Pretty good, but not what it used to be
I agree with some of the other sentiments here. Something about this show feels very commercial now, whereas it used to feel more like genuine opinions. Nowadays, I feel like every episode touts the benefits of TextExpander, 1Password, and OmniFocus. And then there are the ones that DON'T pay to advertise, but they get free advertising anyway: Keyboard Maestro, Hazel, Alfred, Setapp (and apps within Setapp like CleanMyMac, iStat Menus, Bartender, etc.), ScreenFlow, Ulysses, LaunchBar, etc.... I'd blame it on losing Katie Floyd and picking up Stephen Hackett, but it seems the problem was there even during the last year or two with Katie. I think it's more to do with them being part of RelayFM. Back when they were on the 5by5.tv network, or before they were on a network, it seemed to be more honest. Now to be clear, I'm not a fool, and I get what David Sparks always says: "This is how I pay for my shoes, gang." So, my advice to new listeners is to take it all with a grain of salt. Yeah, we get that David and Stephen need to make a living and I would never begrudge them the right to do that. They've found a niche market and they're good at what they do. But the commercialization of the show brings it from a 5 star show down to a 4 star show. It's still entertaining and I like listening to it. But I know I'm going to hear the same points week after week about their favorite products (at least some of which PAY to be their favorites). Occasionally, I pick up some new information about some new products or some new insight into software and hardware updates. But I miss the SOUL of this show that existed back at the beginning. It's feeling a little old, predictable, recycled, and well, commercialized.Read full review »
Dr David W via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/25/19
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Granted, I haven't listened to many episodes - I think I've only even finished two (the two Merlin Mann shows) but those episodes were so good and so full of useful workflows. Great, great show, and I'm glad that they're now part of my favorite podcast network, 5by5.Read full review »
kylecronin via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/22/11
Katie and David are running a killer show here, and one that has no equal in the Mac podcasting space. Their unique approach to a thorough look at specific topics keeps the shows engaging, informative, and timeless. I find myself going back to my favorites a few times a year! Most importantly,...Read full review »
Connor P J via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 08/27/11
Listen to one of these before I go to bed and in the morning switch on my mac to test out what I've learnt. Top podcast, keep them coming! :DRead full review »
Jambonn via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 10/08/11
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