Best MacVoices Podcasts (2025)

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MacVoices #25274: Live! - More on John Prosser, ChatGPT Atlas Live, and A Real Tilly Norwood 43:18

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The Jon Prosser saga continues: missed deadlines, Apple pushing toward default judgment, and why Cupertino may "make an example" of John (citing Think Secret history), Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, Guy Serle, and Web Bixby examine where it is going, then do an impromptu hands-…

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MacVoices #25272: MacVoices Update - 2025-10 6:39

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October marks 20 years of the show’s conversations, insights, and Apple community connections. Chuck reflects on the milestone and previews November’s holiday gift guides. He also discusses MacVoices Magazine as a source for curated Apple how-tos delivers the monthly Support Report. Show Notes: Chapters: Links: MacVoices Celebrates 20 Years: A Lega…

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MacVoices #25273: Live! - Apple TV and Sports, Vision Pro App, and Jane Goodall 34:04

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Apple's growing focus on sports with new Apple Sports app updates and its upcoming F1 broadcasting deal is the focus of the MacVoices Live! session with Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, Guy Serle, and Web Bixby. The panel examines the Vision Pro app's arrival on iPad, and reacts …

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MacVoices #25217: TV+Talk - Apple TV Rebrand, The F1 Movie and F1 Racing, Streaming Wars 42:24

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Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner unpack Apple’s move to rebrand Apple TV+, its exclusive U.S. Formula 1 deal, and the larger implications for sports streaming. They explore the tie-in with the F1 movie, Apple’s departure from MLB, and new bundling strategies with Peacock. Charlotte also previews her new book Streaming Wars, offering a big-picture l…

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MacVoices #25272: MacVoices Update - 2025-10 6:40

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October marks 20 years of the show's conversations, insights, and Apple community connections. Chuck reflects on the milestone and previews November's holiday gift guides. He also discusses MacVoices Magazine as a source for curated Apple how-tos delivers the monthly Support Report. http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV225272.mp3 Show Notes: Cha…

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MacVoices #25271: TV+Talk - Apple TV Rebrand, The F1 Movie and F1 Racing, Streaming Wars 42:25

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Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner unpack Apple's move to rebrand Apple TV+, its exclusive U.S. Formula 1 deal, and the larger implications for sports streaming. They explore the tie-in with the F1 movie, Apple's departure from MLB, and new bundling strategies with Peacock. Charlotte also previews her new book Streaming Wars, offering a big-picture l…

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MacVoices #25270: Live! - The AWS Outage, Juice Jacking, Apple’s Value, and the Steve Jobs Coin 32:39

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An in-depth panel discussion explores the major AWS outage and its ripple effects across businesses, Amazon devices, and essential services, raising concerns about redundancy and cloud dependency. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Jim Rea, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, Guy Serle, and Web Bixby group also examine Apple’…

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MacVoices #25269: Briefing - The AirCard Pro Bluetooth Tracker from Rolling Square 4:28

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Chuck relates his experience with the Rolling Square AirCard Pro —a slim, credit-card-sized Bluetooth tracker compatible with Apple’s Find My network. With a rechargeable 12-month battery, Qi charging, and optional QR ID, it is an ideal compact Bluetooth tracker with a flat form factor. Show Notes: Chapters: [0:00] Introduction and why a physical w…

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MacVoices #25269: Briefing - The AirCard Pro Bluetooth Tracker from Rolling Square 4:29

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Chuck relates his experience with the Rolling Square AirCard Pro —a slim, credit-card-sized Bluetooth tracker compatible with Apple's Find My network. With a rechargeable 12-month battery, Qi charging, and optional QR ID, it is an ideal compact Bluetooth tracker with a flat form factor. Show Notes: Chapters: [0:00] Introduction and why a physical w…

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MacVoices #25268: CarPlay Ultra Supporters, California Regulates ChatBots, Amazon Disarms James Bond 27:08

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This session starts with a discussion of the expansion of Apple’s CarPlay Ultra and which automakers are committing or holding back, highlighting Hyundai’s early adoption. Chuck Joiner, Dave Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Marty Jencius, and Norbert Frassa examine California’s new chatbot regulations following tragic incidents, questioni…

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MacVoices #25267: JOhn Rokos On The Origins of the OpenCase iPhone Case 42:57

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Founder JOhn Rokos shares how MagSafe inspired OpenCase—an iPhone case with a recessed opening that locks MagSafe accessories in place to prevent sliding, improve charging/heat, and cut weight. He covers patenting, vetting manufacturers in China, yearly fit changes, testing with dummy phones, and building an open accessory ecosystem. This edition o…

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MacVoices #25267: JOhn Rokos On The Origins of the OpenCase iPhone Case202 42:58

9d ago42:58

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Founder JOhn Rokos shares how MagSafe inspired OpenCase—an iPhone case with a recessed opening that locks MagSafe accessories in place to prevent sliding, improve charging/heat, and cut weight. He covers patenting, vetting manufacturers in China, yearly fit changes, testing with dummy phones, and building an open accessory ecosystem. This edition o…

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MacVoices #25266: Live! - Apple’s AI Vision Acquisition, Bug Bounties, and Teens and iPhones 22:25

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Apple’s reported acquisition of Prompt.ai’s team/IP drew thoughts from the MacVoices panel about what it could mean for computer vision across Face ID, HomeKit, a rumored HomePod with a screen, and even a home robot. Chuck Joiner, Dave Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Marty Jencius, and Norbert Frassa debate Apple’s new $2M bug bounty—pro…

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MacVoices #25266: Live! - Apple's AI Vision Acquisition, Bug Bounties, and Teens and iPhones 22:26

10d ago22:26

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Apple's reported acquisition of Prompt.ai's team/IP drew thoughts from the MacVoices panel about what it could mean for computer vision across Face ID, HomeKit, a rumored HomePod with a screen, and even a home robot. Chuck Joiner, Dave Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Marty Jencius, and Norbert Frassa debate Apple's new $2M bug bounty—pro…

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MacVoices #25265: Live! - Why Apple TV+ Is Now Apple TV, and Why Clips Is No More 30:22

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The MacVoices Live! reacts to Apple’s decision to discontinue the Clips app and rename Apple TV+ simply to Apple TV. Chuck Joiner, Dave Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Marty Jencius, and Norbert Frassa debate why Clips failed to gain traction, Apple’s pattern of abandoning smaller software, and how confusing naming conventions blur the l…

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MacVoices #25265: Live! - Apple TV+ Is Now Apple TV, Clips Is No More 30:23

11d ago30:23

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The MacVoices Live! reacts to Apple's decision to discontinue the Clips app and rename Apple TV+ simply to Apple TV. Chuck Joiner, Dave Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Marty Jencius, and Norbert Frassa debate why Clips failed to gain traction, Apple's pattern of abandoning smaller software, and how confusing naming conventions blur the l…

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MacVoices #25264: Live! - Another Power Bank Recall and Logitech Pushes Cancel On the Pop Smart Button 28:15

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A MacVoices Live! discussion covers another major recall—this time ESR's HaloLock power banks over fire risks—and explores why power bank failures remain common despite reputable brands. Chuck Joiner, Dave Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Marty Jencius, and Norbert Frassa also react to Logitech's sudden shutdown of its Pop Smart Button, r…

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MacVoices #25264: Live! - Another Power Bank Recall and Logitech Pushes Cancel On the Pop Smart Button 28:14

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A MacVoices Live! discussion covers another major recall—this time ESR’s HaloLock power banks over fire risks—and explores why power bank failures remain common despite reputable brands. Chuck Joiner, Dave Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Marty Jencius, and Norbert Frassa also react to Logitech’s sudden shutdown of its Pop Smart Button, r…

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MacVoices #25263: Celebrating 20 Years of MacVoices with Doug Adams of Doug's Scripts 1:03:58

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Doug Adams of Doug’s AppleScripts was a guest on the very first episode of MacVoices and he’s back to help celebrate the 20th anniversary of the show. Doug looks at AppleScript’s enduring legacy, automation on the Mac, and his inventive “bathroom music” project. Doug and Chuck discuss the evolution from CDs to streaming, Apple Music’s scripting roo…

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MacVoices #25263: Celebrating 20 Years of MacVoices with Doug Adams of Doug's Scripts 1:03:59

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Doug Adams of Doug's AppleScripts was a guest on the very first episode of MacVoices and he's back to help celebrate the 20th anniversary of the show. Doug looks at AppleScript's enduring legacy, automation on the Mac, and his inventive "bathroom music" project. Doug and Chuck discuss the evolution from CDs to streaming, Apple Music's scripting roo…

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MacVoices #25262: Live! - Sora and IP, What Are YOU Hiding, Instagram Reels, and Hulu Morphs 35:10

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The MacVoices Live! panel debates OpenAI’s Sora—deepfakes, IP use, and “opt-out” controls that still require adding your likeness. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Web Bixby, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, and Jim Rea swap privacy tips, share scam/robocall concerns, and discuss Instagram shifting to Reels and what that…

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MacVoices #25262: Live! - Sora and IP, What Are YOU Hiding, Instagram Reels, and Hulu Morphs 35:11

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The MacVoices Live! panel debates OpenAI's Sora—deepfakes, IP use, and "opt-out" controls that still require adding your likeness. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Web Bixby, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, and Jim Rea swap privacy tips, share scam/robocall concerns, and discuss Instagram shifting to Reels and what that…

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MacVoices #25261: Live! - Epic's Latest Complaints, Gemini Privacy, A Surprise AOL Acquisition 26:44

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Epic’s latest complaints about Apple’s App Store rules spark frustration and humor among the panel, while Rivian’s lack of CarPlay draws mockery from Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Web Bixby, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, and Jim Rea. The discussion shifts to growing concerns over Google’s Gemini integration in Chro…

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MacVoices #25261: Live! - Epic's Latest Complaints, Gemini Privacy, A Surprise AOL Acquisition 26:45

17d ago26:45

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Epic's latest complaints about Apple's App Store rules spark frustration and humor among the panel, while Rivian's lack of CarPlay draws mockery from Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Web Bixby, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, and Jim Rea. The discussion shifts to growing concerns over Google's Gemini integration in Chro…

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MacVoices #25260: TV+ Talk - 'The Morning Show' and Peanuts Until 2030 40:57

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Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner unpack the latest season of The Morning Show, exploring Apple TV+’s creative freedom, layered storylines, and standout performances. They discuss Apple’s evolving tolerance for edgier content and the show’s newsroom chaos. The announcement of Peanuts staying on Apple TV+ through 2030 represents an artistic and busin…

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MacVoices #25260: TV+ Talk - 'The Morning Show' and Peanuts Until 2030 40:58

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Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner unpack the latest season of The Morning Show, exploring Apple TV+'s creative freedom, layered storylines, and standout performances. They discuss Apple's evolving tolerance for edgier content and the show's newsroom chaos. The announcement of Peanuts staying on Apple TV+ through 2030 represents an artistic and busin…

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MacVoices #25259: Live! - Rivian’s CarPlay Position, More UK Cloud Demands, FCC iPhone Leaks 30:45

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The MacVoices Live! panel discuss the Rivian CEO’s claim that drivers will eventually appreciate cars without Apple CarPlay, sparking debate about automakers’ push for control and subscription models. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Web Bixby, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, and Jim Rea explore consumer frustration ove…

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MacVoices #25259: Live! - Rivian's CarPlay Position, More UK Cloud Demands, FCC iPhone Leaks 30:46

19d ago30:46

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The MacVoices Live! panel discuss the Rivian CEO's claim that drivers will eventually appreciate cars without Apple CarPlay, sparking debate about automakers' push for control and subscription models. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Web Bixby, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, and Jim Rea explore consumer frustration ove…

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MacVoices #25258: Live - Remembering Steve Jobs, Venmo and PayPal Scam Alert 24:54

21d ago24:54

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The MacVoices Live! panel marks the anniversary of Steve Jobs’ passing with memories, reflections, and some personal encounters on his impact. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Web Bixby, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, and Jim Rea talk about a recent warning about PayPal/Venmo scams after account linking, with debate ov…

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MacVoices #25258: Live - Remembering Steve Jobs, Venmo and PayPal Scam Alert 24:55

21d ago24:55

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The MacVoices Live! panel marks the anniversary of Steve Jobs' passing with memories, reflections, and some personal encounters on his impact. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Web Bixby, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, and Jim Rea talk about a recent warning about PayPal/Venmo scams after account linking, with debate ov…

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MacVoices #25257: Live! - Macs in Enterprise AI, An FCC Leak, and Xiaomi Copycats 37:04

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The panel explores how M-series Macs—with huge unified memory and efficient silicon—are gaining traction for AI inference and on-device privacy, citing MacStadium use cases and enterprise angles like Copilot adoption. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Guy Serle, Web Bixby, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, and Mar…

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MacVoices #25257: Live! - Macs in Enterprise AI, An FCC Leak, and Xiaomi Copycats 37:05

24d ago37:05

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The panel explores how M-series Macs—with huge unified memory and efficient silicon—are gaining traction for AI inference and on-device privacy, citing MacStadium use cases and enterprise angles like Copilot adoption. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Guy Serle, Web Bixby, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, and Mar…

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MacVoices #25256: Live! - Electronic Arts Goes Private; What Makes A Good Game? 21:43

25d ago21:43

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Electronic Arts’ $55 billion privatization sparks debate over the state of gaming. The panel examines EA’s financial struggles, originality fatigue, and cinematic excess in modern titles. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Guy Serle, Web Bixby, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea and Mark Fuccio explore Saudi investme…