Best Daniel Parra Podcasts (2025)

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137: The Naked Gun - Movie Review 24:00

3h ago24:00

24:00

The Naked Gun is back! Are parody movies? Daniel Parra breaks down and analyzes the most serious movie of the year, "The Naked Gun." Did he love it, did he hate it, or is he Somewhere Between? Listen to find out!By Daniel Parra

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Electron and Desktop App Engineering with Shelley Vohr 50:59

18h ago50:59

50:59

Electron is a framework for building cross-platform desktop applications using web technologies like JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. It allows developers to package web apps with a native-like experience by bundling them with a Chromium browser and Node.js runtime. Electron is widely used for apps like VS Code, Discord, and Slack because it enables a si…

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136: Together - Spoiler Review 27:23

2d ago27:23

27:23

Dave Franco and Alison Brie star in Michael Shanks Body-Horror Relationship movie, "Together" but did Daniel love it, hate it, or is he Somewhere Between on it? Listen to find out!By Daniel Parra

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Modal and Scaling AI Inference with Erik Bernhardsson 39:55

4d ago39:55

39:55

Modal is a serverless compute platform that’s specifically focused on AI workloads. The company’s goal is to enable AI teams to quickly spin up GPU-enabled containers, and rapidly iterate and autoscale. It was founded by Erik Bernhardsson who was previously at Spotify for 7 years where he built the music recommendation system and the popular Luigi …

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RxJS with Ben Lesh 50:29

6d ago50:29

50:29

RxJS is an open-source library for composing asynchronous and event-based programs. It provides powerful operators for transforming, filtering, combining, and managing streams of data, from user input and web requests to real-time updates. Ben Lesh is the creator of RxJS. He joins Josh Goldberg to talk about his path into engineering and the RxJS l…

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135: Fantastic Four: The First Steps SPOILER Review 30:57

10d ago30:57

30:57

Fantastic Four: The First Steps directed by Matt Shakman brings the super family to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but are they finally done justice? Listen to find out!By Daniel Parra

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Small AI Models with Yoeven Khemlani 40:39

13d ago40:39

40:39

JigsawStack is a startup that develops a suite of custom small models for tasks such as scraping, forecasting, vOCR, and translation. The platform is designed to support collaborative knowledge work, especially in research-heavy or strategy-driven environments. Yoeven Khemlani is the Founder of JigsawStack and he joins the podcast with Gregor Vand …

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Streamlining Cloud Infrastructure Deployments with Jake Cooper 43:07

15d ago43:07

43:07

Railway is a software company that provides a popular platform for deploying and managing applications in the cloud. It automates tasks such as infrastructure provisioning, scaling, and deployment and is particularly known for having a developer-friendly interface. Jake Cooper is the Founder and CEO at Railway. He joins the show to talk about the c…

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Building Open Infrastructure for AI with Illia Polosukhin 49:12

20d ago49:12

49:12

Illia Polosukhin is a veteran AI researcher and one of the original authors of the landmark Transformer paper, Attention is All You Need, which he co-authored during his time at Google Research. He has a deep background in machine learning and natural language processing, and has spent over a decade working at the intersection of AI and decentraliz…

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TypeScript with Jake Bailey 46:10

22d ago46:10

46:10

TypeScript is a statically typed superset of JavaScript that adds optional type annotations and modern language features to improve developer productivity and code safety. The TypeScript compiler performs type checking at compile time, catching errors before code is run, and also transforms TypeScript code into clean, standards-compliant JavaScript…

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134: Jurassic World Rebirth - Should they STILL keep making these? Review 49:47

25d ago49:47

49:47

Daniel and Erwin review the latest installment in the Jurassic Franchise, "Jurassic World Rebirth" directed by Gareth Edwards. Did they love it, did they hate it, or are they Somewhere Between? Listen to find out!By Daniel Parra

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MCP Security at Wiz with Rami McCarthy 54:07

27d ago54:07

54:07

Wiz is a cloud security platform that helps organizations identify and remediate risks across their cloud environments. The company’s platform scans layers of the cloud stack, including virtual machines, containers, and serverless configurations, to detect vulnerabilities and misconfigurations in context. The Model Context Protocol, or MCP, is emer…

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SED News: Data Land Grabs, Copyright Fights, and the Great AI Talent War 46:15

29d ago46:15

46:15

Welcome back to SED News, a podcast series from Software Engineering Daily where hosts Gregor Vand and Sean Falconer break down the latest stories in software engineering, Silicon Valley, and the wider tech industry. In this episode, Gregor and Sean dig into Meta’s legal battle over AI training data, discuss the strategic implications of Meta’s $14…

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133: F1 is incredible 37:49

1M ago37:49

37:49

Daniel and Erwin review Joseph Kosinksi's Sports racing movie after his hugely successful, "Top Gun Maverick" with "F1" starring Brad Pitt and Damson Idris. Did they love it, did they hate it, or are they Somewhere Between? Listen to find out!By Daniel Parra

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AI at Anaconda with Greg Jennings 49:29

1M ago49:29

49:29

Anaconda is a software company that’s well-known for its solutions for managing packages, environments, and security in large-scale data workflows. The company has played a major role in making Python-based data science more accessible, efficient, and scalable. Anaconda has also invested heavily in AI tool development. Greg Jennings is the VP of En…

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132: Elio is Underrated - Movie Review 33:55

1M ago33:55

33:55

Daniel and Erwin review Pixar's latest animated film, "Elio." Did they love it, did they hate it, or are they Somewhere Between? Listen to find out!By Daniel Parra

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ByteDance’s Container Networking Stack with Chen Tang 47:57

1M ago47:57

47:57

ByteDance is a global technology company operating a wide range of content platforms around the world, and is best known for creating TikTok. The company operates at a massive scale, which naturally presents challenges in ensuring performance and stability across its data centers. It has over a million servers running containerized applications, an…

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131: We NEED to talk about 28 Years Later... 41:30

1M ago41:30

41:30

Daniel and Erwin review the third installment in the Zombie Apocalypse franchise, "28 Years Later" directed by Danny Boyle and written by Alex Garland. Did they love it, did they hate it, or are they Somewhere Between? Listen to find out!By Daniel Parra

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WayForward Games with Tomm Hulett and Voldi Way 46:03

1M ago46:03

46:03

WayForward is a renowned video game studio that was founded in 1990. The company has developed games for publishers such as Capcom, Konami, and Nintendo and has released their games across major hardware platforms from the last 35 years. They are also the creators of the Shantae series of 2D platformers. WayForward recently developed the latest gam…

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130: We NEED to talk about MATERIALISTS... 41:16

1M ago41:16

41:16

Daniel and Erwin review Celine Song's new film, the follow up to "Past Lives", "Materialists" starring Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal, and Chris Evans. Did they love it, did they hate it, or are they Somewhere Between? Listen to find out!By Daniel Parra

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CodeRabbit and RAG for Code Review with Harjot Gill 48:42

1M ago48:42

48:42

One of the most immediate and high-impact applications of LLMs has been in software development. The models can significantly accelerate code writing, but with that increased velocity comes a greater need for thoughtful, scalable approaches to codereview. Integrating AI into the development workflow requires rethinking how to ensure quality,securit…

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129: How to Train Your Dragon - Is it just the same movie? Review 45:02

2M ago45:02

45:02

Daniel and Erwin review the new live action remake of the beloved Dreamworks film, "How to Train Your Dragon." Did they love it, did they hate it, or are they Somewhere Between? Listen to find out!By Daniel Parra

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Emulating Retro Games on Modern Consoles with Robin Lavallée and Bill Litshauer 1:01:17

2M ago1:01:17

1:01:17

Emulating retro games on modern consoles is a growing trend, and allows players to experience classic titles with improved performance, enhanced resolution, and added features like save states and rewinding. However, this process raises many challenging technical questions related to hardware compatibility, performance optimization, rendering, and …

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SED News: Corporate Spies, Postgres, and the Weird Life of Devs Right Now 43:39

2M ago43:39

43:39

Welcome back to SED News, a podcast series from Software Engineering Daily where hosts Gregor Vand and Sean Falconer break down the latest stories in software engineering, Silicon Valley, and wider tech world. In this episode, Gregor and Sean unpack what’s going with Deel and Rippling, explore why Databricks and Snowflake are making big bets on Pos…

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128: Ballerina is a GREAT John Wick Movie - Review 42:25

2M ago42:25

42:25

Daniel and Erwin review the fifth installment and spin off in the series, "From The World Of John Wick: Ballerina" directed by Len Wiseman. Did they love it, did they hate it, or are they Somewhere Between!? Listen to find out!By Daniel Parra

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TanStack and the Future of Frontend with Tanner Linsley 54:13

2M ago54:13

54:13

TanStack is an open-source collection of high-performance libraries for JavaScript and TypeScript applications, primarily focused on state management, data fetching, and table utilities. It includes popular libraries like TanStack Query, TanStack Table, and TanStack Router. These libraries emphasize declarative APIs, optimized performance, and deve…

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127: What was Bring Her Back EVEN about? Movie Review 40:23

2M ago40:23

40:23

Daniel and Erwin review and breakdown A24 and the Phillippou Brothers latest movie, "Bring Her Back" starring Sally Hawkins, Billy Barratt, and Sora Wong. Did they love it, did they hate it, or are they Somewhere Between!? Listen to find out!By Daniel Parra

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The Challenge of AI Model Evaluations with Ankur Goyal 44:22

2M ago44:22

44:22

Evaluations are critical for assessing the quality, performance, and effectiveness of software during development. Common evaluation methods include code reviews and automated testing, and can help identify bugs, ensure compliance with requirements, and measure software reliability. However, evaluating LLMs presents unique challenges due to their c…

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Modern Distributed Applications with Stephan Ewen 41:02

2M ago41:02

41:02

A major challenge with creating distributed applications is achieving resilience, reliability, and fault tolerance. It can take considerable engineering time to address non-functional concerns like retries, state synchronization, and distributed coordination. Event-driven models aim to simplify these issues, but often introduce new difficulties in …

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Crew AI with João Moura 44:51

2M ago44:51

44:51

Agentic AI is seen as a key frontier in artificial intelligence, enabling systems to autonomously act, adapt in real-time, and solve complex, multi-step problems based on objectives and context. Unlike traditional rule-based or generative AI, which are limited to predefined or reactive tasks, agentic AI processes vast information, models uncertaint…

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126: Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning - Movie Review 44:16

2M ago44:16

44:16

Daniel and Erwin review the latest and maybe last(?) Mission Impossible film, Mission Impossible : The Final Reckoning. Did they love it, did they hate it, does Tom Cruise do any crazy stunts, or are they Somewhere Between? Listen to find out!By Daniel Parra

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125: Lilo & Stitch - Why does Disney KEEP making these? Movie Review 39:33

2M ago39:33

39:33

Daniel and Erwin review the newest Disney live action remake, "Lilo and Stitch." They didn't fully agree on this one, but the question is. Did they love it, did they hate it, or are they Somewhere Between!? Listen to find out!By Daniel Parra

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Chip Design in the AI Era with Thomas Andersen 50:15

2M ago50:15

50:15

Synopsys is a leading electronic design automation company specializing in silicon design and verification, as well as software integrity and security. Their tools are foundational to the creation of modern chips and embedded software, powering everything from smartphones to cars. Chip design is a deeply complex process, often taking months or year…

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OpenTofu with Cory O’Daniel and Malcolm Matalka 47:58

2M ago47:58

47:58

OpenTofu is an open-source alternative to Terraform, designed for managing infrastructure as code. It enables users to define, provision, and manage their cloud and on-premises resources using a declarative configuration language. OpenTofu was created to ensure an open and community-driven approach to infrastructure tooling, and it emphasizes compa…

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Mojo and Building a CUDA Replacement with Chris Lattner 55:56

3M ago55:56

55:56

Python is the dominant language for AI and data science applications, but it lacks the performance and low-level control needed to fully leverage GPU hardware. As a result, developers often rely on NVIDIA’s CUDA framework, which adds complexity and fragments the development stack. Mojo is a new programming language designed to combine the simplicit…

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124: Final Destination: Bloodlines is traumatizing - Movie Review 42:43

3M ago42:43

42:43

Daniel and Erwin review the latest in the iconic horror franchise, "Final Destination Bloodlines" directed by Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein. They talk about the kills, the new set of characters, and if this franchise was worth bringing back after all this time. Did they love it, did they hate it, or are they Somewhere Between? Listen to find out!…

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Building PostgreSQL for the Future with Heikki Linnakangas 42:12

3M ago42:12

42:12

PostgreSQL is an open-source database known for its robustness, extensibility, and compliance with SQL standards. Its ability to handle complex queries and maintain high data integrity has made it a top choice for both start-ups and large enterprises. Heikki Linnakangas is a leading developer for the PostgreSQL project, and he’s a co-founder at Neo…

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Security at Coinbase with Philip Martin 48:31

3M ago48:31

48:31

Cryptocurrency exchanges face unique security challenges that require specialized threat assessments and planning. Coinbase is a cryptocurrency exchange based in the United States. It was founded in 2012 and has evolved alongside cryptocurrency as a technology. Philip Martin is the Chief Security Officer at Coinbase. Prior to Coinbase, Philip built…

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Anthropic and the Model Context Protocol with David Soria Parra 51:02

3M ago51:02

51:02

The Model Context Protocol, or MCP, is a new open standard that connects AI assistants to arbitrary data sources and tools, such as codebases, APIs, and content repositories. Instead of building bespoke integrations for each system, developers can use MCP to establish secure, scalable connections between AI models and the data they need. By standar…

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Grand Theft Auto III on the Dreamcast with Falco Girgis and Stef Kornilios Mitsis Poiitidis 47:40

3M ago47:40

47:40

Grand Theft Auto III is a 2001 an open-world action-adventure game developed by Rockstar Games and it had a profound impact on both gaming and popular culture. Its success cemented video games as a dominant form of entertainment and storytelling, and paved the way for future blockbuster franchises. The game was also a technological milestone that r…

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123: Thunderbolts* is actually WHAT kind of movie? - Review 45:04

3M ago45:04

45:04

Daniel and Erwin review tthe latest in the MCU, "Thunderbolts." They talk about the creative team behind it, the smaller scale, the stand out performances from Florence Pugh and David Harbour, and more! Did they love it, did they hate it, or are they Somewhere Between? Listen to find out! Description: Ensnared in a death trap, an unconventional tea…

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Polypane with Kilian Valkhof 48:08

3M ago48:08

48:08

Polypane is a specialized web development browser that simplifies creating and testing modern websites. A key feature is that it provides multiple screen sizes at once, with synchronized scrolling and interactions, so developers can test different layouts and breakpoints simultaneously. Polypane also focuses on accessibility tools, real-time previe…

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122: THE ACCOUNTANT 2 is NOT like the first one - Review 35:00

3M ago35:00

35:00

Daniel and Erwin review the surprise sequel, Gavin O'Connor's "The Accountant 2." They talk about the surprise tone, the action, the Buddy chemistry with Jon Bernthal and Ben Affleck and more. Did they love it, did they hate it, or are they Somewhere Between? Listen to find out! Forensic accountant Christian Wolff teams up with his estranged but hi…

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LiveKit and OpenAI with Russ d’Sa 47:29

3M ago47:29

47:29

LiveKit is a platform that provides developers with tools to build real-time audio and video applications at scale. It offers an open-source WebRTC stack for creation of live, interactive experiences like video conferencing, streaming, and virtual events. LiveKit has gained significant attention for its partnership with OpenAI for the Advanced Voic…

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121: UNTIL DAWN is NOT a good video game movie - Review 35:37

3M ago35:37

35:37

Daniel and Erwin review David F. Sandberg's new horror film based off of the popular video game, "Until Dawn." They talk about if it's scary, if it has new and creative ideas, and how clever and unique the concept is. Did they love it, did they hate it, or are they Somewhere Between? Listen to find out! Description: One year after her sister Melani…

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SED News: CoreWeave IPO, Anthropic’s MCP, and Microsoft Turns 50 46:15

3M ago46:15

46:15

Welcome to the pilot episode of SED News, a new podcast series from Software Engineering Daily. Join hosts Gregor Van and Sean Falconer as they break down the week’s most important stories in software engineering, machine learning, and developer culture. In this episode, Gregor and Sean discuss the CoreWeave IPO and the company’s recent acquisition…

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120: Is Daredevil: Born Again AS GOOD as the original? Review 55:55

3M ago55:55

55:55

Daniel and Erwin review the new season and soft reboot of Daredevil: Born Again as it enters the Disney+ streaming MCU world. It's been a. long time in the making, and there's so much to cover from the shows troubled production history to what matters most, is it good? Did they love it, did they hate it, or are they Somewhere Between? Listen to fin…

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119: SINNERS is a modern masterpiece - Review 45:09

3M ago45:09

45:09

Daniel and Erwin review the box office hit, Ryan Coogler's "Sinners." They talk about the dual Michael B. Jordan performances, what makes the film so unique and special, the music, and so much more. Did they love it, did they hate it, or are they Somewhere Between? Listen to find out! Description: Trying to leave their troubled lives behind, twin b…

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118: WARFARE is actually a horror movie - Review 29:10

3M ago29:10

29:10

Daniel and Erwin review Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza's new film, "Warfare." They talk about the tense atmosphere, the real life story, and how well the moment captures real time and more. Did they love it, did they hate it, or are they Somewhere Between? Listen to find out! Description: A surveillance mission goes wrong for a platoon of American Na…

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Vibe Coding at Heroku with Vish Abrams 52:52

3M ago52:52

52:52

AI tools are transforming how developers write code, and although it’s difficult to pinpoint how much code is now AI-generated code, estimates suggest it’s between 20% and 40%, and this figure is poised to grow in the coming years. This evolution has given rise to a new coding paradigm in which developers act as directors, guiding and refining AI-g…

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