Best Talking Kotlin Podcasts (2025)

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kotlinx.rpc 1:30:52

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2d ago1:30:52

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Sebastian and Alex chat about the kotlinx.rpc project, in a special episode recorded in the Munich JetBrains office. They explore all the different components of the library, how you can use it to define RPC services and clients, integrate with Ktor and existing gRPC definitions, and more. While the library is still experimental, it’s already featu…

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Learning to Code with AI and Steve Klabnik 43:12

5d ago43:12

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Steve Klabnik wasn't a fan of AI. He knows how to code at high and low levels...but then he tried again. Now he's making more, shipping more, coding more, and having more fun. Is this a moral choice or a techincal one or both?By Scott Hanselman

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How is AlmaLinux OS is community-driven? with benny Vasquez 34:14

12d ago34:14

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In this episode, Scott Hanselman sits down with benny Vasquez, Chair of the AlmaLinux OS Foundation, to explore the project's journey since the shift away from CentOS. benny shares insights into how AlmaLinux stays community-driven, transparent, and enterprise-ready—all while navigating the evolving world of open-source licensing. It's a candid and…

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Breaking Barriers in Tech with Brenda Darden Wilkerson 32:18

19d ago32:18

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In this episode of Hanselminutes, Scott Hanselman chats with Brenda Darden Wilkerson, the President and CEO of AnitaB.org, about her journey in technology and advocacy for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the tech industry. Brenda shares her inspiring story of entering computer science by accident, overcoming societal perceptions, and her impact…

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The Art of Assembly: Exploring Low-Level Mastery with Randall Hyde 37:28

26d ago37:28

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In this episode of Hanselminutes, Scott Hanselman talks with Randall Hyde, renowned for his expertise in programming and assembly language. Known as the creator of the Lisa Assembler and the author of The Art of Assembly Language and Write Great Code series, Randall shares his journey from developing in assembler for early computing systems to work…

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APIs as the Execution Layer of AI with Postman's Rodric Rabbah 32:49

1M ago32:49

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In this episode of Hanselminutes, Scott Hanselman chats with Roderick Rabah, Head of Product at Postman Flows, about the evolution of software development, the intersection of APIs and AI, and finding the "right layer of abstraction" for problem-solving. Drawing on his deep expertise in compiler optimization, distributed systems, and serverless com…

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Back it up, bring it back: No data left behind 48:50

1M ago48:50

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It can be a draw when setting up a new device. Some info transfers, while some don’t. Learn how developers can ensure the best user experience when people backup and restore an Android device. Hosts Tor and Chet are joined by Graham and Piyush on the Android Consumer Experience team and Alon on the Android Studio team to discuss Android backup and …

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Saving State while Still Growing with Temporal's Preeti Somal 33:32

1M ago33:32

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In this episode, Scott chats with Preeti Somal, Senior Vice President of Engineering at Temporal, to explore how teams at OpenAI, Stripe, Netflix, and beyond are building long-running, crash-proof applications using Temporal's open‑source durable execution engine. Drawing on her leadership roles at HashiCorp, Yahoo!, and VMware, Preeti breaks down …

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SKY ENGINE AI's Dr. Malc Souter on AI-Generated Training Data 32:14

2M ago32:14

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In this episode Scott talks with Dr. Malc Souter, a computer graphics algorithms PhD and former Hollywood special effects artist, now bringing his rendering expertise to AI at SKY ENGINE AI. They dive deep into the surprising power of synthetic data, exploring when fake can outperform real in areas like medical imaging, defense, and self-driving ca…

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Dave Barry is the Class Clown: The Memoirs of a Professional Wiseass 46:07

2M ago46:07

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When authors want to talk about their book they go on a book tour and often they go to large companies like Microsoft and speak to us in person. I had the opportunity to interview Dave Berry in person and I jumped at it. I grew up reading his humor column syndicated in The Oregonian, and his brand of sarcasm and dry humor matches mine. This episode…

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Bot to the Future: Two Years Later 46:27

2M ago46:27

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Join Tor and Siva Velusamy and Sandhya Mohan from the Android Studio team to learn about the latest updates to Studio Bot (Gemini in Android Studio) that dropped at Google I/O 2025 including Agent Mode. Building on their conversation from two years ago about the Studio Bot, they explore Gemini’s role in every stage of development, from design to bu…

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Startup Mindsets with Earl Valencia 32:31

2M ago32:31

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What does it really take to succeed in today’s fast-paced, innovation-driven world? In this episode of Hanselminutes, Scott Hanselman chats with Earl Valencia—acclaimed tech leader, venture-backed founder, and author of Startup Mindsets: A Blueprint to Thrive in an Innovation-Driven and Globally Connected World. Earl brings real-world insights from…

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AI and visualizing multidimensional vectors with Pamela Fox 41:20

2M ago41:20

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Ever wonder how AI “sees” high-dimensional data? In this special 1,000th episode of Hanselminutes, Scott Hanselman chats with AI expert Pamela Fox about the fascinating world of visualizing complex data. Pamela breaks down how those abstract numbers and vectors can be turned into visuals we can actually understand—basically helping us see how AI th…

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AI Code Reviews with CodeRabbit's Howon Lee 33:03

3M ago33:03

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What if AI could not only speed up your code reviews—but actually make them fairer? In this episode of Hanselminutes, Scott Hanselman chats with Howon Lee, Senior Software Engineer at CodeRabbit, about how AI is changing the game when it comes to code reviews. They dig into the unspoken dynamics that can pop up in traditional reviews—like how senio…

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Azure AI Foundry (from BUILD 2025) with Yina Arenas 50:32

3M ago50:32

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Learn how to supercharge your AI development with our integrated signals loop that connects model choice, knowledge retrieval, fine-tuning, orchestration and memory —anchored by observability and trust. Design, customize, and manage intelligent agents using open standards and protocols such as Model Context Protocol (MCP) and Agent-to-Agent (A2A) t…

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Is AI what Robotics needs? with Jasmine Lawrence Campbell 33:22

3M ago33:22

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In this episode of Hanselminutes, Scott sits down with AI/ML & Robotics leader Jasmine Lawrence Campbell to explore the evolving relationship between artificial intelligence and robotics. Jasmine shares insights on how AI is shaping the future of robotics, the challenges of integrating AI into robotic systems, and why she believes there's a place f…

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Powering TV Broadcasts Worldwide 57:18

3M ago57:18

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Sebastian and Márton are joined by Denis Borisevich from RIEDEL Communications, and learn about how Kotlin is used behind-the-scenes to power media, sports, and entertainment broadcasts watched by millions around the globe. Tune in for an exciting story about how Kotlin, Ktor, and Arrow are being used in production for a use case where robust softw…

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Is Vibe Coding Real? with James Montemagno 45:21

3M ago45:21

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Vibe Coding has folks talking and "vibing entire applications." But is it valid? Should one use AI agents to create apps that go directly into production, or is it just appropriate for prototyping? Scott talks to James Montemagno who recently vibed a 17,000 line application and only wrote 20 bespoke lines himself. Is this the future of programming …

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Kotlin Multiplatform: Have your code and eat it too 58:08

3M ago58:08

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Software Engineers Dustin Lam and Yigit Boyar join host Tor Norbye to chat all about Kotlin Multiplatform. Resources: Tor’s Bluesky → https://goo.gle/4iLXEAg Yigit’s Bluesky → https://goo.gle/4dmsYVj

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Making SNES ROMS with C# and Matthew Shapiro's DotnetSnes 33:33

3M ago33:33

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What if you could craft Super Nintendo ROMs using the power of C#? In this episode, Scott Hanselman dives into the world of retro game development with Matthew Shapiro, the creator of DotnetSnes—a tool that enables developers to build SNES games with modern .NET technology. They explore how the project works, the challenges of programming for class…

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Neverending support for open source with Hayden Barnes 32:55

4M ago32:55

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The issue of software support for open-source is a long and storied one. Scott sits down with open-source advocate Hayden Barnes about how paid support and custom builds of older open-source software is a business opportunity for herodevs. Should you upgrade and migrate to the latest build? Or should you get paid never ending support?…

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Computer Science for Kids with Jen Looper 34:12

4M ago34:12

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Scott sits down with Jen Looper, educator, developer, and author of Computer Science for Kids. Together, they dive into the importance of introducing young minds to coding early and making computer science accessible for all. Jen shares insights from her book, discusses the evolving landscape of tech education, and highlights creative ways to inspi…

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Linting on the Side of Caution: Safety & Security 50:31

4M ago50:31

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What is app safety for Android? What is the Android team working on to ensure developers and users alike enjoy safe and reliable apps? Watch along as Tor Norbye, Chet Haase, Romain Guy, Theresa Khuu, Naheed Vora take a deep dive backstage and discuss what’s new in the Android safety space. Resources: Enhanced Tools for Secure & Efficient Developmen…

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AI Data Infrastructure for the Global South with Kate Kallott 34:45

4M ago34:45

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In this episode of Hanselminutes, host Scott Hanselman sits down with Amini's Kate Kallot to explore the transformative potential of AI-driven data infrastructure in the Global South. As the founder of Amini, Kallot shares insights into how artificial intelligence can bridge critical data gaps, drive sustainable development, and empower communities…

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Tiny Experiments with Anne-Laure Le Cunff 39:47

4M ago39:47

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In this insightful episode of Hanselminutes, host Scott Hanselman sits down with Anne-Laure Le Cunff, the brilliant mind behind Tiny Experiments. Together, they explore the transformative power of small, manageable experiments in fostering creativity, personal growth, and meaningful change. Anne-Laure shares how her background in neuroscience and h…

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Forking around (with the Linux Desktop) and Finding Out with Justin Garrison 33:29

5M ago33:29

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Justin serves as Head of Product at Sidero Labs. His career includes contributions to Oscar-winning films, the Disney+ streaming platform, and Amazon EKS. In his free time, Justin enjoys building modern-retro computers and watching Moana. He is the co-host of the FAFO.FM podcast with Autumn Nash. In this Episode he talks to Scott about his love for…

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Creator of Spring: No desire to write Java at All 1:05:07

5M ago1:05:07

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Sebastian and Márton chat with Rod Johnson, the creator of the Spring Framework. Rod tells the story of how Spring was born more than two decades ago, and shares his recent journey of coming back to the JVM and discovering all the fun of being a newcomer to Kotlin. Resources: Expert One-on-One J2EE Design and Development: Rod Johnson Oh the Places …

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The AI Revolution in Medicine with Dr. Peter Lee, President, Microsoft Research 47:27

5M ago47:27

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In association with the ACM ByteCast, in this thought-provoking episode, Scott sits down with Dr. Peter Lee, President of Microsoft Research, to explore the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on medicine. Dr. Lee delves into the advancements in generative AI, such as GPT-4, and their implications for healthcare systems, patient care, …

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Saving lives with light with Dr. Mary Lou Jepsen - ACM ByteCast 41:25

5M ago41:25

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In this episode of Hanselminutes, Scott Hanselman sits down with the visionary Dr. Mary Lou Jepsen, founder and CEO of Openwater. Dr. Jepsen shares her groundbreaking work in developing advanced imaging technologies that have the potential to revolutionize medical diagnostics and treatment. From her journey through big tech companies like Google an…

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Big Migrations with Louis Beaudoin-Allaire 33:43

5M ago33:43

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Today we delve into the process of migrating data to the cloud with Louis Beaudoin-Allaire, Principal Developer at ShareGate. Scott learns about the benefits of cloud migration and the best practices for a successful transition. Louis shares his expertise on how to move with performance and data integrity. Fanning out and moving huge amounts of dat…

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Episode 213: Compose runtime and performance 56:56

5M ago56:56

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In this episode, Tor and Romain chat with Leland and Chuck from the Compose team about performance -- recent optimizations, upcoming optimizations, and challenges. Leland: @intelligibabble.bsky.social Chuck: @chuckjaz.bsky.social Tor: @tornorbye.bsky.social Romain: @romainguy, @romainguy.dev, [email protected] Catch videos on YouTube → ht…

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Reimagining the Windows Terminal with Warp's Zach Lloyd 31:46

6M ago31:46

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What if we did the terminal...differently? Warp is taking a big bet on a new terminal that's got AI at the center. Is it a bad idea, or might it just be epic? Scott talks to Warp CEO Zach Lloyd about their big bet on a new way to think about the oldest computing interface. And, Warp is now out on Windows! https://www.warp.dev…