Reviews

A wonderful podcast I enjoy listening to Sunday evenings.

This. 👏 Is. 👏 My. 👏 Favorite. 👏 Podcast. 👏

Connected strikes a rare balance between entertaining banter and genuinely useful tech discussion. Stephen, Myke, and Federico bring a distinct personality and perspective, which keeps things engaging without ever feeling chaotic. Whether they’re covering Apple news, software tools, or personal workflows, the conversation is always thoughtful and grounded. Even when I don’t agree with everything, I appreciate the honesty and the respect they show for the audience. Highly recommended for anyone interested in tech with a human touch.

Stephen, Myke, and Federico have really hade a fun show in Connected. Over the years they've added more bits and gotten looser, making this one of my most fun listens every week, while also remaining sharp and smart with their commentary about tech and Apple. They also are standup humans who care about the rights of all people, which means quite a lot to me. Other reviews lambast them for sometimes getting political, but them speaking up makes me feel safer when listening to them.

Been listening to this show since the episodes were in double digits. It’s only improved over time as the guys have honed their skills and humor… strong recommendation

I’ve been listening since 2019. These guys are a blast to listen to and they love the technology that they talk about and makes it so easy to listen.

Japes games and hijinks, the best.

I’ve been listening to Connected for over 10 years, and it’s been a consistent, thoughtful, and entertaining part of my weekly podcast routine. The chemistry between Federico, Myke, and Stephen is unmatched—they balance deep Apple insight with humor and personality in a way that always keeps me coming back. I especially look forward to the draft and prediction episodes before each Apple Keynote and at the start of the new year. They’re a fun mix of speculation, tradition, and inside jokes that long-time listeners will appreciate. Highly recommended for any Apple enthusiast.

Folks who bemoan Myke are missing the forest for the trees. He is the emotional, jokey heart of the show that keeps his also funny but more prone to serious-spiraling co-hosts a float in the only tech podcast my most ardently non-techie family members will listen to. The only real downside is the current AI arc they're on before that ugly bubble bursts. Only time I ever skip. Bit of a backhanded compliment actually given their ad-reads are so chill, relaxing, and never auto-inserted-garbage, never mind letting them play.

Whether they’re reigning annual or keynote champion, Stephen, Myke, and Federico bring the passion, the wisdom, the intellect, and the humor every week.

Good Podcast, great hosts. Love Federico. Sad the snakes got him. (Ep. 551) Not too many ads, and easily skippable. I absolutely LOVE all the wacky games.

Never miss an episode

It’s nice to just listen to nerds nerd out.

Absolutely love listening to the show every week! Stephen consistently shows both breadth and depth of technical knowledge of apple systems (you could call him a mac power user 😉), Myke always remains on top of events bringing compassion to the show, and Federico give the hottest takes and never fails to make me laugh with his technical shenanigans!

Really enjoy this podcast the delivery of news and details around Apple ecosystem and all the things that can impact this ecosystem (including regulation and politics). Keep it up and refreshing to hear diverse opinions and discussion.

Connected 525 - there is nothing Macstoried releases that requires John to have a 64gb ram Mac. It’s disingenuous to suggest otherwise and will cause others to overspend! I have never purchased the pro model because I thought I’m a pro. Not do I claim the regular iPhone to be for “normal” people. I get the pro model because I like 120hz refresh rate. I can notice that my iPad mini is 60hz. I prefer 120 hz. Why do I have to defend that choice. Of course these people use a free app instead of using and paying for the original YouTube RSS algorithm defeating app called Play. Imagine making a decision and formulating an opinion on a feature that is in beta. In the first version of itself in beta too, might I add. Get off of your high horses. You are not some creative gods that know what’s the most creative and best looking thing for everyone. Creativity is subjective. Do you know what that means? Federico do you know what that means? And your websites aren’t all that great, I don’t think Apple intelligence learned anything scraping your websites. Other than how to waste people’s time. I don’t need you hosts showing off how much better you are than your audience. I listen to you for actual advice and tech tips. But all you do is have conversations as if you are worthwhile people having interesting conversations. Reality check, y’all are Neil de’gras Tyson. He’s an actually interesting intellectual worth listening to just talk. Y’all need to work on providing actual value to us listeners.

I have never purchased the pro model because I thought I’m a pro. Not do I claim the regular iPhone to be for “normal” people. I get the pro model because I like 120hz refresh rate. I can notice that my iPad mini is 60hz. I prefer 120 hz. Why do I have to defend that choice. Of course these people use a free app instead of using and paying for the original YouTube RSS algorithm defeating app called Play. Imagine making a decision and formulating an opinion on a feature that is in beta. In the first version of itself in beta too, might I add. Get off of your high horses. You are not some creative gods that know what’s the most creative and best looking thing for everyone. Creativity is subjective. Do you know what that means? Federico do you know what that means? And your websites aren’t all that great, I don’t think Apple intelligence learned anything scraping your websites. Other than how to waste people’s time. I don’t need you hosts showing off how much better you are than your audience. I listen to you for actual advice and tech tips. But all you do is have conversations as if you are worthwhile people having interesting conversations. Reality check, y’all are Neil de’gras Tyson. He’s an actually interesting intellectual worth listening to just talk. Y’all need to work on providing actual value to us listeners.

Of course these people use a free app instead of using and paying for the original YouTube RSS algorithm defeating app called Play. Imagine making a decision and formulating an opinion on a feature that is in beta. In the first version of itself in beta too, might I add. Get off of your high horses. You are not some creative gods that know what’s the most creative and best looking thing for everyone. Creativity is subjective. Do you know what that means? Federico do you know what that means? And your websites aren’t all that great, I don’t think Apple intelligence learned anything scraping your websites. Other than how to waste people’s time. I don’t need you hosts showing off how much better you are than your audience. I listen to you for actual advice and tech tips. But all you do is have conversations as if you are worthwhile people having interesting conversations. Reality check, y’all are Neil de’gras Tyson. He’s an actually interesting intellectual worth listening to just talk. Y’all need to work on providing actual value to us listeners.

Been listening for a couple of years. One of the rare tech podcasts that isn’t declining in quality. Also, Federico is the best.

I listen to a lot of the things they produce independently but there’s a certain something when these three podcast together. They really work well together. It’s just so entertaining to Listen to them interact and play off of each other. Get the notification that Connected is available every week is a joy. Thanks.

I mean what is a podcast, really?

I adore the chemistry between the hosts and the jokes that have developed on this show, it’s become one of my favorites over time precisely because they don’t take themselves too seriously. Perfect combo of tech + fun.

This trio has been doing this the best for years. The most fun tech podcast out there.

The three of these guys cover a lot of ground between their different humor, culture, particular needs of tech, and hot takes. This is my favorite show for sure, and these guys raise so much money for st Jude, it’s nearly a business itself. They do great work, have a beautiful community, and I appreciate them very much. Thanks!

a part technology, part comedy podcast. its very fun to listen to, as while they have topics to talk about, they often go on random tangents. Apple events are great as well, the amount of rules they have makes them a big event.

so i need a widget custom made that five stars all podcasts by relay fm 😊 really like the host dynamic on connected though and it's a good day when i see that colorful image rainbowing up my new episodes list - sometimes i even play last it auromatically because i want to get the less interesting news etc done and get connected as a prize

I love it super i fallow all good and if you choose mine what phone14 future fetuses and will the camera change

Once in a great while, a podcast comes along that is so groundbreaking, so adept at stretching the boundaries of what we consider to be possible, that it fundamentally alters the medium. This is a podcast.

Japes, japes, JAAAAAPESS! What a great time. Stephen tells jokes that no one gets. Myke has a lusty laugh leaning away from the microphone. I didn’t expect Federico to be so hairy.

Sometimes should be labeled a comedy podcast instead of tech. Love every episode. Standing for the rules is required by all serious listeners.