ADSP: Algorithms + Data Structures = Programs Episode 269: 2025 Double Retro
Jan 16, 2026
Conor and Bryce dive into their annual double retro, reflecting on listener feedback and memorable moments from the past year. They chat about Conor's medal collection and recent running escapades, along with a surprising discovery of non-alcoholic IPA. The duo also addresses corrections from previously discussed topics and grapples with a listener's concerns over Tesla debates. As they contemplate a listener poll for favorite episodes, they share audience stats and highlight the popularity of past shows, all while maintaining their signature banter.
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Running, Medals, And Dog Trots
- Conor and Bryce discuss recent running habits and race shirts while joking about medal colors.
- They describe running with a partner and a trotting dog, highlighting differing fitness backgrounds.
Nonalcoholic Iota Hazy IPA Discovery
- Conor discovered a non-alcoholic Iota Hazy IPA in a Canadian grocery and did an on-air taste tease.
- He reminisces about cracking bubbly on the show and now testing NA hazy IPAs for nostalgia.
Fix Attribution Errors In Show Notes
- Conor corrects earlier misattributions and promises to update show notes with correct paper authors.
- He will link Guy Blelloch's prefix sums paper and Mark Harris's related work for listeners.