The Mad Botter

Coder Radio

A weekly talk show taking a pragmatic look at the art and business of Software Development and the world of technology.

Author

The Mad Botter

Category

Technology

Podcast website

coder.show

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

380: Developer Unfriendly 24.09.2020

We get nerdy about Blueprints, and then wary about the future of software distribution. Pour a glass of milk and prepare for some hot takes!

379: Neckbeards Get Shaved 17.09.2020

Is it a Post-Open Source world now that the mega-clouds are here? We share our thoughts on this renewed idea. Plus, our reactions to Nvidia buying Arm, your feedback, and much more.

378: Rust, Safe for Marketing 10.09.2020

A special friend of the show joins us to discuss C++ in 2020 and the growing adoption of Rust. Plus feedback, a Python surprise and a little small business corner.

377: An Epic Underdog 03.09.2020

GitHub just made a major behind-the-scenes upgrade, and we chew on some of the impressive details. Plus, our thoughts on Epic vs. Apple, the larger story around device ownership, and a fun anecdote from running a small business.

376: WESA BACK! 25.08.2020

We reboot the show to capture Mike's love of coupons and update you on what we have been up to recently since the show's fake demise.

375: The Grey Havens 17.09.2019

We say goodbye to the show by taking a look back at a few of our favorite moments and reflect on how much has changed in the past seven years.

374: Python's Long Tail 10.09.2019

As Python 2's demise draws near we reflect on Python's popularity, the growing adoption of static typing, and why the Python 3 transition took so long. Plus Apple's audacious app store tactics, Google's troubles with Typescript, and more!

373: Interactive Investigations 03.09.2019

We debate the best way to package scripting language apps then explore interactive development and the importance of a good shell. Plus npm bans terminal ads, what comes after Rust, and why Mike hates macros.

372: Crystal Clear 27.08.2019

We're back and going crazy about Crystal, a statically typed language that's as fast as C and as slick as ruby. Plus an update on Rails 6, Intel's growing adoption of Rust, and the challenge of making breaking changes.

371: Absurd Abstractions 20.08.2019

It’s a Coder Radio special all about abstraction. What it is, why we need it, and what to do when it leaks. Plus your feedback, Mike’s next language challenge, and a functional ruby pick.

370: F'ing # 13.08.2019

Things get heated when it’s time for Wes to check-in on Mike’s functional favorite, F#, and share his journey exploring modern .NET on Linux. Plus your feedback, combining ruby and rust, and the latest scandal with JEDI.

369: Old Man Embraces Cloud 06.08.2019

Chris finally gets excited about Docker just as Wes tells him it’s time to learn something new. Plus the state of browser extension development, the value of non-technical advice, and your feedback.

368: Clojure Clash 30.07.2019

Mike and Wes debate the merits and aesthetics of Clojure in this week's rowdy language check-in. Plus why everyone's talking about the sensitivity conjecture, speedy TLS with rust, and more!

367: 10x Evilgineers 23.07.2019

Mike rekindles his youthful love affair with Emacs and we debate what makes a "10x engineer". Plus the latest Play store revolt and some of your feedback.

366: Functional First 16.07.2019

It’s a Coder Radio special as Mike and Wes dive into functional programming in the real world and share their tips for applying FP techniques in any language.

365: Objectively Old 09.07.2019

Wes turns back the clock and explores the message passing mania of writing Objective-C without a Mac, and we wax-poetic about programming language history. Plus Mike gets real about the Windows Subsystem for Linux, and our take on the new MacBook keyboard leak.

364: Gabbing About Go 02.07.2019

Mike and Wes burrow into the concurrent world of Go and debate where it makes sense and where it may not. Plus gradual typing for Ruby, a new solution for Python packaging, and the real story behind Jony Ive's exit.

363: Find Your Off-Ramp 25.06.2019

We take on the issues of burnout, work communication culture, and keeping everything in balance. Plus Wes asks 'Why Not Kotlin' and breaks down where it fits in his toolbox.

362: It Crashes Better 18.06.2019

It's a Coder three-way as Chris checks-in with an eGPU update, and Mike shares his adventures with ReasonML. Plus the state of linux application packaging, and Chris' ultimate mobile workflow.

361: ZEEEE Shell! 11.06.2019

Apple is shaking up the foundations of UI development with SwiftUI and raising developer eyebrows with a new default shell on MacOS. Plus feedback with a FOSS dilemma and an update on our 7 languages challenge.

360: Swift Kick In The UI 04.06.2019

We react to Apple's big news at WWDC, check in with Mike's explorations of Elixir, and talk some TypeScript. Plus Mike's battles with fan noise, and why he's doubling down on the eGPU lifestyle.

359: 7 Languages 28.05.2019

Wes is back and Mike's got a few surprises in store, including a new view on Electron, a hot take on titles, and a programming challenge for the both of them. Plus when it's okay to lie to the compiler, what GitHub's Sponsors program means for open source, and your feedback.

358: Batteries are Leaking 21.05.2019

A strong argument against Python’s batteries included model exposes some bigger problems the community is struggling with. We chat about all of it. Plus lessons learned six years after a project, a new tool, and some feedback.

357: 3 OSes 1 GPU 14.05.2019

Microsoft catches Mike’s eye with WSL 2, Google gets everyone's attention with their new push for Kotlin, and we get a full eGPU report.

356: Fear, Uncertainty, and .NET 08.05.2019

.NET 5 has been announced and brings a new unified future to the platform. We dig in to Microsoft's plans and speculate about what they might mean for F#. Plus the value of manual testing, Visual Studio Code Remote, and Conway's Game of Life in Rust.

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