White Dudes Talking About Computers
I checked the RSS feeds. 92% of guest appearances are men. 97% are white. Truly a single appearance from a woman of color, and she was an Apple executive (Lisa Jackson in 2017). He and I emailed about it years ago, he knows it’s an issue, said he wanted to do better, but very-much has not. 😑
perfect_squircle via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 10/31/23
More reviews of The Talk Show With John Gruber
It's not the same as before. I'm not resistant to change, but in this case the show has lost its voice. Gruber's attempt to read the ads ends up very awkward and unnatural. Topics are all over the place. Dan Benjamin was someone you could relate to, but John Gruber treats his...Read full review »
Aftershave via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/20/12
The Talk Show, in its current incarnation, makes almost no sense. The original show worked because of its format. As many have pointed out, Dan Benjamin helped keep the show (and John Gruber) focused. But perhaps more important than anything unique to Mr. Benjamin was his role. While he...Read full review »
tobogranyte via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/21/12
Gruber unhinged. Dan Benjamin kept Gruber in line and now Gruber is alone with no rails. Passable talk show to, now, narcissism on display. Move along; nothing to see here.
Tortugonal via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 05/19/12
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