In this episode, Kris and Erik discuss the announcement that Tim Cook will be stepping down as Apple's CEO and turning over the role to John Ternus. Could this be a signal that Apple is returning to products with a hardware engineer at the helm? They discuss what it means for a tech industry focused on subscriptions. The co-hosts also discuss Anthropic's new Mythos model and how it has discovered many major software vulnerabilities. For the tip section, Kris and Erik discuss their experience using NotebookLM for learning new topics and keeping up to date with industry news.

SHOW NOTES

Apple Newsroom: https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/04/tim-cook-to-become-apple-executive-chairman-john-ternus-to-become-apple-ceo/

Macrumors: https://www.macrumors.com/2026/04/20/tim-cook-stepping-down/

PCWorld: https://www.pcworld.com/article/2816617/microsofts-copilot-gamble-is-a-bustbut-ai-pcs-still-feel-inevitable.htm

Anthropic - Project Glasswing: https://www.anthropic.com/glasswing

Scientific American: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/what-is-mythos-and-why-are-experts-worried-about-anthropics-ai-model/

CONTACT

Website: examining.ca

Twitter: @ExaminingPod

Erik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-Host
Website: erikchristiansen.net

Kris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-Host
Website: krishans.ca

In this episode, Kris and Erik interview Dr. Hadi Fariborzi, an Assistant Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Mount Royal University. His research is situated at the intersection of international entrepreneurship. Dr. Fariborzi co-founded Hub Meta — an AI powered tool for conducting systematic reviews.

SHOW NOTES

• Dr. Hadi Fariborzi
• Hub Meta
• Google Scholar

CONTACT

Website: examining.ca

Twitter: @ExaminingPod

Erik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-Host
Website: erikchristiansen.net

Kris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-Host
Website: krishans.ca

In this episode, Erik and Kris chat with Ross "Memphis" Pambrun about his unique path across healthcare, firefighting, technology, music, and media. They discuss how Ross built a career that spans public service, AI and cyber innovation through The Memphis Group, storytelling through Red River Gold, and performing with his band, Memphis and The Grande.

SHOW NOTES

• Ross Pambrun
• The Memphis Group
• Memphis and The Grande
• Red River Gold

CONTACT

Website: examining.ca

Twitter: @ExaminingPod

Erik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-Host
Website: erikchristiansen.net

Kris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-Host
Website: krishans.ca