Mac Geek Gab — Apple Tips, Tricks, and Troubleshooting

I continue to love listening to your show. As you mentioned at Macstock, most of our collective learning of “5 new things every time we get together” is from listener-submitted content. I concur. Listening to Mac Geek Gab is one of my primary methods of professional development. In coaching Mac users, I’ve found the same truth by interacting with clients, exploring about their issues, questions, and curiosities — many of which I’ve never experienced before — and helping them move forward. Thanks for doing what you do!

This show is a great combo of Tech and Gab, with three great guys who don’t take themselves too seriously. And I love how they have a goal for every episode of learning at least 5 new things :)

Mac Geek Gab has been a weekly must-listen for me for a long time now. It’s the perfect blend of practical tips, smart troubleshooting, and occasional surprises that make using my Mac, iPhone, and even my Apple TV so much smoother. More than once, they’ve covered exactly the little glitch or quirky issue I was experiencing — often before I even think to Google it. Their advice is clear and easy to follow, even for non-technical folks. I also appreciate the touches of home automation discussions sprinkled in — they’re just enough to inspire new ideas without feeling overwhelming. And the occasional life hacks that have nothing to do with tech are always a nice bonus. If you’re an Apple user — beginner or seasoned — do yourself a favor and subscribe. You’ll walk away each week with new tricks, time-saving tips, and a better understanding of your devices. Highly recommended!

I'm a Unix guy from the early 80's amd only got into Macs when they switched to Intel. Even then, I was still much more involved with Unix and Linux than Mac. I didn't even buy an iPhone until Series 5! I'm much more in the Apple ecosystem now - watch, phone, Mac, HomePod, Apple TV. I know my way around quite well (I worked retail sales at an Apple store from 2015 until COVID) but there is still plenty that I do not know and this show often fills in gaps for me. Yes, sometimes I get annoyed when one of them will say something incorrect that they could have avoided by a quick visit to Apple.com, but overall, I like the show and although I listen sporadically to many other podcasts, this is the one I do not miss. It has definitely become my favorite. John is gone, but Pilot Pete often asks questions that ordinary users might, adding a LOT to the show and Dave is always knowledgeable and fun. Update: Since adding a third host, I agree with others who say there is too much gab now. I am still listening, but am not enjoying it as much. It’s NOT the fault of any specific host; it’s just that three people have too much to say. BUT: They did such a great job on WWDC 25 that I’m restoring my 5 star rating. I wish they’d do more dedicated exploration shows!