Best Coding Over Cocktails Podcasts (2024)

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The Spectacular Rebirth of Rye - Fix Me a Drink 48:51

3M ago48:51

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Not long ago, we nearly lost rye whiskey. For decades, the historic whiskey was barely made in the United States, and most drinkers and bartenders had never tasted it. Just when it seemed that rye might disappear for good, a small miracle occurred. Thanks to a grassroots effort, Rittenhouse Rye became available for sale in New York and helped kick …

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The Case for Drinking Bottled-in-Bond Bourbon - Fix Me a Drink 36:26

4M ago36:26

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On March 3, 1897, the United States Congress passed the Bottled-in-Bond Act, which irrevocably changed the future of American whiskey.The legislation established a designation that brands could use to differentiate their spirits from those that were basically knockoffs—neutral grain spirit flavored and colored with a range of deleterious ingredient…

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The Science of Bourbon - Fix Me a Drink 42:57

7M ago42:57

42:57

While making whiskey is definitely an art, it is also definitely a science. On this special episode of Fix Me a Drink hosts Noah Rothbaum and David Wondrich delve into the actual science involved in whiskey making and how subtle differences can have huge effects on the finished product. They are joined by special guest Dr. Pat Heist, co-founder of …

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Mexico’s Cocktail Revolution - Fix Me a Drink 37:37

7M ago37:37

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From Mexico City, to Oaxaca to Guadalajara to Juárez, over the last decade Mexico’s cocktail scene has become red hot. On this special live recording of Fix Me a Drink, hosts Noah Rothbaum and David Wondrich delve into the tequila trends driving the country’s thriving cocktail culture as well as discuss the revolutionary new tequila category Crista…

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KKWK: EP7 with Tamara Pollard acting,modeling,HR,family,relationship and more.... 59:02

7M ago59:02

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Get ready to be a figurative fly on the wall as we, Khyia and Tamara Pollard, kick back with a refreshing round of green tea cocktails and a captivating game of truth-or-dare-esque Resha's Roulette. We put our personal and occasionally risqué anecdotes on the table, sharing stories about partner squabbles and our shoplifting pasts. Plus, stomach-kn…

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KKWK EP.6: with Kympress Robinson and Fananda Young: Hair Hustle, LGBTQ+ Challenges, Relationship Complexities, and Future Aspirations 1:14:22

8M ago1:14:22

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Ever had a sip of truth while savoring an exciting cocktail, and then wondered about life’s other truths? We kick things off in this episode with a teasing game of Sip and Tell, where secrets unravel with every sip of our delightful cocktail, Apple Bottom, provided by none other than SP Drinks. As we share salacious truths and concocted lies, we na…

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KKWK Episode 5: Relationship Talks with Faith: Single Friends, Relationship Breaks, and Personal Life Insights 42:40

9M ago42:40

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How many of us have go-to drink recipes or a signature cocktail we whip up at social gatherings? Well, this episode brings you a fun, fresh cocktail idea - the Blueberry Storm. And who better to join me in creating this delightful cocktail than my sister-in-law, Faith. As we sip on our concoctions, an intriguing discussion unfolds about relationshi…

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KKWK EP. 4: Heart-to-Heart with Chanice: Transition, Relationships, Family, and Self-acceptance 43:31

9M ago43:31

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Ever wondered about the intricacies of transitioning? Ever questioned how it feels to receive attention not just for who you are, but also for the person you've become? Then, grab your margarita, sit down, and get ready for a heart-to-heart chat with my sister, Chanice. Starting her transition journey at 17 and taking it seriously at 22, Chanice's …

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KKWK Special Episode 3: Diesha Phelix: Lost her son Orlando DeWayne Jr. to gun violence in West Memphis ark May 5 2023 50:09

10M ago50:09

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Today, we sit down with Miss Diesha, a brave mother who has faced unimaginable loss, shedding light on the real-life impact of gun violence. We kick off the conversation with a light-hearted moment of cocktail-making and a playful game of sentence-finishing. But as we journey deeper into our discussion, we learn about the profound pain and resilien…

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A Bourbon that Has Stood the Test of Time - Fix Me a Drink 32:05

10M ago32:05

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We’re in a new golden age of American whiskey with numerous distilleries across the country producing a veritable river of bourbon and rye. But only a few of these brands date back to the original golden age of distillation that occurred more than a century ago.On this episode of Fix Me a Drink, hosts Noah Rothbaum and David Wondrich focus on one o…

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KKWK Ep.2 A Speck of Hope in the dark: Overcoming Wrongful Conviction: with Anthony Thomas 1:04:12

11M ago1:04:12

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What happens when you're wrongfully convicted and serve more than a decade in prison? How does life look like once you step outside those cold steel bars? These are questions that most of us, fortunately, won't ever have to answer, but my guest today, Mr. Anthony Thomas, lived this reality. A victim of an unjust system, Anthony spent 13 years wrong…

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The Art of Drinking Scotch in the Summer - Fix Me a Drink 31:38

11M ago31:38

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From snowstorms to freezing rain to sleet, Scotch is the quintessential whisky of winter. So when it’s hazy, hot and humid, should you drink something else?Well, before you make a hasty switch, first listen to the new episode of Fix Me a Drink. Hosts Noah Rothbaum and David Wondrich discuss how they like to drink Scotch in the summer and how the wh…

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KKWK Ep.1 Conversations with Kamora Byrd: A Journey Through Trans Identity, Challenges, Relationships, and Self Expression 1:18:31

11M ago1:18:31

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Welcome to our candid and enlightening conversation with the extraordinary Khyia ward and guest Kamora Byrd. As two trans women, we bring you a raw and personal discussion about our unique journeys to self-discovery, our triumphs, and the challenges we've faced throughout our transitions. Hear Kamora's compelling story about when and why she chose …

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The Perfect Whiskey Pairing - Fix Me a Drink 21:54

12M ago21:54

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There are few things that go together better than a beer and a shot of whiskey.It’s a truly old-school pairing and it’s also a favorite order of our Fix Me a Drink hosts David Wondrich and Noah Rothbaum. On the latest episode of their podcast, they share their advice for matching spirits with beer and talk about some delicious Boilermaker combinati…

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Throw a Summer Party like a Pro with Chef Amanda Freitag - Fix Me a Drink 35:44

1y ago35:44

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On the hit Food Network TV show Chopped, celebrity chef Amanda Freitag judges amazingly creative menus that contestants cobble together using an unusual mix of ingredients. But when it comes to summer entertaining, her own tastes run fairly classic: hot dogs, potato salad and punch. On this episode of Fix Me a Drink, Freitag joins hosts David Wondr…

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Where to Drink in London & Paris Now - Fix Me a Drink 34:50

1y ago34:50

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For the first summer in years, there is an actual travel season. Fix Me a Drink hosts David Wondrich and Noah Rothbaum are looking forward to visiting bars around the world, from old favorites to new finds. On this first globetrotting episode, the hosts chat over flutes of Champagne and pints of British beer about the establishments they want to dr…

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The Cocktail Codes All Bartenders Need to Know - Fix Me a Drink 40:07

1y ago40:07

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The internet holds a seemingly endless number of cocktail recipes, but most drinks are created by following just a handful of basic formulas. Once you know the key ratios, you can unlock a whole world of possibilities. On this episode of Fix Me a Drink, hosts David Wondrich and Noah Rothbaum welcome award-winning author Michael Ruhlman to discuss h…

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Searching for the Soul of Rye Whiskey - Fix Me a Drink 39:01

1y ago39:01

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Every week it seems like another new rye whiskey is introduced, featuring a range of novel ingredients and innovative production techniques. But this begs the important questions: What should rye whiskey taste like? And what is the authentic way to produce it?On this episode of Fix Me a Drink, hosts David Wondrich and Noah Rothbaum are joined by au…

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The Invented History of Navy Strength Gin - Fix Me a Drink 38:10

1y ago38:10

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For years, a number of British and American gin brands have touted so-called navy strength gin, which is a robust 57 percent alcohol by volume. As legend has it, the Royal Navy demanded that the gin be bottled at a very high proof so if it ever spilled on the ship’s supply of black powder, the powder would still light. There’s just one major proble…

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Solving the Greatest Cocktail Mysteries - Fix Me a Drink 40:09

1y ago40:09

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While most cocktail recipes are well known, the formulas for a number of drinks were kept top secret by their creators.On this episode Fix Me a Drink, hosts David Wondrich and Noah Rothbaum are joined by Jeff Beachbum Berry, owner of New Orlean’s acclaimed bar Latitude 29 and author of Beachbum Berry's Sippin' Safari, to discuss cracking the code o…

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Drinking with Boston Marathon Champ Des Linden - Fix Me a Drink 29:04

1+ y ago29:04

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It’s no secret that Des Linden is one of the world’s best long-distance runners. In 2018, she became the first American woman to win the Boston Marathon in more than 30 years. Her gritty performance that day through driving rain and high winds was one for the history books. She followed that up with two Olympic marathon appearances, and then smashe…

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When Your Family’s Business is Bourbon - Fix Me a Drink 37:05

1+ y ago37:05

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More than 40 years ago, Eddie Russell started working at Wild Turkey’s distillery in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. Ultimately, he became master distiller and created some of the brand’s most well-known whiskies. In 2010, he was inducted into the Kentucky Bourbon Hall of Fame. It’s not unexpected—or even surprising—that he would have such a long and proli…

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The Secrets of Scotland’s Best-Selling Scotch - Fix Me a Drink 39:24

1+ y ago39:24

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In Scotland, Famous Grouse is way more than just a best-selling whisky. It’s an integral part of the country’s national identity. So it was big news last summer when the brand appointed Craig Johnstone as its new master blender. On this episode of Fix Me a Drink, Johnstone joins hosts David Wondrich and Noah Rothbaum to talk about how he makes Famo…

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Can you stock a home bar for $150 or less? - Fix Me a Drink 33:43

1+ y ago33:43

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Prices for many spirits brands have skyrocketed over the last few years. So can you still stock a home bar without breaking the bank? Are there any liquor bargains left?On this episode of Fix Me a Drink, hosts David Wondrich and Noah Rothbaum challenge each other to find five high-quality spirits that are sold on the Flaviar website that total $150…

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The World’s Most Famous Whisky Poet - Fix Me a Drink 23:05

1+ y ago23:05

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Winter in Scotland is cold, gray, and seemingly never ending. But one the highlights of the bleak season is the birthday of Scotland’s national poet Robert Burns. Centuries after his birth, folks still gather to joyously recite his poems, eat haggis and, of course, drink Scotch.In honor of Burns' birthday, Flaviar recently partnered with Highland P…

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The Dead Rabbit is Taking Over the World - Fix Me a Drink 32:43

1+ y ago32:43

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The winter of 2013 was one of the worst times in modern history to open a bar in New York City. Manhattan was still reeling from Hurricane Sandy, especially the southern tip of the island, which had been battered by destructive high winds and corrosive flood waters. The Dead Rabbit was no exception—the establishment’s ancient building sits just a c…

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The Dirty Little Secret of Classic Cocktails - Fix Me a Drink 46:20

1+ y ago46:20

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The Boulevardier, the Last Word and the Pegu Club are some of the most popular drinks today. But while they date back decades, they weren’t actually popular when they debuted. So are these classic cocktails really classics? On this episode of Fix Me a Drink, hosts David Wondrich and Noah Rothbaum discuss these and other so-called sleeper recipes wi…

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Why you should be using a hexagonal architecture for microservices with José Haro Peralta 23:36

1+ y ago23:36

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Our guest for today is a consultant, author, and instructor. He's the founder of microapis.io and the author of "Microservice APIs". Recognised as a thought leader in the fields of cloud computing, DevOps, and automation, he speaks regularly at international conferences and frequently organizes public workshops and seminars.…

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Throw a Holiday Party like a Pro with Melissa Clark - Fix Me a Drink 39:43

1+ y ago39:43

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It’s been years since we’ve had a proper old-fashioned holiday party season, so no doubt we’re all a bit rusty when it comes to the art of hospitality. To help you celebrate like a pro, Fix Me a Drink’s acclaimed hosts David Wondrich and Noah Rothbaum are joined by best-selling cookbook author Melissa Clark. She shares her personal strategy for hos…

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Remastering a Legendary Scotch Whisky Blend - Fix Me a Drink 30:39

1+ y ago30:39

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How do you put your own spin on a classic Scotch whisky? This was the challenge facing Dewar’s award-winning master blender Stephanie Macleod who was tasked with giving the brand’s well-known 12-year-old Scotch an update. Don’t change it enough and no one will notice the difference, but if you go too far it will be unrecognizable. On this episode o…

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Yes, Eggnog Can Actually be Delicious - Fix Me a Drink 30:39

1+ y ago30:39

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‘Tis the season to discuss an important and controversial holiday cocktail: Eggnog.While the creamy concoction, which does indeed include plenty of eggs, often gets a bad rap, the classic version is incredibly delicious. The real problem? Most folks buy the pre-made supermarket stuff (a reported 135 million pounds of it each year)—and that just won…

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API Security in Action with Neil Madden 38:41

1+ y ago38:41

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With APIs designed to be automated and used by machines, they become easy targets for automated attacks and vulnerabilities as well. This episode, we find out what it takes for web APIs to be secure as they are rolled out. Joining us is active IETF member and author of "API Security in Action" Neil Madden, who discusses the dangers that an API is e…

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You’ll Never Go Thirsty in New Orleans - Fix Me a Drink 35:19

1+ y ago35:19

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Given that New Orlean is home to a multitude of cocktails, from the Sazerac to the Ramos Gin Fizz to the Hurricane, you’d think a great book about the city’s drinks and drinking culture would already exist. In our humble opinion, we’ve found one: Neal Bodenheimer and Emily Timberlake just released the instant classic “Cure: New Orleans Drinks and H…

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API Design Smells with Keith Casey 29:32

1+ y ago29:32

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In this episode, we talk about the “smells” in API design that one should look out for. Keith Casey from ngrok’s Product and GTM Team tells us how to evaluate your API design, what a great (and terrible) API design looks like and how API design smells can be dealt with. He also talks to us about his time trying to figure out how much data is in the…

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The Best Cocktails & Spirits for Fall - Fix Me a Drink 24:37

1+ y ago24:37

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Fall can be one of the most frustrating times of year for a cocktail and spirits drinker. Warm and summery one day, cool and wintery the next—the seasonal whiplash is almost enough to make you drink some kind of ridiculous pumpkin spice concoction. Fortunately, on this episode of Fix Me a Drink, award-winning hosts David Wondrich and Noah Rothbaum …

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A Whisky Master Class with Dave Broom - Fix Me a Drink 41:44

1+ y ago41:44

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If you love drinking Scotch, you need to read Dave Broom’s books on the subject. He has been writing about whisky and spirits for more than two decades and has single handedly created a veritable library of work. His latest book, “A Sense of Place: A Journey Around Scotland’s Whisky,” is a heartfelt tribute to the folks who create Scotch and the co…

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Data and AI with David Colls 31:54

1+ y ago31:54

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One of the ways organisations are looking to unlock more avenues for business and operational growth is through data. Couple it with AI, the possibilities are almost endless. In this round of cocktails, ThoughtWorks Australia’s Director of Data and AI Practice David Colls talks to us about data and AI capabilities and how they can be tapped for pro…

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A DynamoDB deep dive with Alex DeBrie 32:42

1+ y ago32:42

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Getting started on DynamoDB? Join us for a round. This episode, we take a deep dive into DynamoDB with consultant and author of The DynamoDB Book Alex DeBrie, who talks to us about the database's key offerings, the problems it solves, use-cases and how to work around its consistency models.By TORO Cloud

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The Mai Tai is Proof that God Loves Us & Wants Us to Be Happy - Fix Me a Drink 29:04

1+ y ago29:04

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Was it Trader Vic or Don the Beachcomber who created the best-selling tiki cocktail the Mai Tai? It’s one of the great drinks debates, but no matter who came up with this recipe, we can all agree that it's delicious. On this episode of Fix Me a Drink, award-winning hosts David Wondrich and Noah Rothbaum discuss the origins of the Mai Tai, including…

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API product management with Deepa Goyal 29:27

2y ago29:27

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How does one go about managing API products in an organisation? Why is it important that we view APIs as products and practice product thinking?Postman’s Product Strategy Leader Deep Goyal answers as she joins us in this round of cocktails. She also shares with us her experience and expertise during the course of her career as a former API Product …

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America’s Best Cocktail Cities, Then and Now - Fix Me a Drink 40:59

2y ago40:59

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There’s only one thing that cocktail drinkers love more than having a drink: talking about the bartending scenes in rival cities and towns.Inspired by an opinionated 1902 newspaper story about the quality of cocktails across the country, on this episode of Fix Me a Drink, award-winning hosts David Wondrich and Noah Rothbaum discuss the state of reg…

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Why Can’t Hollywood Movies Get Bartending Right? - Fix Me a Drink 37:32

2y ago37:32

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There is seemingly no detail too small for big-budget movies to get right–except bartending, that is. While lots of films depict bartenders at work, few of them get the details correct.On this episode of Fix Me a Drink, award-winning hosts David Wondrich and Noah Rothbaum discuss the history of bartending on film while enjoying classic Moscow Mules…

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Fix Me a Drink Podcast Teaser 0:40

2y ago0:40

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Two of the world’s foremost drinks experts are launching a new podcast called Fix Me a Drink. Over a drink, Dave Wondrich and Noah Rothbaum will look at the trends, history and personalities behind your favorite cocktails and spirits. They’ll also explore the fascinating drinking roots of larger society and pop culture. The award-winning duo will b…

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Making of a Product Manager with Matt LeMay 26:57

2y ago26:57

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What does it take for one to become a Product Manager? We find out in this episode. In this edition of Coding Over Cocktails, we are joined by Matt LeMay, author of Agile For Everybody and Product Management in Practice and co-founder of Sudden Compass, and talks to us about the responsibilities and qualities that entail being a product manager and…

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“Developer, Advocate!” with Geertjan Wielenga 23:59

2y ago23:59

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What exactly does it mean to be a Developer Advocate and what roles do they play in the development community? In this episode, we talk to Geertjan Wielenga, author of “Developer, Advocate!,” who answers what a Developer Advocate actually does and who qualifies as one. He also discusses the ethics of Developer Advocacy, the challenges in connecting…

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Exploring the API Landscape in 2022 with Mehdi Medjaoui 30:00

2y ago30:00

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The API industry is rapidly evolving, and so are the trends that impact its landscape as well. In this episode, ALIAS co-founder and APIDays founder Mehdi Medjaoui returns and talks to us about the “API Industry Landscape 2022” report. He shares his findings on the trends that drive the growth of APIs and API tool providers and companies, the impac…

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REST vs. GraphQL with Arnaud Lauret and Doc Jones 32:15

2y ago32:15

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Over the last two decades, REST has become the de facto standard when it comes to designing Web APIs, as it doesn't require any special initialisation or libraries when working with APIs and offered structured access to resources. But as the need for more efficiency and flexibility for requirements arose, GraphQL started to become a favored alterna…

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RPA vs. BPA: Which approach to automation is right for you? 32:00

2y ago32:00

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According to Gartner, organisations will be investing in more hyperautomation initiatives in 2022 in order to increase efficiency and to deliver a better digital experiences to their customers. These initiatives will include both business process automation (BPA) and robotic process automation (RPA). In this Technology Smackdown, we were joined by …

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Logging in Action with Phil Wilkins 28:09

2y ago28:09

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As systems continue to become more and more distributed, optimising and organising logs becomes much needed as well. In this episode, Oracle Cloud Developer Evangelist and author of "Logging in Action" Phil Wilkins leads us in a discussion on unifying logs and proper log management through the use of Fluentd. He also talks about the importance of m…

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Building event-driven microservices with Adam Bellemare 30:23

2y ago30:23

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Event-driven architectures are known to improve agility and scalability in systems while offering a great advantage when used with microservices. In this episode, we take a deeper dive into event-driven microservices with Confluent Staff Technologist Adam Bellemare, who discusses the concepts, patterns and workflows behind event-driven architecture…

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