Best Grindcore Podcasts (2025)

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#OTCQuickie: Grindcore Culture Is the New Amish Lifestyle 6:17

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#OTCQuickies are mini solo episodes where I address a question or a topic in service of trying to be a good dude in the world. Today's topic is: Grindcore Culture Is the New Amish Lifestyle "Burning Man is for the olds. Just ask the AI kids" is the name of an article I read recently that mentioned "grindcore culture." Here's a pertinent passage fro…

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In the Hole w/ Anthony Allen (Inoculation, Ligament) Part 2 55:55

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Anthony Allen of Inoculation returns to catch up about the bands travels and recent album as well their upcoming U.S. tour and his new project Ligament. heavyholepodcast.comBy Heavy Hole Podcast

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Learning to Accept Praise with Jay 1:00:17

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On this episode of Off the Clock, I’m joined by my pal Jay, who I haven’t seen in person in like 7 years, but think about a lot. Reach out to people you like and do it out of the blue. Why not?! Here’s some of what we talk about: First Question: Why am I wrong about A.I.? Jay tries to convince me of his belief that there will be a handful of compan…

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In the Hole w/ Andrew Hawkins (Baring Teeth, Umulamahri) 45:08

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Andrew Hawkins of Baring Teeth returns to the podcast to catch up on the last few years and discuss his new project Umulamahri. heavyholepodcast.comBy Heavy Hole Podcast

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The Heavyist #284 Brent Mills from Greyhaven 32:39

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This week on the show Gary sat down with Brent Mills, vocalist of Louisville, Kentucky based post hardcore band Greyhaven to chat about the band and their new record "Keep It Quiet" coming out October 10th through Solid State Recordshe was an absolutely lovely bloke and a pleasure to chat tothanks a lot Join the Discord! It's full of people sharing…

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Madi Watkins of Year Of The Knife: Finding Normalcy After a Near-Death Experience 53:17

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She's with the Band, the show that aims to amplify the voices of women and femme people on stage, backstage, and in the business, hosted by Tori Kravitz. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.By Madi Watkins, Tori Kravitz

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Shahara the Spiritual Gangster 56:56

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On this episode of Off the Clock, I’m joined by my long-time pal Shahara. Here’s some of what we talk about: First Question: Has anyone hit you up to plan a 25th high school reunion this year? we reminisce about the epic reunion we planned in 2021 and get deep in our feelings about the event and our class in general the evolution of our hometown of…

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Terminus Episode 174 - Sacramentum and the Roots of Swedish Black/Death 1:55:53

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In the wake of the passing of Nisse Karlén into eternity, it seems only appropriate to pay tribute to a titan of extreme metal. Sacramentum's unique style of melodic black/death metal not only placed them directly alongside bands like Dissection and Dawn, but established melodic ideas and ambitious structural methodologies that would only take root…

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The Heavyist #283 Tony and Stefan from Crippling Alcoholism 1:46:57

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Welcome Heavyist's to another instalment of the show - this week Sonny was joined by Tony Castrati and Stefan Iglesias from the Boston based Post Punk/Doom/Sludge/Rock/Dance (blimey it gets harder and harder to categorise this lot) legends Crippling Alcoholism ahead of the release of their new album Camgirl - released September 12th through Portray…

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Fear-Driven Everything (with Justin Searls) 1:00:49

2h ago1:00:49

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On this episode of Dead Code, Jared talks with Justin Searls, co-founder of Test Double, about programming workflows, decision-making, and the evolving role of developers. They explore how the order and tempo of thought matter more than static code, why tackling the riskiest problems first can shape better outcomes, and how Justin’s idea of the “fu…

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The Heavyist #283 Tony and Stefan from Crippling Alcoholism 1:47:19

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Welcome Heavyists to another installment of the show - this week Sonny was joined by Tony Castrati and Stefan Iglesias from the Boston based Post Punk/Doom/Sludge/Rock/Dance (blimey it gets harder and harder to categorise this lot) legends Crippling Alcoholism ahead of the release of their new album Camgirl - released September 12th through Portray…

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In the Hole w/ Deliquesce - Part 2 2:26:01

9d ago2:26:01

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This week Australia's honorary Long Island Death Metal band Deliquesce returns to catch up and discuss their new album. Then Big Will and Tom answer listener submitted questions about growing up Gorenoise. Note: Our condolences to Adam Rotella, this episode was recorded prior to a recent loss in his family. heavyholepodcast.com…

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VCTMS: Meredith Henderson's Physical and Mental Fortitude to Become a Drummer and Songwriter 46:10

22d ago46:10

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Meredith discusses all the behind-the-scenes work she's always put into the band, the origins of the band name, and the song that made her want to learn drums in the first place on Rock Band! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.…

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Sergio Soto (Imperialist) 1:09:05

8d ago1:09:05

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Welcome to this weeks episode of the podcast. My guest was Sergio Soto, guitarist and vocalist for Californian Black Metal band Imperialist. Sergio was on the podcast before but it is one of the rare "lost" episodes of the podcast. We stayed in touch over the years and with the release of their upcoming album "Prime" I had Sergio back on to talk ab…

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The Heavyist #282 Deftones / Defacement / Blackbraid 46:34

12d ago46:34

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This week on the show we round up a few albums the pair of us have been absolutely obsessed with lately, those records areDeftones - Private MusicDefacement - DoomedBlackbraid - Blackbraid III Join the Discord! It's full of people sharing sick heavy music all thetime.By Sonny

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In the Pit with the Real Banana J 45:17

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On this episode of Off the Clock, I’m joined by my friend and co-star Banana J, the iconic symbol of the punk rock mosh pit. Here’s some of what we talk about: First Question: When did you first put on the banana suit? why did Banana J move to Colorado, and, sub-question: what is his record for most days on the snowboard hill in a season? does he e…

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The Heavyist #281 Justice For The Damned (with Alex Teyen) 21:07

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This week on the show we talk about "Stay Relentless" - the long awaited third album from Aussie Heavy Metalcore MONSTERS Justice For The Damned.As he has recently become part of the Australian heavy music scene we decided to get Alex from Aversions Crown and Black Tongue to sit in and chat about the album with us.Chapters:00:00 Intro02:43 New Soun…

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The Heavyist #280 Alex Teyen from Aversions Crown 54:28

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On the show today we catch up with homie of the show and all-round LOVELY bloke Alex Teyen to discuss his recent recruitment to frontman of the Aussie Technical Deathcore legend Aversions Crown. We talk about how it actually came to be, their recent run of shows in Australia with Thy Art Is Murder, lyrical themes of the tracks from his debut EP wit…

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The Heavyist #279 Mutagenic Host 34:57

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While Gary was away sunning himself Sonny sat down with London Sci-Fi Death Metal Mutagenic Host (the whole band!) to chat about their new album, recent touring, the passing of Ozzy Osbourne and what they have coming up in the not too distant futureChapters00:00 Introduction02:15 Meet the Mutagenic Hosts 05:30 Tour Announcements and Excitement 10:4…

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Rage Quit Stamina Theory 47:42

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The 50th episode of the Dead Code Podcast brought Karl Weber, Jared Norman, Benjamin Wil, Sofia Besenski, and Noah Silveira together to mark the milestone with sharp, funny, and critical takes on the state of tech. They skewered CEOs bragging about AI-driven layoffs as short-sighted profiteering, questioned the hype fueling the AI bubble, and prais…

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#OTCQuickie: Why AI Will Never Take Over the World 7:58

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#OTCQuickies are mini solo episodes where I address a question or a topic in service of trying to be a good dude in the world. Today's topic is: Why AI Will Never Take Over the World I read a piece in The Atlantic by Charlie Warzel called "AI Is a Mass Delusion Event," which inspired this Quickie. It's well-reasoned and well-written, and it trigger…

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Escuela Grind: Progressing Their Music, Showmanship, and Intellect Beyond Grindcore 54:41

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She's with the Band, the show that aims to amplify the voices of women and femme people on stage, backstage, and in the business, hosted by Tori Kravitz. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.By Katerina Economou, Krissy Morash, Tori Kravitz

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Real Talk with Will 1:09:13

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On this episode of Off the Clock, I’m joined by my tall pal Will, who I’ve known only a short while, who tells some of the funniest bawdy jokes I know, and provides probably the realest episode of a show I’ve ever done. Here’s some of what we talk about: First Question: What was it about the Dominican Republic that made you and Melissa want to go b…

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Radiation Hardened (with Dave Gauer) 1:02:42

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In this episode of Dead Code, Jared interviews Dave Gauer, creator of the Ziglings project—a whimsical, hands-on tutorial for learning the Zig programming language. Dave shares how Ziglings began as a personal learning tool and grew into a widely loved resource, especially among younger developers. He emphasizes the value of learning in public, ble…

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Johnny Hedlund (Unleashed) 45:37

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Welcome to this installment of the podcast, my guest was Johnny Hedlund, vocalist and bassist of the legendary swedish death metal band Unleashed. I met and toured with Johnny's band back in 2008 and we had a nice conversation about the bands 30+ year history, and their FIFTEENTH album "Fire Upon Your Lands" out on Napalm Records August 15th.…

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In The Hole w/ Wild Beyond 1:51:29

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This week we talk to the members of Wild Beyond from Philadelphia about black metal, the occult and all of their related other bands. Then, a clearly frightened Big Will calms himself by discussing two young New York bands and upcoming shows with Dave. heavyholepodcast.com Voicemail - 631-837-3274By Heavy Hole Podcast

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Accounting for Fulfillment with Adam 51:05

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On this episode of Off the Clock, I’m joined by my pal Adam, my former accountant, a dude who inspires me in everything he does, and a fellow Rad enthusiast. Here’s some of what we talk about: First Question: Can you pinpoint the moment where you thought to yourself ‘I can’t do this anymore. I need to change careers?’” how the inspiration of a mid-…

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Terminus Episode 173 - Paimon Gate, Pyromancer 1:47:17

1M ago1:47:17

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Since the beginning of the year, your intrepid hosts have been concentrating exclusively on older, classic material- this all changes today. At least for this episode. In today's entry, we feature the triumphant return of Paimon Gate with a new record that elaborates on their established style with more evolution than might appear at first blush, a…

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Daisy Grenade: Embracing Juxtapositions of Sugar and Spice in Pop Rock 49:00

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The rising duo discuss how supportive the rock scene has been towards them, the way they shaped their identity mixing sounds from across genres, all things fashion, how to create a summer hit, and how they contribute to fundraising and why it's important to them whilst on tour. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for infor…

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Paul and The Colfax Kid 52:03

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On this episode of Off the Clock, I’m joined by my pal Paul, a dude I co-founded a network with, someone I deeply respect, and a brilliant podcaster. Here’s some of what we talk about: First Question: When I pitched this and asked you pitch a place in Denver that brings you joy, why are we sitting at the Chipotle on the 16th Street Mall? why people…

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In The Hole w/Douglas Andrae (Post Humous Regurgitation, Hex Machine) 2:13:36

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This week drummer Douglas Andrae of Post Humous Regurgitation and Hex Machine talks about his philosophy on underground music and his many travels, including his time in Today is the Day and recovering from a brutal car wreck to play drums again. Then, Big Will and Ian recommend some brand new death metal by seasoned artists. heavyholepodcast.com V…

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Epistemic Extinction (with Mond) 33:29

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In this episode of Dead Code, Jared and guest Mond explore how James C. Scott’s concepts of legibility, metis, and episteme apply to tech interviews, arguing that standardized hiring processes prioritize what’s easy to measure over what truly reflects engineering skill. They critique the over-reliance on algorithmic interviews, noting that senior e…

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Liz Selfish of BRAT: Bringing Hot Pink Bimboviolence and Pop Influence into Metal 33:50

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She's with the Band, the show that aims to amplify the voices of women and femme people on stage, backstage, and in the business, hosted by Tori Kravitz. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.By Liz Selfish, Tori Kravitz

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In The Hole w/Zach Fogel 2:15:06

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This week Zach Fogle returns to the show to discuss his journey from a conservative childhood to explicit NSFW noise projects, two of which will be performing at Barely Breathing 4 on Long Island this August. The event is organized by this weeks guest co-hosts Baby Chico records and Syrup Head records. heavyholepodcast.com Voicemail - 631-837-3274…

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Rock Star Sh*t with Justin 59:00

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On this episode of Off the Clock, I’m joined by my pal Justin, lead singer of The Frickashinas, formerly of the band A Void whose concert was the first date I had with my wife, and a dude who tries to d*ck with me during nearly this entire interview. Here’s some of what we talk about: First Question: At what age did you first want to become a rocks…

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In The Hole w/Lucas Anderson - Part 2 (Funeral Leech) 1:50:28

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This week Lucas Anderson of Funeral Leech returns to discuss old shows, new albums and driving in NYC. Then cohost Rick Habeeb guides a completely sober Big Will through 3 Opeth albums based on a listener submitted question. heavyholepodcast.com Voicemail - 631-837-3274By Heavy Hole Podcast

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Naked and Semantic (with Fabien Basmaison and Jens Oliver Meiert) 41:31

2M ago41:31

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In this episode of Dead Code, Jared speaks with Jens Oliver Meiert and Fabien Basmaison, co-maintainers of CSS Naked Day, a long-standing web tradition that invites developers to strip CSS from their websites for one day to emphasize semantic HTML, accessibility, and the separation of concerns in front-end development. Originally launched in 2006, …

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Episode XXVIII - TDE's Rear View Mirror #4 - 1993 2:01:38

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There is no question that the brief span between 1992-1994, quite literally, changed my life. Sandwiched right in the middle is the year 1993. That's when things got serious. I was no longer the only kid trying to dig into the world of heavy music. There were a number of us, and allowances and lunch money would not be spared. It really didn't matte…

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Championship Talk with Peaches 'n Diesel 39:35

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On this episode of Off the Clock, I’m joined by my workout buddy, Beer Pong Tournament co-champion, and all-around ray of sunshine Peaches ‘n Diesel. Here’s some of what we talk about: First question: In your pantheon of accomplishments, where does Beer Pong Champion rank? getting Big Shot into a costume to drink with strangers how I potentially ri…

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Jenny Douglas: A Touring Mastermind for Amon Amarth, Mercyful Fate, Behemoth, and More at 5B 53:15

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She's with the Band, the show that aims to amplify the voices of women and femme people on stage, backstage, and in the business, hosted by Tori Kravitz. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.By Tori Kravitz, Jenny Douglas

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The Heavyist #278 Mike Sugars from Psycho-Frame 1:05:11

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We sat down with the one and only Mike Sugars of Psycho Frame 🔥💀 The deathcore darlings are about to unlash their their debut album SALVATION LAUGHS IN THE FACE OF A GRIEVING MOTHER. The album arrives July 25 via SharpTone Records.What a lovely chat. We got into how the band formed, their love for throwback vibes, and why keeping it real and raw is…

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The Heavyist #277 Malevolence 27:57

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this week on the show we are discussing the fourth album from UK Metal heroes Malevolence! This band keep going from strength to strength and they are showing no signs of slowing downcheck out what we had to say about this BANGERFollow us on the socials!https://discord.gg/nSjP3A8bRyhttps://www.instagram.com/theheavyistpodcast/https://twitter.com/Th…

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M.S.W (Hell) 57:38

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Welcome to this installment of the Podcast. My guest was M.S.W of the Doom Metal band Hell. He came on the podcast to discuss the writing and recording of his new album "Submersus" , collaborating with A.L.N of Mizmor to make "Alluvion" and his audio engineering endeavors. ⬇️⬇️Follow / Support the band⬇️⬇️ 🤘 https://loweryourhead.bandcamp.com/album…

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Cryptopsy Catch-Up 1:41:03

2M ago1:41:03

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This week co-hosts Terrell Grannum and Ian Coneys guide Big Will's emotional journey of catching up with Cryptopsy's entire output since 2012 to celebrate the release of their new album. heavyholepodcast.com Voicemail - 631-837-3274By Heavy Hole Podcast

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Dana the Fully Customized Human 53:47

2M ago53:47

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On this episode of Off the Clock, I’m joined by my friend Dana, a fellow punk rock radio DJ, trans rights advocate, and all-around great hang. Here’s some of what we talk about: First question: What was the band, song or album that turned you into a punk rock fan? our early music tastes and migrating from pop into other genres old war stories from …

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Eat Your Greens (with Ivo Anjo) 49:55

2M ago49:55

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In this episode of Dead Code, Jared interviews Ivo Anjo, a Ruby performance expert at Datadog, about Ruby’s concurrency model and his work improving visibility into it. They discuss the Global VM Lock (GVL), which simplifies Ruby’s internals but hinders multithreading, and explore the promise and current limitations of M:N scheduling, now partially…

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#OTCQuickie: Love for my LGBTQ+ Homies 6:25

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#OTCQuickies are mini solo episodes where I address a question or a topic in service of trying to be a good dude in the world. Today's topic is: End of Pride Month: A Quick Word of Support for My Pals We live in a world that is currently either trying to take away rights from the LGBTQ+ community, sitting idly by as that happens, or just silent out…