This week we finally answer a question again! This one’s about MOOCs, reputation, and whether you should charge for services right off the bat. Chris and Joel also have a little bit more Apple discussion they need to get out of their system. As always, please send us any questions or feedback!

Quotes

• “If the stuff that you’re putting out is good you don’t need to worry about building a reputation.”
• “People don’t know you have interesting trade secrets unless you give away one or two.”
• “Don’t be afraid to get your name out there!”

Talking Points

• Fancy Hands
• What is a MOOC?

Gear Picks

• Anker Wireless Bluetooth Keyboard for iOS
• Bucky 40 Blinks Sleep Mask

Still suffering from a dearth of questions, Joel and Chris spend this week’s episode discussing Apple’s latest announcements: Watch, iPhone 6 and Apple Pay. We talk about how hype, utility, and information addiction relate to these new products and services.

But seriously, please send us questions.

• “I was profoundly disappointed by the whole event.”
• “They don’t want my info. They don’t want to track my purchases. That makes me feel confident.”

Talking Points

• Apple Watch
• Apple iPhone 6
• Apple Pay

Joel’s feeling a bit under the weather this week, but we press on and discuss big changes coming to the way your posts spread on Facebook and Twitter. The days of everyone seeing everything are over!

Talking Points

• Facebook algorithm changes
• Twitter algorithm changes

Joel and Chris are reunited in NYC for an episode that is significantly less drunk than last time.

In this episode, Joel & Chris discuss procrastination and productivity apps, products that take forever to come out, and more. Also: there’s a guest appearance from Joel’s brother Kyle!

Quotes

• No quotes this week because Chris is lazy

Talking Points

• Coin
• Tile
• Trackr
• Sandwich Video