

Python Bytes
Michael Kennedy and Brian Okken
Python Bytes is a weekly podcast hosted by Michael Kennedy and Brian Okken. The show is a short discussion on the headlines and noteworthy news in the Python, developer, and data science space.
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17 snips
Jan 19, 2026 • 41min
#466 PSF Lands $1.5 million
Discover how to enhance Django management commands with django-click and django-typer for smoother project integration. The Python Software Foundation has secured a transformative $1.5 million sponsorship from Anthropic, boosting initiatives like PyPI security. Uncover the speed secrets behind uv as it's optimized through modern practices. Explore the innovative PyView framework, which mirrors the interactivity of Phoenix LiveView, and catch some light-hearted banter about coding trends and AI-generated prototypes!

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Jan 12, 2026 • 36min
#465 Stack Overflow is Cooked
Explore a powerful tool called Port-Killer that simplifies managing and killing local ports for developers. Discover how optimizations have tripled the speed of Python's packaging library. Delve into the troubling decline of Stack Overflow's traffic and its potential long-term effects. Uncover the role of AI in developer companies, and hear about CodSpeed for benchmarking performance in CI environments. Plus, learn tips on password security and the fascinating advancements in agentic coding.

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Jan 5, 2026 • 30min
#464 Malicious Package? No Build For You!
Discover the exciting beta release of ty, an ultra-fast Python type checker that offers incremental checks and VSCode integration. The hosts delve into Python supply chain security, highlighting risks like typosquatting and the importance of tools like pip-audit. Learn how MI6 is pushing for Python fluency among agents, equating it to language skills. Plus, tips on using typing_extensions for older Python versions and personal updates about writing and gadgets round off the discussion!

30 snips
Dec 22, 2025 • 43min
#463 2025 is @wrapped
Discover how agentic AI is transforming the software landscape, potentially slashing costs by 90% while speeding up implementation. The discussion delves into the rising demand for software as costs decrease, alongside the risks that open-source sustainability might face. Explore GitHub alternatives amidst pricing controversies and the vital balance between community reach and self-hosting. Plus, enjoy some light-hearted dev hacks that bring humor to coding challenges!

47 snips
Dec 15, 2025 • 36min
#462 LinkedIn Cringe
The hosts dive into the challenges of deprecation warnings often being ignored in Python libraries. They propose innovative solutions to surface these warnings during testing. An exciting highlight is PyAtlas, an interactive map showcasing the top 10,000 Python packages, revealing hidden gems like enhanced pytest tools. Michael introduces a collaborative documentation platform developed by the French and German governments. The discussion also covers quirky tools like the Thanos CLI and offers humorous takes on LinkedIn cringe moments.

15 snips
Dec 9, 2025 • 29min
#461 This episdoe has a typo
PEP 798 makes unpacking in comprehensions official, allowing for cleaner code. Pandas 3.0.0 is on the horizon, featuring a dedicated string data type and new behaviors. A new tool integrates misspelling detection directly into your coding environment. The slowlafi tool helps simulate constrained CI environments for more robust testing. Best practices for mocking in tests are shared, ensuring you avoid common pitfalls. Plus, a hilarious look at a simulated programming language using clickbait! Tune in for laughs and learning!

17 snips
Dec 1, 2025 • 24min
#460 Overlooked Python Typing
The Advent of Code kicks off with some exciting changes this year. Django 6 is on the horizon, bringing support for Python 3.12 and new features like Content Security Policy support and a built-in tasks framework. The hosts dive into advanced, often overlooked Python typing gems that can streamline your code. They also introduce codespell, a tool to catch typos in your projects. To lighten the mood, there's a hilarious 'No as a Service' API that provides excuses for saying no.

34 snips
Nov 24, 2025 • 33min
#459 Inverted dependency trees
Discover the new frozendict built-in type introduced in PEP 814, enhancing Python's immutability. Dive into the transition from Material for MkDocs to the Rust-based Zensical project. Learn how Tack visualizes internal code dependencies and generates architecture graphs. Exciting speedups are on the way for Python 3.15 and 3.16, with enhancements like 30% faster decompression. Plus, find out how to use pip tools to analyze inverted dependency trees and enjoy some witty banter about cloud outages!

40 snips
Nov 17, 2025 • 23min
#458 I will install Linux on your computer
Listen in as hosts discuss the exciting possibility of a fresh redesign for Django's website, featuring a compelling mock-up by Adam Hill. Discover the efficiency of aiosqlitepool, a game-changer for asynchronous SQLite connections, which boosts performance significantly. They also introduce deptry, a tool for detecting unused or missing dependencies. Plus, check out the jeftin browser for interactive file exploration over SSH. And don’t miss a nostalgic programming joke about Linux installations!

10 snips
Nov 11, 2025 • 28min
#457 Tapping into HTTP
Discover httptap, a CLI tool that dissects HTTP requests for precise timing measurements. Learn ten smart hacks to enhance Python performance, covering everything from data structures to exception handling. Dive into FastRTC, which simplifies WebRTC integrations with features for voice chat. Brian also shares tips on analyzing Python dependencies using pipdeptree. Plus, find out how to color-code your VS Code projects with the Peacock extension to easily distinguish between them. And don't miss a light-hearted joke about Python's past!


