And it can be very interesting for lifestyle interviews, for example, to build a rapport with the subject and the readers. But some take it to extremes and use the platform to promote themselves almost exclusively. Certain podcasters do this a lot, for example.
Google has flipped its “fiber” business to a really shitty PE-owned broadband provider. And they did it quietly. This is the worst outcome for Google Fiber customers. Tip @techmeme.com
New newsletter is out. Get it while it is hot :)
Verdicts against Meta & YouTube are a golden opportunity for ambulance chasers. But they can lead to structural changes in social media. Of course, like Joe Camel, Mark Zuckerberg and his crew have a plan. You don't give up on an addiction business that easily. My analysis.
om.co/2026/03/25/m...
Broadband and its dynamics aren’t exactly everyone’s cup of tea. But they are a “tell” on how we live on the network, and how new behaviors emerge. Here is my latest article on how recent changes will manifest themselves. I have been writing about this for over 2 decades. 😆
om.co/2026/03/25/w...
We seem to be "peak interview." And yet, we have so few interviews that deliver. A lot comes down to interviewers trying to impress the subjects instead of being conduits for their readers and listeners. My guide on how not to interview people. + Some handy tips! om.co/2026/03/19/h...
Every day brings a new story of @openai deals that die enterprise business, going after developers. And the @wsj piece was the cherry on the cake. The thread that ties it all together is the race to IPO. I break down the narrative from reality in my latest article.
om.co/2026/03/17/o...
Awesome piece, thank you!
When you think of someone who consistently adheres to these principles, are there any podcast interviewers who come to mind—someone you can expect a solid interview from in any domain, regardless of your own knowledge of the guest or subject matter?
This is a really excellent piece on why so many modern interviews, with potentially fascinating people, make me want to scream.
