Best Two Tabs Open Podcasts (2025)

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Discipline, Direction & Doing the Hard Stuff: A Conversation with Dr Bradley Ingram 1:04:21

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This week we’re joined by Dr Bradley Ingram — ex-Army turned chiropractor, fitness coach and certified “structure is freedom” guy. We chat about how he made a huge life pivot, navigating fear, grief and his lessons on self development so far. We also dig into men’s mental health, the pressures men feel to “hold it all together,” and whether balance…

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695: Happy Project Share Time (2025 Edition) 1:07:47

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Show Description After a bit of gaming talk, Chris and Dave are sharing a bunch of cool projects that our Discord community members have been sharing over the past year including things like a web component based admin bar, shape CSS generators, new website portfolios, HTML-first web framework, email markup databases, miniature paintings, AI tools …

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Sick Days, Midnight Meltdowns, and Dad in High Heels!?! Magic Deck Revisited 31:28

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Send us a text Sick days, snow days, thank-you notes, tooth fairies, parenting possession arrows, and yes… the moment one partner wonders what their legs would look like in high heels. We’re revisiting the Magic Deck—the cards that shape the “fun” and “meaning” parts of family life—and asking what’s working, what’s slipping, and what still needs a …

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Episode 6:05: Plasma is the Way-Land 1:24:12

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Coming up in this episode Wayland is inevitable... RAM is now Unobtanium and a Linux User Space OS? Today in User Space, we RE-remind everyone that Wayland is certainly the only way forward for the big dogs. Gnome had adopted a Wayland-only stance quite a while ago, and now it looks like Plasma will be following suit. Then, we dive into the wonderf…

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694: Invoicing with Studioworks with Jessica and Chris 1:01:20

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Show Description Chris and Jessica from Studioworks join us to talk about their new app, why they're uniquely qualified to run an invoicing app, what the long term vision is for Studioworks, pricing models of subscription apps, how invoicing isn't just for web nerds anymore, helping neurospicy people get paid for their work, and what it's like to t…

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The Disney Diaries: Why This Was Our Most Relaxed Trip Yet 30:25

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Send us a text This week, we’re taking you inside our Thanksgiving trip to Disney World — a vacation that somehow became our most relaxed Disney trip yet… even with strep throat, checklist mishaps, extended family dynamics, and a whole lot of mental load along the way. We unpack the real moments parents know too well: • the fridge “celery incident”…

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693: Hobbies, Puzzle Game Circuit, and Web Monetization News 1:09:02

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Show Description Why do we turkey when there's so many (better) options for meals, how many hobbies do we really need and why can't we do all of them, Clues by Sam difficulties and doing the puzzle game circuit, does Dave like D&D or does Dave like systems, the ongoing web monetization attempts, and Brecht on range group. Listen on Website Links Al…

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The December Check-In: Hanukkah Oil, Present Wrapping, and Who’s Putting Up the Tree? 32:56

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Send us a text In this pre-holiday episode, we ask each other quick-hit questions about the holidays: what we dread, what overwhelms us, which traditions matter, and where we inevitably stumble into marriage dynamics. We talk about the chaos of decorating, the emotional weight of making the season “magical,” the guilt around traditions, the blessin…

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Girls’ Night Out: Outfit Panic, Group-Chat Debriefs & Dating Four Men at Once 1:05:21

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This week we dive into the beautiful chaos that is Girls’ Night Out — from the getting-ready rituals to the emotional support provided in the loos, and why 78% of women say these nights are literally essential for their sanity. We compare the 20s “let’s ruin our lives” vibe to the 30s “home by midnight” vibe… and yes, we have thoughts. Plus: our di…

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692: Killer Feature of Web Components, Skills > MCP, and Streaming HTML? 1:08:10

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Show Description Dave has famous people blindness, a cologne life hack is dropped, what is the killer feature of web components, MCPs are so done—focus on skills instead, should custom events exist, and thoughts about streaming HMTL. Listen on Website Watch on YouTube Links Good Hang With Amy Poehler - The Ringer Sebastian Maniscalco Has a Little M…

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Getting to Know Us…Because Apparently We Forgot to Introduce Ourselves 22:46

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Send us a text This Thanksgiving week, we’re doing something a little different. Guided by our teenage daughter, we sat down for a real “getting to know us” Q&A. In this heartfelt conversation, we reflect on 21 years of marriage, raising three kids across three very different life stages, our career paths, our hopes for the future, and the gifts of…

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Life’s Minor Annoyances The Things That Really Shouldn’t Bother Us (But Do) 59:18

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This week we’re diving into life’s tiny irritations — the ones that absolutely shouldn’t ruin our day… yet somehow do. From loud chewers, chaotic airports and queue-jumpers, to the more niche icks we’re slightly scared to admit publicly. Expect some very petty confessions, and a very cathartic venting session.…

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Episode 6:04: Attack of the 50 Foot-Guns 1:04:14

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Coming up in this episode We got WinBoat Drama We got Kubuntu Drama and We got Flatpak Drama 0:00 Cold Open 1:34 FreeRDP Caught in the Crossfire 25:38 Maybe Announce Beforehand? 41:11 Fedora's Manifest Copy and Paste 1:00:20 Next Time (Three weeks!) 1:02:48 Stinger (This one's important) The Video Version https://youtu.be/fedhh0D_WWw 📣Announcements…

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691: Charts + Graphs, Vibe Coding an App, and Debating Affordances 1:08:59

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Show Description What do Balatro streamers do when the game is over, Random in CSS is so hot right now, Dave has a better idea for charts and graphs that would change the world, Quiet UI follow up, Dave tries vibe coding a tennis app and doesn't completely John McEnroe his laptop, Chris wonders about better cursor UI on the web, and debating afford…

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Gift Giving Without the Drama (or the Vacuum): The Mental Load of Making It Mean Something 28:38

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Send us a text This week, we’re talking about the mental load of gift giving — and how to make it meaningful without the guilt, pressure, or drama. From the emotional labor of shopping, wrapping, and remembering everyone’s favorites, to the art of giving gifts that actually land, we’re sharing our best hits (and a few epic misses — looking at you, …

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Big Girl Fears - and the ones we have grown out (we think) 59:43

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This week we’re talking all things fear — from the ones that make your heart race to the ones that quietly hold you back. We share the fears that shaped us as kids (some ridiculous, some valid) and the ones that still follow us around as adults. A mix of personal stories, a few laughs, and some surprising realisations about what fear really says ab…

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Because Apparently Retainers Can Be 911 Emergencies 44:11

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Send us a text One minute your kid’s supposed to be asleep. The next, you’re calling 911 because her retainer is stuck in her throat. In this episode, we share what really happened — the chaos, the calm, the fire truck in our driveway — and what it taught us about dividing the mental load when life takes a sharp left turn. From staying calm under p…

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690: Steve Ruiz and tldraw 1:12:58

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Show Description Steve Ruiz talks about what tldraw is and who it's for, how they've dealt with data on all the computers, what's new in the tldraw SDK, ideas for building on top of tldraw, tldraw's business model, and what the future holds for tldraw the company. Listen on Website Watch on YouTube Guests Steve Ruiz Guest's Main URL • Guest's Socia…

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From Pokemon Cards to Tamagotchis, BRB reliving our childhood favourites 58:02

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This week, we're taking a trip down memory lane, after discussing lots of serious topics over the last couple of weeks we thought we'd make this one more light hearted and have a fun catch up discussing some childhood favourites. When updating our Myspace song and keeping our Tamagotchis alive was our biggest concerns.…

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Episode 6:03: Boot Slide N' Boogie 1:34:49

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Coming up in this episode All the distro news All the browser news And a Cosmic Recap 📣Announcements📣 This program was made possible by: 📺️Youtube 📽️TILvids And by contributions to your L-U-S station by Patrons like you 😍 Disro Watch! Fedora 43 release Fedora 43 Release Announcement Fedora Immutables Also Release Fedora develops a policy for AI ass…

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689: Tyler Sticka on Colorpeek 2 and Awesome CSS 1:04:04

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Show Description In this episode we sit down with Tyler Sticka to discuss upgrading his project, Colorpeek. We explore the practical applications of web components and CSS, and how they are shaping the future of web development. Tyler shares his experiences with prototyping and the challenges of maintaining simplicity in design. Listen on Website W…

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The Slow Work of Sharing the Load — Picking Up Where We Left Off 25:06

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Send us a text If last week was about awareness, this week is about action — and continuing a conversation too good to rush. In Episode 15, we started unpacking what it really takes to share the mental load. The dialogue ran deep, so instead of cutting it short, we kept going. This week, we pick up right where we left off: talking about accountabil…

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Typecasts: We’re Not Just One Thing (Except Maybe Tired) 1:05:17

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From the labels we give ourselves to the ones that just stick, this week we’re chatting about typecasts — why we do it, how it shapes us, and what happens when we finally decide to rewrite the script.By Two Tabs Open

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688: Modern CSS Round-Out Tabs, OpenUI, and Why Websites? 55:58

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Show Description Dave and Chris discuss the transition of QuietUI's license to open source, the creative process behind blogging, modern CSS techniques, and the features of QuietUI, a new design system with unique components. Listen on Website Watch on YouTube Links CodePen 50 Reasons to Build a Website – Frontend Masters Blog "Why would anybody st…

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Tiny Shifts, Big Changes: The Mental Load Check-In (Part 1) 23:50

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Send us a text In this candid check-in, we talk about how things are really going as we try to share the mental load. From garlic confusion and weekend dinners to birthday parties and even an unexpected ER visit, this episode unpacks the tiny shifts that add up to big changes. We get real about what’s working, what still feels heavy, and how learni…

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It’s Just a Phase (We Think): Growing, Changing, Cringing 1:00:04

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This week, we’re talking phases — because honestly, are we even living life anymore or just moving from one rebrand to the next? From Taylor Swift’s Eras and mob wife aesthetics to the “quiet girl,” “healing,” and “soft living” phases flooding TikTok, we explore why we’re all obsessed with giving every part of our lives a title. Is it self-expressi…

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Episode 6:02B: The Cosmic B-Side 2:03:18

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This past week, as we were gearing up to record an episode, life had to just get in the way. We had a little wiggle room mid-week, so we decided to get something on tape anyway. Just something a little less structured. And so, this B-side was born. The object of the game was to dive deep into Cosmic, the first "reference implementation" in our two …

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687: Ben Frain on Responsive Design 1:06:03

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Show Description Ben's got an updated edition of his book, Responsive Web Design with HTML5 and CSS, to chat about as well as how much AI is being inserted into writing, layers, scope, color contrast vs contrast color, shouldn't AI bots pay for data they slurp, iFrames permissions issues in Chrome, anchor positioning, and where have all the blogger…

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How to Talk About the Mental Load Without Starting a Fight 30:25

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Send us a text If you’ve ever tried to talk about the mental load and ended up in a full-blown argument — this one’s for you. We’ve been there. More than once. In this episode, we get brutally honest about what didn’t work (spoiler: “you never do anything” is not a winning opener) and what finally did. It’s equal parts laughter, therapy flashbacks,…

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OnlyFans & Adult Content Creators: The Modern Sex Industry Debate 58:33

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OnlyFans & Adult Content Creators: The Modern Sex Industry Debate In this episode, we’re talking all about the sex industry and how has it is evolving. After seeing creator Bonnie Blue spark debate around empowerment, agency, and online sex work, we wanted to dig into why this topic still divides people so much. From shifting attitudes toward OnlyF…

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Two Weeks, Four Backpacks, Seven Countries: Running Uphill With a Toddler on Your Back 37:23

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Send us a text You planned it, packed it, and somehow still ended up carrying the toddler uphill to a castle. In this week’s episode — Two Weeks, Four Backpacks, Seven Countries: Running Uphill With a Toddler on Your Back — we wrap up our travel trilogy by unpacking what it really takes to “relax” on vacation when you’re the family trip planner. Fr…

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686: Todd Libby on Deceptive Patterns 1:00:22

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Show Description Todd Libby is on the show to talk with us about deceptive patterns on the web, what WCAG is and who it's for, and 5 deceptive patterns in use on the web today. Listen on Website Watch on YouTube Guests Todd Libby Guest's Main URL • Guest's Social Web developer and developer advocate from Portland, Maine now living in Phoenix, Arizo…

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Growth and change and figuring it out (still) 52:12

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We’re talking about personal growth and change — how much we evolve from childhood to adulthood, and what that means for who we are now. We kick things off by sharing our dream podcast guests and chatting about the shows that inspire us, before diving into the pressure to keep “improving” and society’s obsession with youth and beauty. Join us for a…

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Episode 6:02: The Lizard and The Wyzyrd 1:21:44

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Coming up in this episode Summaries will change the world It's the Last version of YaST F-Droid is Doomed 0:00 Cold Open 1:32 Summaries Will Change the World (Wide Web) 22:54 The Last Version of YaST! 41:54 F-Droid Is Doomed! 1:01:32 Feedback: Ant 1:05:09 Feedback: @Tacoghost 1:08:12 Feedback: @RafaelFarreiraPimenta 1:11:09 Feedback: @Fractal_32 1:…

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Two Weeks, Four Backpacks, Seven Countries: How We Packed 31:22

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Send us a text Packing is never just about clothes—it’s about anticipating every scenario, lightening the mental load, and making sure the whole family can actually enjoy the trip. In this episode of The Mental Load Chronicles, we share how we packed for a two-week, seven-country European adventure with three kids… using just four backpacks. From b…

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685: Fix My Home Tech, What’s Up with Firefox, and the MVP Car 1:06:14

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Show Description Who's the person to hire when your home network isn't working as reliably as it should? And while we're at it - can you also fix Dave's Find My notifications? What's the plan with Firefox in 2025? And Dave blogs (and mouth blogs) about his struggles with the MVP car. Listen on Website Watch on YouTube Links Why I hate the MVP car -…

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Friends for a Reason, a Season, or for Life 59:35

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We’re talking friendships — the ones that last, the ones that fade, and everything in between. With one of us just starting out in adult life and the other a bit further along, we chat about how friendships change as you do. It’s an honest conversation about growing apart, finding your people, and learning to appreciate the ones who stick around. D…

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684: What Motivates Chris to Keep Working on CodePen? 1:09:48

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Show Description Listener questions about CSS ruby-position, crafting adaptive layouts using a responsive component, what keeps Chris motivated to work on CodePen, why are there no positive issues on GitHub., tech support in the age of AI, and a semi-regular segment of inbox therapy. Listen on Website Watch on YouTube Links Crafting adaptive layout…

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Two Weeks, Four Backpacks, Seven Countries: The Mental Load of Travel Planning 37:45

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Send us a text In this first episode of our three-part Travel with Five series, we dive into the mental load of travel planning. From researching flights a year in advance to sprinting through train stations with three kids, we unpack what it really takes to pull off a two-week, seven-country European adventure. You’ll hear: Why backpacks > suitcas…

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Different Generations, Same Hangovers: Alcohol and Partying. 57:50

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We’re talking drinking culture — how it’s changed, how our habits have evolved, and what nights out actually look like now. From the early days of pre-drinks and club queues to the rise of alcohol-free events and sober curiosity, we chat about how our generation’s relationship with nightlife has shifted. ⚠️ Content note: This episode includes discu…

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Episode 6:01: Yet Another Clanker 1:15:46

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Coming up in this episode We took a break over the break Windows 10 pulls a fast one Firefox brings in another clanker 0:00 Cold Open 2:27 A Distro, a Router and a Choice 25:26 Windows 10 Isn't Dead Yet... 43:45 Browser Watch (feat. Firefox) 1:09:58 Next Time! 1:14:57 Stinger The Video Version! https://youtu.be/Rsn57QtNsiI 🔥Warm Up🔥 Leo has been pl…

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683: iOS 26 Safari, Material Support on the Web, and Fixing The Button Problem 54:33

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Show Description Dave and Chris discuss the release of Safari in iOS26, the aesthetics of Liquid Glass in CSS, the importance of material design, and the role of TypeScript in modern web development. The conversation also touches on when to consider rebuilding a tech stack, the significance of user experience, and how to know when to choose a new t…

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Dad's First Time in Charge: Birthday Party Mental Load Recap 27:45

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Send us a text In this episode of The Mental Load Chronicles, we dive into what happened when Dad took full responsibility for planning our son’s birthday party—for the very first time. From scrambling for contact info and navigating RSVPs, to forgotten candles, late-night Target runs, and the chaos of seven laser-tag-hyped kids, we unpack the invi…

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Homework, Vet Bills & the Mental Load of Family Life 22:13

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Send us a text In this episode of The Mental Load Chronicles, we continue exploring the caregiving portion of the Fair Play deck—this time focusing on the realities of pet care, parenting, medical needs, and school responsibilities. From managing a beloved pet’s cancer treatments to dealing with homework, school transitions, and never-ending paperw…

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682: Whiskey, Security, Antitrust, and Fun with CSS Functions 57:05

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Show Description Dave's got a Whiskey related content warning, recent security vulnerabilities in NPM, challenges with password management, and the complexities of digital security. They delve into Google's antitrust issues and the dynamics of the browser market, before transitioning to innovations in CSS, including custom properties and functions.…

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Mid-Season Catch-Up: Reflections, a Quiz & The Summer I Turned Pretty 35:32

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In this light-hearted mid-season catch-up of Two Tabs Open, we look back on the first six episodes — the highs, the laughs, and what we've learned so far. We chat about city life, ask each other some generational pop-culture questions and of-course we had to talk about the Summer I turned Pretty Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share your own d…

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681: CSS Reset Update, Arc Gets Bought, and Why Websites? 1:07:22

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Show Description Chris is updating us on the progress of his CSS reset, thoughts on The Browser Company and Arc being bought by Atlassian, and in 2025 why would anyone build a website? Listen on Website Watch on YouTube Links Bend Old-Time Jams and Events Join or Die Join or Die on Netflix Bowling Alone - Wikipedia Microsoft CTO Kevin Scott on the …

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Before They Say “I Do”: The Mental Load of Taylor & Travis 37:07

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Send us a text What happens when pop culture’s biggest power couple collides with the everyday realities of marriage and mental load? In this episode, we use Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s whirlwind romance as a springboard to unpack the conversations every couple should have before tying the knot. From dividing household labor, balancing career d…

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From Beauty fails to body image battles: A generational deep dive 1:05:07

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We’re talking beauty standards — the good, the bad, and the stuff we’ve all fallen for. From eyebrow dye disasters to DIY hair mistakes, we share a few of our own fails before getting into how trends, influencers, and body ideals actually shape the way we see ourselves. It’s an honest chat about confidence, comparison, and trying to feel good in a …

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Burrows, Bangs, and Balayage: Navigating the Caregiving Deck 29:09

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Send us a text Tooth fairy fails, surprise haircuts, and why “helping” sometimes makes things harder—this episode dives into the caregiving side of the mental load. We work through the Fair Play deck and unpack how small tasks highlight bigger truths about partnership, parenting, and communication. Highlights include: Why surprise “help” (like an u…