Send us a text! It's a battle royal! Don't miss our Apple Vs. Samsung trial breakdown where Cult of Mac reporter Jose Fermoso tells us what it was like to be in the tension-filled courtroom, what the verdict means for consumers, and where Apple and Samsung go from here. Then, it's a topic you suggested, dear CultCast listeners! We talk AppleCare, Apple's extended warranty program, and tell you when it makes sense, when it doesn't, and which gadgets you should always keep covered. All that and an...
Aug 30, 2012•52 min
Send us a text! It's CultCast #28, and in this episode, we'll tell you why you need to be pissed that AT&T is trying to squeeze more nickels out of you to use FaceTime over 3G. Then, we ponder Apple's meteoric rise to the most valuable company in the world, and calculate just how rich you'd be if you'd bought stock at its low point in 2008. And don't miss Yay or Nay, the game where we validate or squash the week's most popular Apple rumors. All that and our thoughts on Tim Cook's first full ...
Aug 23, 2012•53 min
Send us a text! Leander is back for CultCast #27, and boy is he ready to GUV it up! Join team CultCast as we discuss the recent Jobs home burglary; why the Apple TV might soon be live-streaming; more iPhone 5 rumors; and then the big September 12th media unveiling. Also, as requested by our listeners, we dicuss which web browers are the best and which we love most. Then, Faves and Raves! The segment where we pitch our favorite apps and tech then vote on which is best. God Save The Queen! -------...
Aug 16, 2012•52 min
Send us a text! The heat shield is off, and the supersonic parachute is deployed - this episode of the CultCast is ready for touchdown! On this new ep., we ponder the Mars Curiosity Rover, and how a team full of Mac users landed it safely on another world. Then, let us regale you with the tale of how one very well-known tech writer got all his devices erased when hackers stole his Apple ID. We'll tell you how you can prevent your datas from getting thieved and which backup strategies we use to k...
Aug 09, 2012•56 min
Send us a text! Hard to believe we're already at episode 25! And what an episode this will be, friends. Find out all we know about Apple's mystery September 12th event, and what new goodies they will be revealing unto us that fine day. Then, is the iPhone getting boring? Will the iPhone 5 just be playing catchup to a world of more-advanced Android products? Some tech-stars think so, but we've got some other ideas on the matter. And, back by popular demand, don't miss Faves N Raves! The segment w...
Aug 03, 2012•1 hr 17 min
Send us a text! Our Mountain Lion Megasode is here! We'll tell you what we like, what we love, which hidden features we've discovered, and whether you should upgrade or do a clean install. Then, whose got better taste, Microsoft or Apple? We think the answer is obvious, but Apple's skeuomorphic design choices have some wondering if they're headed in the wrong direction. And finally, SPOILER ALERT! We have an impromptu dicussion on The Dark Rises, the new Batman movie that we're not quite sure we...
Jul 27, 2012•1 hr 14 min
Send us a text! Batman tries to destroy the CultCast; how too much time and money transformed Woz in the king of all geeks; telecoms at it again, want to charge you for FaceTime over 3G; Macbook Air Vs. Pro, which is right for you? Then, Faves and Raves, the game where we pitch our favorite apps then vote on which is best! This episode of The CultCast is sponsored by Hover, our favorite place on the web to buy domain names. Hover is the Apple of the domain name world. With a beautiful user exper...
Jul 19, 2012•45 min
Send us a text! An SSD upgrade transforms Erfon's Macbook Pro into a new machine; our favorite Twitter apps; Rumor Control: will we finally see an updated iPod come fall? And finally, is Steve Ballmer too uncool to run Microsoft? We'll tell you what we think. We join forces once again with Chris Foremans from Ars Technica to bring you the best Apple discussion in the land! Thanks to DigiDNA for sponsoring the show. Check out DiskAid 5, the handy iPhone, iPad & iPod Transfer Tool for PC &...
Jul 12, 2012•1 hr
Send us a text! Rumor review: are iPad Minis and Retina iMacs right around the corner? Then, Buster describes what it's like switching to Android. And don't leave that one-star App review just yet, your crashing apps are probably Apple's fault. Plus, don't miss our favorite new apps and gear on our Faves 'N Raves segment. All that and a *very* special guest introduction on this tasty new ep. of The CultCast NOM NOM....
Jul 05, 2012•1 hr 3 min
Send us a text! Buster takes a trip to Steve Job's house; our hands-on review of Apple's amazing new podcast app; and the Google Chrome browser comes to iOS — but is it better than Safari? And then we answer your twitter questions! All that and more on this week's CultCast.
Jun 29, 2012•58 min
Send us a text! Join us and special guest, Gizmodo Editor-in-Chief Joe EFFN Brown, as we discuss why Spotify is better than Rdio; the big deal about Microsoft's new Surface tablet; and, are you a sad victim of Nip Burn? We've got your solution! All that and a whole lot more on this ep. of The CultCast.
Jun 22, 2012•56 min
Send us a text! New Macs; Mountain Lion; iOS6; we cover literally everything Apple announced at this week's WWDC, and tell you what's cool, what's not, and why 2012 is going to be a great year to be an Apple fan!
Jun 14, 2012•1 hr 35 min
Send us a text! In this short, special edition episode, Erfon Elijah and Chris Foresman (of Ars Techinica) discuss the new Macbook Pro Retina model, the updates to the other Macbook Pro models, and updates to the Mac Pro tower 'o power. We'll be back with another new episode on Thursday night with part 2 of our WWDC coverage. No stone will be left unturned!
Jun 12, 2012•25 min
Send us a text! All our Mac and iOS WWDC predictions and expectations; the winning gear of this week's Fave and Raves; and we're joined by Chris Foresman of Ars Technica!
Jun 07, 2012•53 min
Send us a text! Apple CEO Tim Cook just took the stage at the All Things D Conference. How'd he do? What'd he reveal about Siri, Apple's secret TV, and Steve Jobs? We cover it all on this week's CultCast. And don't miss us chat about the future of Mac Pro, and answer your listener twitter questions!
May 31, 2012•54 min
Send us a text! Jony Ive gets knighted; is Siri Apple's next ping? And then a new segment: Faves & Raves! All that and more on this week's CultCast.
May 25, 2012•40 min
Send us a text! WWDC is in a mere 3 weeks (June 11th), and this sold-out event is going to be action packed. We're expecting new Macbook Pros, iOS 6, Mountain Lion 10.8, and Retina display everything . Will we see new iMacs, too? We'll tell you what we know and our Apple hopes and dreams on this week's CultCast.
May 18, 2012•41 min
Send us a text! We spill the beans in this ep, revealing everything our secret Apple source told us about Apple's upcoming HDTV. Plus, what the craziest Apple fan we've ever seen just did to prove his worthiness, and then we reveal our favorite apps of the week - all that and more on this episode 12 of The CultCast!
May 11, 2012•41 min
Send us a text! You asked for it, you got it! In this jammed-packed episode we reveal our favorite apps of the week, then vote on which app shall reign supreme! But first, we yay and nay our way through some iPhone 5 and Apple rumors — are we really going to see an iPhone with a 4 inch screen? And for those of you who'd like even more punishment, we left in our 20 minute impromptu conversation about the movies we love and hate. All that and more on this week's CultCast!...
May 04, 2012•53 min
Send us a text! In the 12 years advertising executive Ken Segall worked closely with Steve Jobs, he named the iMac, and also helped develop Apple's famous Think Different ad campaign. Ken has a new book out, titled, Insanely Simple: The Obsession That Drives Apple's Success. And in this episode of The CultCast, Ken regales us with stories about what it was really like working with Steve Jobs, and what makes Apple so different from every other company on earth....
Apr 26, 2012•30 min
Send us a text! New iPad screen problems; more rumors on the iPad mini; and have you ever been curious about pros and cons Jailbreaking? Then don't miss our Jailbreak Breakdown on this minty-fresh episode of The CultCast.
Apr 20, 2012•40 min
Send us a text! New "Air-like" Macbook Pro's are almost here, what's Apple changing? Facebook eats Instagram and what that means for you. And the Flashback virus could be on your Mac, here's now to fix it. Oh, and we're joined by Ars Technica Writer Chris Foresman! All that and more on this week's CultCast.
Apr 13, 2012•40 min
Send us a text! Highschool kids these days running around with iPhones; Ashton Kutcher playing Steve Jobs in a new movie; Apple's new $1250 "iPanel" TV; this week's CultCast is jam-packed with only the best in curated Apple tid-bits!
Apr 06, 2012•41 min
Send us a text! What a show this week! Join us and special guest, Ars Technica Contributor Chris Foreman, as we venture into the finances of Apple's filthy-rich executives; discuss how Tim Cook is running Apple differently than Steve Jobs; take a look at Tim's recent tour through the Foxconn plant; and a 5 inch iPhone Retina display — is this thing for real? We go on rumor patrol. All that and more on this week's CultCast!...
Mar 30, 2012•30 min
Send us a text! Is your new iPad getting hot as Hades? Is the Post-PC revolution a real thing? And just when are we going to get Retina displays in our Macbooks? All that and more on this week's CultCast!
Mar 23, 2012•40 min
Send us a text! Why yes, we did just release episode 4 of The CultCast two days ago, but this is a special New-iPad hands-on edition! They're here, we have them, and in this special episode, we tell you what we think of them. We also decided to include an impromptu preshow discussion on the Agony and Ecstasy Of Steve Jobs, the monologue that's been getting press lately for allegedly being partly fabricated. It's done so much good in the world, does it matter if it's not 100% true?...
Mar 17, 2012•54 min
Send us a text! Steve Jobs dolls, Macbook Pro rumors, mesmerizing iPad retina displays, and the hot new iOS game all the kids are talking about — it's all that and more on this week's CultCast.
Mar 16, 2012•34 min
Send us a text! Erfon, Leander, and Buster talk all about the "new" iPad and Apple TV! We review iPad's new features; is the Retina display a real retina display?; is it worth upgrading from the iPad 2?; then we discuss questions and comments from you, our listeners; oh yeah, we also talk about the new Apple TV. All this and MORE on this episode of The CultCast
Mar 09, 2012•40 min
Send us a text! It's CultCast episode 2! In this ep. Erfon Elijah, Leander Kahney, and Buster Heine review iPad 3 rumors and what we expect to see when it's announced March 7th. We discuss Apple's stock momentum and if it can continue. Then we wrap with AT&T: is it justified in throttling high-bandwidth users? All that and more in this week's CultCast.
Mar 02, 2012•35 min
Send us a text! The CultCast Episode 1 is finally here! In this episode we review our favorite new features in OS X Mountain Lion, Apple's handling of its labor woes in China, and Steve Jobs home, is it becoming a new mecca for Apple fans? All that and more in our maiden episode of The CultCast.
Feb 24, 2012•35 min
