Quasar with Fries

In this episode of Quasar With Fries, Rich and Wayne discuss the all important topic of tea vs. coffee and Apple’s new Mac Studio. The boys talk about the state of the whole Mac lineup and how Apple’s M-series processors have made configuring a Mac for your needs easier than ever. Rich and Wayne also discuss the appeal of the latest generation of the Mac mini and how that computer’s capabilities overlap with the latest Mac Studio. Finally, the boys discuss how they would configure a new Mac Studio. Should you go with an M4 Max inside the Mac Studio, or the top-of-the-line M3 Ultra? Get into it.00:00:00 Welcome to Quasar with Fries Episode 15!00:00:35 Coffee versus Tea?00:04:15 Check out Real Dope Coffee!00:08:45 The new Mac lineup is here. 00:10:20 Mac Mini and Mac Studio Overview00:11:05 Apple's relationship with Intel00:16:20 Why Apple created the M-Series chips00:19:20 Professional guide to M-Series Mac00:24:17 Deep dive into the Mac Studio options00:47:40 Wrap up#macaccessories #apple #applenews #macstudio #macmini

In this episode of Quasar With Fries, Rich and Wayne unpack all of the latest news from lens and camera maker Sigma. Up first is the new Sigma BF, a camera with an extremely minimalist design, made from a single block of aluminum. But Sigma is trying to revolutionize camera design in more ways than just industrial design with the new BF. The boys break down how Sigma has implemented a new take on camera menu systems with this new camera, its lack of removable and expandable storage, and whether or not this camera is worth its $2,000 price tag. The boys also talk about the new Sigma 300-600 f/4, an extraordinarily capable new lens which is sure to land on the wish lists of many sports and wildlife photographers. Get into it.00:00:00 Welcome to Quasar with Fries Episode 14!00:01:04 The new Sigma BF camera!00:05:42 Is the Sigma BF camera TOO simple?00:26:05 What lens does Sigma pair with the BF camera?00:38:52 Sigma BF camera doesn't accept SD or CF cards.00:45:15 Sigma's new 300-600 f/4 DG OS lens is a beast.00:53:12 Wrapping up!READ ABOUT SIGMA BF CAMERAhttps://lnk.bio/s/poweredbyowc/f6a0dREAD ABOUT SIGMA 300-600 LENShttps://lnk.bio/s/poweredbyowc/b9d49

In this episode of Quasar With Fries, Rich and Wayne discuss the crumbling of the very foundations of our society. Not really. No, what they really discuss is how oddly personal certain tech enthusiast communities take the announcement of new products and the opinions surrounding those products held by others. And we’re not just talking about the Apple vs. Android or Nikon vs. Canon wars. There’s a lot of discord and schism within individual communities as well. Take for instance, the introduction of Sony’s latest flagship camera, the A1 II. Rather than being a day that excited fans of Sony’s Alpha camera platform, it largely tore the community into two bickering factions. Why does that happen? What should we do in response? Get into it.00:00:00 Welcome to Quasar with Fries Episode 13!00:02:18 Rude fanboys, geeks and critics00:04:15 The Sony Alpha group is a tough crowd00:06:55 Who is the smartest of the smart people00:13:38 Bring value to the conversation00:16:35 Logic Pro Facebook Groups00:19:05 How to be polite00:25:27 Clash of the ideologies00:29:48 What do the kids think00:33:04 LinkedIn is the new Facebook00:37:45 Wrap up!#socialmedia #trolls #sociology #technology #facebook #linkedin

In this episode of Quasar with Fries, Rich and Wayne dive into the existential crisis that is our digital reality. Is AI a net positive or a net negative? What does it mean when you fill social media networks with AI? How does that impact the currently toxic incentives social media platforms entice content creators with? The guys discuss the latest AI news including the mysterious DeepSeek large language model (LLM) and how it is threatening to pop the AI bubble. Plus, they discuss Meta’s plans to deploy AI profiles to its platforms. The boys also discuss the current status of the “TikTok” ban in the U.S. and how the service and platforms like it have changed what it means to be a “creative.” In many cases these incentives blur the lines between art and audience. How are we coping with that? And would we be better off if the internet just went away? This is a big one. Get into it. 00:00:00 Welcome to Quasar with Fries Episode 12! 00:00:30 Holiday recap. 00:01:30 Why is everyone invisible until February? 00:08:10 DeepSeek takes a hammer to AI industry 00:15:55 Google search results list all ads on Page 1 00:18:40 AI industry, empty headlines hurting stock market 00:22:50 What is AGI and when will we reach it? 00:29:44 Meta instroduces fake AI profiles to interact with people 00:33:52 FB bots are hijacking non-political groups with political posts 00:38:18 We are more disconnected because we are connected 00:41:45 US rescinds TikTok ban 00:46:56 Content Creators getting burnt out 00:56:01 Don't choose the popularity race over just creating 01:24:00 TAKE A BREAK FROM THE INTERNET 01:36:15 Signing off. See you next time! #deepseek #tiktok #mentalhealthawareness #contentcreator

This week’s episode of Quasar with Fries is full of creative tools, philosophy, and dilemmas! Rich and Wayne skim the headlines and discuss maybe the most important meeting of minds that the world has ever seen. That’s right, Rick Rubin and Matthew McConaughey shared physical space and ideas. Plus, Wayne got his hands on the shiny new M4 Mac mini and has some first impressions to share. There’s also announcements around the new Fujifilm GFX Eterna Cinema Camera to discuss and the new Final Cut Pro 11 release from Apple. The boys round things out with a discussion of Platforms. Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, you name it: these are the sites and apps creators depend on to find and reach audiences. More and more that means that everyone—even musicians, photographers, and writers—has to learn to be a video creator in order to find a large enough audience to deliver their wares to. Rich and Wayne discuss the challenges and pitfalls of being a modern content creator and give some advice to anyone creating content today. Get into it! 00:00:00 - Welcome to Quasar with Fries Episode 11! 00:00:45 - Yard work sucks 00:05:45 - Rick Rubin and Matthew McConaughey astral projecting 00:08:45 - Rick Rubin's book The Creative Act: A Way of Being 00:12:48 - The new M4 Mac Mini from Apple, first impressions 00:28:00 - The new Fujifilm GFX Eterna Cinema Camera 00:29:15 - Apple launches Final Cut Pro 11 with EVEN MORE AI 00:34:00 - Meta is throttling your crappiest videos 00:42:20 - Get your content farther with better ideas 00:47:00 - Now we all have to be content creators 00:51:00 - Death by a thousand thumbnails 00:59:10 - How should you promote your music online? 01:05:10 - Filming your music performance: STOP looking into the camera 01:07:25 - Put yourself out there! 01:18:00 - Wrapping up! #rickrubin #matthewmcconaughey #filmmaking #fujifilm #macmini #finalcutpro #contentcreators

For episode 10 of the podcast, Rich and Wayne decided to shake things up a bit and dedicate the entire conversation to gaming. The boys walk discuss their first consoles—they are both old, so the Atari 2600 gets specific mention here—some of their favorite games like the God of War and Zelda series, and how video games have evolved over the years from simple arcade classics like Pong and Asteroid to complex open world environments. Plus, Rich and Wayne discuss how video games have faired when crossing over into the world of TV shows and movies. They discuss the worst video game adaptations of all time like the original Super Mario Bros. Movie and phenomenal hits like the Max adaptation of The Last of Us. There's a whole lot more to dig into as well. Get into it! 00:00:00 Welcome to Episode 10 of Quasar with Fries! 00:02:30 Call of Duty / Modern Warfare 00:10:40 Enter Diablo 4 00:12:34 The Legend of Zelda 00:13:25 Atari 2600 00:14:20 Adventure for Atari 00:14:45 Long live the Walkthru Booklets! 00:16:45 Are you a game completionist? 00:18:45 Final Fantasy, too much dialog? 00:20:50 God of War, the reboot. 00:27:00 Might or Magic classes, which is better? 00:28:20 Playing online with friends 00:32:25 What was your first console? 00:32:40 Pong 00:38:35 Nintendo Switch & Sony PSP 00:40:30 Worst video game movie adaptations 00:41:15 Amazon announces Mass Effect TV series 00:45:00 The Last of Us 00:47:40 Dead Space is too hard. 00:49:07 Super Mario Brothers movie was terrible 00:51:30 Far Cry Movie 00:53:10 Postal, cult-classic and pre-GTA concept 00:56:10 Max Payne movie 00:57:34 Alan Wake 00:59:25 House of the Dead movie 01:01:10 Rampage video game and movie 01:03:05 Sylvester Stallone characters can't retire 01:09:00 Rambo, The Video Game 01:15:40 Wrap-up #videogames #retrogaming #atari #intellivision #colecovision

We’ve got a Mac-a-palooza here! Apple had a week full of Mac releases and thankfully Rich and Wayne are here to break down all the news on the new M4 iMac, Mac mini, and MacBook Pros. Plus there’s a cool new Kindle on the market with a color screen and a new modular wireless microphone system from Sennheiser that is made specifically for content creators of all types. The boys also talk about a camera bag sent from heaven! But the big topic of the week is working remotely as a creative. Is it better to be in the office and collaborate in person? What are the benefits of working remote and how do you make the most of it. It’s all here. Dig in! 00:00:00 Welcome to Quasar with Fries Episode 9! 00:00:45 French fries for breakfast? 00:03:30 The new M4 chip is here! 00:05:35 The Apple M4 iMac 00:07:55 The Apple M4 Mac Mini 00:18:30 The Apple M4 MacBook Pro 00:20:45 The new Amazon Colorsoft 00:21:50 Apple acquires Pixelmator 00:27:10 The new Sennheiser Profile Wireless audio system 00:31:00 The Clever Supply Co. Sidekick Pro camera bag 00:36:40 Life as a freelancer audio & video professional 00:38:15 Remote working...good or bad? 00:40:20 Avoiding creative decision by committee 00:52:30 Why Fiverr sucks sometimes 00:54:55 Using AI for creative projects without selling out 00:57:27 Freelance tips for managing projects 00:59:50 The challenges of freelancing 01:01:55 The importance of networking as a freelancer 01:07:05 Don't suck. Put in the effort. Reputation matters. 01:08:05 Wrapping up! #applem4 #imacm4 #appleevent #applenews #macmini #freelancelife #photography #filmmaking #proaudio

In this episode of Quasar With Fries, two cameras enter, one camera leaves. Not really, but that got your attention, right? Anyway, what really happens is Wayne and Rich have an in-depth discussion that really centers around the axiom “the best camera is the one you have with you.” These days, we are absolutely spoiled when it comes to tools for taking photos and videos. The thing is “taking a photo” means one thing to one person and it could mean something entirely different to another. When one person takes a photo they might prioritize convenience or ease of use. Meanwhile, another person might prioritize control over the look of the photo or having buttons and dials to hone that control in to the fullest. So, Rich and Wayne specifically discuss the new iPhone 16 Pro and Wayne’s experience with both that phone and the Ricoh GR III, a delightful, pocket camera that makes taking incredible photos very easy. Because, to be honest, even with the new iPhone’s Camera Control button and new software features like Photographic Styles, if you’re serious about taking photos, the iPhone can be a real letdown in many situations. That’s not to say it’s not a great and very capable camera! But in many situations it’s very…fiddly. So, what’s the “right” camera to have? That’s what this episode is all about! Get into it. 00:00:00 Welcome to Quasar with Fries Episode 8! 00:04:15 Fan mail or mustaches? Discuss. 00:05:30 Point-and-shoot cameras are alive and well. 00:12:30 100 years of color science. 00:15:30 Nothing replaces old film photos 00:17:43 Film camera vs. iPhone 00:28:30 Get yourself a point-and-shoot NOW 00:33:00 The warmth of photos from real cameras 00:36:50 Ricoh GR III photo samples 00:41:00 The Fujifilm X-M5 00:49:45 Real cameras are like Hot Cheetos 00:52:20 Wrap up!

This episode of Quasar With Fries is jam-packed! Rich and Wayne stumbled upon a third host so that’s cool. Jon something. This newly-formed but temporary trio discusses how Meta’s Orion AR glasses stack-up to the incumbent—and, you know, actually available for purchase—Apple Vision Pro. To immerse or not to immerse! The guys also discuss the scary privacy implications demonstrated by a couple of college students figuring out how to dox just about anyone using Meta Ray-Bans. Also on the docket is a breakup of Google’s monopoly of the online search engine and ad business. But the real stars of this week’s show are discussions around popular media consumption. First up, the boys discuss the state of movie theaters, whether or not their demise is nigh, and what theater chains and movie studios should be doing to keep theaters around. The episode wraps up with a discussion of whether modern recording artists actually need record labels to be successful. Get into it! 00:00:00 Welcome to Quasar with Fries EP 7! 00:00:50 Our intros really suck 00:04:20 META Orion Glasses 00:13:51 Facial recognition software is creepy 00:21:26 Will AR and facial recognition worsen privacy issues? 00:23:10 Google's monopoly and break up party 00:37:50 Generation X deep dive 00:40:30 The death of the movie theater 00:56:00 Do music artists need record labels anymore? 01:01:12 Content creators are replacing middle men 01:12:52 Wrap-up! #metaorion #arglasses #facebook #applevisionpro #musicproduction #filmmaking

Did you ever stop and think, “I wish I could cram screens into my actual glasses? The only real thing missing from my life is honestly more screens and if I could wear the screens life would be better and easier?” Us too! In this episode of Quasar With Fries Rich and Wayne get their first look at Meta’s Orion, a dorky-looking set of glasses that project visuals into your field of view. Also, they might be the future of computing. Or not! The boys also discuss an awesome new Kickstarter idea from the folks at Moment for an iPhone a USB-C hub iPhone cage that allows you to quickly create a killer mobile video rig. Speaking of iPhone 16, Wayne gives his initial impressions on his shiny new iPhone 16 Pro, including thoughts on the new Camera Control button and the usefulness of Photographic Styles. (Is the new iPhone better than a Ricoh GR III? Gasp!) You’ll also be treated to a rundown of the 25 most ridiculous gadgets to ever grace the floor at CES including vacuum shoes, headphones with a HEPA filter, and much more. What are you doing? Engage with this content now! 00:00 Welcome to Quasar with Fries Episode 6! 02:16 Nvidia and the AI hungry market 05:14 The Momentum Supercage for mobile filmmakers 17:12 iPhone 16 as a second camera on set 18:24 iPhone 16 camera button features 22:50 iPhone 16 Photographic Styles 34:15 HDR is not longer a thing 47:18 Evolution of Mark Zuckerberg's hair 49:27 Meta Orion AR glasses 01:00:00 Weirdest CES gadgets 01:04:05 Giant puppy hair dryer machine 01:06:10 Vacuum shoes 01:07:24 Robot toilet paper delivery 01:09:02 Bosties and Roombas don't get along 01:10:21 Episode wrap-up #iphone16 #nvidia #zuckerberg #metaorion #arglasses #vrglasses #mobilefilms