The Context Machine

Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet

3.5 (88)
TECH NEWS
UPDATED WEEKLY

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

DEC 20

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
DEC 4

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
NOV 25

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
NOV 15

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
NOV 7

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
OCT 9

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
SEP 19

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
SEP 11

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
AUG 17

The Rise of Kirk in Strange New Worlds, Looking Forward to Apple’s Fall

Bryan and Jeff analyze Lt. Commander Kirk’s growth in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds episode, The Sehlat Who Ate Its Tail. They also explore why Bryan is more interested in Apple’s fall announcements this year than he has been in previous years. SPONSOR: MacPaw CleanMyMac – Try CleanMyMac’s new Cloud Cleanup feature to free up […] The post The Rise of Kirk in Strange New Worlds, Looking Forward to Apple’s Fall appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

44 min
AUG 7

Neosynthesis Kickstarter and Strange New Worlds S3

Bryan and Jeff talk about the Neosynthesis Kickstarter campaign—an anthology book including two short stories from Bryan. They also take a look at the new season of Star Trek Strange New Worlds, and Jeff schools Bryan on the history of the holodeck. Sources referenced in this episode: Review the show on Apple Podcasts Where to […] The post Neosynthesis Kickstarter and Strange New Worlds S3 appeared first on The Context Machine Podcast.

43 min

10 Episodes

3.5

out of 5

88 Ratings

Smart on tech stuff

06/11/2022

BC Jordan

Smart on tech stuff but fawning over Apple responses to a “pandemic” that is no longer is getting tiresome.
Static is better

11/19/2023

1966CASMS

If you like the ramblings of two uninformed elitist liberal progressives, this show is for you. Listened to it for years, but since Elon Musk had the audacity to support free speech via his Twitter purchase, these two have come down with a variant of Trump Derangement Syndrome. They cannot stop talking about how dumb Elon is and how smart they are. When they do actually talk about tech, Jeff is prepared and Bryan never is. Rest of the show is spent getting Bryan up to speed, unless they are pushing his hack new book. Jeff fawns over the book like some Faulkneresque groupie. Yes, Media Matters is an evil organization. I am done….deleted
Will love this show if you are left wing

01/21/2023

traveling_man

Show has devolved into left wing rants.
J

11/29/2019

gogmagogmagog

Review