Macworld Podcast
Episodes
Episode 285: Developers and the App Store
30 Jan 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Apple’s App Stores for iOS and Mac have made buying software painless and, for the most part, affordable, but they’re not without their downsides ...
Episode 284: Less than perfect apps
29 Jan 2012
Contributed by Lukas
In this Macworld Live session, a panel of luminaries discusses their favorite apps, their flaws, and how we would fix them. We also tackle why it’s ...
Episode 283: Mac 911 live at Macworld Expo 2012
28 Jan 2012
Contributed by Lukas
We answer common Mac and iOS troubleshooting questions, including ones submitted live by our audience!
Episode 282: Macworld Pundit Showdown Live at Macworld Expo 2012
27 Jan 2012
Contributed by Lukas
The Macworld Pundit Showdown takes its act on the road, with a live performance at Macworld|iWorld.
Episode 281: The State of Apple with John Gruber and Andy Ihnatko
26 Jan 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Snell is joined by a pair of Mac luminaries, Daring Fireball’s John Gruber and Chicago Sun-Times columnist Andy Ihnatko. The topic: The Stat...
Episode 280: Apple education event and iBooks Author
18 Jan 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Apple held an education event in New York City where it unveiled a new version of the iBooks app along with iBooks Author, a free Mac application that...
Episode 279: Live from CES 2012
11 Jan 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Macworld reports from the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada with a list of interesting products they’ve seen and some odd trends they’...
Episode 278: What’s in store for Apple in 2012?
03 Jan 2012
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a new year and while we enjoy popping open bottles of fizzy libations and twiddling noise makers as much as the next tech publication, a podcas...
Episode 277: Macworld Pundit Showdown XIV
27 Dec 2011
Contributed by Lukas
We convened this all-star panel of pundits to discuss the issues of the year in a forum that we call the Macworld Pundit Showdown. Four pundits enter…...
Episode 276: Greg Pak’s ‘Vision Machine’
20 Dec 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Greg Pak has written “ Vision Machine,” a free, Creative Commons-licensed three-issue comic series with a lot to say about how the march of techno...
Episode 275: 2011 App Gems
14 Dec 2011
Contributed by Lukas
We honor the apps that feed the iPhone, iPad, and iPod with our annual App Gem awards.
Episode 274: Macworld 2011 Editors’ Choice Award winners
06 Dec 2011
Contributed by Lukas
This year, we recognized 23 products for meeting our standards of quality, utility, innovation, value, and excellence.
Episode 273: Macworld|iWorld preview
30 Nov 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Once called Macworld Expo, the show has changed not only its name, but some of its content and focus. In this episode of the podcast I speak with the ...
Episode 272: Macworld Pundit Showdown XIII
22 Nov 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Just in time for your Thanksgiving holiday, the Macworld Pundit Showdown is back with its own unique take on recent events in the technology world.
Episode 271: Meet iTunes Match
15 Nov 2011
Contributed by Lukas
We've spent the past few days learning all there is to know about Apple’s $25-per-year music service, and they’re ready to drop some iTunes Match-...
Episode 270: Batteries, iTunes NAS, and GarageBand 1.1
09 Nov 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in for talk of iOS 5 and battery problems, iTunes used with an NAS, and why GarageBand is written with both the musical and tin-eared in mind.
Episode 269: MacBook Pro updates and Speedmark 7
01 Nov 2011
Contributed by Lukas
We shine the spotlight on the Mac, with a look at the recent processor and graphics improvements to the MacBook Pro lineup.
Episode 267: Spotlight on iOS 5
18 Oct 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Having thoroughly analyzed the iPhone 4S, the Macworld Podcast turns its attention to Apple’s other big mobile product unveiling for October: iOS 5.
Episode 266: Speaking of the iPhone 4S
11 Oct 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Our own Jason Snell has had the iPhone for a week and has a lot to say about its performance, the improved camera, and Siri. Is the iPhone 4S for you?...
Episode 265: The legacy of Steve Jobs
05 Oct 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Snell and Christopher Breen discuss Steve Jobs’ legacy.
Episode 264: The iPhone 4S debuts
03 Oct 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Apple took the wraps off the next iPhone Tuesday, and Macworld’s Jason Snell and Dan Moren were on hand to cover the event.
Episode 263: iPhone event preview
28 Sep 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Apple is holding an event next week that focuses on the iPhone. I’m joined by Macworld’s Jason Snell, Dan Frakes, and Dan Moren to discuss the i...
Episode 262: Windows 8, Apple, and the future
20 Sep 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Why do Apple and Microsoft view the world so differently? And are they headed in opposite directions?
Episode 281: iCal (and other) annoyances in Mac OS X Lion
14 Sep 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Kirk McElhearn talks about some of Lion’s annoyances—specifically, where iCal falls down. Later in the discussion we talk generally about Lion’s...
Episode 260: The iTunes Store and the Towson Hack
06 Sep 2011
Contributed by Lukas
The Macworld Podcast turns its attention to the unsettling phenomenon where customers are seeing their iTunes gift card balances zeroed out by mysteri...
Episode 259: Apple and Steve Jobs: The past, the future
25 Aug 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Jobs has resigned his position as CEO and will, instead, become Apple’s Chairman of the Board. What does this means for Apple’s future as we...
Episode 258: Mac OS X Lion tips
24 Aug 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Tips for using Apple's latest Mac operating system from the Macworld staff.
Episode 258: Mac OS X Lion tips
24 Aug 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Tips from he Macworld staff on Apple latest Mac operating system.
Episode 256: Mac OS X Lion and accessibility
10 Aug 2011
Contributed by Lukas
We consult with expert Josh de Lioncour about the accessibility features in Mac OS X Lion.
Episode 254: Installing Lion
27 Jul 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Macworld's Dan Frakes joins host Chris Breen to discuss the many aspects of installing OS X Lion.
Episode 253: Lion roars at last
19 Jul 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Lion is here, and we’ve convened an early-morning edition of the Macworld Podcast to talk about Apple’s latest Mac OS X release.
Episode 252: Tweet this!
13 Jul 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s podcast I speak with two Macworld editors, Scholle Sawyer-McFarland and Lex Friedman, who’ve recently participated in two unique Tweet-...
Episode 250: Final Cut Pro X
29 Jun 2011
Contributed by Lukas
While many prosumers were intrigued by the latest Final Cut, a significant number of professionals working in the movie, TV, and post-production indus...
Episode 248: GemFest 2011
15 Jun 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Frakes gives us the lowdown not only on this year’s GemFest, but some of the standout applications it will feature as well as a selection of his...
Episode 245: AppleScript and iTunes
25 May 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Doug Adams talks about Doug’s AppleScripts for iTunes.
Episode 244: The success of the Apple Store
11 May 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Gary Allen of ifoAppleStore.com talks about the why the Apple Retail Stores are successful.
Episode 243: New iMacs for 2011
04 May 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Apple just refreshed the iMac line and Jason Snell and Roman Loyola join me to discuss these new Mac models.
Episode 242: Macworld Pundit Showdown XI
29 Apr 2011
Contributed by Lukas
After appearing before a live audience at Macworld Expo, the Macworld Pundit Showdown returns to the comfy confines of its home studio with a stellar ...
Episode 241: All about iTunes
19 Apr 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Kirk McElhearn discusses iTunes’ strengths, weaknesses, hidden talents, suitability for classical music enthusiasts, and future.
Episode 239: The Macalope's Fools of the Year
06 Apr 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Though April first has passed, there never seems to be a shortage of foolishness. And because there isn’t, I’ve invited the Macalope to return to ...
Episode 238: Some favorite tips
29 Mar 2011
Contributed by Lukas
We offer up some of our favorite tips, ranging from the “well, duh” to the entirely obscure. Regardless of your Mac skills, you’re sure to learn...
Episode 234: Apple's iPad 2 announcements
01 Mar 2011
Contributed by Lukas
We cover every twist and turn from Apple’s iPad 2 event Wednesday, including its previews of iOS 4.3, a universal version of iMovie, and GarageBand ...
Episode 232: Discussing QuarkXPress 9
22 Feb 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Quark, one of today’s digital publishing heavyweights, has announced QuarkXPress 9, a new version of its graphic design and page layout application....
Episode 213: App Store subscriptions and the business iPad
16 Feb 2011
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss two topics: the App Store’s new subscription policy and the iPad as a business tool.
Episode 229: The Daily app and Verizon iPhone
02 Feb 2011
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about News Corp’s The Daily news app and then discuss the experience with the Verizon iPhone
Episode 228: The Mac's future
29 Jan 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an interesting, intelligent discussion about where Apple may take the Mac in the future.
Episode 227: Pundit Showdown Live at Macworld 2011
28 Jan 2011
Contributed by Lukas
From the floor of Macworld 2011, it’s a special live version of Mac Pundit Showdown!
Episode 226: Macworld Expo 2011 preview
18 Jan 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Next week offers a big event dear to the hearts of Apple enthusiasts: Macworld 2011 (formerly known as Macworld Expo). The man who runs the show talks...
Episode 224: Mac App Store opens
06 Jan 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Apple launched the Mac App Store. A pack of distinguished Macworld editors—including Jason Snell, Roman Loyola, Dan Moren, and David Chartier—have...
Episode 222: Gifts for media lovers
14 Dec 2010
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss gifts for the media mavens in your life--speakers, headphones, and other media accessories.
Episode 220: Gifts for photographers
30 Nov 2010
Contributed by Lukas
We look at a class of gifts that remain popular for and from geeks: photography.
Episode 219: Thankful for the arrival of iOS 4.2
21 Nov 2010
Contributed by Lukas
It was a big day Monday. iOS 4.2 released. Find My iPhone made available for free--with some limits. New iWork updates. Big changes for the iPad. Smal...
Episode 218: Beatlemania! iTunes and the hype machine
15 Nov 2010
Contributed by Lukas
You read the news today (oh boy)? That’s right, The Beatles have come to the iTunes Store.
Episode 217: Troubleshooting talk
10 Nov 2010
Contributed by Lukas
Perhaps OS X (and now, iOS) have reached the point where a lot of trouibleshooting tasks are no longer necessary. By way of reality check I speak with...
Episode 216: National Novel Writing Month
02 Nov 2010
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Snell, Dan Moren, and Scholle McFarland introduce you to National Novel Writing Month, where people write 50,000-word novels in the month of Nov...
Episode 214: Back to the Mac reaction
20 Oct 2010
Contributed by Lukas
Apple offered up a ton of Mac-related product news on Wednesday, and we tackle all of it in this episode of the Macworld Podcast.
Episode 213: Appstravaganza!
13 Oct 2010
Contributed by Lukas
The November 2010 issue of Macworld goes a little App-crazy, with a cover story profiling 117 downloads for your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. The M...
Episode 212: iOS and Mac tips
06 Oct 2010
Contributed by Lukas
Because we see the value in telling our readers and listeners how to make technology easier and more enjoyable to use, I dedicate this bite-sized epis...
Episode 210: iPhones and iPads in business and education
21 Sep 2010
Contributed by Lukas
We focus this week on the different ways that businesses and classrooms are incorporating Apple's iOS devices.
Episode 208: Apple iPods review roundup
08 Sep 2010
Contributed by Lukas
Apple’s new iPods are now on sale to the general public, but we’ve had ours for a week. In that time, we’re run them through their paces for ou...
Episode 207: Apple’s new iPods, Apple TV, and more
31 Aug 2010
Contributed by Lukas
Join Jason Snell, Chris Breen, Jon Seff, and Dan Frakes as they discuss the Apple Music Event for 2010, including new iPods and the all-new Apple TV.
Episode 206: Music events, media converters, and GarageBand
25 Aug 2010
Contributed by Lukas
Apple and its autumn music event, Chinese media converter spam, and the wonders of GarageBand.
Episode 204: Apple and sustainable living
10 Aug 2010
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Bill Wiecking of the Hawaii Preparatory Academy's Energy Lab stops by to talk about the future of sustainable living, education, and Apple's effor...
Episode 202: Summer of Mac Gems
14 Jul 2010
Contributed by Lukas
To honor some of these applications we present our third annual GemFest, reviews of some of the best inexpensive software made for the Mac
Episode 231: iPhone 4 review
30 Jun 2010
Contributed by Lukas
The iPhone 4 is too big to ignore. Rather than turn away from its glassy lustre, we embrace it in an extended interview with Macworld’s editorial ...
Episode 200: Hands on with iPhone 4
23 Jun 2010
Contributed by Lukas
Now that the iPhone 4 has arrived, our editors discuss what they've learned so far about the latest phone from Apple.
Episode 199: Meet the new Mac mini
15 Jun 2010
Contributed by Lukas
Apple unveiled a new Mac mini this week, so we spend some time talking about the desktop's new features. Also, we check in with Macworld Expo's Paul K...
Episode 197: Getting ready for WWDC
02 Jun 2010
Contributed by Lukas
Next week, Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference takes place. This is an important event because Apple often uses WWDC to announce new products ...
Episode 196: Mac games and iPad apps
19 May 2010
Contributed by Lukas
Why I left Facebook over its privacy policies. David Chartier joins me to talk about the newly-released Mac version of Valve’s Steam game delivery s...
Episode 193: The new iPad
02 Apr 2010
Contributed by Lukas
The iPad has arrived! We've got thoughts about Apple's new device from Macworld's staff.
Episode 192: Stop-motion animation and The Macalope
23 Mar 2010
Contributed by Lukas
Two Mac luminaries drop in on podcast host Christopher Breen in this episode: His daughter, to talk about stop-motion videos; and The Macalope, to tal...
Episode 191: Mac user groups and iPod accessories
11 Mar 2010
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the current state of Macintosh User Groups and the iPod and iPhone accessories we use and enjoy.
Episode 190: Macworld Expo 2010 iPad roundtable
23 Feb 2010
Contributed by Lukas
We present the audio from an hour-long session at this month's Macworld Expo focusing on what we know and think about Apple's forthcoming iPad.
Episode 189: Quicken Essentials for Mac
15 Feb 2010
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Griffiths talks to Aaron Patzer, General Manage/VP at Intuit, during Macworld Expo to hear about the company's latest personal finance software of...
Episode 187: Macworld Lab at 2010 Macworld Expo
12 Feb 2010
Contributed by Lukas
Macworld Lab takes a geekier look inside the happenings at Macworld 2010.
Episode 186: Dan-and-DaveCast 2010
11 Feb 2010
Contributed by Lukas
The D-men of Macworld discuss all the activity on the show floor, cite some of the favorite things they've seen here, and ponder the continuing future...
Episode 183: All about ScreenFlow 2
10 Feb 2010
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Griffiths talks to Andy Engberson, Desktop support manager for Telestream, makers of screencasting software to talk about ScreenFlow 2.
Episode 182: Microsoft talks Office 2011
10 Feb 2010
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Griffiths talks to Microsoft Mac Business Unit general manager Eric Wilfrid about the next version of Microsoft Office. Microsoft took the wraps o...
Episode 181: Introducing the Apple iPad
27 Jan 2010
Contributed by Lukas
Apple’s new tablet is the talk of the tech world Wednesday, so naturally it’s the focus of the Macworld Podcast.
Episode 180: CES wrap-up & Expo preview
13 Jan 2010
Contributed by Lukas
January marks the beginning of Show Season—CES and Macworld Expo. As CES trails off into the distance and Macworld Expo looms, we take time to exami...
Episode 178: Mac Pundit Showdown V Tournament of Champions
30 Dec 2009
Contributed by Lukas
We wrap up 2009, with a trio of Macworld editors battling to come up with snappy answers to stupid questions in the latest edition of Mac Pundit Showd...
Episode 177: Macworld Eddy and App Gem Awards
16 Dec 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Macworld’s Editorial Brain Trust gather in the Podcave to discuss the Editors’ Choice and App Gems awards.
Episode 176: Software gems and digital cameras
09 Dec 2009
Contributed by Lukas
The Season of Stuff is underway and because it is, we devote this episode of the Macworld Podcast to items that are nice to get and give.
Episode 175: Mac hardware, tested and reviewed
17 Nov 2009
Contributed by Lukas
We take a final, definitive look at Apple's fall hardware update and revisit the vagaries of Apple's App Store approval process.
Episode 174: Virtualization and iPhone jailbreaks
04 Nov 2009
Contributed by Lukas
The major players in this market—VMware and Parallels—have released new versions of their applications. Then, is jailbreaking the iPhone safe an...
Episode 173; New iMacs and more
19 Oct 2009
Contributed by Lukas
We look at the "two" in the week one-two punch: Monday's spectacular quarterly earnings and today's raft of new Apple hardware.
Episode 171: Macworld Pundit Showdown IV
22 Sep 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Philip Michaels welcomes Roman Loyola, PC World's Nick Mediati, and Wired's Mat Honan to our showcase of punditry. Our least informative episode yet! ...
Episode 168: All about Snow Leopard
25 Aug 2009
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Macworld Podcast, Chris Breen talks about Mac OS X 10.6 with a star-studded panel of Macworld editors.
Episode 167: Apple news and e-book lock-in
12 Aug 2009
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss Apple raising its skirts over an iPhone dictionary application, Apple’s defense of same, the rejection of Google Voice, Eric Schmidt’s ...
Episode 166: Macworld Pundit Showdown III
29 Jul 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Macworld's erratic game-show podcast format returns, with host Philip Michaels and contestants Dan Frakes, Roman Loyola, and Chris Holt getting points...
Episode 165: Happy birthday to the App Store
15 Jul 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Apple’s mobile applications emporium is one-year old and to celebrate the happy event we devote this episode to all-things-App Store.
Episode 164: All about laptops
01 Jul 2009
Contributed by Lukas
We talk laptops—Apple-branded MacBooks as well as anything-but-Apple HackBooks.
Episode 163: Accessibility and the iPhone 3GS and Mac OS X Snow Leopard
17 Jun 2009
Contributed by Lukas
What the iPhone 3GS brings to the sight-impaired and blind. We also talk about the accessibility improvements that will appear in Snow Leopard and why...
Episode 160: Great low-cost Mac software
20 May 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Roman Loyola and Dan Frakes join Christopher Breen in this week's podcast to talk about GemFest, our annual look at the best in low-cost (and no-cost)...
Episode 159: Acquisitions, profits and recycling
06 May 2009
Contributed by Lukas
In a Big Picture episode of the Macworld Podcast, we look at three broad issues: a flush Apple and rumors of it flushing some of its cash to purchase ...
Episode 158: Up close with the Mac media center
21 Apr 2009
Contributed by Lukas
After devoting our last podcast episode to just about everything except the Macintosh, Chris Breen makes amends by discussing nothing but the Macs--sp...
Episode 157: Cheap cameras and camcorders
08 Apr 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Professional photographer and multimedia maven Ben Long looks at today’s most inexpensive point-and-shoot cameras and camcorders.
Episode 156: All about iPhone 3.0
26 Mar 2009
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Snell and Dan Moren traveled to Cupertino to witness the grand unveiling of the iPhone 3 and they came back with a boatload of knowledge and op...
Episode 155: Inside the Mac mini
11 Mar 2009
Contributed by Lukas
An examination of Apple's smallest Mac, and some thoughts on the iPhone and iPod.
Episode 154: Imaginary netbook & pinch media
25 Feb 2009
Contributed by Lukas
We devote this episode of the Macworld Podcast to small things. Specifically, our two interviews look at netbooks and iPhone and iPod touch applicatio...