Not To Be Technical

Not To Be Technical

An approachable, comedic take on trending tech news and lifestyle topics. Join us for some fun, laughs, and learn about relevant technology. Hosted by Charlie, Nafis & sometimes Gary /// Follow on Instagram @nottobetechnical

Episodes

June 9, 2022 57 mins

Nafis, Gary & Charlie just got back from Montreal and share some stories, including a fantastic life hack. We also dive into a potential recession, 3D-printing an ear, and Instagram updates. Here's the breakdown.  

  • Revealing our shocking life hack for any airline flight. 
  • Gary is a big Splitwise and GamePigeon app guy now. 
  • Why we recommend Montreal and a few interesting incidents that occurred. 

Polls:

  • Recap: What...
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There have been massive tech layouts in recent months and we dive into the reasoning why, but first...

Nafis still feels hypnotized and finally gives Charlie his respect. (1:25)

Follow-Ups: 

  • Charlie has officially won the Yelp Elite competition and shares what it is like to be Elite. Nafis claims he is in a new competition with another person.  (3:15)

Marketing Updates:

  • We out here with podcast stickers...
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Mother's Day is here and we have an extensive, last-minute gift guide, but first...

Nafis recounts getting hypnotized on stage by a comedian/hypnotist named Flip Orley and the lasting effects of it. (2:07)

Follow-Ups:

  • Our Yelp Elite competition is heating up and one of us has been nominated and recommended to Fort Lauderdale's Yelp Elite Chapter. (9:40)

Marketing Team Updates:

  • Stickers are he...
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Robocalling and spam texts are bullying Americans every day, but RoboKiller might be able to help. We touch on Netflix's recent woes, subscription fatigue, and the latest with Elon Musk and Twitter. Here's the breakdown:

  • Nafis has always been a bully. We dive into his bullying of his former friend "Bowie" at age seven and what he made him do.  (1:32)

Follow-Ups:

  • Poll Recap: Are you on BeReal yet or wha...
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April 7, 2022 43 mins

BeReal is our favorite new social media app, and we explain why everyone should use it and add us immediately. But first, 

Nafis is relaxed, primarily due to an odd couples massage experience with Charlie. (1:35)

Follow-Ups:

  • Ep. 40 - The Publix Gift Card Giveaway winner is @dvars,  proof will be posted. (16:52)
  • Ep. 35  - Truth Social is truthfully doing terrible in every way. (18:08)

Trending Tech:

  • Elon...
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April 1, 2022 54 mins

Uber and NYC Taxis are merging, while TikTok and Playstation Plus are expanding features and offerings. We dive into this, and so much more. Here's the breakdown.  

  • Nafis is excited about a local VR studio (VR Player 1), his new Oculus Quest 2 VR Headset, and a VR pay-per-view adult entertainment experience he had. (2:39) 

Follow-Ups:

  • We announce the winner of the $50 Publix Gift Card giveaway.  (7:45)
  • From Ep. 12 - S...
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Daylight Savings looks like it will stick around for the long haul, and hopefully, single parents will do the same on the new dating app, Stir. Here's the breakdown. 

  • An update on Gary Mann.  (1:22)
  • Charlie and Nafis are held accountable for their Yelp Review Contest and the Publix Gift Card Giveaway. (3:25)

Follow-Ups:

  • Poll: Do you cheat on your hairstylist or barber? (8:08)
  • More companies are joining Uber and Lyft wi...
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March 18, 2022 33 mins

Gas prices are affecting everything right now, Uber & Lyft especially. We also dive into some new iOS features and a merger of streaming apps. But first... 

  • Nafis shares a tense situation when he is caught being unfaithful to Mike with Eric. (2:53)
  • Charlie opens up about leaving Andy after a 6-year relationship. (7:03)

Follow-Ups:

  • Poll: Is Nafis sexier without his glasses? (9:50)
  • Poll: Does anyone even like baseball? (1...
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This week's Apple Event showcased a new budget iPhone SE and iPad Air, among other things like green colors and baseball. But first... 

  • Nafis "pranked" people while going out on the town in Miami. (1:19)
  • Charlie is getting a lot of hate for gas prices. (6:26)

Follow-ups:

  • Poll: Is it normal to get ghosted on OfferUp constantly? (10:56)
  • The Batman had a crazy box office opening, but the guys didn't get the...
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Most people write every day, so why not automate it with an A.I.-powered writing assistant? We dive into some free and paid options, but first...

  • Nafis is feeling sexy with his contacts.
  • Charlie has been getting ghosted on OfferUp for weeks.

Trending Tech:

  • TikTok upped their max video length again. This time the cap is 40x longer. We discuss why they would do this and how they end up profiting.
  • Disney decided to establish a...
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We dive into the new social network called "Truth Social" created by Donald Trump. We also talk about White Castle's Flippy 2 Robots and make Anonymous Listener #1's Pet Peeves & Hot Takes into a recurring segment. Here's the breakdown: 

  • Anonymous Listener #1 is back for an entire episode and has some insight about Gary.
  • Nafis is doing great, but has anxiety about a dream where he received a letter in...
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The $10 a month subscription failure from 2019, MoviePass, is back, but with a different business model. We go over exactly what went down when they failed, how and why they are coming back and our recommendations for movie theatre subscriptions. But first, here's the breakdown: 

  • Nafis feels relieved this week, until he recounts the worst pizza he ever had.  (1:56)
  • "Force ranking" our top 3 national chain pizza bra...
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It's the most romantic time of the year, and we have Valentine's Day gift ideas to share. Some are tech based, some are just lame and some are just damn good ideas.  Here's the breakdown: 

  • Nafis is ready for a drink, and would decline $500,000 being gifted to him in exchange to never drink alcohol or consume any illegal substances ever again. (2:20)
  • Poll Follow-ups: (7:45)
    • Did you know why prescriptions are abbr...
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January 27, 2022 68 mins

Everyone is back and we're building The Mount Rushmore of Pet Peeves on this episode. We also go over Cryptocurrency's latest dips, Facebook's new supercomputer, the new king of Spotify, Peloton's issues and more. Here's the breakdown. 

  • Gary's actually back (1:07)
  • Nafis has been anxious and busy , and also, ruining plans with the guys (3:35)
  • Poll Follow Ups: (6:40)
    • ASUS Pronunciation - Asuss or Aso...
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CES 2022 (Consumer Electronics Show) happened this month and we share the most innovative, new products  coming this year, as well as a very serious COVID related condition, Microsoft's purchase of Activision Blizzard and Netflix raising prices. Here's the breakdown: 

  • Nafis is feeling better post-COVID and the guys discuss an emerging health condition called "COVID-Dick" (2:40)
  • We get into some trending tech a...
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We're diving into Apple iMessage vs Android texting. The technology behind each, the powerful social implications to not using iMessage and why Apple is blocking a unified solution for their own gain. We also go over Nafis getting scammed while buying a NFT, GameStop getting into NFTs and crypto, Nike's insane lawsuit against Lululemon, and the same company now owning Grand Theft Auto and Farmville. Here's the rundow...

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It's a new year and the boys are back sharing their own version of a "2021 Wrapped". We expose data we have about YOU: our listeners' most downloaded episodes, used devices, apps, even favorite music. We also have some demographic information like gender, location and age brackets. A recap of Social Media data, too. But first,

  • For the first time this year, we find out how the hell Nafis is, as he and Charlie ...
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On our 30th recorded episode (Ep. 28), we go over Annual Performance Reviews, 5G cellular service destroying airlines and our Mount Rushmore of Overrated Holiday Traditions, but first, 

  • Gary is back, for real (1:00)
  • Nafis and the guys recount his 29th birthday week (3:08)
  • We build our Mount Rushmore of Overrated Holiday Traditions (12:10)
  • Elon Musk paying $11B+ in taxes (31:05)
  • An NFT of the world’s 1st SMS went up for auction and s...
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It's Nafis' birthday and we're going over the top passwords used in 2021, the biggest internet security risk in a decade and what people searched the most in Google this year, but first 

  • We hear from Gary
  • Nafis' Birthday is right now
  • Tips for the Holidays about work parties, buying the right type of computer and don't be dumb and pay for Windows 11
  • Follow-ups from Husky Charlie Poll, Yelp Elite Competition ...
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Spicy takes are given out concerning delivery app tipping as the guys go over why delivery apps need to cater to instant needs to stay relevant, but first... 

  • The guys recount their Black Friday buys, including their first week with Arlo outdoor security cameras in a populated downtownish area and the situations they've encountered so far
  • Fat (Husky) Charlie content has finally been posted and if he smelled like a whopper
  • Naf...
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