The Talk Show With John Gruber

Daniel Jalkut of Red Sweater Software, maker of MarsEdit, shares his opinion on the new Talk Show.

While I cannot say I disagree plainly with what he says, I’m in complete agreement to what the commenters say instead.

Jeff, whose last name shall remain unknow, says:

I get that a business disagreement occurred, and I’m not about to give that any weight as I don’t know the details. I also get that John might have wanted to explore a new format, with him as the host. While I doubt the result would be as interesting to me (as others have said, Dan was an integral part of the show’s charm), it seems defensible to me.

What I didn’t like was the way this went down. This came out of the blue, apparently even surprising Dan. At the end of episode #90 of the old show John says that he’d be back the following week, and then… nothing. Eventually, an announcement for the new version of the show comes up with no acknowledgment of the old show, the split or Dan’s contribution. Would it have been too much to ask for a couple weeks notice and agreeing to do a “farewell” show?

John Gruber is an insightful commentator on all things Apple, but this has left a pretty sour taste in my mouth. John has the right to take his act elsewhere, but the way he did it leaves me disinclined to give it my support. Dan – and listeners – deserved better.

I agree wholeheartedly. I really think Dan was and is the catalyst to the greatness of his co-hosts, and it was no different with John. He strikes me as this awkward guy that does not know how to behave socially yet he has an astute sense of analysis, and for this was interesting to listen to.

He doesn’t fit the bill to be good host.