Whiskey Web and Whatnot

<p>This week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Marc Backes about Vue vs. React, work-life balance, and the realities of messy codebases. They also sip an Evan Williams Single Barrel, debate inbox zero, and discuss Marc’s adventures in coffee roasting and pilot training.</p><p>In this episode:</p><ul><li>(00:00) - Intro</li><li>(01:45) - Whiskey review and rating: Evan Williams Single Barrel</li><li>(09:03) - Hot Take: Inferred types vs explicit types</li><li>(10:04) - Hot Take: Tailwind vs vanilla CSS</li><li>(10:59) - Hot Take: Git Rebase vs Git Merge</li><li>(11:27) - Nested ternaries?</li><li>(15:58) - Real code vs ideal code</li><li>(21:43) - Why work/life balance matters</li><li>(30:28) - Why Marc chose Vue over React</li><li>(31:19) - Ryan Reynolds speaking at Post/Con</li><li>(32:40) - Render Atlanta and upcoming conferences</li><li>(33:48) - Marc's connection to Mexico</li><li>(34:54) - Discussing different foods</li><li>(37:09) - Marc's inbox zero strategy</li><li>(40:26) - Learning to fly</li><li>(44:06) - Roasting coffee as a hobby</li><li>(46:13) - Personal branding and standing out</li><li>(51:19) - Plugs</li></ul><p>Links</p><ul><li>Evan Williams Single Barrel: <a href="https://evanwilliams.com/single-barrel" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://evanwilliams.com/single-barrel</a></li><li>Vue: <a href="https://vuejs.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://vuejs.org/</a></li><li>Nuxt: <a href="https://nuxt.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://nuxt.com/</a></li><li>Norlan: <a href="https://norlanglass.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://norlanglass.com/</a></li><li>Nintendo: <a href="https://www.nintendo.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.nintendo.com/</a></li><li>Switch 2: <a href="https://www.nintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.nintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/</a></li><li>Double Double Oaked Woodford: <a href="https://www.woodfordreserve.com/whiskey/double-double-oaked/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.woodfordreserve.com/whiskey/double-double-oaked/</a></li><li>Typescript: <a href="https://www.typescriptlang.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.typescriptlang.org/</a></li><li>Tailwind CSS: <a href="https://tailwindcss.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tailwindcss.com/</a></li><li>React: <a href="https://react.dev/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://react.dev/</a></li><li>jQuery: <a href="https://jquery.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://jquery.com/</a></li><li>Ryan Reynolds: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryan_Reynolds" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryan_Reynolds</a></li><li>Post Con: <a href="https://postcon.postman.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://postcon.postman.com/</a></li><li>Aviation Gin: <a href="https://www.aviationgin.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.aviationgin.com/</a></li><li>Mint Mobile: <a href="https://www.mintmobile.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.mintmobile.com/</a></li><li>Render Conf: <a href="https://www.renderatl.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.renderatl.com/</a></li><li>Taco Bell: <a href="https://www.tacobell.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.tacobell.com/</a></li><li>Marc Backes - Achieving Inbox Zero: <a href="https://marc.dev/blog/inbox-zero" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://marc.dev/blog/inbox-zero</a></li><li>Superhuman: &

<p>This week, live from React Miami, Chuck, and special guest co-host Aaron Francis, talk with Bree Hall about React styling strategies, Tailwind CSS, and whether you should learn fundamentals before frameworks (spoiler: it depends). They explore the evolution of Next.js, the importance of developer momentum, and how to break into tech in today’s landscape.</p><p>In this episode:</p><ul><li>(00:00) - Intro</li><li>(02:11) - Rum rating and review: Roble Viejo Extra Anejo 8yrs</li><li>(07:25) - Hot Take: Tailwind vs vanilla CSS</li><li>(12:54) - Bree's React Miami talk: Styles & SASSy</li><li>(15:16) - Has Tailwind made CSS too easy?</li><li>(17:47) - Hot Take: Why you don't need to learn CSS or PHP before jumping into Tailwind or Laravel</li><li>(23:34) - Bree's journey into tech</li><li>(26:49) - The strengths and weaknesses of React</li><li>(27:29) - Where does React end and Next.js begin?</li><li>(31:24) - Why Astro is great</li><li>(33:04) - Using the tools that work for you</li><li>(36:38) - Life at HubSpot</li><li>(39:45) - Bree's favorite food spots</li><li>(44:48) - Theme parks and tech</li><li>(47:10) - Parenting in the internet age</li><li>(52:06) - If not in tech, what would Bree do instead?</li><li>(53:52) - Plugs</li></ul><p>Links</p><ul><li>Roble Viejo Extra Anejo 8yrs: <a href="https://ronroble.com/nuestros-rones/extra-anejo/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ronroble.com/nuestros-rones/extra-anejo/</a></li><li>React Miami: <a href="https://www.reactmiami.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.reactmiami.com/</a></li><li>Kent C. Dodds: <a href="https://kentcdodds.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://kentcdodds.com/</a></li><li>Bacardi: <a href="https://www.bacardi.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.bacardi.com/</a></li><li>Flor De Cana 18: <a href="https://www.flordecana.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.flordecana.com/</a></li><li>Captain Morgan: <a href="https://www.captainmorgan.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.captainmorgan.com/</a></li><li>Tailwind CSS: <a href="https://tailwindcss.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tailwindcss.com/</a></li><li>Emotion: <a href="https://emotion.sh/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://emotion.sh/</a></li><li>Vanilla Extract: <a href="https://vanilla-extract.style/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://vanilla-extract.style/</a></li><li>SQLite: <a href="https://www.sqlite.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.sqlite.org/</a></li><li>Bootstrap: <a href="https://getbootstrap.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://getbootstrap.com/</a></li><li>React: <a href="https://react.dev/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://react.dev/</a></li><li>Laravel: <a href="https://laravel.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://laravel.com/</a></li><li>jQuery: <a href="https://jquery.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://jquery.com/</a></li><li>Photoshop: <a href="https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop</a></li><li>Kubernetes: <a href="https://kubernetes.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://kubernetes.io/</a></li><li>Angular: <a href="https://angular.dev/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://angular.dev/</a></li><li>Typescript: <a href="https://www.typescriptlang.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.typescriptlang.org/</a></li><li>Astro: <a href="https://astro.build/"

<p>This week, Chuck and special guest co-host Aaron Francis talk with Guillermo Rauch live from React Miami. From early days at Zeit to founding Vercel and launching Next.js, Guillermo shares stories of scaling infrastructure, creating developer-centric products, and navigating startup challenges. They dive into how AI is transforming the web, why thoughtful product expansion matters, and the frameworks guiding Vercel’s future.</p><p>In this episode:</p><ul><li>(00:00) - Intro</li><li>(02:54) - Rum review and rating: Fleur de Caña 18</li><li>(04:31) - Every company is now a tech company</li><li>(11:35) - The early days from Zeit to Vercel</li><li>(19:03) - Vercel's approach to cybersecurity</li><li>(23:53) - How Vercel decides what features and products to pursue</li><li>(29:32) - Wins, misses, and wild ideas</li><li>(45:51) - What drives Guillermo today</li><li>(50:00) - Growing up in Argentina</li><li>(52:05) - Boca or River?</li><li>(54:21) - Guillermo’s surprising Laravel take</li><li>(01:02:32) - If not tech, what would Guillermo do instead?</li><li>(01:06:50) - Plugs</li></ul><p>Links</p><ul><li>Fleur de Caña 18: <a href="https://www.flordecana.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.flordecana.com/</a></li><li>Vercel: <a href="https://vercel.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://vercel.com/</a></li><li>Socket: <a href="https://socket.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://socket.io/</a></li><li>Next.js: <a href="http://nextjs.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http://nextjs.org/</a></li><li>Django: <a href="https://www.djangoproject.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.djangoproject.com/</a></li><li>React: <a href="https://react.dev/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://react.dev/</a></li><li>WordPress: <a href="https://wordpress.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://wordpress.org</a></li><li>Kubernetes: <a href="https://kubernetes.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://kubernetes.io/</a></li><li>v0: <a href="https://v0.dev/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://v0.dev/</a></li><li>Twilio: <a href="https://www.twilio.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.twilio.com/</a></li><li>Docusign: <a href="https://www.docusign.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.docusign.com/</a></li><li>Jeff Bezos: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Bezos" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Bezos</a></li><li>Uber: <a href="https://www.uber.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.uber.com/</a></li><li>Airbnb: <a href="https://www.airbnb.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.airbnb.com/</a></li><li>Washio: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washio_(company)" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washio_(company)</a></li><li>The Jetsons: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Jetsons" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Jetsons</a></li><li>Lars Grammel: <a href="https://x.com/lgrammel" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/lgrammel</a></li><li>Jared Palmer: <a href="https://x.com/jaredpalmer" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/jaredpalmer</a></li><li>AI SDK: <a href="https://ai-sdk.dev/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ai-sdk.dev/</a></li><li>Pokemon: <a href="https://www.pokemon.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.pokemon.com/</a></li><li>Game Boy:&a

<p>This week, Chuck and special guest co-host Aaron Francis talk with Henri Helvetica live from React Miami. They explore the evolving challenges of web performance, why genuine research skills still matter in an AI-driven world, and how developers can stay curious and resilient in a fast-moving industry. Henri shares insights from his React Miami talk, his passion for performance advocacy, and why literacy—both digital and physical—matters more than ever.</p><p>In this episode:</p><ul><li>(00:00) - Intro</li><li>(00:54) - Meet Henri Helvetica</li><li>(05:36) - Rum review and rating: Rhum Barbancourt 15</li><li>(12:34) - Why the best JS framework is the one you like</li><li>(14:38) - What makes a good rum?</li><li>(19:33) - Have performance and accessibility been left behind?</li><li>(22:32) - Where Henri’s working now—and how he’s pushing for better performance</li><li>(26:47) - Hot Take: Why modern dev learning paths are hurting growth</li><li>(35:43) - Henri’s advice for junior devs who want to master performance</li><li>(39:05) - How to use AI without sabotaging your future learning</li><li>(43:36) - Henri's passion for running and exercise</li><li>(52:19) - Building and growing Henri's dev running community</li><li>(54:27) - If not tech, what would Henri do instead?</li><li>(55:26) - Plugs</li></ul><p>Links</p><ul><li>Rhum Barbancourt 15: <a href="https://barbancourt.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://barbancourt.com/</a></li><li>React Miami: <a href="https://www.reactmiami.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.reactmiami.com/</a></li><li>Remix: <a href="https://remix.run/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://remix.run/</a></li><li>Ryan Florence: <a href="https://x.com/ryanflorence" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/ryanflorence</a></li><li>Buffalo Trace: <a href="https://www.buffalotracedistillery.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.buffalotracedistillery.com/</a></li><li>Pappy Van Winkle: <a href="https://www.buffalotracedistillery.com/our-brands/van-winkle.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.buffalotracedistillery.com/our-brands/van-winkle.html</a></li><li>Maker's Mark: <a href="https://www.makersmark.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.makersmark.com/</a></li><li>Weller: <a href="https://www.buffalotracedistillery.com/our-brands/w-l-weller.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.buffalotracedistillery.com/our-brands/w-l-weller.html</a></li><li>Ember: <a href="https://emberjs.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://emberjs.com/</a></li><li>James Earl Jones: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Earl_Jones" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Earl_Jones</a></li><li>Appleton Estate: <a href="https://appletonestate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://appletonestate.com/</a></li><li>Zacapa 23: <a href="https://www.zacaparum.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.zacaparum.com/</a></li><li>Guillermo Rauch: <a href="https://x.com/rauchg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/rauchg</a></li><li>ChatGPT: <a href="https://chatgpt.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://chatgpt.com/</a></li><li>Web.dev: <a href="https://web.dev/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://web.dev/</a></li><li>Performance.now(): <a href="https://perfnow.nl/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://perfnow.nl/</a></li><li>Couch to 5k: <a href="https://c25k.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://c25k.com/</a></li></ul><p>Connect with Henri</p><ul><li>X / Twitter: <a hre

<p>This week, Chuck talks with Adam Rackis live from React Miami. Along with special guest-host Aaron Francis, they dig into React Server Components, the quirks of modern JavaScript frameworks, and why TanStack might be the future. Sipping an Appleton Estate Rum, they swap hot takes, get candid about developer trends, tech philosophies, and share some unexpected guilty pleasures.</p><p>In this episode:</p><ul><li>(00:00) - Intro</li><li>(02:37) - Rum tasting and review: Appleton Estate</li><li>(11:27) - Hot Take: Why Adam is cooling off on React Server Components</li><li>(14:56) - What makes TanStack the most exciting tool in frontend?</li><li>(16:52) - Are we still chasing SSR for the right reasons?</li><li>(21:26) - Comparing frameworks: Laravel, Next.js, Redwood & more</li><li>(24:34) - Should you pay for Auth or build it yourself?</li><li>(25:13) - Why does the JS community resist “batteries-included” frameworks?</li><li>(27:54) - A look at Adam’s React Miami talk: From PHP to RSC</li><li>(30:45) - Hot Take: classes vs hooks</li><li>(33:31) - Adam’s military background</li><li>(35:08) - Milestones: Spotify, marriage, and careers</li><li>(36:56) - Has Disney ruined Star Wars?</li><li>(38:17) - Guilty pleasures: Jackass, Fast & Furious, and more</li><li>(43:29) - If not tech, what would Adam do instead?</li><li>(44:05) - Plugs</li></ul><p>Links</p><ul><li>Appleton Estate Rum: <a href="https://appletonestate.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://appletonestate.com/</a></li><li>React Miami: <a href="https://www.reactmiami.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.reactmiami.com/</a></li><li>Spotify: <a href="https://spotify.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://spotify.com/</a></li><li>Riot Games: <a href="https://www.riotgames.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.riotgames.com/</a></li><li>Ron Zacapa 23: <a href="https://www.zacaparum.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.zacaparum.com/</a></li><li>Laravel: <a href="https://laravel.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://laravel.com/</a></li><li>Postgres: <a href="https://www.postgresql.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.postgresql.org/</a></li><li>Ken Wheeler: <a href="https://x.com/ken_wheeler/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/ken_wheeler/</a></li><li>Disney: <a href="https://www.disney.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.disney.com/</a></li><li>Vercel: <a href="https://vercel.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://vercel.com/</a></li><li>Next.js: <a href="https://nextjs.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://nextjs.org/</a></li><li>Django: <a href="https://www.djangoproject.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.djangoproject.com/</a></li><li>Rails: <a href="https://rubyonrails.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://rubyonrails.org/</a></li><li>TanStack: <a href="https://tanstack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tanstack.com/</a></li><li>Remix: <a href="https://remix.run/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://remix.run/</a></li><li>Svelte: <a href="https://svelte.dev/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://svelte.dev/</a></li><li>HTMX: <a href="https://htmx.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://htmx.org/</a></li><li>Vue: <a href="https://vuejs.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://vuejs.org/</a></li><li>Dan Abramov: <a href="https://github.com/gaearon" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://github.

<p>This week, Robbie and Chuck talk with David Cramer about MCP—microservices for language models—and why it might be the future of AI tooling. They dig into the state of AI agents, developer efficiency, and why Codegen isn’t killing jobs anytime soon.</p><p>In this episode:</p><ul><li>(00:00) - Intro</li><li>(02:47) - Whiskey review and rating</li><li>(17:12) - Hot Take: Syntax.fm vs Whiskey Web and Whatnot?</li><li>(18:06) - Hot Take: Rails vs Laravel</li><li>(20:27) - Hot Take: Taco Bell vs Del Taco</li><li>(22:36) - What exactly is "MCP"?</li><li>(29:55) - Can you leverage AI to build SaaS for you?</li><li>(38:21) - React Miami</li><li>(40:27) - Rum and snacks</li><li>(47:12) - Chuck is moving to Italy</li><li>(50:18) - David's Sim racing rig</li><li>(54:33) - Plugs</li></ul><p>Links</p><ul><li>Woodford Reserve Double Double Oaked: <a href="https://www.woodfordreserve.com/whiskey/double-double-oaked/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.woodfordreserve.com/whiskey/double-double-oaked/</a></li><li>Jack Daniels Single Barrel Rye: <a href="https://www.jackdaniels.com/en-us/whiskey/single-barrel-rye" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.jackdaniels.com/en-us/whiskey/single-barrel-rye</a></li><li>High West: <a href="https://highwest.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://highwest.com/</a></li><li>Norlan: <a href="https://norlanglass.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://norlanglass.com/</a></li><li>Syntax: <a href="https://syntax.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://syntax.fm</a></li><li>Sentry: <a href="https://sentry.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://sentry.io</a></li><li>Rails: <a href="https://rubyonrails.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://rubyonrails.org/</a></li><li>Tailwind CSS: <a href="https://tailwindcss.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tailwindcss.com/</a></li><li>Typescript: <a href="https://www.typescriptlang.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.typescriptlang.org/</a></li><li>Laravel: <a href="https://laravel.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://laravel.com/</a></li><li>Python: <a href="https://www.python.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.python.org/</a></li><li>DHH: <a href="https://x.com/dhh/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/dhh/</a></li><li>Laracon: <a href="https://laracon.us/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://laracon.us/</a></li><li>37signals: <a href="https://37signals.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://37signals.com/</a></li><li>Taco Bell: <a href="https://www.tacobell.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.tacobell.com/</a></li><li>Del Taco: <a href="https://deltaco.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://deltaco.com/</a></li><li>Chick-fil-A: <a href="https://www.chick-fil-a.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.chick-fil-a.com/</a></li><li>In-N-Out: <a href="https://www.in-n-out.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.in-n-out.com/</a></li><li>React Miami: <a href="https://www.reactmiami.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.reactmiami.com/</a></li><li>Aaron Francis: <a href="https://x.com/aarondfrancis" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/aarondfrancis</a></li><li>Cursor: <a href="https://www.cursor.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.cursor.com/</a></li><li>Codegen: &lt

<p>This week, Robbie and Chuck talk about American whiskey, buttered PB&Js, and the quirks of AI coding assistants. They swap TV recommendations, debate developer priorities like security and rewrites, and more.</p><p>In this episode:</p><ul><li>(00:00) - Intro</li><li>(02:43) - Whiskey review and rating: Union Horse Distilling Co Rolling Standard Four Grain Whiskey</li><li>(13:59) - Hot Take: butter on a PB&J?</li><li>(18:12) - Do we care about security in our applications?</li><li>(23:23) - Challenges with AI tools</li><li>(27:44) - The evolution of developer tools</li><li>(28:09) - AI's role in software development</li><li>(33:39) - Chuck's complications with moving to Italy</li><li>(36:36) - Should we drop Severence?</li><li>(40:25) - Jedi Survivor and gaming</li><li>(47:35) - Game to film adaptations</li><li>(50:57) - Robbie on his new job</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Links</strong></p><ul><li>Union Horse Distilling Co Rolling Standard Four Grain Whiskey: <a href="https://www.unionhorse.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.unionhorse.com/</a></li><li>CouplaBeers - SNL: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUPSTQSGb50" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUPSTQSGb50</a></li><li>The Food That Built America: <a href="https://www.history.com/shows/the-food-that-built-america" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.history.com/shows/the-food-that-built-america</a></li><li>HashiCorp: <a href="https://www.hashicorp.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.hashicorp.com/</a></li><li>IBM: <a href="https://www.ibm.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.ibm.com/</a></li><li>Astro: <a href="https://astro.build/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://astro.build/</a></li><li>Cursor: <a href="https://www.cursor.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.cursor.com/</a></li><li>React: <a href="https://react.dev/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://react.dev/</a></li><li>Ember: <a href="https://emberjs.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://emberjs.com/</a></li><li>Laravel: <a href="https://laravel.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://laravel.com/</a></li><li>Next.js: <a href="https://nextjs.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://nextjs.org/</a></li><li>Your Terminal Is Getting Smarter with Ben Holmes: <a href="https://whiskey.fm/your-terminal-is-getting-smarter-with-ben-holmes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://whiskey.fm/your-terminal-is-getting-smarter-with-ben-holmes</a></li><li>Warp: <a href="https://www.warp.dev/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.warp.dev/</a></li><li>Windsurf: <a href="https://windsurf.ai/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://windsurf.ai/</a></li><li>Copilot: <a href="https://github.com/features/copilot" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://github.com/features/copilot</a></li><li>Claude: <a href="https://claude.ai/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://claude.ai</a></li><li>v0: <a href="https://v0.dev/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://v0.dev/</a></li><li>Gemini: <a href="https://gemini.google.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://gemini.google.com/</a></li><li>ChatGPT: <a href="https://chatgpt.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://chatgpt.com/</a></li><li>Nespresso: <a href="https://www.nespresso.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.nespresso.com/</a></li><li&g

<p>This week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Ben Holmes—Astro core team alum and now at Warp—about the rapid evolution of developer tools, the promise and quirks of AI-powered coding, and why he’s betting big on terminal UX.</p><p>In this episode:</p><ul><li>(00:00) - Intro</li><li>(02:09) - Warp and dev tools</li><li>(04:20) - Whiskey intro and rating: Heaven Hill Grain To Glass Kentucky Straight Rye</li><li>(15:47) - Hot Take: inferred types vs explicit types</li><li>(17:11) - What Cursor AI gets right (and wrong)</li><li>(23:12) - Pros and cons of Windsurf</li><li>(25:02) - Hot Take: git rebase vs git merge</li><li>(27:27) - Vim Motions and The Vim Gym</li><li>(30:45) - Hot Take: sidebar on the left or right in VS Code</li><li>(34:40) - Specialize or generalize?</li><li>(44:01) - Frameworks vs doing your own thing</li><li>(48:21) - The MBA journey</li><li>(52:06) - Ben's connection to Peloton</li><li>(53:12) - Plugs</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Links</p><ul><li>Heaven Hill Grain To Glass Kentucky Straight Rye: <a href="https://heavenhilldistillery.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://heavenhilldistillery.com/</a></li><li>Astro: <a href="https://astro.build/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://astro.build/</a></li><li>Warp: <a href="https://www.warp.dev/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.warp.dev/</a></li><li>Norlan: <a href="https://norlanglass.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://norlanglass.com/</a></li><li>Cursor: <a href="https://www.cursor.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.cursor.com/</a></li><li>Windsurf: <a href="https://windsurf.ai/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://windsurf.ai/</a></li><li>Copilot: <a href="https://github.com/features/copilot" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://github.com/features/copilot</a></li><li>Cline: <a href="https://cline.bot/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://cline.bot/</a></li><li>Claude: <a href="https://claude.ai/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://claude.ai/</a></li><li>Ghostty: <a href="https://ghostty.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ghostty.org/</a></li><li>Vim Motions: <a href="https://www.barbarianmeetscoding.com/boost-your-coding-fu-with-vscode-and-vim/moving-blazingly-fast-with-the-core-vim-motions/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.barbarianmeetscoding.com/boost-your-coding-fu-with-vscode-and-vim/moving-blazingly-fast-with-the-core-vim-motions/</a></li><li>Tailwind CSS: <a href="https://tailwindcss.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://tailwindcss.com/</a></li><li>Vue: <a href="https://vuejs.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://vuejs.org/</a></li><li>Svelte: <a href="https://svelte.dev/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://svelte.dev/</a></li><li>Ember: <a href="https://emberjs.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://emberjs.com/</a></li><li>NeoVim: <a href="https://neovim.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://neovim.io/</a></li><li>Primeagen: <a href="https://x.com/ThePrimeagen" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/ThePrimeagen</a></li><li>Jason Lengstorf: <a href="https://x.com/jlengstorf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://x.com/jlengstorf</a></li><li>Vision Pro: <a href="https://www.apple.com/apple-vision-pro/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.apple.com/apple-vision-pro/</a></li><li>JSWorld: <a href="https://jsworldconference.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">http

<p>This week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Clint Spotleson of Sagamore Spirit about the craft behind their unique Manhattan Finish Rye, the history of Maryland-style whiskey, and why great whiskey is meant to be shared. Clint shares stories from his journey through the spirits industry, his passion for whiskey, and what makes Sagamore stand out in a crowded market.</p><p>In this episode:</p><ul><li>(00:00) – Intro</li><li>(02:07) – Whiskey intro and rating: Sagamore Manhattan Finish Rye Whiskey</li><li>(15:53) – The history and production of Sagamore Rye</li><li>(18:49) – Whiskey culture and collecting</li><li>(22:38) – Sagamore’s unique bottling and branding</li><li>(29:35) – Whiskey tasting techniques and anecdotes</li><li>(33:30) – Old school steakhouses</li><li>(34:59) – Sagamore Spirit WWW barrel pick</li><li>(40:08) – Is it a waste to use a good whiskey in a cocktail?</li><li>(42:13) – Sneaker collections and preferences</li><li>(47:52) – Italy and speaking Italian</li><li>(51:25) – All about pizza</li><li>(54:02) – What would Clint do if not in the whiskey business?</li><li>(56:50) – Plugs</li></ul><p>Links</p><ul><li>Sagamore Spirit: <a href="https://sagamorespirit.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://sagamorespirit.com/</a></li><li>Ryan Norwood: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-norwood-91641562/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-norwood-91641562/</a></li><li>Norlan: <a href="https://norlanglass.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://norlanglass.com/</a></li><li>Buffalo Trace: <a href="https://www.buffalotracedistillery.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.buffalotracedistillery.com/</a></li><li>Jack Rose: <a href="https://www.jackrosediningsaloon.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.jackrosediningsaloon.com/</a></li><li>Kevin Plank: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Plank" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Plank</a></li><li>Under Armour: <a href="https://www.underarmour.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.underarmour.com/</a></li><li>The Baltimore Sun: <a href="https://www.baltimoresun.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.baltimoresun.com/</a></li><li>Hammer and Nails: <a href="https://hammerandnailsgrooming.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://hammerandnailsgrooming.com/</a></li><li>Durant's: <a href="https://durantsaz.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://durantsaz.com/</a></li><li>Goodfellas: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goodfellas" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goodfellas</a></li><li>Jordans: <a href="https://www.nike.com/jordan" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.nike.com/jordan</a></li><li>Yeezy: <a href="https://www.goat.com/collections/yeezy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.goat.com/collections/yeezy</a></li><li>Adidas: <a href="https://www.adidas.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.adidas.com/</a></li><li>Nike: <a href="https://www.nike.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.nike.com/</a></li><li>Frank's Hot Sauce: <a href="https://www.franksredhot.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.franksredhot.com/</a></li><li>Ghost of Tsushima: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghost_of_Tsushima" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghost_of_Tsushima</a></li><li>Dishonored: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dishonored" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dishonored</a></

<p>This week, Robbie and Chuck talk about career moves and tech transitions. They discuss Robbie’s new role at HashiCorp and Chuck’s dive into cybersecurity. They also debate legacy tech quirks, open-source updates, and the ever-evolving world of AI.</p><p>In this episode:</p><ul> <li>(00:00) - Intro</li> <li>(01:21) - Whiskey rating and review: Cyrus Noble Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey</li> <li>(10:26) - Robbie's job transition</li> <li>(12:29) - Tech nostalgia: old OSs and PC games</li> <li>(15:21) - Chuck's new job</li> <li>(18:48) - Starpod and what's coming next</li> <li>(22:16) - Updating Shepherd to Svelte 5</li> <li>(23:52) - Current AI/toolset of choice</li> <li>(32:54) - Aging musicians</li> <li>(37:03) - Celebrities on crazy diets</li> <li>(38:00) - Fast food preferences and restaurants</li> <li>(43:17) - Private equity and service businesses</li> <li>(45:08) - What service jobs would Chuck and Robbie enjoy?</li> <li>(47:03) - Post-apocalyptic society and UBI</li> <li>(51:02) - React Miami</li> <li>(55:01) - Plugs</li> </ul><p><br></p><p>Links</p><ul> <li>Cyrus Noble Small Batch Bourbon Whiskey: <a href="https://cyrusnoble.com/" target="_blank">https://cyrusnoble.com/</a> </li> <li>Norlan: <a href="https://norlanglass.com" target="_blank">https://norlanglass.com</a> </li> <li>Smartless: <a href="https://www.smartless.com/" target="_blank">https://www.smartless.com/</a> </li> <li>Dax: <a href="https://x.com/thdxr/" target="_blank">https://x.com/thdxr/</a> </li> <li>Evan Williams: <a href="https://evanwilliams.com/" target="_blank">https://evanwilliams.com/</a> </li> <li>Marker's Mark: <a href="https://www.makersmark.com/" target="_blank">https://www.makersmark.com/</a> </li> <li>Buffalo Trace: <a href="https://www.buffalotracedistillery.com/" target="_blank">https://www.buffalotracedistillery.com/</a> </li> <li>HashiCorp: <a href="https://www.hashicorp.com/" target="_blank">https://www.hashicorp.com/</a> </li> <li>Ember: <a href="https://emberjs.com/" target="_blank">https://emberjs.com/</a> </li> <li>IBM: <a href="https://www.ibm.com" target="_blank">https://www.ibm.com</a> </li> <li>Atari: <a href="https://atari.com/" target="_blank">https://atari.com/</a> </li> <li>Heretic: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heretic_(video_game)" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heretic_(video_game)</a> </li> <li>Zork: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zork" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zork</a> </li> <li>Jon Hamm: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon_Hamm" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon_Hamm</a> </li> <li>Mad Men: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mad_Men" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mad_Men</a> </li> <li>Starpod: <a href="https://starpod.dev/" target="_blank">https://starpod.dev/</a> </li> <li>Starpod on GitHub: <a href="https://github.com/shipshapecode/starpod" target="_blank">https://github.com/shipshapecode/starpod</a> </li> <li>Shepherd: <a href="https://www.shepherdjs.dev/" target="_blank">https://www.shepherdjs.dev/</a> </li> <li>Astro: <a href="https://astro.build/" target="_blank">https://astro.build/</a> </li> <li>Svelte: <a href="https://svelte.dev/" target="_blank">https://svelte.dev/</a> </li> <li>Tailwind CSS: <a href="https://tailwindcss.com/" target="_blank">https://tailwindcss.com/</a> </li> <li>Warp: <a href="https://www.warp.dev/" target="_blank">https://www.warp.dev/</a> </li> <li>Claude: <a href="https://claude.ai/" target="_blank">https://claude.ai/</a> </li> <li>Cursor: <a href="https://www.cursor.com/" target="_blank">https://www.cursor.com/</a> </li> <li>Windsurf: <a href="https://windsurf.ai/" target="_blank">https://windsurf.ai/</a> </li> <li

<p>This week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Aaron Francis about developer education, Laravel vs. Rails, and the evolution of full-stack development. They explore the trade-offs of opinionated frameworks, the practicality of PHP, and why simplicity often wins. Plus, Aaron shares his hot takes on modern web dev trends, and the joys of working from a home-office-that’s-not-home.</p><p>In this episode:</p><ul> <li>(00:00) - Intro</li> <li>(01:19) - Meet Aaron Francis</li> <li>(03:28) - Whiskey intro and rating: Green River Distilling Co. Full Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey</li> <li>(14:32) - The home office that’s not at home</li> <li>(17:44) - Tailwind vs Vanilla CSS</li> <li>(18:52) - Git Rebase vs Git Merge</li> <li>(21:44) - Let vs Const</li> <li>(25:40) - Rails vs Laravel</li> <li>(33:23) - Challenges of full stack frameworks</li> <li>(48:18) - Aaron’s staycation birthday present</li> <li>(50:38) - Two sets of twins</li> <li>(56:56) - Family vehicles</li> <li>(59:59) - What Aaron would do if not in tech</li> <li>(01:01:20) - Plugs</li> </ul>Links<ul> <li>Mostly Technical: <a href="https://mostlytechnical.com/" target="_blank">https://mostlytechnical.com/</a> </li> <li>Laravel: <a href="https://laravel.com/" target="_blank">https://laravel.com/</a> </li> <li>SQLite: <a href="https://www.sqlite.org/" target="_blank">https://www.sqlite.org/</a> </li> <li>Postgres: <a href="https://www.postgresql.org/" target="_blank">https://www.postgresql.org/</a> </li> <li>Rails: <a href="https://rubyonrails.org/" target="_blank">https://rubyonrails.org/</a> </li> <li>Screencasting: <a href="https://screencasting.com" target="_blank">https://screencasting.com</a> </li> <li>Try Hard Studios: <a href="https://tryhardstudios.com/" target="_blank">https://tryhardstudios.com/</a> </li> <li>Ryan Reynolds: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryan_Reynolds" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryan_Reynolds</a> </li> <li>Green River Distilling: <a href="https://greenriverwhiskey.com/" target="_blank">https://greenriverwhiskey.com/</a> </li> <li>Norlan: <a href="https://norlanglass.com" target="_blank">https://norlanglass.com</a> </li> <li>Tailwind CSS: <a href="https://tailwindcss.com/" target="_blank">https://tailwindcss.com/</a> </li> <li>Taylor Otwell: <a href="https://x.com/taylorotwell" target="_blank">https://x.com/taylorotwell</a> </li> <li>DHH: <a href="https://x.com/dhh/" target="_blank">https://x.com/dhh/</a> </li> <li>Tuple: <a href="https://tuple.app/" target="_blank">https://tuple.app/</a> </li> <li>Ben Orenstein: <a href="https://x.com/r00k" target="_blank">https://x.com/r00k</a> </li> <li>The Car Mom: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheCarMom" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@TheCarMom</a> </li> </ul>Connect with Aaron<ul> <li>Website: <a href="https://aaronfrancis.com" target="_blank">https://aaronfrancis.com</a> </li> <li>X / Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/aarondfrancis" target="_blank">https://x.com/aarondfrancis</a> </li> <li>Mastering Postgres: <a href="https://masteringpostgres.com/" target="_blank">https://masteringpostgres.com/</a> </li> <li>High Performance SQLite: <a href="https://highperformancesqlite.com/" target="_blank">https://highperformancesqlite.com/</a> </li> <li>Screencasting: <a href="https://screencasting.com/" target="_blank">https://screencasting.com/</a> </li> </ul>Connect with Chuck and Robbie<ul> <li>Robbie Wagner: <a href="https://x.com/RobbieTheWagner" target="_blank">https://x.com/RobbieTheWagner</a> </li> <li>Chuck Carpenter: <a href="https://x.com/CharlesWthe3rd" target="_blank">https://x.com/CharlesWthe3rd</a> </li> </ul>Subscribe and stay in touch<ul> <li>Website: <a href="https://whiskey.fm" target="_blank">https://whiskey.fm</a> </li> <li>Apple Podcasts: <a href

<p>This week, Robbie and Chuck cover a wide range of topics, including AI and its impact on web development. They discuss DeepSeek, Tailwind’s latest updates, and whether Stack Overflow is still relevant. Plus, a detour into skiing, college sports, and Nintendo's upcoming Switch 2.</p><p>In this episode:</p><ul> <li>(00:00) - Intro</li> <li>(02:12) - Whiskey intro and rating: Wigle Pennsylvania Rye</li> <li>(11:41) - Data sharing and AI</li> <li>(14:34) - AI tools and programming</li> <li>(24:48) - Is Stack Overflow still relevant?</li> <li>(26:56) - What's the deal with Tailwind 4?</li> <li>(37:49) - Skiing and snowboarding</li> <li>(42:42) - What is a January Transfer Window?</li> <li>(50:48) - TikTok and social media</li> <li>(52:52) - Video games and Switch 2</li> <li>(56:57) - Silo season 02 </li> </ul><ul> <li>(59:04) - Condoms, food, and health policies</li> </ul><p>Links</p><ul> <li>Wigle Pennsylvania Rye: <a href="https://wiglewhiskey.com/" target="_blank">https://wiglewhiskey.com/</a> </li> <li>Twitch: <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/" target="_blank">https://www.twitch.tv/</a> </li> <li>DeepSeek: <a href="https://www.deepseek.com/" target="_blank">https://www.deepseek.com/</a> </li> <li>TikTok: <a href="https://tiktok.com" target="_blank">https://tiktok.com</a> </li> <li>Nvidia: <a href="https://www.nvidia.com/" target="_blank">https://www.nvidia.com/</a> </li> <li>ChatGPT: <a href="https://openai.com/index/chatgpt/" target="_blank">https://openai.com/index/chatgpt/</a> </li> <li>Claude: <a href="https://claude.ai/" target="_blank">https://claude.ai/</a> </li> <li>Reddit: <a href="https://www.reddit.com/" target="_blank">https://www.reddit.com/</a> </li> <li>Warp: <a href="https://www.warp.dev/" target="_blank">https://www.warp.dev/</a> </li> <li>Coolify: <a href="https://www.coolify.io/" target="_blank">https://www.coolify.io/</a> </li> <li>Ollama: <a href="https://ollama.com/" target="_blank">https://ollama.com/</a> </li> <li>Wes Bos: <a href="https://wesbos.com/" target="_blank">https://wesbos.com/</a> </li> <li>Tailwind CSS: <a href="https://tailwindcss.com/" target="_blank">https://tailwindcss.com/</a> </li> <li>Ember: <a href="https://emberjs.com/" target="_blank">https://emberjs.com/</a> </li> <li>Vite: <a href="https://vite.dev/" target="_blank">https://vite.dev/</a> </li> <li>VS Code: <a href="https://code.visualstudio.com/" target="_blank">https://code.visualstudio.com/</a> </li> <li>React Miami: <a href="https://www.reactmiami.com/" target="_blank">https://www.reactmiami.com/</a> </li> <li>Nintendo Switch 2: <a href="https://www.nintendo.com/successor/en-us/index.html" target="_blank">https://www.nintendo.com/successor/en-us/index.html</a> </li> <li>ROG Ally: <a href="https://www.asus.com/us/site/gaming/rog/gaming-handheld/rog-ally.html" target="_blank">https://www.asus.com/us/site/gaming/rog/gaming-handheld/rog-ally.html</a> </li> <li>Steam Deck: <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/steamdeck/" target="_blank">https://store.steampowered.com/steamdeck/</a> </li> <li>Silo: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silo_(TV_series)" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silo_(TV_series)</a> </li> <li>The Food That Built America: <a href="https://www.history.com/shows/the-food-that-built-america" target="_blank">https://www.history.com/shows/the-food-that-built-america</a> </li> <li>Manchester United: <a href="https://www.manutd.com/" target="_blank">https://www.manutd.com/</a> </li> </ul><p>Connect with Chuck and Robbie</p><ul> <li>Robbie Wagner: <a href="https://x.com/RobbieTheWagner" target="_blank">https://x.com/RobbieTheWagner</a> </li> <li>Chuck Carpenter: <a href="https://x.com/CharlesWthe3rd" target="_blank">https://x.com/CharlesWthe3rd</a> </li> </ul&g

<p>This week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Travis Wagner about his career move from Universal Music to Crunchyroll and the nuances of backend development. They discuss a wide range of hot takes, including whether jQuery is still relevant in 2025.</p><p>In this episode:</p><ul> <li>(00:00) - Intro</li> <li>(01:05) - Meet Travis Wagner</li> <li>(02:41) - Whiskey intro and rating: Finger Lakes Distilling McKenzie Rye Whiskey</li> <li>(15:04) - Implicit vs Explicit types</li> <li>(16:58) - Tailwind vs Vanilla CSS</li> <li>(19:22) - Is YAML good or bad?</li> <li>(20:24) - Thoughts on Python and semicolons</li> <li>(25:19) - Git Rebase vs Git Merge</li> <li>(28:24) - Does GitHub history help your career?</li> <li>(36:34) - Learning assembly</li> <li>(39:47) - iTerm vs Ghostty vs Warp</li> <li>(41:09) - What's wrong with using jQuery in 2025?</li> <li>(48:17) - Astro and trying out other frameworks</li> <li>(53:17) - What Travis would do if tech wasn't an option</li> </ul>Links<ul> <li>Universal Music: <a href="https://www.universalmusic.com/" target="_blank">https://www.universalmusic.com/</a> </li> <li>Crunchyroll: <a href="https://www.crunchyroll.com/" target="_blank">https://www.crunchyroll.com/</a> </li> <li>Crablang: <a href="https://crablang.org/" target="_blank">https://crablang.org/</a> </li> <li>Finger Lakes Distilling McKenzie Rye Whiskey: <a href="https://fingerlakesdistilling.com/" target="_blank">https://fingerlakesdistilling.com/</a> </li> <li>Sloth Pipe: <a href="https://github.com/trvswgnr/sloth-pipe" target="_blank">https://github.com/trvswgnr/sloth-pipe</a> </li> <li>Tailwind CSS: <a href="https://tailwindcss.com/" target="_blank">https://tailwindcss.com/</a> </li> <li>Boot.dev: <a href="https://www.boot.dev/" target="_blank">https://www.boot.dev/</a> </li> <li>Python: <a href="https://www.python.org/" target="_blank">https://www.python.org/</a> </li> <li>iTerm: <a href="https://iterm2.com/" target="_blank">https://iterm2.com/</a> </li> <li>Ghostty: <a href="https://ghostty.org/" target="_blank">https://ghostty.org/</a> </li> <li>Warp: <a href="https://www.warp.dev/" target="_blank">https://www.warp.dev/</a> </li> <li>jQuery: <a href="https://jquery.com/" target="_blank">https://jquery.com/</a> </li> <li>Intercooler.js: <a href="https://intercoolerjs.org/" target="_blank">https://intercoolerjs.org/</a> </li> <li>HTMX: <a href="https://htmx.org/" target="_blank">https://htmx.org/</a> </li> <li>React: <a href="https://react.dev/" target="_blank">https://react.dev/</a> </li> <li>Claude: <a href="https://claude.ai/" target="_blank">https://claude.ai/</a> </li> </ul>Connect with Travis<ul> <li>Website: <a href="https://techsavvytravvy.com/" target="_blank">https://techsavvytravvy.com/</a> </li> <li>X / Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/techsavvytravvy" target="_blank">https://x.com/techsavvytravvy</a> </li> <li>GitHub: <a href="https://github.com/trvswgnr" target="_blank">https://github.com/trvswgnr</a> </li> </ul>Connect with Chuck and Robbie<ul> <li>Robbie Wagner: <a href="https://x.com/RobbieTheWagner" target="_blank">https://x.com/RobbieTheWagner</a> </li> <li>Chuck Carpenter: <a href="https://x.com/CharlesWthe3rd" target="_blank">https://x.com/CharlesWthe3rd</a> </li> </ul>Subscribe and stay in touch<ul> <li>Website: <a href="https://whiskey.fm" target="_blank">https://whiskey.fm</a> </li> <li>Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whiskey-web-and-whatnot/id1552776603" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whiskey-web-and-whatnot/id1552776603</a> </li> <li>Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/19jiuHAqzeKnkleQUpZxDf" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/19jiuHAqzeKnkleQUpZxDf</a> </li> <li>Overcast: <a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1552

<p>This week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Dax Raad about his evolving career from software engineer to open-source advocate and content creator. They dive into his work on SST, explore the bizarre economics of tech conferences, and get into Dax’s next big move—manufacturing drone parts in the U.S. for the military.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode:</p><ul><li>(00:00) - Intro</li><li>(02:57) - Whiskey intro and rating: Glenmorangie "A Tale of Tokyo" Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky</li><li>(12:12) - Rails vs Laravel</li><li>(13:49) - New York vs Miami</li><li>(15:54) - Meat vs Veggies</li><li>(19:55) - What is Dax bad at?</li><li>(24:05) - The real value of conferences</li><li>(35:14) - APIs and frameworks</li><li>(38:06) - React Miami</li><li>(41:59) - Eero routers</li><li>(44:27) - What would you do if software development went away?</li><li>(46:41) - Using ChatGPT to create an NPM library</li><li>(48:00) - Claude vs ChatGPT</li><li>(50:56) - What should people be learning for job safety?</li><li>(53:41) - Plugs</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Links</strong></p><ul><li>Glenmorangie "A Tale of Tokyo" Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky: https://www.glenmorangie.com/en-us/products/a-tale-of-tokyo</li><li>Tomorrow.fm: https://tomorrow.fm</li><li>Adam Argyle: https://x.com/argyleink/</li><li>SST: https://sst.dev/</li><li>Norlan: https://norlanglass.com/</li><li>Ken Wheeler: https://x.com/ken_wheeler/</li><li>Rails: https://rubyonrails.org/</li><li>Laravel: https://laravel.com/</li><li>Don't Die: https://dontdie.bryanjohnson.com/</li><li>Oura: https://ouraring.com/</li><li>Kent C. Dodds: https://kentcdodds.com/</li><li>React Miami: https://www.reactmiami.com/</li><li>EmberConf: https://www.emberconf.com/</li><li>Orbit.js: https://orbitjs.com/</li><li>Primeagen: https://x.com/ThePrimeagen</li><li>Eero: https://www.eero.com/</li><li>ChatGPT: https://chatgpt.com/</li><li>Claude: https://claude.ai/</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Dax</strong></p><ul><li>Website: https://thdxr.com/</li><li>X / Twitter: https://x.com/thdxr</li><li>Podcast: https://tomorrow.fm/</li><li>Coffee: https://www.terminal.shop/</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Chuck and Robbie</strong></p><ul><li>Robbie Wagner: https://x.com/RobbieTheWagner</li><li>Chuck Carpenter: https://x.com/CharlesWthe3rd</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Subscribe and stay in touch</strong></p><ul><li>Website: https://whiskey.fm</li><li>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whiskey-web-and-whatnot/id1552776603</li><li>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/19jiuHAqzeKnkleQUpZxDf</li><li>Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1552776603</li><li>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhiskeyWebAndWhatnot</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Whiskey Web and Whatnot Merch</strong></p><p>Enjoying the podcast and want us to make more? Help support us by picking up some of our fresh merch at https://whiskey.fund.</p>

<p>This week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Josh Cirre about his journey from JavaScript to PHP, working with the Laravel team, and creating content for developers. They also discuss the value of opinionated frameworks, whether React was a mistake, fast food whatnot, and a surprising hot take on Taco Bell’s quality. Plus, Josh shares insights on content creation, the power of consistency, and why the best-performing videos aren’t always the most polished.</p><p><br>In this episode:</p><ul> <li>(00:00) - Intro</li> <li>(02:30) - Whiskey intro and rating: Crown Royal 18 Extra Rare</li> <li>(10:50) - Is Taco Bell Mexican food?</li> <li>(15:17) - Was React a mistake?</li> <li>(17:13) - Tailwind vs vanilla CSS</li> <li>(20:12) - Git Rebase vs Git Merge</li> <li>(26:34) - Should Josh learn to do a Seth Rogen impression?</li> <li>(29:27) - Arm wrestling winner - Guillermo Rauch or Taylor Otwell?</li> <li>(29:57) - Challenges in Josh's transition from JS to PHP</li> <li>(32:52) - The paradigm of server first frameworks</li> <li>(45:34) - Josh's advice for aspiring content creators</li> <li>(52:20) - Plugs</li> </ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Links</strong></p><ul> <li>Crown Royal 18: https://www.crownroyal.com/</li> <li>Laravel: https://laravel.com/</li> </ul><ul> <li>Shure SM7b: https://www.shure.com/en-US/products/microphones/sm7b</li> <li>DBX 286s: https://dbxpro.com/en-US/products/286s</li> <li>Taco Bell: https://www.tacobell.com/</li> <li>React: https://react.dev/</li> <li>Vue: https://vuejs.org/</li> <li>Tailwind CSS: https://tailwindcss.com/</li> <li>Taylor Otwell: https://x.com/taylorotwell</li> <li>Warp.dev: https://www.warp.dev/</li> <li>Lamborghini: https://www.lamborghini.com/</li> <li>Seth Rogen: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seth_Rogen</li> <li>Guillermo Rauch: https://x.com/rauchg</li> <li>Firebase: https://firebase.google.com/</li> <li>Livewire Volt: https://livewire.laravel.com/docs/volt</li> <li>PHP: https://www.php.net/</li> <li>Lane Wagner: https://x.com/wagslane</li> <li>Prisma: https://www.prisma.io/</li> <li>Drizzle: https://orm.drizzle.team/</li> <li>HTMX: https://htmx.org/</li> </ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Josh</strong></p><ul> <li>Website: https://www.joshcirre.com/</li> <li>X / Twitter: https://x.com/joshcirre</li> <li>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@joshcirre</li> </ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Chuck and Robbie</strong></p><ul> <li>Robbie Wagner: https://x.com/RobbieTheWagner</li> <li>Chuck Carpenter: https://x.com/CharlesWthe3rd <br> </li> </ul><p><strong>Subscribe and stay in touch</strong></p><ul> <li>Website: https://whiskey.fm</li> <li>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whiskey-web-and-whatnot/id1552776603</li> <li>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/19jiuHAqzeKnkleQUpZxDf </li> <li>Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1552776603</li> <li>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhiskeyWebAndWhatnot <br> </li> </ul><p><strong>Whiskey Web and Whatnot Merch</strong></p><p>Enjoying the podcast and want us to make more? Help support us by picking up some of our fresh merch at https://whiskey.fund. </p>

<p>This week, Chuck and Robbie talk about the neverending evolution of web dev tools and frameworks. Over a Hatozaki Japanese whiskey, they dive into ORMs, the pros and cons of Prisma, Drizzle, and AstroDB, and how modern dev tools shape the ecosystem. Plus, a detour into home automation security, the real cost of DoorDash, and why Gen Z might just be bringing malls back.</p> <p>In this episode:</p> <ul> <li>(00:00) - Intro</li> <li>(01:13) - Whiskey tasting and review: Hatozaki Japanese Whiskey</li> <li>(07:42) - ORMs and Prisma</li> <li>(11:09) - Impressions of Drizzle?</li> <li>(14:41) - React and modern web development</li> <li>(21:41) - AI and the future of dev tools</li> <li>(27:33) - Is the rapid pace of change making web dev harder?</li> <li>(35:18) - Ember vs Rails</li> <li>(39:22) - Home security and automation</li> <li>(44:23) - Chuck’s thoughts on Wicked</li> <li>(46:13) - Movies and going to the theater</li> <li>(47:51) - Inflation and DoorDash</li> <li>(50:17) - Will a convenience-centered lifestyle lead to mass unemployment?</li> </ul> <p>Links </p> <ul> <li>Hatozaki: <a href="https://akashisakebrewery.com/brands/hatozaki/" target="_blank">https://akashisakebrewery.com/brands/hatozaki/</a> </li> <li>Jim Gaffigan: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Gaffigan" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Gaffigan</a> </li> <li>Prisma: <a href="https://www.prisma.io/" target="_blank">https://www.prisma.io/</a> </li> <li>Django: <a href="https://www.djangoproject.com/" target="_blank">https://www.djangoproject.com/</a> </li> <li>Rails: <a href="https://rubyonrails.org/" target="_blank">https://rubyonrails.org/</a> </li> <li>Ember: <a href="https://emberjs.com/" target="_blank">https://emberjs.com/</a> </li> <li>React: <a href="https://react.dev/" target="_blank">https://react.dev/</a> </li> <li>Astro: <a href="https://astro.build/" target="_blank">https://astro.build/</a> </li> <li>Drizzle: <a href="https://orm.drizzle.team/" target="_blank">https://orm.drizzle.team/</a> </li> <li>Fakerjs: <a href="https://fakerjs.dev/" target="_blank">https://fakerjs.dev/</a> </li> <li>Next.js: <a href="https://nextjs.org/" target="_blank">https://nextjs.org/</a> </li> <li>Vercel: <a href="https://vercel.com/" target="_blank">https://vercel.com/</a> </li> <li>Kent C. Dodds: <a href="https://kentcdodds.com/" target="_blank">https://kentcdodds.com/</a> </li> <li>Epic Web: <a href="https://www.epicweb.dev/" target="_blank">https://www.epicweb.dev/</a> </li> <li>HTMX: <a href="https://htmx.org/" target="_blank">https://htmx.org/</a> </li> <li>DHH: <a href="https://x.com/dhh/" target="_blank">https://x.com/dhh/</a> </li> <li>Supabase: <a href="https://supabase.com/" target="_blank">https://supabase.com/</a> </li> <li>Figma: <a href="https://www.figma.com/" target="_blank">https://www.figma.com/</a> </li> <li>LaunchDarkly: <a href="https://launchdarkly.com/" target="_blank">https://launchdarkly.com/</a> </li> <li>Shepherd: <a href="https://www.shepherdjs.dev/" target="_blank">https://www.shepherdjs.dev/</a> </li> <li>Embroider: <a href="https://github.com/embroider-build/embroider" target="_blank">https://github.com/embroider-build/embroider</a> </li> <li>Webpack: <a href="https://webpack.js.org/" target="_blank">https://webpack.js.org/</a> </li> <li>Vite: <a href="https://vite.dev/" target="_blank">https://vite.dev/</a> </li> <li>Broccoli: <a href="https://broccoli.build/" target="_blank">https://broccoli.build/</a> </li> <li>Rollup: <a href="https://rollupjs.org/" target="_blank">https://rollupjs.org/</a> </li> <li>Parcel: <a href="https://parceljs.org/" target="_blank">https://parceljs.org/</a> </li> <li>Glimmer: <a href="https://glimmerjs.com/" target="_bl

<p>This week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Ken Wheeler and Chris Power about everything from React and fantasy football to bizarre Airbnb experiences. They debate React’s evolution, lament the quirks of hooks, and revisit the infamous React t-shirt incident. Plus, Ken shares his DIY McRib recipe—because why not?</p> <p>In this episode:</p> <ul> <li>(00:00) - Intro</li> <li>(00:47) - Beverage intros</li> <li>(03:25) - Internet names</li> <li>(09:29) - React components and hooks debate</li> <li>(12:35) - C++?</li> <li>(13:36) - What is MANAMANA?</li> <li>(14:14) - The current state of Airbnb vs hotels</li> <li>(16:29) - React vs JSX</li> <li>(18:34) - Ken making his own McRib</li> <li>(20:22) - Atlantic City</li> <li>(22:34) - Reading viewer comments</li> <li>(26:17) - Crypto stories</li> <li>(30:30) - The React T-shirt incident</li> <li>(32:30) - Ken’s React Rally story</li> <li>(37:29) - Parenting</li> <li>(39:09) - React and Render conferences</li> <li>(40:18) - Car talk</li> <li>(44:56) - Are Broncos overrated?</li> <li>(49:21) - Kendrick Lamar and music tastes</li> <li>(54:27) - Avril Lavigne and celebrity crushes</li> <li>(01:05:59) - Thanksgiving traditions</li> <li>(01:10:37) - Getting older and being healthy</li> </ul> Links <ul> <li>Smirnoff Ice Screwdriver: <a href="https://www.smirnoff.com/en-us/products/ready-to-drink/ice-screwdriver" target="_blank">https://www.smirnoff.com/en-us/products/ready-to-drink/ice-screwdriver</a> </li> <li>Dark Hedges Irish Whiskey: <a href="https://www.darkhedges.com/" target="_blank">https://www.darkhedges.com/</a> </li> <li>Maker’s Mark: <a href="https://www.makersmark.com/" target="_blank">https://www.makersmark.com/</a> </li> <li>React: <a href="https://react.dev/" target="_blank">https://react.dev/</a> </li> <li>C++: <a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/cpp" target="_blank">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/cpp</a> </li> <li>C#: <a href="https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/csharp/" target="_blank">https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/csharp/</a> </li> <li>Rust: <a href="https://www.rust-lang.org/" target="_blank">https://www.rust-lang.org/</a> </li> <li>Meta: <a href="https://www.meta.com/" target="_blank">https://www.meta.com/</a> </li> <li>Apple: <a href="https://www.apple.com/" target="_blank">https://www.apple.com/</a> </li> <li>Netflix: <a href="https://www.netflix.com/" target="_blank">https://www.netflix.com/</a> </li> <li>Amazon: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/</a> </li> <li>Microsoft: <a href="https://www.microsoft.com/" target="_blank">https://www.microsoft.com/</a> </li> <li>Alphabet: <a href="https://abc.xyz/" target="_blank">https://abc.xyz/</a> </li> <li>NVIDIA: <a href="https://www.nvidia.com/" target="_blank">https://www.nvidia.com/</a> </li> <li>Anthropic: <a href="https://www.anthropic.com/" target="_blank">https://www.anthropic.com/</a> </li> <li>Boardwalk Empire: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boardwalk_Empire" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boardwalk_Empire</a> </li> <li>Asbury Resort: <a href="https://www.theasburyhotel.com/" target="_blank">https://www.theasburyhotel.com/</a> </li> <li>Kamala Harris: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamala_Harris" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamala_Harris</a> </li> <li>Bluesky: <a href="https://bsky.app/" target="_blank">https://bsky.app/</a> </li> <li>Bitcoin: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitcoin" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitcoin</a> </li> <li>Dogecoin: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dogecoin" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dogecoin</a> </li> <li>Seinfeld: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seinfeld" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seinfeld</a> </li> <li>Ford Bronco:

<p>This week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Dan Blumberg about his journey from radio producer to product manager and podcaster. They explore the art of building great software, podcasting essentials, and the changing landscape of podcast platforms. Plus, Dan shares his kayaking adventures and insights on balancing authenticity and growth.</p> <p>In this episode:</p> <ul> <li>(00:00) - Intro</li> <li>(02:26) - Whiskey review and rating: Woodinville Straight Bourbon</li> <li>(08:23) - Apple Podcasts vs Spotify</li> <li>(10:20) - Spotify video vs YouTube</li> <li>(12:02) - Podcasting audio vs video</li> <li>(14:24) - Advice on starting a podcast</li> <li>(18:24) - Equipment requirements for guests on podcasts</li> <li>(21:15) - Having a pre-interview interview</li> <li>(25:06) - Social media and podcasting challenges</li> <li>(26:37) - How to grow your audience</li> <li>(32:18) - How to make money as a podcaster</li> <li>(36:28) - Being yourself vs having a persona</li> <li>(38:42) - Monetizing your podcast</li> <li>(41:11) - What’s missing from RSS</li> <li>(42:38) - Dan’s non-tech career ideas</li> <li>(44:40) - Podcast recommendations</li> <li>(48:12) - Dan’s plugs</li> </ul> Links <ul> <li>Woodinville Straight Bourbon: <a href="https://woodinvillewhiskeyco.com/" target="_blank">https://woodinvillewhiskeyco.com/</a> </li> <li>Crafted: <a href="https://crafted.fm" target="_blank">https://crafted.fm</a> </li> <li>WNYC: <a href="https://www.wnyc.org/" target="_blank">https://www.wnyc.org/</a> </li> <li>NYT: <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/" target="_blank">https://www.nytimes.com/</a> </li> <li>Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/</a> </li> <li>Spotify: <a href="https://www.spotify.com/" target="_blank">https://www.spotify.com/</a> </li> <li>Pocket Casts: <a href="https://pocketcasts.com/" target="_blank">https://pocketcasts.com/</a> </li> <li>IAB: <a href="https://www.iab.com/" target="_blank">https://www.iab.com/</a> </li> <li>National Geographic: <a href="https://www.nationalgeographic.com/" target="_blank">https://www.nationalgeographic.com/</a> </li> <li>Shure SM7B: <a href="https://www.shure.com/en-US/products/microphones/sm7b" target="_blank">https://www.shure.com/en-US/products/microphones/sm7b</a> </li> <li>Focusrite: <a href="https://focusrite.com/" target="_blank">https://focusrite.com/</a> </li> <li>Shure MV7: <a href="https://www.shure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv7" target="_blank">https://www.shure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv7</a> </li> <li>Elgato: <a href="https://www.elgato.com/" target="_blank">https://www.elgato.com/</a> </li> <li>AirPods: <a href="https://www.apple.com/airpods/" target="_blank">https://www.apple.com/airpods/</a> </li> <li>Audio Technica: <a href="https://www.audio-technica.com/en-us/" target="_blank">https://www.audio-technica.com/en-us/</a> </li> <li>Morning Edition: <a href="https://www.wnyc.org/shows/me" target="_blank">https://www.wnyc.org/shows/me</a> </li> <li>Chicago Public Radio: <a href="https://www.wbez.org/" target="_blank">https://www.wbez.org/</a> </li> <li>Riverside: <a href="https://riverside.fm/" target="_blank">https://riverside.fm/</a> </li> <li>TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/</a> </li> <li>Mr. Beast: <a href="https://youtube.com/@mrbeast" target="_blank">https://youtube.com/@mrbeast</a> </li> <li>Docker: <a href="https://www.docker.com/" target="_blank">https://www.docker.com/</a> </li> <li>Artium: <a href="https://www.thisisartium.com/" target="_blank">https://www.thisisartium.com/</a> </li> <li>Jay Clouse: <a href="https://creatorscience.com/" target="_blank">https://creatorscience.com/</a> </li> <li>Hark: <a href="https://harkaudio.com/" target="_blank">https://ha

<p>This week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Adam Argyle about the quirks of CSS and JavaScript tooling, and modern web development. They discuss why JavaScript often takes center stage over CSS, the funding disparities between them, and what this means for developers.</p> <p>In this episode:</p> <ul> <li>(00:00) - Intro</li> <li>(02:32) - Whiskey review: Standard Spirit Wormwood Rye</li> <li>(07:54) - Social media and Blue Sky</li> <li>(09:39) - Is cereal soup?</li> <li>(11:15) - The Hot Dog and sandwich debate</li> <li>(17:55) - JavaScript library guilty pleasures</li> <li>(25:40) - CSS vs. JavaScript tooling</li> <li>(34:52) - How Tailwind is funded</li> <li>(35:58) - Politics in business</li> <li>(41:36) - Shotgun debugging and pair programming</li> <li>(47:46) - What is the FG scale?</li> <li>(49:51) - Robbie’s big Tailwind “FG”</li> <li>(51:16) - CSS carousel</li> <li>(57:08) - The complexity of CSS and HTML</li> <li>(01:07:15) - The importance of accessibility</li> <li>(01:08:54) - The problem with AI in CSS</li> <li>(01:09:54) - Plugs</li> </ul> Links <ul> <li>Fresca Mixed: <a href="https://www.frescamixed.com/" target="_blank">https://www.frescamixed.com/</a> </li> <li>Bootstrap: <a href="https://getbootstrap.com/" target="_blank">https://getbootstrap.com/</a> </li> <li>Standard Spirit Wormwood Rye: <a href="https://www.standardwormwood.com/" target="_blank">https://www.standardwormwood.com/</a> </li> <li>Blue Sky: <a href="https://bsky.app/" target="_blank">https://bsky.app/</a> </li> <li>Gray Sky: <a href="https://graysky.app/" target="_blank">https://graysky.app/</a> </li> <li>Lodash: <a href="https://lodash.com/" target="_blank">https://lodash.com/</a> </li> <li>ES6: <a href="https://www.w3schools.com/js/js_es6.asp" target="_blank">https://www.w3schools.com/js/js_es6.asp</a> </li> <li>Monty Python and the Holy Grail: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monty_Python_and_the_Holy_Grail" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monty_Python_and_the_Holy_Grail</a> </li> <li>Hot Ones: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hot_Ones" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hot_Ones</a> </li> <li>Manchester Orchestra: <a href="https://www.manchesterorchestra.com/" target="_blank">https://www.manchesterorchestra.com/</a> </li> <li>Typescript: <a href="https://www.typescriptlang.org/" target="_blank">https://www.typescriptlang.org/</a> </li> <li>Raspberry Pi: <a href="https://www.raspberrypi.com/" target="_blank">https://www.raspberrypi.com/</a> </li> <li>Honeybadger: <a href="https://www.honeybadger.io/" target="_blank">https://www.honeybadger.io/</a> </li> <li>Tailwind CSS: <a href="https://tailwindcss.com/" target="_blank">https://tailwindcss.com/</a> </li> <li>Next.js: <a href="https://nextjs.org/" target="_blank">https://nextjs.org/</a> </li> <li>PHP: <a href="https://www.php.net/" target="_blank">https://www.php.net/</a> </li> <li>Astro: <a href="https://astro.build/" target="_blank">https://astro.build/</a> </li> <li>Jason Fried: <a href="https://x.com/jasonfried" target="_blank">https://x.com/jasonfried</a>?</li> <li>DHH: <a href="https://x.com/dhh/" target="_blank">https://x.com/dhh/</a> </li> <li>Vercel: <a href="https://vercel.com/" target="_blank">https://vercel.com/</a> </li> <li>Donald Trump: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Trump" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Trump</a> </li> <li>Joe Rogan: <a href="https://x.com/joerogan" target="_blank">https://x.com/joerogan</a> </li> <li>Bernie Sanders: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernie_Sanders" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernie_Sanders</a> </li> <li>JD Vance: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JD_Vance" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JD_Vance</a> </li> <li>Taco Bell:

<p>This week, Robbie and Chuck dive into the delicate balance between authenticity and adaptation, both in tech and everyday life. They unpack the challenges of staying true to their passions—like whiskey and web development—while navigating the pressures of broadening their appeal and monetizing their craft. They also reflect on podcasting, personal branding, industry trends, social media shifts, and the complexities of dealing with polarizing figures in tech.</p> <p>In this episode:</p> <ul> <li>(00:00) - Intro</li> <li>(01:28) - All Things Open</li> <li>(02:18) - Whiskey: Redwood Empire Emerald Giant Rye Whiskey</li> <li>(07:29) - Whiskey rating</li> <li>(10:24) - Rebase vs Merge</li> <li>(10:57) - Bluesky vs Twitter</li> <li>(17:45) - The political influence on social media</li> <li>(19:18) - Anonymity in social media and usernames</li> <li>(23:44) - What elements should a web framework include?</li> <li>(26:15) - Should you be your authentic self all the time?</li> <li>(31:58) - The difficulty of monetizing a podcast</li> <li>(35:58) - Commercial real estate and the wig shop</li> <li>(40:04) - Cars and coffee</li> <li>(42:03) - Ghosted by Guillermo?</li> <li>(44:24) - Should politics influence the products and tech we use?</li> <li>(48:40) - Robbie’s new leaf blower</li> <li>(50:28) - Robbie on Web Dev Challenge</li> <li>(51:40) - JavaScript, Ember, and React</li> <li>(58:56) - Holiday prep and European living</li> </ul> Links <ul> <li>Redwood Empire Emerald Giant: <a href="https://redwoodempirewhiskey.com/whiskey/emerald-giant-rye/" target="_blank">https://redwoodempirewhiskey.com/whiskey/emerald-giant-rye/</a> </li> <li>All Things Open: <a href="https://2024.allthingsopen.org/" target="_blank">https://2024.allthingsopen.org/</a> </li> <li>Primeagen: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ThePrimeTimeagen" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@ThePrimeTimeagen</a> </li> <li>Maker’s Mark: <a href="https://www.makersmark.com/" target="_blank">https://www.makersmark.com/</a> </li> <li>Wawa: <a href="https://www.wawa.com/" target="_blank">https://www.wawa.com/</a> </li> <li>Sagamore: <a href="https://sagamorespirit.com/" target="_blank">https://sagamorespirit.com/</a> </li> <li>Bluesky: <a href="https://bsky.app/" target="_blank">https://bsky.app/</a> </li> <li>Kafka: <a href="https://kafka.apache.org/" target="_blank">https://kafka.apache.org/</a> </li> <li>Runspired: <a href="https://runspired.com/" target="_blank">https://runspired.com/</a> </li> <li>Facebook: <a href="https://facebook.com" target="_blank">https://facebook.com</a> </li> <li>Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com" target="_blank">https://instagram.com</a> </li> <li>X / Twitter: <a href="https://x.com" target="_blank">https://x.com</a> </li> <li>Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/" target="_blank">https://www.threads.net/</a> </li> <li>Discord: <a href="https://discord.com/" target="_blank">https://discord.com/</a> </li> <li>Dan Abramov: <a href="https://danabra.mov/" target="_blank">https://danabra.mov/</a> </li> <li>Amazon Music: <a href="https://music.amazon.com/" target="_blank">https://music.amazon.com/</a> </li> <li>Wondery: <a href="https://wondery.com/" target="_blank">https://wondery.com/</a> </li> <li>Whiskey.fund: <a href="https://whiskey.fund" target="_blank">https://whiskey.fund</a> </li> <li>Django: <a href="https://www.djangoproject.com/" target="_blank">https://www.djangoproject.com/</a> </li> <li>Rails: <a href="https://rubyonrails.org/" target="_blank">https://rubyonrails.org/</a> </li> <li>SQLite: <a href="https://www.sqlite.org/" target="_blank">https://www.sqlite.org/</a> </li> <li>RedwoodJS: <a href="https://redwoodjs.com/" target="_blank">https://redwoodjs.com/</a> </li> <li>Laravel: <a href="https://laravel.com/" target="_blank">https://laravel.com/&l

<p>This week, Robbie and Chuck talk about Christmas traditions, from sweaters and trees to classic holiday movies and music. They dive into various light-hearted hot takes, holiday preferences, gift-giving etiquette, and more. Along the way, they review a Cream of Kentucky bourbon, discuss JavaScript and API challenges, and share Robbie’s big announcement—twins on the way!</p> <p>In this episode:</p> <ul> <li>(00:00) - Intro</li> <li>(01:49) - Whiskey intro and rating: Cream of Kentucky</li> <li>(07:59) - Bing Crosby vs Frank Sinatra</li> <li>(09:31) - Real vs fake Christmas trees</li> <li>(13:59) - Christmas Story vs Christmas Vacation</li> <li>(16:34) - Is Die Hard a Christmas movie?</li> <li>(18:09) - Are gift cards a good present or just lazy?</li> <li>(20:50) - Robbie’s big news</li> <li>(21:32) - The state of EV</li> <li>(27:45) - Investments and crypto</li> <li>(33:40) - The results of the State of JS Survey</li> <li>(38:00) - Podcast merch</li> <li>(39:21) - Futbol and food</li> <li>(44:58) - Robbie on Learn with Jason</li> <li>(50:11) - Everybody likes Vite</li> <li>(53:13) - Representing your brand</li> <li>(55:02) - Holiday plans</li> </ul> <p>Links </p> <ul> <li>Cream of Kentucky: <a href="https://creamofkentucky.com" target="_blank">https://creamofkentucky.com</a> </li> <li>Bing Crosby: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bing_Crosby" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bing_Crosby</a> </li> <li>Frank Sinatra: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Sinatra" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Sinatra</a> </li> <li>Jack Daniels: <a href="https://www.jackdaniels.com/" target="_blank">https://www.jackdaniels.com/</a> </li> <li>Balsam Hill Christmas Trees: <a href="https://www.balsamhill.com/c/artificial-christmas-trees" target="_blank">https://www.balsamhill.com/c/artificial-christmas-trees</a> </li> <li>A Christmas Story: <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085334/" target="_blank">https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085334/</a> </li> <li>Christmas Vacation: <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097958/" target="_blank">https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097958/</a> </li> <li>Die Hard: <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095016/" target="_blank">https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095016/</a> </li> <li>Arnold Schwarzenegger: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arnold_Schwarzenegger" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arnold_Schwarzenegger</a> </li> <li>Hallmark: <a href="https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/" target="_blank">https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/</a> </li> <li>VW Buzz: <a href="https://www.vw.com/en/models/id-buzz.html" target="_blank">https://www.vw.com/en/models/id-buzz.html</a> </li> <li>Doug Demuro’s review of the VW Buzz: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tX1TsmhSv5k" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tX1TsmhSv5k</a> </li> <li>Rivian: <a href="https://rivian.com/" target="_blank">https://rivian.com/</a> </li> <li>Chrysler Pacifica: <a href="https://www.chrysler.com/pacifica.html" target="_blank">https://www.chrysler.com/pacifica.html</a> </li> <li>Tesla: <a href="https://www.tesla.com/" target="_blank">https://www.tesla.com/</a> </li> <li>Shiba Inu: <a href="https://shibatoken.com/" target="_blank">https://shibatoken.com/</a> </li> <li>Donald Trump: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Trump" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Trump</a> </li> <li>Ethereum: <a href="https://ethereum.org/" target="_blank">https://ethereum.org/</a> </li> <li>XRP: <a href="https://ripple.com/xrp/" target="_blank">https://ripple.com/xrp/</a> </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Hawk Tuah Coin: <a href="https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/hawk-tuah/" target="_blank">https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/hawk-tuah/</a> </li> <li>State of JS Survey: <a href="https://stateofjs.com/" target="_blank">https://stateofjs.com/</a> </li> <li>Chris Manson

<p>This week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Angie Jones, Head of Developer Relations at TBD, about verifiable credentials, decentralized identity, and the potential of Web 5. They discuss practical applications like mobile driver’s licenses, privacy preservation, as well as the challenges of adopting cutting-edge tech.</p> <p>In this episode:</p> <ul> <li>(00:00) - Intro</li> <li>(01:42) - Whiskey intro and rating</li> <li>(08:38) - Mobile driver’s licenses</li> <li>(16:51) - Identity verification tech</li> <li>(22:50) - Privacy concerns in tech</li> <li>(31:06) - Digital passports and biometric verification in travel</li> <li>(42:39) - Is web 5 the future of decentralization?</li> <li>(52:06) - Angie’s non-tech career</li> <li>(54:03) - Waffle House debate</li> <li>(57:25) - Plugs</li> </ul> Links <ul> <li>All Things Open: <a href="https://2024.allthingsopen.org/" target="_blank">https://2024.allthingsopen.org/</a> </li> <li>Sagamore: <a href="https://sagamorespirit.com/" target="_blank">https://sagamorespirit.com/</a> </li> <li>Block: <a href="https://block.xyz/" target="_blank">https://block.xyz/</a> </li> <li>TBD: <a href="https://tbd.website/" target="_blank">https://tbd.website/</a> </li> <li>W3c Verifiable Credentials: <a href="https://www.w3.org/TR/vc-overview/" target="_blank">https://www.w3.org/TR/vc-overview/</a> </li> <li>MIT: <a href="https://web.mit.edu/" target="_blank">https://web.mit.edu/</a> </li> <li>BitTorrent: <a href="https://www.bittorrent.com/" target="_blank">https://www.bittorrent.com/</a> </li> <li>Photoshop: <a href="https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop" target="_blank">https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop</a> </li> <li>Coinbase: <a href="https://www.coinbase.com/" target="_blank">https://www.coinbase.com/</a> </li> <li>Microsoft Teams: <a href="https://adoption.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/" target="_blank">https://adoption.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/</a> </li> <li>Clear: <a href="https://www.clearme.com/" target="_blank">https://www.clearme.com/</a> </li> <li>Java: <a href="https://www.java.com/" target="_blank">https://www.java.com/</a> </li> <li>Uber: <a href="https://www.uber.com/" target="_blank">https://www.uber.com/</a> </li> <li>Venmo: <a href="https://venmo.com/" target="_blank">https://venmo.com/</a> </li> <li>PayPal: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/" target="_blank">https://www.paypal.com/</a> </li> <li>Waffle House: <a href="https://www.wafflehouse.com/" target="_blank">https://www.wafflehouse.com/</a> </li> <li>Kelsey Hightower: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/kelseyhightower.com" target="_blank">https://bsky.app/profile/kelseyhightower.com</a> </li> </ul> Connect with Angie <ul> <li>Website: <a href="https://angiejones.tech" target="_blank">https://angiejones.tech</a> </li> <li>X / Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/techgirl1908" target="_blank">https://x.com/techgirl1908</a> </li> <li>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/angiejones" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/angiejones</a> </li> </ul> Connect with Chuck and Robbie <ul> <li>Robbie Wagner: <a href="https://x.com/RobbieTheWagner" target="_blank">https://x.com/RobbieTheWagner</a> </li> <li>Chuck Carpenter: <a href="https://x.com/CharlesWthe3rd" target="_blank">https://x.com/CharlesWthe3rd</a> </li> </ul> Subscribe and stay in touch <ul> <li>Website: <a href="https://whiskey.fm" target="_blank">https://whiskey.fm</a> </li> <li>Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whiskey-web-and-whatnot/id1552776603" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whiskey-web-and-whatnot/id1552776603</a> </li> <li>Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/19jiuHAqzeKnkleQUpZxDf" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/19jiuHAqzeKnkleQUpZxDf</a> </li> <li>Overcast:

<p>This week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Kelly Vaughn, Director of Engineering at Spot AI and a “recovering entrepreneur.” They discuss career evolution, the challenges of hiring and job-seeking, career politics, and Kelly’s unique perspective on leadership.</p> <p>In this episode:</p> <ul> <li>(00:00) - Intro</li> <li>(02:39) - Wine tasting + review</li> <li>(10:15) - Career politics in getting promoted</li> <li>(17:28) - Conference talk + All Things Open</li> <li>(18:58) - Gluten sensitivity in Europe</li> <li>(21:07) - Pizza, casseroles, and comfort food</li> <li>(26:54) - Movie preferences and watching habits</li> <li>(33:01) - Therapy and mental health</li> <li>(35:13) - Airports and flight experiences</li> <li>(38:00) - Plugs</li> </ul> Links <ul> <li>Spot AI: <a href="https://www.spot.ai/" target="_blank">https://www.spot.ai/</a> </li> <li>Drinks: <a href="http://Drinks.com" target="_blank">Drinks.com</a> </li> <li>Bill Paxton: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Paxton" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Paxton</a> </li> <li>Weird Science: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weird_Science_(film)" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weird_Science_(film)</a> </li> <li>Anthony Michael Hall: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Michael_Hall" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Michael_Hall</a> </li> <li>The Hardy Boys: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hardy_Boys" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hardy_Boys</a> </li> <li>Ender’s Game: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ender%27s_Game" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ender’s_Game</a> </li> <li>Sentry: <a href="https://sentry.io" target="_blank">https://sentry.io</a> </li> <li>Fly Bye: <a href="https://www.foxrc.com/restaurants/fly-bye-to-go/" target="_blank">https://www.foxrc.com/restaurants/fly-bye-to-go/</a> </li> <li>Ooni: <a href="https://ooni.com/" target="_blank">https://ooni.com/</a> </li> <li>Super Mario Bros: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Mario_Bros" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Mario_Bros</a>.</li> <li>The Super Mario Bros. Movie: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Super_Mario_Bros._Movie" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Super_Mario_Bros._Movie</a> </li> <li>Chris Pratt: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Pratt" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Pratt</a> </li> <li>All Things Open: <a href="https://2024.allthingsopen.org/" target="_blank">https://2024.allthingsopen.org/</a> </li> <li>Render Conf: <a href="https://www.renderatl.com/" target="_blank">https://www.renderatl.com/</a> </li> <li>Jim Gaffigan: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Gaffigan" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Gaffigan</a> </li> <li>Delta: <a href="https://www.delta.com/" target="_blank">https://www.delta.com/</a> </li> <li>Coca-Cola: <a href="https://www.coca-cola.com/" target="_blank">https://www.coca-cola.com/</a> </li> <li>The Modern Leader: <a href="https://modernleader.is/" target="_blank">https://modernleader.is/</a> </li> </ul> Connect with Kelly <ul> <li>Website: <a href="https://kvlly.com" target="_blank">https://kvlly.com</a> </li> <li>X / Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/kvlly" target="_blank">https://x.com/kvlly</a> </li> <li>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyvaughn" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyvaughn</a> </li> <li>The Modern Leader Newsletter: <a href="https://modernleader.is" target="_blank">https://modernleader.is</a> </li> </ul> Connect with Chuck and Robbie <ul> <li>Robbie Wagner: <a href="https://x.com/RobbieTheWagner" target="_blank">https://x.com/RobbieTheWagner</a> </li> <li>Chuck Carpenter: <a href="https://x.com/CharlesWthe3rd" target="_blank"&g

<p>This week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Changelog’s Adam Stacoviak and Jerod Santo about content creation and its role in web development careers. They discuss the nuances of reputation-building, the pitfalls of interview culture, and how developers can navigate the ever-changing landscape of tech.</p> <p>In this episode:</p> <ul> <li>(00:00) - Intro</li> <li>(01:43) - Wine tasting + rating</li> <li>(11:31) - Do web developers need to be content creators?</li> <li>(13:35) - Does open source really help your career?</li> <li>(15:35) - How to build a good reputation</li> <li>(20:05) - Hiring and interviewing</li> <li>(26:54) - Fake dev jobs?</li> <li>(30:58) - Debating cancel culture</li> <li>(37:56) - Silicon Valley and integrity</li> <li>(41:55) - Movies and TV</li> <li>(44:22) - The state of frontend</li> <li>(47:35) - Framework</li> <li>(51:33) - Adam’s and Jerod’s non-tech careers</li> <li>(54:38) - Plugs</li> </ul> Links <ul> <li>ShopTalk Show: <a href="https://shoptalkshow.com/" target="_blank">https://shoptalkshow.com/</a> </li> <li>Changelog: <a href="https://changelog.com/" target="_blank">https://changelog.com/</a> </li> <li>Drinks: <a href="https://drinks.com/" target="_blank">https://drinks.com/</a> </li> <li>JS Party: <a href="https://changelog.com/jsparty" target="_blank">https://changelog.com/jsparty</a> </li> <li>Frontend Feud: CSS Pod vs Whiskey Web and Whatnot: <a href="https://changelog.com/jsparty/285" target="_blank">https://changelog.com/jsparty/285</a> </li> <li>All Things Open: <a href="https://2024.allthingsopen.org/" target="_blank">https://2024.allthingsopen.org/</a> </li> <li>LeetCode: <a href="https://leetcode.com/" target="_blank">https://leetcode.com/</a> </li> <li>Johnny Boursiquot: <a href="https://x.com/jboursiquot" target="_blank">https://x.com/jboursiquot</a> </li> <li>Go Time: <a href="https://changelog.com/gotime" target="_blank">https://changelog.com/gotime</a> </li> <li>WP Engine: <a href="https://wpengine.com/" target="_blank">https://wpengine.com/</a> </li> <li>WordPress: <a href="https://wordpress.com/" target="_blank">https://wordpress.com/</a> </li> <li>Steve Jobs: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Jobs" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Jobs</a> </li> <li>PearAI: <a href="https://trypear.ai/" target="_blank">https://trypear.ai/</a> </li> <li>Silicon Valley: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silicon_Valley_(TV_series)" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silicon_Valley_(TV_series)</a> </li> <li>Succession: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Succession_(TV_series)" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Succession_(TV_series)</a> </li> <li>Brian Cox: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Cox_(actor)" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Cox_(actor)</a> </li> <li>Gladiator: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gladiator_(2000_film)" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gladiator_(2000_film)</a> </li> <li>Joaquin Phoenix: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joaquin_Phoenix" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joaquin_Phoenix</a> </li> <li>Russell Crowe: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russell_Crowe" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russell_Crowe</a> </li> <li>Typescript: <a href="https://www.typescriptlang.org/" target="_blank">https://www.typescriptlang.org/</a> </li> <li>React: <a href="https://react.dev/" target="_blank">https://react.dev/</a> </li> <li>Kent C. Dodds: <a href="https://kentcdodds.com/" target="_blank">https://kentcdodds.com/</a> </li> <li>Django: <a href="https://www.djangoproject.com/" target="_blank">https://www.djangoproject.com/</a> </li> <li>Rails: <a href="https://rubyonrails.org/" target="_blank">https://rubyonrails.org/</a> </li> <li>Next.js: <a href="https://n

<p>This week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Carlo Piana about the intricacies of open-source licensing, challenges in enforcing it, sustainability, and the impact of AI on both the tech and legal industries.</p> <p>In this episode:</p> <ul> <li>(00:00) - Intro</li> <li>(02:37) - Wine tasting</li> <li>(08:15) - Open source licensing</li> <li>(13:20) - Challenges in open source sustainability</li> <li>(19:47) - Monetization and community contributions</li> <li>(21:12) - Choosing the right license</li> <li>(23:32) - Understanding open source AI</li> <li>(29:02) - The impact of AI on legal practice</li> <li>(34:37) - Futbol and hobbies</li> <li>(38:03) - Plugs</li> </ul> Links <ul> <li>All Things Open: <a href="https://2024.allthingsopen.org/" target="_blank">https://2024.allthingsopen.org/</a> </li> <li>Open Source Initiative: <a href="https://opensource.org/" target="_blank">https://opensource.org/</a> </li> <li>VSCodium: <a href="https://vscodium.com/" target="_blank">https://vscodium.com/</a> </li> <li>VS Code: <a href="https://code.visualstudio.com/" target="_blank">https://code.visualstudio.com/</a> </li> <li>Atom: <a href="https://atom-editor.cc/" target="_blank">https://atom-editor.cc/</a> </li> <li>Juventus: <a href="https://www.juventus.com/" target="_blank">https://www.juventus.com/</a> </li> <li>Inter: <a href="https://www.inter.it/" target="_blank">https://www.inter.it/</a> </li> <li>Ducati: <a href="https://www.ducati.com/" target="_blank">https://www.ducati.com/</a> </li> <li>Honda CBR 600: <a href="https://powersports.honda.com/motorcycle/supersport/cbr600rr" target="_blank">https://powersports.honda.com/motorcycle/supersport/cbr600rr</a> </li> <li>Kawasaki 1000: <a href="https://www.kawasaki.com/en-us/motorcycle/ninja/sport/ninja-1000-abs" target="_blank">https://www.kawasaki.com/en-us/motorcycle/ninja/sport/ninja-1000-abs</a> </li> </ul> Connect with Carlo <ul> <li>Website: <a href="https://www.piana.eu/" target="_blank">https://www.piana.eu/</a> </li> <li>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlopiana/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlopiana/</a> </li> <li>X / Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/carlopiana/" target="_blank">https://x.com/carlopiana/</a> </li> </ul> Connect with Chuck and Robbie <ul> <li>Robbie Wagner: <a href="https://x.com/RobbieTheWagner" target="_blank">https://x.com/RobbieTheWagner</a> </li> <li>Chuck Carpenter: <a href="https://x.com/CharlesWthe3rd" target="_blank">https://x.com/CharlesWthe3rd</a> </li> </ul> Subscribe and stay in touch <ul> <li>Website: <a href="https://whiskey.fm" target="_blank">https://whiskey.fm</a> </li> <li>Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whiskey-web-and-whatnot/id1552776603" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whiskey-web-and-whatnot/id1552776603</a> </li> <li>Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/19jiuHAqzeKnkleQUpZxDf" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/19jiuHAqzeKnkleQUpZxDf</a> </li> <li>Overcast: <a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1552776603" target="_blank">https://overcast.fm/itunes1552776603</a> </li> <li>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@WhiskeyWebAndWhatnot" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@WhiskeyWebAndWhatnot</a> </li> </ul> Whiskey Web and Whatnot Merch <p>Enjoying the podcast and want us to make more? Help support us by picking up some of our fresh merch at <a href="https://whiskey.fund" target="_blank">https://whiskey.fund</a>.</p>

<p>This week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Chris Coyier about the complexities of open-source, balancing community contributions with monetization, the quirks of modern web development, and creative approaches to building sustainable tech projects.</p> <p>In this episode:</p> <ul> <li>(00:00) Intro</li> <li>(01:02) Podcast recording and All Things Open</li> <li>(04:10) Wine tasting: Brunello di Montalcino Annata 2018</li> <li>(04:41) CSS and styling challenges</li> <li>(11:02) Open source licensing</li> <li>(22:24) Feature flags and pricing models</li> <li>(27:28) 90s nostalgia</li> <li>(32:19) Is open source worth it?</li> <li>(39:53) Why dev hiring is broken</li> <li>(45:21) Famous forks</li> <li>(49:26) WordPress drama</li> <li>(54:58) Plugs</li> </ul> Links <ul> <li>RodeCaster Pro II: <a href="https://rode.com/en-us/interfaces-and-mixers/-" target="_blank">https://rode.com/en-us/interfaces-and-mixers/-</a> rodecaster-series/rodecaster-pro-ii/</li> <li>All Things Open: <a href="https://2024.allthingsopen.org/" target="_blank">https://2024.allthingsopen.org/</a> </li> <li>ShopTalk Show: <a href="https://shoptalkshow.com/" target="_blank">https://shoptalkshow.com/</a> </li> <li>Audigo: <a href="https://www.audigolabs.com/" target="_blank">https://www.audigolabs.com/</a> </li> <li>Shepherd: <a href="https://www.shepherdjs.dev/" target="_blank">https://www.shepherdjs.dev/</a> </li> <li>CodePen: <a href="https://codepen.io/" target="_blank">https://codepen.io/</a> </li> <li>Intro.js: <a href="https://introjs.com/" target="_blank">https://introjs.com/</a> </li> <li>Supabase: <a href="https://supabase.com" target="_blank">https://supabase.com</a> </li> <li>PostHog: <a href="https://posthog.com/" target="_blank">https://posthog.com/</a> </li> <li>Sentry: <a href="https://Sentry.io/" target="_blank">https://Sentry.io/</a> </li> <li>LaunchDarkly: <a href="https://launchdarkly.com/" target="_blank">https://launchdarkly.com/</a> </li> <li>Nirvana: <a href="https://www.nirvana.com/" target="_blank">https://www.nirvana.com/</a> </li> <li>Kurt Cobain: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kurt_Cobain/" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kurt_Cobain/</a> </li> <li>Pearl Jam: <a href="https://pearljam.com/" target="_blank">https://pearljam.com/</a> </li> <li>Coldplay: <a href="https://www.coldplay.com/" target="_blank">https://www.coldplay.com/</a> </li> <li>Phish: <a href="https://phish.com/" target="_blank">https://phish.com/</a> </li> <li>Ray LaMontagne: <a href="https://www.raylamontagne.com/" target="_blank">https://www.raylamontagne.com/</a> </li> <li>Ember: <a href="https://emberjs.com" target="_blank">https://emberjs.com</a> </li> <li>LeetCode: <a href="https://leetcode.com/" target="_blank">https://leetcode.com/</a> </li> <li>Homebrew: <a href="https://brew.sh/" target="_blank">https://brew.sh/</a> </li> <li>Adam Argyle: <a href="https://x.com/argyleink/" target="_blank">https://x.com/argyleink/</a> </li> <li>Wufoo: <a href="https://www.wufoo.com/" target="_blank">https://www.wufoo.com/</a> </li> <li>CodeCrafters: <a href="https://codecrafters.io/" target="_blank">https://codecrafters.io/</a> </li> <li>PearAI: <a href="https://trypear.ai/" target="_blank">https://trypear.ai/</a> </li> <li>Godot: <a href="https://godotengine.org/" target="_blank">https://godotengine.org/</a> </li> <li>iojs: <a href="https://github.com/nodejs/iojs.org/" target="_blank">https://github.com/nodejs/iojs.org/</a> </li> <li>WordPress: <a href="https://wordpress.org" target="_blank">https://wordpress.org</a> </li> <li>Matt Mullenweg: <a href="https://x.com/photomatt/" target="_blank">https://x.com/photomatt/</a> </li> <li>Jetpack: <a href

<p>This week, Robbie and Chuck discuss Fresca’s nostalgic comeback, generalization vs specialization in web dev, the death of FAANG, and the career impact of AI. They also talk about the future of self-driving cars, the relevance of college education, and the ethics around digital media ownership.</p> <p>In this episode:</p> <ul> <li>(00:00) - Intro</li> <li>(01:55) - Alcoholic Fresca</li> <li>(07:06) - MANAMANA</li> <li>(10:03) - Hot takes</li> <li>(10:17) - Blow Pops vs Tootsie Pops</li> <li>(11:30) - Are self-driving cars a good or bad idea?</li> <li>(16:32) - How technology is changing education</li> <li>(21:41) - Specialist vs generalist</li> <li>(27:37) - Non-alchoholic Fresca</li> <li>(28:28) - AI and the future</li> <li>(29:43) - Videogames and community</li> <li>(37:53) - Rails vs Django</li> <li>(39:41) - Console gaming</li> <li>(41:24) - How streaming and downloadable media has changed gaming</li> <li>(46:39) - Game development</li> <li>(50:22) - Coke products and Costco</li> </ul> Links <ul> <li>Fresca: <a href="https://www.coca-cola.com/us/en/brands/fresca-sparkling-soda" target="_blank">https://www.coca-cola.com/us/en/brands/fresca-sparkling-soda</a> </li> <li>Coca-Cola: <a href="https://www.coca-cola.com" target="_blank">https://www.coca-cola.com</a> </li> <li>High Noon: <a href="https://www.highnoonspirits.com" target="_blank">https://www.highnoonspirits.com</a> </li> <li>White Claw: <a href="https://www.whiteclaw.com" target="_blank">https://www.whiteclaw.com</a> </li> <li>Long Drink: <a href="https://thelongdrink.com" target="_blank">https://thelongdrink.com</a> </li> <li>Meta: <a href="https://www.meta.com" target="_blank">https://www.meta.com</a> </li> <li>Apple: <a href="https://www.apple.com" target="_blank">https://www.apple.com</a> </li> <li>Netflix: <a href="https://netflix.com" target="_blank">https://netflix.com</a> </li> <li>Amazon: <a href="https://amazon.com" target="_blank">https://amazon.com</a> </li> <li>Microsoft: <a href="https://microsoft.com" target="_blank">https://microsoft.com</a> </li> <li>Alphabet: <a href="https://abc.xyz" target="_blank">https://abc.xyz</a> </li> <li>NVIDIA: <a href="https://www.nvidia.com" target="_blank">https://www.nvidia.com</a> </li> <li>The Muppets: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Muppets" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Muppets</a> </li> <li>Blow Pop: <a href="https://the-candy-encyclopedia.fandom.com/wiki/Blow_Pops" target="_blank">https://the-candy-encyclopedia.fandom.com/wiki/Blow_Pops</a> </li> <li>Tootsie Pop: <a href="https://the-candy-encyclopedia.fandom.com/wiki/Tootsie_Pop" target="_blank">https://the-candy-encyclopedia.fandom.com/wiki/Tootsie_Pop</a> </li> <li>Tesla: <a href="https://www.tesla.com" target="_blank">https://www.tesla.com</a> </li> <li>Black Mirror: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Mirror" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Mirror</a> </li> <li>Range Rover: <a href="https://www.landroverusa.com/range-rover" target="_blank">https://www.landroverusa.com/range-rover</a> </li> <li>Typescript: <a href="https://www.typescriptlang.org" target="_blank">https://www.typescriptlang.org</a> </li> <li>React: <a href="https://react.dev" target="_blank">https://react.dev</a> </li> <li>Django: <a href="https://www.djangoproject.com" target="_blank">https://www.djangoproject.com</a> </li> <li>Rails: <a href="https://rubyonrails.org" target="_blank">https://rubyonrails.org</a> </li> <li>Web3: <a href="https://web3.foundation" target="_blank">https://web3.foundation</a> </li> <li>Diablo: <a href="https://diablo4.blizzard.com" target="_blank">https://diablo4.blizzard.com</a> </li> <li>Tears of the Kingdom: <a href="https://zelda.nintendo.com/tears-of-the-kingdom" target="_blank">ht

<p>This week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Jason Lengstorf about the evolving world of web development and the challenges of open-source monetization. They share insights on simplifying tech stacks, choosing the right tools, and some often-overlooked trade-offs in today’s development landscape.</p> <p>In this episode:</p> <ul> <li>(00:00) - Intro</li> <li>(03:24) - Whiskey: Kentucky Owl St. Patrick’s Edition</li> <li>(10:09) - Hot takes</li> <li>(25:44) - Favorites from “Learn with Jason”: Vinxi, Waku</li> <li>(29:01) - Astro and monetizing open source projects</li> <li>(34:57) - The importance of simplicity</li> <li>(41:52) - Email etiquette</li> <li>(45:36) - On issues with email</li> <li>(47:11) - Personal style and professional image</li> <li>(53:52) - Talking about getting older</li> <li>(56:36) - Plugs</li> </ul> <p>Links </p> <ul> <li>Kentucky Owl: <a href="https://kentuckyowlbourbon.com/shop/st-patricks-edition" target="_blank">https://kentuckyowlbourbon.com/shop/st-patricks-edition</a> </li> <li>Roka Akor: <a href="https://rokaakor.com" target="_blank">https://rokaakor.com</a> </li> <li>Old Forester 1910: <a href="https://www.oldforester.com" target="_blank">https://www.oldforester.com</a> </li> <li>Tailwind CSS: <a href="https://tailwindcss.com" target="_blank">https://tailwindcss.com</a> </li> <li>VS Code: <a href="https://code.visualstudio.com" target="_blank">https://code.visualstudio.com</a> </li> <li>Cursor: <a href="https://www.cursor.com" target="_blank">https://www.cursor.com</a> </li> <li>Copilot: <a href="https://github.com/features/copilot" target="_blank">https://github.com/features/copilot</a> </li> <li>Amazon Q: <a href="https://aws.amazon.com/q" target="_blank">https://aws.amazon.com/q</a> </li> <li>ChatGPT: <a href="https://chatgpt.com" target="_blank">https://chatgpt.com</a> </li> <li>Supermaven: <a href="https://supermaven.com" target="_blank">https://supermaven.com</a> </li> <li>Rails: <a href="https://rubyonrails.org" target="_blank">https://rubyonrails.org</a> </li> <li>Laravel: <a href="https://laravel.com" target="_blank">https://laravel.com</a> </li> <li>Web Dev Challenge S1E6: Build an app to capture memories: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V96_3fBgvPA" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V96_3fBgvPA</a> </li> <li>Supabase: <a href="https://supabase.com" target="_blank">https://supabase.com</a> </li> <li>Hetzner: <a href="https://www.hetzner.com" target="_blank">https://www.hetzner.com</a> </li> <li>Digial Ocean: <a href="https://www.digitalocean.com" target="_blank">https://www.digitalocean.com</a> </li> <li>DHH: <a href="https://x.com/dhh" target="_blank">https://x.com/dhh</a> </li> <li>Learn with Jason: <a href="https://www.learnwithjason.dev" target="_blank">https://www.learnwithjason.dev</a> </li> <li>Vinxi: <a href="https://vinxi.vercel.app" target="_blank">https://vinxi.vercel.app</a> </li> <li>Waku: <a href="https://waku.gg" target="_blank">https://waku.gg</a> </li> <li>Daishi Kato: <a href="https://x.com/dai_shi" target="_blank">https://x.com/dai_shi</a> </li> <li>Vite: <a href="https://vite.dev" target="_blank">https://vite.dev</a> </li> <li>Nitro: <a href="https://nitro.build" target="_blank">https://nitro.build</a> </li> <li>Next.js: <a href="https://nextjs.org" target="_blank">https://nextjs.org</a> </li> <li>SolidStart: <a href="https://start.solidjs.com" target="_blank">https://start.solidjs.com</a> </li> <li>TanStack Start: <a href="https://tanstack.com/start/latest" target="_blank">https://tanstack.com/start/latest</a> </li> <li>Astro: <a href="https://astro.build" target="_blank">https://astro.build</a> </li> <li>OpenNext: <a href="https://opennext.js.org" target="_blank&#3

<p>In this live episode from THAT Conference, Robbie and Chuck talk with James Quick about his journey as a developer and content creator. Over a Scottish single malt, they discuss frameworks like Astro and Redwood, the evolution of React, and the importance of developer experience in modern web development.</p> <p>In this episode:</p> <ul> <li>(00:00) - Intro</li> <li>(01:21) - Meet James Quick</li> <li>(03:03) - Whiskey: Auchentoshan 12 Year</li> <li>(10:12) - Lukewarm takes</li> <li>(18:23) - Frameworks and developer experience</li> <li>(25:45) - Whiskey.fund</li> <li>(26:18) - Astro and future of web development</li> <li>(29:31) - Versel pricing and AWS abstraction</li> <li>(33:47) - Balancing parenthood and tech careers</li> <li>(35:59) - Twitter Controversies</li> <li>(40:05) - Soccer and staying active</li> <li>(47:33) - Alternative careers and hobbies</li> <li>(53:43) - Plugs</li> </ul> <p>Links</p> <ul> <li>James Quick: <a href="https://www.jamesqquick.com" target="_blank">https://www.jamesqquick.com</a> </li> <li>Auchentoshan: <a href="https://www.auchentoshan.com" target="_blank">https://www.auchentoshan.com</a> </li> <li>THAT Conference: <a href="https://www.thatconference.com" target="_blank">https://www.thatconference.com</a> </li> <li>Astro: <a href="https://astro.build" target="_blank">https://astro.build</a> </li> <li>RedwoodJS: <a href="https://redwoodjs.com" target="_blank">https://redwoodjs.com</a> </li> <li>React: <a href="https://react.dev" target="_blank">https://react.dev</a> </li> <li>Next.js: <a href="https://nextjs.org" target="_blank">https://nextjs.org</a> </li> <li>Remix: <a href="https://remix.run" target="_blank">https://remix.run</a> </li> <li>Tailwind CSS: <a href="https://tailwindcss.com" target="_blank">https://tailwindcss.com</a> </li> <li>Prisma: <a href="https://www.prisma.io" target="_blank">https://www.prisma.io</a> </li> <li>Vercel: <a href="https://vercel.com" target="_blank">https://vercel.com</a> </li> <li>AWS: <a href="https://aws.amazon.com" target="_blank">https://aws.amazon.com</a> </li> <li>Netlify: <a href="https://www.netlify.com" target="_blank">https://www.netlify.com</a> </li> <li>Cloudflare: <a href="https://www.cloudflare.com" target="_blank">https://www.cloudflare.com</a> </li> <li>GitHub: <a href="https://github.com" target="_blank">https://github.com</a> </li> <li>Apple: <a href="https://www.apple.com" target="_blank">https://www.apple.com</a> </li> <li>Ember.js: <a href="https://emberjs.com" target="_blank">https://emberjs.com</a> </li> <li>Django: <a href="https://www.djangoproject.com" target="_blank">https://www.djangoproject.com</a> </li> <li>Ruby on Rails: <a href="https://rubyonrails.org" target="_blank">https://rubyonrails.org</a> </li> <li>Discord: <a href="https://discord.com" target="_blank">https://discord.com</a> </li> <li>Cassidy Williams: <a href="https://cassidoo.co" target="_blank">https://cassidoo.co</a> </li> </ul> Connect with James <ul> <li>Website: <a href="https://www.jamesqquick.com" target="_blank">https://www.jamesqquick.com</a> </li> <li>X / Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/jamesqquick" target="_blank">https://x.com/jamesqquick</a> </li> <li>Astro Course: <a href="https://astrocourse.dev" target="_blank">https://astrocourse.dev</a> </li> </ul> Connect with Chuck and Robbie <ul> <li>Robbie Wagner: <a href="https://x.com/RobbieTheWagner" target="_blank">https://x.com/RobbieTheWagner</a> </li> <li>Chuck Carpenter: <a href="https://x.com/CharlesWthe3rd" target="_blank">https://x.com/CharlesWthe3rd</a> </li> </ul> Subscribe and stay in touch <ul> <li>Website: <a href="https://whiskey.fm" target="_blank">https://whiskey.fm</a> </li

<p>This week, Robbie and Chuck welcome Adam Argyle and David East from the Bad at CSS podcast, for a fun conversation about their favorite dev tools and the finer points of CSS. They discuss code editors, environment setups, AI-enhanced development, and the ongoing battle for coding supremacy between various tools and languages.</p> <p>In this episode:</p> <ul> <li>(00:00) - Intro</li> <li>(05:02) - Whiskey: Catoctin Creek Ragnarok Rye</li> <li>(16:40) - CSS game</li> <li>(29:03) - Hot takes</li> <li>(33:15) - AI, code editors, and dev environments</li> <li>(37:15) - Nix Registry and dependency management</li> <li>(41:24) - Rebase vs merge</li> <li>(46:04) - Git tools and preferences</li> <li>(50:22) - Dog stories and Roomba mishaps</li> <li>(53:36) - CSS4 and the future of CSS</li> <li>(01:03:08) - Virtualized lists and data tables</li> <li>(01:07:09) - Podcast plug</li> </ul> Links <ul> <li><a href="https://badatcss.com" target="_blank">Bad at CSS podcast</a></li> <li><a href="https://x.com/argyleink" target="_blank">Adam Argyle</a></li> <li><a href="https://x.com/_davideast" target="_blank">David East</a></li> <li><a href="https://tailwindcss.com" target="_blank">Tailwind CSS</a></li> <li><a href="https://firebase.google.com" target="_blank">Firebase</a></li> <li><a href="https://idx.dev" target="_blank">IDX</a></li> <li><a href="https://2024.allthingsopen.org" target="_blank">All Things Open</a></li> <li><a href="https://catoctincreekdistilling.com/ragnarok" target="_blank">Catoctin Creek Ragnarok Rye</a></li> <li><a href="https://zelda.nintendo.com/tears-of-the-kingdom" target="_blank">Tears of the Kingdom</a></li> <li><a href="https://mikeshothoney.com" target="_blank">Mike’s Hot Honey</a></li> <li><a href="https://syntax.fm" target="_blank">Syntax</a></li> <li><a href="https://laravel.com" target="_blank">Laravel</a></li> <li><a href="https://rubyonrails.org" target="_blank">Rails</a></li> <li><a href="https://aws.amazon.com" target="_blank">AWS</a></li> <li><a href="https://fluxui.dev" target="_blank">Flux</a></li> <li><a href="https://x.com/calebporzio" target="_blank">Caleb Porzio</a></li> <li><a href="https://x.com/dhh" target="_blank">DHH</a></li> <li><a href="https://code.visualstudio.com" target="_blank">VS Code</a></li> <li><a href="https://nixos.org" target="_blank">NixOS</a></li> <li><a href="https://nix.dev" target="_blank">Nix.dev</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.python.org" target="_blank">Python</a></li> <li><a href="https://github.com" target="_blank">Github</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.postgresql.org" target="_blank">Postgres</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.docker.com" target="_blank">Docker</a></li> <li><a href="https://x.com/jeffbcross" target="_blank">Jeff Cross</a></li> <li><a href="https://boot.dev" target="_blank">Boot.dev</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.boot.dev/teachers/the-primeagen" target="_blank">Primeagen</a></li> <li><a href="https://nextjs.org" target="_blank">Next.js</a></li> <li><a href="https://nuxt.com" target="_blank">Nuxt</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.irobot.com" target="_blank">Roomba</a></li> <li><a href="https://github.com/CSS-Next/css-next" target="_blank">CSS Next Community Group</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.typescriptlang.org" target="_blank">Typescript</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.terminal.shop" target="_blank">Terminal Coffee</a></li> <li><a href="https://x.com/thdxr" target="_blank">Dax</a></li> <li><a href

<p>This week, Robbie and Chuck sip on some Stranahan’s Second Chance Single Barrel Colorado Whiskey, and explore a variety of topics, from new tech to health. They discuss the future of open-source libraries like Shepherd.js and its transition from a developer tool to a potential SaaS product, as well as the challenges of scaling such products, and the importance of community support and clear business strategies.</p> <p>In this episode:</p> <ul> <li>(00:00) - Intro</li> <li>(02:24) - Stranahan’s Second Chance Single-Barrel Colorado Whiskey</li> <li>(07:45) - Whiskey rating</li> <li>(13:12) - The struggles of open source SaaS</li> <li>(19:48) - Developer-centric approach to Shepherd.js</li> <li>(29:06) - Whiskey.fund</li> <li>(31:35) - Branding and business ventures</li> <li>(33:45) - Robbie returns to the office</li> <li>(36:54) - Supplements and regulations</li> <li>(39:14) - Changes at Amazon</li> <li>(42:26) - Robbie’s Amazon/AWS theory</li> <li>(44:27) - Ethics and wealth in corporate America</li> <li>(55:04) - Halloween plans</li> </ul> Links <ul> <li>Apple Watch: <a href="https://www.apple.com/watch" target="_blank">https://www.apple.com/watch</a> </li> <li>Aged & Ore Travel Bundle: <a href="https://agedandore.com/products/travel-bundle" target="_blank">https://agedandore.com/products/travel-bundle</a> </li> <li>Stranahan’s Second Chance Single-Barrel Colorado Whiskey: <a href="https://stranahans.com" target="_blank">https://stranahans.com</a> </li> <li>Del Bach American Single Malt Whiskey: <a href="https://whiskeydelbac.com" target="_blank">https://whiskeydelbac.com</a> </li> <li>All Things Open: <a href="https://2024.allthingsopen.org" target="_blank">https://2024.allthingsopen.org</a> </li> <li>Shepherd.js: <a href="https://www.shepherdjs.dev" target="_blank">https://www.shepherdjs.dev</a> </li> <li>Intro.js: <a href="https://introjs.com" target="_blank">https://introjs.com</a> </li> <li>Driver.js: <a href="https://driverjs.com" target="_blank">https://driverjs.com</a> </li> <li>Tailwind CSS: <a href="https://tailwindcss.com" target="_blank">https://tailwindcss.com</a> </li> <li>Supabase: <a href="https://supabase.com" target="_blank">https://supabase.com</a> </li> <li>Adam Argyle: <a href="https://x.com/argyleink" target="_blank">https://x.com/argyleink</a> </li> <li>Bad at CSS podcast: <a href="https://badatcss.com" target="_blank">https://badatcss.com</a> </li> <li>CSS podcast: <a href="https://thecsspodcast.libsyn.com" target="_blank">https://thecsspodcast.libsyn.com</a> </li> <li>Big Sky Dev Con: <a href="https://bigskydevcon.com/" target="_blank">https://bigskydevcon.com/</a> </li> <li>Carson Gross: <a href="https://x.com/htmx_org" target="_blank">https://x.com/htmx_org</a> </li> <li>HTMX: <a href="https://htmx.org" target="_blank">https://htmx.org</a> </li> <li>Amazon: <a href="https://amazon.com" target="_blank">https://amazon.com</a> </li> <li>Temu: <a href="https://www.temu.com" target="_blank">https://www.temu.com</a> </li> <li>All or Nothing: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/All-or-Nothing/dp/B086HVHRR7" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/All-or-Nothing/dp/B086HVHRR7</a> </li> <li>The Boys: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLWVYPXF" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLWVYPXF</a> </li> <li>Harry Potter: <a href="https://www.harrypotter.com" target="_blank">https://www.harrypotter.com</a> </li> </ul> Connect with Michelle <ul> <li>Website: <a href="https://www.michellebakels.com" target="_blank">https://www.michellebakels.com</a> </li> <li>X / Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/michellebakels" target="_blank">https://x.com/michellebakels</a> </li> </ul> Connect with Chuck and Robbie <ul> <li>Robbie Wagner: <a href="https://x.com/RobbieTheWagner" target="_blank">https://x.com/RobbieTheWagner</a> </li> <l

<p>This week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Lane Wanger, the creator of Boot.dev, about his journey to backend development and launching Boot.dev. They discuss the state of developer education, how advanced developers can level up, and the importance of fundamentals. Lane also shares his love for Go, Tailwind, and J.R.R. Tolkien.</p> <p>In this episode:</p> <ul> <li>(00:00) - Intro</li> <li>(01:58) - Meet Lane Wagner</li> <li>(03:06) - Whiskey: Old Maysville Club Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey</li> <li>(10:54) - Whiskey rating</li> <li>(15:25) - Hot takes</li> <li>(36:55) - Whiskey.fund</li> <li>(38:08) - Best tooling and learning platforms for developers</li> <li>(48:26) - How do experienced developers level up?</li> <li>(01:07:32) - Non-tech careers</li> <li>(01:09:00) - Tolkien and Rings of Power</li> <li>(01:14:56) - Closing thoughts and plugs</li> </ul> Links <ul> <li>Backend Banter podcast: <a href="https://www.backendbanter.fm" target="_blank">https://www.backendbanter.fm</a> </li> <li>Boot.dev: <a href="https://boot.dev" target="_blank">https://boot.dev</a> </li> <li>Go: <a href="https://go.dev" target="_blank">https://go.dev</a> </li> <li>Tailwind CSS: <a href="https://tailwindcss.com" target="_blank">https://tailwindcss.com</a> </li> <li>Old Maysville Club Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey: <a href="https://www.oldpogue.com" target="_blank">https://www.oldpogue.com</a> </li> <li>Adam Argyle: <a href="https://x.com/argyleink" target="_blank">https://x.com/argyleink</a> </li> <li>Chris Coyier: <a href="https://x.com/chriscoyier" target="_blank">https://x.com/chriscoyier</a> </li> <li>Codepen: <a href="https://codepen.io" target="_blank">https://codepen.io</a> </li> <li>Lane’s Medium articles: <a href="https://wagslane.medium.com" target="_blank">https://wagslane.medium.com</a> </li> <li>Reddit: <a href="https://reddit.com" target="_blank">https://reddit.com</a> </li> <li>Hacker News: <a href="https://news.ycombinator.com" target="_blank">https://news.ycombinator.com</a> </li> <li>Ken Wheeler: <a href="https://x.com/ken_wheeler" target="_blank">https://x.com/ken_wheeler</a> </li> <li>BYU: <a href="https://www.byu.edu" target="_blank">https://www.byu.edu</a> </li> <li>MIT: <a href="https://www.mit.edu" target="_blank">https://www.mit.edu</a> </li> <li>Stanford: <a href="https://www.stanford.edu" target="_blank">https://www.stanford.edu</a> </li> <li>Udemy: <a href="https://www.udemy.com" target="_blank">https://www.udemy.com</a> </li> <li>Ember: <a href="https://emberjs.com" target="_blank">https://emberjs.com</a> </li> <li>How About Tomorrow with DHH: <a href="https://tomorrow.fm/106" target="_blank">https://tomorrow.fm/106</a> </li> <li>Matt Holt: <a href="https://x.com/mholt6" target="_blank">https://x.com/mholt6</a> </li> <li>J.R.R. Tolkien: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._R._R._Tolkien" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._R._R._Tolkien</a> </li> <li>The Rings of Power: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lord_of_the_Rings:_The_Rings_of_Power" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lord_of_the_Rings:_The_Rings_of_Power</a> </li> <li>Game of Thrones: <a href="https://www.hbo.com/game-of-thrones" target="_blank">https://www.hbo.com/game-of-thrones</a> </li> <li>Roald Dahl: <a href="https://www.roalddahl.com" target="_blank">https://www.roalddahl.com</a> </li> <li>Harry Potter: <a href="https://www.wizardingworld.com" target="_blank">https://www.wizardingworld.com</a> </li> <li>The Hobbit: <a href="https://www.tolkienestate.com/writing/the-hobbit" target="_blank">https://www.tolkienestate.com/writing/the-hobbit</a> </li> <li>Wes Anderson: <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0027572" target="_blank">https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0027572</a> </li> <li>Asteroid City: <a hr

<p>This week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Michelle Bakels, Program Director at G2i and co-organizer of React Miami. They cover a range of topics, from developer health initiatives to the challenges of organizing a growing tech conference. They also discuss their experiences with React, the evolution of developer culture, and the perks of working in tech.</p> <p>In this episode:</p> <ul> <li>(00:00) - Intro</li> <li>(03:43) - Whiskey: Old Forester 1910</li> <li>(17:11) - Inferred types vs explicit types</li> <li>(18:07) - Tailwind vs vanilla CSS</li> <li>(20:59) - Git rebase vs git merge</li> <li>(23:08) - Third party vs roll your own</li> <li>(24:40) - VS Code sidebar on left or right</li> <li>(27:35) - Vercel vs cheap VPS</li> <li>(31:07) - Whiskey.fund</li> <li>(31:40) - React Miami</li> <li>(39:10) - Dev Health OS</li> <li>(44:58) - Inter Miami</li> <li>(49:37) - Phoenix Open and TGL</li> <li>(52:44) - Non-tech careers</li> </ul> Links <ul> <li>React Miami: <a href="https://www.reactmiami.com" target="_blank">https://www.reactmiami.com</a> </li> <li>Old Forester 1910: <a href="https://www.oldforester.com" target="_blank">https://www.oldforester.com</a> </li> <li>Ken Wheeler: <a href="https://x.com/ken_wheeler" target="_blank">https://x.com/ken_wheeler</a> </li> <li>Jack Rose: <a href="https://www.jackrosediningsaloon.com" target="_blank">https://www.jackrosediningsaloon.com</a> </li> <li>Tailwind CSS: <a href="https://tailwindcss.com" target="_blank">https://tailwindcss.com</a> </li> <li>Typescript: <a href="https://www.typescriptlang.org" target="_blank">https://www.typescriptlang.org</a> </li> <li>Adam Wathan: <a href="https://x.com/adamwathan" target="_blank">https://x.com/adamwathan</a> </li> <li>JetBrains: <a href="https://www.jetbrains.com" target="_blank">https://www.jetbrains.com</a> </li> <li>Vercel: <a href="https://vercel.com" target="_blank">https://vercel.com</a> </li> <li>Vs Code: <a href="https://code.visualstudio.com" target="_blank">https://code.visualstudio.com</a> </li> <li>Atom: <a href="https://atom-editor.cc" target="_blank">https://atom-editor.cc</a> </li> <li>Cursor: <a href="https://www.cursor.com" target="_blank">https://www.cursor.com</a> </li> <li>Netlify: <a href="https://www.netlify.com" target="_blank">https://www.netlify.com</a> </li> <li>Dax: <a href="https://x.com/thdxr" target="_blank">https://x.com/thdxr</a> </li> <li>Next.js: <a href="https://nextjs.org" target="_blank">https://nextjs.org</a> </li> <li>Laracon: <a href="https://laracon.us" target="_blank">https://laracon.us</a> </li> <li>Sentry: <a href="https://Sentry.io" target="_blank">https://Sentry.io</a> </li> <li>PHP: <a href="https://www.php.net" target="_blank">https://www.php.net</a> </li> <li>React: <a href="https://react.dev" target="_blank">https://react.dev</a> </li> <li>The Dev Health OS: <a href="https://www.devhealthos.com" target="_blank">https://www.devhealthos.com</a> </li> <li>Gabe Greenberg: <a href="https://x.com/gabe_g2i" target="_blank">https://x.com/gabe_g2i</a> </li> <li>How We Work by Leah Weiss: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/How-We-Work-Purpose-Reclaim/dp/-" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/How-We-Work-Purpose-Reclaim/dp/-</a> 0062565060</li> <li>Inter Miami: <a href="https://www.intermiamicf.com" target="_blank">https://www.intermiamicf.com</a> </li> <li>Phoenix Open: <a href="https://wmphoenixopen.com" target="_blank">https://wmphoenixopen.com</a> </li> <li>TGL: <a href="https://tglgolf.com" target="_blank">https://tglgolf.com</a> </li> <li>Tiger Woods: <a href="https://x.com/TigerWoods" target="_blank">https://x.com/TigerWoods</a> </li> <li>Jupiter Links: <a href="https://x.com/jupiterlinksgc" target="_blank">https://x.com/jup

<p>Madison Kanna joins Robbie and Chuck to discuss her journey as a developer and the creation of CodebookClub, an online community for developers. They dive into hot takes on Tailwind, TypeScript, and the challenges of keeping up with the fast-paced world of web development. They also discuss the importance of mastering foundational skills, developer burnout, and the evolving role of AI tools.</p> <p>In this episode:</p> <ul> <li>(00:00) - Intro</li> <li>(02:22) - Whiskey: Smoke Wagon Straight Bourbon Whiskey</li> <li>(13:56) - Hot Takes</li> <li>(17:42) - Inferred vs explicit types</li> <li>(20:14) - Tailwind vs CSS</li> <li>(23:39) - Git rebase vs Git merge</li> <li>(27:42) - Copilot vs Claude</li> <li>(34:18) - Coding journey and early inspirations</li> <li>(39:43) - CodeBookClub</li> <li>(41:38) - The complexity of front-end development</li> <li>(48:12) - Developer job titles</li> <li>(52:43) - Whatnot</li> <li>(58:30) - The great Pickleball debate</li> <li>(01:04:20) - Madison’s plans for React Miami</li> </ul> Links <ul> <li>CodeBookClub: <a href="https://x.com/codebookclub" target="_blank">https://x.com/codebookclub</a> </li> <li>H&C Distilling: <a href="https://www.nevadadistilling.com" target="_blank">https://www.nevadadistilling.com</a> </li> <li>Taylor Swift: <a href="https://www.taylorswift.com" target="_blank">https://www.taylorswift.com</a> </li> <li>High West Distillery: <a href="https://highwest.com" target="_blank">https://highwest.com</a> </li> <li>Jack Daniels: <a href="https://www.jackdaniels.com" target="_blank">https://www.jackdaniels.com</a> </li> <li>Marker’s Mark: <a href="https://makersmark.com" target="_blank">https://makersmark.com</a> </li> <li>Buffalo Trace: <a href="https://www.buffalotracedistillery.com" target="_blank">https://www.buffalotracedistillery.com</a> </li> <li>Next Conf: <a href="https://nextjs.org/conf" target="_blank">https://nextjs.org/conf</a> </li> <li>Seinfeld: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seinfeld" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seinfeld</a> </li> <li>Foo Fighters: <a href="https://foofighters.com" target="_blank">https://foofighters.com</a> </li> <li>Tailwind CSS: <a href="https://tailwindcss.com" target="_blank">https://tailwindcss.com</a> </li> <li>TypeScript: <a href="https://www.typescriptlang.org" target="_blank">https://www.typescriptlang.org</a> </li> <li>ChatGPT: <a href="https://openai.com/chatgpt" target="_blank">https://openai.com/chatgpt</a> </li> <li>Stack Overflow: <a href="https://stackoverflow.com" target="_blank">https://stackoverflow.com</a> </li> <li>Copilot: <a href="https://github.com/features/copilot" target="_blank">https://github.com/features/copilot</a> </li> <li>Claude: <a href="https://claude.ai" target="_blank">https://claude.ai</a> </li> <li>Next.js: <a href="https://nextjs.org" target="_blank">https://nextjs.org</a> </li> <li>Hypermedia Systems: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hypermedia-Systems-Carson-Gross/dp/B0C9S88QV6" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Hypermedia-Systems-Carson-Gross/dp/B0C9S88QV6</a> </li> <li>LeetCode: <a href="https://leetcode.com" target="_blank">https://leetcode.com</a> </li> <li>Ember: <a href="https://emberjs.com" target="_blank">https://emberjs.com</a> </li> <li>Adam Argyle: <a href="https://x.com/argyleink" target="_blank">https://x.com/argyleink</a> </li> <li>Billy Ray Cyrus: <a href="https://www.billyraycyrus.com" target="_blank">https://www.billyraycyrus.com</a> </li> <li>Nicolas Cage: <a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000115" target="_blank">https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000115</a> </li> <li>Con Air: <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118880" target="_blank">https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118880</a> </li> <li>Face/Off: <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119094" target="_blank&#

<p>In this episode, Robbie and Chuck review a Kings County Distillery spiced whiskey, and discuss a range of topics, from shiny object syndrome and framework overwhelm to the impacts of AI. They also explore the rise and fall of the gig economy and how to approach product and content creation.</p> <p>In this episode:</p> <ul> <li>(00:00) - Intro</li> <li>(03:47) - Whiskey: Kings County Distillery Spiced “flavored” Whiskey</li> <li>(10:36) - Frameworks and AI</li> <li>(24:16) - Pros and Cons of the gig economy</li> <li>(26:29) - Clients, software, and open source</li> <li>(31:39) - Content creation and making a good product</li> <li>(38:16) - Star Wars and TV shows</li> <li>(44:28) - Zelda and video games</li> <li>(48:45) - Creatine and brain power</li> <li>(49:53) - Starpod</li> </ul> <p><strong>Links</strong></p> <ul> <li>Kings County Distillery Spiced “flavored” Whiskey: <a href="https://www.kingscountydistillery.com" target="_blank">https://www.kingscountydistillery.com</a> </li> <li>All Things Open: <a href="https://2024.allthingsopen.org" target="_blank">https://2024.allthingsopen.org</a> </li> <li>Tailwind CSS: <a href="https://tailwindcss.com" target="_blank">https://tailwindcss.com</a> </li> <li>React: <a href="https://react.dev" target="_blank">https://react.dev</a> </li> <li>PHP: <a href="https://www.php.net" target="_blank">https://www.php.net</a> </li> <li>Laravel: <a href="https://laravel.com" target="_blank">https://laravel.com</a> </li> <li>Lex Friedman Podcast: <a href="https://lexfridman.com" target="_blank">https://lexfridman.com</a> </li> <li>Peter Levels: <a href="https://levels.io" target="_blank">https://levels.io</a> </li> <li>OpenAI: <a href="https://openai.com" target="_blank">https://openai.com</a> </li> <li>Uber: <a href="https://www.uber.com" target="_blank">https://www.uber.com</a> </li> <li>DoorDash: <a href="https://www.doordash.com" target="_blank">https://www.doordash.com</a> </li> <li>Airbnb: <a href="https://www.airbnb.com" target="_blank">https://www.airbnb.com</a> </li> <li>Caleb Porzio: <a href="https://calebporzio.com" target="_blank">https://calebporzio.com</a> </li> <li>Small-Time Entrepreneurship (Small Bets): <a href="https://smallbets.com" target="_blank">https://smallbets.com</a> </li> <li>The Acolyte: <a href="https://www.starwars.com/series/the-acolyte" target="_blank">https://www.starwars.com/series/the-acolyte</a> </li> <li>Carnival: <a href="https://www.hbo.com/carnivale" target="_blank">https://www.hbo.com/carnivale</a> </li> <li>Resident Evil: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resident_Evil_(TV_series)" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resident_Evil_(TV_series)</a> </li> <li>Game of Thrones: <a href="https://www.hbo.com/game-of-thrones" target="_blank">https://www.hbo.com/game-of-thrones</a> </li> <li>Stranger Things: <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80057281" target="_blank">https://www.netflix.com/title/80057281</a> </li> <li>FIFA: <a href="https://www.ea.com/games/fifa" target="_blank">https://www.ea.com/games/fifa</a> </li> <li>Zelda: <a href="https://www.zelda.com" target="_blank">https://www.zelda.com</a> </li> <li>Ripley: <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/81678765" target="_blank">https://www.netflix.com/title/81678765</a> </li> <li>Astro: <a href="https://astro.build" target="_blank">https://astro.build</a> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Connect with Chuck and Robbie</strong></p> <ul> <li>Robbie Wagner: <a href="https://x.com/RobbieTheWagner" target="_blank">https://x.com/RobbieTheWagner</a> </li> <li>Chuck Carpenter: <a href="https://x.com/CharlesWthe3rd" target="_blank">https://x.com/CharlesWthe3rd</a> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Subscribe and stay in touch</strong></p> <ul> <li>Website: &lt

<p>In this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, Robbie and Chuck talk with Kelly Vaughn about web development, whiskey, and a variety of hot takes including car preferences, Taylor Swift connections, and life experiences. They discuss Kelly’s new community, The Friend Zone, aimed at job seekers and networking, and the upcoming All Things Open conference.</p> <p>In this episode:</p> <ul> <li>(00:00) - Intro</li> <li>(04:23) - Whiskey: Chicken Cock Rye</li> <li>(15:03) - Hot takes</li> <li>(28:12) - Whiskey.fund</li> <li>(29:39) - All Things Open</li> <li>(30:55) - Fitness and Peloton</li> <li>(33:59) - Celebrity connections</li> <li>(36:58) - Kelly’s All Things Open talk</li> <li>(40:25) - The Friend Zone</li> <li>(42:49) - Olive Garden and Waffle House</li> <li>(47:01) - Kelly’s advice for starting a newsletter</li> </ul> <p><strong>Links</strong></p> <ul> <li> <a href="http://Spot.ai" target="_blank">Spot.ai</a>: <a href="https://www.spot.ai" target="_blank">https://www.spot.ai</a> </li> <li>Bardstown: <a href="https://bardstownbourbon.com" target="_blank">https://bardstownbourbon.com</a> </li> <li>Ken Wheeler: <a href="https://x.com/ken_wheeler" target="_blank">https://x.com/ken_wheeler</a> </li> <li>Chicken Cock Rye: <a href="https://chickencockwhiskey.com" target="_blank">https://chickencockwhiskey.com</a> </li> <li>Mazda: <a href="https://www.mazdausa.com" target="_blank">https://www.mazdausa.com</a> </li> <li>Porsche: <a href="https://www.porsche.com" target="_blank">https://www.porsche.com</a> </li> <li>Git Tower: <a href="https://www.git-tower.com" target="_blank">https://www.git-tower.com</a> </li> <li>Bulldogs: <a href="https://www.georgiadogs.com" target="_blank">https://www.georgiadogs.com</a> </li> <li>Wolverines: <a href="https://www.mgoblue.com" target="_blank">https://www.mgoblue.com</a> </li> <li>Gators: <a href="https://www.floridagators.com" target="_blank">https://www.floridagators.com</a> </li> <li>Crimson Tide: <a href="https://www.rolltide.com" target="_blank">https://www.rolltide.com</a> </li> <li>Buckeyes: <a href="https://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com" target="_blank">https://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com</a> </li> <li>Wildcats: <a href="https://www.ukathletics.com" target="_blank">https://www.ukathletics.com</a> </li> <li>Vue: <a href="https://vuejs.org" target="_blank">https://vuejs.org</a> </li> <li>Nuxt: <a href="https://nuxt.com" target="_blank">https://nuxt.com</a> </li> <li>All Things Open: <a href="https://2024.allthingsopen.org" target="_blank">https://2024.allthingsopen.org</a> </li> <li>Peloton: <a href="https://www.onepeloton.com" target="_blank">https://www.onepeloton.com</a> </li> <li>Matt Wilpers: <a href="https://www.onepeloton.com/classes/matt-wilpers" target="_blank">https://www.onepeloton.com/classes/matt-wilpers</a> </li> <li>Taylor Swift: <a href="https://www.taylorswift.com" target="_blank">https://www.taylorswift.com</a> </li> <li>New Heights podcast: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@newheightshow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@newheightshow</a> </li> <li>Wondery: <a href="https://wondery.com" target="_blank">https://wondery.com</a> </li> <li>Art19: <a href="https://www.art19.com" target="_blank">https://www.art19.com</a> </li> <li>Friends: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friends" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friends</a> </li> <li>Rachel McAdams: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rachel_McAdams" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rachel_McAdams</a> </li> <li>Taylor Desseyn: <a href="https://x.com/tdesseyn" target="_blank">https://x.com/tdesseyn</a> </li> <li>The Friend Zone: <a href="https://thefriendzone.lol" target="_blank">https://thefriendzone.lol</a> </li> <li>Oliv

<p>In this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, Robbie and Chuck welcome back Taylor Poindexter, an engineering manager at Spotify, to discuss a range of topics from web development, career advice, and job market trends to fitness supplements, making the perfect burger, and, of course, whiskey. They dive into the complexities of AI and the future of development, the importance of taking breaks to prevent burnout, and the pros and cons of management versus individual contributor roles.</p> <p>In this episode:</p> <ul> <li>(00:00) - Intro</li> <li>(03:16) - Whiskey: World Whiskey Society Kentucky Straight Bourbon</li> <li>(14:36) - Hot takes</li> <li>(14:59) - Is jQuery better than Laravel</li> <li>(15:34) - Is creatine vaporware?</li> <li>(19:32) - Are Bombas the best socks</li> <li>(23:38) - Were fillers in crab cakes a mistake?</li> <li>(26:12) - AI and the future of dev jobs</li> <li>(31:42) - The role of AI in development</li> <li>(34:21) - How to impress Taylor in the interview process</li> <li>(39:20) - Management vs individual contributor</li> <li>(45:25) - Promotion politics</li> <li>(53:40) - Football season</li> <li>(55:45) - Burnout and taking breaks</li> </ul> <p><strong>Links</strong></p> <ul> <li>Spotify: <a href="https://spotify.com" target="_blank">https://spotify.com</a> </li> <li>World Whiskey Society: <a href="https://worldwhiskey.com" target="_blank">https://worldwhiskey.com</a> </li> <li>George Motz: <a href="https://www.georgemotz.com" target="_blank">https://www.georgemotz.com</a> </li> <li>jQuery: <a href="https://jquery.com" target="_blank">https://jquery.com</a> </li> <li>Laravel: <a href="https://laravel.com" target="_blank">https://laravel.com</a> </li> <li>Bombas: <a href="https://bombas.com" target="_blank">https://bombas.com</a> </li> <li>Chevy Chase: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevy_Chase" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevy_Chase</a> </li> <li>Stan Smith: <a href="https://www.adidas.com/us/stan_smith" target="_blank">https://www.adidas.com/us/stan_smith</a> </li> <li>Web3: <a href="https://web3.foundation" target="_blank">https://web3.foundation</a> </li> <li>ChatGPT: <a href="https://openai.com/chatgpt" target="_blank">https://openai.com/chatgpt</a> </li> <li>Copilot: <a href="https://github.com/features/copilot" target="_blank">https://github.com/features/copilot</a> </li> <li>Ben Holmes: <a href="https://bholmes.dev" target="_blank">https://bholmes.dev</a> </li> <li>Ken Wheeler: <a href="https://x.com/ken_wheeler" target="_blank">https://x.com/ken_wheeler</a> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Connect with Taylor</strong></p> <ul> <li>Website: <a href="https://www.poindexter.dev" target="_blank">https://www.poindexter.dev</a> </li> <li>X / Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/engineering_bae" target="_blank">https://x.com/engineering_bae</a> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Connect with Chuck and Robbie</strong></p> <ul> <li>Robbie Wagner: <a href="https://x.com/RobbieTheWagner" target="_blank">https://x.com/RobbieTheWagner</a> </li> <li>Chuck Carpenter: <a href="https://x.com/CharlesWthe3rd" target="_blank">https://x.com/CharlesWthe3rd</a> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Subscribe and stay in touch</strong></p> <ul> <li>Website: <a href="https://whiskey.fm" target="_blank">https://whiskey.fm</a> </li> <li>Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whiskey-web-and-whatnot/id1552776603" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whiskey-web-and-whatnot/id1552776603</a> </li> <li>Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/19jiuHAqzeKnkleQUpZxDf" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/19jiuHAqzeKnkleQUpZxDf</a> </li> <li>Overcast: <a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1552776603" target="_blank">https://overcast.fm/itunes1552776603</a> </li> <li>YouTube: <a href="https://ww

<p>In this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III explore the nuances of a Woodford Reserve wheat whiskey, while also tackling subjects from the intricacies of modern web development to Starpod—Robbie’s podcast website project. They also touch on their experiences with international travel, the challenge of dealing with property taxes, TV show recommendations, and the idiosyncrasies of U.S. politics.</p><p>In this episode:</p><ul> <li>​(00:00) - Intro</li> <li>​(03:41) - Starpod</li> <li>​(07:15) - Whiskey: Woodford Reserve wheat whiskey</li> <li>​(12:27) - Whiskey rating</li> <li>​(19:20) - TypeScript and unions</li> <li>​(26:20) - React, Vue, and modern front-end frameworks</li> <li>​(32:00) - Whiskey.fund</li> <li>​(35:45) - Whiskey aficionado essentials</li> <li>​(38:28) - Air conditioning woes in Europe</li> <li>​(45:00) - Jet Ski adventures and boating licenses</li> <li>​(47:23) - TV show recommendations</li> <li>​(55:36) - Taxes and politics</li> </ul><p><strong>Links</strong></p><ul> <li>​Woodford Reserve: <a href="https://www.woodfordreserve.com/" target="_blank">https://www.woodfordreserve.com</a> </li> <li>​Maker’s Mark: <a href="https://www.makersmark.com/" target="_blank">https://www.makersmark.com</a> </li> <li>​Weller Antique 107: <a href="https://www.buffalotracedistillery.com/our-brands/w-l-weller/w-l-weller-antique.html" target="_blank">https://www.buffalotracedistillery.com/our-brands/w-l-weller/w-l-weller-antique.html</a> </li> <li>​Chris Coyier: <a href="https://x.com/chriscoyier" target="_blank">https://x.com/chriscoyier</a> </li> <li>​Jason Lengstorf: <a href="https://x.com/jlengstorf" target="_blank">https://x.com/jlengstorf</a> </li> <li>​TypeScript: <a href="https://www.typescriptlang.org/" target="_blank">https://www.typescriptlang.org</a> </li> <li>​Total TypeScript course: <a href="https://www.totaltypescript.com/" target="_blank">https://www.totaltypescript.com</a> </li> <li>​boot.dev: <a href="https://www.boot.dev/" target="_blank">https://www.boot.dev</a> </li> <li>​Nuxt: <a href="https://nuxt.com/" target="_blank">https://nuxt.com</a> </li> <li>​Vue.js: <a href="https://vuejs.org/" target="_blank">https://vuejs.org</a> </li> <li>​React Miami: <a href="https://www.reactmiami.com/" target="_blank">https://www.reactmiami.com</a> </li> <li>​Lauren Tan: <a href="https://x.com/potetotes" target="_blank">https://x.com/potetotes</a> </li> <li>​Big Sky Conf: <a href="https://bigskydevcon.com/" target="_blank">https://bigskydevcon.com</a> </li> <li>​Ryan Florence: <a href="https://x.com/ryanflorence" target="_blank">https://x.com/ryanflorence</a> </li> <li>​Sam Selikoff: <a href="https://x.com/samselikoff" target="_blank">https://x.com/samselikoff</a> </li> <li>​JS Party: The Ember take on recent hot topics: <a href="https://changelog.com/jsparty/330" target="_blank">https://changelog.com/jsparty/330</a> </li> <li>​Chris Thoburn: <a href="https://x.com/still_runspired" target="_blank">https://x.com/still_runspired</a> </li> <li>​WarpDrive: <a href="https://warp-drive.io/" target="_blank">https://warp-drive.io</a> </li> <li>​Ember: <a href="https://emberjs.com/" target="_blank">https://emberjs.com</a> </li> <li>​Warren Buffering: <a href="https://github.com/WarrenBuffering" target="_blank">https://github.com/WarrenBuffering</a> </li> <li>​HTMX swag: <a href="https://swag.htmx.org/" target="_blank">https://swag.htmx.org</a> </li> <li>​Vue Conf: <a href="https://vueconf.us/" target="_blank">https://vueconf.us</a> </li> <li>​Ken Wheeler: <a href="https://x.com/ken_wheeler" target="_blank">https://x.com/ken_wheeler</a> </li> <li>​House of the Dragon: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_of_the_Dragon" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_of_the_Dragon</a> </li> <li>​T

<p>In this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III sip some Old Forester 1920 and Bushmills, and dive into a casual conversation about their experiences of Italian culture, food, and the challenges of working remotely in a foreign country. They discuss the complexity of modern web development, CSS, podcasts and TV shows, and offer some Gen Z career advice.</p> <p>In this episode:</p> <ul> <li>(00:00) - Intro</li> <li>(01:44) - Whiskey: Old Forrester 1920 and Bushmills</li> <li>(09:23) - Animating SVG gradient background colors</li> <li>(13:06) - The complexity and nuance of modern web development</li> <li>(18:09) - TV shows and podcasts</li> <li>(23:52) - Generational work ethic and career paths</li> <li>(30:22) - Italian culture and lifestyle</li> <li>(39:04) - Bottled water obsession</li> <li>(47:04) - Driving in Italy</li> <li>(51:33) - Internet woes</li> <li>(56:45) - Soccer and stadium tours</li> <li>(60:22) - VPNs for streaming</li> </ul> <p><strong>Links</strong></p> <ul> <li>Old Forester 1920: <a href="https://www.oldforester.com" target="_blank">https://www.oldforester.com</a> </li> <li>Bushmills: <a href="https://bushmills.com" target="_blank">https://bushmills.com</a> </li> <li>Animating SVG Gradient Background Colors With CSS Custom Properties: <a href="https://robbiethewagner.dev/articles/animating-svg-gradients-with-css-custom-properties" target="_blank">https://robbiethewagner.dev/articles/animating-svg-gradients-with-css-custom-properties</a> </li> <li>TailwindCSS: <a href="https://tailwindcss.com" target="_blank">https://tailwindcss.com</a> </li> <li>Armchair Expert: <a href="https://armchairexpertpod.com" target="_blank">https://armchairexpertpod.com</a> </li> <li>Syntax: <a href="https://syntax.fm" target="_blank">https://syntax.fm</a> </li> <li>RedHanded: <a href="https://wondery.com/shows/redhanded" target="_blank">https://wondery.com/shows/redhanded</a> </li> <li>The Stranger: <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/81001209" target="_blank">https://www.netflix.com/title/81001209</a> </li> <li>Syntax Merch: <a href="https://sentry.shop" target="_blank">https://sentry.shop</a> </li> <li>Diablo: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diablo_(series)" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diablo_(series)</a> </li> <li>FIFA: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIFA_(video_game_series)" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIFA_(video_game_series)</a> </li> <li>Kinesis 360: <a href="https://kinesis-ergo.com/keyboards/advantage360" target="_blank">https://kinesis-ergo.com/keyboards/advantage360</a> </li> <li>Starlink: <a href="https://www.starlink.com" target="_blank">https://www.starlink.com</a> </li> <li>Billie Eilish: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billie_Eilish" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billie_Eilish</a> </li> <li>Taylor Swift: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taylor_Swift" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taylor_Swift</a> </li> <li>The Acolyte: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Acolyte_(TV_series)" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Acolyte_(TV_series)</a> </li> <li>House of the Dragon: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_of_the_Dragon" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_of_the_Dragon</a> </li> <li>148: Understanding Whiskey with Prime Barrel’s Michael Nagdi: <a href="https://whiskey.fm/understanding-whiskey-with-prime-barrels-michael-nagdi" target="_blank">https://whiskey.fm/understanding-whiskey-with-prime-barrels-michael-nagdi</a> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Connect with Chuck and Robbie</strong></p> <ul> <li>Robbie Wagner: <a href="https://x.com/RobbieTheWagner" target="_blank">https://x.com/RobbieTheWagner</a> </li> <li>Chuck Carpenter: <a href="https://x.com/CharlesWthe3rd" target="_blank">https://x.com/CharlesWthe3rd</a> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Subscribe and stay in touch</strong

<p>In this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, Robbie and Chuck talk with Chris Power, the creator behind the Typecraft YouTube channel. Known for his expertise in Linux and TypeScript, Chris discusses various tech, languages, and frameworks, and shares his experiences building an educational YouTube channel.</p> <p>In this episode:</p> <ul> <li>(00:00) - Intro</li> <li>(03:53) - Whiskey: 77 Breuckelen Distilling local whiskey</li> <li>(12:03) - Whiskey rating</li> <li>(16:23) - Hot takes</li> <li>(29:05) - Ruby vs PHP</li> <li>(34:52) - What’s the best way to learn Vim?</li> <li>(41:03) - Is Linux the best OS for developers?</li> <li>(48:36) - Foodie YouTube</li> <li>(51:40) - Twitch streaming</li> <li>(54:56) - Alternative careers</li> <li>(56:04) - Conferences and Rails World</li> </ul> <p><strong>Links</strong></p> <ul> <li>Breuckelen Distilling: <a href="https://brkdistilling.com/" target="_blank">https://brkdistilling.com</a> </li> <li>Johnny Cash: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Cash" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Cash</a> </li> <li>TypeScript: <a href="https://www.typescriptlang.org/" target="_blank">https://www.typescriptlang.org</a> </li> <li>Vim: <a href="https://www.vim.org/" target="_blank">https://www.vim.org</a> </li> <li>Linux: <a href="https://www.linux.org/" target="_blank">https://www.linux.org</a> </li> <li>TailwindCSS: <a href="https://tailwindcss.com/" target="_blank">https://tailwindcss.com</a> </li> <li>Dave Matthews: <a href="https://www.davematthewsband.com/" target="_blank">https://www.davematthewsband.com</a> </li> <li>PHP: <a href="https://www.php.net/" target="_blank">https://www.php.net</a> </li> <li>Ruby: <a href="https://www.ruby-lang.org/" target="_blank">https://www.ruby-lang.org</a> </li> <li>NeoVim: <a href="https://neovim.io/" target="_blank">https://neovim.io</a> </li> <li>VS Code: <a href="https://code.visualstudio.com/" target="_blank">https://code.visualstudio.com</a> </li> <li>DHH: <a href="https://x.com/dhh" target="_blank">https://x.com/dhh</a> </li> <li>NeoVim for Noobs: <a href="https://neovim-for-noobs.com/" target="_blank">https://neovim-for-noobs.com</a> </li> <li>Twitch: <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/" target="_blank">https://www.twitch.tv</a> </li> <li>Discord: <a href="https://discord.com/" target="_blank">https://discord.com</a> </li> <li>Hot Ones: <a href="https://www.firstwefeast.com/show/hot-ones" target="_blank">https://www.firstwefeast.com/show/hot-ones</a> </li> <li>The Burger Show: <a href="https://www.firstwefeast.com/show/the-burger-show" target="_blank">https://www.firstwefeast.com/show/the-burger-show</a> </li> <li>Pasta Grannies: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/pastagrannies" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/pastagrannies</a> </li> <li>J. Kenji López-Alt: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@JKenjiLopezAlt" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@JKenjiLopezAlt</a> </li> <li>Matty Matheson: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@mattymatheson" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@mattymatheson</a> </li> <li>First We Feast: <a href="https://www.firstwefeast.com/" target="_blank">https://www.firstwefeast.com</a> </li> <li>You Suck at Cooking: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/yousuckatcooking" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/yousuckatcooking</a> </li> <li>Binging with Babish: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@babishculinaryuniverse" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@babishculinaryuniverse</a> </li> <li>Jeff Bezos: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Bezos" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Bezos</a> </li> <li>EmberFest: <a href="https://emberfest.eu/" target="_blank">https://emberfest.eu</a> </li> <li>Rails World: <a href="https://rubyonrails.org/world/2024" target="_b

<p>In this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, Robbie and Chuck talk with Carson Gross about his journey in web development, including the creation of htmx and its predecessor, intercooler.js. They touch on the differences between front-end libraries, the importance of timing in tech adoption, and the relevance of older technologies. Carson also talks about his love for baseball, retro software, and the potential for a return to simpler and more varied tech tools and hardware.</p> <p>In this episode:</p> <ul> <li>(00:00) - Intro</li> <li>(01:39) - Meet Carson Gross</li> <li>(03:25) - Whiskey tasting: Bullet Rye 12 Year</li> <li>(11:45) - Hot takes</li> <li>(21:32) - htmx vs intercooler.js</li> <li>(24:04) - Meme culture</li> <li>(31:43) - Open source and community engagement</li> <li>(36:14) - Pick the tech stack you like</li> <li>(42:15) - Teaching cloud computing</li> <li>(48:01) - Carson’s non-tech career</li> <li>(58:43) - Retro tech</li> </ul> <p><strong>Quotes</strong><br>“Intercooler vs htmx. They're the same thing. One of my takeaways from that is that timing is really, really important. Intercooler was too early. And we've seen that before in tech. If timing is what matters then the longer you can hang around, the more likely you are to catch that timing at some point.” ~ Carson Gross</p> <p>“As I've gotten older, I've stopped looking for the one true programming language and the one true way to do X or Y or Z. There's a lot of different ways to get stuff done. And I like that there are people doing them different ways and that they've got their different take on things.” ~ Carson Gross</p> <p><strong>Links</strong></p> <ul> <li>Montana State University: <a href="https://www.montana.edu/" target="_blank">https://www.montana.edu</a> </li> <li>Jameson: <a href="https://www.jamesonwhiskey.com/" target="_blank">https://www.jamesonwhiskey.com</a> </li> <li>Bulleit 12 Year Rye: <a href="https://www.bulleit.com/whiskey/bulleit-12-year-old-rye" target="_blank">https://www.bulleit.com/whiskey/bulleit-12-year-old-rye</a> </li> <li>Stagg JR: <a href="https://www.buffalotracedistillery.com/brands/stagg-jr" target="_blank">https://www.buffalotracedistillery.com/brands/stagg-jr</a> </li> <li>Maker’s Mark: <a href="https://www.makersmark.com/" target="_blank">https://www.makersmark.com</a> </li> <li>Redbreast: <a href="https://www.redbreastwhiskey.com/" target="_blank">https://www.redbreastwhiskey.com</a> </li> <li>OCaml: <a href="https://ocaml.org/" target="_blank">https://ocaml.org</a> </li> <li>HyperCard Programmer: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HyperCard" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HyperCard</a> </li> <li>Vercel: <a href="https://vercel.com/" target="_blank">https://vercel.com</a> </li> <li>Thinking in Java: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Thinking-Java-4th-Bruce-Eckel/dp/0131872486" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Thinking-Java-4th-Bruce-Eckel/dp/0131872486</a> </li> <li>JetBrains: <a href="https://www.jetbrains.com/" target="_blank">https://www.jetbrains.com</a> </li> <li>TailwindCSS: <a href="https://tailwindcss.com/" target="_blank">https://tailwindcss.com</a> </li> <li>IntercoolerJS / intercoolerjs.org: <a href="https://intercoolerjs.org/" target="_blank">https://intercoolerjs.org</a> </li> <li>Big Sky Dev Con: <a href="https://bigskydevcon.com/" target="_blank">https://bigskydevcon.com</a> </li> <li>Manning: <a href="https://www.manning.com/" target="_blank">https://www.manning.com</a> </li> <li>Teej_dv: <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/teej_dv" target="_blank">https://www.twitch.tv/teej_dv</a> </li> <li>Fireship - htmx in 100 seconds: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-GSGH2RxJs" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-GSGH2RxJs</a> </li> <li>Hacker News: <a href="https://news.ycombinator.com/" target="_blank">https://news.ycombinator.com</a> </li> <li>sst.dev: <a href="https://sst.dev/" target="_blank">https://sst.dev</a> </li> <li>Dax Raad:

<p>In this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, Robbie and Chuck talk with Philip Winston about various web development best practices, the intricacies of working with multiple languages within the same codebase, and how software development has evolved. They also explore the evolution of gaming technology, the challenges of testing and distributing software in the past, and the potential future applications of AI and VR.</p> <p>In this episode:</p> <ul> <li>(00:00) - Intro</li> <li>(01:26) - Meet Philip Winston</li> <li>(04:37) - Medley Brothers Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey</li> <li>(11:23) - Hot Takes</li> <li>(21:54) - VR Gaming and Future Tech</li> <li>(26:29) - Robots and Street Gangs</li> <li>(28:26) - AI in Movies</li> <li>(28:51) - NVIDIA's Journey: From Graphics to AI</li> <li>(29:45) - The Evolution of Gaming Technology</li> <li>(35:13) - The Role of Different Programming Languages in Development</li> <li>(44:55) - The Future of Gaming</li> <li>(48:39) - Self-Driving Cars and Future Tech</li> <li>(51:10) - Alternative Careers: Photography and Video Editing</li> <li>(55:17) - Plugs</li> </ul> <p><strong>Quotes</strong></p> <p>“The connection between the graphics and the AI, to me, is you're both kind of computing reality. In both cases, you're just doing lots of matrix multiplies. That's what graphics is, and that's what AI is. You're just multiplying matrices. Lots and lots and lots of them.” ~ Philip Winston</p> <p>“You need as much help as you can to make a complicated thing like a game. This is where the modding community comes from. It's like, we're making the engine, but it's easy to add the content. The next step is your customers can add the content.” ~ Philip Winston</p> <p><strong>Links</strong> </p> <ul> <li>Buffalo Trace: <a href="https://www.buffalotrace.com" target="_blank">https://www.buffalotrace.com</a> </li> <li>Maker's Mark: <a href="https://www.makersmark.com" target="_blank">https://www.makersmark.com</a> </li> <li>Descript: <a href="https://descript.com" target="_blank">https://descript.com</a> </li> <li>Adobe: <a href="https://adobe.com" target="_blank">https://adobe.com</a> </li> <li>Guitar Hero: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guitar_Hero" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guitar_Hero</a> </li> <li>Rock Band: <a href="https://www.rockband4.com" target="_blank">https://www.rockband4.com</a> </li> <li>Superhot: <a href="https://www.meta.com/experiences/1921533091289407" target="_blank">https://www.meta.com/experiences/1921533091289407</a> </li> <li>Software Engineering Radio: <a href="https://se-radio.net" target="_blank">https://se-radio.net</a> </li> <li>Nvidia: <a href="https://www.nvidia.com" target="_blank">https://www.nvidia.com</a> </li> <li>ChatGPT: <a href="https://chatgpt.com" target="_blank">https://chatgpt.com</a> </li> <li>RoboCop: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RoboCop" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RoboCop</a> </li> <li>Ex Machina: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ex_Machina_(film)" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ex_Machina_(film)</a> </li> <li>Die Antwoord: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Die_Antwoord" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Die_Antwoord</a> </li> <li>Elon Musk: <a href="https://x.com/elonmusk" target="_blank">https://x.com/elonmusk</a> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Connect with Philip</strong></p> <ul> <li>Tobeva: <a href="https://tobeva.com" target="_blank">https://tobeva.com</a> </li> <li>Metastable: <a href="https://metastable.org" target="_blank">https://metastable.org</a> </li> <li>X / Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/pbwinston" target="_blank">http://twitter.com/pbwinston</a> </li> <li>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/pwinston" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/pwinston</a> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Connect with our hosts</strong></p> <ul> <li&

<p>In this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, hosts RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III review a disappointing whiskey that leaves them questioning their life choices, discuss their lackluster food experiences in Italy, and chat about various tech conferences and events, including Emberfest, All Things Open, Microsoft Build, React Miami, and Big Sky Dev Con. </p> <p>In this episode:</p> <ul> <li>(00:00) - Intro</li> <li>(01:26) - Podcast ideas</li> <li>(03:03) - Whiskey - Van Brunt Stillhouse tasting and review</li> <li>(14:24) - Travel stories and food experiences</li> <li>(24:08) - Upcoming conferences and events</li> <li>(30:55) - Ancient structures and modern towns</li> <li>(31:41) - The evolution of pizza</li> <li>(32:25) - Travel plans and personal updates</li> <li>(33:50) - Challenges of content creation</li> <li>(36:00) - Microsoft Build Conference highlights</li> <li>(40:55) - Food adventures and office culture</li> <li>(46:45) - Fashion and nostalgia</li> <li>(50:57) - Language learning and travel</li> <li>(52:30) - Final plugs and show recommendations</li> </ul> <p><strong>Quotes</strong></p> <p>On Microsoft Build: “There is a lot of AI-centric, like, with every company, right? Everybody's just trying to throw a bunch of shit against the wall to see what's going to work out.” ~ Charles William Carpenter III</p> <p>On Van Brunt Stillhouse Whiskey: “It's like if you were trying to make a whiskey candle that actually smelled like shit.” ~ RobbieTheWagner</p> <p><strong>Links</strong></p> <ul> <li>Van Brunt Stillhouse Whiskey: <a href="https://www.vanbruntstillhouse.com" target="_blank">https://www.vanbruntstillhouse.com</a> </li> <li>Ember: <a href="https://emberjs.com" target="_blank">https://emberjs.com</a> </li> <li>EmberFest: <a href="https://emberfest.eu" target="_blank">https://emberfest.eu</a> </li> <li>All Things Open: <a href="https://allthingsopen.org" target="_blank">https://allthingsopen.org</a> </li> <li>Microsoft Build: <a href="https://build.microsoft.com" target="_blank">https://build.microsoft.com</a> </li> <li>React Miami: <a href="https://www.reactmiami.com" target="_blank">https://www.reactmiami.com</a> </li> <li>Big Sky Dev Con: <a href="https://bigskydevcon.com" target="_blank">https://bigskydevcon.com</a> </li> <li>OpenAI: <a href="https://openai.com" target="_blank">https://openai.com</a> </li> <li>Github Copilot: <a href="https://github.com/features/copilot" target="_blank">https://github.com/features/copilot</a> </li> <li>Descript: <a href="https://www.descript.com" target="_blank">https://www.descript.com</a> </li> <li>Duolingo: <a href="https://www.duolingo.com" target="_blank">https://www.duolingo.com</a> </li> <li>WWDC: <a href="https://developer.apple.com/wwdc24" target="_blank">https://developer.apple.com/wwdc24</a> </li> <li>The Gentlemen: <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13210838" target="_blank">https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13210838</a> </li> <li>Peaky Blinders: <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2442560" target="_blank">https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2442560</a> </li> <li>Shepherd Pro: <a href="https://shepherdpro.com" target="_blank">https://shepherdpro.com</a> </li> <li>Adam Elmore: <a href="https://x.com/adamdotdev" target="_blank">https://x.com/adamdotdev</a> </li> <li>Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy: <a href="https://www.max.com/shows/stanley-tucci-searching-for-italy/9f43902e-d10b-436f-8611-f85bf29e2d08" target="_blank">https://www.max.com/shows/stanley-tucci-searching-for-italy/9f43902e-d10b-436f-8611-f85bf29e2d08</a> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Connect with our hosts</strong></p> <ul> <li>Robbie Wagner: <a href="https://x.com/RobbieTheWagner" target="_blank">https://x.com/RobbieTheWagner</a> </li> <li>Chuck Carpenter: <a href="https://x.com/CharlesWthe3rd" target="_blank">https://x.com/CharlesWthe3rd</a> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Subscribe and stay in to

<p>In this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, Robbie talks with Chris Manson about the intricacies of JavaScript classes, the evolving landscape of React and Ember, and the benefits of using Vite in modern app development.</p> <p>Over a Bulleit Rye, Robbie and Chris discuss the benefits of Ember for long-term stability and its backward compatibility, highlighting tooling like generators and integration tests that make Ember stand out. Transitioning toward modern web development, they examine the role of Vite and the ongoing efforts to integrate it with Ember, promising a future of faster rebuilds and cleaner dependencies.</p> <p>In this episode:</p> <ul> <li>(00:00) - Intro</li> <li>(01:26) - Meet Chris Manson</li> <li>(02:41) - Whiskey - Bulleit Rye</li> <li>(07:44) - Hot takes</li> <li>(15:50) - Do we need SSR?</li> <li>(20:09) - Ember.js and modern build tools</li> <li>(32:25) - React vs. Ember</li> <li>(36:06) - Modernizing Ember with Embroider</li> <li>(40:22) - The technical challenges of Embroider</li> <li>(45:43) - Ember's inversion of control</li> <li>(55:46) - Ember's backward compatibility</li> <li>(59:31) - EmberFest</li> </ul> <p><strong>Quotes</strong></p> <p>“Because we're so opinionated in Ember, we're able to make decisions about your app that other frameworks aren't able to make, essentially. So we can say oh okay, we're cutting out all the stuff you're not using. That's the dead code elimination.” ~ Chris Manson</p> <p>“We use generators in Ember. Very few other frameworks use generators. You generate a component in Ember and it instantly creates an integration test that renders that component and checks the contents of it and gives you ways to interact with it, to click it, to check the contents and encourages you to put more tests in that file.” ~ Chris Manson</p> <p><strong>Links</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bulleit Rye: <a href="https://www.bulleit.com/whiskeys/bulleit-rye-whiskey" target="_blank">https://www.bulleit.com/whiskeys/bulleit-rye-whiskey</a> </li> <li>Ember: <a href="https://emberjs.com" target="_blank">https://emberjs.com</a> </li> <li>Embroider: <a href="https://github.com/embroider-build/embroider" target="_blank">https://github.com/embroider-build/embroider</a> </li> <li>Vite: <a href="https://vitejs.dev" target="_blank">https://vitejs.dev</a> </li> <li>EmberFest: <a href="https://emberfest.eu" target="_blank">https://emberfest.eu</a> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Connect with Chris</strong></p> <ul> <li>X / Twitter: <a href="https://x.com/real_ate" target="_blank">https://x.com/real_ate</a> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Connect with our hosts</strong></p> <ul> <li>Robbie Wagner: <a href="https://x.com/RobbieTheWagner" target="_blank">https://x.com/RobbieTheWagner</a> </li> <li>Chuck Carpenter: <a href="https://x.com/CharlesWthe3rd" target="_blank">https://x.com/CharlesWthe3rd</a> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Subscribe and stay in touch</strong></p> <ul> <li>Website: <a href="https://whiskey.fm" target="_blank">https://whiskey.fm</a> </li> <li>Apple Podcasts: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whiskey-web-and-whatnot/id1552776603" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whiskey-web-and-whatnot/id1552776603</a> </li> <li>Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/19jiuHAqzeKnkleQUpZxDf" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/19jiuHAqzeKnkleQUpZxDf</a> </li> <li>Overcast: <a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1552776603" target="_blank">https://overcast.fm/itunes1552776603</a> </li> <li>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@WhiskeyWebAndWhatnot" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@WhiskeyWebAndWhatnot</a> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Whiskey Web and Whatnot Merch</strong><br>Enjoying the podcast and want us to make more? Help support us by picking up some of our fresh merch at <a href="https://whiskey.fund" target="_blank">https://whiskey.fund</a>. </p>

<p>In this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, hosts Charles William Carpenter III and Adam Argyle share a drink with Diego Gonzalez, a PM working on the Edge team. </p> <p> The discussion centers on progressive web apps (PWAs), with Diego outlining his role in standardizing platform features and the various advantages of PWAs. </p> <p> The trio also debates the value of vanilla CSS vs. Tailwind, discusses their favorite development tools, and even dives into the nuances of whiskey tasting with a focus on a particular blend from Woodinville. </p> <p> Tune in for a blend of tech insights, humor, and whiskey reviews. </p> <p><strong>Key Takeaways</strong></p> <ul> <li>[00:00] - Introduction and Podcast Welcome</li> <li>[00:36] - Sponsor Message: Wix Studio</li> <li>[01:30] - Special Guest Introduction: Diego Gonzalez</li> <li>[01:47] - Discussion on Progressive Web Apps (PWAs)</li> <li>[04:07] - Whiskey Tasting Session</li> <li>[13:08] - Browser Wars and Hot Takes</li> <li>[22:38] - Future of PWAs and Microsoft Store</li> <li>[30:35] - Understanding PWAs: A Developer's Perspective</li> <li>[31:21] - The Android vs. Apple Debate</li> <li>[32:44] - The Smartwatch Dilemma</li> <li>[34:15] - Travel Tales and Photography</li> <li>[38:36] - European Culture and Humor</li> <li>[48:12] - Final Thoughts and Tech Tips</li> </ul> <p><strong>Links</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/diekus/" target="_blank">Diego Gonzales LinkedIn</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/download?form=MA13FJ" target="_blank">Edge Browser</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Connect with our hosts</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/RobbieTheWagner" target="_blank">Robbie Wagner</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/CharlesWthe3rd" target="_blank">Chuck Carpenter</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Subscribe and stay in touch</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whiskey-web-and-whatnot/id1552776603" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a></li> <li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/19jiuHAqzeKnkleQUpZxDf" target="_blank">Spotify</a></li> <li><a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1552776603" target="_blank">Overcast</a></li> <li><a href="https://whiskey.fm/" target="_blank">Whiskey Web and Whatnot</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Whiskey Web and Whatnot Merch</strong></p> <p>Enjoying the podcast and want us to make more? Help support us by picking up some of our fresh merch at <a href="https://whiskey.fund/" target="_blank">https://whiskey.fund/</a>⁠. </p>

<p>Veteran web developers RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III host this informal, whiskey-fueled fireside chat with your favorite web devs. They discuss all things web development including JavaScript, TypeScript, EmberJS, React, Astro, SolidJS, CSS, HTML, Web3, and more. They take a unique approach and focus on getting to know the human side of developers and their hobbies outside of work, all while sampling a new whiskey that they rate on their unique tentacle scale.</p>

<p>Join host Charles William Carpenter III and special guest host Adam Argyle as they welcome Natalia Venditto on this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot. </p> <p> They dive into Natalia's background in JavaScript and her current work at Microsoft. The trio shares their impressions of Smooth Ambler's Contradiction Bourbon, discussing its unique blend of whiskeys, flavor profiles, and personal ratings. </p> <p> The conversation shifts to hot tech topics, including inferred vs. explicit types in TypeScript, IDEs vs. text editors, and opinions on GraphQL and micro frontends. They also touch on the nuances between developer experience (DX) and user experience (UX), frameworks like Astro, and the inherent trade-offs in software architecture. </p> <p> Wrapping up, Natalia shares insights about living in Barcelona and her background in architecture and filmmaking. </p> <p><strong>Key Takeaways</strong></p> <ul> <li>[00:00] - Welcome and Introductions</li> <li>[00:49] - Whiskey Tasting: Smooth Ambler's Contradiction Bourbon</li> <li>[04:51] - Rating the Bourbon</li> <li>[08:07] - Tech Talk: AI, Blockchain, and JavaScript</li> <li>[10:20] - Hot Takes: TypeScript, IDEs, and More</li> <li>[23:03] - Microfrontends and Developer Experience</li> <li>[27:47] - The Balance Between DX and UX</li> <li>[34:13] - Dev Humor and Final Thoughts</li> <li>[35:18] - Debating JSX and Single File Components</li> <li>[36:26] - The Evolution of Web Development Frameworks</li> <li>[38:23] - Living in Barcelona and Football Fandom</li> <li>[40:27] - Culinary Adventures and Cultural Influences</li> <li>[45:05] - Angular and the Framework Wars</li> <li>[48:15] - Career Paths and Personal Interests</li> <li>[59:34] - The Joys of Manual Cars and Quality Materials</li> <li>[01:03:55] - Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up</li> </ul> <p><strong>Links</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/AnfibiaCreativa" target="_blank">Natalia Venditto Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/anfibiacreativa/" target="_blank">Natalia Venditto LinkedIn</a></li> <li><a href="https://microfrontend.dev/" target="_blank">https://microfrontend.dev/</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Connect with our hosts</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/RobbieTheWagner" target="_blank">Robbie Wagner</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/CharlesWthe3rd" target="_blank">Chuck Carpenter</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Subscribe and stay in touch</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whiskey-web-and-whatnot/id1552776603" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a></li> <li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/19jiuHAqzeKnkleQUpZxDf" target="_blank">Spotify</a></li> <li><a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1552776603" target="_blank">Overcast</a></li> <li><a href="https://whiskey.fm/" target="_blank">Whiskey Web and Whatnot</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Whiskey Web and Whatnot Merch</strong></p> <p>Enjoying the podcast and want us to make more? Help support us by picking up some of our fresh merch at <a href="https://whiskey.fund/" target="_blank">https://whiskey.fund/</a>⁠. </p>

<p>We sit down with Nas Tonchev, CTO of Bevvy, a whiskey app for mobile and the web. We discuss features and functionalities of the Bevvy app, which helps users track, discover, and rate whiskeys. We also cover whiskey recommendations, the nuances of whiskey flavors, and the technical challenges of developing a whiskey-focused app. Additionally, we explore the influence of cultural aspects on consuming and collecting whiskey, with some tangents on career choices, hobbies, and the challenges of integrating AI and blockchain in business solutions.</p> <p><strong>Key Takeaways</strong></p> <ul> <li>[00:29] Who is Nas Tonchev?</li> <li>[01:55] What does the Bevvy app do? Who is Bevvy for?</li> <li>[05:18] Four Roses single barrel whiskey</li> <li>[15:12] Hot take: Serverless bad?</li> <li>[18:59] Why did you choose to go native on mobile for Bevvy?</li> <li>[27:17] How do you handle items that aren't in your database yet?</li> <li>[32:25] Have you been to tasting events?</li> <li>[39:10] Do you like Mad Men?</li> <li>[40:53] What is the story behind Bevvy's founding?</li> <li>[42:45] How could AI integrate with an app like Bevvy?</li> <li>[48:23] If you weren't in tech, what career would you choose?</li> <li>[52:27] What hobbies do you have outside of tech?</li> <li>[59:58] What soccer team are you a fan of?</li> </ul> <p><strong>Links</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/atanas-tonchev-ab047810" target="_blank">Atanas Tonchev</a></li> <li><a href="https://bevvy.co/" target="_blank">Bevvy | Cocktails, Spirits, and Drink Culture</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.fourrosesbourbon.com/bourbon/single-barrel" target="_blank">Four Roses Sophistication</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mad_Men" target="_blank">Mad Men</a></li> <li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Son_of_the_Beach" target="_blank">Son of the Beach</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Connect with our hosts</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/RobbieTheWagner" target="_blank">Robbie Wagner</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/CharlesWthe3rd" target="_blank">Chuck Carpenter</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Subscribe and stay in touch</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whiskey-web-and-whatnot/id1552776603" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a></li> <li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/19jiuHAqzeKnkleQUpZxDf" target="_blank">Spotify</a></li> <li><a href="https://overcast.fm/itunes1552776603" target="_blank">Overcast</a></li> <li><a href="https://whiskey.fm/" target="_blank">Whiskey Web and Whatnot</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Whiskey Web and Whatnot Merch</strong></p> <p>Enjoying the podcast and want us to make more? Help support us by picking up some of our fresh merch at <a href="https://whiskey.fund/" target="_blank">https://whiskey.fund/</a>⁠. </p>

<p>Michael shares his transition from the corporate world to the whiskey industry, emphasizing whiskey’s role in building relationships. The discussion covers a range of fascinating topics: the nuances of whiskey blends, the unique properties of Amburana-finished rye whiskey, the innovative use of blockchain and NFTs for managing memberships and allocations, and discover how AI is streamlining Prime Barrel’s operations. The episode also highlights heartwarming community stories and practical applications of AI in marketing and business.</p> <p> <strong>Key Takeaways</strong> </p> <ul> <li>[00:26] Introducing Michael from Prime Barrell</li> <li>[04:18] Rare Character 6 Year Straight Rye Whiskey</li> <li>[07:35] Loving or Hating Wax Seals on Whiskey</li> <li>[11:26] Learning how to taste our whiskey</li> <li>[18:39] Amburana explained</li> <li>[29:18] What is a cigar batch?</li> <li>[34:46] Is ice evil for tasting real whiskey?</li> <li>[37:11] How should you smell whiskey?</li> <li>[47:31] How are NFTs going in the whiskey business?</li> <li>[01:02:55] How are you integrating AI into your work?</li> <li>[01:05:57] Is there a worst whiskey you've ever had?</li> <li>[01:11:45] Where can people learn more about whiskey and Michael?</li> </ul> <p> <strong>Links</strong> </p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-nagdimunov/" target="_blank">Michael on LinkedIn</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-prime-barrel/about/" target="_blank">The Prime Barrel</a></li> <li><a href="https://primebarrel.com/" target="_blank">Prime Barrel - Single-Barrel Picks Marketplace</a></li> <li><a href="https://starlightdistillery.com/" target="_blank">Starlight Distillery Spirits</a></li> <li><a href="https://josephmagnus.com/" target="_blank">Joseph Magnus</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.fourrosesbourbon.com/" target="_blank">Four Roses Bourbon</a></li> <li><a href="https://discord.com/invite/huHWTbMdU7" target="_blank">Discord invite</a></li> </ul> <p> <strong>Connect with our hosts</strong> </p> <ul> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/RobbieTheWagner" target="_blank">Robbie Wagner</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/CharlesWthe3rd" target="_blank">Chuck Carpenter</a></li> </ul> <p> <strong>Subscribe and stay in touch</strong> </p> <ul> <li> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whiskey-web-and-whatnot/id1552776603" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/19jiuHAqzeKnkleQUpZxDf" target="_blank">Spotify</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://whiskey.fm/" target="_blank">Whiskey Web and Whatnot</a> </li> </ul> <p> <strong>Whiskey Web and Whatnot Merch</strong> </p> <p> Enjoying the podcast and want us to make more? Help support us by picking up some of our fresh merch at <a href="https://whiskey.fund/" target="_blank">https://whiskey.fund/</a>⁠. </p>

<p>Explore the evolution of web development, Rails, and TypeScript, all while sipping Mortlach Single Malt Whisky. The discussion also covers vintage music formats like vinyl records and cassettes, the Tennessee whiskey scene, and modern bourbon regulations. Robby shares stories about maintaining legacy code, Oh My Zsh, starting a podcast, and The Mighty Missoula's upcoming album.</p> <p> <strong>Key Takeaways</strong> </p> <ul> <li>[0:00] Introducing Robby Russell</li> <li>[02:41] Whiskey Tasting: Mortlach "The Wee Witchie" 12 Years Single Malt Scotch Whisky</li> <li>[09:19] Hot Takes</li> <li>[12:05] Thoughts on ripping TypeScript out of projects</li> <li>[19:15] git rebase or git merge?</li> <li>[21:09] Left or right sidebar in VS Code?</li> <li>[23:26] What do you think about nested ternaries?</li> <li>[26:55] Is Rails going to be the best way to write web applications again?</li> <li>[39:15] Any suggestions for podcasters?</li> <li>[47:41] Pronouncing and working on Oh My Zsh</li> <li>[49:51] The origin story of Oh My Zsh</li> </ul> <p> <strong>Links</strong> </p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.x.com/robbyrussell" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.mortlach.com/our-whisky.html" target="_blank">Whiskey</a></li> <li><a href="https://ohmyz.sh/" target="_blank">Oh My Zsh</a></li> <li><a href="https://maintainable.fm/" target="_blank">Maintainable Podcast</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.mightymissoula.com/" target="_blank">The Mighty Missoula</a></li> </ul> <p> <strong>Connect with our hosts</strong> </p> <ul> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/RobbieTheWagner" target="_blank">Robbie Wagner</a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/CharlesWthe3rd" target="_blank">Chuck Carpenter</a></li> </ul> <p> <strong>Subscribe and stay in touch</strong> </p> <ul> <li> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whiskey-web-and-whatnot/id1552776603" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/19jiuHAqzeKnkleQUpZxDf" target="_blank">Spotify</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://whiskey.fm/" target="_blank">Whiskey Web and Whatnot</a> </li> </ul> <p> <strong>Whiskey Web and Whatnot Merch</strong> </p> <p> Enjoying the podcast and want us to make more? Help support us by picking up some of our fresh merch at <a href="https://whiskey.fund/" target="_blank">whiskey.fund</a>⁠. </p>