The Aftershow with Mike and Kelly

Kelly's in another band? Join our intrepid podcasters as they wrap their heads around two cover bands, a basketball scandal, AirPods regressions and more. (And a belated Happy Exploding Whale Day.)Gothmas on the Solstice! https://www.holocene.org/event/gothmas-constant-debauchery-depeche-mode-kiss-me-kiss-me-kiss-me-the-cure-precious-machinery-siouxsie-and-the-banshees/holocene/portland/https://www.opb.org/article/2025/10/23/portland-trail-blazers-name-interim-coach-after-billups-arrest/https://www.complyfoam.com/products/memory-foam-ear-tips-for-apple-airpods-pro-3?variant=47125450031291https://www.charjenpro.com/products/airfoamsprov20?variant=47114246193370https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6CLumsir34https://www.oregonlive.com/living/2025/11/its-exploding-whale-day-in-oregon-10-things-to-know-about-the-blubber-blast-55-years-later.html

From the vaults! Recorded back in May but lost in the edit process… hear historical facts about the NBA Playoffs & past Precious Machinery shows! Thrill to Mike's excitement of the Knicks run, not knowing how it would end! Draw sustenance from Kelly's new job and new band!For our listeners who were hoping for a live show from Macstock — unfortunately the stars did not align for this year, but we will deliver a traditional not-the-same-place summer show instead.Check out the tiny bass of Christa Mrgan

Precious Machinery made its New Year's Eve debut! And more from your transcontinental cohosts.Precious MachineryNext showThe Twenty Sided TavernSteve Harper's SNOW in SF

Special Guest Tom Bridge of the Mac Admins Podcast joins the Aftershow crew for a Very Special Episode™!We also extend a heartfelt Aftershow Hello to our pal Chris Fuller. We love you C & we're thinking of you.Go see Kelly on NYE in Precious MachineryConstant DebaucheryThe History of Computing PodcastRemembering Charles Edgehttps://docs.blackberry.com/en/endpoint-management/blackberry-enterprise-mobility-server/3_6https://support.apple.com/guide/deployment/integrate-mac-computers-with-active-directory-depd1a7cad1f/webCisco Routers for the DesperateWho were you, DenverCoder9?https://isimagingdead.com 

Mike and Kelly catch up on their summer musical experiences, including a big announcement from KG on her COVER BAND launching soon in Portland![This episode was recorded on 11/2, before Election Day.]Mike's trip to Collective RetreatsJeff CarlsonKelly's trip to Blockbuster of BendThe ReMarkable relaxation/focus roomsThe story of Robert Smith and Siouxie SiouxMetal Postcard (Precious Machinery)The Midnight: Comet (Mystic Pizza), Comet (About Last Night)Chromeo — JuiceApple M4 No SweatBest Earplugs / Earpeace / EargasmConcert fans

A little bit of politics, a little bit of Muppets, and tuning in for Clipped! (We'll talk about WWDC next time.)Clipped on FX/HuluKelly AuCoin on The Rich Eisen ShowRichard Hunt of The MuppetsNew at MacStoriesSam Buttrey at Inside JeopardyKelly on The Incomparable 1, 2Don't forget to sign up for Macstock! https://macstockconferenceandexpo.com/register/

Remember the eclipse and the earthquake? Good times. This episode, recorded in mid-April, comes off the shelf to remind you of that thing that happened that one time.Graham Chapman of Monty PythonMemorial serviceUS Comedy Arts FestivalEarthquakes & eclipses, oh my! 

Kelly & Mike review the live performances and random illnesses of the last few weeks. Congratulations to the Iconfactory on their successful Kickstarter campaign for Project Tapestry!Ray-Ban Meta glassesApple sued by DOJWalmart selling the MacBook Air M1 The SphereMeow Wolf/Omega MartEarpeace also at AmazonKiss Me Kiss Me Kiss MePlay "Spot Kelly!"MARCHintoshHashtag on MastodonKevin's TED TalkThe Menopause BrainNotebookLMThis Week In Startups episode 

Kelly & Mike are thrilled to welcome Ged Maheux of The Iconfactory to our fun time podcast party. Ged and his colleagues are kickstarting a new app, Project Tapestry, which aims to be "a universal timeline for the Internet." Since we recorded last week, the project has reached and passed its original funding goal — which means it's time to stretch, so limber up those credit cards and hie yourself over to the project page on Kickstarter.Bitcam on the App StorePoolsuiteFunspot NHThe Midnight: ShadowsTrailerPet Shop BoysLoneliness (Official Video) The instantly obsolete Mac IIvx

Welcoming our OG "listener hello" to the guest chair! Chris Fuller joins Mike and Kelly to chat about the Mac's 40th Anniversary and the Vision Pro.Please support Chris' daughter Eleanor in her Girl Scout Cookie fundraising this season!Save Our Flag Means DeathRelay FM Draft 40th Anniversary EditionThe Banana Jr Case ModComputer History MuseumPB1400c Still AliveChimes of Death/Car Crash SoundThe "Black Terminator" for the Mac IIfxMike's Old Home ScreenMacVoices 979 TUAW Peek Behind The Curtain (2009)

Our happy 100th episode! Kelly's San Francisco adventures and a new Tetris world champion.LCD SoundsystemPeachesZombie Village / TikiTetris broken 

Belated birthday greetings to Ms Kelly! Phone therapy for Mike, blended family obligations, making your preparations with older parents, gift suggestions and more!(Note for listeners — Mike did in fact upgrade his Mac mini to Sonoma, and his Drobo 5D continues to work as before.)1Password emergency kit Get Your S*** TogetherNOKboxCake.com on aging parentsOptimum unlimited legacy planLemmy seasonTravesty Ltd, Rock and Roll DoctorKellyokeLocked Out of HeavenFor Reasons Unknownvbsongs.com (the app Mike was thinking of was Healsonic)Weird Al, CNRNumb by U2Judge John Hodgman live showThe PodcastThe best typing gloves40W Wall chargerMacVoices Gift GuidesMoshi Digits glovesDoonesbury & the Newton — https://www.computerhistory.org/revolution/mobile-computing/18/319/1714 and https://www.nytimes.com/1995/12/18/business/doonesbury-and-apple-hatch-a-comic-surprise.html & https://www.gocomics.com/doonesbury/1993/08/25Eat Up Marthatwelvesouth.comnomadgoods.comeffinbirds.com

Kelly shares the glory of Raspberry Pi and DACs, and Mike sounds a little weird (not while singing). Also, "Shot on iPhone" doesn't mean Cletus is the next Scorcese.Audio expansion for the PiTim Cook Says 'Good Morning'Giant Squid t-shirtsWhat's Cooking at Apple t-shirtThe TerminatorShot on iPhone — Apple's Scary FastMike & Hannalina on YouTube (Here To Sing)

Some memories with the Aftershow crew, both of whom are a little off their game.Fragforce on Twitch — twitch.tv/fragforceMike's Extra Life pageAaron Prince obitNew YouTube App features with ReneiCloud Legacy ModeVictory not VengeanceNile RodgersSister Sledge The Greatest DancerChic interview with Bernard EdwardsLive at BudokanTiny Desk ConcertJeff CarlsonThe MidnightGloriaLand Locked HeartHeart Worth Breaking

Yes, it's the aftermath of the iPhone 15 announcements, but there's other stuff going on — and we spent a solid hour+ on them, so feel free to break it up into multiple listens!Mike's Oreo birthday presentsthese Pop Tarts are no buenoCompare the Mild Sweet OreosEffin' Birds encounters and historythe glory that is Festa Lounge SFHDMI capture card or Klingon delicacy?Forgetting your Kickstarter pastBe sure to check out the iPad external HDMI display apps including Camo Studio  and Orion (from the folks at Lux who brought you Halide, including Sebastian de With).

Reviewing Kelly's TV recommendations for the fall and anticipating the upcoming September 12 Apple Event.Deadloch on Amazon PrimeHustle Rule podcastUpright on IMDBOur Flag Means Death season 2 — Madeline Sami joins castIf you like the show, follow us on Mastodon and also please tell your friends so they can enjoy it too! (Remember, everyone who lets us know they listen will be greeted personally)

Back at it at the end of the summer — part one of our Return Double Episode! Mike and Kelly catch up on what's been happening, talk Eurovision and Phonemas miracles, and Kelly issues a stern warning about one of the more popular accessory vendors. Plus a must-watch recommendation from Kelly!(By the bye, you can follow Mike or Kelly or the show on Mastodon)Apple event on September 12EurovisionUSB-C switch at DaringFireballGlenn Fleischman at TidBITS and Take Control on USB-CRolling Square universal cableMonoprice universal cable3-in-1 device chargerAnker subsidiary Eufy acknowledges video access issuesDeadloch at IMDB

Part 2 of our return episode! Thanks to Tom Bridge for our killer business cards.Apple Music SingCanned cocktails19 Crimes wineWhite Elephant GiftsMoshi glovesMuji gloves

Did you miss us? Summer break is over and the (winter) solstice is upon us. This is part 1 of a double-length episode, as Kelly and Mike had a lot to catch up on.Lots of us have become Friends of John M.You can follow the show at https://masthead.social/@aftershow and the hosts at the links on our show page!Obi Wan LebowskiThe Witcher Season 3 is comingMike got new InternetApple Music Sing!Brett Goldstein meets the Muppetsseriously look at his faceWe'll be back next week with part 2 of the show for the holidays! Happy Hanukkah (or Mastodonukkah) and Merry Christmas to all. 

It's a bonus! The first episode of Loud, Fast, & Keep Going — follow along at http://loud-fast-keep-going.cast.rocks/ or at weatheralibi.com!