Very special guest Matthew Yglesias joins the show to talk about Tim Cook cozying up to Trump for tariff relief and more. Sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Use code talkshow for 10% off your first order. Hullo Pillow : Your favorite pillow, guaranteed. Clearbanc : Find out how you can receive Clearbanc capital by getting your 20 minute term sheet. ExpressVPN : Protect your online activity today with the VPN services rated #1 by TechRadar and get 3 months free with a 1-year package...
Nov 28, 2019•1 hr 59 min
Very special guest Casey Johnston joins the show to talk about the butterfly MacBook keyboard saga and the just-released 16-inch MacBook Pro, with its all new scissor-switch keyboard design. Links: Casey Johnston on Twitter . “ Ask a Swole Woman ” — Casey’s column for women on fitness and health, now at Vice . Marco Arment’s first-look review of the 16-inch MacBook Pro , with a nifty graph illustrating the differences in key travel and spacing of various keyboards. Dr. Drang’s gentle improvement...
Nov 19, 2019•1 hr 50 min
Special guest Dave Mark joins the show for a discussion mostly about AirPods Pro and partly about the 2019 World Series. Sponsored by: ExpressVPN : Protect your online activity today with the VPN services rated #1 by TechRadar and get 3 months free with a 1-year package. Linode : Instantly deploy and manage an SSD server in the Linode Cloud. Get a server running in seconds with your choice of Linux distro, resources, and choice of 10 node locations. Hello Fresh : A meal kit delivery service that...
Nov 01, 2019•2 hr 20 min
Special guest John Moltz returns to the show. Topics include the just-released AirPods Pro (and the pluralization thereof), the history of remote controls, the impending launch of Apple TV+, and the undisputed highlight of the 2019 World Series. Sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Use code talkshow for 10% off your first order. Fracture : Your photos printed in vivid color directly on glass. Get 10% off your first order. Casper : A sleep brand that makes expertly designed products t...
Oct 30, 2019•1 hr 57 min
Special guest Rene Ritchie returns to the show. Topics include Google's new Pixel 4 phones, Apple's travails in Hong Kong and China, whether there will be another Apple event this year, and MacOS 10.15 Catalina. Sponsored by: Away : Because this season, everyone wants to get Away. Eero : Free overnight shipping with promo code thetalkshow . Squarespace : Make your next move. Use code talkshow for 10% off your first order. Links: Dieter Bohn’s Pixel 4 review . Joanna Stern’s Pixel 4 review . Cata...
Oct 24, 2019•2 hr 21 min
Special guest Ben Thompson returns to the show. Topics include the latest Surface hardware announcements from Microsoft, the state of the iPhone, and bulk purchases of charcoal. Sponsored by: Yes Plz : Upgrade your morning coffee routine with fresh beans delivered to your home. Use code TALKSHOW25 to get 25% off your first box. Feals : Premium CBD delivered directly to your doorstep. Use this link for 50% off your first order and free shipping. Squarespace : Make your next move. Use code TALKSHO...
Oct 09, 2019•2 hr 25 min
Very special guest Joanna Stern returns to the show. Topics include Apple’s event earlier this month, the iPhone 11 and 11 Pro, iOS 13, and how we go about writing (and shooting) our product reviews. Sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Use code talkshow for 10% off your first order. Fracture : Your photos printed in vivid color directly on glass. Get 10% off your first order. Linode : Instantly deploy and manage an SSD server in the Linode Cloud. $20 credit -- good for 4 months -- w...
Sep 26, 2019•2 hr 25 min
Special guest Dan Frommer returns to the show for a preview of this week’s Apple event. Sponsored by: Eero : Free overnight shipping with code "thetalkshow". Hullo Pillow : Your favorite pillow, guaranteed. Clearbanc : Find out how you can receive Clearbanc capital by getting your 20 minute term sheet. Links: The New Consumer — Dan’s new subscription newsletter. “What to Do When SIM-Swapping Happens to You” . Gruber and Merlin: Obsession Times Voice at SXSW 2009 . The Athletic — great subscripti...
Sep 10, 2019•2 hr 8 min
Special guest Brent Simmons returns to the show to talk about NetNewsWire 5.0, the state of the Mac, and more. Sponsored by: Linode : Instantly deploy and manage an SSD server in the Linode Cloud. Get a server running in seconds with your choice of Linux distro, resources, and choice of 10 node locations. ExpressVPN : The #1-rated VPN service by TechRadar and comes with a 30-day money back guarantee. Links: NetNewsWire 5.0 . Using Apple Cash to pay your Apple Card balance . Don West selling base...
Sep 01, 2019•1 hr 50 min
Special guest Jim Dalrymple returns to the show. Topics include Apple Card and the latest rumors on Apple’s upcoming product announcements. Sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Use code talkshow for 10% off your first order. Fracture : Your photos printed in vivid color directly on glass. Get 10% off your first order. Casper : Casper is a sleep brand that makes expertly designed products to help you get your best rest, one night at a time. Links: Snap Kitchen Red Pepper Egg Bites . N...
Aug 28, 2019•3 hr 5 min
Special guest John Siracusa finally returns to the show. Topics include the Siri voice recording fiasco, Siracusa’s epic Mac OS X reviews, and making good ice. Sponsored by: Away : Because this season, everyone wants to get Away. Eero : Use promo code thetalkshow at checkout to get free overnight shipping with your order. Squarespace : Make your next move. Use code talkshow for 10% off your first order. Links: “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” Holiday Spectacular, With Special Guests Guy English and Jo...
Aug 10, 2019•2 hr 24 min
Special guest Marco Arment returns to the show. Topics include MacBook Pro rumors, breakfast cereal, Siri frustrations, and more. Sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Use code talkshow for 10% off your first order. Fracture : Photos printed in vivid color directly on glass. Get 10% off your first order. Linode : Instantly deploy and manage an SSD server in the Linode Cloud. Get a server running in seconds with your choice of Linux distro, resources, and choice of 10 node locations. L...
Jul 31, 2019•1 hr 48 min
Special guest John Moltz returns to the show for a mid-summer Q&A episode, answering actual questions from actual listeners. Sponsored by: Jamf Now : Set up and protect your Apple devices at work, from anywhere. First 3 devices are free. Eero : Save $100 off the ‘Eero base unit and 2 beacons package’, and 1 year of Eero Plus. ExpressVPN : Rated #1 VPN service by TechRadar and comes with a 30-day money back guarantee. Links: Merlin Mann interviewing Jason Snell and yours truly from Macworld E...
Jul 29, 2019•2 hr 17 min
Special guest Daniel Jalkut returns to the show. Topics include app notarization, nonconsensual technology (including Zoom, Dropbox, and Superhuman), and more. Sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Use code talkshow for 10% off your first order. Fracture : Photos printed in vivid color directly on glass. Get 10% off your first order. Linode : Instantly deploy and manage an SSD server in the Linode Cloud. Get a server running in seconds with your choice of Linux distro, resources, and ...
Jul 23, 2019•2 hr 7 min
Special guest Ben Thompson returns to the show to talk about Jony Ive’s departure from Apple. Sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Use code talkshow for 10% off your first order. Casper : Casper is a sleep brand that makes expertly designed products to help you get your best rest, one night at a time. ExpressVPN : Rated #1 VPN service by TechRadar and comes with a 30-day money back guarantee. Links: Yours truly on Ive’s departure . Thompson’s take on Ive’s departure . This episode of...
Jul 01, 2019•1 hr 56 min
Special guest Jason Snell returns to the show. Topics include everything announced at WWDC: SwiftUI, Catalyst, and all the new features in iOS, iPadOS, MacOS, WatchOS, and tvOS. Sponsored by: Away : Use promo code talkshow20 for $20 off a suitcase. Eero : Finally, Wi-Fi that works. Get $100 off a Wi-Fi system and a year of Eero Plus with code thetalkshow . Mack Weldon : High quality men’s essentials. Save 20 percent off your first order with promo code talkshow . Links: The Talk Show Live The Ta...
Jun 25, 2019•2 hr 47 min
Recorded in front of a live audience at The California Theater in San Jose on Tuesday, 4 June 2019, John Gruber is joined by Craig Federighi and Greg Joswiak to discuss the news from WWDC 2019: the new Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR, MacOS 10.15 Catalina, iOS 13, iPadOS, SwiftUI and Catalyst, and more. Sponsored by: MacStadium : Dedicated Mac hosting in world-class data centers. OmniFocus for the Web : Accomplish more every day. Slack : Hiring iOS developers who want to define the future of Slack f...
Jun 07, 2019•1 hr 47 min
Special guest Rene Ritchie returns to the show for a look at what we expect — and hope — to see from Apple at WWDC next week. Sponsors Hullo Pillow : Your favorite pillow, guaranteed. Linode : Instantly deploy and manage an SSD server in the Linode Cloud. Get a server running in seconds with your choice of Linux distro, resources, and choice of 10 node locations. LinkedIn : A new hire is made every ten seconds using LinkedIn. Save $50 off your first job listing with this link. Links The Macalope...
Jun 01, 2019•2 hr 21 min
Special guests Cabel Sasser, Steven Frank, and Greg Maletic join the show to talk about Playdate, Panic’s exciting and surprising new handheld gaming system. Sponsors Squarespace : Make your next move. Use code talkshow for 10% off your first order. ExpressVPN : Rated #1 VPN service by TechRadar and comes with a 30-day money back guarantee. Clear : Get through security even faster. Get your first 2 months free with code talkshow . Links Playdate’s fun WebGL-backed website . The Playdate media si...
May 30, 2019•2 hr 10 min
Very special guest Merlin Mann returns to the show. Topics include sleep and sleep-tracking (with Apple Watch), regional fast-casual dining, the nature of podcasting, and, of course, more. Sponsors Eero : Finally, Wi-Fi that works. Get $100 off a Wi-Fi system and a year of eero Plus with code thetalkshow . Squarespace : Make your next move. Use code talkshow for 10% off your first order. Fracture : Photos printed in vivid color directly on glass. Get 10% off your first order. Links Sleep-trackin...
May 15, 2019•1 hr 55 min
Very special guest MG Siegler returns to the show. Topics include Apple’s original content strategy and a general look at the state of the company. Sponsors Things : The award-winning personal task manager that helps you achieve your goals -- an outstanding native app for Mac and iOS. Casper : Save $50 off select mattresses with code talkshow . Terms and conditions apply. Linode : Instantly deploy and manage an SSD server in the Linode Cloud. Get a server running in seconds with your choice of L...
May 01, 2019•2 hr 31 min
John Moltz returns to the show. Topics include AirPods 2, Samsung’s Galaxy Fold debacle, the trove of iOS 13 and MacOS 10.15 leaks reported by Guilherme Rambo, and the future of iTunes. Sponsors Things : The award-winning personal task manager that helps you achieve your goals. Squarespace : Make your next move. Use code talkshow for 10% off your first order. ExpressVPN : Rated #1 VPN service by TechRadar and comes with a 30-day money back guarantee. Links AirPods battery replacement from Apple ...
Apr 25, 2019•2 hr 14 min
Special guest Peter Kafka — executive editor at Recode and longtime reporter in the fields of media and technology — joins the show to discuss the announcements at last week’s “Show Time” event: Apple News+, Apple Card, Apple Arcade, and Apple TV Channels and TV+. Sponsors Away : Because this season, everyone wants to get Away. Eero : Finally, Wi-Fi that works. Get $100 off a Wi-Fi system and a year of Eero Plus with code thetalkshow . Squarespace : Make your next move. Use code talkshow for 10%...
Apr 06, 2019•1 hr 38 min
Special guest Paul Kafasis returns to the show. Topics include last week's Apple product releases -- new iPads, iMacs, and AirPods -- and the de-Steve-ification of Wynn Las Vegas. Sponsors Product Breakfast Club : The only fun design podcast out there. Squarespace : Make your next move. Use code talkshow for 10% off your first order. Audible : Get a free audiobook with a 30-day trial. Links Mac Sound Sorcery One Foot Tsunami Encore Boston Harbor Colonel Sanders: "It was finger-licking bad." AirP...
Mar 25, 2019•2 hr 14 min
Matthew “Hondo” Panzarino returns to the show. Topics include WWDC 2019, the 30th anniversary of the World Wide Web, Apple and privacy, the Boeing 737 Max, and Disney’s upcoming Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge theme park lands. Sponsored by: Eero : Finally, Wi-Fi that works. Get $100 off a Wi-Fi system and a year of eero Plus with code thetalkshow . Mack Weldon : Modern men's essentials. Save 20% off your first purchase with code talkshow . Squarespace : Make your next move. Use code talkshow for 10% o...
Mar 17, 2019•3 hr 21 min
Special guest Rene Ritchie returns to the show. Topics include, but are not limited to, privacy concerns with apps from the App Store, Google’s payments to Apple to keep Google Search the default in Safari, Apple’s Shot on iPhone contest winners, and speculation about Apple’s purported March 25 media event. Sponsored by: Marine Layer : Clothes that make it easy to get dressed in the morning. Use code TTS for 15% off your first order. Squarespace : Make your next move. Use code talkshow for 10% o...
Mar 01, 2019•2 hr 52 min
Glenn Fleishman returns to the show. Topics include: rumors of new Mac hardware and Marzipan at WWDC, Samsung’s new phones unveiled at their “Unpacked” event, 5G networks, Apple’s purported foray into the credit card business, and more — including Glenn’s “Tiny Type Museum” Kickstarter project. Sponsors Eero : Finally, Wi-Fi that works. Get $100 off a Wi-Fi system and a year of Eero Plus with code thetalkshow . Molekule : The only air purifier that actually destroys pollutants. Save $75 with cod...
Feb 23, 2019•3 hr 5 min
Special guest Rich Mogull joins the show. Topics cover a range of security and privacy-related issues: the Jeff Bezos/National Enquirer saga, laptop webcams, abuse of Apple's enterprise developer program to enable sideloading of iOS apps, Amazon's acquisition of Eero, and more. Sponsors LinkedIn : A new hire is made every ten seconds using LinkedIn. Save $50 off your first job listing with this link. Away : Because this season, everyone wants to get Away. Squarespace : Make your next move. Use c...
Feb 15, 2019•2 hr 42 min
John Moltz makes his long-awaited return to the show. Three big topics this week: the Facebook VPN app fiasco (and the company’s pattern of ethical violations), the Group FaceTime bug that allowed callers to listen to audio before the call was answered, and Apple’s quarterly results. Sponsored by: Squarespace : Make your next move. Use code talkshow for 10% off your first order. Audible : Get a free audiobook with a 30-day trial. Casper : Get $50 off select mattresses with code talkshow . Terms ...
Jan 31, 2019•2 hr 4 min
Joanna Stern returns to the show. Topics include the iPhone XR (and the argument that it might be the best phone in Apple’s current lineup), Apple’s new Smart Battery Cases, Apple Watch, and, of course, the new MacBook Air. Sponsored by: LinkedIn : A new hire is made every ten seconds using LinkedIn. Save $50 off your first job listing with this link. Care/of : A monthly subscription vitamin service that delivers completely personalized vitamin and supplement packs right to your door. Use promo ...
Jan 23, 2019•1 hr 48 min
