Whiskey Web and Whatnot

Michael shares his transition from the corporate world to the whiskey industry, emphasizing whiskey’s role in building relationships. The discussion covers a range of fascinating topics: the nuances of whiskey blends, the unique properties of Amburana-finished rye whiskey, the innovative use of blockchain and NFTs for managing memberships and allocations, and discover how AI is streamlining Prime...

Explore the evolution of web development, Rails, and TypeScript, all while sipping Mortlach Single Malt Whisky. The discussion also covers vintage music formats like vinyl records and cassettes, the Tennessee whiskey scene, and modern bourbon regulations. Robby shares stories about maintaining legacy code, Oh My Zsh, starting a podcast, and The Mighty Missoula's upcoming album. Key Takeaways [0:00...

Join hosts Charles William Carpenter III and Adam Argyle for a riveting episode of 'Whiskey Web and Whatnot' featuring guest April Yoho. Based in the UK and a seasoned developer advocate, April shares her extensive 25+ years of experience in tech while indulging in a tasting session of High West Double Rye whiskey. Discover insights into cloud development, the intricacies of AI in coding, the deba...

Join Charles William Carpenter III and Adam Schmargyle in an engaging episode of 'Whiskey Web and Whatnot' as they welcome Damian Edwards and David Fowler from Microsoft. Listen as David shares his journey from Barbados to becoming a distinguished engineer at Microsoft and Damian recounts his experience with web technologies from Australia. The discussion includes insights into .NET frameworks, HT...

Join hosts RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter VIII on Whiskey Web and Whatnot as they welcome back Taylor Desseyn for another round of whiskey and engaging conversation. Dive into discussions on the relevance of AI in hiring, the shift between remote and in-office work, and the changing trends in engineering specializations. Plus, get to know more about Taylor’s life beyond tech, includ...

In this special International Whiskey Day episode of 'Whiskey Web and Whatnot', hosts RobbieTheWagner, and Charles William Carpenter III are joined by special guest Rich Harris. They share a toast with Lagavulin Offerman Edition whiskey and dive into a discussion covering a range of topics from Rich's journey in software development, his work on the Svelte framework, to his thoughts on cheese, fer...

In this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, hosts RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III are joined by Ben Rometsch, CEO and co-founder of Flagsmith. The discussion kicks off with a lighthearted conversation about the absence of landscapers at Chuck's house, leading into Ben's unexpected affinity for the New Orleans Saints due to a memorable game at Wembley in London. Ben shares his jou...

In this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, hosts RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III are joined by Dante, the founder of Onboardbase and hi.new. Dante shares insights on building security infrastructure for distributed teams and discusses the common mistakes businesses make by trusting developers with sensitive API keys and database credentials. The episode also features a whiskey t...

In this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, hosts RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III delve into a mix of topics starting with their thoughts on the Jack Daniels Sinatra Select whiskey, including its unique packaging and taste profile. The conversation then shifts to the challenges developers face with hosting services and unexpected bills, touching on the responsibilities of CTOs wi...

This episode features a unique blend of discussions and narratives, weaving together spirited debates on technology and AI's impact on society and creativity, personal stories of whiskey appreciation, and a humorous recount of an epic day drinking adventure gone awry. Hosts Robbie Redundant, Charles Codes No More, and guest Ken Wheeler explore the intersections of tech and life, delving into topic...

In this episode of 'Whiskey Web and Whatnot', hosts RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III (Chuck) kick things off by playfully anticipating Chuck's landscaper interruptions due to his Phoenix area recording location. They introduce their special guest, Mal (short for Malissa) from Canada, who shares about her career as an analytics engineer and her ventures into content creation. The e...

In this episode of 'Whiskey Web and Whatnot,' hosts RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III welcome Joel Griffith, founder and CEO of Browserless.io. The trio initially clarifies the common confusion between whiskey and bourbon, setting the tone for a detailed discussion. Joel shares his unique journey from a jazz trumpet player to a software engineer, and eventually to the CEO of a comp...

In this crossover episode, Chuck and Robbie join Jem Young and Ryan Burgess from Front End Happy Hour for an engaging discussion over whiskey. They share their career backgrounds, touching on their work with major tech brands like Netflix, Amazon, and National Geographic, and their personal passions within the tech industry, including open source contributions and a love for TypeScript and Ember....

In this episode of 'Whiskey Web and Whatnot,' hosts RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III are joined by Kevin Whinnery, a member of the Deno team. They discuss Kevin's work with JavaScript, his journey with Deno, and his previous experience at Twilio, including the creation of TwilioQuest. The conversation also covers the hosts' and guest's passion for whiskey, with a tasting of Temple...

This episode uniquely blends a variety of discussions, ranging from Prime Barrel whiskey tastings with RobbieTheWagner, Charles "the Plumber" Carpenter, and ThePrimeagen, to in-depth explorations of tech, fitness, and lifestyle optimization. The hosts share personal anecdotes, humor, and insights across topics like the appeal of living in Bozeman, Montana, web development complexities, and the imp...

The Whiskey Web and Whatnot podcast welcomes Shaundai Person, a senior software engineer at Netflix, to discuss her impressive career transition from sales to software engineering. Aside from some light-hearted banter about whiskey, pants confusion with her tall six-year-old son, love for rap, and previous experience with older technology, Shaundai shares how she leverages her transferable skillse...

In this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot hosts Robbie and Charles discuss various aspects of coding and web development with special guest, experienced front-end Engineer, Amera White. She shares her personal journey of transitioning from a career in aviation to the tech sector and the experiences that deepened her passion for web accessibility. They highlight the challenges for neurodivergent i...

Join hosts RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III as they delve into a wide variety of topics on their podcast, Whiskey Web and Whatnot. This episode features a detailed tasting of the Booker's Small Batch, Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey – the Storyteller Batch. The hosts talk in-depth about the bourbon, its packaging, and flavors. Robbie and Charles go on to share their thoughts on...

Hosts Robbie Wagner and Charles William Carpenter III welcome special guest, Chris Coyier the co-founder of CodePen and an avid web enthusiast, to share his insights on the latest trends and happenings in the tech world. Pondering over the pros and cons of GitHub desktop, discussing React's influence on teams and efficiency, grappling with the hot topics around CSS and Tailwind, and airing their t...

In this episode, Robbie and Chuck discuss a variety of topics. They initially discuss a controversial tier list video from Theo. They criticize Theo's technology ranking, particularly his negative view of Ember and his endorsement of React and other frameworks. They also highlight the subjective nature of technology preference and suggest that Theo's tier list is more a reflection of his personal...

Join hosts RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III as they welcome Jeff Cronstrom, a DNS specialist with experience dating back to the 90s and the founder of CloudfloorDNS. In this episode, they dig into the ins and outs of managed DNS, the benefits it provides, and the distinguishing features of CloudfloorDNS. The hosts also engage in lively discussions about technology, touching on var...

In this episode of 'Whiskey, Web, and Whatnot', hosts RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III debate podcast names, discuss the feasibility of creating a company, and share insights on tech projects like Biome and Shepherd. They also talk about the importance of leveraging built-in features in tech systems, their take on tech wars, thoughts about the future of JavaScript, and more. Accom...

In this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, hosts RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III dive into their experiences with the Astro framework and discuss the challenges with JavaScript module types. They also share insights on managing work life around their families and house pets. The casual conversation continues with a discussion on TV series like 'The Last of Us', 'The Changeling',...

In this episode, hosts RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III invite guest Kelly Vaughn for a casual discussion over a glass of Bardstown Fusion bourbon. The conversation meanders around various topics including podcasting, the concept of artificial intelligence, their favorite Taylor Swift songs, and owning sports cars. Kelly also talks about keynoting the THAT Conference in Texas and...

In this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, hosts RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III invite Clark Sell onto the show. Clark, the founder of 'THAT Conference' and 'Unspecified', talks about the genesis of the conference, the current state of tech, and his use of artificial intelligence services likeGPT-3 and DALL-E. The hosts and Clark also try out a new whiskey, discuss football and...