The Context Machine

Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet
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The podcast where Bryan and Jeff talk about whatever they want.

Episodes

  1. 9 JAN

    Jeff’s Show & Tell: OmniOutliner 6 and AudioEngine HXL Portable DAC

    It’s show and tell day on TCM! Jeff monopolized the whole show to tell Bryan about OmniOutliner 6 and Audioengine’s HXL portalbe DAC. SPONSOR: MacPaw CleanMyMac – Try CleanMyMac’s new Cloud Cleanup feature to free up space on iCloud, OneDrive, and Google Drive. Try 7 days free and use our code CONTEXTMACHINE for 20% off […] The post Jeff’s Show & Tell: OmniOutliner 6 and AudioEngine HXL Portable DAC appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

    29 min

  2. 4 JAN

    Jobs and Cook Versus the Tech Bros, Getting Down with Plexamp

    Bryan and Jeff look at Steve Jobs and Tim Cook’s intentional decisions to make products that benefit their users instead of following the blind profit approach so many tech-bros follow. Jeff also tells Bryan about the ways he’s exploring music outside of Apple Music. SPONSOR: Copilot Money – Copilot Money is the personal finance app […] The post Jobs and Cook Versus the Tech Bros, Getting Down with Plexamp appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

    45 min

  3. 20/12/2025

    Google Ad Mac Malware, Festivitas, Nebula Awards Shoot Down AI

    Bryan and Jeff have a PSA about Mac malware threats from fake Google ads and search results. They also look at the new AI-restrictions for the Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association’s Nebula Awards, and talk about a fun holiday app Jeff found. SPONSOR: Framer – Framer is more than a site-builder. It’s a true […] The post Google Ad Mac Malware, Festivitas, Nebula Awards Shoot Down AI appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

    45 min

  4. 04/12/2025

    Turmoil or Cleaning House at Apple?

    Bryan and Jeff share their take on Apple’s seeming exodus of employees, discuss why so many are ending up at Meta, and make it clear why they don’t have their own fashion consulting agency. SPONSOR: MacPaw CleanMyMac – Let CleanMyMac make your holidays taste better without Mac junk on the menu. Try 7 days free […] The post Turmoil or Cleaning House at Apple? appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

    35 min

  5. 25/11/2025

    Apple's Executive Leadership & CNN's Deep Dive into a New Hole

    Bryan and Jeff set the record straight on reports of Tim Cook retiring next year, and speculate on who could become Apple’s next CEO. They also dissect CNN’s decision to pull out of Apple News+. SPONSOR: Framer – Framer is more than a site-builder. It’s a true all-in-one design platform. From social assets to campaign […] The post Apple’s Executive Leadership & CNN’s Deep Dive into a New Hole appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

    47 min

  6. 15/11/2025

    Don’t Dismiss Apple Pocket, Canva’s Affinity Gamble

    Bryan and Jeff look at Apple’s new iPhone Pocket and share their take on whether or not it’s a design fumble for the company. They also discuss Canva’s Affinity app strategy and how it’ll impact Adobe. SPONSOR: Framer – Framer is more than a site-builder. It’s a true all-in-one design platform. From social assets to […] The post Don’t Dismiss Apple Pocket, Canva’s Affinity Gamble appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

    35 min

  7. 07/11/2025

    OmniOutliner 6, Jeff’s First Pen Show, and SPSFC 5

    Bryan and Jeff take a look at Omni’s just released OmniOutliner 6 beta, and follow up on Jeff’s first pen show experience. They also talk about Bryan becoming a judge for the Self-Published Science Fiction Competition 5. SPONSOR: MacPaw CleanMyMac – Try CleanMyMac’s new Cloud Cleanup feature to free up space on iCloud, OneDrive, and […] The post OmniOutliner 6, Jeff’s First Pen Show, and SPSFC 5 appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

    41 min

  8. 09/10/2025

    Slow Horses Season 5 (and New Book), Jeff’s Pen Show Plans

    Bryan and Jeff do their best to stay on topic and talk about the new Slow Horses season on Apple TV+. Jeff is planning on going to the Colorado Pen Show, too, so Bryan has some first-time attendee tips for him. SPONSOR: MacPaw CleanMyMac – Try CleanMyMac’s new Cloud Cleanup feature to free up space […] The post Slow Horses Season 5 (and New Book), Jeff’s Pen Show Plans appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

    39 min

  9. 19/09/2025

    Apple's OS 26 Upgrades: What We Like!

    Bryan and Jeff take a quick tour through what they like in iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS 26 (aka Tahoe). They also have a PSA for everyone comparing AppleCare+ and AppleCare One. SPONSOR: OpenCase – OpenCase is a patented iPhone case with a literal open space in the back of the case. Go now […] The post Apple’s OS 26 Upgrades: What We Like! appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

    42 min

  10. 11/09/2025

    The Power of Quirk, and Apple’s New Watches, AirPods Pro, and Orange iPhones

    Bryan and Jeff share their perspectives on Apple’s “Awe Dropping” media event, including the new AirPods Pro 3, AppleWatch 11 and AppleWatch Ultra 3, the refreshed iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro, and the brand new iPhone Air. They also take a dive into the evolution of language and punctuation thanks to Bryan’s mostly-pedantic lifestyle. […] The post The Power of Quirk, and Apple’s New Watches, AirPods Pro, and Orange iPhones appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

    53 min
  • 10 Episodes

About

The podcast where Bryan and Jeff talk about whatever they want.

Information

  • Creator
    Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet
  • Years Active
    2005 - 2026
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    The Context Machine

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