Upgrade 591: The Apple TV Draft
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Nov 24, 2025 This Thanksgiving week, two hosts passionately draft their favorite Apple TV shows, debating picks like 'Severance' and 'Ted Lasso.' They dive into rumored leadership changes at Apple, especially Tim Cook's potential succession. Excitement builds as they discuss Google's new AirDrop feature for Android, bringing interoperability to the forefront. The conversation also touches on Apple’s involvement in Formula One and partnerships on tech enhancements. From personal anecdotes about LEGO to cultural impacts of their draft choices, it's a lively mix of tech and entertainment.
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Thanksgiving Gratitude And Listener Thanks
- Myke and Jason open with Thanksgiving reflections and gratitude for listeners who have stuck with the show for almost 600 episodes.
- They position the holiday as a time to gather, be thankful, and enjoy a good meal together.
Apple's Bylaws Enable Flexible Succession
- Apple's governance allows flexibility: the board can choose whether the chair should be an employee or a non-employee during succession planning.
- That means Tim Cook could theoretically be both CEO and board chair for a transitional period if Apple and the board decide so.
Conflicting Reports Reveal Source Gaps
- Reporting on Tim Cook's potential departure shows conflicting sourcing and hedged language across outlets.
- The mess highlights how different reporters may have access to different levels of decision-makers, producing overlapping but not identical narratives.
