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The Talk Show With John Gruber

Daring Fireball / John Gruber
Apple
Vision Pro
Youtube
Iphone
Apple Vision Pro
Virtual Reality
M3 Macbook Pro
Netflix
Spatial Computing
Antitrust Issues
Apple Watch
Weather Applications
European Union
AI Integration
App Store
Augmented Reality
Mac
Ios
Three Body Problem
Blogging

The director’s commentary track for Daring Fireball. Long digressions on Apple, technology, design, movies, and more.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes351Founded13 years ago
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Latest Episodes

John Moltz returns to the show to talk about the iPhone 17 lineup: the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max, iPhone 17, and the no-number iPhone Air. Not one word about baseball, but some Star Wars talk may or may not have snuck in.

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Special guest Andru Edwards joins the show. Topics include Google’s Pixel 10 event and the Pixel 10 family of devices, AI’s effect on computational photography, foldable phones, and some speculation on Apple’s September 9 “Awe Dropping” event.

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Matthew Panzarino returns to the show. Topics include 007 logo creator Joe Caroff’s death at 103, Google’s weird “Made by Google” event hosted by Jimmy Fallon, the UK supposedly dropping its demand for an iCloud encryption backdoor, and Apple’s worka... more

Special guest Louie Mantia joins the show to talk about Liquid Glass, the various OS 26 updates, and the worrisome state of Apple’s UI design overall. Also: sandwiches.

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Episode: 411: ‘An Acoustic Nightmare’, With Tyler Stalman
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Host

John Gruber
Host known for commentary on technology, particularly within the Apple ecosystem.

Reviews

3.7 out of 5 stars from 5.1k ratings
  • Rambling

    Just a rambling podcast about nothing.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    R2l8z0164
    United Statesa month ago
  • Not what this podcast used to be!

    Mr. Gruber, is a pudgy, aging Apple Mac and iPod reviewer that’s no longer relevant in today’s complex tech and data world and just seems lost. He’s also got a severe case of TDS which has probably gotten worse with President Trump being re-elected to the White House. But his main problem is that he’s just a terrible interviewer. MAGA🇺🇸

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ttrq01
    United States3 months ago
  • Great, when John leaves the TDS at the door.

    Love the way John talks about Apple technology. Couldn't agree more with his takes on everything Apple.

    However. He can't help himself when it comes to his stage 4 TDS.

    We get it man. You don't like the Orange Guy. More than half the voting population does. Way to "brother eww" a chunk of your listener base.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    StinkWrinks
    Canada5 months ago
  • A rambling mess

    This show popped back into my feed and I know John’s blog. I can’t believe what a rambling mess this show has become. It really felt like they were just filling time. Repeating the same points over and over again. Disappointed.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Locutis
    United States7 months ago
  • Not what this podcast used to be!

    Mr. Gruber, is a pudgy, aging Apple hardware reviewer that’s no longer relevant in today’s complex tech and data world and seems lost a lot. He’s also got a very severe case of TDS which has probably gotten worse with President Trump being re-elected again to the White House. He’s also a terrible interviewer as he wants to be people’s friend more than anything else. MAGA🇺🇸

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ttrq01
    United States7 months ago

Listeners Say

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Some listeners appreciate the insightful content and humor, enjoying in-depth discussions about Apple and technology.
Others express disappointment over the host's perceived political biases, claiming it detracts from the tech focus of the show.
Positive reviews note improvements over the years, highlighting engaging guests and topical discussions in technology.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#51
United States/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#37
United Kingdom/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#63
Canada/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#28
Australia/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#65
Germany/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#204
Italy/Technology

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

423: ‘Sewing Machine Repair Shop’, With Patrick McGee
Q: What was the pivotal moment for Apple in realizing their relationship with China?
It was when Xi Jinping enters office and state media attacked Apple, leading them to realize they were not in control of the narrative.
415: ‘A Good Duck Butt’, With Allen Pike
Q: What about the notifications summary feature?
The notification summaries are particularly useful, especially for noisy group chats, despite some inaccurate responses.
415: ‘A Good Duck Butt’, With Allen Pike
Q: What do you think of the writing tools in the Apple Intelligence feature?
I've had very little use for them, as I find it unnecessary to get writing assistance since I'm slow due to pondering what I want to express rather than typing speed.
413: ‘Holiday Party 2024’, With Merlin Mann
Q: What was the story shared about the speaker's mother?
The speaker shared a story about his mother's death, which provided context for exploring themes of grief and loss.
407: ‘Pinkie Swear’, With Chance Miller
Q: How does the EU regulation impact Apple's product announcements?
Apple needs to be cautious about what features they announce, as compliance is a priority.

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8. Hunter Hillegas

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