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AppStories 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.

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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

This week on AppStories, John and Federico check in on Apple’s betas with a close look at the new Siri app and how it compares to past-Siri and other chatbot products.

On AppStories+, John and Federico explain how they manage multiple Macs for autom... more

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This week, on AppStories, John is joined by Christoper Lawley to discuss uses for a folding iPhone and Parchment, Lawley’s daily agenda app.

On AppStories+, John and Chris dig into audio and video workflows for podcasting and YouTube.

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This week on AppStories, Federico and John cover the app and agent experiments they’re both running.

On AppStories+, John explores the sort of rapid workflow iteration enabled by agents.

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Recent Guests

Christopher Lawley
Creator of the Parchment app; YouTube content creator and podcaster
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Episode: Folding the iPhone into the Creator Economy
Tucker McAlvin
Creator of Tide Guide, ADA winner for visuals and graphics
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Rob Madden
Creative director and co-founder of Hyperluminal Games
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Myke Hurley
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Episode: WWDC 2026 with Special Guests Myke Hurley and Christopher Lawley
Brendon Bigley
Co-host at NPC
NPC
Episode: Gaming Sidekicks: Videogame Companion Apps with Brendon Bigley
John Mills
Co-founder of Watch Duty
Watch Duty
Episode: WWDC 2025: The AppStories Interviews with Apple Design Award Winners
Hannah McIntosh
Game developer from Black Salt Games
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Wout Van Halderen
Publisher of Balatro with Playstack
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Hosts

John Voorhees
Host of AppStories, focused on Apple apps, tech culture, and indie software.
Federico Viticci
Co-host of AppStories, editor and prolific Apple ecosystem commentator.

Reviews

3.8 out of 5 stars from 931 ratings
  • 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.

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    Tero Y
    Finland12 days ago
  • I use to respect you and the stances you took.

    But now you guys became so AI-pilled it’s frankly ridiculous.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    marcel_maigre
    France13 days 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 Podcasts
    1
    FranklinDStallone
    United Kingdom13 days 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 Podcasts
    3
    SomeNerv82
    Canada14 days ago
  • Great Apple tech content

    I like both hosts takes on tech and I listen every week

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    michaefs
    United States4 months ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate deep dives into apps and creator tools, with practical, test-driven insights.
Many praise the show for quality Apple ecosystem coverage and thoughtful app recommendations.
Fans value guest diversity from indie devs and wellness/app designers, contributing to broader industry perspectives.
A notable portion of feedback highlights perceived over-promotion or ads, but positive reviews emphasize high-quality tech discourse.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#183
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#206
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#161
Italy/Technology
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#231
Australia/Technology
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#233
Germany/Technology
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#91
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Folding the iPhone into the Creator Economy
Q: How does Parchment integrate with Apple's ecosystem and why is it positioned as an essential tool for creators?
Parchment sits on top of Apple's Reminders and Calendar via EventKit, offering a unified day view that helps creators manage both tasks and events without clutter, which fits the broader Creator Economy narrative Apple is pursuing with tools like Creator Studio and mobile-first editing workflows.
Folding the iPhone into the Creator Economy
Q: Explain to listeners what Parchment is and why you built it.
Parchment is an agenda-style app that combines reminders, calendar events, and daily notes so users can see their entire day in one place, with the ability to manually reorder items and separate all-day events from timed events for clearer prioritization.
The Swift Student Challenge Interviews and watchOS and tvOS Wishes
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about your app, Amy?
Amy's app, Chiron, helps individuals with Parkinson's disease by tracking symptoms and managing medications.
The Swift Student Challenge Interviews and watchOS and tvOS Wishes
Q: What inspired you to start coding?
Amy Key was inspired to start coding during her ninth grade when she was diagnosed with a rare chronic illness and had time to experiment with coding.
From Dashboard Widgets to Breaking News: Mark Gurman’s Path to Bloomberg
Q: Do you feel more pressure now when working on a big story and you know that you discovered something?
Yes, working at Bloomberg comes with a big responsibility to get it right, but the same principles apply as when I was at 9to5Mac.

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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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