The podcast Season 1 finale covers various topics in software development, such as the impact of writing tests and functional programming. The speakers discuss coding practices, learning strategies, social interests, simplicity and creativity in coding, finding mentors, the value of community support, and code readability. They also touch on the importance of waiting for new technologies, the power of animation, and the impact of functional programming on code quality. The episode concludes with a recap of the key takeaways from the entire season, including discussions on web VR, code compartmentalization, new programming languages, and finding fulfilling work.