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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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May 18, 2021 • 1h 5min
15: Exclusive: Apple's SECRET PLAN for AirPods
Apple just announced lossless audio, but no AirPods support it...yet. Plus, Jon Prosser and Sam Kohl do a deep dive on Apple's ongoing court battle and more on this appointment at the Genius Bar.
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May 12, 2021 • 1h 29min
14: The RETURN of the MacBook...
Jon Prosser and Sam Kohl react to a recent video about tech YouTubers and the state of YouTube as a whole...plus, more thoughts on the all new M1 iMac and a discussion about the return of the MacBook, MacBook.
This episode was sponsored by Stamps.com! Use promo code "GENIUS" to get a special offer that includes a 4-week trial PLUS free postage and a digital scale. No long-term commitments or contracts.Just go to http://stamps.com, click on the Microphone at the TOP of the homepage and type in GENIUS.
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Sam on Twitter: http://twitter.com/iupdate
Jon on Twitter: http://twitter.com/jon_prosser

May 3, 2021 • 1h 16min
13: Sam WRECKED His Tesla...
Sam's week started off with quite the bang (he crashed his car)...and ended with some first impressions of AirTag. And Jon...well he has a myriad of interesting stories to share on this week's episode...
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Jon on Twitter: http://twitter.com/jon_prosser

Apr 26, 2021 • 1h 12min
12: We changed our minds about the iMac...
Okay, okay... it's been about a week and we have slowly started to change our minds about how much we hate the new iMac redesign. We talk about that and more in this week's episode of Genius Bar!
This episode was sponsored by Magic Spoon
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Apr 22, 2021 • 1h 4min
11: This is NOT the iMac we wanted!
This week, Jon and Sam record just a few hours after the Apple April Event wraps up to give their full reaction and rundown of Apple's "loaded" product drop!
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Jon on Twitter: http://twitter.com/jon_prosser

Apr 14, 2021 • 36min
BONUS EPISODE: The Apple April Event is official! Never doubt The Good Good.
We're back! Already, for our very first bonus episode! We are too excited. The Apple Event is official, Siri leaked it, and invites are now out! Here's what we think...

Apr 12, 2021 • 1h 21min
10: Introducing macOS Big Pope
In this week's episode, sponsored by Stamps.com and Policy Genius, Sam and Jon get weird as we continue to be deprived of new Apple products...
This episode was sponsored by Stamps.com!
Use promo code "GENIUS" to get a special offer that includes a 4-week trial PLUS free postage and a digital scale. No long-term commitments or contracts.Just go to http://stamps.com, click on the Microphone at the TOP of the homepage and type in GENIUS.
This episode was also sponsored by Policy Genius!
Save 50% or more by comparing life insurance quotes, and feel good knowing that if something happens, your loved ones will be taken care of. Go to http://policygenius.com to get started.
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Sam on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/iupdate
Jon on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/frontpagetech
Sam on Twitter: http://twitter.com/iupdate
Jon on Twitter: http://twitter.com/jon_prosser

Apr 5, 2021 • 1h 36min
9: Sam is quitting the podcast...
What would Sam be willing to give up if Apple offered to work with him? Lots of stuff to talk about on this week's episode of Genius Bar, sponsored by Manscaped!
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Jon on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/frontpagetech
Sam on Twitter: http://twitter.com/iupdate
Jon on Twitter: http://twitter.com/jon_prosser

Mar 29, 2021 • 1h 30min
8: That time Jon turned down $800,000 from Amazon
As we wait for new Apple products, Sam and Jon talk about the newest leaks! New iPhone notch and new "Explorer Edition" Apple Watch? Jon also tells Sam about the time he turned down an $800,000 contract from Amazon a few years ago.
This episode was sponsored by our amazing friends at BetterHelp! Get started today and enjoy 10% off your first month! Discount code “geniusbar" will be automatically applied when you use our link http://betterhelp.com/geniusbar
Sam on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/iupdate
Jon on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/frontpagetech
Sam on Twitter: http://twitter.com/iupdate
Jon on Twitter: http://twitter.com/jon_prosser

Mar 23, 2021 • 1h 8min
7: Apple's next event... FOR REAL THIS TIME!
Welp... this is not the episode we had planned for this week. Jon and Sam are back to talk about how the internet got duped over the March 23rd Apple event that never was.
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