Topic: Apple Homepod

Donors from Luxembourg, Texas, and across the U.S. continue to send tributes to JCD, including a story about a "ghostly" invasion of an Apple HomePod. The hosts conduct a "troll count," noting a peak of 845 listeners. They address listener feedback regarding the new hosting dynamic and the "radio" quality of Darren and Larry's voices.

The discussion returns to Apple's HomePod, noting its non-circular "pineapple" shape as a potential marketing failure. A critique of modern audio quality follows, focusing on "tinny" soundbars at Costco and the MP3 generation's lack of exposure to high-fidelity sound.

Apple's announcement of the "HomePod" speaker is criticized for its branding and lack of innovation. The hosts also discuss the industry's obsession with the term "machine learning" and express concern over potential changes to Apple's podcasting app and feed formats.