This week on the Watchcast, it's Cloak & Dagger! No, not the Marvel thing. The loosely Atari-related thing from the '80s! Join us as we discuss illegal game tapes, Dabney Coleman's action hero credentials, and how we feel having just watched the kid from E.T. kill a guy. CHAPTERS: (00:00:00) - The Nextlander Watchcast Episode 106: Cloak & Dagger (1…

Apple’s Glowtime event was last week and while we knew most of what was announced there were some surprises, we’ll talk all about the new Apple Watches, iPhones and AirPods. All the new Apple Watch Bands and colors iOS 18 has 250 new features and updatesApple WatchCast

Continuing along our path of video game related movies, we come to last year's Apple TV retelling of the story of Tetris and its makers. Join us as we dig through the true history of the game, pick apart the extremely Hollywood-ized additions to the story, and muse about our own histories with Tetris. CHAPTERS: (00:00:00) - The Nextlander Watchcast…

We're kicking off a full month of video game related movies with what is far and away the most important video game commercial of our collective childhoods, The Wizard! Join us as we torment our younger selves by forcing them to confront the cold, hard reality of a movie from our youth not quite standing up to the test of time...or the test of anyt…

We're closing out our run of movies with Twin Peaks cast members with the '80s punk classic, Repo Man! Join us as we chase down a rogue Chevy Malibu, do a bunch of idiotic crimes, and explore the lattice of coincidence that binds us all. CHAPTERS: (00:00:00) - The Nextlander Watchcast Episode 103: Repo Man (1984) (00:00:12) - Intro. (00:01:35) - Ou…

Apple’s Glowtime event is next week and we talk about what to expect, FineWoven may be not so fine anymore, robots in Apple’s future and the 10 year evolution of the Apple Watch. Plus reviews of Aqara Motion and Light Sensor, Wireless Charging and Apple Watch Tips. Apple’s Glowtime Event announcement What to expect at the Glowtime event Apple’s lat…

On this week's Watchcast we continue our loose theme of films featuring Twin Peaks actors that also happen to take place in Los Angeles and have memorable soundtracks with the 1987 sci-fi/horror/action romp, The Hidden! Join us and Agent Not Cooper as we track down a body-hopping, spree-killing alien before he becomes President of the United States…

What to expect in new Apple hardware the rest of this year including a plastic Apple Watch, an iPad robot is in the works, which Apple Watch is most popular and the SuperDrive is super dead. Plus reviews of Remootio gate controller, iOS 18 Public Beta and theresanaiforthat.com. Apple’s Patreon commission backlash Apple discontinues SuperDrive Toy S…

Before the Watchcast goes on a one week hiatus, we've got one more movie to shove into your faces, and this time it's the Schwarzenegger squib and explosion fest Commando! And Dan Ryckert's here to lend his film school analysis to this classic of the dudes blowing up genre. CHAPTERS: (00:00:00) - The Nextlander Watchcast Episode 101: Commando (1985…

Twin Peaks is wrapped, but we find ourselves longing for more time with the cast, so why not dig into some of the non-Lynch movies these folks have made over the years? First up, Robert Forster's triumphant comeback movie and, at least in one host's estimation, Quentin Tarantino's best overall work, Jackie Brown! CHAPTERS: (00:00:00) - The Nextland…

Apple reports record Q3 2024 earnings and is spending more to get Apple Intelligence ready. Unlocking your devices with your heart pattern may be coming, a wonderful video of Steve Jobs from 1983 predicts so many things and has the Apple Watch reached the limit of its potential? We’ll talk about it. Plus reviews of Smartwings Smart Shades, Level Lo…

The watching may have concluded, but the discussion is not yet over! Join us as we dive into the books, the wikis, the fan theories, and everything else that encompasses Twin Peaks one last time. CHAPTERS: (00:00:00) - The Nextlander Watchcast Bonus Episode 002: Twin Peaks: The Books and Everything Else (00:00:40) - Intro. (00:06:45) - What did the…

The final of Twin Peaks: The Return is upon us, and all that's left to do is vanquish evil, find Laura, and come to a definite and complete understanding of exactly what the hell is going on in whatever year this is. CHAPTERS: (00:00:00) - The Nextlander Watchcast Episode 099: Twin Peaks: The Return Parts 17 & 18 (00:00:48) - Intro. (00:06:09) - A …

Apple releases public betas for the Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad and Mac, Apple Vision Pro sales plummet, record number of Emmy nominations for Apple TV+ and recovering an Apple Watch lost for a year in the ocean. Plus reviews of Ecobee Smart Doorbell, recycling an Apple Card and Land of the Giants Tesla Podcast. Apple release WatchOS 11 Public Beta N…

A mere four episodes stand between us and the conclusion of Twin Peaks, and this week we're saying goodbye to some old friends, some new foes, and our already tenuous grip on reality. CHAPTERS: (00:00:00) - The Nextlander Watchcast Episode 098: Twin Peaks: The Return Parts 15 & 16 (00:00:19) - Intro. (00:03:51) - Kicking off Part 15, or There's Som…

Apple Watch Series 10 and Ultra 3 rumors, first HomePod and AirPods are now Vintage, new Home Accessory may be in the works and a TwoFaced band for Apple Watch and Garmin. Plus reviews of Ecobee Smart Thermostat, Business Wars AI podcast and hacking a QR code for the Apple Watch. Apple Watch Smart Gestures Patent Apple Watch leaked drawings for lar…

On this week's Watchcast we're up to parts 13 and 14 in Twin Peaks: The Return. Join us as we wander aimlessly through the woods, dream our Monica Bellucci dreams, and sing along to everyone's favorite James Hurley song. CHAPTERS: (00:00:00) - The Nextlander Watchcast Episode 097: Twin Peaks: The Return Parts 13 & 14 (00:00:15) - Intro. (00:03:29) …

Things are heating up in Twin Peaks! Keys have arrived! Billy is missing! Guns are going off! We've got to get home, and we've got miles to go! We haven't seen our uncle in a very long while! AH! AH! AH! CHAPTERS: (00:00:00) - The Nextlander Watchcast Episode 096: Twin Peaks: The Return Parts 11 & 12 (00:00:17) - Intro. (00:02:05) - Launching strai…

Apple has plans for even thinner devices including the Apple Watch, WatchOS 11 removes Siri watch face and offers new ringtones and notification sounds, throwing your Apple Watch during an alert and a lions heart rate monitored with an Apple Watch on it’s tongue. Plus reviews of Nava Bands and the Apple Education Store. New Ceramic Battery breakthr…

After the wild note Part 8 left off on, it's time to get back to some good old fashioned Twin Peaks stuff involving mysterious devices, extradimensional experiences, and the rigors of online shopping. CHAPTERS: (00:00:00) - The Nextlander Watchcast Episode 093: Twin Peaks: The Return Parts 9 & 10 (00:00:20) - Intro. (00:01:46) - Launching right int…

Apple announces so many new features at WWDC with OS updates coming for Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, Mac and more. Plus Apple reveals it’s efforts to make all Apple devices more intelligent with Apple Intelligence. Apple Watch Models compatible with WatchOS 11 Golfers Apple Watch Shattered in freak shot Apple patent self-healing foldable screen tinyP…

The time has come, Watchcasters. We know this is a Twin Peaks: The Return episode a bunch of you have had circled on your calendars, and now the wait is at an end. Join us as we pick through parts 7 and 8, and ponder what revelations they may have to offer. CHAPTERS: (00:00:00) - The Nextlander Watchcast Episode 093: Twin Peaks: The Return Parts 5 …

On this week's Watchcast we're up to parts five and six in The Return, and we're meeting all kinds of new folks from Las Vegas to Philadelphia, and all the South Dakotas in between. And only some of those folks die horrifically! CHAPTERS: (00:00:00) - The Nextlander Watchcast Episode 093: Twin Peaks: The Return Parts 5 & 6 (00:00:48) - Intro. (00:0…

We dive further into Twin Peaks' final season and take a fantastic voyage with our good friend Agent Cooper through time, space, and the electrical grid. CHAPTERS: (00:00:00) - The Nextlander Watchcast Episode 092: Twin Peaks: The Return Parts 3 & 4 (00:00:18) - Intro, and early thoughts. (00:12:36) - Gathering our thoughts to kick off Part 3, or C…

It's been a long road getting to Twin Peaks: The Return, but let's all just be glad we didn't have to wait 25 years like everyone else. Join us as we dive into Twin Peaks' final season to learn what all our favorite residents are up to, what happened to Agent Cooper, and what the hell is in that big glass box. CHAPTERS: (00:00:00) - The Nextlander …

Apple releases new iPads, Magic Keyboard, Apple Pencil Pro and software. iPad ad gets crushed with criticism, Apple 2nd quarter results and Apple Watch AFib history gets FDA approval. Plus reviews of iPad Pro M4, Magic Keyboard and Pencil Pro, ChatGPT 4o and the PGA and F1 racing. What Apple announced at Let Loose event Apple Pencil Pro 5 collectab…

For all you Twin Peaks superfans out there, enjoy this very special bonus Watchcast where we talk about the various deleted and extended scenes from Fire Walk With Me. CHAPTERS: (00:00:00) - The Nextlander Watchcast Bonus Episode 001: Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces (2014 (00:00:17) - Intro. (00:04:00) - How The Missing Pieces came into existence. (…

Our watch-through of Twin Peaks: The Return is visible on the horizon, but before we can get there, we've got to go back to where it all began. Join us as we learn about the Blue Rose, meet Phillip Jeffries, and witness the final tormented days of Laura Palmer. CHAPTERS: (00:00:00) - The Nextlander Watchcast Episode 080: Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With …

Apple lets loose with special event next week, FineWoven is no longer fine with Apple, more AI rumors for future Apple software and the Apple Watch Ultra 3 may not be so Ultra different. Plus reviews of GlocalMe Mobil Hotspot, switching from FitBit to Apple Watch and using custom Stickers. Apple Announces Let Loose Special Event for May 7th Future …

On this week's Watchcast we dive deep into the movie that kicked off Tom Cruise's obsession with crafting exciting near death experiences for himself in Brian De Palma's Mission: Impossible! CHAPTERS: (00:00:00) - The Nextlander Watchcast Episode 89: Mission: Impossible (1996) (00:00:36) - Intro. (00:02:03) - What is our familiarity with any versio…