Best Macnotables Podcasts (2025)

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MacVoices #25238: Live! - Google Avoids Disaster, Apple's Benefit; An AI Assistant On Your TV? 37:20

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4h ago37:20

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A major antitrust ruling leaves Google with Chrome intact but requires limited data sharing with competitors, while Apple continues to benefit from billions in Google search placement payments. The panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, Marty Jencius, and Mark Fuccio debates whether remedies punish innovation, inve…

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MacVoices #25237: TV+ Talk - Most Watched Apple TV+ Content 37:59

3h ago37:59

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Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner dig into JustWatch data on August’s most-watched Apple TV+ series (Chief of War, Foundation, Invasion) and films (The Gorge, Killers of the Flower Moon). They compare Apple TV+ value vs. Netflix, bundles, and “background TV.” The conversation includes Apple funding riskier originals (Spike Lee/Denzel), box-office vs…

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MacVoices #25236: Live! - Apple’s ‘Awe Dropping’ Event Discussion (Part 3) 42:04

3d ago42:04

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The panel wraps Apple’s “Awe Dropping” coverage by debating iPhone 17 hardware: new vapor-chamber cooling, bigger batteries, a widened camera “deck,” triple 48MP sensors, square-format capture, brighter 3,000-nit displays, and up to 2TB storage. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, Eric Bolden, an…

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MacVoices #25235: Live! - Apple’s ‘Awe Dropping’ Event Discussion (Part 2) 42:04

16h ago42:04

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The panel continues its discussion of Apple’s latest announcements from the “Awe Dropping” event, focusing on the Apple Watch Series 11, new health and sleep tracking features, and the Ultra’s extended battery life. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, Eric Bolden, and Mark Fuccio switch to the iP…

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MacVoices #25234: Live - Apple’s ‘Awe Dropping’ Event Discussion (Part 1) 38:09

6d ago38:09

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The first part of the MacVoices Live! panel’s discussions about Apple’s latest event, dives into new AirPods with translation, heart rate monitoring, enhanced noise cancellation, and fitness tracking. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, Eric Bolden, and Mark Fuccio also cover Apple Watch updates,…

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MacVoices #25233: Live! - TypePad Departs, MacSurfer Returns 26:36

2h ago26:36

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TypePad’s shutdown prompts a PSA on exporting old blogs, while the panel welcomes the nostalgic return of MacSurfer—an Apple-news aggregator reborn in beta. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, Marty Jencius, Mark Fuccio weigh whether curated headlines still matter in an RSS world, discuss topic vs site organization, sear…

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MacVoices #25232: Live! - Replacing Facebook 24:33

13h ago24:33

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The MacVoices panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Ben Roethig, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, Web Bixby, and Jim Rea debates whether alternatives like Discord, Reddit, Mastodon, or Blue Sky could replace Facebook for groups and community interaction. They discuss ease of adoption, generational barriers, and what …

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MacVoices #25231: The Macstock IX Digital Pass with Mike Potter 28:31

3d ago28:31

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Mike Potter returns to unveil the MacStock Conference IX Digital Pass, three days of workshops and sessions in upgraded quality thanks to new gear and live switching. The talks are available as streams on the Macstock site, along with with slides and bonus moments. Those who were there in person already have access; others can purchase the pass to …

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MacVoices #25230: Live! - Intel Investment Debate and Bluesky’s Mississippi Exit 27:01

4d ago27:01

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The panel examines the U.S. government’s $8.9 billion investment in Intel, debating whether it strengthens national security or sets a risky precedent for government ownership in private companies. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Ben Roethig, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, Web Bixby, and Jim Rea discuss Intel’s challe…

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MacVoices #25228: Live! - xAI Sues Apple and Apple Watch Secrets Stolen 31:30

6d ago31:30

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Elon Musk’s xAI launches a lawsuit against Apple and OpenAI over app chart favoritism, sparking debate on App Store algorithms and competition. The panel digs into whether Grok is being unfairly excluded and how rankings work. Then, Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Ben Roethig, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, Web Bixby,…

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MacVoices #25227: TV+ Talk - Son Heung-min Sells Shirts as Apple TV+ Prices Rise 35:38

11d ago35:38

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Chuck and Charlotte explore the soaring success of soccer in the U.S. through Apple’s MLS deal, highlighted by Son Heung-min’s arrival and his record jersey sales. They examine the blockbuster run of Apple’s F1 movie, questions around Apple’s MLB streaming future, and the latest Apple TV+ price hike. Wrapping up, they preview fall programming inclu…

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MacVoices #25226: MacVoices Update - 2025-08 6:20

11d ago6:20

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The August 2025 update highlights progress on the show’s blog with new podcast recommendations, a busy month of live and After Dark sessions, and anticipation for Apple’s September 9. Chuck also shares gratitude in the monthly Support Report and encourages listener feedback. Show Notes: Chapters: [0:00] August 2025 update introduction [1:00] Recomm…

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MacVoices #25225: Live! - Adobe’s PDF AI, Dia Browser Costs, and A Foldable Phone Test 32:51

18d ago32:51

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Adobe has opened a new door on their AI strategy, unveiling a new AI service for PDFs. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius. Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, and Norbert Frassa weigh its usefulness against privacy risks and academic research tools. They discuss the Dia browser’s pricey subscription model, …

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MacVoices #25224: Live! - Mixing Music, Filtering Searches, Choosing AI Models, Alexa Plus Woes 42:01

14d ago42:01

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A wide-ranging MacVoices Live! panel discussion covers Apple’s upcoming AutoMix feature in Music, Spotify’s more granular playlist controls, and how DJs and party hosts might use transitions. The group debates Google’s new “preferred sources” search option and its risks of echo chambers, along with OpenAI’s return of model-selection in ChatGPT. Chu…

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MacVoices #25223: Live! - Blood Oxygen Tracking Back On Apple Watch, Apple Card Satisfaction Slips 27:59

21d ago27:59

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Apple Watch users regain blood oxygen tracking via iPhone processing, while panelists debate its impact on Apple’s legal fight with Massimo. Security warnings about Plex servers and ESR power banks serve as public service announcements. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius. Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, Jim Rea, and Web Bi…

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MacVoices #25222: Live! - A Falling iPhone, A Telescope Data Center, $1 ChatGPT, AOL Ends Dial-Up 33:20

22d ago33:20

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An iPhone survives a 2,600-foot fall, sparking debate on durability and user habits between Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Web Bixby, Jim Rea, and Jeff Gamet. A Texas startup launches a telescope-hosting data center, enabling astronomers to control gear remotely under pristine skies. Meanwhile, Ope…

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MacVoices #25221: Live! - John Prosser vs. Apple, Fintiv Lawsuits, and Apple’s First 50 Years 40:28

18d ago40:28

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The panel unpacks John Prosser’s decision to release a new iPhone leak video despite facing an Apple lawsuit, debating whether it’s reckless, irrelevant to the legal case, or simply part of the rumor mill’s culture. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Web Bixby, Jim Rea, and Jeff Gamet also discuss Appl…

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MacVoices #25220: Live! - Tim Cook’s White House Playbook and Elon Musk’s Apple Accusations 34:44

19d ago34:44

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The panel explores Tim Cook’s high-stakes White House visit, where Apple secured tariff exemptions with a $100B U.S. investment, earning both praise and debate over strategy. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Web Bixby, Jim Rea, and Jeff Gamet also unpack Elon Musk’s accusations that Apple is favoring…

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MacVoices #25219: Live! - Spotify Security Shenanigans, Microsoft Tricks, Amazon Podcast Strategy 25:43

25d ago25:43

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Spotify faces backlash after exposing listener data, including the questionable musical tastes of one high-profile user, raising questions about default privacy settings. Amazon restructures Wondery, cutting staff while shifting podcasts under Audible and exploring video strategies, sparking debate about the future of scripted, high-production show…

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MacVoices #25218: Briefing - AUKEY MagFusion Wireless 3 in 1 Charging Station with Qi2 Active Cooling 17:28

26d ago17:28

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Chuck Joiner and Norbert Frassa share their hands-on impressions of the AUKEY MagFusion 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Station with Qi2 Active Cooling. They discuss real-world use on both desk and nightstand setups, charging performance for iPhone, Apple Watch, and AirPods, fan cooling effectiveness, and overall value. Show Notes: Chapters: [0:00] Introd…

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MacVoices #25217: Live! - Apple Succession Challenges and Free Service Upload Cautions 34:02

29d ago34:02

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The panel examines Tim Cook’s record tenure, Apple’s leadership future, and the company’s innovation challenges. Debates include whether the next CEO should come from inside or outside, Apple’s reinvention cycle, the Vision Pro’s role, and the balance between privacy and business growth. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Web…

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MacVoices #25216: Live! - Healthcare Digitization, AI Direction, and a 3-Billion iPhone Milestone 44:45

1M ago44:45

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The panel discusses Dropbox ending its password service, Sengled smart bulb Alexa support being pulled, and Apple joining other tech giants to digitize healthcare records. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Web Bixby, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, and Mark Fuccio debate interoperability challenges, Apple’s evolving AI stra…

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MacVoices #25215: Live! - Microsoft’s AI Push, China-Based Support, An iPhone 17 Sighting 36:57

1M ago36:57

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The panel debates Microsoft’s pushy AI search in Edge, privacy concerns over Copilot Memory, and compares AI tools like Perplexity and ChatGPT for search relevance. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Web Bixby, Guy Serle, Jim Rea, and Jeff Gamet question Microsoft’s past use of China-based engineers for U.S. milita…

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MacVoices #25214: Behind The Scenes at ScreenCastsONLINE with Lee Garrett 38:44

1M ago38:44

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Lee Garrett, now at the helm of ScreenCastsONLINE, shares how he went from loyal viewer to taking over from founder Don McAllister. He talks about balancing the service with his IT career, evolving content without losing its hallmark quality, and deciding when to focus on macOS/iOS updates versus app tutorials. Lee also explains their expansion on …

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MacVoices #25213: Live! - Apple’s AI Talent Drain, Sonos’ New CEO, and the Tea App Breach 30:52

1M ago30:52

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The panel discusses Apple’s AI talent losses amid a rumored shift to third-party models, Meta’s aggressive recruitment, and speculation on Apple’s long-term AI strategy. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Web Bixby, Guy Serle, Jim Rea, and Jeff Gamet cover Sonos appointing Tom Conrad as CEO, Google’s new AI search …