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MacVoices

By: Chuck Joiner
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  • The talk of the Apple Community
    Chuck Joiner 2023
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Episodes
  • MacVoices #24117: TV+ Talk - Streaming Service Cancellations with Charlotte Henry
    May 2 2024

    Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner analyze the impact of Apple TV+ in the streaming market, discussing viewer fatigue, effective marketing strategies, and the significance of exclusive content. They explore changing audience preferences, show cancellations on streaming services, and the potential shift of the movie industry towards streaming platforms. The conversation concludes by recognizing the progress of Apple TV+ in the competitive landscape and emphasizing the importance of diverse content offerings for audience engagement.

    Show Notes:

    Chapters:

    00:00 Introduction to TV Plus Talk
    02:53 The Negative Opinion of Apple TV Plus
    04:59 Strategies to Improve Apple TV Plus Perception
    07:30 Impact of Show Cancellations on Subscriptions
    09:14 The Future of Streaming Services
    11:09 Apple TV Plus Content Strategy
    13:26 Underrated Apple TV Plus Shows
    14:18 Perception vs. Reality of Apple TV Plus Content
    15:47 Balance Between Catalog and New Content
    17:27 Consumer Perception of Streaming Services
    21:34 Effects of Easy Subscription Cancellation
    24:15 Home Entertainment vs. Movie Theater Experience
    27:12 Apple TV Plus Deep Catalog Discussion
    30:51 The Future of Theaters and Streaming Services
    32:15 Embracing Fun in Entertainment
    33:30 Apple TV Plus' Shift Towards Fun Content

    Guests:

    Charlotte Henry is a media junkie, covering how Apple is not just a revolutionary tech firm, but a revolutionary media firm. She is based in London, writes and broadcasts for various outlets, and is the author of Not Buying It, an examination of fake news. You can find her on her The Addition blog, her podcast, in her The Addition newsletter on substack, and on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

    Support:

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    Connect:

    Web:
    http://macvoices.com

    Twitter:
    http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner
    http://www.twitter.com/macvoices

    Mastodon:
    https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner

    Facebook:
    http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner

    MacVoices Page on Facebook:
    http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/

    MacVoices Group on Facebook:
    http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice

    LinkedIn:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/

    Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/

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    36 mins
  • MacVoices #24116: The New Vision ProFiles Podcast!
    May 1 2024
    Marty Jencius and Eric Bolden have started a new podcast, Vision ProFiles, to focus on Apple’s latest product. Eric and Marty discuss their experiences with the Vision Pro headset and their plans for the podcast, aiming to cover news, issues, apps, and have guests share their insights. They highlight the personalized and immersive experiences Vision Pro offers, showcasing favorite apps like InSpace for social interactions and the Mac virtual display feature. This edition of MacVoices is supported by The MacVoices Slack. Available all Patrons of MacVoices. Sign up at Patreon.com/macvoices. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:15 Starting a New Podcast Journey 02:38 Planning the Podcast Format 03:26 Organizing Show Content 12:49 Exciting Possibilities at WWDC 17:49 Exploring Useful Applications 23:15 Podcast Details and Contact Information Guests: Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, and on his blog, Trending At Work. Dr. Marty Jencius has been an Associate Professor of Counseling at Kent State University since 2000. He has over 120 publications in books, chapters, journal articles, and others, along with 200 podcasts related to counseling, counselor education, and faculty life. His technology interest led him to develop the counseling profession ‘firsts,’ including listservs, a web-based peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Technology in Counseling, teaching and conferencing in virtual worlds as the founder of Counselor Education in Second Life, and podcast founder/producer of CounselorAudioSource.net and ThePodTalk.net. Currently, he produces a podcast about counseling and life questions, the Circular Firing Squad, and digital video interviews with legacies capturing the history of the counseling field. Generally, Marty is chasing the newest tech trends, which explains his interest in A.I. for teaching, research, and productivity. Marty is an active presenter and past president of the NorthEast Ohio Apple Corp (NEOAC). Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
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    28 mins
  • MacVoices #24115: MacVoices Update - 2024-04
    Apr 30 2024

    In the April 2024 Update, Chuck talks about a busy April schedule that resulted in some programming changes, how and when the rest of the NAB interviews will be available, and hints at some changes coming to MacVoices. The Update wraps up with the Support Report and a reminder about Macstock Conference and Expo.

    Show Notes:

    Support:

    Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon
    http://patreon.com/macvoices

    Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal

    Connect:

    Web:
    http://macvoices.com

    Twitter:
    http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner
    http://www.twitter.com/macvoices

    Mastodon:
    https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner

    Facebook:
    http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner

    MacVoices Page on Facebook:
    http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/

    MacVoices Group on Facebook:
    http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice

    LinkedIn:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/

    Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/

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    00:00:00 Introduction to Mac Voices Update 00:05:48 Changes and Updates in Mac Voices 00:09:12 MacStock Conference and Expo Announcement

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    10 mins

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