This is my favourite Apple podcast and highly recommended if you follow Apple. Benjamin and Zac cover a lot each week and include plenty of news, information and tips in a relaxed entertaining manner.

Every podcast is fast paced but easy to listen to and I love the way they jump straight into the podcast without 5 minutes of hellos and greetings like some others do. Benjamin is a developer so often comments on APIs and programming limitations.

Their comments on where Apple are going and where Apple messed up are interesting too: Air Power over a year late! Clumsy porting of iPad Apps to Mojave (News, once Memos etc) - are Apple really so short if developers that’s the best they can do?

Great show - keep it up.

Listening to the 9to5Mac Happy Hour podcast is something that I’ve come to really look forward to and enjoy, listening to Zac and Mayo chat away about what’s happened this week in the world of Apple news and leaks is great!

I can completely understand that this podcast wouldn’t be for everyone but for the target audience of 9to5Mac I think it’s absolutely spot on, I really enjoy it, so much so that when I’m in the car it’s nearly always on!

Keep up the great work guys!

Jason S

I look forward to this pod each week. The guys know what they are talking about and present their weekly findings in a very approachable way that I’m sure many listeners including me, relate to. They’re constantly ahead of the curve for news and rumours. Recommended.

This is one of the most painful podcasts to listen to. Benjamin and Zac go around in circles mumbling, umming and erring to each other as they complain about things they don't like about Apple's ecosystem and software. I have no idea why these two have been chosen to present this podcast as they are clearly not natural speakers or presenters. They are incapable of completing a thought and when they do, the audience is lost through all the stuttering, umming and tangents.

It doesn't even come across that they know anything about what they're talking about as they constantly misquote facts, specs and Apple history. This podcast, without fail, is always cringe worthy and difficult to listen to.

I find it very hard to believe that anyone in their audience cares about a bug report they sent to Apple about a misaligned text element. Clearly Apple didn't so please don't assume we do. Stop obsessing over your own lives and think about Apple as global impactful company and the ways it's technology, products and future innovations are going to be able to change the world.

this podcast is very informative and always interesting to listen to, the hosts work well together.

Please please please stop using the word ‘like’ so much and out of context. It makes no sense and implies poor vocabulary!

Enjoyable and interesting. Only criticism would be that the presenters need to speak a bit more slowly / clearly at times. It’s great that you’re excited when making a point but if I then can’t hear the words you’re saying, it detracts from the overall experience.

I listen to a few Apple Podcasts, this one is definitely the best, plenty of news and general chit chat which a lot of the time contains the most useful info for the average consumer. The 2 guys, Benjamin and Zac seem to get on so well, which makes the whole Podcast more enjoyable. Keep it up.

The ultimate Apple fan podcast. If you want to get a detailed analysis of all things in the world of Apple tech then Zac and Ben won’t disappoint. Zac’s justifications for his frequent Apple purchases are great and I can relate closely to this. The guys are fantastic but a little objectivity sometimes wouldn’t go amiss as the pro-Apple bias can sometimes do with a bit more balance. Overall a great listen and I eagerly look forward to the next instalment! Great job guys!! 👍

Ben Mayo can get a tiny bit annoying but I wouldn’t change a thing.

A really interesting, informantive podcast about all things Apple. If you're as much of an Apple fan as me then you need this podcast in your life! The hosts are entertaining and informative, and it really helps that they're both such clear Apple enthusiasts, who care about the products.

If you like Apple products, are interested in discussion about devices, rumours and the latest releases this is the podcast for you!

Zac (in the US) and Benjamin (in the UK) have a weekly chat about the latest news, product releases and give their honest and open views on living with and using a whole range of Apple products and (1st & 3rd party) accessories.

Each week has some interesting chat and good humour making this a great listen for Apple fans or those interested in their products.

But be warned, you may suffer from purchasing multiple Apple products after listening regularly 😀

Recommended 👍

After listening for some time I've finally decided that this podcast has more annoying aspects to it than good.

For a start they waffle like two excited nerds each episode without making any point. I don't think I could put myself through conversations like this any more.

Based upon the casual mention of purchasing apple products each time something comes out they must have more money than sense. They are true Apple fan boys and if apple took a dump in a box and made a video about it, I'm sure they would buy one.

I really struggle to listen to it right through, it's frustrating.

Bye.

Was really informative lots of iPhone 7 info plus Watch Series 2 found out stuff I did not know.

Absolutely love this podcast. It is the only 1 I listen to religiously on the day it is released. Knowledgeable presenters and great interaction between them make it a great listen. If you love Apple then you'll love this podcast.

Really enjoy the informal chat surrounding the latest news surrounding the world of Apple tech.

Thanks for keeping me in the loop with all the apple news.

Great podcast to listen to, best weekly Apple podcast!

Fab podcast, roundup of the weeks apple news, love to listen.

I have not missed an episode in well over a year! If you too are an Apple fan and want to hear all the latest news and rumours (9to5mac really do know their stuff, with excellent reporting and sources close to Apple) deciphered and discussed, then you will enjoy this informative and friendly podcast.

One suggestion though, introduce a tips discussion each week, for people new to Apple who are not familiar with all that they can do with their products. Things like calendar sharing, creating a shopping list (for use with Siri and also shareable), Pages, Wallet, 'Siri, tell my wife I'll be home at 6:15pm', 'take me to my brothers house', swipe down with two fingers to have screen content read allowed, etc, etc. There's a wealth of stuff that people don't use because they don't know about it.

Anyway, keep up the good work!

My good men Zachary (I think that's his name, shows how well I listen) and Benjamin have directed me here to leave a more recent review. I have to say, 10/10 for drama, emotion and hot takes. If you have seen the ESPN show 'first take', these guys are the Stephen A and Skip of the Apple world. Keep pounding.

I did used to love the podcast but they can sometimes drivel on about the shape of an icon or something else really boring for 10 mins+. I guess some people might like that, but to me it feels like they are trying to fill the show. Maybe they need a guest or two to freshen things up.

When there’s some good fresh Apple news these guys are fine, so maybe not all their fault.

Low key relaxed highly informative podcast for all apple fans . Keep it up lads .

Alan

Belper (UK)

Two ad's seconds into the show.. Got bored of waiting just to hear news from common news sites regurgitated.. Unsubscribed

Always a great listen.

Honest reviews on everything Apple, great to listen to.

Really enjoy. Good apple discussion

9to5Mac quickly established themselves as the best Apple rumour site on the planet. So much so that now anything they report is taken as news rather than speculation.

It isn’t surprising then that 9to5 creates the very best podcast featuring Apple news and rumours. Everyone on the show is an avid Apple user but they thankfully stop short of being fanboys (well they could be a bit less fanboyish).

Anyway, I look forward to it every Wednesday and listen in the car.

Latest episode about WWDC has some technical diffculties that haven't been editted out. Also a lot of talking over each other, particularly around the 40 min mark.

Having watched the videos and now listening to the podcast I'm very impressed how much more I take in while listening than watch videos ... Great way to get the up to date news and reviews on Apple products 😊

In depth discussion of the latest developments in the Apple world from those in the know.

Really happy to hear about the happy hour. First discovered it on Twitter. Can't wait for the next episode. Keep up the good work guys👍. @mahir

Is the Podcast host still having throat problems/lost voice, or is this Podcast closed???