Best Chris Woodford Podcasts (2024)

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Pollution solutions - what can we do about water pollution? 21:01

1h ago21:01

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If water's the stuff of life, why do we still live in a world of littered rivers and oil spills? Today, a look at water pollution - and what we can do about it.By Chris Woodford

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Dev Jobs, Burgers, and AI with Spotify’s Taylor Poindexter 59:45

1d ago59:45

59:45

In this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, Robbie and Chuck welcome back Taylor Poindexter, an engineering manager at Spotify, to discuss a range of topics from web development, career advice, and job market trends to fitness supplements, making the perfect burger, and, of course, whiskey. They dive into the complexities of AI and the future of de…

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Eye spy electric eye - a quick introduction to LIDAR 13:55

6d ago13:55

13:55

How do self-driving cars see where they're going? One way is by using a kind of light-scanning laser called LIDAR - and here's a quick look at how it works.By Chris Woodford

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Woodford Reserve, Air Conditioning in Europe, Podcasting, TypeScript, and Taxes 1:02:59

8d ago1:02:59

1:02:59

In this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III explore the nuances of a Woodford Reserve wheat whiskey, while also tackling subjects from the intricacies of modern web development to Starpod—Robbie’s podcast website project. They also touch on their experiences with international travel, the challenge …

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Mind games - The 10 greatest experiments of psychology 33:50

13d ago33:50

33:50

The ideas we have about ourselves and other people are often well wide of the mark - as 10 amazing experiments from the history of psychology impressively demonstrate!By Chris Woodford

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Italian Culture, CSS, Remote Work, Gen Z Career Advice, and more! 1:06:03

15d ago1:06:03

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In this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III sip some Old Forester 1920 and Bushmills, and dive into a casual conversation about their experiences of Italian culture, food, and the challenges of working remotely in a foreign country. They discuss the complexity of modern web development, CSS, podcast…

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HAD 250 - German Wheat Beer 1:44:43

18d ago1:44:43

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Eins, Zwei, Weisen. Well maybe that isn’t how Germans count, but maybe it should be. We are talking about German Wheat Beers today. You shouldn’t be shocked that there is a long history of brewing this type of beer, but maybe we’ll find something that will surprise you. So get a nice refreshing hefeweizen, or maybe a good dark Dunklewizen, either w…

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Lost and found - how GPS works 21:24

20d ago21:24

21:24

Are you feeling lost? GPS "satnav" will soon put you right. Today we take a simple look at GPS, Glonass, Galileo, and the other space satellite navigation systems spinning around over our heads!By Chris Woodford

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Typecraft: TypeScript, Vim, Foodie YouTube, Linux, and More! 1:02:29

22d ago1:02:29

1:02:29

In this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, Robbie and Chuck talk with Chris Power, the creator behind the Typecraft YouTube channel. Known for his expertise in Linux and TypeScript, Chris discusses various tech, languages, and frameworks, and shares his experiences building an educational YouTube channel. In this episode: (00:00) - Intro (03:53) -…

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Flying through time - a brief history of flight 27:24

1M ago27:24

27:24

No, the Wright Brothers didn't invent flying - the idea actually dates back through thousands of years of history. Today, we glide through the story of human flight!By Chris Woodford

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Htmx, Open Source, Retro Tech, and Dev Tools with Carson Gross 1:04:32

1M ago1:04:32

1:04:32

In this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, Robbie and Chuck talk with Carson Gross about his journey in web development, including the creation of htmx and its predecessor, intercooler.js. They touch on the differences between front-end libraries, the importance of timing in tech adoption, and the relevance of older technologies. Carson also talks…

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Atoms on your wrist - telling time with atomic clocks 16:33

1M ago16:33

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Today we discover how atoms vibrating 9,192,631,770 times a second can help us tell time. Welcome to the wonderful world of radio-controlled, atomic clocks!By Chris Woodford

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Coding Languages, AI, and the Evolution of Game Development with Philip Winston 57:28

1M ago57:28

57:28

In this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, Robbie and Chuck talk with Philip Winston about various web development best practices, the intricacies of working with multiple languages within the same codebase, and how software development has evolved. They also explore the evolution of gaming technology, the challenges of testing and distributing so…

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Another Cannon, A Massively Good Bourbon, and an Off the Wall Vodka 1:33:28

1M ago1:33:28

1:33:28

In this episode we try out another .44 MAG and see if its as good as the first. then we try a special edition Bourbon that turns out to be a very special bottle for Justin. then a vodka that breaks all the rules. Always remember never drinking drive and never makes your guns and alcohol. Please comment like and subscribe and let us know your though…

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Teaching computers to talk - all about speech synthesis 21:14

1M ago21:14

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From HAL and "Speak & Spell" to Siri, and Alexa, we look at how speech synthesizers work... and why they still don't work perfectly!By Chris Woodford

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Disappointing Whiskey, Pizza Debates, and Tech Conference Adventures 55:50

2M ago55:50

55:50

In this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, hosts RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III review a disappointing whiskey that leaves them questioning their life choices, discuss their lackluster food experiences in Italy, and chat about various tech conferences and events, including Emberfest, All Things Open, Microsoft Build, React Miami…

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HAD 249 - Blind Tasting - Top vs Bottom Shelf Liquors 48:44

2M ago48:44

48:44

Blind tasting of top shelf vs. bottom shelf alcohol of various types. Please excuse some of the audio issues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Inspiration or perspiration - where do inventions come from? 15:25

2M ago15:25

15:25

Is there still a place for the lone genius inventor - the Edison, Ford, Tesla, or Marconi? Or is invention now solely the province of giant corporations like Apple, IBM, and DuPont?By Chris Woodford

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The Future of Ember and Modern Build Tools with Chris Manson 1:06:54

2M ago1:06:54

1:06:54

In this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, Robbie talks with Chris Manson about the intricacies of JavaScript classes, the evolving landscape of React and Ember, and the benefits of using Vite in modern app development. Over a Bulleit Rye, Robbie and Chris discuss the benefits of Ember for long-term stability and its backward compatibility, highli…

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The surprising science of sport 29:08

2M ago29:08

29:08

Hurrah, the Olympics is nearly here! From springy pole vaulters and leaping long jumpers to spinning ice skaters and slippery swimmers, we're going to take a quick tour through the surprising science behind sport!By Chris Woodford

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Edge Browser and PWAs: A New Era in Web Development with Diego Gonzales 52:02

2M ago52:02

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In this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, hosts Charles William Carpenter III and Adam Argyle share a drink with Diego Gonzalez, a PM working on the Edge team. The discussion centers on progressive web apps (PWAs), with Diego outlining his role in standardizing platform features and the various advantages of PWAs. The trio also debates the value …

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Woodford Kentucky Derby edition 3:41

2M ago3:41

3:41

Let’s see how Woodford reserves 150 if Kentucky Derby anniversary bourbon stacks up and makes a whiskey sour Always remember never drinking drive and never makes your guns and alcohol. Please comment like and subscribe and let us know your thoughts. We appreciate all the support.By Justin Kemp & Chris Hardman

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Sparks through time - the history of electricity 27:32

2M ago27:32

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Let's zip back over two and half thousand years to understand the sparky story of electricity, from Thales and Aristotle to Edison, Marconi, and James Clerk Maxwell!By Chris Woodford

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Introducing: Whiskey Web and Whatnot 1:24

2M ago1:24

1:24

Veteran web developers RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III host this informal, whiskey-fueled fireside chat with your favorite web devs. They discuss all things web development including JavaScript, TypeScript, EmberJS, React, Astro, SolidJS, CSS, HTML, Web3, and more. They take a unique approach and focus on getting to know the human…

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Secrets of a JavaScript Guru: Natalia Venditto on AI, GraphQL, and More! 1:04:54

2M ago1:04:54

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Join host Charles William Carpenter III and special guest host Adam Argyle as they welcome Natalia Venditto on this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot. They dive into Natalia's background in JavaScript and her current work at Microsoft. The trio shares their impressions of Smooth Ambler's Contradiction Bourbon, discussing its unique blend of whiske…

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13 colony’s cask strength 7:09

2M ago7:09

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13 colony’s cask strength is it a new heavy hitter Always remember never drinking drive and never makes your guns and alcohol. Please comment like and subscribe and let us know your thoughts. We appreciate all the support.By Justin Kemp & Chris Hardman

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Can the new king of budget bourbon compete with Eagle Rare 6:26

2M ago6:26

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Can Jim Bean seven year black hold its own against Eagle rare 10 year let’s find out Always remember never drinking drive and never makes your guns and alcohol. Please comment like and subscribe and let us know your thoughts. We appreciate all the support.By Justin Kemp & Chris Hardman

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Is this the best new budget bourbon 4:17

2M ago4:17

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Is this new 7 year Jim bean the best budget bourbon out there Always remember never drinking drive and never makes your guns and alcohol. Please comment like and subscribe and let us know your thoughts. We appreciate all the support.By Justin Kemp & Chris Hardman

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Sticky stuff - the science of glues! 19:31

2M ago19:31

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How goes a gecko stick to the ceiling... why doesn't glue stick to the tube? Today, I'm exploring adhesive and cohesive forces and trying not to come unstuck as I explore the sticky science of glues.By Chris Woodford

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Exploring Bevvy's Whiskey App World with Nas Tonchev 1:03:11

3M ago1:03:11

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We sit down with Nas Tonchev, CTO of Bevvy, a whiskey app for mobile and the web. We discuss features and functionalities of the Bevvy app, which helps users track, discover, and rate whiskeys. We also cover whiskey recommendations, the nuances of whiskey flavors, and the technical challenges of developing a whiskey-focused app. Additionally, we ex…

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Getting down with gravity! 24:51

3M ago24:51

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Can you feel the force? Maybe it's gravity - the tingling attraction between everything in the Universe and everything else. Where does it come from? What causes it? How near are we to understanding it?By Chris Woodford

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Understanding Whiskey with Prime Barrel's Michael Nagdi 1:13:42

3M ago1:13:42

1:13:42

Michael shares his transition from the corporate world to the whiskey industry, emphasizing whiskey’s role in building relationships. The discussion covers a range of fascinating topics: the nuances of whiskey blends, the unique properties of Amburana-finished rye whiskey, the innovative use of blockchain and NFTs for managing memberships and alloc…

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The Internet and the Brain 32:03

3M ago32:03

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From anatomy to abnormality, we compare nature's finest marvel (the human brain) with the best that humans have so far produced (the electronic computer). How are they similar and how are they different? Is the Net becoming increasingly brain-like? Will it ever become conscious and self-aware?By Chris Woodford

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Smashing atoms - making power from nuclear fusion 20:56

3M ago20:56

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Nuclear power plants make about 10 percent of the world's energy by splitting atoms apart, but they have a very mixed history. So what about nuclear fusion, a better kind of nuclear power, that joins atoms together? We explain how it works... and look at whether it can deliver enough power to solve the energy crisis and climate change.…

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HAD 248 - Woodford Reserve 1:36:52

3M ago1:36:52

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It’s our favorite time of the year, no not summer (God No!), it’s time for a bourbon episode. We will look at a distillery that we, somehow, never have before and talk about Woodford Reserve. This distillery has been working for over 2 centuries to make the water of life and holds a special place for some of our hosts. Why is that, well you’ll just…

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Alphabet to Internet - a brief history of communication 30:48

3M ago30:48

30:48

From the alphabet to the Internet, enjoy a 10,000-year, whistle-stop tour through the whole history of human communication!By Chris Woodford

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Artificial intelligence - a simple introduction 33:40

3M ago33:40

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What is intelligence and, if it's such an essential part of being human, can we ever really hope to build an "intelligent machine"? What are the different kinds of AI? What's the difference between old-style AI and new-style machine learning? How will we know when we've built a machine that is truly intelligent?…

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