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Some people hear the phrase "technical writing" and think it must be boring. We're here to show the full complexity and awesomeness of being a tech writer. This podcast is for anyone who writes technical documentation of any kind, including those who may not feel comfortable calling themselves tech writers. Whether you create product documentation, support documentation, READMEs, or any other technical content—and whether you deal with imposter syndrome, lack formal training, or find yoursel ...
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Our guests talk about their insights and experience as documentarians. We bring advice from behind open and closed developer portals, ideas on what new learnings you can aim for, and recent experiments from the field of API documentation.
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Write Open Source

Rolfe Dlugy-Hegwer

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A behind-the-scenes look at technical writing for open-source software. We connect with writers and other doc experts to hear their stories about overcoming challenges, working on special projects, and learning new methods.
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Hello and welcome to Let’s Talk Docs! On this podcast, we’ll be sharing with you a new concept around documentation and sustainability. We’re going to talk about how you can leverage documentation, how you can leverage content to bring more people, more attention, and more funding to your products. We’ll talk to experts who know how to write content engagingly, interview people who speak about the importance of content having goals, and talk to people who have successfully built projects, us ...
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Happy Doc Student Podcast

Heather Frederick, PhD

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Feeling alone, frustrated, confused? Thinking of throwing in the towel? Founded on the belief that you can realize your dream of becoming a doctor with your sanity, health, and relationships intact, the Happy Doc Student Podcast delivers inspiration through academic wisdom and esoteric insight. It's no secret the doctoral journey is a difficult one, but you're not alone; join us and put more JOY in your journey! Note: Many episodes speak simply to managing the stress of being human...not nee ...
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From writing your name on a spear, to commemorating your parents with a runestone, to passing secret notes in church, runes were a central writing system in Northern Europe for centuries. On this podcast, runologist Maja Bäckvall and expert guests talk about runes and the people who read and wrote them. Maja Bäckvall holds a PhD in Scandinavian Languages and works as a post doc researcher at Uppsala University
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The Bike Shed

thoughtbot

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On The Bike Shed, hosts Joël Quenneville and Stephanie Minn discuss development experiences and challenges at thoughtbot with Ruby, Rails, JavaScript, and whatever else is drawing their attention, admiration, or ire this week.
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Brick and Mortar Visibility

Melissa Rose - SEO Expert for Local Business

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Welcome to Brick and Mortar Visibility – the go-to podcast for local business owners who want to stand out, scale up, and create the freedom they deserve. I’m Melissa Rose, a fellow business owner who knows firsthand that running a brick-and-mortar isn’t just about sales—it’s about building a legacy. Here, my guests and I dive into real, unfiltered conversations about what it actually takes to run and grow a thriving business—from building and leading a powerhouse team to creating a turnkey ...
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Educational Technology Enthusiast, teacher, and #EduDuctTape Author Jake Miller shares the essential news in EdTech and keeps it brief, clear, and concise. Want to know what’s new, changed, updated, or deprecated? Wonder who changed their pricing or paid plan? Jake tells you here. Just the news, nothing more, nothing less, in less time than a teacher gets to eat their lunch.
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After 50 years of writing comedy for most of the UK's highest-profile comics and performers, Colin now chats with those who work behind the scenes in television: from the camera operators, and sound supervisors to the directors and producers; and in show business: from the stars to the stagehands - who all share their never-before-heard memories and anecdotes. Support the podcast by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/BEHINDTHESCENESWITHCOLINEDMONDS Facebook: colin.edmonds.73 Instagra ...
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Are you struggling to turn your idea into a great documentary story? This podcast takes you through the steps that world-class documentary makers use to create compelling documentaries from real-life ideas. Whether it's for Netflix, The BBC, or Amazon, or you are just starting out, great storytelling is what your audience craves - it's the foundation of every successful documentary. Those skills aren't down to talent or desire - it's simply a matter of knowledge. Award-winning documentary ma ...
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Welcome back to the A(P)I The Docs podcast! We’re opening this new chapter with an absolute treat of an episode in which Anila Zaidi, Staff Technical Writer at Squarespace, and Marco Spinello, Senior Technical Writer at Booking.com discuss the transformative role of generative AI in technical writing and beyond. We explore how AI has evolved from a…
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In this solo episode, Kate shares an update on her content update progress. She also reflects on Sue Brandt’s interview (S3:E10) and on the Write the Docs Portland 2025 conference. I’ve continued my work to update the KnowledgeOwl Support Knowledge Base to align with major navigation and UI changes that were rolled out in December. I updated an add…
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Thank you for tuning in! In the meantime, if you're ready to explore Document360, a knowledge base platform that can help your customers and teams get instant answers, we’d love to invite you to try it first-hand. Simply use this link - https://bit.ly/4ktBnZZ to start your free trial Knowledgebase Ninjas is powered by Document360.…
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Ever feel stuck in your business—like you're showing up, doing the work, and still wondering… “Why isn’t this working?” Yeah, I’ve been there. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on a challenge I gave myself: 100 days of going live. No script. No editing. Just one take, one minute, one daily nugget while walking each morning. What started…
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This is a recording of our AI Book Club session discussing Ray Kurzweil's The Singularity is Nearer podcast: When We Merge With AI. You can watch the recording on YouTube, listen to the audio file, read some summary notes, browse discussion questions, and even listen to a NotebookLM podcast (based on the summary). There are 5 people in this book cl…
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The way users want to access information may be undergoing a seismic shift. Some have suggested technical communication is rapidly moving towards a question-and-answer (Q&A) paradigm. As user behaviour moves away from reading and towards asking, we discuss how chatbots, AI, and Q&A-driven interfaces are reshaping the expectations and responsibiliti…
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In this episode, I'm talking with Nick Graziade, a technical writer and musician who approaches documentation as a creative endeavor. We explore how his early fascination with Lego instructions and synthesizer manuals shaped his philosophy that technical writing doesn't have to be dry or boring, but can be passionate and innovative work that adapts…
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Thank you for tuning in! In the meantime, if you're ready to explore Document360, a knowledge base platform that can help your customers and teams get instant answers, we’d love to invite you to try it first-hand. Simply use this link - https://bit.ly/4ktBnZZ to start your free trial Knowledgebase Ninjas is powered by Document360.…
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Thank you for tuning in! In the meantime, if you're ready to explore Document360, a knowledge base platform that can help your customers and teams get instant answers, we’d love to invite you to try it first-hand. Simply use this link - https://bit.ly/4ktBnZZ to start your free trial Knowledgebase Ninjas is powered by Document360.…
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You’ve got a studio to run, a team to manage, clients to care for, and the last thing on your list? Legal documents. 😅 But here’s the thing—we all tend to think “It’s fine… until it’s not fine.” And that’s why I brought today’s guest onto the podcast. Cory Sterling is the go-to legal expert for studio owners. Yoga, fitness, dance—you name it. He ge…
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Thank you for tuning in! In the meantime, if you're ready to explore Document360, a knowledge base platform that can help your customers and teams get instant answers, we’d love to invite you to try it first-hand. Simply use this link - https://bit.ly/4ktBnZZ to start your free trial Knowledgebase Ninjas is powered by Document360.…
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Elaina Natario returns to talk with Joël about what makes good quality product design and the priorities that shape development. The pair discuss the importance of certain elements such as security and accessibility, maintaining certain standards throughout development, as well as judging the practical applications of prototypes within a project an…
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Summer might mean slower class counts and more beach days—but your Google visibility should still be working hard for you. In this quick, actionable episode, I’m sharing 5 simple ways to give your Google Business Profile and website a refresh that builds trust, improves SEO, and keeps new clients walking through your doors (even if your current one…
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Thank you for tuning in! In the meantime, if you're ready to explore Document360, a knowledge base platform that can help your customers and teams get instant answers, we’d love to invite you to try it first-hand. Simply use this link - https://bit.ly/4ktBnZZ to start your free trial Knowledgebase Ninjas is powered by Document360.…
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Joël and Rémy draw inspiration from the stars as they discuss Rémy’s new open source Ruby gem, Astonoby. Rémy reveals the challenges he faced in taking on this project, the scientific translation work that went into making it accessible for everyone, as well as the key lessons he learnt from modelling the cosmos. — The Sponsor for this episode has …
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This post describes the key arguments and themes in The Coming Wave: AI, Power, and Our Future, by Mustafa Suleyman, for the AI Book Club: A Human in the Loop. This post not only breaks down the logic but also jumps off into some themes (beyond the book) that might be more tech-writer relevant, such as potential future job titles, areas of focus fo…
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In this episode, I’m talking with Sue Brandt, a former Director of Documentation who’d hired around 60 people when we recorded the episode. We discuss practical strategies for technical writing job applications, what hiring managers are really looking for in resumes and interviews, and how to stand out in today’s competitive job market. Sue and I d…
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Thank you for tuning in! In the meantime, if you're ready to explore Document360, a knowledge base platform that can help your customers and teams get instant answers, we’d love to invite you to try it first-hand. Simply use this link - https://bit.ly/4ktBnZZ to start your free trial Knowledgebase Ninjas is powered by Document360.…
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Joël strikes up a dialogue with fellow thoughtboter Elaina Natario about the various use cases of modals. Together they discuss their pros and cons, the dos and don’ts, their functionality and accessibility to the end user as well as the subtle differences you'll notice when compared to dialogs. — The Sponsor for this episode has been Judoscale - A…
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This week, I’m inviting you behind the curtain for a very real, very personal episode. As we officially wrap our 16th season at the studio, I’m sharing the 16 most powerful lessons I’ve learned from running a brick-and-mortar business—from the early hustle days to the now. The mistakes, the mindset shifts, the marketing wins, and the moments that c…
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In this episode, we dive into responses to the evolving digital landscape shaped by AI in search engines and changes in social media. We explain how Cherryleaf took inspiration from the viral success of the Museum of English Rural Life (Merl) and used AI chatbots to analyse Merl's approach. We share the key lessons learned - such as embracing an au…
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Joël and Steve sit down to discuss the ins and outs of decomposition within their respective workflows and how they use it to their advantage when working on certain projects. Together they look at working with vertical slices over other decomposition methods, when and how to break down code as efficiently as possible, and Joël lays out his three k…
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Today’s episode is a little different—but oh-so-important. Because as business owners, parents, and partners, we don’t just want to show up… we want to perform at our best. And that means having the energy, clarity, and stamina to do it all—without burning out. Enter: peptides. I’m sitting down with a special guest — Andrea Olson, a deeply knowledg…
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In this solo episode, Kate shares an update on her content update progress. She also reflects on Marcia Riefer Johnston’s interview (S3:E8) and on the idea of docs stewardship as opposed to docs ownership. I’ve continued my work to update the KnowledgeOwl Support Knowledge Base to align with major navigation and UI changes that were rolled out in D…
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Thank you for tuning in! In the meantime, if you're ready to explore Document360, a knowledge base platform that can help your customers and teams get instant answers, we’d love to invite you to try it first-hand. Simply use this link - https://bit.ly/4ktBnZZ to start your free trial Knowledgebase Ninjas is powered by Document360.…
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Joël talks with fellow thoughtboter Sara about the different ways developers can help one another across the various stages of an app’s lifecycle. They highlight the importance of utilising notes early on to clarify your work for others who may need it later down the line, how tooling can aid with this at all stages of development, and what lessons…
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The sun’s out... and if you’re a studio owner, you know what that often means: Enrollment slows down. Buyers get flaky. Cash flow feels tighter than ever. But here’s the deal—your buyer hasn’t disappeared. They’ve just changed. They’re more hesitant, more distracted, and waiting until the very last minute to commit. If you’re feeling the summer slu…
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Start taking notes in this episode as Joël and Valerie discuss the different ways in which they structure their note taking systems to improve their workflows. Together they cover the best ways to get started with serious note taking, how to best map out your thoughts so they make the most sense when you come back round to them, as well as examinin…
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Think making more money means hustling for more clients? Think again. 💸 In this week’s episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Lauren Schoenfeld—fractional CFO and founder of Active Core Consulting—who drops truth bombs on how to actually grow your revenue without piling on new clients (yes, you read that right). We dive into: ✨ How spending with inte…
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In this episode, I’m talking with Marcia Riefer Johnston, a technical writer who’s worked in our industry for 40 years. We talk about how the profession has evolved since she first started in it, the grammar patterns that have helped her tighten up her writing, and how “creative” writing and “technical” writing are just different expressions of the…
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Thank you for tuning in! In the meantime, if you're ready to explore Document360, a knowledge base platform that can help your customers and teams get instant answers, we’d love to invite you to try it first-hand. Simply use this link - https://bit.ly/4ktBnZZ to start your free trial Knowledgebase Ninjas is powered by Document360.…
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Ever feel like your kids—or your customers—just don’t listen? In this episode, I’m sharing the #1 parenting tip that’s helped me stay consistent with my five kids (yes, five!), and how that very same principle applies to your Google Business Profile. I dive into: A real-life parenting moment (and why dishes matter) The power of consistency in paren…
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This post has notes and questions for discussion for More Than Words: How to Think About Writing in the Age of AI, published in February 2025 by Jonathan Warner. Warner's book, which explores what we lose when we outsource writing to AI, is the first book in the AI Book Club: A Human in the Loop.By Tom Johnson
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Joël and thoughtbot colleague Sally Hall set out to find an answer to the question, what exactly are the differences between paper data structures and digitals ones? They compare the different ways humans store and access data, from rolodexs to the dewey decimal system, browsing a system vs searching it, and how the digital age has changed the way …
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🔍 Episode Overview In this episode, Ellis explores how AI agents, especially autonomous AI agents, are reshaping the landscape of technical communication. What are they? How do they differ from traditional AI tools? And crucially, what does their rise mean for technical writers? Blending two recent blog posts, Ellis walks us through emerging tools …
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Joël and fellow thoughtboter Aji Slater examine the unfamiliar world of Typescript and various ways of working within it’s system. They lay out the pros and cons of Typescript over other environments such as Ruby and Elm and discuss their experience of adopting LLM partners to assist in their workflows. Using ChatGPT and Claude to verify code and t…
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Want more clicks, customers, and credibility? It’s time to level up your Google Business Profile—starting with your photos. In this short and powerful episode, I’ll walk you through exactly how to use photos to build trust, boost SEO, and become the no-brainer choice in your community. You’ll learn: ✅ What types of photos to upload (and what most b…
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Judo means The Gentle Way. Today, our guest is 2 time United States National Champion black belt judo martial artist, teacher, and cancer research scientist Tom Kaufman. Listen and learn as Tom and your host Doc talk for a full hour about living a path to mastery in the martial art of judo, The Gentle Way, and making the world a better place. A fas…
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In this solo episode, Kate shares an update on her content update progress, muses about the similarities between mice infestations and docs projects, and reflects more on Kenzie Woodbridge’s interview (S3:E6) and how we choose what we work on. Since Episode 5, I’ve continued my work to update the KnowledgeOwl Support Knowledge Base to align with ma…
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Thank you for tuning in! In the meantime, if you're ready to explore Document360, a knowledge base platform that can help your customers and teams get instant answers, we’d love to invite you to try it first-hand. Simply use this link - https://bit.ly/4ktBnZZ to start your free trial Knowledgebase Ninjas is powered by Document360.…
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Guest John Wing. American Dreamtime The Robert ‘Doc’ Barham Show airs again with another full hour of talk radio goodness. Cohost Ben Cooke and this week’s guest, the multi-talented John Wing call in from The City Of Angles, Los Angeles, to talk comedy, writing, poetry, music, the Bad Piano Player podcast, and more. Come visit the Dreamtime and hel…
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Are You Missing Out on Local SEO? Create a Referral Program That Drives Business Spring cleaning isn’t just for your closets—it’s time to freshen up your marketing strategy, too! And if you’re not intentionally using referrals to drive your local SEO, you’re leaving money on the table. Referrals are the easiest, warmest leads you’ll ever get, but h…
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Black magic is not something I ever expected to explore deeply, but when filmmaker Liam Le Guillou approached the DocFix with his idea, I was delighted to help. His premise - could he persuade practitioners of Black Magic to curse him, to see what it could teach him about the true nature of magic? On today's episode, we discuss the process Liam wen…
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Running a brick-and-mortar business means juggling all the things—marketing, sales, customer service… oh, and actually delivering your products and services like a boss. But what if you didn’t have to do it all alone? Enter brand ambassadors—your secret weapon for getting your biz in front of more people without adding to your already overflowing t…
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In the latest edition of Behind the Scenes, we meet Nick J. Webb, the award-winning, ultra-versatile television and film editor who, over the past 15 years, has worked on a vast array of critically acclaimed music videos, comedy specials and entertainment biographical documentaries including Sammy Davis Jnr., Sparks, Bob Monkhouse and Tommy Cooper.…
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American stand up comedian, actor, and writer Rich Shydner talks with Doc and Ben about his live show ‘The History Of Standup’. Another full hour of talk radio on American Dreamtime The Robert ‘Doc’ Barham Show. Listen to American Dreamtime: fcac.org/radiofairfax See Rich Shydner: richshydner.com See Robert Doc Barham: robertdocbarhamcomedian.com S…
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In this episode, I’m talking with Kenzie Woodbridge, a documentarian and self-taught accessibility advocate. We talk about how feeling “not expert enough” is no reason to skip content accessibility, four ways you can make your content more accessible right now, and ways you can serve as an accessibility advocate as you review content and work with …
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Send us a text - your number will not show, so if you want a response include an email In Episode #141 I have a discussion with Scott that ends up helping me make a very tough decision. Scott Maderer, author of Inspired Living: Assemble the Puzzle of Your Calling by Mastering Your Time, Your Talent, and Your Treasures. Scott challenges the glorific…
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