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He saw Nate Lanxon yesterday. That's not the secret.

Tom Merritt
Mar 17
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Hey there,

Yesterday I got to do something I oddly love doing. That is to fly into a town, do a shoot and fly back home the same day. I don’t know why, but it always amazes me that it’s even possible.

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I think the first time I ever did it was for the old Sword and Laser video show. I would fly up to San Francisco, we would record episodes of Sword and Laser and I’d fly back to LA. I also did it for TMS Las Vegas last year.

Well yesterday, I did it for my friend Nate Lanxon. Now it’s no secret that Nate works at Bloomberg and that Nate does some shows for Bloomberg TV. Those are true things. And when I can tell you more I definitely will. But I can say I had a lot of fun, met some great people, (shout out to Cicily at Bloomberg who made sure I arrived at all), and had a wonderful conversation.

Plus after we were done, I got to sit on a very cold and sunny bench and talk to Nate about streaming SimCity from a Macintosh Classic, while eating a Jalapeño croissant. OK technically the streaming talk came about after we very sensibly moved inside and I had finished the croissant. But you get the picture.

Now I’m off to holiday for a week with my wife. When I get back it’s time to head to Austin for Brian Brushwood’s Founder’s Day events! So BUSY! I love it.

In the meantime do be sure to peruse the fine content offerings below in which I had a part, or which I found especially useful. Especially the quiz on Troubled Waters! It was embarrassing how much Album Rock is still stuck in my head.

Cheers,

Tom

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DTNS video for Friday March 17, 2023 “Micron Managing” Episode 4470 with @acedtect @sarahlane @RobbDunewood @LenPeralta @ethancaine Watch here: youtu.be/jeTZT7u5M_w
“MICRON MANAGING” in white text on black background, DTNS logo in the bottom left corner, artwork by Len Peralta in the center depicting a man looking at his mobile device, excited that “Second Life” is coming to mobile devices which was one of today’s headlines on DTNS.
9:55 PM ∙ Mar 17, 2023
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Why Apple TV Might Get MLB w/o Blackouts The people have been moving into place since May
techtom.substack.comWhy Apple TV Might Get MLB w/o BlackoutsThe people have been moving into place since May
5:46 PM ∙ Mar 16, 2023
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OMG this was so much fun. Listen to me show an embarrassing knowledge of album rock and an embarrassing lack of knowledge of movie sequels. Thanks @DaveHolmes for having me on!
maximumfun.orgMoon Time vs Jackie | Maximum FunTom Merritt and Jeffrey Elizabeth Copeland join host Dave Holmes for some stories of betrayal and luck, Stephen King anagrams, and learn about movie sequels.
11:34 PM ∙ Mar 15, 2023
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I always love C-Span’s The Weekly but this week’s is especially interesting. Listen to President Reagan and Speaker O’Neill congenially tease each other about their political differences while affirming their friendship.
4:04 PM ∙ Mar 16, 2023
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DTNS video for Tuesday March 14, 2023 “GPT4 - What’s Better?” Episode 4476 with @acedtect @sarahlane @patricknorton @jollyroger Watch here: youtu.be/voHGw1-AgDI
“GPT4 - WHAT’S BETTER?” in white text on screenshot of Patrick Norton taken from today’s video recording of DTNS, “Patrick Norton” in white text in the bottom left corner, “EPISODE 4476” in white text across the bottom.
9:47 PM ∙ Mar 14, 2023
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Streaming boxes are coming up short, but who is to blame? Plus, US media spending will go down in the coming years and those upcoming Star Wars movies may not be so upcoming anymore. All that and more on Cordkillers! cordkillers.com/blog/2023/3/14…
6:29 PM ∙ Mar 14, 2023
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DTNS video for Monday March 13, 2023 “Silicon Valley’s Blank” Episode 4475 with @acedtect @MrAnthropology @bigChrisAshley @mollywood @jollyroger Watch here: youtu.be/YKa3tiCZjr8
“SILICON VALLEY’S BLANK” in white text on screenshot of Molly Wood taken from today’s video recording of DTNS, “Molly Wood” in white text in the bottom left corner, “EPISODE 4475” in white text across the bottom.
9:53 PM ∙ Mar 13, 2023
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Best explainer on SVB that I’ve read
theverge.comThe tech industry moved fast and broke its most prestigious bankWTF happened to SVB.
2:56 PM ∙ Mar 12, 2023
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