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Marking Black History Month

February 15, 2022 11:22 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MB

Terrance Gaines joins Charlotte Henry to discuss Apple’s approach to marking Black History Month and some wider issues around race and content creation.

Spotify's Joe Rogan Experience

February 08, 2022 15:18 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MB

Adrian Weckler joins Charlotte Henry to discuss the controversy engulfing Joe Rogan and Spotify, as Neil Young and other artists look to move away from the platform. Will the issue make Apple look at original content differently? Note: This episode was recorded on February 4th, 2022, before issues of Joe Rogan using the N-word and other racial slurs resurfaced and over 100 episodes of his podcast were removed on Spotify.

Trolls and Goals: Covering Soccer For The Athletic

February 01, 2022 13:56 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MB

Jack Pitt-Brooke of The Athletic joins host Charlotte Henry to discuss the publication’s approach along with the good and bad of covering sports across a variety of digital platforms.

Jon Hamm...at West Ham?

January 25, 2022 13:02 - 31 minutes - 21.3 MB

Sigmund Judge of Screen Times joins Charlotte Henry to discuss his passion for the Apple TV box, forthcoming TV+ content, and where Jon Hamm might end up.

What Makes a Podcast a Hit?

January 18, 2022 13:43 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MB

Media critic Mic Wright joins Charlotte Henry to discuss the world of podcasting, and what makes a hit. The two share some of their favorite listens as well.

Apple's Potential Audiobooks Offering

January 11, 2022 12:30 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MB

Kelly Guimont and Jeff Butts join Charlotte Henry to discuss another award win for Jason Sudeikis and the potential of an Apple audiobooks service.

Apple's Media Offering in 2022

January 04, 2022 13:56 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MB

Jeff Gamet joins host Charlotte Henry for the first show of 2022. They speculate on what might become of Apple’s digital media offering over the next 12 months and outline the things they would like to see (and hear).

End of Year Round-Up With Mark Gurman

December 21, 2021 13:51 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MB

Mark Gurman of Bloomberg News joins host Charlotte Henry for the final Media+ of 2021. They look back on Apple’s digital media successes and failures in the last 12 months and discuss what might come next.

Why Does The Apple Music Voice Plan Exist?

December 14, 2021 12:30 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MB

Kelly Guimont joins Charlotte Henry to discuss the newly available Apple Music Voice Plan. Why has Apple launched it, and who might find it useful?

TikTok Goes Boom

December 07, 2021 15:11 - 31 minutes - 22 MB

Journalist and author of ‘TikTok Boom’ Chris Stokel-Walker joins Charlotte Henry to discuss the seemingly unstoppable rise of the video platform and what its next move might be.

The Great Rebundling

November 30, 2021 16:50 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MB

Adrian Weckler of the Irish Independent joins Charlotte Henry to discuss the breaking news of Jack Dorsey’s departure from Twitter and the possibility of streaming services working together as part of a great rebundling.

Happy Birthday to Me(dia)+

November 23, 2021 15:39 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MB

It’s Media+’s first birthday! Kelly Guimont joins Charlotte Henry to celebrate and discuss all that has changed in the digital media landscape during the last 12 months.

Head of Audio...at a Newspaper?

November 16, 2021 11:18 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MB

David Marsland, Head of Audio at the London Evening Standard, joins Charlotte Henry to discuss creating audio output for a 200-year-old newspaper. They also ponder what role audio may have in the future of journalism.

The Exhausting Velvet Underground

November 09, 2021 12:33 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MB

Mic Wright joins Charlotte Henry to discuss Todd Haynes Apple TV+ film ‘The Velvet Underground’. They also look at the potentially important role of music and other documentaries for the streaming platform.

Reflecting on Two Years of Apple TV+

November 02, 2021 16:27 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MB

TMO Editor-in-Chief Bryan Chaffin joins host Charlotte Henry to discuss two years of Apple TV+, including their favorite shows and films on the service.

The Evolution of iTunes and Apple Music

October 26, 2021 14:19 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MB

Dave Hamilton joins Charlotte Henry to discuss the evolution of iTunes into Apple Music, and how digital distribution works from the perspective of a musician.

Olly Mann, Answer Me This

October 19, 2021 15:33 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MB

Podcaster Olly Mann, who co-presented ‘Answer Me This’ for 15 years, joins host Charlotte Henry to discuss that wild ride and the future of podcasting.

'Ted Lasso' Season Two Finale Special

October 12, 2021 10:59 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MB

Host Charlotte Henry is joined by Jeff Gamet and Tom Merrit for a special episode. They look back on season two of Ted Lasso and wonder where the show might go next.

Apple's Cross-platform Media Play

October 05, 2021 16:31 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MB

Nica Montford joins host Charlotte Henry to discuss how Apple is using all its various platforms to get its content out. They also explore the evolution of the show Nica co-hosts – the snobOS podcast.

Laying the Foundation

September 28, 2021 15:59 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MB

Jeff Butts joins Charlotte Henry to discuss the new Apple TV+ blockbuster ‘Foundation’. Can it win over a sci-fi skeptical host?

'Ted Lasso' Scores at The Emmys, 'The Morning Show' is Back

September 21, 2021 17:54 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MB

Awards Correspondent Bryan Chaffin returns to Media+ to discuss a big night at the Emmys for the ‘Ted Lasso’ team. He and host Charlotte Henry also give their verdict on the opening episode of season two of ‘The Morning Show’.

Facebook Glasses - Creepy or Great for Content Creation and Consumption?

September 14, 2021 13:41 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MB

Adrian Weckler joins Charlotte Henry to discuss his experience using Ray-Ban Stories/Facebook glasses. They are creepy but are they also useful for content creation and consumption.

Apple TV+ Fall Preview

September 07, 2021 10:07 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MB

Kelly Guimont joins host Charlotte Henry to preview all the shows coming to Apple TV+ this fall. They also discuss the state of the streaming service as it approaches its second birthday.

The Life of a Content Creator

August 31, 2021 13:41 - 33 minutes - 23 MB

Shannon Morse joins host Charlotte Henry to discuss the life of a content creator and independent media maker. They discuss the writing, filming, and editing process, plus all the gear in Shannon’s new studio.

To NAB or Not to NAB: That is The Question

August 10, 2021 12:50 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MB

Chuck Joiner joins host Charlotte Henry to discuss the confusion around Apple’s official attendance at this year’s NAB Show, and the event more broadly.

Apple Fails to Buy Reese Witherspoon Media Company, Scarlett Johansson Sues Disney

August 03, 2021 16:36 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MB

Author and Six Colors writer Dan Moren returns to discuss Reese Witherspoon selling her Hello Sunshine media firm to someone other than Apple with host Charlotte Henry. They also ponder the implications of Scarlett Johansson suing Disney.

'Ted Lasso' Season Two Special

July 27, 2021 15:53 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MB

Ted Lasso and the team are back, and so are Tom Merritt and Jeff Gamet. They discuss the season two opener, and what might be ahead, with host Charlotte Henry.

Apple TV+ Musical Schmigadoon! is Actually Good

July 20, 2021 17:21 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MB

Bryan Chaffin joins host Charlotte Henry to reflect on recent Emmy success for Apple TV+, and discuss why he was right about the new musical comedy ‘Schmigadoon!’.

Is Apple About to Get Into The Sports Broadcasting Game?

July 13, 2021 16:39 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MB

Tom Merritt joins Charlotte Henry to discuss Apple’s rumored move into the sports broadcasting game. Could it? Should it?

Tom Merritt Joins to Talk about Apple Sports Broadcasting

July 13, 2021 16:39 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MB

Tom Merritt joins Charlotte Henry to discuss Apple’s rumored move into the sports broadcasting game. Could it? Should it?

Let's Get Physical

July 06, 2021 17:25 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MB

Kelly Guimont and Dave Hamilton pull on their spandex and join host Charlotte Henry to unpack Apple TV+ show ‘Physical’. They discuss how the show reflects life in the 1970s and ’80s, and whether or not they care about what happens to the characters.

Are You Actually Going to Pay for Apple TV+?

June 29, 2021 14:07 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MB

Terrence Gaines from the snobOS podcast joins host Charlotte Henry to discuss the offer of a year of free Apple TV+ coming to an end. Are people actually going to pay for the streaming service?

Is Apple Really Going After Substack?

June 22, 2021 09:33 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MB

Journalist and author Chris Stokel-Walker joins host Charlotte Henry to discuss Apple’s forthcoming Mail Privacy Protection and its implications for the e-mail newsletter market. They also discuss the history, and future, of TikTok.

Content Consumption in Our 'Always Own' World

June 15, 2021 15:44 - 31 minutes - 22 MB

Rory Cellan Jones, BBC Technology Correspondent and author of ‘Always On: Hope and Fear in the Social Smartphone Era’, joins Charlotte Henry to discuss the launch of the iPhone and how Apple became a content creation company.

WWDC 2021: Apple Will (Share)Play Nicely With Others

June 08, 2021 17:13 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MB

There was almost no mention of Apple’s media offering during the WWDC 2021 keynote – less, even, than in the years when Apple was not in the media and content space. Kelly Guimont joins host Charlotte Henry to discuss this and things that were announced, such as SharePlay.

WWDC Media Preview

June 01, 2021 17:38 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MB

Chuck Joiner of MacVoices joins host Charlotte Henry to have a look ahead at WWDC 2021. How much will Apple’s media offering feature?

End of 'The Line'

May 25, 2021 16:51 - 29 minutes - 20 MB

Jeff Gamet returns to discuss the dramatic ending to Apple TV+ podcast ‘The Line’ and why Charlotte was wrong about the series.

Apple Music Going Lossless, but Will Anyone Really Notice?

May 18, 2021 13:30 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MB

Adrian Weckler joins host Charlotte Henry to discuss the imminent arrival of Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos and lossless audio to Apple Music. It’s cool, but are many people actually going to notice the difference?

Oprah, Prince Harry, and Offering Apple Podcast Subscriptions — Media+

May 11, 2021 15:51 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MB

Tech-savvy diva Nica Montford from the snobOS podcast joins host Charlotte Henry to discuss Prince Harry and Oprah’s forthcoming Apple TV+ series on mental health. They also look at the pros and cons for independent creators offering subscriptions through Apple Podcasts.

Getting Bitten by 'The Mosquito Coast'

May 04, 2021 17:56 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MB

Charlotte Henry is joined by Kelly Guimot to discuss the new Apple TV+ series ‘The Mosquito Coast’ and how it compares to the 1986 movie. They also reveal other bits of the Apple TV+ catalog that they are enjoying.

Has Apple Had a Good Awards Season?

April 27, 2021 15:38 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MB

TMO Editor-in-Chief and Media+ Awards Correspondent Bryan Chaffin returns to the show following the Oscars. He and host Charlotte Henry analyze how well Apple TV+ done this awards season, and what might come next.

What iOS Changes (Might) Mean for the Advertising Industry

April 20, 2021 16:57 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MB

Adweek’s Andrew Blustein joins Charlotte Henry to look at the dramatic impact the introduction of Ad Tracking Transparency (ATT) by Apple could have on the advertising industry.

Walking 'The Line'

April 13, 2021 15:19 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MB

Apple TV+ has released an original audio podcast – ‘The Line’ – telling the story of U.S. Navy Seal Eddie Gallagher. Jeff Gamet joins host Charlotte Henry to discuss what he likes about the show and why Spotify executives should be worried.

Substack, That's Where It's at

April 06, 2021 16:28 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MB

Substack baby! Journalist Mic Wright joins host Charlotte Henry to discuss the realities of life on the popular newsletter platform. How much work does it take? Can writers make money? What is next for company?

Making a Call on 'Calls'

March 30, 2021 17:50 - 26 minutes - 18 MB

Dave Hamilton, The Mac Observer’s co-founder and host of Mac Geek Gab, joins Charlotte Henry to discuss a new Apple TV+ offering – ‘Calls’. They think this audio-led programming gives us a hint at what Apple will look to do in the future.

Why Does The Apple TV Still Exist?

March 23, 2021 17:45 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MB

Jason Snell and host Charlotte Henry discuss the future of the Apple TV – not the app, nor the service, but the box. They ponder whether Apple should revamp it, kill it, or just leave it be, and analyze how it fits with the company’s broader media and services strategy.

Apple TV+ is Headed to The Oscars

March 16, 2021 19:04 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MB

TMO’s Editor-in-Chief Bryan Chaffin returns to Media+ to discuss the significance of Apple TV+ getting its first Oscar nominations. He and host Charlotte Henry also discuss the growing amount of offshoot content Apple is making related to its shows.

Spotify to Overtake Apple as The Home of Podcasting

March 09, 2021 16:38 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MB

Dave Hamilton, The Mac Observer’s co-founder and host of the Mac Geek Gab podcast, joins host Charlotte Henry to look at the future, and history, of podcasting. They dig into some data that indicates Spotify is about to overtake Apple as the go-to podcast destination.

Reviewing Revue, Substack, and Clubhouse

March 02, 2021 18:06 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MB

Techcrunch’s Steve O’Hear joins host Charlotte Henry to look at some recent media phenomena – Revue, Substack, and Clubhouse. With the first already acquired by Twitter, should Apple be looking to get involved with either of the other two?

Facebook Turns The News Off And on Again

February 23, 2021 13:19 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MB

Host Charlotte Henry is joined by media critic Mic Wright to discuss the recent clash between Facebook and the Australian government, which saw news content removed from the social network in Oz. It is now being restored, but what are the wider implications?

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