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Mac Admins Podcast

Mac Admins Podcast LLC
Device Management
Apple
Kandji
Jamf
Mac Administration
Apple Devices
Apple Vision Pro
Macos
Kolide
Security
Apple Device Management
Cybersecurity
1password
MDM Solutions
User Experience
WWDC 2024
Compliance
Apple Business Manager
Vision Pro
Vulnerability Management

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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This week, it's just us hosts! We're catching up on everything that's come down the pike during beta season: new payloads, new DDM functionality, and bugs of course. We'll also talk about how Siri might be good now, how everything's more expensive, a... more

Anyone who has spent any time in our Apple world knows that the Mac Admins Community is a unique and special place for us to collectively celebrate our wins, mourn our lows, and help each other out when we are faced with a tricky problem. Within that... more

A few weeks back, we talked with Jamf about identifying hallmarks of AI Use on device. However, on-device AI use is only part of the story these days. We welcome back Joel Rennich from JumpCloud to talk about what agent identity looks like in July of... more

Platform Single Sign-on comes in several different flavours, and each of them offers a different user experience, and solves for Identity Security in a different way. Password Sync, Secure Enclave, and don't forget Smart Card (can anyone who manages ... more

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Recent Guests

Juan Taveras
Co-organizer of Mac Admins Latin America user group
Mac Admins Latin America
Episode: Episode 471: Mac Admins LATAM
Cesar Santana
Co-organizer of Mac Admins Latin America user group
Mac Admins Latin America
Episode: Episode 471: Mac Admins LATAM
Matt Slocum
Guest from JumpCloud
JumpCloud
Episode: Episode 470: What identity does an Agent have?
Anthony Reimer
Guest joining from Calgary to discuss WWDC updates
Calgary Mac Admin community
Episode: Episode 466: WWDC Wrap Up
Rolf Woodward
Apple technical partner expert, founder of Command R
Command R (commandr.co.uk)
Episode: Episode 464: DMARC, BIMI, and Email in 2026
Weldon Dodd
Industry veteran discussed in intro as returning guest
Author/Analyst
Episode: Episode 463: 2026 Apple Enterprise Report Card
Jason Snell
Author of the Apple Enterprise Report Card
Six Colors (and analyst)
Episode: Episode 463: 2026 Apple Enterprise Report Card
Jacob Burley
Speaker at MacAdmins Europe, accosted for interview
MOLI (European payment service provider)
Episode: Episode 462: Live at Mac Admins Europe 2026
Birgire Kluge
Attendee at MacAdmins Europe, first-time participant
Independent IT professional
Episode: Episode 462: Live at Mac Admins Europe 2026

Hosts

Tom Bridge
Host of the Mac Admins Podcast and The Mac Admins Podcast; long-running facilitator of Mac admin debates and community episodes.
Selina
Co-host and frequent contributor, often guiding discussions and interviews within the Mac admin community.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 199 ratings
  • Absolutely Genius

    Essential listening.

    Hosts and guests always bring their A game.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Basil-Wolf
    New Zealand4 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 States8 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
    Australia8 years ago

Listeners Say

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A few episodes show audio quality issues and some rambling
Professional, consistently high-quality guest lineups and practical Mac admin insights.
Very informative for admin teams and IT professionals managing Apple environments.
Valuable resource for enterprise educators and administrators seeking real-world guidance.
Excellent for staying current on Apple management tooling, with a strong community feel.

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Episode 470: What identity does an Agent have?
Q: What is the current state of agentic identity and what can an IDP see in terms of identifying, machine credentials, and identities?
The guests explain the progression from digital twins to digital employees, the need for proper authentication, device/app trust, and how identity providers manage the increasingly complex agent-centric flows.
Episode 470: What identity does an Agent have?
Q: Can you give us a little bit of your origin story and how you've gotten to JumpCloud's position in this space?
Matt talks about his early tech background, web scale experiences, and his deep involvement in authentication technologies, including leading JumpCloud and contributing to OpenID and the broader identity space.
Episode 469: PSSO Updates with Okta
Q: How does Secure Enclave change the user experience regarding passwords and MFA?
Secure Enclave creates a hardware-bound key that enables passwordless authentication in many contexts, but users still interact with a password or pin for certain cases, and enrollment may require re-registration when transitioning between flavors.
Episode 469: PSSO Updates with Okta
Q: What are the primary flavors of Platform SSO and when should an admin choose each?
admins should evaluate whether they need the simplicity of Password Sync for shared devices, the strong hardware-backed security of Secure Enclave for individual users, or a staged mix leveraging device-bound sessions and policy controls depending on their risk tolerance and deployment reality.
Episode 464: DMARC, BIMI, and Email in 2026
Q: What is DMARC and why should organizations care about it?
DMARC is a DNS-based policy mechanism that helps ensure emails claiming to be from your domain are actually sent by authorized servers. It protects brand integrity by enabling quarantine or rejection of misleading messages and gives visibility into who is sending on your domain through aggregate reports.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mac Admins Podcast

What is Mac Admins Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on Mac admins and consultants who manage Apple devices in businesses, schools, and government, with a strong emphasis on real-world tooling, deployment challenges, and security considerations. Episodes frequently cover MDM evolution, Apple Business Manager, device onboarding, and practical workflows, often featuring practitioner guests who share hands-on experience, field-tested tips, and vendor perspectives. A notable strength is its community focus: conference updates, regional gatherings, and a candid, sometimes humorous tone that makes complex topics approachable for both seasoned admins and those exploring a Mac-centric IT career. The format regularly includes live event coverage, deep dives into management ecosystems,... more

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1. Juan Taveras
2. Cesar Santana
3. Matt Slocum
4. Anthony Reimer
5. Rolf Woodward
6. Weldon Dodd
7. Jason Snell
8. Jacob Burley

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