Podcast Episodes

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 between taking initiative and taking on too much?

I…

Published on 5 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 relationship goes sour. Is it ever okay to walk awa…

Published on 5 months, 1 week 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 each layer—from frontend and backend to auth and h…

Published on 5 months, 1 week 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 Googled and researched our way to learning new skills be…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks 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 how he researches keywords, analyzes top-ranking a…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks 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. They share personal stories of frustrating build…

Published on 5 months, 3 weeks ago

Leveling Up Your Dev Skills When You’re Not a Beginner (But Feel Like One)

Episode 380

Most coding guides are built for beginners—but what if you're already a working developer? In this episode, Matt shares his personal struggle with upgrading his coding skills after years of using no-…

Published on 5 months, 4 weeks ago

What Happens When a Real Developer Starts Vibe Coding?

Episode 379

What happens when a real developer uses AI to build something in a language and toolset they’ve never touched before? In this episode, Matt shares the story of how he created a free, custom-coded Goo…

Published on 6 months ago

Week in the Life of a Developer at a Tech Startup

Episode 378

Ever wonder what a developer really does at a tech startup? In this episode, we break down a full week—from scattered meetings and deep work to deployments, sprint planning, and handling the chaos of…

Published on 6 months, 1 week ago

Turborepo Changed How I Use Monorepos | w/ Anthony Shew

Episode 377

In this episode, Mike sits down with Anthony Shew from Turborepo to talk all things monorepos. They explore the pros and cons of monorepos versus traditional multi-repo setups, and how Turborepo comp…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago