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MacVoices #26107: Three Shows, 20 Years Each – A Podcasting Conversation with Ken Ray and Mike Potter

Mar 27, 2026 | Interview

Ken Ray, Mike Potter, and Chuck Joiner mark 20 years of podcasting by reflecting on how their shows began, how the medium evolved, and why they still love doing it. They share stories of improvised early gear, changing formats, audience connection, discoverability, and the friendships built along the way. The conversation also explores what defines a podcast, the value of audio, and why putting yourself out there still matters.

MacVoices #26105: TV+ Talk – Kid’s Programming Undervalued, More Awards, and F1’s First Race Success

Mar 25, 2026 | TV+ Talk

https://youtu.be/gueGP07k3xo Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner discuss why Apple TV+ still feels undervalued despite an expanding slate of films, kids programming, awards recognition, and sports success. They highlight Outcome, My Brother the Minotaur, Slow Horses, and...

MacVoices #26100: Live! – ByteDance Apps, Cosmic Orange, Tim Sweeney’s Credibility, and Predictive Markets

Mar 18, 2026 | MacVoices Live!

The opening discussion centers on restrictions affecting ByteDance apps and what that means for users and updates. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, and Brian Flanigan-Arthurs also explore Apple TV production strategies, industry tensions over AI policy, and the rise of “cosmic orange” as a tech trend. The panel also discusses the credibility Tim Sweeney in relation to the settlement with Google, as well as social media bans for teens and the continued expansion of predictive markets.

MacVoices #26098: Live! – Mac minis, iPods (Yes, iPods), and the New Tech Nostalgia

Mar 16, 2026 | MacVoices Live!

An update on the ongoing legal controversy surrounding tech leaker John Prosser kicks off this MacVoices Live!. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, and Brian Flanigan-Arthurs look at Apple’s potential U.S. manufacturing of the Mac mini and what that could mean for production, tariffs, and supply chains. The group then dives into a wave of tech nostalgia, debating the reported resurgence of iPods and comparing it with renewed interest in film cameras, vinyl records, and other retro tech.

MacVoices #26095: TV+ Talk – Hijack, Apple TV Joins Roku, and F1

Mar 11, 2026 | TV+ Talk

https://youtu.be/hljYFQQZ6Xc Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner discuss the appeal of Hijack season one, Apple TV’s expanding availability through Roku, and what that signals about Apple’s evolving content strategy. They also explore Formula One’s arrival on Apple TV,...

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MacVoices #26080: Live! – Encouraging Encryption, Secure Signal Messaging, and 8K TVs

Feb 20, 2026 | MacVoices Live!

The panel starts out by discussing a major deal for Apple TV and what it could mean for their content ambitions. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Mark Fuccio, and Norbert Frassa debate encryption initiatives, comparing Signal and Messages security, including open source, metadata, and device safety considerations. The session wraps with commentary on the apparent abandonment of about 8K TVs due to cost, lack of content, and limited real-world viewing benefits.

MacVoices #26074: CES – RØDE Brings Multi-Camera Production to Creators

Feb 13, 2026 | CES

At CES in Las Vegas, of Alex Page, Head of Marketing, North America, Latin America for RØDE, unveils the RØDECaster Video Core, a multi-camera switcher designed to integrate seamlessly with existing RØDE audio gear for streamlined production. Automatic switching, real-time effects, and smartphone video transmission are joined by new colorful clip-on mics and the Go Gen 3, all aimed at making professional-grade content creation more accessible and visually distinctive.

MacVoices #26057: Showstoppers at CES – Strada’s Direct Drive Access Transforms Video Collaboration Workflow

Feb 5, 2026 | CES

At CES 2026 Showstoppers, Strada demonstrated their peer-to-peer file sharing system that eliminates cloud storage costs for video editors. CEO Michael Cioni explains how the platform connects cameras, hard drives, and laptops directly without uploading to cloud services, using variable bitrate encoding to stream ProRes files over any internet connection. Michael demoed the capabilities, including editing and playback, and detailed the price structure that includes a robust free option.

MacVoices #26048: Live! – A Mobile App Store Shuts Down, Spotify Raises Prices, and AI and Art

Feb 3, 2026 | MacVoices Live!

This MacVoices Live! panel looks at the shutdown of a mobile app store experiment, Spotify’s latest price increase, and a wide-ranging debate over AI-generated music and art. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Web Bixby, Jim Rea, and Jeff Gamet consider a variety of factors for each, including user behavior, platform economics, artist compensation, and whether machine-generated content can truly be considered art, raising questions about creativity, intent, and how it all affects the future of media.

MacVoices #26039: MacVoices Update – 2026-01

Jan 30, 2026 | Updates

The January 2026 MacVoices Update recaps a busy start to the year, including attending and releasing interviews from CES and necessary schedule adjustments.. Chuck touches on the why’s and how’s of who was interviewed, referencing a MacVoices Blog post He also explains changes to Patreon subscriptions driven by Apple’s new system and how it does and doesn’t affect patrons, and delivers the monthly Support Report.

MacVoices #26038: TV+ Talk – CES, TV Interfaces, What’s coming, What’s Going, What’s Next

Jan 29, 2026 | TV+ Talk

Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner return after a holiday break to discuss Chuck’s CES impressions, evolving TV hardware, and the viewing experience around Apple TV. They discuss smart TV interfaces, discoverability challenges, and why software now matters as much (if not more) as display quality. They look at both upcoming and canceled Apple TV shows, and pick some favorites among both new and returning series.

MacVoices #26027: Pepcom at CES – Ottocast Brings Profiles, Cameras, and Streaming to CarPlay

Jan 27, 2026 | CES

From Pepcom at CES 2026, Esteban Rojas of Ottocast explains how their products expand in-car display capabilities beyond traditional CarPlay. Ottocast introduces camera and dongle solutions that enable split-screen viewing, rear-seat monitoring, multiple user profiles, and standalone navigation.

MacVoices #25323: Kirk McElhearn Takes Control of Apple Media Apps (2)

Dec 26, 2025 | Take Control

A conversation with Kirk McElhern on the steady maturation of Apple’s media apps—Music, TV, Books, and Podcasts—and why major changes are now rare. They unpack Apple Music’s personalized stations and discovery, the “hits rise to the top” problem, and why many podcast pros still prefer Overcast despite Apple’s transcripts. Plus: how Apple’s services strategy nudges users toward subscriptions, and why managing your own library adds the real complexity.

MacVoices #25316: TV+ Talk – Year-End Apple TV Analysis & Favorite Shows

Dec 17, 2025 | TV+ Talk

Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner close out 2025 by assessing Apple TV’s year—awards recognition, strategy, and the ongoing marketing puzzle. They preview upcoming releases like F1, Hijack, and Tehran, debate sports and bundling, and share standout favorites including Slow Horses, Prime Target, The Morning Show, Mythic Quest, and Foundation.

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