Episode Details

Bad Bunny has been announced as the headliner for Apple's Super Bowl Half Time Show, but the choice isn't without controversy. Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Eric Bolden, Guy Serle, Web Bixby, Jeff Gamet, Jim Rea, and Mark Fuccio share both thoughts and predictions, debate the evolution of half-time acts, and Apple's influence.

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Chapters:

[0:00] Bad Bunny announced as Apple's Super Bowl halftime headliner [1:20] Panel intros and setup banter [3:42] First reactions to the halftime show choice [8:34] Predictions of possible NFL backlash [9:17] Cultural and language controversy discussion [10:22] Debate: artists performing for "visibility" instead of pay [12:40] Apple's influence and sponsorship role [14:17] The evolution of Super Bowl performances [15:05] Wish for real bands and live musicians to return

Links:

Bad Bunny to headline Apple's 2025 Super Bowl half-time show https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/09/29/bad-bunny-to-headline-apples-2025-super-bowl-half-time-show

Guests:

Web Bixby has been in the insurance business for 40 years and has been an Apple user for longer than that.You can catch up with him on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, but prefers Bluesky.

Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast.

Brian Flanigan-Arthurs is an educator with a passion for providing results-driven, innovative learning strategies for all students, but particularly those who are at-risk. He is also a tech enthusiast who has a particular affinity for Apple since he first used the Apple IIGS as a student. You can contact Brian on twitter as @brian8944. He also recently opened a Mastodon account at @brian8944@mastodon.cloud.

Mark Fuccio is actively involved in high tech startup companies, both as a principle at piqsure.com, or as a marketing advisor through his consulting practice Tactics Sells High Tech, Inc. Mark was a proud investor in Microsoft from the mid-1990's selling in mid 2000, and hopes one day that MSFT will be again an attractive investment. You can contact Mark through Twitter, LinkedIn, or on Mastodon.

Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and

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