Best Learntocode Podcasts (2025)

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Top 6 Reasons to Learn SQL in 2025 18:32

4M ago18:32

18:32

SQL is the language of databases. In your career, if you plan to work with machine learning, artificial intelligence, build websites or apps or work with data analytics, you're going to need to know SQL. In this episode of the Learn to Code podcast I'm going to dive deep into the top 6 reasons why you should be learning SQL. I'll cover: * What is S…

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The Best SEO Tools for 2025 35:20

5M ago35:20

35:20

Today on the Learn to Code Podcast I’m talking with my favorite SEO nerd: Kenny Kline of JAKK Media! Kenny joined us recently to discuss how to land a job in content marketing, today Kenny and I are discussing SEO best practices and tools for 2020. You'll learn: * How to keep up with Google's ever-changing SEO algorithm * Top SEO content strategies…

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Why are MBAs Learning Python? 31:32

5M ago31:32

31:32

This week on the Learn to Code Podcast Mattan Griffel, award-winning teacher of the Introduction to Programming Using Python course at Columbia Business School, and I discuss the question: “Why are MBAs learning to code?” Over the past four years, Mattan has taught thousands of MBAs. Recently he has begun work on a textbook to scale his curriculum …

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How to Land a Job in Content Marketing — with Kenny Kline 48:21

7M ago48:21

48:21

You’ve launched your first website. It’s a big day! You want to throw a party, crack a beer, and high-five everyone you see. Except, there’s no one around — zero comments on your blog and your site doesn’t even show up in any Google rankings. This week on the podcast, I’m chatting with Kenny Kline (JAKK Media), who’s built a multi-million dollar bu…

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6 Reasons Why You’ll Never Learn to Code 22:50

9M ago22:50

22:50

A few years ago, David Heinemeier Hansson (Ruby on Rails creator) made a confession on Twitter: "I look up code on the internet all the time." David's confession went viral. Within a few hours, dozens of developers began to make similar confessions — all challenging the conventional idea of what most people think it means to be a "real developer." …

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The Complete Guide to Learn SQL in Just 15 Minutes for Free 12:08

9M ago12:08

12:08

SQL is the language of databases, and SQL programmers are in high demand. This week, I want to share how to learn SQL for free — and in your spare time — during quarantine. All you need to get started is access to an MYSQL database, as well as some datasets to play around with. 1. Install a Database — If you want to learn SQL, you’re going to need …

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WordPress Security for Beginners 29:51

10M ago29:51

29:51

33% of the web is powered by WordPress. There's a lot of WordPress sites out there! Because of that, WordPress is a huge target for hackers, and security should be a priority for everyone, even if you're not a developer. In this episode, I chat with Jason Cohen, CTO of WPEngine, about what WordPress security for beginners. We discuss: The best plug…

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How I Learned to Code Hacking WordPress — with Zapier Co-Founder Bryan Helmig 54:44

10M ago54:44

54:44

This week on the podcast I'm chatting with Bryan Helmig, the CTO, and co-founder of Zapier. In our discussion, we talk about how Bryan learned to code, how One Month uses Zapier's automation tools to save us time and $$$, AND our list of The Most In-Demand Tech Skills. Episode Show Notes and Full Transcript The Learn to Code Podcast is available on…

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Front-end vs. Back-end Developers | What's the Difference? 11:57

1y ago11:57

11:57

What's the difference between front-end and back-end coding? Whether you're hiring a developer, becoming a developer, or just getting started learning to code — you're going to need to know the difference between the two terms "front-end" and "back-end." In this SHORTS episode of the Learn to Code Podcast I'm going to explain the differences in ter…

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Brett Martin — Business School vs. Coding School 47:39

1y ago47:39

47:39

Brett Martin teaches Digital Literacy for Decision Makers (with me!) at Columbia University Business School. In this conversation, we share our curriculum, notes, and stories teaching digital literacy to MBAs. In this lesson you'll learn: Brett's definition of digital literacy How to tell if someone is digitally literate Types of digital literacy C…

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How I Learned to Code in 6 Months with Meaghan Jones of Hotjar 25:27

1y ago25:27

25:27

Meaghan Jones (@meaghanwonder) graduated from UC Berkeley with a Masters in Latin America Studies. Having grown up in California, Meaghan always dreamed of working and living abroad. She loved Latin America, and so "Latin American Politics" seemed like her to working abroad! She arrived in Brazil, and hit a wall. At first, Meaghan had a difficult t…

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Chris Coyier on CodePen, CSS Tricks, and ShopTalk Podcast 58:12

1+ y ago58:12

58:12

Chris Coyier (@chriscoyier) is co-host of the ShopTalk podcast, built CSS-Tricks.com, one of my favorite resources for staying up-to-date with HTML, CSS and all things front-end. He also co-founded CodePen, a popular coding playground for HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. In my interview with Chris Coyier we discuss: How Chris Coyier learned to code! What…

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Why and How to Learn Python 30:09

1+ y ago30:09

30:09

Today, we are talking with Mattan Griffel (@mattangriffel) about how to learn Python. Mattan teaches code to MBAs — at Columbia Business School. He also teaches the Learn Python course here at One Month. Why learn Python? Python is one of the most popular languages for data analytics and web development "Python is the new Excel" being used in busin…

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How I Got Hired at GitHub, Interview Tips, and Salary Negotiation with Joel Califa 1:11:46

2y ago1:11:46

1:11:46

Joel Califa is a professional problem solver. He's a successful designer, developer, team leader, and overall self-proclaimed generalist. Joel’s career has led him to the role of Senior Product Designer at two well-known digital companies: Digital Ocean and GitHub. Over the years, Joel has interviewed hundreds of job applicants (both technical and …

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How Sahil Lavingia (Gumroad CEO) Learned to Code 25:09

3+ y ago25:09

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In this episode, Sahil Lavingia tells us how he learned Python, build Gumroad, as well as his advice for newbies stuck on choosing a programming language. Episode Show Notes and Full Transcript The Learn to Code Podcast is available on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and YouTube. Follow One Month on Facebook and Twitter.…

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The End of Season 8 3:22

3+ y ago3:22

3:22

As the eighth season of the Learn to Code With Me podcast draws to a close, I wanted to share a few quick updates on LTCWM and my life outside of work. To stay in touch while we're off-season, join our email list at learntocodewith.me. Catch up on all past episodes at learntocodewith.me/podcast, including these Season 8 episodes: S8E1: From Stay-At…

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Reflecting on My Failure to Build a Billion-Dollar Company 41:02

3+ y ago41:02

41:02

This week I chat with Sahil Lavingia (Gumroad.com Founder) who spent years running a profitable business with millions of adorning customers — only to be told again and again that he was a huge failure. In this episode, Sahil and I discuss the expectations of taking VC money, and the metrics for success (and failure) that startups must answer to. S…

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S8E8: From Film Student and Rugby Player to Startup Software Engineer with Michael Poage 48:59

3+ y ago48:59

48:59

After playing rugby in college, working an unpaid filmmaking internship, and switching into recruiting, Michael Poage was feeling burnt out. But after teaching himself how to code, Michael was able to land a job at startup Teachable without a computer science degree or coding bootcamp experience. In this episode, Mike talks about how he got his job…

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S8E7: From Tutus to Tech: How a Ballerina Became a Front-End Developer With Kara Luton 48:54

3+ y ago48:54

48:54

At 17, Kara Luton was living on her own in New York City on her way to becoming a professional ballerina. But after realizing that a career in ballet wasn’t for her, she worked in the music industry and PR before she stumbled across coding. In this episode, you’ll learn how Kara’s athletic training helped her in her tech career, and how she became …

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How to Launch a Career Developing WordPress Sites 38:36

3+ y ago38:36

38:36

WordPress development is in high demand! If you dream of launching a freelance web development career you'll want to know the basics of how to customize WordPress with Advanced Custom Fields (ACF). In this episode, I chat with Elliot Condon — the creator of Advanced Custom Fields. You'll learn: How Elliot learned to code, How you can use WordPress …

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S8E6: How to Code With Your Voice (No Typing Required) With Matt Wiethoff 39:44

3+ y ago39:44

39:44

Matt Wiethoff had a promising career in tech, until everything was put on pause because of an injury that made it painful to type on a keyboard. But he turned his challenge into an opportunity and founded Serenade, a powerful tool that lets you code using only your voice, from refactoring code to writing docs. Your move, RSI. To learn more about Ma…

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S8E5: From Admin Assistant and Cancer Survivor to Software Developer With Stacey Graham 43:48

4y ago43:48

43:48

It took Stacey Graham 13 years to earn her IT degree. She’s gone through a lot – moving into another state, becoming a mother of three, surviving cancer, and losing a six-month-old son – and amidst these difficult situations, Stacey was still able to find a successful career in tech. To learn more about Stacey Graham, Laurence Bradford, and today’s…

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S8E4: From Washing Dishes to Managing Engineers: How Jesse Weigel Pivoted into a New Tech Career 52:05

4y ago52:05

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Jesse Weigel pivoted into a new tech career under a unique combination of circumstances – a growing family, a curiosity for coding, and a friend with a job opportunity. Even without formal training, Jesse was able to teach himself to code, leave his job in the restaurant industry, and ultimately become the head of engineering at Tabela and a live c…

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Why Data Journalists Learn Python 1:03:19

4y ago1:03:19

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Melissa Lewis is a data reporter for Reveal, a Python teacher, the organizer of PyLadies Portland and the Portland chapter of the Asian American Journalists Association. Melissa is here to share her work as a data journalist who uses Python on the job. By the end you'll understand: What is data journalism? Why are Python and SQL great languages for…

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S8E3: From Prison to Programming: How Nikkole Spurgeon Learned to Code While Incarcerated 34:11

4y ago34:11

34:11

Nikkole Spurgeon has been through a lot - domestic violence, drug addiction, and even imprisonment. She knew that things should change, and that’s where coding came into the picture. In this episode, Nikkole talks about her life before prison, difficulties with learning in prison, adapting to COVID-19, her motivation for learning, transitioning to …

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Learn Python the Hard Way with Zed Shaw 1:15:53

4y ago1:15:53

1:15:53

Welcome to the Learn to Code Podcast here at One Month. Today on the show we have Zed Shaw. Zed is the author of Learn Python the Hard Way. and the popular website Learn Code the Hardway. In this episode, we'll be talking about how Zed learned to code, how to get the most out of his book series, and advice on next steps for after you complete Learn…

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S8E2: From Frying Chicken to Working at Google With Danny Thompson 51:54

4y ago51:54

51:54

Danny Thompson was at a crossroads. He had to decide between staying at his job as a gas station fry cook or making a drastic career shift. And after learning to code as a hobby, Danny now works full-time at Google in Developer Relations. In this episode, Danny talks about his job search strategy and how he landed his first job in tech. He also sha…

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How I Built Product Hunt, Dash and more with Nathan Baschez 57:50

4y ago57:50

57:50

Nathan Baschez (Product Hunt, Gimlet Media) is one of the most prolific people I know, having worked at half a dozen of the coolest startups I can think of, all in just the past ten years. I first met Nathan back in 2012 while we were working at General Assembly in New York City. At the time General Assembly had just acquired Nathan's startup Dash …

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Linh Dao Smooke (Hacker Noon) — How Hacker Noon Became the Voice of Hackers 44:12

4y ago44:12

44:12

Hacker Noon is one of the best tech blogs to stay up to date with coding trends, blockchain, and startups. With over 7000 writers and 200,000 daily readers, Hacker Noon has become the voice of hackers around the world. Linh Dao Smooke is the co-founder and COO of Hacker Noon. Today she and I chat about Hacker Noon's origin, why they're parting ways…

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S8E1: From Stay-At-Home Mom to Full-Time Front-End Developer With Phoebe Voong-Fadel 45:34

4y ago45:34

45:34

In today’s episode, Phoebe Voong-Fadel talks about how she structured her days and found time to code as a stay-at-home mom, when she felt ready to start freelancing, tips for job hunting as a self-taught developer, advice for parents who want to learn to code, and more! To learn more about Phoebe Voong-Fadel, Laurence Bradford, and today’s key tak…

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S8E0: Introducing Season 8 of the Learn to Code With Me Podcast 5:06

4y ago5:06

5:06

Host Laurence Bradford shares an update on Learn to Code With Me, including what’s new for Season 8 of the podcast. She also shares a few major updates on her life and business since Season 7 wrapped in July 2020, plus an exciting look at what’s to come in this 8-episode season of the Learn to Code With Me Podcast. Thank you to our sponsor this sea…

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Coding Bootcamp 101: An Honest Review of FullStack Academy with Buddy Galletti 38:49

4y ago38:49

38:49

Buddy Galletti is a FullStack Academy student and One Month alumni. He's currently enrolled in Fullstack's 26 week online Bootcamp where he's learning HTML, JavaScript, CSS and React. I interviewed Buddy to tell us about his journey learning to code, and to share an honest review of what it's like being a student at Fullstack Academy. In this episo…

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Why Product Managers Are Learning to Code, and freeCodeCamp vs. Codecademy 39:14

4y ago39:14

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Why are product managers learning to code? This week I chat with product manager (and self-taught programmer) Irma Mesa (@_justirma) about why and how she learned to code. Irma is a product manager at Open Up Resources. Open Up Resources is a non-profit that creates K-12 curriculum, and is funded by some from some pretty big names like The Bill and…

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When to Code (and when not to code) 10:41

4y ago10:41

10:41

In a previous episode of the Learn to Code Podcast I discussed best practices for building a website. Today I want to discuss when NOT to build a website! As well as some cheap, and quick ways to validate your idea before you write a line of code. I've built a lot of websites that no one has ever visited.😭 I've seen clients spend $10,000 to build a…

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How to Build a Website from Scratch 10:36

4y ago10:36

10:36

In just 10 minutes Chris Castiglione (@castig) of OneMonth.com shares his advice on How to Build a Website from Scratch. ❤️ When should you use Squarespace? WordPress? Or build the website from scratch? As a web developer with over ten years of experience (working on sites from Toyota, The Grand Central Oyster Bar and dozens of startups), people ar…

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How to Become a Freelance Web Developer 55:16

4y ago55:16

55:16

Mike Heavers (@heaversmike) has been designing, strategizing, and coding for the web for over 20 years. He works with HTML, React, JavaScript, Python as well as, other tools like After Effects, Ableton, and most recently Machine Learning. He's also worked with companies like Nike, Facebook, Lululemon and universities like Cornell and Carnegie Mello…

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The End of Season 7 8:09

5y ago8:09

8:09

As the seventh season of the Learn to Code With Me podcast draws to a close, I reflect on the inspiring transformation stories we shared, including recaps of my favorite moments. I also share updates on LTCWM and my goals for 2020, including a sneak peek into what we’re working on next through the end of the year. Catch up on all eight episodes fro…

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S7E8: Building a Robotics Career and the Impact of Mentorship with Camille Eddy 44:08

5y ago44:08

44:08

As a young aspiring astronaut in high school, Camille Eddy started building websites to pay for her college housing. She’s a first-generation STEM student, and with support from key mentors, today, Camille is a Product Engineer at Bloc and an International Public Speaker. In this episode, you’ll learn… How Camille got into robotics How mentors have…

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