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Cult of Mac

Cult of Mac
Apple
Siri
Folding Iphone
Macbook Neo
Ios 27
Iphone
Airtag 2
Iphone 17e
Macbook
Apple Music
Xcode
Airpods Max 2
Vision Pro
Mac Setups
Gadgets
Airtag
Smart Home Hub
Google Gemini
Humane AI Pin
Chatgpt

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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This week: The leaked colors coming on the iPhone 18 Pro, the powerful software features coming to the folding iPhone, reports that the Vision Pro’s death are greatly exaggerated, reports that smart glasses are greatly delayed, and our WWDC keynote p... more

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This week, with special guest Christina Warren: Actual real-life renders of iOS 27, a big fix coming for AirPods users, Jony Ive’s bizarre Ferrari Luce design… and that’s about it.

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This week, with special guest Niléane: Apple can’t shake its love of titanium, big upgrades in store for the Apple Watch Ultra 4, the first iOS 27 features officially announced, a lightweight alternative to Spotlight, and our favorite web browsers!

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This week: Tons of details on features coming in iOS 27, the surprisingly exciting Apple Watch Series 12, how to make a Home Screen that doesn’t suck, and our weirdest product review yet.

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Recent Guests

Graham Bower
Guest on Cult of Mac episode
Episode: Vision Pro isn’t dead yet + WWDC26 predictions!
Charlie Sorrell
Guest on Cult of Mac episode
Episode: Vision Pro isn’t dead yet + WWDC26 predictions!
Griffin Jones
Guest on the show, introduced during recording
Episode: Tim’s done, now it’s John’s Ternus
D Griffin Jones
Contributor/Guest on Apple tech topics
Episode: What the new Siri will actually do
Lewis Wallace
Contributor/Guest on Apple tech topics
Episode: What the new Siri will actually do
Christina Warren
Film Girl, longtime Apple media reporter and guest on the show
GitHub (as guest on this episode)
Episode: Surprise! AirPods Max 2 just dropped?
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!
Ed Hardy
Special guest and contributor to the Cult of Mac podcast
Cult of Mac
Episode: The Thrilling New AirTag 2! (…and not much else)

Hosts

Leander Kahney
Longtime host with deep ties to the Cult of Mac brand; central voice in Apple coverage and show direction.
D. Griffin Jones
Co-host with a focus on analytical takes and guest responses.
Lewis Wallace
Co-host providing practical perspectives and field insights.
Leander Cainey
Host of The Cultcast/Cult of Mac content with strong Apple ecosystem coverage.

Reviews

3.1 out of 5 stars from 203 ratings
  • I tried

    I really tried and have listened to every episode so far, but the sense of ‘checking in with friends’ is really not there. It has an overwhelmingly negative vibe and the chemistry between the hosts is tepid, at best. Leander tries, but Lewis just replies with a sigh or some other disparaging remark, while Griffin talks over them both and enforces his opinions as fact in a way that shuts down further conversation. You guys should look into the roles you play, your dynamics together, and why peopl... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ___dan
    United Kingdom20 days ago
  • Great content

    A good listen every week. Good job guys.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Br5001
    Australiaa month ago
  • Enjoyable show

    I enjoy listening to this show. I am new to Apple products so I don’t know a lot and they are fairly informative. Mostly I just enjoy listening to them chat while I drive to and from work. I never listened to cult cast and I see a lot of comparisons, but overall I like this show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mephusto
    United Statesa month ago
  • Disappointing, Poorly Researched, and Unprofessional

    I’m disappointed with the quality and tone of this podcast. Griffin often comes across as a know-it-all, but unfortunately the commentary feels more like try-hard opinion than informed analysis. Too much of what he says sounds closed-minded, poorly researched, or confidently stated without enough factual backing.

    I also find the practice of buying, reviewing, and then returning devices difficult to respect. It undermines the credibility of the reviews and makes the whole approach feel amateurish... more

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    1
    RCP.CA
    Canadaa month ago
  • Louis is Insufferable

    I gave it a shot. The others are good, but Louis is just impossible to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Sofa King Cynical
    United States2 months ago

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Positive remarks often cite practical, hands-on Apple tech coverage.
Listeners enjoy strong Apple focus and energetic debates.
Some feel energy and hosting quality shifted after a change in hosts.

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#186
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#240
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#244
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#232
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#107
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#109
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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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Fresh, opinionated tech conversations centered on Apple and the broader ecosystem, frequently pairing hands-on hardware impressions with analysis of software, AI, and industry developments. Episodes blend news roundups, product roundups, and practical how-tos, often featuring guest experts who provide deep dives into Apple hardware, AI tooling, and app development. A recurring strength is energetic debate and strong veteran perspective, balanced by accessible explanations for listeners who want practical takeaways and strategic insights for brands targeting Apple-focused audiences.

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2. Charlie Sorrell
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4. D Griffin Jones
5. Lewis Wallace
6. Christina Warren
7. David Pogue
8. Casey Liss

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