MacVoices #13212: Jason Snell on Apple in 2014, Podcasting and Geek Culture


Jason Snell of IDG helps us wrap up the year with a look at where Apple is, the trends that are shaping the company, and where they need to go from here. Jason also talks about the rise of geek culture and the effect is has had on media and society, and why he he has a personal passion for podcasting.

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Show Notes:

Chuck Joiner is the producer and host of MacVoices. You can catch up with what he’s doing on Twitter, Facebook, Google+, App.net and LinkedIn.

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Guests:

Jason Snell is the Senior Vice President/Editorial Director at IDG Consumer and SMB, which encompasses Macworld, TechHive and PCWorld. Jason co-hosts the TechHive’s Clockwise podcast, and hosts his own show, The Incomparable. You can follow his thoughts and observations on Twitter.

Links:

The Incomparable

TechHive’s Clockwise

The Macworld Podcast