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MacVoices #25198: Two First Time Macstock Attendees Reactions

Jul 23, 2025 | Interview

During a break at Macstock Conference and Expo, we had a chance to chat with Blair Mah and his daughter Jasmine about their first-time Macstock experiences. They highlight the diversity of attendees and presentation topics, the strong sense of community, and the high educational value of the sessions. From in-depth technical talks to practical tips, both found the event enriching and inspiring, and had one request for next year.

MacVoices #25170: More Developers’ Eye Perspective from MacPaw (2)

Jun 17, 2025 | Interview

Our conversation with MacPaw’s Senior Software Engineer Serhii Popov and Product Manager Pavlo Haidamak continues to explore the intersection of product development, ethical data practices, and user trust. The team shares their experience building CleanMyMac and Setapp, emphasizing the importance of transparency, responsible data handling, and thoughtful feature design—like their decision to bring back the Space Lens module after unexpected user outcry. With real-world examples, they unpack how customer feedback and cultural perspectives inform their work, and why they believe developers should treat users as collaborators—not data sources.

MacVoices #25169: A Developers’ Eye Perspective from MacPaw (1)

Jun 16, 2025 | Interview

Senior Software Engineer Serhii Popov and Product Manager Pavlo Haidamak, both of MacPaw, offer an inside look at how CleanMyMac is built with user trust, transparency, and security at the forefront. They discuss how evolving regulations like GDPR and Apple’s system restrictions have changed the way software is developed, tested, and updated. The conversation explores balancing user control with ease of use, why informed permission requests matter, and how user feedback directly shapes product improvements. With examples from their own workflows and challenges, they highlight what it means to build responsible software in an age of heightened privacy concerns.0:09 Introduction to MacPaw’s Perspective (Part 1)

MacVoices #25097: Talking Podcasting with Marty Jencius (2)

Mar 21, 2025 | Interview

Our conversation with Marty Jencius of ThePodTalk.net continues as he shares his podcasting workflow, editing strategies, distribution approaches, and outlines how he leverages AI and automation tools for promotion. He details his experiences with Spotify, CoScheduler, and podcast website management. Marty also highlights his diverse portfolio of shows and encourages aspiring podcasters. (Part 2)

MacVoices #25096: Talking Podcasting with Marty Jencius (1)

Mar 20, 2025 | Interview

Marty Jencius is a podcasting machine, with five currently active podcasts listed on his web site, ThePodTalk.net. We cover his deep passion for podcasting, from his early radio background to producing multiple shows today. Tools, workflows, and the evolution from audio to video production are discussed with real-world examples. Marty shares insights on gear, editing techniques, and software that streamline the process. His enthusiasm highlights podcasting’s creative appeal and accessibility for anyone interested in getting started.

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MacVoices #24224: New LumaFusion Features with Terri Morgan and Chris Demiris

Sep 4, 2024 | Interview

https://youtu.be/tOZOtyJ1o48 Terri Morgan, Co-Founder and Principle Designer and Chris Demiris, Co-Founder and Principal Engineer of Luma Touch are back to discuss two new features to LumaFusion: Speed Ramping and Enhance Keyframing. They explain why speed ramping was...

MacVoices #24217: iPhones Invade Football (Soccer) in the UK

Aug 26, 2024 | Interview

Charlotte Henry of The Addition joins us to explain how the iPhone will soon play a critical role in English football (soccer for those of us in the U.S.). Not only could that role affect the experience of those attending, but also of the game itself from a officiating perspective. All that from the same device that you carry in your pocket every day. Charlotte tells us why she is still amazed by the fact.

MacVoices #24210: In-Depth on Subscriptions On The Mac Show (2)

Aug 15, 2024 | Interview

https://youtu.be/AOUZ6k69APo The conversation about software subscriptions with Jeff Gamet, Dave Ginsburg, and Patrice Brend’amour on The Mac Show on The British Tech Network with an analysis of application usage and subscriptions on iOS vs. macOS. Alternatives to...

MacVoices #24209: In-Depth on Subscriptions On The Mac Show (1)

Aug 14, 2024 | Interview

In the first part of a cross-post from The Mac Show on The British Tech Network, Jeff Gamet, Dave Ginsburg, and Patrice Brend’amour discuss the shift from one-time purchases to subscription software models, examining both the benefits and challenges this brings for developers and users alike. Predictable revenue streams that subscriptions offer developers for continuous improvements are weighed against user fatigue from managing multiple subscriptions and the value-evaluation that comes with regular vs. one-time payments. (Part 1)

MacVoices #24207: More Apple Wearables Discussion with Jeff Gamet on The Mac Show (2)

Aug 12, 2024 | Interview

Jeff Gamet and Chuck Joiner continue their discussion of wearables on The Mac Show on The British Tech Network, turning to smart glasses and smart clothes. Issues that crop up include power usage and privacy concerns over potentially intimate tracking, privacy, and data collection. They touch on the past Apple-Nike collaboration, and debate the accuracy of step counts in wearables. Other possible issues include kinetic charging, extra batter power, and more. (Part 2)

MacVoices #24206: Apple Wearables Discussion with Jeff Gamet on The Mac Show (1)

Aug 12, 2024 | Interview

In a cross-post from The Mac Show on The British Tech Network, Interim host Jeff Gamet and Chuck Joiner delved into the rapidly evolving topic of Apple wearables, particularly exploring the hypothetical concept of an Apple ring. Jeff and Chuck speculated on the potential design and functionalities of such a device, envisioning its role in health monitoring and device control. The challenges of charging a smart ring, thoughts from Chat Room participant Magic Man about enhancing AirPods, and introducing an AI controller pendant were part of the discussion before touching on the part geolocation capabilities play in wearables. (Part 1)

MacVoices #24116: The New Vision ProFiles Podcast!

May 1, 2024 | Interview

Marty Jencius and Eric Bolden have started a new podcast, Vision ProFiles, to focus on Apple’s latest product. Eric and Marty discuss their experiences with the Vision Pro headset and their plans for the podcast, aiming to cover news, issues, apps, and have guests share their insights. They highlight the personalized and immersive experiences Vision Pro offers, showcasing favorite apps like InSpace for social interactions and the Mac virtual display feature.

MacVoices #24110: More About ‘Before Macintosh: The Apple Lisa’ with Filmmaker David Greelish (2)

Apr 23, 2024 | Interview

https://youtu.be/OLiCnhTfL5Y Our conversation with documentary filmmaker David Greelish about his new documentary on one of Apple’s “failures”, Before Macintosh: The Apple Lisa. The discussion into the evolution of personal computing and Lisa’s part in it, why the...

MacVoices #24109: Filmmaker David Greelish on ‘Before Macintosh: The Apple Lisa’ (1)

Apr 22, 2024 | Interview

https://youtu.be/mhGplE5Yd1I Documentary filmmaker David Greelish shares the story of how his latest effort, Before Macintosh: The Apple Lisa, was rooted in his passion for Apple tech that dates back to his college days. He discusses the evolution of consumer...

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