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Jason Snell is editorial director of Macworld. He’s been covering Apple since 1994. He’s also the host of The Incomparable Podcast, at theincomparable.com.

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Jason’s Shows

The Incomparable

The Incomparable

With Jason Snell

A weekly show about geeky cultural topics in numerous media, including books, movies, TV, comics, and games.

Jason’s Guest Appearances

After Dark #95: After (and During) The Incomparable #77

February 4, 2012 at 9:00pm • 37 minutes

Lots and lots and lots about Stephen King, after The Incomparable 77.

Special guests: Dan Moren, Jason Snell, John Siracusa, Lisa Schmeiser, and Serenity Caldwell


After Dark #83: After The Incomparable #74

January 15, 2012 at 5:30pm • 10 minutes

Jason Snell, John Siracusa, and Lex Friedman after The Incomparable #74. “Free to Be You and Me,” and an idea for Lex’s new podcast.

Special guests: Jason Snell, John Siracusa, and Lex Friedman


After Dark #69: After The Incomparable #70

December 10, 2011 at 1:00pm • 9 minutes

Glenn, Jason, Lex, and Scott after The Incomparable 70.

Special guests: Glenn Fleishman, Jason Snell, Lex Friedman, and Scott McNulty


After Dark #62: After The Incomparable #67-68

November 25, 2011 at 7:00pm • 18 minutes

Jason, Dan, Ren, and John after The Incomparable #67-68. Three hours of talking about “The Empire Strikes Back” and we still couldn’t say goodbye.

Special guests: Dan Moren, Jason Snell, John Siracusa, and Serenity Caldwell


5by5 Specials #2: Thank You, Steve Jobs

October 7, 2011 at 10:00am • 53 minutes

A collection of stories, thoughts, and memories about Steve Jobs and Apple by 5by5 hosts and friends, expressing how their lives have been changed for the better by Steve and Apple.

Special guests: Adam Lisagor, Adam Stacoviak, Andy Ihnatko, Chad Pytel, Christina Warren, Dave Pell, David Sparks, Jason Snell, Jeffrey Zeldman, Jen Simmons, Jeremy Fuksa, Jim Coudal, Jim Metzendorf, Kristina Halvorson, Merlin Mann, Ryan Irelan, Katie Floyd, Jason Seifer, and Mike Davidson


The Big Web Show #38: Jason Snell

February 10, 2011 at 1:00pm • 47 minutes• Video_black video

Jeffrey Zeldman and Dan Benjamin are joined by Jason Snell of Macworld to discuss transitioning a print-focused publication into a web-focused publication, mixed models and “trying stuff,” ads and advertisers in multiple media, publishing a website, an App, and a Magazine, and why future of publishing means leaving things behind.

Special guest: Jason Snell


Mac Power Users #29: Workflows with Jason Snell

June 27, 2010 at 8:00pm • 1 hour 29 minutes

Continuing in our Workflows series, we chat with Macworld Editor Jason Snell. Jason shares how he uses his Mac to juggle his job and shares with us his favorite applications. Links of Interest: BBEdit Scrivener Markdown Pages Google Docs Dropbox SoundStudio SoundSoap BusyCal BusySync Google Email Uploader Mail Act-On GoodReader 1Password ClickToFlash Default Folder […]

Special guest: Jason Snell


The Conversation #17: Smoke Monsters All The Way Down

May 24, 2010 at 4:45pm • 45 minutes• Video_black video

In this special episode, Dan Benjamin bids farewell to LOST with special guests Jason Snell of Macworld, Derek Powazek of Fray, and Ryan Irelan of Happy Cog West.

LOST spoilers ahead! Don’t listen unless you’ve seen the finale.

Special guests: Jason Snell & Ryan Irelan


The Pipeline #11: Jason Snell

April 13, 2010 at 10:30am • 47 minutes

Dan Benjamin interviews Jason Snell, Editor in Chief of Macworld. We discuss the craft of web and magazine writing, high-profile reviews, dealing with reader feedback, being a hands-on editor in chief, balancing a print magazine and website, the ongoing (and historical) shift in media consumption, the ad drain in print media, macworld expo, advice for aspiring writers (and the key to writing in the technology space), the magic of apple and the Steve Jobs Reality Distortion Field, the secret to Apple’s success, and more.

Special guest: Jason Snell