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The CultCast covers each week’s best Apple stories, news, and accessories for your iDevices and Mac—but more importantly—we do it with pizzaz. Why listen to another dreary tech program? Tune in to the CultCast each week for a healthy dose of Apple, jokes gone sour, and plenty of tangents.

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03.24.2023

This week: more details on the upcoming iPhone 15 Pro leak, Apple's about to make a big push into movie theaters, and we review the astounding accuracy of the newest generation of AI image creation. This episode supported by Protect ...

The CultCast episodes:

03.24.2023 iPhone 15 leaks, Apple movies head to theaters, + Mid Journey 5 AI images are BONKERS (CultCast #587) This week: more details on the upcoming iPhone 15 Pro leak, Apple's about to make a big push into movie theaters, and we review the astounding accuracy of the newest generation of AI image creation. This episode supported by Protect ...
03.17.2023 Touch screen HomePod INCOMING, Apple considering AI, + Tim Cook vs designers headset battle! (CultCast #587) This week: Apple's prepping a new HomePod with a 7" touchscreen, plus: Apple might enter the AI game, and TC order headset release as designers warn it's not ready! This episode supported by Kolide ensures only secure devices can access ...
03.10.2023 New Macs, incoming! + iPhone 14 goes yellow, M3 MacBook Airs, & Outlook goes FREE! (CultCast #585) This week: a new iMac and (M3!) MacBook Airs are incoming! Plus: new yellow iPhone 14s, new details on iPhone 15 Pro, and we compare Apple Mail vs the newly FREE Microsoft Outlook! This episode supported by Kolide ensures only ...
03.03.2023 New HomePod vs Original, What’s new in iOS 16.4 betas + iMessage comes to Windows! (CultCast #584) This week: All the best new features in the iOS 16.4 betas, plus: the new HomePod Vs the Original! Papa Erf has some surprising sound tests to discuss… This episode supported by Kolide ensures only secure devices can access your ...
02.24.2023 First look at iPhone 15 Pro's new color + Apple prepping HUGE update to Apple Watch (CultCast #583) This week: We've got our first look at iPhone 15 and the secret new color coming to iPhone 15 Pro. Plus: Apple's prepping a world changing feature for Apple Watch. This episode supported by Save 50% on a Dashlane subscription ...
02.17.2023 Here we go! Apple’s about to drop the PERFECT Mac... (CultCast #582) This week: We roundup the features coming iPhone 15 Pro and Max! Plus: a new 15.5-inch MacBook is INCOMING, and don’t forget to update the software on your MagSafe cable! This episode supported by Easily create a beautiful website all ...
02.10.2023 Here comes the iPhone ULTRA! + the real reason Apple ditched Intel (CultCast #581) This week: Details leak about iPhone ULTRA, a higher-end iPhone with a higher price! Plus, Apple execs reveal why they really ditched Intel... This episode supported by The Lectric XP 3.0 is a compact but powerful folding eBike you can ...
02.03.2023 Truth about the NEW HomePods, new Apple Watch Ultra, & Apple's FOLDING iPad (CultCast #580) This week: The HomePods are arriving at people's doorsteps and the reviews are in — let's have an honest chat about HomePod V2. Plus: Apple is planning an even BIGGER Ultra Watch, and a folder iPad is in the works! ...
01.27.2023 Why the M2 Mac mini is exciting AND disappointing + M2 MacBook Pro reviews! (CultCast #579) This week: Yes the new M2 MacBook Pro is a spec bump, but it's a BIG one! Plus: why the new Mac mini is both exciting AND disappointing, and the original HomePods get another big update! This episode supported by ...
01.20.2023 New HomePods! New MacBook Pros! New Mac mini! Our REACTIONS…. (CultCast #578) This week: They're finally here, the new M2 MacBook Pros, mew Mac mini and Mac mini "Pro", and the brand new HomePods! This episode we react and discuss all of it.... This episode supported by Easily create a beautiful website ...
01.13.2023 Apple's 'touchscreen Mac' + the mixed-reality headset is INCOMING! (CultCast #577) This week: They said they'd never do it! But... according to a new report, Apple is now testing a Mac with a touchscreen, and will be supercharging the a cutting edge new display technology (and more!). Plus: Apple's mixed reality ...
01.06.2023 BIG Apple headset leaks, Studio Display FINALLY gets competition, and our picks for best-of 2022, part 3! (CultCast #576) This week: We just got our biggest leaks yet of Apple's Mixed Reality headset! Plus: there will soon be some serious competition for Apple's Studio Display, and we add MORE picks to our best of 2022, part 3! This episode ...
12.30.2022 What's next for Apple hardware and our best of 2022 picks, part 2! (CultCast #575) This week: What Apple hardware is coming next in 2023? We got the list! Plus: it's part 2 of our best of 2022 picks, with our favorite tech, shows, and movies! This episode supported by Rocket Money shows you all ...
12.23.2022 Our best of 2022 picks, part 1! (CultCast #574) This week: It's part 1 of our best of 2022 picks, with our favorite tech, shows, and movies! This episode supported by Easily create a beautiful website all by yourself, at Squarespace.com/cultcast. Use offer code CultCast at checkout to get ...
12.16.2022 iOS 16.2 best features plus alternate app stores and A LOT more coming to iOS! CultCast (#573) This week: The best new features in iOS 16.2, plus: this is unreal—alternate app stores, side loading, and A LOT more coming to iOS! This episode supported by Rocket Money shows you all your subscriptions all in one place, and ...
12.09.2022 Apple's 20-INCH folding MacBook + BIG iCloud changes (CultCast #572) This week: We're talking Apple's "20-inch folding MacBook", new features in iOS 16.2, + the big changes coming to iCloud! This episode supported by Easily create a beautiful website all by yourself, at Squarespace.com/cultcast. Use offer code CultCast at checkout ...
12.02.2022 Elon vs. Apple - Battle of the ages! (CultCast #571) This week: We're talking leaked M2 Max MBP benchmarks, the problem with iCloud, Elon Vs. Apple, the Tesla Phone, and the poor chum who got mugged while carrying 300 brand new iPhones! This episode supported by Easily create a beautiful ...
11.25.2022 iPhone 15 going Thunderbolt + insane Black Friday deals + GOBBLE GOBBLE YAALL! (CultCast #570) This week: iPhone 15 going Thunderbolt Insane Black Friday deals More! This episode supported by Easily create a beautiful website all by yourself, at Squarespace.com/cultcast. Use offer code CultCast at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase of a ...
11.18.2022 Apple is preparing THEIR OWN version of Metaverse + the iPhone 4K video scam! (CultCast #569) This week: Apple's free Emergency satellite SOS goes live! Apple is building a rival to the metaverse iPhone 4K video - it’s a scam! The magic of Apple's Find My network Steve Jobs’ stinky old sandals go to auction This ...
11.11.2022 It's about to get a lot harder to buy Apple products + trouble on Apple's Industrial Design team... (CultCast #568) This week: it's about to get a lot harder to buy Macs, iPhones, AirPods and more. Get'em while you can! Plus: Apple's about to make it even easier to accidentally turn on Siri, and the strange story no one's talking ...
11.04.2022 iPhone 15 goes buttonless! + Backlit Apple logo making a comeback! (CultCast #567) This week: CultCast is talking iPhone 15 going buttonless, backlit Apple logo making a comeback, and our review of Apple's weird workplace drama Severance! This episode supported by Easily create a beautiful website all by yourself, at Squarespace.com/cultcast. Use offer ...
10.28.2022 All the best features in iOS 16.1, iPadOS 16.1 & macOS Ventura! (CultCast #566) This week: all the best new and hidden features in iOS 16.1, iPadOS 16.1, and macOS Ventura. Plus: Apple releases yet another great update for the original HomePod, and BestBuy beats Apple in providing a way to pay for your ...
10.21.2022 First impressions of the new iPad Pro, new iPads, new Apple TVs, new DONGLE! (CultCast #565) This week: new iPad Pros, new iPads, new Apple TVs, and a brand new DONGLE! We're talking ALL the hardware Apple just announced. This episode supported by Easily create a beautiful website all by yourself, at Squarespace.com/cultcast. Use offer code ...
10.14.2022 FInally! Super useful new features coming to iCloud and Apple Music (CultCast #564) This week: some super useful new features are FINALLY coming to Apple Music and iCloud; our first impressions of Meta's $1500 "Pro" VR headset; the problem with Apple's "Find My"; and AI creates a creepy podcast episode with Steve Jobs ...
10.07.2022 It's FINAL... EU forces big iPhone change, remembering Steve, & Dynamic Island tips! (#CultCast 563) This week: lawmakers in the EU are forcing iPhone and other devices to go USB-C, remembering Steve Jobs on the 11th anniversary of his passing, and things you didn't know you could do with dynamic island! This episode supported by ...
09.16.2022 All the best iOS 16 features + Apple’s incoming October event! (CultCast #562) This week: iOS 16's best features + our hardware predictions for Apple's definitely-gonna-happen October event! This episode supported by Easily create a beautiful website all by yourself, at Squarespace.com/cultcast. Use offer code CultCast at checkout to get 10% off your ...
09.09.2022 Reactions! iPhone 14 Pro, Apple Watch Ultra, AirPods Pro 2! (CultCast #561) This week: Apple Watch Ultra, iPhone 14 Pro, AirPods Pro 2 — our reactions to everything! This episode supported by Easily create a beautiful website all by yourself, at Squarespace.com/cultcast. Use offer code CultCast at checkout to get 10% off ...
09.02.2022 iPhone 14 and Apple Watch Pro - New last-minute leaks! (CultCast #560) This week: ahead of next week's Apple event, we've got last-minute details on iPhone 14 and the super secret Apple Watch Pro! This episode supported by Easily create a beautiful website all by yourself, at Squarespace.com/cultcast. Use offer code CultCast ...
08.26.2022 It's official! Let’s talk Apple’s September 7th “Far Out” event! (CultCast #559) This week: let's talk Apple's "Far Out" event predictions! This episode supported by Easily create a beautiful website all by yourself, at Squarespace.com/cultcast. Use offer code CultCast at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase of a website or ...
08.19.2022 September 7th Apple event – here we go! (CultCast #558) This week: September 7th Apple event, here we go! Let's talk hardware expectations. This episode supported by Easily create a beautiful website all by yourself, at Squarespace.com/cultcast. Use offer code CultCast at checkout to get 10% off your first purchase ...
08.12.2022 iOS 16 best new features + new HomePods incoming! (CultCast #557) This week: we review iOS 16's best new features, and Apple is hard at work on some very interesting new HomePods, including the original HomePod V2! This episode supported by Easily create a beautiful website all by yourself, at Squarespace.com/cultcast. ...
08.05.2022 M2 MacBook Air DESTROYS other Macs, + why you SHOULDN’T hunt down AirTag thieves (CultCast #556) This week: M2 MacBook Air blows away other Macs in speed test iPhone 14 Pro always-on screen behavior previewed in new iOS 16 wallpaper details Apple earnings beat pessimistic predictions Apple Maps extends cycling directions to all 50 states NYC ...
07.29.2022 Apple Car is BACK in business + Apple SCRAPS M1 Mac Pro! (CultCast #555) This week: Former Lamborghini exec will help steer Apple car design team Apple's patent history reveals a major push into autos Why Apple never shipped M1 Mac Pro when it was ready BIG - EU adopts final approval of new ...
07.22.2022 M2 MacBook Pros INCOMING, iOS 16 hidden feature, & the DeLorean is REBORN! (#CultCast 554) This week: the new M2 MacBook Pros are INCOMING! PLUS iOS 16 Introduces New Capabilities for Accessories With U1 Chip Integration Amazon's Prime Air drones will soon be making deliveries The legendary DeLorean is about to be REBORN! This episode ...
07.15.2022 M2 MacBook Air impressions + Jony Ive is DONE with Apple (CultCast #553) This week: we discuss M2 MacBook Pro performance, first impressions, and reviews. Plus: the end of an era, Jony Ive leaves Apple for good. This episode supported by Easily create a beautiful website all by yourself, at Squarespace.com/cultcast. Use offer ...
07.08.2022 NEW “extra rugged” Apple Watch is INCOMING! (#CultCast 552) This week: Extra-rugged Apple Watch for athletes will pack biggest screen yet! Plus: the Mac Studio is now available with heavy discounts, Apple adding a new "hyper secure" lockdown mode to iOS 16, and US awards Steve Jobs the country's ...
07.01.2022 A "DELUGE" of new Apple hardware is incoming! (CultCast #551) This week: Apple's prepping to drop an "ambitious deluge" of new hardware, including the return of one of the greatest Apple products of all time... This episode supported by Easily create a beautiful website all by yourself, at Squarespace.com/cultcast. Use ...
06.24.2022 M2 MacBook Pro reviews, M2 vs M1, + return of the MacBook! (CultCast #550) This week: The first reviews of the 13-inch MacBook Pro with M2 are in and they are not kind! Plus: new details elude to a new MacBook that may be a hybrid between an MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, iOS ...
06.17.2022 Apple M2 is insane! Plus LEAKS on iPhone 14 & 15-inch MacBook Air! (CultCast #549) This week: The M2 benchmarks have leaked and this new chip is even better than we hoped. Plus: new details on iPhone 14, a 12 and 15-inch MacBook Air, and new 14-inch iPad Pro MAX. This episode supported by Remotely ...
06.10.2022 All the WWDC22 surprises that blew us away! (CultCast #548) This week: iO16, macOS Ventura, Stage Manager, M2 MacBook Air — our reactions to all WWDC22's best announcements! This episode supported by Remotely manage your Mac, iPhone, or iPad with Jamf. Manage 3 devices for FREE at jamf.com/beyond Easily create ...
06.03.2022 WWDC22 - here’s what’s coming! (CultCast #547) This week: With WWDC22 RIGHT around the corner, we're talking hardware and software predictions and expectations. This episode supported by Remotely manage your Mac, iPhone, or iPad with Jamf. Manage 3 devices for FREE at jamf.com/beyond Easily create a beautiful ...
05.27.2022 HERE IT IS: iPhone 14 (CultCast #546) This week: we got them! New renders show us exactly what the iPhone 14 will look like. Plus: A new "Studio Display Pro" with mini-LED screen is incoming, and Apple preps a new LARGER HomePod! This episode supported by Remotely ...
05.20.2022 REDESIGNED Apple Watch incoming, + new cheaper Apple TV (CultCast #544!) This week: Apple Watch Series 8 getting the redesign we’ve ALL been waiting for, a cheaper smaller Apple TV is in the works, Apple’s mixed reality headset is ALMOST ready, and working from home vs the office — how much ...
05.13.2022 iPhone goes USB-C, remembering the legendary iPod, + this week's best Apple news! (CultCast #544!) This week: finally! According to a new report, Apple is ditching Lightning for USB-C, and that's going to bring some long-needed new features to iPhone. Plus, the legendary iPod is finally retired. We remember how the device changed Apple and ...
05.06.2022 iPhone 14 prices/sizes leak! + what makes Studio Display is TRULY special (CultCast #543!) This week: new leaks give us our best look yet at the FOUR upcoming iPhone 14 models, including sizes, features, and BIG price increases. Plus: Mac Studio orders are now getting BIG delays, the $80 "smart water bottle", and our ...
04.29.2022 Apple “fixes” Studio Display, big changes coming to iOS, & Elon buys Twitter… (CultCast #542!) This week: How to get a M1 MacBook Pro fast and cheap! Apple "fixes" the Studio Display... New EU regulations could be HUGE changes for iOS! Our reactions to Elon's Twitter buy This episode supported by Easily create a beautiful ...
04.22.2022 New leaks on iPhone 14, NINE new M2 Macs incoming, and the return of HomePod! (CultCast #541) This week: we've got new leaks on iPhone 14's cameras, plus new intel on NINE new upcoming M2 Macs! And and the HomePod ain't dead yet, baby! Apple's prepping a whole new HomePod with all-new superpowers. This episode supported by ...
04.15.2022 MaxTech joins us to talk Mac Studio, M1 Ultra performance, 2022 Macbook Air, & more! (CultCast #539) This week: MaxTech joins us to talk Mac Studio, M1 Ultra Performance, and Apple REUSING the M1 in the 2022 MacBook Air! This episode supported by Remotely manage your Mac, iPhone, or iPad with Jamf. Manage 3 devices for FREE ...
04.08.2022 Apple’s WWDC 2022 - Here’s what’s coming next (CultCast #539) This week: WWDC 2022 has just been announced, and it looks like Apple’s still got some surprises left for us… Plus: M1 Ultra, an “Ultra Disappointment”, and Apple is actively testing a 9-inch foldable iPhone! This episode supported by Remotely ...
04.01.2022 New iPhone 14 leaks + Apple working on a NEW Mac… (CultCast #538) This week: we've got new iPhone 14 leaks, Apple is working on another new Mac, and big changes are coming to iMessage and iOS. This episode supported by Easily create a beautiful website all by yourself, at Squarespace.com/cultcast. Use offer ...

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The CultCast episodes:

iPhone 15 leaks, Apple movies head to theaters, + Mid Journey 5 AI images are BONKERS (CultCast #587)

Touch screen HomePod INCOMING, Apple considering AI, + Tim Cook vs designers headset battle! (CultCast #587)

New Macs, incoming! + iPhone 14 goes yellow, M3 MacBook Airs, & Outlook goes FREE! (CultCast #585)

New HomePod vs Original, What’s new in iOS 16.4 betas + iMessage comes to Windows! (CultCast #584)

First look at iPhone 15 Pro's new color + Apple prepping HUGE update to Apple Watch (CultCast #583)

Here we go! Apple’s about to drop the PERFECT Mac... (CultCast #582)

Here comes the iPhone ULTRA! + the real reason Apple ditched Intel (CultCast #581)

Truth about the NEW HomePods, new Apple Watch Ultra, & Apple's FOLDING iPad (CultCast #580)

Why the M2 Mac mini is exciting AND disappointing + M2 MacBook Pro reviews! (CultCast #579)

New HomePods! New MacBook Pros! New Mac mini! Our REACTIONS…. (CultCast #578)

Apple's 'touchscreen Mac' + the mixed-reality headset is INCOMING! (CultCast #577)

BIG Apple headset leaks, Studio Display FINALLY gets competition, and our picks for best-of 2022, part 3! (CultCast #576)

What's next for Apple hardware and our best of 2022 picks, part 2! (CultCast #575)

Our best of 2022 picks, part 1! (CultCast #574)

iOS 16.2 best features plus alternate app stores and A LOT more coming to iOS! CultCast (#573)

Apple's 20-INCH folding MacBook + BIG iCloud changes (CultCast #572)

Elon vs. Apple - Battle of the ages! (CultCast #571)

iPhone 15 going Thunderbolt + insane Black Friday deals + GOBBLE GOBBLE YAALL! (CultCast #570)

Apple is preparing THEIR OWN version of Metaverse + the iPhone 4K video scam! (CultCast #569)

It's about to get a lot harder to buy Apple products + trouble on Apple's Industrial Design team... (CultCast #568)

iPhone 15 goes buttonless! + Backlit Apple logo making a comeback! (CultCast #567)

All the best features in iOS 16.1, iPadOS 16.1 & macOS Ventura! (CultCast #566)

First impressions of the new iPad Pro, new iPads, new Apple TVs, new DONGLE! (CultCast #565)

FInally! Super useful new features coming to iCloud and Apple Music (CultCast #564)

It's FINAL... EU forces big iPhone change, remembering Steve, & Dynamic Island tips! (#CultCast 563)

All the best iOS 16 features + Apple’s incoming October event! (CultCast #562)

Reactions! iPhone 14 Pro, Apple Watch Ultra, AirPods Pro 2! (CultCast #561)

iPhone 14 and Apple Watch Pro - New last-minute leaks! (CultCast #560)

It's official! Let’s talk Apple’s September 7th “Far Out” event! (CultCast #559)

September 7th Apple event – here we go! (CultCast #558)

iOS 16 best new features + new HomePods incoming! (CultCast #557)

M2 MacBook Air DESTROYS other Macs, + why you SHOULDN’T hunt down AirTag thieves (CultCast #556)

Apple Car is BACK in business + Apple SCRAPS M1 Mac Pro! (CultCast #555)

M2 MacBook Pros INCOMING, iOS 16 hidden feature, & the DeLorean is REBORN! (#CultCast 554)

M2 MacBook Air impressions + Jony Ive is DONE with Apple (CultCast #553)

NEW “extra rugged” Apple Watch is INCOMING! (#CultCast 552)

A "DELUGE" of new Apple hardware is incoming! (CultCast #551)

M2 MacBook Pro reviews, M2 vs M1, + return of the MacBook! (CultCast #550)

Apple M2 is insane! Plus LEAKS on iPhone 14 & *15-inch* MacBook Air! (CultCast #549)

All the WWDC22 surprises that blew us away! (CultCast #548)

WWDC22 - here’s what’s coming! (CultCast #547)

HERE IT IS: iPhone 14 (CultCast #546)

REDESIGNED Apple Watch incoming, + new *cheaper* Apple TV (CultCast #544!)

iPhone goes USB-C, remembering the legendary iPod, + this week's best Apple news! (CultCast #544!)

iPhone 14 prices/sizes leak! + what makes Studio Display is TRULY special (CultCast #543!)

Apple “fixes” Studio Display, big changes coming to iOS, & Elon buys Twitter… (CultCast #542!)

New leaks on iPhone 14, NINE new M2 Macs incoming, and the return of HomePod! (CultCast #541)

MaxTech joins us to talk Mac Studio, M1 Ultra performance, 2022 Macbook Air, & more! (CultCast #539)

Apple’s WWDC 2022 - Here’s what’s coming next (CultCast #539)

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