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On the Desk of Brian

On the Desk of Brian

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 Pull up a chair and take a look at what’s on the desk. Each episode of On the Desk of Brian delivers quick takes and thoughtful commentary on a rotating mix of tech, sports, productivity, entertainment, and economics. With a casual, curious tone and a dash of wit, Brian shares ideas and insights meant to inform, inspire, and occasionally entertain. Whether you’re an educator, a tech enthusiast, a gamer, a sports fan—or just someone who enjoys a smart variety show—you’ll find something worth picking up.Brian
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  • Episode 005: Demand, Drafts, and Dbacks

    Episode 005: Demand, Drafts, and Dbacks
    2025/07/10
    📌 Episode Summary:In this episode of On the Desk of Brian, we explore the intersection of education, economics, and entertainment—with a dash of sports & satire for good measure.🧠 Education & AIWe dive into Sarah Hernholm’s Forbes article on the growing AI education gap. With most schools lacking clear policies on AI use, Brian reflects on the need for better training and professional development for both educators and students to navigate emerging technologies responsibly.💰 Economics SpotlightA closer look at the unintended consequences of “Buy American” campaigns. We examine the trade-offs between domestic job growth & higher consumer prices, & reflect on global examples like France’s nationalist food policies and Renault/Nissan merger drama.🥣 Not a Sponsor: Freedom FlakesIntroducing our latest satirical ad segment—Freedom Flakes, the overpriced, proudly domestic breakfast cereal that’s subsidized by nostalgia. It’s the most American way to overpay for corn.🏀 NBA Draft RecapBrian breaks down the Suns’ recent draft moves, promising, & the head-scratching tradition of wrong draft-night hats that ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt wants fixed.⚾ Diamondbacks & Chase FieldArizona makes headlines with a $1.2B upgrade plan for Chase Field, while the team hovers around .500 and battles injuries.🏈 NFL Offseason FavoriteBrian highlights the Insider Inbox, a Packers fan’s paradise of offbeat football Q&A. A must-read for any NFL fan in the offseason.🖥️ Tech Tools: Setapp PicksBrian shares three standout apps from his Setapp subscription: • CleanMyMac: declutter and secure your Mac • Paste: a robust clipboard manager • KeyCue: keyboard shortcut wizardry for power users✅ Productivity TipFast Company’s article on the 3 cognitive habits of high performers - actionable advice for anyone looking to level up their workflow.📺 Streaming Updates • Strange New Worlds (Paramount+), Season 3 warps in July 17 • Foundation (Apple TV+), Season 3 debuts July 11 • The Bear (Hulu), Season 4 serves up emotional storytelling in Chicago’s finest kitchen🎮 Xbox ShakeupsUnfortunately, Microsoft is making major cuts across its gaming division, cancelling multiple titles and shuttering studios. Brian breaks down the news and shares concern for the creatives affected.🔗 Stay ConnectedLike what you heard? Subscribe & visit brian8944.com to follow all of Brian’s latest projects, or reach out with feedback and ideas.🎧 Thanks for listening!Sources:https://www.forbes.com/sites/sarahhernholm/2025/06/27/the-ai-education-gap-why-schools-need-policies-now/https://fee.org/articles/economic-nationalism-means-empty-wallets/https://www.nba.com/news/2025-nba-draft-orderhttps://www.si.com/media/espn-scott-van-pelt-nba-draft-hatshttps://www.12news.com/article/news/local/arizona/governor-hobbs-signs-12-billion-funding-bill-for-chase-field-d-backs-ceo-tells-12news-that-big-changes-are-ahead-for-fans-arizona/75-f2ddcc7a-5d8b-43c1-9bab-f236b489eb8chttps://www.packers.com/news/insider-inboxhttps://setapp.com/pricinghttps://www.fastcompany.com/91344976/3-cognitive-habits-of-people-who-get-things-done-cognitive-habits-high-achievershttps://www.tomsguide.com/entertainment/streaming/paramount-plus-with-showtime-is-dead-meet-paramount-plus-premiumhttps://www.paramountplus.com/shows/star-trek-strange-new-worlds/news/1010940/star-trek-strange-new-worlds-season-3-release-date-cast/https://parade.com/tv/foundation-season-3-apple-tvhttps://www.tvinsider.com/1161552/the-bear-season-4-trailer-premiere-date-cast-plot/https://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-cancels-at-least-three-xbox-games-guts-forza-studio-and-shuts-down-another/https://www.ign.com/articles/microsoft-makes-significant-layoffs-across-gaming-division-xbox-boss-phil-spencer-confirms-in-memo-to-staffYou & I both get a free month of Setapp with a paid subscription:https://go.setapp.com/invite/f12ydwun Please consider becoming a patron on patreon.com/brian8944
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  • Episode 004: AI in Classrooms, Financial Lessons for Kids, and Suns Trade Talk

    Episode 004: AI in Classrooms, Financial Lessons for Kids, and Suns Trade Talk
    2025/06/26

    In this episode of On the Desk of Brian, Brian dives into the growing impact of AI in education, including how colleges are bringing back Blue Books to combat AI-assisted cheating and how K-12 teachers are using AI as a thought partner to enhance classroom learning. In the economics segment, Brian reviews creative ways parents can teach kids about money management, including comparison shopping, lemonade stands, and understanding brands vs. ownership.


    Sports fans get updates on the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers, trade discussion surrounding Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns, and the Arizona Diamondbacks’ push for a playoff spot despite injury setbacks.


    In technology news, Brian highlights new iOS 26 features coming to Apple’s Reminders and Passwords apps, and covers Microsoft’s partnership with AMD for its next-generation Xbox hardware. The episode also features a fun “Not a Sponsor” segment spotlighting Roaring Spring Blue Books, plus streaming picks from Apple TV+ and Hulu, and gaming insights from The Verge.


    Subscribe now for the latest on AI, education, personal finance, NBA trades, Apple updates, gaming tech, and more!

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    Resources:

    https://gizmodo.com/ai-cheating-is-so-out-of-hand-in-americas-schools-that-the-blue-books-are-coming-back-2000607771

    https://www.edutopia.org/article/ai-thought-partner-teachers

    https://www.drstephenday.com/p/grading-the-experts-money-advice

    https://9to5mac.com/2025/06/17/heres-everything-new-in-reminders-with-ios-26/

    https://www.macrumors.com/2025/06/13/apples-passwords-app-gains-version-history-feature/

    https://www.theverge.com/news/688407/microsoft-next-gen-xbox-cloud-amd


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    Please visit my website, brian8944.com so you can keep up with all my ongoing and upcoming projects. You can also contact me there with any feedback you may have.


    You can also find me as a panelist most Tuesday evenings on the MacVoices podcast, hosted by Chuck Joiner.


    In addition, I’ll be presenting at Macstock in Crystal Lake, Illinois on Sunday, July 13th. If you aren’t familiar, Macstock is a great technology conference focused on the Apple ecosystem. It has an incredible lineup of presenters, who will be presenting over its three days - July 11th through the 13th. If you are interested in attending, and also saving fifty dollars, register using my code, BRIAN8944. This offer expires July 10th.


    ⁠https://macstockconferenceandexpo.com/register/⁠ - use code BRIAN8944 to save $50 (good through 7/10/2025)


    If you would like to support my work, please consider becoming a patron on patreon.com/brian8944




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  • Episode 003: Liquid Glass and Game Drops

    Episode 003: Liquid Glass and Game Drops
    2025/06/12

    In this jam-packed episode, Brian dives into a mix of sports, tech, and entertainment news that made headlines this week. Kicking things off with the Phoenix Suns’ hiring of Jordan Ott as their new head coach, he connects the dots to Michigan State ties and what it might mean for the team’s future. In baseball, he highlights the Arizona Diamondbacks’ rollercoaster week and the loss of ace Corbin Burnes to injury. Plus, the NFL shake-up continues as Aaron Rodgers becomes the new QB for the Pittsburgh Steelers, setting up an intriguing Week 8 showdown with his former team.


    On the tech side, Brian recaps Apple’s WWDC announcements, spotlighting the new “Liquid Glass” design language across Apple platforms, meaningful updates to iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and more. He shares personal takes on features like iMessage polls, iPad multitasking, Spotlight improvements, and iPhone mirroring.


    A clever “Not a Sponsor” segment pokes fun at Apple’s flair for shiny design upgrades and feature repackaging.


    Then it’s over to the gaming world, where the Xbox Showcase impressed with titles like The Outer Worlds 2, Clockwork Revolution, and Aphelion. Brian gives early thoughts on these anticipated games and discusses the reveal of the ASUS ROG Ally X handheld—Microsoft’s growing presence in the portable gaming space.

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    If you liked you heard today, please be sure to follow and subscribe so you don’t miss any episodes. Also, please consider leaving a five star rating. We’ll be back in a couple weeks with another episode.


    Please visit my website, brian8944.com so you can keep up with all my ongoing and upcoming projects. You can also contact me there with any feedback you may have.


    I’ll also be at Macstock in Crystal Lake, Illinois July 11th through 13th. If you’d like to save $50, please visit https://macstockconferenceandexpo.com/register/ - use code BRIAN8944 to save $50 (good through 7/10/2025)


    If you would like to support my work, please consider becoming a patron on patreon.com/brian8944


    Sources:

    • https://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/hornets_interviewing_assistant_jordan_ott_for_head_coach_opening/s1_17074_40243693?utm_source
    • https://www.espn.com/espn/columns/story?columnist=forde_pat&sportCat=ncb&id=4044481
    • https://www.packers.com/schedule/
    • https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/10/wwdc-2025-everything-that-apple-sherlocked-this-time/
    • https://www.apple.com
    • https://www.xbox.com/en-US/
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