The CultCast

America's favorite Apple Podcast
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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.

  1. 15H AGO

    M5 MacBook Pros Incoming — But HOLD ON… OLED Macs Are Next. Plus: AI Xcode & Apple’s New $2B Bet

    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 breach. Be the one that’s prepared. Defend your business with NordStellar. Unlock your 10% discount on NordStellar with the coupon code  cultcast-10-NORDSTELLAR at https://nordstellar.com/cultcast. Squarespace If you’ve been thinking about building a website — or rebuilding one that hasn’t aged well — head to Squarespace.com/cultcast for 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain with code CultCast at checkout. CultCloth Keep your gadgets, glasses, and more sparkling clean with CultCloth, premium grade cleaning cloths available only at CultCloth.co.  Support the CultCast! Fork over $5 a month, show papa ERF you care, at support.thecultcloth.com. This week’s stories M5 Pro and M5 Max MacBook Pro Launch Imminent as Reseller Stock Dwindles https://www.macrumors.com/2026/02/03/m5-pro-max-macbook-pro-imminent/ Report: OLED MacBook Pro to Launch This Year https://www.macrumors.com/2026/02/03/report-oled-macbook-pro-to-launch-this-year/ iOS 26.3 and iOS 26.4 Will Add These New Features to Your iPhone https://www.macrumors.com/2026/02/03/ios-26-3-and-ios-26-4-features/ Apple Makes Its Second-Biggest Acquisition Ever https://www.macrumors.com/2026/02/03/apple-second-biggest-acquisition/ Xcode 26.3 Lets AI Agents From Anthropic and OpenAI Build Apps Autonomously https://www.macrumors.com/2026/02/03/xcode-26-3-agentic-coding/ Apple's Studio Display 2 Rumored to Have Up to 90Hz Refresh Rate Instead of 120Hz https://www.macrumors.com/2026/02/04/apple-studio-display-2-unusual-feature-rumor/

    1h 6m

  2. JAN 30

    AirTags 2, Apple’s ENTIRE 2026 product roadmap, & my new camera! (CultCast #735)

    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 iPhone 17 Pro cameraOur sponsors support.thecultcast.com unfork.thecultcast.com CultClub Join us in the CultClub (it's totally free!) This week's stories Apple Creator Studio review: Incredible value for most creative pros https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/01/28/apple-creator-studio-review-incredible-value-for-most-creative-pros 10+ Things to Know About the New AirTag 2 https://www.macrumors.com/2026/01/26/10-things-to-know-about-the-new-airtag-2/ Apple Reportedly Aiming to Upgrade the MacBook Pro Twice This Year https://www.macrumors.com/2026/01/25/macbook-pro-two-upgrades-in-2026-rumor/ Apple to Launch These 20+ Products This Year https://www.macrumors.com/2026/01/25/rumored-apple-products/ Google Brings Cheaper $7.99 'AI Plus' Plan to 35 Countries, Including U.S. https://www.macrumors.com/2026/01/27/google-ai-plus-plan-expansion/

    1h 34m
  3. Guest episode: Cult of Mac podcast #4

    JAN 28

    Guest episode: Cult of Mac podcast #4

    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 AI in iOS 27Forget the old, nearly useless Siri — Apple will reportedly upgrade the iPhone’s voice assistant into an AI-powered chatbot with iOS 27. Users will supposedly be able to converse with the new Siri, not just give it orders.Apple works on AI wearable with mics, cameras and moreAn AI pin is reportedly on the drawing board at Apple. The hands-free device might may change the future of wearable technology.Why Apple faces new pressure to raise iPhone and Mac pricesApple is likely to struggle to get a critical component for all its products this year, which might force it raise prices.MacBook Pros disappear from stores — here’s whySpeed up your Mac workflow with Hot Corners, the feature pro users swear byHot Corners on the Mac work like shortcuts for your mouse. Just throw your mouse cursor to the corner of the screen to trigger a shortcut.Listener QuestionHands-on with a folding iPhone mock-up: This thing is weirdHow these brilliantly lit setups strike a mood for work or gamingProper desk lighting can make or break a Mac setup when it comes to boosting productivity, setting a mood or gaming like you mean it.RGB hues bathe Beatles-themed retro Apple rig in otherworldly light

    53 min

  4. JAN 23

    Big Apple Shakeup + FIVE new Apple products & M5 MacBook Pros incoming! (CultCast #734)

    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 MacBook Pro redesign! Join us in the CultClub (it's totally free!) Our sponsors Squarespace Squarespace.com/cultcast for 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain with code CultCast at checkout Factor Head to factormeals.com/cultcast50off and use code cultcast50off to get 50% off your first Factor box PLUS free breakfast for 1 year. This week’s stories Apple's John Ternus Takes Over Design in Latest CEO Succession Move Report: Apple's New AI Strategy Firms Up Under Craig Federighi A Siri Chatbot is Coming in iOS 27 Will Apple Charge for Its Siri Chatbot? Apple Expected to Unveil Five All-New Products This Year MacBook Pro to Receive Up to Six New Features by Next Year

    55 min

  5. JAN 22

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

    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

    51 min

  6. JAN 16

    Juicy details on iPhone 18 Pro + Google Gemini to OVERHAUL Siri! (CultCast #733)

    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 care, notarized by Apple and meticulously crafted by MacPaw, a leading macOS & iOS software development company.   Get Tidy Today! Try 7 days free and use my code CULTCAST for 20% off at clnmy.com/CULTCAST Factor Head to factormeals.com/cultcast50off and use code cultcast50off to get 50% off your first Factor box PLUS free breakfast for 1 year. This weeks' stories iPhone 18 Pro Launching Later This Year With These 12 New Features New Studio Display or Pro Display XDR Spotted in Regulatory Database Apple's Google Gemini Deal Could Be Worth $5 Billion Google Gemini-Powered Siri Will Reportedly Have These 7 New Features Will Final Cut Pro on Mac Get Every New Feature Without a Subscription? Here's What Apple Says

    56 min

  7. JAN 9

    ERF IS BACK + show updates + iOS 27 new features and Apple's NEXT CEO (CultCast #732)

    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-ternus-profile/ ---------> Join us in the CultClub! ---------- Sponsors Squarespace Squarespace.com/cultcast for 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain with code CultCast at checkout. Hello Fresh Go to HelloFresh.com/cultcast10fm to Get 10 free meals + a FREE Zwilling Knife (a $144.99 value) on your third box. Offer valid while supplies last. Free meals applied as discount on first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan.

    52 min

  8. 12/29/2025

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

    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?

    31 min
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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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  • Creator
    America's favorite Apple Podcast
  • Years Active
    2012 - 2026
  • Episodes
    768
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    © 2026 The CultCast
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