Best Initative Podcasts (2025)

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S5E16: Windows Vista for iPhones 57:34

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Join us, while we're Waiting For Review... In this show: Daniel travels for Lisa's birthday! iOS 26 first impressions New iPhones... the Orange one looks ✨ Daniel's laptop is on it's last legs... Remoting into Macs TelemetryDeck's real-time iOS 26 roll out dashboard -- We are open for sponsorship! email us at [email protected] The Discor…

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Parshat Bereishit: Finding Berachah in the Balance.

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By Chana Meira Katz

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S5E15: Daniel, cluster-toucher extraordinaire 51:36

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Join us, while we're Waiting For Review... In this show: Dave has control of the intro 😈 Daniel is singing... and has signed up to speak at Server Side Swift Dave’s AI-assisted coding experiments Reflections on AI coding productivity and it's limitations Reactions to the recent Apple event (iPhones, AirPods Pro 3, Apple Watch, macOS “Liquid Glass”)…

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946: We Got Roasted for Our Websites — Fair 57:35

1d ago57:35

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In this potluck episode of Syntax, Wes and Scott answer your questions about why devs neglect their own websites, hosting shady projects (hypothetically), AI rules in version control, balancing side projects and family life, and more! Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:43 Why devs neglect their own websites (and how to convince your parents cod…

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375: Charuth Will Set You Free w/ Charuth 1:30:55

3d ago1:30:55

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Nakasama natin sa pod ang isa sa mga pinaka-nakakatawa, pinaka-relatable, at pinaka-makulit na content creators online — Charuth! With over 3 million followers on TikTok, she’s one of the most recognizable faces in the Filipino comedy scene. Bukod sa viral skits at witty humor, isa rin siyang commercial model, product endorser, at business owner (n…

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945: Chrome Dev Tools MCP Server 29:14

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Scott and Wes dive into Chrome’s new MCP server; a dev tools API powered by Puppeteer that gives your scripts, editors, and AI agents full access to Chrome. They break down how it works, what it can (and can’t) do, and how it might change debugging and automation for developers Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:15 Syntax San Francisco Meetup. …

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Parshat V'zot HaBracha: Divine Unity Within Diversity

6d ago

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By Esther Wachstock

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944: Is Coinbase Really Writing Half Their Code With AI? 49:06

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Wes and Scott talk with Kyle Cesmat about how Coinbase is writing nearly half its code with AI—while keeping quality and security front and center. They dig into tools like Cursor and Claude Code, agent-driven workflows, code review challenges, and how AI is reshaping developer productivity without replacing developers. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to …

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943: Modern React with Ricky Hanlon (React Core Dev) 38:36

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Scott and Wes sit down with Ricky Hanlon from the React core team at Facebook to dive into the latest features and APIs shaping modern React development. From transitions and Suspense to fetching strategies and future directions, this episode breaks down what’s next for React and how developers can take advantage of it. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to …

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374: Bring it on, darling! w/ Brigiding 1:08:21

13d ago1:08:21

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BRING IT ON, DARLING! 🌈✨ Super special episode ng The Linya-Linya Show—kasama natin ang isa sa pinaka-celebrated drag queens in the Philippines: Brigiding! Fierce looks, fearless voice, at pasabog performances—isang tunay na icon ng Pinoy drag scene. LIVE ang kwentuhan natin sa kanya sa Linya-Linya HQ kasama ang ilan sa kanyang loyal fans as guests…

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942: Mental Health Q&A w/ Dr. Courtney Tolinski 57:44

15d ago57:44

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Wes and Scott talk with Dr. Courtney Tolinski about supporting neurodivergent teammates, navigating workplace dynamics, and recognizing strengths beyond labels. They explore ADHD diagnosis and treatment, productivity mindsets, burnout, AI in mental health, and practical routines for focus and balance. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:09 Meet …

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Parshat Haazinu: Holding Onto the Faith

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By Esther Wachstock

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941: Is Responsible AI Possible? with Dr. Sarah Bird of Microsoft 22:51

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Scott heads to Microsoft’s campus for the VS Code Insider Summit to sit down with Dr. Sarah Bird and explore what “Responsible AI” really means for developers. From protecting user privacy to keeping humans in the loop, they dig into how everyday coders can play a role in shaping AI’s future. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:27 Brought to you…

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373: Pagtaya, Pagtula, at Palawan w/ Dr. Ralph Fonte 1:44:13

20d ago1:44:13

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Mga ka-linya, iba naman setup natin ngayon. Wala tayo sa Linya-Linya HQ, at wala rin sa TPN Studio. Nandito tayo ngayon sa gitna ng ganda, ginhawa, at hiwaga ng Puerto Princesa sa Palawan. At syempre, special din ang guest natin. Hindi lang basta writer, hindi lang basta doktor. He’s both — isang makata at manggagamot. Award-winning poet, essayist,…

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940: Picking a Fullstack Stack, Is Next.js Too Complex? Services vs Self-Hosted + More 1:05:45

24d ago1:05:45

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In this potluck episode, Wes and Scott answer your questions about modern full-stack stacks, Node.js backend options, managing database indexes, developer burnout, handling toxic bosses, and more! Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 02:36 What’s your go-to Node.js backend in 2025? Polka 06:18 Do you proactively manage database indexes—or fix them o…

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Parshat Vayeilech: Succesful Transitions

25d ago

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By Esther Wachstock

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372: Ang Buhay Ay Laging May Punchline w/ Nonong Ballinan 1:41:52

24d ago1:41:52

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PEPEPEM!!! After 7 long years, nakabalik na sa The Linya-Linya Show—at this time, solong-solo na natin—ang actor, stand-up comedian, Comedy Manila at The KoolPals legend: Nonong Ballinan! BOOM! Ilan sa mga napag-usapan namin: Journey niya mula simpleng komedyante hanggang maging bahagi ng #1 comedy podcast sa Pinas, at pag-perform sa maliliit na ve…

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939: Creator of Vite: Evan You 54:10

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Scott and Wes sit down with Evan You, creator of Vue, Vite, and VoidZero, to dig into the future of frontend tooling. From the speed of Rolldown to why he chose Rust, they explore the evolution of developer experience, bundlers, and what’s next for the web. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:31 Who is Evan You? Vue.js. Vite. Void0 01:19 Making …

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938: Hot Takes + Bike Shedding 27:53

29d ago27:53

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Wes and Scott dive into some hot takes and classic debates—tabs vs spaces, camel vs snake case, export styles, barrel files, variable naming, and more. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:26 CSS variables: descriptive vs. semantic 03:38 snake_case vs. camelCase 04:54 Default exports vs. named exports 06:23 Barrel files vs. direct imports 09:15 F…

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Parshat Nitzavim: Moshe’s Covenantal Comfort

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By Esther Wachstock

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937: Is The Omarchy Hype Real? 48:21

1M ago48:21

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Scott takes Wes on a tour of Omarchy, DHH’s polished Arch + Hyprland Linux setup that promises speed, beauty, and endless keyboard shortcuts. From first impressions to daily workflows, Scott debates whether it’s good enough to pull him out of the Apple ecosystem for good. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 02:31 Brought to you by Sentry.io. 02:55 …

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371:Larong bata! - Livin’ The Filipino Life w/ Victor Anastacio 1:14:50

1M ago1:14:50

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Balik-bata with Victor and Ali sa The Linya Linya Show! Dito, pinag-usapan nila kung paano nag-iba ang mundo ng laruan noon at ngayon—mula sa action figures, teks, at pogs, hanggang sa kids today na mas hooked sa gadgets at online games. Sariwain ang saya ng paglalaro offline, at tuklasin kung paano naging serious hobby ang toy collecting. Plus, ba…

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S5E14: Init, mate! 55:42

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Join us, while we're Waiting For Review... In this show: Daniel shares how Claude Code both helped and frustrated him while cleaning up warnings and tackling long-standing to-dos, reflecting on the “video game” feeling of working with AI tools. Dave talks about pushing Claude into orchestrator mode, hitting its limits, and resetting his approach. W…

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S5E13: How’s the vibes Dave? 49:24

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Join us, while we're Waiting For Review... In this show: Daniel and Dave are back after a break. Daniel talks some sad news, and taking some time offline, and Dave has been diving deep into shaders and creative coding. The chat covers Telemetry Deck merchandise ideas, Blender experiments, and how Claude AI is fitting into Dave’s workflow for projec…

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936: Realtime LED Wall With React + Websockets (I Let Strangers Control It) 47:12

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Scott, Wes, and CJ dive into Wes’s Hackweek project: a real-time, web-controlled LED grid. They break down the hardware build, custom 3D-printed diffuser, ESP32 microcontroller, and Cloudflare durable objects powering live pixel art, GitHub activity displays, and interactive web drawings. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 02:03 Wes’ Hackweek proj…

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935: CJ Made A Sega Game In 2025 52:29

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CJ takes us behind the scenes of Hackweek to share how he built a custom Sega Genesis game from scratch, complete with assembly code, level loading, and retro hardware tricks. From SGDK to parallax faking, this episode is a deep dive into old-school game dev with a modern twist. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:44 Why a Sega game? Sega Genesi…

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Parshat Ki Tavo: Making Your Voice Heard

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By Esther Wachstock

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370: Bara-Bara - Ang Basehan ng Bawat Hurado w/ BATAS 2:32:34

1M ago2:32:34

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Yo, check! Balik tayo sa isa na namang episode ng BARA-BARA, collab ng The Linya-Linya Show at FlipTop Battle League. Kasama natin ngayon ang 2x Isabuhay champ, rap artist, respetadong hurado, at miyembro ng Illustrado at UPRISING—si BATAS! Ikalawang salang nya na sa podcast, pero unang beses sa Bara-Bara. Kwentuhan tayo tungkol sa lipat-buhay niya…

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934: We Built a Real-Time, Local-Data, Competitive Coding Game 37:07

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Scott, Wes, and CJ dive into SynHax, Scott’s Hackweek project for code battles. They discuss live coding duels, referee controls, and the surprisingly simple tech stack that delivers instant updates and audience engagement. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:50 Brought to you by Sentry.io 02:30 What is SynHax? This Button Broke Our Brains (CSS …

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Ki Teitzei: Let's Transform the World!

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By Esther Wachstock

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933: Hackweek Overview - What Is It, What Did We Build 32:05

2M ago32:05

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It’s Hackweek at Syntax! Scott, Wes, and CJ break down what Hackweek is all about - how they picked their projects, what came out of them, and why it’s the best excuse to experiment, build, and have fun before the deep-dive episodes roll in. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:04 What is Hackweek? 01:05 Hackweek projects spark motivation. 04:05 …

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dave amie test 3:53

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369: Turo-Turo - Kwentong Classroom w/ Jaton Zulueta & Sabs Ongkiko 49:08

2M ago49:08

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Balik-eskwela na naman, pero imbes na excited, maraming estudyante at guro ang humaharap sa matinding problema— kulang na classrooms, sira-sirang pasilidad, at mga paaralang apektado pa ng baha at sunog. Sa episode na ‘to, tatalakayin natin ang kalagayan ng edukasyon sa Pilipinas: bakit hindi pa rin nasosolusyunan ang classroom shortage? Paano naap…

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schedule test amie 1:45

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schedule test 1:00

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932: Vibe Coding’s Huge Problem 22:57

2M ago22:57

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Wes and Scott talk about the dangers of vibe coding when it comes to authentication and access control. They share real-world examples of security fails, discuss how to avoid client-side-only checks, and offer practical tips for protecting sensitive user data in your apps. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! We build the world’s most painful CAPTCH…

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931: Project Init - How to Make Good Choices When Starting a New Coding Project 30:46

2M ago30:46

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Scott and Wes dive into the fundamentals of project initialization and planning, from outlining ideas and choosing the right tools to making smart technology decisions. They also chat about leveraging AI and collaboration to shape better projects before rolling up your sleeves and getting to work. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 02:12 Brought t…

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368: Ano’ng bago? w/ Red Ollero 1:33:05

2M ago1:33:05

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Ano’ng bago sa inyo? Kay Red Ollero— standup comic, host, podcaster, model, actor— maraming bago. Masaya ang naging kwentuhan nila ni Ali sa TPN Studio. Mula sa usapang pizza (at sa pagiging pi-savvy nya), sa kanyang naging creative block mula noong ma-feature sa Netflix, hanggang pagpivot sa pagsusulat at pag-produce sa FPW (Filipino Pro Wrestling…

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Chapters test 2:16

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AMIE test draft to schedule 1:56

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AMIE draft to publish test 2 3:07

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AMIE draft to publish 3:55

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SRT file new test 2:59

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930: Text Editor Keybindings, WASM Replacing Docker, LLM apathy and hosting mini apps 55:37

2M ago55:37

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In this potluck episode of Syntax, Wes and Scott answer your questions about VS Code vs Cursor, navigating promotions and job titles, database fundamentals, avoiding decision paralysis, how AI is shaping frameworks, and more! Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:56 Brought to you by Sentry.io 06:24 Moving from VS Code to Cursor without losing you…

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