Bookworm
Host: Mike Schmitz & Joe Buhlig
Bookworm is dedicated to doing more than just reading books. Joe Buhlig and Mike Schmitz read a book every two weeks and discuss ways to apply the authors lessons to their lives.
Shows
2.5 Admins
Host: Allan Jude, Jim Salter, & Joe Ressington
2.5 Admins is a podcast featuring two sysadmins called Allan Jude and Jim Salter, and a producer/editor who can just about configure a Samba share called Joe Ressington. Every two weeks we get together, talk about recent tech news, and answer some of your admin-related questions.
I Know Dino
Host: Sabrina and Garret
New dinosaurs are discovered all the time. Have fun and relax with hosts Garret and Sabrina each week as they explore the latest dinosaur news, chat with paleontology experts, dive deep into a “dinosaur of the day,” go down Oryctodromeus burrows with their fun facts, answer your burning questions, and connect dinosaurs to topics ranging from chocolate to the Titanic and more! Educational and entertaining, I Know Dino is a must listen dinosaur podcast for experts and newcomers alike.
Mac Geek Gab
Host: Dave Hamilton & Friends
Hosted by The Mac Observer (and BackBeat Media!) co-founder Dave Hamilton, Mac Geek Gab caters to Mac users of all skill levels. Dave and his geeky group of co-hosts have been coming together weekly since 2005 to answer listener questions and provide human translation for geeky tidbits. The audience here is strong, loyal, and continues to grow, which accounts for its regular inclusion in the Apple Featured Technology Podcast listing.
Philosophy vs. Improv
Host: Bill Arnett & Mark Linsenmayer
Mark Linsenmayer (host of The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast) and Bill Arnett (head of the Chicago Improv Studio) each try to teach each other their crafts via conversation, scenes, and what can only be called performance art. No taking turns!
Marketing Over Coffee
Host: John J. Wall and Christopher S. Penn
Marketing Over Coffee hosts John J. Wall and Christopher S. Penn are seasoned marketing pros who each have their own audiences and fans. Visionaries, one might say. Each episode is about 20 minutes long and is filled with the kinds of marketing tips and tricks that you can only get from casual conversation outside of the office. Listeners include influencers like Chris Brogan, Scott Monty, and Michael Seaton, and they never miss an episode.
BroadwayRadio
Host: James Marino, Peter Filichia, and Michael Portantiere
BroadwayRadio produces a series of discussions about Broadway and theater around the world. Today on Broadway is a short-form, daily show, running Monday-through-Friday with all the latest info on your favorite Broadway shows, starts, producers, and more. This Week on Broadway is an hour-long show released on Sundays, wrapping up the week and going deep into a subject to give listeners a broader perspective. Combined together, the BroadwayRadio podcasts are the place to go to get info about all things Broadway.
Pretty Much Pop: A Culture Podcast
Host: Mark Linsenmayer & Guests
On Pretty Much Pop, a philosopher, an actor, and a sci-fi writer (often with entertainment industry guests) talk about media and how we consume it: TV, film, music, novels, games, comics, comedy, theater, podcasts, and more. Most of what (other) people like is pretty weird when you think about it, so thinking about it is what we do.
So There I Was...
Host: Fig & Repete
“So – There I was.” It’s how EVERY great aviation tale begins. Join hosts, Fig and Repete, as they bring in some great aviation raconteurs to relate the glamorous, hilarious, poignant, tragic, and incredible tales of aviation. Fig and Repete met more than 30 years ago as Marine Attack pilots in Marine Attack Squadron VMA-223 flying the AV-8B Harrier II. Both have since gone on to careers in the majors. Realizing that they are around the most accomplished professionals in aviation with amazing stories to tell, they decided these stories are too good to be kept quiet. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll laugh until you cry, but if you have ANY interest in aviation, you won’t ever be bored.
Nakedly Examined Music
Host: Mark Linsenmayer
Nakedly Examined Music is a podcast about making music: Why do we do it? Why do we do it the way we do it? Mark Linsenmayer interviews songwriters and composers famous and otherwise about specific recordings, which are presented in full on the podcast. Guests include Steve Hackett (Genesis), Alejandro Escovedo, Dusty Wright, Phil Manzanera (Roxy Music), Colin Moulding (XTC), Scott McCaughey, David Lowery, and Bill Bruford (Yes, King Crimson)
Maccast
Host: Adam Christianson
Hosted by long-time Mac geek, Adam Christianson, Maccast was one of the first podcasts available for Mac users, and as such has a devoted, loyal following, attracting new listeners regularly by way of its prominent placement in the Apple Podcasts directory. This weekly show covers something for every Mac user out there, including news, tips, reviews, and helpful answers to listeners’ questions, keeping people coming back for more week after week.
Overtired
Host: Christina Warren and Brett Terpstra
Christina Warren and Brett Terpstra chat weekly about everything from mental health to tech news to pop culture. With an emphasis on Taylor Swift, for some reason.
Late Night Linux
Host: Joe, Félim, Graham and Will
Late Night Linux is a podcast that takes a look at what’s happening with Linux and the wider tech industry. Every week, Joe, Félim, Graham and Will discuss the latest news and releases, and the broader issues and trends in the world of free and open source software. Expect drinking, swearing, strong opinions, and Félim being trolled about AI and the cloud.
I Was a Teenage Fundamentalist
Host: Brian McDowell & Troy Waller
Brian and Troy used to be loyal Christian megachurch leaders. They’re not anymore. This honest and often hilarious podcast peeks behind the curtain at the weird, the worrying, and sometimes traumatic world of Evangelicals and Pentecostals.
The CultCast
Host: Erfon Elijah
The CultCast covers each week’s best Apple stories, news, and accessories for your iDevices and Mac—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, jokes gone sour, and plenty of tangents.
Jughead's Basement
Host: John "Jughead" Pierson
Jughead’s Basement is hosted by Screeching Weasel, Mopes, and Even In Blackouts’ co-founder John Jughead Pierson. The podcast has three subcategories: Dissections of punk records; long-form interviews of punk & alternative musicians, comedians, and underground performers; and an old fashion radio adventure that tells the twisted tale of two men attached to one body roaming an unknown mansion meeting and interviewing different guests every episode.
Business Brain–The Entrepreneurs' Podcast
Host: Shannon Jean & Dave Hamilton
Each week Dave Hamilton and Shannon Jean discuss topics related to starting, growing and managing your small business. You’ll find real-world advice from them as well as interviews and tips from other business owners. Listen in and learn from their mistakes, share your successes and generally have a good time talking about small businesses.
Linux Downtime
Host: Gary & Joe
Open source professionals join Gary and Joe for relaxed discussions in their downtime. From working in the industry and progressing your career, to managing a project’s community, and beyond.
Coverville
Host: Brian Ibbott
One of the first successful podcasts, Coverville’s focus is simple: find the best (and worst!) cover versions of people’s favorite songs, and deliver them each week. Having already received accolades from The New York Times, USA Today, BusinessWeek, and Spin Magazine, Coverville has become a shining star in the podcast universe. Host Brian Ibbott delivers each show with a very candid, personable style that draws the listener in for more and more. Truly a podcast to be enjoyed by music lovers everywhere.
Linux Matters
Host: Alan Pope, Mark Johnson, Martin Wimpress
Join 3 experienced Open Source professionals as they discuss the impact Linux has in their daily lives. Upbeat family-friendly banter, conversation and discussion for Linux enthusiasts and casual observers of all ages. A new episode every two weeks covering terminal productivity, desktop experience, development, gaming, hosting, hardware, community, cloud-native and all the Linux Matters that matter.
The Intentional Family
Host: Rachel & Mike Schmitz
The Intentional Family is a podcast about purposefully building a great home life, one day at a time.
Linux After Dark
Host: Joe Ressington
Sysadmin Chris, cloud consultant Gary, and developer/admin Dalton Join Joe Ressington to talk about their recent Linux-related experiences, and discuss some of the more philosophical aspects of being a Linux user.
MacVoices
Host: Chuck Joiner
Chuck Joiner is a legend among Mac users, Mac user groups, and Apple industry experts. With every show he does, be it MacVoices, MacJury, or MacNotables, Chuck brings in personalities from around the Apple universe to discuss the topics of the day. With his smooth interviewing style, Chuck knows just how to get people into their comfort zone, get them talking, and then he gets out of their way and lets them go, often pulling insights and information out that no one else can. Chuck’s listeners know this and tune in to each show waiting to hear each guest at their very best.
The Context Machine
Host: Bryan Chaffin & Jeff Gamet
This podcast features Mac Observer cofounder Bryan Chaffin and long-time tech pundit Jeff Gamet teamed up to do what they do best together: Talk about what interests them with a mostly tech-focused theme on a podcast. Often irreverent, but never holding back, TCM has a loyal listener base that continues to grow!
The Dalrymple Report
Host: Jim Dalrymple
Few are more well-connected than noted Apple-industry analyst Jim Dalrymple and, in The Dalrymple Report, Jim brings in heavyweight guests to discuss things of interest to all members of the tech community. With guests like John Gruber, Merlin Mann, Jason Snell, Rene Ritchie, Christina Warren, and Matthew Panzarino – just to name a few – Jim’s able to gather more insight than most. His style keeps listeners actively refreshing their feeds, waiting for the next episode to appear.
Downtime
Host: Sébastien Page & Cody Lee
Hosts Sébastien Page and Cody Lee from renowned website, iDownloadBlog, bring you Downtime, a weekly podcast focusing on iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and Mac, with some side talks about Apple and technology.
AppleInsider Podcast
Host: Stephen Robles
AppleInsider has been publishing rumors, hot stories, and analysis of the Apple world on the web since 1997. Now, since 2015, the AppleInsider Podcast brings that same high-quality reporting to the world in podcast form, complete with personalities to match. Host Stephen Robles and team work tirelessly throughout the week to bring listeners fresh perspectives and hot news in a friendly, entertaining format. This fast-growing show always informs and delights, and has proven to be a driving force in today’s market.
Evil Genius Chronicles
Host: Dave Slusher
While the apparent topic of the show may vary from episode to episode, the vision is clear: The Evil Genius Chronicles is about freedom – on the airwaves, in podcasts and in life. With an intensely loyal (and large!) following, Dave Slusher’s voice and vision resonates with fellow podcasters and listeners alike. EGC’s audience not only waits for every episode, they join in the conversation, creating their own podcasts and blogs echoing and responding to that which they hear in the show. It is a show that will make you laugh, think and/or tap your toes – and possibly all at the same time.
9to5Mac Happy Hour
Host: Zac Hall & Benjamin Mayo
9to5Mac is the leading source of breaking news and rumors about all things Apple and each week, Zac Hall and Benjamin Mayo discuss the stories behind the stories for you. Just like you don’t want to miss a single post on 9to5, you don’t want to miss a single episode of Happy Hour!
PC Perspective
Host: Brett VanSprewenburg & Sebastian Peak
The editors of PC Perspective discuss the latest in-house product reviews and news from around the world that pertains to technology and PC hardware.
Mission Log
Host: John Champion & Norman Lao
Mission Log is a Roddenberry Entertainment podcast with the sole purpose of exploring the Star Trek universe one episode at a time. That’s right, this podcast will cover six different series and 30 seasons of television by journeying into every one of the 726 episodes with a single mission: to explore, debate and discuss one of the largest science fiction phenomena of all time, Star Trek.
HomeKit Insider
Host: Andrew O'Hara & Stephen Robles
Learn about the latest HomeKit devices, news, reviews, and more on HomeKit Insider. Hosts Andrew O’Hara and Stephen Robles discuss how-to’s, automations, integrating Siri Shortcuts, and review their recent HomeKit projects.
Partially Examined Life
Host: Seth Paskin, Wes Always, Dylan Casey, & Mark Linsenmayer
Philosophy, philosophers and philosophical texts. Hosts Mark Linsenmayer, Seth Paskin, Wes Alwan, and Dylan Casey are all recovering philosophy teachers. The format of PEL an informal roundtable discussion, with each episode loosely focused on a short reading that introduces at least one “big” philosophical question, concern or idea. PEL recreates the good old days when these four philosophy teachers would meet up after a seminar to drink beer and talk shop or get some teaching yas out where students couldn’t talk back, yet keeps them far away from the profession they escaped long ago!
The Addition
Host: Charlotte Henry
Host Charlotte Henry adds together media, tech, politics, and culture…with guests who will blow your mind.
Mac OS Ken
Host: Ken Ray
This is daily Apple news. Monday through Friday, Ken Ray brings a short shot of tech happenings to your day. If it’s Apple news, Apple-related news, or news related to Apple-related news, you’ll hear about it here. News you’ll like… this is Mac OS Ken.
Amateur Traveler
Host: Chris Christensen
The Amateur Traveler podcast is about travel destinations. It helps you decide where to go next. Veteran podcast host Chris Christensen interviews a destination expert or a traveler who has been to the destination recently. Chris started the show in 2005 to motivate people to travel, and there are countless stories of listeners who have done just that!
Gig Gab for Working Musicians
Host: Paul Kent & Dave Hamilton
Gig Gab takes the vibe of that conversation that happens back stage bteween sets or after the show and brings it to everyone. Musicians talking shop, the woes and successes of being a weekend warrior, the tips and tricks learned from decades of slogging it out on stages of all sizes. Paul Kent and Dave Hamilton are the perfect pair to bring you exactly the right perspective. With guests like Jan Hammer, Kenny Aronoff, Robert Berry, and more, they combine a working man’s ethic with star power to give you the full story.
Sites
Apple Investor News
Publisher: Frank Cioffi
AIN/TIN is the flagship site from the people who also bring you Apple Enthusiast. Scouring the web each day (every second, it seems!) to find the important stories and headlines of the day, AIN delivers, and delivers quickly. Users on this site are intensely loyal, showing an average visit length of over 28 minutes, beating most other sites by a factor of 10. For your up-to-the-minute news about $AAPL — and to find those fans and high-net-worth investors in the stock — look no further than Apple Investor News.
PowerPage
Now one of the longest running sites in the Mac community, Jason O’Grady’s PowerPage has been the central hub of Apple laptop users for over a decade. The site offers reliable news, information, and product reviews critical to the Apple laptop and mobile technology user. Expanding from its initial laptop focus to the inclusion of iPods, iPhones and other portable products, PowerPage continues to be an invaluable resource for the Mac user on the go.
Low End Mac
Low End Mac is a daily news and information site that features in-depth coverage of Macintosh industry upgrade products for legacy machines. The site maintains daily articles, columns, reviews, editorials, and tips on a wide range of upgrade products and other topics in enhancing older model Apples. Low End Mac is an indespensible resource for anyone keeping their machines technologically current.
PC Perspective
Publisher: Jim Tanous
PC Perspective provides news, reviews and commentary on the world of computers, technology and gaming for our readers, listeners and viewers. We cover everything from motherboards to processors to graphics cards and solid state drives, providing detailed analysis and technological insight to help consumers make educated purchasing decisions based on their specific needs.
Apple Enthusiast
Like a news ticker for the Mac, Apple, and iPhone worlds, Apple Enthusiast provides real time links to current headlines and happenings. Categorized so that readers can instantly see both new and trending topics, AE is a site where readers will literally sit for hours, watching what’s happening and jumping off to read an article, then come back and watch some more. Definitely a site full of addicts and news junkies, AE is a perfect place to get your product in front of otherwise hard-to-reach targets.
AppleInsider
AppleInsider has been publishing rumors, hot stories, and analysis of the Apple world since 1997. They’ve seen a lot since then, and their audience and traffic reflects that. This high-volume site is routinely first to publish the latest news and scoops, and that makes AI a perfect place to highlight your products and services.
The Mac Observer
The Mac Observer features daily in-depth Macintosh industry and product news, tips, podcasts, and reviews, with the goal of ensuring that its readership is as thoroughly informed as possible. TMO’s experienced editors and columnists cover news ranging from stock market updates and industry opinion to technology overviews and product reviews, making it a critical resource in understanding the currents of the Mac industry.