Breaking the Build

James Luterek and Tim Steele

James and Tim share their unserious takes on the latest technology and developer topics. In this tech casual podcast, two people who work with and around technology share their weird, funny, and irrelevant takes on software and technology.

Episodes

  1. May 20

    Disconnecting

    Tim recently broke his phone, and for three hours, he was forced to disconnect. In a world that’s built around technology, being without it felt like disappearing. Tim and James discuss the differences between being forced to disconnect and opting to disconnect, and share ways they have unplugged.

    43 min

  2. Apr 13

    Claude Complete My TODO List

    Tim Steele and James Luterek discuss their recent use of AI to finish long-forgotten, neglected projects and how to strike the right balance between leveraging AI and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Finally, they explore whether AI is a tool or if it will replace developers.

    36 min

  3. Mar 27

    Does Size Matter?

    In this episode of Breaking the Build, hosts Tim and James explore the significance of device size in relation to productivity. They discuss their personal setups, the evolution of device interaction, and how COVID-19 may have influenced device usage. During the " Would You Rather" segment, they explore an important question: Did WALL-E have the ideal desk setup?

    47 min

  4. Jan 28

    Technology Rewires Your Brain

    In this episode of Breaking the Build, Tim and James explore the profound impact of technology on human thought processes, discussing whether technology rewires our brains. They examine the importance of curiosity in programming and whether programmers crave structure. At the end, they discuss how technology adapts to human behavior and make a 50-year prediction.

    53 min

  5. Jan 8

    A Retro Resurgence

    In this episode, James and Tim discuss the resurgence and nostalgia surrounding old technology. They explore why retro items like vinyl, Polaroid cameras, and CRT TVs are making a comeback, and debate whether it's due to fond memories and digital burnout, or a genuine preference for the experience these items offer.

    51 min

  6. 12/19/2025

    There's Too Much Stuff On the Internet

    In this episode, James and Tim ask whether Google is better or worse than it used to be and discuss the challenges of searching an internet filled with data. They also discuss abstraction and the recent React Server Component vulnerabilities that shocked the internet.

    55 min

  7. 12/05/2025

    JavaScript Is a Millennial

    In this episode, we talk about starting our podcast, JavaScript turning 30, and the successes and failures of Tim and James using AI.

    46 min
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About

James and Tim share their unserious takes on the latest technology and developer topics. In this tech casual podcast, two people who work with and around technology share their weird, funny, and irrelevant takes on software and technology.

Information

  • Creator
    James Luterek and Tim Steele
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © James Luterek and Tim Steele
  • Show Website
    Breaking the Build