Best Macnotables Podcasts (2025)

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MacVoices #25256: Live! - Electronic Arts Goes Private; What Makes A Good Game? 21:43

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13h ago21:43

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Electronic Arts’ $55 billion privatization sparks debate over the state of gaming. The panel examines EA’s financial struggles, originality fatigue, and cinematic excess in modern titles. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Guy Serle, Web Bixby, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea and Mark Fuccio explore Saudi investme…

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MacVoices #25255: Live! - Tillie Norwood, AI, and Hollywood Collide 26:05

1d ago26:05

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The panel examines the controversy over “Tilly Norwood,” an AI-generated actress, and what it means for Hollywood’s future. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Guy Serle, Web Bixby, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, and Mark Fuccio debate whether artificial performers threaten human creativity, explore ethical uses …

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MacVoices #25254: Live! - Discussing Bad Bunny As Apple's Super Bowl Half Time Show 17:14

2d ago17:14

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Bad Bunny has been announced as the headliner for Apple’s Super Bowl Half Time Show, but the choice isn’t without controversy. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Guy Serle, Web Bixby, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, and Mark Fuccio share both thoughts and predictions, debate the evolution of half-time acts, and A…

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MacVoices #25253: Live! - Battery Pack PSA, AirPods, Bending iPhones, A Free VPN, Dating With AI 35:17

3d ago35:17

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By Chuck Joiner

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MacVoices #25252: Live! - AirPods Everywhere, New Gear Reactions and Store Lines 36:43

7d ago36:43

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The MacVoices Live! panel talks brand genericization (“AirPods” for all earbuds), a quirky AirPods Max fix, and first-week impressions of new Apple gear. Chuck Joiner, Dave Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Ben Roethig, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden,Marty Jencius Jim Rea, and Web Bixby relate stories of iPhone 17 setup, camera zoom and landscape selfie t…

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MacVoices #25251: Live! - How The MacVoices Live! Panel Uses Tech…And What For 26:26

7d ago26:26

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The panel of Chuck Joiner, Dave Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Ben Roethig, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden,Marty Jencius Jim Rea, and Web Bixby share how they use technology across personal and professional projects — from AI tools like Teams Copilot and MacWhisper to collaborative Google Slides and automation. One panel member discusses managing a mas…

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MacVoices #25250: Joe Kissell Takes Control of Tahoe and Mac Basics (3) 21:20

8d ago21:20

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Joe Kissell wraps up our conversation about Take Control of Tahoe and Mac Basics (2nd Edition) with comments on Apple’s growing bundle of system apps, arguing choice is good but overload hurts usability, citing legacy tools like Stickies. He highlights Tahoe’s automation boosts—Shortcuts that auto-run on triggers—and new passkey import/export for c…

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MacVoices #25249: Joe Kissell Takes Control of Tahoe and Mac Basics (2) 31:59

9d ago31:59

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In Part 2 of our discussion, Joe Kissell, author of Take Control of Tahoe and Mac Basics (2nd Edition), dives into Tahoe’s practical upgrades. Joe talks about the fully customizable Control Center and menu bar, quick access to Reduce Transparency, and deeper iPhone integration including the Phone app on Mac with call screening, hold assist, and liv…

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MacVoices #25248: Joe Kissell Takes Control of Tahoe and Mac Basics (1) 22:59

10d ago22:59

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Joe Kissell takes on Apple’s latest macOS in both Take Control of Tahoe and Mac Basics (2nd Edition), exploring the challenges of updating books for the sweeping design change introduced by Liquid Glass. They examine new apps, evolving features, and Apple’s visual overhaul, debating form versus function and how users adapt to change over time. (Par…

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MacVoices #25247: MacVoices Update - 2025-09 7:58

11d ago7:58

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The MacVoices Update for 2025-09 looks back at the events of September in and around the show and discusses how MacVoices is produced and why you should check out the video version if you are an audio listener. Chuck also reviews contact preferences and delivers the monthly Support Report. Show Notes: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon h…

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MacVoices #25246 Live! - Lossless Music, AI Data and Spotify, Vimeo's New Owner 36:47

13d ago36:47

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The MacVoices Live! panel reacts to Spotify’s long-promised “lossless music” option, noting it trails Apple Music and Tidal, but may be “good enough” for phone/Bluetooth listeners. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencuis, Web Bixby, Jim Rea, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, and Norbert Frassa compare discovery and playlist cultu…

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MacVoices #25245: Live! - iPhone 17 Ripoff, Testing iPhone Air's Popularity 22:14

14d ago22:14

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The panel debates Xiaomi’s iPhone-inspired 17 Pro design featuring a rear display, questioning its practicality compared to foldables and Apple’s existing solutions like the Apple Watch and Dynamic Island. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencuis, Web Bixby, Jim Rea, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, and Norbert Frassa examine the…

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MacVoices #25244: Live! - Plex Breach Warnings, Apple Watch Health Win, and TikTok Uncertainty 23:48

16d ago23:48

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The panel covers multiple tech updates, starting with another Plex data breach and the importance of password hygiene, passkeys, and MFA. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencuis, Web Bixby, Jim Rea, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, and Norbert Frassa discuss FDA clearance for Apple Watch hypertension detection and its impact on …

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MacVoices #25243: Live! - The MacVoices Live! Panel's New Hardware Choices and Order Stories 28:00

17d ago28:00

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The MacVoices Live! panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencuis, Web Bixby, Jim Rea, Eric Bolden, Jeff Gamet, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, and Norbert Frassa compares hardware picks and preorder adventures after Apple’s event. Hosts share iPhone 17 choices, Apple Watch and AirPods buys, cases and colors, and delivery vs. in-store pickup. A spon…

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MacVoices #25242: Apple In The Enterprise with David Ginsburg (2) 25:15

18d ago25:15

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David Ginsburg continues the conversation on Apple in the enterprise, focusing on iPads as primary work devices, the balance between cost and usability, and how apps like Teams and Zoom perform. He compares iPads, Surfaces, and Chromebooks, noting Apple’s growing presence in education and business. The discussion also touches on BYOD challenges, iC…

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MacVoices #25241: Apple In The Enterprise with David Ginsburg (1) 30:57

21d ago30:57

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David Ginsburg breaks down how Apple fits in large organizations: growing Mac adoption, why proper MDM makes them as secure as PCs, and how Jamf, Intune, and Azure work together. He explains Apple Business Manager and zero-touch enrollment, device lifecycle/ROI, and cloud trade-offs. They compare M-series longevity to PCs, when iPads make business …

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MacVoices #25240: Jeff Carlson Takes Control of Your Digital Storage (2) 30:22

22d ago30:22

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Our discussion with Jeff Carlson about his newest release, Take Control of Your Digital Storage, to discuss network-attached storage, memory cards as storage options, and the evolving challenges of digital storage. He explains practical trade-offs between direct-connect drives, NAS, and portable media, highlighting security and performance consider…

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MacVoices #25239: Jeff Carlson Takes Control of Your Digital Storage 45:41

22d ago45:41

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Jeff Carlson takes on the latest information in the newly updated Take Control of Your Digital Storage. Topics include choosing SSD vs HDD and NVMe, when Thunderbolt 5 matters, APFS basics, and why cables and enclosures affect speed and reliability. They cover backup strategies, OWC DIY builds, iOS/iPadOS Files support for external drives, NAS pros…

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

24d 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

25d 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

28d 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

29d 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

30d 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

1M 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

1M 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 …