Business vibes
Justin vibe-coded an app 5 minutes before recording this episode. Justin and the Transistor team just got back from Banff for their annual company retreat. How do these retreats actually work? What are they good for? Brian has some pretty good signups for Builder Methods Pro memberships! (How can he keep that momentum going?) He's also juggling Agent OS customer support. Timestamps: (00:00) - Intro (00:21) - Justin's been vibe coding again (02:11) - Transistor's company retreat (14:48) - The…
iPhone Air Review: Delightfully Compromised, iPhone 17 Pro Max and AirPods Pro 3
We’re hands-on with iPhone Air, its incredible design, but has drawbacks like speaker, cameras, and battery life. Plus, iPhone 17 Pro Max and AirPods Pro 3 reviews, Disney+ price hike, Instagram hits 3 billion users, and the TikTok deal may finally be going through. Relay for St. Jude Join the Primary Tech X Relay for St. Jude fundraiser and help us meet our $5,000 goal! Click here to donate. Send Us a Voice Memo We want to hear from you! Send us a voice memo that may get played on the show, or an…
Why does the same amount of effort produce wildly different results?
Brian is wondering: how do you manage a popular open source project? Justin went to Toronto and introduced his son to Adam Wathan, Wes Bos, Steve Schoger, and Caleb Porzio. Why does the same amount of effort produce wildly different results? And... is everyone getting tired of all this copycat content that's optimized for algorithms? Timestamps: (00:20) - Preview of what we're going to talk about (02:11) - Builder Methods Pro and AgentOS (03:58) - The importance of human content in an age of…
Same effort; better results
There's a strange relationship between the effort you put into something and the outcome you get out of it. You could invest thousands of hours in a project, only to get a tepid response to what you've made. Read the blog post: "The effort-outcome asymmetry" Have thoughts? Reply on Bluesky
A framework for getting what you want
Justin's been using Stripe Sigma to learn a lot more about the history of revenue at Transistor. He had a phone call with Jason Cohen about how to get what you want out of your business. And Brian talks through the same frameworks to figure out what might work best for Builder Methods including exploration of courses, cohorts, community, and more. Timestamps: (00:06) - We're back! (00:59) - Brian's healthcare journey (09:36) - Deep dive into Stripe Sigma and Transistor's history (37:38) - Asking…
Apple Promises to Catch Up on AI, OpenAI GPT-5 Launch, iPhone Home Screen Roasting
Apple’s record Q3 earnings and commitment to invest heavily in AI, upcoming launch of OpenAI GPT-5, Ghost 6.0 launches with fediverse support, and we roast each other’s iPhone Home Screens! Bonus Episode: Stephen’s secret project, Tim Cook’s 24K gold gift to Trump. Listen here! — Sponsored by: 1Password: 1Password Extended Access Management is the first security solution that brings all those unmanaged devices, apps, and identities under your control. Learn more at:…
Apple’s Out of the AI Loop, YouTube Verifies Age with AI, Zuck’s Superintelligence Manifesto
Google is rolling out AI age verification along with the rest of the internet, Tea data breach reveals sensitive info but it’s still a top downloaded app, Zuckerberg's superintelligence memo, and where is Apple on AI? Bonus Episode: iPad vs Mac for family. Listen here! — Show Notes via Email Sign up to get exactly one email per week from the Primary Tech guys with the full episode show notes for your perusal. Click here to subscribe. — Watch…
Apple Sues Leaker Jon Prosser, AI Browsers Are Actually Useful, AppleCare One Bundle
iOS 26 Beta 4 update brings back glass effects, AppleCare One live signup and walkthrough, OpenAI ChatGPT Agent and why AI browsers can be incredibly useful, Apple's lawsuit against Jon Prosser over iOS 26 leaks, and more! Bonus Episode: CBS Cancels Stephen Colbert - Listen here — Show Notes via Email Sign up to get exactly one email per week from the Primary Tech guys with the full episode show notes for your perusal. Click here to subscribe. —…
Should we be outsourcing customer support to AI chatbots?
Justin is wondering whether AI customer support is worth it. Brian is navigating the emotional rollercoaster of YouTube. He's wondering whether he should pursue sponsorships as a revenue stream. Brian introduces Agent OS, a new development tool designed to streamline coding processes when working with AI tooling (which got a big reaction during the live stream). Timestamps: (00:33) - Justin's experiment with AI support chat bots (15:20) - Do you want AI writing your responses? (19:06) - Trying to…
Is Tim Cook Holding Apple Back? Faster MagSafe Coming, iPhone 17 Colors Leak, Google Pixel 10 Event
Tim Cook may be CEO of Apple for years to come, but is the 'Tim Cook Doctrine' hurting Apple’s progress? Does Apple need a “product” focused CEO, and what does that even mean? Plus Qi2.2 devices announced, Pixel 10 event scheduled, iPhone 17 colors leaks, Belkin is out of the smart home business, and our food tracking app of choice. Bonus Episode: Jason’s Travel Gear. Listen here! Sponsored by: Bzigo Don’t wait until the next bite—protect your home with Bzigo. Go to…
I don't love SaaS anymore
AI and programming is a hot topic, and it feels like Brian has found that "founder/audience" fit where his interests align with a wave of audience interest. He and Justin discuss their process for making YouTube videos. Justin also asks: "how do we ensure that our worst tendencies don’t bloom" when we're making products? (Founder retreats and masterminds come up). The big topic: Brian's not loving SaaS (anymore). Timestamps: (00:06) - Brian's YouTube journey (04:29) - What Brian's hoping…
Sara Dietschy on AI, iOS 26 is Less Glassy, Meta Poaches Apple AI Models Exec
Special guest Sara Dietschy joins the show to discuss AI tools, iOS 26 toning down the Liquid Glass, Meta poaches Apple’s head of Foundation Models, Bluesky is trying really hard to be Twitter, and…does Sara keep battery percentage on? Bonus Episode: Sara Dietschy iPhone and Mac preferences. Listen here! — Sponsored by: 1Password: 1Password Extended Access Management is the first security solution that brings all those unmanaged devices, apps, and identities under your…