The Array Cast
The Array Cast
We explore the Array Languages of APL, J, k, q and offshoots. If you are Array Language curious, this is the podcast for you. Occasionally we may dive into the weeds, but most of the time we try to stay accessible to the general listener.
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Oct 25, 2025 • 1h 55min
Dr. Ken Iverson
Dr. Kenneth E. Iverson, Turing Award winner and creator of the APL programming language, shares insights from his remarkable journey in computing. Joined by journalist Whitney Smith, Iverson discusses the design philosophy of APL, emphasizing its focus on human communication. He reflects on his career choices, including his transition from Harvard to IBM, and the culture at IP Sharp Associates. The conversation touches on the significance of programming in fostering clarity and creativity, and it challenges notions of machine-generated poetry and thought.
Oct 11, 2025 • 51min
I.P. Sharp Associates - A Company Ahead of its Time
Array Cast - October 10, 2025 Show NotesThis is the address of the Show notes on the ArrayCast website:https://www.arraycast.com/episode116-show-notes
Sep 27, 2025 • 1h 3min
Tacit to the Limit
Array Cast - September 26, 2025 Show NotesThis is the address of the Show notes on the ArrayCast website:https://www.arraycast.com/episode115-show-notes
Sep 13, 2025 • 1h 24min
Gary Bergquist and Zark Utilities
Array Cast - September 12, 2025 Show NotesThis is the address of the Show notes on the ArrayCast website:https://www.arraycast.com/episode114-show-notes
Aug 30, 2025 • 1h 7min
Exploring the Array Languages while Building Community
Array Cast - August 29, 2025 Show NotesThis is the address of the Show notes on the ArrayCast website:https://www.arraycast.com/episode113-show-notes
Aug 16, 2025 • 1h 4min
KDB-X
Array Cast - August 15, 2025 Show NotesThis is the address of the Show notes on the ArrayCast website:https://www.arraycast.com/episode112-show-notes
Aug 2, 2025 • 1h 12min
Asher Mancinelli's Ideal Array Language
Array Cast - August 1, 2025 Show NotesThis is the address of the Show notes on the ArrayCast website:https://www.arraycast.com/episode111-show-notes
Jul 19, 2025 • 1h 14min
Implementing Replicate
Array Cast - July 18, 2025 Show NotesThis is the address of the Show notes on the ArrayCast website:https://www.arraycast.com/episode110-show-notes
Jul 5, 2025 • 1h 22min
Decker Fantasy Camp
Array Cast - July 4, 2025 Show NotesThis is the address of the Show notes on the ArrayCast website:https://www.arraycast.com/episode109-show-notes
Jun 21, 2025 • 1h 3min
Learning q with Alex Unterrainer
Array Cast - June 20, 2025 Show NotesThis is the address of the Show notes on the ArrayCast website:https://www.arraycast.com/episode108-show-notes
