PhoneBoy Speaks

Dameon D. Welch

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A short podcast about whatever happens to be on PhoneBoy's mind. It might be mobile tech, social media, culture, cyber security, general tech douchebaggery, or more recently, health. Obviously, this is just his opinion, man.

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35 episodes

Ep 1392: The End of PhoneBoy Speaks?

Finally decided to officially “kill” PhoneBoy Speaks since it no longer serves a purpose. Download the audio file https://media.phoneboy.com/ps/ps1392.mp3. Visit https://phoneboy.com/ps /ps/ for more information about PhoneBoy Speaks and to find past episodes. Donations of audio processing time https://auphonic.com/donate_credits?user=phoneboy from Auphonic are welcome! Ep 1392: The End of PhoneBoy Speaks? https://phoneboy.com/ps/1392

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Mar 04, 2023
Ep 1391: The Lotus Podcst and Streaming Setup

I have a new podcast with a partner in podcasting crime! Go listen/subscribe to The Lotus Podcast with Pheonix and PhoneBoy https://lotuspodcast.net! We’re also live streaming episodes https://lotuspodcast.net/listen-live now, and I talk about the setup I’m using to do that. It includes the use of a software package called Virtual Audio Cables https://vac.muzychenko.net/en/. Download the audio file https://media.phoneboy.com/ps/ps1391.mp3. Visit https://phoneboy.com/ps /ps/ for more information about PhoneBoy Speaks and to find past episodes. Donations of audio processing time https://auphonic.com/donate_credits?user=phoneboy from Auphonic are welcome! Ep 1391: The Lotus Podcst and Streaming Setup https://phoneboy.com/ps/1391

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Dec 11, 2021
Ep 1390: Adios Apple Music

My family decided they didn’t need Apple Music anymore. Find by me. I can still use iTunes Match https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204146, which is a lot cheaper. Download the audio file https://media.phoneboy.com/ps/ps1390.mp3. Visit https://phoneboy.com/ps /ps/ for more information about PhoneBoy Speaks and to find past episodes. Donations of audio processing time https://auphonic.com/donate_credits?user=phoneboy from Auphonic are welcome! Ep 1390: Adios Apple Music https://phoneboy.com/ps/1390

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Nov 04, 2021
Ep 1389: The Great Podcast Playlist Reset

There’s a lot of podcasts out there https://podcastindex.org and there are new ways to listen to them https://podcastindex.org/apps. Time to reset your podcast playlist, maybe? Certainly what I’m doing. Download the audio file https://media.phoneboy.com/ps/ps1389.mp3. Visit https://phoneboy.com/ps /ps/ for more information about PhoneBoy Speaks and to find past episodes. Donations of audio processing time https://auphonic.com/donate_credits?user=phoneboy from Auphonic are welcome! Ep 1389: The Great Podcast Playlist Reset https://phoneboy.com/ps/1389

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Nov 02, 2021
Ep 1388: The M1 Macs and Old Tech

Wherein I discuss my experience with the newer Macs based on the M1 chip and the fact I have some 10+ year old computers around here…still in use. Download the audio file https://media.phoneboy.com/ps/ps1388.mp3. Visit https://phoneboy.com/ps /ps/ for more information about PhoneBoy Speaks and to find past episodes. Donations of audio processing time https://auphonic.com/donate_credits?user=phoneboy from Auphonic are welcome! Ep 1388: The M1 Macs and Old Tech https://phoneboy.com/ps/1388

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Oct 31, 2021
Ep 1387: More Than Just Physical Health

My health journey has taken be some places I didn’t expect. It is truly more than just about being physically healthy, though. Download the audio file https://media.phoneboy.com/ps/ps1387.mp3. Visit https://phoneboy.com/ps /ps/ for more information about PhoneBoy Speaks and to find past episodes. Donations of audio processing time https://auphonic.com/donate_credits?user=phoneboy from Auphonic are welcome! Ep 1387: More Than Just Physical Health https://phoneboy.com/ps/1387

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Oct 29, 2021
Ep 1386: Back to the Nokia Future?

Having been involved with podcasting since the beginning on Nokia smartphones from the 2000s, I often think about how I miss those old phones. But it’s really not the phones themselves I miss, but…something else about that time. Download the audio file https://media.phoneboy.com/ps/ps1386.mp3. Visit https://phoneboy.com/ps /ps/ for more information about PhoneBoy Speaks and to find past episodes. Donations of audio processing time https://auphonic.com/donate_credits?user=phoneboy from Auphonic are welcome! Ep 1386: Back to the Nokia Future? https://phoneboy.com/ps/1386

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Sep 29, 2021
Ep 1385: Mixed Motivations

The boys at Ms. Informed Nation https://www.podserve.fm/series/website/ms-informed-nation,2605/39125 covered my little old podcast on Episode 13 https://www.podserve.fm/series/website/ms-informed-nation,2605/39125. And I respond to their question about how current events are motivating podcasters. Download the audio file https://media.phoneboy.com/ps/ps1385.mp3. Visit https://phoneboy.com/ps /ps/ for more information about PhoneBoy Speaks and to find past episodes. Donations of audio processing time https://auphonic.com/donate_credits?user=phoneboy from Auphonic are welcome! Ep 1385: Mixed Motivations https://phoneboy.com/ps/1385

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Sep 27, 2021
Ep 1384: Remembering Memories

How much do we actually remember of what actually happened versus what we remember other people telling us about what happened? Download the audio file https://media.phoneboy.com/ps/ps1384.mp3. Visit https://phoneboy.com/ps /ps/ for more information about PhoneBoy Speaks and to find past episodes. Donations of audio processing time https://auphonic.com/donate_credits?user=phoneboy from Auphonic are welcome! Ep 1384: Remembering Memories https://phoneboy.com/ps/1384

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Sep 23, 2021
Ep 1383: Below The Noise Floor

I’m starting to think being below the noise floor has some advantages in the current environment. Download the audio file https://media.phoneboy.com/ps/ps1383.mp3. Visit https://phoneboy.com/ps /ps/ for more information about PhoneBoy Speaks and to find past episodes. Donations of audio processing time https://auphonic.com/donate_credits?user=phoneboy from Auphonic are welcome! Ep 1383: Below The Noise Floor https://phoneboy.com/ps/1383

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Sep 21, 2021
Ep 1382: It Can Happen Here

Apple release stuff, I don’t care. And…is it a rule or a law if it’s being enforced? Are we enforcing the laws and rules that we want? Download the audio file https://media.phoneboy.com/ps/ps1382.mp3. Visit https://phoneboy.com/ps /ps/ for more information about PhoneBoy Speaks and to find past episodes. Donations of audio processing time https://auphonic.com/donate_credits?user=phoneboy from Auphonic are welcome! Ep 1382: It Can Happen Here https://phoneboy.com/ps/1382

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Sep 18, 2021
Ep 1381: Dystopian Fiction?

A lot of the dystopian fiction I’ve read, including It Can’t Happen Here isn’t seeming like fiction anymore. Download the audio file https://media.phoneboy.com/ps/ps1381.mp3. Visit https://phoneboy.com/ps /ps/ for more information about PhoneBoy Speaks and to find past episodes. Donations of audio processing time https://auphonic.com/donate_credits?user=phoneboy from Auphonic are welcome! Ep 1381: Dystopian Fiction? https://phoneboy.com/ps/1381

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Sep 16, 2021
Ep 1380: Lacking a Shared Context

We used to sit around and listen to music. Or at least watch the same TV shows. Or, to go farther back, we sat around the campfire and shared stories. These days…we do none of that, and I think we’re worse off for it. Download the audio file https://media.phoneboy.com/ps/ps1380.mp3. Visit https://phoneboy.com/ps /ps/ for more information about PhoneBoy Speaks and to find past episodes. Donations of audio processing time https://auphonic.com/donate_credits?user=phoneboy from Auphonic are welcome! Ep 1380: Lacking a Shared Context https://phoneboy.com/ps/1380

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Sep 05, 2021
Ep 1379: Podcasting Ruminations

Wherein I talk about the evolution of podcasting, how some people just don’t care about how they sound, and interacting with the audience. Try a new podcast app https://newpodcastapps.com today and stream some value my way. And, hey, let me know you’re listening somehow! Download the audio file https://media.phoneboy.com/ps/ps1379.mp3. Visit https://phoneboy.com/ps /ps/ for more information about PhoneBoy Speaks and to find past episodes. Donations of audio processing time https://auphonic.com/donate_credits?user=phoneboy from Auphonic are welcome! Ep 1379: Podcasting Ruminations https://phoneboy.com/ps/1379

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Sep 03, 2021
Ep 1378: Tiny Celebrations

I’m currently reading the book Tiny Habits https://tinyhabits.com. One of the keys to making habits stick is…starting small, and actually celebrating when you do it. Download the audio file https://media.phoneboy.com/ps/ps1378.mp3. Visit https://phoneboy.com/ps /ps/ for more information about PhoneBoy Speaks and to find past episodes. Donations of audio processing time https://auphonic.com/donate_credits?user=phoneboy from Auphonic are welcome! Ep 1378: Tiny Celebrations https://phoneboy.com/ps/1378

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Sep 01, 2021
Ep 1377: Government Efficiency?

I’m actually shocked at how quickly I got my passport back from the local Social Security office…and got a new Social Security card. Considering I couldn’t even go into the office. Download the audio file https://media.phoneboy.com/ps/ps1377.mp3. Visit https://phoneboy.com/ps /ps/ for more information about PhoneBoy Speaks and to find past episodes. Donations of audio processing time https://auphonic.com/donate_credits?user=phoneboy from Auphonic are welcome! Ep 1377: Government Efficiency? https://phoneboy.com/ps/1377

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Aug 30, 2021
Ep 1376: Blame The Color TV

How many of you remember when TV shows had a statement that they were broadcast in color? Has TV gotten any better over the years? img Download the audio file https://media.phoneboy.com/ps/ps1376.mp3. Visit https://phoneboy.com/ps /ps/ for more information about PhoneBoy Speaks and to find past episodes. Donations of audio processing time https://auphonic.com/donate_credits?user=phoneboy from Auphonic are welcome! Ep 1376: Blame The Color TV https://phoneboy.com/ps/1376

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Aug 28, 2021
Ep 1375: Fun With Social Security

Kids, don’t lose or misplace your Social Security card. Especially in the current times. Download the audio file https://media.phoneboy.com/ps/ps1375.mp3. Visit https://phoneboy.com/ps /ps/ for more information about PhoneBoy Speaks and to find past episodes. Donations of audio processing time https://auphonic.com/donate_credits?user=phoneboy from Auphonic are welcome! Ep 1375: Fun With Social Security https://phoneboy.com/ps/1375

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Aug 12, 2021
Ep 1374: The Topic Du Jour

Covid isn’t going away as a topic of discussion…and I think it will come to a head at some point soon. Download the audio file https://media.phoneboy.com/ps/ps1374.mp3. Visit https://phoneboy.com/ps /ps/ for more information about PhoneBoy Speaks and to find past episodes. Donations of audio processing time https://auphonic.com/donate_credits?user=phoneboy from Auphonic are welcome! Ep 1374: The Topic Du Jour https://phoneboy.com/ps/1374

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Aug 10, 2021
Ep 1373: Smarter Feature Phones

Even “dumb” phones (i.e. those not running Android or iOS, the current so-called smart phone operating systems) are getting smarter. Many of them run something called KaiOS https://www.kaiostech.com, which if you’re looking to break free from the tracking and the attention stealing of modern smart phones, is something to look into. Download the audio file https://media.phoneboy.com/ps/ps1373.mp3. Visit https://phoneboy.com/ps /ps/ for more information about PhoneBoy Speaks and to find past episodes. Donations of audio processing time https://auphonic.com/donate_credits?user=phoneboy from Auphonic are welcome! Ep 1373: Smarter Feature Phones https://phoneboy.com/ps/1373

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Jul 04, 2021
Ep 1372: It's Hot!

We’ve had some pretty record heat here in the Western US. Pretty sure the Seattle area hasn’t seen multiple 100F+ (38C) days in a row. Download the audio file https://media.phoneboy.com/ps/ps1372.mp3. Visit https://phoneboy.com/ps /ps/ for more information about PhoneBoy Speaks and to find past episodes. Donations of audio processing time https://auphonic.com/donate_credits?user=phoneboy from Auphonic are welcome! Ep 1372: It's Hot! https://phoneboy.com/ps/1372

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Jun 30, 2021
Ep 1371: Twenty One

Ruminations about my own 21st birthday as well as that of my son, who is turning 21. Download the audio file https://media.phoneboy.com/ps/ps1371.mp3. Visit https://phoneboy.com/ps /ps/ for more information about PhoneBoy Speaks and to find past episodes. Donations of audio processing time https://auphonic.com/donate_credits?user=phoneboy from Auphonic are welcome! Ep 1371: Twenty One https://phoneboy.com/ps/1371

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Jun 28, 2021
Ep 1370: Bad Days and Toxic Things

Part 8 of 8 on my apperance on the A Hundred Words https://feeds.captivate.fm/a-hundred-words/ podcast. In this eighth and final part, I talk about how I deal with bad days and toxic things. Download the audio file https://media.phoneboy.com/ps/ps1370.mp3. Visit https://phoneboy.com/ps /ps/ for more information about PhoneBoy Speaks and to find past episodes. Donations of audio processing time https://auphonic.com/donate_credits?user=phoneboy from Auphonic are welcome! Ep 1370: Bad Days and Toxic Things https://phoneboy.com/ps/1370

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Jun 26, 2021
Ep 1369: Can't Outrun a Bad Diet

Part 7 of 8 on my apperance on the A Hundred Words https://feeds.captivate.fm/a-hundred-words/ podcast. In this seventh part, I talk about the fact I run quite a bit and how it relates to my weight loss. Download the audio file https://media.phoneboy.com/ps/ps1369.mp3. Visit https://phoneboy.com/ps /ps/ for more information about PhoneBoy Speaks and to find past episodes. Donations of audio processing time https://auphonic.com/donate_credits?user=phoneboy from Auphonic are welcome! Ep 1369: Can't Outrun a Bad Diet https://phoneboy.com/ps/1369

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Jun 24, 2021
Ep 1368: Many Measurements, Many Habits

Part 6 of 8 on my apperance on the A Hundred Words https://feeds.captivate.fm/a-hundred-words/ podcast. In this sixth part, I talk about the fact you can’t just focus on one measurement (like the scale) to track your overall health. Also, getting healthy requires many habits. Just don’t try to change them all at once. Download the audio file https://media.phoneboy.com/ps/ps1368.mp3. Visit https://phoneboy.com/ps /ps/ for more information about PhoneBoy Speaks and to find past episodes. Donations of audio processing time https://auphonic.com/donate_credits?user=phoneboy from Auphonic are welcome! Ep 1368: Many Measurements, Many Habits https://phoneboy.com/ps/1368

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Jun 22, 2021
PhoneBoy Speaks Ep 1286: Meet The New Network, Same As The Old Network

What surprises me about the 1976 movie Network is…how little has changed, really.

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Jul 01, 2020
PhoneBoy Speaks Ep 1285: Scratching the Podcasting Itch

I've been scratching that podcasting itch for work https://community.checkpoint.com/t5/CheckMates-GO-Podcast/bg-p/checkmates-go but that doesn't allow me to ramble on about things other than cyber security like I can do here.

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Jun 29, 2020
PhoneBoy Speaks Ep 1284: Adapt or Die

This has been a challenging time for all of us, especially for those who have not been able to adapt to the current circumstances. More information about the CheckMates Go https://community.checkpoint.com/t5/CheckMates-GO-Podcast/bg-p/checkmates-go podcast I'm producing for the day job.

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Jun 27, 2020
PhoneBoy Speaks Ep 1283: Just Do It

Since we all seemed to be sheltered in place for a while longer, it seems like a good time to focus on what matters and do a few things you haven't done before to improve your health. img

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Apr 15, 2020
PhoneBoy Speaks Ep 1282: I Got Apple Music…Whether I Wanted It Or Not

My wife got a family subscription to Apple Music, which means…I have it. Old man yells at cloud and not owning things.

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Apr 08, 2020