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Terrance Gaines joins Charlotte Henry to discuss Apple's approach to marking Black History Month and some wider issues around race and content creation.

Adrian Weckler joins Charlotte Henry to discuss the controversy engulfing Joe Rogan and Spotify, as Neil Young and other artists look to move away from the platform. Will the issue make Apple look at original content differently? Note: This episode was recorded on February 4th, 2022, before issues of Joe Rogan using the N-word and other racial slurs resurfaced and over 100 episodes of his podcast were removed on Spotify.

Jack Pitt-Brooke of The Athletic joins host Charlotte Henry to discuss the publication's approach along with the good and bad of covering sports across a variety of digital platforms.

Sigmund Judge of Screen Times joins Charlotte Henry to discuss his passion for the Apple TV box, forthcoming TV+ content, and where Jon Hamm might end up.

Media critic Mic Wright joins Charlotte Henry to discuss the world of podcasting, and what makes a hit. The two share some of their favorite listens as well.

Kelly Guimonst and Jeff Butts join Charlotte Henry to discuss another award win for Jason Sudeikis and the potential of an Apple audiobooks service.

Jeff Gamet joins host Charlotte Henry for the first show of 2022. They speculate on what might become of Apple's digital media offering over the next 12 months and outline the things they would like to see (and hear).

Mark Gurman of Bloomberg News joins host Charlotte Henry for the final Media+ of 2021. They look back on Apple's digital media successes and failures in the last 12 months and discuss what might come next.

Kelly Guimont joins Charlotte Henry to discuss the newly available Apple Music Voice Plan. Why has Apple launched it, and who might find it useful?

Journalist and author of ‘TikTok Boom' Chris Stokel-Walker joins Charlotte Henry to discuss the seemingly unstoppable rise of the video platform and what its next move might be.

Adrian Weckler of the Irish Independent joins Charlotte Henry to discuss the breaking news of Jack Dorsey's departure from Twitter and the possibility of streaming services working together as part of a great rebundling.

It's Media+'s first birthday! Kelly Guimont joins Charlotte Henry to celebrate and discuss all that has changed in the digital media landscape during the last 12 months.

David Marsland, Head of Audio at the London Evening Standard, joins Charlotte Henry to discuss creating audio output for a 200-year-old newspaper. They also ponder what role audio may have in the future of journalism.

Mic Wright joins Charlotte Henry to discuss Todd Haynes Apple TV+ film ‘The Velvet Underground'. They also look at the potentially important role of music and other documentaries for the streaming platform.

TMO Editor-in-Chief Bryan Chaffin joins host Charlotte Henry to discuss two years of Apple TV+, including their favorite shows and films on the service.

Dave Hamilton joins Charlotte Henry to discuss the evolution of iTunes into Apple Music, and how digital distribution works from the perspective of a musician.

Podcaster Olly Mann, who co-presented ‘Answer Me This' for 15 years, joins host Charlotte Henry to discuss that wild ride and the future of podcasting.

Host Charlotte Henry is joined by Jeff Gamet and Tom Merrit for a special episode. They look back on season two of Ted Lasso and wonder where the show might go next.

Nica Montford joins host Charlotte Henry to discuss how Apple is using all its various platforms to get its content out. They also explore the evolution of the show Nica co-hosts – the snobOS podcast.

Jeff Butts joins Charlotte Henry to discuss the new Apple TV+ blockbuster ‘Foundation'. Can it win over a sci-fi skeptical host?

Awards Correspondent Bryan Chaffin returns to Media+ to discuss a big night at the Emmys for the ‘Ted Lasso' team. He and host Charlotte Henry also give their verdict on the opening episode of season two of ‘The Morning Show'.

Adrian Weckler joins Charlotte Henry to discuss his experience using Ray-Ban Stories/Facebook glasses. They are creepy but are they also useful for content creation and consumption.

Kelly Guimont joins host Charlotte Henry to preview all the shows coming to Apple TV+ this fall. They also discuss the state of the streaming service as it approaches its second birthday.

Shannon Morse joins host Charlotte Henry to discuss the life of a content creator and independent media maker. They discuss the writing, filming, and editing process, plus all the gear in Shannon's new studio.

Chuck Joiner joins host Charlotte Henry to discuss the confusion around Apple's official attendance at this year's NAB Show, and the event more broadly.

Author and Six Colors writer Dan Moren returns to discuss Reese Witherspoon selling her Hello Sunshine media firm to someone other than Apple with host Charlotte Henry. They also ponder the implications of Scarlett Johansson suing Disney.

Ted Lasso and the team are back, and so are Tom Merritt and Jeff Gamet. They discuss the season two opener, and what might be ahead, with host Charlotte Henry.

Bryan Chaffin joins host Charlotte Henry to reflect on recent Emmy success for Apple TV+, and discuss why he was right about the new musical comedy ‘Schmigadoon!'.

Tom Merritt joins Charlotte Henry to discuss Apple's rumored move into the sports broadcasting game. Could it? Should it?

Kelly Guimont and Dave Hamilton pull on their spandex and join host Charlotte Henry to unpack Apple TV+ show ‘Physical'. They discuss how the show reflects life in the 1970s and '80s, and whether or not they care about what happens to the characters.

Terrence Gaines from the snobOS podcast joins host Charlotte Henry to discuss the offer of a year of free Apple TV+ coming to an end. Are people actually going to pay for the streaming service?

Journalist and author Chris Stokel-Walker joins host Charlotte Henry to discuss Apple's forthcoming Mail Privacy Protection and its implications for the e-mail newsletter market. They also discuss the history, and future, of TikTok.

Rory Cellan Jones, BBC Technology Correspondent and author of ‘Always On: Hope and Fear in the Social Smartphone Era', joins Charlotte Henry to discuss the launch of the iPhone and how Apple became a content creation company.

There was almost no mention of Apple's media offering during the WWDC 2021 keynote – less, even, than in the years when Apple was not in the media and content space. Kelly Guimont joins host Charlotte Henry to discuss this and things that were announced, such as SharePlay.

Chuck Joiner of MacVoices joins host Charlotte Henry to have a look ahead at WWDC 2021. How much will Apple's media offering feature?

Jeff Gamet returns to discuss the dramatic ending to Apple TV+ podcast ‘The Line' and why Charlotte was wrong about the series.

Adrian Weckler joins host Charlotte Henry to discuss the imminent arrival of Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos and lossless audio to Apple Music. It's cool, but are many people actually going to notice the difference?

Tech-savvy diva Nica Montford from the snobOS podcast joins host Charlotte Henry to discuss Prince Harry and Oprah's forthcoming Apple TV+ series on mental health. They also look at the pros and cons for independent creators offering subscriptions through Apple Podcasts.

Charlotte Henry is joined by Kelly Guimot to discuss the new Apple TV+ series ‘The Mosquito Coast' and how it compares to the 1986 movie. They also reveal other bits of the Apple TV+ catalog that they are enjoying.

TMO Editor-in-Chief and Media+ Awards Correspondent Bryan Chaffin returns to the show following the Oscars. He and host Charlotte Henry analyze how well Apple TV+ done this awards season, and what might come next.

Adweek's Andrew Blustein joins Charlotte Henry to look at the dramatic impact the introduction of Ad Tracking Transparency (ATT) by Apple could have on the advertising industry.

Apple TV+ has released an original audio podcast – ‘The Line' – telling the story of U.S. Navy Seal Eddie Gallagher. Jeff Gamet joins host Charlotte Henry to discuss what he likes about the show and why Spotify executives should be worried.

Substack baby! Journalist Mic Wright joins host Charlotte Henry to discuss the realities of life on the popular newsletter platform. How much work does it take? Can writers make money? What is next for company?

Dave Hamilton, The Mac Observer's co-founder and host of Mac Geek Gab, joins Charlotte Henry to discuss a new Apple TV+ offering – ‘Calls'. They think this audio-led programming gives us a hint at what Apple will look to do in the future.

Jason Snell and host Charlotte Henry discuss the future of the Apple TV – not the app, nor the service, but the box. They ponder whether Apple should revamp it, kill it, or just leave it be, and analyze how it fits with the company's broader media and services strategy.

TMO's Editor-in-Chief Bryan Chaffin returns to Media+ to discuss the significance of Apple TV+ getting its first Oscar nominations. He and host Charlotte Henry also discuss the growing amount of offshoot content Apple is making related to its shows.

Dave Hamilton, The Mac Observer's co-founder and host of the Mac Geek Gab podcast, joins host Charlotte Henry to look at the future, and history, of podcasting. They dig into some data that indicates Spotify is about to overtake Apple as the go-to podcast destination.

Techcrunch's Steve O'Hear joins host Charlotte Henry to look at some recent media phenomena – Revue, Substack, and Clubhouse. With the first already acquired by Twitter, should Apple be looking to get involved with either of the other two?

Host Charlotte Henry is joined by media critic Mic Wright to discuss the recent clash between Facebook and the Australian government, which saw news content removed from the social network in Oz. It is now being restored, but what are the wider implications?

Hot Pod founder Nick Quah joins Charlotte Henry to discuss the possibility of Apple Podcasts+ before the conversation takes an unexpected turn…

It's awards season and, thanks mostly to ‘Ted Lasso', Apple TV+ is heavily involved. Host Charlotte Henry and The Mac Observer's Editor-in-Chief Bryan Chaffin get dressed up and walk down the red carpet to take a closer look.