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The Context Machine

Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet

The podcast where Bryan and Jeff talk about whatever they want.

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It’s therapy day on The Context Machine. Jeff tries to work through his HomeKit problems, and Bryan wants a new Mac Studio revision. They also talk about the rumored Apple Vision Pro with M5 processor.

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16 Nov 202436 min

Bryan and Jeff talk about what to consider when choosing a new social media platform, and whether or not Apple will host an October media event. They also discuss probability when rolling dice and conduct a live experiment at Jeff’s expense.

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18 Oct 202457 min

Sources referenced in this episode:

• Every Day Is Halloween (Ministry Video)

• Linux Mint

• D&D Beyond

• Bryan’s book Accidental Intelligence

• Bryan’s short story King Liam, First of His Name

• Mason Truman on Threads

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5 Oct 202459 min

Bryan and Jeff dive into Apple’s “Glow Time” Apple Watch, iPhone 16, AirPods, and Apple Intelligence announcements. They also have some things to say about the non-announcements Apple included in the event.

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11 Sep 20241 hr 10 min

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3.6 out of 5 stars from 119 ratings
  • Listener for countless years

    Since the word Apple was removed from the title of context machine the guys seem more free to bring in left-wing political stuff. Deciding if I’m dropping the whole podcast (Update: I unfollowed it) or just turning it off when they start that crap. I don’t need the “Fk Twitter” rants. I think Musk did a great job, exposing what was going on in the background. We need to know when the government is getting into the bowels of things and creating pressure no matter which side it is. Have fun on Mas... more

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    pattii
    United States2 months ago
  • Static is better

    If you like the ramblings of two uninformed elitist liberal progressives, this show is for you. Listened to it for years, but since Elon Musk had the audacity to support free speech via his Twitter purchase, these two have come down with a variant of Trump Derangement Syndrome. They cannot stop talking about how dumb Elon is and how smart they are. When they do actually talk about tech, Jeff is prepared and Bryan never is. Rest of the show is spent getting Bryan up to speed, unless they are push... more

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    1966CASMS
    United Statesa year ago
  • Listener for countless years

    Since the word Apple was removed from the title of context machine. The guys seem more free to bring in left-wing political stuff. Haven’t decided if I’m dropping the whole podcast or just turning it off when they start that crap. I don’t need the “Fk Twitter” rants. I think Musk did a great job, exposing what was going on in the background. We need to know when the government is getting into the bowels of things and creating pressure no matter which side it is. Have fun on Mastodon guys. You’re... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    pattii
    United States2 years ago
  • Will love this show if you are left wing

    Show has devolved into left wing rants.

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    traveling_man
    United States2 years ago
  • Smart on tech stuff

    Smart on tech stuff but fawning over Apple responses to a “pandemic” that is no longer is getting tiresome.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    BC Jordan
    United States3 years ago

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