Best Zac Hall Podcasts (2025)

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Apple 2025 Review of the Year 1:28:20

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Benjamin and Chance reflect on another year in Apple news. We cover all the big headlines from across the months, including the fallout of the Siri delays, the early iOS 26 redesign leaks, and the launch of all the new 2025 hardware like the iPhone 17 series. And in Happy Hour Plus, the pair check in on who won their annual prediction picks. Subscr…

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EP 69: Angie Hicks, The Introvert Entrepreneur 41:22

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Selling subscriptions door-to-door. It was difficult work and a worst-case scenario for Angie Hicks, a self-proclaimed introvert. Straight out of college, Hicks went to work with a former boss from an internship to help launch a new business. The idea: create a resource of home repair and renovation service providers curated by customers, along wit…

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iPhone roadmap rumors, iOS 26.2 released, Apple Music in ChatGPT 51:05

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Benjamin and Chance discuss the late-in-the-year public launch of iOS 26.2, and the beginning of the 26.3 beta cycle. The Information has some juicy new details about the forthcoming iPhone roadmap, ChatGPT adds a clever Apple Music integration, and Chance tried using the PSVR2 spatial controllers with his Vision Pro. And in Happy Hour Plus, there’…

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EP 68: Calm Under Extreme Pressure: Astronaut Sunita Williams On Her Unexpected Extended Stay On The International Space Station 44:57

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Talk about a tough day at work. NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore were the first to fly the Boeing Starliner into space in June of 2024. The plan for the test mission was to pilot the new spacecraft into orbit, dock with the International Space Station for 8 days, and return home. But when the two astronauts first attempted to appro…

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TurPhDudes #58 - Wetting Agents with Drs. Jeff Atkinson, Paul Giordano, and Raymond Snyder 38:13

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In Episode #58 the TurPh.Dudes are on their own for a conversation about wetting agents. What they are, how they’re used, and how Harrell’s is innovating to rethink what a wetting agent can be.By brought to you by Harrell's

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Apple executive tumult continues, Apple Studio Display leaks, Fitness+ AI dubbing 1:04:10

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Benjamin and Chance talk about two more Apple executive departures since last week’s episode, and a rumored third that appears to be staying for now. There’s also exciting details about the next Apple Studio Display, Apple might be able to enlist Intel to manufacture Apple Silicon chips, Fitness+ is using AI for language dubbing, and more. And in H…

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Ep 67: Not Afraid Of The Pivot: Carla Hall On Creativity, Curiosity, and The Many Paths She’s Taken 44:13

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Carla Hall is a force. Her effervescence is a welcome ingredient in the many shows she has fronted, including “The Chew,” Fox’s “Next Level Baker,” and Food Network’s “Holiday Baking Challenge” and “Worst Cooks in America.” But what might surprise you is that she began her professional career as an accountant after being rejected from her chosen co…

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Two key Apple executives depart, App Store dealings, and Apple Music Replay 2025 1:10:48

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Benjamin and Chance react to the departure of not one, but two, key Apple executives this week with the news that John Giannandrea is retiring as SVP of AI, and design VP Alan Dye is leaving for a new job at Meta. Also, Apple finally agrees a deal with Tencent over commission for mini apps in WeChat, India tries to pre-install a state security app …

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BONUS: Take Back Your Time With Google’s Productivity Expert 37:24

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Women often have a blur of busy days — especially this time of year - going from meetings and important phone calls to the grocery store or soccer practice. It often feels like the day goes by in the blink of an eye. This, of course, leaves many of us feeling drained at the end of the day, or inspired to push off our most important tasks to next we…

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Apple Black Friday, AirDrop on Android, macOS Tahoe thoughts 1:07:46

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Benjamin and Chance give their opinion on the 2025 Apple holiday ad ‘A Critter Carol’, and talk about some of the Apple tech deals they’ve found this Black Friday. Also, there’s more clarity on the Apple Watch WiFi sync changes coming to the EU next month, and Google pulls off an impressive stunt to make AirDrop work on Android. Finally, Benjamin i…

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Slide Over improvements in iPadOS 26.2, Tesla CarPlay, Tim Cook retiring rumors 1:05:03

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Benjamin and Chance discuss the week in Apple news, including the suggestion that Tim Cook’s retirement announced could come early in 2026. Also, Apple responds to user feedback on the multitasking changes with the latest iPadOS 26.2 beta 3, Tesla is rumored to be adding CarPlay to its vehicles, and MLS becomes part of the base Apple TV subscriptio…

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Ep 66: The Many Roles Of Deborah Roberts: Sister, Co-Anchor of 20/20 & Mother of The Bride 46:46

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Deborah Roberts is an Emmy and Peabody award-winning journalist. She has graced our television screens for 30+ years, from her early days at stations in Columbus, Knoxville, and Orlando to one of the most coveted jobs in the business: co-anchoring 20/20 at ABC News. That rise has come with its share of lessons and shifting priorities, but Deborah i…

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iPhone Pocket, iOS 26.2 beta 2, and the iPhone Air’s future 55:56

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Benjamin and Chance discuss all the new features in the 26.2 betas, including a clever new Edge Light mode and even more Liquid Glass throughout the system. Apple launches Digital IDs in Wallet, and there are questions about the future of the iPhone Air. And in Happy Hour Plus, we consider if Apple is done for the year, as far as new product launch…

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EP 65: Dr. Kavita Patel: The Promise Of GLP-1s, Making Money & Learning From Failure 48:51

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Dr. Kavita Patel is the definition of a high achiever. She holds multiple demanding jobs: a primary care physician, a venture partner at New Enterprise Associates, a professor at Stanford University School of Medicine, and a medical contributor for NBC News. And those are just the roles she has right now. Previously, she served as a director of pol…

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iOS 26.2 new features, App Store on web, Gemini Siri deal confirmed 54:56

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Benjamin and Chance discuss all the new features in iOS 26.2, including some fancy Podcast AI updates and a puzzling decision to remove Apple Watch Wi-Fi syncing in the EU. Also, Apple launches a browsable App Store on the web, and is set to pay $1bn annually to Google to use Gemini models as the underpinning of new Siri. And in Happy Hour Plus, th…

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EP 64: Kendra Scott: Back as CEO and Finding Love With Zac Brown 48:35

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How does one go from being a college dropout to the CEO of a billion-dollar company with a role on “Shark Tank?” If you ask Kendra Scott, the answer would be a determination to understand her customer, a hunger to keep learning, and a grateful attitude. It’s been nearly a quarter century since Scott, then a new mom, started a small jewelry business…

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Touchscreen Macs, OLED iPad mini, ads in Apple Maps 51:10

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Benjamin and Chance react to a bevy of Bloomberg reports about Apple’s future plans, from touchscreen Macs to ads in Apple Maps and a future OLED iPad mini. And in Happy Hour Plus, the 1X NEO robot makes waves with a launch that demonstrated perhaps the biggest divide between the hype and the reality of the product. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. S…

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EP 63: The Unlikely Rabbi: Angela Buchdahl on her Journey From South Korea To Senior Rabbi 42:16

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Anglea Buchdahl has been leading one of NYC’s most influential Reform Judaism congregations since 2014. Not only is she the first female leader of Central Synagogue in its more than 185-year history, but she is also changing the expectations around what it can look like to be a senior rabbi. In this episode, Rabbi Buchdahl joins Karen Finerman to d…

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Liquid Glass settings, M5 Vision Pro hands on, Apple F1 deal official 1:16:26

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Benjamin and Chance react to the inclusion of a new Liquid Glass toggle in Settings in iOS 26.1 beta 4, and whether it reflects Apple’s lack of confidence in software design. The Apple TV F1 deal is now official, and Chance goes hands-on with the M5 Vision Pro. And in Happy Hour Plus, the pair discuss the news that the iPhone Air is reportedly not …

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EP 62: BBC's Nicki Sheard on Building Up Bluey, The Most-Streamed Show in the U.S. 44:10

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BLUEY is a bona fide global phenomenon. In 2024, the animated show about a delightful Australian dog and her family saw more than 55+ billion minutes streamed in the U.S. When you add in the first six months of 2025, it’s more than 80+ billion minutes total streamed. That kind of success is rare, and it’s Nicki Sheard’s job to shepherd the brand an…

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New M5 chip product launches, live Vision Pro basketball, Apple TV name change 1:10:38

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Benjamin and Chance react to the new M5 iPad Pro, MacBook Pro, and Vision Pro launches. Apple also kills off Clips app and teases live immersive NBA content, and announces a controversial name change for the Apple TV streaming service. And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin gets more excited about the upcoming Apple smart display based off some details f…

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EP 61: Renée Elise Goldsberry: Everything, All At Once 44:26

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It was the role of a lifetime: Angelica Schuyler in the Broadway phenomenon “Hamilton.” But Renée Elise Goldsberry turned down the audition. Not just once, but multiple times. As she explains to Karen Finerman in this episode and in her new documentary “Satisfied,” it was at that same moment that the family Renée had fought so hard to create was fi…

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iOS 26.1 changes, Vision Pro roadmap as Apple reacts to Meta smart glasses 58:59

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Benjamin and Chance cover all the new changes in beta 2 of iOS 26.1, as Apple tidies up some loose ends in the new Liquid Glass design, and (kinda) brings back Slide Over on iPad. Also, Meta’s launch of smart glasses with displays apparently prompted a change to the Vision Pro roadmap, and the F1 streaming deal is apparently nearly done. And in Hap…

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EP 60: Comedian Zarna Garg & Daughter Zoya Garg On Building A Funny Family Business 48:42

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“My whole life, people have been saying you're funny,” recalled Zarna Garg. “But if you are an Indian person, what do you do with that? That means nothing to us. Like if you are good at math, you become an accountant. What do you do with funny?” Lucky for audiences, Zarna figured it out and has become one of comedy’s hottest acts. She’s mined her u…

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New iPad Pro leaks, Powerbeats Fit, notification summary UI oddities 54:32

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Benjamin and Chance talk about the week’s Apple news, including the bonkers leak of the so-far-unannounced M5 iPad Pro, and then the FCC chipped in with showing off the new MacBook Pro and Vision Pro too. Also, Benjamin’s robot vacuum got a dramatically better Matter update, Apple uses iPhone cameras to shoot Friday Night Baseball, and Beats unveil…

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EP 59: Ironman Champion Chelsea Sodaro On Saying “Yes” To Pushing Through Discomfort & Achieving Greatness 42:15

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Being an elite athlete like Chelsea Sodaro requires a unique level of commitment. It’s about training full-time, year-round, for a handful of marquee races. None is bigger than the Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaiʻi, a grueling 140-mile triathlon (a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike race, plus a full 26.2-mile marathon). In 2022, her rookie yea…

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iOS 26.1 beta, iPhone Air thoughts, 17 Pro durability saga 1:05:07

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Benjamin and Chance reflect on how Apple describes the unibody in iPhone history. Then, Benjamin shares his experiences with his first week of having the iPhone Air, meanwhile online durability and battery tests show impressive results across the new iPhone lineup. Nevertheless, Apple is forced to comment on 17 Pro ‘ScratchGate’, and the first iOS …

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Best Of: Misty Copeland On Becoming America’s Most Beloved Ballerina 33:09

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Ballet’s biggest superstar, Misty Copeland, will be stepping off the stage as the Principal Dancer for the American Ballet Theater this fall after 25 years with the company. So we thought this was a good time to revisit the conversation Misty and Karen Finerman shared during season 1 of the podcast. To be a ballet dancer, you must be a dancer, an a…

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Hands on reviews with iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone Air, and AirPods Pro 3 1:23:04

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Chance got review units of all the new phones, so we take the opportunity to talk about his hands-on experiences with iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone Air and the new AirPods Pro 3. Just how good is Apple’s new lineup? Also, Benjamin has eSIM woes in preparation of his iPhone Air delivery. And in Happy Hour Plus, we react to the initial impressions of iOS 26 …

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EP 58: CNBC’s Julia Boorstin On The Future Of Media & Tech 47:02

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Julia Boorstin thought she might take a year after graduating from Princeton and have some fun working at a magazine in New York City before going to grad school. As she shares with Karen Finerman on this episode of HOW SHE DOES IT, she was hired as a reporter at Fortune magazine (despite never having taken an economics class), fell in love with th…

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Ep38 - Add to your faith, part 11 - Temperance (part 3) 23:30

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Coffee with Zac and Russ Ep38 - Add to your faith, part 11 - Temperance (part 3)By BibleWay Media

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iPhone 17, iPhone Air, AirPods Pro 3, and Apple Watch Series 11 event reactions 2:19:56

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Benjamin and Chance react to the September Apple event, with opinions in keynote order. Chance was there in person, so that includes some early hands-on thoughts of these new devices. That includes Apple’s unveiling of the new AirPods Pro 3, Apple Watch Series 11, iPhone 17, iPhone Air and the unmistakably orange iPhone 17 Pro series. And in Happy …

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EP 57: Bonnie Hammer: One of Entertainment’s “Most Powerful” Women Moves onto a “Bonkars” New Chapter 51:48

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In an engaging and revealing conversation, Bonnie Hammer opens up to Karen Finerman about her decades-long career in media: from “surviving” Barry Diller, to greenlighting “Suits” and overseeing a hugely successful portfolio of networks that prompted The New York Times to proclaim her the ”Queen of Cable TV.” She recently wrapped up her time as vic…

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iPhone event preview, Google deal continues, new Siri plans 57:24

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Benjamin and Chance get hyped for next week’s awe-dropping event with a breakdown of what we expect, and some intriguing hanging questions. In other news, the Google search deal escapes the jaws of antitrust unscathed, and we have more details about the upcoming Siri revamp. And in Happy Hour Plus, they discuss the Google Pixel’s 100x zoom features…

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Ep 56: Writing The Novel You Want To Read: Plus-Size Heroines & Pop Culture Commentary With Best-Selling Author Jennifer Weiner 45:56

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Jennifer Weiner has a slew of bestselling novels to her name, including Good in Bed, In Her Shoes, Big Summer, and Mrs. Everything. The Breakaway and most recently, The Griffin Sisters’ Greatest Hits. Her stories are filled with complex women and vital female relationships (think sisters, best friends, mothers & daughters, etc.). And she is on a mi…

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Ep37 - Add to your faith, part 10 - Temperance (part 2) 24:22

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Coffee with Zach and Russ Ep37 - Add to your faith, part 10 - Temperance (part 2)By BibleWay Media

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iPhone 17 event is official, Apple acquisition strategy, TV+ price rise 1:03:43

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Benjamin and Chance prepare to have their jaw dropped in the run up to the September 9 Apple event where we expect to see iPhone 17, Apple Watch Series 11 and maybe AirPods Pro 3. There’s an interesting report on Apple’s strategic calculus when it comes to acquiring other companies, and Gemini might become the brain of Siri. Also, Apple TV+ ups its…

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Best Of: Leanne Morgan on Comedy, Career Pivots, and Making It Big After 50 37:09

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We’re revisiting one of our favorite conversations from Season 1, Karen’s unforgettable sit-down with comedian and actress Leanne Morgan, who proves it’s never too late to chase a dream. Leanne’s career didn’t just bloom; it exploded in her late 50s. At 57, she went viral, landed a Netflix comedy special that racked up millions of views, and took t…

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Ep36 - Add to your faith, part 9 - Temperance (part 1) 19:10

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Coffee with Zach and Russ Ep36 - Add to your faith, part 9 - Temperance (part 1)By BibleWay Media

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New iPhone 17 case materials, Apple Watch chip leaks, Ask9to5Mac 1:10:47

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Benjamin and Chance discuss the supposed new ‘TechWoven’ cases coming from Apple for the iPhone 17 lineup, Apple reportedly exits the MLB streaming partnership, and iOS 26 beta 7 shows we are close to launch on Apple’s next bumper product cycle. Also, they tackle some listener questions in another installment of Ask9to5Mac. And in Happy Hour Plus, …

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Ep 55: The Rise & Resilience of Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego 37:16

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Kate Gallego was in her mid-30s, and her life, on paper at least, seemed to be going perfectly: she was serving on the Phoenix city council, married to a congressman, and newly pregnant after having tried for some time. But within a matter of months, as she recalls, “ my life just fell upside down all at once.” Her marriage broke up, and her mother…

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Blood Oxygen returns to Apple Watch, iOS 26 beta 6, Apple tabletop robots 1:02:31

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Benjamin and Chance react to the surprise announcement that the Apple Watch Blood Oxygen feature is coming back for US users, via a phone relay workaround. Also, Apple released the latest beta of iOS 26, featuring some fun new animations and even more Liquid Glass refinements. Plus, there’s more speculation about the low-cost MacBook and more detai…

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EP 54: “And Just Like That”: How Crystal McCrary McGuire’s Life Inspired a TV Character 46:52

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If you’re a Sex & The City fan, you know Lisa Todd Wexley (“LTW”), the stylish, accomplished New Yorker played by Nicole Ari Parker in And Just Like That. But here’s the real-life plot twist: Crystal McCrary McGuire — bestselling author, award-winning filmmaker, entrepreneur, and mom to NBA star Cole Anthony — inspired the character. Crystal joins …

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iPhone 17 case leaks, iOS 26 beta 5 changes, Tim Cook’s AI pep talk 54:48

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Benjamin and Chance talk about the week’s Apple news including all the changes in iOS 26 beta 5, in which Apple inexplicably doubled down on the inverted scroll direction in the Camera app. Also, iPhone 17 case leaks suggest Apple will be adding lanyard holes to its silicon cases for the first time, and Tim Cook presents an AI strategy pep talk to …

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Ep 53: In-Demand Fashion Model and CEO: Pritika Swarup’s Busy Life 36:33

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At 16, Pritika Swarup was planning to go into medicine. Then, on a family trip to Disney World, a modeling scout changed the course of her life. What followed was a whirlwind career walking runways, starring in global campaigns for Fenty Beauty, Ralph Lauren, and Athleta, and building an Instagram following of 1.2 million. But even as her career so…

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iOS 26 icons, public beta feedback and iPhone 17 rumors 1:11:26

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Benjamin and Chance analyze the new iOS 26 icon set, as well as respond to some public beta feedback Chance has received from his family. Also, a test iPhone 17 prototype was seemingly caught on camera on the streets of San Francisco. And in Happy Hour Plus, Chance has finally updated to watchOS 26 beta, and the pair discuss the surprising utility …

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Ep 52: The Business Behind Paris Hilton's Media Empire with Rachel Webber 41:23

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Paris Hilton may have started as a reality star and tabloid fixture, but today she’s a powerhouse entrepreneur with one ambitious goal: to build a next-gen "Disney.” And at the center of that mission is Rachel Webber, Chief Commercial & Brand Officer of Paris Hilton's 11:11 Media. In this candid and energizing conversation, How She Does It host Kar…

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Ep35 - Add to your faith, part 8 - Knowledge (part 4) 34:31

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Coffee with Zac and Russ Ep35 - Add to your faith, part 8 - Knowledge (part 4)By BibleWay Media

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iOS 26 beta 4 changes, AppleCare One, and an M5 iPad Pro surprise 1:05:30

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Benjamin and Chance talk about all the changes in iOS 26 beta 4, the strangely good deal that is the new AppleCare One package, and a surprising rumored detail about the upcoming M5 iPad Pro. And in Happy Hour Plus, the duo discuss the recent exodus from the AI group as motivation to work on Apple AI research wavers. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. …

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Ep 51: From Yale Law to Happiness Expert: Gretchen Rubin’s Journey to Joy and Success 33:47

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“I’d rather fail as a writer than succeed as a lawyer,” says bestselling author Gretchen Rubin — a realization that struck while she was clerking for Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor. In this deeply honest and often humorous episode of How She Does It, Gretchen shares how chasing what she was truly interested in — power, money, fame, and s…