Best Api Documentation Podcasts (2025)

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How AI Impacts Technical Writing Workflows - Discussion with Anila Zaidi and Marco Spinello 56:07

1d ago56:07

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Welcome back to the A(P)I The Docs podcast! We’re opening this new chapter with an absolute treat of an episode in which Anila Zaidi, Staff Technical Writer at Squarespace, and Marco Spinello, Senior Technical Writer at Booking.com discuss the transformative role of generative AI in technical writing and beyond. We explore how AI has evolved from a…

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AI Book Club recording and notes for The Singularity is Nearer, by Ray Kurzweil 55:53

2d ago55:53

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This is a recording of our AI Book Club session discussing Ray Kurzweil's The Singularity is Nearer podcast: When We Merge With AI. You can watch the recording on YouTube, listen to the audio file, read some summary notes, browse discussion questions, and even listen to a NotebookLM podcast (based on the summary). There are 5 people in this book cl…

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Kevin Green | Unhinged content 24:42

4d ago24:42

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Why settle for building an online store when you can set the tone and personality for an entire brand? Kevin Green’s design and content work has redefined how people expect to see and interact with brands. We talked about dialing it up way past 11, being your own editor, and ensuring that if content operations are easy enough for you, they’ll be ea…

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395: From Code Writer to Code Editor: My AI-Assisted Development Workflow 26:40

4d ago26:40

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My day-to-day coding looks very different from what it was a few years ago. Today, you'll learn about my voice-to-code workflow and how I leverage smart tools to have so much free time that I feel guilty for "not working enough." Seriously. The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/from-code-writer-to-code-editor-my-ai-assisted-development-…

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Episode 523: Sterling Chin on APIs, AI, and Building MCP Servers 1:09:43

5d ago1:09:43

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Brandon talks with Sterling Chin, Senior Developer Advocate at Postman, about building great APIs, why AI needs APIs, and what’s new at Postman. Plus, hear how he made the leap from 3rd-grade teacher to dev advocate. Episode Links Postman POST/CON Keynote Recap Postman Agent Mode Postman API Network Postman MCP Servers Directory Postman Learn Postm…

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Documentation as a creative endeavor with Nick Graziade 50:17

6d ago50:17

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In this episode, I'm talking with Nick Graziade, a technical writer and musician who approaches documentation as a creative endeavor. We explore how his early fascination with Lego instructions and synthesizer manuals shaped his philosophy that technical writing doesn't have to be dry or boring, but can be passionate and innovative work that adapts…

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394: Taylor Otwell — The (Quite Entrepreneurial) Creator of Laravel 41:55

6d ago41:55

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Taylor Otwell (@taylorotwell) didn't just create the popular open-source framework Laravel. He turned it into a highly profitable business that helps developers build profitable businesses themselves. Few other open-source devs have such a clear understanding of market needs AND developer requirements. Taylor shares his approach to monetizing freel…

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Noah Gentile | Content at Kim-scale 22:40

11d ago22:40

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When pressing publish means doing a few million dollars in sales, you’d better ensure the engineering and content teams are in step. Today’s guest, Noah Gentile, has seen how massive author teams interact with content operations engineers to build workflows where collaboration is necessary and failure is not an option. Noah on LinkedIn https://www.…

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393: AI is a Threat to SaaS Multiples 23:57

11d ago23:57

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Software-as-a-service business acquisitions are in trouble. What is responsible for a downward trend in multiples and acquisition dollar amounts? It has a lot to do with AI, but it may not be what you think. I recently recorded an in-depth session for Rob Walling's SaaS Launchpad. This module is called AI in SaaS, and I share over a dozen pitfall…

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Episode 522: A 5-star cannot stand 1:00:20

12d ago1:00:20

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This week, we discuss Apple reversioning macOS, the steady state of private cloud, and Snowflake’s acquisition of CrunchyData. Plus, the eternal quest for a 5-star Uber rating. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 522 Runner-up Titles Saudi crypto money You know what humans like? Buses I think we need 10 stars Snow lion Maslow’s hierarchy of…

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API Productization and Governance - Discussion with Michaela Halliwell 46:31

13d ago46:31

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In this episode, our guest is Michaela Halliwell, Senior Platform Product Manager at HCSS, a key player in the heavy civil construction industry. The discussion emphasizes applying a product management approach to APIs, focusing on solving customer problems and making them consumable. She also discusses the importance of governance starting from da…

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What Makes Conversational AI Trustworthy? - Discussion with Ronald Ashri 1:15:28

13d ago1:15:28

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In this episode, Kristof speaks with Ronald Ashri, co-founder of OpenDialog, to unpack the realities behind the AI hype. Drawing from his background in multi-agent systems and his journey through academia, startups, and the semantic web, Ronald shares why truly resilient AI isn't about building one model to rule them all—it’s about constraining pow…

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392: Building AI Businesses Without Breaking the Internet 22:48

18d ago22:48

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Ever heard of model collapse? It occurs when AI models are trained on the outputs of previous AI models. And it's not pretty. I recently recorded an in-depth session for Rob Walling's SaaS Launchpad. This module is called AI in SaaS, and I share over a dozen pitfalls, unobvious risks, and hard-earned insights from my own AI SaaS building journey.…

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Episode 521: The MacGuffin 1:04:14

19d ago1:04:14

1:04:14

This week, we discuss OpenAI acquiring io, Salesforce buying Informatica, and the future of AI agents. Plus, Coté shares details about a sensitive procedure and ceiling puzzles. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 521 Runner-up Titles Don’t ride a bike for a week You’ve got to focus on the important things What’s your NPS score? It all come…

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Kate sounds off on Write the Docs 26:51

20d ago26:51

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In this solo episode, Kate shares an update on her content update progress. She also reflects on Sue Brandt’s interview (S3:E10) and on the Write the Docs Portland 2025 conference. I’ve continued my work to update the KnowledgeOwl Support Knowledge Base to align with major navigation and UI changes that were rolled out in December. I updated an add…

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Espen Hovlandsdal | Building everyone's CMS 18:24

25d ago18:24

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There is an irony to Sanity telling you not to build your own CMS ... because that's exactly how Sanity was founded. Engineers like Espen were there at the start, but we didn't just build our own CMS—we built your CMS. We're still building it, and everything beyond CMS too.By Simeon Griggs

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391: AI is Flipping Our Relationship with Technology 25:32

25d ago25:32

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Second brains were all the rage a year ago. Now, it feels like we're not just externalizing our thoughts; we're training a much bigger, much less personal brain. A first brain. THE brain. Is this a good thing? Are we truly the beneficiaries here? The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/ai-is-flipping-our-relationship-with-technology/ The …

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Episode 520: Excited is overused 1:03:37

26d ago1:03:37

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Excited is overused This week, we recap Microsoft Build, Google I/O, and Java turning 30. Plus, more Vegemite talk and a discussion on whether tech presenters really need to tell us they’re “excited.” Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 520 Runner-up Titles We all need choices Vegans are against everything The problem is you shouldn’t be wa…

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Notes and discussion for Suleyman's <i>The Coming Wave: AI, Power, and Our Future</i> + AI Book Club recording and transcript 59:33

1M ago59:33

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This post describes the key arguments and themes in The Coming Wave: AI, Power, and Our Future, by Mustafa Suleyman, for the AI Book Club: A Human in the Loop. This post not only breaks down the logic but also jumps off into some themes (beyond the book) that might be more tech-writer relevant, such as potential future job titles, areas of focus fo…

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Mark Techson | Power of positive content 39:23

1M ago39:23

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Positive content can have a powerful impact. Mark Techson's journey to Google, to speaker, to game show host is living proof. Even in our currently unsettling times (aka the "Age of AI") there's still plenty of reason to stay enthusiastic about what we can do and what we can create. Mark on X https://x.com/marktechson How to Increase Your Luck Surf…

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390: When to Choose Local LLMs vs APIs 16:39

1M ago16:39

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When I started Podscan, I wanted to go full local AI. Self-hosted, self-managed, self-serving. But that tune has changed. Here's what to think about when contemplating a local AI strategy. The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/when-to-choose-local-llms-vs-apis-a-founders-real-world-guide/ The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/390…

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Episode 519: This is a “hit by pitch” 57:59

1M ago57:59

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This week, we discuss Zenoss finally getting acquired, Databricks buying Neon, and the debut of WizOS. Plus, updates on OpenAI, Google, Apple—and hot takes on Marmite, Vegemite, and Emacs. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 519 Runner-up Titles Vegemite is still bad You’re probably eating it It’s a bold statement This episode’s all about u…

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How to get hired as a tech writer with Sue Brandt 41:25

1M ago41:25

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In this episode, I’m talking with Sue Brandt, a former Director of Documentation who’d hired around 60 people when we recorded the episode. We discuss practical strategies for technical writing job applications, what hiring managers are really looking for in resumes and interviews, and how to stand out in today’s competitive job market. Sue and I d…

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Knut Melvær | Markdown's biggest hater 33:19

1M ago33:19

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Developers love writing Markdown, everyone else? Not so much. There's an opportunity cost to storing rich text and block content as a string. It ties content to presentation in a way that's unpleasant to write and brittle to render. Knut joins the podcast to discuss when and where Markdown is acceptable and what makes Portable Text the preferred al…

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389: The Founder's First Hire: When to Let Go of Your Weaknesses 14:06

1M ago14:06

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It's time. Solopreneurship works for a while, but it can't last forever. Not for me, not for Podscan. We need help. The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/the-founders-first-hire-when-to-let-go-of-your-weaknesses/ The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/389-the-founders-first-hire-when-to-let-go-of-your-weaknesses Check out Podscan,…

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Episode 518: It Is What It Is 54:15

1M ago54:15

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This week, we unpack what Uber’s CEO said, why the CNCF exists, and how companies chase the money. Plus, Coté stands alone in his love for rice cakes. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 518 Runner-up Titles Go feral You’ve ruined eating for me Cultural tombstone The next step is “I told you so” Culture is what happens when you’re not talki…

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Michelle Bakels | How React Miami took over the internet 41:15

2M ago41:15

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React Miami co-founder/organizer Michelle Bakels joins the podcast to discuss creating the leading React conference brand, toning down the Miami-ness, and projecting what matters to you through your events. All episodes https://www.sanity.io/code-and-content Michelle Bakels on X https://x.com/MichelleBakels “Tech broke my heart” by Michelle Bakels …

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388: The Job To Be Done: Understanding Customer Value Communication 11:44

2M ago11:44

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PMF is MIA without JTBD. Make sense? :D The "job to be done" sits at the core of my customer's use of my product. I need to understand it to understand them. To fathom their needs. This week, I'll share how I approach that — and why it's taken me years to get here. The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/the-job-to-be-done-understanding-c…

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Episode 517: Trademark’s in the Mail 1:03:56

2M ago1:03:56

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This week, we discuss the new Slate Pickup, Synadia’s attempt to reclaim NATS from the CNCF, and the latest DORA AI report. Plus, Google leaves old Nest thermostats out in the cold. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 517 Runner-up Titles We have a dumb house Ultimately I blame myself You can educate people, but they’re not going to listen …

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Kate sounds off on knowledge sharing and docs stewardship 16:18

2M ago16:18

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In this solo episode, Kate shares an update on her content update progress. She also reflects on Marcia Riefer Johnston’s interview (S3:E8) and on the idea of docs stewardship as opposed to docs ownership. I’ve continued my work to update the KnowledgeOwl Support Knowledge Base to align with major navigation and UI changes that were rolled out in D…

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Aaron Francis | Developing your personal API 51:28

2M ago51:28

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Aaron Francis, founder of Try Hard Studios joins the Code && Content podcast to discuss the contrast between internal and independent content production, being your authentic self without projecting your whole self, and the role of human education in the age of all-knowing AI. Sign up for Sanity’s Spring Release https://www.sanity.io/spring-release…

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387: Your API Documentation is Not For Developers Anymore 11:05

2M ago11:05

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API docs used to be by and for developers. Now, non-technical people use AI tools to build integrations into our SaaS products. We need to rethink how we communicate with them (and the AI agents that write their code). The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/your-api-documentation-is-not-for-developers-anymore/ The podcast episode: https:…

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Episode 516: Vibe Strategy 1:07:32

2M ago1:07:32

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This week, we discuss Google being found to be a monopoly, OpenAI’s “offer” to buy Chrome, and some hot takes on JSON. Plus, is it better to wait on hold or ask for a callback? Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 516 Runner-up Titles Just Fine The SDT “Fine” Scale Callback Asynchronous Friendship I would love to get to know you better…over …

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Patterns in Documentation - Conversation with Daniel Beck 51:49

2M ago51:49

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In our conversation with Daniel Beck, we discuss creating documentation project archetypes to aid open source and enterprise projects in structuring their documentation efforts. The episode also delves into the evolving role of technical writers in the age of AI and the increasing importance of documentation for API usability. Further resources:Pat…

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386: One Year of Podscan: Reflecting on Tech & Business Decisions 24:23

2M ago24:23

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This week, I'm sharing behind-the-scenes choices that allowed Podscan's growth from a small experiment to a thriving business. I'll delve into the choices I've made and how some have worked better than others. I'll explore the key decisions that have driven our success, such as selecting the right tools and technology, and utilizing AI to enhance t…

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Episode 515: Rick Houlihan, MongoDB Field CTO on Document Databases 43:02

2M ago43:02

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Brandon talks with Rick Houlihan, Field CTO at MongoDB, about why document databases are more important than ever, how MongoDB fits into modern app architectures, and where AI comes into play. Plus, Rick shares the story of how he helped deprecate 3,000 Oracle databases at Amazon. Show Links MongoDB Contact Rick Houlihan LinkedIn: Rick Houlihan Twi…

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The craft of technical writing with Marcia Riefer Johnston 52:31

2M ago52:31

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In this episode, I’m talking with Marcia Riefer Johnston, a technical writer who’s worked in our industry for 40 years. We talk about how the profession has evolved since she first started in it, the grammar patterns that have helped her tighten up her writing, and how “creative” writing and “technical” writing are just different expressions of the…

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Notes and discussion for Jonathan Warner's <i>More Than Words: How to Think About Writing in the Age of AI</i> + AI Book Club recording 59:40

2M ago59:40

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This post has notes and questions for discussion for More Than Words: How to Think About Writing in the Age of AI, published in February 2025 by Jonathan Warner. Warner's book, which explores what we lose when we outsource writing to AI, is the first book in the AI Book Club: A Human in the Loop.By Tom Johnson

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385: The Balancing Act: Free Trials, Value Demonstration, and Business Sustainability 15:33

2M ago15:33

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Just how much of your service should a trial user be allowed to "try"? When it costs you real money to supply your product, when and how do you apply limits so that people have to upgrade? That's my challenge this week, and I'll share a concrete example from my journey with Podscan. The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/the-balancing-ac…

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Episode 514: It’s All Affiliate Links 59:44

2M ago59:44

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This week, we discuss the rise of MCP, Google’s Agent2Agent protocol, and 20 years of Git. Plus, lazy ways to get rid of your junk. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 514 Runner-up Titles They like to keep it tight, but I’ll distract them Bring some SDT energy Salesforce is where AI goes to struggle I like words Rundown MCP The Strategy Be…

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