Best Joshua Stark Podcasts (2025)

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When SHOULD You Turn Down a Job? 7:42

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6y ago7:42

7:42

Last week we talked about how to turn down a job. We thought we'd follow up with a bit more information about WHEN to turn down a job! Note: There's a bit of swearing in this one, so it might not be safe around the kiddos! Be sure to check out our Slack community (https://gettingappsdone.com/slack) to meet others who are facing the same things you …

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How Do You Turn Down a Job? 5:58

6y ago5:58

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Shocking as it may seem to some, there are definitely times you should turn down a job offer, but how do you do that? Is there a good way? Kel and Joshua discuss a few ways to turn down a job without burning any bridges. Be sure to check out our Slack community (https://gettingappsdone.com/slack) to meet others who are facing the same things you ar…

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Iteration (AKA the shortest episode ever!) 3:51

6y ago3:51

3:51

Joshua and Kel discuss some changes to the podcast and how iteration plays into all things, development and otherwise. Be sure to check out our Slack community (https://gettingappsdone.com/slack) to meet others who are facing the same things you are and share your journeys!

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Stop Asking Stupid Interview Questions! 25:39

6y ago25:39

25:39

Kel and Joshua discuss some really crap interview questions... and making them better! Warning!! Joshua swears more times in this episode than all other episodes combined... I think it was a total of 2-3? Still probably not the best episode for children! Be sure to check out our Slack community (https://gettingappsdone.com/slack) to meet others who…

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Keen as Cranberries with Ted Stark! 26:42

6y ago26:42

26:42

Today Ted Stark joins us to discuss ageism (affecting both older and younger!), getting older, keeping skills sharp and approaching how to sell your age. Be sure to check out our Slack community (https://gettingappsdone.com/slack) to meet others who are facing the same things you are and share your journeys!…

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Building Frameworks To Fix All The Things 17:11

6y ago17:11

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We promised "A Day In The Life" episodes, but thought it was only fair to go through our days before we ask a bunch of other people to share theirs. Turns out, we spend a lot of our time building frameworks and helping newer devs. Be sure to check out our Slack community (https://gettingappsdone.com/slack) to meet others who are facing the same thi…

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2019 The Recap! 31:56

6y ago31:56

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Welcome to 2020. Since we're in the future and we like learning from the past... today Kel and Joshua present a recap of some of the most important messages of the podcast in 2019, as well as some hints of what's to come in 2020! Be sure to check out our Slack community (https://gettingappsdone.com/slack) to meet others who are facing the same thin…

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How to ACCEPT Feedback 20:30

6y ago20:30

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Another episode all about feedback. But this time we're on the receiving end. How do you receive feedback without getting offended? Spoiler: Maybe you don't! Note: Joshua breaks out the S-word in this episode. So it might not be completely child friendly! Be sure to check out our Slack community (https://gettingappsdone.com/slack) to meet others wh…

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Give Good Feedback! 24:08

6y ago24:08

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We've talked about how important feedback is in the past, but how do you give good feedback? Joshua and Kel talk about how to give feedback people will appreciate and value. Be sure to check out our Slack community (https://gettingappsdone.com/slack) to meet others who are facing the same things you are and share your journeys!…

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Hey Folks. I Need a Favor! 9:53

6y ago9:53

9:53

Today, Joshua makes a personal appeal to you. Getting Apps Done is just over a year old now and it's been quite a ride. The community has always been a huge influence and resource for fuelling and driving the podcast and now Joshua has a couple specific requests from you, the listeners. As always, our Slack channel is an important part of the podca…

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Estimating and Turkeys 23:06

6y ago23:06

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Joshua and Kel revisit estimation! Why is estimation important? What do you need to get accurate estimates? How many turkeys are there in Turkey? (As it turns out, apparently there aren't wild turkeys in Turkey...) Be sure to check out our Slack community (https://gettingappsdone.com/slack) to meet others who are facing the same things you are and …

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Are you burnt out? 20:21

6y ago20:21

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Joshua and Kel talk about burnout, what it is, why it is and what to do about it! Be sure to check out our Slack community (https://gettingappsdone.com/slack) to meet others who are facing the same things you are and share your journeys!

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Great Expectations 29:43

6y ago29:43

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Joshua and Kel talk about setting and maintaining expectations and the importance of building up this skill and how it plays into the role on a practical basis. Be sure to check out our Slack community (https://gettingappsdone.com/slack) to meet others who are facing the same things you are and share your journeys!…

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It's Who You Know 19:57

6y ago19:57

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Joshua and Kel talk about the old cliché, "it's not what you know, it's who you know." Some general advice about networking and building relatinpships to help you forward your career.... oh and one F-Bomb! So probably not safe for children. Be sure to check out our Slack community (https://gettingappsdone.com/slack) to meet others who are facing th…

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To Niche Again! 21:21

6y ago21:21

21:21

Joshua actually managed to hit the record button this time! So we're back with a fresh look at niching down, specifically a practical discussion about how it helps get a job! Be sure to check out our Slack community (https://gettingappsdone.com/slack) to meet others who are facing the same things you are and share your journeys!…

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To Niche or To Niche 9:14

6y ago9:14

9:14

Another episode of our marketing 101 for devs! Today, Joshua screws up and forgets to hit record. Then talks about niching down! Be sure to check out our Slack community (https://gettingappsdone.com/slack) to meet others who are facing the same things you are and share your journeys!

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Go Join Some Tech Slacks! 8:01

6y ago8:01

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Today Joshua gives some simple advice as a starting point for our new mini series on marketing 101 for developers. This series is all about helping you get your name out there and get noticed. Be sure to check out our Slack community (https://gettingappsdone.com/slack) to meet others who are facing the same things you are and share your journeys!…

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The Websites, They are Shiny 32:56

6+ y ago32:56

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Welcome to season 2 of Getting Apps Done!!!!! Kel and Joshua have both updated their personal websites recently, so today they take a look at each other's sites and discuss the reasons they keep them up to date as well as the reasons behind a lot of the individual decisions they made! This kicks off the first in a series of episodes aimed at helpin…

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Happy Birthday to Getting Apps Done! 🎂🎉 10:31

6+ y ago10:31

10:31

We've survived our first year! This is the final episode of "Season 1". Joshua takes a look back at the journey and lessons learned and how Getting Apps Done has made him a better developer. A special thank you to all our listeners who've supported us, given feedback and participated in the show! Be sure to check out our new Slack community (https:…

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It's OK to Google stuff! 21:04

6+ y ago21:04

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Not only is it ok to Google stuff (all the time... seriously... I use Google ALL THE TIME!), today we talk about HOW to find technical things on Google (and probably a lot of other things!) Joshua also, finally... turns the tables and catches Kel using an acronym! Be sure to check out our new Slack community (https://gettingappsdone.com/slack) to m…

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Your First Day 36:36

6+ y ago36:36

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Joshua and Kel talk about your first day as a developer in this podcast episode. What to expect, what not to expect, plus tips for making your first days a bit smoother!

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Do I Need a CS Degree? 26:00

6+ y ago26:00

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NO! Joshua and Kel talk about life as developers without degrees, suggestions for improving your path of learning, ways to get past gatekeepers and a bunch more. Note: Not all these tips are just for self-learners! A lot of them are great for folks in bootcamps or university as well! Be sure to check out our new Slack community (https://gettingapps…

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Use More Words 32:25

6+ y ago32:25

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Joshua and Kel talk about communicating better. Spoiler: One of the best ways to better communicate is to simply use more words! Plus a bunch of other practical information, tips and suggestions. Be sure to check out our new Slack community (https://gettingappsdone.com/slack) to meet others who are facing the same things you are and share your jour…

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LeicesterJS Talk with Getting Apps Done 12:11

6+ y ago12:11

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Joshua gives his first ever public talk at LeicesterJS and being an audio nerd, wears a wire! In this special episode of Getting Apps Done, Joshua shares the recording of his talk at LeicesterJS which happens to be a slightly different take on some of our recent episodes about failure and safety. A special thanks to LeicesterJS for having me and to…

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Keep It Simple, Silly! 20:37

6+ y ago20:37

20:37

Joshua and Kel talk about keeping it simple and the balance of functionality, intuitiveness, maintainability and simplicity.

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Feedback is the BEEP 17:58

6+ y ago17:58

17:58

Joshua and Kel chat about feedback: what it is, what it's good for, how critical it is to growth and how it ties to safety and failure.

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Failure Is Good! 29:56

6+ y ago29:56

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Kel and Joshua talk about why we should be seeking failure, not seeing it as something to avoid at all costs. They reflect on how failure helps us grow as developers. They also touch on last week's subject of safety and how closely tied the two are.

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Put On Your Hardhats! 25:31

6+ y ago25:31

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Joshua and Kel talk about how safety plays into building rockstar developers and some practical ways you can increase your safety net to let you push the boundaries. Be sure to check out our new Slack community (https://gettingappsdone.com/slack) to meet others who are facing the same things you are and share your journeys!…

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Unicorns In Business Suits 20:12

6+ y ago20:12

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Kel and I talk about breaking the rules in CV (aka resume) building! How to stand out, how to be yourself and how doing so helps you find jobs that are a better match for you. Be sure to check out our new Slack community to meet others who are facing the same things you are and share your journeys!

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Learning About Learners 31:24

6+ y ago31:24

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I'm joined by community member, Tiffany Peña as my guest co-host and we talk to Mansour Sharha from Capella University about online learning, bootcamps vs universities and what the distinction is between students and learners! Be sure to check out our new Slack community (https://gettingappsdone.com/slack) to meet others who are facing the same thi…

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Kel Goes to School! 35:22

6+ y ago35:22

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Happy 4th of July to all the Americans in our audience! Kel is back from teaching at Code Fellows bootcamp. We discuss his experiences while teaching new developers, share thoughts about the process, who bootcamps are great for, how they compare to universities and find out if he's thinking about doing it again. Heads up! There is one swear word in…

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Accountability Has Layers - Like Ogres 18:59

6+ y ago18:59

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A lot of companies are trying to change things up, mostly for the better, but sometimes the changes don't work out as planned. Joshua and Kel discuss some of the issues they've seen with some of these changes. Be sure to check out our new Slack community (https://gettingappsdone.com/slack) to meet others who are facing the same things you are and s…

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Education is Social! 51:51

6+ y ago51:51

51:51

Joshua is joined by Bekah Hawrot Weigel as guest co-host! Both are joined by Avi Flombaum, founder and Dean of Flatiron School (https://www.flatironschool.com/) to talk about the power of community in education and how NOT to pronounce NGINX! Be sure to check out our new Slack community (https://gettingappsdone.com/slack) to meet others who are fac…

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Blinfolded Development 10:43

6+ y ago10:43

10:43

Joshua talks about accessibility and the misadventures of attempting to test the gettingappsdone.com website for accessibility. Be sure to check out our new Slack community (https://gettingappsdone.com/slack) to meet others who are facing the same things you are and have a chat about accessibility! Also, be sure to check out The A11y Project (https…

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Am I Smart Enough? 20:49

6+ y ago20:49

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Joshua and Kel take on the question "Am I Smart Enough?" Software developers, particularly new ones, are flooded with expectations, requirements, misconceptions and self doubt. In such a wide reaching and oft changing profession, it's easy to be overwhelmed and question whether or not you've got what it takes to become a software developer. Spoiler…

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A Day in the Life: Remote Developer... and bicycle nut? 43:25

6+ y ago43:25

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Joshua and Kel introduce their new Slack channel and share a question from it: What is a typical day in the life of a remote dev? What are some of the pros, cons and things to consider when considering a fully remote role? Plus tips/tricks and general advice for staying motivated, healthy and getting apps done remotely! If you're looking for a grea…

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Resumes, Interviews and Chainsaw Wielding Teenagers 33:58

6+ y ago33:58

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Kel is back to discuss interviews and CVs (resumes!) with Joshua. Lots of tips, tricks, things to consider and some things not to consider too! Plus a few chainsaw wielding teens... (By the way, there are a couple expletives in this episode, so it's probably not entirely safe for children or those offended by this!)…

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A Programmer's Oath? Maybe not... 10:21

6+ y ago10:21

10:21

One more episode of Joshua solo before we have a number of guest hosts and the return of Kel as a regular co-host! Today Joshua rants a bit about the expectations of the industry and how it affects newer developers.

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Edaqa Mortoray: What is Programming? A book and a discussion 41:15

6+ y ago41:15

41:15

Edaqa Mortoray, author of "What is Programming", joins us to discuss programming, UX, security... and even a bit of politics!

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Design Thinking Step 1: Empathy 4:45

6+ y ago4:45

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Everyone is talking about design thinking. Books are being written, job descriptions are requiring it. But what is it and why is it important to software developers? Joshua discusses the first step in design thinking: Empathy.

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Intro to Design Thinking from A Software Developer's Perspective 9:18

6+ y ago9:18

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Everyone is talking about design thinking. Books are being written, job descriptions are requiring it. But what is it and why is it important to software developers? Joshua introduces the concept and a new series of Youtube videos from Getting Apps Done on design thinking for developers.

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Video Games, Video Jockeys and iOS apps? Oh my! 36:23

6+ y ago36:23

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David Wood joins us today to talk to us about how he got into development... Hint... I'm not the only one who got my start in development playing video games! See mom! I told you they weren't a waste of time!

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Change Is Good... AKA... Terrifying! 12:20

6+ y ago12:20

12:20

Kellen wasn't able to join me this time around and I thought it was a perfect opportunity to talk about change, particularly in software development, but in general as well... and how I handle and embrace change.

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Juan Valera and UX Design in Healthcare 35:41

7y ago35:41

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Joshua and Kellen talk to Juan Valera a senior UX designer at Amazon who has previously worked at Microsoft and worked on the Forza Motorsports game UIs. Juan shares his passion for solving real world problems in healthcare using ux design and walks us through a project he worked on to help connect cancer patients with clinical trials. As a heads u…

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Assets In Seats 27:08

7y ago27:08

27:08

Joshua and Kellen are solo again and talking about remote working culture and failures in respecting and promoting the benefits of remote working.

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Reverse Interview - Bekah Hawrot Weigel! 38:18

7y ago38:18

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We're stupidly excited to have Bekah Hawrot Weigel return to the podcast to swap roles with Kellen and Joshua for the last episode of a series of reverse interviews, where we let newer developers from #100DaysOfCode ask us any questions they like!

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Reverse Interview - Eri Hariono 17:10

7y ago17:10

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We talk to Eri from Jakarta, Indonesia, who is currently shifting from a career in law to software development, in part two of a series of reverse interviews, where we let newer developers from #100DaysOfCode ask us any questions they like!

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Reverse Interview - Michael Gallipo 33:31

7y ago33:31

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Michael Gallipo turns the tables on Joshua and Kellen in our first of a series of reverse interviews, where we ask newer developers from #100DaysOfCode to ask us any questions they like!

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Motivating a Development Team: The Wrong Job! 17:33

7y ago17:33

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Part 4 of 4 of our series on motivation! Joshua and Kellen talk about what happens when someone is simply in the wrong position. This might be due to a promotion or when they're hired, either can have a significant impact on motivation.

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Motivating a Development Team: The Fear! 23:55

7y ago23:55

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Part 3 of 4 of our series on motivation!. Joshua and Kellen talk about how fear plays into motivation. Specifically, how fear is a poor motivator and can trigger behaviour that doesn't promote building great apps.