Best Jason Hackett Podcasts (2025)

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805: The Most MPU Possible 1:12:23

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On this feedback episode, Stephen and David answer listener questions about Apple's current betas, then revisit networking, dictation, email, going paperless, and more. This one really hits all the classic MPU topics. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform f…

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Steve Hackett: The Lamb Stands Up 53:33

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Former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett discusses his new live album The Lamb Stands Up Live At The Royal Albert Hall. Steve reflects on reimagining Genesis classics from The Lamb Lies Down On Broadway, his pioneering guitar techniques, and the tensions created by releasing solo material whilst still in the group. He also shares insights into his cr…

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Zombies 4 Cast on Vampires, Daywalkers, and Disney Channel Nostalgia 13:17

3d ago13:17

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Milo Manheim, Meg Donnelly, Malachi Barton, and Freya Sky catch up with Kyle Meredith to talk all about Zombies 4 on Disney. The crew dive into how Zed and Addison’s monster diplomacy continues with a new clash between Daywalkers and vampires — vampires that, as Malachi jokes, “don’t suck blood but do snack on blood fruit!” Milo and Meg share what …

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Wet Leg’s Rhian Teasdale on the Making of moisturizer, Queer Love, and DIY Boundaries 19:45

5d ago19:45

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Rhian Teasdale of Wet Leg catches up with Kyle Meredith to talk about the band’s second album moisturizer, the joys and pitfalls of success, and the choice to cocoon themselves in a countryside house to shut out distractions (including social media). Rhian digs into writing as a full five-piece band this time around, the cathartic evolution of trac…

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David Corenswet brings 'Dad Energy' to Superman role 25:39

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In this debut episode, host Jason Hackett explains the idea behind the podcast's name, gives a brief explanation of his origin story of being "Raised by Superman," and then, with just a few days before the July 11, 2025, opening of James Gunn's "Superman" movie, talks about an interview in which the lead actor discussed his views of Superman-as-dad…

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804: From NeXT to Liquid Glass, with Ken Case 1:26:14

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Ken Case is the CEO at The Omni Group and has been developing for Apple platforms for decades. He shares with Stephen and David how he got his start in technology, what Apple gear he uses, his approach to customer communication, and his thoughts on WWDC. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. Squa…

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Bob Jackson – Badfinger 58:27

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What do you get when you mix a band of power pop visionaries into the jaws of crooked management and catastrophic misfortune. You get Head First, Badfinger’s great lost album, a masterpiece taped in 11 days, buried for half a century, and finally exhumed by Bob Jackson, the last man standing. Jackson lays it all out: the betrayal, the lawsuits, and…

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Renée Elise Goldsberry Finds Her Voice on Debut Album Who I Really Am, Talks Hamilton, Girls5Eva 35:13

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Tony winner and certified scene-stealer Renée Elise Goldsberry joins Kyle Meredith to talk through Who I Really Am, her long-awaited debut album. Known for #Hamilton, #Girls5Eva, and #SheHulk, Goldsberry opens up about why it took this long to release a solo LP, and why now was the moment to bet on herself. She discusses the freedom of genre-jumpin…

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Local Relief LIVE - Episode 7 with Claire Balsley from SBP 37:54

11d ago37:54

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Maximizing FEMA Assistance with | SBP | Claire Balsley What if you could get 90%+ MORE from FEMA? Most FEMA applicants are denied at first — but the story doesn’t end there. In this must-watch episode, Claire Balsley from @SBPUSA and Heather from Local Relief Live break down how disaster survivors can successfully appeal FEMA determinations and rec…

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426: ‘The Cutting Edge Latest Supermodel’, With David Smith 2:12:15

12d ago2:12:15

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Special guest David Smith returns to the show for a developer's perspective look at WWDC 2025. Sponsored by: TRMNL: A hackable e-ink display. Save $15 with code GRUBER. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code talkshow. Transcripts: Unofficial but surprisingly good. Links: Michael Flarup's mockup for a MacOS 2…

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Lucy Dacus on Forever Is A Feeling, Church Shows, and the Poetry of Time 32:35

12d ago32:35

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Lucy Dacus sits down with Kyle Meredith to discuss her latests solo record, Forever Is a Feeling. The singer-songwriter unpacks the new album’s lush poetry, the angelic iconography behind its cover, and the raw intimacy of performing in churches and museums. Listen now. Touring behind the new record (get tickets here!), Dacus found herself gravitat…

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803: Checking in on the Betas 1:21:14

14d ago1:21:14

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David and Stephen are running early betas of the next version of macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and more. This week, they compare notes and share their experiences with Liquid Glass and new features coming to Apple devices this fall. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. DEVONthink: Get Organized — Unleash …

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255. Redefining Recruitment with Nathan Soti 1:16:27

17d ago1:16:27

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This week, we welcomed Nathan Soti to the Kofkin Bond podcast. Nathan is a true people-person with a natural ability to connect, understand, and support others. With several years of experience in Financial Services and Sales, he has developed not only a deep understanding of the industry but also a strong passion for helping others thrive within i…

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Al Jardine 33:27

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Al Jardine reflects on the life and legacy of Brian Wilson and his own musical path. In the wake of Wilson’s passing, Jardine speaks about the emotional weight of touring with the Pet Sounds Band, his new EP Islands In The Sun, the group dynamics of The Beach Boys, and why he still sees himself as a student of the “Brian Wilson school of music.” Fu…

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425: ‘Through the Wall Like Kool-Aid Man’, With Chance Miller 1:44:02

16d ago1:44:02

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Chance Miller returns to the show to discuss the news and announcements from WWDC 2025. Sponsored by: Factor: Healthy eating, made easy. Get 50% off plus free shipping on your first box with code talkshow50off. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code talkshow. BetterHelp: Give online therapy a try at BetterHe…

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Rewind: Dean Wareham & Britta Phillips Reunite, Reflect, and Redefine 46:29

17d ago46:29

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Dean Wareham and Britta Phillips sat down with Kyle Meredith for three conversations across a handful of years to talk about solo albums, Luna reunions, and songwriting. Sometimes, these chats even double as emotional excavation. Listen to the archived interviews now. Wareham, known for his iconic turns in Galaxie 500 and Luna, talked in 2014 about…

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14 Times Whole Towns Became Delusional Springfield-style | The Simpsons Taught Me Everything 1:02:27

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This week on The Simpson's Taught Me Everything, Michael Swaim sits down with Robert Brockway of Cracked fame to unpack14 Times Whole Towns Became Delusional Springfield-style.

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Alan Walker on 10 Years of “Faded,” Cinematic Ambition, and His New Era 24:13

19d ago24:13

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Alan Walker dropped in to talk with Kyle Meredith about the evolution of Walker World — a decade-long transformation that’s turned a teenage bedroom producer into a globe-touring architect of immersive EDM. With the WalkerWorld 2.0 album, the brand-new single “Me, Myself & the Night,” and a multimedia blitz that includes a mobile app and cinematic …

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802: The Ubiquiti Universe 1:18:04

21d ago1:18:04

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Stephen leads David through the maze of Ubiquiti's Unifi networking offerings. The company offers a wide range of equipment for home and business users, including routers, switches, access points, cameras, and more, but it can be confusing to navigate. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. Ecamm:…

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1975: The Year the World Forgot 30:27

23d ago30:27

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Dylan Jones has long been one of British journalism’s more discerning cultural archaeologists, whether digging into David Bowie’s legacy or chronicling the evolution of British style. In 1975: The Year the World Forgot, he turns his attention to what he sees as an unfairly overlooked moment in musical history, a year caught between the idealism of …

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Rewind: Randy Bachman and the Late Gary Brooker on Legacy, Reinvention, and the Shadows of Rock History 21:27

25d ago21:27

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Kyle Meredith sits down with two legends, Randy Bachman and the late Gary Brooker to talk about legacy and how you live with — and sometimes rewrite — the ghosts of greatness. Listen to these archive interviews now. Hear Brooker of Procol Harum speak just before his passing about the band’s 50-year retrospective Still There’ll Be More, the timeless…

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Local Relief LIVE - Episode 6 with Jason Sutton from Firman Generators 30:19

27d ago30:19

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Are you ready for the next power outage? Join Heather from Local Relief Live as she talks with Jason Sutton of @firmanpowerequipment about how to prepare for disasters, stay safe, and keep the lights on during any storm! Save 30% + Free Shipping at FirmanPowerEquipment.com Use code: LOCAL30By Heather Hackett

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Zara Larsson on Midnight Sun, Embracing Pop Chaos, and Building Her Dream Team 30:43

26d ago30:43

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Zara Larsson caught up with Kyle Meredith to talk about her new album Midnight Sun, her second LP in just over a year. Powered by creative momentum and a self-described “dream team” of collaborators, Larsson is embracing a more spontaneous workflow that channels her current energy into a confident, cohesive record. Listen now. The record's namesake…

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A Master of Scams and Cons Reacts to Marge vs. The Monorail (featuring Brian Brushwood) | The Simpsons Taught Me Everything 1:08:47

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Michael Swaim brings in Brian Brushwood (Scam School/Scam Nation, Modern Rogue), a magician and his expert witness in scams, for episode three of The Simpsons Taught Me Podcast to delve more into the musical con man influence behind the classic Simpsons episode, Marge vs. The Monorail. They also debate whether the end result determines if someone w…

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424: ‘Live From WWDC 2025’, With Joanna Stern and Nilay Patel 2:06:04

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Recorded in front of a live audience at The California Theatre in San Jose Tuesday evening, special guests Joanna Stern and Nilay Patel join me to discuss Apple’s announcements at WWDC 2025. Video: This show is available to watch in 4K video on YouTube. 3D video with spatial audio: Exclusively in Sandwich Vision's Theater on Vision Pro, available o…

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Don Powell – Slade 1:06:24

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Don Powell revisits the defining moments of Slade’s rise, from their rough-edged Black Country beginnings and Chas Chandler’s inspired management, to sold-out tours, tragic loss, and their unlikely Christmas immortality. Along the way, he discusses Don and the Dreamers and the enduring thrill of playing music with friends who remember where it all …

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Seth MacFarlane on Lost Sinatra Songs, the Return of Ted, and Adult Animation's Future 50:57

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Seth MacFarlane has long lived at the intersection of irreverence and reverence. As the creator of Family Guy, he built an empire of absurdist animation, but his latest creative projects deepens his musical streak. He caught up with Kyle Meredith to talk about his new album Lush Life: The Lost Sinatra Arrangements, a collection of unearthed and pre…

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801: WWDC 2025: A Return to Form 1:42:16

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Apple's 2025 WWDC was jam-packed, from a new design system across its operating systems to updated iPad multitasking, a plethora of updates to apps like Messages and Phone, and new features for CarPlay. David and Stephen break it all down. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or…

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Shirley Manson on New Garbage, Recovery, and Raging Against the Dying of the Light 42:11

1M ago42:11

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Shirley Manson has never been one to shy away from big feelings, big statements, or big synths. Speaking with Kyle Meredith, the Garbage frontwoman dives into Let All That We Imagine Be the Light, a record that flickers with vulnerability, political outrage, and, surprisingly, hope. The follow-up to 2021’s No Gods No Masters, the new LP serves as a…

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The Simpsons Reference That Unlocked Buddy Hackett's Best Joke | The Simpsons Taught Me Everything 49:15

1M ago49:15

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On episode two of the Simpsons Taught Me Everything Podcast, Michael Swaim is joined by fellow comedy writer, Danielle Radford (Honest Trailers), to continue to delve into more Music Man references from the Conan O'Brien written episode, Marge vs. The Monorail. They also dissect Buddy Hackett's famous duck joke that he told on the Tonight Show with…

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800: Three Weeks Too Late 1:36:14

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On this feedback episode, the guys talk about laminated windows, NAS options, scanning papers, email services, apps that work with Notes, work phones, and a lot more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Ecamm: Powerful live streami…

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254. The Worst Disease You’ve Never Heard Of – Inside EB with Simone Baird 1:18:59

1M ago1:18:59

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In this week’s episode of the Kofkin Bond Podcast, Dimi and Tony sit down with Simone Baird, the dedicated Family and Support Coordinator at DEBRA Australia, for an emotional and eye-opening conversation about Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), a rare, debilitating, and often life-threatening genetic skin disorder. Commonly referred to as “the worst disea…

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Main Course: Bob Stanley on the Bee Gees’ Reinvention 1:07:51

1M ago1:07:51

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Once dismissed as maudlin hitmakers and later scapegoated for the death of disco, the Bee Gees were always far more musically inventive. In this episode, we talk to pop oracle Bob Stanley about Main Course, the 1975 album that didn’t just save their career, it rewired it. With Arif Mardin behind the desk and Miami heat in their lungs, the Brothers …

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Mark Hamill on Stephen King, Mike Flanagan, and the Healing Power of The Life Of Chuck 24:41

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Mark Hamill has played a Jedi, a clown prince of crime, and just about everything in between — but it’s The Life of Chuck that he says might be one of the most special experiences of his entire career. The pop culture icon sat down with Kyle Meredith to talk about the new Mike Flanagan film, a surreal, poetic meditation on existence based on a Step…

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Finn Wolfhard on Songwriting Experiments, Stranger Things, and Finally Going Solo 22:51

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Finn Wolfhard has officially gone solo. After fronting Calpurnia and The Aubreys, the Stranger Things star is stepping out under his own name with Happy Birthday, an album of tape-saturated indie rock that pulls from Elliott Smith, Ben Lee, Daniel Johnston, and some garage-punk loudness for good measure. The actor spoke with Kyle Meredith all about…

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799: The State of Apple, with Jason Snell 1:27:52

1M ago1:27:52

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Subtitle: "What Do We Have on the Spacecraft That's Good?" Jason Snell has been covering Apple since all the Macs it shipped were beige boxes. This week, he joins Stephen and David to discuss the company’s range of legal and technological issues that seem to be adding up rapidly. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10…

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Local Relief LIVE - Episode 5 with Mike Boylan from Mike's Weather Page 29:33

1M ago29:33

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Local Relief talks with Mike Boylan from Mike's Weather Page. You can find Mike at the links below. Website - https://spaghettimodels.com/ FB - / mikesweatherpage IG - / mikes_weather_page YouTube - / mikesweatherpage X - / tropicalupdate TikTok - / mikesweatherpageBy Heather Hackett

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The Sex-Crazed Con Man Who Inspired Conan's Monorail Episode | The Simpsons Taught Me Everything 1:03:31

1M ago1:03:31

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Each and every week, Michael Swaim & his guests are going to zoom way, way too far in on a single Simpsons bit and unpack it for a month's worth of jokes, Simpsons games, and education.

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Fresh Cream Revisited 1:25:30

1M ago1:25:30

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Jack Bruce was never just the bass player, he was Cream’s secret weapon: the rare musician who could make virtuosity feel like raw emotion. His son Malcolm, a formidable artist in his own right, talks about his legacy: familial and musical. As the tape rolls, Malcolm recalls Fresh Cream not just as a debut album, but as a domestic artifact. He spea…

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423: ‘Sewing Machine Repair Shop’, With Patrick McGee 1:32:42

1M ago1:32:42

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Patrick McGee joins the show to discuss his must-read new book, Apple in China -- one of the best books about Apple anyone has ever written. Sponsored by: Factor: Healthy eating, made easy. Get 50% off plus free shipping on your first box. Notion: Your notes, docs, and projects in one space. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a websit…

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Rewind: Imperial Teen and Rainer Maria on Reunions, Resilience, and Indie Rock’s Evolution 27:26

2M ago27:26

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In this two-part Rewind episode, Kyle Meredith catches up with Imperial Teen and Rainer Maria — two cornerstone indie bands that helped shape the lo-fi-to-mainstream arc of alternative music. Listen to their insights now. Taped at different moments in their respective comebacks, both interviews dive into the complexities of making new music after y…

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422: ‘A Monkey on a Rock’, With Stephen Hackett 2:14:46

2M ago2:14:46

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Stephen Hackett, proprietor of 512 Pixels and co-founder of Relay (purveyor of many fine podcasts), joins the show. Topics include: IO (or if you will, io), the new joint venture of OpenAI and Jony Ive’s LoveFrom; the sheer fantasy of “Made in America” iPhones; and Fortnite’s return to the US App Store. Sponsored by: WorkOS: The modern identity pla…

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Auliʻi Cravalho on Lulu Is a Rhinoceros, Cabaret, and Life After Moana 13:47

2M ago13:47

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Auliʻi Cravalho (best known as the voice of Moana) returns to the mic in Lulu Is a Rhinoceros, a new Apple TV+animated musical that asks, “What if identity was more than skin — or fur — deep?” Voicing a dog who sees a rhinoceros when they look in the mirror, Cravalho uses this children’s story to navigate themes of gender identity, kindness, and se…

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798: The Email Overwhelm Problem 1:38:27

2M ago1:38:27

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Subtitle: 'It Moved Five Million Messages' David has been on a journey with his email setup, and as Stephen offers him a shoulder to cry on, Sparks drops a bombshell. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. TRMNL: Clarity, at a glance. Get $15 off for 1 week only. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming pla…

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Daryl Hooper – The Seeds 48:41

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Still blooming after all these years, Daryl Hooper, organ grinder-in-chief and musical engine of The Seeds, proves that garage rock’s wild heart never really stopped beating. Hooper unpacks the band’s origin myth, from cranked-up early gigs, songwriting with Sky Saxon, to their Nuggets legacy. He reminisces on swapping sets with Hendrix, conjuring …

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Introducing: The Simpsons Taught Me Everything 1:00

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Everything Michael Swaim knows about the world, he learned from The Simpsons—and now, he's passing on all that useless information to you. On Simpsons Taught Me Everything, Michael Swaim takes a single joke from The Simpsons and pulls the thread of its origins, unraveling bits of history, pop culture, and otherwise random trivia we never knew we ne…

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Lenny Waronker on Signing Prince, Tom Petty’s Wildflowers, and Nearly Passing on “Wicked Games" 26:06

2M ago26:06

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In this long-lost 2016 conversation, legendary Warner Bros. Records president Lenny Waronker walks Kyle Meredith through the iconic Burbank offices (now shuttered), sharing candid stories about signing Prince, nearly passing on “Wicked Game,” quietly acquiring Tom Petty, and what made the label — and its artists — so visionary. Listen now. Waronker…

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253. Brighter Days: Jason Reid's Journey of Hope and Community 56:56

2M ago56:56

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In this weeks podcast, Jason Reid discusses his journey and the formation of the Brighter Days Foundation, a charity focused on supporting children with severe illnesses. Jason shares personal anecdotes, including his son's battle with a brain tumor and other health challenges, which inspired him to start the foundation. He highlights the importanc…

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John Densmore on 60 Years of The Doors, Post-Myth Legacy, and the Genius of Jim Morrison 36:23

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John Densmore has spent 60 years drumming in the shadow of both jazz greats and one very poetic lizard king, and has lived to talk about it. In this chat, he joins Kyle to dig into The Doors’ ongoing live album series, the hypnotic pulse of “Riders on the Storm,” and having a front row seat to Ray Manzarek’s insane two-handed abilities. Listen now.…

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797: "A Power User in Life," with Jaimee Finney 1:08:06

2M ago1:08:06

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Jaimee Finney joins the guys to discuss her career, which has been full of twists and turns, but has always been defined by making great products infused with creativity and passion. 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 c…