Best Justin Cramer Podcasts (2025)

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Transforming Dev Practices with Kiro’s Spec-Driven Tools | Nikhil and Richard 1:09:32

1d ago1:09:32

1:09:32

Rapid prototyping is fun, but maintaining it? Not so much. In this episode, Simon Maple is joined by Nikhil Swaminathan, Head of Product and Richard Threlkeld, Principal Engineer at Kiro IDE (AWS), to discuss how spec-driven development moves the focus from writing code to understanding and communicating system behavior, building software that is e…

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Living Off the 4% Rule | Marla Taner | Ep 560 1:00:21

3d ago1:00:21

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Marla Taner shares her journey of living off the 4% rule since her retirement in 2013. She discusses the financial strategies that have supported her abundant lifestyle, the emotional aspects of transitioning into retirement, and the importance of reassessing fixed costs. Marla's insights provide inspiration for those seeking financial independence…

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How to Save Thousands on Groceries (Without Giving Anything Up) | E176 Bryan Suddith 45:24

8d ago45:24

45:24

If you're on the path to financial independence, you know every dollar adds up. An extra $1,000 a year might not sound like much, but early in your FI journey, that kind of savings can seriously accelerate your timeline. And if you’re already FI, trimming $1,000 in expenses lowers your FIRE number and helps your nest egg last longer. The best part?…

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Transforming Debugging and Root Cause Detection with Sentry | David Cramer 50:01

8d ago50:01

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On this episode of AI Native Dev, David Cramer, co-founder of Sentry, joins Guy Podjarny to talk about what it really takes to ship faster with LLMs built into the workflow, and why over 4 million devs rely on Sentry to do it right. On the docket: • how Sentry’s moat is built on deeply interconnected app data • why David prefers Cursor over Claude …

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Zero-Based Everything: FI, Travel, and the Art of Starting Fresh | Katie & Alan Donegan | Ep 559 1:20:16

10d ago1:20:16

1:20:16

Join Brad, Katie, and Alan in a candid conversation about financial independence, travel rewards, and lifestyle choices. They discuss the importance of zero-based thinking, share experiences as digital nomads, and challenge conventional views on net worth by introducing the concept of a "freedom fund." Timestamps: 00:03:48 - Zero-Based Thinking Dis…

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Why Tracking AI Usage Drives Better Results | Justin Reock & DX 51:51

16d ago51:51

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With AI adoption surging across orgs, Justin Reock, CTO at DX, joins Simon Maple to break down the difference between meaningful integration and just chasing trends. They also get into: • two levers of velocity: quality and maintainability. • why measuring real AI impact starts with knowing who’s using it and how • how AI supercharges developer pro…

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Designing an Intentional Life | Tim Ferriss | Ep 558 1:35:41

17d ago1:35:41

1:35:41

Tim Ferriss focusing on financial independence, the importance of mentorship, and the role of playful experimentation in living a fulfilling life. Discover insights on designing an intentional life and the values behind Tim's new game, COYOTE. Key Takeaways Experiential Learning & Game Selection Choose the right projects to engage in rather than ju…

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Shifting Away from a “Save-Only” Mindset | E175 Matt & Yana - CoastFI Couple 46:38

22d ago46:38

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Today, we dive into some of the biggest questions our community has about money, relationships, and raising kids on the path to financial independence. Matt and Yana from CoastFI Couple share their honest experience with shifting from a strict save-only mindset to learning how to enjoy their money after reaching Coast FI. We talk about how even cou…

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What Next Gen AI Infra, Voice and Video Looks Like | Datadog, Eleven Labs and Synthesia 34:29

23d ago34:29

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In this compilation, Olivier Pomel (Datadog), Mati Staniszewski (ElevenLabs), and Victor Riparbelli (Synthesia) join Guy Podjarny to unpack what it takes to build category defining products in the AI native era. On the docket: • why root cause detection felt like sci-fi a few years ago, and what’s changed • the early challenges ElevenLabs faced as …

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It's Big, But Is It Beautiful? Let's Talk About It... | Ep 557 1:00:18

24d ago1:00:18

1:00:18

Key changes in tax law related to the newly passed One Big Beautiful Bill significantly impact the financial independence (FI) community. Notably, the extension of tax rates and the higher standard deduction provide more planning certainty for early retirees, allowing greater financial management under these new regulations. Brad & Sean Mullaney di…

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What If Fixing Code Wasn’t Your Job Anymore? | Jonathan Schneider & Moderne 36:37

1M ago36:37

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Jonathan Schneider, co-founder and CEO of Moderne, joins Simon Maple to share how real engineering teams are using Moderne’s rewrite engine to reduce technical debt at the source, and drive org-wide transformation. On the docket: the hard limit LLMs can’t scale past why OpenRewrite uses a declarative framework the real challenge: accessing the comp…

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Mailbag: Bond Funds, Roth Conversions, Advanced FI Strategies, Solo 401k and Backdoor Roth 1:01:04

1M ago1:01:04

1:01:04

Brad and Rachael Camp tackle listener-submitted questions focusing on bonds, retirement strategies, pensions, and optimizing Roth IRA conversions. Rachael Camp, a Certified Financial Planner, sheds light on various financial independence (FI) strategies—discussing the impact of interest rate volatility on bond investments, the importance of tax pla…

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How to Get the Courage to Travel More Adventurously | E174 Jon Otero 1:09:29

1M ago1:09:29

1:09:29

My first big trip abroad was in 2015. I had just graduated from college the week before and wanted to do something fun. So my girlfriend and I flew to Europe and visited Prague, Paris, and Barcelona. It was a blast, and it left a lasting impression. Since then, I’ve traveled to 10 more countries. Lately, I’ve been getting more comfortable with inte…

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Why AI Coding Agents Are Here To Stay | Patrick Debois 48:57

1M ago48:57

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Patrick Debois, the mind behind “DevOps,” joins Simon Maple to unpack the system-level shifts AI is driving across software engineering, drawn from what he saw firsthand at the AI Engineer’s World Fair. They also get into: • how inconsistent codebases confuse AI • why running agents locally is becoming obsolete • inside OpenAI’s concept of “model s…

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Ep. 234 | Dave James | Force Recon Marine 1:15:32

1M ago1:15:32

1:15:32

Dave James is a former Force Recon Marine who served with 1st and 3rd Reconnaissance Battalions. Check out our other interviews on Eps. 063 and 065. Support the page https://jcramergraphics.com https://ANGLICOshop.com https://patreon.com/formeractionguys 00:00:00 J Cramer Graphics Ad 00:00:21 Texas Floods 00:04:19 Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer 00:08:0…

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Are You Over-Optimizing? | Jesse Cramer | Ep 555 57:50

1M ago57:50

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Effective financial planning resembles both a puzzle and a spider web, where each decision impacts interconnected aspects of one's financial life. Brad is joined by Jesse Cramer and explores the importance of resilience over perfection in financial planning, how minor choices can have significant implications, and the necessity of revisiting one's …

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The Graph Layer Behind NASA’s Breakthroughs | Michael Hunger 36:24

1M ago36:24

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Michael Hunger of Neo4j, joins Simon Maple to unpack how graph databases inject structure, intent, and traceability into modern AI systems. On the docket: why relationships in data encode intent the black-box problem in vector based RAG why devs should build their own MCP server AI Native Dev, powered by Tessl and our global dev community, is your …

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From Poverty to Semi-Retired | Kristen Knapp | Ep 554 58:59

2M ago58:59

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Kristen Knapp shares her journey from a childhood marked by poverty to achieving financial independence and transitioning to part-time work as a television meteorologist. She introduces her new venture, FI Friends Travel, a travel initiative that connects financial independence enthusiasts through meaningful, shared travel experiences. Kristen emph…

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Money Moves That Sound Smart…But Aren’t (Part 2) | E173 17:34

2M ago17:34

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Some money moves sound smart…until you actually try them. This is Part 2 of our special series where six personal finance experts share strategies that sound smart but rarely are. In this episode, you’ll hear from: Larry McMahon (Uncontrollable Me) on why doing everything yourself can be a costly mistake Sean Mullaney (FI Tax Guy) on when Tradition…

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Money Moves That Sound Smart…But Aren’t (Part 1) | E172 24:31

2M ago24:31

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Some financial strategies sound really smart…until they aren’t. In part one of this special two-part series, we’re diving into real stories from personal finance pros who once made money moves that seemed like great ideas... but turned out to be anything but. You’ll hear honest reflections from: Diana Merriam (EconoMe) on the allure, and pitfalls, …

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The Missing Gap In Workflows For AI Devs | Baruch Sadogursky 49:00

2M ago49:00

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Baruch Sadogursky, Head of Developer Relations at TuxCare, joins Simon Maple to explore why automated integrity needs to be built in before we rely on AI outputs. On the docket: the difference between specs and tests why PMs sidelined specs the "intent-integrity gap" between human goals and LLM outputs the non-determinism of LLMs as a feature, not …

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Deep Dive: Putting the Middle-Class Trap to Bed | Ep 553 1:06:57

2M ago1:06:57

1:06:57

Cody Garrett, (CFP), joins Brad to discuss the pervasive myth of the middle-class trap in the financial independence (FI) community. Through four case studies, they illustrate how individuals often feel trapped financially due to psychological barriers rather than actual limitations. The conversation provides insights into turning retirement accoun…

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Why LLMs Keep Missing This One Thing | Jason Ganz 49:20

2M ago49:20

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Can LLMs replace structured systems to scale enterprises? Jason Ganz, Senior Manager DX at dbt Labs, joins Simon Maple to unpack why, despite the rapid rise of AI systems, enterprises still rely on structured data for consistency and reliable decision making. They also discuss: the invisible edge cases LLMs can’t see difference between software eng…

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Unraveling Your Relationship with Money | Shannah Game | Ep 552 52:02

2M ago52:02

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Brad chats with certified financial planner Shannah Game, who shares insights from her book Unraveling Your Relationship with Money. They discuss the emotional and psychological aspects of finance, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's money stories, setting intentional spending boundaries, and achieving financial independence beyond ju…

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You’re Great at Saving. Are You Good at Giving? If not, start here. | E171 Spencer Reese 57:24

2M ago57:24

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We’re great savers. Probably good earners, too. But what about givers? The FI community excels at building wealth, but often, we’re laser-focused on accumulating it for ourselves. Is that fair? Does that make us selfish? I’m not sure. On one hand, taking care of yourself should be step one - like the old adage goes: “Put on your own oxygen mask bef…

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CTO of $7B Snyk Talks AI Security, Risky Software & Enterprise Adoption 35:43

2M ago35:43

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In this episode of AI Native Dev, Guy Podjarny and Danny Allan unpack how security has reduced just to a concern from a roadblock for devs. On the docket: why 80% of Snyk’s enterprise customers are actively using AI tools navigating security risks of today and tomorrow the recurring flaw in every new stack why more code means more vulnerabilities A…

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Roundup: Buy vs. Rent, Mortgage Amortization, Minimalism and More | Ep 551 59:00

2M ago59:00

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Lets dive into the emotional and practical considerations of paying off a mortgage early, explore the benefits and drawbacks, personal experiences, and broader financial implications of renting versus owning a home. Key Topics and Timestamps Introduction to Mortgage Conversations (00:00:00) Overview of the episode’s focus on mortgages, buying vs. r…

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The $2B Nvidia Backed AI Video Platform 1:11:11

2M ago1:11:11

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In this episode of AI Native Dev, Guy Podjarny is joined by Victor Riparbelli, Co-founder and CEO of Synthesia, who is leading the charge towards AI driven video that lets anyone become a video creation pro with no prior field experience. On the docket: • how Synthesia enables full video editability even after generation • Victor’s vision for fully…

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Getting Personal with Personal Finance: Meghan & Ginger | Ep 550 46:51

2M ago46:51

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Ginger interviews Meghan Combs, who shares her journey to financial independence after recently getting married. They discuss budgeting strategies, the significance of personal values in spending, and adapting financial goals amid life transitions. Meghan reflects on her net worth of $527,000 and the impact of automating savings, as well as her des…

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How to Live a FI Life Without the FI Bank Account | E170 Jess from Fioneers 57:26

3M ago57:26

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Why are you chasing financial independence? It could be living a more adventurous life filled with travel or doing work you love, regardless of the pay. Whatever your dream looks like, it probably comes down to two things: freedom and flexibility. We want to be in the driver’s seat of our lives. And we know money is one of the biggest obstacles sta…

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Why the Top 1% of Devs Love IntelliJ | Anton Arhipov 36:59

3M ago36:59

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From early IntelliJ user to JetBrains advocate, Anton Arhipov continues his conversation with Simon Maple and Baptiste Fernandez on AI Native Dev, tracing his journey through tools, trends, and the changing face of developer experience. On the docket: • how IntelliJ responds to new tools in the market • understanding the pros and cons of tab-driven…

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Deep Dive: Taxable Brokerage Accounts | Ep 549 52:04

3M ago52:04

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Episode Summary: Taxable brokerage accounts are often overlooked but are essential for building wealth and achieving early retirement. Brad Barrett and Cody Garrett highlight their flexibility, tax advantages, and strategic value. Cody Garrett provides insights on how to effectively navigate these accounts, dismantling common misconceptions while s…

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The Women Who Disappeared...And Reappeared 63 Years Later | E169 4:16

3M ago4:16

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What would you do if you had to start over, completely from scratch? In this episode, I share the wild true story of Audrey, a woman who vanished in 1962 and was just found alive, 63 years later. Her story sparked a thought experiment: if you had to reinvent yourself, new city, new career, new hobbies, what path would you choose? We’ll explore what…

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How This Broadcom Dev Uses Spring to Power AI Workflows | Josh Long 44:01

3M ago44:01

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What happens when the OG Spring Dev, Josh Long, teams up with Simon Maple on AI Native Dev? You get a front row seat to them building a Spring powered app that showcases the future of AI integration. While building the app, they discuss: why developers are adopting Spring AI how Spring is becoming the go-to for AI engineering why companies route us…

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FI Service Corps | Ryan Brennan | Ep 548 50:57

3M ago50:57

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In this episode of ChooseFI, Ryan Brennan, founder of the FI Service Corps, dives into his journey within the financial independence (FI) community and how he is merging it with the spirit of volunteering. The discussion explores Ryan's background as a recovering CPA, his transition into this new venture, and the pilot events that successfully comb…

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Travel Hacks to Upgrade Your Next Vacation (Without Spending More) | E168 Chris Hutchins 47:27

3M ago47:27

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I get why some people aren’t into traveling. Long flights crammed in a middle seat, overpriced hotels that smell like smoke, and being miles away from the city center - none of that screams “dream vacation.” Now, I’m past the days of budget airlines and sketchy motels but I’m also not flying first class with lay-down seats or staying in luxury hote…

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One CEO’s Plan to Rebuild How We Deploy AI | Ron Eforni & Flox 1:03:30

3M ago1:03:30

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In this episode, our founder and CEO, Guy Podjarny speaks with Ron Efroni, CEO of Flox and President of the NixOS Foundation, about advancing AI from experimental phases to robust, production-ready environments. Flox optimizes reproducible environments, Nix provides the foundation, and Ron Efroni is uniting them to scale enterprise development. On …

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The Simple Path Revisited in 2025 With JL Collins | Ep 547 1:07:17

3M ago1:07:17

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In this episode, JL Collins discusses the transformative principles of financial independence outlined in his renowned book, The Simple Path to Wealth. Collins emphasizes the simplicity of investing, the power of living below your means, and the crucial role of compounding returns in achieving financial freedom. The conversation also touches on the…

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Vibe Coding SimCity II: Injecting Chaos with Natural Disasters and AI Tools 1:00:42

3M ago1:00:42

1:00:42

Simon Maple and Joe Holdcroft swap their AI-generated apps and put Cursor and Windsurf to the test by adding natural disasters like earthquakes and lightning strikes. Discover how AI coding tools handle randomness, spreading effects, animation, and bugs—plus the devs’ thoughts on debugging AI-generated code. Subscribe for deep dives into modern dev…

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Sleep Masterclass | Dr. Bobby Dubois | Ep 546 57:50

3M ago57:50

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Dr. Bobby DuBois returns to discuss the essential role of sleep in achieving financial independence and enhancing overall health. He addresses the worrying trend of sleep deprivation among Americans and its significant consequences on heart health, weight management, and cognitive functionality. This episode is filled with evidence-based insights a…

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Ep. 233 | Brandon & Chris | I Came With Fire Podcast 1:51:06

3M ago1:51:06

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Brandon is a veteran of the Air Force Security Forces Chris is an Army Special Forces soldier. They are both part of the I Came With Fire Podcast and we get into artificial intelligence, foreign conflicts, and debate the alleged decline of America. Support the show https://www.jcramergraphics.com https://www.ANGLICOshop.com https://www.patreon.com/…

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