Best Merlin Mann Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 589: "Dress Audience"

3d ago

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The Problem: John couldn’t make lawn bowling. (Recorded on Monday, August 4, 2025.)By Merlin Mann

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428: ‘Michigan-Starred Fine Dining’, With Louie Mantia 3:05:39

6d ago3:05:39

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Special guest Louie Mantia joins the show to talk about Liquid Glass, the various OS 26 updates, and the worrisome state of Apple’s UI design overall. Also: sandwiches. Sponsored by: Quip: A supercharged clipboard manager and text expander for Mac, iPhone, and iPad. Notion: The best AI tool for work, with your notes, docs, and projects in one space…

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Ep. 588: "An American Experiment"

10d ago

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The Problem: They fix the problem they feel like solving. (Recorded on Monday, July 28, 2025.)By Merlin Mann

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427: ‘The Shift-2 Crowd’, With Jason Snell 2:12:15

12d ago2:12:15

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Jason Snell returns to the show to talk about the early PC platform rivalries of the 1980s, iOS 26 leaks (and Apple suing YouTuber Jon Prosser), the various Apple OS 26 public betas and the state of Liquid Glass, and more. (Where by “more” I mean a little baseball and keyboard nerdery.) Sponsored by: Factor: Healthy eating, made easy. Get 50% off p…

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Ep. 587: "High-Hatting"

24d ago

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The Problem: Doesn’t John have Merlin today? (Recorded on Monday, July 14, 2025.)By Merlin Mann

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Ep. 586: "Let's People"

1M ago

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The Problem: Nobody smokes anymore. (Recorded on Monday, July 7, 2025.)By Merlin Mann

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Ep. 585: "Undercover Genie"

1M ago

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The Problem: Another one of John’s classic hamburger choking parties. (Recorded on Monday, June 30, 2025.)By Merlin Mann

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426: ‘The Cutting Edge Latest Supermodel’, With David Smith 2:12:15

1M ago2:12:15

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Special guest David Smith returns to the show for a developer's perspective look at WWDC 2025. Sponsored by: TRMNL: A hackable e-ink display. Save $15 with code GRUBER. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code talkshow. Transcripts: Unofficial but surprisingly good. Links: Michael Flarup's mockup for a MacOS 2…

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425: ‘Through the Wall Like Kool-Aid Man’, With Chance Miller 1:44:02

1M ago1:44:02

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Chance Miller returns to the show to discuss the news and announcements from WWDC 2025. Sponsored by: Factor: Healthy eating, made easy. Get 50% off plus free shipping on your first box with code talkshow50off. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code talkshow. BetterHelp: Give online therapy a try at BetterHe…

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Ep. 584: "Adult Bangs"

1M ago

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The Problem: Cynical always sounds smart. (Recorded on Monday, June 23, 2025.)By Merlin Mann

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Ep. 583: "Disproportionate Event Horizon"

2M ago

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The Problem: Somebody was trying to nail John to the carpet. (Recorded on Monday, June 16, 2025.)By Merlin Mann

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424: ‘Live From WWDC 2025’, With Joanna Stern and Nilay Patel 2:06:04

2M ago2:06:04

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Recorded in front of a live audience at The California Theatre in San Jose Tuesday evening, special guests Joanna Stern and Nilay Patel join me to discuss Apple’s announcements at WWDC 2025. Video: This show is available to watch in 4K video on YouTube. 3D video with spatial audio: Exclusively in Sandwich Vision's Theater on Vision Pro, available o…

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Ep. 582: "Safes Full of Chili"

2M ago

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The Problem: She was watching basic-ass cable. (Recorded on Monday, June 2, 2025.)By Merlin Mann

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423: ‘Sewing Machine Repair Shop’, With Patrick McGee 1:32:42

2M ago1:32:42

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Patrick McGee joins the show to discuss his must-read new book, Apple in China -- one of the best books about Apple anyone has ever written. Sponsored by: Factor: Healthy eating, made easy. Get 50% off plus free shipping on your first box. Notion: Your notes, docs, and projects in one space. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a websit…

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422: ‘A Monkey on a Rock’, With Stephen Hackett 2:14:46

2M ago2:14:46

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Stephen Hackett, proprietor of 512 Pixels and co-founder of Relay (purveyor of many fine podcasts), joins the show. Topics include: IO (or if you will, io), the new joint venture of OpenAI and Jony Ive’s LoveFrom; the sheer fantasy of “Made in America” iPhones; and Fortnite’s return to the US App Store. Sponsored by: WorkOS: The modern identity pla…

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Ep. 581: "The Velocities of Youth"

2M ago

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The Problem: Merlin doesn’t know how to make a bird horny. (Recorded on Monday, May 26, 2025.)By Merlin Mann

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Ep. 580: "A Queue of Snorks"

3M ago

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The Problem: People almost have an accident all the time. (Recorded on Monday, May 19, 2025.)By Merlin Mann

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Ep. 579: "Prescription Sleeping"

3M ago

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The Problem: John just wants one big card. (Recorded on Monday, May 12, 2025.)By Merlin Mann

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Ep. 578: "Aspirational Black Banana"

3M ago

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The Problem: John put eggs in the ravine. (Recorded on Monday, May 5, 2025)By Merlin Mann

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421: ‘The Ratchet of Flippancy’, With Craig Mod 1:53:11

3M ago1:53:11

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Craig Mod returns to the show to discuss his splendid new book, Things Become Other Things. Other topics include creating with AI tools (including programming), social media permanence vs. ephemerality, and more. Sponsored by: Dekáf Coffee Roasters: You won’t believe it’s decaf. That’s the point. 30% off with code: DF. Squarespace: Make your next m…

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Ep. 577: "Cigarettes and Pancakes"

3M ago

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The Problem: John and Merlin are bookends. (Recorded on Monday, April 28, 2025.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon.By Merlin Mann

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Ep. 576: "The Lightest Possible Acquaintment"

4M ago

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The Problem: Nobody puts John in a corner. (Recorded on Monday, April 21, 2025.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon.By Merlin Mann

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420: ‘The Best Hatched Plan’, With Glenn Fleishman 2:08:24

4M ago2:08:24

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Special guest Glenn Fleishman returns to the show for episode 420 on 4/20, but everyone’s sober, I swear. Topics include Trump’s dumb tariffs and Glenn’s smart new edition of his book Six Centuries of Type & Printing. Sponsored by: Squarespace: Make your next move. Use code talkshow for 10% off your first order. Notion: Try the powerful, easy-to-us…

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Ep. 575: "An Introverted Muppet"

4M ago

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The Problem: The Oregon coast’s lousy with grandchildren of loggers. (Recorded on Monday, April 14, 2025.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon.By Merlin Mann

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Ep. 574: "Big Strong Man"

4M ago

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The Problem: It’s a little late for a clean open. (Recorded on Monday, April 7, 2025.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon.By Merlin Mann

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Ep. 573: "The First Pancake"

5M ago

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The Problem: You can only tape it back together once. (Recorded on Monday, March 24, 2025.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon.By Merlin Mann

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419: ‘Podcasting Technology Cadence’, With MG Siegler 2:28:58

5M ago2:28:58

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MG Siegler returns to the show to talk about the drama surrounding Siri and Apple Intelligence. Sponsored by: WorkOS: The modern identity platform for B2B SaaS — free up to 1 million monthly active users. Check out their latest features from Launch Week. BetterHelp: Give online therapy a try at BetterHelp and get on your way to being your best self…

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Ep. 572: "The Good One"

5M ago

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The Problem: She gave John Social Security glasses. (Recorded on Monday, March 17, 2025.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon.By Merlin Mann

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Ep. 571: "Cannery Girls"

5M ago

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The Problem: The Scottish Pound is not a euphemism. (Recorded on Monday, March 10, 2025.) Support Roderick on the Line on Patreon.By Merlin Mann

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418: ‘Putting a Stink on the Letter X’, With Craig Hockenberry 2:42:03

5M ago2:42:03

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Craig Hockenberry returns to the show. Topics include Apple’s new hardware this week — M3 iPad Airs, A16 regular iPads, M4 MacBook Airs, and the M4 Max and surprising M3 Ultra Mac Studios. And we go deep on The Iconfactory’s years-in-the-making new app, Tapestry — a universal timeline for the Internet. Exclusively sponsored by: Google Gemini: Chat …