Best John Appleseed Podcasts (2025)

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Listen Now: Flesh and Code 8:58

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9d ago8:58

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Travis never thought he’d meet someone like Lily Rose. She was kind, passionate, beautiful. The woman of his dreams. There was just one small detail: she wasn’t human. Lily Rose is an AI companion. A digital soulmate designed to be everything he ever wanted. She listens without judgement, supports him through his darkest moments, even explores his …

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The Jersey Devil: A Mystery in the Pine Barrens 13:22

4M ago13:22

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Deep in the dark forests of the Pine Barrens, a mysterious creature is said to roam... Some call it a legend, others call it a myth, but many believe in the Jersey Devil! In this folk tale for kids, we uncover the chilling legend of the Jersey Devil—a strange, winged creature with glowing red eyes that has been spotted for over 200 years! Where did…

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Betsy Ross: The First American Flag 10:20

4M ago10:20

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Who designed the very first American flag? Join us as we explore the legendary story of Betsy Ross, the talented seamstress who played a key role in creating the symbol of a new nation! In this fun and educational episode for kids, we’ll travel back to 1776, when Betsy was approached by George Washington and other leaders with a special request—to …

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Brer Rabbit: The Tar Baby Trick 6:22

4M ago6:22

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Get ready for a classic American folktale featuring the clever and mischievous Brer Rabbit! In this fun story, Brer Rabbit meets the mysterious Tar Baby, a sticky figure placed in his path by the sly Brer Fox. But will Brer Fox’s trick work, or will Brer Rabbit use his wits to escape once again? This beloved Southern folktale, passed down through g…

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Punxsutawney Phil's Prediction: Groundhog Day for Kids 13:02

4M ago13:02

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Did you know a groundhog can predict the weather? Every year on February 2nd, the world watches as Punxsutawney Phil pops out of his burrow to predict if winter will continue or if spring will arrive early! In this fun and educational episode, kids will learn about the history of Groundhog Day, how the tradition started, and what it means when Phil…

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George Washington for Kids: The Story of America's First President 5:37

4M ago5:37

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Who was George Washington, and why is he called the Father of the United States? In this fun and educational episode, kids will learn all about Washington’s incredible journey—from his childhood adventures to leading the American Revolution and becoming the very first President of the United States! Discover how Washington helped shape America, his…

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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and the Headless Horseman 12:09

4M ago12:09

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Deep in the misty town of Sleepy Hollow, a chilling legend haunts the night—the tale of the Headless Horseman! Join us as we dive into Washington Irving’s classic American folktale, where the timid schoolteacher Ichabod Crane encounters the most terrifying ghost of all! Will he escape the Headless Horseman’s eerie chase, or will he vanish into the …

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Davy Crockett: The Legend of the Alamo 11:36

4M ago11:36

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Embark on an adventure into the life of Davy Crockett, the legendary American hero! This captivating children's story brings to life the incredible journey of a frontiersman, soldier, and symbol of courage. In this American tale, you'll witness Davy Crockett's early life as a skilled hunter, his military service, and his ultimate stand at the Alamo…

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Johnny Appleseed: The True Story of the Apple Tree Hero! 12:13

4M ago12:13

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Did you know that one man helped plant thousands of apple trees across America? His name was John Chapman, but everyone knew him as… Johnny Appleseed, the kind-hearted traveler who spread apple seeds and kindness wherever he went!By Bubu Kids Radio

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John Henry: The Steel-Driving Man 16:16

4M ago16:16

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Step into the world of John Henry, the mighty steel-driving man whose legendary strength and courage took on the power of machines! This classic American folk tale tells the story of a man who refused to give up, proving that heart and hard work can overcome even the toughest challenges. Listen as John Henry takes on the steam-powered drill in an e…

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Whisper the Ghost Cat of the Old Library 8:22

4M ago8:22

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Have you ever heard the whispers of a forgotten library? Join Emma on a rainy day adventure as she stumbles upon a hidden secret—Whisper, the ghostly cat with shimmering fur and glowing sapphire eyes! As Emma follows Whisper through the towering bookshelves, she uncovers a mysterious old book filled with enchanting stories that come to life as she …

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Paul Bunyan: The Giant Lumberjack Who Shaped America! 8:33

4M ago8:33

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Get ready for a tall tale about the biggest, strongest, and friendliest lumberjack in American folklore—Paul Bunyan! With his gigantic blue ox, Babe, Paul shaped the land with his mighty axe, carved out the Great Lakes, and created mountains, rivers, and forests along the way! Join us on this legendary adventure as we explore how Paul and Babe work…

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The Friendly Bigfoot and the Lost Hiker 6:10

4M ago6:10

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When a young hiker loses his way in the deep, misty forest, he stumbles upon an unexpected friend— a gentle Bigfoot with a kind heart! Join them on a magical journey of friendship, courage, and discovery as they work together to find the way home. This enchanting tale, inspired by American folklore, teaches kids about kindness, trust, and the wonde…

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Casey Jones: The Bravest Railroad Engineer 7:31

4M ago7:31

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Casey was no ordinary train engineer—he was known for his incredible speed, precision, and dedication to keeping his passengers safe. But one fateful night, as he raced against time on the rails, Casey faced his greatest challenge yet. With an unstoppable train and danger ahead, he made a heroic choice that would turn him into a true American legen…

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Talking Firebase with Arthur Thompson 26:07

2y ago26:07

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In this Episode of talking with Apples, we talk to Arthur Thompson a developer advocate on the @Firebase team about some of Firebase's newer products and how they can help you achieve great app quality but also improve your app development when using firebase. https://firebase.google.com/docs/emulator-suite https://firebase.google.com/docs/crashlyt…

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Talking Design Systems with Nick Rout 46:15

2y ago46:15

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In this episode of talking with Apples we speak to Nick Rout about Design systems. What it is? Is it useful to create and how will it benefit your workflow as a developer and a designer. Nick's Twitter/X : @ricknout PJ Twitter: @pjapplez A comprehensive guide to design systems | Inside Design Blog DesignSystems.com Atomic Design | Brad Frost Design…

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Talking Multiplatform/Cross Platform with John O'Reilly 1:04:28

3+ y ago1:04:28

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In this episode of talking with apples, we speak to John O'Reilly about cross platform development and Kotlin Multiplatform. We take a deep dive into what these are, how well they are doing amongst developers and what business think about them. We also spoke about SwiftUI and Jetpack Compose and how these native UI toolkits is changing the way we d…

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Talking Kotlin with Pamela Hill 56:23

3+ y ago56:23

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In this episode of talking with Apples we talk to Pamela Hill about all things Kotlin. We took a deep dive into what is Kotlin as a programming language, some of its popular features such as coroutines, a little bit of Kotlin Multiplatform and much more. We also discussed great learning material and resources to help listens that are looking to lea…

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Talking Compose in Production with Jossi Wolf 1:23:20

4y ago1:23:20

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In this episode of talking with Apples I spoke to Jossi Wolf who has been working with Jetpack Compose in Production since the Alpha version. We spoke about hes experiences with this new UI framework, whats great about it, what struggles he faced and state of Jetpack Compose now that is 1.0. We also spoke about the compatibility of all the existing…

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Talking App Distribution with Keegan Rush 49:17

4y ago49:17

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In this episode of Talking with Apples, I spoke to Keegan Rush about Apple App Distribution. We spoke about what app distribution is, what the process is of distributing your app to the Apple AppStore, what provisioning profiles and certificates are and most importantly how to automate this whole process either using your own scripts or using Fastl…

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The Secret Sauce of Warren Buffett | Ingredient #1: Trusting Your Inner Scorecard | 1 40:46

4y ago40:46

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Warren Buffett, like most hyper-successful business people, wasn't born a billionaire. Buffett was born during the Great Depression and watched his country suffer financially. At an early age, the business magnate begins studying financial trends and pinches pennies on his way to becoming one of the world’s wealthiest people. But his interest in th…

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The Secret Sauce of Jony Ive | Ingredient #1: Fragile Ideas | 1 40:31

4y ago40:31

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There might be no other product in the world more ubiquitous than one designed by Apple. Known for products with sleek features, classic design elements, and of course, their signature logo, Apple has a cult of fans that brandish their beloved purchases with a great deal of pride. The tech company's product line has evolved from computers to mobile…

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Talking SwiftUI with Majid Jabrayilov 56:47

4y ago56:47

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In this episode of Talking with Apples I speak to Majid who is an Indie iOS Engineer and builds most of he's apps with SwiftUI these days. We spoke about what SwiftUI is and how it differs from UIKit. The took a deep dive into what is like to develop apps in a declarative and reactive way with SwiftUI and Combine. We also spoke about how easy Swift…

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The Secret Sauce of The NBA Bubble | Ingredient #1: Authenticity | 1 41:34

4y ago41:34

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An NBA game is canceled just moments before tip-off. As the thousands of fans file out of the stadium, It’s the first moment for many of the impact the global pandemic will have on the sports world. Enter NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, superstar LeBron James, and a group of problem solvers determined to keep the season alive safely. Will they succee…

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The Secret Sauce of Airbnb | Ingredient #1: Shameless | 1 42:26

4+ y ago42:26

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Imagine a world where you show up at a stranger’s house and ask to sleep on their bed in exchange for a few bucks. Strangely enough, millions of people around the globe have done just that with AirBnB. In this three-part series, Sam and John seek the recipe for how a couple of design students overcame the odds to create a billion-dollar tech “unico…

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Talking Mobile Development with Robert Clegg 1:11:16

4+ y ago1:11:16

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In this episode, I chatted to Robert Clegg an Engineering Lead about the state of Mobile development. We discuss what the state of Native development is with new frameworks and tools like Jetpack Compose and SwiftUI that are changing the way developers think about app development. We also discussed Cross platform frameworks like Flutter, React Nati…

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Talking Architecture Components with Florina Muntenescu 1:04:16

4+ y ago1:04:16

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In this episode of talking with Apples, we spoke to Florina Muntenescu about Architecture components and other Jetpack libraries that Google develops. We took a deep dive into each different component and what its purpose is. We covered ViewModel, Room, Paging, LiveData, DataStore, Hilt and Work Manager. We also spoke around what Alpha, Beta and St…

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Talking AWS Amplify with Kilo Loco 56:52

4+ y ago56:52

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In this episode of Talking with Apples we chat to Kilo Loco( Kyle) about AWS Amplify. We deep dive into the tool suite and what it can offer mobile developers. This included API's Databases, Storage and more. PJ Twitter: https://twitter.com/pjapplez Twitter for Kilo: https://twitter.com/Kilo_Loco Amplify Site: https://aws.amazon.com/amplify/ Amplif…

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Talking Google Assistant with Eliza Camber 49:12

4+ y ago49:12

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In this episode of Talking with Apples, I spoke to Google Assistant GDE Eliza Camber about the developing for the Google Assistant and the new Assistant SDK. We discussed Dialogflow, and the migration to the new Actions Builder. We also covered how the Assistant integrates with your Android apps with custom Intents and lots of resources on how deve…

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Talking Mobile DevOps With Nicola Corti 1:02:43

4+ y ago1:02:43

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In this episode of Talking with Apples, we take a deep dive into DevOps, in particular Mobile DevOps. We talk about the DevOps like cycle, the culture you need to have within your organization in order for DevOps to be beneficial, tools you can use to get started and different CI/CD providers you can use to help your increase in quality and automat…

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Talking Freelancing with Mark Alison 1:27:20

4+ y ago1:27:20

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In this episode of Talking with Apples, we talk to Mark Alison, an experienced Freelance Engineer about being a mobile freelance engineer, if its feasible, how community contributions help with finding work, some pro's and cons about freelancing and how freelancing can make you a little more money than being a permanent employee. Freelancing blog p…

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Talking AR with Julien Salvi 36:13

5y ago36:13

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In this episode of talking with Apples, I chatted to Julien Salvi who us an Android Engineer in Paris France about AR. We took a deep dive into ARCore and all its features especially the new ones like depth API and light estimation and we spoke about alternative platforms such as Unity and Vuforia. We also touched on 3D objects and how you can inte…

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Talking Jetpack Compose in Alpha with Sean McQuillan 1:15:02

5y ago1:15:02

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In this episode of Talking with Apples I speak to Sean who is a Developer Advocate on the Android team about Jetpack Compose being in Alpha. We dive into what it is, how it came about, the different components and even architectures that work well with Compose. In the end Sean answers an important question about if Compose is production ready. PJ: …

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Talking Firebase with Peter Friese 1:17:08

5y ago1:17:08

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In this episode of Talking with Apples, we talk to Peter Friese who is a Developer Advocate on the Firebase Team. We chatted about what Firebase is, its many products it offers for to mobile developers and a little about Firebase and Modern iOS development with SwiftUI and Combine. We then ended with chatting about open source a little and contribu…