Best Hotwire Podcasts (2025)

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637: SEGA Christmas Special 25 46:30

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Mike's Year End Post Mike on LinkedIn Mike's Blog Show on Discord Alice Promo Dreamcast assorted references: Dreamcast overview https://sega.fandom.com/wiki/Dreamcast History of Dreamcast development https://segaretro.org/History_of_the_Sega_Dreamcast/Development The Rise and Fall of the Dreamcast: A Legend Gone Too Soon (Simon Jenner) https://sabu…

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278 - Austin Chadwick and Chris Lucian, Co-Hosts of the Mob Mentality Show 57:57

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In this episode I talk with Austin Chadwick and Chris Lucian about AI and machine learning. We discuss why LLMs may not lead to AGI, the history of AI funding, the philosophy of induction versus explanation, and my robot project idea for building intelligence from sensory experience up. Links: Mob Mentality Show Nonsense Monthly…

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Jumpstart Pro Evolution - Streamlining Rails Development 1:05:42

6d ago1:05:42

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In this episode, Chris and David Hill catch up on wild winter temperature swings, then dive into what Chris has been refactoring in Jumpstart to reduce merge pain, cut dependencies, and make upgrades smoother. The conversation branches into AI-assisted coding pitfalls and where AI shines, new web security headers that could simplify CSRF handling, …

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636: Red Hat's James Huang 20:53

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Links James on LinkedIn Mike on LinkedIn Mike's Blog Show on Discord Alice Promo AI on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Trust and Stability: RHEL provides the mission-critical foundation needed for workloads where security and reliability cannot be compromised. Predictive vs. Generative: Acknowledging the hype of GenAI while maintaining support for …

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Joined by David Hill 42:51

13d ago42:51

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Chris and Andrew kick things off with some weather whiplash and snowblower talk before introducing a new guest on the show, long-time Rubyist David Hill. They chat about fast food and favorite shows, David’s accidental path into Ruby and Rails, and various projects he’s worked on, including an AED management application. The discussion also touches…

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635: Tabnine's Eran Yahav 17:35

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Tabnine Eran on LinkedIn Alice for Snowflake Mike on X Coder on X Show Discord Alice & Custom DevBy The Mad Botter

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Episode 77: The Jesus & Mary Chain’s “Honey’s Dead” (1992) 1:45:22

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Following the modest success of The Jesus and Mary Chain’s 1989 album “Automatic,” Glaswegian brothers and fuzz pedal virtuosos Jim and William Reid went into the studio with the usual arsenal of effects, some new dance-rock beats, and a top-notch top-notch team. The result was JAMC’s 1992 album, “Honey’s Dead,” and expectations were high. Did they…

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Docker Disasters and Dev Container Journeys 1:17:43

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Andrew kicks off at 8 a.m. with six Docker containers running, and he and Chris dive into what modern Rails development looks like inside dev containers—covering Rails’ own images and features, using Mise and Playwright instead of Selenium, and why OrbStack has replaced Docker Desktop on their Macs. They talk through the trade-offs of running servi…

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634: MongoDB's Frank Pachot 22:32

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Frank on LinkedIn MongoDB Alice for Snowflake Mike on X Coder on X Show Discord Alice & Custom Dev Mike's Recent Omakub Blog PostBy The Mad Botter

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277 - Gregory Kapfhammer 1:04:15

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In this episode I talk with Gregory Kapfhammer about flaky tests. We cover their five main causes, why fixing individual flaky tests isn't enough, and how test suite health connects to broader engineering practices, team culture, and the overall quality mindset of an organization. Links: https://www.gregorykapfhammer.com/ http://www.linkedin.com/in…

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San Francisco Ruby Conference Recap 44:20

27d ago44:20

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Andrew returns from SF Ruby with a lot more than conference swag! He brings a clear snapshot of where Ruby, Rails, and AI are headed right now. In this episode, he and Chris walk through the most impactful talks from SF Ruby, share highlights of engaging discussions with other developers and friends, reminisces about nostalgic tech items, and explo…

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276 - Todd Kaufman, Agent #001 at Test Double 56:40

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In this episode I talk with Todd Kaufman about founding Test Double, focusing on hiring senior consultants who excel at communication and empathy. We discuss how consulting is 90% psychology, the importance of seeking to understand before being understood, and why most software projects still fail due to organizational rather than technical issues.…

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Coming soon! Episode 77 0:23

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Hello, Accelerated Culture fans! Laurie & Scott are taking a little time off for Thanksgiving. We will be back on Sunday, Dec. 7, with a new episode on "Honey's Dead" by The Jesus and Mary Chain. Stay tuned!By acceleratedculture

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633: Hotwire Native with Joe Masilotti 25:48

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Joe on LinkedIn Joe's Blog Joe on X Alice for Snowflake Mike on X Mike on BlueSky Coder on X Show Discord Alice & Custom Dev Mike's Recent Omakub Blog PostBy The Mad Botter

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Rails Business with Brendan Buckingham and Ryan Frisch 1:07:34

1M ago1:07:34

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In this episode of Remote Ruby, Chris and Andrew have a lively conversation with Brendan Buckingham and Ryan Frisch from the Rails Business Podcast. They discuss their experiences and journeys with Ruby on Rails, starting from their early encounters with the technology to hosting a specialized Rails podcast. Critical technical topics are covered, i…

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275 - Irina Nazarova, Organizer of SF Ruby Conference 58:53

1M ago58:53

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In this episode I talk with Irina Nazarova about the San Francisco Ruby Conference happening November 19-21. She explains why SF needs a Ruby conference, the focus on connecting Ruby startup founders with engineers, showcasing new companies building with Rails, and fostering a pragmatic community centered on growth and innovation. Links: San Franci…

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Managing Open Source with Nate Berkopec 46:37

1M ago46:37

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In this episode, guest Nate Berkopec joins Chris and Andrew to discuss the current state and cultural controversies surrounding Ruby Gems, Bundler, and open-source projects in general. The conversation dives into the split within the Ruby community, the complexities of maintaining key projects, and the challenges of funding and sustaining open-sour…

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632: Graphite's Merrill Lutsky 21:12

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Merrill on LinkedIn Graphite Alice for Snowflake Mike on X Mike on BlueSky Coder on X Show Discord Alice & Custom Dev Mike's Recent Omakub Blog PostBy The Mad Botter

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Episode 76: Stone Temple Pilots’ “Core” (1992) 1:41:05

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In this episode, we dive into the raw energy of 1992’s “Core,” the debut album that catapulted Stone Temple Pilots into rock history. Selling over 8 million copies and spawning three massive hit singles, this record defined an era of grunge-infused alternative rock. We’ll explore its impact, the band’s meteoric rise, and the unforgettable voice of …

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274 - Matthew Ford, CEO/CTO at Bit Zesty 55:48

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In this episode I talk with Matthew Ford about AI-assisted coding at BitZesty. We discuss how AI speeds up development while requiring human oversight, the risks of "vibe coding," why automated testing remains critical, and how AI changes but doesn't replace fundamental software development practices like version control and architecture decisions.…

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273 - Steve Ruiz, Founder of tldraw 1:02:42

2M ago1:02:42

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In this episode I talk with Steve Ruiz about creating TLDraw, an open-source canvas SDK. We discuss the intersection of design and engineering, managing complexity through abstractions, state machines, and how multiple rewrites helped him discover the core problems. Steve shares insights on building developer tools and solving difficult UI challeng…

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631: Aeroview's Marc Weiner 29:36

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Aeroview Marc on LinkedIn Alice for Snowflake Mike on X Mike on BlueSky Coder on X Show Discord Alice & Custom Dev Mike's Recent Omakub Blog PostBy The Mad Botter

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Episode 75: Sloan’s “Smeared” (1992) 1:36:22

2M ago1:36:22

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In our milestone 75th episode, we dive into Sloan’s 1992 debut album “Smeared,” a swirling blend of shoegaze haze, grunge grit, and powerpop sparkle. Often overlooked, this Canadian gem delivers poppy genius with fuzzed-out guitars and melodic hooks that still resonate. Join us as we unpack the textures, tones, and legacy of an album that dared to …

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272 - Anthony Eden, Founder of DNSimple 1:02:36

2M ago1:02:36

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In this episode I talk with Anthony Eden about building DNSimple, a DNS provider and domain registrar. We discuss his 25 years in the domain industry, technical challenges, and why specialized niches create natural competitive moats. DNSimple Anthony Eden on LinkedIn [email protected] Nonsense Monthly…

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Chris Is Back, Ruby Drama, Projects, and Parenthood 50:57

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In this episode of Remote Ruby, Chris and Andrew catch up with Chris discussing the arrival of a new baby and the challenges of balancing work and parenting. Then, they dive into the complexities of dealing with OpenSSL 3.6 issues on their development environments, exploring various debugging attempts and ultimately finding a workaround. The conver…

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630: Edward Schmitz 13:10

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SigCore UC SigCore UC on Crowd Supply Alice for Power BI Mike on X Mike on BlueSky Coder on X Show Discord Alice & Custom Dev Mike's Recent Omakub Blog PostBy The Mad Botter

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Who Owns RubyGems? Inside the Ruby Central Controversy 51:29

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In this episode of Remote Ruby, Chris is on paternity leave celebrating the birth of his son, so Andrew brings in Drew Bragg and Rachael Wright-Munn (aka ChaelCodes), to discuss recent controversies surrounding Ruby Central and its alleged takeover of Ruby Gems and Bundler. They dive into the timeline of events, conflicting narratives, communicatio…

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271 - Hotwire with Radan Skorić 1:12:23

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Episode 74: The Soup Dragons’ “Hotwired” (1992) 1:35:03

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Following the monster success of 1990’s “Lovegod,” Scottish wunderkinds The Soup Dragons were free to do what they wanted… any old time (you see what we did there). But following backlash back home, what they wanted to do was go to America and record a dance rock album full of big riffs, slide guitars, and sing-along-able choruses. That’s exactly w…

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Blastoff Rails with Travis Dockter 1:08:17

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In this episode of Remote Ruby, Chris and Andrew chat with Travis Dockter, the founder of a brand-new Ruby conference, Blastoff Rails. They dive deep into Travis’s journey from business school to bootcamp, his love for conferences, and why he decided to organize one of his own in Albuquerque, New Mexico. From planning venues and sponsors to shaping…

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629: Tom Totenberg from LaunchDarkly 30:46

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Mike sits down with Tom Totenberg to discuss disastrous Friday night deployments, selective feature flags, Launch Darkly and more general development goodness. Alice for Power BI Mike on X Mike on BlueSky Coder on X Show Discord Alice & Custom Dev Mike's Recent Omakub Blog Post Tom's LinkedIn LaunchDarkly…

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270 - AI with Daniel Nastase 1:02:05

3M ago1:02:05

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In this episode, I discuss AI with Daniel Nastase, covering Daniel's journey from building neural networks from scratch to understanding embeddings and vector databases. We explore the limitations of current AI learning models versus explanation-based reasoning, and discuss practical AI applications including agents and voice interfaces for program…

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269 - Cody Norman, Founder of Spot Squid for Tattoo Shops 1:15:13

3M ago1:15:13

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In this episode I talk with Cody Norman about his journey from economics to programming, his tattoo shop management software SpotSquid, and lessons from building products for non-technical users. We discuss market challenges, customer development strategies, and Cody's path to conference speaking. CodyNorman.com Spot Squid Nonsense Monthly SaturnCI…

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Rails World 2025 Recap 42:49

3M ago42:49

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In this episode, Chris and Andrew reflect on their recent trip to Rails World 2025 in Amsterdam, sharing travel adventures, highlights from the conference, and insights into major Rails announcements. From slide-heavy talks to new features like ReActionView, Action Push, Kamal Geo Proxy, Hotwire Native, and Action Text Lexxy, they explore how the R…

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628: Co-Pilot Vibe Coding 29:52

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Alice for Power BI Mike on X Mike on BlueSky Coder on X Show Discord Alice & Custom DevBy The Mad Botter

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268 - Joel Drapper 1:35:46

3M ago1:35:46

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In this episode I talk with Joel Drapper about open source development, the joy of coding without constraints, AI tools like GitHub Copilot, and our shared discomfort with the phrase "duplication is better than the wrong abstraction." We explore abstraction, technical debt versus "technical poison," and our mutual search for high-quality work envir…

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Episode 73: Stereolab’s “Peng!” (1992) 1:36:03

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After the breakup of British indie pop band McCarthy, Tim Gane and Læitia Sadier blazed new trails with avant-pop band Stereolab. Jangly guitars, vintage synths, and mesmerizing female vocals deliver lyrics tackling topics that transcend conventional pop: Surrealism, Situationism, philosophy, French Modernist poetry. Stereolab is the smartest band …

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267 - Upcoming Ruby Events with Jim Remsik, Founder of Flagrant 54:12

3M ago54:12

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In this episode I talk with Jim Remzick about how AI has affected the job market, the value of in-person networking, and XO Ruby, Jim's series of regional Ruby conferences happening across the US. XO Ruby Flagrant Nonsense MonthlyBy Jason Swett