In A Few Minutes

Stricken with a severe case of Holiday-itis, Jeff Gamet and Ken talk over holiday traditions past, ongoing traditions, and one embarrassing tradition - In a Few Minutes

Two floats, two balloons, two musical acts, and two special appearances from one special show! Jeff Gamet and Ken Ray M.C. the most magical, imaginary Thanksgiving Day parade around - In a Few Minutes

Like everyone, Jeff Gamet has hopes and dreams for the future. We'll not talk about most of those, but we will hit his expectations and desires from Apple in 2022 - In a Few Minutes

Ripped from last week's and this week's headlines, Jeff Gamet and Ken are talking over Apple's Self Service Repair program. Who is it for? What effect will it have on Apple's business? These questions and others addressed - In a Few Minutes

After six or seven years of rumor, Apple Car chatter can still turn the world on its ear. That perplexes Jeff Gamet and he wants to talk about it - In a Few Minutes

RCR Wireless scribe Peter Cohen wraps the week with what may ACTUALLY be the last dinner party. Three guests, a sumptuous meal, and a hot cup of chat. It's Peter Cohen's Dinner Party - In a Few Minutes

Is Apple's annual software update schedule a good thing? Should tweaks come when ready, saving big updates for exciting changes? RCR Wireless scribe Peter Cohen and Ken kick those questions around - In a Few Minutes

As we barrel toward the end of the year, we hear what RCR Wireless scribe Peter Cohen wants and expects from Apple in 2022 - In a Few Minutes

There's something about Apple's newest board member that really gets on Ken's nerves. That's actually an understatement. RCR Wireless scribe Peter Cohen and Ken kick the topic around -  In a Few Minutes

RCRWireless.com scribe Peter Cohen joins us this week. He starts us off with thoughts on cloud gaming. Peter says what's going on there is amazing, and tries to make Ken understand why - In a Few Minutes

Parallel host Shelly Brisbin helps Ken host a dinner party. That's right - He's inviting the guests this week. Find out who's coming to dinner - In a Few Minutes 

When Apple does what it's told to do in China and Russia, lots of people complain. Maybe they're right to do so, maybe they're wrong. The question Ken asks: Is it still news? Parallel host Shelly Brisbin and Ken considers that question - In a Few Minutes

Like everyone, Parallel host Shelly Brisbin has hopes and dreams for the new year. What does she expect from Apple in 2022, and what does she want? She'll tell us - In a Few Minutes

Parallel host Shelly Brisbin kicks around a couple of questions with Ken: Apple enacts App Tracking Transparency and makes more money in advertising. Apple argues against sideloading while also guards its App Store commissions. Good for consumers, good for Apple, or can in be both? Talking it over - In a Few Minutes

Parallel host Shelly Brisbin joins us this week. The ongoing chip shortage is news to her and she wants to talk about it! Hear us do just that - In a Few Minutes

An inventor, an inventor, and an inventor each receive invitations to dinner from Bryan Chaffin, Editor-in-Chief of The Mac Observer. Find out which ones and why at Bryan Chaffin's Dinner Party - In a Few Minutes

Two of the most talked about stories in Apple these days include a high-tech screen-wiper and the camera notch on the new Mac. Interest in one and understanding around the other are the calling card of Bryan Chaffin, Editor-in-Chief of The Mac Observer - In a Few Minutes

A new year is just around the corner! Or, the corner after that. Bryan Chaffin - Editor-in-Chief of The Mac Observer tells us what he hopes for and expects from Apple in 2022 - In a Few Minutes

Bryan Chaffin, editor-in-chief of The Mac Observer, talks about Apple TV+, specifically why Apple had to get into making its own content in his opinion. Or Horace Dediu's. It gets prickly - In a Few Minutes

Bryan Chaffin, Editor-in-Chief of The Mac Observer joins us this week. What really pushes his buttons? Well today - it's Ken. They talk over last week's Apple earnings and then some - “In a Few Minutes” 

Jeff Gamet's own Jeff Gamet joins us to talk about his wish for his next Apple Watch, the one problem I've had with my Apple Watch, and my ongoing issue with Apple Pay Cash. Plus - I've got an idea for a movie! Find out what it is - In a Few Minutes

Peter Cohen joins us to talk about his new gig, Apple's new gear, and not measuring up to our machines. Then, a side of philosophy on Side - B - In a Few Minutes

Our week of talk around new Apple gear continues with MacCast host Adam Christianson. What new things does he have? What new thing does he wish he had? And what new thing is he glad other people are glad about? Find out - In a Few Minutes

Mike Rose, co-host of The Aftershow, is not getting a new iPhone, a new Apple Watch, nor a new MacBook Pro. Not because he doesn't want them, though. Here why and his thoughts on M1 Macs and the enterprise - In a Few Minutes

Mere hours after Apple's M1 Pro/M1 Max/New MacBook Pro event, NosillaCast Podcast host Allison Sheridan joins Ken to talk about the announcements - In a Few Minutes

It's a plethora of new iPhone and Apple Watch talk when Bryan Chaffin - Editor-in-Chief of The Mac Observer stops by the show. Plus - What's he looking for from Apple's Unleashed event? Find out - In a Few Minutes, sponsored by BetterHelp: Online counseling that's there for you at BetterHelp.com/afew

Two inventors of language and a monarch join meet a podcaster for dinner. Daily Tech News Show host Tom Merritt learns the secret language of cutlery, then hosts his dinner party - In a Few Minutes

Daily Tech News Show host Tom Merritt has watched more Foundation that you have and he has some thoughts. We kick around Apple's latest sci-fi series, how many dystopias is too many dystopias, and - of course - Ted Lasso. TV talk with Tom and Ken - In a Few Minutes

The European Commission wants all smartphones sold in the EU to support USB-C charging. Daily Tech News Show host Tom Merritt and Ken weigh the pros and cons of the E.U.SB-C Mandate - In a Few Minutes

New iPads, new iPhones, and new a new Apple Watch were all announced a couple of weeks ago. Daily Tech News Show host Tom Merritt joins Ken to discuss the new hardware - In a Few Minutes

Short supply plus a lack of workers plus strangeness in the shipping lanes means a shortage of everything. Hopefully not all at once. Daily Tech News Show host Tom Merritt talks us through it - In a Few Minutes

A family member, a comedian, and an Apple luminary are cordially invited to break bread with a podcaster. This is MacCast host Adam Christianson's Dinner Party - In a Few Minutes

Apple is the most valuable company on the planet. So, what could Apple do to save it? And is that Apple's job? MacCast's Adam Christianson and Ken kick that around - In a Few Minutes

With an Apple event likely around the corner, what might MacCast's Adam Christianson be throwing down some Quatloos for? We'll talk about that… right after we talk about podcast subscriptions - In a Few Minutes

Last week, Apple announced terms of a proposed settlement in a class-action lawsuit with developers. What's new? What still needs work? MacCast's Adam Christianson talks that over with Ken - In a Few Minutes

The “News to” shows have been reaching back a bit lately, and today's is no exception. Have you ever wondered why hyperlinks were blue? MacCast's Adam Christianson did! Then he found out! He shares the answer when It's News to Adam - In a Few Minutes!

Ask a musician to throw a dinner party and there's a decent chance musicians get invitations. We're wrapping the week with “Mac Geek Gab” co-host Dave Hamilton's Dinner Party - In a Few Minutes

“Gig Gab” co-host Dave Hamilton has done something nothing else has been able to do: He's opened Ken to the possibility that sideloading apps for iPhone would not be the end of the world. Probably won't stick… but it happened. Hear how - In a Few Minutes

“Mac Geek Gab” co-host Dave Hamilton and Ken dive into Apple's Expanded Protections for Children plans, whether the message was bungled, and what needs to happen - In a Few Minutes

With an Apple event likely around the corner, what might Gig Gab co-host Dave Hamilton be throwing down some Benjamins for? A new watch? A new iPad? Something in an iPhone, perhaps? Dave and I are going shopping - In a Few Minutes

This week, “Mac Geek Gab” co-host Dave Hamilton joins us. What's news to Dave? Cord cutting - specifically good and bad services for replacing the cord. Find out which services might work for Dave - In a Few Minutes

A family member, an author, and a really gonzo journalist have been sent invitations. We wrap the week with MacVoices host Chuck Joiner's Dinner Party - In a Few Minutes

Apple TV+ is a failure. The HomePod line is a bust. Yet somehow, Apple's making money fist over teakettle. MacVoices host Chuck Joiner and I discuss the all or nothing mentality around everything Apple does - In a Few Minutes

Some people think Apple should have to accept payments systems besides its own in the App Store. MacVoices host Chuck Joiner is not one of those people. Find out why - In a Few Minutes

Apple Watch is news to Chuck Joiner. It's never what you think it'll be, is it? Find out why Chuck has newfound appreciation for this six-and-a-half-year-old device - In a Few Minutes

MacVoices host Chuck Joiner is with us this week. Starting off with something light: Apple's planned “Expanded Protections for Children” and the people pushing back against them. This Monday, it's news to everyone - In a Few Minutes

A photographer, a computing pioneer (or two), and a raconteur have each received invitations. The table is set, and it's time for “Let's Talk Apple” host Bart Busschots' Dinner Party - In a Few Minutes

“Let's Talk Apple” host Bart Busschots likes a world where Apple is in China more than a world where it's not (not that anyone said anything about Apple leaving China). Lively conversation when we consider the hornets nest dipped in oil that is the Middle Kingdom - In a Few Minutes

“Let's Talk Apple” host Bart Busschots has some interesting ideas around Apple and the App Store. Among them - Apple shouldn't use the App Store to generate revenue. Hear his take (and a counter argument) - In a Few Minutes

Morgan Stanley analyst Katy Huberty asked an amazing question on Apple's June-quarter earnings call: Has Apple done well despite the pandemic or because of it? That question piqued the interest of “Let's Talk Apple” host Bart Busschots. Hear us kick it around - In a Few Minutes

Bart Busschots, host of “Let's Talk Apple” and “Let's Talk Photography” is with us this week. Connected speakers are new to him, so they're news to him! Plus, Ken's got a pair of AirPods Pro! All sorts of adventures in sound! It's News to Bart - In a Few Minutes