Best Simon Webster Podcasts (2025)

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826: 2025 State of the Platforms (Part 2) 2:24:39

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Subtitle: iPhone, Apple TV, iCloud, Other Services, and the Ecosystem The guys wrap up their review of Apple's 2025 with a look at the iPhone, Apple TV, iCloud, and Apple's other services. They then zoom out and look at the overall ecosystem. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website…

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EP 03 // Evin O'Riordain // The Kernel Brewery 58:30

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Everyone knows The Kernel, but does anyone really know The Kernel? When cans and colourful, creative labels became synonymous with craft beer, they didn’t react. When everyone expanded their breweries to meet demand, they didn’t. When investments and acquisitions were everywhere, they never considered that route. And yet, here we are more than 16 y…

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The 7th Anniversary 15:58

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On the 28th of November 2018, the 8 minute and 14 second Episode Zero of Roleplay Rescue was aired. Seven years of striving, failing, starting over, and asking: How can I run a game that is creatively engaging for my friends and myself, while managing the crippling anxiety and self-doubt that plagued my identity as the "world's flakiest GM"? This e…

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Oliver Davis and Tim Dean, "Hatred of Sex" (U Nebraska Press, 2022) 49:20

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How well do we understand our relationship to sex? According to Oliver Davis and Tim Dean, authors of the new book Hatred of Sex (University of Nebraska Press, 2022), we tend to overlook the “unpleasurable pleasures” that are integral to sex. Sex undoes us, destabilizes us, takes us out of ourselves. Many of our 21st century cultural products—Queer…

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825: 2025 State of the Platforms (Part 1) 2:08:37

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Subtitle: Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro, and Audio Products This week, Stephen and David start their annual tour of Apple's products, beginning with the Mac, then they consider the Apple Watch, the Vision Pro, and the company's lineup of audio products. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: DEVONthink: Get Organized — Unleash Your Creativ…

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Miracles on the way - Deon Gertze 37:35

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What if we really believed that God could never fail? This message takes us into Luke 17:11–19, where ten outcasts lifted their voices for mercy—and Jesus answered with an instruction, not an instant miracle. "Go, show yourselves to the priests." The miracle didn't meet them in the moment… it met them on the way. Faith prayed. Faith obeyed. Faith g…

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Nancy McWilliams, "Psychoanalytic Supervision" (Guilford Publications, 2021) 59:06

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Drawing on deep reserves of experience and theoretical and research knowledge, Nancy McWilliams presents a fresh perspective on psychodynamic supervision in this highly instructive work. In Psychoanalytic Supervision (Guilford Publications, 2021), McWilliams examines the role of the supervisor in developing the therapist's clinical skills, giving s…

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Player-Directed Goals 17:38

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This week patron and regular listener, Alex from the UK, called in with a question about my approach of what he calls, "Player-Directed Goal-Driven Play". His specific issue is around whether this approach can work with shorter periods of play that are designed to be time-bound to fewer sessions than my own aspiration for 1-year plus long-form play…

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Marked by His Anointing for 2026 - Scott 'Sanga' Samways 28:58

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The message teaches that the anointing is the power and presence of the Holy Spirit working through believers, just as He empowered Jesus to heal, do good, and set people free. The anointing is meant for every area of our lives and functions as a partnership between us and the Holy Spirit. It carries authority to break yokes, heal, deliver, and str…

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824: Life After iPadOS 26 1:15:42

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iPadOS 26 introduced a new windowing system, improved audio recording, and more robust background tasks, making the iPad feel more Mac-like than ever. This week, David and Stephen discuss a range of workflows that benefit from these changes. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. Ecamm: Powerful l…

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Wonder Wander 17:45

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This week I found myself wandering back to Traveller - specifically, the current edition of the game published by Mongoose. Wandering is an inevitability in my hobby. My mind is constantly scanning for interesting things. I am curious by nature. This is the way I am. This week, Pioneer caught my attention again. It's a game about exploring the sola…

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Big Storage Batteries Are Here. Can They Fix Our Electricity Market? – Dr Jen Purdie 20:05

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Earlier this year New Zealand's first and largest big storage battery began selling into the grid; there are signs that it is already softening prices. So, are we on the cusp of a low-emissions electricity transformation? Climate and energy modeller Dr Jen Purdie tells Ross Inglis that we are...to a point.…

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Jamieson Webster, "Disorganisation & Sex" (Divided Publishing, 2022) 54:23

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The first collection of essays from the author of the Life and Death of Psychoanalysis, Stay, Illusion! with Simon Critchley and Conversion Disorder, Disorganisation & Sex (Divided Publishing, 2022) is as much about our resistance to sexuality as it is about sex itself. Jamieson Webster continues to excite and disturb, turning to Lacan and the auto…

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823: The 2025 Holiday Gift Guide 1:25:40

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The end of the year is nearly upon us, so the guys are back to share their gift ideas. Stephen then goes on to share a new life philosophy, only to learn that David is already a master of it. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Soulver: Notepad, meet c…

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Faith for the Impossible - Kety Samways 44:10

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"With God, nothing is impossible!" If you are facing something impossible right now, this message is for you. God is not done yet. Let's lift our eyes, enlarge our faith, and believe again that nothing is impossible for our God. It's time to step forward with expectation, pray bold prayers that only God can answer, and trust that He is already figh…

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Richard H. Thaler and Alex Imas, "The Winner's Curse: Behavioral Economics Anomalies, Then and Now" (Simon and Schuster, 2025) 54:22

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Alex Imas is the Roger L. and Rachel M. Goetz Professor of Behavioral Science, Economics and Applied AI and a Vasilou Faculty Scholar at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, where he has taught Negotiations and Behavioral Economics. He is a Faculty Affiliate of the Center for Applied AI and the Human Capital & Economic Opportunity, a…

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David Kieran, "Signature Wounds: The Untold Story of the Military's Mental Health Crisis" (NYU Press, 2019) 50:01

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The surprising story of the Army's efforts to combat PTSD and traumatic brain injury The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have taken a tremendous toll on the mental health of our troops. In 2005, then-Senator Barack Obama took to the Senate floor to tell his colleagues that "many of our injured soldiers are returning from Iraq with traumatic brain inju…

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Sneaky sustainability - Orba Shoes 31:42

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Every year the fashion industry produces over 24 billion shoes made largely of synthetics, with little regard for the materials sourced, the wellbeing of the people involved or impact after disposal. Orba shoes are different. Designed in NZ, made from entirely natural materials every part of every shoe Orba makes for the next 100 years will be gone…

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Non-linear Paths with Obstacles 23:34

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Starting with a seemingly random quote from "Tiny Experiments" by Anne-Loure Le Cunff, I riff off the idea of non-linear paths through RPG adventures. I draw on Jamison's idea about the Obstacle and its three stages. Overall, this is me animatedly talking about how I prep for my games right now. Thanks to everyone who is supporting the show on Patr…

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The Low-Waste House – Paul Webster-Young, Twin Solutions 21:53

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Auckland builder Paul Webster-Young is turning a new home for his sister into a case study for construction that sends less waste to landfill and costs less over time. The key, he tells Ross Inglis, is careful selection of materials and a new kind of collaboration with architects.

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822: iPhone 17 Photography with Tyler Stalman 1:25:51

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Tyler Stalman returns to the show to discuss the camera gains Apple has made with the iPhone 17 line. The guys also talk about the limitations of the iPhone Air and some of the apps Tyler uses to edit his images and videos. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming plat…

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Willing and Able - Renaud von Wielligh 47:05

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The sermon emphasizes that God is both willing and able to heal—physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. Drawing from Scripture and personal testimony, Pastor Renaud shows that healing is part of God's nature and His purpose through Jesus, who came to make us whole. We often doubt His willingness because of past experiences, but the Bibl…

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EP 02 // Jasper Cuppaidge // Camden Town Brewery 52:22

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From the basement of The Horseshoe to one of the UK’s biggest beer brands. Many know of it, but very few understand how it really happened. It’s no coincidence Camden Town Brewery had the success it had. It is a story of an obsession to make beer better and an unwillingness to accept the status quo. How so? In this episode I’m joined by Jasper Cupp…

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Jamison and the Magical Bio Sheet 20:21

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This episode I talk about Brian Jamison's approach to setting up a role-playing game. I stitch together Pat Mullen's bio sheet into this process as I talk about how I've applied it in my gaming in recent months. I also point out how good play involves improvisational elements which Jamison and Mullen's process encourages. Thanks to everyone who is …

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821: Developer Roundtable 2025 1:41:44

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Casey Liss, Charlie Chapman, and James Thomson join Stephen and David to discuss the state of software development on Apple's platforms in 2025. Topics include Liquid Glass, SwiftUI, documentation, subscriptions, and Apple Intelligence. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or do…

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Jane G. Goldberg, "Wired for Why: How We Think, Feel, and Make Meaning" (2025) 1:03:47

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WIRED FOR WHY: How We Think, Feel and Make Meaning. (Self-Published 2025) spans eighteen chapters exploring everything from how we manage to stay alive against all odds, to why language separates us from other species, to whether death might be a metaphor. It's a journey through neuroscience, psychoanalysis, history, and philosophy that challenges …

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The Experimental Mindset 18:54

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What would happen if I recorded one short episode every week for ten weeks? This is my tiny experiment for Roleplay Rescue Reborn. This episode I talk about the intention, the experimental mindset, and the three RPG experiments I've got underway. Thanks to everyone who is supporting the show on Patreon! Game on! Roleplay Rescue Details: Voice Messa…

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Your next house doesn't have to be a climate criminal – Mike Hartley, Lloyd Hartley 24:18

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New Zealand's houses have come a long way since the '70s but there's plenty we can do to make them more sustainable. Auckland architect Mike Hartley is designing for less building waste and that, he tells Ross Inglis, starts by talking with the builder.

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820: The Apple Productivity Suite Field Guide 1:21:16

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David has published a new course covering Apple Reminders, Calendar, Notes, and more. This week, he and Stephen walk through those apps and how they can be used together. Then, a conversation about the M5 and iOS 26 changes. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. Hookmark: Links beat searching. Ge…

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Small, circular, resilient economics - Ken Webster, NextFest keynote speaker 32:37

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Ken Webster is one of the world’s leading thinkers in the circular economy. For eight years, he led innovation at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, the world’s leading circular economy network. Visiting Professor, Cranfield University, UK; Fellow, Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership. He is the author of The Circular Economy: A Wealth of…

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Playing the Long Game: The Power of Self-Control 34:23

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As a special addition to this week's episode, you can see Katy's full sit-down interview with Angela Duckworth, where they also explore the relationship between self-control and grit. Watch or listen to their conversation on YouTube or Spotify. When your emotions flare or temptation calls, what does it take to hold back? Whether it’s resisting the …

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Bonus: A Sit Down With Katy Milkman & Angela Duckworth 33:36

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In this bonus addition of Choiceology, Katy Milkman sits down with psychologist and Grit author Dr. Angela Duckworth, a leading expert on self-control. She breaks down what science tells us about managing impulses, why willpower by itself falls short, and how simple environmental tweaks and practical strategies can help anyone delay gratification a…

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819: The User Interface at 60 MPH 1:26:43

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The guys discuss a bunch of listener feedback, the return of Slide Over, the state of iCloud Family Sharing, and check in on David's Rivian experience. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Links and Show Notes: …

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EP 01 // Simon Webster // Thornbridge Brewery 57:16

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It's one thing to start a movement. It’s another thing to still be as relevant 20 years later. Widely considered the pioneers of IPA within the UK, Thornbridge played a major role in creating what became known as Craft Beer. However, while many breweries took their turn in the spotlight, only to fade to the back, Thornbridge is still here…and stron…

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Fat Cats Versus a Kinder, Gentler Kind of Business – Andrew Davies, B Lab 21:23

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A chubby feline is the star of an awareness campaign for the B Corp certification that says your business is getting real about sustainability. B Lab's Australia and NZ CEO Andrew Davies tells Ross Inglis about fat cats and how B Corps are making progress even in difficult times.

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Dominique: the Case of an Adolescent interview with Jamieson Webster 58:37

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Psychoanalysts Jamieson Webster and Jordan Osserman discuss the recently republished, revised translation of Françoise Dolto's Dominique: The Case of an Adolescent. While the child psychoanalyst Françoise Dolto stands alongside Jacques Lacan as a leading light of the Other French School, she has been little translated and remains curiously unknown …

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Navigating the Tension Between Faith and Reality - Mahlatse Mashua 37:17

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In this heartfelt message, we walk with the psalmist Asaph through a raw and honest struggle—wrestling with doubt, envy, and the seeming success of the wicked. But everything changes in the sanctuary. As God meets us in our questioning, He shifts our perspective and anchors our hearts in eternal truth. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by injustice o…

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818: "Recreational Math," with Dr. Drang 1:42:11

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Everyone's favorite engineer-turned-blogger returns to the show to discuss the state of iPhone cases, the argument for LLMs, and his go-to automation tools — and why Shortcuts on the Mac isn't one of them. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Get …

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Lorraine Besser, "The Art of the Interesting: What We Miss in Our Pursuit of the Good Life and How to Cultivate It" (Balance, 2024) 50:16

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What is a good life? Traditionally, philosophers have seen it as an equation: The Good Life = Happiness + Meaning. But, if it's really that simple, why don't more of us achieve that truly "good" life? In The Art of the Interesting: What We Miss in Our Pursuit of the Good Life and How to Cultivate It (Balance, 2024), Lorraine Besser, Professor of Ph…

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EP 00 // PATH Makers Podcast // Intro 4:48

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By Luca Lorenzoni

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How Mindset Shapes Success 35:08

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Most of us label ourselves early on as academic (or not), athletic (or not), or talented (or not). But even if you feel like you're lacking in natural talent or ability in certain areas, approaching new skills or challenges with openness, effort, and curiosity can take you farther than you might expect. In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milk…

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Walking by Faith - Kety Samways 54:20

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Are You a Faith Walker or a Faith Watcher? In this stirring message, we're invited to shift from spectators to participants—to become faith walkers in every season. Drawing from the story of the Roman centurion in Matthew 8, we're reminded that true faith doesn't wait for proof; it trusts in the authority of Jesus, even from a distance. This soldie…