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Sun, 30 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/864 http://relay.fm/mpu/864 Marked Safe from Buying M5 Ultra 864 David Sparks and Stephen Robles Apple announced a brand new M6 chip, their first with 2nm process, plus upgraded Mac Studio. Does David regret his recent MacBook Pro purchase? Then we launch into listener feedback, Stephen's second new app, Raycast v2, and more. Apple announced a brand new M6 chip, their first with 2nm process, plus upgraded Mac Studio. Does David regret his recent MacBook Pro purchase? Then we launch into listener feedback, Stephen's second new app, Raycast v2, and more. clean 4548 Apple announced a brand new M6 chip, their first with 2nm process, plus upgraded Mac Studio. Does David regret his recent MacBook Pro purchase? Then we launch into listener feedback, Stephen's second new app, Raycast v2, and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. 1Password: Never forget a password again. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. You can watch the podcast over on YouTube. Credits The Mac Power Users Stephen Robles David Sparks The Editor Jim Metzendorf The Fixer Kerry Provanzano More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback David's Robot Assistant Field Guide Stephen's Shortcuts Community Stash App: Fast Add to Clipboard The Case for a Personal Apple Developer Tier - MacSparky Polishing Cloth - Apple Apple introduces M6 and M5 Ultra Bunch Moom · Many Tricks Analog Kits – Ugmonk Capture Kan Do: Task App Wispr Flow Paperman SofaBaton X2 Universal Remote Eve Weather 3D - Analogue Home Assistant Readwise Reader
Sun, 30 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/864 http://relay.fm/mpu/864 David Sparks and Stephen Robles Apple announced a brand new M6 chip, their first with 2nm process, plus upgraded Mac Studio. Does David regret his recent MacBook Pro purchase? Then we launch into listener feedback, Stephen's second new app, Raycast v2, and more. Apple announced a brand new M6 chip, their first with 2nm process, plus upgraded Mac Studio. Does David regret his recent MacBook Pro purchase? Then we launch into listener feedback, Stephen's second new app, Raycast v2, and more. clean 4548 Apple announced a brand new M6 chip, their first with 2nm process, plus upgraded Mac Studio. Does David regret his recent MacBook Pro purchase? Then we launch into listener feedback, Stephen's second new app, Raycast v2, and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. 1Password: Never forget a password again. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. You can watch the podcast over on YouTube. Credits The Mac Power Users Stephen Robles David Sparks The Editor Jim Metzendorf The Fixer Kerry Provanzano More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback David's Robot Assistant Field Guide Stephen's Shortcuts Community Stash App: Fast Add to Clipboard The Case for a Personal Apple Developer Tier - MacSparky Polishing Cloth - Apple Apple introduces M6 and M5 Ultra Bunch Moom · Many Tricks Analog Kits – Ugmonk Capture Kan Do: Task App Wispr Flow Paperman SofaBaton X2 Universal Remote Eve Weather 3D - Analogue Home Assistant Readwise Reader
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/intentional/7 http://relay.fm/intentional/7 David Sparks and Chris Bailey A walkthrough of how personal software gets made, and how artificial intelligence is democratizing software development. Including the three stages of developing your own app: design, implementation, and creation. A walkthrough of how personal software gets made, and how artificial intelligence is democratizing software development. Including the three stages of developing your own app: design, implementation, and creation. clean 2680 A walkthrough of how personal software gets made, and how artificial intelligence is democratizing software development. Including the three stages of developing your own app: design, implementation, and creation. Links and Show Notes: Support Intentional AI with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback Intentional AI - Relay Intentional AI Podcast - YouTube Chris's new TED talk Intentional by Chris Bailey Vestaboard The Omni Group Apple Developer Program - Apple Developer Wispr Flow Things - To-Do List App for Mac & iOS Mac Power Users #863: 20 Years of Things with Werner Jainek - Relay ChatGPT can now send texts for you with new Apple Messages plug-in | TechCrunch AI was supposed to win people over by now -- it hasn't | TechCrunch The No List App - App Store The Case for a Personal Apple Developer Tier - MacSparky WWDC26:
Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:58:00 GMT http://relay.fm/focused/263 http://relay.fm/focused/263 David Sparks and Mike Schmitz Cat Mulvihill joins us to talk about building momentum, the immunity to change framework, and dealing with our dreaded identity so we can finally focus on what's really important. Cat Mulvihill joins us to talk about building momentum, the immunity to change framework, and dealing with our dreaded identity so we can finally focus on what's really important. clean 4000 Cat Mulvihill joins us to talk about building momentum, the immunity to change framework, and dealing with our dreaded identity so we can finally focus on what's really important. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Keeper: Get 60% off personal and family plans. Guest Starring: Cat Mulvihill Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. Cat Mulvihill Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber Immunity to Change by Robert Keagan & Lisa Lahey Atomic Habits by James Clear The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin Senja Sunsama Cat's Creator Science episode with Jay Clouse Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman Meditations for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman Ottocast Mini Cube 3.0 Wireless CarPlay & Android Auto Adapter | Amazon VTech IS8121-2 Super Long Range Cordless Phone | Amazon Anker Nano Charging Station (7-in-1, 100W) The Goal: 40th Anniversary Edition by Eliyahu Goldratt The Score by C. Thi Nguyen The Creative Act by Rick Rubin Cat's Immunity to Change Workshop Instagram | catmulvihill LinkedIn | Cat Mulvihill The Momentum Experiment Podcast
Sun, 23 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/863 http://relay.fm/mpu/863 20 Years of Things with Werner Jainek 863 David Sparks and Stephen Robles Werner Jainek of Cultured Code on nearly 20 years of Things: implementing Siri AI, building a custom sync engine, and staying independent and unfunded since 2007. Werner Jainek of Cultured Code on nearly 20 years of Things: implementing Siri AI, building a custom sync engine, and staying independent and unfunded since 2007. clean 4773 Werner Jainek of Cultured Code on nearly 20 years of Things: implementing Siri AI, building a custom sync engine, and staying independent and unfunded since 2007. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Notion: Try the powerful, easy-to-use Notion AI today. Scribe: AI-powered workflow documentation. Get your first month free. Backblaze: Unlimited, easy data protection. Try it for free today and get 20% off with code mpu20 1Password: Never forget a password again. Guest Starring: Werner Jainek Links and Show Notes: Credits The Mac Power Users Stephen Robles David Sparks The Editor Jim Metzendorf The Fixer Kerry Provanzano More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Things Cultured Code MindNode OmniGraffle Ulysses Little Snitch Monument Valley 3 Getting Things Done, David Allen iGTD and Bartek Bargiel (Cultured Code's 2009 announcement) Quicksilver Creativity, Inc., Ed Catmull with Amy Wallace MPU 862: Alfred vs Spotlight vs Raycast TickTick The Witness Alto's Odyssey Threes Zooom/2 (discontinued; MacStories review as the archival reference) Tailscale Screens Kan Do, Stephen Robles App Intents documentation Bill Atkinson
Sun, 23 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/863 http://relay.fm/mpu/863 David Sparks and Stephen Robles Werner Jainek of Cultured Code on nearly 20 years of Things: implementing Siri AI, building a custom sync engine, and staying independent and unfunded since 2007. Werner Jainek of Cultured Code on nearly 20 years of Things: implementing Siri AI, building a custom sync engine, and staying independent and unfunded since 2007. clean 4773 Werner Jainek of Cultured Code on nearly 20 years of Things: implementing Siri AI, building a custom sync engine, and staying independent and unfunded since 2007. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Notion: Try the powerful, easy-to-use Notion AI today. Scribe: AI-powered workflow documentation. Get your first month free. Backblaze: Unlimited, easy data protection. Try it for free today and get 20% off with code mpu20 1Password: Never forget a password again. Guest Starring: Werner Jainek Links and Show Notes: Credits The Mac Power Users Stephen Robles David Sparks The Editor Jim Metzendorf The Fixer Kerry Provanzano More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Things Cultured Code MindNode OmniGraffle Ulysses Little Snitch Monument Valley 3 Getting Things Done, David Allen iGTD and Bartek Bargiel (Cultured Code's 2009 announcement) Quicksilver Creativity, Inc., Ed Catmull with Amy Wallace MPU 862: Alfred vs Spotlight vs Raycast TickTick The Witness Alto's Odyssey Threes Zooom/2 (discontinued; MacStories review as the archival reference) Tailscale Screens Kan Do, Stephen Robles App Intents documentation Bill Atkinson
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/862 http://relay.fm/mpu/862 Mac Launcher Showdown 862 David Sparks and Stephen Robles We put Spotlight, Raycast, and Alfred head-to-head to find the best launcher on Mac! We put Spotlight, Raycast, and Alfred head-to-head to find the best launcher on Mac! clean 4506 We put Spotlight, Raycast, and Alfred head-to-head to find the best launcher on Mac! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Backblaze: Unlimited, easy data protection. Try it for free today and get 20% off with code mpu20 1Password: Never forget a password again. Links and Show Notes: Take the MPU Survey Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. You can watch the podcast over on YouTube. Credits The Mac Power Users Stephen Robles David Sparks The Editor Jim Metzendorf The Fixer Kerry Provanzano More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Alfred - Productivity App for macOS Raycast - Your shortcut to everything Pastebot 3 for Mac Projects | ThoughtAsylum Alfred Workflow Screen Gnome — Quickly Share GIFs on Your Mac TextExpander: #1 Text Replacement & Keyboard Shortcut App Drafts | Where Text Starts Moom · Many Tricks What's New in Raycast for Mac v2 | Raycast Manual A Technical Deep Dive Into the New Raycast - Raycast Blog
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/862 http://relay.fm/mpu/862 David Sparks and Stephen Robles We put Spotlight, Raycast, and Alfred head-to-head to find the best launcher on Mac! We put Spotlight, Raycast, and Alfred head-to-head to find the best launcher on Mac! clean 4506 We put Spotlight, Raycast, and Alfred head-to-head to find the best launcher on Mac! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Backblaze: Unlimited, easy data protection. Try it for free today and get 20% off with code mpu20 1Password: Never forget a password again. Links and Show Notes: Take the MPU Survey Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. You can watch the podcast over on YouTube. Credits The Mac Power Users Stephen Robles David Sparks The Editor Jim Metzendorf The Fixer Kerry Provanzano More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Alfred - Productivity App for macOS Raycast - Your shortcut to everything Pastebot 3 for Mac Projects | ThoughtAsylum Alfred Workflow Screen Gnome — Quickly Share GIFs on Your Mac TextExpander: #1 Text Replacement & Keyboard Shortcut App Drafts | Where Text Starts Moom · Many Tricks What's New in Raycast for Mac v2 | Raycast Manual A Technical Deep Dive Into the New Raycast - Raycast Blog
Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/intentional/6 http://relay.fm/intentional/6 David Sparks and Chris Bailey David hands his email to AI, tries the Big Swing, fails, and lands on a system that works. Plus Gemini Notebook, Claude Opus 5, and Siri AI finding an airport lounge. David hands his email to AI, tries the Big Swing, fails, and lands on a system that works. Plus Gemini Notebook, Claude Opus 5, and Siri AI finding an airport lounge. clean 3458 David hands his email to AI, tries the Big Swing, fails, and lands on a system that works. Plus Gemini Notebook, Claude Opus 5, and Siri AI finding an airport lounge. Links and Show Notes: Credits Intentional AI Chris Bailey David Sparks The Editor Jim Metzendorf The Fixer Kerry Provanzano Support Intentional AI with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback Intentional AI Intentional AI YouTube channel Superhuman Superhuman MCP Fastmail SaneBox Obsidian Wispr Flow Claude Claude Scheduled Tasks Model COntext Protocol Anthropic's Chip Team Gemini Notebook Siri AI
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/focused/262 http://relay.fm/focused/262 David Sparks and Mike Schmitz David & Mike discuss owning your ideas and staying sharp with the values-based application of AI. David & Mike discuss owning your ideas and staying sharp with the values-based application of AI. clean 3629 David & Mike discuss owning your ideas and staying sharp with the values-based application of AI. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Scribe: AI-powered workflow documentation. Get your first month free. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code FOCUSED. Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. Is AI Killing Writing? 12 Different Answers | How I Write Podcast Intentional AI | Relay Wispr Flow Productivity Field Guide | MacSparky
Tue, 11 Aug 2026 21:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/focused/262 http://relay.fm/focused/262 The Strategic Deployment of Friction 262 David Sparks and Mike Schmitz David & Mike discuss owning your ideas and staying sharp with the values-based application of AI. David & Mike discuss owning your ideas and staying sharp with the values-based application of AI. clean 3629 David & Mike discuss owning your ideas and staying sharp with the values-based application of AI. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Scribe: AI-powered workflow documentation. Get your first month free. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code FOCUSED. Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. Is AI Killing Writing? 12 Different Answers | How I Write Podcast Intentional AI | Relay Wispr Flow Productivity Field Guide | MacSparky
Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/861 http://relay.fm/mpu/861 Stephen Builds a New Task App 861 David Sparks and Stephen Robles In search of the perfect kanban-style project management app, Stephen couldn't find what he was looking for. So, he built his own! We discuss the current landscape of tasks apps, where Kan Do differs, and how it was built. In search of the perfect kanban-style project management app, Stephen couldn't find what he was looking for. So, he built his own! We discuss the current landscape of tasks apps, where Kan Do differs, and how it was built. clean 4346 In search of the perfect kanban-style project management app, Stephen couldn't find what he was looking for. So, he built his own! We discuss the current landscape of tasks apps, where Kan Do differs, and how it was built. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Try NetSuite Next for free. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. 1Password: Never forget a password again. Links and Show Notes: Take the MPU Survey Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. You can watch the podcast over on YouTube. Credits The Mac Power Users Stephen Robles David Sparks The Editor Jim Metzendorf The Fixer Kerry Provanzano More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Kan Do AppAvailable on Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Vision Pro Stephen's Video on Kan Do YoLink Smart Water Leak Protection System Kit EcoNet Controls Bulldog Matter WiFi Valve Robot Kit with 3 Leak Sensors Analog Daily Focus Kit (Walnut) – Ugmonk Field Notes | Lucky Kan Do App Screenshot Reminders Columns Screenshot Move Reminders to Column ShortcutRequires the app "Actions" to run. Once run, go to a Shortcut, add any action, tap it, and then tap paste to show this hidden action.
Sun, 09 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/861 http://relay.fm/mpu/861 David Sparks and Stephen Robles In search of the perfect kanban-style project management app, Stephen couldn't find what he was looking for. So, he built his own! We discuss the current landscape of tasks apps, where Kan Do differs, and how it was built. In search of the perfect kanban-style project management app, Stephen couldn't find what he was looking for. So, he built his own! We discuss the current landscape of tasks apps, where Kan Do differs, and how it was built. clean 4346 In search of the perfect kanban-style project management app, Stephen couldn't find what he was looking for. So, he built his own! We discuss the current landscape of tasks apps, where Kan Do differs, and how it was built. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Try NetSuite Next for free. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. 1Password: Never forget a password again. Links and Show Notes: Take the MPU Survey Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. You can watch the podcast over on YouTube. Credits The Mac Power Users Stephen Robles David Sparks The Editor Jim Metzendorf The Fixer Kerry Provanzano More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Kan Do AppAvailable on Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Vision Pro Stephen's Video on Kan Do YoLink Smart Water Leak Protection System Kit EcoNet Controls Bulldog Matter WiFi Valve Robot Kit with 3 Leak Sensors Analog Daily Focus Kit (Walnut) – Ugmonk Field Notes | Lucky Kan Do App Screenshot Reminders Columns Screenshot Move Reminders to Column ShortcutRequires the app "Actions" to run. Once run, go to a Shortcut, add any action, tap it, and then tap paste to show this hidden action.
Sun, 02 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/860 http://relay.fm/mpu/860 The Friday Incident with Merlin Mann 860 David Sparks and Stephen Robles Merlin Mann returns to Mac Power Users 16 years after being our very first guest to break down the AI system he's built — Codex, "triangulation," 31 cross-indexed data sources, and the infamous "Friday Incident." Merlin Mann returns to Mac Power Users 16 years after being our very first guest to break down the AI system he's built — Codex, "triangulation," 31 cross-indexed data sources, and the infamous "Friday Incident." clean 5412 Merlin Mann returns to Mac Power Users 16 years after being our very first guest to break down the AI system he's built — Codex, "triangulation," 31 cross-indexed data sources, and the infamous "Friday Incident." This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Backblaze: Unlimited, easy data protection. Try it for free today and get 20% off with code mpu20 1Password: Never forget a password again. Guest Starring: Merlin Mann Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. You can watch the podcast over on YouTube. Credits The Mac Power Users Stephen Robles David Sparks The Editor Jim Metzendorf The Fixer Kerry Provanzano More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Mac Power Users #23: Workflows with Merlin Mann Merlin's Triangulation Example Merlin's AI Language Usage Document Infuse - Video Player for Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, Mac & Vision Relax with Coax Typora — simple yet powerful Markdown reader wisdom/wisdom.md at master · merlinmann/wisdom This Conversation Will Change How You Think About Trauma — The Ezra Klein Show The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma The Other Side of Sadness: What the New Science of Bereavement Tells Us About Life After Loss When Breath Becomes Air
Sun, 02 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/860 http://relay.fm/mpu/860 David Sparks and Stephen Robles Merlin Mann returns to Mac Power Users 16 years after being our very first guest to break down the AI system he's built — Codex, "triangulation," 31 cross-indexed data sources, and the infamous "Friday Incident." Merlin Mann returns to Mac Power Users 16 years after being our very first guest to break down the AI system he's built — Codex, "triangulation," 31 cross-indexed data sources, and the infamous "Friday Incident." clean 5412 Merlin Mann returns to Mac Power Users 16 years after being our very first guest to break down the AI system he's built — Codex, "triangulation," 31 cross-indexed data sources, and the infamous "Friday Incident." This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Backblaze: Unlimited, easy data protection. Try it for free today and get 20% off with code mpu20 1Password: Never forget a password again. Guest Starring: Merlin Mann Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. You can watch the podcast over on YouTube. Credits The Mac Power Users Stephen Robles David Sparks The Editor Jim Metzendorf The Fixer Kerry Provanzano More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Mac Power Users #23: Workflows with Merlin Mann Merlin's Triangulation Example Merlin's AI Language Usage Document Infuse - Video Player for Apple TV, iPhone, iPad, Mac & Vision Relax with Coax Typora — simple yet powerful Markdown reader wisdom/wisdom.md at master · merlinmann/wisdom This Conversation Will Change How You Think About Trauma — The Ezra Klein Show The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma The Other Side of Sadness: What the New Science of Bereavement Tells Us About Life After Loss When Breath Becomes Air
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/intentional/5 http://relay.fm/intentional/5 David Sparks and Chris Bailey David and Chris map four dragons waiting at the edge of the AI map: false confidence, scope creep, becoming the donkey, and surrender. David and Chris map four dragons waiting at the edge of the AI map: false confidence, scope creep, becoming the donkey, and surrender. clean 3028 David and Chris map four dragons waiting at the edge of the AI map: false confidence, scope creep, becoming the donkey, and surrender. Links and Show Notes: Credits TheHosts Chris Bailey David Sparks The Editor Jim Metzendorf The Fixer Kerry Provanzano Support Intentional AI with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback Intentional AI Intentional AI on YouTube Cognitive Offloading (Risko & Gilbert) Siri AI LM Studio Aristotle's Ethics The Odyssey (Film) Your Obedient Servant Pronouncing "Claude" on Reddit
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/focused/261 http://relay.fm/focused/261 David Sparks and Mike Schmitz David & Mike discuss Goodhart's Law, why effort matters more than outcomes, and how to maintain a healthy relationship with the numbers you use to keep score. David & Mike discuss Goodhart's Law, why effort matters more than outcomes, and how to maintain a healthy relationship with the numbers you use to keep score. clean 2813 David & Mike discuss Goodhart's Law, why effort matters more than outcomes, and how to maintain a healthy relationship with the numbers you use to keep score. Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. Video for this episode Mike's Amplify Cohort Focused #260: Quarterly Planning and Riding Roller Coasters Focused #259: Nobody's Perfect, with Kathy Campbell The Score by C. Thi Nguyen Happy Scale Insta360 Luna Ultra Macstock Conference Insta360 Mic Pro Insta360 Mic Air Ugmonk Analog Field Notes Apple: The First 50 Years by David Pogue Mac Power Users #839: Fifty Years of Apple with David Pogue Women of Walt Disney Imagineering by Ginger Zee Focused #257: I Go By Vibes, with Stephen Robles Read Between The Lynes On B.S. by Harry Frankfurt
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/focused/261 http://relay.fm/focused/261 Metrics of Success 261 David Sparks and Mike Schmitz David & Mike discuss Goodhart's Law, why effort matters more than outcomes, and how to maintain a healthy relationship with the numbers you use to keep score. David & Mike discuss Goodhart's Law, why effort matters more than outcomes, and how to maintain a healthy relationship with the numbers you use to keep score. clean 2813 David & Mike discuss Goodhart's Law, why effort matters more than outcomes, and how to maintain a healthy relationship with the numbers you use to keep score. Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. Video for this episode Mike's Amplify Cohort Focused #260: Quarterly Planning and Riding Roller Coasters Focused #259: Nobody's Perfect, with Kathy Campbell The Score by C. Thi Nguyen Happy Scale Insta360 Luna Ultra Macstock Conference Insta360 Mic Pro Insta360 Mic Air Ugmonk Analog Field Notes Apple: The First 50 Years by David Pogue Mac Power Users #839: Fifty Years of Apple with David Pogue Women of Walt Disney Imagineering by Ginger Zee Focused #257: I Go By Vibes, with Stephen Robles Read Between The Lynes On B.S. by Harry Frankfurt Don't
Sun, 26 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/859 http://relay.fm/mpu/859 Tangential Gadgets 859 David Sparks and Stephen Robles David and Stephen turn the show on themselves: bags, chargers, MagSafe batteries, and fitness trackers. No tangential gadget is left behind. David and Stephen turn the show on themselves: bags, chargers, MagSafe batteries, and fitness trackers. No tangential gadget is left behind. clean 5185 David and Stephen turn the show on themselves: bags, chargers, MagSafe batteries, and fitness trackers. No tangential gadget is left behind. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Decagon: The AI concierge for every customer. Get a personalized demo. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Links and Show Notes: Credits The Mac Power Users Stephen Robles David Sparks The Editor Jim Metzendorf The Fixer Kerry Provanzano More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback MPU on YouTube Tech Folio Laptop Backpack | USA Made | WaterField Designs Shinjuku Laptop Messenger Bag | USA Made | WaterField Designs Anker USB-C Hub Adapter (7-in-1) MOFT Dynamic Folio Case for iPad Pro 11-inch Anker USB-C Hub with Ethernet (8-in-1) Chipolo CARD Tracking Card Pro - Stellar Orange MOFT MagSafe Wallet Stand ESR Geo MagSafe Wallet Elevation Lab AirTag 10-Year Battery Compact Satechi FindAll Smart Glasses Case Anker Nano Charging Station ARK Uno Solid Wood MagSafe Stand Belkin MagSafe Charger 3-in-1 Charging Station KU XIU Qi2.2 Magnetic Wireless Charger Statik MagStack Pro USB-C Cable Anker 140W 4-Port GaN MacBook Charger Anker MagGo 3-in-1 MagSafe Charging Station $3,000 Kaleidescape Movie Box - YouTube UniFi Travel Router Jackery Solar Generator 300 Jackery SolarSaga 100W Solar Panel Trackables – Health Tracker App Outlet Shelf Wall Holder Denon AVR-S970H AV Receiver elago R5 Locator Case X2 Sofabaton Universal Remote Strato E Movie Player Lamicall MagSafe Tripod Stand Nillkin MagSafe Wall Mount Shower Phone Holder cobcobb Magnetic AirPods Strap UGREEN Magnetic Wireless USB-C to HDMI Adapter Here's the problem with Meta Glasses - YouTube Plaud.ai Spigen MagSafe Wallet Pouch Organizer TRMNL | ePaper dashboard to stay focused The Task Knife | Grovemade Leatherman ARC Multi-tool SnapFresh Cordless Electric Scissors Freewrite Signature Edition reMarkable Paper Tablet Why I'm (sort of) not worried about AI - YouTube Analogue 3D Roller Pro Carry-On | Peak Design
Sun, 26 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/859 http://relay.fm/mpu/859 David Sparks and Stephen Robles David and Stephen turn the show on themselves: bags, chargers, MagSafe batteries, and fitness trackers. No tangential gadget is left behind. David and Stephen turn the show on themselves: bags, chargers, MagSafe batteries, and fitness trackers. No tangential gadget is left behind. clean 5185 David and Stephen turn the show on themselves: bags, chargers, MagSafe batteries, and fitness trackers. No tangential gadget is left behind. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Decagon: The AI concierge for every customer. Get a personalized demo. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Links and Show Notes: Credits The Mac Power Users Stephen Robles David Sparks The Editor Jim Metzendorf The Fixer Kerry Provanzano More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback MPU on YouTube Tech Folio Laptop Backpack | USA Made | WaterField Designs Shinjuku Laptop Messenger Bag | USA Made | WaterField Designs Anker USB-C Hub Adapter (7-in-1) MOFT Dynamic Folio Case for iPad Pro 11-inch Anker USB-C Hub with Ethernet (8-in-1) Chipolo CARD Tracking Card Pro - Stellar Orange MOFT MagSafe Wallet Stand ESR Geo MagSafe Wallet Elevation Lab AirTag 10-Year Battery Compact Satechi FindAll Smart Glasses Case Anker Nano Charging Station ARK Uno Solid Wood MagSafe Stand Belkin MagSafe Charger 3-in-1 Charging Station KU XIU Qi2.2 Magnetic Wireless Charger Statik MagStack Pro USB-C Cable Anker 140W 4-Port GaN MacBook Charger Anker MagGo 3-in-1 MagSafe Charging Station $3,000 Kaleidescape Movie Box - YouTube UniFi Travel Router Jackery Solar Generator 300 Jackery SolarSaga 100W Solar Panel Trackables – Health Tracker App Outlet Shelf Wall Holder Denon AVR-S970H AV Receiver elago R5 Locator Case X2 Sofabaton Universal Remote Strato E Movie Player Lamicall MagSafe Tripod Stand Nillkin MagSafe Wall Mount Shower Phone Holder cobcobb Magnetic AirPods Strap UGREEN Magnetic Wireless USB-C to HDMI Adapter Here's the problem with Meta Glasses - YouTube Plaud.ai Spigen MagSafe Wallet Pouch Organizer TRMNL | ePaper dashboard to stay focused The Task Knife | Grovemade Leatherman ARC Multi-tool SnapFresh Cordless Electric Scissors Freewrite Signature Edition reMarkable Paper Tablet Why I'm (sort of) not worried about AI - YouTube Analogue 3D Roller Pro Carry-On | Peak Design
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/858 http://relay.fm/mpu/858 Making Educational Videos for 17 Years with Ian Byrd 858 David Sparks and Stephen Robles Teacher of teachers Ian Byrd returns to share how he's created thousands of videos using an unlikely stack: Keynote for visuals, Descript for editing, and iPad Pro for using AI remotely. Teacher of teachers Ian Byrd returns to share how he's created thousands of videos using an unlikely stack: Keynote for visuals, Descript for editing, and iPad Pro for using AI remotely. clean 4725 Teacher of teachers Ian Byrd returns to share how he's created thousands of videos using an unlikely stack: Keynote for visuals, Descript for editing, and iPad Pro for using AI remotely. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. 1Password: Never forget a password again. Guest Starring: Ian Byrd Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. You can watch the podcast over on YouTube. Credits The Mac Power Users Stephen Robles David Sparks The Editor Jim Metzendorf The Fixer Kerry Provanzano More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Ian Byrd's Website Wistia The E-Myth Revisited Tailscale Remotion Eve Dimmer Switch Linode Switchbot Bot Rechargeable Lutron Caseta Smart Fan Speed Control Switch SwitchBot Hub 2 Trickster Alfred Blink Shell Ghostty 8BitDo Micro Bluetooth Gamepad Hollyland Lark M2S Wireless Microphone Monologue BetterTouchTool
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/858 http://relay.fm/mpu/858 David Sparks and Stephen Robles Teacher of teachers Ian Byrd returns to share how he's created thousands of videos using an unlikely stack: Keynote for visuals, Descript for editing, and iPad Pro for using AI remotely. Teacher of teachers Ian Byrd returns to share how he's created thousands of videos using an unlikely stack: Keynote for visuals, Descript for editing, and iPad Pro for using AI remotely. clean 4725 Teacher of teachers Ian Byrd returns to share how he's created thousands of videos using an unlikely stack: Keynote for visuals, Descript for editing, and iPad Pro for using AI remotely. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. 1Password: Never forget a password again. Guest Starring: Ian Byrd Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. You can watch the podcast over on YouTube. Credits The Mac Power Users Stephen Robles David Sparks The Editor Jim Metzendorf The Fixer Kerry Provanzano More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Ian Byrd's Website Wistia The E-Myth Revisited Tailscale Remotion Eve Dimmer Switch Linode Switchbot Bot Rechargeable Lutron Caseta Smart Fan Speed Control Switch SwitchBot Hub 2 Trickster Alfred Blink Shell Ghostty 8BitDo Micro Bluetooth Gamepad Hollyland Lark M2S Wireless Microphone Monologue BetterTouchTool
Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/intentional/4 http://relay.fm/intentional/4 David Sparks and Chris Bailey This week, Chris and David chat about Skill files—the text files of instructions that your robot assistant can use to complete tasks for you. They also dig into Anthropic's Fable model, and Chris's fancy home dashboard that he programmed using AI. This week, Chris and David chat about Skill files—the text files of instructions that your robot assistant can use to complete tasks for you. They also dig into Anthropic's Fable model, and Chris's fancy home dashboard that he programmed using AI. clean 2932 This week, Chris and David chat about Skill files—the text files of instructions that your robot assistant can use to complete tasks for you. They also dig into Anthropic's Fable model, and Chris's fancy home dashboard that he programmed using AI. Links and Show Notes: Credits The Hosts Chris Bailey David Sparks The Editor Jim Metzendorf The Fixer Kerry Provanzano Support Intentional AI with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback Brave (web browser) Robot Assistant Field Guide (code "intentional" for 10% off) Chris's caffeine experiment Has AI Already Killed How-To Nonfiction? - The Blog of Tim Ferriss Anthropic author copyright settlement (Authors Guild explainer) BLOOMIN8 E-Ink Canvas Home Assistant The Globe and Mail .zip file: Color e-ink dashboard skill builder file
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/focused/260 http://relay.fm/focused/260 David Sparks and Mike Schmitz David & Mike look back on Q2, share their plans for Q3, and talk about the ups and downs that come with being marginally challenged. David & Mike look back on Q2, share their plans for Q3, and talk about the ups and downs that come with being marginally challenged. clean 4552 David & Mike look back on Q2, share their plans for Q3, and talk about the ups and downs that come with being marginally challenged. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code FOCUSED. Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. Video for this episode Productivity Field Guide | MacSparky Robot Assistant Field Guide | MacSparky Apple Productivity Suite Field Guide | MacSparky Circle Intentional AI | Relay The Growth Intensive LifeHQ Craft + Commerce How I Run My Whole Life Out of Obsidian | YouTube CreatorBot | Practical PKM MacSparky's YouTube channel Analog Travel Case (Walnut) | Ugmonk Oura Ring The Morality of Happiness by Julia Annas Bandersnatch: C.S. Lewis,
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 19:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/focused/260 http://relay.fm/focused/260 Quarterly Planning and Riding Roller Coasters 260 David Sparks and Mike Schmitz David & Mike look back on Q2, share their plans for Q3, and talk about the ups and downs that come with being marginally challenged. David & Mike look back on Q2, share their plans for Q3, and talk about the ups and downs that come with being marginally challenged. clean 4552 David & Mike look back on Q2, share their plans for Q3, and talk about the ups and downs that come with being marginally challenged. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code FOCUSED. Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. Video for this episode Productivity Field Guide | MacSparky Robot Assistant Field Guide | MacSparky Apple Productivity Suite Field Guide | MacSparky Circle Intentional AI | Relay The Growth Intensive LifeHQ Craft + Commerce How I Run My Whole Life Out of Obsidian | YouTube CreatorBot | Practical PKM MacSparky's YouTube channel Analog Travel Case (Walnut) | Ugmonk Oura Ring The Morality of Happiness by Julia Annas Bandersnatch: C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. T
Sun, 12 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/857 http://relay.fm/mpu/857 Sparmerica 857 David Sparks and Stephen Robles A stacked feedback mailbag: Siri AI's per-device indexing, a Gmail-to-Siri trick, iOS 27's Extend and Reframe photo tools, subscription fatigue, Wispr Flow dictation, and an automated email robot that resolves Circle support tickets on its own. A stacked feedback mailbag: Siri AI's per-device indexing, a Gmail-to-Siri trick, iOS 27's Extend and Reframe photo tools, subscription fatigue, Wispr Flow dictation, and an automated email robot that resolves Circle support tickets on its own. clean 5796 A stacked feedback mailbag: Siri AI's per-device indexing, a Gmail-to-Siri trick, iOS 27's Extend and Reframe photo tools, subscription fatigue, Wispr Flow dictation, and an automated email robot that resolves Circle support tickets on its own. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Try NetSuite Next for free. Decagon: The AI concierge for every customer. Get a personalized demo. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Links and Show Notes: Credits The Mac Power Users Stephen Robles David Sparks The Editor Jim Metzendorf The Fixer Kerry Provanzano More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Apple Intelligence Home Features Require 2TB iCloud+ Plan in iOS 27 - MacRumors Maps to Uber Shortcut David and Daisy Photo - Original David and Daisy Photo - Extended Meta Glasses Photo Upcoming Movies to Reminders Shortcut Multi Stop Directions from Events Shortcut Plan Multi Stop Route Shortcut Find Dominant Color Shortcut Life Progress Wallpaper with Charty Alfred Remote for iOS - Command Centre for Your Mac Doctor Drafts Flighty Pricing (2026) Lightsaber WallThis is what happens when a nerd gets a few nickels in his pocket. MetaGrid Pro, iPad Control Surface for Mac and Windows Apps Wispr Flow | Effortless Voice Dictation Charty 2.0 – Create charts from Shortcuts You're not ready for these iPhone Shortcuts - YouTube Introducing Circle Eclipse Black Meta Fury AI Glasses - Brown Gradient Lenses | Meta Store | Meta CalDigit TS5 Plus Thunderbolt 5 Dock Schlage Sense Pro™ Smart Deadbolt Aqara Smart Lock U400 choclift Raycast Keyboard Maestro Monarch Money Alfred Pixelmator Pro Drafts Superwhisper Day One The Movie Database (TMDB) Uber Four Thousand Weeks CalDigit Element Hub Maestral Sparky's Lightsaber Holder Dropbox LM Studio Claude / Claude Cowork ChatGPT Google Gemini Perplexity Dithering MacStories MPU Talk forums relay.fm/mpu MPU 856 — Siri AI and the Beta Features Sara Dietschy
Sun, 12 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/857 http://relay.fm/mpu/857 David Sparks and Stephen Robles A stacked feedback mailbag: Siri AI's per-device indexing, a Gmail-to-Siri trick, iOS 27's Extend and Reframe photo tools, subscription fatigue, Wispr Flow dictation, and an automated email robot that resolves Circle support tickets on its own. A stacked feedback mailbag: Siri AI's per-device indexing, a Gmail-to-Siri trick, iOS 27's Extend and Reframe photo tools, subscription fatigue, Wispr Flow dictation, and an automated email robot that resolves Circle support tickets on its own. clean 5796 A stacked feedback mailbag: Siri AI's per-device indexing, a Gmail-to-Siri trick, iOS 27's Extend and Reframe photo tools, subscription fatigue, Wispr Flow dictation, and an automated email robot that resolves Circle support tickets on its own. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Try NetSuite Next for free. Decagon: The AI concierge for every customer. Get a personalized demo. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Links and Show Notes: Credits The Mac Power Users Stephen Robles David Sparks The Editor Jim Metzendorf The Fixer Kerry Provanzano More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Apple Intelligence Home Features Require 2TB iCloud+ Plan in iOS 27 - MacRumors Maps to Uber Shortcut David and Daisy Photo - Original David and Daisy Photo - Extended Meta Glasses Photo Upcoming Movies to Reminders Shortcut Multi Stop Directions from Events Shortcut Plan Multi Stop Route Shortcut Find Dominant Color Shortcut Life Progress Wallpaper with Charty Alfred Remote for iOS - Command Centre for Your Mac Doctor Drafts Flighty Pricing (2026) Lightsaber WallThis is what happens when a nerd gets a few nickels in his pocket. MetaGrid Pro, iPad Control Surface for Mac and Windows Apps Wispr Flow | Effortless Voice Dictation Charty 2.0 – Create charts from Shortcuts You're not ready for these iPhone Shortcuts - YouTube Introducing Circle Eclipse Black Meta Fury AI Glasses - Brown Gradient Lenses | Meta Store | Meta CalDigit TS5 Plus Thunderbolt 5 Dock Schlage Sense Pro™ Smart Deadbolt Aqara Smart Lock U400 choclift Raycast Keyboard Maestro Monarch Money Alfred Pixelmator Pro Drafts Superwhisper Day One The Movie Database (TMDB) Uber Four Thousand Weeks CalDigit Element Hub Maestral Sparky's Lightsaber Holder Dropbox LM Studio Claude / Claude Cowork ChatGPT Google Gemini Perplexity Dithering MacStories MPU Talk forums relay.fm/mpu MPU 856 — Siri AI and the Beta Features Sara Dietschy
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/856 http://relay.fm/mpu/856 iOS 27 Beta Features and Siri AI 856 David Sparks and Stephen Robles David bought his MacBook Pro at the *perfect* time, then we discuss Siri AI, iOS 27 beta, and the cultural reception of AI. David bought his MacBook Pro at the *perfect* time, then we discuss Siri AI, iOS 27 beta, and the cultural reception of AI. clean 3683 David bought his MacBook Pro at the perfect time, then we discuss Siri AI, iOS 27 beta, and the cultural reception of AI. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. You can watch the podcast over on YouTube. Credits The Mac Power Users Stephen Robles David Sparks The Editor Jim Metzendorf The Fixer Kerry Provanzano More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Safa
Sun, 05 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/856 http://relay.fm/mpu/856 David Sparks and Stephen Robles David bought his MacBook Pro at the *perfect* time, then we discuss Siri AI, iOS 27 beta, and the cultural reception of AI. David bought his MacBook Pro at the *perfect* time, then we discuss Siri AI, iOS 27 beta, and the cultural reception of AI. clean 3683 David bought his MacBook Pro at the perfect time, then we discuss Siri AI, iOS 27 beta, and the cultural reception of AI. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: 1Password: Never forget a password again. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. You can watch the podcast over on YouTube. Credits The Mac Power Users Stephen Robles David Sparks The Editor Jim Metzendorf The Fixer Kerry Provanzano More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/focused/259 http://relay.fm/focused/259 Nobody's Perfect, with Kathy Campbell 259 David Sparks and Mike Schmitz Kathy Campbell joins us to talk about building systems, the art of delegation, and what to do when things don't go your way. Kathy Campbell joins us to talk about building systems, the art of delegation, and what to do when things don't go your way. clean 4120 Kathy Campbell joins us to talk about building systems, the art of delegation, and what to do when things don't go your way. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Keeper: Get 60% off personal and family plans. Incogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code FOCUSED with this link and get 60% off an annual plan. Guest Starring: Kathy Campbell Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. Video version of this episode The Unicorn Sidekick Kathy Campbell | Chief Awesome Officer Conduit | Relay Conduit Live Show Roboism | Relay Dragonmount The Wheel of Time | Wikipedia The Envelope System Museum of Failure Endel | Focus, Relax and Sleep Bullet Journal NotebookTherapy | Japanese + Korean Stationery Shipped Free Worldwide Tsuki Lunar Unicorn Limited Edition Bullet Journal | NotebookTherapy The Unicorn Sidekick | YouTube DJI Osmo Pocket 3 STARTRC Gimbal Protective Cover for DJI Osmo Pocket 3 | Amazon Canon SELPHY CP1500 Wireless Compact Photo Printer A Crown of Swords by Robert Jordan War of the Dragon: The Wheel of Time® by Dire Wolf | Kickstarter The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien How to Try Again by Steve Kamb Nerd Fitness
Sun, 28 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/855 http://relay.fm/mpu/855 Federico Viticci Reverse Engineered Shortcuts 855 David Sparks and Stephen Robles Federico Viticci breaks down iOS 27's Shortcuts updates: Describe a Shortcut, Else If, new automation triggers, and built-in data storage. Plus his coder era, Shortcuts Playground 2.0, and training a local model to build shortcuts. Federico Viticci breaks down iOS 27's Shortcuts updates: Describe a Shortcut, Else If, new automation triggers, and built-in data storage. Plus his coder era, Shortcuts Playground 2.0, and training a local model to build shortcuts. clean 4470 Federico Viticci breaks down iOS 27's Shortcuts updates: Describe a Shortcut, Else If, new automation triggers, and built-in data storage. Plus his coder era, Shortcuts Playground 2.0, and training a local model to build shortcuts. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Workbrew: Deliver the software your team needs securely and at scale. Daylite: The only made-for-mac CRM solution. Start your free trial today. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Guest Starring: Federico Viticci Links and Show Notes: Credits The Mac Power Users Stephen Robles David Sparks The Editor Jim Metzendorf The Fixer Kerry Provanzano More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback WWDC 2026: Between Seasons - MacStories Shortcuts Playground — Describe it. Build it. Run it. Federico Viticci on Mastodon Monologue | Effortless voice dictation so you can work 3x faster Mole for Mac — Free All-in-One Cleaner & Monitor | MacTools CleanShot X for Mac Raycast - Your shortcut to everything Termius - Modern SSH Client Denim - Playlist Cover Maker App - App Store Shortcuts Playground (Viticci/MacStories) MacStories "Introducing Shortcuts Playground" Data Jar (Simon B. Støvring) Apple Frames (MacStories shortcut) Alfred CleanMyMac LM Studio DEVONthink Notion Todoist Things (Cultured Code) OmniFocus (Omni Group) Obsidian iA Writer Lettera (Shiny Frog / Bear team) Bear PushCut Plex Tailscale Screens (Edovia) Downie (Charlie Monroe) Transloader (Eternal Storms) Hazel (Noodlesoft) Carbon Copy Cloner (Bombich) Backblaze Codex (OpenAI) Claude Code
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/854 http://relay.fm/mpu/854 Obscure (and Excellent) Mac Apps 854 David Sparks and Stephen Robles Lesser-known Mac apps that deserve way more attention: from AI typing assistants, to hacky Stream Decks, note-taking apps, helpful utilities, and beautiful desktop enhancements. Lesser-known Mac apps that deserve way more attention: from AI typing assistants, to hacky Stream Decks, note-taking apps, helpful utilities, and beautiful desktop enhancements. clean 4489 Lesser-known Mac apps that deserve way more attention: from AI typing assistants, to hacky Stream Decks, note-taking apps, helpful utilities, and beautiful desktop enhancements. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Workbrew: Deliver the software your team needs securely and at scale. Decagon: The AI concierge for every customer. Get a personalized demo. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. 1Password: Never forget a password again. Links and Show Notes: All App Links Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. You can watch the podcast over on YouTube. Credits The Mac Power Users Stephen Robles David Sparks The Editor Jim Metzendorf The Fixer Kerry Provanzano More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Cotypist Choclift Wispr Flow Sequel Callsheet Chapterize Forecast Bauhaus Clock Contextly Quick Notes NotePlan Bike Marked Permute Dropzone Menu Drop Bartender Amethyst TextSniper Inset TextSoap Indigo Framous Shareshot Parachute Readwise Reader Readwise Timery Timing RemCTL Craft
Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/854 http://relay.fm/mpu/854 David Sparks and Stephen Robles Lesser-known Mac apps that deserve way more attention: from AI typing assistants, to hacky Stream Decks, note-taking apps, helpful utilities, and beautiful desktop enhancements. Lesser-known Mac apps that deserve way more attention: from AI typing assistants, to hacky Stream Decks, note-taking apps, helpful utilities, and beautiful desktop enhancements. clean 4489 Lesser-known Mac apps that deserve way more attention: from AI typing assistants, to hacky Stream Decks, note-taking apps, helpful utilities, and beautiful desktop enhancements. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Workbrew: Deliver the software your team needs securely and at scale. Decagon: The AI concierge for every customer. Get a personalized demo. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. 1Password: Never forget a password again. Links and Show Notes: All App Links Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. You can watch the podcast over on YouTube. Credits The Mac Power Users Stephen Robles David Sparks The Editor Jim Metzendorf The Fixer Kerry Provanzano More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Cotypist Choclift Wispr Flow Sequel Callsheet Chapterize Forecast Bauhaus Clock Contextly Quick Notes NotePlan Bike Marked Permute Dropzone Menu Drop Bartender Amethyst TextSniper Inset TextSoap Indigo Framous Shareshot Parachute Readwise Reader Readwise Timery Timing RemCTL Craft
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/intentional/2 http://relay.fm/intentional/2 David Sparks and Chris Bailey Chris Bailey and David Sparks chat about the four essential parts of a useful AI system: the harness, context, memory, and reach. They also discuss Apple's recent WWDC announcements—including the new Siri AI. Chris Bailey and David Sparks chat about the four essential parts of a useful AI system: the harness, context, memory, and reach. They also discuss Apple's recent WWDC announcements—including the new Siri AI. clean 2785 Chris Bailey and David Sparks chat about the four essential parts of a useful AI system: the harness, context, memory, and reach. They also discuss Apple's recent WWDC announcements—including the new Siri AI. Links and Show Notes: Credits TheHosts David Sparks Chris Bailey The Editor Jim Metzendorf The Fixer Kerry Provanzano Support Intentional AI with a Relay Membership Submit Feedback Claude Claude Cowork ChatGPT OpenAI Codex Google Gemini What is the Model Context Protocol (MCP)? - Model Context Protocol Wispr Flow (voice dictation) MacWhisper Todoist Health Auto Export Circle
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/focused/258 http://relay.fm/focused/258 David Sparks and Mike Schmitz David & Mike discuss protecting your capacity, honoring your chronotype, and changing your personal defaults. David & Mike discuss protecting your capacity, honoring your chronotype, and changing your personal defaults. clean 3480 David & Mike discuss protecting your capacity, honoring your chronotype, and changing your personal defaults. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Vitally: Your Copilot for AI-Powered Customer Success. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Incogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code FOCUSED with this link and get 60% off an annual plan. Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. Video version of this episode Intentional AI Robot Assistant Field Guide Atomic Habits by James Clear Deep Work by Cal Newport Dekáf Coffee Oura Ring 5 Focused #257: I Go By Vibes, with Stephen Robles Range by David Epstein Inside the Box by David Epstein
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:30:00 GMT http://relay.fm/focused/258 http://relay.fm/focused/258 Personal Defaults 258 David Sparks and Mike Schmitz David & Mike discuss protecting your capacity, honoring your chronotype, and changing your personal defaults. David & Mike discuss protecting your capacity, honoring your chronotype, and changing your personal defaults. clean 3480 David & Mike discuss protecting your capacity, honoring your chronotype, and changing your personal defaults. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Vitally: Your Copilot for AI-Powered Customer Success. Get a free pair of AirPods Pro when you book a qualified meeting. Incogni: Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code FOCUSED with this link and get 60% off an annual plan. Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. Video version of this episode Intentional AI Robot Assistant Field Guide Atomic Habits by James Clear Deep Work by Cal Newport Dekáf Coffee Oura Ring 5 Focused #257: I Go By Vibes, with Stephen Robles Range by David Epstein Inside the Box by David Epstein Dyi
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/853 http://relay.fm/mpu/853 Siri AI and WWDC 2026 853 David Sparks and Stephen Robles Stephen reports live from Apple Park on WWDC 2026: the post-keynote tech talk, Gemini partnership explained, and Siri AI that finally works. Plus shortcuts, photos AI, and more. Stephen reports live from Apple Park on WWDC 2026: the post-keynote tech talk, Gemini partnership explained, and Siri AI that finally works. Plus shortcuts, photos AI, and more. clean 4452 Stephen reports live from Apple Park on WWDC 2026: the post-keynote tech talk, Gemini partnership explained, and Siri AI that finally works. Plus shortcuts, photos AI, and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Daylite: The only made-for-mac CRM solution. Start your free trial today. Workbrew: Deliver the software your team needs securely and at scale. Mercury Weather: Forecasts, beautifully done. Download now for free. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Links and Show Notes: Credits The Mac Power Users Stephen Robles David Sparks The Editor Jim Metzendorf The Fixer Kerry Provanzano More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback macOS Features Wall of Text — Basic Apple Guy Shortcuts Just Changed Forever - YouTube Apple unveils next generation of Apple Intelligence, Siri AI, and more - Apple Bridget Photo - Original Bridget Photo - Extended Bridget Photo - Clean Up UniFi Travel Router Stephen Robles Primary Technology iJustine John Gruber (Daring Fireball) Joanna Stern (WSJ) Nilay Patel (The Verge) Bridget Carey (CNET) Andrew O'Hara (AppleInsider) Federico Viticci (MacStories) Mike Hurley (Relay FM) LM Studio DEVONthink Bear Fastmail Perplexity changedetection.io Pushcut Data Jar MPU 852
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/853 http://relay.fm/mpu/853 David Sparks and Stephen Robles Stephen reports live from Apple Park on WWDC 2026: the post-keynote tech talk, Gemini partnership explained, and Siri AI that finally works. Plus shortcuts, photos AI, and more. Stephen reports live from Apple Park on WWDC 2026: the post-keynote tech talk, Gemini partnership explained, and Siri AI that finally works. Plus shortcuts, photos AI, and more. clean 4452 Stephen reports live from Apple Park on WWDC 2026: the post-keynote tech talk, Gemini partnership explained, and Siri AI that finally works. Plus shortcuts, photos AI, and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Daylite: The only made-for-mac CRM solution. Start your free trial today. Workbrew: Deliver the software your team needs securely and at scale. Mercury Weather: Forecasts, beautifully done. Download now for free. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. Links and Show Notes: Credits The Mac Power Users Stephen Robles David Sparks The Editor Jim Metzendorf The Fixer Kerry Provanzano More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback macOS Features Wall of Text — Basic Apple Guy Shortcuts Just Changed Forever - YouTube Apple unveils next generation of Apple Intelligence, Siri AI, and more - Apple Bridget Photo - Original Bridget Photo - Extended Bridget Photo - Clean Up UniFi Travel Router Stephen Robles Primary Technology iJustine John Gruber (Daring Fireball) Joanna Stern (WSJ) Nilay Patel (The Verge) Bridget Carey (CNET) Andrew O'Hara (AppleInsider) Federico Viticci (MacStories) Mike Hurley (Relay FM) LM Studio DEVONthink Bear Fastmail Perplexity changedetection.io Pushcut Data Jar
Sun, 07 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/852 http://relay.fm/mpu/852 Designed in California and WWDC Wishlist with Myke Hurley 852 David Sparks and Stephen Robles Myke Hurley joins us to discuss the launch of Designed in California, a new Apple history podcast with Jason Snell. Then we share our hopes for WWDC, what AI features we may see, and more! Myke Hurley joins us to discuss the launch of Designed in California, a new Apple history podcast with Jason Snell. Then we share our hopes for WWDC, what AI features we may see, and more! clean 4099 Myke Hurley joins us to discuss the launch of Designed in California, a new Apple history podcast with Jason Snell. Then we share our hopes for WWDC, what AI features we may see, and more! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Workbrew: Deliver the software your team needs securely and at scale. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Guest Starring: Myke Hurley Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. You can watch the podcast over on YouTube. Credits The Mac Power Users Stephen Robles David Sparks The Editor Jim Metzendorf The Fixer Kerry Provanzano More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Designed in California: An Apple history podcast Upgrade #609: The Origin of Apple - Relay The Rest Is History - Apple Podcasts Western Electric Phone - Version History YouTube Aura Frames | The Best Digital Picture Frame
Sun, 07 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/852 http://relay.fm/mpu/852 David Sparks and Stephen Robles Myke Hurley joins us to discuss the launch of Designed in California, a new Apple history podcast with Jason Snell. Then we share our hopes for WWDC, what AI features we may see, and more! Myke Hurley joins us to discuss the launch of Designed in California, a new Apple history podcast with Jason Snell. Then we share our hopes for WWDC, what AI features we may see, and more! clean 4099 Myke Hurley joins us to discuss the launch of Designed in California, a new Apple history podcast with Jason Snell. Then we share our hopes for WWDC, what AI features we may see, and more! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Workbrew: Deliver the software your team needs securely and at scale. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Guest Starring: Myke Hurley Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. You can watch the podcast over on YouTube. Credits The Mac Power Users Stephen Robles David Sparks The Editor Jim Metzendorf The Fixer Kerry Provanzano More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Designed in California: An Apple history podcast Upgrade #609: The Origin of Apple - Relay The Rest Is History - Apple Podcasts Western Electric Phone - Version History YouTube Aura Frames | The Best Digital Picture Frame
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/focused/257 http://relay.fm/focused/257 David Sparks and Mike Schmitz Stephen Robles joins us to talk about reading, intentional technology use, directing AI, and the golden era of the generalist. Stephen Robles joins us to talk about reading, intentional technology use, directing AI, and the golden era of the generalist. clean 4520 Stephen Robles joins us to talk about reading, intentional technology use, directing AI, and the golden era of the generalist. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Keeper: Get 60% off personal and family plans. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code FOCUSED. Guest Starring: Stephen Robles Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. Focused 257 on YouTube Stephen's website Riverside.fm Stephen's YouTube channel Treo 755p | Wikipedia Engadget | Technology News & Expert Reviews Mac Power Users | Relay Range by David Epstein The Gap and The Gain by Dr. Benjamin Hardy and Dan Sullivan MKBHD on his 100th video | YouTube The Talk Show Ep. 447, with Adam Lisagor Hovercraft The Rise of the Creative Tastemaker | Practical PKM The Light Phone FL Studio The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk I Am Not a Robot by Joanna Stern Your Brain on Art by Susan Magsamen & Ivy Ross 100 Rules for Living to 100 by Dick Van Dyke Creativity by John Cleese Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman The Other Side of Sadness by George Bonanno The Violin Maker by John Marchese Foundation | IMDb Stillness Is the Key by Ryan Holiday Last Meals | YouTube Reconcilable Differences | Relay Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara Unreasonable Hospitality: The Secret to an Audience That Never Leaves | Nathan Barry Show #127 On B.S. by Harry Frankfurt The Odyssey by Homer, Emily Wilson translation Shark Slider Pico | iFootage Plaud Note Pro
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/intentional/1 http://relay.fm/intentional/1 David Sparks and Chris Bailey David Sparks and Chris Bailey launch Intentional AI, a show about using AI to get real work done without the hype or the doom. Episode 1 lays out why the show exists, introduces the hosts, and makes one promise. Anyone can cook. David Sparks and Chris Bailey launch Intentional AI, a show about using AI to get real work done without the hype or the doom. Episode 1 lays out why the show exists, introduces the hosts, and makes one promise. Anyone can cook. clean 1797 David Sparks and Chris Bailey launch Intentional AI, a show about using AI to get real work done without the hype or the doom. Episode 1 lays out why the show exists, introduces the hosts, and makes one promise. Anyone can cook. Links and Show Notes: Credits TheHosts Chris Bailey David Sparks The Editor Jim Metzendorf The Fixer Kerry Provanzano Support Intentional AI with a Relay Membership Relay Robot Assistant Field Guide MacSparky Chris Bailey Chris Bailey's books The Productivity Project by Chris Bailey Circle Discord Claude / Claude Cowork (Anthropic) Model Context Protocol (MCP) The Economist
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/focused/257 http://relay.fm/focused/257 I Go By Vibes, with Stephen Robles 257 David Sparks and Mike Schmitz Stephen Robles joins us to talk about reading, intentional technology use, directing AI, and the golden era of the generalist. Stephen Robles joins us to talk about reading, intentional technology use, directing AI, and the golden era of the generalist. clean 4520 Stephen Robles joins us to talk about reading, intentional technology use, directing AI, and the golden era of the generalist. This episode of Focused is sponsored by: Keeper: Get 60% off personal and family plans. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code FOCUSED. Guest Starring: Stephen Robles Links and Show Notes: Deep Focus: Extended ad-free episodes with bonus deep dive content. Focused 257 on YouTube Stephen's website Riverside.fm Stephen's YouTube channel Treo 755p | Wikipedia Engadget | Technology News & Expert Reviews Mac Power Users | Relay Range by David Epstein The Gap and The Gain by Dr. Benjamin Hardy and Dan Sullivan MKBHD on his 100th video | YouTube The Talk Show Ep. 447, with Adam Lisagor Hovercraft The Rise of the Creative Tastemaker | Practical PKM The Light Phone FL Studio The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk I Am Not a Robot by Joanna Stern Your Brain on Art by Susan Magsamen & Ivy Ross 100 Rules for Living to 100 by Dick Van Dyke Creativity by John Cleese Four Thousand Weeks by Oliver Burkeman The Other Side of Sadness by George Bonanno The Violin Maker by John Marchese Foundation | IMDb Stillness Is the Key by Ryan Holiday Last Meals | YouTube Reconcilable Differences | Relay Unreasonable Hospitality by Will Guidara Unreasonable Hospitality: The Secret to an Audience That Never Leaves | Nathan Barry Show #127 On B.S. by Harry Frankfurt The Odyssey by Homer, Emily Wilson translation Shark Slider Pico | iFootage Plaud Note Pro Govee
Sun, 31 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/851 http://relay.fm/mpu/851 I Have Contraband 851 David Sparks and Stephen Robles David and Stephen answer listener feedback: rebuilding Apple Home with Aqara power-over-Ethernet cameras, smart scales, raw photo editing, connecting AI to email, off-site backups, the new TRMNL X display, and DEVONthink's MCP server. David and Stephen answer listener feedback: rebuilding Apple Home with Aqara power-over-Ethernet cameras, smart scales, raw photo editing, connecting AI to email, off-site backups, the new TRMNL X display, and DEVONthink's MCP server. clean 4580 David and Stephen answer listener feedback: rebuilding Apple Home with Aqara power-over-Ethernet cameras, smart scales, raw photo editing, connecting AI to email, off-site backups, the new TRMNL X display, and DEVONthink's MCP server. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. 1Password: Never forget a password again. Links and Show Notes: Credits The Mac Power Users Stephen Robles David Sparks The Editor Jim Metzendorf The Fixer Kerry Provanzano More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Robot Assistant Field Guide Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 Robin Home HomePass for HomeKit & Matter HomeCam for HomeKit HomePaper for HomeKit Multi-State Sensor P100 – Aqara LLC Tailwind iQ3 Smart Garage Door Controller iSmartgate MINI THIRDREALITY Smart Garage Door Opener Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights Pro Govee Smart Cordless Table Lamp Classic IKEA launches new smart home range with Matter 5 Smart Home Upgrades I Should've Done Sooner - YouTube Aqara UWB Smart Lock U400 WITHINGS Body Smart Scale Immich Spokenly Introducing Shortcuts Playground - MacStories AI Built These Shortcuts - YouTube Stream Deck + XL | Elgato Prompter XL | Elgato MPU Timestamp Shortcut Audio Hijack Script Canisteo Motorized Blinds Roller Shade TRMNL | ePaper Dashboard DEVONthink 4.3 Herschel Menuwhere · Many Tricks Short Run — Sindre Sorhus DJI Osmo Pocket 4 Creator Combo DJI Mic 3 Bundle Shure MV7+ KU XIU Qi2.2 25W Magnetic Wireless Charger Anker Prime 3-in-1 Charging Station StealthTech Living Room Sound System | Lovesac Pixelmator Pro MacWhisper Fastmail MCP Server Superhuman DEVONthink TRMNL X Supercharge Elgato Stream Deck Elgato Key Light Air BetterTouchTool Keyboard Maestro Audio Hijack Bear Backblaze Parachute Carbon Copy Cloner Tailscale Snazzy Labs Hollyland Lark Wireless Mics Ulanzi RODECaster Pro 2
Sun, 31 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/851 http://relay.fm/mpu/851 David Sparks and Stephen Robles David and Stephen answer listener feedback: rebuilding Apple Home with Aqara power-over-Ethernet cameras, smart scales, raw photo editing, connecting AI to email, off-site backups, the new TRMNL X display, and DEVONthink's MCP server. David and Stephen answer listener feedback: rebuilding Apple Home with Aqara power-over-Ethernet cameras, smart scales, raw photo editing, connecting AI to email, off-site backups, the new TRMNL X display, and DEVONthink's MCP server. clean 4580 David and Stephen answer listener feedback: rebuilding Apple Home with Aqara power-over-Ethernet cameras, smart scales, raw photo editing, connecting AI to email, off-site backups, the new TRMNL X display, and DEVONthink's MCP server. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. 1Password: Never forget a password again. Links and Show Notes: Credits The Mac Power Users Stephen Robles David Sparks The Editor Jim Metzendorf The Fixer Kerry Provanzano More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Robot Assistant Field Guide Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro Aqara Doorbell Camera G400 Robin Home HomePass for HomeKit & Matter HomeCam for HomeKit HomePaper for HomeKit Multi-State Sensor P100 – Aqara LLC Tailwind iQ3 Smart Garage Door Controller iSmartgate MINI THIRDREALITY Smart Garage Door Opener Govee Permanent Outdoor Lights Pro Govee Smart Cordless Table Lamp Classic IKEA launches new smart home range with Matter 5 Smart Home Upgrades I Should've Done Sooner - YouTube Aqara UWB Smart Lock U400 WITHINGS Body Smart Scale Immich Spokenly Introducing Shortcuts Playground - MacStories AI Built These Shortcuts - YouTube Stream Deck + XL | Elgato Prompter XL | Elgato MPU Timestamp Shortcut Audio Hijack Script Canisteo Motorized Blinds Roller Shade TRMNL | ePaper Dashboard DEVONthink 4.3 Herschel Menuwhere · Many Tricks Short Run — Sindre Sorhus DJI Osmo Pocket 4 Creator Combo DJI Mic 3 Bundle Shure MV7+ KU XIU Qi2.2 25W Magnetic Wireless Charger Anker Prime 3-in-1 Charging Station StealthTech Living Room Sound System | Lovesac Pixelmator Pro MacWhisper Fastmail MCP Server Superhuman DEVONthink TRMNL X Supercharge Elgato Stream Deck Elgato Key Light Air BetterTouchTool Keyboard Maestro Audio Hijack Bear Backblaze Parachute Carbon Copy Cloner Tailscale Snazzy Labs Hollyland Lark Wireless Mics Ulanzi RODECaster Pro 2
Sun, 24 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/850 http://relay.fm/mpu/850 Overcast Transcripts and 48 Mac minis with Marco Arment 850 David Sparks and Stephen Robles Marco Arment joins us to dive deeper on Overcast transcripts, the 48 Mac mini server powering it all, how AI is changing app development, restaurant tech, and more! Marco Arment joins us to dive deeper on Overcast transcripts, the 48 Mac mini server powering it all, how AI is changing app development, restaurant tech, and more! clean 6334 Marco Arment joins us to dive deeper on Overcast transcripts, the 48 Mac mini server powering it all, how AI is changing app development, restaurant tech, and more! This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: NetSuite: The leading integrated cloud business software suite. Mercury Weather: Forecasts, beautifully done. Download now for free. 1Password: Never forget a password again. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. You can watch the podcast over on YouTube. Credits The Mac Power Users Stephen Robles David Sparks The Editor Jim Metzendorf The Fixer Kerry Provanzano More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback ATP 683: I Didn't Want to Melt My Rug — ATP Overcast App Accidental Data Centre : r/overcast Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars I Tested 12 Podcast Apps… Here's the Best One - YouTube Backblaze no longer backing up cloud-based files Fat Cat Software Buy Bambu Lab X2D Gridfinity Generator | Interactive tool Tinkercad Onshape | Product Development Platform Shapr3D: 3D Modeling software | Windows & Mac & iPad 3D Printer Warehouse
Sun, 17 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/849 http://relay.fm/mpu/849 Surviving Your Camera Roll 849 David Sparks and Stephen Robles David and Stephen take on the wide, messy world of Apple photo management, from pruning fifty-thousand-photo libraries to backing up iCloud Photos. They cover Shared Library trade-offs, the cleanup apps worth installing, and more. David and Stephen take on the wide, messy world of Apple photo management, from pruning fifty-thousand-photo libraries to backing up iCloud Photos. They cover Shared Library trade-offs, the cleanup apps worth installing, and more. clean 4795 David and Stephen take on the wide, messy world of Apple photo management, from pruning fifty-thousand-photo libraries to backing up iCloud Photos. They cover Shared Library trade-offs, the cleanup apps worth installing, and more. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. 1Password: Never forget a password again. Links and Show Notes: Credits The Mac Power Users Stephen Robles David Sparks The Editor Jim Metzendorf The Fixer Kerry Provanzano More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback MPU on YouTube David's Oldest Digital Photo Stephen's Moody Trumpet Photo Stephen's Dad - Fujifilm Camera Stephen and Whitney in College Backblaze no longer backing up - MPU Talk Gemini 2: top duplicate file finder PowerPhotos - Merge Mac Photos libraries, find duplicate photos, and more Photo Cleaner: Swipewipe App - App Store AI Cleaner: Clean Up Storage App - App Store How to use iCloud Shared Photo Library Widgetsmith - One app; endless home screens Slideshows Maker for Mac and iPad - FotoMagico Parachute Backup - Backup Utility for iCloud Drive and iCloud Photos Synology Inc. SuperDuper! Carbon Copy Cloner: macOS Backup Software - Bombich Software Mimeo Photos Custom Photo Book Maker PhotoScan by Google Photos App - App Store FastFoto High-Speed Photo Scanning System | Epson US ScanMyPhotos.com The Best Photo, Video, Audio Conversion Company | EverPresent VHS to Digital Converter How to add a Legacy Contact for your Apple Account - Apple Support The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning - Margareta Magnusson MacFamilyTree 11 App - App Store Eve Aqua Simple Scan | Agile Tortoise Travel Photographer - Austin Mann Password Manager for Personal & Family Security | 1Password Legacybox® — Digitize Home Movies, Photos, Slides & More Digital Conversion Services – Photo, Movies, & More | DiJiFi Photomyne: Save & Cherish Family Memories Forever Epson Perfection V600 Photo Scanner | Products | Epson US Request access to a deceased family member's Apple Account - Apple Support Using HEIF or HEVC media on Apple devices - Apple Support Day One Journal App | Your Journal For Life Photo organizing software for Mac, Windows, Android, iOS Dropbox.com Google Photos: Edit, Organize, Search, and Backup Your Photos Noodlesoft – Noodlesoft – Simply Useful Software Pixelmator Pro - Apple Osmo Pocket 3 - For Moving Moments - DJI United States Sony Alpha 7C II – Full-frame Interchangeable Lens Hybrid Camera | Black | ILCE-7CM2/B S
Sun, 10 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/848 http://relay.fm/mpu/848 eReaders and Workflows with Jason Snell 848 David Sparks and Stephen Robles Jason Snell joins the show to discuss the state of e-readers, why dedicated reading devices still beat the iPad, and whether Kindle or Kobo is the better ecosystem today. We also dive into libraries, physical books, note-taking devices, and color e-ink. Jason Snell joins the show to discuss the state of e-readers, why dedicated reading devices still beat the iPad, and whether Kindle or Kobo is the better ecosystem today. We also dive into libraries, physical books, note-taking devices, and color e-ink. clean 5276 Jason Snell joins the show to discuss the state of e-readers, why dedicated reading devices still beat the iPad, and whether Kindle or Kobo is the better ecosystem today. We also dive into libraries, physical books, note-taking devices, and color e-ink. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Mercury Weather: Forecasts, beautifully done. Download now for free. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. 1Password: Never forget a password again. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. You can watch the podcast over on YouTube. Credits The Mac Power Users Stephen Robles David Sparks The Editor Jim Metzendorf The Fixer Kerry Provanzano More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Kobo Libra Colour Review: Color, but at what cost? – Six Colors Boox Palma review: A phone-shaped e-reader – Six Colors Shop all Kindle | Amazon Kobo Sage | Rakuten Kobo eReader Store United States Libby - Library hoopla | streaming audiobooks, music, video & ebooks GitHub - crosspoint-reader/crosspoint-reader: Firmware for the Xteink X4 e-paper display reader · GitHub Daylight | A More Caring Computer calibre - E-book management Goodreads | Meet your next favorite book The Incomparable - Smart, funny pop culture podcasts Apple in China | Book by Patrick McGee | Official Publisher Page | Simon & Schuster Rethinking RSS, newsletters, and how I read every morning – Six Colors
Sun, 03 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/847 http://relay.fm/mpu/847 Actually Useful AI Tools 847 David Sparks and Stephen Robles David and Stephen take stock of where AI is actually useful right now. They cover dictation, browsers, agentic workflows, MCP, and Apple Intelligence, plus the real projects each runs today, including email triage and a customer-service robot. David and Stephen take stock of where AI is actually useful right now. They cover dictation, browsers, agentic workflows, MCP, and Apple Intelligence, plus the real projects each runs today, including email triage and a customer-service robot. clean 4484 David and Stephen take stock of where AI is actually useful right now. They cover dictation, browsers, agentic workflows, MCP, and Apple Intelligence, plus the real projects each runs today, including email triage and a customer-service robot. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Mercury Weather: Forecasts, beautifully done. Download now for free. Ecamm: Powerful live streaming platform for Mac. Links and Show Notes: Credits The Mac Power Users Stephen Robles David Sparks The Editor Jim Metzendorf The Fixer Kerry Provanzano More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback MPU on YouTube Claude.ai Google Gemini ChatGPT Perplexity Dia Browser | AI Chat With Your Tabs Comet Browser: a Personal AI Assistant Robot Assistant Field Guide | MacSparky Field Guides Wispr Flow | Effortless Voice Dictation Whisper Memos - AI voice recorder app for iPhone & Apple Watch ChatGPT Images 2.0 vs Gemini ComparisonMastodon Post
Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT http://relay.fm/mpu/846 http://relay.fm/mpu/846 State of Apple Watch 2026 846 David Sparks and Stephen Robles After brief thoughts on John Ternus becoming Apple's next CEO, we dive into the current state of Apple Watch. We explore our setups, faces, complications, apps, and what we hope to see improve. After brief thoughts on John Ternus becoming Apple's next CEO, we dive into the current state of Apple Watch. We explore our setups, faces, complications, apps, and what we hope to see improve. clean 5364 After brief thoughts on John Ternus becoming Apple's next CEO, we dive into the current state of Apple Watch. We explore our setups, faces, complications, apps, and what we hope to see improve. This episode of Mac Power Users is sponsored by: Mercury Weather: Forecasts, beautifully done. Download now for free. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code MPU. 1Password: Never forget a password again. Links and Show Notes: Sign up for the MPU email newsletter and join the MPU forums. You can watch the podcast over on YouTube. Credits The Mac Power Users Stephen Robles David Sparks The Editor Jim Metzendorf The Fixer Kerry Provanzano More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segments Submit Feedback Shortcuts University | Stephen Robles John Ternus to become Apple CEO - Apple Johny Srouji named Apple's Chief Hardware Officer - Apple Community Letter from Tim - Apple The Future of Apple Starts Now - Stephen's YouTube Interview with Apple's John Ternus and Joz | Tom's Guide David's Watch Face 1 David's Watch Face 2 David's Watch Face 3 David's Watch Face 4 Stephen's Watch Face 1 Stephen's Watch Face 2 Stephen's Watch Face 3 Stephen's Watch Face 4 Stephen's Watch Face 5 Stephen's Band Collection Apple Watch Band Tray - AppleUnsold Foodnoms App - App Store AnyList: Grocery Shopping List App - App Store HomePass for HomeKit & Matter App - App Store Bear - Markdown Notes App - App Store Quick Notes - Capture App - App Store Overcast: Podcast App App - App Store Teleprompter Pro App - App Store Drafts App - App Store Fantastical Calendar App - App Store Whisper Memos - Speech to text App - App Store WHOOP | Unl