Async
Joshua and Saadia helped pioneer asynchronous and distributed work. So it's only natural that our podcast bucks synchronous conventions. On Async, we take turns to unfold the conversation, one episode at a time, as we chat about technology, app development, and remote work.
[Joshua] Finding a niche
I'm getting closer to landing a niche for my writing. Now I just need to get over the last hurdle.
An async podcast by Saadia Carbis and Joshua Wold.
[Saadia] Ambient AI
I'm starting to get excited about the LLM-powered tiny quality-of-life features that will soon start appearing in our interfaces.
An async podcast by Saadia Carbis and Joshua Wold.
[Joshua] Writing into the dark again
Joshua gets inspired on a new breakthrough, has some sadness with the NBA, along with followup on genealogies and Saadia's apps.
An async podcast by Saadia Carbis and Joshua Wold.
[Saadia] Genealogy
Lots of follow up topics! And a peak at my latest hobby.
An async podcast by Saadia Carbis and Joshua Wold.
[Joshua] A Playdate hobby
https://joshuawold.com/finding-a-hobby/
Followup on starting a subscription blog, a weird bug in iOS, finding a hobby, and Playdate.
An async podcast by Saadia Carbis and Joshua Wold.
[Saadia] Talk to think
Tonic is out! https://diggingforfire.blog/posts/tonic/
External vs Internal processing, plus more about just knuckling down and doing the hard work.
An async podcast by Saadia Carbis and Joshua Wold.
[Joshua] Inflate the Patreon balloon
On deciding, dithering, using personal projects to fuel creativity, and thinking through ideas.Â
An async podcast by Saadia Carbis and Joshua Wold.
[Saadia] Knuckle down
On Patreon, growing an audience, Tonic, compasses, and open-source.
An async podcast by Saadia Carbis and Joshua Wold.
[Joshua] Focus on monetization
Finding a path toward monetization.Â
An async podcast by Saadia Carbis and Joshua Wold.
[Saadia] Project Success
How do you free time for directed inspiration?
An async podcast by Saadia Carbis and Joshua Wold.
[Joshua] Diamorphic design
Welcome to Async! In this episode Joshua follows up on ways to monetize an audience, diamorphic design, and writing fiction.Â
New topics include thoughts on WWDC, Freeform in the latest betas, and debating what opportunities to pursue.Â
An async podcast by Saadia Carbis and Joshua Wold.
[Saadia] Time to think
On writing, design, and writing.
An async podcast by Saadia Carbis and Joshua Wold.
[Joshua] Finding Your Writing Muse and Embracing Diamorphic Design
Followup
AI rubber duckingLine editing with ChatGPTTopics
The art of discouragement - finding my writing museWriting to one person firstFinding 100 subscribersDiamorphic designHaving a takeLinks
Embracing AI with skepticism and curiosityWriting to one personFirst 100 subscribersDiamorphic designAn async podcast by Saadia Carbis and Joshua Wold.
[Saadia] AI Ascetic
Will AI polarise cognition?
An async podcast by Saadia Carbis and Joshua Wold.
[Joshua] Trusting the process
In this episode I followup on Saadia's Japan trip, having kids come of age, forced holidays, being overcommitted to work, and using AI to augment our brains.
My topics were cutting sugar followup, trusting the process, and looking for answers on an app idea.Â
An async podcast by Saadia Carbis and Joshua Wold.
[Saadia] Amputation
Discussing Marshall McLuhan's idea that "every augmentation is also an amputation", in the context of LLMs.
An async podcast by Saadia Carbis and Joshua Wold.
[Joshua] Travel and Sugar and Wrestling with UX and AI
Followup
Designing apps for design awards instead of moneyFinding a writing angle with technology and education Travel and stressMental health checkinsTopics
Sugar and my voiceAI and UIAuto layout learningsAn async podcast by Saadia Carbis and Joshua Wold.
[Saadia] Winging it
Lofty goals, travel tactics, mental health workouts, and more angles.
An async podcast by Saadia Carbis and Joshua Wold.
[Joshua] Finding an angle
Followup topics:
Road trips in Australia vs. AmericaWhy Joshua wants the Boox palma Apps - Do they need to make money?Playing games slowly
New topics:
An async podcast by Saadia Carbis and Joshua Wold.
[Saadia] Writing for me
On camping, ebooks, apps that don't make money, and blog that don't have readerships.
An async podcast by Saadia Carbis and Joshua Wold.
[Joshua] Switch 2, Boox Palma, and loving hard problems
Followup
Passover and away from screen timeiPhone rumors and surprisesTopics
Lightning woesStarting an app ideaSwitch 2, Boox Palma, and anti-glareLoving the hard problemsAn async podcast by Saadia Carbis and Joshua Wold.
[Saadia] BBC Shipping Forecast
From exercise, to sleep, to iOS 19 rumours!
The BBC Shipping Forecast can be heard at https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qfvv/episodes/player
An async podcast by Saadia Carbis and Joshua Wold.
[Joshua] New workout methods
Followup
Anxiety in AIScreenshots: https://joshuawold.com/screenshots/ and https://joshuawold.com/thinking-with-screenshots/Apple Magic Mouse ftwHard conversations and therapy: https://www.amazon.com/Maybe-You-Should-Talk-Someone/dp/1328662055Finding restorationStarting a podcastTopics
New workoutsWhite noise tipsApple’s hide my email: https://joshuawold.com/apples-hide-my-email-is-helps-hide-from-tracking/Freeform’s send to back https://joshuawold.com/sending-sketches-forward-and-backward-in-freeform/Book progressAn async podcast by Saadia Carbis and Joshua Wold.
[Saadia] AI anxiety
Climate anxiety for the under-30s. AI anxiety for 30—50s. Total-collapse-of-the-financial-system-as-we-know-it anxiety for the over-50s?
An async podcast by Saadia Carbis and Joshua Wold.
[Joshua] Maybe
Followup
AI and layoffsUsing ChatGPT to write vs helpHaving non-tech enabled conversations with peopleApple Maps vs Google MapsFix it or leave itSaying noTopics
OPML is kingThe isolation of men https://joshuawold.com/the-isolation-of-men/Skill and luck https://joshuawold.com/skill-and-luck/An async podcast by Saadia Carbis and Joshua Wold.
[Saadia] No?
A few reflections on AI, catching up with friends, and saying no.
An async podcast by Saadia Carbis and Joshua Wold.
[Joshua] Emailing versus texting
Followup:
AI hype and being replaced by ChatGPTSimple vs complex appsPodcasting and talking to friendsTopics
Emailing versus textingApple Maps complaintsAnnoying dishwashersMy writing style is my ownAn async podcast by Saadia Carbis and Joshua Wold.
[Saadia] Pretty Good
Blogging, creativity, and AI. Perfect is nice, but pretty good will do.
An async podcast by Saadia Carbis and Joshua Wold.
[Joshua] Finding your secret sauce for creativity
Followup
Finding the secret sauce for great creativityDon't have customer feedback loops before shipping version one. Simple products versus complex productsAI is hyped, but not everywhereTopics
Disagreeing then changingFinding new ideasPerfect versus goodNote: Joshua doesn't have a good back scratcher recommendation. The only good back scratcher is the one available to you in the moment.Â
An async podcast by Saadia Carbis and Joshua Wold.
[Saadia] Artificial Everything
Frustration at the current over-the-top obsession with AI. Also, Loofah's.
An async podcast by Saadia Carbis and Joshua Wold.
[Joshua] Writing on convictions
Welcome to Async. In this episode Joshua follows up on:
Random versus planned introsThe Johnny Decimal systemRed marker methodDesigning apps process Writing vs publishing(I feel like I found some new ground here, especially on those last two items)
Topics:
How I felt writing this weekWork is just workBack scratchersDead pixelsAn async podcast by Saadia Carbis and Joshua Wold.
[Saadia] Writing vs Publishing
Another Johnny Decimal update. MVP, STE, or just DIY? Questions on writing.
An async podcast by Saadia Carbis and Joshua Wold.
[Joshua] Design systems and Webflow
In this episode Joshua follows up on:
Reading later vs reading neverRedlines as a design process Surviving being sooo busyTopics
Design systemsAuphonicWebflow and WordPressAdding friction to toolsAn async podcast by Saadia Carbis and Joshua Wold.
[Saadia] It's a chapter
A Johnny decimal checkin, discussion on the Red Line System (Method? Workflow?). and a desperate plea for help.
An async podcast by Saadia Carbis and Joshua Wold.
[Joshua] My redline design process never fails
Followup
D&D and fiction for self-growthScheduling calls for a podcastFreeform and Remarkable ProThe Johnny Decimal and Jeff Paul system of organizationÂTopics
RSS and Tapestry vs social mediaThe redline design processÂAn async podcast by Saadia Carbis and Joshua Wold.
[Saadia] D&D & Identity
How Dungeons & Dragons enables us to play with who we are and who we want to be. Freeform, ReMarkable, and Johnny Decimal.
https://johnnydecimal.com/
An async podcast by Saadia Carbis and Joshua Wold.
[Joshua] Freeform woes and pirate networks
Followup
Social media outposts Side projectsD&DTopics
Office hours podcastGroup chat networksFreeform woesAn async podcast by Saadia Carbis and Joshua Wold.
[Saadia] Side Projects and Social Media
An approach to making time for side projects. Maybe we should be on X after all.
An async podcast by Saadia Carbis and Joshua Wold.
[Joshua] Showing up and pushing through
Followup on items from the previous episode:
Protecting your job from AIPushing the Fractional podcast forwardFinding your podcast audienceFinding your voice in writing (my favorite followup topic)Creating a manifesto for your life/work/thingsTopics
Robotics tournamentBetween two password managersRe-energizing myself to start my app againAn async podcast by Saadia Carbis and Joshua Wold.
[Saadia] Manifesto
Finding your audience, your voice, and your winter jacket.
An async podcast by Saadia Carbis and Joshua Wold.
