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831: Revisiting Our Writing Workflows
Jan 11, 2026 1h 18m

831: Revisiting Our Writing Workflows

From fancy pens to blank screens with a blinking cursor, there are more ways to write than ever. This week, the guys discuss several of them, weighing their pros and cons, and share how they get th...

830: iOS 26: Focus Modes & Notifications
Jan 04, 2026 1h 26m

830: iOS 26: Focus Modes & Notifications

Our phones are constantly vying for our attention. This week, David and Stephen discuss strategies for managing notifications and regaining control.

829: Tech That Worked in 2025
Dec 28, 2025 1h 42m

829: Tech That Worked in 2025

With the year winding down, Stephen and David reflect on what went well in their tech stacks, touching on Apple silicon, the company's default apps, AI tools, home automation, and networking.

828: Revisiting Keyboard Maestro
Dec 21, 2025 1h 28m

828: Revisiting Keyboard Maestro

David and Stephen talk through their uses of Keyboard Maestro, diving deep into automation, text expansion, and more.

827: Every Two Months or So
Dec 14, 2025 1h 28m

827: Every Two Months or So

On this feedback episode, the guys revisit the smart home, iPadOS 26, the lack of a big iMac, charging stations, and much more.

826: 2025 State of the Platforms (Part 2)
Dec 07, 2025 2h 24m

826: 2025 State of the Platforms (Part 2)

The guys wrap up their review of Apple's 2025 with a look at the iPhone, Apple TV, iCloud, and Apple's other services. They then zoom out and look at the overall ecosystem.

825: 2025 State of the Platforms (Part 1)
Nov 30, 2025 2h 8m

825: 2025 State of the Platforms (Part 1)

This week, Stephen and David start their annual tour of Apple's products, beginning with the Mac, then they consider the Apple Watch, the Vision Pro, and the company's lineup of audio products.

824: Life After iPadOS 26
Nov 23, 2025 1h 15m

824: Life After iPadOS 26

iPadOS 26 introduced a new windowing system, improved audio recording, and more robust background tasks, making the iPad feel more Mac-like than ever. This week, David and Stephen discuss a range o...

823: The 2025 Holiday Gift Guide
Nov 16, 2025 1h 25m

823: The 2025 Holiday Gift Guide

The end of the year is nearly upon us, so the guys are back to share their gift ideas. Stephen then goes on to share a new life philosophy, only to learn that David is already a master of it.

822: iPhone 17 Photography with Tyler Stalman
Nov 09, 2025 1h 25m

822: iPhone 17 Photography with Tyler Stalman

Tyler Stalman returns to the show to discuss the camera gains Apple has made with the iPhone 17 line. The guys also talk about the limitations of the iPhone Air and some of the apps Tyler uses to e...

821: Developer Roundtable 2025
Nov 02, 2025 1h 41m

821: Developer Roundtable 2025

Casey Liss, Charlie Chapman, and James Thomson join Stephen and David to discuss the state of software development on Apple's platforms in 2025. Topics include Liquid Glass, SwiftUI, documentation,...

820: The Apple Productivity Suite Field Guide
Oct 26, 2025 1h 21m

820: The Apple Productivity Suite Field Guide

David has published a new course covering Apple Reminders, Calendar, Notes, and more. This week, he and Stephen walk through those apps and how they can be used together. Then, a conversation about...

819: The User Interface at 60 MPH
Oct 19, 2025 1h 26m

819: The User Interface at 60 MPH

The guys discuss a bunch of listener feedback, the return of Slide Over, the state of iCloud Family Sharing, and check in on David's Rivian experience.

818: "Recreational Math," with Dr. Drang
Oct 12, 2025 1h 42m

818: "Recreational Math," with Dr. Drang

Everyone's favorite engineer-turned-blogger returns to the show to discuss the state of iPhone cases, the argument for LLMs, and his go-to automation tools — and why Shortcuts on the Mac isn't one ...

817: macOS Tahoe, visionOS, & watchOS 26
Oct 05, 2025 1h 26m

817: macOS Tahoe, visionOS, & watchOS 26

From Liquid Glass to a stronger Spotlight, macOS Tahoe reshapes the Mac. Spotlight now remembers your clipboard and taps into App Intents, while Apple’s apps gain updates to match their mobile coun...

816: iOS & iPadOS 26
Sep 28, 2025 1h 20m

816: iOS & iPadOS 26

iOS and iPadOS 26 bring many changes, including Liquid Glass, updated first-party apps, and new multitasking features for iPad users. This week, the guys talk through these changes and share impres...

815: Automation Update with Sal Soghoian
Sep 21, 2025 1h 7m

815: Automation Update with Sal Soghoian

While Stephen is busy with the Podcastathon, Sal Soghoian joins David to talk about the state of automation and the best way to get started with automation in 2025.

814: The iPhone 17 Event
Sep 10, 2025 1h 28m

814: The iPhone 17 Event

Just hours after Apple's iPhone event, David and Stephen gather their notes and thoughts to discuss the company's latest hardware.

813: Spending All Our Time Saving Things
Sep 07, 2025 1h 16m

813: Spending All Our Time Saving Things

On this feedback episode, the guys talk about backing up iCloud data, read-it-later services, automation trigger conflicts, travel tech, converting Markdown, the No List, and a lot more.

812: AV & Vibe Coding with Tyler McRae
Aug 31, 2025 1h 24m

812: AV & Vibe Coding with Tyler McRae

Tyler McRae joins the program to talk about the role of AI in coding and his work in the world of church AV and technology.