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MacVoices #25096: Talking Podcasting with Marty Jencius (1)

Release Date: 03/20/2025

MacVoices #25115: Live! - Virtual Friends, A New Vision Pro Utility, An Audiobooks Lawsuit

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Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius and Web Bixby discuss the rise of AI-powered virtual companions and their potential roles in therapy and social interaction, especially via Apple Vision Pro. They explore concerns around emotional dependency and AI hallucination risks. Also covered is a new immersive video utility for Vision Pro content creators and a $5B lawsuit over digital book licensing, highlighting ownership confusion of digital media. Today’s MacVoices is supported by CleanMyMac by MacPaw, your ultimate solution for Mac...

MacVoices #25114: NABShow - Karen Chupka, EVP of Global Connections and Events

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In Las Vegas we sat down with Karen Chupka, EVP of Global Connections and Events of NAB Show to discuss the global scope, educational value, and rapid evolution of the event. From hands-on training to cutting-edge tech like AI and cloud virtualization, NAB Show supports storytellers at every level. With 60,000 attendees and diverse industry representation, NAB continues to adapt to trends shaping the future of media creation and distribution. http://traffic.libsyn.com/maclevelten/MV25114.mp3 Show Notes: Chapters: 0:07 NAB Show 2025 Introduction 1:09 Global Connections Explained 2:48...

MacVoices #25113: Apple Intelligence Training, Mythic Quest's Innovative Ending

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The MacVoices Live! panel explores Apple’s new on-device approach to training Apple Intelligence, emphasizing privacy by keeping analysis on-device. They contrast this with data-hungry models from other companies and discuss whether Apple’s method can catch up in functionality while maintaining its core values. Reactions range from hopeful curiosity to cautious skepticism about its future impact. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius and Web Bixby also react to Mythic Quest’s cancellation, praising Apple’s rare decision to allow a...

MV25112: NAB Show - Rob Walch of Libsyn on Podcast Trends

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At NAB Show 2025, Rob Walch, VP of Podcaster Relations for , discusses podcasting trends, gear updates, and Libsyn’s new faith-based ad channel. He shares insights on monetization strategies, true crime’s continued rise, and upcoming platform features for creators. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:07 Opening at NAB Show 2025 01:42 Podcasting Trends and Gear 04:12 Monetization Strategies for Podcasters 06:59 True Crime Podcast Phenomenon 09:45 Libsyn Innovations and Features 11:36 Libsyn’s Commitment to Free Speech Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon Enjoy this episode? Make a...

MacVoices #25111 - Live! - 23andMe, Discord Ads, Redact, and Alexa+

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The MacVoices Live! panel discusses the fallout from 23andMe’s bankruptcy and data concerns, Discord’s controversial ad rollout, and the implications of AI-powered Amazon Alexa+. Chuck Joiner, Dave Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Web Bixby, and Jim Rea also explore the importance of controlling your digital footprint, redacting social content, and how companies handle user data as well as why social platforms’ user experiences matter more than ever. Today’s MacVoices is supported by CleanMyMac by MacPaw, your ultimate solution...

MacVoices #25110: Live! - An iPad In The River, Severance Season 2, The Perfect Desktop Color

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A six-year criminal case is cracked thanks to data recovered from a SIM card in an iPad found in the Thames. Chuck Joiner, Dave Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Web Bixby, and Jim Rea dive into that story before looking at Severance Season 2, its layered storytelling, and expectations for Season 3. Other topics include Apple Original Films’ latest project, the fate of Ronald D. Moore’s sci-fi series, and the surprising benefits of using solid colors for desktop focus and organization. MacVoices is supported by the new MacVoices...

MacVoices #25109: Live! - GM vs. CarPlay Again, WWDC Evolution

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GM’s crackdown on an aftermarket CarPlay retrofit sparks another discussion over customer choice, data ownership, and the broader right-to-repair movement. Panelists Dave Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Web Bixby, and Jim Rea criticize GM’s control over vehicle customization and note rising EV sales despite backlash. The conversation also briefly looks ahead to Apple’s upcoming WWDC, with speculation about new announcements and community events surrounding the developer gathering. This edition of MacVoices is brought to you by...

MacVoices #25108: Live! Careless People, AirPods Max Lossless, Apple Card Shifts

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The MacVoices Live! panel of Dave Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Jeff Gamet, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Web Bixby, and Jim Rea discuss the controversial book Careless People by Sarah Wynn-Williams, detailing internal issues at Facebook and the Streisand effect of its attempted suppression. Other topics include Apple’s patent victory, changes to the Apple Card network, and the new lossless audio feature exclusive to USB-C AirPods Max. A unique magnetic charging stand for headphones also gets a shout-out. This edition of MacVoices is supported by The MacVoices Slack....

MacVoices #25107: MacVoices Briefing - The Speck Balance Folio iPad mini case

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Chuck ditched his old malfunctioning iPad mini case for a sleek new . He reviews what was so bad about the old case and why this new case offers so much more. From a bold color choice to an Apple Pencil holder, a secure latch to camera protection, the Speck Balance Folio offers a great feature/cost balance. Show Notes: Links: Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with Connect: Web: Twitter: ...

MacVoices #25106: Live! - Amazon Is Listening, Paying to Redact, AI Rebels

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Amazon is shifting away away from on-device processing for Alexa, both raising and re-igniting privacy concerns. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Brian Flaingan-Arthurs, Jeff Gamet, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Web Bixby, and Jim Rea explore tools for deleting old social media posts in light of changing norms and AI training risks. Other topics include AI tools refusing to assist programmers, content ownership in the digital age, and Sonos dropping plans for a streaming box. Privacy, control, and tech ethics take center stage in a wide-ranging conversation. ...

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Marty Jencius is a podcasting machine, with five currently active podcasts listed on his web site, ThePodTalk.net. We cover his deep passion for podcasting, from his early radio background to producing multiple shows today. Tools, workflows, and the evolution from audio to video production are discussed with real-world examples. Marty shares insights on gear, editing techniques, and software that streamline the process. His enthusiasm highlights podcasting’s creative appeal and accessibility for anyone interested in getting started. (Part 1)

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Show Notes:

Chapters:

00:08 Podcasting Passion
03:44 Swag and Surprises
04:04 The Allure of Podcasting
06:30 Early Podcasting Experiences
12:15 Transition to Video
13:29 Embracing New Technologies
18:20 Workflow Innovations
22:56 Editing Techniques26:19 The Conversation Continues

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Dr. Marty Jencius has been an Associate Professor of Counseling at Kent State University since 2000. He has over 120 publications in books, chapters, journal articles, and others, along with 200 podcasts related to counseling, counselor education, and faculty life. His technology interest led him to develop the counseling profession ‘firsts,’ including listservs, a web-based peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Technology in Counseling, teaching and conferencing in virtual worlds as the founder of Counselor Education in Second Life, and podcast founder/producer of CounselorAudioSource.net and ThePodTalk.net. Currently, he produces a podcast about counseling and life questions, the Circular Firing Squad, and digital video interviews with legacies capturing the history of the counseling field. This is also co-host of The Vision ProFiles podcast. Generally, Marty is chasing the newest tech trends, which explains his interest in A.I. for teaching, research, and productivity. Marty is an active presenter and past president of the NorthEast Ohio Apple Corp (NEOAC).