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“A harrowing look into the mind of a man who would spend 3 hours setting up an automation to make his Mac play a Chewbacca roar noise every time he gets an email”
Pepsicocacolaman via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/19/24
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“Nobody can build a Rube Goldberg digital workflow quite like these two!
Generally speaking though, I love the show. I love that they are professional. I love that they are clean and don’t do any cursing.
I sometimes feel like they are doing some things just simply to see if they can be...”Read full review »
Untracable Void via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/19/24
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“This podcast would be amazing if they could figure out a way to make it more condensed. It might be fun to run so long but it’s hard to derive value with the 1:20 conversation. Just too long.
The Podcast app adding transcripts helps. Perhaps ChatGPT can summarize it now.”
TC1973 unique name via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/13/24
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“I’m a techie and love automation. Often pick up new things in this podcast. Been listening pretty steady for the last few months and it’s now October ‘23.”
Dezotl via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/21/23
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“You don’t have to be a programmer to get something out of this show. There are always great ideas, application recommendations, and various workflow recipes for every possible scenario and level of proficiency!!!”
Dutchess23 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/14/23
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“Just found “Automators” today and I’m enjoying it so much. Great contents, nice quality. Cheers.”
IgorOzz@ via Apple Podcasts ·
Brazil ·
10/20/22
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“This used to be a good show with ideas on how to automate various parts of your home and computing life, but it seems to have devolved into Rosemary rapid-fire bragging about her own use of automation with little to no explanation. I have been listening for years and just become increasingly...”Read full review »
cgkemper via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/15/22
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“This is a great podcast full of tons of tips and covering a wide range of automation topics. The hosts are genuinely into this stuff and it shows.
My one hopefully constructive bit of criticism. With two enthusiastic hosts who
can both tend to “go down the rabbit hole” on occasion, the podcast...”Read full review »
Robert Mc**** via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/01/22
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“Value/ads ratio is quite low”
NatiAris via Apple Podcasts ·
Japan ·
12/03/21
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“If you are looking for something that needs to be automated or things that you didnt even know you could automate, this is the show. Dave and Rose are amazing at the detail of explaining things.”
Mini Makes It via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/22/21
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“David Sparks and Rosemary Orchard talk the talk and walk the walk. Both are true experts who actually enjoy educating the audience with the potential of automation in the Apple ecosphere. I learn something useful every episode and frankly, I just enjoy their company. Highly recommended if you...”Read full review »
Muskatinho via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/02/21
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“Enjoy this show occasionally, but here is way too much focus on Home Automation, and very little — if anything— on the privacy issues this can open up.
If you want to invite indiscriminate tracking and privacy violations into your home, home automation is for you. Blind enthusiasm for home...”Read full review »
Ivanapinyon via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
12/26/20
“I have been a big fan of David Sparks for so many years. This podcast has an amazing content. But I like solid performance and speech and dislike stammering. My only advice is to significantly reduce the number of “you knows” that both say, in particular Rosemary. She has 900+ shortcuts. I think...”Read full review »
Mushotoku via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/27/20
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“if you are interested in automation either on Mac or IOS => it#s a must listen”
MeGroyt via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
10/06/19
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“Any podcast with David Sparks deserves 5 stars :) Great concept, great shows. Keep going.”
bekrell via Apple Podcasts ·
Thailand ·
08/22/19
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“Great pace, atmosphere. Really welcoming to new people and seasoned automators alike. This show has happily cost me money in the never ending pursuit to automate my way away from mundane tedious tasks”
motopascyyy via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/26/19
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“Very interesting podcast, but far too long. It's supposed to 30 but has run to over an hour. Cut the waffle guys!”Read full review »
iFull via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/08/19
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“One of those rare shows that, for every minute you spend listening to it, you'll make back 10. This new show has already helped me become much more thoughtful about how I work and live my life. Highly recommend!”Read full review »
wigglechicken via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/14/19
“Rosemary Orchard and David Sparks have an easy style but give so much useful info I literally can't get everything out of all the sharing they do with just one listen - this may be the most useful podcast I've found!”Read full review »
tyelmene via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/06/19
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“Super interesting deep dive into automation. Something to pick up in every epsidode. Sometimes an idea sometimes a complete script. Absolut recommendation!”
RaphO4321 via Apple Podcasts ·
Belgium ·
12/16/18
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“This podcast will most likely increase the way you use you mac's multible time, if you are a average user of Apple's stuff. It is a complete offering with everything avaliable that was talked about for you to try out and make work for you.
I found my self use most of my apps to a...”Read full review »
xodiac via Apple Podcasts ·
Denmark ·
11/26/18
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“As we move towards more home automated devices and more ways to control them, this podcast is a great resource! In particular, as we begin to explore Siri Shortcuts, they are providing great examples of how to streamline work flows and automation. Keep up the great work!”
jimmeek55 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/24/18
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“Very inspiring content. I love hearing to it and always get super excited about the possibilities discussed. Thank you for making this show!”
JuLiWe via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
11/13/18
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“If you want your devices to work for you then this is the show for you.”
PCompers via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
11/12/18
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“I like the it. My only suggestion is add more workflows and content about Apple script if it’s possible. Thanks”
basil2style via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
09/07/18
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“It is the best show about productivity automations ! I heard about those tools (workflow, Apple script, Automators or the future Siri shortcuts) but never got really deep. I was not aware of the possiblities. This show open me new oportunity and I am already saving time.
PS: It is done for...”Read full review »
clempeluche via Apple Podcasts ·
France ·
09/01/18
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“I've been a fan of MacSparky for years. But the pair of David and Rosemary unlocks a new frontier of learning opportunity. Love the additional resources and downloads. As a podcaster, I know how much work a show like this is. Thank you so much for your dedication and please, please take care...”Read full review »
docpete via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/24/18
“Amazing show on automaton for MacOS and iOS. Great tips, wonderful hosts!”
entactix via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
08/01/18
“I’m so glad that Rosemary Orchard now has her own podcast, joining David Sparks for fortnightly deep dives on automation. First two shows have given loads of tips on automating calendars and email. Not too long, with a broad range of Mac and iOS tips and app explanations. I’m looking forward to...”Read full review »
Jrh175 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/29/18
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“Just started the show today and I’m absolutely loving it!! I’ve always wanted to get into automation on my iOS device and even got workflow a few months ago, but honestly had no idea how to use it lol. Listening to this podcast has given me a good place to start though and I can’t wait to learn...”Read full review »
I,Cadeh via Apple Podcasts ·
Peru ·
07/21/18
“Automation is such a benefit, but it can be hard to know where to start. It's great to hear a show like this that really fills a need. The first two episodes have been great. I've adopted some of the ideas they've talked about, and it's also got my brain working on new stuff...”Read full review »
tdickinson via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/21/18
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“Couldn’t live without David Sparks or Katie Floyd and now we have a podcast with Rosemary to 👏 I would go as far as to say I would pay for both MPU and Automators if I had to. Brilliant job 😃”
cooke434 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/20/18
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“I’m happy to see a show having to do with automation. David Sparks sounds like Billy-K’s super sounds of the seventies from Reservoir Dogs or Thomas Haden Church. Keep up the great work.”
Jeffrop via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/15/18
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“Heard about about this podcast on MPU. Love the hosts David Sparks and Rose Olive from their work on MPU. Very excited to hear upcoming episodes!”
simplyjimriley via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/13/18
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“I’m a super nerd.... I dare to say I’m a Mac Power User 😉. This podcast is AMAZING. I love how nerdy and detailed David and Rose are!
The problem I have with it is that I won’t be able to listen to it like I do all my other podcasts. I need to be in a quiet place and be working in the...”Read full review »
Phantom27CK via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/09/18
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“First episode was great. Looking forward to getting lots of automations ideas and inspiration from this show 👍🏻”
digitalfx_ via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/09/18
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“I've been a listener to a different podcast co-hosted by David Sparks and the automation shows have always been my favorite. One of the best of those episodes was with Rose Orchard and now there is an entire podcast with both of them! Amazing! Really, really great automation examples and...”Read full review »
sikoop via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/09/18
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“Great show about automation”
orangenkopf via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
07/09/18
“Amazing podcast with many concrete and actionable ideas for automating tasks. Of course, not every idea is for everyone, but if you're interested in trying out task automation this is the podcast for you.
It is so helpful to have knowledgeable people talk you through using (and even...”Read full review »
tomwickland via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/08/18
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“You can tell that the hosts have a lot of fantastic automation info to share! The samples provided in the show notes are worth their weight (or better yet, MY weight) in gold! Rose and David are so "into" this topic that they almost can't help themselves but share. I would call them...”Read full review »
DeekinBlooz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/07/18
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“Very good introduction to the capabilities hiding beneath my fingertips. Certainly making my life easier in dealing with those repetitive tasks. Looking forward to more.”
aajohn via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/07/18
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“.. to learn a lot of useful things on how to make our live easier tru automating. Thank you Rose and David!”
observatoer via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
07/07/18
“The Mac and iOS devices are even more effective when you try some of their easy to use methods of automating common tasks in your digital life. This is a reat how-to show by two experts in end-user application automation (and podcasting)! The show comes out every two weeks on Friday and includes...”Read full review »
Toyosu via Apple Podcasts ·
Japan ·
07/07/18
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“As a tech-savvy non-developer, this show really pushes my brain to learn how to automate my day-to-day life, as well as think logically about every aspect of every day.
Great first episode and I look forward to hearing about more workflows!”
IThinkThings via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/06/18
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