Core Intuition
263 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 days ago - ★★★★★ - 228 ratingsA podcast about indie software development for the Mac, iOS and other Apple technologies.
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Episodes
Episode 456: Find Another Flea Market
March 19, 2021 00:26Manton and Daniel talk about Google's new, straightforward 15% fee structure for App Store sales, and how it shines a light on the sharp edges of Apple's Small Business Program. They talk about the unfair aspects of Apple's plan, and how Apple might feel pressure to improve it. Will they? Finally, they talk about whether Apple can and should decouple the costs of running the App Store from the payments made by customers to developers. The post Episode 456: Find Another Flea Market appeared fi...
Episode 455: I Don’t Need To Go Viral
March 12, 2021 21:03Daniel and Manton talk about Basecamp's new Hey World blogging service, based on their email service. They think about the merits of attempting to leverage marketing exposure by interfacing with other products or services that have a larger audience, talk about trying to "fill the void" in popular services' offering, and striving to get a good amount of PR without necessarily "going viral." The post Episode 455: I Don’t Need To Go Viral appeared first on Core Intuition.
Episode 454: It Almost Doesn’t Matter
March 05, 2021 20:29Manton asks Daniel about his first week back on the job full-time at Red Sweater. They talk about Daniel's recent work on FastScripts and whether he should revise its freemium business model. Finally, they talk about an Arizona bill that would impose new requirements about the limits companies like Google and Apple can apply on App Store sales. The post Episode 454: It Almost Doesn’t Matter appeared first on Core Intuition.
Episode 453: Go Find The Answers
February 27, 2021 03:23Daniel talks with Manton about the thrill of being self-employed again, and about the merit of seizing on that possibly-fleeting enthusiasm. Manton talks about coming out of his own micro-slump with Micro.blog, and celebrates recent news that Ulysses will support Micro.blog. They both look forward to being more aggressive in marketing their apps in the coming weeks and months. The post Episode 453: Go Find The Answers appeared first on Core Intuition.
Episode 452: One Unfolding Disaster
February 20, 2021 17:03Manton updates Daniel on the state of things in Texas, where a disastrous winter storm has wreaked havoc. Switching gears back to tech, they point to confirmation of the vague problems Daniel recalled hearing about building apps on M1 Macs. Finally, they reconsider how and when they're likely to spend the $500 DTK credits they are expecting. The post Episode 452: One Unfolding Disaster appeared first on Core Intuition.
Episode 451: I Was Expecting Nothing
February 10, 2021 22:32Daniel and Manton catch up on last week's news from Apple that they will offer $500 instead of $200 to DTK leasers. They discuss the general state of Apple's Developer Relations compared to other companies such as Microsoft, and challenge Apple to strive to outdo their competition. Finally, they compare notes about what they each plan to spend their respective $500 credits on. The post Episode 451: I Was Expecting Nothing appeared first on Core Intuition.
Episode 450: The Full Indie Experience
February 07, 2021 17:05Daniel shares that he has resigned from his nearly-full-time contract in order to refocus on Red Sweater and "the indie software dream." Also, Manton and Daniel react to Apple's email warning that Developer Transition Kits will soon be called hom, and talk about Apple's missed opportunity for better PR with developers. The post Episode 450: The Full Indie Experience appeared first on Core Intuition.
Episode 449: Geezer Programming Languages
January 29, 2021 21:27Daniel and Manton reflect on the passing of Brad Cox, inventor of Objective-C, and the impact his work has had on Mac and iOS developers. The post Episode 449: Geezer Programming Languages appeared first on Core Intuition.
Episode 448: A Long Sigh Of Relief
January 22, 2021 17:22Manton and Daniel briefly observe their personal feelings of relief after the US Presidential inauguration, while acknowledging that the past four years have not been all bad for most of us. They talk about Apple’s rumored VR headset, about how they may be too old and grumpy to see the promise of AR/VR, but that they are nonetheless eager to be proven wrong by whatever Apple is working on. The post Episode 448: A Long Sigh Of Relief appeared first on Core Intuition.
Episode 447: The Loose-end Bucket
January 16, 2021 16:03Daniel updates Manton on his ongoing quest to "tie up all the loose ends" in his software lineup, and questions whether perpetually tying up loose ends might be a form of procrastinating coming up with new ideas. Daniel talks about the strange situation he's in with FastScripts in the Mac App Store, having been non-sandboxed from the beginning, and continuing to be that way. Finally, Daniel acknowledges that he may have to take FastScripts out of the Mac App Store because he wants to charge a...
Episode 446: It’s A Fresh Start
January 11, 2021 18:09Manton and Daniel kick off the new year after taking some time off. Daniel talks about giving himself to permission to work on wrapping up loose ends with his own various apps while waiting for the next big inspiration. Manton talks about doing some contracting work and taking the foot off the pedal slightly with Micro.blog. Finally, they compare notes about applying for Apple's Small Business Program, and discuss the potential downsides of applying if you don't really need to. The post Episo...
Episode 445: I Need Validation
December 09, 2020 15:59Daniel and Manton take stock of Apple's 2020 "Apps of the Year", and question what the criteria for winning might actually be. Then they talk about Salesforce's acquisition of Slack, and weigh the odds of any company being able to thrive after being acquired. The post Episode 445: I Need Validation appeared first on Core Intuition.
Episode 444: Say You Like The Peanut Butter
November 25, 2020 23:07Manton and Daniel talk about the rumors of newly designed Macs coming next year, and compare notes on our regrets or satisfaction with having purchased Intel-based MacBook Pros recently. They also talk about Apple's PR blitz in the aftermath of announcing 15% App Store commissions for "small businesses." The post Episode 444: Say You Like The Peanut Butter appeared first on Core Intuition.
Episode 443: A Reboot of Macs
November 22, 2020 19:35 - 41.4 MBDaniel and Manton talk about Apple's newly-announced Small Business program, promising to halve the amount of commission Apple takes from App Store sales. They celebrate the instant raise this will give to many developers, but question whether it alters the overall proposition for folks who have a choice of whether to sell inside or outside the App Store. Finally, they talk about the newly-released M1-based Macs and how they appear to be a resounding success. The post Episode 443: A Reboot of...
Episode 442: A Huge Thing
November 13, 2020 20:15Manton and Daniel talk about Apple's announcement of three new Macs, all based on a new ARM-based Apple chip called the M1. The post Episode 442: A Huge Thing appeared first on Core Intuition.
Episode 441: I Need Shorter Days
October 31, 2020 15:48Daniel checks in with Manton, who is making an effort to take some time off from working so hard. They veer into a discussion weighing the merits of fixing little nitpicky bugs vs. adding meaningful features. They discuss the debate sparked by Sketch about native desktop apps vs. web apps, and Daniel concedes some of the advantages of web development. The post Episode 441: I Need Shorter Days appeared first on Core Intuition.
Episode 440: It Was The Wrong Decision
October 24, 2020 15:47Manton and Daniel check in about whether either of them will be ordering an iPhone 12. They riff a bit about the value of not getting stuck in their own ways, and trying new things. Finally, they dream of an App Store with features that allow downgrades and other user-centric controls. The post Episode 440: It Was The Wrong Decision appeared first on Core Intuition.
Episode 439: Everybody Gather ‘Round
October 16, 2020 03:06Daniel and Manton react to the latest pre-recorded Apple "event", and remark on the difficulty of making them feel authentic. They react to the latest announced iPhones and HomePod mini, and whether they have any purchase plans. The post Episode 439: Everybody Gather ‘Round appeared first on Core Intuition.
Episode 438: Funny Story
October 09, 2020 23:25 - 34 minutesManton and Daniel talk about a turn of events that Daniel has been waiting 20 years for, as he crosses fingers that it will actually pan out, and Manton gives a surprising update on the subject of his interest in Android development. The post Episode 438: Funny Story appeared first on Core Intuition.
Episode 437: It Does Not Work That Way
October 04, 2020 00:00 - 32 minutesDaniel and Manton run down the giant list of new features in Micro.blog and reflect on their utility. The post Episode 437: It Does Not Work That Way appeared first on Core Intuition.
Episode 436: It’s Safe To Join The Club
September 25, 2020 16:57 - 25 minutesManton and Daniel react to the anti-Apple Coalition for App Fairness, and its questionable citation of a quotation from Daniel's Twitter account. They talk about the potential merit of this coalition in increasing pressure on Apple to make changes to the App Store, and the likelihood it will serve as a haven for smaller developers who are impacted by Apple's policies. The post Episode 436: It’s Safe To Join The Club appeared first on Core Intuition.
Episode 435: I Don’t Drop My Phone
September 18, 2020 15:21 - 38 minutesDaniel catches up with Manton's flirtation with Android, discovering that his recent iPhone shattering has put that temptation to the test. They react to Apple's latest announcements of updated Apple Watch and iPad, and consider the visability of the new Apple One subscription bundle. The post Episode 435: I Don’t Drop My Phone appeared first on Core Intuition.
Episode 434: A Profitable Campaign
September 11, 2020 21:49 - 42 minutesManton and Daniel review Daniel’s experiences as his first podcasting sponsorship airs, and they talk more generally about being willing to “sink money” as part of a learning process in business. Manton talks about his interest in developing for Android, and we lament the increasing feeling that we need to hedge our bets against being "all-in with Apple." The post Episode 434: A Profitable Campaign appeared first on Core Intuition.
Episode 433: It’s Like A New Project
September 04, 2020 16:07 - 29 minutesDaniel and Manton talk about Sunlit 3 shipping, and whether/when a Catalyst version might be available for Mac. Daniel reveals that he is dipping his toe into podcast marketing, reserving a substantial 8 episodes of ads on two podcasts. Finally, they reflect on the value of choosing to support other businesses during the pandemic. The post Episode 433: It’s Like A New Project appeared first on Core Intuition.
Episode 432: Clean It Up And Fix It
August 24, 2020 18:48 - 37 minutesManton talks about the latest updates to Sunlit, his photo-blogging app for Micro.blog. Daniel talks about getting closer 1.0 with Black Ink for iOS. The post Episode 432: Clean It Up And Fix It appeared first on Core Intuition.
Episode 431: This Is A Snowball
August 14, 2020 21:02 - 28 minutesDaniel and Manton talk about Apple's latest developer PR quagmire: the removal of Fortnite from the App Store, and Epic's subsequent lawsuits against both Apple and Google. The post Episode 431: This Is A Snowball appeared first on Core Intuition.
Episode 430: A Little Bit Of Controversy
August 08, 2020 15:27 - 42 minutesManton and Daniel talk about Sunlit 3, and Manton's decision to make it open source. They discuss the pros and cons of managing an open source project. Daniel talks about his efforts to convert his iOS app Swish from OpenGL to Metal, so it can run with Catalyst. Finally, they talk about Charlie Monroe’s developer credentials being disabled by Apple “erroneously.” The post Episode 430: A Little Bit Of Controversy appeared first on Core Intuition.
Episode 429: You Have Shipped It
July 31, 2020 17:33 - 31 minutesDaniel ships MarsEdit 4.4, and talks with Mantonb about taking stock of bugs and examining the anxiety around shipping updates. They look forward to MarsEdit 5, Black Ink for iOS, and the potential business models Daniel might adopt. They talk about learning to disregard unhelpful criticism, and prioritizing survival as an indie over trying to please everybody. The post Episode 429: You Have Shipped It appeared first on Core Intuition.
Episode 428: Nope, Nope, Nope
July 18, 2020 19:43 - 35 minutesManton and Daniel talk about Twitter's massive security breach, and scrutinize CEO Jack Dorsey’s public image in the wake of it. Daniel wonders whether Twitter’s idealistic employees could be more empowered by another leader, while Manton points out that in any case they are not. Finally, they catch each other up with progress reports on MarsEdit and Micro.blog feature enhancements. The post Episode 428: Nope, Nope, Nope appeared first on Core Intuition.
Episode 427: Probably A Mistake
July 04, 2020 15:03 - 42 minutesDaniel and Manton talk about Apple's Developer Transition Kit ... without really talking about it. They weigh the possibility of apps breaking on ARM based Macs even if frameworks aren't technically removed. Manton shares his renewed enthusiasm about developing for Big Sur, and Daniel tries to get back on track with releasing MarsEdit 4.4. The post Episode 427: Probably A Mistake appeared first on Core Intuition.
Episode 426: Sticking With The Mac
June 25, 2020 19:32 - 44 minutesManton and Daniel review some of their biggest takeaways from WWDC. They balance the excitement of all the attention on the Mac while coping with some of the old-timer concern about how things are changing. They discuss the ARM transition and how some developers will have an easier or harder time with the move. Finally they assess the quality of WWDC 2020's online format, and what it might mean for WWDC going forward. The post Episode 426: Sticking With The Mac appeared first on Core In...
Episode 425: Expect More And Demand More
June 18, 2020 23:04 - 44 minutesOn the brink of WWDC, Daniel and Manton take stock of various issues shining a light on Apple's App Store review and in-app purchase policies. They talk about Basecamp's new Hey email service and the high-profile rejection of its iOS app. They imagine the internal strife that must exist between departments at Apple, and speculate about a unifying core value for the company that could clarify their position on these and similar issues in the future. The post Episode 425: Expect More And ...
Episode 424: The Worst Transition
June 12, 2020 15:37 - 39 minutesManton and Daniel start to anticipate WWDC announcements, imagine the rumored ARM Macs, and think about opportunities to gain a competitive advantage by embracing whatever is new. They talk about the possible challenges of migrating to ARM as a developer, and what Apple might do to accommodate us. They also chat about other expectations for WWDC including updated developer tools, revisions to SwiftUI and Catalyst, and how Apple's changes to those frameworks should project their priorities...
Episode 423: What Are You Going To Work On?
June 05, 2020 20:37 - 53 minutesDaniel and Manton react to Apple’s statement against racism, and also talk a bit about the Accidental Tech Podcast's statements. They talk about trying to figure out what we can all do as individuals in the wake of this. Daniel talks about getting a Black Ink update out the door while continuing to struggle with finishing up MarsEdit 4.4. Manton shares an update on Micro.blog progress, and shares his new “stop keeping track of things” methodology for getting things done. The post Episod...
Episode 422: It Wasn’t Perfect
May 29, 2020 20:49 - 40 minutesManton checks in with Daniel about progress with MarsEdit 4.4, and Daniel explains his lack of focus has led him down a new crossword obsession. Manton talks about Shutting down Micro.blog's Slack, and they discuss whether a comparable decision for Core Intuition would make sense. Finally, they talk more generally about the value of cutting out distractions and less important projects, in order to focus on the most important goals. The post Episode 422: It Wasn’t Perfect appeared first ...
Episode 421: Replacing It With Nothing
May 25, 2020 00:17 - 46 minutesDaniel and Manton talk about Automattic's investment in Vector.im, makes of an open approximation of Slack. Are there implications for Micro.blog? Daniel asks Manton to consider what he would do if a company like Automattic offered to acquire Micro.blog. Finally, Daniel pushes Manton to consider whether he should have an aggressive mission like "putting closed social networks out of business." The post Episode 421: Replacing It With Nothing appeared first on Core Intuition.
Episode 420: The Last Release Ever
May 15, 2020 15:33 - 35 minutesManton and Daniel talk about iA Writer's new support for publishing directly to Micro.blog, and segue in to a conversation about the pragmatism of trying to improve SEO for pertinent terms such as "Micropub" and "WordPress." They talk about the forthcoming support for Micro.blog in MarsEdit, and the effects of the pandemic on focus and motivation. Finally, they celebrate the value of the written word in business collaboration, and the many ways that meetings, virtual or otherwise, fall sh...
Episode 419: A Wave Of Relief
May 09, 2020 17:05 - 44 minutesDaniel and Manton review Apple's updated details about WWDC, speculating about whether it will truly be "free for all developers," and how Apple can manage demand for scarce resources. Manton announces the launch of Micro.blog for teams. The two react to Apple’s new MacBook Pro, and Daniel casts light aspersions about Apple's trustworthiness in the wake of the butterfly keyboard fiasco. The post Episode 419: A Wave Of Relief appeared first on Core Intuition.
Episode 418: The Way Things Were
April 23, 2020 21:19 - 38 minutesManton and Daniel react to news of an online "Accessibility Event", which seems to hint at how Apple might conduct online WWDC sessions in June. They wonder about the possible benefits Apple might offer to paying attendees, and what the price might be. Finally, they reflect on how Apple and others will adapt to the "new normal" of life after the pandemic. The post Episode 418: The Way Things Were appeared first on Core Intuition.
Episode 417: My Small Part
April 18, 2020 14:15 - 30 minutesDaniel and Manton compare notes on leaving the house for take-out and curbside pickup during the pandemic. They express their fascination with the ways companies are adapting to the changing world, and consider the ways they might focus their own business on ambitions on pertinent goals that will both help the world and lead to financial success. The post Episode 417: My Small Part appeared first on Core Intuition.
Episode 416: Wait Ten Years
April 10, 2020 22:01 - 43 minutesManton and Daniel talk about their collaboration on updates to the XML-RPC based API that MarsEdit uses to communicate with Micro.blog. They talk about the long history of blogging APIs, about the merit of focusing on adding one new supported system at a time to MarsEdit for maximal PR benefit, and how much MarsEdit should adapt to some of the more unique features of Micro.blog. The post Episode 416: Wait Ten Years appeared first on Core Intuition.
Episode 415: The Positive Side Of This
April 03, 2020 22:00 - 46 minutesDaniel and Manton check in about the state of the Covid-19 crisis, celebrate Powell's bookstore rehiring many employees, and take stock of the massive changes going on all over the world. Daniel talks about his efforts to add support for the Ghost publishing system to MarsEdit. They react to Apple's acquisition of Dark Sky, and wonder about the prospects of a future "WeatherKit" framework. The post Episode 415: The Positive Side Of This appeared first on Core Intuition.
Episode 414: Everybody’s Looking For Answers
March 28, 2020 18:30 - 32 minutesManton and Daniel react to Apple’s huge donation of face masks in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. They assess the value of leadership in a crisis, and how various people elected and otherwise can rise to fill a void. They talk about Apple’s latest iOS and Mac updates, including the debut of Universal Mac/iOS purchases, and the challenges this poses to Mac developers. Finally, they question whether Apple bit off more than they could, or maybe should, chew by promising a “fully packed” o...
Episode 413: You Still Need People
March 20, 2020 21:34 - 44 minutesDaniel and Manton react to Apple's announcement that WWDC 2020 will be online-only, and what it portends for the future of the conference. They discuss the difficulty of staying enthusiastic about work and the podcast when so many more significant things are going on in the world. They acknowledge the virtue of the podcast as a familiar “friend” for listeners, providing some sense of normalcy while stuck at home. Finally, they discuss Apple's product announcements this week, how the circu...
Episode 412: Things Are Changing Quickly
March 13, 2020 19:04 - 36 minutesManton and Daniel take stock of Covid-19's increasing impact. They follow up on the JocoCruise, including news that John Hodgman was not allowed to sail because of past travel to Italy. They react to suspensions of sporting leagues, and the disease-mitigating actions many businesses are taking. Finally, they consider the viability of working remotely for Apple teams including app review and hardware engineering. The post Episode 412: Things Are Changing Quickly appeared first on Core In...
Episode 411: There Are People Who Are On It
March 07, 2020 00:29 - 51 minutesDaniel and Manton take stock of the week's coronavirus-related cancellations, and the events that are going on as planned despite concerns. They talk abut the challenge for event planners in balancing the risk of people getting hurt vs. the potential to lose a lot of money or possibly go out of business. Finally, they follow up on Manton's plans to strip metadata from Micro.blog images, and the ways in which urgent issues sometimes displace other goals for a given week. The post Episode...
Episode 410: I Have Everything Booked
February 28, 2020 20:47 - 36 minutesManton and Daniel talk about the looming COVID-19 public health threat,and its potential impact on tech conferences including WWDC 2020. They examine some possible outcomes,and imagine the challenge companies such as Apple have in weighing the health and PR risks of putting on a conference in the coming months. The post Episode 410: I Have Everything Booked appeared first on Core Intuition.
Episode 409: We Know Rome Too Well
February 24, 2020 22:38 - 37 minutesDaniel and Manton talk about Daniel's recent blog post on the Red Sweater Blog as an example of getting back into the marketing groove. Manton compares it to his strategy for getting a weekly newsletter out every Monday. They touch on the advantages a marketing person sometimes has in being somewhat removed from the details of app developmnet. Finally, they talk the privacy implications of Daniel's blog post and how it motivated Manton to do a major revision of the hosted images on Micro....
Episode 408: Just Throw Money At It
February 13, 2020 20:29 - 33 minutesManton and Daniel talk about Daniel's revised plan for weekly "meetings with his manager." They touch on the challenge of striking a balance between following a strict work regimen vs. allowing oneself to "break the rules” when appropriate. Manton describes his experiment with running a Twitter ad and looks forward to Indie Web Camp in Austin. The post Episode 408: Just Throw Money At It appeared first on Core Intuition.
Episode 407: The Last Person To Buy AirPods
February 09, 2020 15:07 - 43 minutesDaniel gets Manton's impressions after finally buying AirPods. They discuss the pluses and minuses compared to wired headphones. Daniel follows up on his problem being identified as a potential spammer by an email marketing company, and Manton talks about the growing problem of spam accounts on Micro.blog. Finally, they talk about Manton's decision not to seek venture funding for Micro.blog, and revisit the notion of "a rising tide lifts all boats" with respect to Micro.blog's competiton....