SHORT SUMMARIES of the most POPULAR MOVIES where you guess the name and Rotten Tomato Rating at the end of the podcast. Great for listening leisurely around the house, on drives or with friends.
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In Living Forward Barbara and Teja keep life fresh in big ways and small. Two artists from opposite ends of the planet, with more than 30 years of making mischief together, Barbara & Teja (a.k.a. Kitty & Bird) will take you on a comedic romp through new adventures, pop culture, technology, creative pursuits, and staying healthy. From unpacking the worst B-movies to deciphering new iPhone features, these two cultural explorers prove that being backwards compatible doesn't keep you from living ...
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The Cookbook Circle is here to help you rediscover those cookbooks that you already have at home. We combed through every possible list of ‘best cookbooks’, and created our own master list. In each episode of The Cookbook Circle, we’ll pick one book and decipher its genius. We’ll read it cover-to-cover, cook a few of the recipes each and report back on what we loved, what we didn’t, and let you know if we think it deserves a place in all those ‘best of’ lists, giving it a Cookbook Circle mar ...
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Interested in Technology, Development, and all the random stuff around it? So are we! This podcast is the sidebar discussions that you'd normally hear at a tech event but broadcast over the internet for all to enjoy. I'm Mike Elsmore and I'll regularly be hosting guests talking about the culture and community in technology circles, the tech itself, and have a giggle along the way. To see it live head to https://twitch.tv/ukmadlz at 3 pm UK time every other Friday.
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Are there monster truck rallies in Madison, Wisconsin? Maybe. But there's definitely Epic - and now Barbara's medical center has Epic too! Does that make us Epic? In this episode, Barbara and Teja talk about the two-year transformation of her medical center from the Southwest Airlines of medical technology into a jet fighter. Integration of all tho…
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We've got a new episode and a new microphone setup. We're loving the upgraded sound quality. We start with more "owies", telling you about Barbara's recent car accident, caused by a loose dog. Shout out to airbags and seatbelts! Next, Teja takes us to Tokyo for his pandemic-delayed high school reunion. Reconnecting with classmates from around the w…
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In this episode of Living Forward with Barbara and Teja, we dive into the dynamic world of AI and its growing impact on our lives. Join us as we explore the benefits and challenges of learning how to harness the power of AI as a tool, discuss the fascinating yet concerning phenomenon of AI hallucinations, and bemoan the apparent decline of our favo…
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Drama, outer space, and a giant telepathic spider. These are the essence of Spaceman starring Adam Sandler. Barbara and Teja pivot from The Out-Laws 😖to Spaceman 🤨 in search of cinematic mastery aaaannnnd the results were less than stellar. Join us while we dish about joy and heartache of cringe-worthy movies. Find out more about Barbara’s new tatt…
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Disney Daze: Steps, Rides, and Relaxation
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Join us for our 24,000 step-per-day trip to Disney World! Teja pampered his bad leg in the mornings, while Barbara and our daughter hit the early entry lines. We go deep into the immersive Star Wars experience and speculate about the happiest dungeon in the world. With expert help from Haley at Wishing Well Travel (not sponsored), we managed to nav…
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From Rookie to Resident Alien: What We're Streaming
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Our favorite shows are back and we’re happily streaming again! With the actors and writers strikes behind us all, we'll tell you what's hooked our attention. There’s Nathan Fillion in The Rookie and unexpected depth in 9-1-1 Lone Star. There's the speculative genius of For All Mankind and the quirkiness of Will Trent. How we still find time to writ…
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Thank you so much for listening to this season, we've had so much fun! Hear all our takes in one place in our season wrap up, and we also answer your questions. See you back here soon. Byeeeeeeee Theme music: Lovely Swindler - Amaria Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Review Rant: Stars, Frowny Faces, and Rotten Tomatos
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We’re back! With all the regularity of the BBC’s Doctor Who season schedule, we’re on the mic again. This week we’re poking fun at the ratings and review systems that are foisted on us every day. Who decided frowny faces should measure sadness? And are more of them a good or a bad thing? On a personal note, Barbara shared her health challenges from…
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We're finishing off this season with Doma by Spasia Pandora Dinkovski, which introduces us to the world of Balkan food, and frankly, it's seems like our kinda world. Filo pastry, sparkling water and cheese. What more could you want?! Theme music: Lovely Swindler - Amaria Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i…
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Allow us to transport you to the delicious shores of Japan (who one of us knows lots about) for this episode, cooking from Tim Anderson's Vegan Japaneasy AND you can hear all about Victoria's recent trip there - plus a few tangents, but some things never change.. Theme music: Lovely Swindler - Amaria Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. Se…
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Dina Macki's first book, Bahari, is a gorgeous deep dive into Omani cuisine and a window into her family's background. The window into our kitchens may show at least one ruined pan, though... Theme music: Lovely Swindler - Amaria Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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We're back out doing God's work and testing the best tomato sauces for you guys! And in the words of our US pals, we're talking pomodoro, not marinara... What's your go-to recipe?! We want to hear! Theme music: Lovely Swindler - Amaria Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Multitenancy, nerdom, and down with capitalism (even though it's how we earn money) with Ollie Read (@ollieread)
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Hello 2024, it's Tech: Off-topic here! Mike (https://twitter.com/ukmadlz https://mastodon.social/@ukmadlz) has brought in Ollie Read (https://twitter.com/ollieread https://phpc.social/@ollieread) to talk tech and what's happened recently. However, that barely happens and the tangents are strong. We end up talking about: Multitenancy in …
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We asked you for a wildcard episode idea - and you delivered! We took on Chat GPT, gave it an idea (or three) for recipes and got to cooking. Find out how we got on... Lovely Swindler - Amaria Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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We wouldn't call ourselves particular... except we like gingerbread in the form of cookies and cake, rather than houses and men, ok? We may not have the bells this year as sound effects, but we're still getting festive here at the Cookbook Circle - talking all things Xmas cooking and more specifically, our favourite recipes for gingerbread. Let us …
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Sunday, Sunday, gotta get down on Sunday! 🎵 If you've ever dreamed of us talking about a book with the author right there, then your dream finally comes true with this episode. Sophie Godwin joins us to tell us all about her creative process and her first cookbook, Sunday. Lovely Swindler - Amaria Smith the Mister Get bonus content on Patreon Hoste…
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Molly Baz is BACK. Cukes, Umam and 'za all feature in this one, and if you understand all those letters but not the 'words' then, don't fear the CBC is here. More is More is likely the most maximalist book we've ever covered. Bring your sunglasses! The books we talked about at the top of the episode were Ramen Forever by Tim Anderson, Bitter by Ale…
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We're taking on the world of vegan baking in this episode, with the new book from Harrods' head pastry chef, Philip Khoury. Find out how we fared with our body weight in coconut oil, plant based milk and golden (or agave) syrup - with no butter in sight! And the restaurants Hannah loved in Venice were Nevodi for pumpkin ravioli and mascarpone ice c…
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Oh, how we love an ultimate episode - and this time, we're taking on some big fluffy American boys (and some pancakes too, oi oi). We took your suggestions for your favourite recipes and put them to the test... it's a tough job, but someone's got to do it. Here are the ones we gave a go: Julia Turshen's Sour Cream Pancakes: https://juliaturshen.sub…
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Dishoom - Shamil Thakrar, Kavi Thakrar & Naved Nasir
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Waiting in the queue at to eat at Dishoom would be the perfect place to listen to this bumper episode about the Dishoom cookery book! As Dishoom is one of the most adored restaurants in the UK, we thought we'd tackle this beautiful cookbook (it's also a guide to Bombay!). Tackle being the important word, here. It's quite the journey... If you like …
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We're winding down the summer (yes, there is weather chat) with a book we've been so excited to feature - Table for Two. While neither of us quite manage that number for our tables, we still managed to cook lots and, uncharacteristically, have plenty to say.... We also discuss the Stained Page newsletter at the beginning - sign up here. Music: Love…
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The Cookbook Circle Goes to Hollywood. ★★★★★ Two plucky podcasters decide to recreate dishes from the movies. What they uncover will change them forever. Co-starring: emotional monologues about TV shows. Music: Lovely Swindler – Amarià Mitsubachi – Smith the Mister Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa…
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Cookbook Circle Recommends... Edd Kimber
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In the next of our 'Recommends' episodes, we discuss someone we've mentioned many times before - The Boy Who Bakes, aka Edd Kimber. We’re discussing THREE of Edd's amazing books: One Tin Bakes, One Tin Bakes Easy and Small Batch Bakes, and yes, we fangirl hard. Music: Lovely Swindler – Amarià Mitsubachi – Smith the Mister Get bonus content on Patre…
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Vintage Cookbook Picks....The St Michael All Colour Cookery Book
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We have wanted to talk about vintage cookbooks ever since we started The Cookbook Circle so it's a pleasure to bring this episode to you! We hope a few of you have memories of this book, and please let us know what vintage cookbooks bring the nostalgia for you and your family. Music: Lovely Swindler – Amarià Green Tea – Smith the Mister Get bonus c…
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Minisode - Our favourite foodies on the internet
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We're going to be taking a liiiiitle bit longer between our normal episodes over the summer, so for now please enjoy our minisode about some of our favourite online foodie people. We talk about: @shebakessourdough @rocketandsquash @chetnamakan @bunchuk @cloudykitchen @tiffy.cooks Music: Lovely Swindler – Amarià Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted o…
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Are we feeling salty or sweet...enough? Following our review of her first two books last season (listen if you haven't already!) it's time to revisit one Alison Roman and her new baking book, Sweet Enough, alongside our usual ramblings - this time about nachos, Jake Cohen and whatever else takes our (nothing) fancy. We also discussed this piece whi…
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Back by popular demand... we're giving the humble veggie burger the 'ultimate' treatment, and it's beans all round - just as you requested! We get blitzing (while leaving some texture) and discussing all things patties in Cookbook Circle detail, with a surprise contender coming out on top for Victoria.. Let us know your favourite veggie burger reci…
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Cookbook Circle Recommends... Flavour
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New(ish) format incoming! There's something so special (and maybe rare) about a book which we both own, like, and cook from regularly, and so we are going to tell you all about these books in our new 'Cookbook Circle recommends...' series. How could we not bring you Ottolenghi for the first?! Let us tell you what we love about Flavour by Yotam Otto…
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How to Be a Domestic Goddess - Nigella Lawson
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Ohh Nigella, our queen of sexy synonyms, the most prepared for the school fete, the chin-drippingly good domestic goddess in all her glory - we're thrilled to return to the subject of our very first episode by discussing her second book, How to be a Domestic Goddess. Join us as we bake our way through this book, with just a few recitations of Nigel…
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The Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies
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We're back with season three of the Cookbook Circle podcast and episode one is chewy, gooey and fresh out of the oven. The first in a series of deep dives into finding the best recipes for our favourite foods, we are talking all about choclate chip cookies! Let us know your favourite cookie recipe so we can try it. If you can, help us to buy more c…
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What could possibly keep two of the biggest rock bands throughout decades performing for die hard fans? Rosanna. So, don't stop believing that iconic melodies, lyrics and voice qualities of Journey and Toto will continue to wow millions of crazed-fans around the world! Journey’s on the road again, and Barbara and Teja Totolly met them all the way a…
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It's season threeeeeee! And we're giving you a sneak preview of our first episode... Subscribe now to be the first to hear it! Follow us @cookbookcircle Music: Upbeat Funk, Infraction. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Stuart Langridge (@sil) is a true wonder of the world, off-topic is default setting!
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Mike (https://twitter.com/ukmadlz https://mastodon.social/@ukmadlz) and co-host Jim (https://twitter.com/secondej https://phpc.social/@SecondeJ) gather for the first time in a while and are joined by Stuart Langridge (https://twitter.com/sil https://mastodon.social/@sil https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stuart_Langridge). The usual variety of socia…
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You're Not Going Anywhere With Those Tight Hips
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Barbara and Teja attempt to stretch their luck by testing their physical flexibility and mobility. While following along a virtual class, they try their best to manupulate their muscles and ligaments they didn't even know they had. Can they survive rotating their hips like pretzels and dialing their kneecaps like doorhandles? Maybe... Sign up for o…
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This is not about finding the best deals on family-sized hand sanitizer or stockpiling frozen salmon. It's about a self-indulgent, one-hour experience in a box-store traveling exhibit of an immersive full-body massage chair. Sign up for our newsletter! http://eepurl.com/hH5nZX Join us on Instagram @wearelivingforward https://www.facebook.com/living…
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And now... the end is near... it's time to face... the season finale... Season Two, you've been a blast and chock full of contemporary, inspirational, global female women. Here we recap our highlights and lowlights of the season, as well as the books we've found ourselves coming back to. Plus a preview of what to expect in Season Three! Thank you s…
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The one where Jim got replaced with Diana
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Mike (https://twitter.com/ukmadlz) couldn't bring Jim with him to Japan so we replaced him with Diana (https://twitter.com/dianasoyster) and she was the best co-host/guest you could ask for! The one is a truly off-topic session, so much so that we didn't actually follow many of our starter points. But we did cover: Bidets Vending machines VR influe…
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Accent Misrepresentation Results in Yakuza Penguins
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It would be a cold day on the South Pole if Hollywood ever got foreign accents correct. Self-appointed culture investigators, Barbara and Teja mock the incompentance of directors and casting agents and end up surrounded by Yakuza penguins. Sign up for our newsletter! http://eepurl.com/hH5nZX Join us on Instagram @wearelivingforward https://www.face…
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Owning, caring for and loving all that is "cat", will furnish your home with a profusion of fur and all that comes of its relationship to the feline monster. Sign up for our newsletter! http://eepurl.com/hH5nZX Join us on Instagram @wearelivingforward https://www.facebook.com/livingforwardpodcastBy Barbara & Teja Arboleda
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From the Oven to the Table and How to Eat a Peach
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In the final full episode of Season 2, we decided to focus on food writer and cookbook machine, Diana Henry. It's another 2-for-1 special, with Victoria cooking from From the Oven to the Table and Hannah taking the fuzzy wuzzy How to Eat a Peach. As usual, it's not just about the recipes, as we range from the dating life of Girls Aloud alumni to Ti…
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What the heck does international tomato trolling have to do with time shares?
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Mike (https://twitter.com/ukmadlz) and Jim (https://twitter.com/secondej) are at it again, did you miss the tangential chat? The odd directions the conversation goes in this episode are truly off-topic, but our starter topics are: Trongate, the legendary new PHP Framework New Relic is hiring! That was an expensive mistake ChatGPT Articles and Avata…
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Barbara and Teja defy escape velocity and return unharmed from an event horizon time-slip. 14 months may have passed since their last podcast, but you know...stuff. Sign up for our newsletter! http://eepurl.com/hH5nZX Join us on Instagram @wearelivingforward https://www.facebook.com/livingforwardpodcast…
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Come dine with us, little dumplings, as we tell you all about Olia Hercules' latest book, Home Food. We've been gone for a little while, but we haven't forgotten how to go off on tangents, so you can look forward to discussions ranging from our prospective applications for Love Island to cabbage tattoos. We do also talk about Home Food, promise! As…
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Big biz has been weird this month, let's talk about it
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Mike (https://twitter.com/ukmadlz) and Jim (https://twitter.com/secondej) missed a few weeks due to life but they're back talking about some of the weird and terrible things that have happened in software land: Twitter turning off the API with a week to spare https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/2/23582615/twitter-removing-free-api-developer-apps-price-…
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New year, same noise, but it is shenanigans
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Mike (https://twitter.com/ukmadlz) and Jim (https://twitter.com/secondej) start the year with shenanigans, and the usual madness covering: Mastodon rejecting funding https://technology.inquirer.net/120533/mastodon-rejects-funding Tech salaries https://mastodon.online/@chaosmonster/109545607020550255 CES provides https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile…
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TikToks, Tantrums, Leaks, and some Christmas Cheer with Steve Goode & Christopher Miller
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Mike (https://twitter.com/ukmadlz) couldn't get Jim to come to play, so instead dragged along Chris Miller (https://twitter.com/ccmiller2018) and Steve Goode (https://twitter.com/sociablesteve1) to keep me company during this holiday episode: Myspace Tom to replace Elon Musk https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/myspace-tom-twitter-elon-musk-ceo-positi…
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Are you a Dessert Person? Are WE Dessert People? Many questions as we delve into the first book from Bon Appetit baking queen, Claire Saffitz - she of Gourmet Makes fame and (did you know?) extensive academia - not before discussing the very serious subject of cookie boxes. Support us on Patreon here: www.patreon.com/thecookbookcircle (we love ya!)…
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Generative AI, Perpetual Late Stage Capitalism, and Naruto Running: A Conversation with guests Julia Biro and Eli Holderness
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Mike (https://twitter.com/ukmadlz) and Jim (https://twitter.com/secondej) drag along Julia Biro (https://twitter.com/juliadoesthat) and Eli Holderness (https://twitter.com/EliHolderness) for a genuinely unruly and off-topic conversation. Any yes, one of the topics did generate the title of this episode: Was anything interesting from DevRelCon? That…
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A Modern Way to Eat and One Pot, Pan, Planet - Anna Jones
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Friends, we had a tech nightmare and are coming to you (almost) LIVE with a rawwww, unedited episode - but let's not let that detract from the one, the only, Anna Jones, much requested by you, our lovely listeners. Hannah takes her first book, A Modern Way to Eat, while Victoria takes her latest, One PPP... not before we discuss our ideal foodie gi…
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Some spice and odd takes on events and open-source with Alistair Hey
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Mike (https://twitter.com/ukmadlz) and Jim (https://twitter.com/secondej) have our usual chat and pseudo spicy takes, this episode with guest Alistair Hey (https://twitter.com/alistair_hey), and cover: Modern Frontends Live!! https://dylanbeattie.net/2022/11/22/modern-frontends-2022.html / https://www.cassie.codes/posts/modern-frontends/ / https://…
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