Pybites Podcast

Julian Sequeira & Bob Belderbos

The Pybites Podcast is a podcast about Python Development, Career and Mindset skills. Hosted by the Co-Founders, Bob Belderbos and Julian Sequeira, this podcast is for anyone interested in Python and looking for tips, tricks and concepts related to Career + Mindset. For more information on Pybites, visit us at https://pybit.es and connect with us on LinkedIn:Julian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliansequeira/Bob: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bbelderbos/

  1. #210: Codeflash and continuous Python performance with Saurabh Misra

    JAN 5

    #210: Codeflash and continuous Python performance with Saurabh Misra

    Speed isn’t just a nice-to-have - it affects user experience, cloud costs, and how fast teams can move. In this episode, we chat with Saurabh Misra about making Python performance a continuous habit rather than a last-minute clean-up. He introduces Codeflash, a tool that profiles real code paths, explores optimisation options with LLMs, and only suggests changes that preserve behaviour and deliver measurable speedups. We delve into how this works, from tracing and line-level profiling to coverage-guided inputs and concolic testing. Saurabh shares real examples, including smarter NumPy usage, avoiding unnecessary global sorts, and using Numba to speed up numeric hotspots. We also talk about fitting performance checks into everyday workflows via the CLI, VS Code, and GitHub Actions. The big takeaway: performance doesn’t have to slow teams down — with the right tooling, it can be part of shipping well from day one. Connect with Saurabh at https://www.linkedin.com/in/saurabh-misra/ and find out more about Codeflash via the website https://www.codeflash.ai/. ___ 💡🧑‍💻 Want to become a more focused, motivated, and effective Python developer? The Pybites Developer Mindset (PDM) Program helps you build strong habits, deepen your skills, and make real progress in just six weeks. Join us for mentorship, accountability, and a supportive community that keeps you moving forward. Start your PDM journey now! 🌟✅ https://pybit.es/catalogue/the-pdm-program/ ___ If you found this podcast helpful, please consider following us! Start Here with Pybites: https://pybit.es

    50 min
  2. #209: Transforming the hiring process with JobHive

    12/14/2025

    #209: Transforming the hiring process with JobHive

    In this episode, we talk with Aaron Jorgensen about how JobHive came to life - starting as a small résumé-parsing experiment and gradually growing into a structured, AI-supported interview workflow. Aaron explains how the system handles voice capture, transcription, prompts, and AI avatars, and why he moved toward a multi-agent approach instead of relying on one model to do everything. We dig into what “fair scoring” actually means, how cross-checking evaluators and confidence levels work, and why it’s important to keep the reasoning behind decisions visible to both employers and candidates. From the builder’s perspective, Aaron walks through the practical side of developing the platform: shaping an MVP, working with LangChain, choosing AWS tools that reduce overhead, and dealing with the usual setbacks—broken features, unreliable external services, and the moments that test your patience. He also talks about the routines and habits that helped him stay consistent during the harder stretches. If you’re interested in hiring workflows, AI tooling, or the reality of turning a rough prototype into a functioning product, this conversation covers it all. To learn more about Aaron's work, check out his websites or reach out to him on socials: JobHive: https://jobhive.ai Aaron's Website: https://ajeema.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mraaronjorgensen/ Circle: https://pybites.circle.so/u/22287446 ___ Book mentioned in ep: https://pybitesbooks.com/books/P3EFa-WuMMkC ___ 💡🧑‍💻 Want to become a more focused, motivated, and effective Python developer? The Pybites Developer Mindset (PDM) Program helps you build strong habits, deepen your skills, and make real progress in just six weeks. Join us for mentorship, accountability, and a supportive community that keeps you moving forward. Start your PDM journey now! 🌟✅ https://pybit.es/catalogue/the-pdm-program/ ___ If you found this podcast helpful, please consider following us! Start Here with Pybites: https://pybit.es

    42 min
  3. #208: Emma Saroyan shares her practical guide to generative AI for web developers

    12/07/2025

    #208: Emma Saroyan shares her practical guide to generative AI for web developers

    Curious how to build real web apps with AI without turning into a prompt robot? We sit down with developer advocate and author Emma Saroyan to unpack a practical path for using OpenAI APIs and Next.js to turn ideas into shipped projects you actually understand. From smart prompting to project structure, Emma shows how to work with AI as an assistant you guide, not a textbook to copy. Emma also takes us inside her community work in Armenia, sharing how culture shapes developer communication and adoption. We talk about how to avoid over-reliance on tools, and why accessibility matters—especially for newcomers who can use AI to prototype quickly and then deepen their skills.  If you’re ready to ship faster without losing your craft, tune in, subscribe for more conversations like this, and leave a comment with the next AI-powered feature you want to build. Connect with Emma on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-saroyan Check out Emma's book 'Generative AI for Web Development': https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/979-8-8688-0885-2 ______ 💡🧑‍💻 Want to become a more focused, motivated, and effective Python developer? The Pybites Developer Mindset (PDM) Program helps you build strong habits, deepen your skills, and make real progress in just six weeks. Join us for mentorship, accountability, and a supportive community that keeps you moving forward. Start your PDM journey now! 🌟✅ https://pybit.es/catalogue/the-pdm-program/ ___ If you found this podcast helpful, please consider following us! Start Here with Pybites: https://pybit.es

    45 min
  4. #207: Spicy brains & real code - Simen Daehlin talks coding with neurodiversity

    12/02/2025

    #207: Spicy brains & real code - Simen Daehlin talks coding with neurodiversity

    In this episode, we talk with Simen, a senior software engineer and creator of Almost Done, a weekly email newsletter designed for neurodivergent developers and anyone who thinks a little differently. Simen shares how he built a format that supports real attention - short, scannable essays, intentional accessibility choices, and four writing “personas” that shape each issue’s tone. We explore his creative workflow, why timing matters for engagement, and the “subscriber-first” philosophy that keeps the newsletter personal. Simen also opens up about career growth, simplicity in engineering, and practical systems that help with ADHD traits like hyperfocus and time blindness. It’s an honest, uplifting conversation about writing, technology, and building a kinder approach to productivity. If the episode resonates, check out Almost Done and share it with someone who’d enjoy it. Sign up here - https://almostdone.news/ Or view past issues - https://almostdone.news/issues Reach out to Simen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simendaehlin ______ 💡🧑‍💻 Want to become a more focused, motivated, and effective Python developer? The Pybites Developer Mindset (PDM) Program helps you build strong habits, deepen your skills, and make real progress in just six weeks. Join us for mentorship, accountability, and a supportive community that keeps you moving forward. Start your PDM journey now! 🌟✅ https://pybit.es/catalogue/the-pdm-program/ ___ If you found this podcast helpful, please consider following us! Start Here with Pybites: https://pybit.es

    49 min
  5. #206: The Power of One Clear Goal - Kishan Patel on building a Developer Mindset

    11/24/2025

    #206: The Power of One Clear Goal - Kishan Patel on building a Developer Mindset

    What if levelling up your Python career didn’t require a multitude of courses—just one clear commitment? In this episode of the Pybites Podcast, we talk with Kishan Patel, a Dallas-based data engineer who set a single goal: become the best Python developer he could be. That focus led him to ship three real-world projects, publish his first PyPI package, and build a stronger, more decisive developer mindset. We also discuss how breaking the cycle of perfectionism, using coaching for accountability, and developing a thoughtful, balanced approach to AI can  help you build with more confidence and stay focused on the real skills that move your Python journey forward.  Kishan's contacts: Personal site: https://www.kishanpatel.dev/ YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@KPDataDev Blog: https://kpdata.dev/blog/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kishanpatel789/ Circle: https://pybites.circle.so/u/4fe60026 Chrome extensions mentioned in the ep: Undistracted: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/undistracted-hide-faceboo/pjjgklgkfeoeiebjogplpnibpfnffkng?hl=en Monochrome Mode: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/monochrome-mode-grayscale/fmiaojphifnoicpdhhcniiekcpfbkidj?hl=en Books: Cosmic Python: https://www.cosmicpython.com/ Dune: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dune_(novel) The One Thing: https://pybitesbooks.com/books/ov23vQEACAAJ ______ 💡🧑‍💻 Want to become a more focused, motivated, and effective Python developer? The Pybites Developer Mindset (PDM) program helps you build strong habits, deepen your skills, and make REAL progress in just six weeks. Join us for mentorship, accountability, and a supportive community that keeps you moving forward. Start your PDM journey now! 🌟✅ https://pybit.es/catalogue/the-pdm-program/ ___ If you found this podcast helpful, please consider following us! Start Here with Pybites: https://pybit.es

    39 min
  6. #205: Building reactive Python notebooks with Marimo

    11/17/2025

    #205: Building reactive Python notebooks with Marimo

    Marimo is redefining what a Python notebook can do—bringing structure, version control, and interactivity together. In this episode, we chat with Akshay Agrawal, co-founder and CEO of Marimo, about how their reactive Python notebook fixes hidden state, keeps outputs in sync, and makes reproducible, reviewable code the norm. Akshay shares Marimo’s origin story, how its reactive DAG turns notebooks into clean, Git-friendly tools, and why teams are ditching Jupyter-to-Streamlit pipelines for simpler, reactive workflows. We also dive into performance, data handling with pandas/Polars via Narwhals, and SQL reactivity with DuckDB. Join us in this insightful episode as we talk with Akshay about reproducibility, data workflows, and turning prototypes into shareable apps. For more info on Marimo, reach out to Akshay: Website: https://www.akshayagrawal.com/ Github: https://github.com/akshayka LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akshayka/ X: https://x.com/akshaykagrawal ______ If you found this podcast helpful, please consider following us! Start Here with Pybites: https://pybit.es Developer Mindset Newsletter: https://pybit.es/newsletter 💡 Pybites Books: https://pybitesbooks.com/ Bob LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bbelderbos/ Julian LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliansequeira/ Twitter: https://x.com/pybites Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pybites-podcast/id1545551340 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1sJnriPKKVgPIX7UU9PIN1

    54 min
  7. #204: The science of open science - with Leah Wasser, founder of pyOpenSci

    11/09/2025

    #204: The science of open science - with Leah Wasser, founder of pyOpenSci

    What if the most valuable part of your research isn’t the paper, but the package that made it possible? In this episode, we talk with Leah Wasser, Executive Director and Founder of pyOpenSci, a nonprofit working to make scientific Python more inclusive, reproducible, and discoverable. We explore what “open science” really means in practice: transparent workflows that others can rerun, review, and extend. Leah explains how pyOpenSci’s peer review process helps turn lab scripts into reliable, citable Python packages with better documentation, testing, and credit through the Journal of Open Source Software (JOSS). We also unpack how AI is reshaping scientific coding—its potential to speed up work, and the need for careful human oversight to maintain accuracy and trust. Connect with Leah on the following platforms: Github: https://github.com/lwasser LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahawasser/ Slack: https://www.pyopensci.org/handbook/community/slack.html ___ If you found this podcast helpful, please consider following us! Start Here with Pybites: https://pybit.es Developer Mindset Newsletter: https://pybit.es/newsletter 💡 Pybites Books: https://pybitesbooks.com/ Bob LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bbelderbos/ Julian LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliansequeira/ Twitter: https://x.com/pybites Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pybites-podcast/id1545551340 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1sJnriPKKVgPIX7UU9PIN1

    53 min
  8. #203: Automating API Documentation with Zylosystems

    10/02/2025

    #203: Automating API Documentation with Zylosystems

    If you’ve ever stayed up late churning out API docs when you’d rather be anywhere else, you’ll relate to this week’s guest. Nick Park felt that same pain as a server engineer, which pushed him to build Zylo-docs, an AI tool that takes the grunt work out of documentation. Nick’s journey has been anything but linear—from AWS trainer to experimenting with generative AI in the fashion world, before realising his real passion was helping developers.  In this episode, we talk about following your passion, finding product-market fit, and being open to pivots along the way. Check out Zylo-docs on PyPI or their site to find out more. Website: https://zylo-docs.dev Library: https://pypi.org/project/zylo-docs/ Nick's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/searchingstar/ ___ If you found this podcast helpful, please consider following us! Start Here with Pybites: https://pybit.es Developer Mindset Newsletter: https://pybit.es/newsletter 💡 Pybites Books: https://pybitesbooks.com/ Bob LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bbelderbos/ Julian LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliansequeira/ Twitter: https://x.com/pybites Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pybites-podcast/id1545551340 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1sJnriPKKVgPIX7UU9PIN1

    50 min
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About

The Pybites Podcast is a podcast about Python Development, Career and Mindset skills. Hosted by the Co-Founders, Bob Belderbos and Julian Sequeira, this podcast is for anyone interested in Python and looking for tips, tricks and concepts related to Career + Mindset. For more information on Pybites, visit us at https://pybit.es and connect with us on LinkedIn:Julian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliansequeira/Bob: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bbelderbos/

Information

  • Creator
    Julian Sequeira & Bob Belderbos
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    211
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Pybites Podcast
  • Show Website
    Pybites Podcast

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