Best Merlin Mann Podcasts (2025)

Special guest Andru Edwards joins the show. Topics include Google’s Pixel 10 event and the Pixel 10 family of devices, AI’s effect on computational photography, foldable phones, and some speculation on Apple’s September 9 “Awe Dropping” event. Sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code talkshow. Se…

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429: ‘Weird Turtle Fake Out’, With Matthew Panzarino 2:13:44

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Matthew Panzarino returns to the show. Topics include 007 logo creator Joe Caroff’s death at 103, Google’s weird “Made by Google” event hosted by Jimmy Fallon, the UK supposedly dropping its demand for an iCloud encryption backdoor, and Apple’s workaround for the Apple Watch blood oxygen sensor patent stalemate. Sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% …

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Ep. 592: "Existential Gravy"

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The Problem: He commutes on a magic carpet. (Recorded on Monday, August 25, 2025.)By Merlin Mann

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Ep. 591: "Sandwich Commando"

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The Problem: What are you prepping for? (Recorded on Monday, August 18, 2025.)By Merlin Mann

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Ep. 590: "Want Other Things"

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The Problem: John is one of the happiest dads. (Recorded on Monday, August 11, 2025.)By Merlin Mann

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Ep. 589: "Dress Audience"

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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

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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"

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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

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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"

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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"

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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"

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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

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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

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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"

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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"

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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

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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"

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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

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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

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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"

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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"

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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"

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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"

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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

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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…