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Inquisitive

118 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 8 years ago - ★★★★★ - 108 ratings

Inquisitive is a show for the naturally curious. Each week, Myke Hurley talks to creative people to try and understand what makes them who they are. Hosted by Myke Hurley.

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Episodes

34: Behind the App #8: The Night Before Launch

April 08, 2015 14:30 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MB

This time we talk to a selection of developers about how it feels the night before you launch an app on to the App Store.

Inquisitive 34: Behind the App #8: The Night Before Launch

April 08, 2015 14:30 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MB

This time we talk to a selection of developers about how it feels the night before you launch an app on to the App Store.

33: Behind the App #7: Identity

April 01, 2015 10:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MB

This time we take a look at how the name and icon that you chose for an app can give it an identity, and how this can become an important part of the development process.

Inquisitive 33: Behind the App #7: Identity

April 01, 2015 10:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MB

This time we take a look at how the name and icon that you chose for an app can give it an identity, and how this can become an important part of the development process.

Inquisitive 32: Behind the App #6: Ideas

March 25, 2015 16:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MB

This time we investigate where app ideas come from. We take a look at some of the original plans behind popular apps and the process developers go through to expand these further.

32: Behind the App #6: Ideas

March 25, 2015 16:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MB

This time we investigate where app ideas come from. We take a look at some of the original plans behind popular apps and the process developers go through to expand these further.

31: Behind the App #5: App Review

March 18, 2015 11:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MB

This week we take a look at some of the pressures of sending your app off for review to Apple. We look in to some of the inconsistent messages that can come from Cupertino, how Apple's secrecy could be detrimental and also why some people actually want Apple to take a stronger stance with review.

Inquisitive 31: Behind the App #5: App Review

March 18, 2015 11:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MB

This week we take a look at some of the pressures of sending your app off for review to Apple. We look in to some of the inconsistent messages that can come from Cupertino, how Apple's secrecy could be detrimental and also why some people actually want Apple to take a stronger stance with review.

30: Behind the App #4: Apple as the Gatekeeper

March 11, 2015 17:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MB

This time on 'Behind the App' we take a look at how Apple's approval guidelines have changed over time, and highlight some of the issues people have had working within them.

Inquisitive 30: Behind the App #4: Apple as the Gatekeeper

March 11, 2015 17:00 - 34 minutes - 23.4 MB

This time on 'Behind the App' we take a look at how Apple's approval guidelines have changed over time, and highlight some of the issues people have had working within them.

Inquisitive 29: Behind the App #3: The 30% Cut

March 05, 2015 18:15 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MB

This time on 'Behind the App', we look at the 30/70 revenue split for developers on the App Store. We look back at how people felt about this when it was introduced, understand how they feel about it now, and try to gauge if Apple is holding up their end of the deal.

29: Behind the App #3: The 30% Cut

March 05, 2015 18:15 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MB

This time on 'Behind the App', we look at the 30/70 revenue split for developers on the App Store. We look back at how people felt about this when it was introduced, understand how they feel about it now, and try to gauge if Apple is holding up their end of the deal.

Inquisitive 28: Behind the App #2: Bigger Than Hollywood

February 25, 2015 14:15 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MB

In the second episode of 'Inquisitive: Behind the App', we look at the industry that Apple created with the App Store, try to understand how it got so large, and see how this has affected developers over time.

28: Behind the App #2: Bigger Than Hollywood

February 25, 2015 14:15 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MB

In the second episode of 'Inquisitive: Behind the App', we look at the industry that Apple created with the App Store, try to understand how it got so large, and see how this has affected developers over time.

Inquisitive 27: Behind the App #1: History

February 18, 2015 15:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MB

In the first episode of “Behind the App”, a special series of Inquisitive, we take a look at the beginnings of iOS app development, by focusing on the introduction of the iPhone and the App Store.

27: Behind the App #1: History

February 18, 2015 15:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MB

In the first episode of “Behind the App”, a special series of Inquisitive, we take a look at the beginnings of iOS app development, by focusing on the introduction of the iPhone and the App Store.

Inquisitive 26: I Wasn't Prepared For This, with Merlin Mann

February 11, 2015 20:30 - 1 hour - 41.3 MB

This week Myke is joined by Merlin Mann. They talk about getting out of your comfort zone, starting new things, killing old things and how these topics apply to a new direction for this show.

26: I Wasn't Prepared For This, with Merlin Mann

February 11, 2015 20:30 - 1 hour - 41.3 MB

This week Myke is joined by Merlin Mann. They talk about getting out of your comfort zone, starting new things, killing old things and how these topics apply to a new direction for this show.

Inquisitive 25: Leading a Double Life

February 04, 2015 23:45 - 53 minutes - 37 MB

This week Myke is joined by Katie Floyd. They talk about her work on Mac Power Users, how she manages this whilst also working in law and what her first experiences were with the Mac.

25: Leading a Double Life

February 04, 2015 23:45 - 53 minutes - 37 MB

This week Myke is joined by Katie Floyd. They talk about her work on Mac Power Users, how she manages this whilst also working in law and what her first experiences were with the Mac.

Inquisitive 24: A Third Way, with Jim Coudal

January 28, 2015 17:45 - 1 hour - 44.6 MB

This week Myke is joined by Jim Coudal. They talk about Field Notes, the joy of creating physical things, The Deck, principles in advertising and what the future of advertising online may look like.

24: A Third Way, with Jim Coudal

January 28, 2015 17:45 - 1 hour - 44.6 MB

This week Myke is joined by Jim Coudal. They talk about Field Notes, the joy of creating physical things, The Deck, principles in advertising and what the future of advertising online may look like.

Inquisitive 23: Architects of the Unknown, with Rene Ritchie

January 21, 2015 21:15 - 50 minutes - 35 MB

This week Myke is joined by Rene Ritchie. They talk about what 2014 has been like for iMore and how they decide exactly what they want to cover and how.

23: Architects of the Unknown, with Rene Ritchie

January 21, 2015 21:15 - 50 minutes - 35 MB

This week Myke is joined by Rene Ritchie. They talk about what 2014 has been like for iMore and how they decide exactly what they want to cover and how.

Inquisitive 22: Unquenchable Thirst for Features, with Marc Edwards

January 13, 2015 23:45 - 59 minutes - 41 MB

This week Myke is joined by Marc Edwards. They talk about Bjango's products, the decisions they make as a company and how Marc got started with design.

22: Unquenchable Thirst for Features, with Marc Edwards

January 13, 2015 23:45 - 59 minutes - 41 MB

This week Myke is joined by Marc Edwards. They talk about Bjango's products, the decisions they make as a company and how Marc got started with design.

21: Exploit the Constraints, with David Smith

January 07, 2015 21:45 - 1 hour - 43.8 MB

This week Myke is joined by David Smith. They talk about the Apple WATCH, developing for it with Watchkit and how David is sharing what he learns.

Inquisitive 21: Exploit the Constraints, with David Smith

January 07, 2015 21:45 - 1 hour - 43.8 MB

This week Myke is joined by David Smith. They talk about the Apple WATCH, developing for it with Watchkit and how David is sharing what he learns.

20: Unpacking Java Files, with John Moltz

January 02, 2015 20:45 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MB

This week Myke is joined by John Moltz. They talk about Minecraft and why John wanted to write a book about it.

Inquisitive 20: Unpacking Java Files, with John Moltz

January 02, 2015 20:45 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MB

This week Myke is joined by John Moltz. They talk about Minecraft and why John wanted to write a book about it.

19: A Risky Person to Be Around, with Chase Reeves

December 21, 2014 22:15 - 1 hour - 44 MB

This week Myke is joined by Chase Reeves. They talk about some of the emotions and choices people go through when they want to 'start their own thing'. This includes discussion of mistakes, lessons and advice from Chase.

Inquisitive 19: A Risky Person to Be Around, with Chase Reeves

December 21, 2014 22:15 - 1 hour - 44 MB

This week Myke is joined by Chase Reeves. They talk about some of the emotions and choices people go through when they want to 'start their own thing'. This includes discussion of mistakes, lessons and advice from Chase.

Inquisitive 18: Setting A Little Fire, with Dave Wiskus

December 17, 2014 23:30 - 1 hour - 48.1 MB

This week Myke is joined by Dave Wiskus. They talk about Dave's foray in to creating video content and his critical take on the current state of tech podcasting.

18: Setting A Little Fire, with Dave Wiskus

December 17, 2014 23:30 - 1 hour - 48.1 MB

This week Myke is joined by Dave Wiskus. They talk about Dave's foray in to creating video content and his critical take on the current state of tech podcasting.

17: Call Off The Jam, with Serenity Caldwell

December 10, 2014 23:30 - 1 hour - 49.9 MB

This week Myke is joined by Serenity Caldwell. They talk about her move from Macworld to iMore, Podcast Radio Dramas and Roller Derby.

Inquisitive 17: Call Off The Jam, with Serenity Caldwell

December 10, 2014 23:30 - 1 hour - 49.9 MB

This week Myke is joined by Serenity Caldwell. They talk about her move from Macworld to iMore, Podcast Radio Dramas and Roller Derby.

Inquisitive 16: Making The Internet Better, with Gina Trapani

December 03, 2014 23:15 - 1 hour - 44.5 MB

This week Myke is joined by Gina Trapani. They talk about how Thinkup's first year and what the current trends are in social media.

16: Making The Internet Better, with Gina Trapani

December 03, 2014 23:15 - 1 hour - 44.5 MB

This week Myke is joined by Gina Trapani. They talk about how Thinkup's first year and what the current trends are in social media.

Inquisitive 15: My Dream Was to Run the BBC, with Andy McMillan

November 26, 2014 23:30 - 1 hour - 48 MB

This week Myke is joined by Andy McMillan. They talk about Build, XOXO and The Manual.

15: My Dream Was to Run the BBC, with Andy McMillan

November 26, 2014 23:30 - 1 hour - 48 MB

This week Myke is joined by Andy McMillan. They talk about Build, XOXO and The Manual.

Inquisitive 14: Building Monument Valley, with Daniel Gray

November 18, 2014 22:45 - 1 hour - 43.7 MB

This week Myke is joined by Daniel Gray from Ustwo Games. They talk about what went in to developing Monument Valley, what makes it different and break down the events surrounding the release of their expansion—Forgotten Shores.

14: Building Monument Valley, with Daniel Gray

November 18, 2014 22:45 - 1 hour - 43.7 MB

This week Myke is joined by Daniel Gray from Ustwo Games. They talk about what went in to developing Monument Valley, what makes it different and break down the events surrounding the release of their expansion—Forgotten Shores.

13: Stupidly Brilliant Origin Story, with Guy English

November 12, 2014 23:45 - 1 hour - 61.1 MB

This week Myke is joined by Guy English. They talk about Guy's podcasts Debug and Vector, how he prepares for them and feels about the shows he produces. They go on to discuss the end of the Çingleton conference.

Inquisitive 13: Stupidly Brilliant Origin Story, with Guy English

November 12, 2014 23:45 - 1 hour - 61.1 MB

This week Myke is joined by Guy English. They talk about Guy's podcasts Debug and Vector, how he prepares for them and feels about the shows he produces. They go on to discuss the end of the Çingleton conference.

Inquisitive 12: It's Always Been Need, with Matt Alexander

November 04, 2014 23:30 - 1 hour - 47.3 MB

This week Myke talks to Matt Alexander. They talk about where the idea for Need came from, how Matt built the company, worked with venture capitalists and built his business.

12: It's Always Been Need, with Matt Alexander

November 04, 2014 23:30 - 1 hour - 47.3 MB

This week Myke talks to Matt Alexander. They talk about where the idea for Need came from, how Matt built the company, worked with venture capitalists and built his business.

11: Merlin As A Service

October 29, 2014 20:15 - 1 hour - 48.4 MB

This week Myke is joined by Merlin Mann. They talk about preparing for changes in life and preparing for podcasts, trying to understand what people enjoy, avoiding analytics and a look back at inbox zero.

Inquisitive 11: Merlin As A Service

October 29, 2014 20:15 - 1 hour - 48.4 MB

This week Myke is joined by Merlin Mann. They talk about preparing for changes in life and preparing for podcasts, trying to understand what people enjoy, avoiding analytics and a look back at inbox zero.

Inquisitive 10: Unread, with Padraig Kennedy and Oisín Prendiville

October 23, 2014 16:45 - 1 hour - 46.1 MB

This week Myke is joined by Padraig Kennedy and Oisín Prendiville of Supertop. They talk about Supertop's apps, Castro and Unread. On the day of Unread's release, discussion ranges from their decision to purchase and take over the app and the changes they are going to make.

10: Unread, with Padraig Kennedy and Oisín Prendiville

October 23, 2014 16:45 - 1 hour - 46.1 MB

This week Myke is joined by Padraig Kennedy and Oisín Prendiville of Supertop. They talk about Supertop's apps, Castro and Unread. On the day of Unread's release, discussion ranges from their decision to purchase and take over the app and the changes they are going to make.

Guests

Dave Wiskus
2 Episodes
David Sparks
2 Episodes
Federico Viticci
2 Episodes
Guy English
2 Episodes
Jason Snell
2 Episodes
Jean MacDonald
2 Episodes
Marco Arment
2 Episodes
Matthew Bischoff
2 Episodes
Rene Ritchie
2 Episodes
Serenity Caldwell
2 Episodes
Stephen Hackett
2 Episodes
Tom Merritt
2 Episodes
Casey Liss
1 Episode
Don McAllister
1 Episode
John Moltz
1 Episode
John Siracusa
1 Episode
Merlin Mann
1 Episode
Shawn Blanc
1 Episode

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