Hot Cup of Code
Zrybea Whitfield & Catarina Goncalves
Show overview
Hot Cup of Code launched in 2024 and has put out 4 episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 3 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 36 min and 43 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. It is catalogued as a EN-language Business show.
The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 1.2 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. Published by Zrybea Whitfield & Catarina Goncalves.
From the publisher
Hot Cup of Code is hosted by Zrybea “Zea” Whitfield and Catarina “Cat” Goncalves—two black women software engineers brewing up authentic conversations about tech, career growth, and everything in between. We’re here to empower and connect technologists, one cup of code at a time.
Latest Episodes
S1 Ep 4Same Sip, Different Mug - 004
In this episode of Hot Cup of Code, Cat Goncalves and Zea Whitfield address some hot button acronyms: why we've been MIA and what's really going on with DEI? We share some personal updates from the first few weeks on 2025, discuss our observations surround the many DEI conversations we are seeing and share some insights into continuing a resilient job search in 2025. Grab a cup and sip some code with us, you won't want to miss this!Join our new Discord Server!https://discord.gg/pqtapAK2Email us at: [email protected] us on TikTok and Instagram: @hotcupofcodeConnect with us on Github: github.com/hotcupofcodeWe run this podcast 100% on caffeine! Support the show at: buymeacoffee.com/hotcupofcode.Connect with us:Cat Goncalveslinkedin.com/in/cat-goncalvesZea Whitfieldlinkedin.com/in/zrybeawhitfield
S1 Ep 3Fresh Grounds: 2025 Goals, GovTechCon, and OOP Explained - 003
In this episode of Hot Cup of Code, Cat Goncalves and Zea Whitfield kick off 2025 by sharing their coding goals for the year ahead. Zea takes us behind the scenes of GovTechCon with some key highlights, and we break down the four pillars of object-oriented programming in a way that’s easy to understand. Whether you're here for the tech tips or the relatable banter, this episode has something for everyone!Have questions or want to sponsor the show? Reach out at [email protected], follow us on TikTok and Instagram at @hotcupofcode, or check out our GitHub at github.com/hotcupofcode to see our OOP examples. We’d love to see what mini apps you create with object-oriented programming—tag us on social media to share your projects! Want to support the podcast? Head over to buymeacoffee.com/hotcupofcode.Cat Goncalves linkedin.com/in/cat-goncalves Zea Whitfield linkedin.com/in/zrybeawhitfield
S1 Ep 2Brewing Beginnings: Starting Strong with Community - 002
In this episode of Hot Cup of Code podcast, Cat Goncalves and Zea Whitfield share the story behind the podcast, their journey into tech, and what listeners can expect in future episodes. From breaking down complex tech concepts to navigating career wins (and struggles), this podcast is for anyone looking for community and relatable conversations about tech. We’re also diving into the importance of finding your people and tackling imposter syndrome head-on.So grab your favorite beverage, and join us for a chat about tech, community, and everything in between!Want to sponsor the podcast OR have questions you want us to answer on the show? Email us at [email protected] or find us on tiktok and instagram at @hotcupofcodeCat Goncalveslinkedin.com/in/cat-goncalvesZea Whitfieldlinkedin.com/in/zrybeawhitfield
S1 Ep 1A Fresh Brew: Welcome to Hot Cup of Code + AfroTech Recap - 001
In the inaugural episode of Hot Cup of Code, Zea Whitfield and Cat Goncalves are spilling the tea on AfroTech 2024, discussing networking, pricing models, tech trends, romance, and the importance of personal connections in the tech community.So grab your favorite beverage and join us for the very first episode of Hot Cup of Code!Want to sponsor the podcast OR have questions you want us to answer on the show? Email us at [email protected] or find us on tiktok and instagram at @hotcupofcodeCat Goncalveslinkedin.com/in/cat-goncalvesZea Whitfieldlinkedin.com/in/zrybeawhitfield