Basic AF: a (mostly) tech podcast

Basic AF: a (mostly) tech podcast

Tom Anderson & Jeff Battersby

Episodes 84
Avg. Duration 50m
Activity Highly Active
Since Jan 2023
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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Spilling trash, talk, tech, and tea (though Tom says no politics). Plus, games, plenty of Apple tech, or whatever else comes into our heads. It’s a show where we get to hang out and talk tech, talk shit, and have fun every couple of weeks (and sometimes more often - only your podcast app knows for sure). We'll give you the lowdown on the gear we're using, some knowledge bombs to help you use your gear better, and answer listener questions. 

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Recent Episodes

A Budget MacBook, iPad Updates & Going Analog with Field Notes

Mar 02, 2026 47m

Apple's dropping a wave of new products this week — and Tom and Jeff break down everything that's expected: a budget MacBook starting around $600, an iPhone 16E follow-up, iPad updates for the…

Siri Delayed Again — And a Ray-Ban Meta Glasses Review with Nate Gorby

Feb 16, 2026 55m

Tom flies solo this week and welcomes first-time guest Nate Gorby for a conversation about Apple’s ongoing Siri delays, the state of Apple Intelligence, and what it all means for everyday users.They…

When You Should (and Shouldn’t) Switch Productivity Apps with Jim Eagar

Feb 02, 2026 54m

Jim Eagar joins Tom Anderson and Jeff Battersby for a thoughtful, experience-driven conversation about productivity, tools, and the often-tempting urge to switch apps. Drawing on decades of…

Apple Teams Up With Google (Again) & A Look at Apple Creator Studio

Jan 19, 2026 45m

In this episode of Basic AF, Tom Anderson and Jeff Battersby kick off the year by digging into some of the biggest Apple stories in early 2026—starting with the news that Apple is partnering with…

The Latest iPhone Fold Rumors and a Fix (of sorts) for Poor Battery Life in iOS 26

Jan 05, 2026 47m

Happy New Year! Everyone expects Apple to release its first foldable iPhone later this year and the rumors and “leaks” are heating up. Tom and Jeff discuss the latest, including the 3D printed model…

These Are a Few of Our Favorite Things (2025 Edition) with Joe Moyer

Dec 22, 2025 1h 1m

Happy Holidays! Joe Moyer returns and joins Tom and Jeff for a fun and festive discussion in the third-annual “These Are a Few of Our Favorite Things” show! Picks range from backpacks to iPhone…

The Apple Gear We're Using in Late 2025

Dec 08, 2025 45m

In this episode of Basic AF, Tom and Jeff revisit all the Apple hardware they use every single day, 18 months after their last gear rundown. From Macs to iPads, Apple Watch, AirPods, HomePods, and…

Stroke!: An Account of Jeff’s Symptoms, Recovery, and What You Should Trust in a Medical Emergency

Nov 24, 2025 57m

This episode starts with listener feedback on window management in iPadOS 26, then Jeff opens up about his recent stroke. He walks through the initial symptoms, the frustrating EMS response, his time…

New iPad Pros and iPadOS 26 with Riley Hill (And Jeff's Return!)

Nov 10, 2025 50m

Jeff returns to the show 🥳 and Riley Hill joins us again to talk all things iPad. Riley and Tom have new M5 iPad Pros (11” and 13” models) and share their experiences. Did Apple make the right call…

Apple Notes, Obsidian, Notion, Craft, and Bear (Oh My!) with Bill McLean

Oct 27, 2025 49m

Jeff is taking a break from the show to recover from his recent stroke. He's recovering well and is working his butt off in rehab and hopes to return before long.His family has set up a GoFundMe to…

BAF Rewind: Tips & Tricks with Gannon Nordberg

Oct 13, 2025 38m

Jeff and Tom are off this week so we're going into the vault! Join us for a rewind of our 2024 Tips & Tricks show with Gannon Nordberg!Over a dozen tips & tricks for macOS, iOS, iPadOS,…

The iPhone Air Experience with Chris Freitag and Gannon Nordberg

Sep 29, 2025 48m

In this episode of Basic AF, Tom and Jeff welcome back Chris Freitag and Gannon Nordberg to share their experiences of using the iPhone Air. The guys cover:How impossibly thin and light it feels in…

Apple Event Recap: iPhone Air, iPhone 17 series, Apple Watch Series 11 & Ultra 3, Plus AirPods Pro 3

Sep 15, 2025 52m

We dig into the details of Apple’s recent “Awe Dropping” event! We take a look at the innovative features of the new iPhone Air, display improvements on the iPhone 17, and what’s new with the iPhone…

Chaos to Clarity in Apple Notes: Forever * Notes with Matthias Hilse

Sep 01, 2025 56m

If you’re an Apple Notes user who’s feeling buried in folders, tags, or forgotten ideas — and you’ve struggled to bring order to your notes — this episode is for you.We dive deep into the Forever *…

Beta Tested: Apple’s Big Software Updates

Aug 18, 2025 50m

If you’re wondering whether it’s finally safe (or fun) to jump into the Apple public betas, this episode is for you. From iPadOS 26’s dramatic windowing overhaul to macOS Tahoe’s subtle UI tweaks —…

Psychokinetics, Celsius 7, Brother, MC, Friend: Jacob Battersby

Aug 04, 2025 52m

What happens when hip-hop meets theater, satire, and sibling bond? In this episode, we meet Jacob Battersby — artist, MC, and the man behind Celsius 7 — as he joins his brother Jeff and Tom for a…

An AI Diagnosis, iPadOS 26 First Look, and How to Beta Test Without Breaking Everything

Jul 21, 2025 37m

If you’re itching to try iPadOS 26, or just curious how far AI has crept into everyday life, this episode is for you.Tom and Jeff share how well (or not) AI played doctor, deliver a first look at the…

Our Summer Vibes Check

Jul 07, 2025 48m

We’re in between WWDC and the Public Betas, and it’s the perfect time for a summer vibe check!Tom and Jeff break down what they’re reading, watching, listening to, and playing with this summer.…

90 Days of Forever*Notes and Stress Awareness with Athlytic & Apple Watch

Jun 23, 2025 42m Transcript

Tom and Jeff dive into three fun segments: Tom’s updated Mac recommendations for students, Jeff's update on his Forever Notes system using Apple Notes, and how both hosts are using health tracking…

WWDC 2025 Recap with Joe Moyer

Jun 10, 2025 1h 10m Transcript

Tom Anderson and Jeff Battersby are joined by returning guest Joe Moyer for a comprehensive breakdown of Apple's WWDC 2025 keynote:Exploration of the new "Liquid Glass" design language unifying all…

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