The Intersection

It’s that time – New Apple Watch, and three new iPhones! Jonathan gives his impression of the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR and Apple Watch Series 4, following Apple’s recent ‘Gather Round’ Media Event and asks the question – are any of these products worth the upgrade?

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MAIN HOST: Jonathan Wildman

SHOW NOTES:

‘Gather Round’ Apple iPhone / Apple Watch Event – Sept 2018

The Intersection returns from its Summer Vacation, and we are joined again by Bronson Green. There’s lots to discuss, including the recently announced Picard Series, Star Trek: Discovery Season 2, Original content from streaming services, Rumours of Kathleen Kennedy’s secret firing from Lucasfilm, the state of the Star Wars franchise, Tim Miller’s Terminator Sequel and a heck of a lot more!

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MAIN HOST: Jonathan Wildman

GUEST: Bronson Green

Apple kick off their 2018 World Wide Developer’s Conference unveiling what’s in store later this year for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Mac. Introducing iOS 12, WatchOS 5, TVOS 12 and the forthcoming Mac OS Mojave.

It’s strictly software as Jonathan covers the main highlights from this year’s keynote.

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MAIN HOST: Jonathan Wildman

SHOW NOTES:

WWDC 2018 Keynote

Jonathan is joined again by Bronson Green for more analysis on the world of Film & TV.

From Karate Kid Spinoff, Cobra Kai, to Black Panther (yes Bronson is probably the only critic on Earth who doesn’t like the movie!), to Avengers:Infinity War. The duo ‘rant and bant’ on these and more in this rather packed edition of The Intersection!

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MAIN HOST: Jonathan Wildman

GUEST: Bronson Green

Bronson Green returns to join Jonathan to…

Lament the death of Toys R Us, discuss the second ‘Solo: a Star Wars Story’ trailer, and to share reactions to the masterful ode to 80’s Pop Culture that is ‘Ready Player One’.

All this & more!

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MAIN HOST: Jonathan Wildman

GUEST: Bronson Green

SHOW NOTES:

Solo: a Star Wars Story, Trailer 2

Jonathan discusses Apples software and new iPad hardware announcement at their Spring Education event, the release of iOS 11.3 and what’s still M.I.A. And finally, why has the 11.3 update stolen the bass from the HomePod?!

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MAIN HOST: Jonathan Wildman

SHOW NOTES:

Apple Education Event (Video)

HomePod software update released  (Reddit)

Jonathan explains and discusses the current data privacy scandal surrounding Facebook and the shadowy Cambridge Analytica, calling out the social network for its lack of accountability and its users for blind ignorance. We all have a role to play concerning this debacle and its possible implications.

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MAIN HOST: Jonathan Wildman

SHOW NOTES:

Cambridge Analytica whistleblower: ‘We spent $1m harvesting millions of Facebook profiles‘

Facebook iPhone Listening into our Conversations for Advertising TEST (YouTube)

Deactivating or Deleting Your Account | Facebook Help Centre …

Jonathan has his HomePod!, and brings you his candid first impressions of Apple’s new Smart Speaker in this edition of The Intersection.

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MAIN HOST: Jonathan Wildman

Bronson Green returns to join Jonathan in this episode of The Intersection. The two discuss the many twists and turns of ‘Star Trek: Discovery’, the release of the ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ trailer, Gary Oldman’s performance in ‘The Darkest Hour’, Marvel and DC’s last Comic Book Movie offerings (Justice league vs Thor Ragnarok) and more!

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MAIN HOST: Jonathan Wildman

GUEST: Bronson Green

SHOW NOTES:

Solo: A Star Wars Story, Trailer

Jonathan rants about how Oscar nominations are now a nonsense, and Apple finally sets a preorder/release date for HomePod!..however, with some serious caveats, as half its features won’t make launch! Plus Sonos fire some serious shots in response.

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MAIN HOST: Jonathan Wildman

SHOW NOTES:

Full List of 2018 Oscar Nominations – Variety

One Hour With Apple’s New HomePod (Refinery29)