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#169: John Gruber – State of the Workflow

July 17th, 2025 · 92 minutes

Myke interviews John Gruber of Daring Fireball. They take a deep-dive into how John’s writing takes shape – from capturing ideas and drafting articles to the meticulous editing behind his influential work.

Guest Starring: John Gruber

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