00

Lavender season and product development
Physical therapy progress and home gym setup
Apple Watch Challenge 4:43

Competing on Apple Watch
Scoring and point system of Apple Watch
Weekend Plans and Activities 7:08

Troubleshooting Apple Watch Sleep Tracking 9:02

Discussion on Technology Upgrades and Interruptions 11:50

Apple iMessage Encryption 18:45

Password Security and Company Culture 20:57

Trip to Medford Brewing Company 28:07

Updates on Software and Productivity Tools 32:00

Migration to Notion
Zuckerberg vs Musk Cage Fight? 34:05

Learn More About the Hosts:

Peter Nikolaidis
https://YogaWithPeter.com
https://friendswithbrews.com
Mastodon @nikolaidis@infosec.exchange

Adam Bell
Sublime Computer Services
https://www.sublimecomp.com
https://rrlavenderfarm.com
@sublimecomp

Episode 195 – Brains Cells Return

Adam Bell and Peter Nikolaidis
The Blurring The Lines Podcast

Intros, lavender updates, personal KPI’s, Fall marathon – Tark half marathon, Hal Curner marathon plan, Food Nom, Lose-it, cramping calves, Retro Van artwork, New Certificate, Let’s Encrypt, Exchange Spam Quarantine, Center of the Cell – Brain cells can regenerate, another potential nifty, Text Buddy, Text Mate on the Mac, Closing

Center of the Cell – Brain cells can regenerate
https://www.centreofthecell.org/blog/science-questions/can-brain-cells-regenerate/#:~:text=Science%20has%20since%20discovered%20that,new%20neurons%20without%20using%20mitosis.

Nifty?

Learn More About the Hosts:

Peter Nikolaidis
Paradigm Consulting Co LLC
https://paradigmcc.com
https://YogaWithPeter.com
https://friendswithbrews.com
Mastodon @nikolaidis@infosec.exchange

Adam Bell
Sublime Computer Services
https://www.sublimecomp.com
https://rrlavenderfarm.com
@sublimecomp

https://youtu.be/QlKZ-Mu50po

Episode Title: Episode 194 Hike the Hump

Adam Bell and Peter Nikolaidis
The Blurring The Lines Podcast

Intros, warm weather, Vermont hike of Camel’s hump, hiking poles, carbonating dark beers with Nitrogen, Pretzels, Kombucha meh, Podcast dream, Thoughts on MFA in Password manager, convenience vs security, insurance is the devil, cybersecurity insurance audit, Compliance as a service from Sublime Computer Services, maybe could be nifty, speechify, potentially Monday.com, closing

Learn More About the Hosts:

Peter Nikolaidis
Paradigm Consulting Co LLC
https://paradigmcc.com
https://YogaWithPeter.com
https://friendswithbrews.com
Mastodon @nikolaidis@infosec.exchange

Adam Bell
Sublime Computer Services
https://www.sublimecomp.com
https://rrlavenderfarm.com
@sublimecomp

https://youtu.be/WGmKzPDCAUs

Episode 193 – Back from Puerto Rico

Adam Bell and Peter Nikolaidis
The Blurring The Lines Podcast

Intros, Welcome back to the whole US, Old people and pain, No Ultra Marathon in the Fall, what did you do in Puerto Rico, Power Snorkeling, Trip review, Flamenco guitarist, Captain America’s uniform vs Puerto Rican flag, kar4kids.com, Apple ecosphere, Zoom is doing AI?, local Lager beers, Airpod Pro Gen 2, morning stop with the Police, Closing

Learn More About the Hosts:

Peter Nikolaidis
Paradigm Consulting Co LLC
https://paradigmcc.com
https://YogaWithPeter.com
https://friendswithbrews.com
Mastodon @nikolaidis@infosec.exchange

Adam Bell
Sublime Computer Services
https://www.sublimecomp.com
https://rrlavenderfarm.com
@sublimecomp

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