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    #478: Hi, We’re the Weirdos

    September 25th, 2023 · 102 minutes

    Live from Memphis in the aftermath of the Relay FM Podcastathon, Myke and Jason take delivery of new iPhones and Apple Watches. Also, General Motors continues its drive for Apple-like services revenue.

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    Links and Show Notes

    Relay FM on YouTube
    Departures #10: Relay FM Podcastathon for St. Jude (2023) - Relay FM
    Jason Snell: "5x 2x 1x "
    Unweaving the Mystery: Apple’s FineWoven Case Under the Microscope | iFixit News
    Apple’s new FineWoven iPhone cases are very bad - The Verge
    Federico's Stained Case
    Apple’s FineWoven iPhone Cases Just Aren’t That Good – 512 Pixels
    Upgrade #56: The Migration Experience - Relay FM