ADSP: Algorithms + Data Structures = Programs

Conor Hoekstra, Bryce Adelstein Lelbach & Ben Deane

A programming podcast hosted by three software engineers (two at a time) that focuses on algorithms, data structures, programming languages, latest news in tech and more. The podcast was initially inspired by Magic Read Along.

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    Episode 275: Cartel Chaos & Travel Troubles

    In this episode, Conor and Bryce chat about cartel chaos and travel troubles! Link to Episode 275 on WebsiteDiscuss this episode, leave a comment, or ask a question (on GitHub)Socials ADSP: The Podcast: TwitterConor Hoekstra: LinkTree / BioBryce Adelstein Lelbach: TwitterShow Notes Date Recorded: 2026-02-26 Date Released: 2026-02-27 Daily Podcast - Inside the Operation to Take Down Mexico’s Biggest Drug LordCJNG - Jalisco New Generation CartelHarvard Paulson School of Engineering & Applied SciencesCSRankings: Computer Science RankingsUSNews Best Computer Science Schools"Performance Matters" by Emery Berger"Python Performance Matters" by Emery Berger (Strange Loop 2022)Intro Song Info Miss You by Sarah Jansen https://soundcloud.com/sarahjansenmusic Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/l-miss-you Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/iYYxnasvfx8

    34 min

  2. 20 FEB

    Episode 274: Recreational Math, Calculators & the Quadratic Formula

    In this episode, Conor and Ben chat about recreational math, calculators, the quadratic formula and more! Link to Episode 274 on WebsiteDiscuss this episode, leave a comment, or ask a question (on GitHub)Socials ADSP: The Podcast: TwitterConor Hoekstra: LinkTree / BioBen Deane: Twitter | BlueSkyShow Notes Date Recorded: 2026-02-04 Date Released: 2026-02-20 PEDMASChesterton's FenceTI-30XS MultiviewCasio FX 115DRecreational MathCyclical NumberRamanujan Taxicab NumbersStructure and Interpretation of Computer Programs: SICP - Conor Hoekstra - CppCon 2020Intro Song Info Miss You by Sarah Jansen https://soundcloud.com/sarahjansenmusic Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/l-miss-you Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/iYYxnasvfx8

    29 min

  3. 13 FEB

    Episode 273: Recreational Algorithms, 一百四十一, PEDMAS & Orwell

    In this episode, Conor and Ben chat about recreational algorithms, the Chinese number system, PEDMAS, George Orwell and more! Link to Episode 273 on WebsiteDiscuss this episode, leave a comment, or ask a question (on GitHub)Socials ADSP: The Podcast: TwitterConor Hoekstra: LinkTree / BioBen Deane: Twitter | BlueSkyShow Notes Date Recorded: 2026-02-04 Date Released: 2026-02-13 ADSP Episode 247: The Philosophy of Good Software DesignHoogle Translate scanHoogle Translate filterHoogle Translate adjacent_differenceHoogle Translate deltasQ differPEDMASKeynote: A Future of Value Semantics and Generic Programming Part 1 - Dave Abrahams - CppNow 2022Intro Song Info Miss You by Sarah Jansen https://soundcloud.com/sarahjansenmusic Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/l-miss-you Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/iYYxnasvfx8

    29 min

  4. 6 FEB

    Episode 272: Inverses, Monoids and ∞

    In this episode, Conor and Ben chat about algorithms inverses, monoids, infinity and more! Link to Episode 272 on WebsiteDiscuss this episode, leave a comment, or ask a question (on GitHub)Socials ADSP: The Podcast: TwitterConor Hoekstra: LinkTree / BioBen Deane: Twitter | BlueSkyShow Notes Date Recorded: 2026-02-04 Date Released: 2026-02-06 ADSP Episode 271: Mastermind AlgorithmsHoogle Translate adjacent_transformHoogle Translate scanHoogle Translate whereBQN ⁼ (undo)Tacit Talk Episode 30:Intro Song Info Miss You by Sarah Jansen https://soundcloud.com/sarahjansenmusic Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/l-miss-you Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/iYYxnasvfx8

    27 min

  5. 30 JAN

    Episode 271: Mastermind Algorithms

    In this episode, Conor talks about algorithms used to solve the Mastermind game and specifically a beautiful use of an inverse algorithm. Link to Episode 271 on WebsiteDiscuss this episode, leave a comment, or ask a question (on GitHub)Show Notes Date Recorded: 2026-01-29 Date Released: 2026-01-30 "Point-Free or Die: Tacit Programming in Haskell and Beyond" by Amar ShahC++98 std::transformC++23 std::views::zip_transformzip_transform Hoogle TranslateC++98 std::accumulateC++23 std::ranges::fold_left_firstThe Twin Algorithms - Conor Hoekstra - CppNorth 2022frequencies Hoogle TranslateouterProduct Hoogle TranslateC++23 std::views::adjacent_transformHoogle Translate adjacent_transformHoogle Translate scanADSP Episode 146: 🇸🇮 SRT23 - Algorithms, BQN's Superpowers & More!Combinatory LogicIntro Song Info Miss You by Sarah Jansen https://soundcloud.com/sarahjansenmusic Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/l-miss-you Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/iYYxnasvfx8

    19 min

  6. 23 JAN

    Episode 270: 2026 Predictions - AI, The Future, Books & More!

    In this episode, Conor and Bryce make their 2026 predictions and chat about the future! Link to Episode 270 on WebsiteDiscuss this episode, leave a comment, or ask a question (on GitHub)Socials ADSP: The Podcast: TwitterConor Hoekstra: LinkTree / BioBryce Adelstein Lelbach: TwitterShow Notes Date Recorded: 2026-01-13 Date Released: 2026-01-23 VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE ADSP EPISODES OF 2025ADSP Episode 111: C++23 Ranges, 2022 Retro & Star WarsADSP Episode 97: C++ vs Carbon vs Circle vs CppFront with Sean Baxtertrueup Tech Layoffs Trackertrueup Big Tech Employee Countstrueup Important Dates in Modern Tech HistoryArtificial AnalysisThe Psychology of Awakening by Gay WatsonThe Resonance of Emptiness by Gay WatsonPermutation City by Greg EganThe Peterman PodBoris Cherny (Creator of Claude Code) On What Grew His Career And Building at Anthropic (Peterman Pod)PantheonThe Metamorphosis of the Prime Intellect by Isaac AsimovFoundation Series by Isaac AsimovRonot Series by Isaac AsimovIntro Song Info Miss You by Sarah Jansen https://soundcloud.com/sarahjansenmusic Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/l-miss-you Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/iYYxnasvfx8

    44 min

  7. 16 JAN

    Episode 269: 2025 Double Retro

    In this episode, Conor and Bryce conduct the annual 2025 retro! Link to Episode 269 on WebsiteDiscuss this episode, leave a comment, or ask a question (on GitHub)Socials ADSP: The Podcast: TwitterConor Hoekstra: LinkTree / BioBryce Adelstein Lelbach: TwitterShow Notes Date Recorded: 2026-01-13 Date Released: 2026-01-16 VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE ADSP EPISODES OF 2025ADSP Episode 259: 🇳🇴 NDC TechTown 🇳🇴 Vittorio Romeo & JF BastienNDC TechTown 2025 PlaylistPrefix Sums and Their Applications by Guy BlellochParallel Prefix Sum (Scan) with CUDA by Mark HarrisADSP Episode 263: 🇳🇱 The Sean Parent Origin StoryADSP Episode 232: Algorithms! Live from New York!Intro Song Info Miss You by Sarah Jansen https://soundcloud.com/sarahjansenmusic Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/l-miss-you Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/iYYxnasvfx8

    38 min

  8. 9 JAN

    Episode 268: Advent of Code 2025 (Day 6)

    In this episode, Conor and Ben chat about Advent of Code 2025 Day 6! Link to Episode 268 on WebsiteDiscuss this episode, leave a comment, or ask a question (on GitHub)Socials ADSP: The Podcast: TwitterConor Hoekstra: LinkTree / BioBen Deane: Twitter | BlueSkyShow Notes Date Recorded: 2025-12-22 Date Released: 2026-01-09 Advent of Code 2025Day 6 ProblemBen's Day 6 AoC 2025 in PythonConor's Day 6 AoC 2025 in BQNtranspose Hoogle TranslateIntro Song Info Miss You by Sarah Jansen https://soundcloud.com/sarahjansenmusic Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/l-miss-you Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/iYYxnasvfx8

    16 min
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About

A programming podcast hosted by three software engineers (two at a time) that focuses on algorithms, data structures, programming languages, latest news in tech and more. The podcast was initially inspired by Magic Read Along.

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  • Creator
    Conor Hoekstra, Bryce Adelstein Lelbach & Ben Deane
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    276
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 ADSP: Algorithms + Data Structures = Programs
  • Show Website
    ADSP: Algorithms + Data Structures = Programs

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