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Welcome to a world where bedtime sparks imagination and encourages good values. In this specially designed podcast, Joel and his daughter Scotland create a fun and soothing nighttime ritual filled with warmth and wisdom. Through delightful conversations about virtues, the gentle melodies of live piano, and enchanting lullabies, they invite listeners to wind down and reflect. With a sprinkle of fun from their robot friend, this podcast is the perfect way to say goodnight to boys and girls eve ...
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On The Bike Shed, hosts Joël Quenneville and Stephanie Minn discuss development experiences and challenges at thoughtbot with Ruby, Rails, JavaScript, and whatever else is drawing their attention, admiration, or ire this week.
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Simon Hill and Alex Brosque host The Global Game which dissects the world of football from an Australian lens.
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Welcome back to another episode of Goodnight Scotland! This time, Joel and Scotland are diving into their latest adventure. Road trips are always a great way to create memories, and our hosts are ready to share their experiences. Whether you're planning your own journey or just looking for some light-hearted entertainment, there's plenty to enjoy i…
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Welcome back to another heartwarming episode of Goodnight Scotland! Tonight, we are in for a treat as we gather around to listen to a beautiful story that reminds us of the importance of savoring every moment life offers us. With Miss Holly lending her voice, we are sure to be captivated by the tale that awaits. Get cozy and prepare to be inspired!…
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Welcome back to another heartwarming episode of Goodnight Scotland! Today, we’re diving into a delightful conversation with our very first guest. Join us as we explore some fun and quirky topics that are sure to bring a smile to your face. It's a perfect blend of laughter and love, so stay tuned for this charming episode! Send us a text Support the…
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465: What is quality software with Elaina Natario
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Elaina Natario returns to talk with Joël about what makes good quality product design and the priorities that shape development. The pair discuss the importance of certain elements such as security and accessibility, maintaining certain standards throughout development, as well as judging the practical applications of prototypes within a project an…
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In this episode, we dive into the fun world of friendship and teamwork. Join Joel, Scotland, and their quirky robot companion as they explore the ups and downs of getting along with others. With plenty of laughter and insight, they share their unique perspectives on what it means to connect with those around us. Send us a text Support the show…
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In today's world, we often get caught up in our daily struggles and comparisons, losing sight of our true essence. In this episode, we’ll explore a powerful idea that can help us reconnect with ourselves. Let’s dive into the concept of our inherent value and what it means to recognize our true worth. Send us a text Support the show…
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464: Modelling the stars with Rémy Hannequin
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Joël and Rémy draw inspiration from the stars as they discuss Rémy’s new open source Ruby gem, Astonoby. Rémy reveals the challenges he faced in taking on this project, the scientific translation work that went into making it accessible for everyone, as well as the key lessons he learnt from modelling the cosmos. — The Sponsor for this episode has …
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In a world where music brings comfort and joy, tonight we turn our attention to a special request that echoes from the heart of Scotland. As the day winds down, the soothing sounds of a piano can provide a perfect backdrop for sweet dreams. Join us as we explore this charming initiative that aims to create a serene bedtime atmosphere for children e…
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In this fun-filled episode, Joel and Scotland dive into an exciting topic that's sure to spark some curiosity. Joined by their quirky robot companion, they explore themes that resonate with anyone who's ever faced a challenge. Get ready for a lively discussion that mixes humor and insight as they tackle the meaning of resilience. Send us a text Sup…
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463: All about modals with Elaina Natario
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Joël strikes up a dialogue with fellow thoughtboter Elaina Natario about the various use cases of modals. Together they discuss their pros and cons, the dos and don’ts, their functionality and accessibility to the end user as well as the subtle differences you'll notice when compared to dialogs. — The Sponsor for this episode has been Judoscale - A…
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In today's episode of Goodnight Scotland, we're diving into a heartfelt topic that touches all of us: the special bond between mothers and their children. Mother's Day is just around the corner, and it's a perfect time to reflect on what makes our moms so amazing. Join us as we explore the love and appreciation we have for these incredible women an…
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In today's fun-filled episode, we dive into an important topic that touches us all: kindness. Join Joel and Scotland as they explore what it means to be kind in a world that often needs a little extra love. With the help of their quirky robot friend, they’ll share stories and insights that will make you think about the power of kindness in everyday…
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462: Decomposition as a key developer skill with Steve Polito
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Joël and Steve sit down to discuss the ins and outs of decomposition within their respective workflows and how they use it to their advantage when working on certain projects. Together they look at working with vertical slices over other decomposition methods, when and how to break down code as efficiently as possible, and Joël lays out his three k…
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In today's adventure, Joel and Scotland dive into a topic that many find challenging yet essential in life. Joined by their quirky robot companion, they explore the ups and downs of dealing with life's little annoyances. Get ready for a fun and insightful discussion that will make you rethink how you view patience! Send us a text Support the show…
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461: Writing new vs existing code with Sara Jackson
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Joël talks with fellow thoughtboter Sara about the different ways developers can help one another across the various stages of an app’s lifecycle. They highlight the importance of utilising notes early on to clarify your work for others who may need it later down the line, how tooling can aid with this at all stages of development, and what lessons…
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Welcome to Goodnight Scotland. Full episodes begin May 2025. Send us a text Support the showBy Joel Slater
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460: Programer Productivity with Valerie Burzynski
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Start taking notes in this episode as Joël and Valerie discuss the different ways in which they structure their note taking systems to improve their workflows. Together they cover the best ways to get started with serious note taking, how to best map out your thoughts so they make the most sense when you come back round to them, as well as examinin…
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459: Paper Data Structures with Sally Hall
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Joël and thoughtbot colleague Sally Hall set out to find an answer to the question, what exactly are the differences between paper data structures and digitals ones? They compare the different ways humans store and access data, from rolodexs to the dewey decimal system, browsing a system vs searching it, and how the digital age has changed the way …
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Joël and fellow thoughtboter Aji Slater examine the unfamiliar world of Typescript and various ways of working within it’s system. They lay out the pros and cons of Typescript over other environments such as Ruby and Elm and discuss their experience of adopting LLM partners to assist in their workflows. Using ChatGPT and Claude to verify code and t…
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Joël enlists the help of thoughtbot colleague Sally Hall as they dive into the complex world of time zones, daylight savings, measurements and coding. Together they discuss their struggles with daylight savings throwing off their recent project reporting, the constant struggles of writing for different time zones and why writing your own code is ne…
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Joël turns to fellow thoughtboter Jimmy Thigpen as he looks to expand his knowledge about the wide world of Typescripts. Together they discuss the differences between Typescript and other common systems such as Elm and Javascript, how to best handle their edge cases and error flags, as well as the benefits of using Zod as your typescript library. —…
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Stan Sport FC Expert Mark Bosnich reviews the Champions League results overnight on the Run Home- 19/02/25
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Stan Sport FC Expert Mark Bosnich reviews the Champions League results overnight with a heart breaking result for Celtic and preview Real Madrid vs Real Madrid 00:00 Out at his kids football training 01:15 New Champions League System 01:45 Big win for Feyenoord 03:45 Celtic heartbreak vs Bayern Munich 06:00 Kids playing NRL playing other sports Lis…
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455: Noisy Animals Kata with Fritz Meissner
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Joël talks with fellow thoughtboter Fritz Meissner about the thinking process behind his latest kata project and the vast world of coding problems. Fritz explains why he developed the noisy animals kata and how it helped to better understand and streamline his code, the best ways to break down conditionals and how to clean them up efficiently withi…
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Stan Sport FC Expert Mark Bosnich on the Champions League knockout stages with Joel and Fletch - 12/02/25
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Our favourite, Stan Sport FC Expert Mark 'Bozza' Bosnich joins Joel and Fletch on the Run Home to chat the Champions League knockout stages and how he would upgrade Sydney's Tourism 00:00 Mark Bosnich from Stan Sport 00:30 Has Bozza ever been to 01:15 The standard of football in Japan 03:45 Man City vs Real Madrid last night 05:30 Celtic vs Bayern …
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Joël is joined by fellow thoughtboter Aji Slater as they discuss their previous experiences in designing content for workshops. Learn how to best structure your workshop for an audience, the benefits of a workshop over a talk and vice versa, as well as how to tackle the different hurdles your audience might face when working through your presentati…
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Premier League winner Robbie Slater talking Ange Postecoglou dissapointment, Liverpool's form and what's he having for dinner?
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Premier League winner, the great Robbie Slater joins the Summer Run Home with Coalminer and Barney to chat about Ange Postecoglou and the woes of the Tottenham Hotspurs this year and what is Robbie having for his dinner? 00:00 Premier League Winner Robbie Slater 00:45 Robbie ran home from the pub 01:30 Best pub/stadium in the UK? 03:30 Being taken …
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