1. Indexed Five Ways!
In this first episode of the Lounge Ruminator podcast, Martin is inspired by a recent blog post by John Siracusa to discuss the lost art of super-short, printed film reviews and how they can help us...
View Article2. It’s Complicated
As an avid Apple Watch user since its release in 2015, Martin discusses how the device has changed both his behaviour and the way that he thinks about time. It’s a powerful, personal device that’s...
View Article3. It’s the Principle of the Thing
Design is all around us, whether in the physical products that we handle or the digital interfaces that we scroll, swipe and press. Martin ruminates on the importance of transparency and honesty in...
View Article4. Immediate Recognition
It’s hard to find someone who doesn’t enjoy movies but some people don’t always think about the crucial role of the soundtrack. In this podcast episode, Martin is inspired by a noisy neighbour and a...
View Article5. Interference
These days, we’re all drowning in technological devices and social media… but does it have to be this way? In this episode, Martin reflects on his own use of online accounts, covering both the rubbish...
View Article6. No Spoilers, Please!
No one likes spoilers. In this episode, Martin explains the lengths to which he has gone to avoid spoilers for the upcoming Star Wars movie Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker, along with what’s...
View Article7. Look Yonder!
This week, Martin discusses the value of being truly present and attentive at live performances, along with how different kinds of product (smart or otherwise) can either inhibit or encourage this...
View Article8. The Post-PC Decade
The years fly by… but rarely do we stop to appreciate how things have changed, along with how our use of technology has been reshaped by new tools. In this episode, Martin reflects on his own use of...
View Article9. Meaningful Travel
In the first episode for 2020, Martin reflects on his trip to the United States with Natasha, particularly how he attempted to make the most of it through journaling, communication with locals and a...
View Article10. Brand Nationalism
Sport, film, television, music, food, technology, clothes, countries and even individuals have brands today and of course, their own fans… but is it enough to refer to them simply as fans? This week,...
View Article11. Unexpected Friendship
Making friends with others as an adult is quite different from making friends as a kid. This week, Martin reflects on the experience of making a new friend beyond the typical context of school,...
View Article12. Why Do We Collect Things?
Collecting things is a very human thing to do… but why do we do it? After a significant and personal family event, Martin reconsiders the accepted habit of accumulating stuff—whether purchased or...
View Article13. Rage Against the Video
Music videos are something that we take for granted; if a new single is released, then it comes with a video clip too. Given that we’re generally motivated to follow artists for their audio, what...
View Article14. Are You an Automaton?
Algorithms surround us in the technology that we use, the systems in which we work and even in the way that we approach everyday tasks. As we become more rational and process-driven in our lives, are...
View Article15. Remoteness and Openness
As use of powerful and accessible digital technology proliferates worldwide, how can we reconsider our approach to work and also reassess how we interact with news and information on the Web? Notes...
View Article16. Silence and Sound
No day is free of silence or sound but how do we feel when confronted by each of them? With which do we generally prefer to surround ourselves? Notes Kate’s quoted tweet Downhill on IMDb Force Majeure...
View Article17. Non-essential Formula
A non-essential person considers what it means to be essential and discusses the televisual triumph that is Dave Holstein’s Kidding (no spoilers!). Notes iPad Cursor with Craig Federighi on YouTube In...
View Article18. Home-office Soundscape
A strange, yet mundane interlude to usher in a week of remote work…
View Article19. Dis Dat All of the Above with Special Guest Natasha Kandilas Feld
In celebration of my wife Natasha’s birthday this week, I invited her on the podcast to discuss one of her absolute favourite things: cake. We ask the big questions, such as ‘What constitutes a cake?’...
View Article20. What Is Your Type?
Typography surrounds us—yet so many people ignore it. By paying better attention to type, how can we better appreciate its influence on us and how we communicate? Notes Never Use Futura (2017 book) by...
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