

The Talk Show With John Gruber
Daring Fireball / John Gruber
The director’s commentary track for Daring Fireball. Long digressions on Apple, technology, design, movies, and more.
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Aug 1, 2024 • 1h 44min
406: ‘Hock TUAW’, With Christina Warren
Christina Warren, a tech expert known for her sharp insights on Apple, returns to share her thoughts on the latest iOS and macOS betas. The conversation dives into nostalgic memories of Apple’s past leaders, such as Gil Amelio, and the interesting challenges surrounding AI-generated content, particularly focusing on the bizarre rebirth of TUAW. They also tackle the complex dynamics of software updates and the implications of generative AI on creativity, while reflecting on the digital identity dilemmas that arise in today's tech landscape.

Jul 28, 2024 • 1h 56min
405: ‘Chutes and Ladders’, With Hunter Hillegas
Join Hunter Hillegas, author of the popular Vegas Mate app, as he discusses the quirky evolution of gun emojis and their cultural implications in America. He shares insight into a recent security software fiasco that disrupted travel and breaks down the challenges tech developers face in the app review process. The conversation then veers into the intriguing story of a kidnapping involving Steve Wynn's daughter, highlighting the luxurious yet dramatic past of Las Vegas that intertwines with personal anecdotes and reflections on the city's transformation.

Jul 1, 2024 • 1h 18min
404: ‘Curiously Short Episodes’, With John Moltz
John Moltz discusses recent prestige streaming content and Apple TV+ on the podcast. They delve into Japanese monster movies, the unique world of Severance, and alternate history in sci-fi shows. The conversation also touches on Apple TV shows, family dynamics in films, and realistic portrayals in TV series.

Jun 27, 2024 • 2h 34min
403: ‘150 Million Calculator Apps’, With Quinn Nelson
Quinn Nelson, host of Snazzy Labs, joins to talk about WWDC highlights, Stage Manager on iPadOS, M4 iPad Pros, animoji karaoke, DaVinci Resolve for iPad, acquisition news, Larry Tesler's legacy, and more tech insights.

Jun 12, 2024 • 2h 4min
402: ‘Live From WWDC 2024’, With John Giannandrea, Craig Federighi, and Greg Joswiak
Tech executives John Giannandrea, Craig Federighi, and Greg Joswiak discuss Apple's WWDC 2024 announcements, including features like Mac OS Sequoia and advancements in AI technology. Topics cover user experience, privacy, machine learning for photo organization, Swift programming, and creativity empowerment through technology.

Jun 1, 2024 • 2h 21min
401: ‘Chockdingus’, With Craig Hockenberry
Returning guest Craig Hockenberry discusses the Daylight DC-1 monochrome tablet, new iPad Pros, and Apple's expectations for WWDC. They delve into a one-button keyboard design, iPadOS challenges, and AI evolution in Apple's systems, with a touch on quirky tech features and potential rebranding strategies.

May 25, 2024 • 2h 28min
400: ‘Canadian Girlfriend Vibes’, With M.G. Siegler
Tech commentator M.G. Siegler talks about the new iPad Pros, iPadOS/MacOS differences, OpenAI's Scarlett Johansson controversy, and his new blog Spyglass. Discussion includes blending MacOS with iPads, Apple's product names, touch screen MacBooks, enhancing iPad Pro functionality, and legal implications of voice emulation by technology companies.

Apr 30, 2024 • 2h 28min
399: ‘I Decapitated the MacBook Air’, With Federico Viticci
Federico Viticci discusses MacStories’s 15th anniversary & Apple’s upcoming 'Let Loose' keynote. They explore Apple's iPad lineup, hybrid laptop/tablet devices, and innovative product concepts. Speculations on features of Apple devices, keyboard innovations, and anticipation for iPadOS changes at WWDC.

Mar 31, 2024 • 1h 34min
398: ‘You’ve Never Seen Email Like This Before’, With John Moltz
John Moltz talks about the lack of original content for Vision Pro, WWDC rumors, and Apple's regulatory challenges. They discuss iOS 18 updates, foldable iPhone rumors, and AI-related WWDC announcements. Also, they touch on Netflix's '3 Body Problem'.

Mar 27, 2024 • 3h 28min
397: ‘Less Space Than a Nomad? Lame’, With Jason Snell
Tech journalist and podcaster, Jason Snell, discusses the DOJ’s antitrust lawsuit against Apple and sports gambling. They explore the complexities of Apple's operations, antitrust challenges, user experience enhancements, messaging standards, and the balance between profit-making motives and potential antitrust concerns.


