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#603: Recalibrate the Quality Bar

February 16, 2026 · 102 minutes

Hosted by Jason Snell and Myke Hurley.

We discuss Apple's struggles to ship an upgraded Apple Intelligence, prepare for a March 4 product announcement, and explain Apple TV going all in on "Severance." Also, Jason answers your (many!) curling questions!

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#176: Going From a Newsroom to Being Independent, With Becca Farsace

February 16, 2026 · 54 minutes

Hosted by Myke Hurley.

Myke talks to Becca Farsace about beginning her life as an independent creator—shaping a new workflow, making videos on her own terms, and carrying lessons from her years at The Verge into this next chapter.

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Mac Power Users

#836: Welcome, Stephen

February 15, 2026 · 96 minutes

Hosted by David Sparks and Stephen Robles.

David officially welcomes Stephen as co-host, exploring his background in music, podcasting, and his Mac setup. Then, rapid-fire questions, putting Stephen on the spot for some Apple hot takes!

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Connected

#590: Nooooo (Marked as Resolved)

February 12, 2026 · 67 minutes

Hosted by Federico Viticci, Stephen Hackett, and Myke Hurley.

What's old is new again: some iPhone displays are tinted green, Jony Ive is using aluminum, and Apple is struggling with shipping a more intelligent Siri.

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The Pen Addict

#703: I Sorted by Price

February 12, 2026 · 60 minutes

Hosted by Brad Dowdy and Myke Hurley.

What are we using? Brad and Myke go through their current favorites, but not before plenty of digressions. Brad also takes the Pentel Multi 8 for an initial spin, and has many thoughts.

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