The Talk Show With John Gruber, hosted by John Gruber of Daring Fireball, is a long-form director's commentary track covering Apple, technology, design, and movies, usually with a guest. It has 375 episodes and updates about every two weeks, with a median length of roughly 2 hours 13 minutes. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode (estimated), priced at $90 to $625 per host-read mid-roll ad.
Long-form Apple audience with a loyal, technically engaged listener base
- 375 episodes since 2014 give a deep back catalogue that keeps earning downloads.
- Apple Podcasts shows 3,162 ratings averaging 3.6 stars, a sign of an established audience.
- Episodes average about two hours, leaving room for a host-read mid-roll ad with full attention.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, interview, solo monologue
- Tone
- discursive, irreverent
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours 40 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- WorkOS
- Categories promoted
- software developer tools
- Affiliate links
- No
The website's sponsorship page lists a week-long feed and sidebar sponsorship at $12,000 and a 'Sponsor the Show' link, and the contact page names WorkOS as a sponsor, but no sponsor mentions were found in the 20 recent episode titles.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Episode titles include 'Taking Drugs to Get Fat' and 'A Naughty Citizen', and the show covers political topics such as the Trump T1 phone, so profanity and a mild adult tone are possible.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | daringfireball.net/thetalkshow |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id528458508 |
| RSS feed | daringfireball.net/thetalkshow/rss |
Benchmark score: 45 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 455: ‘I’m Thinking X, Not X’, With Andru Edwards | 2026-09-26 | 2 h 40 min |
| 454: ‘Getting the Snack Right’, With Chance Miller | 2026-08-11 | 1 h 57 min |
| 453: ‘What’s in Louie’s Wallet’, With Louie Mantia | 2026-07-31 | 2 h 25 min |
| 452: ‘A Scam Held Together With Patriotism and Golden Paint’, With Qui | 2026-07-24 | 2 h 45 min |
| 451: ‘Taking Drugs to Get Fat’, With John Moltz | 2026-07-01 | 1 h 51 min |
| 450: ‘Perp Walk for Selfies’, With Jason Snell | 2026-06-23 | 2 h 45 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 23 days ago, a new one about every 14 days.
The director’s commentary track for Daring Fireball. Long digressions on Apple, technology, design, movies, and more.
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About The Talk Show With John Gruber
The Talk Show With John Gruber is a long-form commentary podcast from Daring Fireball, hosted by John Gruber, covering Apple, technology, design, and movies. Most episodes feature a guest from the technology writing community, and episodes typically run about two hours. The website describes the show as the director's commentary track for Daring Fireball.
The show has 375 episodes in its feed, with a release frequency Apple Podcasts lists as bimonthly and a recent cadence of roughly every two weeks. The Apple Podcasts listing shows 3,162 ratings with an average of 3.6 stars. Listener figures are estimates: Starbooked estimates 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode, largely audience-weighted toward technology professionals and Apple enthusiasts.
Sponsorship has been offered as a week-long feed and sidebar placement at $12,000 per week, and WorkOS has been named as a sponsor on the website. Host-read mid-roll pricing on Starbooked is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode, and the show suits developer tools, consumer electronics accessories, and software subscriptions.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Talk Show With John Gruber can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Talk Show With John Gruber
How much does The Talk Show With John Gruber charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Starbooked estimates a host-read mid-roll at $90 to $625 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads. The website separately lists a week-long feed and sidebar sponsorship at $12,000.
What is The Talk Show With John Gruber about?
The show is a long-form commentary podcast from Daring Fireball covering Apple, technology, design, and movies. John Gruber hosts, usually with a guest, and episodes run about two hours.
How do I contact The Talk Show With John Gruber about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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