Episode 22: My Baby Likes Aluminum Foil!

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Episode 22: My Baby Likes Aluminum Foil!

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Jun 29, 2011

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This week, Merlin and Dan share their Pick: The Macintosh Computer.

Also, a 17-minute experimental startup sound, catching conflicts, shivving the stagecoach, machine-gunning with SoundMaster, the dangers of ResEdit, and the future of recumbent bike baskets. But not Charcoal. Are you KIDDING me?

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Jun 29, 2011

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Back to Work is an award winning talk show with Merlin Mann and Dan Benjamin discussing productivity, communication, work, barriers, constraints, tools, and more. Hosted by Merlin Mann & Dan Benjamin.

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Episode 22: My Baby Likes Aluminum Foil!

Episode 22: My Baby Likes Aluminum Foil!

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