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The Talk Show With John Gruber

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

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes363Founded14 years ago
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Special guest David Pogue discusses his excellent and amazingly comprehensive new book, Apple: The First 50 Years.

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Jason Snell returns to the show to discuss the 2025 Six Colors Apple Report Card, MacOS 26 Tahoe, Apple Creator Studio, along with what we expect/hope for in next week’s Apple product announcements.

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Adam Engst returns to the show to talk, in detail, about certain of the UI changes in iOS 26 and Apple's version 26 OSes overall. In particular, the new Unified view in the Phone app, and the Filter pop-up menu in both the Phone and Messages apps. Al... more

Brent Simmons returns to the show. Topics include NetNewsWire 7, MacOS 26 Tahoe, and I guess, some other stuff.

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Recent Guests

David Pogue
Author of Apple: The First 50 Years; technology journalist
Author, Apple: The First 50 Years
Episode: 443: ‘The Pogue Feature’, With David Pogue
Jason Snell
Technology writer and podcaster
Six Colors
Episode: 442: ‘Bad Dates’, With Jason Snell
Adam Engst
Guest on The Talk Show, TidBITS editor
TidBITS
Episode: 441: ‘Serious Opinionators’, With Adam Engst
Tyler Hayes
Freelance technology writer and contributor to Yahoo's creator program.
Yahoo
Episode: 436: ‘Financial Boner’, With Tyler Hayes
Stephen Robles
YouTube creator and tech enthusiast focused on Apple products and technology tutorials
YouTube
Episode: 435: ‘Lincoln Bio Services’, With Stephen Robles
Dan Frommer
Founder of The New Consumer and former tech correspondent at Silicon Alley Insider
The New Consumer
Episode: 434: ‘Knee-Jerk Contrarian’, With Dan Frommer
Brian Mueller
Developer and owner of Carrot Weather
Carrot Weather
Episode: 433: ‘Meat Bags’, With Brian Mueller
David Smith
Independent developer known for apps like WidgetSmith.
Independent
Episode: 426: ‘The Cutting Edge Latest Supermodel’, With David Smith
Chance Miller
Tech journalist at 9to5Mac
9to5Mac
Episode: 425: ‘Through the Wall Like Kool-Aid Man’, With Chance Miller

Host

John Gruber
Host and creator, often engaging in humorous and insightful discussions on technology, design, and culture, with a specific focus on Apple products.

Reviews

3.7 out of 5 stars from 5.2k ratings
  • Doesn’t Let His Guests Speak!

    The host goes on and on from one topic to the next and barely lets his guest get in a word.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Sofa King Cynical
    United States3 months ago
  • The Coping, The Seething!

    Five * all the way for triggering some “facts don’t care about your feelings” crowd. For the lulz. Keep up the good work, JG!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MuskElonX
    United States3 months ago
  • Worthwhile

    I enjoy The Talk Show at times its a bit too geeky for me like the Stars Wars stuff. Times can go a bit long but I do enjoy the podcast. Probably only podcast I listen to in long form. Not really for MAGA creeps.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lost in tokyo
    United States3 months ago
  • The Tech Curmudgeon-in-Chief

    John Gruber is still one of the best pundits/raconteurs in tech. The Talk Show used to be my primetime event podcast: grab a drink, settle in, and listen to Gruber dismantle Apple’s latest nonsense or revelation with surgical pedantry and a good laugh.

    These days it feels a bit more…meandering. The guests are often interesting, but sometimes so niche or obscure that I catch myself wondering who the conversation is really for. Episodes can drift from “insightful Apple nerdery” into “two blokes c... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Ryan Taylor
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • A must listen

    Gruber is a must listen for me.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    smeriwether
    United States4 months ago

Listeners Say

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Some appreciate the nostalgic references and insights into tech evolution, while others feel the content lacks focus at times.
Critical feedback points to a political bias overshadowing the tech discussions, affecting some listeners' enjoyment.
Listeners appreciate the in-depth discussions and humor but express concerns about pacing and relevance.

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#66
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#26
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Apple Podcasts
#41
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#39
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#64
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#74
France/Technology

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

443: ‘The Pogue Feature’, With David Pogue
Q: When did you decide to write the book, and was there a point you worried it would become a flood of similar Apple 50th anniversary books?
I was worried for the entire two years about balancing expectations from fans, critics, and the interview subjects, and about whether there would be enough unique angles to tell a compelling story without it feeling repetitive or derivative.
441: ‘Serious Opinionators’, With Adam Engst
Q: What stood out to you about the tap recents to call option disappearing in Unified, and should there be separate settings?
The disappearing option creates a usability gap; a dual-setting approach or a more explicit label would reduce confusion and crashes in Settings when toggling views.
441: ‘Serious Opinionators’, With Adam Engst
Q: Why did Apple keep both Classic and Unified views in the phone app during the iOS 26 rollout?
Because many users have muscle memory and rely on legacy behavior; preserving both views lets people gradually adapt while preserving familiar workflow.
441: ‘Serious Opinionators’, With Adam Engst
Q: The phone app, do you want to do it? (referring to the iOS 26 redesign)
I explain the redesigned Unified view and compare it with Classic, noting the benefits of choice but also the confusion around how to switch and where settings live.
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.

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