Oxide and Friends OxF 2025 Wrap-Up
Dec 21, 2025
Bryan and Adam reflect on the highlights from 2025, sharing favorite moments and images. They dive into the surprising Hacker News reaction to using LLMs at Oxide and recommend the quirky Shell Game podcast. Their discussion celebrates the evolution of episode images, humor, and ingenious references, including deleted Simpsons jokes. They tackle significant themes like debugging and community engagement, while also highlighting listener stories and industry milestones. Tune in for laughs and insightful commentary!
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Measured Writing Can Go Viral
- Bryan's RFD on using LLMs at Oxide sparked unexpected wide interest beyond internal review.
- Neutral, measured writing can still become highly amplified and attract strong public reaction.
Shell Game Recommendation And Guest Idea
- Bryan recommended Evan Ratliff's Shell Game and described listening while grocery shopping.
- Adam recalled playing Ultimate Frisbee with Evan and urged booking him as a guest.
Perception Versus Episode Count
- Oxide and Friends maintained episode count in 2025 despite feeling busier or quieter.
- Perceived output can differ from actual production when schedules and hiatuses vary.