Life with a Twist of Lemon

19/03/2026

🎙️ Episode 187 is out now.

This one ended up being a really interesting mix of topics that all connect in unexpected ways.

We start with a recent Disney Cruise Line ad that aired during the Academy Awards. It is a great example of emotional storytelling. The focus is not ships or destinations. It is about families and memories across generations. A reminder that the best marketing speaks to how people feel.

From there, we get into a concept that is starting to pop up more in AI circles: disposable software. Tools that are created to solve one specific problem and then discarded once the job is done. What could that mean for the future of SaaS?

We also talk about a new term floating around called AIRops (AI + RevOps) and whether AI is becoming less of a specialized role and more of a basic capability that everyone uses.

Lots of fun ideas in this episode and a few thought provoking conversations along the way.

Listen here:
https://twistoflemonpod.com/2026/03/disney-cruise-tears-disposable-software-and-airops/

If you check it out, let us know what you think. We always love hearing from listeners.

14/03/2026

Stan continues to have strong opinions on things, Apple product announcements, and digesting recent AI news.

https://twistoflemonpod.com/2026/03/southern-illinois-macbook-neo-and-the-ai-trust-problem/

05/03/2026

Bread, why we probably won't be 1Password customers much longer, and some AI this week on LwaToL.

Stan and Jon open with sourdough process notes, premium butter rabbit holes, and a wine recap built around NPR's Rick Steves tasting event and the idea of conviviality. The middle segment turns into a detailed review of 1Password's 33% pricing change, including what still works, what feels like weak...

19/02/2026

New episode is live! 🍋🎙️

This week’s conversation takes a few unexpected turns. It starts with a surprisingly serious debate about what qualifies as a true Philly and whether pizza dough has any business including sugar.

From there, the story moves into a Chicago weekend featuring a seven-course Michelin tasting menu, thoughtful wine pairings, and a reminder that great dining is about more than just the food.

We wrap with thoughts on Apple’s next event, Siri delays, Vision Pro momentum, and how tools like Codex are starting to reshape everyday workflows.

If you enjoy conversations about food, technology, craftsmanship, and the things we obsess over, this one is for you.

Listen now:
https://twistoflemonpod.com/2026/02/seven-courses-one-philly-debate-and-the-apple-rumor-mill/

And tell us in the comments:
What should Jon cook the next time Stan visits Iowa? 🍕🍷

Stan and Jon kick off with a spirited food argument over what counts as a true Philly and whether pizza dough should include sugar, then follow the conversation into a Chicago weekend recap. Stan shares highlights from Rosatis, the Drake Hotel, and a seven-course Michelin dinner at Boka with detaile...

22/01/2026

📚🤖🔊 New episode is live.

In this week’s Life with a Twist of Lemon, Jon and Stan start with winter reading lists that run the gamut from Julius Caesar and Dante’s Inferno to The Hunger Games and The Chronicles of Narnia. If you are looking for your next book, there is plenty to steal.

They also share a simple but powerful AI tip: ask your chatbot to slow down and interview you one question at a time so vague ideas turn into something actually useful.

Then… tech therapy.
HomePods behaving badly.
Siri missing the point.
Smart bulbs acting possessed after updates.
AirPlay frustrations.

Stan closes things out with some CarPlay redemption in his new Subaru and the still-unfulfilled dream of Face ID on Macs.

Listen now:
👉 https://twistoflemonpod.com/2026/01/reading-lists-ai-pro-tips-and-homepod-woes/

Stan and Jon compare winter routines and reading stacks—from Julius Caesar, Father Brown, and Dante to Narnia and Hunger Games—then trade AI workflows, including using ChatGPT to interview you question by question. They discuss Claude's Co-Work, Apple and Gemini, and the promise of ChatGPT Healt...

15/01/2026

This episode is a little travel, a little tech, a little work and life reflection. So quintessential LWaToL.

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Stan and Jon reflect on Jon's California trip for his dad's retirement, unpacking a LinkedIn post about vocation, work, and why

15/01/2026

🍋 In case you missed it. 🎙️

We explored bucatini, bakeries, and the Codex. Pasta obsessions, bread love, and a few surprising ideas along the way.

Good food talk to kick off January.

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Stan and Jon compare Apple Fitness ring goals, debate competitiveness, and trade thoughts on AI coding tools as Stan switches from Claude to Codex for iOS side projects. They share updates on personal sites, WordPress hosting, and a TestFlight invite for Stan's wine tasting app. A Pittsburgh trip hi...

13/01/2026

🍋 And more catch up 🎙️

We talk about taste, truffles, and how preferences form over time. Food, memory, and why learning to notice what you like matters more than chasing what you are supposed to like.

A thoughtful one for your listening pleasure.

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Stan and Jon ring in 2026 with Disneyland plans, a ChatGPT-guided roasted chicken, and a philosophical detour into why chocolate truffles share a name with mushroom truffle oil. Stan questions the value of LinkedIn Premium and broader social media algorithms (Instagram gets rare praise) while poking...

12/01/2026

🍋 A little behind, but still worth a listen. 🎙️

This episode dropped the week of Christmas and it’s a cozy one.
We talk gratitude journals, old-school buddy lists, internet nostalgia, and some gentle goal-setting heading into a new year. Light, reflective, and exactly the pace we needed after the holidays.

If you’re easing back into January, this one’s for you.
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A Podcast about technology, finance, life, craftsmanship, theology, and a little bit of everything else with a twist of Stan Lemon.

18/12/2025

Emily, a newly self-proclaimed “Twistie,” wrote in to take offense at Stan categorizing chocolate pie as cake.

That kicked off a surprisingly thoughtful debate on the podcast this week.

What actually *is* chocolate pie?
And does it deserve the name?

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A Podcast about technology, finance, life, craftsmanship, theology, and a little bit of everything else with a twist of Stan Lemon.