Basic AF: a (mostly) tech podcast
Spilling trash, talk, tech, and tea (though Tom says no politics). Plus, games, plenty of Apple tech, or whatever else comes into our heads. It’s a show where we get to hang out and talk tech, talk shit, and have fun every couple of weeks (and sometimes more often - only your podcast app knows for sure). We'll give you the lowdown on the gear we're using, some knowledge bombs to help you use your gear better, and answer listener questions.
Podcasting since 2023 • 85 episodes
Basic AF: a (mostly) tech podcast
Latest Episodes
MacBook Neo, Apple’s First 50 Years, and the Weirdest Wearable Yet
Tom and Jeff are back with a packed episode that wanders from Apple hardware to Apple history to Apple TV+ sports to, well, a scientific fart study. If that sounds like a lot, it is.Topics covered this episode:MacBo...
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Episode 83
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51:53
A Budget MacBook, iPad Updates & Going Analog with Field Notes
Apple's dropping a wave of new products this week — and Tom and Jeff break down everything that's expected: a budget MacBook starting around $600, an iPhone 16E follow-up, iPad updates for the non-Pro models, and possible MacBook Pro upgrades w...
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Episode 82
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47:35
Siri Delayed Again — And a Ray-Ban Meta Glasses Review with Nate Gorby
Tom flies solo this week and welcomes first-time guest Nate Gorby for a conversation about Apple’s ongoing Siri delays, the state of Apple Intelligence, and what it all means for everyday users.They discuss the latest report that Apple’s...
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Episode 81
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55:43
When You Should (and Shouldn’t) Switch Productivity Apps with Jim Eagar
Jim Eagar joins Tom Anderson and Jeff Battersby for a thoughtful, experience-driven conversation about productivity, tools, and the often-tempting urge to switch apps. Drawing on decades of professional experience—from Air Force chaplain to att...
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Episode 80
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54:05
Apple Teams Up With Google (Again) & A Look at Apple Creator Studio
In this episode of Basic AF, Tom Anderson and Jeff Battersby kick off the year by digging into some of the biggest Apple stories in early 2026—starting with the news that Apple is partnering with Google to have Gemini power a revamped Siri and ...
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Episode 79
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45:08
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