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Chit Chat Across the Pond

Allison Sheridan
Apple
Tidbits
Dyson
Vacuum Cleaners
Chit Chat Across the Pond
Design Philosophy
Weather Apps
Apple Sequoia Beta
Obituary Scams
Macos
Scams
Vpns
Iphone
Data Science
Charts
Data Visualization
Cybersecurity
Privacy
Music Technology
VPN

Chit Chat Across the Pond is a weekly interview show talking technology. It was originally part of the NosillaCast podcast (for the first 406 shows!)

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Adam Engst is the owner and writer of the longest-running Apple newsletter, TidBITS. Writing is literally his business. Imagine what would happen if he couldn't write. That's exactly what he faced when he broke one wrist and badly sprained the other.... more

This week, our guest is the lovely Steve Sheridan, here to talk about the technology behind how he captured and produced an amazing video of the total solar eclipse we witnessed in Spain this year. Links to Steve's videos:

* 2026 Spain Total Sola... more

In yet another delightful conversation with Adam Engst, he fires up the WABAC machine and walks us through his journey to never successfully become a programmer. Two periods in time allowed him to unleash his creativity: HyperCard in the 1980s and to... more

CCATP #839 for July 23, 2026, and I'm your host, Allison Sheridan. This week our guest is Adam Engst of TidBITS. Back in April, we talked about his first long road trip with his new Hyundai IONIQ 5 electric vehicle. It's been a few months, and with t... more

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Recent Guests

Adam Engst
Editor of TidBITS, tech writer
TidBITS
Episode: CCATP #842 — Adam Engst on Broken Wrist and Voice Control
Steve Sheridan
Video producer and photographer who captured and edited the eclipse video
Episode: CCATP #841 — Steve Sheridan on Filming and Editing Video of a Solar Eclipse
Darrin Altman
Creator of Talk For Me, ALS patient
TalkFor.me (Talk For Me app)
Episode: CCATP #838 — Darrin Altman on Talk for Me
Jane Jordan
blind knitter and programmer
noted as blind knitter and programmer in episode
Episode: CCATP #836 — Jane Jordan on Blind Programming and Knitting
Joseph Nilo
Founder of HiLoMedia and developer of OpenClaw
HiLoMedia
Episode: CCATP #833 — Joseph Nilo on Agentic AI with OpenClaw
Ron Burch
Owner of a 2016 Tesla Model S with an 85 kWh battery
Individual EV owner
Episode: CCATP #832 — Ron Burch on Replacing Tesla Model S Battery
Andy Dolph
Special Events Coordinator for Learning Space Technologies at the University of New Hampshire
University of New Hampshire
Episode: CCATP #825 — Andy Dolph on Remote Production of Events Using Zoom Webinar
Tage Bushman
Professor at Western Technical College and IT enthusiast
Western Technical College
Episode: CCATP #819 — Tage Bushman on Teaching at a Technical College
Bart Busschots
Self-proclaimed grandfather of the show
Episode: CCATP #816 — Bart Busschots on Raindrop.io, the Bookmark Manager He Actually Likes!

Host

Alison Sheridan
Host of the tech-focused interview series with a long-running lineage to NosillaCast's ecosystem.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 16 ratings
  • A wonderfully enjoyable podcast

    This is a great podcast.

    I love how each episode is so varied.

    With guests from all different walks of life, geographic locations, and career paths, we get a wonderful array of perspectives.

    Also, Alison is an absolute delight to listen to.

    This has been a fantastic addition to my podcast playlist.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ShaiY.
    United States5 years ago
  • Exploring tech

    Allison interviews very interesting people about tech related topics like programming, software, hardware, using the command line, and virtually everything else geeks are interested in

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TerryVog
    Netherlands9 years ago
  • same great content

    Same great content in an easier to handle length. Thanks!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lyk
    United States11 years ago
  • Großartig!

    Spannend, unterhaltsam, informativ.

    Eine der wenigen Shows, auf die ich mich jede Woche freue und keine Folge verpassen möchte.

    Jetzt auch als separate Show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pad64g
    Germany11 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the varied guest lineup and practical tech guidance.
Episodes are consistently high-quality and well-paced for bite-sized consumption.
Non-English listeners praise the show for its usefulness and approachable approach.
The host's easygoing style helps complex topics feel accessible.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

CCATP #838 — Darrin Altman on Talk for Me
Q: How does Talk For Me balance customization with ease of use for everyday situations?
He describes the two-tier system: customizable fast-reply buttons for instant phrases and a library for longer phrases, both designed to be usable in everyday life from meetings to conversations with family, with features like phrase highlighting and cloud backup.
CCATP #838 — Darrin Altman on Talk for Me
Q: What motivated you to create Talk For Me and bring it to the App Store?
Darrin explains that a slow, limited experience with existing text-to-speech apps, coupled with a need for quick phrases in critical moments, inspired him to build a more flexible, accessible solution, eventually leading to Talk For Me becoming available to others.
CCATP #836 — Jane Jordan on Blind Programming and Knitting
Q: How do you handle errors in code the way you handle an error in a pattern while knitting?
She describes breaking and fixing code with AI, comparing divergences in patterns to drops stitches, and how committing changes in Git helps revert to a known good state when things go wrong.
CCATP #836 — Jane Jordan on Blind Programming and Knitting
Q: Can you start by telling us what you were saying when you were talking about knitting and programming being similar?
She explains that switching between coding and knitting helps her brain process differently, with the AI helping format code while she follows tangible patterns in yarn and braille displays, making it easier to learn and fix problems.
CCATP #832 — Ron Burch on Replacing Tesla Model S Battery
Q: Did the new battery affect performance or charging speed, and how significant were the changes?
Charging speed improved dramatically at Superchargers, jumping from about 40 kW with the old battery to around 150 kW with the new battery, effectively reducing charging time on long trips, while overall acceleration changes were not dramatic due to the trade-off with increased weight.

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What is Chit Chat Across the Pond about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program centers tech-focused conversations with a range of guests from developers and writers to accessibility advocates and EV enthusiasts. Episodes frequently explore practical how-tos, real-world workflows, and the evolving role of AI, with a recurring emphasis on hands-on demos, product ecosystems, and user experience. A standout aspect is the host's approachable, practical interviewing style that surfaces actionable insights for listeners looking to apply tech ideas in professional settings or ambitious personal projects. The show often features deep dives into tools, platforms, and design choices, making it a solid match for engineers, product pros, and tech enthusiasts who enjoy thoughtful, annotated discussions rather than high... more

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1. Adam Engst
2. Steve Sheridan
3. Darrin Altman
4. Jane Jordan
5. Joseph Nilo
6. Ron Burch
7. Andy Dolph
8. Tage Bushman

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