Best Inner Gamer Podcasts (2025)

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437: Dying Light the Beast, The Game Awards and Two Point Museum 2:31:23

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11d ago2:31:23

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It's our last episode of the year! We'll back back in 2026 on January 13th, 2026 with our Game of the Year episode. In this episode, Jason reviews Dying Light the Beast. It's darker, more intense and hugely open. It follows Kyle from Dying Light 1 and highlights what happened to him after the events of the first. It also features up to 4 player co-…

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314 · In the Middle: The Demons We Trade With 6:43

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A quiet, end-of-year reflection on the middle stage of trading — where progress is subtle, patterns are familiar, and the real work happens internally. Sponsor of Chat With Traders Podcast: ● Trade The Pool: ⁠⁠⁠http://www.tradethepool.com⁠⁠ Trading Disclaimer: Trading in the financial markets involves a risk of loss. Podcast episodes and other cont…

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Spooky Scary CSS 1:03:27

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This week, Robbie and Adam talk about Halloween vibes, excellent scotch, and the strange state of modern web development. After rating an Orphan Barrel single malt, they dig into AI coding workflows, agent tools, why one-shot prompts so often fail, and more. In this episode: (00:00) - Intro (01:24) - Whiskey rating & review: Orphan Barrel Woven Hon…

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The Piano Man of State Machines w/ David K. Piano 1:00:17

7d ago1:00:17

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This week, Robbie and Adam talk with David K. Piano about state machines, the chaos of overusing React hooks, Tailwind controversies, AI agents, security risks in emerging AI tooling, and why determinism still matters. They also chat about pianos, creativity, and finding grounding outside of tech. In this episode: (00:00) - Intro (01:40) - Whiskey …

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313 · Doug Colkitt - When Crypto Markets Break: Liquidations, Leverage, and Markets Under Stress 1:08:49

10d ago1:08:49

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In this episode, we examine what actually happens when crypto markets break — how leverage builds beneath the surface, liquidity disappears, and liquidation cascades turn volatility into systemic failure. Doug Colkitt, a quantitative trader and DeFi builder whose experience spans both traditional finance and crypto market structure. Doug began his …

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Doing One Thing Exceptionally Well: CodeRabbit’s Approach to AI Code Review 46:11

16d ago46:11

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Recorded live at All Things Open, Robbie and guest co-host Nick Taylor talk with Erik Thorelli and Hendrik Krack from CodeRabbit about how they’re rethinking AI-powered code review, why focus beats feature-bloat, the value of transparency, and how CodeRabbit reduces cognitive load for developers while keeping humans meaningfully in the loop. In thi…

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Catalyst Game Lab's Premium Problem 32:19

16d ago32:19

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Today we take a look at the problem with the premium miniatures from Catalyst, talk about some solutions, and have our MekTek with the Black KnightSupport us on Patreon athttps://www.patreon.com/UnicornCompanyMetal newseen style alternatives to the "Premium" Minis:Wolverine 6R, 6D - https://fortress-miniatures-and-games.myshopify.com/collections/ba…

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Are Developers Overthinking Everything? w/ Bdougie 54:40

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Recorded live at All Things Open, Robbie and guest co-host Nick Taylor talk with Bdougie (Brian Douglas) about open source’s impact on their careers, the legacy of OpenSauced, and why developer tools succeed—or don’t. They dive into Git philosophy, editor wars, AI’s sometimes-chaotic influence on coding, and how strong frameworks like Rails still s…

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436: The Outer Worlds 2, Dispatch and Grand Theft Auto 6 1:58:01

25d ago1:58:01

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In episode 436, Brett joins the Earth Directorate on a planet-hopping adventure in The Outer Worlds 2. Conspiracy is rampant and you must find and stop the people responsible. This game features a ton of player choice and the ability to shape your character in a variety of ways to suit your playstyle. Brett also finished all 8 episodes of Dispatch …

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312 · Vincent Bruzzese - Battling Irrational Markets - and the Battle Within 1:28:52

28d ago1:28:52

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Returning guest Vincent Bruzzese — trader, former statistics professor, poker player, and former Hollywood behavioral analyst — joins Tessa for a candid discussion about navigating one of the most narrative-driven markets in years. Known online as “Hari Seldon” in the Real Day Trading community, Vincent is recognized for posting his trades live and…

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The Future of Front-End, Vim Wars, and Raising Gamer Kids w/ Nick Taylor 47:00

30d ago47:00

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Recorded live at All Things Open, Robbie and guest co-host Jason Torres talk with Nick Taylor about Kubernetes mishaps, DevRel life, front-end nostalgia, CSS wizardry, arcade emulators, and why taste and creativity still matter in an AI-accelerated world. In this episode: (00:00) - Intro (03:26) - Wine rating & review: Cupcake Prosecco (09:42) - Ca…

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From Librarian to Developer: w/ Roxy Rodriguez-Becker 45:21

1M ago45:21

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Recorded live at All Things Open, Robbie and guest co-host Jason Torres talk with Roxy Rodriquez-Becker about her journey from educator and librarian to aspiring developer, the community supporting her transition, navigating motherhood and advocacy, and how her son’s medical challenges inspired her to build a life-changing G-tube feeding app. In th…

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311 · Christian Carreon - Patience Inside the Box: The Calm Before the Break 1:18:54

1M ago1:18:54

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Christian Carreon returns to Chat With Traders nearly three years after his first appearance, where he shared his remarkable journey through stage-five kidney failure and the discipline it forged in him as a trader. Today, he brings an even deeper perspective—on markets, on patience, and on the Box Strategy that has become his signature. Christian …

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435: Arc Raiders, PowerWash Simulator 2 and Steam Machines 2:01:21

1M ago2:01:21

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Embark Studios is back and this time it's their shiny new extraction shooter called Arc Raiders. This is a long-anticipated game from Brett who fell in love with The Finals, also made by Embark. This is their next game which takes you topside from Speranza to loot and extract back with valuable resources. Fight Arc Robots and maybe enemy raiders (o…

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How to Build a Career When the Rules Keep Changing w/ Taylor Desseyn & Jason Torres 44:38

1M ago44:38

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Recorded live at All Things Open, Robbie talks with Taylor Desseyn and Jason Torres about the future of tech careers, AI’s impact on hiring, and why relationships still matter more than résumés. They share insights from years in recruiting and community building, stressing that genuine connection—not cold applications—opens doors in today’s market.…

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Open Source, Agents, and the Next AI Wave w/ Angie Jones 42:17

2M ago42:17

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Recorded live at All Things Open, Robbie Wagner and guest co-host Jason Lengstorf talk with Angie Jones about AI, coding models, and the evolving landscape of open source. They unpack the importance of community-driven tooling, skill gaps in using AI, the future of agentic systems, and why open communities matter in shaping technology. In this epis…

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434: Dispatch, Silent Hill f and Battlefield Battle Royale 1:57:20

2M ago1:57:20

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You may not have heard of Dispatch but after this podcast you surely will wish you had. Dispatch is a new interactive narrative from former Telltale Games devs about superheroes in a modern day office setting. It's one part Suicide Squad and one part The Office. AdHoc Studios shines in delivering animation that looks just like the best TV shows out…

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310 · Dr. Efrat Levy - Fingerprinting the Big Players: Inside the Hidden Order Flow 1:36:12

2M ago1:36:12

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Dr. Efrat t Levy is a cybersecurity expert with a PhD in Computer Science and AI from Ben-Gurion University—one of Israel’s top tech institutions. After years studying how to detect hackers through side-channel signals, she applied the same logic to trading. In this conversation, Dr. Levy explains how she uses machine learning to map non-repainting…

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Why Open Source Might Be Your Best Career Move w/ Shruti Kapoor 43:07

2M ago43:07

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Recorded at All Things Open 2025, Robbie Wagner and guest co-host Jason Lengstorf chat with developer-turned-creator Shruti Kapoor about her leap from Slack and PayPal to YouTube, the joys and pitfalls of open source, and eternal web dev debates. In this episode: (00:00) - Intro (01:37) - Wine rating & review: Fre Sparkling Brut (06:33) - Hot Take:…

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Rust Is Overrated w/ Naman Goel 1:11:10

2M ago1:11:10

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This week, Robbie and Adam talk with Naman Goel about the origins and evolution of StyleX, how it integrates with React and other frameworks, and the pros and cons of different programming languages like Rust, TypeScript, and Swift. They dive into the challenges of building performant, type-safe styling systems, the surprising complexity of theme A…

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309 · Diego Ivan Cortes Lopez - Winning Through Losing: When 30% Is Enough 1:03:10

2M ago1:03:10

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How a trader from Dallas built consistency—and a simple lifestyle of freedom in Southeast Asia—with a 30% win rate. Diego Ivan Cortes Lopez grew up chasing perfection on the tennis court, where winning came naturally, but it was trading that taught him how to win by losing. After years of trial, error, and a six-figure setback, studying the methods…

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433: Battlefield 6, Borderlands 4 and Arc Raiders 2:22:58

2M ago2:22:58

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Note: We had audio issues with this podcast. You may hear a low buzzing sound. We had a card reader interfering with our camera and therefore the audio is not our normal quality. We will check more closely next time! --- Battlefield 6 is back! We are thrilled that Battlefield is back and that it seems to be delivering a quality experience out of th…

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npm Worms & RubyGems Coups: Trust Issues in Open Source 1:06:48

2M ago1:06:48

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This week, Robbie, Chuck, and Adam talk about the worst whiskey they’ve tasted, Tailwind as a “state management library,” and recent security scares in open source. Also — dependency hygiene, developer visa drama, and whether inflated tech salaries are finally being reckoned with. In this episode: (00:00) - Intro (02:14) - Whiskey rating & review: …

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Is CSS a Programming Language? w/ Kevin Powell 52:25

3M ago52:25

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This week, Robbie and Adam talk with Kevin Powell about the quirks and complexities of CSS, from Tailwind and Flexbox to AI’s failure to write decent styles. While sipping some Crown Royal Black, they dig into weird web history, emerging CSS specs, toast milestones, and the beauty of clean code. In this episode: (00:00) - Intro (02:51) - Whiskey ra…

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432: Ghost of Yōtei, Hades 2 and Game Pass Increases 2:06:32

3M ago2:06:32

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TalkShop Show w/ Macho Man Randy Standards 1:00:37

3M ago1:00:37

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This week, Robbie and Adam talk with Dave "Macho Man Randy Standards" Rupert about whiskey, web culture, and the quirks of building side projects. They dive into the shifting landscape of the web—AI-driven development, spec-driven workflows, RSS’s decline, and the joy (and pain) of creative tinkering. In this episode: (00:00) - Intro (03:21) - Whis…

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308 · Jack Schwager and Emanuel Balarie - Market Wizards, Measured: Inside the Criteria, Craft, and Grit 57:41

3M ago57:41

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We’re joined by Jack Schwager—author of the legendary Market Wizards series and co-founder of FundSeeder—along with his partner and fellow co-founder & CEO, Emanuel Balarie. Jack shares what it really takes to be considered for a Market Wizards book: not one formula, but a mix of standout performance, disciplined risk, and an almost obsessive commi…

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Agents of Chaos: Whiskey Experiments and the Future of IDEs 48:52

3M ago48:52

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This week, Chuck and Adam talk about flavored whiskeys, offbeat experiments, and the chaos of tech culture. They discuss AI workflows, Warp vs. IDE debates, and the realities of coding culture, from bleeding-edge hype to WordPress drudgery. Plus, Chuck shares updates on life in Italy. In this episode: (00:00) - Intro (03:33) - Whiskey rating and re…

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431: Borderlands 4, Hollow Knight Silksong and Skate. 1:56:07

3M ago1:56:07

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Borderlands 4 has finally arrived and with it we have the giant open world of Kairos to explore. Armed with 4 new vault hunters and a slew of missions, side quests and LOTS of guns we share what makes this game a huge step in the right direction. The open world is vast with plenty to do, the game has brought a ton of new traversal mechanics and the…

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DevRel, Linux, and the Shrinking Path for Junior Developers w/ Ali Diamond 1:00:59

3M ago1:00:59

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This week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Ali Diamond about her journey through tech, cybersecurity, and community building. They sip tequila, swap hot takes on programming languages and developer culture, and dig into the realities of junior engineering paths, DevRel’s evolution, and how passion—not tools—shapes meaningful work. In this episode: (00:0…

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307 · Mario Dimitroff - The Gamer’s Edge: High-Win Scalping in Pre-Market Madness 1:13:40

3M ago1:13:40

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A former competitive gamer, Mario Dimitroff from Bulgaria got his start on a local trading floor before discovering that the U.S. premarket session best fit his skills. Now trading for a living and doing nothing else, his news-driven, event-based scalping focuses on low-liquidity movers. Leveraging gaming-honed speed and pattern recognition, he qui…

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Is Cracker Barrel a JS Framework? 1:02:56

4M ago1:02:56

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This week, Robbie and Adam talk about JavaScript trends, from the overuse of hooks to frameworks chasing sameness, and why Cracker Barrel’s rebrand feels like a frontend metaphor. They dive into tech nostalgia, from retro consoles to old-school LAN parties, and debate AI’s role in therapy and modern workflows. In this episode: (00:00) - Intro (01:0…

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430: 007 First Light, The Witcher in Concert and Our 10 Year Anniversary! 2:35:37

4M ago2:35:37

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007 First Light had it's first gameplay reveal. This is the new Bond game from IO Interactive, the creators of Hitman. It's looking good in some areas and not so much in others. How will it turn out when it releases next year? Brett revisits some older games. He dives back into No Man's Sky Voyagers update with the new build-your-own Corvette's. It…

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Dial-Up Is Dead, Long Live Adam Argyle 1:04:36

4M ago1:04:36

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This week, Robbie and Adam talk about CascadiaJS, Adam’s new role at Shopify, and why tech interviews are so broken. They explore accessibility in front-end dev, the sameness of modern frameworks, and whether AI is the future of engineering or just another hype cycle. In this episode: (00:00) - Intro (02:46) - Whiskey rating & review: Jim Beam Pine…

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Will Frameworks Survive? Web Development in an AI-Driven World w/ Typecraft and Robert Jackson 1:01:26

4M ago1:01:26

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This week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Typecraft and Robert Jackson about everything from Japanese rice whiskey to the future of software engineering. They dig into Robert’s open source journey, his insights on MCP and AI, and whether frameworks will remain relevant in an LLM-driven world. They also explore how AI changes the way new developers lear…

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306 · Michael Katz - Prop Goes the Trader 55:07

4M ago55:07

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Online funding prop firms have captured the attention of traders in recent years. In this episode, the CEO of Trade The Pool, Michael Katz, joins the podcast to answer key questions and offer perspective from inside one of the leading firms. The conversation explores how these firms operate, what they mean for traders, and the common debates surrou…

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Ep 502: Inner Sphere OmniMechs; The Dragon's Secret Weapon 28:46

4M ago28:46

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The Inner Sphere, ravaged by the clan invasion was looking for a way to fight back. In the midst of this effort, the Draconis Combine would do everything they could to reverse engineer the Clans' biggest technological edge, the OmniMech! Join me as we take a look at these history changing machines.Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/Uni…

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429: Mafia The Old Country, Lego Batman and Battlefield 6 1:57:26

4M ago1:57:26

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This week Austin is out for his birthday (happy birthday Austin) but Jason and Brett are here to dig into the games. We start with our first look of Mafia: The Old Country. This game takes us back to 1900's Sicily where the Italian mob got its start. You play Enzo working your way up in the family led by the Don through the hills of beautiful Sicil…

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305 · Julian Komar - When Story, Fundamentals, and Technicals Align 1:30:42

4M ago1:30:42

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Growing up in Germany without a financial background, Julian Komar became fascinated by stocks as a teenager. He moved past complex German trading products to concentrate on U.S. equities. Specializing in momentum and growth stocks on the daily timeframe, he blends fundamentals, technicals, and story analysis to uncover opportunities that put him i…

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Live from Big Sky Dev Con: Code Debates, Content Insights, and What's Next for Web Development 50:55

4M ago50:55

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Live from Big Sky Dev Con, Robbie is joined by Aaron Francis, Ken Wheeler, and Typecraft to discuss HTML and CSS programming status, React’s future, app security failures, NPM’s weak spots, content creation hooks, survival tech fantasies, and balancing big tech ambitions with family life. In this episode: (00:00) - Intro (00:55) - Whiskey rating an…

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428: Wildgate, Grounded 2 and Battlefield 6 1:47:40

5M ago1:47:40

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In this episode, we review the new game from Dreamhaven (former Blizzard devs) called Wildgate. It's a PvPvE shooter we're having a blast playing. You and 3 other players pilot a shop through The Reach with other ships in the battle with you. Find the artifact and take it through the Wildgate or destroy all the enemy ships. The moment to moment com…

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Error 500: Our Lives 58:06

5M ago58:06

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This week, Robbie and Chuck talk about whiskey on Mondays, parenting chaos, and Chuck’s hot-water disaster. They dive into open-source dependency drama, including the Stylus package getting flagged as malicious, and the TEA app’s massive data leak. They question the stability of NPM, the illusion of software licensing security, and the ethics of da…

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304 · Kyle Ng aka JadeCap - $4.5M with Process, Patience, and Prop Firms 1:18:13

5M ago1:18:13

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From academic struggles at SUNY Albany to holding the world record for the largest prop firm payouts—roughly $4.5 million in total, Kyle Ng a.k.a. JadeCap’s journey started out like many aspiring traders. Sparked by a childhood friend's success in forex about 14 years ago, he found his way into the financial markets. Like many traders, he went thro…

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Modern Web Dev Meets 2000s Flip Phone: What Could Go Wrong? 1:04:42

5M ago1:04:42

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This week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Tom Barrasso about building modern web apps for $15 flip phones, and the challenges of building for ultra-low-end devices. Tom shares his journey from building a podcast app during the pandemic to working in developer relations at CloudMosa. They dive into digital minimalism, the surprisingly advanced features …

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427: Donkey Kong Bananza, Death Stranding 2 and Mecha Break 1:47:43

5M ago1:47:43

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Nintendo is back in the conversation with a banger of a game with Donkey Kong Bananza. Exclusive to the Switch 2, Donkey Kong Bananza is one of the best platformers probably ever featuring fully destructible environments and dopamine hits with every smash of a rock you do. With Pauline by your side, venture down into Earth the planet's core through…

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From the Rickhouse: Tech Talk, Social Media Use, and Netflix with The Primeagen 1:37:19

5M ago1:37:19

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The Primeagen is known for embracing controversy. He returns to the podcast for a conversation on a range of topics like masculinity, social media, and pornography. He also opens up about his father’s passing and his journey growing up with a single mother. Michael Paulson aka The Primeagen, Software Engineer at Netflix, is an influential figure in…

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303 · Chris Vermeulen - From Tick to Trend, Day Trading to Wave Riding 1:08:39

5M ago1:08:39

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What happens when a teenager growing up without TV in rural Canada stumbles across CNBC in a college dorm and sees people making $100,000 in a day? For Chris Vermeulen, that moment changed everything—and kicked off a 25-year journey of trading triumphs, painful losses, and profound strategy shifts. In this episode, you'll meet a trader who’s lived …

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From the Rickhouse: Why Svelte Might Just Outdo React w/ Rich Harris 1:01:58

5M ago1:01:58

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In this special International Whiskey Day episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, hosts RobbieTheWagner, and Charles William Carpenter III are joined by special guest Rich Harris. They share a toast with Lagavulin Offerman Edition whiskey and dive into a discussion covering a range of topics from Rich's journey in software development, his work on the …

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426: Death Stranding 2, Rematch and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 2:01:46

5M ago2:01:46

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We have a great episode this week featuring our first look at Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding 2. We dive into this beautiful world and explore the early hours of the strand game. Brett dives into Sloclap's Rematch. These are the developers of Sifu entering into the competitive scene with a soccer game. It's a paid title with some solid mechanics, bu…

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From FAANG to Fired: The Illusion of Stability in Big Tech w/ Adam Argyle 1:11:19

6M ago1:11:19

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This week, Robbie and special guest co-host Adam Argyle talk about life after layoffs, the myth of job security at big tech companies, and what it really means to build meaningful things on the web. In this episode: (00:00) - Intro (01:23) - Whiskey: Chicken Cock Rye (02:45) - From FAANG to fired: the illusion of stability in Big Tech (14:49) - How…