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Tailwind 4, DeepSeek AI, and the End of the Old Web Mar 13, 2025

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This week, Robbie and Chuck cover a wide range of topics, including AI and its impact on web development. They discuss DeepSeek, Tailwind’s latest updates, and whether Stack Overflow is still relevant. Plus, a detour into skiing, college sports, and Nintendo's upcoming Switch 2.

In this episode:

(00:00) - Intro
(02:12) - Whiskey intro and rating: Wigle Pennsylvania Rye
(11:41) - Data sharing and AI
(14:34) - AI tools and programming
(24:48) - Is Stack Overflow still relevant?
(26:56) - What's the deal with Tailwind 4?
(37:49) - Skiing and snowboarding
(42:42) - What is a January Transfer Window?
(50:48) - TikTok and social media
(52:52) - Video games and Switch 2
(56:57) - Silo season 02

(59:04) - Condoms, food, and health policies

Links

Wigle Pennsylvania Rye: https://wiglewhiskey.com/
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/
DeepSeek: https://www.deepseek.com/
TikTok: https://tiktok.com
Nvidia: https://www.nvidia.com/
ChatGPT: https://openai.com/index/chatgpt/
Claude: https://claude.ai/
Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/
Warp: https://www.warp.dev/
Coolify: https://www.coolify.io/
Ollama: https://ollama.com/
Wes Bos: https://wesbos.com/
Tailwind CSS: https://tailwindcss.com/
Ember: https://emberjs.com/
Vite: https://vite.dev/
VS Code: https://code.visualstudio.com/
React Miami: https://www.reactmiami.com/
Nintendo Switch 2: https://www.nintendo.com/successor/en-us/index.html
ROG Ally: https://www.asus.com/us/site/gaming/rog/gaming-handheld/rog-ally.html
Steam Deck: https://store.steampowered.com/steamdeck/
Silo: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silo_(TV_series)
The Food That Built America: https://www.history.com/shows/the-food-that-built-america
Manchester United: https://www.manutd.com/

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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Is jQuery Really Dead? And Other Hot Takes w/ Travis Wagner Mar 06, 2025

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This week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Travis Wagner about his career move from Universal Music to Crunchyroll and the nuances of backend development. They discuss a wide range of hot takes, including whether jQuery is still relevant in 2025.

In this episode:

(00:00) - Intro
(01:05) - Meet Travis Wagner
(02:41) - Whiskey intro and rating: Finger Lakes Distilling McKenzie Rye Whiskey
(15:04) - Implicit vs Explicit types
(16:58) - Tailwind vs Vanilla CSS
(19:22) - Is YAML good or bad?
(20:24) - Thoughts on Python and semicolons
(25:19) - Git Rebase vs Git Merge
(28:24) - Does GitHub history help your career?
(36:34) - Learning assembly
(39:47) - iTerm vs Ghostty vs Warp
(41:09) - What's wrong with using jQuery in 2025?
(48:17) - Astro and trying out other frameworks
(53:17) - What Travis would do if tech wasn't an option

Links

Universal Music: https://www.universalmusic.com/
Crunchyroll: https://www.crunchyroll.com/
Crablang: https://crablang.org/
Finger Lakes Distilling McKenzie Rye Whiskey: https://fingerlakesdistilling.com/
Sloth Pipe: https://github.com/trvswgnr/sloth-pipe
Tailwind CSS: https://tailwindcss.com/
Boot.dev: https://www.boot.dev/
Python: https://www.python.org/
iTerm: https://iterm2.com/
Ghostty: https://ghostty.org/
Warp: https://www.warp.dev/
jQuery: https://jquery.com/
Intercooler.js: https://intercoolerjs.org/
HTMX: https://htmx.org/
React: https://react.dev/
Claude: https://claude.ai/

Connect with Travis

Website: https://techsavvytravvy.com/
X / Twitter: https://x.com/techsavvytravvy
GitHub: https://github.com/trvswgnr

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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Is This the End of Tech Conferences? w/ Dax Raad Feb 27, 2025

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This week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Dax Raad about his evolving career from software engineer to open-source advocate and content creator. They dive into his work on SST, explore the bizarre economics of tech conferences, and get into Dax’s next big move—manufacturing drone parts in the U.S. for the military.

In this episode:

(00:00) - Intro
(02:57) - Whiskey intro and rating: Glenmorangie "A Tale of Tokyo" Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
(12:12) - Rails vs Laravel
(13:49) - New York vs Miami
(15:54) - Meat vs Veggies
(19:55) - What is Dax bad at?
(24:05) - The real value of conferences
(35:14) - APIs and frameworks
(38:06) - React Miami
(41:59) - Eero routers
(44:27) - What would you do if software development went away?
(46:41) - Using ChatGPT to create an NPM library
(48:00) - Claude vs ChatGPT
(50:56) - What should people be learning for job safety?
(53:41) - Plugs

Links

Glenmorangie "A Tale of Tokyo" Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky: https://www.glenmorangie.com/en-us/products/a-tale-of-tokyo
Tomorrow.fm: https://tomorrow.fm
Adam Argyle: https://x.com/argyleink/
SST: https://sst.dev/
Norlan: https://norlanglass.com/
Ken Wheeler: https://x.com/ken_wheeler/
Rails: https://rubyonrails.org/
Laravel: https://laravel.com/
Don't Die: https://dontdie.bryanjohnson.com/
Oura: https://ouraring.com/
Kent C. Dodds: https://kentcdodds.com/
React Miami: https://www.reactmiami.com/
EmberConf: https://www.emberconf.com/
Orbit.js: https://orbitjs.com/
Primeagen: https://x.com/ThePrimeagen
Eero: https://www.eero.com/
ChatGPT: https://chatgpt.com/
Claude: https://claude.ai/

Connect with Dax

Website: https://thdxr.com/
X / Twitter: https://x.com/thdxr
Podcast: https://tomorrow.fm/
Coffee: https://www.terminal.shop/

Connect with Chuck and Robbie

Robbie Wagner: https://x.com/RobbieTheWagner
Chuck Carpenter: https://x.com/CharlesWthe3rd

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhiskeyWebAndWhatnot

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From JavaScript to PHP: Josh Cirre’s Unexpected Dev Journey Feb 20, 2025

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This week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Josh Cirre about his journey from JavaScript to PHP, working with the Laravel team, and creating content for developers. They also discuss the value of opinionated frameworks, whether React was a mistake, fast food whatnot, and a surprising hot take on Taco Bell’s quality. Plus, Josh shares insights on content creation, the power of consistency, and why the best-performing videos aren’t always the most polished.

In this episode:

(00:00) - Intro
(02:30) - Whiskey intro and rating: Crown Royal 18 Extra Rare
(10:50) - Is Taco Bell Mexican food?
(15:17) - Was React a mistake?
(17:13) - Tailwind vs vanilla CSS
(20:12) - Git Rebase vs Git Merge
(26:34) - Should Josh learn to do a Seth Rogen impression?
(29:27) - Arm wrestling winner - Guillermo Rauch or Taylor Otwell?
(29:57) - Challenges in Josh's transition from JS to PHP
(32:52) - The paradigm of server first frameworks
(45:34) - Josh's advice for aspiring content creators
(52:20) - Plugs

Links

Crown Royal 18: https://www.crownroyal.com/
Laravel: https://laravel.com/

Shure SM7b: https://www.shure.com/en-US/products/microphones/sm7b
DBX 286s: https://dbxpro.com/en-US/products/286s
Taco Bell: https://www.tacobell.com/
React: https://react.dev/
Vue: https://vuejs.org/
Tailwind CSS: https://tailwindcss.com/
Taylor Otwell: https://x.com/taylorotwell
Warp.dev: https://www.warp.dev/
Lamborghini: https://www.lamborghini.com/
Seth Rogen: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seth_Rogen
Guillermo Rauch: https://x.com/rauchg
Firebase: https://firebase.google.com/
Livewire Volt: https://livewire.laravel.com/docs/volt
PHP: https://www.php.net/
Lane Wagner: https://x.com/wagslane
Prisma: https://www.prisma.io/
Drizzle: https://orm.drizzle.team/
HTMX: https://htmx.org/

Connect with Josh

Website: https://www.joshcirre.com/
X / Twitter: https://x.com/joshcirre
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@joshcirre

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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The Future of Web Dev: Are We Overcomplicating Everything? Feb 13, 2025

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This week, Chuck and Robbie talk about the neverending evolution of web dev tools and frameworks. Over a Hatozaki Japanese whiskey, they dive into ORMs, the pros and cons of Prisma, Drizzle, and AstroDB, and how modern dev tools shape the ecosystem. Plus, a detour into home automation security, the real cost of DoorDash, and why Gen Z might just be bringing malls back.

In this episode:

(00:00) - Intro
(01:13) - Whiskey tasting and review: Hatozaki Japanese Whiskey
(07:42) - ORMs and Prisma
(11:09) - Impressions of Drizzle?
(14:41) - React and modern web development
(21:41) - AI and the future of dev tools
(27:33) - Is the rapid pace of change making web dev harder?
(35:18) - Ember vs Rails
(39:22) - Home security and automation
(44:23) - Chuck’s thoughts on Wicked
(46:13) - Movies and going to the theater
(47:51) - Inflation and DoorDash
(50:17) - Will a convenience-centered lifestyle lead to mass unemployment?

Links

Hatozaki: https://akashisakebrewery.com/brands/hatozaki/
Jim Gaffigan: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Gaffigan
Prisma: https://www.prisma.io/
Django: https://www.djangoproject.com/
Rails: https://rubyonrails.org/
Ember: https://emberjs.com/
React: https://react.dev/
Astro: https://astro.build/
Drizzle: https://orm.drizzle.team/
Fakerjs: https://fakerjs.dev/
Next.js: https://nextjs.org/
Vercel: https://vercel.com/
Kent C. Dodds: https://kentcdodds.com/
Epic Web: https://www.epicweb.dev/
HTMX: https://htmx.org/
DHH: https://x.com/dhh/
Supabase: https://supabase.com/
Figma: https://www.figma.com/
LaunchDarkly: https://launchdarkly.com/
Shepherd: https://www.shepherdjs.dev/
Embroider: https://github.com/embroider-build/embroider
Webpack: https://webpack.js.org/
Vite: https://vite.dev/
Broccoli: https://broccoli.build/
Rollup: https://rollupjs.org/
Parcel: https://parceljs.org/
Glimmer: https://glimmerjs.com/
RedwoodJS: https://redwoodjs.com/
Laravel: https://laravel.com/
Flipper Zero: https://flipperzero.one/
Tamagotchi: https://tamagotchi-official.com/
Dax: https://x.com/thdxr/
Machine Learning in JavaScript, Remix Plus Netlify, and Why DX Engineers Matter with Charlie Gerard: https://whiskey.fm/machine-learning-in-javascript-remix-plus-netlify-and-why-dx-engineers-matter-with-charlie-gerard/
Bun: https://bun.sh/
Z-Wave: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Z-Wave
Wicked: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wicked_(2024_film)
The Greatest Showman: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Greatest_Showman
The Wizard of Oz: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wizard_of_Oz
Gladiator II: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gladiator_II
Moana 2: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moana_2
Frozen 2: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frozen_2
The Snow Queen: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Snow_Queen
DoorDash: https://www.doordash.com/
Chick-fil-A: https://www.chick-fil-a.com/

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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The React Debate No One Wants to Have (But Should) with Ken Wheeler and Typecraft Feb 06, 2025

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This week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Ken Wheeler and Chris Power about everything from React and fantasy football to bizarre Airbnb experiences. They debate React’s evolution, lament the quirks of hooks, and revisit the infamous React t-shirt incident. Plus, Ken shares his DIY McRib recipe—because why not?

In this episode:

(00:00) - Intro
(00:47) - Beverage intros
(03:25) - Internet names
(09:29) - React components and hooks debate
(12:35) - C++?
(13:36) - What is MANAMANA?
(14:14) - The current state of Airbnb vs hotels
(16:29) - React vs JSX
(18:34) - Ken making his own McRib
(20:22) - Atlantic City
(22:34) - Reading viewer comments
(26:17) - Crypto stories
(30:30) - The React T-shirt incident
(32:30) - Ken’s React Rally story
(37:29) - Parenting
(39:09) - React and Render conferences
(40:18) - Car talk
(44:56) - Are Broncos overrated?
(49:21) - Kendrick Lamar and music tastes
(54:27) - Avril Lavigne and celebrity crushes
(01:05:59) - Thanksgiving traditions
(01:10:37) - Getting older and being healthy

Links

Smirnoff Ice Screwdriver: https://www.smirnoff.com/en-us/products/ready-to-drink/ice-screwdriver
Dark Hedges Irish Whiskey: https://www.darkhedges.com/
Maker’s Mark: https://www.makersmark.com/
React: https://react.dev/
C++: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/cpp
C#: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/csharp/
Rust: https://www.rust-lang.org/
Meta: https://www.meta.com/
Apple: https://www.apple.com/
Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/
Microsoft: https://www.microsoft.com/
Alphabet: https://abc.xyz/
NVIDIA: https://www.nvidia.com/
Anthropic: https://www.anthropic.com/
Boardwalk Empire: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boardwalk_Empire
Asbury Resort: https://www.theasburyhotel.com/
Kamala Harris: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamala_Harris
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/
Bitcoin: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitcoin
Dogecoin: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dogecoin
Seinfeld: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seinfeld
Ford Bronco: https://www.ford.com/suvs/bronco/
Porsche: https://www.porsche.com/
Airstream: https://www.airstream.com/
React Rally: https://www.reactrally.com/
React Miami: https://www.reactmiami.com/
DockYard: https://dockyard.com/
Brian Cardarella: https://x.com/bcardarella
Jack Rose: https://www.jackrosediningsaloon.com/
Hotel Transylvania: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hotel_Transylvania
Render Atlanta: https://www.renderatl.com/
Kelly Vaughn: https://x.com/kellyvaughn
All Things Open: https://allthingsopen.org/
Lamborghini: https://www.lamborghini.com/
Ferrari: https://www.ferrari.com/
Kendrick Lamar: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kendrick_Lamar
Drake: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drake_(musician)
Las Vegas Raiders: https://www.raiders.com/
San Francisco 49ers: https://www.49ers.com/
Avril Lavigne: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avril_Lavigne
Jennifer Love Hewitt: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jennifer_Love_Hewitt
Joey Lauren Adams: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joey_Lauren_Adams
Mallrats: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mallrats
Chasing Amy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chasing_Amy
Adam Sandler: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_Sandler
Big Daddy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Daddy_(1999_film)
Monica Bellucci: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monica_Bellucci
Elizabeth Banks: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Banks

Connect with Ken

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/kenwheelerbeats
X / Twitter: https://x.com/ken_wheeler

Connect with Chris

Website: https://typecraft.dev/
X / Twitter: https://x.com/typecraft_dev

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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How to Make a Podcast Worth Listening To with Dan Blumberg Jan 30, 2025

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This week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Dan Blumberg about his journey from radio producer to product manager and podcaster. They explore the art of building great software, podcasting essentials, and the changing landscape of podcast platforms. Plus, Dan shares his kayaking adventures and insights on balancing authenticity and growth.

In this episode:

(00:00) - Intro
(02:26) - Whiskey review and rating: Woodinville Straight Bourbon
(08:23) - Apple Podcasts vs Spotify
(10:20) - Spotify video vs YouTube
(12:02) - Podcasting audio vs video
(14:24) - Advice on starting a podcast
(18:24) - Equipment requirements for guests on podcasts
(21:15) - Having a pre-interview interview
(25:06) - Social media and podcasting challenges
(26:37) - How to grow your audience
(32:18) - How to make money as a podcaster
(36:28) - Being yourself vs having a persona
(38:42) - Monetizing your podcast
(41:11) - What’s missing from RSS
(42:38) - Dan’s non-tech career ideas
(44:40) - Podcast recommendations
(48:12) - Dan’s plugs

Links

Woodinville Straight Bourbon: https://woodinvillewhiskeyco.com/
Crafted: https://crafted.fm
WNYC: https://www.wnyc.org/
NYT: https://www.nytimes.com/
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/
Spotify: https://www.spotify.com/
Pocket Casts: https://pocketcasts.com/
IAB: https://www.iab.com/
National Geographic: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/
Shure SM7B: https://www.shure.com/en-US/products/microphones/sm7b
Focusrite: https://focusrite.com/
Shure MV7: https://www.shure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv7
Elgato: https://www.elgato.com/
AirPods: https://www.apple.com/airpods/
Audio Technica: https://www.audio-technica.com/en-us/
Morning Edition: https://www.wnyc.org/shows/me
Chicago Public Radio: https://www.wbez.org/
Riverside: https://riverside.fm/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/
Mr. Beast: https://youtube.com/@mrbeast
Docker: https://www.docker.com/
Artium: https://www.thisisartium.com/
Jay Clouse: https://creatorscience.com/
Hark: https://harkaudio.com/
Syntax: https://syntax.fm/
Hard Fork: https://www.nytimes.com/column/hard-fork
Big Technology with Alex Kantrowitz: https://www.bigtechnology.com/
Decoder with Nilay Patel: https://www.theverge.com/decoder
How I Built This: https://www.npr.org/series/490248027/how-i-built-this
Acquired: https://www.acquired.fm/
Smartless: https://smartless.com/
Wondery: https://wondery.com/
Sacha Baron Cohen: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sacha_Baron_Cohen
Tim Burton: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Burton
Beetlejuice: https://www.warnerbros.com/movies/beetlejuice
Darknet Diaries: https://darknetdiaries.com/

Connect with Dan

Website: https://crafted.fm
X / Twitter: https://x.com/dblums
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dblums/

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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Is Cereal Soup?, the FG Scale, and JS vs CSS with Adam Argyle Jan 23, 2025

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This week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Adam Argyle about the quirks of CSS and JavaScript tooling, and modern web development. They discuss why JavaScript often takes center stage over CSS, the funding disparities between them, and what this means for developers.

In this episode:

(00:00) - Intro
(02:32) - Whiskey review: Standard Spirit Wormwood Rye
(07:54) - Social media and Blue Sky
(09:39) - Is cereal soup?
(11:15) - The Hot Dog and sandwich debate
(17:55) - JavaScript library guilty pleasures
(25:40) - CSS vs. JavaScript tooling
(34:52) - How Tailwind is funded
(35:58) - Politics in business
(41:36) - Shotgun debugging and pair programming
(47:46) - What is the FG scale?
(49:51) - Robbie’s big Tailwind “FG”
(51:16) - CSS carousel
(57:08) - The complexity of CSS and HTML
(01:07:15) - The importance of accessibility
(01:08:54) - The problem with AI in CSS
(01:09:54) - Plugs

Links

Fresca Mixed: https://www.frescamixed.com/
Bootstrap: https://getbootstrap.com/
Standard Spirit Wormwood Rye: https://www.standardwormwood.com/
Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/
Gray Sky: https://graysky.app/
Lodash: https://lodash.com/
ES6: https://www.w3schools.com/js/js_es6.asp
Monty Python and the Holy Grail: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monty_Python_and_the_Holy_Grail
Hot Ones: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hot_Ones
Manchester Orchestra: https://www.manchesterorchestra.com/
Typescript: https://www.typescriptlang.org/
Raspberry Pi: https://www.raspberrypi.com/
Honeybadger: https://www.honeybadger.io/
Tailwind CSS: https://tailwindcss.com/
Next.js: https://nextjs.org/
PHP: https://www.php.net/
Astro: https://astro.build/
Jason Fried: https://x.com/jasonfried?
DHH: https://x.com/dhh/
Vercel: https://vercel.com/
Donald Trump: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Trump
Joe Rogan: https://x.com/joerogan
Bernie Sanders: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernie_Sanders
JD Vance: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JD_Vance
Taco Bell: https://www.tacobell.com/
Panic Playdate: https://play.date/
Nintendo Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/us/switch/
Changelog: Wine Web and a whole lot of Whatnot: https://changelog.com/friends/68
Ken Wheeler: https://x.com/ken_wheeler/
WAI-ARIA: https://www.w3.org/WAI/standards-guidelines/aria/
Project Wallace: https://www.projectwallace.com/
Syntax: https://syntax.fm
Gemini: https://gemini.google.com/
Product Hunt: https://www.producthunt.com/

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Website: https://nerdy.dev
X / Twitter: https://x.com/argyleink
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@adamargyleink

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Authenticity in a World of Algorithms Jan 16, 2025

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This week, Robbie and Chuck dive into the delicate balance between authenticity and adaptation, both in tech and everyday life. They unpack the challenges of staying true to their passions—like whiskey and web development—while navigating the pressures of broadening their appeal and monetizing their craft. They also reflect on podcasting, personal branding, industry trends, social media shifts, and the complexities of dealing with polarizing figures in tech.

In this episode:

(00:00) - Intro
(01:28) - All Things Open
(02:18) - Whiskey: Redwood Empire Emerald Giant Rye Whiskey
(07:29) - Whiskey rating
(10:24) - Rebase vs Merge
(10:57) - Bluesky vs Twitter
(17:45) - The political influence on social media
(19:18) - Anonymity in social media and usernames
(23:44) - What elements should a web framework include?
(26:15) - Should you be your authentic self all the time?
(31:58) - The difficulty of monetizing a podcast
(35:58) - Commercial real estate and the wig shop
(40:04) - Cars and coffee
(42:03) - Ghosted by Guillermo?
(44:24) - Should politics influence the products and tech we use?
(48:40) - Robbie’s new leaf blower
(50:28) - Robbie on Web Dev Challenge
(51:40) - JavaScript, Ember, and React
(58:56) - Holiday prep and European living

Links

Redwood Empire Emerald Giant: https://redwoodempirewhiskey.com/whiskey/emerald-giant-rye/
All Things Open: https://2024.allthingsopen.org/
Primeagen: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePrimeTimeagen
Maker’s Mark: https://www.makersmark.com/
Wawa: https://www.wawa.com/
Sagamore: https://sagamorespirit.com/
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/
Kafka: https://kafka.apache.org/
Runspired: https://runspired.com/
Facebook: https://facebook.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com
X / Twitter: https://x.com
Threads: https://www.threads.net/
Discord: https://discord.com/
Dan Abramov: https://danabra.mov/
Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/
Wondery: https://wondery.com/
Whiskey.fund: https://whiskey.fund
Django: https://www.djangoproject.com/
Rails: https://rubyonrails.org/
SQLite: https://www.sqlite.org/
RedwoodJS: https://redwoodjs.com/
Laravel: https://laravel.com/
Syntax: https://syntax.fm/
ShopTalk: https://shoptalkshow.com/
Changelog: https://changelog.com/
How About Tomorrow: https://tomorrow.fm/
Devtools: https://www.devtools.fm/
Torc: https://www.torc.dev/
Jason Torres: https://x.com/tasonjorres
Sentry: https://sentry.io
Guillermo Rauch: https://x.com/rauchg
Charisma Carpenter: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charisma_Carpenter
John Carpenter: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Carpenter
Sabrina Carpenter: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sabrina_Carpenter
Lululemon: https://lululemon.com
Lamborghini: https://www.lamborghini.com/en-en
Donald Trump: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donald_Trump
Katie’s Cars and Coffee: https://www.instagram.com/katies_cars_and_coffee
Porsche: https://www.porsche.com/
DeLorean: https://delorean.com/
Bronco: https://www.ford.com/bronco/
Bugatti Veyron: https://www.bugatti.com/the-bugatti-heritage/modern-icons/veyron/
Kelly Vaughn: https://x.com/kvlly
Elon Musk: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elon_Musk
Vercel: https://vercel.com/
Netlify: https://www.netlify.com/
Tesla: https://www.tesla.com/
Starlink: https://www.starlink.com/
Ryobi: https://www.ryobitools.com/
Web Dev Challenge: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLz8Iz-Fnk_eTkZvSNWXW_TKZ2UwVirT2M
Astro: https://astro.build/
Mailchimp: https://mailchimp.com/
Next.js: https://nextjs.org/
React: https://react.dev/
Dax: https://x.com/thdxr/
Netflix: https://netflix.com
Supabase: https://supabase.com/
TanStack: https://tanstack.com/
89: Hot Takes, TanStack, and Open Source with Tanner Linsley: https://whiskey.fm/hot-takes-tanstack-and-open-source-with-tanner-linsley
George Clooney: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Clooney

Connect with Chuck and Robbie

Robbie Wagner: https://x.com/RobbieTheWagner
Chuck Carpenter: https://x.com/CharlesWthe3rd

Subscribe and stay in touch

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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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What Makes a Christmas Movie? Plus, a Toast to New Beginnings Jan 09, 2025

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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: