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Veteran web developers RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III host this informal, whiskey-fueled fireside chat with your favorite web devs. They discuss all things web development including JavaScript, TypeScript, EmberJS, React, Astro, SolidJS, CSS, HTML, Web3, and more. They take a unique approach and focus on getting to know the human side of developers and their hobbies outside of work, all while sampling a new whiskey that they rate on their unique tentacle scale.

Whiskey Web and Whatnot RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III

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Veteran web developers RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III host this informal, whiskey-fueled fireside chat with your favorite web devs. They discuss all things web development including JavaScript, TypeScript, EmberJS, React, Astro, SolidJS, CSS, HTML, Web3, and more. They take a unique approach and focus on getting to know the human side of developers and their hobbies outside of work, all while sampling a new whiskey that they rate on their unique tentacle scale.

    Throwback Frameworks, Tailwind Fandom, and CSS with Jhey Tompkins

    Throwback Frameworks, Tailwind Fandom, and CSS with Jhey Tompkins

    Have you ever reflected on the tools that shaped your journey as a developer? Jhey Tompkins, Senior DX Engineer at Vercel, takes a trip down memory lane with Chuck and Robbie, even diving into the topic of Tailwind.


    As a CSS experimenter, Jhey is a fan of Tailwind. He explains how, beyond all the debates, its real value of simplifying CSS shines through. Jhey also walks through his experience with a Backbone Marionette app that's still hanging out on GitHub pages, highlighting one of its most memorable features—event handling in strings. He also touches on modern frameworks like Vue, Astro, and Svelte, sharing his experience with each.


    In this episode, Jhey talks to Robbie and Chuck about the inspiration behind his bear logo, experimenting with CSS using Tailwind, and the nostalgia for old-school frameworks.


    Key Takeaways


    [00:53] - Introduction to Jhey Tompkins.

    [02:57] - A whiskey review: Eagle Rare 10 Year.

    [14:36] - Jhey explains the inspiration behind his bear logo.

    [21:28] - Chuck, Robbie, and Jhey discuss old-school frameworks.

    [33:20] - Tech hot takes.

    [44:27] - Chuck, Robbie, and Jhey discuss restaurants in the U.S. and UK.


    Quotes


    [18:03] - “That’s one thing I’m driven by. I love learning different stuff.” ~ Jhey Tompkins


    [29:37] - “One of the things I always say to people is, just have a go at building from scratch and then reach for stuff later on.” ~ Jhey Tompkins


    [56:47] - “Go beyond the documentation, become it.” ~ Jhey Tompkins

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    Jhey Tompkins
    Jhey Tompkins Twitter
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    Vercel
    Major League Soccer
    Eagle Rare 10-year
    Buffalo Trace Distillery
    Inter Milan
    Manchester United
    Matt Pocock
    Waze
    Maker’s Mark
    Pepsi
    Costco
    CodePen
    Three JS
    Angular
    App Directory
    React
    YAML
    Astro
    Django
    American Express
    GitHub
    National Geographic
    Ember JS
    JSON
    Vue.js
    Next.js
    Svelte
    Tailwind CSS
    Roomba
    Red Hot and Blue
    Taco Bell
    Wendy’s
    In-N-Out Burger
    Jack in the Box
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    Hot Pocket
    Open UI
    GSAP
    DevTools

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    Cracking the Podcasting Code with Andrew Lisowski and Justin Bennett

    Cracking the Podcasting Code with Andrew Lisowski and Justin Bennett

    Podcasts are a popular way to share knowledge, stories, and ideas in the tech space and the medium continues to evolve rapidly. But what does it truly take to create a successful podcast that captivates an audience?


    Andrew Lisowski, Senior Software Engineer at Descript, and Justin Bennett, Engineer at Oxide, are seasoned podcasters and hosts of the Devtools FM podcast where they talk to industry leaders about developer tools. They shared insights on the evolving landscape of podcasting, highlighting the importance of having a sustainable workflow and maintaining consistency. Andrew and Justin believe a major key to podcasting is understanding your audience, their preferences, and how to keep them engaged. Throughout the episode, the conversation covers an array of topics, including the influence of developer tools, the resurgence of HTML-first web development, and the role of WebAssembly (Wasm) in shaping the future of the web.


    In this episode, Andrew and Justin talk to Robbie and Chuck about developer tools, the future of tech, and the world of podcasting in the tech space.


    Key Takeaways


    [00:55] - Introduction to Andrew and Justin.

    [03:17] - A whiskey review: Great Jones Straight Bourbon Whiskey.

    [14:13] - Tech hot takes.

    [37:57] - Andrew and Justin give tips and tricks for podcasting.

    [47:45] - Careers that Andrew and Justin would choose if they weren’t in tech.

    [48:58] - Andrew and Justin take over Whiskey Web and Whatnot.


    Quotes


    [20:32] - “I don’t actually think Git is good. It is a utility, and it is good enough for most cases.” ~ Justin Bennett


    [33:22] - “If there is a future for Webpack, it’s Rspack.” ~ Andrew Lisowski


    [36:46] - “The best frameworks, in my opinion, learn from what other folks are doing.” ~ Justin Bennett



    Links


    Andrew Lisowski Twitter
    Andrew Lisowski LinkedIn
    Justin Bennett Twitter
    Devtools FM Podcast
    Bun
    NPM
    Jarred Sumner
    Anthony Fu
    Unison
    Great Jones Straight Bourbon Whiskey
    Buffalo Trace Distillery
    Maker’s Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon
    Rust
    GitHub
    Mercurial
    Perforce
    Tailwind CSS
    Vanilla CSS
    React
    Million JS
    Aiden Bai
    Lululemon
    JSON
    Webpack
    ByteDance
    Rspack
    Node JS
    Deno
    Vue
    Svelte
    Sentry
    Descript
    The Primeagen
    ART19
    Twitter
    Nuxt
    Apple
    WordPress
    Django
    Google

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    Leveraging CSS, Web Design, and Gaming UI with Adam Argyle

    Leveraging CSS, Web Design, and Gaming UI with Adam Argyle

    Adam Argyle, Chrome CSS Developer Advocate at Google, is not your typical CSS expert. He is big on education and hosts two podcasts that aim to bridge the gap and help developers embrace the challenges of CSS.


    Adam approaches CSS with a dose of humility, acknowledging that it's one of the most complex and least understood aspects of web development. He’s not just a CSS advocate, he is also a gamer at heart, and throughout the episode, he connects the dots between CSS and the gaming industry. Adam highlights an issue in game development - the oversight of UI design. He pointed out that most efforts are concentrated on the technical aspects, often leaving the player experience lacking. He even shared his vision for a specialized UI agency that focuses exclusively on enhancing user interfaces in the gaming world.


    In this episode, Adam talks to Robbie and Chuck about leveraging CSS to improve your designs, the Tailwind vs vanilla CSS debate, and the challenges of building UI for games.


    Key Takeaways


    [01:47] - Introduction to Adam Argyle.

    [03:20] - A whiskey review: Wild Turkey Rare Breed Rye.

    [16:55] - Adam talks about his upbringing.

    [19:40] - Why CSS isn’t a programming language.

    [25:22] - Hidden CSS features that add flair to your designs.

    [30:54] - Adam’s take on milk.

    [33:47] - Adam, Chuck, and Robbie talk about games.

    [37:54] - Tech hot takes.

    [53:35] - Adam plays the banjo.

    [01:01:20] - If Adam wasn’t in tech, what career would he choose?


    Quotes


    [19.03] - “Everybody is pitching and selling, and you either know how to do it or you don’t.” ~ Adam Argyle


    [21:09] - “Here’s my hot take about CSS, it’s the only programming language that delivers types, and it forces them at run time.” ~ Adam Argyle


    [26:31] - “One of the most magical fairy dust things you can sprinkle on your website is View Transitions.” ~ Adam Argyle

    Links


    Adam Argyle
    Adam Argyle Twitter
    Adam Argyle LinkedIn
    Bad at CSS Podcast
    The CSS Podcast
    Wes Bos
    The Code Company
    Sentry
    Google
    Wild Turkey Rare Breed Rye
    Coca-Cola
    RC Cola
    Pepsi
    Russell’s Reserve
    United States Postal Service
    The Wine Spot
    ShopTalk Show
    Garth Brooks
    The Rolling Stones
    Shakira
    Sinead O'Connor
    Ferragamo
    Prototype JS
    jQuery
    Scroll-driven Animations
    G.I. Joe
    The Primeagen
    Pokemon Go
    Monster Hunter Now
    Nintendo
    Hyperspin Systems
    Tailwind CSS
    Vanilla CSS
    Google Chrome
    Sarafi
    Mozilla Firefox
    Rust
    Travis
    Coldplay
    The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdon
    Steam Deck
    ASUS
    FIFA 2023
    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
    Diablo 4
    The Outer Worlds
    Starfield
    Bethesda Game Studios
    Starlink
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    Active Vision
    Chris Coyier

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    Learning Angular, Leadership Opportunities, and Google Culture with Sarah Drasner

    Learning Angular, Leadership Opportunities, and Google Culture with Sarah Drasner

    The transition from coder to manager isn’t easy for developers who love the creative satisfaction and thrill of coding. But both sides of the fence have unique challenges.


    Sarah Drasner, Senior Director of Engineering, Web, Android, iOS, and Multiplatform Core Infrastructure at Google, didn’t seek out engineering leadership. Sarah admits that she sometimes misses the flow state of coding but has a new appreciation for management now that she is on the other side. She discusses the culture at Google, navigating the company’s tech stack, and how much she values working with a dedicated and hardworking team. Beyond her tech pursuits, Sarah shines a light on She Code Africa, a nonprofit organization she supports, empowering women in tech.


    In this episode, Sarah talks to Robbie and Chuck about why she initially avoided Angular, the challenges of management, and the flow state she misses from coding.


    Key Takeaways


    [01:01] - Introduction to Sarah Drasner.

    [03:26] - A whiskey review: Brenne French Single Malt Whisky.

    [15:00] - Tech hot takes.

    [39:05] - What is going on with Angular.

    [47:09] - Sarah’s experiences being a manager.

    [52:10] - The career Sarah would choose if she wasn’t in tech.


    Quotes


    [22:48] - “I like the idea of being explicit, but I appreciate when languages are a little more bulletproof.” ~ Sarah Drasner


    [43:56] - “Dealing with change as a developer is the main reason why you use a framework.” ~ Sarah Drasner


    [45:58] - “That’s the reason why so many senior devs go towards this ‘it depends’ way of thinking because we see many different implementations over time.” ~ Sarah Drasner

    Links


    Sarah Drasner
    Sarah Drasner Twitter
    Sarah Drasner LinkedIn
    Engineering Management for the Rest of Us
    She Code Africa
    Ada Nduka Oyom
    RenderATL
    Sagamore Spirit
    GitHub
    React
    Vue JS
    Microsoft
    Netlify
    Google
    Apple
    Ember JS
    Angular
    Brenne French Single Malt Whisky
    Craigellachie Distillery
    Michter’s American
    Peerless Distilling Co
    Willett Distillery
    Angel’s Envy Bourbons
    Whiskey Del Bac
    Mountain Dew
    Solid JS
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    Nuxt
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    Tailwind CSS
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    This show is brought to you by Ship Shape. Ship Shape’s software consultants solve complex software and app development problems with top-tier coding expertise, superior service, and speed. In a sea of choices, our senior-level development crew rises above the rest by delivering the best solutions for fintech, cybersecurity, and other fast-growing industries. Check us out at shipshape.io.



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    Engineering Management vs Individual Contributor, Travel, and Inflation with Taylor Poindexter

    Engineering Management vs Individual Contributor, Travel, and Inflation with Taylor Poindexter

    Being a great engineer doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll be a great engineering manager. So how do you know if a leadership role is right for you? Taylor Poindexter, Software Engineering Manager at Spotify, believes you have to try before you can decide and also know when to walk away.


    Taylor started out as a tech lead. She knew she wanted to help people advance their careers, and that passion led her to management. She emphasizes that emotional intelligence and patience are a major part of the role and the signs of an effective leader because people are complex. She talks about some of her personal strengths as a leader and the importance of motivating your team, giving feedback, and taking uncomfortable criticism. Managing people isn’t an easy job, and Taylor’s advice for engineers who realize they don’t love leadership is to walk away before creating an unhappy work culture for your team.


    In this episode, Taylor talks to Robbie and Chuck about tech hot takes, building effective engineering cultures, and the challenges and rewards of being an engineering manager.


    Key Takeaways


    [00:50] - Introduction to Taylor Poindexter.

    [02:38] - A whiskey review: Barrel Private Release DJX2.

    [12:19] - Tech hot takes.

    [18:32] - Taylor talks about her skills as an engineer and manager.

    [22:26] - Taylor’s advice for a developer who isn’t sure they want to be a manager.

    [27:41] - Types of employees managed by Taylor.

    [35:01] - Taylor unpacks her tweet about food spending.

    [42:15] - Chuck, Robbie, and Taylor talk about the subscription model.

    [45:10] - If Taylor wasn’t in tech, what career would she choose?

    [48:32] - Chuck talks about his trip to France.


    Quotes


    [19:32] - “I think I’m really good at motivating people. I think partially because, at the end of the day, they know I’m really honest and trustworthy.” ~ Taylor Poindexter


    [20:19] - “The constant iteration of improving things makes the team a good place.” ~ Taylor Poindexter


    [23:03] - “I realized that it was so important to me to give somebody else an enhanced career in whatever way I could.” ~ Taylor Poindexter

    Links


    Taylor Poindexter
    Taylor Poindexter LinkedIn
    Taylor Poindexter Twitter
    Taylor Poindexter Instagram
    Spotify
    Black Code Collective
    Barrell Private Release DJX2
    Jack Rose Dining Saloon
    Twitter
    I.W. Harper
    Laravel
    WordPress
    Django
    Disaronno
    Sagamore Spirit Rye
    Suntory
    Jim Beam
    Bun
    University of Virginia
    Virginia Tech
    Solid JS
    Ryan Carniato
    Astro
    Aperol
    Hammer & Nails
    CleanMyMac
    Verizon
    Adobe
    Netflix
    Blockbuster

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    This show is brought to you by Ship Shape. Ship Shape’s software consultants solve complex software and app development problems with top-tier coding expertise, superior service, and speed. In a sea of choices, our senior-level development crew rises above the rest by delivering the best solutions for fintech, cybersecurity, and other fast-growing industries. Check us out at shipshape.io.



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    • 58 min
    Tech Talk, Social Media Use, and Netflix with The Primeagen

    Tech Talk, Social Media Use, and Netflix with The Primeagen

    The Primeagen is known for embracing controversy. He returns to the podcast for a conversation on a range of topics like masculinity, social media, and pornography. He also opens up about his father’s passing and his journey growing up with a single mother.


    Michael Paulson aka The Primeagen, Software Engineer at Netflix, is an influential figure in the tech community. He shares his thoughts on React's evolution and the impact it has on web applications and offers a behind-the-scenes look at the inner workings of Netflix and the problem-solving initiatives he led. He also discusses social media use and explains how he leverages platforms like Twitter, Twitch, and YouTube to express his thoughts while fostering an engaging online community.


    In this episode, The Primeagen talks to Robbie and Chuck about his views on frameworks like React, the perils of pornography, and how he is saving Netflix millions of dollars.


    Key Takeaways


    [01:06] - Introduction to The Primeagen.

    [03:48] - A whiskey review - Spirits of French Lick William Dalton Single Barrel Bourbon.

    [13:40] - Tech hot takes.

    [44:16] - The Primeagen talks about limiting social media use.

    [56:05] - What The Primeagen would do if he wasn’t in tech.

    [01:01:52] - The Primeagen’s take on pornography.

    [01:17:36] - The influence of The Primeagen's father's passing.

    [01:21:15] - How The Primeagen saved Netflix millions of dollars.


    Quotes


    [18:50] - “It feels like React, at this point, is in this state where it’s the industry standard, but I don’t feel like people are happy with it.” ~ The Primeagen


    [24:45] - “When people start relying on you as some sort of open source provider, you do still have some level of obligation.” ~ The Primeagen


    [35:26] - “The thing about Bun is that I really like it. It’s just not 1.0.” ~ The Primeagen



    Links


    The Primeagen YouTube
    The Primeagen Twitter
    The Primeagen Twitch
    The Primeagen Instagram
    ThePrimeTime
    Prime
    Spirits of French Lick William Dalton Single Barrel Bourbon
    Stitzel-Weller Distillery
    Pappy Van Winkle
    Bubbalicious
    W.L. Weller Antique
    Windows
    Apple
    Xbox
    Twitter
    Google
    Oracle
    React
    Svelte
    HashiCorp
    David Heinemeier Hansson
    Warren Buffering
    Rust
    Voodoo Doughnut
    Node JS
    Bun
    ChatGPT
    Linux
    Vite
    Astro
    Netflix
    The Dvorak Keyboard
    Amazon
    Stadia

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    This show is brought to you by Ship Shape. Ship Shape’s software consultants solve complex software and app development problems with top-tier coding expertise, superior service, and speed. In a sea of choices, our senior-level development crew rises above the rest by delivering the best solutions for fintech, cybersecurity, and other fast-growing industries. Check us out at shipshape.io.



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    • 1 hr 35 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
45 Ratings

45 Ratings

photuris5 ,

The Go To Podcast

This is my go to podcast for all things web. Highly entertaining and even more informative. The extra reviews of whiskey are a bonus!

f3rgyf3rg ,

Always a good time, and extremely informative!

I love this show! It is a great way to stay up to date on tech trends, while also learning about my favorite beverage! Robby and Charles are great hosts and they always have awesome guests!

Dark Pebble ,

Always a Great Listen

I recently started listening to this podcast and have been loving it so far. I’ve also started to go back to previous episodes.
Each episode starts with the hosts and guest trying and rating a particular whiskey. I enjoy whiskey but can’t tell why I like one over another. Their descriptions have helped me pay more attention to each aspect of the smell/taste. It’s also entertaining when they have a guess who isn’t a fan.
After that the hosts interview their guest for the rest of the episode. They do a really go job of keeping the conversation going back and forth. It isn’t like a lot of the interview podcasts out there that feel like a Q&A session.
I highly recommend listening. The only downside: it’s only an hour each week.

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