The Launch 🚀

Apple is bringing video to Apple Podcasts, promising seamless switching between watching and listening. Why Chris isn’t convinced the bigger picture will play out the way Apple hopes.

Discord is rolling out mandatory face scans, and the internet is furious. The debate is loud about privacy, safety, and backlash. But a quieter incentive is driving this move, and almost no one is talking about it yet. Show Notes: LynsaTac Shower Thermometer Over the Door Shower Caddy 2 Tier Soap Dish Holder Frameless Shower Door…

All the bot hype has resulted in some hilariously bad security vulnerabilities. Who could have seen that coming? We'll cover some of the worst. Show Notes:  Seahawks fans from around the world descend on Bay Area for Super Bowl 2026 - YouTube Pro Football Champion 2026 Predictions & Odds | Polymarket Moltbook: Where AI agents go…

People are buying Mac minis to run a bot. Seriously. We explain the ClawdBot (now Moltbot) frenzy, what it does, and why some folks are convinced this definitely requires a $700 Mac. 📞 CALL 1-774-462-5667 📩 Boost This Episode: 🌊 Grab Sats with River! ⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries 💬 Boost with Fountain Show…

We discuss why the ultimate power move for your digital sovereignty is a $10 USB port. Show Notes: FreshRSS – Self-hosted feed aggregator.  Immich – High-performance local photo backup Obsidian – Private, local-first markdown notes. NetNewsWire – Clean, fast RSS for Mac and iOS. Home Assistant – Open-source local home…

Chris and Angela know their own hobbies cold—but how well do they know each other’s? Plus, Chris drops his best road-trip apps, services, and money-saving tips. 📞 CALL 1-774-462-5667 📩 Boost This Episode: 🌊 Grab Sats with River! ⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries 💬 Boost with Fountain Video Version:  Road Wisdom | The…

Ang’s setting goals. Chris is setting themes. Same year, very different strategies, and a few personal bangers for the year ahead. Let the planning begin. Show Notes:  Video Version: Domicile Debates | Launch 49 - YouTube Yearly Themes Instead of Resolutions  Escapees Mail Service - Domicile & Residency Informed Delivery - Mail…

Powerful AI tools are setting the stage for brand-owned influencers. A perfect corporate mouthpiece, and a looming economic threat to human creators. Show Notes: Video Version: Watch this week's Launch Robyn Schall 6 Pack 12 Inch Confetti Cannon Multicolor Confetti Popper Party Shooter  Happy New Years Eve Party Supplies…

For the holidays, we’re cracking open the vault with never-before-heard clips and a special twist, and even a few rare moments we actually sounded smart. Festive, surprising, and just self-aware enough. 📞 CALL 1-774-462-5667 📩 Boost This Episode: 🌊 Grab Sats with River! ⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries 💬 Boost with…

An atmospheric river hits the Pacific Northwest, stranding Chris on an island. As floodwaters rise fast, he shares what it’s like when your only road out disappears. Plus, a van update with Brent. 📞 CALL 1-774-462-5667 📩 Boost This Episode: 🌊 Grab Sats with River! ⚡ Strike Makes it Quick it Grab Sats in 100s of Countries 💬 Boost with…