Best BItterSweet Tech Podcasts (2025)

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257 - Future of AndroidDev in an AI world with Vinay Gaba 47:39

4M ago47:39

47:39

Join us as we talk with Vinay Gaba, Android GDE and leading voice in Android development, about the future of the field. Vinay shares insights from interviews with top Android devs on their three-year predictions, and offers his own perspective. We cover AI's impact, evolving development roles, and crucial future skills. You can find the full shown…

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256 - Rapid prototyping with Kotlin 21:37

4M ago21:37

21:37

In this episode, we dive into the power of rapid prototyping for Android developers using Kotlin. We explore how this crucial skill can impress stakeholders, accelerate your workflow, and help you stay ahead in today's fast-paced tech landscape. We'll cover use cases across scripting, web development (with Ktor & HTMX), mobile apps (Jetpack Compose…

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255 - Data Oriented Programming 31:32

4M ago31:32

31:32

In this episode, we dive into the programming paradigm — Data Oriented Programming (DOP) and why making data the star can simplify your code. Learn how well-modeled data reduces defensive logic, prevents invalid states, and keeps your apps stable. We’ll also contrast DOP with Object Oriented Programming (OOP) and Functional Programming (FP), sharin…

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254 - 8× faster 5× memory savings with Dan Rusu’s Immutable Arrays 49:16

6M ago49:16

49:16

In this episode, discover how Dan Rusu’s pods4k Immutable Arrays library can deliver 2–8× speed boosts and 5× lower memory usage in Kotlin/Android apps. We first revisit the fundamentals of autoboxing/unboxing and immutability to understand their impact on performance. Then we hear from Dan himself on his library, motiviations for building it, how …

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253 - logcat - a new look at logging with Piwai from Square 40:30

7M ago40:30

40:30

Kaushik looks at a new logging library from Square called logcat. He starts by seeing how the popular Timber library does it along with the benefits. He then interviews Pierre-Yves Ricau (Piwai) of Square, the creator of logcat, to explore its origins and advantages. You can find the full shownotes over at fragmentedpodcast.com. Show Notes Timber l…

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252 - Everyone needs a starter template 24:44

7M ago24:44

24:44

In this episode of Fragmented, Kaushik dives into the importance of creating your own starter template to streamline app development and minimize decision fatigue. He shares insights from his own starter template - Playground Android. Looking to the future, JetBrains has an exciting tool called Amper that might make all of this much easier. Kaushik…

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251- There's a new king in DI town 18:22

8M ago18:22

18:22

In this episode, Kaushik explores the evolution of dependency injection (DI) in Android development. Dagger has been the de-facto solution for DI in Android but there might be a new king in DI-town. He also chats with friend of the show and dependency injection expert Ralf Wondratschek for a final gut check. Shownotes: https://fragmentedpodcast.com…

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250 - Bittersweet beginnings 34:06

8M ago34:06

34:06

We're back from the hiatus with our SemiQuicentennial episode! With the momentous 250 comes some big announcements and a shift in the way we do things. Listen to find out the details! Shownotes: https://fragmentedpodcast.com/episodes/250By Donn Felker, Kaushik Gopal

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Ep 147. Bittersweet News: Elite Edupreneurs Final Episode 2:48

1+ y ago2:48

2:48

In this episode of Elite Edupreneurs, It's with a bittersweet feeling that I announce the end of the Elite Edupreneurs podcast. I’m so glad I did the reboot, but I simply don’t have the time and energy to dedicate to producing quality episodes for Elite Edupreneurs. I'm grateful for all the incredible guests who joined me on this journey and made i…

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Ep. 146. Work life Balance as an Entrepreneur with Misty Miller 23:08

2y ago23:08

23:08

In this episode, Misty Miller discusses work-life balance and she helps sellers to identify what should be the priorities of their business, based on their traffic data. She also shares how to create your products and product listings Misty Miller is a former teacher and full-time TPT Seller with a love for helping other sellers live a life they wa…

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Ep. 145. Why You Should Guest on a Podcast with Sara Whittaker 25:10

2y ago25:10

25:10

In this episode, Sara Whittaker discusses the benefits of being a guest on a podcast. She highlights how podcast guesting can help increase online visibility, reach new audiences, and extend your impact. Sara Whittaker is a teacher turned podcast strategist. She helps educators leverage the power of podcasting in order to scale their business and c…

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Ep. 144. How to Develop a Brand Strategy with Kirsten Hammond 30:48

2y ago30:48

30:48

In this episode, Kirsten Hammond shares how she helps TPT sellers with their branding and product listings. She also highlights the value of brand strategy and how to identify who your target audience is and what they need. Kirsten Hammond is the founder and CEO of The Southern Teach and The Southern Teach Designs. She is a Texas teacher who create…

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Shadows of Salem 1:13:36

2y ago1:13:36

1:13:36

Brent, Kim and Will ask Chat GPT to write three synopses for a historical drama about the Salem witch trials.By Brent Felzien

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The Bittersweet Tastes of Love 1:24:31

2y ago1:24:31

1:24:31

Brent, Kim, Will and Cliff try to teach A.I. about falling love while running a successful restaurant and chat about a future where Hollywood scripts will be A.I. generated. Also, chat GPT doesn't quite know how food critics work.By Brent Felzien

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Pilot Episode - A.I. Made This 1:09:21

2y ago1:09:21

1:09:21

Brent is a writer and professional creative. He is deeply concerned of the rise of A.I. tools like Chat GPT and their capacity to undermine the role human creative plays in the world. Together with his long time theatre associates, Kim and Will, they attempt to explore a question: can they get Chat GTP write a good story?…

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Ep. 143 How to use email funnels to nurture customers and make sales with Alissa McDonald 35:42

2y ago35:42

35:42

In this episode, Alissa McDonald discussed the key differences between email marketing and social media marketing. She also explains the fundamental building blocks of an effective email marketing strategy . Alissa McDonald is a former teacher and marketing strategist who has helped thousands of business owners build a business that feels totally d…

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Ep. 142: Cracking the Code to TPT Success: Insights from a Business Coach with Chynell Moore 40:29

2y ago40:29

40:29

In this episode, Chynell Moore shares her advice from years of experience being a business coach. We also dive into the concept of success leaving clues and discuss common mental barriers that often hinder progress and success. Chynell Moore is a seasoned business coach who specializes in working one-on-one with teacher sellers in her private coach…

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249 - Java and the JDK: Powering the Android Landscape with Michael Bailey 54:54

2y ago54:54

54:54

In this episode of our podcast, we explore the diverse landscape of Java versions within the Android ecosystem. Our guest is Michael Bailey, a seasoned Java expert who has been a frequent presence on our show since the early days of our podcast. We kick off with a solid foundation, discussing the differences between JDK and JRE, as well as the dist…

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Ep. 141: Why You Should Fail with Farrah Henley 44:28

2y ago44:28

44:28

In this episode, Farrah Henley shares valuable tips and strategies for growing your business. She shares how one crazy successful Facebook ad changed her business mindset. She also discusses failure and offers a fresh perspective on how it can be a catalyst for growth and success. Farrah is a 12+ year veteran teacher business owner who has grown he…

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248 - Feature Flags & A/B Testing: A Deep Dive with Ishan Khanna 1:05:44

2y ago1:05:44

1:05:44

In this edition of Fragmented, we're thrilled to host Ishan Khanna, a software engineer at Tinder who possesses great enthusiasm for feature flags and A/B testing. Donn discusses why he invited Ishan on the show, highlighting Ishan's passion for feature flagging and A/B testing. The conversation kicks off with an insightful story from Ishan about f…

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Ep. 140. Why You Should Start a Podcast with Sara Whittaker 27:46

2y ago27:46

27:46

In this episode, Sara Whittaker shares why edupreneurs should start a podcast! We discuss what you need to get started, common mistakes people make, recommended gear, and more! Sara Whittaker is a teacher turned podcast strategist. She helps educators leverage the power of podcasting in order to scale their business and connect with their audience.…

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247: The Art of App Modularization with Siggi Jonsson 1:06:00

2y ago1:06:00

1:06:00

In this episode, we talk to, Siggi Jonsson. Siggi helps guide us through the complex and often confusing world of Android app modularization. Our conversation will begin by shedding light on the importance of modularization, what triggers the need for breaking projects into multiple modules, and how modularization relates to team size, feature team…

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Ep. 139 Getting Back to School Ready with Shelly Rees 36:01

2y ago36:01

36:01

In this episode, Shelly Rees shares strategies for sellers to get back to school ready! We discuss everything from improving product titles and descriptions to growing an email list. Shelly Rees has over 22 years of experience teaching students in the upper elementary grades. She has a love for learning and believes in providing instruction that is…

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246 - Dependency Injection: Kotlin Inject with Fred Porciúncula 55:32

2y ago55:32

55:32

In this podcast episode, we have the pleasure to host Fred Porciúncula, a Google Developer Expert (GDE) known for his work with Kotlin Inject and his invaluable contributions to the Android development community. Fred offers his expertise on Dependency Injection (DI), Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP), and how they intersect. We kick off the conversation …

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Ep. 138 Guess who's back?! 8:09

2y ago8:09

8:09

Elite Edupreneurs is back!! Submit your guest requests here. Follow Elite Edupreneurs on Instagram!By Rachel Davis

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245: Treehouse, Redwood and Zipline with Colin White 54:47

2y ago54:47

54:47

In this episode, Donn and Kaushik talk to an old friend of the show, Colin White, about Treehouse, a combination of the Redwood and Zipline libraries. Colin is a Staff Engineer at Cash App (Block). Redwood is a multiplatform Compose library that allows you to target multiple UI toolkits on various native platforms. Ultimately this allows you to sha…

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244: Reviving Our Passion for Android Development 9:34

2y ago9:34

9:34

In this episode, Donn and Kaushik announce that they are steering the podcast back into Android waters. In other words, the Fragmented Podcast is returning to its roots ... we're back to being a 100% Android Development focused show. We're glad to have you as a listener, here's to the future of Android Development. 🚀 AndroidJobs.IO Job postings are…

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243: Mastering the Art of Switching Careers in Tech with Dan Lew 48:22

2y ago48:22

48:22

In this episode, Donn and Kaushik talk to long-time friend Dan Lew about his recent career switch from Android developer to TypeScript/Node.js/Progressive Web App Developer (and more). It's an interesting discussion that covers ... Why Dan decided to leave the Android world The challenges he faced when he moved from one tech stack to another How to…

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242 - Kotlin Code Formatting with ktfmt and spotless 39:59

2+ y ago39:59

39:59

In this episode, Donn and Kaushik talk about one of the age old bike shedding topics - code formatting, and how you can solve it with automation and tools. Code formatting can turn into an endless debate amongst peers and teams, and what Kaushik and Donn have found is that this can be delegated to a tool and automated. Freeing you and your team of …

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241: The Pressure to Ship. Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt 45:17

2+ y ago45:17

45:17

In this episode, Donn and Kaushik talk about the fear of shipping, some impostor syndrome and how it contributes to uncertainty and doubt in your capabilities as a software developer. Recently Donn embarked on a mission to come up with an idea and ship it within 24 hours (which he did do). The end result was a net benefit of confidence, speed and s…

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240: Important Kotlin Constructs 55:12

2+ y ago55:12

55:12

In this episode, Donn and Kaushik talk about 5 new-ish Kotlin constructs that you might not be aware of. The constructs that they talk about are: fun interface (SAM - Single Abstract Method), and they juxtapose them vs function types type alias import alias value class data object You'll learn what they are, how you can use them and when or when yo…

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239: Require PR Reviews with CODEOWNERS 12:04

2+ y ago12:04

12:04

In this short episode, Donn talks about the CODEOWNERS file and how it can help you ensure teams review the code that they are responsible for before merging. The CODEOWNERS file is a file that you drop into the root of your project (or into the /docs or .github/ directory) that tells GitHub (or whatever git host you're using) to require a review f…

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