The podcast where Bryan and Jeff talk about whatever they want.
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Jeff Gamet Podcasts
Flipping through the radio dial, you come across a short conversation about tech. Maybe Apple services... maybe social issues tied to tech... maybe the latest streaming show. It's host Ken Ray and various guests kicking around an idea or two. Tech topics considered, every day, In a Few Minutes.
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Bryan and Jeff take a quick tour through what they like in iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS 26 (aka Tahoe). They also have a PSA for everyone comparing AppleCare+ and AppleCare One. SPONSOR: OpenCase – OpenCase is a patented iPhone case with a literal open space in the back of the case. Go now to TheOpenCase.com and use our special code tcm for 10% off…
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The Power of Quirk, and Apple’s New Watches, AirPods Pro, and Orange iPhones
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53:04Bryan and Jeff share their perspectives on Apple’s “Awe Dropping” media event, including the new AirPods Pro 3, AppleWatch 11 and AppleWatch Ultra 3, the refreshed iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro, and the brand new iPhone Air. They also take a dive into the evolution of language and punctuation thanks to Bryan’s mostly-pedantic lifestyle. SPONSOR: MacP…
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The Rise of Kirk in Strange New Worlds, Looking Forward to Apple’s Fall
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43:48Bryan and Jeff analyze Lt. Commander Kirk’s growth in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds episode, The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tail. They also explore why Bryan is more interested in Apple’s fall announcements this year than he has been in previous years. SPONSOR: MacPaw CleanMyMac – Try CleanMyMac’s new Cloud Cleanup feature to free up space on iCloud, OneDr…
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Neosynthesis Kickstarter and Strange New Worlds S3
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43:29Bryan and Jeff talk about the Neosynthesis Kickstarter campaign—an anthology book including two short stories from Bryan. They also take a look at the new season of Star Trek Strange New Worlds, and Jeff schools Bryan on the history of the holodeck. Sources referenced in this episode: Neosynthesis on Kickstarter Boundary Shock Quarterly Blaze Ward …
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Murderbot Eps Are Too Short, Department Q Is Great
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33:18Bryan and Jeff get a little short with their thoughts on the Apple TV+ Murderbot series. Bryan also tells Jeff about Dept. Q on Netflix in what turns out to be a TV show-themed Context Machine episode. SPONSOR: Bzigo Iris – Don’t wait until the next bite—protect your home with Bzigo. Go to bzigo.com/discountBUZZ10 to save 10% off the AI-powered mos…
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Apple’s into Perplexity.ai, Judge’s Perplexing Ruling on Copyright AI Training
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44:08Bryan and Jeff dive into the AI debate and the impact it’s having on content creators today. They look at the rumor that Apple is considering buying Perplexity.ai, and Judge Alsup’s ruling saying it’s fair use for AI companies to train their models on content as long as it isn’t pirated. SPONSOR: Bzigo Iris – Don’t wait until the next bite—protect …
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Bryan and Jeff’s highlights for Apple’s WWDC 2025 are in, and their mostly pleased with what they saw. In this episode, they talk about all the new “26” OSes, Liquid Glass, the fact that Apple remembered they have a phone, and much more! Sources referenced in this episode: Apple introduces a delightful and elegant new software design macOS Tahoe 26…
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OpenAI Buys Jony Ive’s io, Murderbot on Apple TV+
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26:33Bryan and Jeff do their best to come up with some thoughts on OpenAI’s purchase of Johnny Ive’s io company. They also take a look at the new Murderbot series on Apple TV+. SPONSOR: Insta360 X5 Camera – Score a free invisible selfie stick worth US$24.99 with your Insta360 X5 standard package purchase, head to store.insta360.com and use the promo cod…
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Jeff’s Andor Faceplant, a Fun Mac Utility, and CarPlay Ultra
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34:08Bryan schools Jeff on the Ghor language in the Star Wars Andor series. They also take a look at a cool new Mac utility and CarPlay Ultra. SPONSOR: Rogue Amoeba – Rogue Amoeba has a wide array of apps to harness audio on the Mac, from recording and routing audio to gaining complete control over sound with app-level effects. Learn about all of Rogue …
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Star Wars: Andor. Season 2, amiright? Bryan and Jeff go deep on this amazing show, and there are still three more episodes to go! They couldn’t wait, and Bryan needed Jeff to fill in the blanks, anyway. Sources referenced in this episode: Andor – Disney Plus Bryan’s SciFi novel: Accidental Intelligence Bryan’s short story King Liam, First of His Na…
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Stricken with a severe case of Holiday-itis, Jeff Gamet and Ken talk over holiday traditions past, ongoing traditions, and one embarrassing tradition - In a Few MinutesBy Ken Ray
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The 2nd Annual Thanksgiving Day Podcast Parade - In a Few Minutes
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15:21Two floats, two balloons, two musical acts, and two special appearances from one special show! Jeff Gamet and Ken Ray M.C. the most magical, imaginary Thanksgiving Day parade around - In a Few MinutesBy Ken Ray
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Apple, 2022, and Jeff Gamet! - In a Few Minutes
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17:33Like everyone, Jeff Gamet has hopes and dreams for the future. We’ll not talk about most of those, but we will hit his expectations and desires from Apple in 2022 - In a Few MinutesBy Ken Ray
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Right and Proper to Repair - In a Few Minutes
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18:28Ripped from last week’s and this week’s headlines, Jeff Gamet and Ken are talking over Apple’s Self Service Repair program. Who is it for? What effect will it have on Apple’s business? These questions and others addressed - In a Few MinutesBy Ken Ray
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Jeff Gamet Has Apple Car Questions - In a Few Minutes
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17:38After six or seven years of rumor, Apple Car chatter can still turn the world on its ear. That perplexes Jeff Gamet and he wants to talk about it - In a Few MinutesBy Ken Ray
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Peter Cohen's Dinner Party - In a Few Minutes
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13:24RCR Wireless scribe Peter Cohen wraps the week with what may ACTUALLY be the last dinner party. Three guests, a sumptuous meal, and a hot cup of chat. It's Peter Cohen's Dinner Party - In a Few MinutesBy Ken Ray
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Should Apple Ditch the Annual OS Updates? - In a Few Minutes
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15:55Is Apple’s annual software update schedule a good thing? Should tweaks come when ready, saving big updates for exciting changes? RCR Wireless scribe Peter Cohen and Ken kick those questions around - In a Few MinutesBy Ken Ray
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Apple 2022 and You, Peter Cohen! - In a Few Minutes
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16:00As we barrel toward the end of the year, we hear what RCR Wireless scribe Peter Cohen wants and expects from Apple in 2022 - In a Few MinutesBy Ken Ray
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The New Guy on Apple’s Board - In a Few Minutes
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17:30There’s something about Apple’s newest board member that really gets on Ken’s nerves. That’s actually an understatement. RCR Wireless scribe Peter Cohen and Ken kick the topic around - In a Few MinutesBy Ken Ray
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Cloud Gaming is News to Peter Cohen - In a Few Minutes
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16:32RCRWireless.com scribe Peter Cohen joins us this week. He starts us off with thoughts on cloud gaming. Peter says what’s going on there is amazing, and tries to make Ken understand why - In a Few MinutesBy Ken Ray
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Ken Ray’s Dinner Party - In a Few Minutes
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14:41Parallel host Shelly Brisbin helps Ken host a dinner party. That’s right - He’s inviting the guests this week. Find out who’s coming to dinner - In a Few MinutesBy Ken Ray
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When Apple does what it's told to do in China and Russia, lots of people complain. Maybe they're right to do so, maybe they're wrong. The question Ken asks: Is it still news? Parallel host Shelly Brisbin and Ken considers that question - In a Few MinutesBy Ken Ray
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Apple 2022 and You, Shelly Brisbin! - In a Few Minutes
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19:31Like everyone, Parallel host Shelly Brisbin has hopes and dreams for the new year. What does she expect from Apple in 2022, and what does she want? She’ll tell us - In a Few MinutesBy Ken Ray
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Parallel host Shelly Brisbin kicks around a couple of questions with Ken: Apple enacts App Tracking Transparency and makes more money in advertising. Apple argues against sideloading while also guards its App Store commissions. Good for consumers, good for Apple, or can in be both? Talking it over - In a Few Minutes…
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The Chip Shortage is News to Shelly Brisbin - In a Few Minutes
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14:45Parallel host Shelly Brisbin joins us this week. The ongoing chip shortage is news to her and she wants to talk about it! Hear us do just that - In a Few MinutesBy Ken Ray
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Bryan Chaffin’s Dinner Party - In a Few Minutes
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11:21An inventor, an inventor, and an inventor each receive invitations to dinner from Bryan Chaffin, Editor-in-Chief of The Mac Observer. Find out which ones and why at Bryan Chaffin's Dinner Party - In a Few MinutesBy Ken Ray
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The Washcloth and the Notch - In a Few Minutes
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15:44Two of the most talked about stories in Apple these days include a high-tech screen-wiper and the camera notch on the new Mac. Interest in one and understanding around the other are the calling card of Bryan Chaffin, Editor-in-Chief of The Mac Observer - In a Few MinutesBy Ken Ray
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Apple, 2022, and Bryan Chaffin - In a Few Minutes
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16:21A new year is just around the corner! Or, the corner after that. Bryan Chaffin - Editor-in-Chief of The Mac Observer tells us what he hopes for and expects from Apple in 2022 - In a Few MinutesBy Ken Ray
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Why Apple Did or Did Not Have to Make TV - In a Few Minutes
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20:45Bryan Chaffin, editor-in-chief of The Mac Observer, talks about Apple TV+, specifically why Apple had to get into making its own content in his opinion. Or Horace Dediu’s. It gets prickly - In a Few MinutesBy Ken Ray
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Frustration and Earnings and Frustration with Bryan Chaffin - In a Few Minutes
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18:30Bryan Chaffin, Editor-in-Chief of The Mac Observer joins us this week. What really pushes his buttons? Well today - it’s Ken. They talk over last week’s Apple earnings and then some - “In a Few Minutes”By Ken Ray
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