Things Worth Learning

Nov 04 2022 22 ep. 43 mins 56

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A curious programmer interviews fascinating people about their passions. Hosted by Matt Stauffer.

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Cultural Intelligence, with Karl Ostroski

Nov 04 2022 43 mins

In this episode, Karl Ostroski, a father, IT consultant, (and bacon gardener?) talks with us about the importance of Cultural Intelligence. Knowing how to effectively communicate with people of different cultural backgrounds is paramount in all relationships, from personal to professional. What may come across as a normal interaction for some, can have drastically different outcome

Neovim, with Jess Archer

Aug 19 2022 59 mins

In this episode, Jess Archer, a full-stack developer, programmer at Laravel and podcaster, talks with us about her favorite text editor, Neovim. She explains what it is, how it works, how to install it and why she prefers it over Vim. We also discuss intentionally going outside of our comfort zones, and the importance of making that choice in order to grow.

The Joy of Making, with Shawn Jones

Jul 15 2022 33 mins

In this episode, Shawn Jones, developer at Tighten and Launchcode alumnus, talks with us about being makers and builders, specifically, in the literal sense. He shares with us the freedom and empowerment that physically building something as a hobby can bring, including the learning process of doing something new, and goes over some of his own personal projects which listeners can

Street Photography and Progress over Perfection, with Greg Baugues

Jul 01 2022 41 mins

In this episode, Greg Baugues, a programmer, developer evangelist at Twilio, and writer, talks with us about his most recent passion, photography. He shares how he utilizes it to keep himself present during the important moments of his life, or to bring someone else happiness and visibility. For any aspiring photographers out there, Greg shares some good equipment tips and camera r

Web3 for Bootstrapping Businesses, with Ian Landsman

Jun 17 2022 52 mins

We hear a lot about Web3 nowadays, usually with some kind of controversy or a debate about the environment, crypto bros, NFT scams, or how it'll revolutionize the entire world. In this episode, Ian Landsman, Founder of HelpSpot and UserScape, talks with us about the *business potential* he sees in web3 technologies--how it can possibly be a useful tool for folks starting new tools

Making A Living Off Of Open-Source Software, with Evan You

May 06 2022 47 mins

In this episode, Evan You, full-time creator/project lead of open source projects Vue.js and Vite, talks with us about open source software and how to turn a passion project into a career. We discuss the unique balance of creating and maintaining a free product while also trying to make a sustainable living off of it, as well as the conveniences of being beholden only to yourself i

Minimalism, with Diana Scharf

Apr 22 2022 45 mins

With the coming of the new season, it’s tradition for most households to engage in some “Spring Cleaning” to declutter their living spaces and their minds. In this episode, Diana Scharf, a Fullstack developer at Beyond Code, and Co-Founder of 5amcode, shares with us what it truly means to live a minimalist lifestyle, and the surprising amount of freedom it gives you. We discu

Giving Psychology Away, with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford

Apr 08 2022 31 mins

In this episode, we are honored to welcome Dr. Joy Harden Bradford as our guest as she discusses the importance of sharing tools, training, and resources for improving mental health. Dr. Joy Harden Bradford is a Licensed Psychologist, Speaker, Media Personality, and the host of the wildly popular mental health podcast, Therapy for Black Girls. Her work focuses on making mental hea

Psychological Safety, with Taylor Poindexter

Mar 11 2022 41 mins

Have you ever had to struggle with not feeling heard? With feeling undervalued? Whether it's in your personal or professional life, psychological safety is something that we can, and should be aiming to provide in the spaces we occupy. In this episode, Taylor Poindexter, Engineering Manager at Spotify, co-founder of Black Code Collective, and connoisseur of fine whiskey, talks us t

3D Printing, with Erika Heidi

Feb 25 2022 44 mins

Home 3D Printing is a growing phenomenon, but it can still often feel completely inaccessible to normal people. In this episode, Erika Heidi, content creator and senior developer advocate at Sourcegraph, walks us through the basics of how 3D printing works and what you'll need to get started. We also discuss the importance of hobbies and not limiting yourself in your creative pursu