
Genius Bar
Though this show is hosted by Jon Prosser and Sam Kohl, this is DEFINITELY not a podcast about Apple. Nope. Huh uh.
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Jul 13, 2022 • 1h 28min
75: Max Tech EXPOSED: The M2 Controversy
Max Tech, comprised of Max and Vadim Yuryev, join Jon Prosser and Sam Kohl at the Genius Bar to discuss their recent controversies surrounding the M2 chip...and new MacBook Pro. Plus, what will the fate of the M2 MacBook Air be? Don't miss a moment of this intense episode of Genius Bar.
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Jul 6, 2022 • 1h 37min
74: MacBook Pro Drama Is OUT OF CONTROL (feat. Andru Edwards)
The illustrious Andru Edwards joins Jon Prosser and Sam Kohl at the Genius Bar this week for an unpredictably chaotic episode filled with love and hate for the iPad mini. Oh, and there is *some* serious Apple talk about the AR/VR headset near the end of the episode. Plus, Andru shares a story about how he (literally) almost died at an Apple Event...
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Jun 28, 2022 • 1h 17min
73: GOING OFF on M2 MacBook Pro
Jon Prosser and Sam Kohl are business in the front and party in the back on this episode of Genius Bar, with some actually somewhat insightful discussion on the latest Apple news and rumors. Plus, thoughts on the new M2 MacBook Pro...which is about as mid as things get.
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Jun 22, 2022 • 1h 4min
72: iPhone 14 Will Change EVERYTHING
Jon Prosser and Sam Kohl would like to apologize for the worst episode they've ever put out. While the duo dabbles in the latest Apple news...they also reminisce on the past and take a marriage compatibility test.
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Jun 15, 2022 • 2h 3min
71: DON'T Use iOS 16! (feat. Sara Dietschy)
Sara Dietschy returns to the Genius Bar with Jon Prosser and Sam Kohl to have another discussion about WWDC...sort of. Really, the gang just hangs out for 2 hours and vibes. Is this supposed to be an Apple podcast? I don't know, you tell us.
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Jun 8, 2022 • 1h 21min
70: GOING OFF on WWDC22
Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KrjsJVyTfJY
Jon Prosser and Sam Kohl (fresh off a jet from Cupertino) sit down at the Genius Bar to talk iOS 16, macOS Ventura, watchOS 9, iPadOS 16 and of course the new M2 MacBook Air! This is the WWDC reaction podcast you've been waiting for.
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Jun 3, 2022 • 1h 13min
69: 'Twas the night before WWDC22
WE'RE SORRY WE'RE LATE! Now that we got that out of the way, we can tell you than in addition to answering your calls, Jon Prosser and Sam Kohl do a deep dive on the final leaks and rumors ahead of WWDC 2022. We think it's gonna be a CRAZY Apple event!
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May 25, 2022 • 1h 25min
68: Hardware At WWDC! 100% CONFIRMED!
Jon Prosser and Sam Kohl make their appearance at the Genius Bar this week to talk the latest WWDC news...including a fascinating new invitation. Sam is CONVINCED there will be hardware at the event (and Jon is pretty sure too). Plus, a look at the latest Apple news, including new pride bands, AR/VR headset updates and flat Apple Watch leaks.
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May 17, 2022 • 1h 5min
67: Leaker Ross Young REVEALS Apple Secrets
Jon Prosser and Sam Kohl are joined this week at the Genius Bar by Ross Young, the CEO of Display Supply Chain Consultants (DSCC). He knows EVERYTHING about Apple's future products, and even alludes to new hardware coming at WWDC. You won't want to miss a second of this revealing episode.
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May 10, 2022 • 1h 39min
66: Apple Won't Sell Us ANYTHING
Jon Prosser and Sam Kohl spend some time together at the Genius Bar this week to discuss the current Apple news drought, why so many products aren't shipping for weeks and take some great voicemails from all of you! Also, go watch Severance, everybody.
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