Episode Appearances
Cult of Mac · Apr 23, 2026
Tim’s done, now it’s John’s Ternus
“Historical comparison; oversaw Apple's growth from $800M to $8B; Newton product discussed”
Apple CEO Succession PlanningTim Cook to John Ternus Leadership TransitionApple's AI Product Strategy
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Accidental Tech Podcast · Apr 21, 2026
688: A Company Man
“Recruited from Pepsi by Jobs; led Apple through major growth and Newton development”
Tim Cook CEO Legacy and Tenure (2011-2026)John Ternus Appointment as Next Apple CEOApple Financial Performance Under Cook (Market Cap, Revenue Growth)
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Apple Bitz XL w/ Brian Tong · Jan 4, 2026
Apple 2026 Predictions Show w/ Rich DeMuro (Apple Bitz XL, Ep. 366)
“Former Apple CEO from Pepsi; referenced as cautionary example of external hire failure”
Apple Intelligence Implementation StrategyFoldable iPhone Form Factor Decision (Clamshell vs. Book-Style)Smart Home Ecosystem Launch (HomePod Display, Smart Camera, Doorbell)
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Acquired · Nov 24, 2025
Coca-Cola
“Created the Pepsi Challenge (1975) grassroots marketing campaign; later became Apple CEO under Steve Jobs”
Patent medicines and the birth of American advertising (1880s-1890s)Trademark protection and legal defense against copycat cola brandsBottling franchise system design and incentive alignment
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