2 Grandpas Talking Tech

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  Space, The Final Frontier...Of Late Night TV 30.07.2026 51min

  This week we dive in and talk about our nostalgia for TV shows.01:41 Intro03:36 Star Trek the Next Generation15:31 E.R.16:19 M.A.S.H.20:32 Late Night Summer TV25:16 The Monkees26:42 Knight Rider31:19 Go Go Power Rangers34:55 Modern Shows#mash #startrek #sttng #powerrangers #leverage Website: https://www.thetechgrandpas.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/2grampstalktech/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2grampstalktechMusic licensed thru Music Radio Creative
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  10: There's Always Next Year Safari 24.07.2026 59min

  This week J went against his own advice and installed the beta on his iPad. How did it go?Plus in the post show a bonus discussion on android vs. iPad OS and how Google is not doing themselves any favors.01:34 Intro02:24 Apple Buy Now Pay Later08:34 26.6 Release Candidate12:37 26.6 Indexing18:03 Do as I Say Not as I Do23:24 Beta Positives33:13 Beta Struggles39:41 A Few More Things42:22 Wrap Up45:08 Post Show#ipadosWebsite: https://www.thetechgrandpas.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/2grampstalktech/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2grampstalktechMusic licensed thru Music Radio Creative
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  Childhood Toys 07.07.2026 38min

  This week we get nostalgic about some of our favorite childhood toys. He-Man, GI Joe, Voltron, GoBots, Transformers, Star Wars, and much much more.00:00 Parental Foresight01:52 Intro02:45 New He-Man Movie05:07 Childhood Toys08:30 Voltron11:37 GoBots and Transformers15:05 Pound Puppy20:48 GI Joe21:50 Thundercats24:05 Disney Instead of Toys27:18 Nostalgia Traps31:56 Jay and Anime33:51 Are Ryobi Tools Toys?36:18 Wrap Up38:32 Show Outro Final.mp4Website: https://www.thetechgrandpas.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/2grampstalktech/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2grampstalktechMusic licensed thru Music Radio Creative
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  OS Feature Stuffing 30.06.2026 1h 2min

  This week we get a chance to follow up on the WWDC announcements and talk about the changes and features we think will be most interesting to follow. #wwdc2026 #ipados #ios #applewatch #parentalcontrols00:00 Beta Temptation02:35 Incoming Price Increases10:32 Diving Into the New OSs13:56 Swinging for the AI Fences19:28 Practical Examples of Siri AI25:58 Stuffing the Features Car Full29:36 Child Safety Protections and Parental Controls39:14 OS Specific HighlightsWebsite: https://www.thetechgrandpas.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/2grampstalktech/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2grampstalktechMusic licensed thru Music Radio Creative
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  Back to the Stone Age of Portable Music 09.06.2026 1h 4min

  This week we journey back in time to talk about portable music experiences. From 8 Track to Streaming. We’ve experienced it all.Show Outline00:00 How Many Gigs of Music04:46 Intro06:14 Way Back in the Day07:11 Mix Tapes & Boom Box08:35 Flinstone Toyota10:45 Hauling a Full Stereo Around12:38 The Walkman Era20:26 Portable CD Players28:49 The MP3 Era35:13 iPod Era44:41 Streaming47:09 Sesame Street Core Memory50:19 Future of Music52:20 Wrap Up54:18 Ships Game Post Showhttps://www.thetechgrandpas.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/2grampstalktech/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2grampstalktechMusic licensed thru Music Radio Creative
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  8: WWDC Wishing Well 02.06.2026 44min

  This week we talk about our hopes and dreams for this years #wwdc2026. Will our hopes and dreams come true or will they be squashed.Show Outline00:00 Pre-Show04:20 WWDC Explanation06:02 General Feelings07:55 What Will We Actually Get13:10 Please Make Things Easier16:25 Watch OS Wish List20:48 iPad OS Wish List29:16 New Magic Keyboard Idea32:28 More iPad OS Wishes34:57 iOS and MacOS37:46 Too Much Complexity42:43 Wrap Up https://www.thetechgrandpas.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/2grampstalktech/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2grampstalktechMusic licensed thru Music Radio Creative
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  Gramps Video Store 25.05.2026 45min

  Maybe it wasn’t quite as bad as walking uphill both ways, but renting a movie was not nearly as easy as hitting play on your favorite streaming service.In this episode we share our experiences with the various evolutions of movie and tv shows rental.Outline01:23 Intro03:44 Small Town Movie Rental Stores04:39 Renting a Video Player07:24 Renting Movies10:52 Blockbuster14:43 The Arrival of Netflix17:04 RedBox20:09 The Return of Old School Media30:14 Reducing the Streaming Bill - Maybe35:46 Could Have Been Rich37:45 Streaming Superiority39:22 Wrap UpWebsite: https://www.thetechgrandpas.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/2grampstalktech/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2grampstalktechMusic licensed thru Music Radio Creative#vhs #dvd #streaming
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  7: Road Trip! Travel Packing List & Tips 19.05.2026 58min

  As we dive into summer, let’s talk about building our checklist to make those trips less stressful. Everything from charging tech, to more analog stuff, we’ve got plenty of suggestions to help ease the stress of those family vacations.Apple Watch Ultra 4 Rumors: https://flip.it/VboIBD* Vehicle Motion Cues, an accessibility feature designed to reduce motion sickness while using devices in moving vehicles, is supported on iPhones and iPads running iOS 18/iPadOS 18 or later. The feature displays animated dots on the screen edges that mimic vehicle movement, reducing sensory conflict. [1, 2, 3] Supported Devices & Software iPhone: iPhone 11 and later models running iOS 18.* iPad: Various iPad Pro and newer iPad models running iPadOS 18.Show Outline00:00 Pre-Show02:23 Intro03:37 News and Rumors09:48 Darth Vader Apple Ultra Watch 14:58 General Travel Tech19:51 Portable Charges on Airlines24:28 Cases29:21 AirTags33:01 Headphones35:16 Temporary Subscriptions36:55 Motion Sensitivity38:17 Apps45:45 Non-Tech Stuff51:09 Snacks and Goodie Management55:47 Wrap Up#roadtrip #disneyland #cruise Website: https://www.thetechgrandpas.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/2grampstalktech/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2grampstalktechMusic licensed thru Music Radio Creative
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  Let's All Go to the Lobby 12.05.2026 39min

  In this retro vs. modern episode we reminisce on our favorite moving going experiences and talk about drive ins, dollar shows, and modern moving going. If you haven’t been to a drive in, find one and go. 00:00 Let's Go to the Lobby00:34 Intro03:31 Watching Movies All Day - Sneaky Sneaky05:13 Balconies and Goonies06:53 Movie Posters08:29 Drive Ins14:01 Dollar Movies17:11 Modern Moving Going Experience20:26 Megaplex Theaters23:01 Change for the Better25:44 Dine In Theaters29:04 Movie Buckets31:25 Movie Subscriptions35:49 Wrapping Up#dollarmovie #driveinmovie Website: https://www.thetechgrandpas.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/2grampstalktech/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2grampstalktechMusic licensed thru Music Radio Creative
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  6: The Force is Not Strong With These 04.05.2026 1h 24min

  This week we dive into key accessories that are must haves to support our key devices. The force is stronger with some than others and definitely is not strong with J’s son’s iPhone.00:00 Digital Passports02:16 Intro03:08 The Rumor Game07:59 Reminder on the Shows Purpose12:33 Must Have Services20:24 Screen Protectors25:27 Charging39:44 MagSafe All the Way41:57 Car Mounts46:17 CarPlay51:00 Backpacks56:13 Phone Cases59:00 Apple Watch Accessories01:06:12 Misc Accessories01:12:45 Wrap Up01:14:53 Post Show- Another Destroyed Screen#anker #screenprotector #iPhone #ipad SF Bags Tank Folio: https://www.sfbags.com/collections/laptop-backpacks/products/tech-folio-tank-backpack-17Anker 6in1 Portable: https://a.co/d/0eBpyk9OAnker Tower: https://a.co/d/0bhl7EJrWall Plug Protector: https://a.co/d/0cl2Ah2KTorras: https://a.co/d/0ho091kuWireless CarPlay Adapter: https://a.co/d/0dcQomYNMagSafe Car Mount: https://a.co/d/0f276dLdScreen Protectors: https://a.co/d/09bSysQLNew Anker 8:1: https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Charging-Detachable-Extension-Accessory/dp/B0CYT4LC2M?ref_=ast_sto_dpWebsite: https://www.thetechgrandpas.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/2grampstalktech/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2grampstalktechMusic licensed thru Music Radio Creative
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  Retro vs. Modern: Top 5 Video Games 28.04.2026 48min

  Introducing our Retro Vs. Modern Series. This week we start the series off by naming our top 5 Retro and Modern Video Games. Join us for this discussion and in the comments or on our website through the feedback form.J Top 5 Retro- Ms. PacMan- Contra- NBA Jam- Nintendo Arcade- Legend of Zelda: A Link to the PastG Top 5 Retro- Super Mario Brothers- Contra- Pitfall- Techmo Bowl- Track and FieldJ Top 5 Modern- Zelda: Ocarina of Time- Halo Series- Fallout Series- Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wld and Tears of the KingdomG Top 5 Modern- Mario Kart 8- Luigi’s Mansion- Sports Series (NBA 2k, MLB the Show)- Lego Games (Incredibles, Star Wars Skywalker Saga)00:00 Epic Showdown: Master Chief vs. Contra Brothers01:04 Intro02:36 Retro vs. Modern Series Explanation06:03 J - Top Five Retro Games12:41 Greg - Retro Top 517:12 Nostalgia and Core Memories20:32 J - Top 5 Modern Games29:15 Greg - Top 5 Modern Games37:03 Newer Generations and Our Childhood Memories46:23 Show Outro Final.mp446:33 Post Show - Only Play One GameWebsite: https://www.thetechgrandpas.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/2grampstalktech/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2grampstalktechMusic licensed thru Music Radio Creative
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  5: Tech Support That Hurts More Than Dental Work 21.04.2026 1h 13min

  While it may not be quite as painful as dental work, sometimes getting service on an Apple device can be just as frustrating. And it didn't used to be that way. What happened to the days when surprise and delight was the norm? Is it just a volume issue or has there been a culture shift. In this episode, J and Greg talk about AppleCare experiences in the past and most recently and talk about what needs to change.00:00 Dental Work or AppleCare00:52 Pre-Show: Video Editing Means No on the Neo04:22 Intro04:58 Recent News Recap11:05 The Rumors Game18:37 AppleLikes Not AppleCares19:58 What is AppleCare24:26 Which Devices We Get Coverage On35:36 Some Good Experiences42:11 Not So Good Experiences01:00:21 What Would We Change01:10:36 Website Changes01:11:35 Retro vs. Modern Series IntroWebsite: https://www.thetechgrandpas.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/2grampstalktech/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2grampstalktechMusic licensed thru Music Radio Creative
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  You Can't Have My Blackberry 09.04.2026 55min

  Sounds crazy, but years ago we had to pry blackberry's out of peoples hands to get them to use iPhones. That's just one of many stories you'll hear as Jason and Greg talk about their backgrounds and why they are doing this show.OutlineSurprising Mic Tests 00:00Intro 03:24Extraterrestrial Approval 04:08Other News 06:10Host Professional Backgrounds 10:12Gadgets to Tools 17:29What They Are Doing Now 18:48Our Hobbies 28:54Why We Love Tech 35:24Why We Hate Tech 37:59Our Current Tech Setups 45:03Wrap Up 53:14Website: https://www.thetechgrandpas.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/2grampstalktech/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2grampstalktechMusic licensed thru Music Radio Creative#iphone #mac #airpods #tech
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  2GTT Trailer 07.04.2026 6min

  Let's get started! Just a quick intro for our new show!Outline00:00 Welcome00:20 Introductions01:27 Why We Are Doing the Show03:45 Show Logistics05:52 Wrap UpWebsite: https://www.thetechgrandpas.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/2grampstalktech/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2grampstalktechMusic licensed thru Music Radio Creative
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  4: Apple Watch & AirPods Deep Dive 02.04.2026 1h 23min

  The two gramps dive into the Apple Watch and Airpods line ups. Which watch is right for you and how do we clarify which airpods will work best in which scenario.In the pre-show, Grandpa Greg talks about a couple of experiences that would not have been possible with out technology.00:00 Pre-Show03:14 Intro06:02 Apple Watch Line Up08:46 State Apple Watch of the Lineup18:50 Which Watch Should You Buy32:02 Apple Watch Buying Advice43:23 What We Are Looking Forward to With Apple Watch50:07 AirPods Lineup54:08 State of the AirPods Lineup59:38 Standout AirPods01:00:52 Which AirPods Should You Purchase01:06:18 Buying Advice01:10:53 AirPods Max01:14:13 Some Other Headphones01:16:00 What Do We Want Out of AirPods01:18:50 Shokz and Bone Conduction01:21:32 Wrap Up#applewatch #airpodsMusic licensed thru Music Radio Creative
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  3: iPad Deep Dive 30.03.2026 44min

  Which Apple product is the favorite of these two Grandpas? This is probably it. In this episode we dive into the iPad lineup. You probably won't be surpirsed at which we use but you might be surprised at which we recommend most everyone else buy.00:00 Intro02:51 iPad LineUp08:45 Daily Driver19:07 Default iPad Purchase21:44 When Would You Buy the iPad Air28:09 iPad Mini32:31 Additional iPad Pro Thoughts34:09 Buying Advice38:22 What Are We Looking Forward To With the iPad42:42 Wrap Up#ipadMusic Licensed by Music Radio Creative
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  2: Mac Deep Dive 30.03.2026 53min

  Unlike the iPhone, the Mac lineup is a bit clearer. However with the introduction of the #macbookneo, these two gramps aren't exactly on the same page as to which Mac should be the default buy.00:00 Intro04:33 Today's Mac LineUp (Pre-Mac Pro Discontinue Announcement)15:41 Which Mac Do We Use17:59 Default Mac Purchase39:02 Other Use Cases47:51 Buying Advice51:03 What We Are Looking Forward to With the Mac52:45 Wrap Up#mac #macbook #macbookneoMusic licensed by Music Radio Creative
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  1: iPhone Deep Dive 30.03.2026 1h 14min

  Been trying to figure out the iPhone lineup? Does it feel a bit crowded and possibly confusing? Well, these two grandpas are going to dive deep on the lineup and help you make a better decision about which iPhone is right for your use case.Join us in the first of multiple episodes in our launch series!00:00 Intro05:08 Current iPhone Lineup08:27 Adjusting the Lineup14:43 Stand Out Devices21:58 Default Purchase28:18 When You Should Consider Other Devices38:06 Phone Color Discussion52:56 What Are We Looking Forward to with iPhone01:12:05 Wrap Up01:14:14 Show Outro Final.mp4#iphoneMusic Licensed Thru Music Radio Creative