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A judge just decided the jury in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial won't hear from anyone who's actually lived through what her defense says she was living through. Lindsay Clancy is charged with killing her three children, Cora, five, Dawson, three, and Callan, eight months, in their Duxbury, Massachusetts home in January 2023. She's pleading not guilty by reason of insanity, and her attorneys wanted other mothers who've experienced postpartum psychosis to testify about what that actually looks like from the inside. The judge said no. Here's what the jury will hear instead: that Lindsay was prescribed at least ten different medications over four months, with eight of them stacked into a single three-week span. That her psychiatric appointments were virtual and sometimes lasted seventeen minutes. That she hospitalized herself three times, called a crisis hotline and was turned away, and told her providers directly that she was having thoughts of harming her children. A hospital assessment ruled out bipolar disorder at the time, an assessment two civil lawsuits now allege was dangerously wrong. A forensic evaluation after the killings diagnosed her with Bipolar Disorder I with psychosis and postpartum onset. Prosecutors counter with their own version: that Lindsay checked Apple Maps to time a fifty-four-minute window, and that her fitness tracker logged her climbing three flights of stairs right after she sent her husband out. Patrick Clancy, the man who found their children, is on the witness list for her defense, not against her. Patrick has also filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the healthcare providers he believes let his wife spiral without ever intervening. Jury selection begins July 20 in Plymouth Superior Court, where two very different pictures of the same woman are about to collide. Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePod This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice. Hashtags #LindsayClancy #PatrickClancy #TrueCrimeToday #TrueCrime #PostpartumPsychosis #InsanityDefense #DuxburyMassachusetts #MurderTrial #PlymouthSuperiorCourt #Justice

Lindsay Clancy sent her husband out to grab dinner, and prosecutors say she used that window like a stopwatch. In Duxbury, Massachusetts, in January 2023, Lindsay Clancy killed her three children: Cora, five, Dawson, three, and Callan, eight months. She isn't disputing that she did it. The fight in Plymouth Superior Court is over what was happening in her mind when she did. Prosecutors say Lindsay checked Apple Maps before Patrick left the house, working out exactly how long a dinner run would take him. Her fitness tracker recorded her climbing three flights of stairs the moment she got off the phone with him. To the state, that's not a woman lost in psychosis, that's premeditation. Her defense tells a different story. In the months before the killings, Lindsay was prescribed at least ten different medications, eight of them crammed into a single three-week stretch. She hospitalized herself three times. She called a crisis hotline and was turned away. She told her providers, in plain language, that she was having thoughts of hurting her kids. A hospital assessment ruled out bipolar disorder at the time, the same assessment two separate lawsuits now call negligently wrong. After the killings, a forensic evaluation diagnosed her with Bipolar Disorder I with psychosis and postpartum onset. Her husband Patrick found the children. He's also suing her healthcare providers for wrongful death, and he's on the defense's witness list, not the prosecution's. Her attorney even offered to admit she killed the children if the judge would split the trial into separate guilt and sanity phases. The judge refused. Some of Lindsay's psychiatric appointments in that stretch were virtual and lasted as little as seventeen minutes. Jury selection begins July 20. Whatever that fifty-four-minute window really meant, twelve strangers are about to decide. Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePod This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice. Hashtags #LindsayClancy #PatrickClancy #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #AppleMaps #PostpartumPsychosis #DuxburyMA #MurderTrial #WrongfulDeath #JurySelection 

One conversation. Three cases. Every angle covered.Lindsay Clancy's murder trial begins with jury selection July 20. The prosecution's key evidence: she allegedly checked Apple Maps to time her husband's fifty-four-minute errand. The defense: nine medications, command hallucinations, and a medical system that failed her at every checkpoint. The judge blocked mothers from testifying about their own psychosis.Nolan Wells went to Horn Island for the Fourth of July with friends who came home without him. His body was found two days later. The friends are telling investigators different stories. The family says his digital data was wiped. The FBI is involved but says the sheriff has jurisdiction.Sixteen children were found in a twelve-by-twelve room in Ohio. Some couldn't speak. One was critical. DNA testing is underway after the AG described the situation as "intrafamily." A gag order has stopped every official from talking.Jennifer Coffindaffer, retired FBI Special Agent, goes case by case with Tony and Robin. She examines whether psychosis and premeditation can coexist in the Clancy case, what the conflicting accounts from Nolan Wells' friends reveal about the investigation's direction, and what the Siders DNA testing could mean for additional charges beyond child endangerment.Three different cases. Three different institutions that failed. Coffindaffer connects the thread.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#LindsayClancy #NolanWells #SidersFamily #JenniferCoffindaffer #HiddenKillers #FBI #TrueCrime #16Kids #MurderTrial #Justice

Jennifer Coffindaffer covers all of it — Lindsay Clancy, Nolan Wells, and the Siders case — in one extended discussion with Tony and Robin.On Clancy: jury selection starts in days. The prosecution's strongest play is the Apple Maps evidence showing she timed her husband's errand. The defense says she was psychotic from nine medications. The judge blocked mothers from telling the jury what psychosis feels like. He denied splitting the trial into guilt and sanity phases.On Nolan Wells: an eighteen-year-old left on a federally protected island by friends who then gave investigators accounts that don't match. His Snapchat was allegedly wiped. The FBI is examining his phone. Nobody has been charged. Nobody has been cleared.On the Siders: sixteen children in a single room in Ohio. DNA testing underway after the AG called it "intrafamily." A gag order has locked down every official. Elizabeth Siders was a teenager when the first child was born. The question of who fathered those sixteen children remains unanswered.Coffindaffer, a retired FBI Special Agent, brings federal investigative perspective to each case. She addresses what the evidence supports, where each investigation is most vulnerable, and why the systems that were supposed to catch every one of these situations before they became national stories failed in every single case.This is the full conversation. Every case. Every angle. No gag order on this one.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#LindsayClancy #NolanWells #SidersFamily #JenniferCoffindaffer #HiddenKillers #FBI #TrueCrime #16Kids #MurderTrial #Justice

Lindsay Clancy's murder trial begins in days. Jury selection opens July 20 in Plymouth. She is charged with ending the lives of all three of her children during a fifty-four-minute window while her husband was picking up takeout she asked him to get. Prosecutors say she checked Apple Maps to time the drive.The defense says she was drowning. Nine medications prescribed across dozens of appointments — eight of those medications added in a single three-week stretch. Virtual psychiatric visits that lasted seventeen minutes. A hospital that evaluated her, concluded she was overmedicated and misdiagnosed, and discharged her anyway. Her attorney offered to formally admit she was responsible for all three deaths if the judge would let the jury consider guilt and sanity separately. The judge declined.The judge also blocked fifteen women who wanted to testify about their own postpartum psychosis — women who had experienced command hallucinations like the ones Lindsay described. The court ruled medical experts are sufficient. The defense lost the most emotionally powerful testimony it had.Jennifer Coffindaffer, retired FBI Special Agent, sits down with Tony and Robin to dissect the case heading to trial. She addresses whether the Apple Maps evidence is as damning as the prosecution believes, how a jury handles hearing a confession and an insanity defense in the same breath, and what happens when Patrick Clancy — the father who forgave — takes the stand and tells the jury his wife got sick.Lindsay Clancy is paralyzed. She's in a wheelchair. The doctors who prescribed her nine medications are named in two civil lawsuits — but not a single one of them is sitting at a defendant's table.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#LindsayClancy #PostpartumPsychosis #HiddenKillers #JenniferCoffindaffer #TrueCrime #DuxburyMA #MurderTrial #JurySelection #Justice #AppleMaps

The prosecution's sharpest piece of evidence in the Lindsay Clancy trial isn't forensic — it's a mapping app. Prosecutors allege she checked Apple Maps to estimate her husband's drive time, sent him to pick up dinner, and used that fifty-four-minute window. Her fitness tracker shows her climbing three flights of stairs right after calling him.Can someone be in the grip of psychosis and still calculate a window down to the minute?That's the question at the center of the trial starting in days. Lindsay Clancy's defense says she was prescribed nine medications, eight in a three-week span, and was experiencing command hallucinations — a voice demanding she do what she did. Her lawyer offered to admit she was responsible for all three deaths if the judge would bifurcate the trial into guilt and sanity. The judge said no. He also ruled that other mothers who have lived through postpartum psychosis cannot testify about their experiences — only expert psychiatrists can speak to the condition.Jennifer Coffindaffer, retired FBI Special Agent, joins Tony and Robin for a conversation that goes straight at the collision point. She addresses whether the Apple Maps evidence actually proves what the prosecution says it proves, what it means for the defense that the jury hears everything at once, and whether the doctors who prescribed nine medications in a rapid cycle will be judged alongside their patient.Patrick Clancy — who lost all three of his children — is testifying for the defense. He told the public he wasn't married to a monster. He sued her medical providers. That testimony may be the most powerful moment in the trial.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#LindsayClancy #PostpartumPsychosis #HiddenKillers #JenniferCoffindaffer #TrueCrime #DuxburyMA #MurderTrial #JurySelection #Justice #AppleMaps

This week, we saw some Google Search ranking volatility around July 11th, so I called it the 7-Eleven update. Bing said it does not do one-off search penalties because it is not scalable. Google Images celebrated its 25th anniversary...

If you're the person who packs weeks early and triple-checks every detail, this episode is your tactical guide to using iPhone apps for travel planning, collaboration, and on-the-ground navigation. Vacation planning tips and why offline maps are essential Downloading and managing offline Apple Maps for travel Using shared Apple Notes and Reminders for trip organization Comparing Notes, Reminders, and Freeform for vacation planning Top travel apps: TripIt, Tripsy, and Wanderlog privacy considerations Flight tracking and airport anxiety reduced with Flighty Data choices abroad: eSIM setup and Citymapper for urban navigation Feedback: Autoplay settings in Apple Podcasts Shortcuts Corner: Automating photo sharing, saving, and cleanup workflow Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsors: blackhat.com/us-26 and use code TWIT shopify.com/ios

If you're the person who packs weeks early and triple-checks every detail, this episode is your tactical guide to using iPhone apps for travel planning, collaboration, and on-the-ground navigation. Vacation planning tips and why offline maps are essential Downloading and managing offline Apple Maps for travel Using shared Apple Notes and Reminders for trip organization Comparing Notes, Reminders, and Freeform for vacation planning Top travel apps: TripIt, Tripsy, and Wanderlog privacy considerations Flight tracking and airport anxiety reduced with Flighty Data choices abroad: eSIM setup and Citymapper for urban navigation Feedback: Autoplay settings in Apple Podcasts Shortcuts Corner: Automating photo sharing, saving, and cleanup workflow Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsors: blackhat.com/us-26 and use code TWIT shopify.com/ios

If you're the person who packs weeks early and triple-checks every detail, this episode is your tactical guide to using iPhone apps for travel planning, collaboration, and on-the-ground navigation. Vacation planning tips and why offline maps are essential Downloading and managing offline Apple Maps for travel Using shared Apple Notes and Reminders for trip organization Comparing Notes, Reminders, and Freeform for vacation planning Top travel apps: TripIt, Tripsy, and Wanderlog privacy considerations Flight tracking and airport anxiety reduced with Flighty Data choices abroad: eSIM setup and Citymapper for urban navigation Feedback: Autoplay settings in Apple Podcasts Shortcuts Corner: Automating photo sharing, saving, and cleanup workflow Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsors: blackhat.com/us-26 and use code TWIT shopify.com/ios

If you're the person who packs weeks early and triple-checks every detail, this episode is your tactical guide to using iPhone apps for travel planning, collaboration, and on-the-ground navigation. Vacation planning tips and why offline maps are essential Downloading and managing offline Apple Maps for travel Using shared Apple Notes and Reminders for trip organization Comparing Notes, Reminders, and Freeform for vacation planning Top travel apps: TripIt, Tripsy, and Wanderlog privacy considerations Flight tracking and airport anxiety reduced with Flighty Data choices abroad: eSIM setup and Citymapper for urban navigation Feedback: Autoplay settings in Apple Podcasts Shortcuts Corner: Automating photo sharing, saving, and cleanup workflow Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsors: blackhat.com/us-26 and use code TWIT shopify.com/ios

If you're the person who packs weeks early and triple-checks every detail, this episode is your tactical guide to using iPhone apps for travel planning, collaboration, and on-the-ground navigation. Vacation planning tips and why offline maps are essential Downloading and managing offline Apple Maps for travel Using shared Apple Notes and Reminders for trip organization Comparing Notes, Reminders, and Freeform for vacation planning Top travel apps: TripIt, Tripsy, and Wanderlog privacy considerations Flight tracking and airport anxiety reduced with Flighty Data choices abroad: eSIM setup and Citymapper for urban navigation Feedback: Autoplay settings in Apple Podcasts Shortcuts Corner: Automating photo sharing, saving, and cleanup workflow Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsors: blackhat.com/us-26 and use code TWIT shopify.com/ios

If you're the person who packs weeks early and triple-checks every detail, this episode is your tactical guide to using iPhone apps for travel planning, collaboration, and on-the-ground navigation. Vacation planning tips and why offline maps are essential Downloading and managing offline Apple Maps for travel Using shared Apple Notes and Reminders for trip organization Comparing Notes, Reminders, and Freeform for vacation planning Top travel apps: TripIt, Tripsy, and Wanderlog privacy considerations Flight tracking and airport anxiety reduced with Flighty Data choices abroad: eSIM setup and Citymapper for urban navigation Feedback: Autoplay settings in Apple Podcasts Shortcuts Corner: Automating photo sharing, saving, and cleanup workflow Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsors: blackhat.com/us-26 and use code TWIT shopify.com/ios

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Tonight on the Carolina Weather Group, we talk with Kelly Wells from the North Carolina Department of Transportation about the relaunched drivenc.gov website. Wells provides a walkthrough of the new site, which features over 1,000 live streaming traffic cameras across the state. The site includes map layers for traffic congestion, road closures, incidents, road work, and weather events. Users can view real-time conditions for ferries and rest areas, and see the warnings currently displayed on highway message signs. The site also integrates weather radar, National Weather Service alerts, and weather forecasts directly onto the map. Through the "My Drive NC" feature, travelers can select favorite cameras, save routes, and draw custom regions on the map to receive targeted email or text alerts for road conditions. The platform also feeds this traffic data to navigation apps like Waze, Google Maps, Apple Maps, and TomTom. NCDOT monitors the roads using five traffic management centers across the state, which now receive proactive push alerts for traffic incidents. A Drive NC mobile app is also now available for download.Also in this episode, Sam Walker details traffic management on the Outer Banks, including the Barco diversion at the intersection of US 158 and NC 168, which is used during hurricane evacuations to divert traffic away from bridge-tunnels in Virginia. Frank Strait provides the Carolina weather forecast, tracking ongoing flash flood warnings and severe thunderstorms. He outlines an incoming heatwave that will bring high temperatures near 100 degrees and heat index values between 105 and 110 degrees, before a cold front brings cooling showers by Sunday and Monday.The panel also discusses the CoCoRaHS rain gauge network, a destructive 4th of July thunderstorm in New York, and Colorado State University's updated forecast lowering the season's prediction to nine named storms.

If you have been in practice for fifteen years or more, there is a real chance something you did years ago, or something that happened without you even realizing it, is quietly dragging down your local search rankings right now. In this episode, I share the story of a current client who came to me for a new website and local SEO work. During the process, I found four separate Google Business Profiles attached to his practice. Four. He had no idea most of them existed. And I am as close to certain as I can be that cleaning those up alone is going to move his rankings. I walk through why duplicate Google Business Profiles happen, why they are such a common problem for established practices specifically, and exactly what to do when you find them, including how to merge profiles with reviews on them and how to get rid of the ones that have nothing worth keeping. I also cover the right way to handle duplicates on Apple Maps, which is a different and honestly more frustrating process than Google. From there I get into a bonus mistake I see constantly in long-established practices: mismatched citations. If you have moved, changed your phone number, changed your practice name, or added a website since you first started practicing, there is a very good chance your business information is inconsistent across the internet in ways that are quietly undermining Google's trust in your listing. I use a car shopping analogy to explain why Google and AI treat inconsistency the same way a buyer treats a suspicious listing: with doubt. Topics Covered Why established practices are more vulnerable to these specific mistakes than newer ones What a duplicate Google Business Profile is and how it ends up happening Why two listings cannibalize each other instead of helping you rank twice How to find duplicate profiles, including variations of your name and your old practice name When to merge profiles versus when to request deletion Why you should contact Google directly instead of trying to mark listings as closed yourself Duplicate listings on Apple Maps and why the fix requires a different approach entirely What citations are and why consistency across all of them matters even if nobody actually uses those directories The car listing analogy: why inconsistent information reads as suspicious to Google and AI How to clean up or rebuild your citation footprint if you have been in practice for a while   If you want a free look at your website and local search, request a review at RocketChiro.com. I will look at your current setup, show you where you rank compared to other chiropractors in your area, and send you a custom video with my honest recommendations.

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When should you rebrand an acquisition, and when should you leave it alone?In this episode, John Wilson and Jack Carr break down how they think about branding after acquisitions. They discuss the operational tradeoffs, marketing benefits, cultural impact, and why many of the largest home service companies take completely different approaches.The conversation covers lessons learned from dozens of acquisitions, what customers actually care about, and why building a unified company may matter more than the logo on the truck.Whether you're buying businesses, scaling across markets, or considering a rebrand of your own, this episode offers a practical look at what's worked, what hasn't, and what they're planning next.In This Episode: When rebranding makes sense  Why some operators never rebrand acquisitions  The operational cost of managing multiple brands  How branding impacts culture and recruiting  What customers really notice  The playbook for rolling out a rebrand  Building one company across multiple markets———————————————— 

What actually drives more rentals today? In this AI generated episode of The Storage Marketplace Podcast, the hosts break down the biggest takeaways from Storage Meetup #82, a special Storage Marketing Meetup featuring some of the top marketing minds in self storage. The conversation covers everything from Google Business Profiles and reviews to SEO, website optimization, conversion tracking, Apple Maps, AI search, and the emerging tools operators should be paying attention to right now. Whether you own one facility or manage hundreds, this episode is packed with practical marketing insights you can apply immediately. Topics include: • Google Business Profile optimization • SEO strategies that actually move the needle • Google Reviews and reputation management • Apple Maps and what operators should do now • Website conversion tracking and attribution • How to evaluate marketing vendors and agencies • Rebranding a newly acquired facility • AI search, Ask Maps, and the future of local discovery • Common marketing mistakes storage operators make • Using customer reviews as marketing assets This podcast episode was generated using AI from the June 12, 2026 Storage Meetup discussion featuring: • John Reinesch (StorIQ) • Eva Chavez (Beacon Ave Marketing) • Tyler Suchman (The Storage Agency) • Cori Garrod (Garrod Self Storage Solutions) The Storage Meetup happens live every Friday and is where these conversations begin before becoming podcasts, videos, and resources for the self storage industry. Join us live each Friday: https://www.storagemeetup.com Explore vendors, tools, and resources: https://www.thestoragemarketplace.com Interested in showcasing your company at a future Storage Meetup Show & Tell? https://www.thestoragemarketplace.com/friday-show-and-tell Subscribe for more self storage conversations, technology, operations, marketing, and AI insights from across the industry.

How do you go from Tesla to owning a plumbing company?In this episode of Owned and Operated, John Wilson sits down with Jared Worthen to discuss buying a plumbing business, transitioning from tech into the trades, and what it's really like to acquire and operate a home service company.After building his career at Tesla and ServiceTitan, Jared spent years searching for the right acquisition before purchasing Drain Doctors, a plumbing and drain cleaning company on California's Central Coast. He shares the realities of business acquisition, SBA-style entrepreneurship, scaling a small service business, and the lessons he's learned during his first 120 days as an owner.From due diligence and deal structure to hiring technicians, implementing ServiceTitan, improving Google reviews, and building a growth-focused culture, this episode is packed with practical insights for anyone interested in buying a business, running a plumbing company, or growing a home service business.What You'll Learn:→ How Jared went from Tesla and ServiceTitan to plumbing business ownership→ The process of buying a plumbing company and negotiating an acquisition→ Common mistakes first-time business buyers make→ What surprised him most during the first 120 days of ownership→ How ServiceTitan, Google reviews, and marketing are helping drive growth————————————————

Every orthodontist who talks to us eventually asks the same thing: how do I rank number one for "orthodontist in my city," and how do I stay there? Local SEO for orthodontists is not a single trick. It is on-page work on your website and Google Business Profile, then authority built through link building, applied in the right order for the footprint your practice actually has. This post breaks down how Luke Infinger and James, the SEO lead at HIP Creative, approach that problem on the GrowOrtho podcast. It covers where to start, why link building does the heavy lifting, which page you should be trying to rank, and how to handle the awkward cases: one location serving a dozen towns, or several offices spread across a region. The short version is that ranking is earned by closing the gap between your site and the practice currently sitting in the top spot, then out-building them on authority. Here is how that plays out step by step. Key takeaways Ranking starts on-page. Run a comprehensive audit of your live website and Google Business Profile, then a competitive analysis that identifies exactly what the number-one practice has that you are missing, and close that gap first. Link building is what builds authority and is the hardest part to implement correctly. The order is citations first, then press, then industry-relevant links. Start citations with business directories: Apple Maps, Yelp, and lesser-known local options like Yellow Book and Brown Book. Your name, address and phone number must match your Google Business Profile exactly. Which page ranks depends on locations. Multiple offices in one metro means optimizing the homepage as the hub with neighborhood location pages under it. A single office or offices far apart means powering up individual location pages instead. One location that wants to rank for many nearby communities should build neighborhood supporting pages linked from an "areas we serve" section, and research whether the town belongs to a larger market worth chasing. Optimize the Google Business Profile completely, then use GMB Everywhere to copy the categories, services and descriptions of the top-ranked competitor and run a weekly posting strategy (Invisalign for teens one week, braces for kids the next). To start backlinks locally, Google "local media kits," buy placements that produce a real article and brand mention with a link, and enter "Best of" contests run by Gannett and USA Today for social proof plus a backlink.

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How Speed to Lead Unlocks More Revenue From Every Lead SourceMost contractors think they need more leads. According to Tyson Chen, co-founder of Avoca, most home service companies actually need a better system for capturing, contacting, and converting the leads they already have.In this episode, John Wilson sits down with Tyson Chen to break down the speed-to-lead systems that are helping home service companies double revenue, improve booking rates, and make channels like Angi, Yelp, Meta, Thumbtack, and Google LSA profitable. They discuss the exact follow-up cadence used by top-performing contractors, why most businesses leave revenue on the table, and how AI, outbound calling, and automation are changing lead conversion in the trades.They also explore how private equity-backed platforms are using speed-to-lead to create entirely new revenue streams, why response time directly impacts lead quality and platform rankings, and what contractors need to do to maximize ROI from every marketing channel.What You'll Learn:→ Why most home service companies don't actually have a lead problem → The speed-to-lead process that helps contractors convert more opportunities → Why calling leads beats relying on text messages alone → The ideal follow-up cadence for lead aggregators and paid leads → How AI and automation improve response times and booking rates → Why channels like Angi, Yelp, Meta, and Google LSA work when lead handling is done correctly————————————————

Most clinics are still putting nearly all of their attention on Google. And while Google is still critical, it's no longer the only place patients are searching. Apple has quietly rebuilt its entire business platform, and that shift is changing how clinics show up across Apple Maps, Siri, and iPhone search. If your clinic hasn't looked at Apple Business recently, or ever, there's a good chance you're missing visibility opportunities that are easier to capture than Google right now. Let's break down what Apple Business actually is today, what changed, and how to use it without overcomplicating your marketing.

Anthropic just released Claude Fable 5, the first public Mythos-class model and the start of the Claude 5 family. It is their most capable model ever but… kinda scary. This week on AI For Humans, the Mythos era goes public. Anthropic released Claude Fable 5, the first commercially available Mythos-class model and the first in the new Claude 5 line. It is the same underlying model as Mythos but shipped with conservative safeguards, questions about cybersecurity and biology get routed to Claude Opus 4.8 instead. We dig into what it can do, why Anthropic held it back, and what our future looks like as we get closer to AGI.  Then Apple goes AI again at WWDC: a profoundly revamped Siri AI, a dedicated Siri app, on-screen awareness, much better photo tools, and a foundation model setup that is local, multimodal, and partly powered by Google. Gavin is thrilled that the future has finally arrived, just not on the phone he bought last year. It is AI For Humans! THE MOST POWERFUL AI EVER RELEASED. WHAT COULD GO WRONG. SHOW LINKS Anthropic announces Claude Fable 5: https://www.anthropic.com/news/claude-fable-5-mythos-5 Dan Shipper's review of Fable 5: https://x.com/danshipper/status/2064393970856124501 Usable Fable 5 demo (Library of Babel): https://library-of-babel-iota.vercel.app/ Rumored Fable 5 preview: Minecraft build (XIVIX): https://x.com/XIVIX_134/status/2062972363084341341 Rumored Fable 5 preview (chetaslua): https://x.com/chetaslua/status/2063328265708896621 Rumored Fable 5 preview (testingcatalog): https://x.com/testingcatalog/status/2062915688134574173 Fable 5 voxel Power Rangers comparison: https://x.com/Lentils80/status/2064379168272642315 Noam Brown on the implications of scaling test-time compute: https://x.com/polynoamial/status/2064210146558136827 WWDC full presentation: https://www.youtube.com/live/hF8swzNR1-o Apple introduces Siri AI, a profoundly more capable and personal assistant: https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/06/apple-introduces-siri-ai-a-profoundly-more-capable-and-personal-assistant/ Apple says its new Google-infused AI is all about privacy: https://gizmodo.com/apple-says-its-new-google-infused-ai-is-all-about-privacy-2000768997 An actually useful Apple Intelligence use case: https://x.com/iupdate/status/2064078761856037112 Put a summary in your summary (notification summaries): https://x.com/i_zzzzzz/status/2064061955447406722 Gaussian splats coming to Apple Maps: https://x.com/bilawalsidhu/status/2064057313057439795  

Rivian's rejection of CarPlay and physical buttons in favor of voice and AI control sees to question safety, convenience, data control, and long-term car software support. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Guy Serle, Web Bixby, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, and Jim Rea question whether Rivian has other motives, and then dive into Tesla updates, AI voice recreation of Stan Lee, Spider-Man ticket promotions, Dashlane concerns, and Andy Ihnatko's new site.  MacVoices is supported by NordLayer. Secure your network & stay compliant with one toggle-ready platform. Get an exclusive offer: up to 22% off NordLayer yearly plans plus 10% on top with the coupon code: MACVOICES10 at NordLayer.com/macvoices.  Try it risk-free—14-day money-back guarantee. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 CarPlay rejection, voice control, and Stan Lee's voice00:28 Rivian's anti-CarPlay position begins the discussion00:54 Why cars still need buttons and backup controls02:07 Voice AI latency and Siri-like frustrations02:28 Using cars as chatbots and where that idea breaks down03:46 Rivian's app-free vision and the limits of voice interaction05:02 Why phone-based assistants still matter in the car06:11 Location services, navigation, and route-based requests06:49 Apple Maps possibilities without automaker control07:43 AI assistants, missing service hooks, and driving distractions09:07 Multitasking while driving and the safety argument10:29 Physical buttons, cruise control, and unfamiliar rental cars11:41 How CarPlay and Android Auto create interface consistency12:11 Fully autonomous driving and the future of car interaction13:31 Data control as the real motivation behind automaker interfaces14:14 Phone upgrades, aging car hardware, and long-term software support15:47 Grok built into Tesla and real-world responsiveness17:23 Deep touchscreen menus and why voice interfaces appeal18:43 CarPlay gaps, Tesla software updates, and improving vehicle tech19:22 Tesla leasing, full self-driving, and subscription frustration21:53 Nintendo music service surprise and side conversation22:49 NordLayer sponsor message24:17 Stan Lee's AI voice and preserving distinctive performances25:06 Amazon Prime early access for Spider-Man tickets26:10 Theaters, home viewing, and changing movie experiences27:11 Dashlane security concerns and Andy Ihnatko's new site29:06 Post-WWDC plans and panelist contact information35:56 British Tech Network finale and related podcast projects37:21 Live show wrap-up and audience invitation38:50 Closing credits and support information Links: Rivian's software chief thinks you don't need CarPlay or buttonshttps://www.theverge.com/podcast/929940/rivian-wassym-bensaid-software-volkswagen-carplay-assistant-ai   Nintendo Music just got a big update with support for Apple CarPlay and Android Autohttps://www.engadget.com/2185783/nintendo-music-just-got-a-big-update-with-support-for-apple-carplay-and-android-auto/   ElevenLabs partners with Stan Lee Universe for AI voicehttps://thenextweb.com/news/elevenlabs-stan-lee-voice-likeness-ai   Amazon Prime members in the US can watch Spider-Man: Brand New Day two days earlyhttps://www.engadget.com/2185485/amazon-prime-us-spider-man-brand-new-day-advanced-screening-july-29/   Hackers brute-forced Dashlane 2FA, downloaded encrypted vaultshttps://thenextweb.com/news/dashlane-brute-force-attack-2fa-bypass-encrypted-vaults   Andy Ihnatko launches Ihnatko.comhttps://sixcolors.com/link/2026/06/andy-ihnatko-launches-ihnatko-com/ Guests: Web Bixby has been in the insurance business for 40 years and has been an Apple user for longer than that.You can catch up with him on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, but prefers Bluesky. Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast. Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn., @jgamet@mastodon.social on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud. Marty Jencius, Ph.D.,is a counselor educator and technology pioneer who has spent 30 years bringing emerging tech into his field — from founding one of the first professional listservs (CESNET-L) to podcasting, virtual reality, and now AI and AR. He is the founder of ThePodTalk.net, where he produces Vision ProFiles, The Old Mac Gang, A.I. Productivity Workflow, The Tech Savvy Professor, 15 Minute Bytes, The Neo Notebook, and Fade to Chat: Golden Age Cinema. He is also a regular panelist on MacVoices Live!, In Touch with iOS, and The Mac Show. Find him on Bluesky and Mastodon. Jim Rea built his own computer from scratch in 1975, started programming in 1977, and has been an independent Mac developer continuously since 1984. He is the founder of ProVUE Development, and the author of Panorama X, ProVUE's ultra fast RAM based database software for the macOS platform. He's been a speaker at MacTech, MacWorld Expo and other industry conferences. Follow Jim at provue.com and via @provuejim@techhub.social on Mastodon. Guy Serle, best known for being one of the co-hosts of the MyMac Podcast, sincerely apologizes for anything he has done or caused to have happened while in possession of dangerous podcasting equipment. He should know better but being a blonde from Florida means he's probably incapable of understanding the damage he has wrought. Guy is also the author of the novel, The Maltese Cube. You can follow his exploits on Twitter, catch him on Mac to the Future on Facebook, at @Macparrot@mastodon.social, and find everything at VertShark.com. 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Rivian's rejection of CarPlay and physical buttons in favor of voice and AI control sees to question safety, convenience, data control, and long-term car software support. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Guy Serle, Web Bixby, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, and Jim Rea question whether Rivian has other motives, and then dive into Tesla updates, AI voice recreation of Stan Lee, Spider-Man ticket promotions, Dashlane concerns, and Andy Ihnatko's new site.  MacVoices is supported by NordLayer. Secure your network & stay compliant with one toggle-ready platform. Get an exclusive offer: up to 22% off NordLayer yearly plans plus 10% on top with the coupon code: MACVOICES10 at NordLayer.com/macvoices.  Try it risk-free—14-day money-back guarantee. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 CarPlay rejection, voice control, and Stan Lee's voice 00:28 Rivian's anti-CarPlay position begins the discussion 00:54 Why cars still need buttons and backup controls 02:07 Voice AI latency and Siri-like frustrations 02:28 Using cars as chatbots and where that idea breaks down 03:46 Rivian's app-free vision and the limits of voice interaction 05:02 Why phone-based assistants still matter in the car 06:11 Location services, navigation, and route-based requests 06:49 Apple Maps possibilities without automaker control 07:43 AI assistants, missing service hooks, and driving distractions 09:07 Multitasking while driving and the safety argument 10:29 Physical buttons, cruise control, and unfamiliar rental cars 11:41 How CarPlay and Android Auto create interface consistency 12:11 Fully autonomous driving and the future of car interaction 13:31 Data control as the real motivation behind automaker interfaces 14:14 Phone upgrades, aging car hardware, and long-term software support 15:47 Grok built into Tesla and real-world responsiveness 17:23 Deep touchscreen menus and why voice interfaces appeal 18:43 CarPlay gaps, Tesla software updates, and improving vehicle tech 19:22 Tesla leasing, full self-driving, and subscription frustration 21:53 Nintendo music service surprise and side conversation 22:49 NordLayer sponsor message 24:17 Stan Lee's AI voice and preserving distinctive performances 25:06 Amazon Prime early access for Spider-Man tickets 26:10 Theaters, home viewing, and changing movie experiences 27:11 Dashlane security concerns and Andy Ihnatko's new site 29:06 Post-WWDC plans and panelist contact information 35:56 British Tech Network finale and related podcast projects 37:21 Live show wrap-up and audience invitation 38:50 Closing credits and support information Links: Rivian's software chief thinks you don't need CarPlay or buttons https://www.theverge.com/podcast/929940/rivian-wassym-bensaid-software-volkswagen-carplay-assistant-ai   Nintendo Music just got a big update with support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto https://www.engadget.com/2185783/nintendo-music-just-got-a-big-update-with-support-for-apple-carplay-and-android-auto/   ElevenLabs partners with Stan Lee Universe for AI voice https://thenextweb.com/news/elevenlabs-stan-lee-voice-likeness-ai   Amazon Prime members in the US can watch Spider-Man: Brand New Day two days early https://www.engadget.com/2185485/amazon-prime-us-spider-man-brand-new-day-advanced-screening-july-29/   Hackers brute-forced Dashlane 2FA, downloaded encrypted vaults https://thenextweb.com/news/dashlane-brute-force-attack-2fa-bypass-encrypted-vaults   Andy Ihnatko launches Ihnatko.com https://sixcolors.com/link/2026/06/andy-ihnatko-launches-ihnatko-com/ Guests: Web Bixby has been in the insurance business for 40 years and has been an Apple user for longer than that.You can catch up with him on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, but prefers Bluesky. Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast. Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn., @jgamet@mastodon.social on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud. Marty Jencius, Ph.D.,is a counselor educator and technology pioneer who has spent 30 years bringing emerging tech into his field — from founding one of the first professional listservs (CESNET-L) to podcasting, virtual reality, and now AI and AR. He is the founder of ThePodTalk.net, where he produces Vision ProFiles, The Old Mac Gang, A.I. Productivity Workflow, The Tech Savvy Professor, 15 Minute Bytes, The Neo Notebook, and Fade to Chat: Golden Age Cinema. He is also a regular panelist on MacVoices Live!, In Touch with iOS, and The Mac Show. Find him on Bluesky and Mastodon. Jim Rea built his own computer from scratch in 1975, started programming in 1977, and has been an independent Mac developer continuously since 1984. He is the founder of ProVUE Development, and the author of Panorama X, ProVUE's ultra fast RAM based database software for the macOS platform. He's been a speaker at MacTech, MacWorld Expo and other industry conferences. Follow Jim at provue.com and via @provuejim@techhub.social on Mastodon. Guy Serle, best known for being one of the co-hosts of the MyMac Podcast, sincerely apologizes for anything he has done or caused to have happened while in possession of dangerous podcasting equipment. He should know better but being a blonde from Florida means he's probably incapable of understanding the damage he has wrought. Guy is also the author of the novel, The Maltese Cube. You can follow his exploits on Twitter, catch him on Mac to the Future on Facebook, at @Macparrot@mastodon.social, and find everything at VertShark.com. 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We talk about today's new from WWDC regarding VisionOS 27 and what it will bring to the Vision ProvisionOS 27 — New FeaturesSiri AI & Apple IntelligenceBiggest change in the releaseAll-new Siri AI with full conversational back-and-forth — brainstorm, research, open-ended questionsPin a 3D Siri visualization anywhere in your space — look at it and start talking, no wake word neededDedicated Siri app; conversations sync across Vision Pro, iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple WatchVisual Intelligence: ask Siri about anything visible in your surroundings just by looking at itApple Intelligence backed by Apple foundation models + Google technology with cross-app orchestrationSpatial & Immersive ExperiencesNew environments and depth featuresPanoramic photos converted to spatial scenes with rich 3D depth using machine learningPersonal panoramas usable as full immersive environments — step back into your own memoriesNew “Thórsmörk” Iceland environment featuring dynamic aurora borealis at night    Preview and edit 3D models from your Mac in your physical space; Quick Look adds wireframe, UV map,and annotation supportInterface & NavigationRedesigned controls and window behavior  Curved app windows — Safari, Freeform, and Apple TV Multiview wrap around your space like a curved monitorRedesigned Control Center with three sections for easier access to playback and environment controlsNotifications expand simply by looking at them — hands-free and eye-tracking-poweredNew extra-small widget size for more flexible spatial workspace arrangementMac Virtual Display widget connects to your Mac even when closed or asleepMaps & ConnectivityPerformance and app improvementsEnhanced Flyover in Apple Maps for more immersive aerial explorationWi-Fi connects up to 3x faster on startupFaster Messages sync across devicesAccessibilityMajor new input and motion featuresPower Wheelchair Control: use Vision Pro's eye-tracking to drive compatible electric wheelchairs — launches with Tolt and LUCI systems via Bluetooth or wired connectionVehicle Motion Cues: animated dot overlay reduces motion sickness when wearing Vision Pro in a moving vehicleFace gestures now supported for taps and system actionsNew Dwell Control method for eye-based element selectionAI-generated on-device subtitles for any video — no caption metadata requiredArticlesvisionOS 27 Announced with New Features for Vision Prohttps://9to5mac.com/2026/06/08/visionos-27-announced-with-new-features-for-vision-pro/visionOS 27: Everything Coming to the Vision Prohttps://www.tomsguide.com/computing/vr-ar/visionos-27-everything-coming-to-the-vision-provisionOS Overview — Apple.comhttps://www.apple.com/os/visionos/Apple's Vision Pro Will Stick AI Siri Right in Your Facehttps://gizmodo.com/apples-vision-pro-will-stick-ai-siri-right-in-your-face-2000768744Apple Vision Pro User-Created Environments: visionOS 27 atWWDC 2026https://lifehacker.com/tech/apple-vision-pro-user-created-environments-wwdc-2026A New Apple Pencil Could Give Vision Pro a Sense of Touchhttps://www.cultofmac.com/news/apple-pencil-patent-vision-pro-touchPatentlyApple on XEvidence Emerges of Apple's Elusive Black Vision Prohttps://www.macworld.com/article/3156706/evidence-emerges-of-apples-elusive-black-vision-pro.htmlLet's Go Fly! — Free Immersive Private Flight App fromCirrus Aircrafthttps://9to5mac.com/2026/06/03/apple-vision-pro-gains-a-free-native-app-that-takes-you-on-an-immersive-private-flight/https://virtual.reality.news/news/cirrus-lets-go-fly-apple-vision-pro-app-turns-headset-into-aircraft-showroom/ Email: ThePodTalkNetwork@gmail.comWebsite: ThePodTalk.NetFollow the live stream at YouTube.com/@VisionProfiles — Mondays at 9 PM EST

On this week's episode of The MacRumors Show, we talk through all of the major rumors surrounding Apple's announcements at WWDC 2026.00:00 Introduction01:50 Why This WWDC Matters02:58 The New Siri App06:32 Siri Replaces Spotlight and New Gestures11:55 Third-Party AI and Extensions Marketplace19:10 Siri Across First-Party Apps22:13 Photos, Health, and AI Editing26:28 Natural Language Shortcuts28:34 Camera, Safari, Wallet, and AirPods38:11 macOS and Apple Silicon Only43:06 Smart Home Hub, Foldable iPhone, and Other Platforms51:54 Wrap-UpThe event's tagline, "All Systems Glow," is widely seen as a hint at Siri's new design. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has reported that Apple is rebuilding ‌Siri‌ as a full chatbot to compete with ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini, complete with a dedicated app, Dynamic Island integration, and a new system-wide search interface wrapped in a dark, glowing aesthetic that matches the WWDC branding. The dedicated Siri app for back-and-forth conversations is said to be modeled on iMessage, with voice input and the ability to attach images and documents. Users will reportedly be able to set conversation history to auto-delete after 30 days, one year, or never.A new system-wide interface called “Search or Ask" purportedly replaces ‌Siri‌ Suggestions entirely, triggered by swiping down from the top center of the screen. From there, users can launch apps, start texts, set reminders, trigger Shortcuts, or query Apple's new AI web search, which Gurman says Apple is positioning as a Perplexity competitor. Results allegedly appear as a translucent card in the ‌Dynamic Island‌, and swiping further opens the full ‌Siri‌ app. Notification Center moves to a top-left swipe, while Control Center stays top-right.The new Siri will reportedly be able to answer multi-part questions, maintain conversational context, summarize uploaded documents, generate images, and draw on personal data across first-party apps like Mail, Messages, Photos, Notes, Contacts, Calendar, and Reminders. Apple is said to be powering it with a custom model based on Google's Gemini, after its own models reportedly fell short. Gurman says the personalized ‌Siri‌ still carries a "beta" label in internal builds, and there is a "strong chance" it ships that way, more than two years after Apple first showed it off at WWDC 2024.iOS 27 will also purportedly introduce an "Extensions" feature letting users choose which AI service powers ‌Siri‌, with a dedicated App Store section for third-party integrations. Users will reportedly be able to set ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and others as the default for Writing Tools, Image Playground, and more, with third-party responses using a distinct voice so users can tell which is speaking. Apple has also reportedly held talks with developers about deeper agentic integrations, and is said to be replacing Core ML with a new Core AI framework.Apple is reportedly giving the Camera app a major overhaul, moving Visual Intelligence from the Camera Control button into a dedicated Siri mode inside the app. Apple is also purportedly making the interface fully customizable via a widget tray, letting users arrange controls like flash, exposure, timer, and depth of field. ‌Visual Intelligence‌ will allegedly also gain the ability to scan nutrition labels for Health app tracking and read contact details from business cards.‌Photos‌ is said to be getting three new AI editing tools alongside the existing Clean Up feature. "Extend" generates content beyond the original frame, "Reframe" changes the perspective of spatial photos, and "Enhance" applies automatic color and lighting adjustments. Writing Tools are reportedly getting a grammar checker with per-suggestion accept and reject controls, and keyboard autocorrect is said to be gaining Grammarly-style alternative word suggestions.Apple is reportedly redesigning Image Playground with a simpler interface and new models producing more lifelike images. Genmoji is allegedly getting a new model that improves quality and reduces battery drain, with a Suggested ‌Genmoji‌ feature drawing on the user's media and messages. AI-generated wallpapers are also reportedly coming, with ‌Image Playground‌ built into the wallpaper picker.The Wallet app is purportedly gaining a "Create a Pass" feature for digitizing physical tickets and membership cards, and Apple Cash is reportedly getting a bill-splitting feature that lets users photograph a receipt, assign items to individuals, and send payment requests via Wallet or Messages. Shortcuts is said to be getting a natural language interface for building automations by description.Other notable changes include a system-wide Liquid Glass opacity slider that Apple apparently couldn't get working in iOS 26, the option to beam content to AirPlay alternatives like Google Cast (reportedly EU-only as a DMA requirement), and expanded satellite features including Apple Maps and photo sharing over satellite.Apple also previewed a wide range of accessibility improvements ahead of WWDC, including AI-powered descriptions in VoiceOver and Magnifier, an upgraded Accessibility Reader for complex document layouts, automatic video captionsgenerated on-device, and a new FaceTime API for live sign language interpretation. For visionOS, Apple is adding Power Wheelchair Control using Vision Pro's eye-tracking, Vehicle Motion Cues for users in moving vehicles, and face gesture support for system actions.Leaker "Instant Digital" claims ‌iOS 27‌ will drop support for the iPhone 11 lineup and second-generation iPhone SE, requiring at least an iPhone 12, with Apple Intelligence continuing to require an iPhone 15 Pro or newer. macOS 27 is said to share the same ‌Siri‌ and ‌Apple Intelligence‌ upgrades, with refinements to Liquid Glass and the same performance focus. It will reportedly be Apple silicon only, dropping all remaining Intel Macs, and is said to be the last release to include full Rosetta support.Gurman described ‌iOS 27‌ overall as a "Snow Leopard" update, with Apple prioritizing stability, code cleanup, and battery life gains alongside the new features. The keynote begins June 8 at 10 a.m. Pacific Time, with developer betas expected the same day and a public release in September.

This week on This Can't Be Real with Brad, humanity once again proves we are absolutely not ready for adulthood. Brad breaks down the story of a man who trusted his GPS so much that he drove his car straight into a lake while his wife sat there questioning every life decision that led to that moment. Then things get even messier when a wedding reception turns into full-on WrestleMania after an argument escalates into flying cake, screaming relatives, and Uncle Randy apparently wearing buttercream like a crown.And finally, Brad reacts to a criminal mastermind who successfully broke into a store… only to accidentally lock himself inside and basically turn his robbery into an overnight stay next to the beef jerky aisle.Along the way, Brad rants about Apple Maps, old-school paper maps, drunk wedding uncles, Scooby-Doo villains, and why technology should never completely replace common sense. In the end, the “most bonkers” award goes to the GPS guy — because trusting a screen over literal water is next-level terrifying.

Most home service companies don't fail because they scale too slowly — they fail because they scale too early.In this episode, John Wilson and Jack Carr break down the biggest scaling mistakes contractors make between $2M–$5M, including second locations, new trades, over-hiring, and broken systems. They share hard-earned lessons on leadership, KPIs, operational bottlenecks, and what actually makes a business ready to scale.If you want to grow without destroying profitability, this episode is for you. In this episode, you'll learn: Why most contractors expand too early  The hidden costs of adding a second trade or second location  How poor systems destroy scalability  Why revenue alone is a misleading metric  The KPIs every home service owner should knowHost: John Wilson https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbwilson1/Guest: Jack Carr https://x.com/thehvacjack

¿Qué podemos esperar del gran evento para desarrolladores de Apple? Con la WWDC a la vuelta de la esquina profundizamos en las filtraciones sobre la esperada integración de inteligencia artificial en los próximos sistemas operativos. Comentamos cómo Apple planea introducir herramientas avanzadas de escritura y corrección gramatical, manteniendo un enfoque conservador que evita la generación de texto desde cero, y explicamos cómo las sorprendentes funciones de accesibilidad recién anunciadas, como el control del sistema con la mirada o la interpretación del entorno mediante la cámara, sirven como un claro adelanto de las futuras capacidades de Siri y de la inteligencia artificial procesada en local.Por otro lado, repasamos la convulsa situación actual del mercado tecnológico y explicamos cómo el drástico encarecimiento de componentes clave, como la memoria RAM y el almacenamiento, está obligando a cancelar nuevos modelos y disparando los precios de venta de la competencia, dejando a los ordenadores de Apple en una posición de mercado sorprendentemente económica.Además, analizamos el regreso global de Fortnite a los dispositivos iOS, desgranando los motivos detrás de esta tregua por parte de Epic Games tras su larga batalla legal y cómo las presiones regulatorias están obligando a abrir progresivamente el ecosistema de aplicaciones, aunque todavía queden flecos pendientes en los tribunales.Acabamos hablando de las presentaciones del Google I/O, contrastando su agresiva integración de IA en las búsquedas con la estrategia diametralmente opuesta y complementaria que parece estar adoptando Apple, incluyendo la llegada de los primeros anuncios publicitarios a Apple Maps. Para completar, compartimos nuestras valoraciones sobre el estado de Apple TV+, destacando la buena salud actual de su catálogo y los prometedores estrenos que llegarán durante la temporada estival. Apple anuncia un sistema para controlar sillas de ruedas desde Vision Pro usando sólo los ojos Tecnología Apple unveils new accessibility features, and updates with Apple Intelligence - Apple iOS 27 release date, features, compatibility, Siri & Apple Intelligence rumors Macworld Apple kicks off Worldwide Developers Conference on June 8 - Apple Fortnite vuelve al App Store en todo el mundo ahora que se acerca la batalla final - Epic Games Apple hardware chief reshuffles product design leadership | Cult of Mac Apple unveils new accessibility features, and updates with Apple Intelligence - Apple AI is killing the cheap smartphone - David Oks Wwe're now living in a timeline where APPLE gives you twice as much ram and storage as the competition, and for less money too Apple Is Making Hit Products and High Profits From Imperfect Chips - WSJ Report: Apple to upgrade Genmoji in iOS 27 with new automatic suggestions - 9to5Mac

What actually drives growth in home services?In this compilation episode, John Wilson shares the systems and strategies behind scaling a $40M home service company — including how his team doubled a plumbing business in 90 days, improved cash flow, increased average tickets, and expanded through acquisitions.From pricing strategy and speed-to-lead automation to technician training and buying businesses, this episode breaks down the fundamentals top operators use to grow faster and more profitably. In this episode, you'll learn: • How to double revenue with operational fundamentals • Why cash flow matters more than profit • How better training increases average ticket • The role AI and automation play in growth • Why acquisitions can outperform organic expansion • How top operators think about scalingMore solo episodes: @JohnWilsonStudio

In episode 228 of The Tech Jawn, we discuss...Apple Maps launching ads you can't opt out of, PayPal settling with the DOJ for supporting DEI programs for minority businesses, and how AI-powered plastic surgery demands are becoming a real problem.Hosts:Robb Dunewood – @RobbDunewoodStephanie Humphrey – @TechLifeStephTerrance Gaines – @BrothaTechLinks:Ads Are Coming To Apple Maps — 9 To 5 MacPayPal Settles Claims Tied To DEI Program for Minority Businesses — People of Color In TechPeople Are Getting Plastic Surgery to Look More AI-Generated — FuturismSupport The Tech Jawn by becoming a Patron – https://thetechjawn.com/patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a text!Watch this episode on YouTube!THIS WEEK: WWDC is almost here, and NEW leaks are painting us our best picture yet of iOS 27: a totally redesigned AI-powered Siri, a customizable pro-style Camera app, ads invading Apple Maps, and even reports that Apple may turn to Intel to help manufacture future chips. Plus, how much is my 100K Apple investment worth now?!  All is revealed!SponsorsMacPawCleanMyMac is your ultimate solution for Mac control and care, notarized by Apple and meticulously crafted by MacPaw.  Try 7 days free and use my code CULTCAST for 20% off at clnmy.com/CULTCAST - all upper case!SquarespaceIf you've been thinking about building a website — or rebuilding one that hasn't aged well — head to Squarespace.com/cultcast for 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain with code CultCast at checkout.CultClothKeep your gadgets, glasses, and more sparkling clean with CultCloth, premium grade cleaning cloths available only at CultCloth.co. Support the CultCast!Fork over $5 a month, show papa ERF you care, at support.thecultcast.com.You can also go to unfork.thecultcast.com to unfork your support!This week's storiesReport: Intel is Testing Production of Some iPhone, iPad, and Mac Chipshttps://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/14/kuo-intel-iphone-ipad-mac-chips/Ads Aren't in the Apple Maps App Yet, But They're Coming Soonhttps://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/13/apple-maps-app-ads-summer-2026/OpenAI considering suing Apple because ChatGPT integrations weren't a money fountainhttps://appleinsider.com/articles/26/05/14/openai-considering-suing-apple-because-chatgpt-integrations-werent-a-money-fountainiOS 27 Getting Major Siri Redesign With Chat Interface and Dedicated Apphttps://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/12/ios-27-siri-redesign/

iOS 26.5 raises the bar with end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging and bakes in a slew of security upgrades that could change how you think about your texts and device safety. Find out what's improved on your iPhone! iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 security fixes and privacy updates End-to-end encrypted RCS messaging finally arrives on iOS New customizable Pride Lumina wallpapers debut for Pride Month Reminders app snooze options now display specific times Apple Maps adds suggested places based on popularity and search history New annual subscription option with monthly payments for apps Chatbot voice assistant support comes to CarPlay with tighter safeguards Magic Keyboard, Mouse, and Trackpad get plug-and-pair feature on iPadOS EU users get expanded third-party wearable features, AirPods-style pairing Few major changes expected as Apple shifts focus to WWDC and Siri upgrade News: Apple Developer app adds WWDC stickers — Clarus the dogcow walks App Caps: Anker's clamp-on power hub and Dog Vision camera app picks Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: shopify.com/ios

iOS 26.5 raises the bar with end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging and bakes in a slew of security upgrades that could change how you think about your texts and device safety. Find out what's improved on your iPhone! iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 security fixes and privacy updates End-to-end encrypted RCS messaging finally arrives on iOS New customizable Pride Lumina wallpapers debut for Pride Month Reminders app snooze options now display specific times Apple Maps adds suggested places based on popularity and search history New annual subscription option with monthly payments for apps Chatbot voice assistant support comes to CarPlay with tighter safeguards Magic Keyboard, Mouse, and Trackpad get plug-and-pair feature on iPadOS EU users get expanded third-party wearable features, AirPods-style pairing Few major changes expected as Apple shifts focus to WWDC and Siri upgrade News: Apple Developer app adds WWDC stickers — Clarus the dogcow walks App Caps: Anker's clamp-on power hub and Dog Vision camera app picks Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: shopify.com/ios

iOS 26.5 raises the bar with end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging and bakes in a slew of security upgrades that could change how you think about your texts and device safety. Find out what's improved on your iPhone! iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 security fixes and privacy updates End-to-end encrypted RCS messaging finally arrives on iOS New customizable Pride Lumina wallpapers debut for Pride Month Reminders app snooze options now display specific times Apple Maps adds suggested places based on popularity and search history New annual subscription option with monthly payments for apps Chatbot voice assistant support comes to CarPlay with tighter safeguards Magic Keyboard, Mouse, and Trackpad get plug-and-pair feature on iPadOS EU users get expanded third-party wearable features, AirPods-style pairing Few major changes expected as Apple shifts focus to WWDC and Siri upgrade News: Apple Developer app adds WWDC stickers — Clarus the dogcow walks App Caps: Anker's clamp-on power hub and Dog Vision camera app picks Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: shopify.com/ios

iOS 26.5 raises the bar with end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging and bakes in a slew of security upgrades that could change how you think about your texts and device safety. Find out what's improved on your iPhone! • iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 security fixes and privacy updates • End-to-end encrypted RCS messaging finally arrives on iOS • New customizable Pride Lumina wallpapers debut for Pride Month • Reminders app snooze options now display specific times • Apple Maps adds suggested places based on popularity and search history • New annual subscription option with monthly payments for apps • Chatbot voice assistant support comes to CarPlay with tighter safeguards • Magic Keyboard, Mouse, and Trackpad get plug-and-pair feature on iPadOS • EU users get expanded third-party wearable features, AirPods-style pairing • Few major changes expected as Apple shifts focus to WWDC and Siri upgrade • News: Apple Developer app adds WWDC stickers — Clarus the dogcow walks • App Caps: Anker's clamp-on power hub and Dog Vision camera app picks Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: shopify.com/ios

iOS 26.5 raises the bar with end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging and bakes in a slew of security upgrades that could change how you think about your texts and device safety. Find out what's improved on your iPhone! iOS 26.5 and iPadOS 26.5 security fixes and privacy updates End-to-end encrypted RCS messaging finally arrives on iOS New customizable Pride Lumina wallpapers debut for Pride Month Reminders app snooze options now display specific times Apple Maps adds suggested places based on popularity and search history New annual subscription option with monthly payments for apps Chatbot voice assistant support comes to CarPlay with tighter safeguards Magic Keyboard, Mouse, and Trackpad get plug-and-pair feature on iPadOS EU users get expanded third-party wearable features, AirPods-style pairing Few major changes expected as Apple shifts focus to WWDC and Siri upgrade News: Apple Developer app adds WWDC stickers — Clarus the dogcow walks App Caps: Anker's clamp-on power hub and Dog Vision camera app picks Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: shopify.com/ios

The panel argues marketing sold AI Siri that product could not deliver, compares it to the failed Apple Maps launch, and debates whether Tim Cook has coasted on Steve Jobs' legacy or deserves credit for taking Apple's value from roughly 100 billion to over 4 trillion under his watch.

Perhaps one of the best Apple Intelligence decisions I've ever heard, the company announced this week that users will be able to swap Apple's AI model to a rival's to control the new AI system. That means you could use Claude or Gemini or another company that wants to have theirs available. Dave and I also talk about Apple's decision to show advertising on Maps. A disappointing choice for a company that ridiculed Google for its advertising efforts to customers and saying Apple doesn't treat its customers like the product. Brought to you by: NordLayer: Get an exclusive offer: up to 22% off NordLayer yearly plans plus 10% on top with the coupon code: DALRYMPLE10. Try it risk-free—14-day money-back guarantee. Show Notes: Apple Stops Selling Mac Mini With 256GB of Storage, Starting Price Rises to $799 Apple settles Apple Intelligence lawsuit Apple plans to let users swap Apple Intelligence models Apple lands first-ever honors from the Tony Awards with a record 12 nominations Apple reports second quarter results Shows and movies we're watching Running Point, Netflix The Truman Show, Paramount+

Season 5, Episode 16: Traditional SEO Is Not Dead — But Pest Control Search Has Changed ForeverFor years, pest control companies have focused on the traditional SEO playbook: on-page optimization, service pages, city pages, schema code, backlinks, reviews, and Google Business Profile. Those strategies still matter, but the way consumers find local pest control companies is changing fast.In this episode of The Pest Control Marketing Domination Podcast, Casey Lewis discusses how AI Overviews, ChatGPT, Apple Siri, Google Voice Search, Apple Maps, and other search tools are reshaping the way homeowners and commercial buyers choose a pest control company.The big question is this: if form fill leads are declining but the overall demand for pest control continues to grow, where are those consumers going?The answer is that customers are searching differently. They are asking questions, using voice assistants, comparing companies through AI-generated answers, clicking to call from maps, checking reviews, and making decisions before they ever fill out a form on your website.This episode explains why pest control companies need to move beyond the old “rank and wait” SEO model and start building a complete digital presence designed for the new world of local search. That includes better service pages, stronger city pages, detailed pest content, FAQ sections built for AI Overview visibility, Apple Business Connect optimization, Google Business Profile updates, citation consistency, voice search readiness, and better lead tracking through calls, forms, texts, chats, and CRM pipelines.The companies that win in 2026 and beyond will not be the ones doing only basic SEO. They will be the companies creating the clearest, most trusted, most complete local information across Google, Apple, ChatGPT, maps, directories, reviews, and voice search.Traditional SEO is not dead. It is the foundation. But the future belongs to pest control companies that build for answers, AI, voice, local trust, and total visibility.Learn more at:https://rhinopros.comYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@RhinoPestControlMarketingFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/rhinopestcontrolmarketingContact Casey Lewis:casey@rhinopros.com(925) 464-8383

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David Pogue joins the show to talk about his new book, Apple: The First 50 Years. iOS 26.4 is out with new features & security fixes. And Apple officially discontinues the Mac Pro. Apple: The First 50 Years. Apple at 50: Some great Apple history books. Between Jobs: The triumphs and failures of Apple without Steve Jobs. Macs of unusual size. 9th Circuit denies Apple's rehearing requests in Epic Games case. iOS 26.4 has fixes for 35+ security issues on iPhone, details here. iOS 26.4 now available: Here are all the new features for your iPhone. macOS 26.4 introduces new security feature for Terminal commands. Windows PCs crash three times as often as Macs, report says. iOS 26.5 adds new Apple Maps feature for trending places. iOS 26.5's Messages app has RCS end-to-end encryption in beta. iOS 26.5 adds Live Activities support for third-party accessories. Apple discontinues the Mac Pro with no plans for future hardware. iRacing on Vision Pro bringing 'immersion and fidelity never before seen in sim racing'. GeForce Now streams Apple Vision Pro faster & better than to Meta headsets. Watch a full BBC Proms concert in immersive video on Apple Vision Pro. Picks of the Week Christina's Pick: Ollama Andy's Pick: "Collected Peanuts" Humble Bundle Jason's Pick: Coax Leo's Pick: Ghostmoon.app Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren Guest: David Pogue Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: spaceship.com/twit

This week, Marques, Andrew, and David have a ton to get through. First, it's all about Apple with the WWDC announcement, a potential Siri app, and ads coming to Apple Maps. Then it turns to the Flighty app, the state of Microsoft vs Apple laptops, and encryption in Instagram DMs. It's a lot! Of course, we wrap it all up with Trivia. Links: New stickers! Reddit - Person watching Waveform in planetarium Verge - Apple testing Standalone Siri app New Samsung A-series phones Verge - Ads in Apple Maps Flighty - Intelligent Airports update MKBHD - Windows vs Apple laptops Verge - OpenAI discontinues Sora Instagram - Ending E2EE Verge - Router ban Decoder interview This episode brought to you by: Monarch: https://www.monarch.com (code: wave) Zapier: https://www.zapier.com/wave Socials: Waveform Threads: https://www.threads.net/@waveformpodcast Waveform Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waveformpodcast/?hl=en Waveform TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@waveformpodcast Hosts: Marques: https://www.threads.net/@mkbhd Andrew: https://www.threads.net/@andrew_manganelli David: https://www.threads.net/@davidimel Adam: https://www.threads.net/@parmesanpapi17 Ellis: https://twitter.com/EllisRovin Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/mkbhd Intro/Outro music by 20syl: https://bit.ly/2S53xlC Waveform is part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today's episode Big T is joined by Chief and Uncle Chaps to discuss The Business Plot. The Business Plot took place in 1933 at the height of the Great Depression when a group of wealthy businessmen approached Marine general Smedley Butler with a plan to help overthrow President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The story raised serious questions about power, influence, and how fragile democracy can be in times of crisis. Plus, we also get into Puka Nacua's most recent headline, Tyler Glasnow's dream dinner guests, squirrels vaping in London, Apple Maps potentially adding ads, Open AI and Disney and much more. Enjoy! (00:14:06) Puka Nacua (00:19:55) Tyler Glasnow (00:38:45) Squirrels Are Vaping (00:45:17) Apple Maps (00:50:23) Open AI (01:06:31) The Business PlotYou can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/macrodosing

Anthropic Claude Code can now control the computer in claw-like fashion, and Apple Maps is about to get sponsored results inside its maps.Starring Jason Howell and Tom Merritt.Links to stories discussed in this episode can be found here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After everything we have seen and heard, it is time to stop circling the question. What do we actually mean when we say aliens, and why is it still so hard to talk about plainly. Want more? Our High Strange music playlist is now available exclusively on Apple Music. Visit the link in our show notes or go to apple.co/highstrangeplaylist To access our book list, go to apple.co/highstrangebooks To find us in Apple Maps, go to apple.co/highstrangeguide For ad-free listening and bonus content, subscribe to Tenderfoot+ now! Members get all episodes ad-free plus bonus content throughout the season. Sign up at apple.co/highstrange. For Spotify, Google, and other Android users, visit tenderfootplus.com. Follow along on social and the web: @highstrange on Instagram @highstrange on TikTok highstrange.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.