In this episode Marc and Tony discuss Cord Cutting in 2019. What is cord cutting? This is eliminating your normal TV cable service to instead use a streaming platform like Netflix or DirectTV Now. They talk about the available options, what are some of the requirements to cut the cord, and also where they each see the future of this platform.
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In this episode, Tony and Marc discuss the steps of building a smart home in 2019. A smarthome is a home that will automate the simplest tasks and allow you to live your life much easier. Marc discusses how he started to build his smart home, and also some products that can be purchased to make your home smarter. Tony gives his take on some of Marc’s favorite smart home tech and also what he thinks is the future of the smart home.
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Find out what it takes to have a daily vlog on YouTube directly from a daily vlogger himself. Tony Florida has a wealth of information to share with you about his experience daily vlogging. Topics discussed include the importance of YouTube thumbnails and titles, video editing software, and balancing experiencing with documenting.
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Learn how to trace your ancestral roots with the 23 and Me health and ancestry DNA test. While Marc explains the process and science behind these home DNA tests, topics including the cost, accuracy, and even
dog DNA tests are discussed on this episode.
Marc also explains that you should buy your 23 and Me kit during the annual Black Friday sale in order to get the best deal. In addition, use Marc’s personal referral link to get a 10% discount on your 23 and Me ancestry DNA kit.
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While you have rentable electric scooters and Uber to get around a city, what if you need to travel to another city? Introducing BlaBlaCar — yet another addition to the sharing economy.
This long distance carpooling app allows passengers to buy a seat in a driver’s personal vehicle for a longer distance trip between cities. While the cost of a driver’s trip is offset by payment from the rider(s), an otherwise empty car is filled with passengers who need to get to the same destination as the driver.
Learn about this awesome app, why it’s called BlaBlaCar, and hear about Tony’s personal experience using the app in Spain.
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The Big Data Revolution! Have you heard this buzzword? In this episode, Tony and Marc talk about what “big data” means to them and some of the practical uses of it. The two describe how they first heard about it and also discuss the future of big data.
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In this episode Marc and Tony continue their talk of new automotive technology with their discussion about autonomous or self-driving cars. They talk about the companies developing this technology, the technology used to make a car drive by itself, and some of the mainstream concerns about self-driving cars. Tony also explains to Marc how he thinks the software of self-driving cars work and gives his expectations of the future for car autonomy. Also, a special guest stops by to give some input on this discussion…have a listen and find out who it is!
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Intro/Outro Music: Voyage by Ikson
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In this episode Marc and Tony talk about the electric car movement and why these high-priced vehicles are attractive options for people looking to get into the electric car field. They discuss some of the pros and cons of electric cars and also a couple of tidbits about the battle between gasoline and electricity. If you’re interested in purchasing an electric car and have no idea how they work then take a listen and dream of driving that Tesla!
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In this episode Tony talks to Marc about his social media addiction and the steps he’s taking to stop it. The two also talk about why Marc left social media and how he feels about this decision. Is a social media cleanse right for you? Have a listen and decide for yourself and while we’re on the subject of social media…how about giving us a follow down below!
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Ever wonder how to build a website? In this episode, Tony—someone who has built and maintains multiple websites—teaches you exactly what you need to do in order to get your website up and running. Topics such as domain names, website hosting, and WordPress are all covered. By the end of this episode, you’ll have enough knowledge to start your own website.