Macbreak Weekly is the longest running and best Apple oriented podcasts out there. Jason Snell is a great addition to the show. I like the fact that they aren’t just Apple cheerleaders - they push Apple when they do things that they disagree with. This is the Apple podcast to listen to.

It is fine to talk politics as it relates to Apple but keep your snarky personal political opinions that have nothing to do with the subject out of the podcast. If I wanted to listen to politics I would turn on opinion based talk radio. Do better Andy and Leo! Alex and Jason are good to listen to.

I am disappointed that Leo allows people like Alex Lindsay promote destructive behaviors on this show. He mentioned rating apps 1 star out of spite and preaching this in twitter. This is not the type of people we want to see in the panel. Please remove him from the panel and I will reverse this review. Show us that you can act with integrity, we expect a lot from Leo. Thanks

7/14. Andy can’t speak one sentence without stuttering. Sad. Hey Leo, not everyone is an atheistic California liberal. Maybe you shut it down or change. The God fearing, gun toting conservatives have money too., but I will never give you a penny as long as Andy is a guest and you both interject politics. Plenty of political news elsewhere.

Leo has lost his way.

Show used to be good but Andy has made it unlistenable for me. The only thing left for me on the TWiT network is Steve Gibson and his show.

Andy used to be the reason I listened. Now he’s the reason I just stopped. If I want non-tech related political commentary, I’ll watch the news. These shows used to be an escape from politics. Now they are as infected with it as everything else.

Leo’s overall negativity towards devices and software he doesn’t “agree” with (eg; the Vision Pro) and his willingness to constantly interrupt his cohosts and guests is driving listeners from this show. Maybe it’s time for him to leave the show, or even the network.

Andy Ihnatko calling users dirtbags for giving one star to apps is the exact reason you are getting this one star. It also seems that the show tends to turn into an echo chamber. I come to the show for interesting discussion on tech, and I am tired of hearing about how Apple’s approach to the DMA is terrible.

Andy Ihnatko is a bigot and needs to be removed from the show. This used to be a great show but Mr. Ihnatko has became plain vile with his constant political interjections. I come here to listen to tech, Ihnatko seems to have become nothing but a mouthpiece for his political beliefs. Stick to the tech and dump Ihnatko. Can you get rid of Andy, he is bring down your show, you have barely any left you didn’t need to lose anymore listeners

Please stop insulting your audience with your comments on religious and political issues.

I used to listen to the show weekly about 4 years ago and then gave it a break. Picked it back up at the start of 2024 and it’s unbearable now. Cannot stand the way Leo constantly interrupts or talks over the guests. He also bickers too much with Alex. I agree with the other reviewers, Andy is a nice guy, and often has great tech picks, but he is far too verbose. This show runs at least 2 hours an episode now. Thankfully I guess I missed the political injections from 2020 to now, but there’s a definite left-wing bias and more political banter than there should be in a Mac tech show. I wouldn’t mind a show with just Alex, Jason Snell, and maybe Renee if they could have a weekly apolitical Apple podcast (without Leo!).

In recent months most shows are rambling Andy, Leo interrupting and pushing his political opinions into everything and less analysis. The only saving grace is Jason Snell and Alex Lindsay. Except Leo constantly interrupts Alex to bash his opinions and bring politics into it. No wonder TwiT is bleeding cash, laying off and probably gonna be done in a few years. I used to be a religious listener of most things TwiT but like everything there’s constant politics being injected into everything along with Leo becoming a pompous fool that can’t contain just blabbering and cutting people off. Between the Ads last 5-10 min at a time and when Andy (nice guy ) just goes on…and on…and on….the useful analysis on the show by Alex and Jason could be its own 30 min show.

Leo: please let others finish their thoughts before you interject. You most frequently speak over both Alex Lindsey and Andy Ihnatko, and the interruptions are enough to get me to stop listening about halfway through what is otherwise a great weekly show.

After 15+ years I’m done. Andy rambling on and on and on. Something that takes 30 seconds to say turns into 4-5 min. No lie I changed my skip to 45 sec and click at least 4 times when Andy speaks. Alex God complex - I’m right and you’re wrong nothing you can say to changing mind. Leo Finally spoke up on 1/30/2024 ep. Too late now Leo. Politics - I’m here for Apple Tech. Not trying to hear about Trump and Elon.

Go listen to Upgrade instead. Andy and Leo are becoming increasingly unbearable. I used to have 5-6 TWIT podcasts subscribed. I’m down to two now (MBW and Security Now). Liao doesn’t talk much in security now. Thankfully. MBW might become the next one to fall. Alex, go to a new show!

Leo is a great host. The shows without him lack the spark of debate that is needed. I like the back and forth between Andy and Alex. The latter is more polished in his delivery and makes a compelling argument. But Andy is often right in the long term and gives a non-Apple fanboy perspective that is needed. 9to5 Mac is a better source of accurate technical info and week-to-week news. But Macbreak weekly is a better debate and thoughtful conversation about trends and the future of technology.

Thankfully Leo is so much more intelligent and accomplished than dummies like Elon Musk and Tim Cook…. This is the only TWIT show I still listen to, but it’s often hard to take. Loved TWIT from back in the aughts. But I might be done. Bummer.

Too much rambling and mumbling by Andy. Anytime he starts talking, I can easily skip 4 minutes and not miss anything. Also miss Renee.

This has been the one podcast I have stuck with over the years. The addition of Jason Snell has just made it even better.

His marble-mouthed delivery of boring anecdotes and needless analogies makes this podcast twice as long as it needs to be. His lefty politics make him even more intolerable.

This would be the best Apple focused podcast out, if not for Mr Laporte constantly talking over the guests (clearly miked at a higher volume) over the entire duration of the show. Incredible insight from proven experts in various fields, but the host has to constantly interrupt them to prove how much he knows about the subject discussed.

There’s a person before me who says that the subscription model advertisements for the show have been getting longer and longer. I think that’s true; I’ve noticed it as well. Both Windows weekly and MacBreak weekly were great shows. But I have subscription fatigue, and I am looking to reduce subscriptions, not add more of them. Sure, it’s cheap. But I am on a fixed income while taxes, inflation, and insurance due to crime have all gone up. I have to cut back somewhere, Leo!

I’ve been a fan for years, it’s a great show, but Leo and Andy need to let Alex talk. He brings great insights to the podcast, especially concerning AV tech, and yet he gets the least opportunity to talk out of anyone. Andy could also use more brevity. This most recent episode Leo continually cut Alex off mid sentence when he is explaining the new camera tech in the iPhone 15.

I love this podcast and is great to listen to different perspectives of the Apple culture. I like the way they keep the conversation going. It get tough with Apple because they are so tight lipped. Keep up the great work guys!

Long time listener but can’t do it anymore. I am tired of tapping the 30 second skip forward button to get past Andy’s rants and hour long analogies. There is no way I would pay into to club twit.

Enjoy the show but boy it is painful to listen to you talk over each other. Happens too often and downgrades the listener experience.

I’ve listened to this show from the beginning, and it’s a mainstay in my podcast rotation. There’s no better source for Apple news and commentary, and I love the genuine passion of the hosts. My only criticism is there seems to be a lot of animosity between Leo and Alex lately. They often represent opposing sides to an issue - that’s healthy and compelling - but Leo is combative and dismissive in many cases and it makes me uncomfortable to listen. If you don’t value Alex’s opposing opinion, replace him, but I like hearing different viewpoints. Otherwise, why have co-hosts at all?

Lefty Leo strikes again. It would really be nice if the MacBreak show was less about politics. I should not be able to tell that Leo is a left wing communist. Andy is a nice guy but he belongs on a show more about tech that he can talk to his hearts desire. He goes on and on without taking a breath. Alex is the most level headed guy on the show and often, in my opinion, gets figuratively, shouted down whenever he has an opinion that’s not Leo’s or Andy’s. Please Andy take a breath and stop talking over other guests. Andy will often go on and on and on and on and on and on and on and on. Now Jason is on and brings his left wing slant. He stated I would not want to talk to Elon Musk. Just because his snowflake sensibilities are hurt. Talking to Elon would be like talking to Henry Ford or Steve Jobs and poor Jason’s feelings are hurt because he’s (Elon) is not left wing like Jason is. Hopefully all the sponsors leave.

What works… I love the asides and off-topic banter, Andy is a kind soul, Alex adds gravitas and experience in numbers. Leo is charming and overall an experienced, seasoned broadcaster. What doesn’t… Leo has a habit of over-talking (audio delay?) and interrupting the others, a lot. White guy club, not very diverse at all. I finally unfollowed because it feels a little more “bro dude” than I am comfort with.

For the love of god and all that is holy, please give Andy his own 2 hour show. It will reduce the length of this podcast and make it more enjoyable as other guests won’t be constantly cut off by Andy and we won’t have to be taken on a 10 minute scenic route while a point is trying to be made. Edit: not to be outdone, Alex- who was usually fun to listen to has gone all crazy town with his obsession of anything being regulated and let’s not got into his level of smugness. His latest spiel of painting every Chevy owner as with a broad brush was elitism of the worst kind. Edit 2: Jason saves the show but I won’t suffer the other two just to listen to him.

This show brings me insight and joy thank you so much I enjoy the Contant and the rotating panel keep it up

Great show, however there is an increase in political talk / bias, Twitter and Elon rants, and a decrease in actual Tech Talk

Leo…. Stick to Apple talk. Your show is really amazing and I really enjoy listening, until you talk politics. Start another podcast about politics. Leave this podcast strictly Apple and tech talk.

I’ve been listening for many years and I still consistently enjoy the show and the banter between the host. I miss Rene Ritchie but Jason Snell has been a very worthy addition in his place. Really look forward to Alex’s picks and information as it’s always technical and informative. They usually have great guests on the show including some previous host like Rene. This podcast has become part of my life. The weeks that they take their well deserved break always makes my commute pretty dull. I hope the show continues on for many years.

Tried to listen to Tuesday’s episode for an escape from politics and learn about tech. I used to listen for an escape from everything else. But that’s impossible. Tried to fake an Apple nexus to slam Elon Musk. If I wanted a bunch of liberal dorks to to talk about politics, I could listen to others.

Leo is a terrific host, and a smart enough broadcaster to know that this show is broken. But he makes no changes, either out of friendship or inertia. Alex's POV is pretty niche, and Andy's rambling is unlistenable. Jason should be the centerpiece of the reboot, with two new hosts....and Leo. Until then, there are many better Apple shows to choose from. (Including another podcast with Jason, "Upgrade.")

They discuss lots of good Apple topics, but they side train too much. Leo and Andy are very left leaning bias, and it shows. Andy also always rambles without really saying anything. I’ve been listening for a while, but it’s definitely not very good anymore.

The best Mac show around.

After a long absence from listening to the show, I decided to give it another try and within the first 10 minutes, the fear mongering about Covid started again. Andy’s take on masks is antiquated and misinformed. Typical left-wing narrative on a tech show is highly disappointing. Politics has no place on the show it’s ruined it not to mention Andy is the worst.! Update: to the left leaning listeners who think anyone who complains about the political slant this “tech show” has taken is somehow a trump supporter.. that’s exactly WHY we hate this show now. We just want to hear about tech we don’t want to hear about politics.🤷🏻‍♂️

Apparently trump supporters got upset because the hosts simply stated what the rest of the nation is observing. That triggered the “you know who’s”. Anyway, this is a great show and I have been listening or watching Leo for two decades I think now.

I am a longtime listener to the show and I love it. However, I am getting increasingly aggravated with how pretentious Alex Lindsey is. He is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to video but he is starting to come off really elitist. It’s also started to become a long plug for his office hours show.

Oh goodness. I like the fundamentals of the show. Leo is great at transitioning with his broadcasting chops, and is a true old school. Rene, who is now with YouTube, was super (Apple) knowledgeable and clever. Jason (just replaced Rene) fills Rene’s spot beautifully. Alex is professional and the most Apple fanboy(man) of them all. Andy has interesting(sometimes contrasting) prospectives but seems less informative about Apple. Old people ranting about politics aside, I think this show is suited for an older demo who grew up with radio as their primary entertainment, and enjoy Apple nostalgia (not informative nostalgia, which is useful). I enjoy the show sometimes, and other times not so much.

This liberal clown car is awful. Leo used to be tolerable. Andy is a has been who uses 10k words when 3 are sufficient. Most reviews agree with this.

Keep it up Leo and crew!

I’m a long listener, but not anymore. Leo and Andy need to keep their politics to themselves. This is or was a tech show! Also, if someone would tell Andy that he doesn’t get paid by the word, making him get to his point quickly; and if Leo would keep his ads to 1-2 minutes instead of a rambling 3-4 minutes the show might get down to a listenable 90 minutes. I done!

Macbreak Weekly has been a staple of my listening for years. I have never put in a review for the show for some reason and now that Jason Snell is on the show I definitely have no excuse. I love the shows opinions and view of all things Apple and the knowledge Jason brings (Rene definitely also had) which really completes the team. Political views aside (I tend to lean with Alex) I really like the views and that Leo keeps the show anchored. Thank you!

This show and TWIT are on my heavy rotation and have been for years!

I am a longtime listener to this show. However, I am seriously considering dropping it from my queue. Between the constant Andy / Alex bickering (or more properly, Andy taking issue with many things Alex says in a very patronizing way) and the introduction of gender politics into the show, its becoming unlistenable. Believe it or not, not all technophiles share your political predilections. We listen to podcasts to get away from all the political stuff. But you can’t help yourselves. Andy is particularly irksome with his smug Northeast Liberal vibe. Get it together, talk Apple or I’m done. You may not care but I do and I am sorry you, like all the corporations you adore, can’t seem to keep politics out of your products. Edit: You didn’t listen. You think that you can spout all your leftist political views all day long on this podcast. And you’re right: You can. But this longtime listener can also vote with his feet. After 10 years, I am canceling my subscription to this podcast. That saddens me because I enjoyed the show in former times. But not what it has become.

Still love the show… but for the love of all things good… PLEASE close your mouth Leo when you are crunching on Cheez Balls (done during the early part of the show on episode 823). OMG. Or better yet… do not eat while on air.