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To change careers and land your first job as a Software Engineer, you need more than just great software development skills - you need to develop yourself. Welcome to the podcast that helps you develop your skills, your habits, your network and more, all in hopes of becoming a thriving Software Engineer.
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In Bootcamp podcast is about Matthew Petschl’s experience at a local coding bootcamp and journey to software engineer, featuring Ryan Rampersad with industry commentary.
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Are you looking for the Perfect Coding Bootcamp to quickly improve your Technical Skills and kickstart a programming career? Click here for a detailed guide on choosing a coding bootcamp that fits your learning style & helps you achieve your goals.
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Space Monkeys & Behind the Code: Web3 Thinkers in partnership with Key Pictures: A collection of interviews with the best and brightest minds building on Polkadot and Substrate. Released weekly wherever you listen to podcasts. Make sure you follow us so you don't miss an episode!!
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In the Appalachia region of the U.S., a region once dominated by the coal industry, mines have continued to close one after another. In answer, two tech consultants have established a free coding bootcamp called Mined Minds to retrain out of work coal miners and others for work in tech. What they promise seems like it could improve the socioeconomic status of communities around the world. But some believe they aren’t as beneficial as they come off. Several ex-learners have criticized the boo ...
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Women's Tech Radio brings out the voices of women in technology related fields. It explores their journey and collects the resources used along the way. Angela and Paige host this laid-back interview style talk show with tidbits about their life and favorite memories in technology.
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Women's Tech Radio brings out the voices of women in technology related fields. It explores their journey and collects the resources used along the way. Angela and Paige host this laid-back interview style talk show with tidbits about their life and favorite memories in technology.
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After a 12-year tech career serving as a software and database developer, Computer Science professor, and coding bootcamp instructor, Jacqueline Corley walked away from it all when a greater mission began taking shape. The tech industry is in need of unique perspectives and insights, yet these will often come from categories of underrepresentation. Women are part of these categories. As women, we must understand the unique gifts God has empowered us with to transform generations, and we have ...
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The CodeNewbie podcast was born from CodeNewbie, an organization which fosters a supportive, international community of people learning to code. Each season, host Saron Yitbarek delivers stories and interviews from people of diverse backgrounds and expertise about their coding journeys, as well as beginner friendly discussions about the tech you should know about.
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Women's Tech Radio brings out the voices of women in technology related fields. It explores their journey and collects the resources used along the way. Angela and Paige host this laid-back interview style talk show with tidbits about their life and favorite memories in technology.
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Hey 👋 I'm Rob and welcome to Codewords, a podcast for developers by developers. Join us for an informal coffee chat with code newbies, senior engineers and more. Wherever you are on your unique coding journey, we’ve got you covered.
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Let’s talk about working in tech — the highs, the lows, the problems and solutions. Industry experts, the TripleTen career team, and TripleTen alumni are going to share their experience. They’ll teach technical and soft skills, unpack case studies, and tell stories — stories about building relationship, solving problems, showcasing ideas, and succeeding in a new workplace. This is real life in the industry that defines our age. We hope you’ll tune in for it! And don't forget to join https:// ...
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Helping moms find flexible, meaningful, high paying work in tech. We offer training, interviews and strategies to help you find the tech job of your dreams!
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We talk about everything to do with coding bootcamps and technology education, including gender parity, scholarships, and the latest industry news.
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Learn how to program using the Java programming language. This podcast will teach you step by step how to use the Java programming language to create your own applications or web applications!
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Learn. Code. Create. Apps. Startups. The Devslopes Podcast is a fun, tech-focused podcast where we chat with interesting people in the tech industry. Topics include learning to code, app development, freelancing, tech startups, career advice and more. We'll explore equally successes and achievements as well as failures and challenges that people experience in tech. If you want to upgrade your career or build awesome things, this is the place to be!
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Learn how to program using the Java programming language. This podcast will teach you step by step how to use the Java programming language to create your own applications or web applications! These Java tutorials are presented in plain English and explain all of the important Java programming concepts needed to excel in the field of software.
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The show that decrypts the secrets of offensive cybersecurity, one byte at a time. Every week I invite you into the world of ethical hacking by interviewing leading offensive security practitioners. If you are a penetration tester, bug bounty hunter, red teamer, or blue teamer who wants to better understand the modern hacker mindset, whether you are new or experienced, this show is for you.
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The Laracasts snippet, each episode, offers a single thought on some aspect of web development.
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The Breaking Into Startups Podcast is a platform where we feature stories of people who broke into tech from non-traditional backgrounds. Curious about how startups work, how to get a job without a degree or what technical and non-technical careers are out there? We have news for you - tech fields are booming and you don’t need the best technical degree in information technology to break in and get a six figure job in technology. Our podcast gives you an inside look at the most disruptive st ...
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A podcast featuring panelists of engineers from Netflix, Twitch, & Atlassian talking over drinks about all things software engineering.
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SynergisticIT is the home of the best data scientists and software developers in the bay area, California USA. Check out now.
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Welcome to the podcast about journeying to a life filled with genuine smiles, where amazing things happen and we dive into learning self-love and conquering anxiety.
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Finally, a podcast that aspiring developers can connect with. The goal of this podcast is to share the daily struggles that both aspiring and current developers go through. And, to encourage each other on how to keep going even when we doubt ourselves. Chris Sean is a software engineer who has been documenting his journey as a self-taught developer since day one. His goal is to help the next grocery bagger become the next rockstar of today! Chris loves connecting with people in hopes that he ...
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The mission of Back to Back SWE is to empower the software engineer to excel in the interview and land the job of their dreams. If you are a high school student, college student, new-grad, industry professional, or...anything in the tech industry...then this podcast is for you. If you want to find the best work in technology while cutting through the bs, you are in the right place. Come visit us at https://backtobackswe.com
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The Sustainable Tech Podcast explores the intersection of technology, sustainability, and impact. Hear stories from tech startups, software companies, non-profits, and small businesses using technology to drive environmental and social change. Each episode features entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, and tech experts who share practical advice, success stories, and insights on building a sustainable future. Perfect for founders, tech enthusiasts, and sustainability advocates looking to stay ah ...
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#232 - The Harsh Truth About Coding, AI, Bootcamps, and Breaking in to Tech
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Send a text and I may answer it on next episode (I cannot reply from this service 😢) Think you need a CS degree to get hired? That bootcamps are scams? That AI is making developers obsolete? In this episode, I share some very hot takes on what it really takes to break into tech — and why most of what you’ve been told is dead wrong. I talk about the…
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#234 - Coding Isn’t Enough: 3 Weird Traits That Predict Success in Tech
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Send a text and I may answer it on next episode (I cannot reply from this service 😢) What separates successful tech career changers from those who struggle? After switching careers into tech at 31 following years of addiction, and mentoring hundreds of aspiring developers, I've noticed some odd patterns and traits of those who make it vs those who …
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ep. 189 - PEER3: Peer-to-Peer Meets Blockchain 🎰 Low-Latency Poker w/ Web3 Guarantees
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Blasting Off with Luka Stanisic, founder of PEER3, a Web3 project that snagged a $600K USDT + 30,000 DOT grant from the Polkadot Treasury. Luka breaks down how in the PEER3 system, participants are liquidity, why latency is the enemy of fun, and how their system ensures trust without servers — think BitTorrent meets smart contracts! With a team fea…
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#233 - How Mindi Navigated ADHD, Bootcamp Burnout, and Landed a Dev Role
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Send a text and I may answer it on next episode (I cannot reply from this service 😢) We cover: Why even smart, driven people need help when learning to code What ADHD looks like as a software engineer—and how she manages it How burnout hit hard after landing the job Why public speaking became a surprising superpower Getting hired without ever doing…
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#43 Grind Now, Relax Later: The Harsh Reality of Breaking Into Cybersecurity ft. Matthew Younker (Zumi Yumi)
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In this episode of The Hacker’s Cache, Matthew Younker (aka Zumi Yumi) shares the raw truth about what it really took to break into offensive security, working full time, going to college, and grinding for OSCP with almost zero rest. He opens up about the unhealthy sacrifices he made, why OSWA was harder than OSCP, and how his journey from Army haz…
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ep. 188 - From Coding at 8 to Polkadot’s JAM 🧑🚀 Daniel Cukier: Man of the Future
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Today we Blast Off with Daniel Cookier, a core developer of the Jamixer project, as he shares his inspiring journey from coding at age 8 in Brazil to becoming a passionate advocate for Polkadot’s Web3 vision. Starting with an Apple II in 1987, Daniel’s love for problem-solving led him to blockchain, where he found his calling at the Polkadot Blockc…
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#231 - Roasting A Listener's Resume, LinkedIn and GitHub Profile
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Send a text and I may answer it on next episode (I cannot reply from this service 😢) A listener, Andrew, was kind enough to send me his resume, LinkedIn and GitHub profile for me to roast. Overall - he did a good job BUT there are some issues I would fix that I've seen in many of the hundreds of resumes I've seen over the years as an engineering ma…
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#42 Certifications, College, or Bootcamps — What’s Worth It in Cybersecurity? ft. Channa Rajaratne
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In this episode, Channa Rajaratne joins me to unpack one of the most common questions in cybersecurity: should you go after certifications, a college degree, or a bootcamp? We break down the pros and cons of each, share personal experiences, and talk about which path actually helped us get hired. Channa also shares his take on underrated skills lik…
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#230 - AI Will Replace Most Coding: What Chief Scientist Laly Bar-Ilan Says Developers Should Learn Next
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Send a text and I may answer it on next episode (I cannot reply from this service 😢) Laly Bar-Ilan has been working in AI and natural language processing for over two decades—long before it was trendy. She’s now the Chief Scientist at Bit, where she’s helping build composable, AI-first developer tools that might just replace most of the coding we d…
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ep. 187 - Inside the Polkadot Blockchain Academy 🎓 Bootcamp Breakdown with Next-gen Devs!
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Dive into an explosive episode of Space Monkeys with Polkadot Blockchain Academy students in Lucerne, Switzerland! Join Sam Wakefield, Sree Sanakkayala, and Bhargav Sagiraju as they unpack their intense 2.5-week journey mastering Polkadot’s cutting-edge tech. From building dapps and protocols to debating Web3 governance, real-world assets (RWAs), p…
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How Will Career Services Change Now That Lighthouse Labs is Owned by Uvaro?
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Uvaro acquired Lighthouse Labs in January 2025 — so what does that mean for career services at Lighthouse Labs? To get the inside scoop, Liz Eggleston sat down with Jeremy Shaki, CEO of Lighthouse Labs, and Sheila Fung, Director of Member Programming at Uvaro. Learn how students benefit from this partnership with career support starting from day on…
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#229 - The 2025 Tech Job Market Sucks? Here's How You Beat It
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Send a text and I may answer it on next episode (I cannot reply from this service 😢) The job market in 2025 feels broken—and you’re not imagining it. AI-generated spam is clogging recruiter inboxes, resumes are becoming less relevant, and LinkedIn is more influencer platform than job board. In this episode, I break down why things feel so hard righ…
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#228 - The 3 Stages of Learning Javascript: What to Build && What to Learn
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Send a text and I may answer it on next episode (I cannot reply from this service 😢) No one said it would be easy. If you're having trouble learning JS, you're not alone. I nearly quit coding when I had to learn JS. I even considered trying to become an email developer (yes, this was a thing). Fast forward 10 years later and I've made a career with…
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ep. 186 - Cardano Midnight Exposed 🌑 The Privacy Chain on Substrate - Must-Know Secrets!
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Dive into the groundbreaking world of Cardano’s Midnight project with developer Justin Frevert on Space Monkeys! Discover how this Substrate-based partner chain brings selective disclosure and data protection to blockchain, revolutionizing privacy with zero-knowledge proofs and sidechain synergy. Learn about its unique architecture, shared security…
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#227 - How Busy Professionals Can Learn to Code (Without Losing Their Minds): A 3 Step Process
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Send a text and I may answer it on next episode (I cannot reply from this service 😢) Ever feel like learning to code is impossible with your packed schedule? You're not alone. Ten years ago, I was juggling parenting two kids, working full-time with a brutal Bay Area commute, and driving Lyft on the side just to make ends meet. Finding time seemed i…
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#41 How to Actually Become a Great Pentester
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What separates a good pentester from a great one? It’s not just about popping shells or passing certs. In this solo episode, I break down the real-world skills that actually matter. Technical, non-technical, and everything in between. I share hard lessons from the field, my thoughts on being well-rounded vs. specialized, and why communication, clie…
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Send a text and I may answer it on next episode (I cannot reply from this service 😢) Have you ever sent a message into the void? That's exactly what's been happening to listeners who've tried to contact me through Buzzsprout's messaging system. From a father in Dayton balancing family responsibilities while trying to break into tech, to aspiring de…
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Send a text and I may answer it on next episode (I cannot reply from this service 😢) The rise of AI coding tools has fundamentally changed how people learn programming, creating a concerning trend: developers who can produce impressive-looking applications without understanding how they work. What makes a developer truly valuable? Contrary to popul…
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ep. 185 - TVVIN: From Smugglers' Caves to Polkadot! Tokenizing Gold, Silver with Yield
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Join Space Monkeys as we blast off with Lise and Thomas, CMO and CEO of TVVIN, a groundbreaking real-world asset tokenization project! Discover how TVVIN will brings gold, silver, platinum, and palladium on-chain, starting with VVG (1 token = 1 gram of gold) stored in secret smugglers’ caves beneath St. Petersport, Guernsey. Learn about the TVVIX u…
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#225 - The 3-Month Coding Bootcamp Myth: 4 Things You Actually Need to Get Hired
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Send a text and I may answer it on next episode (I cannot reply from this service 😢) Thinking about joining a coding bootcamp to land a job in three months? Let’s get real. I’ve been coding professionally for over a decade, and while a bootcamp kick-started my career, it didn’t teach me everything I needed to stay hired. In this episode, I’ll share…
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#40 Proof You Don’t Need a Degree to Succeed in Cybersecurity ft. Zach Winchester
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In this episode of The Hacker’s Cache, Kyser Clark and Zach Winchester talk about breaking into cybersecurity without a college degree and why it’s not the dealbreaker people think it is. You’ll hear a real-world story of going from firewall configs to full-time pentesting with just an OSCP and hands-on experience. We also get into hardware hacking…
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#224 - How Jeremy Went From Tutorial Hell to Front End Developer at Apple
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Send a text and I may answer it on next episode (I cannot reply from this service 😢) Jeremy spoke with a couple mentees at Parsity which led to a conversation where I learned about his unusual (and long) journey into software. If you're a career changer and you're dealing with impostor syndrome or tutorial hell and need some practical advice on bre…
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ep. 184 - Dapps ARE NOT Decentralized! SQD Fixes that with Web3's Only Indexing Juggernaut
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Dive into the future of Web3 with SQD (formerly SubSquid) co-founders Marcel and Dimitri on Space Monkeys! Discover how SQD is transforming blockchain data indexing with a decentralized, permissionless network—think of it as the "Bitcoin of data." From powering DeFi apps, wallets, and analytics to supporting Polkadot’s ecosystem and beyond (GMX, Pa…
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#224 - Should You Still Learn JavaScript in 2025?
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Send a text and I may answer it on next episode (I cannot reply from this service 😢) With the rise of AI and Python’s dominance, is JavaScript still worth learning? In this episode, I break down why JavaScript remains the best starting language for new developers, how it sets you up for success in web development, and even why it’s still relevant f…
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#39 Q&A: Struggling with Burnout? Here’s Why It Might Be a Good Thing
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Burnout sucks, but what if it's actually a sign of growth? In this episode of The Hacker’s Cache, I break down why burnout isn’t always the enemy and how pushing yourself to the limit can actually make you better. Just like lifting weights to failure builds muscle, hitting burnout and recovering makes you mentally stronger. I’ll share my own experi…
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#223 - AI for JavaScript Developers: What You Actually Need to Know
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Send a text and I may answer it on next episode (I cannot reply from this service 😢) I started off 2025 knowing jack sh*t about LLMs besides how to ask Chat-GPT questions. Since then, I've built a multi-agent app for work, learned some linear algebra to understand how LLMs work at a basic level and started using a new tech stack for working with th…
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ep. 183 - Web3 Meets Web2: Polkadot’s Secret to Onboarding Millions w/ Gautam Dhameja
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Join us on Space Monkeys as we blast off with Gautam Dhameja, founder of Blockdeep Labs, a driving force in the Polkadot ecosystem. Discover how Polkadot is flipping the script—bringing Web3 to Web2—to onboard millions of users seamlessly, from Mythical Games’ 6.2M+ users to Vbrick’s enterprise video revolution. Gautam plunges into blockchain’s rol…
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Has Cursor Cooked Junior Developers for Good?
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Send a text and I may answer it on next episode (I cannot reply from this service 😢) Cursor is an AI-powered text editor for coders. Let me be honest - if I was a junior developer, I'd feel a little nervous looking at what it's capable of doing. But I'm not. So I'm not. Let's explore why Cursor is an amazing tool that will cause a ton of headaches …
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#38 Fired or Freed? Turning a Cybersecurity Layoff into Your Next Big Break w Justin Mahon
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Getting laid off can feel like the end of the road, but what if it’s actually the beginning of something bigger? In this episode of The Hacker’s Cache, Justin Mahon shares his journey from military IT to offensive security, including how he bounced back after a cybersecurity layoff and landed in a better position than before. We break down the real…
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#221 - How AWS Used AI to Save 4,500 Years of Work – with AWS’s Director of Generative AI Applications
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Send a text and I may answer it on next episode (I cannot reply from this service 😢) I've been using AWS Q Developer for a few months now but it turns out I've barely scratched the surface. Srini, Director of Generative AI Applications and Developer Experiences at Amazon Web Services, who leads the team behind Q, agreed to be interviewed by me. We …
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ep. 182 - Frequency’s User Boom: 30M from Blue Sky, TikTok Plans & Polkadot’s Future
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Join us for an explosive episode with Braxton, co-founder of Frequency Rollup, as we unpack their game-changing deal to bring Web3 to Blue Sky’s 30 million users on Polkadot! Recorded live at ETHDenver, we dive into Frequency’s bold strategy to onboard massive social networks like BlueSky to interact with users from MeWe and WeAre8, while eyeing Ti…
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#220 - Real-World JavaScript: Why Loops and Arrays Are the Backbone of the Internet
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Send a text and I may answer it on next episode (I cannot reply from this service 😢) You’re learning about JavaScript arrays all wrong. For loops, zero-indexing, blah blah blah. But WHY? What makes arrays so damn important? Let's break down why arrays and objects are the backbone of the internet and a couple common problems that JS beginners should…
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#37 He Hacked for 1000 Days Straight: Here’s How It Landed Him a Cybersecurity Job ft. Constantinos Kaplanis
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In this episode of The Hacker’s Cache, I sit down with Constantinos Kaplanis, a senior penetration tester who took an unconventional path into cybersecurity. With no prior IT experience, he grinded his way into the field—applying to 500 jobs, enduring countless rejections, and proving his skills through sheer persistence. One of his biggest accompl…
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This is a special episode featuring an interview with Shirley Wu from a brand-new podcast series, Portraits of an Artist. In this new series, Ryan Burgess explores the creative journeys of artists—diving deep into their process, inspirations, and the stories behind their work. In this conversation, Shirley shares her transition from software engine…
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