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Mac Admins Podcast

Mac Admins Podcast LLC
Kandji
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Device Management
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Macos
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Cybersecurity
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A rotating panel of Mac admins and consultants are joined by members of the Mac admin community to discuss the latest news, issues, and challenges of managing Apple devices. New episodes weekly. Join the community at macadmins.org.

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Latest Episodes

What's it like managing Apple Devices in a medical school? Brian Atkinson of the Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine joins us this week to take us through the challenges of running their whole environment on Apple products. From Macs to tablets to ... more

Automating our work load is a given in IT, and there are a lot of tools out there to help you accomplish streamlined workflows and reclaim time back in your day. Something the Mac Admin Community excels at is its open source mindset and providing too... more

Kandji has announced a new name, and some new products, and they are now Iru! Weldon Dodd joins us to talk about their move toward Identity, Cross-Platform Device Management, Security, and Compliance products.

Hosts: • Tom Bridge - @tbridge@theint... more

Apple announced Platform Single Sign-on at the setup assistant in macOS 26, and it's been a race for Identity Providers and Device Management Services to wrap their heads around the changes and implement it. Okta recently released their implementatio... more

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Recent Guests

David Siederer
A seasoned IT professional with a background in Apple device management and automation tools.
Fleet
Episode: Episode 437: Mac Automation in 2025
Dan Hefley
Product Manager on the Device Access team at Okta
Okta
Episode: Episode 435: Platform SSO (Okta's Version)
Arki Krowczynski
Principal Product Acceleration Specialist at Okta
Okta
Episode: Episode 435: Platform SSO (Okta's Version)
Alexandre Morin
IT tech with experience managing large volume Apple devices, now a product expert
Episode: Episode 433: Managing iOS is easy, right?
Samuel Johnson
Chief Customer Officer at Jamf
Jamf
Episode: Episode 432: Live from JNUC '25
Matt Vlasach
VP of Product Strategy at Jamf
Jamf
Episode: Episode 432: Live from JNUC '25
Jeremy Butcher
Apple product expert discussing enterprise solutions for Apple products
Apple
Episode: Episode 429: Enterprise IT and the '26 releases
James White
A designer and Mac Admin conference regular, sharing insights on community events
AUC
Episode: Episode 428: Live from X World '25
Tony Gray
A returning guest at the podcast, involved with Mac Admin events
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Episode: Episode 428: Live from X World '25

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Tom Bridge
Host and co-host with extensive experience in Mac administration and community engagement.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 197 ratings
  • Absolutely Genius

    Essential listening.

    Hosts and guests always bring their A game.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Basil-Wolf
    New Zealand3 years ago
  • Excellent resource

    Fantastic resource if you do anything admin related on a mac.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Captain Oblivious
    Australia5 years ago
  • Essential for all Apple admins

    If you manage Apple devices in business, education or government you need to listen to this podcast. Great hosts and guests

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mrowell
    Australia7 years ago
  • Essential for the Enterprise

    My entire team usually has a conversation soon after a new episode comes out beginning with “did you listen to the MacAdmins podcast yet?”. It has become an invaluable dialogue for Mac IT personnel that listeners are able to benefit from, and a high quality one at that. Thank you all!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bshomb
    United States7 years ago
  • Mr

    What a great way to stay up to date while driving to and from the office. Keep up the good work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Marky-NickNack
    Australia7 years ago

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Great listening for anyone interested in the admin world.
Consistently great interviews and insights for Mac admins.
A very helpful resource for learning about Mac administration.
If you manage Apple devices, this is a must-listen.
Essential listening. Hosts and guests always bring their A game.

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Episode 437: Mac Automation in 2025
Q: What kind of automation help are you looking for when you were trying to do those kinds of things?
I'm looking for tools that minimize interaction and provide seamless execution, often working with minimal permissions needed to avoid unnecessary noise.
Episode 437: Mac Automation in 2025
Q: Can you kind of take us back through the journey at how you started with virtualization?
My first experience with virtualization was with software that emulated x86 DOS on a Macintosh. It opened the door for me into the world of virtualization and helped me understand the limitations and benefits of running different operating systems.
Episode 437: Mac Automation in 2025
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about when you started to use AppleScript and maybe what you love so much about it?
I got into AppleScript from Hyperscript, which was the scripting language for HyperCard. I was curious to see how much of it translated to AppleScript, and I found that I understood it quite well because of its plain language syntax.
Episode 436: Float like a Jellyfish, sting like a Bee
Q: How has the transition been for existing Kandji customers to the new Iru platform?
Weldon explained that existing customers would have a guided upgrade experience, retaining library items and device enrollments while transitioning to Iru.
Episode 436: Float like a Jellyfish, sting like a Bee
Q: What can you tell us about the new functionality related to identity management?
Weldon discussed incorporating passwordless identity management as a core feature of the new Iru offering, emphasizing simplicity and security.

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Content centers around the intricacies of managing Apple devices, featuring discussions on various technologies, tools, and best practices in the Mac administration sector. The conversations often reflect on community experiences, recent updates from Apple, and innovations that affect users and IT professionals alike. Unique anecdotes from conference visits, personal journeys in tech, and the ever-evolving landscape of IT management are common themes, creating a familiar, engaging environment for listeners who share a vested interest in Apple technology and its administrative challenges. With a consistent weekly release, it serves as both a resource and a social hub for professionals navigating the Mac ecosystem.

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