Best Start Here Web Development Podcasts (2025)

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397 - Life as a Corporate Web Designer with Chris Webb 1:17:17

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When I began my career in web design, my initial goal was to “get a job” as a web designer for an agency or corporation…until I realized corporate life is NOT for me. But that’s me, I enjoy the world of risk and reward of freelancing and entrepreneurship, whereas the freelance lifestyle is NOT for everyone. So today I’m thrilled to share the conver…

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481: Hello iOS 26 & macOS 26 + Listener Questions Answered! 54:50

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We give our hands on impression of the latest iOS 26 and macOS 26 and how it has impacted our recent development of software. We also re diving through the listener bag of questions and answering as many as we can on a plethora of topics. Follow Us Frank: Twitter, Blog, GitHub James: Twitter, Blog, GitHub Merge Conflict: Twitter, Facebook, Website,…

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The Many Hats of Modern Designers: Design Yappy Hour | Currents 1:03:30

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It's Designer Yappy Hour time. If you've ever felt like inheriting a messy design file is more like becoming a digital archaeologist or a professional organizer, you’re not alone. In this edition, Tony Sanchez, Anthony Armendariz, and Lindsay Rife dive deep into all things design, from uncovering hidden quirks in supposedly perfect files, thriving …

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The Evolution of Modern Design Roles and Creativity | Currents 32:56

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Tony and Esteban explore what it means to be a designer today—navigating shifting roles, evolving tools, and the tension between credibility and curiosity. It’s part reflection, part banter, and part therapy session for anyone trying to make sense of the ever-changing creative landscape. Expect honest takes, a few laughs, and some surprisingly deep…

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How Big Little Print Show Artists Raised $10K | Currents 1:08:37

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What started as a little idea turned into something much much much bigger. The Big Little Print Show brought together 30 Austin-based artists to create original work around food, community, and justice, all in support of Urban Roots. This is a behind-the-scenes look at how the Funsize team and friends turned an idea into a sold out art show that ra…

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396 - High Converting Website Trends in 2025 with Whitney Bateson 1:06:37

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This episode is a conversation I had with Web Designer Pro™ member Whitney Bateson recently on her podcast “The Growth Show” where she helps wellness professionals build and launch a successful online presence. While she picked my brain about current website conversion trends in 2025 mainly to help her clients, we actually talked about some signifi…

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480: Hello iPhone 17 53:20

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New iPhone, Apple Watch, AirPod pro, and also the official release of iOS 26, macOS 26, and so much more. We break it all down. Follow Us Frank: Twitter, Blog, GitHub James: Twitter, Blog, GitHub Merge Conflict: Twitter, Facebook, Website, Chat on Discord Music : Amethyst Seer - Citrine by Adventureface ⭐⭐ Review Us ⭐⭐ Machine transcription availab…

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395 - Going Full-Time Web Design (a WDP Coaching Call with Ben and Alexia) 1:04:19

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This episode is a recent coaching call I had with two members from my community Web Designer Pro™, all about going full-time with your web design business. Alexia JUST went full-time at the time of publishing this episode and Ben went full-time in Dec of 2024, so it was great hearing both of their perspectives about lessons learned going full-time …

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479: All in on Spec-Driven Development 44:23

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We discuss what spec-driven development is and a new toolkit from GitHub that seeks to streamline the approach when using AI. Links: Blog: https://github.blog/ai-and-ml/generative-ai/spec-driven-development-with-ai-get-started-with-a-new-open-source-toolkit/ GitHub: https://github.com/github/spec-kit Follow Us Frank: Twitter, Blog, GitHub James: Tw…

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394 - The Self-Made Web Designer is Back with Chris Misterek 1:18:57

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Great to have Chris “the self-made web designer” back on the podcast! Aside from casual catch-up and web shop talk, we get into where the web industry is today compared to when we first entered the industry years ago. Chris has a unique perspective as a freelance web designer who got most of his work through Upwork, and, with his work with ShowIt, …

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478: macOS 26... Something is wrong here... 42:06

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Frank has the latest macOS 26 betas... and something is off. We discuss what is happening and if there is hope. Follow Us Frank: Twitter, Blog, GitHub James: Twitter, Blog, GitHub Merge Conflict: Twitter, Facebook, Website, Chat on Discord Music : Amethyst Seer - Citrine by Adventureface ⭐⭐ Review Us ⭐⭐ Machine transcription available on http://mer…

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393 - New DNS Course (Free Lesson + DNS Checklist) 27:37

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I just launched a new DNS Course for Web Designers, specifically to help you get a 101, foundational understanding of all things domains, DNS records, email, security, performance, etc. It replaced what was formerly my cPanel course. It’s a short, snappy, “what you need to know” DNS course without getting too technical or overwhelming. In this podc…

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477: From Spark, To Blazor, To Mobile, To Production in 1 Day 59:54

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James went from GitHub Spark prototype, to a full Blazor static web apps, and then converted into a Hybrid app with .NET MAUI and Blazor, and automated builds and deployments to TestFlight all in 1 day. We discuss in all the details of the good, bad, and way too difficult. Link: My Score Keeper: https://github.com/jamesmontemagno/blazor-scorekeeper…

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Beyond Aesthetics: The Hard Truth About Design | Currents 41:09

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Tony and Lee dive into what design really means: less about making things pretty and more about solving real problems and helping people connect. They talk creative frustration versus AI speed, why human quirks matter, and how diverse perspectives shape better work. Plus, a few laughs, some shared wisdom, and plans to keep the convo going. To watch…

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392 - Getting Clients through Instagram with Marie Brown 59:54

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Repeat guest and founding member of Web Designer Pro™, Marie Brown, is back on the podcast, sharing what’s working for her with getting clients through Instagram. And she offers a much-needed reminder that, even if clients don’t mark down “found you on social media,” it doesn’t mean it’s not working. The more touch points you have and the more you …

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476: GPT-5 Is Here, What's next? 46:24

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OpenAI has unleased GPT-5 to the world, what is our take, and what is next? Follow Us Frank: Twitter, Blog, GitHub James: Twitter, Blog, GitHub Merge Conflict: Twitter, Facebook, Website, Chat on Discord Music : Amethyst Seer - Citrine by Adventureface ⭐⭐ Review Us ⭐⭐ Machine transcription available on http://mergeconflict.fm Support Merge Conflict…

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Different $5k /month options to consider 14:44

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Freelancing, dropshipping, agency, etc., what's best...?By Kyle Prinsloo

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391 - 5 Years Since Selling my Agency (what I learned and what I’d do differently) 49:46

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In the Summer of 2020, I made a huge decision…to sell my agency In Transit Studios and go full-time into web design online education. In this episode, I’m reflecting (5 years later) and sharing some lessons learned on the things I would do again and things I’d do differently. Head to the show notes to get all links and resources we mentioned, along…

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475: We Built 6 Apps with GitHub Spark 1:10:20

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We took GitHub Spark for a spin to build apps in minute and publish them out to the world! In just a few hours we created 6 apps! What was the experience, what was the good, what was the bad, and how are we going ot use this in the future? Links: https://github.com/spark https://ocean-trade-navigato--praeclarum.github.app https://calca-share--praec…

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390 - Ai and Web Design (a 101 Overview) with Antwaun Williams 1:05:36

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If there’s one word that can sum up where the industry of web design is right now in the age of Ai, I’d say it’s “uncertainty.” But uncertainty doesn’t have to be bad. I love talking to people who are excited and optimistic about the road ahead and one of those folks is Web Designer Pro member Antwaun Williams (goes by A-T) A-T is an early adopter …

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474: Apple Intelligence for C# and .NET 35:40

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Frank brings apple intelligence APIs to C#! We discuss! https://github.com/praeclarum/CrossIntelligence/ Follow Us Frank: Twitter, Blog, GitHub James: Twitter, Blog, GitHub Merge Conflict: Twitter, Facebook, Website, Chat on Discord Music : Amethyst Seer - Citrine by Adventureface ⭐⭐ Review Us ⭐⭐ Machine transcription available on http://mergeconfl…

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389 - Selling High-Ticket Design Services with Kenzi Green & Marisa Burgett 1:11:51

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Have you heard the rumours that high-ticket is ☠️? Rumours they are, indeed. Clients are absolutely still investing in high-ticket design packages (both web and branding) that range from 5k, 10k, 20k, 30k +. And to learn about how to structure high-ticket packages and how to sell them, I’m pumped to bring Kenzi Green and Maris Burgett of thebriefco…

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473: The Catalyst for Frank's new Kitty! 28:02

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Frank got a new cat! Let's discuss! Follow Us Frank: Twitter, Blog, GitHub James: Twitter, Blog, GitHub Merge Conflict: Twitter, Facebook, Website, Chat on Discord Music : Amethyst Seer - Citrine by Adventureface ⭐⭐ Review Us ⭐⭐ Machine transcription available on http://mergeconflict.fm Support Merge Conflict…

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Seeking the "Wow" Moment with Brian Peterson | The Fold 1:05:20

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Tony, Anthony, and Brian have spent years in the trenches together, building products, solving tough problems, and growing as leaders who care deeply about people and craft. In this conversation, they unpack what it means to create moments of real delight for users and the teams behind the work. From early design sparks to final handoffs, it's a lo…

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388 - Q&A with Josh (July 2025) 1:00:23

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Here's the replay of the latest Q&A session held live on my YouTube channel. Links mentioned: Copy my new Revenue Calculator (free) Bailey Collins' Design Day Blueprint Course (affiliate link) *** Course enrollment ends Friday, July 25th, 2025 *** Great live Q&A session here where we dove into topics including: • Website in a day versus website in …

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472: How I Vibe Coded a SaaS with VS Code 59:37

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James has been vibe coding a full production site completely with VS Code and walks us through his steps to get to production and almost to the point of accepting money from customers! Follow Us Frank: Twitter, Blog, GitHub James: Twitter, Blog, GitHub Merge Conflict: Twitter, Facebook, Website, Chat on Discord Music : Amethyst Seer - Citrine by Ad…

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Ready to launch your 4k Website-in-a-Day offer? 4:43

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Ready to start selling 3k, 4k, and 5k Website-in-a-Day packages? Bailey Collin's new Design Day Blueprint Course is now open for enrollment and I'm a proud affiliate/recommender of learning from her! Her recent episode (#387) on how she and her team have sold over 400+ design days is on 🔥 right now, so I know there's a big need for guidance on this…

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387 - 400+ Website in a Day Clients with Bailey Collins 1:06:54

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You’ve probably heard of VIP days or Website in a Day packages…but if you’ve yet to crack the code on how to do them effectively, DO NOT MISS this episode. Bailey Collins and her Honey Wave Creative team have landed over 400+ website in a day projects and are now charging $3,800 (addons available) for each design day client. Now, I had some questio…

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471: Cracking Open VS Code AI Agent Mode Code 55:48

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Frank has explored the VS Code AI Chat Agent Mode code base. We discuss. Follow Us Frank: Twitter, Blog, GitHub James: Twitter, Blog, GitHub Merge Conflict: Twitter, Facebook, Website, Chat on Discord Music : Amethyst Seer - Citrine by Adventureface ⭐⭐ Review Us ⭐⭐ Machine transcription available on http://mergeconflict.fm Support Merge Conflict Li…

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Dawn Okoro on Art, Identity & Career Pivots | Honestly, Honesty 53:05

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Artist Dawn Okoro shares her winding path from law school to Meow Wolf, blending art, identity, and mental wellness. We talk career pivots, creative blocks, dream sculptures, and how she’s redefining success—plus a quick-fire round of Texas pride and fun surprises. To watch the video version of this podcast, head over to our YouTube channel here --…

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386 - Getting Web Design Clients on LinkedIn with Joe McKay 56:22

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I’m not currently active on LinkedIn but ironically, if I was starting a web design business today, it’s the place I’d spend most of my social media/online connection time. Why? Well, mainly because I know it’s geared towards connecting professionals rather than social media algorithm entertainment. If you’re interested in what’s working well for g…

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470: AI Assisted Coding, .NET MAUI 10, and CarPlay for Everyone 59:28

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It's lightning topic time! AI Assisted Coding, Archiving a Library, .NET MAUI XAML in .NET 10, 1 Month of Switch 2, CarPlay Live Activities, and new .NET MAUI 10 features. Follow Us Frank: Twitter, Blog, GitHub James: Twitter, Blog, GitHub Merge Conflict: Twitter, Facebook, Website, Chat on Discord Music : Amethyst Seer - Citrine by Adventureface ⭐…

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Playing Board Games with Lee Brenner, Funsize | Out of Office 1:15:22

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Anthony spends the day with Funsize Partner and Head of Design, Lee Brenner. Between a round of board games at Vigilante and drinks at Draught House, they talk about Lee’s life story—from his early days to his design career—and the things that bring him joy. It’s an honest, laid-back look at what fuels one of Funsize’s most imaginative minds. To wa…

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385 - Designing Your Business Around You with Lindsey Freeman 1:16:07

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Something I’ve learned over my 16 years of being self employed is the importance of designing your business around you. Not designing your life around your business. That’s exactly what Lindsey Freeman, founder and creative director of Designed to be Human, and I dive into in this episode. It’s easier said than done of course. And there are times w…

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469: New MCP Server Features 43:40

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Resources, sampling, prompts, and more! Follow Us Frank: Twitter, Blog, GitHub James: Twitter, Blog, GitHub Merge Conflict: Twitter, Facebook, Website, Chat on Discord Music : Amethyst Seer - Citrine by Adventureface ⭐⭐ Review Us ⭐⭐ Machine transcription available on http://mergeconflict.fm Support Merge Conflict…

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Design Break: Cheese Tasting & Chili's Run (Method Week 23) | Currents 49:01

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In this episode of Currents, the Funsize team takes a break from their usual client projects to bond and recharge during Method Week. The hosts and guests discuss the origins and evolution of Method Week, highlighting activities designed to foster creativity, teamwork, and self-development. From letterpress printing and game shows to laser cutting …

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384 - Will Etch Save WordPress? with Kevin Geary 1:03:46

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WordPress is in a tricky spot…and while still over 43% of websites on the internet use it, other platforms and builders are picking up steam and gaining in market share. My big questions are: Has WordPress reached it’s potential? Is WP just for old dudes? Will Gutenberg (aka the block editor) EVER improve? Do people care more about WordPress or the…