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1 583: Solid Queue with Rosa Gutierrez from 37Signals 41:37
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedSami goes behind the scenes of Ruby on Rails with Rosa Gutierrez, principle programer at 37Signals , to discover what its like to work on one of the most widely used frameworks out there. Rosa breaks down how the team at 37Signals work and implement new tools for Ruby, the challenges of working remotely, as well as the current practical use of AI within the development space and how we can expect it to change in the years to come. — Check out Sami’s blog on AI vs Human-led Coding for a more in-depth look on his thoughts from this episode. You can get in touch with Rosa directly and find all her various social links through her website . Your host for this episode has been Sami Birnbaum. Sami can be found through his website or via LinkedIn . If you would like to support the show, head over to our GitHub page , or check out our website . Got a question or comment about the show? Why not write to our hosts: hosts@giantrobots.fm This has been a thoughtbot podcast. Stay up to date by following us on social media - LinkedIn - Mastodon - Bluesky © 2025 thoughtbot, inc. Support Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots…
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1 582: Product market fit is the hardest thing with Jon Gamble 28:18
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedChad dives into a different kind of development with Jon Gamble, CTO of Fordje , as they talk all things city code and construction. Jon breakdowns the different types of construction Fordje covers and the clients they aim to serve, the reality of building a new starter business with a such a small team, the value of trust and communication when developing such a business, and how being the only developer on the team drives creativity and a desire to succeed. — Stay up to date with the work that Jon does with Fordje over on their LinkedIn page , or by connecting with him directly . Your host for this episode has been Chad Pytel. You can find Chad all over social media as @cpytel, or over on LinkedIn . If you would like to support the show, head over to our GitHub page , or check out our website . Got a question or comment about the show? Why not write to our hosts: hosts@giantrobots.fm This has been a thoughtbot podcast. Stay up to date by following us on social media - LinkedIn - Mastodon - Bluesky © 2025 thoughtbot, inc. Support Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots…
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1 581: Crafting Community & Code: Henrique Cardoso on Euruko 2025 & BSPK 40:07
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedSami talks with Henrique Cardoso about his unified commerce platform BSPK and the challenges of organising a large scale developer conference. Henrique talks in depth about the bespoke nature of BSPK and how it differs from other CRM tools, how they went about unifying all the major commerce platforms to fit under one platform, as well as the hurdles he faced when tasked with re-engaging a community of developers with his upcoming conference Euroko 2025. — Check out BSPK to find how it can enhance and personalise your business to deliver the best possible experience for you and your customers. If you’re a developer based in Europe consider checking out [Euruko 2025](2025.euruko.org/) to connect and meet with other Ruby devs this September! You can connect with Henrique Cardoso through his socials on X or LinkedIn, or get in touch with him directly via email - organisers@euruko.org Your host for this episode has been Sami Birnbaum. Sami can be found through his website or via LinkedIn . If you would like to support the show, head over to our GitHub page , or check out our website . Got a question or comment about the show? Why not write to our hosts: hosts@giantrobots.fm This has been a thoughtbot podcast. Stay up to date by following us on social media - LinkedIn - Mastodon - YouTube - Bluesky © 2025 thoughtbot, inc. Support Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots…
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1 580: Taking the complexity out of toddler's nutrition with Kay Lim 35:06
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWill gets to grips with nutrition as he talks with Kay Lim, founder of Heartful Sprout , about the importance of feeding our kids right. Kay relives her journey of moving to the US, learning a whole new language from scratch and how becoming a new mom far from home sparked the idea for Heartful Sprout. — Interested in giving your children the best start to food? Why not check out Heartful Sprout and use exclusive promo code GIANTROBOTS for 80% off your first 6 month subscription to their app! If you’d like to provide some feedback on Heartful Sprout or just want to talk more about nutrition why not get in touch with Kay through LinkedIn , or directly via email - kay@heartfulsprout.com Your host for this episode has been Will Larry, you can find and connect with Will over on LinkedIn . If you would like to support the show, head over to our GitHub page , or check out our website . Got a question or comment about the show? Why not write to our hosts: hosts@giantrobots.fm This has been a thoughtbot podcast. Stay up to date by following us on social media - YouTube - LinkedIn - Mastodon - BlueSky © 2025 thoughtbot, inc. Support Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots…
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1 579: Products you don't want to build with Sami and Chad 47:22
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedChad and Sami get creative as they discuss the product ideas they would potentially like to develop. Sami lays out his plan to rejuvenate the queuing system at theme parks, Chad has a bone to pick with his CRM tool, and the pair breakdown why success for a new business is not always as black and white as it might seem. — You can find Chad all over social media as @cpytel and Sami through his website . You can also connect with them both over on their LinkedIn pages - Chad - Sami . If you would like to support the show, head over to our GitHub page , or check out our website . Got a question or comment about the show? Why not write to our hosts: hosts@giantrobots.fm This has been a thoughtbot podcast. Stay up to date by following us on social media - LinkedIn - Mastodon - YouTube - Bluesky © 2025 thoughtbot, inc. Support Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots…
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1 578: We need to understand how it works with Luisa Herrmann 32:46
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedChad and Luisa Herrmann, founder of AINovva , sit down and attempt to demystify the “magic” of AI. Luisa lays out the ramifications of working with AI on a daily basis, why it’s a tool that shouldn't be utilised just because you can, the bias built into every AI system, as well as the ever expanding AI bubble and what the final outcome of its rapid growth could look like down the road. — If you’re interested in using AI for your project but not sure if it’s the right fit or where to start, consider getting in touch with Luisa to discuss your needs either through her website , connecting on LinkedIn , or directly via email - luisa@ainovva.com Your host for this episode has been Chad Pytel. You can find Chad all over social media as @cpytel, or over on LinkedIn . If you would like to support the show, head over to our GitHub page , or check out our website . Got a question or comment about the show? Why not write to our hosts: hosts@giantrobots.fm This has been a thoughtbot podcast. Stay up to date by following us on social media - LinkedIn - Mastodon - YouTube - Bluesky © 2025 thoughtbot, inc. Support Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots…
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1 577: Driving Innovation: Jack Burrows on Cars, Tech, and the Future of Carwow 40:13
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedIt’s time to start your engines as Sami talks with Jack Burrows, product director at CarWow , about the tricky world of buying and selling cars. Jack covers the significant change CarWow has seen since he started with the company, the challenges they faced in order to keep up with the competition, and the importance of developing a platform that serves everyone in the buying and selling process. — If you’re at a loose end after listening to today's episode why not join Sami in checking out CarWow’s YouTube channel ! If you’re looking to purchase a new car or sell your old one, head over to CarWow’s site to see how they can help you! You can also connect with Jack directly over on LinkedIn . Your host for this episode has been Sami Birnbaum. Sami can be found through his website or via LinkedIn . If you would like to support the show, head over to our GitHub page , or check out our website . Got a question or comment about the show? Why not write to our hosts: hosts@giantrobots.fm This has been a thoughtbot podcast. Stay up to date by following us on social media - LinkedIn - Mastodon - YouTube - Bluesky © 2025 thoughtbot, inc. Support Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots…
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Chad catches up with John Nunemaker, self-employed programer on a plethora of products, about all things technical to gain insight into life as a self-employed developer. The pair share their experiences as rail devs and what keeps them using Ruby, John’s journey to success, his recent acquisition of Fireside (the podcast platform that hosts this very podcast!) and the lessons he learnt along the way. — If you’re interested in any of the projects John mentioned in this episode, you can head to them directly here - Fireside Podcast Hosting - BoxOut - Flipper Alternatively you can keep up to date with the work that John does through his website , podcast , or by connecting directly with him through LinkedIn . Your host for this episode has been Chad Pytel. You can find Chad all over social media as @cpytel, or over on LinkedIn . If you would like to support the show, head over to our GitHub page , or check out our website . Got a question or comment about the show? Why not write to our hosts: hosts@giantrobots.fm This has been a thoughtbot podcast. Stay up to date by following us on social media - LinkedIn - Mastodon - YouTube - Bluesky © 2025 thoughtbot, inc. Support Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots…
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1 575: I might have to get dressed for these with Chad, Sami and Will 39:30
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThe Giant Robots hosts are back together for more off the wall discussion about construction, movies and a special announcement! Find out what big purchase Sami made through the company during the last UK heatwave, why Chad has a listing on IMDB, and our three hosts turn film critics as they share thoughts on their favourite films. — If you haven’t already, be sure to check out thoughtbot’s YouTube channel ! You can find Chad all over social media as @cpytel and Sami through his website . You can also connect with the trio via their LinkedIn pages - Chad - Will - Sami . If you would like to support the show, head over to our GitHub page , or check out our website . Got a question or comment about the show? Why not write to our hosts: hosts@giantrobots.fm This has been a thoughtbot podcast. Stay up to date by following us on social media - LinkedIn - Mastodon - Bluesky © 2025 thoughtbot, inc. Support Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots…
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1 574: Developer Life After Design Systems with Kathryn Grayson Nanz 36:32
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedWill talks with Kathryn Grayson Nanz, Senior Designer and Developer Advocate at Progress , about the influence and power design can have when developing new software. Kathryn breaks down what it means to be a designer advocate and the role it plays within software development, the importance of design systems, designing for accessibility and knowing when to ask the right questions at the just the right time. — You can try out KendoReact’s starter library for free here ! Or check out some of the other development tools and services Kathryn and the team offer at Progress . Alternatively, you can reach out to Kathryn directly through LinkedIn . Your host for this episode has been Will Larry, you can find and connect with Will over on LinkedIn . If you would like to support the show, head over to our GitHub page , or check out our website . Got a question or comment about the show? Why not write to our hosts: hosts@giantrobots.fm This has been a thoughtbot podcast. Stay up to date by following us on social media - LinkedIn - Mastodon - Bluesky © 2025 thoughtbot, inc. Support Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots…
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1 573: Mocking the Future: Tom Akehurst on WireMock and API Testing 39:30
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedSami talks with Tom Akehurst, Co-Founder of WireMock , about the delay and disconnect between front and back end development and how WireMock set out to bridge the two together. Tom explains how his time working for Disney paved the way for WireMock, the different processes of mocking and testing APIs, and provides some useful advice on how to improve your testing process as a whole. Sami also puts Tom’s knowledge to the test as he seeks some feedback on a real world example he’s been working on recently. — Interested in improving your testing and mocking process? Try out WireMock for free , and get to grips with what it has to offer through WireMock Cloud Academy . If you get stuck at any point you can join their Slack channel and ask the community for advice ! Want to get in touch with Tom directly? You can contact him through LinkedIn or via email - tom@wiremock.org Your host for this episode has been Sami Birnbaum. Sami can be found through his website or via LinkedIn . If you would like to support the show, head over to our GitHub page , or check out our website . Got a question or comment about the show? Why not write to our hosts: hosts@giantrobots.fm This has been a thoughtbot podcast. Stay up to date by following us on social media - LinkedIn - Mastodon - Bluesky © 2025 thoughtbot, inc. Support Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots…
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1 572: Close To Your Customers with Sarah Merlin 35:08
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedChad talks with Sarah Merlin of IndiMade about what goes into revitalising an e-commerce platform and how they’re staying true to their customers. Discover the challenges involved with such a big migration and the efforts needed to bring it into the modern day, the importance of communication with your team at all times, as well as well as the core values they work to in order to deliver the best possible experience across their business. — If you would like to work with IndiMade and think your product might be be a good fit, reach out to Sarah via linkedIn or thorough IndiMade’s website . Your host for this episode has been Chad Pytel. You can find Chad all over social media as @cpytel, or over on LinkedIn . If you would like to support the show, head over to our GitHub page , or check out our website . Got a question or comment about the show? Why not write to our hosts: hosts@giantrobots.fm This has been a thoughtbot podcast. Stay up to date by following us on social media - LinkedIn - Mastodon - Bluesky © 2025 thoughtbot, inc. Support Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots…
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1 571: Space, Software, and Surprises with Rémy Hannequin 43:11
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedSami and fellow thoughtboter Rémy look to the stars as they talk all things astronomical. Learn about Rémy’s new open source gem Astonoby that plots the coordinates of objects in space, the hidden inventions developed as humans looked to the stars and listen as the pair theorise whether there truly is other life in the universe. — If you’re enthusiastic about space and want to try out Rémy’s new gem tool , you can find it here. Alternatively you can read more about astronomical computing here . Your host for this episode has been Sami Birnbaum. Sami can be found through his website or via LinkedIn . You can also find Rémy on LinkedIn or through social media under the handle @rhannequin. If you would like to support the show, head over to our GitHub page , or check out our website . Got a question or comment about the show? Why not write to our hosts: hosts@giantrobots.fm This has been a thoughtbot podcast. Stay up to date by following us on social media - LinkedIn - Mastodon - BlueSky © 2025 thoughtbot, inc. Support Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots…
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1 570: Rolling for Initiative with Chad, Will and Sami 50:10
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedChad, Will and Sami discuss life outside of thoughtbot and the hobbies that occupy them in their down time. Sami talks about taking the cold plunge, Will about his recent efforts with running, before Chad takes his co-hosts down the rabbit hole that is Dungeons and Dragons. — Watch the trailer for Chad’s upcoming production Thresher , a collaboration between his production company 12 Sided Studios and Critical Role! Check Out Sami’s Running Shoes You can find Chad all over social media as @cpytel and Sami through his website. You can also connect with the trio via their LinkedIn pages - Chad - Will - Sami . If you would like to support the show, head over to our GitHub page , or check out our website . Got a question or comment about the show? Why not write to our hosts: hosts@giantrobots.fm This has been a thoughtbot podcast. Stay up to date by following us on social media - LinkedIn - Mastodon - BlueSky © 2025 thoughtbot, inc. Support Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots…
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Chad talks with Karen King, Found of Gold Star Pro , and her drive to help small business owners reach their full potential. Karen talks about the all-inclusive space Gold Star Pro offers for solopreneurs, the automation behind it all, as well as balancing a life of world travel with running a successful business. — Want to take a step up in your small business and ditch plethora of different platforms you use? See what Gold Star Pro can offer you . Still not sure, try out their 5 day challenge to see how you could benefit! If you’d like to chat with Karen further about Gold Star Pro, you can connect with her on LinkedIn. . Your host for this episode has been Chad Pytel. You can find Chad all over social media as @cpytel, or over on LinkedIn . If you would like to support the show, head over to our GitHub page , or check out our website . Got a question or comment about the show? Why not write to our hosts: hosts@giantrobots.fm This has been a thoughtbot podcast. Stay up to date by following us on social media - LinkedIn - Mastodon - Bluesky © 2025 thoughtbot, inc. Support Giant Robots Smashing Into Other Giant Robots…
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