AppStories
Federico Viticci, John VoorheesAppStories is a weekly exploration of the world of apps by MacStories’ Federico Viticci and John Voorhees. Each week, they discuss the best new apps, the impact of apps on our culture, and cover the stories behind popular apps. Hosted by Federico Viticci and John Voorhees.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 502 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Technology | |||
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This week on AppStories, John interviews Federico about his review of the M5 Ultra Mac Studio and it local AI capabilities.
On AppStories+, Federico takes listeners behind the scenes on how he tested the M5 Ultra Mac Studio.
Also available on YouTu... more
This week Federico shares thoughts from his review of iOS and iPadOS 27. Then in the AppStories+ post-show, he explains how he used agents to support the production of the review and Club MacStories extras.
Also available on YouTube here.
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This week on AppStories, we celebrate the 500th episode of the show with a look at the App Store's past, present, and future.
On AppStories+, Federico and John pick some of their all-time favorite apps.
Also available on YouTube here.
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This week on AppStories, Federico and John are joined by Andrew Ambrosino, the Codex team lead at OpenAI, to talk about the evolution of Codex, the unification of ChatGPT and Codex, Computer Use and Computer History, designing for user trust, and mor... more
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- Boring AI talk
This used to be one of my favorite tech podcasts, until the hosts went all-in on the AI hype. There’s been to little other stuff lately. The last straw was going back to X, betraying the “principles” they claimed to have: that’s not the kind of people I want to hear from, so unsubscribed.
Apple Podcasts1Tero Y
Finlanda month ago - I use to respect you and the stances you took.
But now you guys became so AI-pilled it’s frankly ridiculous.
Apple Podcasts1marcel_maigre
Francea month ago - For the AI fans
The podcast was okay but it has taken quite a turn and it’s nothing but AI talk now, to the point they’re back on Twitter.
That’s there choice and if that’s what you’re into, then you will probably enjoy podcast.
But if you were expecting discussions on apps then find another podcast, imo.
Apple Podcasts1FranklinDStallone
United Kingdoma month ago - Too much AI.
I used to find some pretty interesting bits from this podcast but the format seems to have moved onto the guys adventures in Ai.
Apple Podcasts3SomeNerv82
Canadaa month ago - Great Apple tech content
I like both hosts takes on tech and I listen every week
Apple Podcasts5michaefs
United States4 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #192 | United States/Technology |
Apple Podcasts | #166 | Canada/Technology |
Apple Podcasts | #224 | United Kingdom/Technology |
Apple Podcasts | #174 |  Australia/Technology |
Apple Podcasts | #219 |  Italy/Technology |
Apple Podcasts | #33 |  Poland/Technology |
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What is AppStories about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Tech-focused show exploring apps, productivity tools, and the broader Apple ecosystem through in-depth discussions, hands-on testing, and creator-focused perspectives. Episodes frequently cover new apps, AI-assisted workflows, and platform updates, with a penchant for practical demos, design, and user experience. Noteworthy is the consistent pairing of two veteran hosts who blend rigorous critique with approachable, creator-friendly insights, plus a steady stream of guest experts from indie studios, wellness apps, and publishing. This mix makes it valuable for listeners who want actionable app recommendations, deeper industry context, and a signal on how developers and power users can navigate Apple's evolving software landscape.
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1. Andrew Ambrosino
2. Christopher Lawley
3. Tucker McAlvin
4. Kenny (family)
5. Rob Madden
6. Myke Hurley
7. Brendon Bigley
8. Stephanie Weitzman
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