Thoroughly Considered

New side quest! On The Last Detail, Tom and Dan invite a guest on to chat about an object that is meaningful to them. They dive deep into that object, discussing the design, the manufacturing process, the good, and bad, and everything in-between. Today’s guest is Adam Lisagor, the founder of Sandwich Video, the preeminent studio for creating video commercials for tech products and services. His object is the Sonos Move.

Myke chats with Tom and Dan about their thoughts on the Mark Three campaign and their new pen tray. Then, Myke discusses some struggles with manufacturing a new paper product, and the show is closed with a Dan’s Tech Corner.

Myke, Tom, and Dan chat about the launch of the latest Studio Neat product: the Mark Three.

Myke, Tom, and Dan give a (last?) Mark Two shipping update, then chat about Jony Ive’s favorite things.

Myke, Tom, and Dan chat about forecasting costs and inventory management. Some listener feedback prompts a brief Movie Corner, and then we attempt to create a new iPhone-gate controversy in Dan’s Tech Corner.

Myke, Tom, and Dan discuss the orange Mark One, and the new Mac Studio and Studio Display. Then, having triumphantly solved the temperature scale in the previous episode, the trio move to fixing Daylight Saving(s) Time.

Myke, Tom, and Dan chat about Mark Two, discuss supply chain woes, and then dive into two, yes two, Dan’s Tech Corners.

Myke, Tom, and Dan chat some more about Facebook advertising, how Mark Two fulfillment is going, the future of product design for small businesses, and Sir Jony Ive’s Terra Carta seal.

Myke, Tom, and Dan chat about a surprise high production Highball ad, the beginning of Mark Two shipments, and the Cortex Mark One pen.

Myke, Tom, and Dan each select 3 items they think would make good gifts this holiday season.

Myke, Tom, and Dan chat about their Mailchimp woes, new Studio Neat hats, Instagram, Mark Two, and the new MacBook Pros.

Myke, Tom, and Dan chat about one of their manufacturers shutting down, optimizing packaging, accepting imperfection, and merciless fundraising.

Myke, Tom, and Dan chat about the new Panopad and Totebook Mini, give an update on Mark Two production, then reminisce about the salad days of getting iPods 4 free.

Myke, Tom and Dan talk about the launch of Studio Neat Limited with the blue Mark One, thoughts on Instagram and advertising, and an update on Mark Two.

Myke, Tom, and Dan chat about Mark Two, the updated Apple TV Remote Stand, and the new iMacs. And they continue the ongoing tradition of debating whether iOS and MacOS will merge.

Myke, Tom, and Dan discuss Mark Two updates, some recent MagSafe hacks, and then share some piping hot takes about targeting advertising.

The boys discuss Myke’s latest hobby, and then chat about a very specific Apple Watch face in Dan’s Tech Corner.

Myke, Tom, and Dan engage in a heated discussion about the future of Apple computing platforms that transcends a typical Dan’s Tech Corner.

Myke, Tom, and Dan discuss updates to Mark Two, the new MagSafe Material Docks, and the updated Theme System Journal. Then, a new segment, Dan’s Shower Thoughts.

Myke, Tom, and Dan discuss the latest with Mark Two production, the new MagSafe Material Docks, and give some thoughts about the iPhone 12.

Studio Neat gets a new logo and launch some new Material Docks. Then, the boys talk about the new iPhones, specifically the flat-sidedness.

Myke, Tom, and Dan celebrate the ten year anniversary of the launch of the original Glif on Kickstarter, and thus, the beginning of Studio Neat.

Myke, Tom, and Dan chat about how the Mark Two campaign went, with tangents about gaining traction in 2020 and the new Taylor Swift album.

Myke, Tom, and Dan chat about the newly launched (and funded!) Mark Two, and some of the design thinking behind it. Then, they discuss their newly launched mentorship programs.

Myke, Tom, and Dan check in with each other to see how business is going, then roll into a Dan’s Tech Corner about harpooned Magic Mice.

Myke, Tom & Dan discuss all of their elaborate plans for April Fools this year. Just kidding, we talk about how the coronavirus is affecting our businesses and then iPad trackpads.

Myke, Tom, and Dan chat about the latest Apollo updates, hiring part-time help, and the Theme Journal System Journal Notebook.

The boys recommend some gifts for the holidays, with the caveat that they must have owned and used them for over a year.

Tom and Dan chat with Myke about their decision to discontinue the Neat Ice Kit. Then, an update on the Mark One Apollo Edition and a photography centric Dan’s Tech Corner.

Tom and Dan discuss with Myke what it was like to see the Glif on stage at an Apple keynote, then the 3 discuss Mark One Apollo and Theme System updates.

The Studio Neat guys give an update on the Mark One: Apollo Edition, and then the three discuss products they hope Jony Ive designs with his new venture.

Myke, Tom, and Dan chat about the new special edition Mark One, available now on Kickstarter, as well as their collaboration to produce the Theme System Journal.

Myke, Tom, and Dan chat about the new Studio Neat product, Totebook!

The lads chat about being in the right place at the right time, and then an extended Dan’s Tech Corner. (This episode was recorded before the hubbub with the Samsung Galaxy Fold screens).

Myke and the Studio Neat lads discuss wrapping up Mark One fulfillment, revisions to Mark One, Myke’s recent Kickstarter success, and the new AirPods. (This episode was recorded before AirPower was canceled.)

Myke chats with Tom and Dan about what it means to handle the assembly for a growing number of their products.

Dan, Myke, and Tom reflect on 2018 and talk about what they want to achieve in 2019.

Mark One updates, Material Dock updates, and — of course — a _Dan’s Tech Corner_.

Tom and Dan decide, in the midst of Mark One assembly and fulfillment, that this is the opportune time to release two new products.

Myke, Tom, and Dan discuss the latest trials and tribulations with the Mark One project and give their shipping timeline.

Myke and the Studio Neat lads discuss the latest updates to Mark One production, and then buckle in for another installment of Dan’s Tech Corner.

Myke, Tom and Dan brainstorm ways to make their app, Slow Fast Slow, more profitable.

Myke, Tom, and Dan chat about some product ideas from the past that were rejected for various reasons.

The gents discuss Mark One production, including an update on the packaging.

Dan and Tom have made some decisions about manufacturing, and have learned some valuable lessons about communication.

The Mark One Kickstarter is done... So what next?

An update on how the Mark One campaign and production are progressing.

Studio Neat are back on Kickstarter, and this time it's a pen.

It’s that time of year! Studio Neat and Relay FM both had a great 2017, so what changes and tweaks will the guys make to ensure maintained success?

Dan and Tom round out the year by answering some of your questions.