Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWeb News: We Shouldn’t Focus on AI
Episode 390
AI is everywhere—popping up in every tool, platform, and app we use. But with all this supposed productivity, why are we spending so much time tinker…
1 year, 1 month ago
Are Coding Basics Still Relevant in the Age of AI?
Episode 389
In this episode, Matt and Mike explore whether learning the fundamentals of coding is still necessary in 2025, now that powerful AI tools can write, …
1 year, 1 month ago
Web News: Is This the End for Junior Developers?
Episode 388
AI tools are getting faster, cheaper, and—some say—good enough to replace junior developers. In this episode of Web News, we dive into the recent X d…
1 year, 2 months ago
Boosting Developer Productivity with AI Without Losing Your Edge
Episode 387
In this episode, Mike explores his growing dependence on AI tools like Cursor and ChatGPT to handle everyday coding tasks. From code generation and D…
1 year, 2 months ago
Taking On Too Much Responsibility as a Web Developer
Episode 386
As web developers, we often wear a lot of hats — designer, developer, project manager, client liaison, support desk, and more. But where’s the line b…
1 year, 2 months ago
Web News: Is It Ever Okay to Fire a Client?
Episode 385
We all know what it’s like to be fired—but what about firing a client? In this week’s Web News, Matt and Mike explore what happens when a freelance r…
1 year, 2 months ago
We Should Care More About Web App Security
Episode 384
In this episode, Matt and Mike dive deep into web app security by walking through a simple SaaS note-taking app and breaking down vulnerabilities at …
1 year, 2 months ago
Web News: Trying New Things on Customer Sites
Episode 383
Sometimes a customer asks you to do something that you’ve never done before - when it’s mission critical this can be nerve wracking. We’ve all Google…
1 year, 2 months ago
Write Less, Rank More: My Fill-in-the-Blank SEO Method
Episode 382
In this episode, Matt shares his “Write for Google” process — a strategic, keyword-first approach to planning SEO-friendly content. He walks through …
1 year, 2 months ago
Why Developer Experience Matters
Episode 381
In this episode, Matt and Mike dive into developer experience (DX) — what it is, why it matters, and how improving it can make you a better developer…
1 year, 3 months ago