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75 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsA Bad Programming Podcast
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The Silicon Valley Hunger Games
August 20, 2020 09:30 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBThis is it: the final episode. We've collected our own and some listeners' favorite episodes, and talk about what we learned over the last couple of years podcasting together. We bring up our "favorite Italian Marxist", our worst jokes, and reactions from some of our favorite listeners. Thank you so much to everyone who listened. We truly love you. Favorite episodes: The Ballad of the Sin Eater https://copypasterepeat.simplecast.com/episodes/03ab5254 No Gods, No Managers http...
Penultimate Warrior
August 06, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBIn this week's episode: David Lynch rules, Brandon went swimming, shooty stuff, and the logarithmic reward curve of software development gigs. Notes: Siege school YouTube https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsSNbAgLD2wzW3I_wJevUm2bgrCmhjgGI
Hamilton Sucks, Give Us Roller Skating Violence
July 30, 2020 09:30 - 1 hour - 55.2 MBChris and Brandon discover that re-acclimating to riding a bike isn't exactly like riding a bike in pandemic workouts. Brandon rediscovers drive-in movies and he and Chris ponder the creepiness of AirBnB for swimming pools. Chris recommends a documentary series (SPORTS WARNING) and Brandon gets Milkshake Duck'd so hard. Chris explains why you need to take your vacations even if it's weird and you're not going anywhere. Notes: Chris's cool-ass bike: Soma smoothie https://www.soma...
Murder Rugby
July 23, 2020 09:00 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MBIn this week's episode, Chris and Brandon talk about their varied approaches to and appreciation for the notion of mastery as it applies in both video games and programming. The Great continues to be so https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Great_(2020_TV_series) Palm Springs https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palm_Springs_(2020_film) What we do in the shadows show https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/What_We_Do_in_the_Shadows_(TV_series) Documentary now! https://www.netflix.com/title/8001...
David Lynch's Chainsmoking Masterclass
July 16, 2020 13:04 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBIt's summer in Austin, TX, AKA the surface of the sun, and Brandon's home waterpark solution is just... sad. Chris and Brandon are both stuck indoors and distracting themselves with pseudo-educational videos and PC games. Chris extols the virtues of piloting giant robots, and Brandon can't stop thinking about disassembling spaceships. Notes: Masterclass: Aaron Franklin Teaches Texas-Style BBQ - https://www.masterclass.com/classes/aaron-franklin-teaches-texas-style-bbq David Ly...
Resolved: Biscuits are NOT cake
July 09, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 63 MBIn this week's episode, Chris and Brandon catch up on video games and TV (and biscuits) before talking about The Matrix, The Hero's Journey, and the lies we tell ourselves about finding meaning through providing value. Show Notes: Japanese toast https://www.tastecooking.com/a-brief-history-of-toast-in-japan/ Hardspace Shipbreaker OMG https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pbMymXsA3g Titanfall 2 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Titanfall_2 The Great https://www.hulu.com/series/the-gr...
Four-Dimensional Fast Food Chess
June 25, 2020 09:30 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBBrandon introduces his son to the stomach-churning realities of Taco Bell. Chris continues to bat 1.000 on video game recommendations for Brandon. Chris and Brandon follow up from last week and discuss how "accountability" can disappear in blame-free cultures, but only if you're doing it wrong. Which nearly everyone does. Notes: Idtech Roblox Summer Camp - https://www.idtech.com/courses/virtual-roblox-game-design-coding-and-monetization#/reg-flow/product-availability?prodid=158...
Wayne Campbell’s PR Review
June 18, 2020 14:26 - 1 hour - 64.2 MBBrandon finally realizes that Carolyn is lowkey the best character in Killing Eve. We get a videogame update, and Brandon is starting to get back into computer science learning via YouTube. Chris has an actual topic in the concept of "Stop Energy", for which Brandon feels quite called out. They discuss what this means and the unintended consequences of "working out in the open". Show Notes: What do when your child is a psychopath https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2017/...
Black Lives Matter
June 11, 2020 09:00 - 3 minutes - 3.13 MBWhere you can donate: https://blacklivesmatter.com/ What else you can do: https://www.adhoc.fm/post/black-lives-matter-resources-and-funds/
I'm Burning Tarkov Daylight Right Now
June 04, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBIn this week's episode, we talk Doctor Who, Call of Duty, Tarkov. Chris can't recommend Alien enough. Brandon talks about his actual favorite PC game. Doctor Who - Blink https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blink_(Doctor_Who) Cities: Skylines getting started video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-7Mee2zMrc Prey https://www.theverge.com/2017/12/12/16766432/prey-game-of-the-year-2017
Let's Build a Dyson Sphere Around the Sun
May 28, 2020 09:30 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBChris is back on his motorcycle! Brandon met a yak named Seth when his air conditioner died. Chris extols the virtues of Top Chef. Brandon and Chris notice the weirdly irresistible low-fi infomercial production of America's Test Kitchen. And games! Brandon and Chris discover the joys of plundering and shooting as a team! Brandon also discovers the joys of city-building games. Show notes: Drive thru zoo in Johnson City https://www.zooexotics.com/ Top Chef https://decider.com/sho...
The Bone Zone's Initial Turnip Offering
May 21, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBIn this week's episode, Brandon chides Chris for holding out on him about Killing Eve before gushing about how great it is. After that, they catch up on their exploits in video games and commit to finding a game they can play together. Shoutout to Andrew Mason for saving our financial lives in Animal Crossing https://turnip.exchange/ Jenn’s custom outfits https://nooksisland.com/designs?posted-by=Jennz0r Hunt Showdown https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2020/03/11/how-hunt-showd...
Blink-182 Saves the Universe
May 14, 2020 09:30 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBChris explains the weird connection between Blink 182 and purported Air Force evidence of alien spacecraft. Are humans nearing or past the Great Filter? Brandon got drunk and watched Pitch Perfect, as prescribed. PC UPDATE: 30 FPS IS TRASH but Deep Rock Galactic is great. Chris explains why World of Warcraft isn't just for 2005 anymore. Notes: The Pentagon's 'Real Men in Black' Investigated Tom DeLonge's UFO Videos https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/bvg8ea/the-pentagons-real-men-...
You Should Just Delete Your Son's Account
May 07, 2020 12:04 - 1 hour - 61.5 MBIn this week's episode: BRANDON BUILT A PC!!!!! But before we get to that, we begin by discussing some recent news about issues with charging Mac, and then we talk about the devil's bargain Brandon had to make in order to be able to make his PC dreams come true. Notes: Here's why you should probably charge your MacBook Pro using the ports on its right side https://www.imore.com/heres-why-you-should-probably-charge-your-macbook-using-ports-its-right-side
Accidental Horse Punching
May 01, 2020 14:22 - 59 minutes - 54 MBFinally! A(nother) killer React framework! Chris and Brandon dive into the prolific podcasting of Jason Mantzoukis and how Red Dead Redemption's honor system is a Rorschach test. Brandon's building a PC, and wonders: what can't you overclock these days, including your $600 monitor? Brandon talks about how he overcame marital tension to do something wildly stupid. Show notes: Remix: OMG it’s happening again https://remix.run/ Biden 4 Pres https://twitter.com/biden4pres Jason Ma...
How To Do Microservices Horribly
April 21, 2020 15:27 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBIn this week's episode, we once again talk video games and TV (read: shelter in place survival mechanisms), BUT we also talk about something tech-related! Microservices: you're gonna have a bad time. Luxardo cherries https://www.epicurious.com/expert-advice/in-praise-of-luxardo-cherries-article RDR2: LUMBAAAAGO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_abMh7tfvJE Killing Eve https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kk0PyD-XNZA Microservices ugh https://twitter.com/michaelgorsuch/status/124976...
Apologies to Matt Damon
April 14, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBThis week, Chris and Brandon once again intend to talk about something tech related and instead talk about drinking, video games, and humanity. Fever Tree tonic water https://fever-tree.com/en_US/products/premium-indian-tonic-water Bombay Sapphire gin https://www.thespruceeats.com/bombay-sapphire-gin-review-and-cocktails-760145 Frozen Gin & Tonic https://stressbaking.com/frozen-gin-and-tonics/ Why You Should Ignore All That Coronavirus-Inspired Productivity Pressure https://...
Drinking on an empty stomach does not fall under the self-care umbrella
April 07, 2020 09:30 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBBrandon and Chris discuss the ways kids have pushed their parents' sanity to the brink of destruction. Brandon discusses his third, and hopefully final serious hangover. Chris explains why working from home now is not like working remotely normally, and they do another link dump of their coping strategies. It's another cornucopia of wonderful stuff to check out if you need distractions and sundry entertainment! Show Notes: Escape From Tarkov https://www.escapefromtarkov.com/ wtf...
Moderation Is Not Really My Watchword At The Moment
March 24, 2020 09:30 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBBrandon and Chris's wife become tour guides for their respective spouses to the wonderful world of anxiety. Chris has tofu takes and Brandon reveals the popcorn secrets of the stars. Then, ya boys are back with another super-dense set of links chock-full of their diversions, coping mechanisms, distractions, and indoor activities for your lockdown consuming pleasure. Plus, Apple releases promising new hardware in probably the worst-timed tech announcements since the Osborne II. Show...
Well, I'm Not Mixing Vodka and Capri Sun Anymore
March 17, 2020 15:08 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBIn this week's episode, we really meant to talk about some tech industry stuff but then we spent an hour talking about just...stuff we like? Listen, it's wild out there in the world and sometimes you just need to geek out on PC parts and backpacks. Building a PC, it only took me 33 years https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2018/06/27/how-to-build-a-pc-2018/ https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2019/12/11/the-rps-rig-how-to-build-a-gaming-pc-for-under-1000/ PC Part Picker https://pcpar...
I Think We're Remote Now
March 10, 2020 09:30 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBBrandon creates a cocktail that Chris names the "Visiting Tech Worker". They then wax poetic about The Good Place and the overall genius of Kristen Bell. In other news, seems like basically all of tech is remote now? Well that calls for a check-in on Brandon's journey from remote skeptic to remote... well, whatever he is now. We share some of the drawbacks of remote life and how we try to help create a sense of culture and cohesion on distributed teams. Show notes: Lord of the Rin...
A Modest Full-Stack Framework
March 03, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBIn this episode, your intrepid hosts talk video game youtube for a bit before trying to figure out what in the world that Blitz.js tweet was about. Cuphead: A Modest Tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8ElSWAV1ss Cuphead Gamescom Demo: Dean's Shameful 26 Minutes Of Gameplay https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=848Y1Uu5Htk Joseph Anderson vs. No Man’s Sky https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kd8vLJ66Vhc&t=783s Joseph Anderson: Bloodborne https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nAxydkwxk...
thank u, next
February 25, 2020 10:30 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBBrandon and Chris talk about their new favorite movie after an important beverage update. They then discuss this week's question: Should you quit your job? How will you know it's time? When should you stick it out? Chris shares an extremely thought provoking question he was asked at work recently that has reshaped the way he thinks about this topic. Brandon reminds Chris about a work culture so toxic that it caused both of them to bring up gRPC in therapy. Brandon explains why manag...
This is Now a Guy Fieri Stan Podcast
February 18, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBIn this week's episode, we get real current. After (once again) declaring their mutual admiration for Guy Fieri, your intrepid hosts unpack the debacle that was the Iowa Caucus results app. Hot Ones (and specifically the guy Fieri one) Guy Fieri: https://youtu.be/trRc1_CATfo Matty Matheson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8XQHKg0Fjo Riverdale https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxtLlByaYTc Iowa Caucus App WTF happened? https://www.cnet.com/news/iowa-democratic-party-chair-resi...
Vice President of Solving Rubik's Cubes
February 11, 2020 10:30 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBChris and Brandon talk about the Sonic the Hedgehog Cereal Party and then revisit some of their recommendations for each other and why they were so damn good. They discuss the slippery notion of "Accountability" and how it is used for good and evil, and why accountability works within teams and very very badly between multiple layers at a company. Show Notes: Andrea Savage followup: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I%27m_Sorry_(TV_series) It’s Alive https://www.youtube.com/watch?...
Delete Your Tests
January 28, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBIn this week's episode, Chris and Brandon celebrate their 50th episode by talking about how much testing sucks/rules. Also Brandon gives Chris the gift of telling him about Andrea Savage and her (hilarious) show "I'm Sorry". Notes: I'm Sorry https://www.trutv.com/shows/im-sorry/index.html Andrea Savage: A Grown Up Woman #buttholes https://andrea-savage-a-grownup-woman.simplecast.com/ https://andrea-savage-a-grownup-woman.simplecast.com/episodes/mike-shinoda
Whiskey One on Ones are a Bad Sign
January 21, 2020 10:30 - 1 hour - 63.9 MBThis week, Chris and Brandon run down some of the best stuff they've found on YouTube. They also have an actual work topic from a listener suggestion: Most managers do one-on-one meetings, but they vary wildly in quality. What distinguishes a good "1:1 meeting" from a bad one? What do we wish our managers would ask? What have we learned about them so far in our respective roles as engineer and engineering manager? Notes: It’s Alive: Cured Egg Yolks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v...
Tired: Rise of Skywalker, Wired: Little Women
January 14, 2020 10:00 - 56 minutes - 52 MBThis week, we're easing into 2020 Show Notes: The Mandalorian https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmI7WKrAtqs Little Women https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kUTUCg6_R0
The Moon is Right
December 23, 2019 19:50 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBAfter Brandon refers to a weird internet Paul McCartney YouTube parody, he throws shade at egg nog. Then, Chris and Brandon offer up what is likely the greatest gift either of them will give this season: the best media recommendation list they've ever compiled. You can almost hear "my favorite things" playing in the background. They talk about why 80's/90's Christmas commercials are a pure narcotic hit of consumerism. Brandon is genuinely worried about the bloggers trying to "win" a...
The Bloodsport of Ping Pong
December 17, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBRestoration YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIGEtjevANE0Nqain3EqNSg https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMrMVIBtqFW6O0-MWq26gqw The Rewatchables: https://www.theringer.com/the-rewatchables The Bob Emergency: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvh6NLqKRfs&t=645s Extremely intense SPIN picture: https://wearespin.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/SPIN-Players-Night-181003103026.jpg
Inside Baseball
December 10, 2019 10:30 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBChris discovers that "winter wonderland" sometimes means yucky gray gravel-snow. Brandon and Chris both commit heresy by trashing In-N-Out and (*gasp*) Whataburger. Chris warns Brandon that he might not survive his cruise on the "K-Mart of the Seas". Chris and Brandon take the podcast meta AF and talk about the podcast on the podcast: How can we tell people to live their best lives and take care of themselves but what if podcasting isn't part of your best life? What if it goes ag...
Mandatory Fun
December 03, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBIn this week's episode, Chris and Brandon discuss a listener question (and related tweet conversation) about the idea of companies as modern-day "villages". Notes: Knives Out https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knives_Out_(film) Companies as Families/villages: Listener suggestion Corporations as families. There was a really good tweet recently, impossible to find, talking about layoffs in the gaming community and how survivor’s guilt ties into the lack of community in our personal li...
Programming is bad and you should not do it
November 26, 2019 10:30 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBBrandon upgraded his beverage situation significantly over the year of this podcast. Chris pitches the latest Bong Joon-Ho flick. Brandon catches Chris up on his NYC trip, and Chris lays out his COMPLETELY BALLER Thanksgiving week plan. They then dive into a listener question that winds up being controversial and difficult to answer: Do you think that tech stack choice really matters that much, when comparing the top two or three choices? e.g. Language A vs. language B, framework ...
The Queen of Middle Fingers
November 12, 2019 14:49 - 1 hour - 62.8 MBIn this week's episode, Chris and Brandon catch up on a broad range of topics including TV shows (duh), parenting and swearing, books, and motorcycles. After that, they discuss a phenomenon they've both been thinking about recently where front-end teams end up being de facto QA for the entire product organization they work within. Parenting and swearing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMyPNWUS_Bg&has_verified=1 Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance https://en.wikipedia.org/w...
I accept your blackmail
November 05, 2019 10:30 - 1 hour - 74.1 MBIt's a throwback to Episode 1! Chris can't type because his fingers are so cold, while Brandon can't even get cold water out of the tap. Then... SUCCESSION. For a full hour, Chris and Brandon recap Succession (appropriate spoiler warnings ensue). Brandon explains why he loves it even though it makes him physically sick sometimes. They discuss the ending of the show, what it means, their fan theories about what happened, and why it might be the best comedic drama to ever happen to te...
A vessel for 70 gallons of Kool-Aid
October 29, 2019 09:30 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBChris asks an anatomical Kool-Aid Man question, which Brandon makes him immediately regret. Brandon offers a hearty endorsement of Apple Arcade. They continue scheming to get Brandon a motorcycle, then dive into the question: "What if not job? What if none of it?" They dive into the weird states you get to when you take a leave of absence, and Brandon talks of his dreams of becoming a traveling BBQ connoisseur. Notes: Waypoint Radio podcast https://www.vice.com/en_us/topic/waypo...
Your Empathy is Gonna Get So Yoked
October 22, 2019 09:30 - 1 hour - 60 MBChris gives us a motorcycle update and conspires with Brandon on how to convince his wife to let him get one. Brandon talks about his deep crush on Ken Burns. They talk about a tweet referenced by Brandon's friend Ashish and talk about why it's a great take. They talk about the BS marketing around "Clean Code". They identify Programmer A and Programmer B archetypes and the false dichotomy of "get shit done" vs. "measure twice, cut once" work styles. Notes: Ken Burns: Country Music...
#SponsoredContent
October 15, 2019 09:20 - 1 hour - 65.2 MBIn this week's episode, Chris and Brandon start by discussing the fervor around Gatsby.js before moving on to the broader topic of tribalism in tech. Gatsbyjs https://www.gatsbyjs.org/blog/2019-09-26-announcing-gatsby-15m-series-a-funding-round/ Tribalism in tech “I was wondering if you could say a little more about how you first noticed some of your "bad tribal habits" (with respect to the Open Source tribe)… And then also how you began to overcome them -- any specific techniqu...
Refer 5 friends, get obscene panel gap
October 08, 2019 13:39 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBChris considers Birkenstocks and we check in with Brandon's first 3 months as a remote employee. They discuss a listener suggestion and dive into the absolutely _wild_ Silicon Valley promotional stunt where a startup CEO announced he's giving away Teslas for engineering referrals. Brandon has _extremely_ hot takes about this combination of lottery psychology and monetizing relationships, not to mention the build quality of Tesla vehicles. Show notes: Punished by Rewards https://w...
B.T.E.
September 24, 2019 09:30 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MBIn this week's episode, the takes are coming in hot. Chris and Brandon talk about the prevalence of overengineering in software development, and the notion of technology as a pop culture. Darklang https://medium.com/darklang/unveiling-dark-e0be6f1e0b06 Alan Kay - Programming is a pop culture https://queue.acm.org/detail.cfm?id=1039523
Rebel Scrum
September 17, 2019 09:30 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBNotes: Listener question form https://forms.gle/vYS6o14kBnoqWWm6A Sam Selikoff https://twitter.com/samselikoff Tyler the Creator: IGOR https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Igor_(album) Quinten's recommendation Mega Ran: "Notorious Ran: Ready to Live" https://megaranmusic.com/album/notorious-r-a-n-ready-to-live -Jim's recommendations Com Truise: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4Ri6vk-Vfk Hotline Miami Soundtrack: https://soundcloud.com/devolverdigital/sets/hotline-miami-officia...
Be on the supply-side of annoyance
September 10, 2019 14:24 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBIn this week's episode, Chris and Brandon gush about Succession before talking about the hegemony of the open office in modern work environments. Also they're maybe into Nerf guns now? this Nerf gun tho https://nerf.hasbro.com/en-us/product/nerf-elite-titan-cs-50-toy-blaster:91F8A4F5-9BA7-48C6-886E-AF3F2D36C880
The King of Mt. McDonald's
September 03, 2019 09:20 - 59 minutes - 54.9 MBThe Music Episode. Chris talks about the brain's memory leaks in the completely bananas science behind Emotional Intelligence. They dig into why anxiety hijacks your brain. Chris introduces Brandon to the McDonald's Alignment Scale. They talk about high-school-age Brandon's embarrassing taste in music and Chris's anarchic, smoking-in-the-parking-lot high school music habits. They talk about programming music before circling back to applying the McDonald's alignment chart to their m...
Wrapping the patriarchy in a shiny candy shell
August 27, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 58 MBInspired by a listener recommendation and a...dril tweet? Chris and Brandon talk about the prevalence of, and problems with, "dad" culture in popular culture and, more specifically, in the tech world. Tweet by Michael Foley that reminded us of this: Dril: “The Proven Mental Health Benefits Of Calling Your Boss "Father" https://twitter.com/m1foley/status/1160957903584366592 Sealioning https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sealioning
You can only code so fast
August 20, 2019 10:30 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBChris introduces Brandon to the wonderful world of Bon Appétit on YouTube. They talk about the inevitable "Now what?" moment in a senior developer's career. Are you supposed to become a manager? Product manager? What tracks are available for people who want to stay technical? Chris talks about the types of companies that are appropriate for people at differing levels of technical ambition. They return to Freeman's first law of programming: All programming is bad programming. Chris n...
10x or bust bay-bee
August 13, 2019 09:00 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBIn this week's episode, Chris and Brandon answer a listener question about 10x engineers and use it as an opportunity to finally crack the lid on that 10x engineer tweet thread that everyone was talking about. Spoiler alert: they are not fans of the concept. Thanks for the suggestion Yi-Ning! Listener question- can we talk about 10x engineers and how can someone become one? https://twitter.com/LatteMiaow/status/1154882722407407617 Thanks Yi-Ning! The inciting incident: https:...
I’m just new here, but this seems weird
August 06, 2019 14:36 - 58 minutes - 54 MBChris and Brandon revisit some favorite movies from the early 2000s. They talk about why starting new jobs is the WORST. They talk about the difference in starting jobs for depth-first people and breadth-first people and the tradeoffs of showing up and "dunking on the engineering team". Chris explains how he comes up to speed at new jobs, and Brandon asks the question "When are you done being new?" and gives a hilariously depressing answer. Show Notes: OldBoy https://en.wikipedia...
I didn't know that I needed to come equipped with props
July 30, 2019 09:00 - 55 minutes - 51 MBIn this week's episode, Chris and Brandon talk about how strange it feels to visit San Francisco as a tech worker before moving on to the topic of remote work. Brandon's got a new remote gig, he's got questions, and Chris has...answers? Maybe?
CBaaS 2: Cultural Bugaloo
July 16, 2019 09:30 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBBrandon talks about why Hamilton was a prescient badass, and Chris stops short of recommending Brandon watch Chernobyl. They bust out Calling BS as a Service on company culture versus company values, and Lord help them, they bring Gramsci back in to explain the relationship between the two. Show Notes: Freeman's cast iron pizza https://twitter.com/15lettermax/status/1146199823042797570 Hamilton by Ron Chernow https://www.amazon.com/Alexander-Hamilton-Ron-Chernow/dp/0143034758 ...
Welcome To The Machine
July 09, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBIn this episode, Brandon introduces the concept of "empathy for the machine" and sparks an entire conversation about the different meanings of "empathy" and its understated value in the tech industry. Mechanical sympathy https://dzone.com/articles/mechanical-sympathy Emotional vs. Cognitive Empathy https://lesley.edu/article/the-psychology-of-emotional-and-cognitive-empathy Empathy for the Machine: Accidental Tech Podcast https://atp.fm/episodes/115