Best Perf Podcasts (2025)

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Sunset Boulevard: The Real Story Behind the New Restoration 48:47

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5d ago48:47

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Step into the world of faded glory and timeless brilliance as Charlotte and Adam dive into the restoration of Billy Wilder’s masterpiece, Sunset Blvd. (1950). Charlotte takes you behind the scenes of the meticulous restoration process—sharing the challenges with picture and audio, and triumphs of bringing this classic back to life—while Adam peels …

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#39 - Maxwell's First Solo Episode 59:02

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The shorter of the two Adam's had to take care of something, so Maxwell is running solo this week to bring you another round of listener questions. Enjoy.By Adam Riser and Adam Maxwell

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Stick to a Program to Unlock Your Best Results 11:58

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In this episode of the HNL Movement Podcast, Andrew dives into the importance of sticking with a program long enough to truly maximize your results. Too often, athletes and fitness enthusiasts move on from exercises or programs after only a few attempts, thinking they’ve already mastered them or searching for something new. Andrew explains why real…

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449: Why You May Be Feeling Exhausted in Life: Surrendering Control with Tara Sun 1:02:37

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On this week’s episode of The Heart & Hustle Podcast, we sit down with the radiant Tara Sun. Tara is an incredible author, podcaster, wife, and mom of two, whose journey of faith and entrepreneurship is nothing short of inspiring. Tara shares her powerful story of surrender: from being diagnosed with a chronic illness as a teen, to discovering God’…

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DF Direct Weekly #230: Switch 2 Ray Tracing - Finally! Hollow Knight: Silksong, 007 First Light! 1:59:35

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In the latest DF Direct, we finally get some idea of Switch 2's ray tracing capabilities via Star Wars Outlaws - and the team likes what they see. Meanwhile, details emerge of just how much slower Switch 2 carts are compared to internal storage and MicroSD Express - and it's a touch concerning. A reported storage downgrade for PlayStation 5 isn't e…

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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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S9E7: Creatine for Women, Debunking Myths & New Applications w Dr. Krissy Kendal 48:31

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In Season 9, Episode #7, Marc interviews creatine expert Dr. Krissy Kendall, PhD to creatine for women, debunking myths and discussing novel applications. ** EPISODE SPONSOR** ProBio - The only All-In-One trusted by pro athletes, coaches and high performers. SAVE 20% OFF - code APN2025. BONUS extra 10% OFF - with monthly subscription ... CONNECT W …

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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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Yin and Yancy Ep. 16: Finding Consistency Amidst Information Overload 22:38

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In this episode of Yin and Yancy, Andrew and Yancy dive into the double-edged sword of information overload in today’s fitness and performance world. With endless tips, hacks, and advice at our fingertips, it’s easy to get distracted or overwhelmed instead of focusing on what really matters—being consistent and building a strong foundation. They di…

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448: The Power of Saying No - Setting Boundaries for Sustainable Success 41:25

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In today’s episode of The Heart & Hustle Podcast, Evie and Lindsey are diving into the magic of learning to say NO — because boundaries are the secret sauce to building a business and life you actually love! From shaking off hustle-culture guilt to spotting those red-flag moments when a “yes” will drain your energy, the girls get honest, funny, and…

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DF Direct Weekly #229: Xbox Ally X Hands-On, Sweeney Defends UE5, id Software Doom TDA Deep Dive! 1:53:36

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In the latest DF Direct, Rich and Alex share their hands-on experiences of the Xbox/Asus ROG Ally X and non-X, while the team react to Epic's Tim Sweeney seemingly laying the blame on developers for sub-optimal Unreal Engine 5 games. Alex discusses a couple of his favourite SIGGRAPH graphics presentations. Finally, John's massively enthused by Shad…

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

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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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932: Vibe Coding’s Huge Problem 22:57

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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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#38 - Listener Questions 1:44:08

13d ago1:44:08

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It's that time once again to answer our backlog of listener questions. On this one we cover Mini Rifle as a replacement for .223 on ranges that don't allow it in matches, proper fitting of an AR, a deep dive into different shotgun loads, and our thoughts on the new PCSL qualifiers. If you want us to answer your questions, hit us up at ontheperfpodc…

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447: How to Find & Cultivate Good Friends in Adulthood Especially in Seasons of Heartbreak with Toni Collier 57:34

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In today’s episode of The Heart & Hustle Podcast, we welcome back the powerhouse herself — Toni Collier! If you’ve ever felt like you’re too broken, too betrayed, or too worn down to keep going, this conversation will remind you that you’re not alone. Toni opens up about one of the hardest seasons of her life and how it inspired her brand-new book,…

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DF Direct Weekly #228: Elden Ring/FF7R Switch 2! #StutterStruggle Fixed? Valve Console Specs! 1:51:32

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With Rich unable to escape infection at #gamescom2025, it's down to John and Alex to share their impressions from the show, with Oliver completing the panel. The team share their thoughts on the Switch 2 ports of Elden Ring and Final Fantasy 7 Remake in the wake of very negative and very positive reactions from the showfloor. Alex is optimistic abo…

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

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

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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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#37 - Fuds In Orange Vests and Shotgun Qualifiers 1:25:37

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Sorry about the super quite audio on this one. We had a recording mishap and this was the best we could do in post. But, at least you get to hear about the world's longest Hunters Education class, some super Gary range officer stuff, the state of IPSC Shotgun qualifiers with one match to go, and even a cheating scandal.…

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446: Lindsey & Evie Audit YOUR Inquiry Response Emails 59:50

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Today on The Heart & Hustle Podcast, Evie and Lindsey are diving deep into one of the most overlooked yet make-or-break parts of your client experience: your initial inquiry response email. If you’ve ever hit “send” on your first reply and wondered if you sounded too stiff, too generic, or maybe too much like a dating profile (yep, they said it!), …

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DF Direct Weekly #227: Battlefield 6 PC is Superb, Drag x Drive Switch 2, RTX 4090 Handheld! 1:58:30

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In the calm before the storm of Gamescom 2025, gaming and technology news is thin on the ground - and there's some degree of disappointment beyond the brilliance of the Battlefield 6 open beta. Drag x Drive on Switch 2 underwhelms, AMD releases an RX 9060 that you can't buy - and isn't really that much different to the 9060 XT. Light relief comes i…

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929: Cloudflare Blocks AI Crawlers × Debugging Local Data × Raising Kids with Healthy Digital Habits and More 53:58

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Scott and Wes tackle listener questions on everything from local-first databases and AI-built CRMs to protecting APIs and raising kids with healthy digital habits. They also weigh in on Cloudflare’s AI crawler ban, portfolio critiques, and more hot takes from the dev world. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:49 Dreaming about web components. 02…

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928: State of Devs 2025 Results 51:40

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Wes and Scott talk about the 2025 State of Devs survey, diving into trends in salaries, job titles, remote work, health, hobbies, and more. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:44 Brought to you by Sentry.io 02:08 Years of experience vs yearly income 11:48 Layoffs 18:07 Job title 19:55 Remote work 24:40 Job happiness 25:40 Work hours 26:24 Workpl…

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#36 - Making Local Matches Matter 1:04:44

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Today we have a great listener question about how to get more from local matches. We talk about who to squad with, how to add pressure, when to care, and when to just have fun with the boys. Plus, we expose the gate code to every shooting range on earth.By Adam Riser and Adam Maxwell

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Expand Your Nutrition Toolbox for Consistent Performance 14:26

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In this short and practical episode of the HNL Movement Podcast, Andrew breaks down one of the most overlooked keys to eating well consistently — having enough nutritious options that fit your lifestyle, goals, and schedule. He explains why nutrition often becomes difficult when your choices are limited, and how expanding your “nutrition toolbox” g…

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445: Your Guide to Breaking Into the Luxury Wedding Market with Manda Worthington 1:13:07

28d ago1:13:07

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Ever dreamt of breaking into the luxury wedding market but felt like it’s an exclusive club with no map? This week, Evie and Lindsey are joined by Manda Worthington, luxury wedding planner and designer, who’s pulling back the curtain on what it really takes to get booked at the top tier — and keep those dream clients coming back for more. Manda doe…

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DF Direct Weekly #226: Are PS6 Spec Leaks Accurate? Is Sony Going Multi-Plat? Apex Legends Switch 2! 1:53:56

30d ago1:53:56

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Many, many thanks for an amazingly positive reaction to our news that we've parted ways with IGN in favour of full independence! Rich spends some time talking about the reaction and answering Supporter questions on the changes, with actual gaming and technology news discussing nascent PS6 spec leaks, Apex Legends tested on Switch 2 and misconceptio…

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927: AI Browsers, 100X Build Speed, Massive Svelte Update - Web Dev News 51:07

30d ago51:07

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Scott and Wes break down the latest in web dev news, from Amazon’s AI-powered VS Code fork and Node’s native TypeScript support, to Vite overtaking Webpack and Svelte’s newest async and remote features. They also cover big moves in developer tools, fresh browser experiments, and what these shifts mean for the future of coding. Show Notes 00:00 Welc…

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DF Direct Special: Digital Foundry Leaves IGN, Now Fully Independent - So What Happens Next? 34:55

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Amazing news! Digital Foundry has parted ways with IGN and we've bought their shareholding in the business. What this means is that from now on, all aspects of DF are decided upon by DF. We answer to nobody but you, the audience. We are fully independent, we’re proud of that, we think it’s the future of games media - but how far we push, how ambiti…

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Inside the Archive: How Lost Director's Cuts Like Jade and Star Trek: The Motion Picture Are Found! 41:35

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Ever wondered how lost director’s cuts are uncovered in a studio archive? Or how deleted scenes and forgotten footage resurface decades later? In this episode, we go deep with film librarian Jeffrey Osmer from the Paramount Archives, the behind-the-scenes legend who helps bring hidden film history back to life. We reveal how the director’s cut of W…

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926: RSS Is NOT Dead 29:47

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Scott and CJ explore why RSS still matters and how it’s more underused than outdated. They discuss how to self-host RSS readers, escape the noise of the modern web, and reclaim a cleaner, ad-free reading experience across devices. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:09 Brought to you by Sentry.io 02:41 What is RSS and how does it work? RSS Atom …

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#35 - The State Of TacOps 1:15:13

1M ago1:15:13

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TacOps used to be the biggest division in 3 Gun by far. Now, it's a ghost town. Adam and Adam break down the history of this division and discuss the future.By Adam Riser and Adam Maxwell

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Progress Is in the Details, Not Just the Grind 15:58

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In this episode of the HNL Movement Podcast, Andrew breaks down a simple but powerful truth: the details matter more than you think. Whether you’re an athlete chasing performance goals or a coach trying to raise the standard, this short episode dives into how small actions — often overlooked — play a huge role in progress, injury prevention, and lo…

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444: How to Support a Friend Going Through a Miscarriage 59:56

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In this powerful and deeply personal episode of The Heart and Hustle Podcast, your favorite besties get raw and real about one of the most sensitive topics a friend can face: supporting someone through a miscarriage. Whether you’ve been there yourself or simply want to show up well for a friend who’s hurting, we’re giving you the no-BS guide to bei…

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DF Direct Weekly #225: Battlefield 6 Reveal, Next-Gen Xbox Silicon Leaked? Nintendo Direct Reaction! 2:07:45

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A new, gigantic Direct sees John, Rich and Oliver mull over what might be next generation Xbox silicon, bringing together consumer CPU and GPU parts into custom APUs that could genuinely shake up the PC market. The team react to the excellent-looking Battlefield 6 reveal, while there's a mixed reception to the latest Nintendo Direct. Meanwhile, Joh…

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925: Scott & CJ’s Fave Productivity Apps & Web Apps 51:42

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Scott and CJ go full productivity nerd, swapping notes on their favorite web apps for writing, coding, planning, and more. From terminals to to-do lists to dumb phones, it’s a deep dive into the tools powering their workflows. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:35 Brought to you by Sentry.io. 01:56 Text to speech or speech to text. 02:20 Superw…

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924: Sync Engines and Local Data 46:11

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Wes and Scott talk about local-first sync engines—why they matter, what makes apps feel fast, and which platforms stand out. From LiveStore to Convex to Instant DB, they break down the pros and cons of each and debate what the “next React” might look like in a local-first future. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:52 Intro to local data: what m…

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#34 - USPSA Multigun Nationals 1:30:06

1M ago1:30:06

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Sorry in advance for the audio on this one. The combination of recording in the camper and our crappy mics didn't do well. But, this one is a banger. The Adams sat down the morning after USPSA Multigun Nationals to talk about about the match. Riser got to see it from the competitor side, and Maxwell saw it from the Match Director side, so you get t…

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Yin and Yancy, Ep. 15: What Will You Learn, Earn, and Return? 15:35

1M ago15:35

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In this episode of Yin and Yancy, Andrew and Yancy reflect on a powerful message inspired by a Denzel Washington clip: in life, you learn, you earn, and you return. This simple yet profound idea sparked a deeper conversation about personal growth, experience, and how we pass on what we’ve gained—whether in our families, careers, or communities. Yan…

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443: How This Wedding Filmmaker Turned His Passion for Storytelling into a Multi-Faceted Youtube Brand with Eric Floberg 1:09:10

1M ago1:09:10

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Ever wondered what happens when a high school teacher swaps textbooks for a camera and turns weddings into cinematic art? This week on the Heart and Hustle Podcast, Lindsey and Evie sit down with filmmaker, photographer, YouTuber, and all-around creative powerhouse Eric Floberg. Get ready to dive deep into storytelling, sustainability, and diversif…

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DF Direct Weekly #224: PS5 Low Power Mode=PS6 Handheld? Fallout Bakersfield, Crytek 25th Anniversary 1:55:49

1M ago1:55:49

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The previously leaked PlayStation 5 Power Saving mode enters beta firmware, stoking rumours that it lays the groundwork for Sony's next generation portable. Meanwhile, Cyberpunk 2077's VRR "no show" on Xbox Series X gets official comment from CD Projekt RED and the team are enthused by an amazing "Fallout Bakersfield" teaser trailer. Oblivion Remas…

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923: Getting the Most Out of AI Coding 26:56

1M ago26:56

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Scott and Wes share their top strategies for getting high-quality results from AI coding tools like Cursor, Claude, ChatGPT, and Windsurf. From better prompting to building reusable rule sets, they cover practical tips for making AI your most productive coding partner. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! Wes' Tweet 02:56 How to get the best results…

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922: Pre-commit Hooks, requestAnimationFrame, Code Reviews, and More 58:47

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In this potluck episode of Syntax, Wes and Scott answer your questions about code reviews, migrating legacy apps, CSS attr() use cases, pre-commit hooks, the future of creative web development, whether front-end devs need to be full-stack, and more! Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:43 When is the appropriate time to use requestAnimationFrame?…

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442: Lindsey & Evie React to YOUR Unpopular Business Opinions 54:03

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Today on the Heart and Hustle Podcast Evie and Lindsey react to your unpopular business opinions and hot takes from the Heart and Hustle group DM on Instagram, sharing their honest opinions and insights. They comment on work ethic, posting sneak peeks on socials before the clients have had a chance to see them first, “true to color” editing, addres…

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#33 - Should We Kill Carry Optics? 1:20:56

2M ago1:20:56

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Carry Optics is by far the biggest division in USPSA, but should it even be a thing? With it being so close to Limited Optics in both gear and results, there's a lot of talk about combining the two. In this episode, the Adams talk about the pros and cons of this move. Plus, we talk about the time that the US military shot a bunch of cows in order t…

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DF Direct Weekly #223: Cyberpunk 2077 VRR Tested, Space Marine RT Upgraded, New SNES Doom Wows 1:52:13

2M ago1:52:13

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The latest DF Direct Weekly sees Rich get to grips with Cyberpunk 2077's console VRR - putting our work-in-progress VRR capture tools to the test. Meanwhile, Alex checks out the ray traced ambient occlusion that's been added to Space Marine 2 and investigates odd reports of broken UE4 ray tracing on RDNA 4 graphics cards. John shares more on Donkey…

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921: AI Coding Roadmap for Newbies (And Skeptics) 48:58

2M ago48:58

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Scott and Wes break down how to code with and for AI; perfect for skeptics, beginners, and curious devs. They cover everything from Ghost Text and CLI agents to building your own AI-powered apps with embeddings, function calling, and multi-model workflows. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 03:56 How to interface with AI. 04:07 IDE Ghost Text. 05:…

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We Took VistaVision to Italy! And Introduced Restorations at an Italian Film Festival 28:23

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We just got back from Il Cinema Ritrovato in Bologna, and it wasn’t just a vacation—it was a full-blown film restoration adventure. In this episode, we’re sharing what it’s like to not only attend one of the most beloved film festivals in the world, but to be part of it! Charlotte shares what it was like to introduce the brand-new restorations of S…

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920: How to Build MCP Servers 37:49

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Wes and Scott talk about how developers can expose powerful tools to AI using the Model Context Protocol. They discuss tool calling, remote MCP specs, authentication, and real-world use cases that make AI more capable through smarter integrations. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:36 What is MCP? 07:23 MCP tools 11:33 MCP resources 13:43 Savin…

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#32 - Recovering From A Bad Stage 1:07:13

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How you deal with a bad stage can drastically impact the rest of your match. In this episode, Adam and Adam go over their process for getting back on track after bombing hard.By Adam Riser and Adam Maxwell