Jeffery Battersby
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@tomfanderson.bsky.social and I spent some time ilon the Basic AF show talking about Apple’s big iPhone reveal. And guess what, we have OPINIONS!!!
Check us out here: www.basicafshow.com/apple-event-...
Check us out here: www.basicafshow.com/apple-event-...
Apple Event Recap: iPhone Air, iPhone 17 series, Apple Watch Series 11 & Ultra 3, Plus AirPods Pro 3
We dig into the details of Apple’s recent “Awe Dropping” event! We take a look at the innovative features of the new iPhone Air, display improvements on the iPhone …
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September 23, 2025 at 1:11 AM
@tomfanderson.bsky.social and I spent some time ilon the Basic AF show talking about Apple’s big iPhone reveal. And guess what, we have OPINIONS!!!
Check us out here: www.basicafshow.com/apple-event-...
Check us out here: www.basicafshow.com/apple-event-...
It’s been a minute since I’ve posted this, but my friend Kate Hamilton as a book out that you should read. Mad Wife is an amazing, harrowing, insightful account of her life with her ex and the blindness she had to her own abuse in that relationship. Find it here: bookshop.org/p/books/mad-...
Mad Wife: A Memoir
A Memoir
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September 9, 2025 at 3:07 PM
It’s been a minute since I’ve posted this, but my friend Kate Hamilton as a book out that you should read. Mad Wife is an amazing, harrowing, insightful account of her life with her ex and the blindness she had to her own abuse in that relationship. Find it here: bookshop.org/p/books/mad-...
There’s a new ep of the Basic AF show out that I’m really excited about. In it @tomfanderson.bsky.social and I spend time with @forevernotes.bsky.social creator Matthias Hilse. It’s a great show! Come have a listen. www.basicafshow.com/chaos-to-cla...
Chaos to Clarity in Apple Notes: Forever * Notes with Matthias Hilse
If you’re an Apple Notes user who’s feeling buried in folders, tags, or forgotten ideas — and you’ve struggled to bring order to your notes — this episode is for yo…
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September 1, 2025 at 1:30 PM
There’s a new ep of the Basic AF show out that I’m really excited about. In it @tomfanderson.bsky.social and I spend time with @forevernotes.bsky.social creator Matthias Hilse. It’s a great show! Come have a listen. www.basicafshow.com/chaos-to-cla...
It’s Wednesday and that means last week’s episode of the Basic AF show is still waiting for you to have a listen. In this episode @tomfanderson.bsky.social anderson talk about the latest Apple betas, what we like about them and what we don’t. Find it here! www.basicafshow.com/beta-tested-...
Beta Tested: Apple’s Big Software Updates
If you’re wondering whether it’s finally safe (or fun) to jump into the Apple public betas, this episode is for you. From iPadOS 26’s dramatic windowing overhaul to…
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August 27, 2025 at 10:22 PM
It’s Wednesday and that means last week’s episode of the Basic AF show is still waiting for you to have a listen. In this episode @tomfanderson.bsky.social anderson talk about the latest Apple betas, what we like about them and what we don’t. Find it here! www.basicafshow.com/beta-tested-...
That’s right! There’s a new ep of the Basic AF show out. Cruise lines, Apple’s latest betas, and whatever other nonsense passes through our skulls, @tomfanderson.bsky.social and I talk about it all. www.basicafshow.com/beta-tested-...
Beta Tested: Apple’s Big Software Updates
If you’re wondering whether it’s finally safe (or fun) to jump into the Apple public betas, this episode is for you. From iPadOS 26’s dramatic windowing overhaul to…
www.basicafshow.com
August 20, 2025 at 12:50 PM
That’s right! There’s a new ep of the Basic AF show out. Cruise lines, Apple’s latest betas, and whatever other nonsense passes through our skulls, @tomfanderson.bsky.social and I talk about it all. www.basicafshow.com/beta-tested-...
It’s lowkey hot and humid here in NY, which means it’s the perfect time for you to sit down with @tomfanderson.bsky.social and me as we spend time with Jacob Battersby to talk about Psychokinetics, Celsius 7, and going shirtless in the summer heat.
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Psychokinetics, Celsius 7, Brother, MC, Friend: Jacob Battersby
What happens when hip-hop meets theater, satire, and sibling bond? In this episode, we meet Jacob Battersby — artist, MC, and the man behind Celsius 7 — as he joins…
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August 13, 2025 at 3:01 PM
It’s lowkey hot and humid here in NY, which means it’s the perfect time for you to sit down with @tomfanderson.bsky.social and me as we spend time with Jacob Battersby to talk about Psychokinetics, Celsius 7, and going shirtless in the summer heat.
www.basicafshow.com/psychokineti...
www.basicafshow.com/psychokineti...
This week on the Basic AF Show @tomfanderson.bsky.social and I sat down with Celsius 7 from Psychokinetics to talk about, music, art, growing up in A-town, and how much it sucks being my little brother. It's a really fun episode Come have a listen!
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www.basicafshow.com/psychokineti...
Psychokinetics, Celsius 7, Brother, MC, Friend: Jacob Battersby
What happens when hip-hop meets theater, satire, and sibling bond? In this episode, we meet Jacob Battersby — artist, MC, and the man behind Celsius 7 — as he joins…
www.basicafshow.com
August 4, 2025 at 9:23 PM
This week on the Basic AF Show @tomfanderson.bsky.social and I sat down with Celsius 7 from Psychokinetics to talk about, music, art, growing up in A-town, and how much it sucks being my little brother. It's a really fun episode Come have a listen!
www.basicafshow.com/psychokineti...
www.basicafshow.com/psychokineti...
It's another lovely summer Monday, so why not kick back and listen to the latest episode of the Basic AF show. In this one @tomfanderson.bsky.social and I talk about the coming public betas, iPadOS 26, and an AI diagnosis that Jeff already made before the AI did.
www.basicafshow.com/an-ai-diagno...
www.basicafshow.com/an-ai-diagno...
An AI Diagnosis, iPadOS 26 First Look, and How to Beta Test Without Breaking Everything
If you’re itching to try iPadOS 26, or just curious how far AI has crept into everyday life, this episode is for you. Tom and Jeff share how well (or not) AI played…
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July 21, 2025 at 8:02 PM
It's another lovely summer Monday, so why not kick back and listen to the latest episode of the Basic AF show. In this one @tomfanderson.bsky.social and I talk about the coming public betas, iPadOS 26, and an AI diagnosis that Jeff already made before the AI did.
www.basicafshow.com/an-ai-diagno...
www.basicafshow.com/an-ai-diagno...
@tomfanderson.bsky.social and I are trippin’… around the country, that is, so we’re sharing what we’re doing with our summer downtime. Books, movies, podcasts, music, you’re sure to find something for you with our summer vibes ep! www.basicafshow.com/our-summer-v...
Our Summer Vibes Check
We’re in between WWDC and the Public Betas, and it’s the perfect time for a summer vibe check! Tom and Jeff break down what they’re reading, watching, listening to,…
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July 15, 2025 at 1:21 PM
@tomfanderson.bsky.social and I are trippin’… around the country, that is, so we’re sharing what we’re doing with our summer downtime. Books, movies, podcasts, music, you’re sure to find something for you with our summer vibes ep! www.basicafshow.com/our-summer-v...
Summer, chill, sleep in, beach... why not add the latest episode of the Basic AF show to your summer list. In this ep @tomfanderson.bsky.social and I talk about what we're reading, watching, listening to, and playing with. (get your mind out of the gutter!)
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Our Summer Vibes Check
We’re in between WWDC and the Public Betas, and it’s the perfect time for a summer vibe check! Tom and Jeff break down what they’re reading, watching, listening to,…
www.basicafshow.com
July 8, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Summer, chill, sleep in, beach... why not add the latest episode of the Basic AF show to your summer list. In this ep @tomfanderson.bsky.social and I talk about what we're reading, watching, listening to, and playing with. (get your mind out of the gutter!)
--> www.basicafshow.com/our-summer-v...
--> www.basicafshow.com/our-summer-v...
Check this new ep out. It’s very good, plus, if you decide to listen today, which you should, you’ll push us past 200 listens in the first week of an episode, which would be so very cool.
Okay, big personal ad over. Well, not a “personal ad,” in the sense of the old Bay Guardian, but… never mind.
Okay, big personal ad over. Well, not a “personal ad,” in the sense of the old Bay Guardian, but… never mind.
🎧️ NEW EPISODE! @reyespoint.bsky.social has a 90-day update on his Forever*Notes experience, and I unpack how Athlytic App is helping me recognize and reduce stress!
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3S9s...
Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3S9s...
June 29, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Check this new ep out. It’s very good, plus, if you decide to listen today, which you should, you’ll push us past 200 listens in the first week of an episode, which would be so very cool.
Okay, big personal ad over. Well, not a “personal ad,” in the sense of the old Bay Guardian, but… never mind.
Okay, big personal ad over. Well, not a “personal ad,” in the sense of the old Bay Guardian, but… never mind.
What's the best way to escape a heat dome? Grab some lemonade, close all your shades, sit in a dark room, and listen to the Basic AF show. In this episode @tomfanderson.bsky.social and I revisit apps and add-ons that we tried out a few months ago. Come listen! www.basicafshow.com/90-days-of-f...
90 Days of Forever*Notes and Stress Awareness with Athlytic & Apple Watch
Tom and Jeff dive into three fun segments: Tom’s updated Mac recommendations for students, Jeff's update on his Forever Notes system using Apple Notes, and how both…
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June 24, 2025 at 2:34 PM
What's the best way to escape a heat dome? Grab some lemonade, close all your shades, sit in a dark room, and listen to the Basic AF show. In this episode @tomfanderson.bsky.social and I revisit apps and add-ons that we tried out a few months ago. Come listen! www.basicafshow.com/90-days-of-f...
My town today. Things some BS. highlandscurrent.org/2025/06/20/i...
ICE Conducts Raid in Beacon
City says it was not notified or involved
highlandscurrent.org
June 21, 2025 at 12:06 AM
My town today. Things some BS. highlandscurrent.org/2025/06/20/i...
You were patient and waited and now you’ll be blessed! @thejournalingguide.bsky.social showed up to talk with @tomfanderson.bsky.social and me on Basic AF about WWDC and what a great time we had! Check us out! www.basicafshow.com/wwdc-2025-re...
WWDC 2025 Recap with Joe Moyer
Tom Anderson and Jeff Battersby are joined by returning guest Joe Moyer for a comprehensive breakdown of Apple's WWDC 2025 keynote: Exploration of the new "Liquid G…
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June 11, 2025 at 1:48 AM
You were patient and waited and now you’ll be blessed! @thejournalingguide.bsky.social showed up to talk with @tomfanderson.bsky.social and me on Basic AF about WWDC and what a great time we had! Check us out! www.basicafshow.com/wwdc-2025-re...
We’ll be a day late (but never a dollar short) with our next episode, so we can talk about the WWDC keynote. In the mean time, check out time with @slatepad.bsky.social as @tomfanderson.bsky.social and I talk with him about what we hope is next for Apple. www.basicafshow.com/wwdc-2025-pr...
WWDC 2025 Preview with Riley Hill
Riley Hill returns to the show to join Jeff and Tom for a preview of WWDC 2025. What's coming from Apple? What kind of AI company should Apple be? And is there less…
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June 7, 2025 at 5:51 PM
We’ll be a day late (but never a dollar short) with our next episode, so we can talk about the WWDC keynote. In the mean time, check out time with @slatepad.bsky.social as @tomfanderson.bsky.social and I talk with him about what we hope is next for Apple. www.basicafshow.com/wwdc-2025-pr...
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What might be heading our way from Apple next week at WWDC? @slatepad.bsky.social joined me and
@reyespoint.bsky.social for some fun pontificating in our preview episode. We dish on the rumored design update, a menu bar on the iPad, a bit of AI stuff, and more.
www.basicafshow.com/wwdc-2025-pr...
@reyespoint.bsky.social for some fun pontificating in our preview episode. We dish on the rumored design update, a menu bar on the iPad, a bit of AI stuff, and more.
www.basicafshow.com/wwdc-2025-pr...
WWDC 2025 Preview with Riley Hill
Riley Hill returns to the show to join Jeff and Tom for a preview of WWDC 2025. What's coming from Apple? What kind of AI company should Apple be? And is there less…
www.basicafshow.com
June 5, 2025 at 11:36 AM
What might be heading our way from Apple next week at WWDC? @slatepad.bsky.social joined me and
@reyespoint.bsky.social for some fun pontificating in our preview episode. We dish on the rumored design update, a menu bar on the iPad, a bit of AI stuff, and more.
www.basicafshow.com/wwdc-2025-pr...
@reyespoint.bsky.social for some fun pontificating in our preview episode. We dish on the rumored design update, a menu bar on the iPad, a bit of AI stuff, and more.
www.basicafshow.com/wwdc-2025-pr...
Holiday's over! Time to scoot on over to www.basicafshow.com/wwdc-2025-pr... to catch @tomfanderson.bsky.social and me as we chat with the brilliant @slatepad.bsky.social about our lowkey hopes and dreams for WWDC 2025. (Lowkey because we hope they just fix stuff!)
WWDC 2025 Preview with Riley Hill
Riley Hill returns to the show to join Jeff and Tom for a preview of WWDC 2025. What's coming from Apple? What kind of AI company should Apple be? And is there less…
www.basicafshow.com
May 27, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Holiday's over! Time to scoot on over to www.basicafshow.com/wwdc-2025-pr... to catch @tomfanderson.bsky.social and me as we chat with the brilliant @slatepad.bsky.social about our lowkey hopes and dreams for WWDC 2025. (Lowkey because we hope they just fix stuff!)
We're a couple days away from @tomfanderson.bsky.social and me recording a new episode of Basic AF with our friend @slatepad.bsky.social. In the mean time, check out Tom's episode on getting @snipd.bsky.social. a little fun before our next ep arrives. www.basicafshow.com/tom-gets-sni...
Tom Gets Snipd, Siri Lawsuit Settlement, and More Bruises on Apple
Tom’s queued up an AI podcast app experiment, and Jeff’s wondering if it’s really worth the $85 price tag. This week, the guys dive into Snipd’s AI-powered podcast …
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May 22, 2025 at 5:30 PM
We're a couple days away from @tomfanderson.bsky.social and me recording a new episode of Basic AF with our friend @slatepad.bsky.social. In the mean time, check out Tom's episode on getting @snipd.bsky.social. a little fun before our next ep arrives. www.basicafshow.com/tom-gets-sni...
Been a minute since I’ve posted a photo of anything, but playing around with a new full frame camera and having a good time with it.
May 15, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Been a minute since I’ve posted a photo of anything, but playing around with a new full frame camera and having a good time with it.
The rumors are true! There’s a new episode of the Basic AF show out and you can get it right here!! Come get @snipd.bsky.social with @tomfanderson.bsky.social and me!
www.basicafshow.com/tom-gets-sni...
www.basicafshow.com/tom-gets-sni...
Tom Gets Snipd, Siri Lawsuit Settlement, and More Bruises on Apple
Tom’s queued up an AI podcast app experiment, and Jeff’s wondering if it’s really worth the $85 price tag. This week, the guys dive into Snipd’s AI-powered podcast …
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May 12, 2025 at 3:05 PM
The rumors are true! There’s a new episode of the Basic AF show out and you can get it right here!! Come get @snipd.bsky.social with @tomfanderson.bsky.social and me!
www.basicafshow.com/tom-gets-sni...
www.basicafshow.com/tom-gets-sni...
There is a fresh new episode of the Basic AF Show waiting for your approval wherein @tomfanderson.bsky.social and I wax on about all the money we're spending on subscriptions. What's great for you is, there's no charge to listen!
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Subscription Madness!
It’s easy to lose track of subscriptions, and Tom and Jeff are feeling it too. In this episode, they unpack the apps, services, and streaming platforms they’re payi…
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April 29, 2025 at 5:38 PM
There is a fresh new episode of the Basic AF Show waiting for your approval wherein @tomfanderson.bsky.social and I wax on about all the money we're spending on subscriptions. What's great for you is, there's no charge to listen!
www.basicafshow.com/subscription...
www.basicafshow.com/subscription...
What’s that? You haven’t yet listened to @leahreich.com talk with @tomfanderson.bsky.social and me about tech, user interfaces, and you? Well, what are you waiting for? Have a listen now! www.basicafshow.com/beyond-featu...
Beyond Features and Functions: Is Technology Missing What Humans Really Need? with Leah Reich
We sit down with writer and user researcher Leah Reich to explore the complex relationship between technology and the humans who use it. Leah shares insights from h…
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April 22, 2025 at 12:48 PM
What’s that? You haven’t yet listened to @leahreich.com talk with @tomfanderson.bsky.social and me about tech, user interfaces, and you? Well, what are you waiting for? Have a listen now! www.basicafshow.com/beyond-featu...
It’s a great episode. Thanks, @leahreich.com, for joining us!
This week I joined @reyespoint.bsky.social and @tomfanderson.bsky.social on their pod cast to talk tech. We discussed building for human need, what user research actually is, and whether turning everything into a game is good for our wellbeing. Please listen!
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www.basicafshow.com/beyond-featu...
Beyond Features and Functions: Is Technology Missing What Humans Really Need? with Leah Reich
We sit down with writer and user researcher Leah Reich to explore the complex relationship between technology and the humans who use it. Leah shares insights from h…
www.basicafshow.com
April 16, 2025 at 2:49 AM
It’s a great episode. Thanks, @leahreich.com, for joining us!
You have taxes to finish? Pffffft… file an extension, because there’s a new episode of the Basic AF show out where @tomfanderson.bsky.social and I visit with @leahreich.com about the intersection of tech company needs and YOU. Oh, and so much more. Come get it! www.basicafshow.com/beyond-featu...
Beyond Features and Functions: Is Technology Missing What Humans Really Need? with Leah Reich
We sit down with writer and user researcher Leah Reich to explore the complex relationship between technology and the humans who use it. Leah shares insights from h…
www.basicafshow.com
April 14, 2025 at 6:44 PM
You have taxes to finish? Pffffft… file an extension, because there’s a new episode of the Basic AF show out where @tomfanderson.bsky.social and I visit with @leahreich.com about the intersection of tech company needs and YOU. Oh, and so much more. Come get it! www.basicafshow.com/beyond-featu...
It's a Tuesday after a Monday in April and there's still an ep of the Basic AF show waiting for you. The most important part of this ep (No! Listen to the whole thing!) starts at 28:57, where @tomfanderson.bsky.social and I fight (again) about AI. Have a listen! www.basicafshow.com/wwdc-announc...
WWDC Announced, Gentler Streak Workout Tracker, and "The Cybernetic Teammate" by Ethan Mollick
In this episode: Apple announces WWDC will be June 9-13 Jeff is experimenting with Gentler Streak and having a bit of nostalgia with Notebook Artillery A subtle Air…
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April 8, 2025 at 5:12 PM
It's a Tuesday after a Monday in April and there's still an ep of the Basic AF show waiting for you. The most important part of this ep (No! Listen to the whole thing!) starts at 28:57, where @tomfanderson.bsky.social and I fight (again) about AI. Have a listen! www.basicafshow.com/wwdc-announc...