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Three nerds discussing tech, Apple, programming, and loosely related matters.

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Latest Episodes

* Pre-show: Marco has a rose and thorn

* Lutron Caséta Fan Control

* Fanimation

* Technology Connections video

* Follow-up:

* Marco’s favorite feedback (about Myke) was from Analog(ue) 😬

* SQLite bug write-up

* Blackbird

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* Pre-show: The Overcast “kicking machine”

* Adam Wunn’s blog post

* Previously in ATP #324: Automatic Kicking Machine

* Follow-up:

* Marco gives John the gift of transcript search in build #1169 [The system works! — Ed.]

* Build #11... more

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* Pre-show: Three old men talk about the Tickety Tocks

* Follow-up:

* Adam Wunn published his email as a blog post

* Sharing files in Screen Sharing.app (via Ingmar Wittkau)

* Video game preservation (via Jason Griffey)

* Supplying po... more

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* Pre-show: Marco’s Mac mini catastrophe

* CyberLynk / Mac Mini Vault

* The dead ATS

* The proposed replacement

* 🗣️ New Member’s Special: ATP Tier List: Emoji

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Recent Guests

David Watson
Contributor who helped fix Overcast bug via AI-assisted analysis
Overcast/Developers
Episode: 703: Part of a Healthy Breakfast
Dave Nanean
Developer of SuperDuper, subject of discussion
SuperDuper/Dave Nanean
Episode: 703: Part of a Healthy Breakfast
Louie Mantia
Icon designer, discussed as a friend of the show
Independent
Episode: 701: I Improved My Town
Louis Mantia
Part of Parakeet design duo (icon designer)
Parakeet
Episode: 699: Not the Correct Squircle
Luca Graffara
Part of Parakeet design duo
Parakeet
Episode: 699: Not the Correct Squircle
Ben Cohen
Senior Software Engineering Manager for the Swift Team at Apple.
Apple
Episode: ATP Interview: Holly Borla & Ben Cohen
Holly Borla
Swift Language Engineering Manager at Apple.
Apple
Episode: ATP Interview: Holly Borla & Ben Cohen

Hosts

Casey Liss
Host with design critique and product-focused insights; part of a regular ATP panel.
Marco Arment
Host providing technical analysis and opinions; drives long-form tech discussions.
John Siracusa
Host with frequent technical commentary and industry perspective; long-form discourse.
John Syracuse
Co-host known for deep-dives and detailed technical input; consistent presence.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 4.4k ratings
  • Good talk

    This group talk to us, and throw Jabs at each other. They give us a look inside app process as a one person developer. They give us their knowledge about TV, computers, and sometimes running network cables.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    John of Babylon
    United States10 days ago
  • Keep it about tech and cars, not politics/virtue signaling

    Nobody needs to know your politics - keep it to the topics we came to the podcast for in the first place - insightful Apple commentary, tech, and cars.

    If we wanted to hear about politics we’d pick a political podcast. No wonder you’re getting fewer advertiser spots filled.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    ul
    United States15 days ago
  • Leftist Trans-loving content

    Stick with IT stuff.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Jason-in-Raleigh
    United States23 days ago
  • Decline Off the Deep End

    This show used to be the gold standard for an Apple-centric tech podcast but over the past year or so, it has dropped off the deep end. The “P” in ATP now stands for “politics”. Everything is incredibly negative and they complain endlessly during every topic. Two specific well-known people live rent-free in the hosts’ heads. The hosts’ political opinions and disdain for those they disagree with must be announced every 30 minutes. The virtual signaling is exhausting. Stick to the tech — we don’t ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    oliphant428
    United Statesa month ago
  • Goodbye old friends

    Always an interesting podcast until this last one. I don’t know when it happened but I subscribed to hear about technology not get a political lecture about how bad the US is, how we need universal healthcare, Elon bad, etc. Go touch grass and get your minds back in shape.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    RobertK65
    United States2 months ago

Listeners Say

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Shows deep Apple and dev insight, with long-form, unvarnished analysis.
Some listeners push back on perceived negativity and politics, preferring tech-focused content.
Guests and topics occasionally polarizing, but core tech discussions remain strong for many listeners.
High praise for design/icon discussions and AI-assisted workflows.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#75
United States/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#64
United Kingdom/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#117
Canada/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#69
Germany/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#74
Australia/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#134
Italy/Technology

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

679: An Adversarial Relationship With Myself
Q: What is the change you made that helped reduce Instagram usage?
Moving Instagram to a hidden state on the phone requiring face ID reduced the compulsion to check it frequently.
677: I Accept the Battery Cost
Q: What are your thoughts on the future of Tesla and its vehicles?
Tesla is moving away from the Model S and X, facing increased competition and challenges, particularly in autonomous technology.
647: You Get One Exclamation Point
Q: What do you recommend for new graduates looking for their first job?
Get involved in some open source, which teaches collaboration skills and contributes to experience. Consider working at startups to gain diverse technical experience.
645: More Frosting
Q: Do you think the Bravia 8 II is better than the A95L?
The A95L is still probably a better TV for ultimate picture fidelity, especially in a dark room.
624: Do Less Math in Computers
Q: What happened on June 4th, 1989?
The assistant also cannot provide an answer to this sensitive question, indicating a censorship layer.

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What is Accidental Tech Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Three tech-focused hosts riff on Apple, programming, and broader hardware/software trends with long-form, opinionated discussions. Episodes frequently weave in AI, design topics, developer tooling, and industry news, often featuring guest designers or engineers and sponsor reads. The show stands out for its deep-dunk analysis, candid banter, and a willingness to tackle both high-level ecosystem shifts and hands-on debugging or workflow tips. General themes include Apple hardware/software ecosystems, AI in development, icon/design work, and practical software tooling, all delivered with a mix of humor and strong technical insight. Potential listeners who want unvarnished tech takes, real-world engineering stories, and thoughtful debates abou... more

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2. Dave Nanean
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