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Cult of Mac

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The official podcast of the long-running Cult of Mac blog. Every week, you’ll get the biggest news stories with our expert analysis and commentary. We’ll also give you a how-to that’ll help you use and understand your devices better. We’ll share and pick apart the most interesting Mac setups. You can send us any weird or technical questions you have. You’ll get our hands-on reviews of the interest... more

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In this week's episode:

• Apple HomeView: Why it’s a genius product

• HomePod mini gets a big update

• Apple TV 4K gets a remote you can actually find down the back of the couch 

• Who exactly is the Apple Home Collection for?

• And Apple’s next eve... more

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In this week's episode:

• The invites are out -- Apple’s “Welcome Home” event is next week, and it seems to be about embroidery!

• Apple’s teamed up with LG and others for a suite of smart home accessories.

• New last-minute rumors about the upcomin... more

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In this week's episode:

• Apple’s long-awaited smart home hub finally gets a launch date.

• John Ternus plans to accelerate Apple product launches.

• AirPods 5 are less impossible to fix.

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In this week's episode:

• iPhone 18 Pro Max has performance issues on high-end models

• Big changes in Apple’s fitness team as Eddie Cue prepares to take on Whoop

• Mac Mini storage upgrade options get a downgrade

• Plus: Developers can finally get ... more

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Recent Guests

Mikah Sargent
Guest, tech journalist and podcaster
TWIT network / Incomparable network
Episode: Mac and iPad price hikes hit hard
Charlie Sorrell
Friend from overseas, guest
Episode: Siri AI & OS 27 updates unpacked!
D Griffin Jones
D Griffin Jones from Ohio, guest
Episode: Siri AI & OS 27 updates unpacked!
Graham Bower
Guest on Cult of Mac episode
Episode: Vision Pro isn’t dead yet + WWDC26 predictions!
Christina Warren
Returning guest, tech journalist
Github / Microsoft / Google DeepMind (as described in episode)
Episode: No Apple Car, but we have… this
Griffin Jones
Guest on the show, introduced during recording
Episode: Tim’s done, now it’s John’s Ternus
Lewis Wallace
Contributor/Guest on Apple tech topics
Episode: What the new Siri will actually do
David Pogue
Best-selling technology journalist and author of Apple: The First 50 Years
Author; Technology journalist
Episode: Interview with David Pogue, author of “Apple: The First 50 Years”
Casey Liss
Guest on the episode, Casey demos CallSheet
Call Sheet / Independent author
Episode: iPhone 18 colors + our ‘Apple Experience’ predictions!

Hosts

Leander Kenney
Host with long-running involvement in the show; provides leadership and core commentary on Apple ecosystem topics.
Graham Bauer
Co-host/guest contributor with hardware and development insight, often focusing on AR/vision hardware and product strategy.
Lewis Wallace
Host and regular panelist; drives news discussion and hands-on hardware talk.
Charlie Sorrell
Host/regular panelist; contributes product and hardware viewpoints, plus European/US perspectives.
Griffin Jones
Co-host with strong opinions; longstanding contributor shaping debate and tone.

Reviews

3.1 out of 5 stars from 217 ratings
  • Excellent in 2026

    Feels just like the quality from ~2014

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sosa, D
    United Statesa month ago
  • I can’t anymore

    This used to be great after Erfon left (he always came to the show so unprepared it was embarrassing), but now that Griffin has been replaced by the whine-y bloke who prattles on about his training app and the other one, it’s just so boring and uninteresting and lifeless. Didn’t even enjoy the post iPhone launch episode. Unsubbed and looking elsewhere now.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Dark Melkor
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Enjoy it but

    No more Charlie, please. I mean, how can someone so “anti” provide valuable insight on technology?

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Leemoknows
    United States2 months ago
  • so meh now.

    bring back D. Griffin Jones PLEASE. The show is far more boring without Griffin.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    g.hipolito
    United States2 months ago
  • Disappointed

    Loved the banter the team had until Leander destroyed the show

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    MnSearcher
    United States3 months ago

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Some listeners feel dynamics shifted after a host change and critique the balance.
Listeners appreciate the engaging banter and insider Apple context when energy is high.
A portion finds the show entertaining and informative, especially for Apple product discussions.
Critiques often focus on perceived research depth and host dynamics when conversations get heated.

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#180
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#140
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#170
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#66
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#147
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#149
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Vision Pro isn’t dead yet + WWDC26 predictions!
Q: Will Apple reintroduce smarter Siri with personal context and agentic capabilities?
The panel broadly expects reintroduction of smarter Siri with personal context, with some uncertainty about the extent and timing of agentic features, but consensus leans toward a staged rollout tied to Gemini and developer tools.
Vision Pro isn’t dead yet + WWDC26 predictions!
Q: Do you think Xcode on iPad will happen soon, Charlie?
Charlie is cautiously hopeful, arguing that a rewritten Xcode based on Swift Playgrounds could run on iPad, though he predicts it may not be announced this year and that Apple's long-standing relationship with the Mac could complicate a rapid rollout.
Vision Pro isn’t dead yet + WWDC26 predictions!
Q: What did you think about the Vision Pro when you first started using it, Graham?
Graham shares that the Vision Pro exceeded expectations in terms of ease of use and immersive experience, while noting issues with object occlusion and widget behavior that could be improved in future iterations.
Is it titanium time again?
Q: Let's talk about another one of your favorite topics, browsers.
Louis explains that Chrome performance has improved and is competitive with Safari in terms of battery usage, while noting Safari's better integration across Apple devices and immediate advantages with new Mac OS features; he also discusses the value of keeping separate profiles to manage Google accounts across Safari and Chrome.
Huge leak of iOS 27 features!
Q: What's the most important feature being discussed for WWDC this year?
The most important feature appears to be what Siri can do, especially given its significant transformation and cross-device capabilities, along with the camera app customization and the overall user interface refinements across iOS 27.

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A technology roundtable focused on Apple and broader tech ecosystems, blending news, hands-on hardware impressions, and practical how-tos with a strong emphasis on the latest iPhone, wearables, and OS updates. Discussions often pivot around product strategy, pricing, and ecosystem implications for developers and consumers, with banter and personal anecdotes adding color. The show stands out for its energetic host dynamics, willingness to critique industry trends, and a long-running cadence that blends rumor mill chatter with hands-on reviews and actionable tips for power users and developers alike.

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2. Charlie Sorrell
3. D Griffin Jones
4. Graham Bower
5. Christina Warren
6. Griffin Jones
7. Lewis Wallace
8. David Pogue

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