Joshua Blais
Emacs enthusiast, blogger and YouTuber who creates content about Emacs, Linux and open-source tooling; author who uses Org mode and maintains a literate Doom Emacs configuration (joshplays.com).
Best podcasts with Joshua Blais
Ranked by the Snipd community
Oct 17, 2025 • 2h 28min
The Workflow Debate: Are We All Doing Too Much?
In this lively discussion, Tony (Linux educator), Henry Misk (workflow engineer), and Joshua Blais (Emacs expert) dive into the complexities of modern work setups. They debate whether multiple screens enhance productivity or complicate workflows, and ponder the merits of ultrawide monitors. The trio shares tips on keyboard-centric workflows and tools like Nix for reproducible environments. Finally, they challenge the notion of over-engineering tools and emphasize the importance of simplicity and practicality in tech.
May 4, 2025 • 1h 17min
Trying Emacs for the First Time as a Neovim User (with Joshua Blais)
Join Emacs enthusiast Joshua Blais as he guides a Neovim user through their first encounter with Emacs. Joshua shares insights on Emacs philosophy versus Neovim’s focus, and highlights his experience using Org Mode to write a book. He introduces Doom Emacs as a user-friendly configuration and discusses powerful features like task management, coding with LSP, and customizing key bindings. Their conversation navigates through installation tips, navigation hacks, and practical advice for seamlessly blending both editors in a coding workflow.
