The Talk Show With John Gruber

John Gruber

Booking Overview

An interview-led technology commentary show focused on Apple, with recurring external guests who are established technology journalists, designers, and technology creators. Agencies could credibly pitch Apple analysts, product and interface designers, technology writers, and creators with authoritative perspectives on Apple platforms, hardware, software, or artificial intelligence; booking is moderately difficult because the show favors recognized specialists and repeat contributors.

Metrics

Episodes: 375

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10k-100k

Gender skew: Male

Location: USA

YouTube: 1.3M subscribers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

comments@daringfireball.net

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Host

John Gruber - Technology writer, designer, and creator of Daring Fireball, an influential publication focused on Apple, technology, and design.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:

Established technology journalists, Apple-focused analysts, interface and product designers, and technology creators with demonstrated expertise and an informed point of view on Apple platforms, hardware, software, or design.

Required Achievements:

Leading or founding recognized technology publications, Building an established technology media or video platform, Professional experience in interface, icon, or product design, A substantial body of technology journalism or commentary

Recent Guest Discussions

Chance Miller - Ios Development, Apple Vision Pro, Hardware Memory Constraints, Apple And Openai, And European Technology Regulation.

Louie Mantia - User Interface And Icon Design Across Apple Platforms, And Apple’s Legal Dispute With Openai.

Quinn Nelson - Chatgpt And Codex Apps, Siri And Apple Software Betas, Macos Design, And Emerging Smartphones.

John Moltz - Apple Hardware Pricing, Component Shortages, And User-interface Changes In Macos.

Jason Snell - Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference And Apple History.

Recent Topics

Technology, Apple, Consumer Electronics, User Interface Design, Artificial Intelligence

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

The Talk Show With John Gruber

455: ‘I’m Thinking X, Not X’, With Andru Edwards

September 26, 2026

Andru Edwards returns to the show to discuss Apple's big September event and their new products: the iPhones 18 Pro and Duo, AirPods 5, and Apple Watch Series 12/Ultra 4.

454: ‘Getting the Snack Right’, With Chance Miller

August 11, 2026

Chance Miller returns to the show. Topics include iOS 27’s progress over summer, live baseball in Vision Pro, the RAM crisis, Apple’s trade secret lawsuit against OpenAI and io, and the EU/DMA situation.

453: ‘What’s in Louie’s Wallet’, With Louie Mantia

July 31, 2026

Louie Mantia returns to the show to talk about the state of UI and icon design on Apple’s platforms, and some speculation on Apple’s trade secret lawsuit against OpenAI.

Publicly listed emails

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