One More Thing... The Apple Renaissance Podcast

Frank Miller, Alan Moore & the Origin of the Superhero Movie: Part 4 - Superpower Arms Race 06.10.2026 57:14 ↓

1986 is the greatest year in comics history. Frank Miller's Dark Knight Returns and Alan Moore's Watchmen perfect the superhero genre, creating the template for movies to follow.

Frank Miller, Alan Moore & the Origin of Superhero Movie: Part 3 - Living the Dream 20.09.2026 43:48 ↓

Alan Moore debuts on the comic book scene in the USA, hitting it out of the park on Swamp Thing. Frank Miller, the biggest name in comics, trips up on Ronin.

Frank Miller, Alan Moore & the Origin of the Superhero Movie: Part 2 - Alan Moore Arrives 05.09.2026 51:45 ↓

The revolution gets under way as Alan Moore shakes up U.K. comics and Frank Miller ascends to stardom on Daredevil. Superhero movies lag behind.

Frank Miller, Alan Moore & the Origin of the Superhero Movie: Part 1 - Frank Miller Begins 13.08.2026 45:54 ↓

A young Frank Miller comes to New York City with a dream to do comics. In England, Alan Moore harbours a similar dream. Both want the derided medium of comics to step up and be taken seriously. Between them, they have the talent to make it happen. 

An Ode to Tim Cook 02.08.2026 14:19 ↓

Tim Cook departs Apple after 15 years as CEO. How will history judge him?

Why Does Apple TV Exist? 05.07.2026 11:55 ↓

A rumination on Apple's TV streaming service. 

Chapter 65 - Epilogue 04.07.2026 17:45 ↓

A reflection on the Apple Renaissance. 

Chapter 64 - Let’s Talk iPhone 27.06.2026 32:14 ↓

All things must end. The ride of a thousand lifetimes reaches its inevitable conclusion.

Chapter 63 - Apple Worldwide Developers Conference 2011 21.06.2026 46:36 ↓

Steve Jobs is determined to present at WWDC, no matter what.

Chapter 62 - Come See What 2011 Will Be The Year Of 19.06.2026 26:51 ↓

Apple forges ahead with the iPad 2. As Apple prospers, Steve Jobs’ health wanes.

Chapter 61 - Back to the Mac 14.06.2026 32:00 ↓

Apple applies the lessons learnt from iPod and iPhone to build the MacBook Air it’s always wanted to make. Steve Jobs’ health takes a turn for the worse.

Chapter 60 - Special Music Event 13.06.2026 44:39 ↓

It's September so that means it's time to sell iPods. Plus: Apple joins the social media craze.

Chapter 59 - iPhone 4 Press Conference 07.06.2026 22:06 ↓

Sometimes sorry can be the hardest word to say. 

Chapter 58 - Apple Worldwide Developers Conference 2010 06.06.2026 42:33 ↓

Another year, another new iPhone. This time it’s the iPhone 4. Plus: Steve Jobs gives a rare interview where he’s not pushing Apple products.

Chapter 56 - Come and See Our Latest Creation 30.05.2026 26:17 ↓

Steve Jobs introduces the world to his last great innovation: the iPad. With it, he achieved his life's goal.

Chapter 55 - It’s Only Rock and Roll 29.05.2026 24:49 ↓

The annual iPod update for the Christmas selling season. The bad news: iPod sales declining. The good news: Consumers are buying iPhones instead.

Chapter 54 - Apple Worldwide Developers Conference 2009 28.05.2026 29:18 ↓

As Apple goes from strength to strength with the announcement of the iPhone 3GS, Steve Jobs fights for his life in a Memphis hospital.

Chapter 53 - iPhone OS 3 Event 27.05.2026 14:22 ↓

Steve Jobs undergoes life saving surgery.

Chapter 52 - Macworld San Francisco 2009 26.05.2026 21:57 ↓

Phil Schiller fills in for an ailing Steve Jobs at Macworld. Unbeknown to the world at large, Jobs is near death, with his only hope for survival a liver transplant.

Chapter 51 - The Spotlight Turns To Notebooks 25.05.2026 24:44 ↓

Apple takes laptops to a new level of manufacturing excellence with unibody MacBooks. Tim Cook takes on a higher public profile as Steve Jobs’ health declines.

What If Apple Bought Nintendo? 24.05.2026 16:48 ↓

Ever wonder what might happen if Apple Acquired Nintendo? The best computer company together with the best games company. Let's explore the possibilities.

Chapter 50 - Let’s Rock 23.05.2026 11:56 ↓

The first Android phone arrives, setting the scene for a battle with the iPhone that will last decades. It's like Mac vs PC all over again.

Chapter 49 - Apple Worldwide Developers Conference 2008 22.05.2026 21:53 ↓

As Apple thrives, Steve Jobs' health deteriorates. The iPhone 3G and App Store debut.

Chapter 48 - iPhone Software Road Map 21.05.2026 15:04 ↓

Steve Jobs opens the iPhone to allow an App Store. Meanwhile, Apple assembles the expertise required to design its own chips, including hiring Johny Srouji. Time shows both moves to be mighty significant.