Ruminate
Episodes
227 - We Need More Pizza Always
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
John has an incredible burger, Robb goes hard into portable consoles, then they talk themselves into new pizza ovens Home | Bae's Burgers Chick-fil-A...
226 - It Had a Vegetable Quality
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
John grabbed a pre-show snack then they launch into an Accidental Next Portable Console. Spicy Kimchi | Kettle Brand® Kimchi NPC: Next Portable Cons...
225 - A Coating of Yellow Dust
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
They both discuss erratic weather, Robb purchased a crisp bible, and John tried another kettle chip. Primal Brewery U.K. CRISP PACKETS BOOK Matchbook...
224 - Shake the Shoe
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Robb is happy Scrubs is back and John updates his wearables. Scrubs (TV Series 2026– ) - IMDb Inside The Rebuilt Scrubs Hospital With Zach Braff, D...
223 - Known for Clean Bathrooms
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Robb tries two new snacks, John tries a new editor, and Robb finally watched a five year old show. Butterkist Fizzafying Lemonade Popcorn 75g Jalapeñ...
222 - Move On From the Ketchup
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A snack of the year is showing itself a bit early, John has some consumer advice, and Robb peddles his wares. There is hope for January after all: Or...
221 - Fried Chicken Liquid
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Robb was coerced into trying something, John awards his snack of the year, and Robb bought a new clock. Heinz Monster Munch Pickled Onion Flavour May...
220 - American Meat Stick
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John gets a new tiny computer, Robb found some excellent crisps but not crisps, and they both discuss Apple Music Replay and "deals". Steam...
219 - Coils in the Blowers
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Heat pump chat, pockets and "pockets", stupid AI claims, and spoiler-free Pluribus. Introducing iPhone Pocket: a beautiful way to wear and ...
218 - It’s Just Fancy Spreadsheets
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Robb gets festive, John gets a notion of an idea in Productivity Chat™, and they finish up with a watch and a game console. PepsiCo launches Christ...
217 - I'm Nonplussed About It
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John has dropped local recordings, Robb tries one bad and one good snack, Inktober is happening, and they discuss a new music app and subscriptions. ...
216 - Success with Popcorn
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John brought lots of snacks to the show, Robb wants another tiny camera, and John has ditched Raycast. A platypus wearing a tiny fedora and playing ...
215 - Chunky Physical Knobs
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John settled on a tech product after a decade, lots of snack news, Camp Snap, and Ruminate is ten years old 🎂 Tascam US-4x4HR | High-Resolution US...
214 - The Most Ruminate Topic
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Battery crisps, more cat printing, expensive pens, and journalling on the macintosh. macOS Tahoe: The MacStories Public Beta Preview - MacStories Ta...
213 - Caps Lock Wagyu
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Snack follow up, KFC keycap follow up, automation with minature controllers, and image dithering with thermal printers and Game Boy cameras. Robb's S...
212 - Pong Robin
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A small announcement then a huge haul of snack news delivered pong robin style, finishing up with decade-old follow up and a game. Doritos Sweet BBQ...
211 - Tariffs on Flavour Crystals
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Snack news dropped just before recording, Robb's been buying more notebooks, and they both discuss video game news. Sprite Drops Refreshing Take on T...
210 - They Don’t Do the Same Things in Your Mouth
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
HMRC have a problem with poppadoms, Robb started a sticker shop, they talk about PS2 emulation, and finally Apple might like gaming again? This episo...
209 - Not a Pushy Knob
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Robb had a family Ruminate moment, John has some new buttons, and they both talk about some upcoming games. Pepsi launches Strawberries ‘N’ Cream...
208 - Digging Around in Drawers
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John comes straight in with a hot headphone tip, then they discusss the Slate truck, and finally how they go about setting up new macs. Pepsi Strawbe...
207 - This Is the Food One
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John tries yet another Kettle chip flavour, Robb bought more mystery Pringles, John plays Prince of Persia on all the platforms, Robb bought a pen, a...
206 - Fanta Scientists
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Robb brings a huge bag of snacks while John considers signature drinks, then a gaming and stationery collab, followed by some Switch discussion. New ...
205 - Chamoy!
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John brings the snacks, Robb brings the Lego news, and they both get excited for new Pebbles for the second time in ten years. Kettle's New Potato Ch...
204 - This Is Big for Me
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Robb is hyped for a new Tony Hawk game, John has launched NPC XL, and finally a pen and paper update. Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 3 + 4 Bird’s Eye Vie...
203 - Podcast of Record
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A live snack test, some new task managers, and John bought a 15 year old handheld. Mystery Flavour Super Mario | Pringles Wiki | Fandom Amazon.com: K...
202 - Six Times a Five Pack
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Robb bought a few more pens since last time, then they discuss Pebble coming back, and finally get caught up in Atari merchandise. The Pen Addict Rob...
201 - Big BuJo Boy
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John brings the snacks, Robb tries the BuJo life, and they both discuss web apps. Soup You Can Suck On: Introducing Progresso Soup Drops, the Ultimat...
200 - Gingerbread Is Having a Resurgence
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Some snack reviews from the festive period, Robb was on another podcast, and John is on his way to CES. Sponsored by Pika: Use code RUMINATE20 for 20...
199 - Start With Clear Tomatoes
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sponsored by Pika: Use code RUMINATE20 for 20% off your first year of Pika Pro Snackfishing, digital chicken pets, AI video. Plus adorable 3D-printed...
198 - No Michelin Stars Here
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
John and Robb consider the legal ramifications of telling people to drink McRib sauce, John nearly gets caught up in notebook hype, then they both di...
197 - They Call Me Mini Ticci
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Snack news has some cactis candy and cereal, John follows up on Godspeed, and they both discuss Apple's very small history of book publishing. Opunti...
196 - She's Not Call of Duty
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robb reports back on Nando's new collab, they both discuss the new Mac Minis and tech that's just enough, the Robb reviews Godspeed. Nando’s Has Ju...
195 - Biscuit Week
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's biscuit week! Plus (not) ordering chicken on CarPlay and YouTube algorithms. You can now order Chick-fil-A using CarPlay - 9to5Mac Paul Stockto...
194 - Endless TikToks
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A final update on the St Jude campaign, an overflowing snack corner, and Hurricane Helene. The Omg Lol Times · St. Jude 2024 Fundraiser Recap Heinz ...
193 - It Won't Disgust You
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robb goes on an epic quest and fails, John has has been writing reviews, and the they discuss Astro Bot. Coca-Cola Zero Sugar Oreo Limited Edition 24...
192 - A Lost Art Form
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
John hits some limitations of Sequoia, Robb isn't playing anything but John is, and they both bring some chilli snacks robb × omg.lol St Jude campai...
191 - The King of Weird Colors
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The snack cup overfloweth this week with chips, seasoning, and a very blue beverage. The onto the App Store and finally a new Ruminate family member ...
190 - What You Plied to Me
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robb is this snackplier this week, John had a sour patch kids situation, and they both discuss Samsung's renaming of a train station. Burger Restaur...
189 - Derivative of Italy
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Robb located some pizza snacks, John visited a QuikTrip, and they both have some mild takes. Overview | Stream Deck Kit QuikTrip Mr. Quikie Richardso...
188 - Crunchy Air
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
John tries some fruit popcorn, an EchoFeed and Threads update, then they discuss some new tech that's actually interesting. Clean Snacks | Organic Su...
187 - Robots Dot Robb
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
John tried a pork rind and then they get into the drama of the week: AI. Perplexity.ai - Wikipedia - Use of content from media outlets Clyde Cooper’...
186 - A Wallet-Trembling Show
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New podcasts, the Ruminate intro song is back, snack news, some keyboard accessories, and an alternative to the small web. NPC: Next Portable Console...
185 - I'll Eat Glue Cheese
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
John goes to Applebee's and a new game store, they both check out the new Legend of Zelda Lego, Robb launched a new project, then they head into AI c...
184 - The Rhythm of the Newsroom
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
184 - The Rhythm of the Newsroom Snack follow up, a WeblogPoMo progress update, the 100 best albums, and AI on iOS. Herr's Carolina Reaper Flavoured ...
183 - You Could Get a Big Can in There
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
More snacks than you can shake a stick at, Weblog posting month 2024, Raycast experiments, and some new game controllers. Pringles Crocs: New shoes, ...
182 - Straight to the Eggplant and Peach
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
John has more pickle snacks, Robb bought a new keyboard, and John grills Robb on what exactly EchoFeed is. Krinkle Cut™ Dill Pickle - Kettle Brand ...
181 - A Dusting of Dill
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Starting with some very old follow up, John has a story about Dominos, they both have a near-miss on being April-fooled, then into a discussion about...
180 - Spoilers for Colin
17 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
180 - Spoilers for Colin Ruminate joins MacStories then some follow up on the AI/Arc discussion, Tim Berners-Lee’s open letter, Robb explains Colin...
179 - Full of Spicy Takes
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Magic Rays of Light - MacStories @rknightuk on pixelfed The pub photo guy on pixelfed Instagram is threatening legal action against Pixelfed | Hacker...
178 - Emoji Fries
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
THE Eleventy Meetup Using Eleventy to Gobble Up Everything I Do Online - YouTube Eleventy, a simpler static site generator Netcraft, Facebook, and Di...
177 - First Impressions with John
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
THE Eleventy Meetup Pika - Start Your Happy Blog Scribbles 🆕 Never Post! I'm Mad, You're Mad, We're All Mad Here Decoder with Nilay Patel: Platfor...
176 - An App for my Birthday
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Web is Fantastic • Robb Knight Blogroll • Robb Knight A Survey of Popular Apps Currently Compatible With Apple Vision Pro - MacStories
175 - I Love a Good Pulp Solid
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
PROPERCORN x KFC Popcorn Chicken Popcorn 70g - Tesco Groceries Best 7 Layer Dip Recipe - How To Make 7 Layer Dip John Voorhees "Doing my homewor...
174 - Fried Sandwich of Thanksgiving
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hemispheric Views Podcast Hemispheric Views Discord App Defaults App Defaults - Fathom Analytics Mela Paprika omg.lol DoubleShift DoubleShift • Rob...
173 - Should This Be a Blog Post?
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
11.01 Introduction║J•D Bionic - Relay FM BONANZA - Relay FM VLCNR film & fiction, in review – books, movies, and tv shows Hemispheric Views...
172 - Big Knowledge Boys
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
KFC Popcorn Chicken Flavoured Chicken O Davidson Lager - NoDa Brewing Company - Untappd Hi Andrew, Jason, and Martin again 👋 The Johnny Decimal Sy...
171 - The Aforementioned Jason
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stray (video game) - Wikipedia Adam :prami:: "Today’s the day! The @robb × o…" - social.lol Adam and Robb Stream Buy PlayStation Porta...
170 - The Year of Linux at My House
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
✨ Donate to St Jude and get Ruminate stickers here ✨ macOS Sonoma: The MacStories Review - MacStories Logitech’s lightweight racing chair folds...
169 - Yank It Out From the Front
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EVO 4 Audio Interface - Make great recordings effortless Sega Releases Samba de Amigo: Party-To-Go on Apple Arcade - MacStories Ollie’s Arcade on t...
168 - I Don't Use Horses
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - Wikipedia Billie Eilish | Store – Billie Eilish Official Store Barbie (2023) - IMDb CCNA - Training &am...
167 - Ten Seems Like a Lot
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Coming next episode: the most ambitious crossover in history"" - social.lol Monster Munch - Wikipedia Wotsits - Wikipedia Planet of t...
166 - I Don't Want the App Store to Run Out
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Robb messes around in Finder and starts a new podcast. They both have some thoughts about Threads. Plus a Ruminate Exclusive™. Custom Sidebar Icons...
165 - Hefty Delivery
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Robb's new toy, gaming on the Mac, and a Nintendo Direct 16-inch MacBook Pro - Space Grey - Apple (UK) Apple's Secret Weapon to Getting PC Games on M...
164 - Nine Inch Nails Backwards
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Free televisions, clear plastic headphones, and a fancy iPad. Telly I The biggest thing to happen to TV since color. CueCat - Wikipedia Connected #45...
163 - Using the iPad and Drinking Espresso
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Limited edition crisps, the chaos of Bluesky, and Raycast pro. Walkers launches limited-edition Sensations to mark coronation MacStories Unwind: Intr...
162 - A Small Human in My Home
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A new baby, a new Mac, a new grill, and a new Zelda game. Weber Lumin Compact Electric BBQ with Stand, Black KETTLER Neo Outdoor Kitchen, 6-Burner Ga...
161 - A Year of DLC
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pizza ovens, gaming laptops, and baby things. Ooni Volt 12 | Electric Pizza Oven | Explore — Ooni United Kingdom Legion Pro 7i Gen 8 (16″ Intel) ...
160 - The Best Mumble Growl I Can
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Game streaming and movies about family. The Best Mac Gaming Experience Is a PC Sitting in a Dallas Data Center - MacStories Rovio Announces It's Pull...
159 - Memoji Meeting
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
RIP to the Playstation Plus collection, Hi-Fi Rush, The Last of Us (game), and we go on a tear about Apple products. Sony’s PlayStation Plus Collec...
158 - I Couldn't Be Less Excited
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
HomePods, the death of third-party Twitter apps, and The Last of Us. Apple Announces Second-Generation HomePod - MacStories The Last of Us (TV seri...
157 - VR Feedbag
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's John's birthday and CES week! How's your CES? Some Mastodon and omg.lol discussion as well. BONANZA - Relay FM Shiftall launches a high end Stea...
156 - For Listeners Only
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Baguettes and Obsidian. Robb's Baguette Getting Started with Obsidian (plugins, templates, folders, and more) - YouTube Obsidian Introduction - The I...
155 - The 2017 Exodus
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Decks, both Loupe and Stream, shortcut woes, and Mastodon [Stream Deck + | Elgato](https://www.elgato.com/en/stream-deck-plus) [Loupedeck Live S - Lo...
154 - Fifty Dollars for Graph Paper
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The PSVR is out, John started God of War, and some tattoo news! [PlayStation®VR2 | The next generation of VR gaming on PS5 | PlayStation (UK)](https...
153 - That's a Big Lad
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hyper's fire-starting hardware and John's Steam Deck [Amazon.com: UGREEN Nexode 200W USB C Desktop Charger, 6 Ports GaN PD Fast Charger with 3FT USB ...
152 - Hurtling Down the Highway
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Apple sent John's phone to the wrong place, Robb bought some new headphones, they both have problems with contacts, and Ted Lasso is coming to Fifa [...
151 - Hot Dog Pop
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A frozen treat, Robb went to the theatre, and John is on the precipice of owning another gaming device. Oscar Mayer Hot Dog-Flavored Ice Pops | HYPEB...
150 - Ice Cream Coming Out Both Ends
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Fast food and Apple betas! No show notes
149 - They Released Justice League on Purpose, Twice
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Cancelled movies, new Pokemon, and pickle pizza. Why Batgirl was cancelled Why wouldn’t Warner Bros. just release Batgirl on HBO Max? Polygon You M...
148 - I Love a Good Pickle
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Robb experiences some weather, they both play some new games, and John thinks about gaming on the Mac. Heatwave: The UK and Europe's record temperatu...
147 - They Have Different Flavours
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
John sets up his new desk, they both buy TVs, and Robb is excited for one single game. Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope lands on October 20th! (Nintend...
146 - Untitled Cat Game
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
John goes to WWDC. Robb is going to triple-dip on a game. WWDC22 - Apple Developer The Last of Us Part I - Announce Trailer | PS5 Games - YouTube Str...
145 - Tim Apple Walks It to You
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Games, postal services, and crypto. Three topics you won't together anywhere else, thats the Ruminate guarantee™. Sifu Spring 2022 Content Update P...
144 - app dot robb
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Robb goes indie blogging and John has a lot of games he's looking forward to Micro.blog Robb Knight on micro.blog Sifu | Download and Buy Today - Epi...
143 - You're Bob the Builder
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Robb builds some furniture and John buys many things Robb Knight on Twitter: "I’m like Ron fucking Swanson over here https://t.co/oGxlKMNOyW&q...
142 - Little Bit of Fluff
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
John buys some studio things, Robb plays Horizon, and they both play the Kirby demo. Mac Studio - Apple (UK) Studio Display - Apple (UK) Horizon Forb...
141 - You're Falling Wrong
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An accident befell John, Robb went to Rome, British daytime TV, and a sneaky teaser for next episode Grand Theft Auto 5 half price for first three mo...
140 - A Little Less Tedious
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Robb has some project ideas and John buys some games. Now Playing: My Raspberry Pi Weekend Project • chorus.fm Today’s Webcams Are Boring, so I B...
139 - An Englishman's Custard
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
John had a little treat, they both get back into Last FM and Robb has a new bit of kit. Andy's Frozen Custard rknightuk’s Music Profile | Last.fm j...
138 - I'm Not a Dirty Person
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
John's Fedex adventure, new PS5 colors, and plenty of video games New DualSense wireless controller colors arrive next month, followed by new PS5 con...
137 - My Plane Wi-Fi was Bad
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Travel! Video games! Smart homes! All this and more! Homepage | Hot Wheels Nest Protect – Smart Smoke & CO Alarm – Google Store Homebridge
136 - Nerdy About Everything
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
New Macs, Grand Theft Auto, and Nintendo Switch. MacBook Pro - Apple (UK) HomePod mini - Apple (UK) Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive ...
135 - Avoid the Fuzzy Rug
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Roomba updates, Hot Wheels, Deathloop, and more. Homepage | Hot Wheels "DEATHLOOP” | Official Website | First-Person Action from Arkane Lyon |...
134 - Robb the Roomba
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Robb made a Mac app which triggered a deep conversation into online marketing and John bought a new house robot. TrackerZapper for Mac Roomba® Robot...
133 - Popcorn Renaissance
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Robb bought some maybe-nuggets, John bought some maybe-popcorn, and they both get excited about RSS and Discords. Iceland 30 (approx.) Cheesy Jalapeñ...
132 - Right up Our Fast Food Alley
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
John got a PS5, Robb broke down, and a national chicken emergency is declared in the UK News For All on Twitter: "🚨 | NEW: Nando's has shut r...
131 - Call It a Banger
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
John gets excited about the SteamDeck, Robb gets too deep into Alfred workflows, and they both get excited about their new Pizza Hut tracksuits. rkni...
130 - Dad-Powered Notifications
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
John cleaned up after a flood, Robb joined TikTok, and pinpointed the downfall of Instagram. rknightuk (@rknightuk) TikTok | Watch rknightuk's Newest...
129 - A Little Treat Every Week
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Asking the important questions about E3 like who is the Avatar game for? Playdate E3Recap 2021 - Game Trailers, Announcements, and Streams (E3 2021 &...
128 - Taste the Caliente
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Blue chips, video games, and fancy external hard drives Takis: Rolled Corn Tortilla Chips | Barcel USA Control (video game) - Wikipedia Samsung Porta...