Victor Adossi on WebAssembly

Episode 527

Brandon interviews Victor Adossi, an engineer at Cosmonic. They discuss the state of WebAssembly, wasmCloud, and why Wasm is poised for growth. Plus, Victor shares what it’s like to live as an expat …

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

The Optimist, the Origin, and the Deck

Episode 526

This week, we unpack The Optimist, the new Sam Altman biography; revisit OpenAI’s early days; and break down Coatue’s AI strategy deck. Plus, tips for squeezing in side projects between thought leade…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

AI Native vs. AI Add-on

Episode 525

This week, we try a shorter format inspired by the Dithering podcast. The conversation digs into the difference between apps built with AI from the ground up and those with AI bolted on after the fac…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

It’s a Box in a Box

Episode 524

This week, we cover Apple’s WWDC updates—from containerization to Foundation Models—and the Linux Foundation’s new FAIR Package Manager. Plus, we crown the best SDT Uber rider.

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Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Sterling Chin on APIs, AI, and Building MCP Servers

Episode 523

Brandon talks with Sterling Chin, Senior Developer Advocate at Postman, about building great APIs, why AI needs APIs, and what’s new at Postman. Plus, hear how he made the leap from 3rd-grade teacher…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago

A 5-star cannot stand

Episode 522

This week, we discuss Apple reversioning macOS, the steady state of private cloud, and Snowflake’s acquisition of CrunchyData. Plus, the eternal quest for a 5-star Uber rating.

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Published on 3 months ago

The MacGuffin

Episode 521

This week, we discuss OpenAI acquiring io, Salesforce buying Informatica, and the future of AI agents. Plus, Coté shares details about a sensitive procedure and ceiling puzzles.

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Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Excited is overused

Episode 520

Excited is overused

This week, we recap Microsoft Build, Google I/O, and Java turning 30. Plus, more Vegemite talk and a discussion on whether tech presenters really need to tell us they’re “excited.…

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

This is a “hit by pitch”

Episode 519

This week, we discuss Zenoss finally getting acquired, Databricks buying Neon, and the debut of WizOS. Plus, updates on OpenAI, Google, Apple—and hot takes on Marmite, Vegemite, and Emacs.

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Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

It Is What It Is

Episode 518

This week, we unpack what Uber’s CEO said, why the CNCF exists, and how companies chase the money. Plus, Coté stands alone in his love for rice cakes.

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Published on 4 months ago