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Basic AF: a (mostly) tech podcast

Basic AF: a (mostly) tech podcast

By: Tom Anderson & Jeff Battersby
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Spilling trash, talk, tech, and tea (though Tom says no politics). Plus, games, plenty of Apple tech, or whatever else comes into our heads. It’s a show where we get to hang out and talk tech, talk shit, and have fun every couple of weeks (and sometimes more often - only your podcast app knows for sure). We'll give you the lowdown on the gear we're using, some knowledge bombs to help you use your gear better, and answer listener questions. © 2025 Basic AF: a (mostly) tech podcast Politics & Government
Episodes
  • 90 Days of Forever*Notes and Stress Awareness with Athlytic & Apple Watch
    Jun 23 2025

    Tom and Jeff dive into three fun segments: Tom’s updated Mac recommendations for students, Jeff's update on his Forever Notes system using Apple Notes, and how both hosts are using health tracking apps to better understand their stress and recovery. Tom unpacks how Athlytic and Apple Watch are helping him recognize stress and reduce habitual tension, while Jeff shares how Gentler Streak has helped him optimize sleep and workouts. It’s a mix of tech tips, personal stories, and wellness insights—plus a few keg-lifting jokes.

    Links from the show:

    Best Mac for College – Tom Anderson

    My Forever Notes

    Gentler App

    Athlytic App

    Episode 55 - Who Pays for Calendar Apps & Next-Level Notes with Bill McLean

    Episode 58 - WWDC Announced, Gentler Streak Workout Tracker, and "The Cybernetic Teammate" by Ethan Mollick

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    Contact Us

    • Drop us a line at feedback@basicafshow.com
    • You’ll find Jeff at @reyespoint on Threads and reyespoint.bsky.social on Bluesky
    • Find Tom at @tomanderson on Threads
    • Join Tom’s newsletter, Apple Talk, for more Apple coverage and tips & tricks.
    • Tom has a new YouTube channel
    • Show artwork by the great Randall Martin Design


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    Intro Music: Psychokinetics - The Chosen

    • Apple Music
    • Spotify


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    42 mins
  • WWDC 2025 Recap with Joe Moyer
    Jun 10 2025

    Tom Anderson and Jeff Battersby are joined by returning guest Joe Moyer for a comprehensive breakdown of Apple's WWDC 2025 keynote:

    • Exploration of the new "Liquid Glass" design language unifying all Apple platforms
    • New Apple Intelligence features
    • Analysis of simplified version numbering (everything is now version 26)
    • iPadOS 26's new windowing system and advanced features
    • iOS 26's customizable interface and enhanced CarPlay features
    • macOS Tahoe's powerful Spotlight improvements and Journal app expansion
    • Vision Pro's enterprise push and quality-of-life improvements across the ecosystem

    Where to find Joe:

    Threads - https://www.threads.net/@thejournalingguide
    The Journaling Guide - https://www.24letters.net/thejournalingguide
    24Letters - https://www.24letters.net

    Links from the show:

    Apple elevates the iPhone experience with iOS 26

    watchOS 26 delivers more personalized ways to stay active and connected

    Apple TV brings a beautiful redesign and enhanced home entertainment experience

    macOS Tahoe 26 makes the Mac more capable, productive, and intelligent than ever

    visionOS 26 introduces powerful new spatial experiences for Apple Vision Pro

    iPadOS 26 introduces powerful new features that push iPad even further


    Question or Comment? Send us a Text Message!

    Contact Us

    • Drop us a line at feedback@basicafshow.com
    • You’ll find Jeff at @reyespoint on Threads and reyespoint.bsky.social on Bluesky
    • Find Tom at @tomanderson on Threads
    • Join Tom’s newsletter, Apple Talk, for more Apple coverage and tips & tricks.
    • Tom has a new YouTube channel
    • Show artwork by the great Randall Martin Design


    Enjoy Basic AF? Leave a review or rating!

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    Intro Music: Psychokinetics - The Chosen

    • Apple Music
    • Spotify


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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • WWDC 2025 Preview with Riley Hill
    May 26 2025

    Riley Hill returns to the show to join Jeff and Tom for a preview of WWDC 2025. What's coming from Apple? What kind of AI company should Apple be? And is there less hype than normal for this year's event?

    The guys also throw around some thoughts on the big announcement that Jony Ive and OpenAI are working on a new type of AI-centered device. It doesn't sound like it's a phone or glasses, so what might it be? Is there a market for a new type of device?

    Also, they sprinkle in some highlights from Google's IO event last week.

    Where to Find Riley:

    Riley Hill on YouTube

    Riley Hill Website

    Riley Hill on Threads

    Links from the show:

    9to5Mac on Instagram: “Just 18 days until WWDC 2025! While last-minute leaks are likely, here’s what we expect Apple to announce so far”

    WWDC 2025: Everything We Know | MacRumors

    OpenAI is buying iPhone designer Jony Ive’s AI devices startup for $6.4 billion

    Exclusive | What Sam Altman Told OpenAI About the Secret Device He’s Making With Jony Ive

    The 15 biggest announcements at Google I/O 2025

    Question or Comment? Send us a Text Message!

    Contact Us

    • Drop us a line at feedback@basicafshow.com
    • You’ll find Jeff at @reyespoint on Threads and reyespoint.bsky.social on Bluesky
    • Find Tom at @tomanderson on Threads
    • Join Tom’s newsletter, Apple Talk, for more Apple coverage and tips & tricks.
    • Tom has a new YouTube channel
    • Show artwork by the great Randall Martin Design


    Enjoy Basic AF? Leave a review or rating!

    • Review on Apple Podcasts
    • Rate on Spotify
    • Recommend in Overcast


    Intro Music: Psychokinetics - The Chosen

    • Apple Music
    • Spotify


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    57 mins
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