Best Evil Martians Podcasts (2024)

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Railsconf and Tech Debt 50:05

6h ago50:05

50:05

In this episode, Jason and Chris chat about their experiences at various RailsConf and RubyConf’s. Then, they have deeper discussions on topics like transitioning from Single Table Inheritance (STI) to delegated types in coding, addressing technical debts in product development, and the challenges and strategies of implementing subscription and one…

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RailsConf 2024 Recap with the GoRails crew 45:45

7d ago45:45

45:45

In this episode of Remote Ruby, host Chris is joined by guests Kent Crutchfield and Collin Jilbert, sharing their experiences and reflections from the recent RailsConf in Detroit, MI. They discuss various aspects of the conference, including the engaging talks, the announcement of RailsConf's impending conclusion in favor of focusing on RubyCon…

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Continuous Delivery and Continuous Self-Improvement 49:27

28d ago49:27

49:27

In this episode, Jason, Chris, and Andrew reflect of their experiences of developing software, focusing on aspects such as the Fast and Furious franchise, writing in Ruby, React development, and grappling with OAuth 2.0 issues. They dive into testing, specifically the challenges of maintaining a meaningful test suite and the revelations from addres…

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Irina Nazarova from Evil Martians 50:21

2M ago50:21

50:21

In today’s episode, Jason, Chris, and Andrew, along with their guest, Irina Nazarova, CEO of Evil Martians, engage in a candid discussion that covers the intricacies of using Rails and integrating it with technologies like React, and the challenges of marketing developer-facing products. The discussion also touches on open-core business models, the…

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Code, Confessions, and Casinos - Sin City Ruby 40:12

2M ago40:12

40:12

In today’s episode, Jason, Chris, and Andrew kick things off sharing things from their personal and professional lives, touching upon various themes such as the peculiarities of working on Good Friday, the journey from late-night adventures to morning rituals, and the complexities of parenting. The discussion also dives into programming topics, suc…

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Jono Bacon, former Director of Community at GitHub & Ubuntu, author of “People Powered” 36:46

2M ago36:46

36:46

Your dev tool needs to harness the power of community — whether you’re building your own or connecting to larger forums. The new episode of the Dev Propulsion Labs podcast is packed with Jono Bacon’s insights on building relationships with your audience: he has built over 300(!) open source communities, including GitHub and Ubuntu, and he still bac…

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RailsConf 2024 with Ufuk Kayserilioglu 47:27

3M ago47:27

47:27

Today’s episode features a detailed discussion about the upcoming RailsConf 2024, its programming, and significant updates in the Ruby community, particularly regarding Ruby Central's contributions. Jason, Chris, and Andrew dive into a conversation with guest, Ufuk Kayserilioglu, Engineering Manager at Shopify's Ruby Infrastructure Team, wh…

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Struggles and Strategies-Dev Dilemmas 34:33

3M ago34:33

34:33

Join Chris and Andrew in this episode as they discuss their recent experiences and challenges with software development projects. They cover a range of topics including the impact of ADHD on productivity, troubleshooting coding issues, the intricacies of working with React, caching problems, and the dilemmas faced when debugging and deploying. They…

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Alice Chen, CTO & Co-Founder at OpenContext 35:25

3M ago35:25

35:25

We’re blasting off the third season of our podcast with a new host, Irina Nazarova, CEO at Evil Martians, and a new guest—Alice Chen, CTO & Co-Founder at OpenContext, a platform that drives clarity of context across the organization. Prior to co-founding OpenContext in 2021, Alice rose up in the ranks of massive companies like HP and Informatica. I…

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Andy Croll - Railsconf - Free Chicken 47:45

4M ago47:45

47:45

In this episode, we jump straight into a candid conversation with Jason, who humorously contemplates how to kick things off, earning him the title of “recovering podcaster” from Chris after a whirlwind month of Ruby discussions without him. We also have the charming Andy Croll back, ready to dive into opinions, insights, and personal stories. With …

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Exploring Dependabot-Unraveling Rails LSP-Vim Customization 1:04:48

4M ago1:04:48

1:04:48

In this episode, join Chris and Andrew as they kick things off with Chris’s rant about computer hardware woes. Andrew contrasts this with tales of automation mishaps and a firm stance on avoiding Windows, while Chris plans to leverage Proxmox for versatile virtual machine testing. They touch on past experiences with Hackintosh, the merits of variou…

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Ridges on the Scroll Wheel 55:45

4M ago55:45

55:45

In today’s episode, Chris and Andrew tackle the eternal quandary of good versus evil right out of the gate. Then they dive into the heart of tech talk with Andrew sharing his candid challenges with React, to the struggle of getting code from the mind onto the screen. They touch on the evolution of programming, reminiscing about the days of DOS and …

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You Know What, Lets Just Get Into It & ONCE Campfire 48:19

4M ago48:19

48:19

In this episode, Chris and Andrew dive into the technical details of software deployment and development tools. They begin by discussing “Campfire”, covering its deployment process and the technicalities involved like SSH, Digital Ocean, and SSL. The conversation then pivots to “Thruster”, a proxy accelerator for Rails Puma, weighing its benefits a…

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Embracing Simplicity in Code: Smart Home Automation, Ruby Upgrades, and the Future of Rails 48:05

4M ago48:05

48:05

Ever wondered how the 'less is more' philosophy could revolutionize your coding practice? We're back with a treasure trove of insights on paring down to amp up performance and maintainability in your projects. Kicking things off, we share our experiences in decluttering codebases, inspired by the simplicity that Elon Musk champions. From the transi…

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01 On the River Iss 21:26

5M ago21:26

21:26

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02 Under the Mountains 22:23

5M ago22:23

22:23

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03 The Temple of the Sun 18:43

5M ago18:43

18:43

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04 The Secret Tower 21:57

6M ago21:57

21:57

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Cracking the Code: Marketing, Security, and Startups in Rails with Wafers' Ryan and Mike 48:59

5M ago48:59

48:59

Imagine if you could master the art of marketing in the Rails development world, or understand the nuances of web application firewalls (WAFs)? Well, look no further. We had an insightful chat with Ryan and Mike from Wafers, who shared their journey in Rails development, security, and their unique marketing strategies. They spoke about their presen…

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05 On the Kaolian Road 24:52

6M ago24:52

24:52

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06 A Hero in Kaol 18:22

6M ago18:22

18:22

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07 New Allies 21:04

6M ago21:04

21:04

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08 Through the Carrion Caves 22:44

6M ago22:44

22:44

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09 With the Yellow Men 19:12

6M ago19:12

19:12

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10 In Durance 18:32

6M ago18:32

18:32

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11 The Pit of Plenty 19:06

6M ago19:06

19:06

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Decoding Postgres: A Journey Through User-Friendly Database Experiences with Craig Kerstiens 51:21

6M ago51:21

51:21

Get ready to embark on a captivating journey into the world of databases with our esteemed guest, Craig Kerstiens, a 12-year veteran of working with Postgres. From an unplanned stint as product manager for Heroku Postgres to the unique challenges he faced in marketing the platform to developers, Craig's story is as intriguing as it is enlightening.…

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12 Follow the Rope 19:36

6M ago19:36

19:36

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David Heinemeier Hansson, DHH - Co-founder at Basecamp & HEY, Ruby on Rails Creator 50:32

6M ago50:32

50:32

David Heinemeier Hansson also known as DHH is the creator of Ruby on Rails, cofounder of Basecamp & HEY, best-selling author, Le Mans class-winning racing driver, antitrust advocate, investor in Danish startups, frequent podcast guest, and family man. Evil Martians transform growth-stage startups into unicorns, build developer tools, and create ope…

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13 The Magnet Switch 20:12

6M ago20:12

20:12

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Hahnbee Lee - Co-Founder at Mintlify 30:40

6M ago30:40

30:40

This week's guest is Hahnbee Lee, Co-Founder at Mintlify. Prior to founding Mintlify, Hahnbee co-founded pe•ple and worked as a software engineer at Duolingo. The best developer companies (think Stripe, Twilio, MongoDB) have effective and user-centric documentation at their backbone. Mintlify helps any company achieve the documentation they need ef…

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14 The Tide of Battle 15:25

6M ago15:25

15:25

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15 Rewards 18:57

6M ago18:57

18:57

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16 The New Ruler 21:07

6M ago21:07

21:07

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Unleashing the Power of Postgres with Andrew Atkinson 50:13

6M ago50:13

50:13

Ever wondered why a seasoned software engineer would transition into becoming an author? Meet our guest for today, Andrew Atkinson, a software veteran who is about to launch his book focusing on database operations for Rails developers. Andrew's rich 15-year career as a software engineer has culminated in this exciting new venture, as he peels back…

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Miško Hevery - BuilderIO, Angular, Qwik 37:58

6M ago37:58

37:58

As the CTO of Builder.io, Miško Hevery directs the technological prowess behind the platform's innovative projects including Qwik, a web framework for building instant loading apps and sites. Prior to this, Miško played a pivotal role in Google, not only pioneering Angular and AngularJS but also co-creating Karma. Evil Martians transform growth-sta…

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Scaling Buzzsprout: A Deep Dive into Podcast Hosting, CDN, Rails, and Business Happiness with Tom Rossi 42:39

6M ago42:39

42:39

What does it take to scale a successful podcast hosting platform and maintain happiness in a SaaS business? Join us as we unravel this mystery with our special guest, Tom Rossi, co-founder of the popular podcast hosting service, Buzzsprout. Tom gives us the lowdown on the inception and growth trajectory of Buzzsprout since its launch in 2008, shift…

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Shanea Leven - CodeSee 21:18

6M ago21:18

21:18

Shanea Leven is CEO and co-founder of CodeSee. CodeSee is a developer platform that helps developers master understanding codebases. CodeSee's mission is to build software better. Evil Martians transform growth-stage startups into unicorns, build developer tools, and create open source products. Host: Victoria Melnikova…

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Unlocking the Power of State Machines in Code Development with Elise Schaefer 49:31

6M ago49:31

49:31

Welcome to a lively conversation where we turn the spotlight on the oft-overlooked powerhouse of web development - state machines. We'll share our insights, experiences, and the reasons why we think state machines are the secret sauce to simplifying complex logic. If you've ever felt bogged down by the complexity of transitioning systems between st…

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Ivar Østhus - Unleash 33:54

6M ago33:54

33:54

Ivar Østhus is the Co-founder and CTO at Unleash, an open-source feature management software for Enterprises. What started as a side gig in a basement in Norway, Ivar and his brother turned their SaaS into a full time business in early 2021. The tool allows teams to build features together, ship new features in small increments, and enables transpa…

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Peer Richelsen - Cal.com 33:20

6M ago33:20

33:20

This week we are featuring Peer Richelsen who is disrupting the scheduling space with the open-sourced Cal.com. Tooltips Evil Martians transform growth-stage startups into unicorns, build developer tools, and create open source products. https://evilmartians.com/

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Monica Sarbu - Xata 33:13

6M ago33:13

33:13

This week's guest is Monica Sarbu, Founder and CEO at Xata, a serverless database platform powered by PostgreSQL. Prior to that, she worked on an open-source monitoring solution called Packetbeat which was acquired by Elastic in 2015. She is also the co-founder of tupu.io, a non-profit initiative that offers free mentorship to women, people of colo…

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Nikita Shamgunov - Neon 35:19

6M ago35:19

35:19

This week we are learning from Nikita Shamgunov, CEO at Neon and Partner at Khosla Ventures who previously co-founded MemSQL and scaled to ~40M ARR. Neon is fully managed serverless Postgres with a generous free tier. They separate storage and compute to offer autoscaling, branching, and bottomless storage. Tooltips Evil Martians transform growth-s…

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Stefan Avram - WunderGraph 31:32

7M ago31:32

31:32

This week we talk to Stefan Avram, Co-Founder and Head of Growth at Wundergraph, a Backend for Frontend Framework to optimize frontend, fullstack and backend developer workflows through API Composition. Tooltips Evil Martians transform growth-stage startups into unicorns, build developer tools, and create open source products. https://evilmartians.…

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Rails World 2023 Recap & Rails Foundation Plans with Amanda Perino 41:42

7M ago41:42

41:42

In this episode, Jason, Chris, and Andrew welcome guest, Amanda Perino, Executive Director from the Rails Foundation. Today, they discuss their experiences at Rails World, touching on the importance of community enthusiasm and the benefits of in- person events. Amanda shares how the Rails Foundation coordinated Rails World and managed feedback, wit…

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Turbo Morph & ActiveRecord Encryption with Jorge Manrubia 46:34

7M ago46:34

46:34

In this episode, Jason and Chris welcome guest, Jorge Manrubia, a Lead Programmer at 37signals in Spain known for his contributions to Ruby on Rails. Today, Jorge shares insights into his background, role at 37signals, and contributions to open source projects. He discusses his experiences, including the importance of learning from rejection and th…

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Live at Rails World 2023 33:09

7M ago33:09

33:09

In this live afterparty episode from Rails World 2023, Jason, Chris, and Andrew are joined by Andy Croll, Robby Russell, William Kennedy, and Jason Cheal. Today, they discuss various aspects of the Rails World conference, sharing experiences and loads of humor. With each guest, they have conversations about their conference experiences, Ruby confes…

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DHH on Rails World 2023 & Rails 7.1 52:56

8M ago52:56

52:56

In this episode, Jason and Chris welcome DHH, who joins them after the recent Rails World event. They cover a wide range of topics from the Rails Foundation’s mission to attract new talent to open source misconceptions, the value of open source contributions as gifts, and the importance of boundaries between contributions and vendor relationships. …

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Live with Adam Wathan at Rails World 2023 52:07

8M ago52:07

52:07

In this episode, Jason, Chris, and Andrew are live at Rails World 2023 in Amsterdam, where they are joined by Adam Wathan, creator of Tailwind CSS. Today, they discuss the well-organized event, their excitement about being part of the Rails community, and Adam’s talk on making the most of Tailwind CSS for Rails developers. The conversation dives in…

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Layered Rails Design with Vladimir Dementyev 47:43

8M ago47:43

47:43

In this episode, Jason and Andrew are joined by guest, Vladimir Dementyev of Ruby on Rails and Evil Martians fame. Today, they touch on Vladmir’s new book on designing Rails applications, and dive into the importance of sticking to Rails principles, even in the era of microservices. Vladimir shares insights on working as a consultant on legacy Rail…

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