

Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, Neat
RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III, The Radcast Network
Veteran web developers RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III host this informal, whiskey-fueled fireside chat with your favorite web devs. They discuss all things web development including JavaScript, TypeScript, EmberJS, React, Astro, SolidJS, CSS, HTML, Web3, and more. They take a unique approach and focus on getting to know the human side of developers and their hobbies outside of work, all while sampling a new whiskey that they rate on their unique tentacle scale.
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Jan 9, 2025 • 59min
What Makes a Christmas Movie? Plus, a Toast to New Beginnings
This week, Robbie and Chuck talk about Christmas traditions, from sweaters and trees to classic holiday movies and music. They dive into various light-hearted hot takes, holiday preferences, gift-giving etiquette, and more. Along the way, they review a Cream of Kentucky bourbon, discuss JavaScript and API challenges, and share Robbie’s big announcement—twins on the way!
In this episode:
(00:00) - Intro
(01:49) - Whiskey intro and rating: Cream of Kentucky
(07:59) - Bing Crosby vs Frank Sinatra
(09:31) - Real vs fake Christmas trees
(13:59) - Christmas Story vs Christmas Vacation
(16:34) - Is Die Hard a Christmas movie?
(18:09) - Are gift cards a good present or just lazy?
(20:50) - Robbie’s big news
(21:32) - The state of EV
(27:45) - Investments and crypto
(33:40) - The results of the State of JS Survey
(38:00) - Podcast merch
(39:21) - Futbol and food
(44:58) - Robbie on Learn with Jason
(50:11) - Everybody likes Vite
(53:13) - Representing your brand
(55:02) - Holiday plans
Links
Cream of Kentucky: https://creamofkentucky.com
Bing Crosby: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bing_Crosby
Frank Sinatra: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Sinatra
Jack Daniels: https://www.jackdaniels.com/
Balsam Hill Christmas Trees: https://www.balsamhill.com/c/artificial-christmas-trees
A Christmas Story: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085334/
Christmas Vacation: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097958/
Die Hard: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095016/
Arnold Schwarzenegger: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arnold_Schwarzenegger
Hallmark: https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/
VW Buzz: https://www.vw.com/en/models/id-buzz.html
Doug Demuro’s review of the VW Buzz: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tX1TsmhSv5k
Rivian: https://rivian.com/
Chrysler Pacifica: https://www.chrysler.com/pacifica.html
Tesla: https://www.tesla.com/
Shiba Inu: https://shibatoken.com/
Donald Trump: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Trump
Ethereum: https://ethereum.org/
XRP: https://ripple.com/xrp/
Hawk Tuah Coin: https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/hawk-tuah/
State of JS Survey: https://stateofjs.com/
Chris Manson: https://x.com/real_ate
Jonathan Creamer: https://x.com/jcreamer898
Syntax: https://syntax.fm
WordPress: https://wordpress.org
Django: https://www.djangoproject.com/
Rails: https://rubyonrails.org/
Typecraft: https://typecraft.dev/
Primeagen: https://x.com/ThePrimeagen
DHH: https://x.com/dhh/
Telemundo: https://www.telemundo.com/
Manchester United: https://www.manutd.com/
David Beckham: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Beckham
Liverpool FC: https://www.liverpoolfc.com/
Real Madrid: https://www.realmadrid.com/
Learn with Jason: https://www.youtube.com/@learnwithjason
Netlify: https://www.netlify.com/
Node: https://nodejs.org/
Next.js: https://nextjs.org/
Ember: https://emberjs.com/
Vite: https://vite.dev/
Astro: https://astro.build/
React: https://react.dev/
Shepherd: https://www.shepherdjs.dev/
Whiskey.fm: https://whiskey.fm
Whiskey.fund: https://whiskey.fund
Connect with Chuck and Robbie
Robbie Wagner: https://x.com/RobbieTheWagner
Chuck Carpenter: https://x.com/CharlesWthe3rd
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Website: https://whiskey.fm
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/whiskey-web-and-whatnot/id1552776603
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/19jiuHAqzeKnkleQUpZxDf
Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1552776603
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhiskeyWebAndWhatnot
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Jan 2, 2025 • 1h
Decentralized Identity: The Future of Privacy and Security with Angie Jones
This week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Angie Jones, Head of Developer Relations at TBD, about verifiable credentials, decentralized identity, and the potential of Web 5. They discuss practical applications like mobile driver’s licenses, privacy preservation, as well as the challenges of adopting cutting-edge tech.
In this episode:
(00:00) - Intro
(01:42) - Whiskey intro and rating
(08:38) - Mobile driver’s licenses
(16:51) - Identity verification tech
(22:50) - Privacy concerns in tech
(31:06) - Digital passports and biometric verification in travel
(42:39) - Is web 5 the future of decentralization?
(52:06) - Angie’s non-tech career
(54:03) - Waffle House debate
(57:25) - Plugs
Links
All Things Open: https://2024.allthingsopen.org/
Sagamore: https://sagamorespirit.com/
Block: https://block.xyz/
TBD: https://tbd.website/
W3c Verifiable Credentials: https://www.w3.org/TR/vc-overview/
MIT: https://web.mit.edu/
BitTorrent: https://www.bittorrent.com/
Photoshop: https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop
Coinbase: https://www.coinbase.com/
Microsoft Teams: https://adoption.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/
Clear: https://www.clearme.com/
Java: https://www.java.com/
Uber: https://www.uber.com/
Venmo: https://venmo.com/
PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/
Waffle House: https://www.wafflehouse.com/
Kelsey Hightower: https://bsky.app/profile/kelseyhightower.com
Connect with Angie
Website: https://angiejones.tech
X / Twitter: https://x.com/techgirl1908
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angiejones
Connect with Chuck and Robbie
Robbie Wagner: https://x.com/RobbieTheWagner
Chuck Carpenter: https://x.com/CharlesWthe3rd
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Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1552776603
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhiskeyWebAndWhatnot
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Dec 26, 2024 • 41min
Navigating Career Pivots and Politics with Kelly Vaughn
This week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Kelly Vaughn, Director of Engineering at Spot AI and a “recovering entrepreneur.” They discuss career evolution, the challenges of hiring and job-seeking, career politics, and Kelly’s unique perspective on leadership.
In this episode:
(00:00) - Intro
(02:39) - Wine tasting + review
(10:15) - Career politics in getting promoted
(17:28) - Conference talk + All Things Open
(18:58) - Gluten sensitivity in Europe
(21:07) - Pizza, casseroles, and comfort food
(26:54) - Movie preferences and watching habits
(33:01) - Therapy and mental health
(35:13) - Airports and flight experiences
(38:00) - Plugs
Links
Spot AI: https://www.spot.ai/
Drinks: Drinks.com
Bill Paxton: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Paxton
Weird Science: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weird_Science_(film)
Anthony Michael Hall: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Michael_Hall
The Hardy Boys: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hardy_Boys
Ender’s Game: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ender’s_Game
Sentry: https://sentry.io
Fly Bye: https://www.foxrc.com/restaurants/fly-bye-to-go/
Ooni: https://ooni.com/
Super Mario Bros: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Mario_Bros.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Super_Mario_Bros._Movie
Chris Pratt: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Pratt
All Things Open: https://2024.allthingsopen.org/
Render Conf: https://www.renderatl.com/
Jim Gaffigan: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Gaffigan
Delta: https://www.delta.com/
Coca-Cola: https://www.coca-cola.com/
The Modern Leader: https://modernleader.is/
Connect with Kelly
Website: https://kvlly.com
X / Twitter: https://x.com/kvlly
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellyvaughn
The Modern Leader Newsletter: https://modernleader.is
Connect with Chuck and Robbie
Robbie Wagner: https://x.com/RobbieTheWagner
Chuck Carpenter: https://x.com/CharlesWthe3rd
Subscribe and stay in touch
Website: https://whiskey.fm
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Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1552776603
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhiskeyWebAndWhatnot
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Dec 19, 2024 • 57min
Building Reputation in Tech with Adam Stacoviak and Jerod Santo
Uncover the pivotal role of content creation in tech careers and how it can enhance visibility and reputation. The conversation dives into open source contributions and their impact on personal branding. Discover the troubling reality of fake job postings in the industry and the interview culture that can stifle skilled developers. The hosts also explore the challenges in the front-end development landscape and touch on the ethics of cancel culture, all while blending humor with interesting personal anecdotes.

Dec 5, 2024 • 40min
Breaking Down Open-Source Licensing with Carlo Piana
This week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Carlo Piana about the intricacies of open-source licensing, challenges in enforcing it, sustainability, and the impact of AI on both the tech and legal industries.
In this episode:
(00:00) - Intro
(02:37) - Wine tasting
(08:15) - Open source licensing
(13:20) - Challenges in open source sustainability
(19:47) - Monetization and community contributions
(21:12) - Choosing the right license
(23:32) - Understanding open source AI
(29:02) - The impact of AI on legal practice
(34:37) - Futbol and hobbies
(38:03) - Plugs
Links
All Things Open: https://2024.allthingsopen.org/
Open Source Initiative: https://opensource.org/
VSCodium: https://vscodium.com/
VS Code: https://code.visualstudio.com/
Atom: https://atom-editor.cc/
Juventus: https://www.juventus.com/
Inter: https://www.inter.it/
Ducati: https://www.ducati.com/
Honda CBR 600: https://powersports.honda.com/motorcycle/supersport/cbr600rr
Kawasaki 1000: https://www.kawasaki.com/en-us/motorcycle/ninja/sport/ninja-1000-abs
Connect with Carlo
Website: https://www.piana.eu/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlopiana/
X / Twitter: https://x.com/carlopiana/
Connect with Chuck and Robbie
Robbie Wagner: https://x.com/RobbieTheWagner
Chuck Carpenter: https://x.com/CharlesWthe3rd
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Website: https://whiskey.fm
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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/19jiuHAqzeKnkleQUpZxDf
Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1552776603
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhiskeyWebAndWhatnot
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Nov 28, 2024 • 58min
Open-Source Ethics and Monetization with Chris Coyier
This week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Chris Coyier about the complexities of open-source, balancing community contributions with monetization, the quirks of modern web development, and creative approaches to building sustainable tech projects.
In this episode:
(00:00) Intro
(01:02) Podcast recording and All Things Open
(04:10) Wine tasting: Brunello di Montalcino Annata 2018
(04:41) CSS and styling challenges
(11:02) Open source licensing
(22:24) Feature flags and pricing models
(27:28) 90s nostalgia
(32:19) Is open source worth it?
(39:53) Why dev hiring is broken
(45:21) Famous forks
(49:26) WordPress drama
(54:58) Plugs
Links
RodeCaster Pro II: https://rode.com/en-us/interfaces-and-mixers/- rodecaster-series/rodecaster-pro-ii/
All Things Open: https://2024.allthingsopen.org/
ShopTalk Show: https://shoptalkshow.com/
Audigo: https://www.audigolabs.com/
Shepherd: https://www.shepherdjs.dev/
CodePen: https://codepen.io/
Intro.js: https://introjs.com/
Supabase: https://supabase.com
PostHog: https://posthog.com/
Sentry: https://Sentry.io/
LaunchDarkly: https://launchdarkly.com/
Nirvana: https://www.nirvana.com/
Kurt Cobain: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kurt_Cobain/
Pearl Jam: https://pearljam.com/
Coldplay: https://www.coldplay.com/
Phish: https://phish.com/
Ray LaMontagne: https://www.raylamontagne.com/
Ember: https://emberjs.com
LeetCode: https://leetcode.com/
Homebrew: https://brew.sh/
Adam Argyle: https://x.com/argyleink/
Wufoo: https://www.wufoo.com/
CodeCrafters: https://codecrafters.io/
PearAI: https://trypear.ai/
Godot: https://godotengine.org/
iojs: https://github.com/nodejs/iojs.org/
WordPress: https://wordpress.org
Matt Mullenweg: https://x.com/photomatt/
Jetpack: https://jetpack.com/
Astro: https://astro.build/
DHH: https://x.com/dhh/
Connect with Chris
Website: https://chriscoyier.net/
X / Twitter: https://x.com/chriscoyier
CodePen: https://codepen.io/
Connect with Chuck and Robbie
Robbie Wagner: https://x.com/RobbieTheWagner
Chuck Carpenter: https://x.com/CharlesWthe3rd
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Nov 21, 2024 • 1h
FAANG is dead; long live MANAMANA!
This week, Robbie and Chuck discuss Fresca’s nostalgic comeback, generalization vs specialization in web dev, the death of FAANG, and the career impact of AI. They also talk about the future of self-driving cars, the relevance of college education, and the ethics around digital media ownership.
In this episode:
(00:00) - Intro
(01:55) - Alcoholic Fresca
(07:06) - MANAMANA
(10:03) - Hot takes
(10:17) - Blow Pops vs Tootsie Pops
(11:30) - Are self-driving cars a good or bad idea?
(16:32) - How technology is changing education
(21:41) - Specialist vs generalist
(27:37) - Non-alchoholic Fresca
(28:28) - AI and the future
(29:43) - Videogames and community
(37:53) - Rails vs Django
(39:41) - Console gaming
(41:24) - How streaming and downloadable media has changed gaming
(46:39) - Game development
(50:22) - Coke products and Costco
Links
Fresca: https://www.coca-cola.com/us/en/brands/fresca-sparkling-soda
Coca-Cola: https://www.coca-cola.com
High Noon: https://www.highnoonspirits.com
White Claw: https://www.whiteclaw.com
Long Drink: https://thelongdrink.com
Meta: https://www.meta.com
Apple: https://www.apple.com
Netflix: https://netflix.com
Amazon: https://amazon.com
Microsoft: https://microsoft.com
Alphabet: https://abc.xyz
NVIDIA: https://www.nvidia.com
The Muppets: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Muppets
Blow Pop: https://the-candy-encyclopedia.fandom.com/wiki/Blow_Pops
Tootsie Pop: https://the-candy-encyclopedia.fandom.com/wiki/Tootsie_Pop
Tesla: https://www.tesla.com
Black Mirror: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Mirror
Range Rover: https://www.landroverusa.com/range-rover
Typescript: https://www.typescriptlang.org
React: https://react.dev
Django: https://www.djangoproject.com
Rails: https://rubyonrails.org
Web3: https://web3.foundation
Diablo: https://diablo4.blizzard.com
Tears of the Kingdom: https://zelda.nintendo.com/tears-of-the-kingdom
Skyrim: https://elderscrolls.bethesda.net/en/skyrim10
Animal Crossing: https://animalcrossing.nintendo.com
Pokemon Go: https://pokemongolive.com
The Sims: https://www.ea.com/games/the-sims
FIFA: https://www.fifa.com
Halo: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/halo
The Need for Speed: https://www.ea.com/games/need-for-speed
Resident Evil: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resident_Evil
Tomb Raider: https://www.tombraider.com
PHP: https://www.php.net
Ember: https://emberjs.com
Python: https://www.python.org
Ruby: https://www.ruby-lang.org
.NET: https://dotnet.microsoft.com
XBOX: https://www.xbox.com
Playstation: https://www.playstation.com
Dax: https://x.com/thdxr
How About Tomorrow: https://tomorrow.fm
Google Stadia: https://stadia.google.com/gg
Analogue: https://www.analogue.co
Minecraft: https://www.minecraft.net
Steam: https://store.steampowered.com
EA: https://www.ea.com
Gamestop: https://www.gamestop.com
Costco: https://www.costco.com
Connect with Madison
Website: https://madisonkanna.com
X / Twitter: https://x.com/madisonkanna
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MadisonKanna
Connect with Chuck and Robbie
Robbie Wagner: https://x.com/RobbieTheWagner
Chuck Carpenter: https://x.com/CharlesWthe3rd
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Nov 14, 2024 • 60min
Building a Better Web: Open Source, Simplicity, and Speed with Jason Lengstorf
This week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Jason Lengstorf about the evolving world of web development and the challenges of open-source monetization. They share insights on simplifying tech stacks, choosing the right tools, and some often-overlooked trade-offs in today’s development landscape.
In this episode:
(00:00) - Intro
(03:24) - Whiskey: Kentucky Owl St. Patrick’s Edition
(10:09) - Hot takes
(25:44) - Favorites from “Learn with Jason”: Vinxi, Waku
(29:01) - Astro and monetizing open source projects
(34:57) - The importance of simplicity
(41:52) - Email etiquette
(45:36) - On issues with email
(47:11) - Personal style and professional image
(53:52) - Talking about getting older
(56:36) - Plugs
Links
Kentucky Owl: https://kentuckyowlbourbon.com/shop/st-patricks-edition
Roka Akor: https://rokaakor.com
Old Forester 1910: https://www.oldforester.com
Tailwind CSS: https://tailwindcss.com
VS Code: https://code.visualstudio.com
Cursor: https://www.cursor.com
Copilot: https://github.com/features/copilot
Amazon Q: https://aws.amazon.com/q
ChatGPT: https://chatgpt.com
Supermaven: https://supermaven.com
Rails: https://rubyonrails.org
Laravel: https://laravel.com
Web Dev Challenge S1E6: Build an app to capture memories: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V96_3fBgvPA
Supabase: https://supabase.com
Hetzner: https://www.hetzner.com
Digial Ocean: https://www.digitalocean.com
DHH: https://x.com/dhh
Learn with Jason: https://www.learnwithjason.dev
Vinxi: https://vinxi.vercel.app
Waku: https://waku.gg
Daishi Kato: https://x.com/dai_shi
Vite: https://vite.dev
Nitro: https://nitro.build
Next.js: https://nextjs.org
SolidStart: https://start.solidjs.com
TanStack Start: https://tanstack.com/start/latest
Astro: https://astro.build
OpenNext: https://opennext.js.org
Nx: https://nx.dev
Babel: https://babeljs.io
HTMX: https://htmx.org
Steve Jobs: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Jobs
Barack Obama: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barack_Obama
Big Fits: https://www.instagram.com/bigfits1
The Birdcage: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Birdcage
Kanye West: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kanye_West
Balenciaga: https://www.balenciaga.com
Poshmark: https://poshmark.com
Connect with Jason
Website: https://jason.energy
Learn with Jason: https://www.learnwithjason.dev
X / Twitter: https://x.com/jlengstorf
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@learnwithjason
Connect with Chuck and Robbie
Robbie Wagner: https://x.com/RobbieTheWagner
Chuck Carpenter: https://x.com/CharlesWthe3rd
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Nov 7, 2024 • 56min
Live from THAT Conf: Web Frameworks and Developer Experience with James Quick
In this live episode from THAT Conference, Robbie and Chuck talk with James Quick about his journey as a developer and content creator. Over a Scottish single malt, they discuss frameworks like Astro and Redwood, the evolution of React, and the importance of developer experience in modern web development.
In this episode:
(00:00) - Intro
(01:21) - Meet James Quick
(03:03) - Whiskey: Auchentoshan 12 Year
(10:12) - Lukewarm takes
(18:23) - Frameworks and developer experience
(25:45) - Whiskey.fund
(26:18) - Astro and future of web development
(29:31) - Versel pricing and AWS abstraction
(33:47) - Balancing parenthood and tech careers
(35:59) - Twitter Controversies
(40:05) - Soccer and staying active
(47:33) - Alternative careers and hobbies
(53:43) - Plugs
Links
James Quick: https://www.jamesqquick.com
Auchentoshan: https://www.auchentoshan.com
THAT Conference: https://www.thatconference.com
Astro: https://astro.build
RedwoodJS: https://redwoodjs.com
React: https://react.dev
Next.js: https://nextjs.org
Remix: https://remix.run
Tailwind CSS: https://tailwindcss.com
Prisma: https://www.prisma.io
Vercel: https://vercel.com
AWS: https://aws.amazon.com
Netlify: https://www.netlify.com
Cloudflare: https://www.cloudflare.com
GitHub: https://github.com
Apple: https://www.apple.com
Ember.js: https://emberjs.com
Django: https://www.djangoproject.com
Ruby on Rails: https://rubyonrails.org
Discord: https://discord.com
Cassidy Williams: https://cassidoo.co
Connect with James
Website: https://www.jamesqquick.com
X / Twitter: https://x.com/jamesqquick
Astro Course: https://astrocourse.dev
Connect with Chuck and Robbie
Robbie Wagner: https://x.com/RobbieTheWagner
Chuck Carpenter: https://x.com/CharlesWthe3rd
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Oct 31, 2024 • 1h 15min
Front-end Adventures with Bad at CSS' David East and Adam Argyle
This week, Robbie and Chuck welcome Adam Argyle and David East from the Bad at CSS podcast, for a fun conversation about their favorite dev tools and the finer points of CSS. They discuss code editors, environment setups, AI-enhanced development, and the ongoing battle for coding supremacy between various tools and languages.
In this episode:
(00:00) - Intro
(05:02) - Whiskey: Catoctin Creek Ragnarok Rye
(16:40) - CSS game
(29:03) - Hot takes
(33:15) - AI, code editors, and dev environments
(37:15) - Nix Registry and dependency management
(41:24) - Rebase vs merge
(46:04) - Git tools and preferences
(50:22) - Dog stories and Roomba mishaps
(53:36) - CSS4 and the future of CSS
(01:03:08) - Virtualized lists and data tables
(01:07:09) - Podcast plug
Links
Bad at CSS podcast
Adam Argyle
David East
Tailwind CSS
Firebase
IDX
All Things Open
Catoctin Creek Ragnarok Rye
Tears of the Kingdom
Mike’s Hot Honey
Syntax
Laravel
Rails
AWS
Flux
Caleb Porzio
DHH
VS Code
NixOS
Nix.dev
Python
Github
Postgres
Docker
Jeff Cross
Boot.dev
Primeagen
Next.js
Nuxt
Roomba
CSS Next Community Group
Typescript
Terminal Coffee
Dax
Vercel
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Robbie Wagner: https://x.com/RobbieTheWagner
Chuck Carpenter: https://x.com/CharlesWthe3rd
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