Latest Episodes

Living in Japan Without Speaking Japanese — How Apple Makes It Possible (CCOT)

I’m joined by listener-turned-guest Major Dr. Zach Hicks, an Air Force physician living in Japan, to talk  how Apple’s translation tech is making daily life in Tokyo not just possible, but actually kind of magical. We dive into usin...

February 10, 2026 • 43:14

M5 MacBook Pros Incoming — But HOLD ON… OLED Macs Are Next. Plus: AI Xcode & Apple’s New $2B Bet (CultCast #736)

With reseller stock drying up, new M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pros appear to be RIGHT around the corner!   We’ve also got more intel on Apple’s first OLED MacBook Pro (with a full redesign!). Plus: major new features landing in iOS 26.3 and...

February 07, 2026 • 1:05:47

AirTags 2, Apple’s ENTIRE 2026 product roadmap, & my new camera! (CultCast #735)

This week:A deep dive into Apple’s new Creator Studio and whether it’s actually a good value for creative professionalsEverything you need to know about AirTag 2!Not one but TWO new MacBook Pros are likely c...

January 30, 2026 • 1:34:00

Guest episode: Cult of Mac podcast #4

Watch this episode on YouTubeThis week: Siri’s growing up as a proper chatbot, Apple copies the raging success of the Humane Ai Pin, why your next Mac might cost even more, how yo...

January 28, 2026 • 53:24

Big Apple Shakeup + FIVE new Apple products & M5 MacBook Pros incoming! (CultCast #734)

This week on the pod, Apple’s future starts to come into focus — and it’s getting very interesting. John Ternus quietly steps into a major design role as Apple’s long-term CEO chessboard shifts, while a new report says Craig Federighi ...

January 23, 2026 • 55:05

Fan Mail

Long time listener from Jamaica and big fan of you and the show. Just finished the episode. Sorry to hear about your brother. My condolences. I'm here to wish you receive all the strength you need to figure out the future of the show and I look forward to seeing what comes next.

Kingston, JM