Best Mac Minutes Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 284, Apple expands tools to help parents protect kids and teens online 11:06

31m ago11:06

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In this episode, we will discuss Apple’s announcement this week expanding tools to help parents protect kids and teens online. Including new ways to manage Child Accounts, the ability to share a child’s age range to receive age-appropriate experiences within an app, updated age ratings on the App Store, and more. Apple is offering more ways to help…

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The Untold Stories of 1972’s Greatest Hits: Bowie, Seals & Crofts, and The Hollies 32:18

7m ago32:18

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Coming up, a year that was so great we had to reformat our countdown to 12 songs, truly compelling masterworks here... including the song All the Young Dudes by David Bowie, which he knew was a can’t miss smash. But he gave it to his favorite band, Mott the Hoople, who needed a hit or they were done. The song saved their career and became an all-ti…

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The Genius of Brian Wilson: A Farewell to Pop’s Most Profound Composer 24:47

7m ago24:47

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Today, we have a very special episode of Professor of Rock, and I’m going to get right into it. We lost a true musical Genius recently. But Ya know.. I’ve been thinking a lot about it. And GENIUS simply doesn't cover it. For Brian Wilson, there should be a higher word or title for him that could never be bestowed up on anyone else in music history.…

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FROM THE VAULT: How Bon Jovi Rose to Fame with Anthems of Hope and Resilience 17:47

11m ago17:47

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FROM THE VAULT: The thing about Jon Bon Jovi and his incredible band is the music they've created has always got your back. From "Livin' On A Prayer" and "You Give Love a Bad Name" to "Wanted Dead or Alive" and "It's My Life", their music gives us redemption and faith against all odds. Mostly it's music of hope, which is a powerful thing, especiall…

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The Wildest Rock Supergroups That Almost Happened: Michael Jackson, Freddie Mercury, and Llamas 30:50

15h ago30:50

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From rock royalty to wild misfires — today we’re covering the greatest supergroups you’ve never heard of… but won’t forget any time soon. We’re telling the stories of rock legends who almost joined forces but just couldn’t get it together… And others that actually made it to the stage and into the studio. Among them, there’s a soap opera-inspired b…

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It took me 20 years to realize what I’ll tell you in 15 minutes… 15:23

3d ago15:23

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I thought I was chasing my dream. Music, fame, recognition. But one heartbreak and one sentence changed everything. What followed wasn’t just pain—it was purpose.In this video, I’m not giving you hype. I’m handing you a key to lasting impact: FAITHFULNESS.📖 “A faithful man will abound with blessings.” – Proverbs 28:20If you’ve ever felt invisible…I…

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He Lost the Bet...Then Wrote Their Biggest Hit in Minutes! 23:37

1d ago23:37

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Coming up next, the evolution of one of the most legendary groups ever through their greatest songs…and we have all three principles here to tell the story of their sound and its impact on the 60s, 70s, and 80s. Crosby, Stills, and Nash. SO many great stories here in our Evolution series. Including their first album that blew up radio with harmonie…

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iOS 26 is official, Liquid Glass redesign, and our full WWDC 2025 reactions 3:15:43

15h ago3:15:43

3:15:43

Benjamin and Chance are back with another bumper WWDC installment, featuring our thoughts on everything Apple announced during its 2025 keynote. From new features in iOS 26 to the sweeping redesign of Liquid Glass, we give our first reactions of all the changes in the new operating systems. And in Happy Hour Plus, Chance talks more about his experi…

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150: WWDC 2025 Recap LIVE at Apple Park! 54:59

22h ago54:59

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On this week's special episode of The MacRumors Show from Apple Park, we recap Apple's major announcements from WWDC 2025. Apple introduced a uniform naming scheme across its platforms—iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS, visionOS, and macOS are now versioned by the calendar year. This includes macOS 26, titled "Tahoe." The update marks the final macOS rele…

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Kenny Rogers on “The Gambler”: The Song That Made Him a Legend 20:19

3d ago20:19

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Coming up next is an interview with Kenny Rogers, a legend we lost a few years back… He was voted the greatest singer in the world several times by the people, and today’s song, The Gambler, his most famous one, is a major reason why… It’s a song that everyone knows and loves, even if they won’t admit it. It’s a song that changed the fortune of a c…

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Celebrating Brian Wilson: The Musical Genius Behind The Beach Boys | Bonus Tribute Episode 21:47

3d ago21:47

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Today, we honor the life, genius, and lasting legacy of Brian Wilson—co-founder of The Beach Boys, and one of the most visionary minds in rock history. In this special bonus episode of Professor of Rock, we commemorate Brian’s extraordinary contributions to music following the news of his passing. Through exclusive commentary and historical perspec…

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Banned by MTV, Rejected by Radio: The ’80s Hits Too Hot to Handle 32:59

4d ago32:59

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Some songs were made to push boundaries — stirring up scandal, controversy, and uncomfortable conversations. On today’s episode, we’re featuring songs that did just that… We’re breaking down six songs that either got themselves banned from radio, blacklisted by MTV, or pulled from live shows. The list of taboo tracks includes Olivia Newton-John Joh…

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FROM THE VAULT: How Tom Petty Proved His Label Wrong with Free Fallin’ 20:57

5d ago20:57

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FROM THE VAULT: An unlikely superstar partnership turned 3 simple chords into the biggest solo hit of a rock icon’s career. The story of the making, and the major label snubbing of the Tom Petty smash Free Fallin that he co-wrote with Electric Light Orchestra principal Jeff Lynne and Mike Cambell from the album Full Moon Fever. We discuss why this …

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The 16-Year-Old Who Outsold The Beatles —Top 11 Songs of 1967 31:37

6d ago31:37

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COMING up next, we are taking the time machines back to the Summer of Love, the birth of psychedelia, and the year when music truly became art. With 11 of the greatest songs of that magical time, including a scruffy 16-year-old kid Alex Chilton, who won a high school talent show and got to record a short 2-minute song, The Letter… It ended up hitti…

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How Rick Astley’s Label Hated His Song—Then It Took Over the World 20:34

6d ago20:34

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Coming up next, the fascinating story of the 80s mega-hit Never Gonna Give You Up that topped the charts in at least 25 countries. And it almost never happened. When Rick Astley was searching for his first hit, he got picked up by one of the world's premier production teams. Only instead of letting him record an album, they had him doing chores aro…

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Top 10 Most Soul-Stirring Female Vocal Performances of the ’80s: Aimee Mann, Stevie Nicks, and More 33:05

8d ago33:05

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Coming up, we’re moving into the shadows of the '80s to uncover the most chilling, emotionally gripping performances of the decade. They were the songs that ruled the radio dial and haunted our souls with 10 iconic vocal performances from the decade’s best. As we count down the most haunting songs of the 80s, including post-punk icon Siouxie Sioux,…

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It took me 20+ years to realize what I’ll tell you in 11 minutes… 11:04

7d ago11:04

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Most men and leaders think playing it safe is wise, thinking the devil is after their comfort, chasing the “easy” life— but what if the very thing you’re avoiding is exactly what God is calling you toward?In this video, I share a raw part of my journey — stepping away from comfort, facing fear, and walking in obedience even when it didn’t make sens…

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How a Paul Simon–Mentored Band Created One of the Most Haunting One-Hit Wonders of the ’80s 24:17

9d ago24:17

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Some songs are just BLESSED…seriously, it just seems like certain songs are touched by the hand of God where the miraculous and unexplained happens… Well that’s exactly what today’s song was and still is. Life in a Northern Town.. It was a mind blowing song in 1986 that didn’t sound like anything on radio. And it was meant to be. Today’s singer Nic…

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iOS 26 naming, new Gaming app, and more last-minute WWDC expectations 58:09

8d ago58:09

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Benjamin and Chance get hyped for WWDC 2025 with coverage of all the last-minute news, as well as the state of the rumor mill in the run-up to Apple’s big software show. There’s talk of a new Gaming app, a major change to Apple’s OS version numbering, and much more to discuss ahead of next week’s event. And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin tries to con…

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Ep. 244: Censoring lawmakers, T-shirts, and seashells 1:06:27

8d ago1:06:27

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We discuss the Supreme Court backing Maine lawmaker Laurel Libby, NPR filing suit against Trump, a years-long dispute over a student wearing a “there are only two genders” shirt, the Secret Service investigation into James Comey, the latest on Harvard vs. Trump, and more. Guests: Bob Corn-Revere — chief counsel, FIRE Lee Levine — former senior coun…

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The Story Behind “Juke Box Hero”: Lou Gramm’s Vocal Feat and Fan Inspiration 20:21

10d ago20:21

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Up next.. the story of Juke Box Hero, an all-time classic rock song from both its iconic singer, Lou Gramm, and guitarist Mick Jones, who both wrote it. It's one of the '80s greatest anthems. They each had a great song and pretty much combined it into one with dual experiences… Mick said it came from a fan who stood in the rain for 5 hours to get t…

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Top 10 Guitar Solos of the ’70s: Ritchie Blackmore, David Gilmour, and More 28:06

11d ago28:06

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Songwriters have stated many times that you never know where or when a clever lyric is going to strike. It’s also that way for a guitarist. A catchy riff can come at any time and from any place. You’ll hear what I mean when we talk about some of the best solos of the 70s. For instance, Ritchie Blackmore improvised a solo to impress a journalist who…

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FROM THE VAULT: The Story Behind Fleetwood Mac’s Dreams – Stevie Nicks’ Heartfelt Breakup Anthem 16:12

12d ago16:12

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FROM THE VAULT: When you listen to the modern day standard "Dreams” by Fleetwood Mac, you may not immediately hear the sadness. You may not recognize that it is song about a failing relationship. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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The ’70s Hit Randy Bachman Wrote as a Joke—That Hit #1 in 22 Countries 33:37

13d ago33:37

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Coming up next, we're firing up the time machine and heading to an iconic year in the 70s… Can you guess it? It was the year Hank Aaron broke Babe Ruth’s home run record and Muhammad Ali stunned George Foreman in the Rumble in the Jungle. And in music, it was a pummeling, too. One song came when a future rock star Donal Fagen, hit on the wife of on…

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FROM THE VAULT: 5 Forgotten 90s Songs Featuring Tonic, LIT, Sponge, Garbage, and More 20:23

13d ago20:23

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FROM THE VAULT: Hey Music Junkies, the Professor of Rock, always here to celebrate the greatest artists and songs of all time; If you love music, you’ll want to subscribe below and hit the bell so you always get our daily content. You’ll also want to check us out on Patreon as we’ve added a bunch of exclusives and benefits there. Today we're discus…

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Ranking the Greatest Classic Rock Songs of All Time: The Ultimate Showdown 38:37

14d ago38:37

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I really screwed up a few weeks ago. I was counting down the greatest songs of 1976 and left out More Than a Feeling, one of the greatest songs in classic rock history. I’ve never messed up like this, but here’s the thing: in any other year, it would easily be the #1 song. But in 1976, it would be competing with Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody. So that g…

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How “The Power of Love” Became a #1 Hit—and a Soundtrack Tragedy 22:31

15d ago22:31

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Coming up, an interview with one of my favorite people, Huey Lewis, about one of the biggest #1 hits of the '80s, The Power of Love. It’s become legendary both because of the feel-good sing-along chorus and the iconic movies it supported. Huey was in the midst of a huge album THAT RULED the mid 80s with 4 big hits, when he was tapped to write the t…

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148: Last Minute WWDC Rumors: 'iOS 26' and Games App 40:30

14d ago40:30

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On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we talk through Apple's plan to introduce a complete overhaul of the design and naming system for its operating systems at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). Despite the ongoing focus in the industry on generative artificial intelligence, Apple is reportedly planning to debut a complete visual …

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How Two Teens and a Cheap Synth Launched OMD into Pop History 22:57

16d ago22:57

22:57

Coming up, the legendary duo Orchestral Maneuvers in the Dark, or OMD for short, tells the story of their career in 5 key songs that helped invent the iconic sound of the 80s. So get this, they wrote their first big song “Electronic” when they were teenagers forming an underground synth duo, and it ended up selling 5 million copies of their single …

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Resting But Still Feel Exhausted? Here's Why! 12:16

15d ago12:16

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Why are you still tired—even after you rest?You slow down, take time off, even go on vacation... but you still feel exhausted.In this powerful teaching based on Mark 2:23–28, Coach Red Wallace unpacks one of Jesus’ most disruptive lessons: “The Sabbath was made for man—not man for the Sabbath.”If you're caught in a cycle of hustle, performance, and…

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Men at Work Ruled the ’80s—Then Vanished. Colin Hay Explains Why 21:41

17d ago21:41

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Coming up, an interview with a true 80s icon, Colin Hay, who people forget was on a Beatles-like trajectory... if only for a couple of years. But those years, he and his band Men at Work were as big as anyone. They actually pulled off something that not even the Beatles did… when their debut record Business as Usual, spent 15 weeks at #1 and contai…

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Apple OS redesigns, Apple Watch sales decline, smart glasses plans advance 1:08:03

16d ago1:08:03

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Benjamin and Chance talk about everything Apple in the run-up to WWDC, including news that watchOS and tvOS should also expect major design changes this cycle. Also, Chance used his phone as his ID at the airport, Apple’s smart glasses plans advance and Apple Watch sales are reportedly struggling. And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin and Chance share t…

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Sex, Cheese, and Controversy: Ranking the 5 Most Ridiculous ’70s Songs 27:24

18d ago27:24

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Coming up, we’re gonna get into the dark underbelly of the 70s, where bad taste reigned supreme, controversy sold millions, and critical acclaim was strictly optional. We are going to take a ride through the songs that you hate to love or the songs that you love to hate, depending on your perspective. You’ll hear the tale of (You're) Having My Baby…

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FROM THE VAULT: Sammy Hagar on Van Halen’s 1988 Hit “When It’s Love” 6:01

18d ago6:01

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FROM THE VAULT: The Red Rocker, Sammy Hagar tells the story of Van Halen’s 1988 top 5 hit: “When it’s Love" from their magnificent album 0U812. The song was a #1 hit on the rock charts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…

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Episode 283, Apple brings insights, ratings, and reviews from expert sources to Apple Maps 7:01

20d ago7:01

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In this episode, we will discuss Apple brings insights, ratings, and reviews from expert sources to Apple Maps. Users can now view and search for restaurants and hotels in the U.S. with distinctions from MICHELIN Guide; The Infatuation and Golf Digest coming soon. Learn more about this new feature in this edition. Apple Maps users can now view and …

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1983’s Greatest: Prince, Lionel Richie, and the Hook That Labels Didn’t Hear 39:34

20d ago39:34

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So a few weeks ago, I told you we had our final top 10 songs of the 80s, but I was wrong… We have one more I overlooked, and arguably its best year: 1983. That’s right, we’ve got the top 10 songs of 1983, including Prince's Little Red Corvette which was written during a nap. It would become one of the dirtiest songs of the time, even though some pe…

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The Story Behind “Beds Are Burning” and the Protest Hidden in a 1987 Rock Anthem 21:54

21d ago21:54

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In the mid-80s, just when we thought we had seen everything, out came a large and possessed 6-foot-6 bald singer named Peter Garrett who scared the hell out of everyone. And strangely enough, his band Midnight Oil was one of the biggest draws at the box office. But as they were rising, they turned down lucrative concert offers and a huge tour to pl…

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TV’s Most Iconic Themes: The Wild Backstories Behind the ’60s Greatest Intros 32:59

22d ago32:59

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On today’s episode, the songs are coming at you from every channel on the dial—we’ve got songs about superheroes, secret agents, and stranded castaways. It’s time for another TV theme countdown. This time from the 60s. We’ve already hit the 70s and 80s. And you loved them both. But as good as they were, this decade is a goldmine. We’ve got themes t…

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147: Google and OpenAI Step Up AI Tech Ahead of WWDC 44:49

21d ago44:49

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On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we discuss all of the major announcements from Google's AI-focused I/O conference this week and the mysterious device former Apple design chief Jony Ive is designing at OpenAI. At its I/O 2025 conference, Google unveiled a wide range of artificial intelligence enhancements surrounding its Gemini AI plat…

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Un-Rushed Urgency: How to Stop Outrunning Your Purpose 9:15

21d ago9:15

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You’ve been pushing, striving, grinding... trying to stay on fire for God—yet deep down, you’re exhausted.What if the problem isn’t your passion—but your pace?In this video, we’re unpacking the idea of **“un-rushed urgency”**—how Jesus walked with purpose without ever being in a hurry. You’ll learn how to stop outrunning your calling and start walk…

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Why “Things Can Only Get Better” Is Scientifically the Happiest Song Ever 22:05

23d ago22:05

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Coming up next… I found an interview I did years ago with 80s icon, Howard Jones, that I thought was lost! This legend takes us through his songs that were the backbone of the 80s… Songs everybody knows and loves… including Things Can Only Get Better, a song that was measured by scientists to have one of the highest vibration readings in a special …

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The truly bezel-less iPhone, rumored AirPods roadmap, WWDC invites go out 1:04:00

22d ago1:04:00

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WWDC invites have gone out, and Chance will be there in person. The pair discuss the narrative of indifference that hangs over WWDC at the moment, as the tech industry is currently dominated by daily onslaught of AI news. And while the rumors about the AirPods roadmap are a little bleak, Apple is rumored to be shipping a truly all-screen bezel-less…

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The Zombies’ “Time of the Season”: Hit After Breakup, Forgotten Then Reunited 50 Years Later 22:17

23d ago22:17

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Up next, we have the whole band sitting down to share the story of an absolute Zombies classic. Today’s classic Time of the Season was so ahead of its time in its lyrics, music, and feel... it capsized. This famous song was released in 1969, going into the 1970s, it was the perfect invasion of psychedelic 60s blessing into the excessive 70s, and it…

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Ep. 243: Heather Mac Donald on Trump and free speech 59:40

22d ago59:40

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Heather Mac Donald discusses the Trump administration’s free speech record amidst its battles with higher ed, mainstream media, law firms, and more. Mac Donald is Thomas W. Smith Fellow at the Manhattan Institute. Her most recent book is “When race trumps merit: How the pursuit of equity sacrifices excellence, destroys beauty, and threatens lives.”…

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Top 10 Guitar Solos of the ’80s: From Eddie Van Halen to Unexpected Legends 35:18

25d ago35:18

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It was the decade full of blistering shredders, but the greatest solos weren’t just about melting faces—they were about moving hearts. Some of the most unforgettable licks came from guitarists you’ve never heard of… players who sounded like they were channeling something divine. One guitar icon, Eddie Van Halen, delivered an all-time classic solo a…

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Episode 282, Universal Music Group and Apple Music announce Sound Therapy 8:14

27d ago8:14

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In this episode, we will discuss Universal Music Group and Apple Music announce a new feature called Sound Therapy, Sound Therapy is a collection which leverages cognitive science and Universal Music Group’s roster of global superstars, adding subtle auditory beats to well-known curated tracks, aiming to help listeners focus, relax, and sleep. The …

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