Best Markdown Podcasts (2025)

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Knut Melvær | Markdown's biggest hater 33:19

22d ago33:19

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Developers love writing Markdown, everyone else? Not so much. There's an opportunity cost to storing rich text and block content as a string. It ties content to presentation in a way that's unpleasant to write and brittle to render. Knut joins the podcast to discuss when and where Markdown is acceptable and what makes Portable Text the preferred al…

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#433 Dev in the Arena 28:40

5d ago28:40

28:40

Topics covered in this episode: git-flight-rules Uravelling t-strings neohtop Introducing Pyrefly: A new type checker and IDE experience for Python Extras Joke Watch on YouTube About the show Sponsored by us! Support our work through: Our courses at Talk Python Training The Complete pytest Course Patreon Supporters Connect with the hosts Michael: @…

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666: What Are the Evils of the Web Platform? 1:02:12

5d ago1:02:12

1:02:12

Show Description How it all comes back to the why column, dark patterns, privacy and tracking, getting emails forever from one purchase, how to be bold with communication while still being respectful, HTMHell, CSS mistakes, are we anti-JSON, and the state of FitVid in 2025. Listen on Website → Links Markup from hell - HTMHell Incomplete List of Mis…

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Espen Hovlandsdal | Building everyone's CMS 18:24

8d ago18:24

18:24

There is an irony to Sanity telling you not to build your own CMS ... because that's exactly how Sanity was founded. Engineers like Espen were there at the start, but we didn't just build our own CMS—we built your CMS. We're still building it, and everything beyond CMS too.By Simeon Griggs

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665: JavaScript Educator and Twitch Streamer Mat Marquis 1:01:18

12d ago1:01:18

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Show Description Fresh off his Megaman Streamathon, Mat Marquis joins us to talk about becoming a professional Twitch streamer, creating a JavaScript course, his thoughts on the design and content of said course, a brief moment on Linux in 2025, and attempts to make the web weird and fun again. Listen on Website → Guests Mat Marquis Guest's Main UR…

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#432 How To Fix Your Computer 25:48

12d ago25:48

25:48

Topics covered in this episode: pre-commit: install with uv PEP 773: A Python Installation Manager for Windows (Accepted) Changes for Textual The Best Programmers I Know Extras Joke Watch on YouTube About the show Sponsored by NordLayer: pythonbytes.fm/nordlayer Connect with the hosts Michael: @[email protected] / @mkennedy.codes (bsky) Brian:…

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Mark Techson | Power of positive content 39:23

15d ago39:23

39:23

Positive content can have a powerful impact. Mark Techson's journey to Google, to speaker, to game show host is living proof. Even in our currently unsettling times (aka the "Age of AI") there's still plenty of reason to stay enthusiastic about what we can do and what we can create. Mark on X https://x.com/marktechson How to Increase Your Luck Surf…

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“Ahead of Time Computation” with Dan Heidinga 23:22

16d ago23:22

23:22

OpenJDK's Project Leyden aims to improve the startup and warmup time of Java applications, for now by shifting computation from those phases to the applications' build time. Java 24 ships with ahead-of-time class loading and linking, which is the first step in that direction. In this episode, we learn about that as well as about Leyden's approach t…

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664: Figma Sites, CSS Carousels, and Internship Prep 1:05:29

19d ago1:05:29

1:05:29

Show Description How much would you pay for new users, initial thoughts on Figma's announcements, CSS carousel follow up, favicon easter eggs, how do you prepare for an internship, and why aren't more developers using logical properties? Listen on Website → Links Windsurf (formerly Codeium) - The most powerful AI Code Editor Figma Sites Figma Make …

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pytest-metadata - provides access to test session metadata 8:15

24d ago8:15

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pytest-metadata is described as a plugin for pytest that provides access to test session metadata. That is such a humble description for such a massively useful plugin. If you're already using pytest-html, you have pytest-metadata already installed, as pytest-metadata is one of the dependencies for pytest-html. However, pytest-metadata is very usef…

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663: HBD Dave, Silly Web Fun, Color-Mix Tips 1:00:32

26d ago1:00:32

1:00:32

Show Description Do we sound drunk on Shorts? What speed do you listen to your podcasts at? Happy Birthday to Dave, Roblox scams, having silly fun on the web, Crashlands 2 released, a Balatro moment, non-standard browser use testing, and color-mix follow up. Listen on Website → Links The Adventure Zone | Maximum Fun Don't let your voice be flattene…

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#431 Nerd Gas 29:27

26d ago29:27

29:27

Topics covered in this episode: pirel: Python release cycle in your terminal FastAPI Cloud Python's new t-strings Extras Joke Watch on YouTube About the show Sponsored by NordLayer: pythonbytes.fm/nordlayer Connect with the hosts Michael: @[email protected] / @mkennedy.codes (bsky) Brian: @[email protected] / @brianokken.bsky.social Sho…

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“Stream Gatherers” with Viktor Klang 32:57

27d ago32:57

32:57

In this episode, Ana is joined by Viktor Klang, core JDK architect and author of the Stream Gatherers JDK Enhancement Proposal, to dive into one of the standout features of JDK 24: the Gatherers API. Viktor explains how Gatherers extend the Java Stream API with custom intermediate operations, why they were added to the platform, and how they can en…

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pytest-check - allow multiple failures per test 9:56

29d ago9:56

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pytest-check is a pytest plugin that allows multiple failures per test. Normally, a test function will fail and stop running with the first failed assert. That's totally fine for tons of kinds of software tests. However, there are times where you'd like to check more than one thing, and you'd really like to know the results of each check, even if o…

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Michelle Bakels | How React Miami took over the internet 41:15

29d ago41:15

41:15

React Miami co-founder/organizer Michelle Bakels joins the podcast to discuss creating the leading React conference brand, toning down the Miami-ness, and projecting what matters to you through your events. All episodes https://www.sanity.io/code-and-content Michelle Bakels on X https://x.com/MichelleBakels “Tech broke my heart” by Michelle Bakels …

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662: Alternative Browsers, Discord vs Circle, and AI in the Browser 1:03:00

1M ago1:03:00

1:03:00

Show Description We're talking browsers and discussing alternative options like Vivaldi and Brave, the implications of Chrome's potential sale to OpenAI, the impact of AI on browser functionality, Discord vs Circle, and building with Hotwire. Listen on Website → Links Newfangled Browser Alternatives – Frontend Masters Blog Zen Browser Horse Browser…

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#430 Or you go to jail 29:11

1M ago29:11

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Topics covered in this episode: pip 25.1 has dependency groups, pylock.toml, plus more aiohttp goes free threaded uv 0.6.15 supports pylock.toml Whenever Extras Joke Watch on YouTube About the show Sponsored by Porkbun! Use our link pythonbytes.fm/porkbun and get a .app or .dev domain for $5.99 at Porkbun. Connect with the hosts Michael: @mkennedy@…

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The role of AI in software testing - Anthony Shaw 58:07

1M ago58:07

58:07

AI is helping people write code. Tests are one of those things that some people don't like to write. Can AI play a role in creating automated software tests? Well, yes. But it's a nuanced yes. Anthony Shaw comes on the show to discuss the topic and try to get AI to write some test for my very own cards project. We discuss: The promise of AI writing…

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Aaron Francis | Developing your personal API 51:28

1M ago51:28

51:28

Aaron Francis, founder of Try Hard Studios joins the Code && Content podcast to discuss the contrast between internal and independent content production, being your authentic self without projecting your whole self, and the role of human education in the age of all-knowing AI. Sign up for Sanity’s Spring Release https://www.sanity.io/spring-release…

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#429 Nitpicking Python 27:24

1M ago27:24

27:24

Topics covered in this episode: Huly CVE Foundation formed to take over CVE program from MITRE drawdb 14 Advanced Python Features Extras Joke Watch on YouTube About the show Sponsored by Posit Workbench: pythonbytes.fm/workbench Connect with the hosts Michael: @[email protected] / @mkennedy.codes (bsky) Brian: @[email protected] / @bria…

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661: Working Vacations, Ripping Out JavaScript, and Non-US Cloud Service Options 58:56

1M ago58:56

58:56

Show Description What are the non-US cloud services options, falling off the blogging train and trying to get back on, working on vacation, Chris recaps the Alaskan Folk Festival experience, how often do you go back and clean out JavaScript, and the idea of gilding just one lily on a new project. Listen on Website → Links European Alternatives A la…

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660: Teaching CSS, Conferences, and Masonry Updates 58:48

2M ago58:48

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Show Description Follow up on thoughts about teaching CSS from scratch, questions about conferences to attend as well as a way to kickstart a conference idea, some Balatro thoughts, and our thoughts on the recent Grid vs Masonry debate. Listen on Website → Links The Homebrewery - NaturalCrit SmashingConf in-person Conferences 2025 — Friendly, inclu…

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#428 How old is your Python? 31:00

2M ago31:00

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Topics covered in this episode: How to Write a Git Commit Message Caddy Web Server Some new PEPs approved juv Extras Joke Watch on YouTube About the show Sponsored by Posit Connect: pythonbytes.fm/connect Connect with the hosts Michael: @[email protected] / @mkennedy.codes (bsky) Brian: @[email protected] / @brianokken.bsky.social Show:…

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pytest-repeat - works fine on Python 3.14 8:04

2M ago8:04

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pytest-repeat is a pytest plugin that makes it easy to repeat a single test, or multiple tests, a specific number of times. works fine on Python 3.14 is tested on Python 3.9-3.14 probably works fine still on 3.7 & 3.8 This episode also discusses the attempted April Fools episode. Links: pytest-repeat The April Fools episode: Python 3.14 won't repea…

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659: CSS Carousel Configurator Demos with Adam Argyle 1:10:29

2M ago1:10:29

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Show Description Adam Argyle joins us to chat about new CSS features that are demo'd in a carousel configurator - a builder-like experience to help visualize the capabilities of a CSS only Carousel: buttons, markers, paging and inertness. Listen on Website → Guests Adam Argyle Guest's Main URL • Guest's Social CSS at Google. Links Chrome Canary Fea…

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#427 Rise of the Python Lord 36:31

2M ago36:31

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Topics covered in this episode: Git Town solves the problem that using the Git CLI correctly PEP 751 – A file format to record Python dependencies for installation reproducibility git-who and watchgha Share Python Scripts Like a Pro: uv and PEP 723 for Easy Deployment Extras Joke Watch on YouTube About the show Sponsored by Posit Package Manager: p…

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Evelina Wahlström | From engineer to content creator 24:20

2M ago24:20

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One of Sanity's newest faces, Evelina, joins the Code && Content Podcast to discuss making the change from engineer to company mascot, oversharing, self-promotion, incremental improvement and opting out of imposter syndrome. Full episodes: https://www.sanity.io/code-and-content Follow Evelina on X https://x.com/whalestream18…

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Python 3.14 won't repeat with pytest-repeat 4:38

2M ago4:38

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pytest-repeat is a pytest plugin that makes it easy to repeat a single test, or multiple tests, a specific number of times. Note: This was an April Fools attempt, so the statement ... "Unfortunately, it doesn't seem to work with Python 3.14, even though there is no rational reason why it shouldn't work." ... is NOT true. Listen to the NEXT episode …

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658: Andy Bell on Working with Clients, Writing, and Building Courses for Web Builders 1:02:22

2M ago1:02:22

1:02:22

Show Description We're joined by Andy Bell, the founder of Set Studio. They discuss the evolution of web design, the importance of client relationships, and the innovative approaches taken at Set Studio and Piccalilli. The conversation covers the shift from traditional design methods to a more browser-centric approach, the challenges of client work…

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#426 Committing to Formatted Markdown 29:18

2M ago29:18

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Topics covered in this episode: mdformat pre-commit-uv PEP 758 and 781 Serie: rich git commit graph in your terminal, like magic Extras Joke Watch on YouTube About the show Sponsored by Posit Connect Cloud: pythonbytes.fm/connect-cloud Connect with the hosts Michael: @[email protected] / @mkennedy.codes (bsky) Brian: @[email protected] …

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Jason Lengstorf | Pushing all the envelopes with ambitious content 46:39

2M ago46:39

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Jason Lengsorf, founder of CodeTV joins the Code && Content podcast to talk incremental improvement, avoiding the algorithm trap and not waiting for permission. Blog post: https://www.sanity.io/blog/pushing-all-the-envelopes-with-ambitious-content CodeTV: https://codetv.dev/ Sanity's episode of Web Dev Challenge: https://www.sanity.io/lwj "The Gap"…

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pytest-html - a plugin that generates HTML reports for test results 6:49

2M ago6:49

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pytest-html has got to be one of my all time favorite plugins. pytest-html is a plugin for pytest that generates a HTML report for test results. This episode digs into some of the super coolness of pytest-html. pytest-html repo readme with screenshot enhancing reports pytest-metadata Help support the show AND learn pytest: The Complete pytest cours…

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657: David Darnes on Web Components and Design Systems 1:04:51

2M ago1:04:51

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Show Description David Darnes joins us to talk about his work on the Nord design system, writing web components, working with embeds and web components, thoughts on building a progress bar or notification component, keeping design systems and design tools in sync, and tricks for components and variables. Listen on Website → Guests David Darnes Gues…

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#425 If You Were a Klingon Programmer 37:55

2M ago37:55

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Topics covered in this episode: Why aren't you using uv? Python Developer Tooling Handbook Calling all doc writers: blacken-docs Reinventing notebooks as reusable Python programs Extras Joke Watch on YouTube About the show Brought to you by Posit Connect: pythonbytes.fm/connect. Connect with the hosts Michael: @[email protected] / @mkennedy.co…

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