Episode 140: Silicon Circus

08/10/2013 1h 24min

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TOPIC: Special Guest, Matt Alexander

This week, Merlin is joined by Bionic co-host, Matt Alexander. They discuss ““technology ecosystems,”” life as a self-described trans-atlantic, tech scenes that thrive and don't, dating someone from Florida (and her Mum), and getting back into Marvel comics.
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Founder of Need (http://needlifestyle.com ). Coming soon.

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5by5 | BionicBionic is a show dedicated to the analysis of competing technological and media ecosystems. With a specific view toward the mobile landscape, your two co-hosts bring years of Apple experience to a new world of context and insight.Hosted by Matt Alexander and Myke Hurley.
5by5 | Matt AlexanderMatt Alexander is the founder of OneThirtySeven. Born and raised in London, Matt now lives and works in Dallas, where he's working on his forthcoming startup, Need.
OneThirtySeven - AuthorBorn and raised in London, England, Matt Alexander has spent the last seven years living in Dallas, Texas.
All-New X-Men, Vol. 1: Yesterday's X-Men: Brian Michael Bendis, Stuart Immonen: 9780785168201: Amazon.com: BooksTwo Cats Comic Book Store - Two Cats Comic Book StoreCollectorz.com Connect: merlinmann: My Comics5by5 | Bionic #51: United Queendom"Matt and Myke do not know what they have done here. There was some discussion about Moto X and some other small topics—but it's mixed in between absolute insanity. Enjoy!"

(The episode where Merlin kinda fell in love with Matt)

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