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Drk Mode Podcast Episode 144: 2025 Year in Review
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With a surprise in person appearance from Noah, we rank every single apple product that came out this year and discuss what's to come in 2026
Episode 144: iPhone Sock
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guys discuss the new iPhone Pocket (welcome back, iPod sock) and rumors of a new entry-level MacBook.
Episode 143: Techtober is Over
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guys discuss Apple's Air strategy and rumors of the iPhone Fold.
Episode 142: Apple Silicon is COOKING
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The new launch of Apple's M5 chip has brought a shocking amount of performance upgrades- lets unpack the rapid pace at which Apple is advancing their ...
Episode 140: To Air or Not To Air
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guys talk about the new iPhones and debate if the Air is the way to go.
Episode 139: Apple Awe Dropping Event Predictions!
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guys discuss everything they're expecting (and hoping) to see at the Apple Event on Tuesday.
Episode 138: iPHONE SEASON
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
iPhone season approaches, so we're back to break down this summer's leaks and rumors!
Episode 137: Liquid Glass (with Sam Kohl!)
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guys (and Sam!) discuss everything that was announced at WWDC25 and Sam spills some tea.
Episode 136: Last minute WWDC analysis with Sam Kohl
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sam from Appletrack joins us as we analyze Apple's recent behavior and expectations ahead of WWDC 2025
Episode 135: Is Apple a Dinosaur?
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guys discuss Apple's outdated media policy and how not being able to take criticism is reflecting poorly on the brand.
Episode 134: WWDC around the corner...
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With a month to go, can Apple pull themselves out of their buggy software slump?
Episode 133: Something in the Air
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guys discuss Noah's MacBook Air experiment and the value proposition of entry-level Macs before devolving into a debate over natural scrolling
Episode 132: Spring has Sprung
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Special in person episode with focus on iPhone 17 and AI (ugh)
Episode 131: M3 Ultra & MacBook Air
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guys discuss the confusing M3 Ultra chip, the new MacBook Air, and (surprisingly enough) the 2015 MacBook.
Episode 130: 16e? More like 16embarrassing
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guys talk about the underwhelming new iPhone 16e, MacBook Air rumors, and then go off on the current state of AI.
Episode 129: iPhone 16e pisses me off
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What the heck man
Episode 128: iPhone SE Week
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The guys discuss the upcoming iPhone SE/16E launch and new rumors about the iPhone 17 Pro.
Episode 127: 2025 is off to a weird start...
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our first episode of the year, a lot of weird stuff is going down
Episode 126: One more to end 2024
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The guys squeeze in one more episode for 2024 to reflect on what has (and, more importantly, hasn't) happened this year in the world of Apple and tech...
Episode 125: The Cutest Mac mini Ever!
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The guys discuss the new Mac mini from its modular parts to its cute and tiny form factor.
Episode 124: M4 Pro & Max... and storage
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
M4 Pro and M4 Max take the world by storm! And Apple storage prices continue to confound and irk...
Episode 123: Mac Week is Here!
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The guys discuss the upcoming Mac-related announcements and lament some of Apple's poor decisions.
Episode 122: M4 in the music industry feat. Alex DiMauro
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today Valley bassist Alex DiMauro joins us to discuss how the music industry uses Apple and Apple Silicon! Check out Valley and their most recent albu...
Episode 121: TECHTOBER in full swing!
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
iPhone 16, Apple Intelligence, and Macs galore!
Episode 120: Calm Before the Storm!
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With less than 24 hours until Apple's September Event, who would even listen to this!
Episode 119: The August Episode
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the only episode of August 2024 (don't worry about it), the guys discuss the sad state of the Mac display lineup and new iPhone rumors.
Episode 118: The Capture Button
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The guys discuss the sorry state of the gig economy and talk about iPhone 16 rumors, including potential integration of the rumored capture button wit...
Episode 117: Absolutely Intelligent
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The boys break down some of the announcements at WWDC 2024 and get a bit philosophical about the place of AI in the world.
Episode 116: WWDC looms!
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
WWDC is right around the corner! Let's talk rumors, expectations, AI, and more!
Episode 115: iSad or iPad?
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
New iPads are here and WWDC is just around the corner!
Episode 114: The iPad makes no sense
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The guys talk about iPad rumors and the trend of stagnating improvements in iPhones and Macs.
Episode 113: We're so back
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a while...
Episode 112: M3 MacBook Air
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The guys discuss the new M3 MacBook Air, iPad rumors, Vision Pro, and more.
Episode 111: March Event looms?
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Noah did a bad thing
Episode 110: The future is confusing
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The guys discuss the Vision Pro after having it for a week. Is it worth the price? What will the next generation look like?
Episode 109: Vision Pro is HERE
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In a special in person show, Luke and Noah don Apple Vision Pro and discuss our initial experience!
Episode 108: It's time.
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With just days to go, lets reflect on the knowns and unknowns of Apple's Vision Pro!
Episode 107: 2024 is POPPING!
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The guys talk about all of the new Vision Pro info including the preorder experience, the specs, and some burning questions. Also discussed: the Apple...
Episode 106: Vision Faux
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sam from Appletrack joins us for an exciting conversation
Episode 105: Vision Pro in ONE MONTH??
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The guys talk about the recent Beeper news and new rumors that Vision Pro may be coming sooner rather than later.
Episode 104: I did a thing...
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Luke may have moved to California lol
Episode 103: M3 Max is, like, insane?
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The guys discuss some impressive benchmarks for the new M3-series chips and the 2018 iPad Pro problem that the MacBook Pro is soon to face.
Episode 102: NEW MACS IN 24 HOURS
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
WTF
Episode 101: Apple Watch Repair Success!
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The guys talk about Noah's Apple Watch replacement, the weird new Apple Pencil, and confusing rumors surrounding new Macs.
Episode 100: HOLY SMOKES
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can't believe we've done 100 of these
Episode 99: Apple Watch Ultra FAILURE
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The guys talk about toxic TikTok comments, the iPad dilemma, and an unfortunate incident involving Noah's Apple Watch Ultra and a swimming pool.
Episode 98: Back from the Land Down Under!
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're back with iPhone 15 coverage and Noah's birthday!
Episode 97: 38 HOURS UNTIL IPHONE 15
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The guys talk about last-minute leaks and rumors before the Wonderlust event on September 12th.
Episode 96: Wonderlust
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Just a few days to go! Apple's printer ran out of ink
Episode 95: The Worst Time to Buy an iPhone
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The guys talk about why you shouldn't buy an iPhone in August, iPhone 15 rumors, and the new batterygate.
Episode 94: iPhone 15 approaches...
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Things are heating up in the world of iPhone
Episode 93: The $200-$600 Used Mac Conundrum
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The guys talk about the problem with buying a used Mac in the $200-$600 range, Twitter's dumb rebrand to X, and speculation about the iPhone Ultra.
Episode 92: iMac Drought
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The guys discuss the current tech drought and the lack of new iMacs.
Episode 91: How did we miss this...
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Mac Pro has a secret (not a good one)
Episode 90: GENIUS BAR went DRK
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The guys discuss the headset, new Macs, and the live show.
Episode 89: T-MINUS 16 HOURS
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On WWDC eve, the guys discuss what's to come tomorrow.
Episode 88: ONE WEEK!
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Holy cow guys one week until Genius Bar goes DRK (and WWDC too I guess)
Episode 87: What will the headset do??
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The guys try to figure out what Apple's rumored extended reality headset will actually do.
Episode 86: Final Cut Surprise
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Come see us LIVE! Genius Bar Goes Drk is brought to you by CleanMyMacX! We're so stoked to have them support this amazing event for you guys! Get your...
Episode 85: eBay Addicts Anonymous
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Luke goes down some eBay rabbit holes and almost buys a bunch (more) sealed iPods.
Episode 84: Siri Shenanigans
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is Siri doing bruh
Episode 83: Modalità Oscura
16 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're live this week from Italy!
Episode 82: Yellow.
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
10/10 on the yellow scale.
Episode 81: CCRP'ing the WWDC 2023 Invites
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The guys talk about WWDC invites and concerning new leaks regarding the VR headset.
Episode 80: Where the WWDC invites at though...?
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Where are they Tim!?
Episode 79: Credibility, Corroboration, Repetition, Proximity
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The guys (and Jon Prosser, briefly) discuss WWDC and a potential March/April event.
Episode 78: New iPhone this week???
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There might be a new yellow iPhone and also the Mac is a MESS right now
Episode 77: Is this a tech drought?
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The guys talk about tech from Japan and Apple headset rumors. It's a miracle this episode didn't spontaneously combust at the beginning.
Episode 76: No March Event?!
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The guys talk about recent rumors that there won't be a March event, new chat AIs, and... chapstick??
Episode 75: DID WE GET SCAMMED?
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Luke and Noah bought some shady iPads... will this be the deal of the century or a total SCAM?
Episode 74: M2 Pro and Max + Distractions
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We got hella distracted in this one, sorry
Episode 73: New Products... In January!?
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The guys talk about the new M2 and M2 Pro devices released last week.
Episode 72: VR Is On The Way
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The guys (and Sam Kohl!) talk about recent rumors relating to Apple's upcoming VR headset.
Episode 71: New Year, Same Shenanigans
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The boys are back to talk about old cars, old Macs, and inflation. There's also big news about the wall panels.
Episode 70: toodaloo 2022
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the final episode of 2022, we get slightly philosophical about the environment, talk about Luke's iPhone 3G unboxing, and reflect on the best and w...
Episode 69: lol nice
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this dank episode, the boys talk about Elon's feud with Apple, the App Store's 30% cut, and Luke's newest venture–a masculine candle brand–that...
Episode 68: The Dumpster Fire
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode gets a lil spicy
Episode 67: A Very Special Guest (and Sam)
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today Noah and I are joined by Jonathan Morrison and Sam Kohl at Jons studio for an in person roundtable discussion!
Episode 66: Mac Pro This Year?!
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The boys talk about the confusing new iPads and the potential for a new Mac Pro this year.
Episode 65: Mac Pro? Nah, Mac Extreme
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this short episode, the boys talk about Apple's future chip plans, and some product lines that should be getting M2 any day now...
Episode 64: October Surprise
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What the heck is goin on this month?
Episode 63: California Streaming
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Omg broh its in person this time broh
Episode 62: A very Ultra Watch
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Holy smokes
Episode 61: To Max, or not to Max
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The new iPhone 14 series is here! The boys discuss new features and ...interesting... issues.
Episode 60: Chillin' on the Dynamic Island
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The boys discuss the new products released at last week's Apple event, including the Apple Watch Ultra and iPhone 14 Pro.
Episode 59: Far Out is not far out
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Just 3 days to go until the latest Apple Event!
Episode 58: Eggcellent Event Rumors
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The boys discuss rumors of the upcoming Apple event and the unlikely inclusion of an egg dispenser in the next iPad
Episode 57: Notch or Pill?
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The boys are back to talk about recent iPhone 14 rumors involving the pill-shaped camera cutout, increased price, and a potentially unchanged base mod...
Episode 56: Thermal Throttling
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
These MacBook Airs sure do thermal throttle!
Episode 55: M2 controversies with Sam Kohl!
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sam returns to the podcast this week to discuss a myriad of Apple topics including recent M2 controversies, and also some other random stuff idk we ki...
Episode 54: Much ado about M2
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What the heck guys the M2 chip is like crazy. Just kidding but lets talk about it haha
Episode 53: Discussing WWDC
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the guys discuss the new hardware and software announced at WWDC 2022.
Episode 52: WWDC EVE IS UPON US
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welp
Episode 51: In The Drk About WWDC
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the gents discuss their theories and hopes for WWDC, which is just over a week ago.
Episode 50: Our half centennial episode!
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we celebrate 50 Drk Modes by hosting our first giveaway! Listen along for instructions on how to enter (US only). Entry form: https://...
Episode 49: The iPhone 14 is CANCELLED!
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The gents talk about clickbait and upgrade cycles.
Episode 48: Where the news at?
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is like 50% news and 50% EV talk
Episode 47: Apple's Self-Service Repair is WEIRD!
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the boys talk about Luke's 5K iMac to Studio Display transformation and all of the weirdness surrounding Apple's new self-service rep...
Episode 46: The Mac Studio Lives!
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's back.
Episode 45: Utter Chaos with Jon Prosser and Sam Kohl
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Idk how to describe this one folks