Episode 327: Slightly Semitic Bird

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Episode 327: Slightly Semitic Bird

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TOPIC: She was only 15 years old!

This week kicks off with some thoughts on yesterday's WWDC Keynote and some potentially promising signs for Apple's future.

Dan declares YouTube videos from The Trip to be the greatest thing Merlin has ever shown him, and he is correct. Merlin is infatuated with Nebo.

Then, the boys answer listener questions about calendars, GTD and Buddhism, and how to choose a browser.

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Jun 6, 2017

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Episode 327: Slightly Semitic Bird

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