Best Try Hard Studios Podcasts (2025)

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RAWtalk 158: Don’t Come for Me in the Comments… 1:09:16

2d ago1:09:16

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In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss the latest Sony a7 V rumors, Nikon firmware issues, Jared's AI comments & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 158!By Jared Polin

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Will Jurassic World Rebirth turn Mark into a Rantosaurus? + David Cronenberg 1:10:27

3d ago1:10:27

1:10:27

Vanguardistas have more fun—so if you don’t already subscribe to the podcast, join the Vanguard today via Apple Podcasts or extratakes.com for non-fruit-related devices. In return you’ll get a whole extra Take 2 alongside Take 1 every week, with bonus reviews, more viewing recommendations from the Good Doctors and whole bonus episodes just for you.…

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LeBron’s Farewell Tour, Brady-Sweeney Sweetness, and the WNBA Expands 57:15

5d ago57:15

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This week in Pretty Boys of the NFL, Tom Brady apparently hit it off with Sydney Sweeney at the Bezos-Sànchez wedding across the pond in Venice. Blake begs the very important question — can Tom Brady even flirt? Back home, Tight End University kicked off, where players came for the football and stayed for an impromptu Taylor Swift concert. Thanks, …

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Vitess for Postgres, with the co-founder of PlanetScale 1:07:29

5d ago1:07:29

1:07:29

Sugu Sougoumarane, co-creator of Vitess and co-founder of PlanetScale, joins me to talk about his time scaling YouTube’s database infrastructure, building Vitess, and his latest project bringing sharding to Postgres with Multigres. This was a fun conversation with technical deep-dives, lessons from building distributed systems, and why he’s joining…

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PlanetScale Metal 50:08

9d ago50:08

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In this episode, I chat with Richard Crowley from PlanetScale about their new offering: PlanetScale Metal. We dive deep into the performance and reliability trade-offs of EBS vs. locally attached NVMe storage, and how Metal delivers game-changing speed for MySQL workloads. Links: Database School: https://databaseschool.com PlanetScale: https://plan…

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RAWtalk 157: HORRIBLE NEWS for the Camera Industry & More... 56:25

10d ago56:25

56:25

In this episode, Jared flies solo while Stephen is busy catching up with video projects. He breaks down his latest concert shoot with James Blunt, the power of AI video, picking up "Big Bertha" & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 157!…

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Is F1 in pole position for film of the week? 1:11:28

10d ago1:11:28

1:11:28

Vanguardistas have more fun—so if you don’t already subscribe to the podcast, join the Vanguard today via Apple Podcasts or extratakes.com for non-fruit-related devices. In return you’ll get a whole extra Take 2 alongside Take 1 every week, with bonus reviews, more viewing recommendations from the Good Doctors and whole bonus episodes just for you.…

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Paige and Azzi Hard Launch, OKC’s Gen Z Kings, and Aaron Rodgers’ (Fake) Marriage 48:55

12d ago48:55

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It was a winning week for Gen-Z ballers. Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd finally hard-launched their relationship on Instagram after months of speculation. Then, the Oklahoma City Thunder won the NBA Championship with an average roster age of 24.7. Subtract a couple of pandemic years (girl math), and they’re basically 22. Their post-win celebration? L…

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'Book 2' Audio Commentary (by Jared Polin FroKnowsPhoto) 5:18:24

16d ago5:18:24

5:18:24

Welcome to the Audio Commentary for Book 2. If you are looking to purchase a physical copy of the photo book, you can do so right here: https://froknowsphoto.com/book2/ If you don't have a book, you can head over to this link on YouTube where I've uploaded a video with the audio and photos from the book: (Link coming soon) When I set out to produce…

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RAWtalk 156: The TRUTH About Jared’s Speech 56:09

17d ago56:09

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In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss their B&H Bild 2025 experience along with the TRUTH about Jared's presentation, Sigma's new high-end APS-C fast zoom lens, AI culling tools coming from Adobe & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 156!…

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28 Years Later: Mark’s Verdict + Jodie Comer and (Oh) Danny Boy(le) on the film 1:06:47

17d ago1:06:47

1:06:47

Vanguardistas have more fun—so if you don’t already subscribe to the podcast, join the Vanguard today via Apple Podcasts or extratakes.com for non-fruit-related devices. In return you’ll get a whole extra Take 2 alongside Take 1 every week, with bonus reviews, more viewing recommendations from the Good Doctors and whole bonus episodes just for you.…

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Autism: The Real Reason It’s Going Up 47:20

17d ago47:20

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Autism rates are rising all over the world, and lots of people are wondering: why? In the U.S., HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has said the cause is an "environmental toxin" and has vowed to get to the bottom of it. But we already have lots of science on this — so what does that research tell us? We talk with epidemiologist Professor Brian Lee…

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Emma Watson’s Sporty Second Act, Caitlin and Tyrese are Besties, and the Kelces Land in Cannes 44:22

19d ago44:22

44:22

Emma Watson swapped scripts for sports on a certain Oxford University athletic team. Caroline has some words for her, if that gives you any clue about which sport it is. Also across the pond, the Kelce boys take Cannes Lions Festival to talk about the success of their podcast, New Heights. But the real star of the show? The outfit Jason wore in his…

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RAWtalk 155: WOW FUJI, REALLY?! Nikon REVIVES the Z8!!! 1:03:29

24d ago1:03:29

1:03:29

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss the brand new Fuji X-E5 launch, Nikon's latest firmware update for the Z8, Stephen's Real ID experience & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 155!By Jared Polin

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Domnhall Gleeson on Echo Valley 1:06:10

24d ago1:06:10

1:06:10

Vanguardistas have more fun—so if you don’t already subscribe to the podcast, join the Vanguard today via Apple Podcasts or extratakes.com for non-fruit-related devices. In return you’ll get a whole extra Take 2 alongside Take 1 every week, with bonus reviews, more viewing recommendations from the Good Doctors and whole bonus episodes just for you.…

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The Carnivore Diet: Can We Live On Meat Alone? 38:25

24d ago38:25

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A lot of influencers are going on all-meat diets, saying that all this meat is clearing up inflammation, healing their guts, and sharpening their focus. But others say, hold up — this diet is sure to lead to heart disease, cancer, and even scurvy. So we’re asking: Is it possible to live on meat alone? Is there any benefit to the carnivore diet? And…

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Coco Manifests a Victory, Alex Cooper Tells All, and Olympian Laurie Hernandez Stops By the Studio 55:07

26d ago55:07

55:07

Coco Gauff made history with her victory at Roland Garross, despite controversial comments from her opponent after the match. And did you see her tiny trophy - what was that all about? Meanwhile, Alex Cooper’s new documentary dropped and her story from playing soccer in college is worth hearing. In this episode of Well Played, we also cover: Carlos…

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Now and Ben: Carey Mulligan and Tim Key 17:26

1M ago17:26

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Welcome to another Now & Ben! This little nugget of bonus interview goodness features Carey Mulligan and Tim Key—stars of the new wholesome folk musical The Ballad of Wallis Island—in cinemas now. Ben sits down with them to talk about this British gem of a film that’s got Richard Curtis cooing. Plus behind the scenes goss on everything from corpsin…

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RAWtalk 154: Will Canon CRUSH the Competition with THIS?! Sigma RAISES PRICES! 54:20

1M ago54:20

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In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss the latest rumor for what Canon is working on, how Sigma's pricing has been affected by U.S. tariffs and their new cinema lens lineup, Sony & the NHL team up & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 154! Watch the biblical AI video t…

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20 Years of Kermode & Mayo 1:08:34

1M ago1:08:34

1:08:34

Vanguardistas have more fun—so if you don’t already subscribe to the podcast, join the Vanguard today via Apple Podcasts or extratakes.com for non-fruit-related devices. In return you’ll get a whole extra Take 2 alongside Take 1 every week, with bonus reviews, more viewing recommendations from the Good Doctors and whole bonus episodes just for you.…

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Creatine: A Hack To Get Jacked? 39:26

1M ago39:26

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Fitness buffs online can’t stop raving about creatine. They say it is THE supplement to get you shredded in no time — and that it can even boost your brain and memory too. Are they right? We dive into the science of creatine and talk to anatomy Professor Darryn Willoughby, physicist Dr. Ali Gordji-Nejad, and psychology researcher Julia Fabienne San…

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Cardi B Diggs a New Man, Kylie’s Kourtside Curse, and Josh Allen Finally Gets His Ring 44:42

1M ago44:42

44:42

Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs was caught on video giving a mysterious bag of pink powder to women on a yacht – and he still managed to hard launch on IG with Cardi B. Meanwhile, the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Runway Show featured some of our favorite athletes – hi, Jordan Chiles – and one of the most infamous Housewives of the wine-mom varie…

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RAWtalk 153: SONY’s Getting BEAT UP…But is it Warranted??? 58:54

1M ago58:54

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In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss the 15th anniversary of FroKnowsPhoto and officially hitting 1.5 million YouTube subscribers, a rumored upcoming Canon lens to complete the new "budget" 2.8 lenses, Sony's brand new FX2 and the backlast they're receiving & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9…

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From Prisma Founder to LiveStore: Building local-first apps with Johannes Schickling 1:31:40

1M ago1:31:40

1:31:40

Johannes Schickling, original founder of Prisma, joins me to talk about LiveStore, his ambitious local-first data layer designed to rethink how we build apps from the data layer up. We dive deep into event sourcing, syncing with SQLite, and why this approach might power the next generation of reactive apps. 🔗 Links Mentioned Want to learn more abou…

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Hello to Jason Isaacs! In The Salt Path 1:13:36

1M ago1:13:36

1:13:36

Vanguardistas have more fun—so if you don’t already subscribe to the podcast, join the Vanguard today via Apple Podcasts or extratakes.com for non-fruit-related devices. In return you’ll get a whole extra Take 2 alongside Take 1 every week, with bonus reviews, more viewing recommendations from the Good Doctors and whole bonus episodes just for you.…

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Dire Wolves! They're Back? 30:56

1M ago30:56

30:56

This year there was huge news when scientists at the company called Collosal brought back the dire wolf! Some say these cute, white pups are not really dire wolves, but that didn't stop a huge media buzz. One of the wolves even made the cover of TIME Magazine … with the line "He's a dire wolf. The first to exist in 10,000 years. Endangered species …

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Caitlin’s Billion Dollar Play, Aura Farming the Knicks, and Ilona Maher Joins the Chat 49:32

1M ago49:32

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After the Knicks stumbled in the Eastern Conference Finals, we have just one question: is Timothée Chalamet okay? From Haliburton’s choke celly to KAT’s revenge tour, the NBA playoffs are delivering. Blake and Caroline chat about all the sports today (yes, even ultramarathons) and are joined virtually by Ilona Maher to talk rugby, body acceptance, …

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RAWtalk 152: Fuji’s WEIRD, But SEXY New Camera! Sony FX2...COMING SOON?! 56:57

1M ago56:57

56:57

In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss Fuji's quirky new 2-in-1 digital and "film" camera, new rumors about a Sony FX2 coming as early as next week, a recap of the Gordon Parks Gala & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 152!…

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Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning with Chris McQuarrie 1:12:04

2M ago1:12:04

1:12:04

Vanguardistas have more fun—so if you don’t already subscribe to the podcast, join the Vanguard today via Apple Podcasts or extratakes.com for non-fruit-related devices. In return you’ll get a whole extra Take 2 alongside Take 1 every week, with bonus reviews, more viewing recommendations from the Good Doctors and whole bonus episodes just for you.…

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The War Keeps Raging Against Science 46:15

2M ago46:15

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Strange things have been happening to science in the US. An executive order is freezing research, a website with once scientific information now looks kinda like it's advertising a reality show … even milkshakes have been caught in the fray. Milkshakes! On top of this, research projects studying everything from vaccine hesitancy to Covid-19 to clim…

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NBA Goes Mormon Wives, Caitlin and Angel Set the Record, and the Bieber Curse Strikes 49:48

2M ago49:48

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Men and women’s pro-hoops popped off last weekend. The Knicks upset the Celtics to make their first final four appearance in over 20 years. Meanwhile, the WNBA saw record crowds, a Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese showdown, and their foul-filled play everyone’s still talking about. Blake and Caroline break down the play and ask: if Caitlin and Angel m…

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RAWtalk 151: MAJOR Book Update and We Answer YOUR Questions! 1:03:46

2M ago1:03:46

1:03:46

In this episode, Jared & Stephen answer your questions in a longform Q&A session and issue a major update on Book 2! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 151!By Jared Polin

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The Last of Us with Craig Mazin 1:12:29

2M ago1:12:29

1:12:29

Vanguardistas have more fun—so if you don’t already subscribe to the podcast, join the Vanguard today via Apple Podcasts or extratakes.com for non-fruit-related devices. In return you’ll get a whole extra Take 2 alongside Take 1 every week, with bonus reviews, more viewing recommendations from the Good Doctors and whole bonus episodes just for you.…

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Bird Flu: The Next Pandemic? 45:28

2M ago45:28

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Bird flu has been in the headlines for ages, with scientists warning that we could be headed for a pandemic. But we’ve been hearing about this H5N1 virus for so long that it’s kind of starting to feel like the boy who cried wolf. So — what’s really going on with H5N1 bird flu? How scary is it, and how likely is it that we’re going to end up in a bi…

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How Durable Objects and D1 Work: A Deep Dive with Cloudflare’s Josh Howard 1:14:40

2M ago1:14:40

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Josh Howard, Senior Engineering Manager at Cloudflare, joins me to explain how Durable Objects and D1 work under the hood—and why Cloudflare’s approach to stateful serverless infrastructure is so unique. We get into V8 isolates, replication models, routing strategies, and even upcoming support for containers. Want to learn more about SQLite? Check …

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DAILY FRO 5/14/25: SCREW YOUR BS FEE!!! 28:31

2M ago28:31

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Giannis Ponders a Breakup, Belichick Tries to Bounce Back, and is the NBA Draft Lotto is Rigged? ft. Allison Kuch 1:14:38

2M ago1:14:38

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Over the weekend, rumors swirled that Bill Belichick’s 24-year-old girlfriend was banned from UNC football facilities. The school shot that down quickly. But between the post-CBS interview shakeup to Jordon’s recent Miss Maine competition, TBD if either of them will even make it to week one of the season. Plus, Allison Kuch joins us to talk about l…

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DAILY FRO 5/11/25: Late Night At the Studio!!! 31:14

2M ago31:14

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It's a late night at the studio....after a long week of shooting Golf with the 4x5. I didn't even talk about how tough it is to carry that thing around on a tripod over my shoulder all day for a week.By Jared Polin

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RAWtalk 150: Canon R6 Mark III Rumored Specs, Will It Be a MINI R3??? 52:38

2M ago52:38

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In this episode, Jared & Stephen discuss the latest rumored specs for a supposed Canon R6 Mark III, recap their PGA tour photoshoot where they got yelled at by pro golfers & much more! Text us with any thoughts and questions regarding this episode at 313-710-9729. This is RAWtalk Episode 150!By Jared Polin

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Is Nic Cage still riding the comeback wave in THE SURFER? 1:12:30

2M ago1:12:30

1:12:30

Vanguardistas have more fun—so if you don’t already subscribe to the podcast, join the Vanguard today via Apple Podcasts or extratakes.com for non-fruit-related devices. In return you’ll get a whole extra Take 2 alongside Take 1 every week, with bonus reviews, more viewing recommendations from the Good Doctors and whole bonus episodes just for you.…

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Is There Really a Plastic Spoon in Our Brains? 30:25

2M ago30:25

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Headlines are screaming that we have tons of microplastics in our brains — the equivalent of an entire plastic spoon. OK, that sounds terrifying, but is it true? We talk to chemist Prof. Oliver Jones. Find our transcript here: https://bit.ly/PlasticSpoonBrain In this episode, we cover: (00:00) A plastic spoon’s worth of microplastics?! (05:21) Some…

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The Met Gala Balls Out, NBA Flagrant Father, and LeBron Plays Hard to Get ft. Tara and Hunter Davis-Woodhall 1:03:08

2M ago1:03:08

1:03:08

Met Gala Monday showed us just how much influence athletes have on culture. From Simone Biles and Angel Reese serving on the host committee to even the least fashion-forward (hi, Joe Burrow) showing up to the carpet, the intersection of sport and fashion is hard to ignore. And we’re here for it. In this episode of Well Played, we’ll also cover: A r…

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20 years of hacking Postgres with Heikki Linnakangas (cofounder of Neon) 2:00:11

2M ago2:00:11

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In this episode of Database School, I talk with Heikki Linnakangas, co-founder of Neon and longtime PostgreSQL hacker, to talk about 20+ years in the Postgres community, the architecture behind Neon, and the future of multi-threaded Postgres. From paternity leave patches to branching production databases, we cover a lot of ground in this deep-dive …

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