Best Zach Barnes Podcasts (2025)

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Cheat Codes for Junior Engineers with Kat Excellence 35:22

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This week Scott talks to Kat who shares her tactical wisdom from her blog Katexcellence.io, where she decodes the early-career engineering experience with clarity and wit. From learning to build without motivation, to balancing depth and velocity, to navigating layoffs and early‑career uncertainty, Kat distills lessons from her own journey through …

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Wednesday – 10/29/2025 – Faith That Activates God’s Plan 53:35

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Wednesday – 10/29/2025 – Faith That Activates God’s PlanBy Dean Sikes

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Sunday – 10/26/2025 – Receive Your Inheritance! 45:36

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Sunday – 10/26/2025 – Receive Your Inheritance!By Pastor George Pearsons

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AI-Powered Migration plus Raw Experience with Mike Rousos 36:25

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On this episode of Hanselminutes, Scott Hanselman talks with cloud migration and app modernization expert Mike Rousos about the challenges and opportunities of bringing decades-old applications into the modern era. They discuss practical strategies for app modernization, how AI and GitHub Copilot are reshaping developer workflows, and what it takes…

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Wednesday – 10/22/2025 – The Tither’s Advantage Part 3 – The Devourer is Rebuked! 49:39

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Wednesday – 10/22/2025 – The Tither’s Advantage Part 3 – The Devourer is Rebuked!By Pastor George Pearsons

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Sunday – 10/19/2025 – Serve Team Sunday – Part 2 35:03

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Sunday – 10/19/2025 – Serve Team Sunday – Part 2By Pastor George Pearsons

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The Game Designers Workbook with Bobby Lockhart 34:43

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On this episode of Hanselminutes, Scott talks with Bobby Lockhart, game designer and coauthor of The Game Designer’s Workbook. They explore the craft of game design, from turning ideas into playable experiences to balancing creativity with structure, and discuss how the principles in the workbook can help both aspiring and seasoned designers build …

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Wednesday – 10/15/2025 – The Tither’s Advantage Part 2 – The Windows of Heaven 49:47

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Wednesday – 10/15/2025 – The Tither’s Advantage Part 2 – The Windows of HeavenBy Pastor George Pearsons

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Sunday – 10/12/2025 – Serve Team Sunday – Part 1 1:01:42

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Sunday – 10/12/2025 – Serve Team Sunday – Part 1By Pastor George Pearsons

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Competence builds confidence with .NET Principal Engineer Safia Abdalla 36:00

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On this special episode of Hanselminutes, Scott reunites with .NET Principal Engineer Safia Abdalla, nearly 500 episodes and a decade after her first appearance on the show. They reflect on the arc of her career and the evolution of the developer landscape, discussing how building competence fuels confidence, how anxieties can compound in high-pres…

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Wednesday – 10/08/2025 – The Tither’s Advantage Part 1 – The Tithe Belongs to God 41:20

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Wednesday – 10/08/2025 – The Tither’s Advantage Part 1 – The Tithe Belongs to GodBy Pastor George Pearsons

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Sunday – 10/05/2025 – God’s Blessing and Favor over those who Bless Israel 1:13:07

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Sunday – 10/05/2025 – God’s Blessing and Favor over those who Bless IsraelBy Mike Evans

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Push your ideas to the web with Netlify CEO Mathias Biilmann 34:13

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On this episode of Hanselminutes, Scott Hanselman sits down with Netlify CEO Mathias Biilmann, who coined the term Jamstack, to talk about the future of web development in the age of AI. Recorded shortly before the announcement at Netlify Deploy, the conversation explores Netlify’s new AI Workflow, how it connects to the Jamstack philosophy, what i…

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Wednesday – 10/01/2025 – Take No Offense 56:56

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Wednesday – 10/01/2025 – Take No OffenseBy Pastor Al Velez

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Sunday – 09/28/2025 – My Life is in Your Hands 54:19

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Sunday – 09/28/2025 – My Life is in Your HandsBy Pastor George Pearsons

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The Importance of Pair Programming with Tuple's Johnny Marler 33:50

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In this episode of Hanselminutes, Scott Hanselman talks with Tuple engineer Johnny Marler about the craft and culture of pair programming. They explore how intentional collaboration can sharpen problem-solving, reduce context switching, and build trust between teammates—especially in remote environments. Johnny shares lessons from developing Tuple,…

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Wednesday – 09/24/2025 – The Ultimate Source 57:56

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Wednesday – 09/24/2025 – The Ultimate SourceBy Pastor George Pearsons

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Sunday – 09/21/2025 – Protect Your Borders! – Israel Trip Recap 32:12

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Sunday – 09/21/2025 – Protect Your Borders! – Israel Trip RecapBy Pastor George Pearsons

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Can AI save DevOps? with SystemInit's Adam Jacob 34:09

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In this episode of Hanselminutes, Scott Hanselman sits down with Adam Jacob, co-founder of SystemInit and creator of Chef, to explore the provocative question: Can AI save DevOps? Together, they unpack the growing complexity of modern infrastructure, the limits of human-scale operations, and how AI-driven systems might reshape the way we build, dep…

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Wednesday – 09/17/2025 – Tell Your Neighbor 1:03:50

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Wednesday – 09/17/2025 – Tell Your NeighborBy Pastor John Jester

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Sunday – 09/14/2025 – Principle Doctrines of the Faith 49:46

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Sunday – 09/14/2025 – Principle Doctrines of the FaithBy Kenneth Copeland

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Making Video Games in 2025 with Celeste's Noel Berry 31:47

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In this episode of Hanselminutes, Scott sits down with Noel Berry, co-creator of Celeste, to explore his philosophy and process for making games in 2025, without relying on big commercial engines. Noel shares why he prefers building lightweight, custom tools over heavyweight platforms like Unity or Unreal, how modern C#, SDL3, and open‑source libra…

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Sunday – 09/07/2025 – Post “Miracles on the Mountain” Instructions 41:27

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Sunday – 09/07/2025 – Post “Miracles on the Mountain” InstructionsBy Pastor George Pearsons

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The Ultimate Home Arcade with Polycade's Tyler Bushnell 36:07

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This week Scott welcomes Tyler Bushnell, founder of Polycade, to talk about reimagining the arcade experience for modern homes. Drawing on his family's Atari legacy, Tyler shares how Polycade blends retro charm with sleek design and modern game libraries—all while encouraging face-to-face connection. From Kickstarter roots to Techstars growth, we e…

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Wednesday – 09/03/2025 – Prayer for Miracles on the Mountain 1:11:50

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Wednesday – 09/03/2025 – Prayer for Miracles on the MountainBy Pastor Terri Pearsons

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Sunday – 08/31/2025 – Expect Your Miracle 53:20

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Sunday – 08/31/2025 – Expect Your MiracleBy Pastor George Pearsons

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How to Lead with Value with Dr. Morgan Depenbusch 31:40

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Today we chat with Dr. Morgan Depenbusch and dive into the mindset shift that can transform your career and relationships at work. Instead of pushing harder to be heard or constantly proving yourself, what if the key is simply leading with value? Dr. Depenbusch and Scott unpack what “value” really looks like in practice—whether it’s helping teammat…

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Wednesday – 08/27/2025 – The Working of Miracles 1:01:59

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Wednesday – 08/27/2025 – The Working of MiraclesBy Pastor George Pearsons

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Sunday – 08/24/2025 – Miracles – God’s Power on Display 35:10

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Sunday – 08/24/2025 – Miracles – God’s Power on DisplayBy Pastor George Pearsons

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Focus Friend by Hank Green is #1 in the App Store with Bria Sullivan 38:34

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In this episode, Scott sits down with Bria Sullivan, developer and founder of Honey B Games, to unpack the viral success of Focus Friend—the cozy productivity app that dethroned ChatGPT at the top of the App Store. Co-created with Hank Green, Focus Friend gamifies focus with a sock-knitting bean companion, offering users a whimsical yet effective w…

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Wednesday – 08/20/2025 – A Restored Soul 43:22

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Wednesday – 08/20/2025 – A Restored SoulBy Aubrey Mitchell

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Sunday – 08/17/2025 – Back to School Sunday – Face-to-Face Encounters 45:48

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Sunday – 08/17/2025 – Back to School Sunday – Face-to-Face EncountersBy Pastor George Pearsons

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Inside the Maker Mindset with Roboticist Aaed Musa 31:47

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From wrist‑mounted CD launchers to rope‑driven quadrupeds, Purdue engineering student and YouTuber Aaed Musa turns wild ideas into precision‑crafted reality. On Hanselminutes, he joins Scott Hanselman to share the art, grit, and storytelling behind his most ambitious projects — and why iteration is his superpower. https://www.aaedmusa.com/…

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Wednesday – 08/13/2025 – Prayer – A Parent’s Highest Calling Part 2 58:40

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Wednesday – 08/13/2025 – Prayer – A Parent’s Highest Calling Part 2By Pastor George Pearsons

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Sunday – 08/10/2025 – Draw Near – David’s Passion to Know God 53:11

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Sunday – 08/10/2025 – Draw Near – David’s Passion to Know GodBy Pastor George Pearsons

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Learning to Code with AI and Steve Klabnik 43:12

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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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Wednesday – 08/06/2025 – Prayer – A Parent’s Highest Calling 38:26

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Wednesday – 08/06/2025 – Prayer – A Parent’s Highest CallingBy Pastor George Pearsons

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Sunday – 08/03/2025 – Draw Near – Open the Door 33:03

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Sunday – 08/03/2025 – Draw Near – Open the DoorBy Pastor George Pearsons

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

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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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Sunday – 07/27/2025 – Draw Near – Our Daily Visits with Him 42:53

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Sunday – 07/27/2025 – Draw Near – Our Daily Visits with HimBy Pastor George Pearsons

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Breaking Barriers in Tech with Brenda Darden Wilkerson 32:18

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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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Sunday – 07/20/2025 – Draw Near – I Am a Friend of God 38:58

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Sunday – 07/20/2025 – Draw Near – I Am a Friend of GodBy Pastor George Pearsons

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

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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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Wednesday – 07/16/2025 – Build the Church 29:29

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Wednesday – 07/16/2025 – Build the ChurchBy Aubrey Mitchell

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Sunday – 07/13/2025 – Draw Near – Our Right Standing With God 36:14

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Sunday – 07/13/2025 – Draw Near – Our Right Standing With GodBy Pastor George Pearsons

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

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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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Wednesday – 07/09/2025 – The Baptism of the Holy Spirit 31:23

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Wednesday – 07/09/2025 – The Baptism of the Holy SpiritBy Pastor Holden Hanley

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Sunday – 07/06/2025 – Draw Near – An Open Invitation 34:45

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Sunday – 07/06/2025 – Draw Near – An Open InvitationBy Pastor George Pearsons

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

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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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Wednesday – 07/02/2025 – The Authority of the Word 26:13

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Wednesday – 07/02/2025 – The Authority of the WordBy Pastor Dave MItchell