2 Grandpas Talking Tech
Two grandpas who have been passionate about technology for a very long time host this podcast. They are also the unofficial tech support, advisors, network admins, and buyers for family and friends. They share opinions and practical advice, mostly focused on Apple tech and other devices. The show aims to help their circle stay up and running with technology.
Episodes
11: A Crazy Whacky Idea
This week, Jay and Greg dive into their experiences with the new OS versions. Jay got a new toy and Greg is said but has a whacky crazy idea that Jay didn’t see coming.00:00 Intro04:04 New OS Versions05:43 Sidebar - Back on a Mac at Work10:18 Siri AI44:05 Sidebar - iPhone Duo as Daily Driver52:10 What We Got or Are Going to Get01:06:25 Greg's Crazy Plan - Spoiler: Jay is not a fanIG: https://www.i
Space, The Final Frontier...Of Late Night TV
This week we dive in and talk about our nostalgia for TV shows.01:41 Intro03:36 Star Trek the Next Generation15:31 E.R.16:19 M.A.S.H.20:32 Late Night Summer TV25:16 The Monkees26:42 Knight Rider31:19 Go Go Power Rangers34:55 Modern Shows#mash #startrek #sttng #powerrangers #leverage Website: https://www.thetechgrandpas.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/2grampstalktech/YouTube: https://www.youtube.c
10: There's Always Next Year Safari
This week J went against his own advice and installed the beta on his iPad. How did it go?Plus in the post show a bonus discussion on android vs. iPad OS and how Google is not doing themselves any favors.01:34 Intro02:24 Apple Buy Now Pay Later08:34 26.6 Release Candidate12:37 26.6 Indexing18:03 Do as I Say Not as I Do23:24 Beta Positives33:13 Beta Struggles39:41 A Few More Things42:22 Wrap Up45:0
Childhood Toys
This week we get nostalgic about some of our favorite childhood toys. He-Man, GI Joe, Voltron, GoBots, Transformers, Star Wars, and much much more.00:00 Parental Foresight01:52 Intro02:45 New He-Man Movie05:07 Childhood Toys08:30 Voltron11:37 GoBots and Transformers15:05 Pound Puppy20:48 GI Joe21:50 Thundercats24:05 Disney Instead of Toys27:18 Nostalgia Traps31:56 Jay and Anime33:51 Are Ryobi Tool
OS Feature Stuffing
This week we get a chance to follow up on the WWDC announcements and talk about the changes and features we think will be most interesting to follow. #wwdc2026 #ipados #ios #applewatch #parentalcontrols00:00 Beta Temptation02:35 Incoming Price Increases10:32 Diving Into the New OSs13:56 Swinging for the AI Fences19:28 Practical Examples of Siri AI25:58 Stuffing the Features Car Full29:36 Child Saf
Back to the Stone Age of Portable Music
This week we journey back in time to talk about portable music experiences. From 8 Track to Streaming. We’ve experienced it all.Show Outline00:00 How Many Gigs of Music04:46 Intro06:14 Way Back in the Day07:11 Mix Tapes & Boom Box08:35 Flinstone Toyota10:45 Hauling a Full Stereo Around12:38 The Walkman Era20:26 Portable CD Players28:49 The MP3 Era35:13 iPod Era44:41 Streaming47:09 Sesame Stree
8: WWDC Wishing Well
This week we talk about our hopes and dreams for this years #wwdc2026. Will our hopes and dreams come true or will they be squashed.Show Outline00:00 Pre-Show04:20 WWDC Explanation06:02 General Feelings07:55 What Will We Actually Get13:10 Please Make Things Easier16:25 Watch OS Wish List20:48 iPad OS Wish List29:16 New Magic Keyboard Idea32:28 More iPad OS Wishes34:57 iOS and MacOS37:46 Too Much C
Gramps Video Store
Maybe it wasn’t quite as bad as walking uphill both ways, but renting a movie was not nearly as easy as hitting play on your favorite streaming service.In this episode we share our experiences with the various evolutions of movie and tv shows rental.Outline01:23 Intro03:44 Small Town Movie Rental Stores04:39 Renting a Video Player07:24 Renting Movies10:52 Blockbuster14:43 The Arrival of Netflix17:
7: Road Trip! Travel Packing List & Tips
As we dive into summer, let’s talk about building our checklist to make those trips less stressful. Everything from charging tech, to more analog stuff, we’ve got plenty of suggestions to help ease the stress of those family vacations.Apple Watch Ultra 4 Rumors: https://flip.it/VboIBD* Vehicle Motion Cues, an accessibility feature designed to reduce motion sickness while using devices in moving ve
Let's All Go to the Lobby
In this retro vs. modern episode we reminisce on our favorite moving going experiences and talk about drive ins, dollar shows, and modern moving going. If you haven’t been to a drive in, find one and go. 00:00 Let's Go to the Lobby00:34 Intro03:31 Watching Movies All Day - Sneaky Sneaky05:13 Balconies and Goonies06:53 Movie Posters08:29 Drive Ins14:01 Dollar Movies17:11 Modern Moving Going Experie
6: The Force is Not Strong With These
This week we dive into key accessories that are must haves to support our key devices. The force is stronger with some than others and definitely is not strong with J’s son’s iPhone.00:00 Digital Passports02:16 Intro03:08 The Rumor Game07:59 Reminder on the Shows Purpose12:33 Must Have Services20:24 Screen Protectors25:27 Charging39:44 MagSafe All the Way41:57 Car Mounts46:17 CarPlay51:00 Backpack
Retro vs. Modern: Top 5 Video Games
Introducing our Retro Vs. Modern Series. This week we start the series off by naming our top 5 Retro and Modern Video Games. Join us for this discussion and in the comments or on our website through the feedback form.J Top 5 Retro- Ms. PacMan- Contra- NBA Jam- Nintendo Arcade- Legend of Zelda: A Link to the PastG Top 5 Retro- Super Mario Brothers- Contra- Pitfall- Techmo Bowl- Track and FieldJ Top
5: Tech Support That Hurts More Than Dental Work
While it may not be quite as painful as dental work, sometimes getting service on an Apple device can be just as frustrating. And it didn't used to be that way. What happened to the days when surprise and delight was the norm? Is it just a volume issue or has there been a culture shift. In this episode, J and Greg talk about AppleCare experiences in the past and most recently and talk about what n
You Can't Have My Blackberry
Sounds crazy, but years ago we had to pry blackberry's out of peoples hands to get them to use iPhones. That's just one of many stories you'll hear as Jason and Greg talk about their backgrounds and why they are doing this show.OutlineSurprising Mic Tests 00:00Intro 03:24Extraterrestrial Approval 04:08Other News 06:10Host Professional Backgrounds 10:12Gadgets to Tools 17:29What They Are Doing Now
2GTT Trailer
Let's get started! Just a quick intro for our new show!Outline00:00 Welcome00:20 Introductions01:27 Why We Are Doing the Show03:45 Show Logistics05:52 Wrap UpWebsite: https://www.thetechgrandpas.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/2grampstalktech/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@2grampstalktechMusic licensed thru Music Radio Creative
4: Apple Watch & AirPods Deep Dive
The two gramps dive into the Apple Watch and Airpods line ups. Which watch is right for you and how do we clarify which airpods will work best in which scenario.In the pre-show, Grandpa Greg talks about a couple of experiences that would not have been possible with out technology.00:00 Pre-Show03:14 Intro06:02 Apple Watch Line Up08:46 State Apple Watch of the Lineup18:50 Which Watch Should You Buy
3: iPad Deep Dive
Which Apple product is the favorite of these two Grandpas? This is probably it. In this episode we dive into the iPad lineup. You probably won't be surpirsed at which we use but you might be surprised at which we recommend most everyone else buy.00:00 Intro02:51 iPad LineUp08:45 Daily Driver19:07 Default iPad Purchase21:44 When Would You Buy the iPad Air28:09 iPad Mini32:31 Additional iPad Pro Tho
2: Mac Deep Dive
Unlike the iPhone, the Mac lineup is a bit clearer. However with the introduction of the #macbookneo, these two gramps aren't exactly on the same page as to which Mac should be the default buy.00:00 Intro04:33 Today's Mac LineUp (Pre-Mac Pro Discontinue Announcement)15:41 Which Mac Do We Use17:59 Default Mac Purchase39:02 Other Use Cases47:51 Buying Advice51:03 What We Are Looking Forward to With
1: iPhone Deep Dive
Been trying to figure out the iPhone lineup? Does it feel a bit crowded and possibly confusing? Well, these two grandpas are going to dive deep on the lineup and help you make a better decision about which iPhone is right for your use case.Join us in the first of multiple episodes in our launch series!00:00 Intro05:08 Current iPhone Lineup08:27 Adjusting the Lineup14:43 Stand Out Devices21:58 Defa
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