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The CultCast

America"s favorite Apple Podcast

The CultCast covers each week’s best Apple stories, tech news, and accessories—but more importantly—we do it with pizzaz. Why listen to another dreary tech program? Tune in to the CultCast each week for a healthy dose of Apple and tech news, jokes gone wrong, and unending tangents.

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59:02

Apple Is Changing Everything Again — Foldables,...

The CultCast ·

2026/02/13

Send us a text! This week: Why your next iPhone could run on satellitesWhat's the future for Vision Pro?Vision Pro gets a LONG awaited appApple is prepping multiple foldable iPhonesAnd Jony Ive debuts one of his most beautiful designs since iPhone

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43:14

Living in Japan Without Speaking Japanese — How Apple...

The CultCast ·

2026/02/10

Send us a text! I’m joined by listener-turned-guest Major Dr. Zach Hicks, an Air Force physician living in Japan, to talk how Apple’s translation tech is making daily life in Tokyo not just possible, but actually kind of magical. We dive into using AirPods for real-time translation, navigating Japan without speaking the language, and why this stuff feels like a genuine sci-fi breakthrough. Along the way, we wander into raising kids overseas, Japanese culture shock, aviation anxiety, fly...

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65:47

M5 MacBook Pros Incoming — But HOLD ON… OLED Macs Are...

The CultCast ·

2026/02/08

Send us a text! With reseller stock drying up, new M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pros appear to be RIGHT around the corner! We’ve also got more intel on Apple’s first OLED MacBook Pro (with a full redesign!). Plus: major new features landing in iOS 26.3 and 26.4, what Apple’s second-largest acquisition reveals about Siri’s future, autonomous AI agents are coming to Xcode, and a disappointing new rumor about the next Studio Display… Sponsors NordStellar Most companies only act after a bre...

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94:00

AirTags 2, Apple’s ENTIRE 2026 product roadmap, & my...

The CultCast ·

2026/01/30

Send us a text! This week: A deep dive into Apple’s new Creator Studio and whether it’s actually a good value for creative professionalsEverything you need to know about AirTag 2!Not one but TWO new MacBook Pros are likely coming this year.A rundown of 20+ Apple products expected to launch this year, from Macs and iPads to totally new stuff.Google’s new $7.99 AI Plus plan and what it says about the rapidly heating AI arms raceRevelations from my trip to Stockholm using my $2K mirrorless vs my...

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53:24

Guest episode: Cult of Mac podcast #4

The CultCast ·

2026/01/28

Send us a text! Watch this episode on YouTube This week: Siri’s growing up as a proper chatbot, Apple copies the raging success of the Humane Ai Pin, why your next Mac might cost even more, how you can make your Mac hot, and a truly bizarre prison-inspired user setup. The new Cult of Mac podcast: Apple PodcastsSpotify PodcastsOvercastCastroRSS feedAmazon MusicPocket CastsPodcast AddictDeezerPlayer FMPodchaserListen NotesCastboxGoodpodsMetacastLinks: Apple may reinvent Siri as a conversational...

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55:05

Big Apple Shakeup + FIVE new Apple products & M5...

The CultCast ·

2026/01/23

Send us a text! This week on the pod, Apple’s future starts to come into focus — and it’s getting very interesting. John Ternus quietly steps into a major design role as Apple’s long-term CEO chessboard shifts, while a new report says Craig Federighi taking the reins on Apple’s evolving AI strategy. We also dig into the biggest Siri shake-up in years: a full-on chatbot experience coming in iOS 27. Plus: five all-new Apple products are expected this year and new details on the upcoming M...

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50:47

CultCast Off Topic: a very special guest....

The CultCast ·

2026/01/22

Send us a text! I found him in a box in downtown Scottsdale! It's the return of my old friend and former co-host, the beautiful Buster Heine. If you like this episode, consider supporting big Papa Erf at support.thecultcast.com

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57:13

Guest episode: Cult of Mac podcast #3

The CultCast ·

2026/01/20

Send us a text! Watch this episode on YouTube This week: Google’s Gemini is officially powering next-gen Siri, Apple overhauls all its pro apps, details on OpenAI’s first hardware product, and we go hands-on with a folding iPhone model! The new Cult of Mac podcast: Apple PodcastsSpotify PodcastsOvercastCastroRSS feedAmazon MusicPocket CastsPodcast AddictDeezerPlayer FMPodchaserListen NotesCastboxGoodpodsMetacastThis week’s stories: It’s official — Google Gemini will power Siri’s major AI over...

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55:50

Juicy details on iPhone 18 Pro + Google Gemini to...

The CultCast ·

2026/01/16

Send us a text! THIS WEEK iPhone 18 Pro Launching Later This Year With These 12 New Features. Apple's new Creator Studio - will Final Cut Pro on Mac will keep getting new features without paying a subscription? A new Studio or Pro XDR Display is RIGHT around the corner.And, it's official! Google Gemini will overhaul Siri - what can we expect?CultClub Join us in the CultClub (it's totally free!) Our sponsors CleanMyMac CleanMyMac is your ultimate solution for Mac control and c...

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69:15

Guest episode: Would you put a sticker on a folding...

The CultCast ·

2026/01/14

Send us a text! The new Cult of Mac podcast: Apple PodcastsSpotify PodcastsOvercastCastroRSS feedAmazon MusicPocket CastsPodcast AddictDeezerPlayer FMPodchaserListen NotesCastboxGoodpodsMetacastThis week’s stories: Samsung teases the foldable iPhone’s biggest upgradeAt CES 2026, Samsung showcased a crease-less folding OLED panel that might be headed for Apple’s first foldable iPhone.Decorating your iPhone with tiny stickers is 2026’s hot new trendPersonalize your iPhone 17 Pro camera plateau ...

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51:43

ERF IS BACK + show updates + iOS 27 new features and...

The CultCast ·

2026/01/09

Send us a text! Greetings my beautiful Govs! Lots to talk about this week, including: Update: what's coming next for this show Five New iPhone Features Rumored for iOS 27 https://www.macrumors.com/2026/01/07/five-iphone-features-rumored-ios-27/ OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Health With Apple Health Integration https://www.macrumors.com/2026/01/07/openai-chatgpt-health-apple-health-integration/ John Ternus Again Profiled as Apple's Likely Next CEO https://www.macrumors.com/2026/01/08/john-tern...

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31:12

An important message from Erfon and what's next for...

The CultCast ·

2025/12/29

Send us a text! An episode in three acts: Act I - where did I go? Act II - what's going on with the CultCast? Act III - what's the future for CultCast?

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59:39

Don’t call it a comeback — call it iMac Pro!...

The CultCast ·

2025/12/18

Send us a text! Watch this episode on YouTube This week, the iMac Pro may be back from the dead — with an M5 Max and a 32-inch display! Also: The iPhone 20th anniversary edition may go beyond edge-to-edge, leaked features from iOS 26.4, how to stay 18 forever (iOS 18 that is), and our new trivia quiz — Apple Genius! This episode supported by: Listeners like you. Your support helps us fund CultCast Off-Topic, a new weekly podcast of bonus content available for everyone; and helps us secure the...

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70:52

Did you forget about the Apple HomePad? (CultCast #729)

The CultCast ·

2025/12/11

Send us a text! Watch this episode on YouTube This week: Have you forgotten about the HomePad? Apple hasn’t! Also: The one exec Apple can’t afford to lose, the great new features coming to the Studio Display 2, how to ping your Apple Watch from your iPhone, a question about the Mac that Apple should make, and a review of the Beats Pill! This episode supported by: Listeners like you. Your support helps us fund CultCast Off-Topic, a new weekly podcast of bonus content available for everyone; an...

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65:14

more like alan BYE 👋 (CultCast #728)

The CultCast ·

2025/12/04

Send us a text! Watch this episode on YouTube This week, it’s the biggest brain drain at Apple for decades — and a lot of Apple fans are celebrating! Also: Intel is coming back to the Mac (but it’s not what you think!) and another pedantic Mac question only Griffin can answer. This episode supported by: Listeners like you. Your support helps us fund CultCast Off-Topic, a new weekly podcast of bonus content available for everyone; and helps us secure the future of the podcast. You also g...

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51:24

The best thing coming in iOS 27 is… (CultCast #727)

The CultCast ·

2025/11/26

Send us a text! Watch this episode on YouTube This week: iOS 27 is getting a “Snow Leopard” update, Android is getting AirDrop support, your Mac is getting custom folder icons, Griffin is getting the best cheap 5K display — and you’re getting our top Black Friday deals! This episode supported by: Listeners like you. Your support helps us fund CultCast Off-Topic, a new weekly podcast of bonus content available for everyone; and helps us secure the future of the podcast. You also get access to ...

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60:15

The last three months of CEO Tim Cook? (CultCast #726)

The CultCast ·

2025/11/20

Send us a text! Watch this episode on YouTube This week: This quarter. It could be Tim Cook’s last! We could have CEO John Ternus by January. Also: iOS 26.2 lets you replace Siri (in Japan), the Mac Pro canceled again, iPhone Pocket sells out instantly, thieves are giving Android phones back to their victims, and the most expensive Mac setup money can buy! This episode supported by: Listeners like you. Your support helps us fund CultCast Off-Topic, a new weekly podcast of bonus content availa...

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68:30

iPhone Pocket — What was Apple thinking? (CultCast #725)

The CultCast ·

2025/11/14

Send us a text! Watch this episode on YouTube This week: Everyone yearns for the Apple TV, but instead, we have the $230 iPhone sling! Also: Apple’s new digital passport, Tesla gets on the CarPlay bandwagon, a question about an old iTunes feature you definitely forgot about, our favorite 3-in-1 MagSafe charger, and our first impressions of Pluribus! This episode supported by: Listeners like you. Your support helps us fund CultCast Off-Topic, a new weekly podcast of bonus content available for...

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63:07

Upgrading Siri with Google Gemini (CultCast #724)

The CultCast ·

2025/11/07

Send us a text! Watch this episode on YouTube This week: Apple’s cheap MacBook sending PC makers into a panic, Google Gemini rescuing the new Siri from vaporware, the next iPhone Air that may (or may not) solve its biggest problem, the battle over Apple CarPlay and iOS 26.1 features you should try. Also: AirPods Pro Mad Libs. This episode supported by: Listeners like you. Your support helps us fund CultCast Off-Topic, a new weekly podcast of bonus content available for everyone; and helps us ...

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65:12

The incredible buttonless iPhone + OLED iPad mini?...

The CultCast ·

2025/10/30

Send us a text! Watch this episode on YouTube This week: Project Bongo is back to replace your iPhone buttons with haptics, (almost) every iPad is turning OLED, AirPods Pro 3 are having troubles, when you should upgrade your iMac — and our full reviews of the M5 Vision Pro and Apple Watch Series 11! This episode supported by: Listeners like you. Your support helps us fund CultCast Off-Topic, a new weekly podcast of bonus content available for everyone; and helps us secure the future of the po...

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