Writer / Blogger

John Gruber

Creator of Daring Fireball, the influential Apple-focused technology blog. Co-host of Dithering podcast with Ben Thompson. Inventor of Markdown.

Known For

Daring FireballMarkdownDithering podcast

Canon

Constraints Enable Scaling — Simplicity Over Optionality

Crossing the Chasm: Technology Adoption and the Valley of Death

Episodes

#The epic story of MarkdownJun 15, 2026 #AirPods, Touch Bars, and the rest of Tim Cook's legacyApr 24, 2026