Best Brisa Podcasts (2025)

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Can You Really Trust AI-Generated Code? - JSJ 699 46:56

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AI is writing more of our code than ever before—but should we actually trust it? In this episode of JavaScript Jabber, I sat down with Itamar Friedman from Codo (formerly Quoto) to dig into one of the biggest questions developers are wrestling with right now: What happens when AI is generating code, reviewing code, and shaping how we ship software?…

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2025 Bookreporter Bets On Selections: Books We're Betting You'll Love 1:25:00

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Carol Fitzgerald shares commentary about her 42 Bookreporter Bets On selections from 2025. These are books that she is betting Bookreporter readers will love! (* means a video/podcast interview with that author is available.) Fiction Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall * The Correspondent by Virginia Evans * The River Is Waiting by Wally Lamb Heart…

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"Bookaccino Live": Our Reviewers' Favorite Books of 2025 1:22:02

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Carol Fitzgerald and Tom Donadio talked to eight Bookreporter reviewers about two of their favorite books of 2025. Our guests were Sarah Rachel Egelman, Megan Elliott, Harvey Freedenberg, Pamela Kramer, Bronwyn Miller, Rebecca Munro, Norah Piehl and Stuart Shiffman. Kate Ayers and Ray Palen, who have appeared on previous programs, were not able to …

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The Real State of Tech Hiring: AI, Ghosting, and the Developer Drought - JSJ 698 1:04:55

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In this episode of JavaScript Jabber, Steve Edwards and I kick things off by catching up on life — from winter weather and marathon training to health journeys, CrossFit, and some behind-the-scenes personal stories that shaped how we think about wellness and longevity. After warming up, we shift our focus to the state of the tech job market, someth…

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Vicky Nguyen: Boat Baby 53:50

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Vicky Nguyen joins Carol Fitzgerald to discuss her memoir, BOAT BABY, which is about her experience as a Vietnamese refugee who came to America as an eight-month-old "boat baby" in 1979. She talks about the challenges of growing up as a child of immigrants, navigating cultural differences, and her path to becoming an NBC News correspondent. The int…

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Why Astro Is Winning Developers Over with Sagi Carmel - JSJ 697 1:03:58

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In this episode, I sit down with developer and speaker Sagi Carmel to dive deep into Astro, why it’s gaining so much traction, and how it compares to frameworks like Next.js, Nuxt, Remix, and SvelteKit. We explore what makes Astro uniquely powerful — from its server-first approach and island architecture to its simplicity, speed, and ability to int…

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"Bookaccino Live" Book Group: Clare Leslie Hall 1:11:23

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Clare Leslie Hall joined us for November's "Bookaccino Live" Book Group to discuss her New York Times bestseller, BROKEN COUNTRY, a Bookreporter Bets On selection that has received numerous "Best Of 2025" accolades. Clare talks about her inspiration for the novel, as well as the different paths that she took to writing it. She shares details on the…

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"El «bestseller» de la vida": las claves 4:29

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Explicación de las claves de la canción "El «bestseller» de la vida" del catálogo de Soul & Songs escrita por Julio Pérez-Tomé y producida por él con IA. “El ‘bestseller’ de la vida” es una canción sobre el Evangelio, estructurada en torno a los cuatro evangelistas y sus símbolos: un ángel (Mateo), un león (Marcos), un toro (Lucas) y un águila (Jua…

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"Nudos vitales": las claves 3:48

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Explicación de las claves de la canción "Nudos Vitales" del catálogo de Soul & Songs escrita por Julio Pérez-Tomé y producida por él con IA. "Nudos vitales" describe los nudos de la vida, bellos por dentro y rudos por fuera, que se forman en la cadena de la medalla. La canción explora la profundidad y el contraste de estos nudos, que toman cuerpo c…

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"La mirada de tu brisa": las claves 3:10

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Explicación de las claves de la canción "La mirada de tu brisa" del catálogo de Soul & Songs escrita por Julio Pérez-Tomé y producida por él con IA. “La mirada de tu brisa” es una canción de soft rock introspectivo que reflexiona sobre el día, evaluando aciertos y errores, y buscando mejora. La letra describe la introspección espiritual con la Virg…

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"Mi secreto": las claves 4:45

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Explicación de las claves de la canción "Mi secreto" del catálogo de Soul & Songs escrita por Julio Pérez-Tomé y producida por él con IA. “Mi secreto” describe la actitud firme y constante de quienes renuevan sus ideales diariamente, adaptándose a los acontecimientos. La canción contrasta un inicio decidido con la suavidad de levantarse, y describe…

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"Alma de mi sombra": las claves 3:38

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Explicación de las claves de la canción "Alma de mi sombra" del catálogo de Soul & Songs escrita por Julio Pérez-Tomé y producida por él con IA. “Alma de mi sombra” es una canción sobre el Ángel Custodio, presente desde el amanecer, simbolizado por la sombra inseparable del cuerpo. La letra, sutil y poética, describe su presencia constante y su pro…

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"No sé qué decir": las claves 5:03

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Explicación de las claves de la canción "No sé qué decir" del catálogo de Soul & Songs escrita por Julio Pérez-Tomé y producida por él con IA. “No sé qué decir” es una canción que expresa la dificultad de describir la grandeza del mundo y la admiración por el Creador. La letra alterna entre el silencio como respuesta al asombro y la petición de com…

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"Ahí es nada": las claves 3:16

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Explicación de las claves de la canción "Ahí es nada" del catálogo de Soul & Songs escrita por Julio Pérez-Tomé y producida por él con IA. “Ahí es nada” describe la llegada del alma al Cielo, un encuentro luminoso tras una vida terrena. La canción celebra la bienvenida al paraíso con alegría, gratitud y recuerdos, utilizando un tono castizo y humor…

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"Eterna sonrisa": las claves 4:09

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Explicación de las claves de la canción "La eterna sonrisa" del catálogo de Soul & Songs escrita por Julio Pérez-Tomé y producida por él con IA. “La eterna sonrisa” es una canción que reflexiona sobre la despedida de seres queridos, simbolizada por la sonrisa. La sonrisa, emblema del recuerdo, representa el amanecer de una nueva vida y la finura de…

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"Miradas que hablan": las claves 3:38

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Explicación de las claves de la canción "Miradas que hablan" del catálogo de Soul & Songs escrita por Julio Pérez-Tomé y producida por él con IA. “Miradas que hablan” narra un viaje desde la pre-adolescencia, situando la escena en una Primera Comunión. La canción describe la ceremonia con símbolos y se centra en la relación entre el protagonista y …

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"A la izquierda un cero": las claves 5:34

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Explicación de las claves de la canción "A la izquierda un cero" del catálogo de Soul & Songs escrita por Julio Pérez-Tomé y producida por él con IA. “A la izquierda un cero” es un canto a la humildad, explorando la lucha contra la soberbia a lo largo de la vida. La canción utiliza metáforas y referencias a la infancia para ilustrar la caducidad de…

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"Tres lentos besos": las claves 6:28

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Explicación de las claves de la canción "Tres lentos besos" del catálogo de Soul & Songs escrita por Julio Pérez-Tomé y producida por él con IA. “Tres lentos besos” es una canción sobre el ritual de rezar tres Avemarías antes de dormir. La letra describe la transición de la infancia a la adultez, las dificultades cotidianas para acostarse a dormir …

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Brisa Carleton: Last Call at the Savoy 59:08

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Brisa Carleton joins Carol Fitzgerald to talk about her debut novel, LAST CALL AT THE SAVOY, which is a Bookreporter Bets On selection. The inspiration for the book came when Brisa was visiting The Savoy Hotel in London more than a decade ago. She saw a footnote about Ada Coleman in a cocktail menu and was surprised that so little information exist…

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The Truth About AI in Everyday JavaScript Development - JSJ 696 1:15:07

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It feels great to finally be back on the mic after a stretch of travel, work, and general chaos, and in this episode we’re diving into a topic that’s been coming up more and more in everyday developer conversations: how to actually use AI in your JavaScript development workflow. This isn’t about adding AI features to your app — it’s about using LLM…

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"No te veo y te veo": las claves 5:19

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Explicación de las claves de la canción "No te veo y te veo" del catálogo de Soul & Songs escrita por Julio Pérez-Tomé y producida por él con IA. Es la primera canción de la serie Soul & Songs, escrita para acercarse a la Eucaristía sin mencionarlo explícitamente. La letra, una metáfora del misterio, evoca gratitud y provecho espiritual. El título …

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Alex DeMille: The Tin Men 59:18

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Alex DeMille joins Carol Fitzgerald to discuss THE TIN MEN, the third installment in the Scott Brodie & Maggie Taylor series, which he wrote with his father, Nelson DeMille. Set at a fictional military base in the Mojave Desert, the book explores autonomous weapons and AI in warfare. Alex explains what drew him to set a thriller in the American Sou…

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Guarding the JavaScript Supply Chain: Preventing NPM Attacks with Feross Aboukhadijeh - JSJ 695 1:00:01

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Hey everyone—it’s Steve Edwards here, and in this episode of JavaScript Jabber, I’m joined by returning guest Feross Aboukhadijeh, founder of Socket.dev, for a deep dive into the dark and fascinating world of open source supply chain security. From phishing campaigns targeting top NPM maintainers to the now-infamous Chalk library compromise, we unp…

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"Bookaccino Live" Book Group: Paula Hawkins 55:30

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Paula Hawkins joined us for October's "Bookaccino Live" Book Group to discuss her most recent thriller, THE BLUE HOUR, a Bookreporter Bets On selection that is now available in paperback. Readers asked questions before and during the program, and we covered a lot of details, including the meaning of the book's title. Paula shares her love of art an…

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Making Monorepos Breakproof with Anton Stoychev - JSJ 694 1:13:36

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In this solo-hosted episode, I (Steve Edwards) dive deep into the world of modern monorepos with special guest Anton Stoychev from Yotpo. Anton shares his journey from the early days of PHP and IE6 nightmares to his current work in front-end infrastructure, performance optimization, and developer tooling. We talk about the challenges of managing de…

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Lily King: Heart the Lover 55:36

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Lily King joins Carol Fitzgerald to discuss her latest novel, the instant New York Times bestseller HEART THE LOVER, which is a Bookreporter Bets On selection. Lily shares that she was working on a political murder mystery that came to a grinding halt when she got a manuscript from Ann Patchett, which led her to write college scenes that were the s…

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Spec-Driven Development and the Future of AI IDEs with AWS’s Kiro - JSJ 693 43:55

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In this episode of JavaScript Jabber, I sit down with AWS’s Clare Liguori and Erik Hanchett to talk about Kiro, a brand-new AI-powered IDE that’s reimagining the way developers build software. We dive into how Kiro takes “AI-assisted coding” to a new level through spec-driven development — a process that focuses on defining requirements and collabo…

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"Bookaccino Live" Book Group: Amy Neff 1:04:15

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Amy Neff joined us for September's "Bookaccino Live" Book Group to discuss her debut novel, THE DAYS I LOVED YOU MOST, a Bookreporter Bets On selection that is now available in paperback. Amy worked on this book for more than a decade, starting with writing in a notebook in Central Park when she was in her 20s. She talks about her own extended fami…

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Modern JavaScript Testing: Integration, Contract Testing & AI Tools - JSJ 692 1:06:28

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In this episode of JavaScript Jabber, I sit down with Dan Shapir and our special guest, Yoni Goldberg, to dive deep into the ever-evolving world of JavaScript testing. Yoni, a consultant who’s worked with over 40 organizations to refine developer workflows, shares valuable lessons learned from helping teams design efficient and reliable tests. We e…

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Virginia Evans: The Correspondent 56:33

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Virginia Evans joins Carol Fitzgerald to talk about her debut novel, THE CORRESPONDENT. Virginia always saw the book as having an epistolary format, and she wrote it as readers are seeing it, with one letter after another. Carol thought this style worked for the storytelling as it allowed for pacing and for different aspects of Sybil's life, and th…

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The Comeback of RPC: SolidJS, TanStack, and the Future of JavaScript Frameworks with Ryan Carniato & Tanner Linsley - JSJ 691 1:29:52

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In this episode of JavaScript Jabber, I sit down with Ryan Carniato, creator of SolidJS, and Tanner Linsley, the force behind TanStack, for a deep-dive conversation on the resurgence of Remote Procedure Calls (RPC) in modern web development. We explore why RPC is making a comeback, how frameworks like Solid, TanStack, and others are shaping the way…

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Introduction to Roland Aerophone Brisa Flute Wind Controller 59:16

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Send us a text Episode 016 The Roland Aerophone Brisa is an innovative new wind controller with a flute-like design that combines traditional flute fingerings with cutting-edge technology. We explore this revolutionary instrument's features, sounds, and playing experience, including the unique mouthpiece sensor system that offers both standard brea…

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Hank Phillippi Ryan: All This Could be Yours 1:15:26

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Hank Phillippi Ryan joins Carol Fitzgerald to talk about her latest thriller, ALL THIS COULD BE YOURS. This Bookreporter Bets On selection follows Tessa Calloway, a debut author on a book tour who discovers she may have a stalker. The idea for the book came from Hank's own experiences on book tours, including the realization that her public schedul…

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Exploring Vibe Coding and the Future of Product Management with Gunnar Berger - JSJ 690 1:13:13

4M ago1:13:13

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In this episode of JavaScript Jabber, I sit down with Amazon product leader Gunnar Berger to dive into the fast-evolving world of vibe coding and how it’s reshaping the relationship between developers and product managers. Gunnar brings a wealth of experience from his years in IT, Citrix, and now Amazon, and shares a unique perspective on how AI to…

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How to Practice on a Wind Controller 1:11:06

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Send us a text Episode 015 Matt and Alistair explore effective practice strategies for wind controllers, sharing insights on how to make practice sessions more productive and enjoyable for players at all levels. • Creating a dedicated practice space with equipment always ready to use • Setting aside regular time for practice, even if just for a few…

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Sharon Kurtzman: The Lost Baker of Vienna 1:19:50

4M ago1:19:50

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Sharon Kurtzman joins Carol Fitzgerald to discuss her debut novel, THE LOST BAKER OF VIENNA, which is inspired by her mother, aunt and grandmother's experiences as Holocaust survivors. The book, which is a Bookreporter Bets On selection, follows two timelines. In 1946 Vienna, Chana Rosenzweig navigates a dangerous love triangle while working in a h…

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How to Use Web Components, Iframes, and Module Federation for Multi-Framework Apps - JSJ 689 1:17:58

4M ago1:17:58

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This week on JavaScript Jabber, we dive deep into the challenges and opportunities of mixing and matching frontend frameworks in modern applications. I’m joined by Dan Shapir, Steve Edwards, and our special guest Hadar Geva, CTO and co-founder of Myop.dev. Together, we explore how companies are tackling multi-framework environments, the role of web…

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Why We’re Building the Front End Wrong (and How to Fix It) - JSJ 688 46:52

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In this episode of JavaScript Jabber, I sit down with Delaney Gilliland to dive into why most of us are building the front end wrong—and what a faster, leaner, and simpler alternative could look like. We explore his background in game development and military applications, which gave him a unique perspective on web performance and real-time data ch…