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Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner discuss Apple TV's sports and awards momentum, from Lionel Messi's expanding U.S. profile and Friday Night Baseball visibility to major BAFTA and Tony recognition. They also examine how awards influence viewer choices, upcoming Apple TV projects with John Travolta and James Marsden, and frustrations with subtitle handling in multilingual shows. Show Notes: Chapters: 0:00 Apple TV, soccer, and a 10-foot Lionel Messi inflatable1:28 Lowe's, Messi marketing, and World Cup branding3:19 Apple TV's role in Messi's rising U.S. profile5:26 Adidas, World Cup buzz, and MLS connections6:25 Sports marketing and the search for more giant inflatables7:22 Missing Friday Night Baseball and Apple TV visibility10:03 BAFTA recognition for The Studio11:29 Apple TV's quality content and subscriber discovery13:55 Do awards actually influence viewers?15:57 Awards as credibility markers for Apple TV18:52 Schmigadoon and Tony nominations20:52 Apple TV's growing strength across genres22:59 Reactions to the latest Ted Lasso direction24:32 John Travolta's new Apple TV project26:15 Disavowed and Apple TV's action-thriller plans28:54 Chief of War and multilingual subtitle frustrations31:36 Built-in subtitles vs. viewer-controlled captions34:31 Second-screen viewing and language presentation35:37 Where to find Charlotte and Chuck online Links: Lowe's Lionel Messi 10-Ft H Lighted Outdoor Inflatablehttps://www.lowes.com/pd/Lowe-s-Lionel-Messi-10-Ft-H-Lighted-Outdoor-Inflatable/5017758073 Apple Original Films' summer blockbuster “F1 The Movie” is now available on premium video on demand and electronic sell-through, in collaboration with Warner Bros. Pictures https://www.apple.com/tv-pr/news/2025/08/apple-original-films-summer-blockbuster-f1-the-movie-is-now-available-on-premium-video-on-demand-and-electronic-sell-through-in-collaboration-with-warner-bros-pictures/Apple may lose baseballhttps://www.sportspro.com/news/mlb-apple-tv-friday-night-baseball-august-2025/https://9to5mac.com/2025/08/19/apple-mlb-friday-night-baseball-to-end/Apple TV Plus is offering subscribers a 54% discount following a wave of cancellations after its latest price hike https://www.tomsguide.com/entertainment/apple-tv-plus/apple-tv-plus-is-offering-subscribers-a-54-percent-discount-following-a-wave-of-cancellations-after-its-latest-price-hikeWhat's being released soon. https://www.apple.com/tv-pr/originals/ Guests: Charlotte Henry is a media junkie, covering how Apple is not just a revolutionary tech firm, but a revolutionary media firm. She is based in London, writes and broadcasts for various outlets, and is the author of Not Buying It, an examination of fake news. You can find her on her The Addition blog, her podcast, in her The Addition newsletter on substack, and on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner discuss Apple TV's sports and awards momentum, from Lionel Messi's expanding U.S. profile and Friday Night Baseball visibility to major BAFTA and Tony recognition. They also examine how awards influence viewer choices, upcoming Apple TV projects with John Travolta and James Marsden, and frustrations with subtitle handling in multilingual shows. Show Notes: Chapters: 0:00 Apple TV, soccer, and a 10-foot Lionel Messi inflatable 1:28 Lowe's, Messi marketing, and World Cup branding 3:19 Apple TV's role in Messi's rising U.S. profile 5:26 Adidas, World Cup buzz, and MLS connections 6:25 Sports marketing and the search for more giant inflatables 7:22 Missing Friday Night Baseball and Apple TV visibility 10:03 BAFTA recognition for The Studio 11:29 Apple TV's quality content and subscriber discovery 13:55 Do awards actually influence viewers? 15:57 Awards as credibility markers for Apple TV 18:52 Schmigadoon and Tony nominations 20:52 Apple TV's growing strength across genres 22:59 Reactions to the latest Ted Lasso direction 24:32 John Travolta's new Apple TV project 26:15 Disavowed and Apple TV's action-thriller plans 28:54 Chief of War and multilingual subtitle frustrations 31:36 Built-in subtitles vs. viewer-controlled captions 34:31 Second-screen viewing and language presentation 35:37 Where to find Charlotte and Chuck online Links: Lowe's Lionel Messi 10-Ft H Lighted Outdoor Inflatable https://www.lowes.com/pd/Lowe-s-Lionel-Messi-10-Ft-H-Lighted-Outdoor-Inflatable/5017758073 Apple Original Films' summer blockbuster "F1 The Movie" is now available on premium video on demand and electronic sell-through, in collaboration with Warner Bros. Pictures https://www.apple.com/tv-pr/news/2025/08/apple-original-films-summer-blockbuster-f1-the-movie-is-now-available-on-premium-video-on-demand-and-electronic-sell-through-in-collaboration-with-warner-bros-pictures/ Apple may lose baseball https://www.sportspro.com/news/mlb-apple-tv-friday-night-baseball-august-2025/ https://9to5mac.com/2025/08/19/apple-mlb-friday-night-baseball-to-end/ Apple TV Plus is offering subscribers a 54% discount following a wave of cancellations after its latest price hike https://www.tomsguide.com/entertainment/apple-tv-plus/apple-tv-plus-is-offering-subscribers-a-54-percent-discount-following-a-wave-of-cancellations-after-its-latest-price-hike What's being released soon. https://www.apple.com/tv-pr/originals/ Guests: Charlotte Henry is a media junkie, covering how Apple is not just a revolutionary tech firm, but a revolutionary media firm. She is based in London, writes and broadcasts for various outlets, and is the author of Not Buying It, an examination of fake news. You can find her on her The Addition blog, her podcast, in her The Addition newsletter on substack, and on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner round up the latest accolades Apple TV+ has won. This includes further success for hit comedy The Studio.
Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner discuss NAB 2026, the rapid evolution of creator and broadcast tools, and how once-expensive production gear is becoming accessible. They then examine Tim Cook's move to executive chairman, John Ternus becoming Apple CEO, and what the transition may mean for Apple TV, services, AI, marketing, original content, customer surveys, and Apple's future streaming strategy. Show Notes: Chapters: 0:19 Welcome and Las Vegas return0:55 NAB 2026 overview and show scale1:42 Broadcast tools, software, and creator technology2:31 Why expensive pro gear matters to everyday creators3:27 iPhone video power and storytelling tools4:23 NAB shopping list and tempting new gear5:11 Tim Cook transition and John Ternus becoming CEO6:39 Why the leadership change matters8:25 Smooth succession versus major disruption9:37 Tim Cook's legacy and Apple's cultural role10:29 Earnings calls, WWDC, and public handoff possibilities12:21 What Ternus could mean for Apple TV13:24 AI, iPhone priorities, and Apple TV's place16:08 Eddie Cue, services, and streaming leadership18:26 Making Apple TV more competitive20:29 Tim Cook's possible executive chairman duties22:35 Watching how Ternus handles Hollywood and services24:28 Long-term impact of CEO transitions26:17 Apple TV customer survey discussion28:14 Awards, characters, buzz, and relatability34:59 Light entertainment versus serious themes36:05 New releases, subscriptions, and back catalogs38:02 Originals-only strategy versus legacy catalog content39:54 Paywalls, subscriptions, and future content models Links: Tim Cook to become Apple Executive Chairman John Ternus to become Apple CEOhttps://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/04/tim-cook-to-become-apple-executive-chairman-john-ternus-to-become-apple-ceo/ Will New Apple CEO John Ternus, Hardware Engineer & F1 Fan, Deliver Next Transformational Device, AI Strategy & Stay The Course In Streaming?https://deadline.com/2026/04/apple-ceo-john-ternus-challenges-1236867414/ Apple TV surveys subscribers about content quality, variety, and interest in sportshttps://9to5mac.com/2026/04/27/apple-tv-surveys-subscribers-about-content-quality-variety-and-interest-in-sports/ Guests: Charlotte Henry is a media junkie, covering how Apple is not just a revolutionary tech firm, but a revolutionary media firm. She is based in London, writes and broadcasts for various outlets, and is the author of Not Buying It, an examination of fake news. You can find her on her The Addition blog, her podcast, in her The Addition newsletter on substack, and on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner discuss NAB 2026, the rapid evolution of creator and broadcast tools, and how once-expensive production gear is becoming accessible. They then examine Tim Cook's move to executive chairman, John Ternus becoming Apple CEO, and what the transition may mean for Apple TV, services, AI, marketing, original content, customer surveys, and Apple's future streaming strategy. Show Notes: Chapters: 0:19 Welcome and Las Vegas return 0:55 NAB 2026 overview and show scale 1:42 Broadcast tools, software, and creator technology 2:31 Why expensive pro gear matters to everyday creators 3:27 iPhone video power and storytelling tools 4:23 NAB shopping list and tempting new gear 5:11 Tim Cook transition and John Ternus becoming CEO 6:39 Why the leadership change matters 8:25 Smooth succession versus major disruption 9:37 Tim Cook's legacy and Apple's cultural role 10:29 Earnings calls, WWDC, and public handoff possibilities 12:21 What Ternus could mean for Apple TV 13:24 AI, iPhone priorities, and Apple TV's place 16:08 Eddie Cue, services, and streaming leadership 18:26 Making Apple TV more competitive 20:29 Tim Cook's possible executive chairman duties 22:35 Watching how Ternus handles Hollywood and services 24:28 Long-term impact of CEO transitions 26:17 Apple TV customer survey discussion 28:14 Awards, characters, buzz, and relatability 34:59 Light entertainment versus serious themes 36:05 New releases, subscriptions, and back catalogs 38:02 Originals-only strategy versus legacy catalog content 39:54 Paywalls, subscriptions, and future content models Links: Tim Cook to become Apple Executive Chairman John Ternus to become Apple CEO https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/04/tim-cook-to-become-apple-executive-chairman-john-ternus-to-become-apple-ceo/ Will New Apple CEO John Ternus, Hardware Engineer & F1 Fan, Deliver Next Transformational Device, AI Strategy & Stay The Course In Streaming? https://deadline.com/2026/04/apple-ceo-john-ternus-challenges-1236867414/ What Does John Ternus Mean for Apple TV? - The Addition https://theaddition.net/views/what-does-john-ternus-mean-for-apple-tv/ Apple TV surveys subscribers about content quality, variety, and interest in sports https://9to5mac.com/2026/04/27/apple-tv-surveys-subscribers-about-content-quality-variety-and-interest-in-sports/ Guests: Charlotte Henry is a media junkie, covering how Apple is not just a revolutionary tech firm, but a revolutionary media firm. She is based in London, writes and broadcasts for various outlets, and is the author of Not Buying It, an examination of fake news. You can find her on her The Addition blog, her podcast, in her The Addition newsletter on substack, and on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
Chuck Joiner and Charlotte Henry discuss the future of Apple TV under John Ternus as CEO and the recent NAB Show in Las Vegas.
Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner give their views on Monarch and Shrinking, and react to Amazon Prime Video's coverage of The Masters.
Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner discuss Rory McIlroy's Masters win, what prestige sports rights could mean for Apple TV, and how strong Apple programming can still be hard to discover. They also look at Emmy recognition for Apple documentaries, the return of Dark Matter, debate whether Shrinking lost its balance of humor and drama, and praise Monarch for blending monster action with grounded character storytelling. Show Notes: Chapters: [0:00] Introduction and reaction to the Masters [1:40] Masters coverage, streaming, and Amazon Prime [2:57] Could Apple pursue prestige sports rights? [5:51] Nike's rapid Rory McIlroy ad response [7:08] Emmy nominations for Apple's Vietnam documentary [8:18] Why quality Apple shows are still hard to find [9:24] Critical acclaim versus discoverability on Apple TV [10:29] Dark Matter season two arrives in August [11:34] A spoiler-aware discussion of Shrinking begins [12:57] Concerns about tone and pacing in the current season [14:10] Harrison Ford, Michael J. Fox, and what still works in Shrinking [16:33] Episode length and whether popular shows run too long [19:37] Comparing Shrinking, Ted Lasso, and Slow Horses [22:48] First impressions of Monarch [24:08] Why Monarch feels grounded despite its monster premise [27:35] Balancing realism, fantasy, and family dynamics [30:25] Why Monarch succeeds beyond spectacle [34:00] Final thoughts on Monarch, Shrinking, and Apple TV discovery Guests: Charlotte Henry is a media junkie, covering how Apple is not just a revolutionary tech firm, but a revolutionary media firm. She is based in London, writes and broadcasts for various outlets, and is the author of Not Buying It, an examination of fake news. You can find her on her The Addition blog, her podcast, in her The Addition newsletter on substack, and on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner discuss Rory McIlroy's Masters win, what prestige sports rights could mean for Apple TV, and how strong Apple programming can still be hard to discover. They also look at Emmy recognition for Apple documentaries, the return of Dark Matter, debate whether Shrinking lost its balance of humor and drama, and praise Monarch for blending monster action with grounded character storytelling. Show Notes: Chapters: [0:00] Introduction and reaction to the Masters [1:40] Masters coverage, streaming, and Amazon Prime [2:57] Could Apple pursue prestige sports rights? [5:51] Nike's rapid Rory McIlroy ad response [7:08] Emmy nominations for Apple's Vietnam documentary [8:18] Why quality Apple shows are still hard to find [9:24] Critical acclaim versus discoverability on Apple TV [10:29] Dark Matter season two arrives in August [11:34] A spoiler-aware discussion of Shrinking begins [12:57] Concerns about tone and pacing in the current season [14:10] Harrison Ford, Michael J. Fox, and what still works in Shrinking [16:33] Episode length and whether popular shows run too long [19:37] Comparing Shrinking, Ted Lasso, and Slow Horses [22:48] First impressions of Monarch [24:08] Why Monarch feels grounded despite its monster premise [27:35] Balancing realism, fantasy, and family dynamics [30:25] Why Monarch succeeds beyond spectacle [34:00] Final thoughts on Monarch, Shrinking, and Apple TV discovery Guests: Charlotte Henry is a media junkie, covering how Apple is not just a revolutionary tech firm, but a revolutionary media firm. She is based in London, writes and broadcasts for various outlets, and is the author of Not Buying It, an examination of fake news. You can find her on her The Addition blog, her podcast, in her The Addition newsletter on substack, and on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
Brett Terpstra previews his Macstock Conference and Expo session focused on Markdown, explaining how it simplifies writing, publishing, and archiving content. He highlights its portability, ease of use, and growing relevance with AI tools. His presentation will covers Markdown editor, practical workflows from idea to publication, and new utilities that enhance productivity while reducing reliance on complex word processors. Today's MacVoices is supported by TV+ Talk, our MacVoices series with Charlotte Henry focused on Apple TV+. From shows and other content to the business side there's always something to learn about apple's streaming service. Find it at the Categories listings on the web site or go directly to macvoices.com/category/tv-talk. Show Notes: Chapters: 0:00 Introduction to MacStock series and guest1:38 Brett's session topic: Markdown overview2:46 What Markdown is and why it matters4:18 Tools and editors for writing Markdown5:41 Brett's apps and Markdown utilities7:24 Archiving and portability benefits9:57 Why Markdown is for everyone11:21 Markdown's connection to AI workflows15:09 What attendees will learn in the workshop17:46 WordPress and cleaner publishing workflows18:46 MacStock registration and discount codes20:07 Where to find Brett and his projects Links: Macstock Conference and Expo - Brett's discount code is “ttscoff" The MacVoices discount code is “macvoices" Guests: Brett works as a technical content writer and software developer for the Developer Relations team at Oracle. In his free time, he also a coder, podcaster, author, and web developer.He develops and maintains a Markdown previewer for Mac called Marked 2 and an automation tool called Bunch. I also have over 100 open source projects, ranging from one-off utilities to full fledged command line apps. You can see everything I've worked on/am working on on the projects page. His current podcast is my more eccentric (and often sacreligious) conversations with Christina Warren and Jeff Severns Guntzel on Overtired.I can be found as “ttscoff” just about everywhere, including Twitter, Mastodon, and Github. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
Brett Terpstra previews his Macstock Conference and Expo session focused on Markdown, explaining how it simplifies writing, publishing, and archiving content. He highlights its portability, ease of use, and growing relevance with AI tools. His presentation will covers Markdown editor, practical workflows from idea to publication, and new utilities that enhance productivity while reducing reliance on complex word processors. Today's MacVoices is supported by TV+ Talk, our MacVoices series with Charlotte Henry focused on Apple TV+. From shows and other content to the business side there's always something to learn about apple's streaming service. Find it at the Categories listings on the web site or go directly to macvoices.com/category/tv-talk. Show Notes: Chapters: 0:00 Introduction to MacStock series and guest 1:38 Brett's session topic: Markdown overview 2:46 What Markdown is and why it matters 4:18 Tools and editors for writing Markdown 5:41 Brett's apps and Markdown utilities 7:24 Archiving and portability benefits 9:57 Why Markdown is for everyone 11:21 Markdown's connection to AI workflows 15:09 What attendees will learn in the workshop 17:46 WordPress and cleaner publishing workflows 18:46 MacStock registration and discount codes 20:07 Where to find Brett and his projects Links: Macstock Conference and Expo - Brett's discount code is "ttscoff" The MacVoices discount code is "macvoices" Guests: Brett works as a technical content writer and software developer for the Developer Relations team at Oracle. In his free time, he also a coder, podcaster, author, and web developer. He develops and maintains a Markdown previewer for Mac called Marked 2 and an automation tool called Bunch. I also have over 100 open source projects, ranging from one-off utilities to full fledged command line apps. You can see everything I've worked on/am working on on the projects page. His current podcast is my more eccentric (and often sacreligious) conversations with Christina Warren and Jeff Severns Guntzel on Overtired. I can be found as "ttscoff" just about everywhere, including Twitter, Mastodon, and Github. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner discuss why Apple TV+ still feels undervalued despite an expanding slate of films, kids programming, awards recognition, and sports success. They highlight Outcome, My Brother the Minotaur, Slow Horses, and F1, examine how awards signal depth across genres, and explore how live sports, global stars, and the Sports app are helping broaden Apple TV's reach. Show Notes: Chapters: 0:00 Introduction and Apple TV+ as an overlooked platform 1:04 Why Apple TV+ still feels undervalued in streaming 4:25 Apple TV+ star power and the film Outcome 8:32 Why kids and family programming deserve more attention 11:19 Awards season recognition for films and series 14:08 Tech, Hollywood, and AI's growing influence 17:27 Range of nominations as a sign of platform quality 19:23 F1's first race success on Apple TV+ 21:31 Vision Pro and immersive F1 viewing possibilities 22:53 Motorsports strategy and the Drive to Survive deal 26:07 Global sports impact of superstar players on MLS 31:27 Friday Night Baseball returns and sports expansion 32:36 Revisiting the Apple Sports app 35:20 What's next to watch and preview of Shrinking Links: Apple Original Films unveils trailer for “Outcome”https://www.apple.com/tv-pr/news/2026/03/apple-original-films-unveils-trailer-for-outcome/ Apple TV announces “My Brother the Minotaur,” an all-new kids and family adventure series premiering globally Friday, April 24https://www.apple.com/tv-pr/news/2026/03/apple-tv-announces-my-brother-the-minotaur-an-all-new-kids-and-family-adventure-series-premiering-globally-friday-april-24/ Apple's acclaimed feature “F1” scores Best Sound at the 98th Annual Academy Awardshttps://www.apple.com/tv-pr/news/2026/03/apples-acclaimed-feature-f1-scores-best-sound-at-the-98th-annual-academy-awards/ Apple TV's ‘Slow Horses' Nominated For Two Royal Television Programme Awardshttps://appleworld.today/2026/03/apple-tvs-slow-horses-nominated-for-two-royal-television-programme-awards/ Apple TV scores its first F1 victory over ESPN viewershiphttps://9to5mac.com/2026/03/12/apple-tv-scores-its-first-f1-victory-over-espn-viewership/ The LA Effect: Ohtani, Son, and the New Wave of Asian Sponsorship in US Sportshttps://www.sportcal.com/newsletters/the-la-effect-ohtani-son-and-the-new-wave-of-asian-sponsorship-in-us-sports/ Guests: Charlotte Henry is a media junkie, covering how Apple is not just a revolutionary tech firm, but a revolutionary media firm. She is based in London, writes and broadcasts for various outlets, and is the author of Not Buying It, an examination of fake news. You can find her on her The Addition blog, her podcast, in her The Addition newsletter on substack, and on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
In the latest episode of TV+ Talk from The Addition and MacVoices, Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner discuss Apple's awards success, F1 and how Heung-Min Son brings in the money. There is also all the information you need on upcoming releases. Apple Original Films unveils trailer for “Outcome” Apple TV announces “My Brother the Minotaur,” an all-new kids and family adventure series premiering globally Friday, April 24 Apple's acclaimed feature “F1” scores Best Sound at the 98th Annual Academy Awards Apple TV's ‘slow Horses' Nominated for Two Royal Television Programme Awards - AppleWorld.Today Apple TV scores its first F1 victory over ESPN viewership - 9to5Mac The LA Effect: Ohtani, Son, and the New Wave of Asian Sponsorship in US Sports - Sportscal Charlotte Henry on Twitter, Threads, TikTok, YouTube, The Addition blog MacVoices Chuck Joiner on Twitter MacVoices on Twitter https://youtu.be/LrnFT27NfjI
Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner discuss why Apple TV+ still feels undervalued despite an expanding slate of films, kids programming, awards recognition, and sports success. They highlight Outcome, My Brother the Minotaur, Slow Horses, and F1, examine how awards signal depth across genres, and explore how live sports, global stars, and the Sports app are helping broaden Apple TV's reach. Show Notes: Chapters: 0:00 Introduction and Apple TV+ as an overlooked platform 1:04 Why Apple TV+ still feels undervalued in streaming 4:25 Apple TV+ star power and the film Outcome 8:32 Why kids and family programming deserve more attention 11:19 Awards season recognition for films and series 14:08 Tech, Hollywood, and AI's growing influence 17:27 Range of nominations as a sign of platform quality 19:23 F1's first race success on Apple TV+ 21:31 Vision Pro and immersive F1 viewing possibilities 22:53 Motorsports strategy and the Drive to Survive deal 26:07 Global sports impact of superstar players on MLS 31:27 Friday Night Baseball returns and sports expansion 32:36 Revisiting the Apple Sports app 35:20 What's next to watch and preview of Shrinking Links: Apple Original Films unveils trailer for "Outcome" https://www.apple.com/tv-pr/news/2026/03/apple-original-films-unveils-trailer-for-outcome/ Apple TV announces "My Brother the Minotaur," an all-new kids and family adventure series premiering globally Friday, April 24 https://www.apple.com/tv-pr/news/2026/03/apple-tv-announces-my-brother-the-minotaur-an-all-new-kids-and-family-adventure-series-premiering-globally-friday-april-24/ Apple's acclaimed feature "F1" scores Best Sound at the 98th Annual Academy Awards https://www.apple.com/tv-pr/news/2026/03/apples-acclaimed-feature-f1-scores-best-sound-at-the-98th-annual-academy-awards/ Apple TV's 'Slow Horses' Nominated For Two Royal Television Programme Awards https://appleworld.today/2026/03/apple-tvs-slow-horses-nominated-for-two-royal-television-programme-awards/ Apple TV scores its first F1 victory over ESPN viewership https://9to5mac.com/2026/03/12/apple-tv-scores-its-first-f1-victory-over-espn-viewership/ The LA Effect: Ohtani, Son, and the New Wave of Asian Sponsorship in US Sports https://www.sportcal.com/newsletters/the-la-effect-ohtani-son-and-the-new-wave-of-asian-sponsorship-in-us-sports/ Guests: Charlotte Henry is a media junkie, covering how Apple is not just a revolutionary tech firm, but a revolutionary media firm. She is based in London, writes and broadcasts for various outlets, and is the author of Not Buying It, an examination of fake news. You can find her on her The Addition blog, her podcast, in her The Addition newsletter on substack, and on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
The panel explores how users are moving data between AI platforms like Claude and ChatGPT to improve personalization and workflow efficiency. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Mark Fuccio, Web Bixby, and Eric Bolden examine evolving subscription options from Setapp, including à la carte pricing, react to the billion-dollar sale of internet tools like Speedtest and DownDetector, and close with real-world example of how hacked apps are being used in modern cyber warfare and psychological operations. Today's MacVoices is supported by TV+ Talk, our MacVoices series with Charlotte Henry focused on Apple TV+. From shows and other content to the business side there's always something to learn about apple's streaming service. Find it at the Categories listings on the web site or go directly to macvoices.com/category/tv-talk. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 AI model switching and data migration between platforms04:53 Setapp introduces new subscription and pricing options10:14 Sale of Speedtest and DownDetector and implications19:36 Hacked apps and their role in modern cyber warfare22:52 Wrap-up and panel sign-offs Links: Setapp now lets users buy or subscribe to selected apps individually https://9to5mac.com/2026/03/03/setapp-now-lets-users-buy-or-subscribe-to-select-apps-individually/ Anthropic's Claude can now absorb your past conversations with other AI chatbotshttps://www.engadget.com/ai/anthropics-claude-can-now-absorb-your-past-conversations-with-other-ai-chatbots-153201656.html Downdetector and Speedtest have been sold for over $1 billionhttps://www.engadget.com/cybersecurity/downdetector-and-speedtest-have-been-sold-for-over-1-billion-201741894.html Hacked Prayer App Sends “Surrender” Messages to Iranians Amid Israeli Strikeshttps://www.wired.me/story/hacked-prayer-app-sends-surrender-messages-to-iranians-amid-israeli-strikes 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. Brian Flanigan-Arthurs is an educator with a passion for providing results-driven, innovative learning strategies for all students, but particularly those who are at-risk. He is also a tech enthusiast who has a particular affinity for Apple since he first used the Apple IIGS as a student. You can contact Brian on twitter as @brian8944. He also recently opened a Mastodon account at @brian8944@mastodon.cloud. Mark Fuccio is actively involved in high tech startup companies, both as a principle at piqsure.com, or as a marketing advisor through his consulting practice Tactics Sells High Tech, Inc. Mark was a proud investor in Microsoft from the mid-1990's selling in mid 2000, and hopes one day that MSFT will be again an attractive investment. You can contact Mark through Twitter, LinkedIn, or on Mastodon. 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. Dr. Marty Jencius has been an Associate Professor of Counseling at Kent State University since 2000. He has over 120 publications in books, chapters, journal articles, and others, along with 200 podcasts related to counseling, counselor education, and faculty life. His technology interest led him to develop the counseling profession ‘firsts,' including listservs, a web-based peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Technology in Counseling, teaching and conferencing in virtual worlds as the founder of Counselor Education in Second Life, and podcast founder/producer of CounselorAudioSource.net and ThePodTalk.net. Currently, he produces a podcast about counseling and life questions, the Circular Firing Squad, and digital video interviews with legacies capturing the history of the counseling field. This is also co-host of The Vision ProFiles podcast. Generally, Marty is chasing the newest tech trends, which explains his interest in A.I. for teaching, research, and productivity. Marty is an active presenter and past president of the NorthEast Ohio Apple Corp (NEOAC). 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. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? 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The panel explores how users are moving data between AI platforms like Claude and ChatGPT to improve personalization and workflow efficiency. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Jim Rea, Mark Fuccio, Web Bixby, and Eric Bolden examine evolving subscription options from Setapp, including à la carte pricing, react to the billion-dollar sale of internet tools like Speedtest and DownDetector, and close with real-world example of how hacked apps are being used in modern cyber warfare and psychological operations. Today's MacVoices is supported by TV+ Talk, our MacVoices series with Charlotte Henry focused on Apple TV+. From shows and other content to the business side there's always something to learn about apple's streaming service. Find it at the Categories listings on the web site or go directly to macvoices.com/category/tv-talk. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 AI model switching and data migration between platforms 04:53 Setapp introduces new subscription and pricing options 10:14 Sale of Speedtest and DownDetector and implications 19:36 Hacked apps and their role in modern cyber warfare 22:52 Wrap-up and panel sign-offs Links: Setapp now lets users buy or subscribe to selected apps individually https://9to5mac.com/2026/03/03/setapp-now-lets-users-buy-or-subscribe-to-select-apps-individually/ Anthropic's Claude can now absorb your past conversations with other AI chatbots https://www.engadget.com/ai/anthropics-claude-can-now-absorb-your-past-conversations-with-other-ai-chatbots-153201656.html Downdetector and Speedtest have been sold for over $1 billion https://www.engadget.com/cybersecurity/downdetector-and-speedtest-have-been-sold-for-over-1-billion-201741894.html Hacked Prayer App Sends "Surrender" Messages to Iranians Amid Israeli Strikes https://www.wired.me/story/hacked-prayer-app-sends-surrender-messages-to-iranians-amid-israeli-strikes 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. Brian Flanigan-Arthurs is an educator with a passion for providing results-driven, innovative learning strategies for all students, but particularly those who are at-risk. He is also a tech enthusiast who has a particular affinity for Apple since he first used the Apple IIGS as a student. You can contact Brian on twitter as @brian8944. He also recently opened a Mastodon account at @brian8944@mastodon.cloud. Mark Fuccio is actively involved in high tech startup companies, both as a principle at piqsure.com, or as a marketing advisor through his consulting practice Tactics Sells High Tech, Inc. Mark was a proud investor in Microsoft from the mid-1990's selling in mid 2000, and hopes one day that MSFT will be again an attractive investment. You can contact Mark through Twitter, LinkedIn, or on Mastodon. 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. Dr. Marty Jencius has been an Associate Professor of Counseling at Kent State University since 2000. He has over 120 publications in books, chapters, journal articles, and others, along with 200 podcasts related to counseling, counselor education, and faculty life. His technology interest led him to develop the counseling profession 'firsts,' including listservs, a web-based peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Technology in Counseling, teaching and conferencing in virtual worlds as the founder of Counselor Education in Second Life, and podcast founder/producer of CounselorAudioSource.net and ThePodTalk.net. Currently, he produces a podcast about counseling and life questions, the Circular Firing Squad, and digital video interviews with legacies capturing the history of the counseling field. This is also co-host of The Vision ProFiles podcast. Generally, Marty is chasing the newest tech trends, which explains his interest in A.I. for teaching, research, and productivity. Marty is an active presenter and past president of the NorthEast Ohio Apple Corp (NEOAC). 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. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? 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Sean Mcnulty of The Ankler joins Charlotte Henry to discuss all things Oscars 2026, and explain where we are with the WBD takeover. Has Paramount finally won? Sean McNulty on LinkedIn The Ankler Charlotte Henry on Twitter, Threads, TikTok, YouTube, The Addition blog This week's episode is sponsored by Clean my Mac. Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code ADDITION for 20% off at clnmy.com/ADDITION https://youtu.be/q796y4C11kY
Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner discuss the appeal of Hijack season one, Apple TV's expanding availability through Roku, and what that signals about Apple's evolving content strategy. They also explore Formula One's arrival on Apple TV, including the platform's technical presentation, the Vision Pro factor, and how Apple may be rethinking sports access to attract more viewers and broaden its entertainment reach. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:18 Introduction to TV Plus Talk03:22 The Intrigue of Hijack Season One04:13 Wrexham's FA Cup Adventure08:42 Apple TV Joins Roku12:13 Apple's New TV Strategy20:51 The Start of the Formula One Season24:48 Vision Pro and the F1 Viewing Experience29:08 Formula One Accessibility on Apple TV31:19 Exploring the History of Formula One33:41 From Roku to Racing34:01 Celebrating Charlotte's Book Nomination Links: Roku Adds Apple TV To Roster Of Premium Subscription Partnershttps://deadline.com/2026/03/roku-apple-tv-premium-subscriptions-1236741570/ F1 on Apple TVhttps://www.flatpanelshd.com/news.phpsubaction=showfull&id=1772949127 Acquired Podcast - Formula 1 Editionhttps://www.acquired.fm/episodes/formula-1 Guests: Charlotte Henry is a media junkie, covering how Apple is not just a revolutionary tech firm, but a revolutionary media firm. She is based in London, writes and broadcasts for various outlets, and is the author of Not Buying It, an examination of fake news. You can find her on her The Addition blog, her podcast, in her The Addition newsletter on substack, and on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner discuss the appeal of Hijack season one, Apple TV's expanding availability through Roku, and what that signals about Apple's evolving content strategy. They also explore Formula One's arrival on Apple TV, including the platform's technical presentation, the Vision Pro factor, and how Apple may be rethinking sports access to attract more viewers and broaden its entertainment reach. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:18 Introduction to TV Plus Talk 03:22 The Intrigue of Hijack Season One 04:13 Wrexham's FA Cup Adventure 08:42 Apple TV Joins Roku 12:13 Apple's New TV Strategy 20:51 The Start of the Formula One Season 24:48 Vision Pro and the F1 Viewing Experience 29:08 Formula One Accessibility on Apple TV 31:19 Exploring the History of Formula One 33:41 From Roku to Racing 34:01 Celebrating Charlotte's Book Nomination Links: Roku Adds Apple TV To Roster Of Premium Subscription Partners https://deadline.com/2026/03/roku-apple-tv-premium-subscriptions-1236741570/ F1 on Apple TV https://www.flatpanelshd.com/news.phpsubaction=showfull&id=1772949127 Acquired Podcast - Formula 1 Edition https://www.acquired.fm/episodes/formula-1 Guests: Charlotte Henry is a media junkie, covering how Apple is not just a revolutionary tech firm, but a revolutionary media firm. She is based in London, writes and broadcasts for various outlets, and is the author of Not Buying It, an examination of fake news. You can find her on her The Addition blog, her podcast, in her The Addition newsletter on substack, and on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner discuss Apple TV joining Roku, and the Formula 1's debut on the service. Is it all about the Vision Pro? Charlotte also explains why The Chain matters to British F1 fans and gives her opinion on Hijack season 1. Roku Adds Apple TV To Roster Of Premium Subscription Partners - Deadline Apple TV streams Formula 1 in 4K Dolby Vision for the first time - FlatPanelsHD This is Formula 1 - F1 intro (BBC remastered) (There are lots of versions of this, as versions of the intro with this music ran from 1978–1996 and 2009–2015. It's still used on BBC radio now!) "Acquired Podcast" - Formula 1 Edition Charlotte Henry on Twitter, Threads, TikTok, YouTube, The Addition blog MacVoices https://youtu.be/bgjKrtsmoiA Chuck Joiner on Twitter MacVoices on Twitter
With one day of Apple announcements left, the MacVoices panel tackles rising RAM and storage prices and what shortages could mean for upcoming devices. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, Web Bixby, and Jim Rea debate whether Apple's bigger base configs are simply planned far in advance, a response to component pricing, or a signal of hardware requirements for upcoming AI features like an improved Siri. Attention then shifts to the rumored “Neo” MacBook, its likely education focus, and whether Apple's new displays risk becoming niche due to strict compatibility limits. Today's MacVoices is supported by TV+ Talk, our MacVoices series with Charlotte Henry focused on Apple TV+. From shows and other content to the business side there's always something to learn about apple's streaming service. Find it at the Categories listings on the web site or go directly to macvoices.com/category/tv-talk. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 Opening and sponsor message00:35 RAM and storage shortages, pricing pressure01:24 Is Apple getting ahead of inflation?01:47 Product pipeline timing vs component leverage02:35 Base specs as AI/Siri requirements signal03:08 Apple margins on memory and supply resilience04:34 What's left in announcement week?05:50 “Neo” expectations and possible in-store focus06:45 Neo accessories and color speculation08:10 What people want from a small MacBook09:56 Education market and Chromebook replacement angle10:45 New Studio Display/XDR compatibility limits11:22 Refresh-rate requirements and OS minimums12:19 “It's a monitor”—why the requirements feel odd13:30 Impact on PC users and product niche concerns14:14 Long-term worries: minimum today, maximum later16:02 Keeping monitors for years vs forced upgrades17:34 Daisy-chaining and monitor feature discussion19:16 Desk gear tangent and high-end setups20:34 Microsoft Discord “microslop” filter story23:56 Wrap-up and where to find the panel Links: Microsoft banned this word from its Discord server. It's now a viral phenomenon—people are using it any way they canhttps://www.fastcompany.com/91501766/microsoft-discord-microslop-banned-viral-phenomenon 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. Brian Flanigan-Arthurs is an educator with a passion for providing results-driven, innovative learning strategies for all students, but particularly those who are at-risk. He is also a tech enthusiast who has a particular affinity for Apple since he first used the Apple IIGS as a student. You can contact Brian on twitter as @brian8944. He also recently opened a Mastodon account at @brian8944@mastodon.cloud. 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. Dr. Marty Jencius has been an Associate Professor of Counseling at Kent State University since 2000. He has over 120 publications in books, chapters, journal articles, and others, along with 200 podcasts related to counseling, counselor education, and faculty life. His technology interest led him to develop the counseling profession ‘firsts,' including listservs, a web-based peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Technology in Counseling, teaching and conferencing in virtual worlds as the founder of Counselor Education in Second Life, and podcast founder/producer of CounselorAudioSource.net and ThePodTalk.net. Currently, he produces a podcast about counseling and life questions, the Circular Firing Squad, and digital video interviews with legacies capturing the history of the counseling field. This is also co-host of The Vision ProFiles podcast. Generally, Marty is chasing the newest tech trends, which explains his interest in A.I. for teaching, research, and productivity. Marty is an active presenter and past president of the NorthEast Ohio Apple Corp (NEOAC). 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. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? 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With one day of Apple announcements left, the MacVoices panel tackles rising RAM and storage prices and what shortages could mean for upcoming devices. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, Web Bixby, and Jim Rea debate whether Apple's bigger base configs are simply planned far in advance, a response to component pricing, or a signal of hardware requirements for upcoming AI features like an improved Siri. Attention then shifts to the rumored "Neo" MacBook, its likely education focus, and whether Apple's new displays risk becoming niche due to strict compatibility limits. http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV26091.mp3 Today's MacVoices is supported by TV+ Talk, our MacVoices series with Charlotte Henry focused on Apple TV+. From shows and other content to the business side there's always something to learn about apple's streaming service. 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Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 Opening and sponsor message 00:35 RAM and storage shortages, pricing pressure 01:24 Is Apple getting ahead of inflation? 01:47 Product pipeline timing vs component leverage 02:35 Base specs as AI/Siri requirements signal 03:08 Apple margins on memory and supply resilience 04:34 What's left in announcement week? 05:50 "Neo" expectations and possible in-store focus 06:45 Neo accessories and color speculation 08:10 What people want from a small MacBook 09:56 Education market and Chromebook replacement angle 10:45 New Studio Display/XDR compatibility limits 11:22 Refresh-rate requirements and OS minimums 12:19 "It's a monitor"—why the requirements feel odd 13:30 Impact on PC users and product niche concerns 14:14 Long-term worries: minimum today, maximum later 16:02 Keeping monitors for years vs forced upgrades 17:34 Daisy-chaining and monitor feature discussion 19:16 Desk gear tangent and high-end setups 20:34 Microsoft Discord "microslop" filter story 23:56 Wrap-up and where to find the panel Links: Microsoft banned this word from its Discord server. It's now a viral phenomenon—people are using it any way they can https://www.fastcompany.com/91501766/microsoft-discord-microslop-banned-viral-phenomenon 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. Brian Flanigan-Arthurs is an educator with a passion for providing results-driven, innovative learning strategies for all students, but particularly those who are at-risk. He is also a tech enthusiast who has a particular affinity for Apple since he first used the Apple IIGS as a student. You can contact Brian on twitter as @brian8944. He also recently opened a Mastodon account at @brian8944@mastodon.cloud. 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. Dr. Marty Jencius has been an Associate Professor of Counseling at Kent State University since 2000. He has over 120 publications in books, chapters, journal articles, and others, along with 200 podcasts related to counseling, counselor education, and faculty life. His technology interest led him to develop the counseling profession 'firsts,' including listservs, a web-based peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Technology in Counseling, teaching and conferencing in virtual worlds as the founder of Counselor Education in Second Life, and podcast founder/producer of CounselorAudioSource.net and ThePodTalk.net. Currently, he produces a podcast about counseling and life questions, the Circular Firing Squad, and digital video interviews with legacies capturing the history of the counseling field. This is also co-host of The Vision ProFiles podcast. Generally, Marty is chasing the newest tech trends, which explains his interest in A.I. for teaching, research, and productivity. Marty is an active presenter and past president of the NorthEast Ohio Apple Corp (NEOAC). 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. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? 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Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner discuss major Apple TV news, starting with the tragic death of Tehran co-creator Dana Idan. They then discuss MLS Season Pass returning with improved access, including the implications of reduced paywall friction and recap viewer options. Finally, Apple's sports distribution deal via EverPass and award wins tied to the F1 film highlight the evolution and excellence of the streaming services's options. Hijack stands out as a specific example, with character depth bringing a different dimension to a familiar genre. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:22 Show setup and Apple TV's busy news cycle00:55 Tehran co-creator death and production context05:40 MLS returns and season/timing discussion07:09 Messi vs. Son, coverage notes, and commentary quirks08:08 Dropping the extra MLS paywall and accessibility debate10:16 Messi's deal and “piece of the action” question13:30 Apple TV match recaps and highlights experience16:04 Deal changes, growth expectations, and subscription fatigue21:15 Youth soccer growth and the “round ball” future23:25 EverPass distribution deal and Apple's live-sports strategy26:27 Broadcast TV surrender and the new streaming reality30:29 F1 sound-team awards and prestige momentum35:13 Hijack season talk and what makes it work39:59 Wrap-up and where to follow Links: Tragedy as Tehran Co-Creator Found Deadhttps://theaddition.net/news/tragedy-as-tehran-co-creator-found-dead/ EverPass in Apple TV distribution deal https://www.sportcal.com/newsletters/everpass-in-apple-tv-distribution-deal/F1: The Movie' sound team get a weekend of awardshttps://appleinsider.com/articles/26/02/23/f1-the-movie-sound-team-get-a-weekend-of-awardsApple's “The Studio” and “Mr. Scorsese” score at the 78th Annual Directors Guild Awardshttps://www.apple.com/uk/tv-pr/news/2026/02/apples-the-studio-and-mr-scorsese-score-at-the-78th-annual-directors-guild-awards/ Guests: Charlotte Henry is a media junkie, covering how Apple is not just a revolutionary tech firm, but a revolutionary media firm. She is based in London, writes and broadcasts for various outlets, and is the author of Not Buying It, an examination of fake news. You can find her on her The Addition blog, her podcast, in her The Addition newsletter on substack, and on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner discuss major Apple TV news, starting with the tragic death of Tehran co-creator Dana Idan. They then discuss MLS Season Pass returning with improved access, including the implications of reduced paywall friction and recap viewer options. Finally, Apple's sports distribution deal via EverPass and award wins tied to the F1 film highlight the evolution and excellence of the streaming services's options. Hijack stands out as a specific example, with character depth bringing a different dimension to a familiar genre. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:22 Show setup and Apple TV's busy news cycle 00:55 Tehran co-creator death and production context 05:40 MLS returns and season/timing discussion 07:09 Messi vs. Son, coverage notes, and commentary quirks 08:08 Dropping the extra MLS paywall and accessibility debate 10:16 Messi's deal and "piece of the action" question 13:30 Apple TV match recaps and highlights experience 16:04 Deal changes, growth expectations, and subscription fatigue 21:15 Youth soccer growth and the "round ball" future 23:25 EverPass distribution deal and Apple's live-sports strategy 26:27 Broadcast TV surrender and the new streaming reality 30:29 F1 sound-team awards and prestige momentum 35:13 Hijack season talk and what makes it work 39:59 Wrap-up and where to follow Links: Tragedy as Tehran Co-Creator Found Dead https://theaddition.net/news/tragedy-as-tehran-co-creator-found-dead/ EverPass in Apple TV distribution deal https://www.sportcal.com/newsletters/everpass-in-apple-tv-distribution-deal/ F1: The Movie' sound team get a weekend of awards https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/02/23/f1-the-movie-sound-team-get-a-weekend-of-awards Apple's "The Studio" and "Mr. Scorsese" score at the 78th Annual Directors Guild Awards https://www.apple.com/uk/tv-pr/news/2026/02/apples-the-studio-and-mr-scorsese-score-at-the-78th-annual-directors-guild-awards/ Guests: Charlotte Henry is a media junkie, covering how Apple is not just a revolutionary tech firm, but a revolutionary media firm. She is based in London, writes and broadcasts for various outlets, and is the author of Not Buying It, an examination of fake news. You can find her on her The Addition blog, her podcast, in her The Addition newsletter on substack, and on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner discuss Apple's evolving media strategy, starting with Super Bowl reactions, AI-heavy commercials, and Apple Music's halftime show sponsorship. They debate whether Apple should deepen ties to major events, examine new Apple TV announcements and upfront-style promotion, including a live event,, and explore the balance between original programming and novel adaptations as competition intensifies in the streaming landscape. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:04 Introduction to TV Plus Talk 01:18 Super Bowl Reactions and AI-Focused Commercials 07:44 Apple Music Halftime Show and Event Strategy 15:56 Utah Mobile OS Debate and Industry Context 22:41 AI-Generated Presentations and Podcasts Debate 33:29 Closing Thoughts on AI and Media Production 30:54 Streaming Landscape and Consolidation Pressures 33:52 Upcoming Apple TV+ Shows and Watchlist Picks Guests: Charlotte Henry is a media junkie, covering how Apple is not just a revolutionary tech firm, but a revolutionary media firm. She is based in London, writes and broadcasts for various outlets, and is the author of Not Buying It, an examination of fake news. You can find her on her The Addition blog, her podcast, in her The Addition newsletter on substack, and on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner discuss Apple's evolving media strategy, starting with Super Bowl reactions, AI-heavy commercials, and Apple Music's halftime show sponsorship. They debate whether Apple should deepen ties to major events, examine new Apple TV announcements and upfront-style promotion, including a live event,, and explore the balance between original programming and novel adaptations as competition intensifies in the streaming landscape. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:04 Introduction to TV Plus Talk 01:18 Super Bowl Reactions and AI-Focused Commercials 07:44 Apple Music Halftime Show and Event Strategy 15:56 Utah Mobile OS Debate and Industry Context 22:41 AI-Generated Presentations and Podcasts Debate 33:29 Closing Thoughts on AI and Media Production 30:54 Streaming Landscape and Consolidation Pressures 33:52 Upcoming Apple TV+ Shows and Watchlist Picks Guests: Charlotte Henry is a media junkie, covering how Apple is not just a revolutionary tech firm, but a revolutionary media firm. She is based in London, writes and broadcasts for various outlets, and is the author of Not Buying It, an examination of fake news. You can find her on her The Addition blog, her podcast, in her The Addition newsletter on substack, and on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
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Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner return after a holiday break to discuss Chuck's CES impressions, evolving TV hardware, and the viewing experience around Apple TV. They discuss smart TV interfaces, discoverability challenges, and why software now matters as much (if not more) as display quality. They look at both upcoming and canceled Apple TV shows, and pick some favorites among both new and returning series. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 Welcome and CES recap00:53 CES atmosphere and TV trends02:28 Choosing a TV in 202605:19 Apple TV app and interface debate09:54 New and upcoming Apple TV shows13:09 Cancellations and content strategy17:47 Shows to watch and recommendations21:09 Anticipated releases in 202628:41 Wrap-up and looking ahead Guests: Charlotte Henry is a media junkie, covering how Apple is not just a revolutionary tech firm, but a revolutionary media firm. She is based in London, writes and broadcasts for various outlets, and is the author of Not Buying It, an examination of fake news. You can find her on her The Addition blog, her podcast, in her The Addition newsletter on substack, and on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss l
Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner return after a holiday break to discuss Chuck's CES impressions, evolving TV hardware, and the viewing experience around Apple TV. They discuss smart TV interfaces, discoverability challenges, and why software now matters as much (if not more) as display quality. They look at both upcoming and canceled Apple TV shows, and pick some favorites among both new and returning series. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 Welcome and CES recap 00:53 CES atmosphere and TV trends 02:28 Choosing a TV in 2026 05:19 Apple TV app and interface debate 09:54 New and upcoming Apple TV shows 13:09 Cancellations and content strategy 17:47 Shows to watch and recommendations 21:09 Anticipated releases in 2026 28:41 Wrap-up and looking ahead Guests: Charlotte Henry is a media junkie, covering how Apple is not just a revolutionary tech firm, but a revolutionary media firm. She is based in London, writes and broadcasts for various outlets, and is the author of Not Buying It, an examination of fake news. You can find her on her The Addition blog, her podcast, in her The Addition newsletter on substack, and on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss l
Philip welcomes Charlotte Henry, media expert and author of Streaming Wars: How getting everything we wanted changed entertainment forever to the show. In their conversation, they trace how the rise and dominance of streaming has changed our viewing and listening habits. The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative musings. Philip's Drop: Foundation (Apple TV) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0804484/) Fresh Meat (Amazon Prime) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2058303/) Charlotte's Drop: Blue Lights (Britbox) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14466018/) Mythic Quest (Apple TV) (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8879940/)
Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner wrap up 2025 with a look at Apple TV's momentum, awards recognition, and strategy. They preview upcoming releases like F1 and returning series Hijack and Tehran, debate sports rights and bundles, and share favorite picks including Slow Horses, Prime Target, The Morning Show season 4, the finale of Mythic Quest, and Foundation—arguing 2025 may be the service's strongest year yet. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 Year-end wrap and what's ahead01:03 F1 release and Hijack season return01:53 AFI “best shows” list and Apple TV's strategy06:01 Rumors, marketing, and subscriber growth questions08:02 HBO comparisons and the evolving “premium” model09:27 Sports rights, costs, and bundling strategy12:53 Favorite picks: Mythic Quest, Slow Horses, Prime Target19:49 The Morning Show season 4 discussion26:16 Foundation and looking forward to F129:27 More to watch: Pluribus, Loop, Tehran (Jan 2026)30:44 Was 2025 Apple TV's best year?35:37 Wrap-up and where to find Charlotte and Chuck Links: Apple TV hit series named among 10 best shows of the year – 9to5Mac Guests: Charlotte Henry is a media junkie, covering how Apple is not just a revolutionary tech firm, but a revolutionary media firm. She is based in London, writes and broadcasts for various outlets, and is the author of Not Buying It, an examination of fake news. You can find her on her The Addition blog, her podcast, in her The Addition newsletter on substack, and on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner wrap up 2025 with a look at Apple TV's momentum, awards recognition, and strategy. They preview upcoming releases like F1 and returning series Hijack and Tehran, debate sports rights and bundles, and share favorite picks including Slow Horses, Prime Target, The Morning Show season 4, the finale of Mythic Quest, and Foundation—arguing 2025 may be the service's strongest year yet. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 Year-end wrap and what's ahead 01:03 F1 release and Hijack season return 01:53 AFI "best shows" list and Apple TV's strategy 06:01 Rumors, marketing, and subscriber growth questions 08:02 HBO comparisons and the evolving "premium" model 09:27 Sports rights, costs, and bundling strategy 12:53 Favorite picks: Mythic Quest, Slow Horses, Prime Target 19:49 The Morning Show season 4 discussion 26:16 Foundation and looking forward to F1 29:27 More to watch: Pluribus, Loop, Tehran (Jan 2026) 30:44 Was 2025 Apple TV's best year? 35:37 Wrap-up and where to find Charlotte and Chuck Links: Apple TV hit series named among 10 best shows of the year – 9to5Mac Guests: Charlotte Henry is a media junkie, covering how Apple is not just a revolutionary tech firm, but a revolutionary media firm. She is based in London, writes and broadcasts for various outlets, and is the author of Not Buying It, an examination of fake news. You can find her on her The Addition blog, her podcast, in her The Addition newsletter on substack, and on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
Netflix's agreement to buy Warner Bros Discovery has triggered an immediate hostile counter-bid from Paramount, intensifying concerns within Hollywood about consolidation and streaming dominance. Natalie Jarvey, senior correspondent at The Ankler, and Dade Hayes, business editor at Deadline, assess why Warner Bros are in demand and what the takeover could mean for viewers. Five broadcasters have now withdrawn from next year's Eurovision Song Contest in protest at Israel's participation. BBC Music reporter Mark Savage explains the latest developments. Meta is reducing its investment in virtual-reality projects and directing greater resources into AI. The metaverse was once Mark Zuckerberg's vision for the future of the company. Alex Hern, AI correspondent at The Economist, and Charlotte Henry, author of Streaming Wars, outline the implications.Presenters: Katie Razzall and Ros Atkins Producer: Lisa Jenkinson Content Producer: Lucy Wai Production Coordinator: Ruth Waites Technical Coordinator: Chris Brown Sound: Sarah Kimberley
Katie Razzall and Ros Atkins on some of the biggest media stories this week:Hollywood is in turmoil as Netflix agrees to buy Warner Bros Discovery's film and streaming businesses for $72bn, but Paramount has stepped in with a rival bid that could reshape the industry. We'll hear from Natalie Jarvey, reporter at The Ankler, and Dade Hayes, Business Editor at Deadline, and Charlotte Henry author of Streaming Wars about what this means for franchises like Harry Potter and Game of Thrones, and for the future of streaming itself.Eurovision faces its biggest crisis in years, with countries pulling out over Israel's participation and broadcasters debating whether to air the contest at all - BBC Music Reporter Mark Savage joins us with the latest. Meanwhile, the Christmas edition of the Radio Times, once as much a part of the season as mince pies and port, fights to remain relevant in the streaming era. We'll be joined by Shem Law, Brand Editor of the Radio Times.And as Mark Zuckerberg's Meta cuts back on its metaverse ambitions, shifting billions into artificial intelligence we talk to Alex Hern, AI writer at The Economist.Producer: Lisa Jenkinson Assistant Producer: Lucy Wai
The 2025 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #5 Part 1 continues as the panel of David Ginsburg, Wally Cherwinski, and Chuck Joiner shares practical tech ideas for Apple users, from at USB hub and a USB-C charger to a MagSafe camera grip and a portable monitor. They also explain how to get great deals through Apple's Certified Refurbished Store while trading stories about hubs, mice, and multi-display travel setups. (Part 1) This MacVoices is supported by TV+Talk, our MacVoices series with Charlotte Henry that focuses on the business and content of Apple's streaming services. https://macvoices.com/category/tv-talk/ Show Notes: Chapters: [0:00] Gift Guide #5 Part 1 introduction and TV Plus Talk sponsor [0:35] How the holiday gift guide works and where to find the master list [2:00] Panel introductions: Dave Ginsburg and Wally Cherwinski [2:55] Pick 1: 16-port Akasis USB 3.1 hub for power users [4:24] Real-world hub performance with drives, cameras, and lighting [6:00] Desk layout, power brick, and wish-list reactions [6:11] Pick 2: Apple Certified Refurbished Store as a hardware source [7:00] Upgrading from MacBook Air to M-series MacBook Pro at a discount [8:26] Warranty, AppleCare, and pros and cons of buying refurbished [9:52] Finding the Certified Refurbished link on Apple's site [11:43] Pick 3: Logitech MX Master 4 mouse and haptic upgrades [15:14] Multi-device pairing, thumb button menus, and pricing [18:34] Trackpad vs mouse debate and workplace setups [19:11] Pick 4: MagSafe camera grip/stand with Bluetooth remote [21:09] Using the grip as a stand, on a tripod, or with older phones [22:38] Magnetic ring for non-MagSafe cases and travel use [24:31] Pick 5: 15.6″ portable 1080p USB-C/HDMI monitor [26:11] Traveling with a second screen and productivity benefits [27:32] 1080p vs 4K for portable displays and value trade-offs [28:17] Teasing a 4K portable monitor pick for a later round [28:26] Closing credits, support options, and how to stay connected Links: Dave Ginsburg: Powered USB 3.1 Hub, ACASIS 16 Ports USB 3.1 Hub with 10Gbps Data Speed,Aluminum Housing, USB Hub Powered with 96W Power Adapter https://amzn.to/49Z2g5h Logitech MX Master 4, Ergonomic Wireless Mouse with Advanced Performance Haptic Feedback, Ultra-Fast Scrolling, USB-C Charging, Bluetooth https://amzn.to/3XCzzDS Wally Cherwinski Apple Refurb Store https://www.apple.com/shop/refurbished KIWIFOTOS for iPhone Magsafe Camera Grip Magnetic Phone Handle with Bluetooth Remote & Tripod Mount Adapter https://amzn.to/48HI6un ESR for MagSafe Sticker, MagSafe Ring Magnet, 2 Pack Magnetic Metal Ring, Universal Wireless Charger Conversion Kit https://amzn.to/3XDhV2W Chuck Joiner: Scosche PowerFlux 70W USB-C Charger Block, 3-Port Fast Charging GaN Wall Adapter with Foldable Plug https://amzn.to/3Y8Is8e MNN Portable Monitor 15.6inch FHD 1080P USB C HDMI Gaming Ultra-Slim IPS Display w/Smart Cover & Speakers,HDR Plug&Play, External Monitor for Laptop PC Phone Mac https://amzn.to/49Ugy7g Guests: 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. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
The 2025 MacVoices Holiday Gift Guide #5 Part 1 continues as the panel of David Ginsburg, Wally Cherwinski, and Chuck Joiner shares practical tech ideas for Apple users, from at USB hub and a USB-C charger to a MagSafe camera grip and a portable monitor. They also explain how to get great deals through Apple's Certified Refurbished Store while trading stories about hubs, mice, and multi-display travel setups. (Part 1) This MacVoices is supported by TV+Talk, our MacVoices series with Charlotte Henry that focuses on the business and content of Apple's streaming services. https://macvoices.com/category/tv-talk/ Show Notes: Chapters: [0:00] Gift Guide #5 Part 1 introduction and TV Plus Talk sponsor [0:35] How the holiday gift guide works and where to find the master list [2:00] Panel introductions: Dave Ginsburg and Wally Cherwinski [2:55] Pick 1: 16-port Akasis USB 3.1 hub for power users [4:24] Real-world hub performance with drives, cameras, and lighting [6:00] Desk layout, power brick, and wish-list reactions [6:11] Pick 2: Apple Certified Refurbished Store as a hardware source [7:00] Upgrading from MacBook Air to M-series MacBook Pro at a discount [8:26] Warranty, AppleCare, and pros and cons of buying refurbished [9:52] Finding the Certified Refurbished link on Apple's site [11:43] Pick 3: Logitech MX Master 4 mouse and haptic upgrades [15:14] Multi-device pairing, thumb button menus, and pricing [18:34] Trackpad vs mouse debate and workplace setups [19:11] Pick 4: MagSafe camera grip/stand with Bluetooth remote [21:09] Using the grip as a stand, on a tripod, or with older phones [22:38] Magnetic ring for non-MagSafe cases and travel use [24:31] Pick 5: 15.6″ portable 1080p USB-C/HDMI monitor [26:11] Traveling with a second screen and productivity benefits [27:32] 1080p vs 4K for portable displays and value trade-offs [28:17] Teasing a 4K portable monitor pick for a later round [28:26] Closing credits, support options, and how to stay connected Links: Dave Ginsburg: Powered USB 3.1 Hub, ACASIS 16 Ports USB 3.1 Hub with 10Gbps Data Speed,Aluminum Housing, USB Hub Powered with 96W Power Adapter https://amzn.to/49Z2g5h Logitech MX Master 4, Ergonomic Wireless Mouse with Advanced Performance Haptic Feedback, Ultra-Fast Scrolling, USB-C Charging, Bluetooth https://amzn.to/3XCzzDS Wally Cherwinski Apple Refurb Store https://www.apple.com/shop/refurbished KIWIFOTOS for iPhone Magsafe Camera Grip Magnetic Phone Handle with Bluetooth Remote & Tripod Mount Adapter https://amzn.to/48HI6un ESR for MagSafe Sticker, MagSafe Ring Magnet, 2 Pack Magnetic Metal Ring, Universal Wireless Charger Conversion Kit https://amzn.to/3XDhV2W Chuck Joiner: Scosche PowerFlux 70W USB-C Charger Block, 3-Port Fast Charging GaN Wall Adapter with Foldable Plug https://amzn.to/3Y8Is8e MNN Portable Monitor 15.6inch FHD 1080P USB C HDMI Gaming Ultra-Slim IPS Display w/Smart Cover & Speakers,HDR Plug&Play, External Monitor for Laptop PC Phone Mac https://amzn.to/49Ugy7g Guests: 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. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
Chuck Joiner and Charlotte Henry look at a report that stated that Apple TV now has the highest average IMDb scores among streamers, validating its “quality over quantity” strategy.. They look at whether that is adequate to grow the service, and the “visibility” of Apple TV. The conversation includes Apple's shifting live-sports presence, from MLB's new rights deals to Apple's costly early exit from MLS, and how future sports experiences with Vision Pro and evolving streaming “wars” will affect the future. Show Notes: Chapters: [0:00] Thanksgiving greetings and TV Plus Talk introduction[1:36] Quick impressions of The Morning Show Season 4[2:42] Apple TV+ leads IMDb average ratings discussion[4:58] Quality vs. quantity and long-game streaming strategy[9:58] Are high ratings enough to sustain a streaming service?[14:39] Prime Video, Disney, and library growth comparisons[14:43] MLB's massive World Series audience and new rights deals[16:44] Apple's live-sports strategy and current holdings[18:51] MLS Season Pass paywall misstep and course correction[20:18] Apple's early exit from the MLS deal and “expedited divorce”[27:22] Could Vision Pro reshape how we watch live sports?[31:56] Fast-changing sports rights landscape and streaming consolidation[35:27] Where Apple sits now in the live-sports hierarchy[35:59] Closing thoughts, Charlotte's Streaming Wars book, and gift guides Links: MLB announces new 3-year rights deals with ESPN, NBC, Netflixhttps://www.mlb.com/news/mlb-announces-media-rights-deals-with-espn-nbc-netflix AppleTV+ has the highest average IMDb score for its streaming libraryhttps://appleworld.today/2025/11/appletv-has-the-highest-average-imdb-score-for-its-streaming-library/ MLS, Apple TV to bring games outside of extra paywall in 2026: Sourceshttps://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6804777/2025/11/13/mls-apple-tv-end-paywall-season-pass/ Apple's Red Cardhttps://puck.news/why-apple-and-mls-have-gone-their-separate-ways/ Guests: Charlotte Henry is a media junkie, covering how Apple is not just a revolutionary tech firm, but a revolutionary media firm. She is based in London, writes and broadcasts for various outlets, and is the author of Not Buying It, an examination of fake news. You can find her on her The Addition blog, her podcast, in her The Addition newsletter on substack, and on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
Chuck Joiner and Charlotte Henry look at a report that stated that Apple TV now has the highest average IMDb scores among streamers, validating its "quality over quantity" strategy.. They look at whether that is adequate to grow the service, and the "visibility" of Apple TV. The conversation includes Apple's shifting live-sports presence, from MLB's new rights deals to Apple's costly early exit from MLS, and how future sports experiences with Vision Pro and evolving streaming "wars" will affect the future. Show Notes: Chapters: [0:00] Thanksgiving greetings and TV Plus Talk introduction [1:36] Quick impressions of The Morning Show Season 4 [2:42] Apple TV+ leads IMDb average ratings discussion [4:58] Quality vs. quantity and long-game streaming strategy [9:58] Are high ratings enough to sustain a streaming service? [14:39] Prime Video, Disney, and library growth comparisons [14:43] MLB's massive World Series audience and new rights deals [16:44] Apple's live-sports strategy and current holdings [18:51] MLS Season Pass paywall misstep and course correction [20:18] Apple's early exit from the MLS deal and "expedited divorce" [27:22] Could Vision Pro reshape how we watch live sports? [31:56] Fast-changing sports rights landscape and streaming consolidation [35:27] Where Apple sits now in the live-sports hierarchy [35:59] Closing thoughts, Charlotte's Streaming Wars book, and gift guides Links: MLB announces new 3-year rights deals with ESPN, NBC, Netflix https://www.mlb.com/news/mlb-announces-media-rights-deals-with-espn-nbc-netflix AppleTV+ has the highest average IMDb score for its streaming library https://appleworld.today/2025/11/appletv-has-the-highest-average-imdb-score-for-its-streaming-library/ MLS, Apple TV to bring games outside of extra paywall in 2026: Sources https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6804777/2025/11/13/mls-apple-tv-end-paywall-season-pass/ Apple's Red Card https://puck.news/why-apple-and-mls-have-gone-their-separate-ways/ Guests: Charlotte Henry is a media junkie, covering how Apple is not just a revolutionary tech firm, but a revolutionary media firm. She is based in London, writes and broadcasts for various outlets, and is the author of Not Buying It, an examination of fake news. You can find her on her The Addition blog, her podcast, in her The Addition newsletter on substack, and on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
Charlotte and Chuck rave about AirPods Pro 3 for travel and TV watching, then dig into the latest season of The Morning Show, Jennifer Garner's returning thriller, and breakout drama Pluribus that briefly knocked Apple's services offline. They debate whether Apple TV should add an ad-supported tier, plug Charlotte's Streaming Wars book, and share recent picks like Slow Horses and Invasion. Show Notes: Chapters: [0:00] AirPods Pro 3 impressions and travel use [3:40] Noise cancellation, transparency, and adaptive audio [7:01] The Morning Show season update and character talk [9:19] Jennifer Aniston performance debate [10:41] Jennifer Garner's The Last Thing He Told Me return [13:16] Introducing Pluribus and early buzz [15:21] Apple TV server outage and reliability talk [21:48] Charlotte's Streaming Wars book and always-on culture [22:27] Should Apple TV add an ad-supported tier? [27:57] Pricing, value, and subscription fatigue [31:01] Recommendations: Slow Horses and Invasion [32:13] Where to find Chuck and Charlotte online Links: Streaming Wars: How Getting Everything We Wanted Changed Entertainment Forever by Charlotte Henry https://amzn.to/43wHzJV Guests: Charlotte Henry is a media junkie, covering how Apple is not just a revolutionary tech firm, but a revolutionary media firm. She is based in London, writes and broadcasts for various outlets, and is the author of Not Buying It, an examination of fake news. You can find her on her The Addition blog, her podcast, in her The Addition newsletter on substack, and on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
____________Podcast Redefining Society and Technology Podcast With Marco Ciappellihttps://redefiningsocietyandtechnologypodcast.com ____________Host Marco CiappelliCo-Founder & CMO @ITSPmagazine | Master Degree in Political Science - Sociology of Communication l Branding & Marketing Advisor | Journalist | Writer | Podcast Host | #Technology #Cybersecurity #Society
Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner unpack Apple's move to rebrand Apple TV+, its exclusive U.S. Formula 1 deal, and the larger implications for sports streaming. They explore the tie-in with the F1 movie, Apple's departure from MLB, and new bundling strategies with Peacock. Charlotte also previews her new book Streaming Wars, offering a big-picture look at how Apple and its rivals are redefining the media landscape. Show Notes: Chapters: [0:00] AWS outage impacts streaming platforms[2:09] Tech dependence and cloud vulnerability discussion[6:08] Apple TV+ becomes Apple TV: name confusion debate[10:00] Product naming consistency at Apple[15:02] Apple acquires U.S. Formula 1 rights[20:15] F1 behind Apple's paywall—pros and cons[25:55] Linking the F1 deal with the upcoming F1 movie[33:45] Apple exits MLB streaming[34:50] New bundling with Peacock and subscription fatigue[38:49] Charlotte Henry's Streaming Wars book launch Links: Guests: Charlotte Henry is a media junkie, covering how Apple is not just a revolutionary tech firm, but a revolutionary media firm. She is based in London, writes and broadcasts for various outlets, and is the author of Not Buying It, an examination of fake news. You can find her on her The Addition blog, her podcast, in her The Addition newsletter on substack, and on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner unpack Apple's move to rebrand Apple TV+, its exclusive U.S. Formula 1 deal, and the larger implications for sports streaming. They explore the tie-in with the F1 movie, Apple's departure from MLB, and new bundling strategies with Peacock. Charlotte also previews her new book Streaming Wars, offering a big-picture look at how Apple and its rivals are redefining the media landscape. Show Notes: Chapters: [0:00] AWS outage impacts streaming platforms [2:09] Tech dependence and cloud vulnerability discussion [6:08] Apple TV+ becomes Apple TV: name confusion debate [10:00] Product naming consistency at Apple [15:02] Apple acquires U.S. Formula 1 rights [20:15] F1 behind Apple's paywall—pros and cons [25:55] Linking the F1 deal with the upcoming F1 movie [33:45] Apple exits MLB streaming [34:50] New bundling with Peacock and subscription fatigue [38:49] Charlotte Henry's Streaming Wars book launch Links: Guests: Charlotte Henry is a media junkie, covering how Apple is not just a revolutionary tech firm, but a revolutionary media firm. She is based in London, writes and broadcasts for various outlets, and is the author of Not Buying It, an examination of fake news. You can find her on her The Addition blog, her podcast, in her The Addition newsletter on substack, and on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner unpack the latest season of The Morning Show, exploring Apple TV+'s creative freedom, layered storylines, and standout performances. They discuss Apple's evolving tolerance for edgier content and the show's newsroom chaos. The announcement of Peanuts staying on Apple TV+ through 2030 represents an artistic and business win that strengthens Apple's family-friendly content offerings. Show Notes: Chapters: [0:00] Opening and spoiler warning[2:07] Seth Rogen on Apple's creative freedom[3:49] Apple's evolving content philosophy[6:08] Morning Show politics and realism[7:30] Character arcs and performances[14:57] Season themes and newsroom chaos[20:00] Story depth and current events[25:44] Global storytelling on Apple TV+[29:46] Peanuts and Apple's long-term deal[34:05] Business strategy behind Peanuts specials[38:11] Closing thoughts and wrap-up Guests: Charlotte Henry is a media junkie, covering how Apple is not just a revolutionary tech firm, but a revolutionary media firm. She is based in London, writes and broadcasts for various outlets, and is the author of Not Buying It, an examination of fake news. You can find her on her The Addition blog, her podcast, in her The Addition newsletter on substack, and on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner unpack the latest season of The Morning Show, exploring Apple TV+'s creative freedom, layered storylines, and standout performances. They discuss Apple's evolving tolerance for edgier content and the show's newsroom chaos. The announcement of Peanuts staying on Apple TV+ through 2030 represents an artistic and business win that strengthens Apple's family-friendly content offerings. Show Notes: Chapters: [0:00] Opening and spoiler warning [2:07] Seth Rogen on Apple's creative freedom [3:49] Apple's evolving content philosophy [6:08] Morning Show politics and realism [7:30] Character arcs and performances [14:57] Season themes and newsroom chaos [20:00] Story depth and current events [25:44] Global storytelling on Apple TV+ [29:46] Peanuts and Apple's long-term deal [34:05] Business strategy behind Peanuts specials [38:11] Closing thoughts and wrap-up Guests: Charlotte Henry is a media junkie, covering how Apple is not just a revolutionary tech firm, but a revolutionary media firm. She is based in London, writes and broadcasts for various outlets, and is the author of Not Buying It, an examination of fake news. You can find her on her The Addition blog, her podcast, in her The Addition newsletter on substack, and on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
Bad Bunny has been announced as the headliner for Apple's Super Bowl Half Time Show, but the choice isn't without controversy. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Guy Serle, Web Bixby, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, and Mark Fuccio share both thoughts and predictions, debate the evolution of half-time acts, and Apple's influence. Today's MacVoices is supported by TV+ Talk, our MacVoices series with Charlotte Henry focused on Apple TV+. From shows and other content to the business side there's always something to learn about apple's streaming service. Find it at MacVoices - TV+ Talk. Show Notes: Chapters: [0:00] Bad Bunny announced as Apple's Super Bowl halftime headliner[1:20] Panel intros and setup banter[3:42] First reactions to the halftime show choice[8:34] Predictions of possible NFL backlash[9:17] Cultural and language controversy discussion[10:22] Debate: artists performing for “visibility” instead of pay[12:40] Apple's influence and sponsorship role[14:17] The evolution of Super Bowl performances[15:05] Wish for real bands and live musicians to return Links: Bad Bunny to headline Apple's 2025 Super Bowl half-time showhttps://appleinsider.com/articles/25/09/29/bad-bunny-to-headline-apples-2025-super-bowl-half-time-show 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. Brian Flanigan-Arthurs is an educator with a passion for providing results-driven, innovative learning strategies for all students, but particularly those who are at-risk. He is also a tech enthusiast who has a particular affinity for Apple since he first used the Apple IIGS as a student. You can contact Brian on twitter as @brian8944. He also recently opened a Mastodon account at @brian8944@mastodon.cloud. Mark Fuccio is actively involved in high tech startup companies, both as a principle at piqsure.com, or as a marketing advisor through his consulting practice Tactics Sells High Tech, Inc. Mark was a proud investor in Microsoft from the mid-1990's selling in mid 2000, and hopes one day that MSFT will be again an attractive investment. You can contact Mark through Twitter, LinkedIn, or on Mastodon. 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. Dr. Marty Jencius has been an Associate Professor of Counseling at Kent State University since 2000. He has over 120 publications in books, chapters, journal articles, and others, along with 200 podcasts related to counseling, counselor education, and faculty life. His technology interest led him to develop the counseling profession ‘firsts,' including listservs, a web-based peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Technology in Counseling, teaching and conferencing in virtual worlds as the founder of Counselor Education in Second Life, and podcast founder/producer of CounselorAudioSource.net and ThePodTalk.net. Currently, he produces a podcast about counseling and life questions, the Circular Firing Squad, and digital video interviews with legacies capturing the history of the counseling field. This is also co-host of The Vision ProFiles podcast. Generally, Marty is chasing the newest tech trends, which explains his interest in A.I. for teaching, research, and productivity. Marty is an active presenter and past president of the NorthEast Ohio Apple Corp (NEOAC). 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. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
Bad Bunny has been announced as the headliner for Apple's Super Bowl Half Time Show, but the choice isn't without controversy. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Guy Serle, Web Bixby, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, and Mark Fuccio share both thoughts and predictions, debate the evolution of half-time acts, and Apple's influence. Today's MacVoices is supported by TV+ Talk, our MacVoices series with Charlotte Henry focused on Apple TV+. From shows and other content to the business side there's always something to learn about apple's streaming service. Find it at MacVoices - TV+ Talk. Show Notes: Chapters: [0:00] Bad Bunny announced as Apple's Super Bowl halftime headliner [1:20] Panel intros and setup banter [3:42] First reactions to the halftime show choice [8:34] Predictions of possible NFL backlash [9:17] Cultural and language controversy discussion [10:22] Debate: artists performing for “visibility” instead of pay [12:40] Apple's influence and sponsorship role [14:17] The evolution of Super Bowl performances [15:05] Wish for real bands and live musicians to return Links: Bad Bunny to headline Apple's 2025 Super Bowl half-time show https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/09/29/bad-bunny-to-headline-apples-2025-super-bowl-half-time-show 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. Brian Flanigan-Arthurs is an educator with a passion for providing results-driven, innovative learning strategies for all students, but particularly those who are at-risk. He is also a tech enthusiast who has a particular affinity for Apple since he first used the Apple IIGS as a student. You can contact Brian on twitter as @brian8944. He also recently opened a Mastodon account at @brian8944@mastodon.cloud. Mark Fuccio is actively involved in high tech startup companies, both as a principle at piqsure.com, or as a marketing advisor through his consulting practice Tactics Sells High Tech, Inc. Mark was a proud investor in Microsoft from the mid-1990's selling in mid 2000, and hopes one day that MSFT will be again an attractive investment. You can contact Mark through Twitter, LinkedIn, or on Mastodon. 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. Dr. Marty Jencius has been an Associate Professor of Counseling at Kent State University since 2000. He has over 120 publications in books, chapters, journal articles, and others, along with 200 podcasts related to counseling, counselor education, and faculty life. His technology interest led him to develop the counseling profession ‘firsts,' including listservs, a web-based peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Technology in Counseling, teaching and conferencing in virtual worlds as the founder of Counselor Education in Second Life, and podcast founder/producer of CounselorAudioSource.net and ThePodTalk.net. Currently, he produces a podcast about counseling and life questions, the Circular Firing Squad, and digital video interviews with legacies capturing the history of the counseling field. This is also co-host of The Vision ProFiles podcast. Generally, Marty is chasing the newest tech trends, which explains his interest in A.I. for teaching, research, and productivity. Marty is an active presenter and past president of the NorthEast Ohio Apple Corp (NEOAC). 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. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
Joe Kissell takes on Apple's latest macOS in both Take Control of Tahoe and Mac Basics (2nd Edition), exploring the challenges of updating books for the sweeping design change introduced by Liquid Glass. They examine new apps, evolving features, and Apple's visual overhaul, debating form versus function and how users adapt to change over time. (Part 1) Today's MacVoices is supported by TV+ Talk, our MacVoices series with Charlotte Henry focused on Apple TV+. From shows and other content to the business side there's always something to learn about apple's streaming service. Find it at the Categories listings on the web site or go directly to macvoices.com/category/tv-talk. Show Notes: Chapters: [0:00] Introduction: New Books and Apple's Tahoe OS [1:44] Writing Challenges and Annual OS Updates [3:59] Updating Mac Basics for Tahoe [5:19] Splitting Coverage Between Tahoe and Mac Basics [6:51] Overview of Tahoe's New Features [8:16] Covering New and Updated macOS Apps [10:56] Balancing Depth and Scope in Take Control Titles [13:27] The Rise of Apple's Built-In Apps [13:51] Introducing the Liquid Glass Interface [15:25] Accessibility and Usability Concerns [18:13] Mixed Experiences Across Devices [20:32] Adapting to Apple's Design Changes Links: Take Control of Tahoe by Joe Kissell - Take Control Books Mac Basics by Joe Kissell - Take Control Books Guests: Joe Kissell is the publisher of Take Control ebooks, as well as the author of over 60 books on a wide variety of tech topics. Keep up with him if you can on his personal site, JoeKissell.com, on Bluesky, and Mastodon Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
Joe Kissell takes on Apple's latest macOS in both Take Control of Tahoe and Mac Basics (2nd Edition), exploring the challenges of updating books for the sweeping design change introduced by Liquid Glass. They examine new apps, evolving features, and Apple's visual overhaul, debating form versus function and how users adapt to change over time. (Part 1) http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV25248.mp3 Today's MacVoices is supported by TV+ Talk, our MacVoices series with Charlotte Henry focused on Apple TV+. From shows and other content to the business side there's always something to learn about apple's streaming service. Find it at the Categories listings on the web site or go directly to macvoices.com/category/tv-talk. Show Notes: Chapters: [0:00] Introduction: New Books and Apple's Tahoe OS[1:44] Writing Challenges and Annual OS Updates[3:59] Updating Mac Basics for Tahoe[5:19] Splitting Coverage Between Tahoe and Mac Basics[6:51] Overview of Tahoe's New Features[8:16] Covering New and Updated macOS Apps[10:56] Balancing Depth and Scope in Take Control Titles[13:27] The Rise of Apple's Built-In Apps[13:51] Introducing the Liquid Glass Interface[15:25] Accessibility and Usability Concerns[18:13] Mixed Experiences Across Devices[20:32] Adapting to Apple's Design Changes Links: Take Control of Tahoe by Joe Kissell - Take Control Books Mac Basics by Joe Kissell - Take Control Books Guests: Joe Kissell is the publisher of Take Control ebooks, as well as the author of over 60 books on a wide variety of tech topics. Keep up with him if you can on his personal site, JoeKissell.com, on Bluesky, and Mastodon Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner dig into JustWatch data on August's most-watched Apple TV+ series (Chief of War, Foundation, Invasion) and films (The Gorge, Killers of the Flower Moon). They compare Apple TV+ value vs. Netflix, bundles, and “background TV.” The conversation includes Apple funding riskier originals (Spike Lee/Denzel), box-office vs. streaming strategy, and a new James Corden/Ruth Jones comedy deal. Show Notes: Chapters: 0:12 – Welcome and pre-event chatter 2:24 – Most-watched Apple TV+ shows in August 5:55 – Top Apple TV+ movies and staying power 7:37 – Apple TV+ value vs. Netflix and “comfort TV” 9:50 – Bundles, real cost per hour, and usage 12:26 – Subscription management headaches 16:16 – Apple One and ecosystem math 20:35 – Apple funding originals Hollywood won't 23:04 – Spike Lee/Denzel quotes on Apple backing 26:07 – Box-office releases vs. streaming payoff 27:46 – James Corden & Ruth Jones land Apple series 32:57 – Global/UK content and cultural reach 35:39 – Wrap-up and where to follow Guests: Charlotte Henry is a media junkie, covering how Apple is not just a revolutionary tech firm, but a revolutionary media firm. She is based in London, writes and broadcasts for various outlets, and is the author of Not Buying It, an examination of fake news. You can find her on her The Addition blog, her podcast, in her The Addition newsletter on substack, and on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner dig into JustWatch data on August's most-watched Apple TV+ series (Chief of War, Foundation, Invasion) and films (The Gorge, Killers of the Flower Moon). They compare Apple TV+ value vs. Netflix, bundles, and “background TV.” The conversation includes Apple funding riskier originals (Spike Lee/Denzel), box-office vs. streaming strategy, and a new James Corden/Ruth Jones comedy deal. Show Notes: Chapters: 0:12 – Welcome and pre-event chatter 2:24 – Most-watched Apple TV+ shows in August 5:55 – Top Apple TV+ movies and staying power 7:37 – Apple TV+ value vs. Netflix and “comfort TV” 9:50 – Bundles, real cost per hour, and usage 12:26 – Subscription management headaches 16:16 – Apple One and ecosystem math 20:35 – Apple funding originals Hollywood won't 23:04 – Spike Lee/Denzel quotes on Apple backing 26:07 – Box-office releases vs. streaming payoff 27:46 – James Corden & Ruth Jones land Apple series 32:57 – Global/UK content and cultural reach 35:39 – Wrap-up and where to follow Guests: Charlotte Henry is a media junkie, covering how Apple is not just a revolutionary tech firm, but a revolutionary media firm. She is based in London, writes and broadcasts for various outlets, and is the author of Not Buying It, an examination of fake news. You can find her on her The Addition blog, her podcast, in her The Addition newsletter on substack, and on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss