619: The Rickies (September 2026)
Summary
The hosts discuss Apple’s leadership transition to John Ternus, analyzing his new bio’s emphasis on product resilience and sustainability. They also address listener feedback confirming Tim Cook lacks a private bathroom at Apple Park. The episode features the "Rickies" prediction game, where hosts make picks about upcoming products like a foldable iPhone and ceramic Apple Watch, debating features such as Face ID, camera specs, and software multitasking capabilities.
Topics discussed
Intro, title defense, and mystery theme music
iPod integration in macOS and iTunes legacy
Tim Cook bathroom anecdote and anonymous feedback
Apple leadership photos and John Ternus bio analysis
Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital charity appeal
Rules for Annual and Keynote Rookies predictions
Round 1 picks: Foldable iPhone name and Touch ID
Round 2 picks: Camera specs and Apple Watch design
Bonus picks: Ceramic Watch price and iPhone Air
Squarespace ad read and website optimization
Risky Pick 1: Foldable multitasking and tabletop mode
Risky Pick 2: John Ternus intro and Tim Cook tribute
Risky Pick 3: Live keynote and new Face ID tech
Flexi picks: Quick-fire predictions for the event
Outro, feedback, and host credits
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