Best The Firebase Podcast Podcasts (2025)

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The Billion-Dollar App Monetization Strategy 1:04:32

4d ago1:04:32

1:04:32

This week, we’re joined by Zach Witzel, former Uber pricing lead and now founder of Helium — the AI-powered paywall engine that’s helping top apps double revenue automatically. Zach helped Uber unlock over $100M through smarter monetization — and now he’s bringing those insights to indie devs. In this episode, we dive into how to scale faster using…

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The Billion-Dollar App Monetization Strategy 1:03:09

4d ago1:03:09

1:03:09

This week, we’re joined by Zach Witzel, former Uber pricing lead and now founder of Helium — the AI-powered paywall engine that’s helping top apps double revenue automatically. Zach helped Uber unlock over $100M through smarter monetization — and now he’s bringing those insights to indie devs. In this episode, we dive into how to scale faster using…

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Horus Heresy Special 1:59:08

6d ago1:59:08

1:59:08

** Apologies, it seems we have some audio issues with this episode, with some annoying crackling. It may be our software getting upset as we prepare to switch to a painting stream.. ** Yes we are back with another podcast episode! After a few weeks testing a few things as we prepare to bring back the painting stream, we just had to do a new episode…

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Building a TikTok-Style App with React Native & Expo: Interview w Skylight Social CTO, Reed Harmeyer 35:02

7d ago35:02

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In this episode of the Modern Web Podcast, Danny Thompson sits down with Reed Harmeyer, CTO of Skylight Social, and Brandon Mathis, React Native engineer at This Dot Labs. They unpack the technical and strategic decisions behind Skylight’s meteoric growth: why they built on the AT Protocol, how they tackled video discovery and scaling challenges, a…

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Grow Your App With These Simple Referral Tricks 13:16

8d ago13:16

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Want to grow your app like Cal AI, which now makes $20M+ a year? In this video, I break down the top word-of-mouth marketing / referral strategies that actually work in 2025 — with real examples and tactics you can copy today. 📊 Stats You'll Learn: 76% of users make purchases from social media recommendations 74% of users buy because an influencer …

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MAU Vegas 2025 Debrief: Growth, AI & Lessons Learned 46:16

11d ago46:16

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We just got back from MAU Vegas — slightly jet-lagged, seriously inspired, and armed with spicy takes on app growth, monetization, and what not to do with your onboarding. In this impromptu, caffeine-fueled debrief episode, Steve P. Young unpacks his favorite learnings and wildest strategies from the conference. Didn’t make it to MAU? Don’t worry —…

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Platform Engineering: CECG's take on platform engineering and how it can help your company 42:12

13d ago42:12

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In this episode, we sit down with Joseph Samuel, CEO of CECG, to explore the company’s journey and its impact on the tech landscape 🌍. We discuss how CECG established its presence in Cyprus 🇨🇾, what the company specializes in, and its focus on platform engineering 🛠️. Joseph shares insights into current trends, the importance of platform engineerin…

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What’s New About Heroku in 2025? AI Platform as a Service + What are MCPs? 38:31

14d ago38:31

38:31

In this episode of the Modern Web Podcast, Rob Ocel and Danny Thompson sit down with Julián Duque, Principal Developer Advocate at Heroku, to talk about Heroku’s evolution into an AI Platform-as-a-Service. Julián breaks down Heroku’s new Managed Inference and Agents (MIA) platform, how they’re supporting Claude, Cohere, and Stable Diffusion, and wh…

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How We DOUBLED Trial Conversions with This Simple Paywall A/B Test (14-Day Case Study) 10:47

15d ago10:47

10:47

Want to boost app revenue and retention without major redesigns or dev time? In this video, I break down two easy A/B tests that delivered massive gains in trial conversions and lifetime value (LTV) — fast. 📌 See how a simple change to our paywall doubled trial activations 📌 Learn the psychology behind “priming” your users 📌 Discover the UX tweak t…

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How to Build Profitable Apps Without Coding 1:02:15

18d ago1:02:15

1:02:15

In this episode, we’re breaking down how you can build a revenue-generating app — without writing a single line of code. Our guest is Alim Charaniya, 4x founder and the brains behind Ambitious Labs. He’s helped generate over $100M+ in app revenue, scaled apps from 10K to 2M+ users, and was previously Head of Mobile at PrizePicks, the #1 sports app …

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Building Roo Code: Agentic Coding, Boomerang Tasks, and Community 44:11

21d ago44:11

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In this episode of the Modern Web Podcast, Rob Ocel and Danny Thompson talk with Hannes Rudolph, Community Manager at RooCode, to explore how this fast-moving, community-driven code editor is rethinking what AI-assisted development looks like. Hannes breaks down Roo’s agentic coding model, explains how their “boomerang tasks” tackle LLM context lim…

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How One Simple Paywall Test 3X’d Revenue for Our AI App (Case Study) 8:40

22d ago8:40

8:40

Discover the paywall A/B test that tripled our revenue for an AI app—without changing pricing or getting more downloads. In this video, we break down the exact test we ran (weekly vs yearly subscriptions, trial vs no trial) and how paywall optimization can completely change your app business. 💡 If you’ve ever said: “I need more downloads!” …You mig…

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AI-Generated Content: The Future of Ad Creation 1:18:45

25d ago1:18:45

1:18:45

In this episode, we’re joined by Hamza Alsamraee, CEO of NewForm — a top-tier NYC-based app marketing agency producing over 2,500 ads every month. Hamza’s journey started at just 16 when he built the largest math page on Instagram, eventually driving 100M+ organic impressions and over $1M in book sales. With a strong background in math and a knack …

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AI-Generated Content: The Future of Ad Creation 1:19:39

25d ago1:19:39

1:19:39

In this episode, we’re joined by Hamza Alsamraee, CEO of NewForm — a top-tier NYC-based app marketing agency producing over 2,500 ads every month. Hamza’s journey started at just 16 when he built the largest math page on Instagram, eventually driving 100M+ organic impressions and over $1M in book sales. With a strong background in math and a knack …

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Apple Just Reformed Its Payment Policy for App Developers – Here’s What You Can Do Now 8:51

28d ago8:51

8:51

Apple’s payment policy just took a major turn—and it could unlock huge revenue potential for app developers. A federal judge has ruled that Apple must now allow developers to offer alternative payment methods outside the App Store. In this session, Steve P. Young joins Andrew Davies, CMO at Paddle, to break down what this means for your app busines…

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Kotlin Multiplatform: Have your code and eat it too 58:08

28d ago58:08

58:08

Software Engineers Dustin Lam and Yigit Boyar join host Tor Norbye to chat all about Kotlin Multiplatform. Resources: Tor’s Bluesky → https://goo.gle/4iLXEAg Yigit’s Bluesky → https://goo.gle/4dmsYVj

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This Simple App Makes $50K/Month — Here's How 12:19

29d ago12:19

12:19

This “Pain-killer” app is quietly making $50,000/month with just 500 downloads a day — and it’s doing it all purely using ASO. This is the ultimate passive income app, and in this video, I broke down exactly how it works, why it’s CRUSHING it, and how you can apply the same principles to your own app. You'll learn: 📌 What are painkiller apps, and h…

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Data-Driven App Monetization Strategies for 2025 1:12:40

1M ago1:12:40

1:12:40

In this Podcast, Steve P. Young will break down the latest app monetization trends and what they mean for your growth in 2025. Steve will dive into three of the most talked-about reports in mobile: RevenueCat’s State of Subscription Apps, AppsFlyer’s Creative Optimization Report, and the App Valuation Benchmark Report. You’ll get the must-know data…

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Battle of The AI Agents: RooCode, Claude, & Cursor 37:33

1M ago37:33

37:33

In this episode of the Modern Web Podcast, Rob Ocel is joined by Danny Thompson, Adam Rackis, and special guest Coston Perkins for a lively discussion on the evolving role of AI in software development. The group swaps thoughts on everything from the rise of AI agents like RooCode and Claude, to what makes tools like Vercel’s v0 surprisingly powerf…

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Mobile Platforms: The evolution of the smartphone and the Android vs iOS war | Mike Yerou & Michalis Mavris 33:33

1M ago33:33

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In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of mobile platforms 📱 with Mike Yerou and Michalis Mavris, founders of Pale Blue and part of the organizing team in GDG Cyprus. We explore Pale Blue services and products and the history of mobile phones, from Nokia and Sony dumbphones to early smartphones like Symbian and Blackberry. We discuss …

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ASO Mistakes That Are Killing Your App Growth (And What to Do Instead) 7:02

1M ago7:02

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Doing ASO the way everyone else does it? That might be exactly what’s holding your app back. In this video, we break down the biggest App Store Optimization mistakes most people make—and what to do instead to actually grow your downloads, boost your reviews, and build a sustainable app business. Here’s what you’ll learn: ✅ The truth about high-traf…

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Sustainable App Growth and AMA with Steve P. Young 1:22:37

1M ago1:22:37

1:22:37

In celebration of Earth Day, we’re going green—and by that, we mean growing your app in sustainable, scalable ways. 🌱 Join Steve P. Young LIVE as he shares his best user acquisition, growth, retention, and engagement strategies—built to last, not just burn. Whether you’re looking to boost downloads or keep users coming back, you’ll walk away with p…

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Why Unkey Ditched TypeScript and Serverless for GO! 37:17

1M ago37:17

37:17

In this episode of the Modern Web Podcast, host Danny Thompson and co-host Adam Rackis chat with James Perkins, CEO of Unkey, an open-source API management platform built for scale, security, and developer simplicity. James shares the challenges of building globally distributed infrastructure, and why his team ditched serverless and TypeScript in f…

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Warmachine on MyMiniFactory feat. Rich and Anjuli 1:35:41

1M ago1:35:41

1:35:41

We have a super awesome show this week, as we chat to Rich, Founder and CEO of Steamforged Games and Anjuli from MyMiniFactory to chat about Warmachine, the amazing steampunk-inspired tabletop game, of which has just launched on MyMiniFactory! Want to know more about Warmachine on MyMiniFactory? Hit this link right here. Fancy unlocking a FREE one …

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Copy This Product-Led Growth Strategy 8:56

1M ago8:56

8:56

Want to build an app people love? This product-led growth strategy is the key. In this video, we dive into real-world user testing tactics that helped a Rubik’s Cube app go viral—all without a single dollar spent on paid downloads. Nico shares how a relentless focus on user experience, a laser-sharp 5-minute onboarding goal, and ASO (App Store Opti…

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7 New ASO Tactics to Use in 2025 1:07:06

2M ago1:07:06

1:07:06

In this episode, we’re sharing the latest App Store Optimization (ASO) strategies you need to know for 2025. Joining us is Anton Tatarynovich, the Senior Growth Marketing Manager at Freeletics and a freelance ASO consultant. Anton has worked with a wide range of apps—from early-stage startups to S&P 500 giants—helping them scale through smart, data…

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7 New ASO Tactics to Use in 2025 1:05:23

2M ago1:05:23

1:05:23

In this episode, we’re sharing the latest App Store Optimization (ASO) strategies you need to know for 2025. Joining us is Anton Tatarynovich, the Senior Growth Marketing Manager at Freeletics and a freelance ASO consultant. Anton has worked with a wide range of apps—from early-stage startups to S&P 500 giants—helping them scale through smart, data…

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What Makes TanStack Form Different from Other Form State Managers? 42:57

2M ago42:57

42:57

In this episode of the Modern Web Podcast, Rob Ocel and Danny Thompson talk with Corbin Crutchley — founder of Playful Programming, Microsoft MVP, GitHub Star, and maintainer of multiple TanStack libraries including TanStack Form, Store, and Config.They dive into Corbin’s work maintaining open source at scale, what makes TanStack Form different (an…

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Gamify Your Life: Achieve Success Using Video Game Tactics! 8:55

2M ago8:55

8:55

What if success wasn’t about grinding through 10,000 hours of blood, sweat, and tears but instead 10,000 hours of enjoyment and play? 🎮 In this video, we explore how gaming teaches real-world success principles—from staying motivated and leveling up your skills to overcoming challenges and staying focused on your own mission. Learn how to find the …

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How to Make Your App Idea a Success in 2025 1:03:09

2M ago1:03:09

1:03:09

In this podcast, we’ll discuss how to find and validate winning app ideas in 2025. You'll learn what works, what doesn’t, and how to set your app up for success. Steve and Yash (Performance, Strategy & Growth Lead App Masters) will be doing live app audits across categories like Fitness, Food, Language Learning, and more—breaking down what’s workin…

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How to Make Your App Idea a Success in 2025 1:04:49

2M ago1:04:49

1:04:49

In this podcast, we’ll discuss how to find and validate winning app ideas in 2025. You'll learn what works, what doesn’t, and how to set your app up for success. Steve and Yash (Performance, Strategy & Growth Lead App Masters) will be doing live app audits across categories like Fitness, Food, Language Learning, and more—breaking down what’s workin…

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Linting on the Side of Caution: Safety & Security 50:31

2M ago50:31

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What is app safety for Android? What is the Android team working on to ensure developers and users alike enjoy safe and reliable apps? Watch along as Tor Norbye, Chet Haase, Romain Guy, Theresa Khuu, Naheed Vora take a deep dive backstage and discuss what’s new in the Android safety space. Resources: Enhanced Tools for Secure & Efficient Developmen…

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Battle of the Agentic AI Platforms: v0 vs Bolt vs Replit 40:37

2M ago40:37

40:37

In this episode of the Modern Web Podcast, host Danny Thompson sits down with Ben Peeri, Lead Solutions Architect and Entrepreneur, for a candid and energetic conversation on how AI tools are reshaping the way developers build software. They explore the strengths and tradeoffs of platforms like v0, Bolt, and Replit, diving into how these tools fit …

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How to A/B Test App Icons on iOS 14:23

2M ago14:23

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App Icon A/B Testing in Xcode (Step-by-Step Tutorial) — Increase App Downloads with Better Icons! Wondering how to A/B test your iOS app icons to see which one drives more downloads? In this video, we break down everything you need to know — from Xcode setup to App Store Connect to running a real A/B test for your app icon. 👨‍💻 Joining me is Justin…

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AI-Powered Subscription Growth 57:51

2M ago57:51

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In this podcast, we will explore how AI is transforming the consumer subscription ecosystem. Joining us is Phil Carter, Founder & CEO of Elemental Growth, a leading growth advisory firm helping subscription-based businesses scale. With a background in venture capital, product leadership, and growth strategy, Phil has helped companies like Faire, Qu…

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AI-Powered Subscription Growth 59:42

2M ago59:42

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In this podcast, we will explore how AI is transforming the consumer subscription ecosystem. Joining us is Phil Carter, Founder & CEO of Elemental Growth, a leading growth advisory firm helping subscription-based businesses scale. With a background in venture capital, product leadership, and growth strategy, Phil has helped companies like Faire, Qu…

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Junior Devs Shouldn’t Use AI + Is the AI Discussion Repetitive? 33:40

2M ago33:40

33:40

In this episode of the Modern Web Podcast, Rob Ocel and Danny Thompson get real about the current state of AI in software development. They talk about what’s working, what’s frustrating, and why so much of the conversation around AI feels repetitive or disconnected from reality. They explore how AI is actually being used day to day—and where it sti…

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Complete ASO Guide for Beginners 2025 19:46

2M ago19:46

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Want to boost your app downloads and increase visibility in the App Store & Google Play? This step-by-step App Store Optimization (ASO) tutorial will show you exactly how to do that in 2025 and beyond! What you'll learn: 🚀 ✅ What ASO is & why it matters ✅ The best keyword research strategies ✅ How to analyze competitors ✅ Tips to optimize your app …

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Women in Tech: AI, Fundraising & Product Growth Strategies 1:16:34

2M ago1:16:34

1:16:34

In this special episode, we explore AI, tech, product strategies, fundraising, and app growth with two powerhouse women in tech—Imen Clark, founder of Prickly Pear Health, and Jenny Kay Pollock, co-founder of Women X AI. Imen is a tech entrepreneur specializing in AI, human-centered design, and digital health, leading innovations in UX, AR/VR, and …

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Women in Tech: AI, Fundraising & Product Growth Strategies 1:15:03

2M ago1:15:03

1:15:03

In this special episode, we explore AI, tech, product strategies, fundraising, and app growth with two powerhouse women in tech—Imen Clark, founder of Prickly Pear Health, and Jenny Kay Pollock, co-founder of Women X AI. Imen is a tech entrepreneur specializing in AI, human-centered design, and digital health, leading innovations in UX, AR/VR, and …

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Megabeast: Last Titans feat Steve! 1:53:47

2M ago1:53:47

1:53:47

Welcome back to a slightly delayed podcast episode! We will update this post with a link to the Last Titans Kickstarter page once it launches, which is super super soon! On this week's episode we have an awesome interview with Steve Foote from Megabeast Games, as we discuss his brand new boardgame, Megabeast: Last Titans, which is launching via Kic…

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Why React Remix is Great for Server Side Engineering 39:36

2M ago39:36

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Join hosts Rob Ocel and Danny Thompson for another episode of the Modern Web Podcast, where they sit down with Brad Garropy, senior front-end engineer at Stripe, YouTuber, and all-around tech enthusiast. Brad shares insights from his journey through big tech—from Dell to Adobe, Atlassian, and now Stripe—while discussing the challenges of scaling fr…

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How to Make Your New App Viral with No Budget 10:57

2M ago10:57

10:57

Most people think you need a huge budget, press coverage, or a massive following to launch an app successfully. But what if I told you this young entrepreneur tested his product’s potential with just one tweet—and it worked? 👉🏻 Here’s what you’ll learn: ✅ The biggest challenges young entrepreneurs face & how to overcome them ✅ How to validate your …

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Ex-Tinder’s Insights on the App’s $1B+ Monetization Strategy 59:58

2M ago59:58

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In this interview, we will explore the exact monetization strategy that helped Tinder reach $1B+ in revenue. We’re joined by Ravi, a senior product executive with extensive experience at major tech giants like Tinder, Facebook, and Tripadvisor. Ravi will break down the strategy that helped Tinder evolve from a college campus app to a global dating …

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Why Choose Appwrite Over Firebase or Supabase? 39:00

3M ago39:00

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In this episode of the Modern Web Podcast, hosts Rob Ocel, Adam Rackis, and Danny Thompson, examine the technical side of modern web development with guest Dennis Ivy, a developer advocate at Appwrite. The discussion explores HTMX, its approach to extending HTML for dynamic UIs, and how it challenges the dominance of JavaScript-heavy SPAs. They exa…

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