Self-Hosted Open Source expert Michael Kennedy discusses challenges with self-hosting email lists, high costs of marketing email services, navigating cloud hosting vs. self-hosting, investments in tech businesses, managing open source solutions, evolution of server management, and insights on scalability and affordability in hosting.

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Michael Kennedy, host of 'Talk Python to Me', reflects on 5 years of podcasting about Python, discussing growth, Async, GIL, desktop apps, type checking, and how podcasts aid language immersion. Python's appeal to new programmers, full-spectrum language usage, enterprise contributions, and stories from Talk Python are explored in depth.

Listen to Python expert Michael Kennedy discuss Python's versatility across industries, future applications, and even how the band Weezer uses Python. From beginners' tips to choosing the right tools, explore the wide appeal and experimental nature of Python programming.

A look into Python's evolution and community, with insights from Emily Morehouse, Michael Kennedy, and Diane Mueller. Discusses Guido van Rossum's impact, Python's inclusivity, and community-led decision-making. Emphasizes Python's technical extensibility and ease of use for building powerful applications like YouTube and Instagram.