Basic AF: a (mostly) tech podcast
Claim This Podcastby Tom Anderson & Jeff Battersby
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<p>Apple makes incredible products. The tips and insights that actually help are harder to find. Basic AF cuts through the hype cycles and gets straight to what matters for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch users. Plus, app recommendations, gear reviews, AI tools, and the everyday tech that actually shows up in your life. Every other Monday, Tom Anderson and Jeff Battersby bring 25+ years of real-world Apple experience to practical, insightful conversations for people like you.</p>
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Recent Episodes
May 25, 2026
MacBook Air M5 (13" & 15") First Impressions, iPhone 17 Pro MLS Event, KC Public Schools Go Apple
Hosts Tom and Jeff share first impressions of the new MacBook Air M5, discussing battery life, setup philosophies, and a peculiar bug.
May 11, 2026
Mac Mini Gets Pricier, Siri Payout, and iOS 27 Rumors
Tom and Jeff discuss Apple's Mac Mini price increase, a potential Siri settlement, and iOS 27 rumors in this interview.
April 27, 2026
AI Tools: What's Actually Working (and What Isn't) with Bill McLean
Big news out of Cupertino: Tim Cook is stepping down as CEO, with hardware engineering chief John Ternus set to take the helm this September. Tom and Jeff spend a few minutes on the transition — then welcome back guest Bill McLean for an honest, no-hype check-in on AI tools: what they're actually using, what's working, and where the marketing is writing checks the technology can't cash. In this episode: The Tim Cook → John Ternus CEO handoff and what a hardware guy at the top might mean for A...
91 total episodes available with 60 transcripts
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- What is Basic AF: a (mostly) tech podcast?
<p>Apple makes incredible products. The tips and insights that actually help are harder to find. Basic AF cuts through the hype cycles and gets straight to what matters for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch users. Plus, app recommendations, gear reviews, AI tools, and the everyday tech that actually shows up in your life. Every other Monday, Tom Anderson and Jeff Battersby bring 25+ years of real-world Apple experience to practical, insightful conversations for people like you.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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