But they aren’t consistently close to the mic which makes listening to their voices a little frustrating.

Please don’t turn Upgrade into Connected, which is now just weekly Federico ranting ground.

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Used to be a weekly listener who recently started again and just can’t do it anymore. Jason is great and knowledgeable but Myke comes off whiny and lives in such a small online bubble it is infuriating to listen to.

Sadly as the length of the grows, the breadth of the hosts views have shrunk. Myke in particular needs to get out of his tiny podcast world bubble. He’s a bully with a microphone.

Macbreak weekly has become an unlistenable mess with Leo constantly being dismissive of technologies, interrupting other hosts and guests, the “subscribe to TWiT” segment getting longer and longer, a lack of focus on the tech itself and more on politics are all things driving me away from that show and the TWiT network in general. That is NOT this show. This show has hosts that seem to mesh well enough together, having some interesting, nuanced conversations about some of the news of the week. I don’t find myself hitting the “skip 30 seconds” button too often (like I do with MBW) while listening to this show, which is a mark that the show is doing enough to keep attention. Please keep Leo laporte as far away from this show as possible, don’t even have him on as a guest.

Jason is so cocky, arrogant, and insulting to anyone with a different opinion than him. “Ooh look at me, I worked at MacWorld. I AM YOUR GOD!” Just so off-putting. He occasionally makes good arguments. It’s just unfortunate his enflated ego makes it hard to listen to. Edit Feb 2024: in one episode Jason makes a broad sweeping statement about free apps being totally fine under the DMA because they’re free. In the next episode he’s extremely rude and arrogant towards somebody who wrote in with a caveat about his statement, and Jason is basically like “well I’ve said in prior episodes emulators are a caveat.“ So I guess he’s allowed to make sweeping statements but nobody’s allowed to correct him because he said something years ago? This man is too cocky, too arrogant, too self-righteous, and thinks he’s the god of all Apple news because he’s been doing it for a while and nobody can ever correct him. This is not an isolated incident. Myke used to be a much nicer guy, but honestly Jason is dragging him down into somebody I now have less respect for and less interest in his business success.

To be fair

You can swipe w left with three fingers to undo?

This is my favorite Apple-focused podcast. Myke and Jason are knowledgeable and insightful. They don’t always agree, but they’re respectful and have great chemistry.

This is the best Apple focused tech podcast around.

Great show. Myke and Jason are funny and thoughtful. They’re enthusiastic about technology and their conversations seem honest and genuine. I truly look forward to hearing this show every week.

Unless it’s tech related, please don’t bring up politics. Also myke and Jason don’t play off each other well in podcasting

It’s a tech podcast. They’re tech journalists. They do that well. There is no need for political points of view, but I get it. Discussing murder of infants is across the line. You don’t understand why it’s considered political, Myke? Bull. You know why it it is. You know that it is. It’s a discussion about murder. Get over yourself.

Every Monday, I await the release of the latest episode and listen almost immediately. They’re funny, insightful, and are some of the best sources for analysis of the tech industry. Their creative efforts and experimental segments are always enjoyable, and the production value of the podcast is just excellent. I mean, who doesn’t love Jason’s laser sounds?! They should use those in the next Star Wars movie.

here's the deal - im like most humans - i like apple products and wish i could have them all in all the colors - but obviously also can't afford that! should i hold out on the rumor of a 14 in ipad but live a year with my 2018 ipad serving as my main accessibility device, because size matters? or should i invest in the new m1? what if i think i need a macbook pro but it honestly matters to me that the macbook air comes in "gold"? i can't make these choices ! heck, i have to basically prepare for a spacewalk to safely go to the apple store. and that my dears is where upgrade comes in -- i like that the hosts are also humans who know that they are going to prefer apple products and they are going to prefer certain style options. i like that they do also open to some alternative products and are willing to compare , since sometimes zflip happens . i find myself saying to my friends "are you looking forward to the big event on the 9th?" to which they say "is that like *sports event* or something?" and i say "how about or something" meaning "you mean you're not going to be tuned in to apples conference with the upgrade hosts as your larry munsons"? in long, i really think the value of the relay fm shows/casts that i can relate to is basically worth as much as any other network of media and this is just one more excellent content they make

Don’t listen to the snowflakes. I laugh and learn with these guys. Great personalities talking about both popular and obscure topics.

I love this show. The guys are both very thoughtful, funny, and insightful. I never miss an episode, and I’m happy to pay a few bucks a month for their bonus content. If you like Apple/tech news, this is a must-listen.

This podcast is one of my favorite podcasts. The balance of opinion and facts about Apple as a whole is excellent. Now even if I don’t always agree on bringing up world events or personal politics, the few times they occur don’t impact how I feel about the shows substance. We are all in this together and if we all felt the same about everything this world would be a boring place with little or no innovation. Jason and Myke are well balanced 👍🏼

I actually directly support this podcast, one of very few that I do. The hosts have good info and options. Some people are currently mad at them because they believe in equal rights for women, and are anti-forced birth. If you can’t handle that, I honestly don’t think anyone will miss you, go away. TL;DR Upgrade good. Fascists bad.

It might be your podcast but the goal for said podcast is listeners and money. Don’t lie to yourselves or us and say it isn’t. I know your politics. I know who you are. I don’t want to hear about it though. Be activists somewhere else. But yeah. I’m done. You no longer have my ears or my money.

Really appreciate the topics and the hosts.

Come for the tech, left after the elitism.

Hosts are great !! Very insightful and fun !

Two informed people with well supported opinions who like to talk about technology. What’s not to like? Plus silliness.

I like Jason and Myke. Every week I look forward to a good discussion about the tech landscape and how it shapes their lives and the lives of others. Myke and I are around the same age and have similar interests, so it’s always fun to hear his perspective about Apple, tech, and other hobbies. Jason has been in the Apple game for a long time, and I appreciate his expertise and history within the landscape. And most importantly, they seem like good people. I respect their points of view in other matters outside tech, and I hope they also respect the other points of view contrary to theirs. Please understand that not everyone will agree with your point of view, especially on such a divisive topic. And please understand that both sides have well-meaning arguments. I happen to disagree with them on this particular topic, but I’m willing to disagree and move on.

Jason’s historical perspective and in-depth know how of the inner workings of the industry contrasts nicely with Myke’s more consumer oriented perspective. I only have a few “must listen” podcasts every week - this is one of them, and has been for years.

Listen each week. Have discovered many interesting products via upgrade. Often thought provoking and frequently funny, I enjoy.

Make and Jason provide an excellent recap of the week’s Apple-related news and superb commentary, all in an entertaining episode each week.

Sometimes they’ll just encourage the murder of millions of babies with no warning. Let’s just leave the non-tech hot takes out of it. Thanks

The upgrade podcast proudly supports cutting the spine of a fetus at nine months as it’s being delivered. Why am I hearing about this highly divisive political topic on an Apple tech podcast? Extremist pro-abortion political views are not related to tech news.

No one does Apple news better. If it’s what you want, they’re the best

5 stars. But please stick to tech and Apple. I get it. Your podcast - Your choice of topics. However, please understand that I subscribe because I want to hear about tech and I greatly respect your expertise in this area. While you may also be very knowledgeable about politics and health and perhaps even basket weaving, I prefer to obtain this type of info from different sources, at different times. Please don’t make the mistake of many celebrities who think that their status has made them an expert in all things and believe that their fans/listeners appreciate every utterance. I regretted having to move on from long time favorites macosken and atp over a year ago for similar issues. Guess we’ll have to see how you do.

keeps me coning back every week, and they open support womens rights! love them

I love Myke and Jason and listen to them every week. They are smart, funny, fair critics of Apple and technology in general. Highly recommended podcast, especially for Apple users.

Great hosts, topics, opinions and a barrel of fun

Mike and Jason have great chemistry and there analysis of Apple at the Tech world at large has been a highlight of my week for years!

If I want politics; I’ll listen to a political podcast.

I look forward to this each and every week. I love the dynamic between Jason and Myke. Not only do they talk tech but they have fun side conversations that make the show even more entertaining. Thank you!!!

Of course woman can have an Abortion if there are health issues. You talk about barbaric times for women. The only barbaric thing is children being killed for convenience. Can you please open your mind that perfect children are being chopped up. Shame on you.

Upgrade is a great way to kick off the week! The hosts Myke and Jason have an excellent rapport and consistently manage to balance informing and entertaining content. Definitely a podcast to save as a favourite and enjoy each week … brilliant stuff.

Title says it all, a must listen every week

Been listening for years. Anytime a new Apple product comes out, this podcast is a must listen.

I’ve listened to Upgrade since the beginning and it’s one of my favorite podcasts.

I’ve listened to this amazing show since the very beginning and never miss an episode. Myke and Jason are smart, funny, and compassionate and are an absolute joy to listen to. I’ve been following Jason Snell since his early days at Mac User and I have truly valued his opinions and insight through the years. Myke Hurley brings his enthusiasm for the Mac, his fresh perspective, and his English charm. They compliment each other perfectly. I’m so happy to have Upgrade in my life. It’s the first place I go for all of keynote reactions and product breakdowns. I’m an author, artist, and designer, who’s always under some kind of deadline or another. My ability to work depends on my Mac and I’m always on the lookout for hardware and apps that can help me and improve my life. Upgrade gives me all of this. They explain even the most complicated topics perfectly and make me smarter and more informed about the topics that impact my life daily. Thank you, Upgrade! You’ve made my life better and every Monday a bit brighter.

Jason and Myke are smart, insightful, and professional podcasters. Each week they talk about technology with an emphasis on Apple, along with timely discussions about Netflix, HBO Max, and other streaming platforms. This is mixed with the occasional fun segment and, sometimes silly, audience questions. Highly recommend.

I’ve been listening to Jason since seemingly podcasting started and I always enjoy hearing his opinions ona variety of topics, even when he’s wrong 🙃. Myke and Jason play well together and their obvious friendship makes the show feel like you’re just at a table with a couple of people talking about tech. One of the podcasts I am happy to subscribe to (pay for), and one of the few where I’ve heard every episode. Shame Jason’s never going to read this though. “Never read reviews” (well, don’t read reviews about you. Never do that.)

I like the show. It’s def not my top listen of the week, but I always make time to keep up. I like the hosts, I like the segments, I like the show. If you don’t care for the hosts then just don’t listen. Idk what else to tell you.

If you are interested in the world of tech, particularly Apple, then this show is a must listen. It’s one of the best shows out there. Jason and Myke have great chemistry.

This show is in my “must listen” rotation of weekly shows. If you love Apple, it’s the show to keep you up to date.