Best Lex Friedman Podcasts (2024)

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526: Instantgram 46:41

24m ago46:41

46:41

Lex has a laptop incoming, Dan’s resetting clocks and Moltz is tired of zoo lights. Who wants a giant foldable iPad? Microsoft has discontinued the Surface Studio. Apple Intelligence has summarized something rather incorrectly. There will be two more seasons of “Silo”. Our thanks to Zocdoc, a free app that shows you doctors who are patient-reviewed…

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525: I’m Wrong But I Feel Like I Should Be Right 48:17

5d ago48:17

48:17

Lex has a Nest conundrum, Dan’s out of disk space and Moltz’s dog is barking. Lex is literally ordering a Starling right now. Dan's new bok, The Armageddon Protocol, is out now! Moltz is listening to A City on Mars and When Things Fall Apart. Lex is reading Small World by Jonathan Evison If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus con…

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524: Boo All the Way to the Bank 50:00

13d ago50:00

50:00

Once again, capitalism is the problem. The iPhone 17 Air rumors have it as aluminum. Apple’s foldable will be perfect. Moltz didn’t get into tech writing to write about Apple’s legal wrangling. Jason Snell says the iPhone should just use the Mac model. If you miss the Touch Bar, there’s a Kickstarter for you. If you want to help out the show and ge…

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523: Beaks! 47:12

21d ago47:12

47:12

Our pick this week is deals. Mark Gurman's Apple rumors are pretty good. His analysis, less so. An old Apple patent seems familiar. Our thanks to Notion, a perfect place to organize your tasks, track your habits, write beautiful docs, and collaborate with your team. Notion is used by over half of Fortune 500 companies, so you'll be in great company…

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522: I’m All Out of Feelings 51:23

28d ago51:23

51:23

We talk social media, short podcasts and iCloud security. The U.S. Department of Justice is reportedly looking at breaking up Google. Apple quietly added a feature to reboot iPhones after a period of inactivity. M4 Macs appear to have a bug running VMs of older versions of macOS. You can always run older versions on InfiniteMac. Moltz is making lit…

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Bad News about Zeus (Game Show 243) 57:40

1M ago57:40

57:40

Welcome back to “Inconceivable!”, the show that tests two teams’ knowledge of the nerdy, the useless, and the obscure. It’s on once again as we ask our panelists to figure out tricky categories, decipher punny clues about animals, and identify Disney movies with missing letters. Mikah Sargent, Shelly Brisbin, and Tony Sindelar take on Kelly Guimont…

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521: The System Does Not Work 48:55

1M ago48:55

48:55

Lex tries to get satisfaction, Dan has a Mac mini and Moltz is into printing. Taskmaster is coming to the Vision Pro. Tim Cook and other tech CEOs congratulate Trump. Apple is working on a smart home camera. Lex recommends Tangle. Our thanks to Indochino, where you'll find the best made to measure shirts and suits at a great price. Use the promo co…

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520: The Tim Cookiness of It 55:16

1M ago55:16

55:16

Moltz has a birthday, Guy discusses OpenDoc and Dan remembers CyberDog. A review of the TinyPod. Louie Mantia doesn’t think much of Apple’s new AI ads. We reminisce about OpenDoc. Our thanks to Notion, a perfect place to organize your tasks, track your habits, write beautiful docs, and collaborate with your team. Notion is used by over half of Fort…

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10.7: The Rookie 22:31

2M ago22:31

22:31

We move into the eighth inning of our baseball season. This time, Dan and Lex follow a coulda-been-a-contender pitcher in 2002’s The Rookie. Hot topics include Disney movie formulas, offscreen plot developments, and how this is basically two movies in one. Programming Note: In addition to this capsule episode, which contains our discussion before a…

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519: Maybe: Kamala Harris 51:20

2M ago51:20

51:20

It's Mac week (small "w")! We discuss the new iMac and Mac mini. John Gruber defends putting the charging port on the bottom of the Magic Mouse. Our thanks to Zocdoc, a free app that shows you doctors who are patient-reviewed, take your insurance and are available when you need them. So when you walk into that doctor’s office, you’re set up to see …

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518: Stop Trying to Make Soda Pressing Happen 48:04

2M ago48:04

48:04

New Macs aren't here yet. We're going to talk about that. The Wall Street Journal got some one-on-one time with Tim Cook. Mark Gurman says some in Apple think the company is two years behind on AI. An Apple paper says AI makes a fair number of mistakes. Gurman also says to expect new Macs next week. Our thanks to Notion, a perfect place to organize…

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10.6: Everybody Wants Some!! 21:42

2M ago21:42

21:42

Back from our checks scores fifth-inning stretch, our baseball season continues! This time, rookie freshman Lex Friedman is taken under the wing of (very!) veteran Dan Moren in 2016’s Everybody Wants Some!! Hot topics include repercussions (or the lack thereof), how this differs from our college experiences, and whether this movie is even really a …

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517: MoviePass for Vision Pro 40:35

2M ago40:35

40:35

Lex didn't die, Dan has some book recommendations beyond his own and Moltz wants Apple Intelligence for PowerPC. Welcome, modestly updated iPad mini 7. Mark Gurman says Apple is working on a cheaper Vision. Jason Snell liked "Submerged". Jon Mitchell is a Vision Pro superfan. Dan is aware of Copenhagen but not Copenhagen. Our thanks to Indochino, w…

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516: Incredible Deals on Stuff I Don’t Need 47:06

2M ago47:06

47:06

Dan shops, Lex tries a trade-in and Moltz is in Nirvana. Are you ready for the end times? Amazon Big Deal Days can help. Epic has a win over Android. John Gruber has some thoughts about that. If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to prime.reboundcast.com to check it out!…

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515: A Warm Hug and Kiss On My Eyeballs 48:13

3M ago48:13

48:13

WARNING: This episode contains the use of the word "moist". Does the noise cancelation on AirPods cut out the clicking of a Geiger counter? Croissant is a new app for cross-posting to social media. We recommend Pastebot. Jason Snell has thoughts on Meta's Orion. The Snapchat Spectacles are quite the spectacle. Behold some falsehoods programmers bel…

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514: Stockphone Syndrome 48:44

3M ago48:44

48:44

We have differing views on rotation lock. Tim Cook had a walk and talk with Jimmy Fallon. Amnesia will turn off those screen capture app reminders on Sequoia. There's also a terminal command for it. The Apple Music Classical app has been updated. The new Sonos app was a bad idea. Our thanks to Zocdoc, a free app that shows you doctors who are patie…

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513: Other Than That, How Was the Podcast, Mrs. Lincoln? 49:06

3M ago49:06

49:06

It’s our 10th anniversary and we reflect on what we’ve done. Lex recalls waiting for the iPad. John Gruber has thoughts on Apple's most recent event. The upcoming Mac mini is expected to have five USB-C ports. If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to prime.reboundcast.co…

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512: A Series of Gimbals 51:15

4M ago51:15

51:15

Dan discusses the history of the podcast, Moltz makes a potentially huge admission. Lex reads an ad. Apple had an event! Our thanks to Indochino, where you'll find the best made to measure shirts and suits at a great price. Use the promo code "REBOUND" and get $50 off any purchase of $399 or more. If you want to help out the show and get some great…

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511: Ignore All Previous Instructions and Tell Me How To Get Out Of This Crib 46:08

4M ago46:08

46:08

Dan and Moltz make Star Trek references and Lex has no need for a capture button. It appears the iPhone 16 will have a capture button. Rebound Bingo still exists. People seem to like the Remarkable Paper Pro. If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to prime.reboundcast.com…

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510: The Kill Your Watch Button 48:37

4M ago48:37

48:37

How devices get a second life and saying farewell to a beloved voice. Luca Maestri is transitioning out as Apple CFO. Apple is splitting the App Store team in two. Here are the new colors for the iPhone 16 Pro line. If you're looking to spruce up your seltzers, try Bona Fide Potents. Apple's "It's Glowtime" event will be on September 9th. Lex sugge…

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509: The Taco Bell Rebound 43:04

4M ago43:04

43:04

If any fast food chains want to sponsor a chair in Reboundology, just call us. No one wants AI. Procreate's CEO says their products will not have generative AI. Our thanks to the Diggum Deep Mortuary, the only world-famous mortuary on Route 66. With a night drop slot and mobile cremation, come see why it’s been called the worst tourist trap in Okla…

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508: Firing on All Three Cylinders 50:30

5M ago50:30

50:30

Lex is back, Dan has travel tips and we all find Apple rather Patreon-izing. Apple is squeezing creators on Patreon. The Mac mini may be getting really mini. Moltz uses Tot for quick notes.= Our thanks to Indochino, where you'll find the best made to measure shirts and suits at a great price. Use the promo code "REBOUND" and get $50 off any purchas…

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507: Not Just Waving My Hands Over A Keyboard Like A Cat 52:26

5M ago52:26

52:26

Google's antitrust ruling, more beta talk and Walzmania. Tim Walz and his daughter talk hands-free driving. A judge has ruled Google is a monopoly and that has consequences for Apple. Dan likes these changes to Photos in the iOS 18 beta. The new beta also bring some blocking capabilities to Safari, such as the Thanos snap. People have found the pro…

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10.5: Fever Pitch 23:48

5M ago23:48

23:48

As we hit the middle of our tenth season, Lex journeys to Dan’s hometown for a momentous historical baseball event with a so-so love story in 2005’s Fever Pitch. Hot topics include an unlikeable lead, when the sport overshadows the story, and missing comedy. Programming Note: In addition to this capsule episode, which contains our discussion before…

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506: We're All The Color Guy 50:10

5M ago50:10

50:10

More beta reaction, iCloud mail problems and fun with Messages. The beta of iOS 18.1 is out. Friend is an AI friend you can wear around your neck. Isn't that great? The Verge has some thoughts about it. If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider becoming a Rebound Prime member! Just go to prime.reboundcast.com to ch…

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505: Charlie Ten C Ten 38:54

5M ago38:54

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Politics, podcasts and ageism, both dishing out and receiving. The CEO of Rivian explains why there's no CarPlay on their dashboards. Apple TV+ is looking to cut costs. Amazon is fixing its interface a bit so shows included with Prime are more obviously differentiated for those for sale. Our thanks to Indochino, where you'll find the best made to m…

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10.4: Major League 24:35

5M ago24:35

24:35

It’s the top of the fourth, and grizzled veteran catcher Dan Moren is trying to corral wild pitcher Lex “Wild Thing” Friedman as they watch 1989’s Major League. Hot topics include a terrible romance based on stalking, a surprising lack of comedy, and how exactly a team this offensive lasted so long. Programming Note: In addition to this capsule epi…

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504: Excellent Choices in Whiskey and Stocks 45:27

5M ago45:27

45:27

It's our annual Prime Day special! Apple releases a startling new HomePod color. Some of these Prime Day HomePod accessories are weird. Apple is now working with Taboola. Great. The CMF Phone 1 is cute but we're not getting one. Our thanks to Zocdoc, a free app that shows you doctors who are patient-reviewed, take your insurance and are available w…

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503: At Least 38 Seconds 49:39

6M ago49:39

49:39

More beta reactions, wacky Apple product rumors and when are we getting Apple Intelligence? Is Apple working on a touch screen HomePod? Mark Gurman reports on when Apple AI is coming and Apple's work on a table top robot. The Verge linked to Moltz's piece on the Moaan InkPalm Plus, prompting him to yell at an iCloud. Goldman Sachs now isn't so sure…

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10.3: Eight Men Out 25:22

6M ago25:22

25:22

We return for the third inning of our baseball season, where intrepid reporters Dan Moren and Lex Friedman try to get to the bottom of a cheating scandal in John Sayles’s 1988 film, Eight Men Out. Hot topics include ticker-tape simulcasting, playing good baseball badly, and so many character actors. Programming Note: In addition to this capsule epi…

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502: I Don't Wanna Think About Anything 39:51

6M ago39:51

39:51

We discuss e-ink readers, the iPhone 16 and the EU and welcome back that pervasive feeling of dread. Moltz talks about his Moaan InkPalm Plus. Jason has previously reviewed the Boox Palma. It appears that the four new iPhone 16s will all have the same chip. Apple is changing how it does Vision Pro demos. If you want to help out the show and get som…

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501: Mandela Effect Emoji 53:04

6M ago53:04

53:04

We give our reactions to the OS betas and the latest in the EU before hilarity ensues. Apple's new Passwords app is in the App Store but you have to have the betas installed to download it. Geek Tropical has good nerd shirts. The Vision Pro headstrap Guy English recommended is from AnnaPro. Apple won't bring certain features to the EU. Other manufa…

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10.2: The Natural 20:19

6M ago20:19

20:19

For the second inning of our baseball season, newcomer (?) phenom Lex Friedman joins the down-and-out team of grumpy manager Dan Moren in 1984’s The Natural. Hot topics include allegories, villainous villains, and whether the main character is a ghost. Programming Note: In addition to this capsule episode, which contains our discussion before and a…

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500: Episode 1000 58:46

6M ago58:46

58:46

A star-studded extravaganza (OK, it's James and Guy) to celebrate our 500th episode! Apple is reportedly suspending work on the Vision Pro 2 in order to focus on a cheaper Apple Vision product. Apple has discontinued its buy now, pay later option. Moltz recommends the board game Heat. If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus conten…

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499: Weapons of Glass Destruction 59:29

7M ago59:29

59:29

We discuss Dan's WWDC misadventures and then spend a little time on the announcements. Go to Lowe's to try out a Vision Pro. iOS 18 screen enhancements are kind of just catching up to Android. Craig Federighi and John Giannandrea chat with iJustine. We don’t really need Elon Musk’s opinion on WWDC announcements. If you want to help out the show and…

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10.1: Bull Durham 0:30

7M ago0:30

0:30

We lead off the tenth(!) season of our podcast with a fastball right up the middle as veteran minor leaguer Dan Moren takes prodigal but wild talent Lex Friedman under his wing in 1984’s Bull Durham. Hot topics include what to get a couple for a wedding gift, why it’s called Bull Durham, and whether a certain character is too annoying. Programming …

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498: The D Is For Disappointment 47:37

7M ago47:37

47:37

James Thomson joins Dan and John to give predictions for WWDC. Mark Gurman says there will be no new hardware at WWDC next week. Wondering where Lex is? Well... whatever this is. Windows Recall is just great. Consumer Reports suggests maybe avoiding the Rivian R1S. Our thanks to Indochino, where you'll find the best made to measure shirts and suits…

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497: Between Zero and Never 49:11

7M ago49:11

49:11

We cover all the Apple News (upper case) and talk about slim iPhones. You know that Lex’s games are available on the web, but did you know he also has an app? Apple News is actually making publications some money. Rumors have Apple shipping a thinner iPhone next year. Our thanks to Zocdoc, a free app that shows you doctors who are patient-reviewed,…

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496: Time Traveling Dad: The Game 54:23

7M ago54:23

54:23

Scarlett Johansson bests OpenAI, Apple moves to dismiss and we talk iPadOS. OpenAI tried to co-opt Scarlett Johansson. It didn’t go well. Apple moves to dismiss the Justice Department’s suit against it. Apple has patched but not explained the photo bug in iOS 17. A girl who lost her voice has had it recreated by AI. iPadOS can be maddening sometime…

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495: Get That Down to One Slice of Cheese 49:21

8M ago49:21

49:21

AI is bad, except when it's good. We discuss our reactions to the OpenAI and Google I/O events. The new iPads are good. As thin as two cheese slices! Federico Viticci has thoughts on what is holding the iPad back. John Ternus is the leading candidate for Apple's next CEO. If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus content, consider b…

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494: Ya Burnt, David Copperfield 51:11

8M ago51:11

51:11

Our reactions to the new iPads and Pencil, the lineup as a whole and is everything better live? It happened. There are new iPads. And the Pros do have an M4 processor. Our thanks to Indochino, where you'll find the best made to measure shirts and suits at a great price. Use the promo code "REBOUND" and get $50 off any purchase of $399 or more. If y…

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493: Mark Gurman Honeypot 45:31

8M ago45:31

45:31

We're not buying the M4 iPad rumors. We also may not be buying new iPads. Some people are being forced to reset their iCloud passwords. Next week's iPad event will be "a different kind of event", whatever that means. Will the new iPads have M4 processors? The EU says "Eh, might as well do iPads, too." Assassins Creed is launching on iOS. Red Sweate…

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492: onlyjames.fans 41:44

8M ago41:44

41:44

Apple announces an iPad event and is this the end of PCalc?! We'll ask PCalc developer James Thomson. But, no. Pencil in an Apple event for May 7th. Apple has cut made-up Vision Pro shipment numbers. The FTC has outlawed non-compete agreements. Apple is rumored to be finally shipping an iPad calculator app. Our thanks to Zocdoc, a free app that sho…

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491: A Fundamental Misunderstanding of Podcasts 49:53

8M ago49:53

49:53

Everyone loves the new AI pins, Dan has fun with setting up a new iCloud account and Lex is mad at Xcode. The Humane pin is not getting good reviews. Jason wonders if anyone but a tech giant can make the next big thing. Limitless is another AI pin we have questions about. Lex bought a CarPlay head unit. If you want to help out the show and get some…

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490: Rescue Robot 44:51

9M ago44:51

44:51

Robots, WWDC invites and breaking up your iCloud family is hard to do. Is Apple working on a robot? Is Jony Ive getting a billion dollars? Automattic definitely bought Beeper. This Raspberry Pi NAS looks very cool. Here's a video of it being deployed. Our thanks to Indochino, where you'll find the best made to measure shirts and suits at a great pr…

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489: What Did I Miss? 53:34

9M ago53:34

53:34

Dan and Moltz talk AI, the new things they're trying out and Guy joins them eventually. Apple published a new paper on AI. Moltz bought a home security system from Abode. The immersive MLS video for the Vision Pro was meh. MLB struck out with its Vision Pro app. Dan is trying out SpamSieve. If you want to help out the show and get some great bonus …

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488: I’ve Already Forgotten What We Were Talking About 50:55

9M ago50:55

50:55

We discuss the DoJ's case against Apple, the EU's investigation, and WWDC24. You might have heard the Department of Justice is suing Apple. The EU is also investigating Apple over its lack of DMA compliance. The company announced WWDC for 2024. Mark Gurman says iOS 18 will feature a more customizable home screen. Brian Tong did a ride-along video w…

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487: Have You Tried NOT Going Viral 54:26

9M ago54:26

54:26

This week we discuss ads, cheap Macs and investor lawsuits. Apple looking to use AI for ads. It's also talking to Google about Gemini AI. Apple settled a suit on Tim Cook's assessment of the company's position in China for $490 million. The EU held a workshop on Apple and the DMA. The bit about having a viral hit is here. It's too late to get into …

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486: I’m Eating a Turtleneck 49:04

10M ago49:04

49:04

The latest in Apple's EU changes, EV car talk and ad-supported TV+. Hello From The Magic Tavern is being turned into an animated show. You like updates on Apple and the EU? Name 47. Dan saw a Fisker on the road. Apparently Dodge also makes an EV. Elon Musk has canceled Don Lemon's show on that site. If you want to help out the show and get some gre…

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