Best Dev Friend Podcasts (2024)

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Before Your Eyes is Over Too Soon 1:07:35

1h ago1:07:35

1:07:35

We recommend you play this one ahead of time! The cast returns to the river Styx, ending the season where it began - this time with GoodbyeWorld Games' heartwarming, heartbreaking narrative adventure game Before Your Eyes. Blink your way through the story (and blink away tears) as we talk love, grief, and, once again, mothers. Thank you for listeni…

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Should Men Be in Women's Sports? Aleks Svetski 1:17:59

6h ago1:17:59

1:17:59

I am biased on this subject but my guest Aleks Svetski has even more outside the norm views and opinions on the subject of male and female gender roles. I LOVED this interview. Thanks Aleks (tip: if you are easily offended by new or even very old ideas - don't listen to this episode) We delved into the mental health crisis affecting our culture and…

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Braid Rewinds Our Minds 1:09:39

3d ago1:09:39

1:09:39

This week we dig deep into the recent rerelease of Jonathan Blow's classic 2008 puzzle-platformer Braid! This is a game with things to say, about other games, about relationships and now, about itself! B-Side Recommendations: - Alien: Romulus (Movie) - Hanabi (Board Game) - The Witness (Video Game) Next week we'll be playing Before Your Eyes! We'll…

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Katana Zero is Our Dad's Favourite Movie 52:31

20d ago52:31

52:31

We suggest controllers for this one! This week the cast discusses their journey through the neon-lit, blood-soaked fever dream that is Askiisoft's Katana Zero. Fast-paced combat and pulpy vibes abound in this stylish and expansive game! B-Side Recommendations: - Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime (Game) - Wild Tales (Movie) - Planet of the Apes (Movie…

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कीमती उपहार (Precious Gifts) 3:24

13d ago3:24

3:24

Once King Krishnadev Rai and his army won a major battle against an enemy. So King Krishnadev Rai decided to shower his close confidantes with previous gifts. But Tenali was late in arriving at the function and only a small silver platter was left for him to take. Using his wit, Tenali ensured that he get's his due from the king. Now Tenali Ram dec…

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The Case of the Golden Idol Consumes Us 1:10:36

18d ago1:10:36

1:10:36

This week, the cast explores Color Gray Games' eerie and captivating point-and-click detective game, The Case of the Golden Idol. Stay tuned after the B-Side as we get into spoiler territory with the secret C-Side! B-Side Recommendations: - Inside Man (Movie) - Haikyu!! (Anime) - Prey (Game) Next week we'll be playing Katana Zero!…

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Death's Door Gives Us Something to Crow About 43:01

23d ago43:01

43:01

This was a tricky one! The cast describes their experience of playing through Acid Nerve's Death's Door and Jamie realizes that the cast needs controllers! We talk about the cute friends we made along the way in this surprisingly cozy souls-like. B-Side Recommendations: - A Perfect Getaway (Movie) - Jacob's Ladder (Movie) - Double Fine Psychodyssey…

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The Future of Music: Bitcoin, Value for Value, and The Higher Low's Vision 33:37

1M ago33:37

33:37

Can Bitcoin Really Support Musicians? Did you know that musicians on Spotify get paid anywhere between 0.003¢ or 0.005¢, so less than half a penny every single time a song gets streamed? So think about that. You'd have to get a 100,000 plays just to make $100. That's ridiculous From playing in a punk band as a kid to becoming a tech entrepreneur an…

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Oxenfree Makes Us Question Our Choices 1:16:09

1M ago1:16:09

1:16:09

We highly recommend you play through the game before listening to this episode! This week we do a deep dive into the story of Night School Studio's supernatural adventure game, Oxenfree - no spoilers at first but we'll warn you when the time comes. This game had a lot to say and so did we! No B-side this week, as the main discussion went long. All …

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Game Dev Tycoon (Re)Makes History 49:15

1M ago49:15

49:15

This week, the cast lives the bedroom game developer dream in Greenheart Games' smart, fun business simulator, Game Dev Tycoon! We compare our imaginary careers as video game developers, and discuss the gaming industry history we learned along the way. B-Side recommendations: - Vermintide 2 (Game) - Problemista (Movie) - Blood, Sweat & Pixels by Ja…

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TRAILER for DJ Valerie B LOVE Show 3:40

1M ago3:40

3:40

A No-BS show for freedom-lovers, truth-seekers, and LOVE Warriors who know the system is broken and corrupt and are on a mission to build the best versions of themselves and the world by learning freedom technologies, psychedelics, LOVE, peace, meditation, personal growth, creativity, Bitcoin, human rights, censorship issues, and more. Smash the st…

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Can Bitcoin Create PEACE in the Middle East? Efrat Fenigson 2:03:06

1M ago2:03:06

2:03:06

Is peace even possible anywhere? Is there a tool that could further peace in the Middle East and beyond? Join Efrat Fenigson, the host of You're the Voice podcast, an Israeli journalist, and a marketing expert and I as we discuss this and other tools for a more fair and free world. The conversation spans a wide array of topics, including the possib…

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Paper Trail Folds Our Brains Up 51:48

1M ago51:48

51:48

In our coziest episode yet, the cast discusses Newfangled Games' top-down paper-folding puzzle game Paper Trail! This game is simple yet challenging, and once again, brought our thoughts back to our mothers. FYI: We learned after recording that this game contains a pettable cat! B-Side recommendations: - Chained Together (Game) - Purple Kiss (Band)…

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Deadpool Vs Wolverine 4:21

1M ago4:21

4:21

Today, we’re diving into the highly-anticipated showdown that’s been on every Marvel fan’s radar—Deadpool vs Wolverine, which premiered on the 26th of July. This film has set the comic book world on fire, uniting two of Marvel's most beloved antiheroes the wisecracking mercenary and the gruff mutant – in an epic battle. Buckle up, in today’s episod…

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Moonlighter Puts Us in the Grindset 1:01:58

2M ago1:01:58

1:01:58

This week, the cast discusses Digital Sun's surprisingly deep rogue-like/management sim Moonlighter! We describe the dungeon crawling and shopkeeping elements of the game and then Jamie has a surprise for the rest of the cast! B-Side recommendations: - Triangle/Triangle of Sadness (Movies) - Sur la Seine (Movie) - A Serious Man/Furiosa (Movies) Nex…

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राजा का वादा (King's Promise) 2:50

2M ago2:50

2:50

Once King Krishnadev Rai was so pleased with Tenali's work, he promised to gift Tenali an entire village. But with time, King Krishnadev Rai forgot his promise. Now Tenali Ram decided to use his wit to remind the king of his forgotten promise and get what was due to him. Download Chimes Mobile App for tons of great Kids' podcasts and audio stories:…

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Should Financial Privacy Be a Human Right? R0ckstar Dev 1:24:24

2M ago1:24:24

1:24:24

Should the government and unelected bureaucrats have the ability to monitor, manipulate, and censor your financial transactions? In this episode of Bitcoin for PEACE, I had the absolute pleasure of speaking with my favorite Bitcoin Uncle, R0ckstar Dev. We discussed the concept of free and open-source software (FOSS) and its impact on the software d…

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Spiritfarer is Our Favourite Mom Simulator 47:57

2M ago47:57

47:57

For our first episode, we discuss the gameplay, vibes and themes of Thunder Lotus' Spiritfarer! Meet our cast and immediately get to know our thoughts on motherhood and death! B-Side recommendations: Battlestar Galactica Reboot (TV) Nimona (Movie) All Now - The Staves (Album) Next week we'll be playing Moonlighter!…

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Can Bitcoin Lift Latin America Out of Poverty? Isabella Santos 1:08:54

2M ago1:08:54

1:08:54

Is Bitcoin really a tool to help lift millions of folks out of poverty? Join Isabella Santos, Founder of BTC Isla, Get Based TV, Host of Bitcoin Backstage and and Wrong Think as she shares her inspiring journey into the world of Bitcoin, starting from her early aspirations of becoming a TV host to her current mission of creating a circular economy …

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A Female Bitcoin President? Maya Parbhoe 1:10:20

2M ago1:10:20

1:10:20

Don't miss Maya Parbhoe, a presidential candidate of Suriname and the CEO and founder of Daedalus Labs. "Yes, though I’ve said no to requests over the past 6 years from multiple political parties, being an activist, fighting against corruption, I couldn’t say no as our country is reaching an inflection point these next elections. With offshore oil …

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ScarJo and Channing's Fly Me to the Moon, Sing Sing, plus other picks 25:19

2M ago25:19

25:19

Scarlet Johansson and Channing Tatum star in the movie Fly Me to the Moon, Colman Domingo stars in the prison drama Sing Sing, and it's time to get Naked and Afraid with a new season of Last One Standing. Plus, EW Writer Sydney Bucksbaum shares why you should check out her What to Watch recommendation, the new season of The Bear, and we take a look…

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The Real Housewives of Orange County is back, plus other picks 19:11

2M ago19:11

19:11

Prepare yourselves for a new season of drama, lies, and accusations with the return of the Real Housewives of Orange County. Plus, EW Photo Editor Alison Wild shares why you should check out her What to Watch recommendation, the documentary The Spectacular Failure of the Star Wars Hotel, and we take a look at the upcoming season of a fan-favorite s…

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Rashida Jones meets a robot friend in Sunny, plus other picks 13:46

2M ago13:46

13:46

Rashida Jones stars in the new series Sunny, where she's given a robot designed by her late husband to help with her grief. EW Social Media Director Alamin Yohannes shares why you should check out his What to Watch recommendation, the Michaela Coel series Chewing Gum, and we take a look at an upcoming docuseries about a fan-favorite Olympian that y…

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Melissa Etheridge goes to prison for new doc, plus other picks 13:58

3M ago13:58

13:58

Melissa Etheridge returns to her home state, Kansas, to visit women in a local prison who have written letters to her about their incarceration, struggles with substance abuse, and more for the two-part documentary, I'm Not Broken. EW Editor in Chief shares why you should check out his What to Watch recommendation, the reality competition 007: Road…

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Jenn Tran debuts as The Bachelorette, plus other picks 15:20

3M ago15:20

15:20

After falling in love with Bachelor Joey Graziadei on season 28 of that show, Jenn Tran makes her debut as the new Bachelorette, who has 25 guys to pick from in her quest to find love. Plus, EW Sr. Writer Maureen Lee Lenker shares why you should add My Lady Jane to your must-watch list, and we take a look at an upcoming movie that you should mark y…

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🥑 Avo joins TinySeed 🤑! What will Adrian do with the money? 29:43

3M ago29:43

29:43

We talk about: Adrians' worldwide conference tour in the first half of 2024 (Tropical RB, Singapore, Sin City) Yaro & Adrian spending time together at the French Riviera Upcoming conferences (EURUKO, Rails World, FriendlyRB) FriendlyRB plans & speakers Avo future plans (marketplace, no-code/low-code) Hiring for Avo Build Rails apps 10x faster with …

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How Bitcoin Can Help Save the Rainforest - John Goedschalk 1:04:58

2M ago1:04:58

1:04:58

Which is more profitable - a live or dead rainforest? John Goedschalk, Founder of Bio Tara and former Executive Director of Conservation International looks at how Bitcoin can empower these local forest communities, getting their products to market faster, and providing them with a currency that is not subject to 60% a year inflation, which is what…

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Our Favourite Games 19:42

3M ago19:42

19:42

Welcome to the Netflix Gaming Club! We're creating a reading list of video games that are available for free, right now, on your phone, with a Netflix subscription! But before we start our series, we should probably introduce ourselves, and give you an idea of what we're bringing to the table. We wanted to call this our trailer, but trailers aren't…

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How Bitcoin Helps Vulnerable Women Escape Violence - Mercedes Juarez 1:04:21

3M ago1:04:21

1:04:21

In this powerful episode of Bitcoin for PEACE, we delve into the intersection of women's rights, financial autonomy, and Bitcoin with Mercedes Juarez, a seasoned women's rights expert who has worked in over 50 countries. Mercedes shares her extensive experience in advocating for women's health, wellness, and financial independence, particularly in …

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Top 5 Dangers to the Future of Bitcoin - Bob Burnett 1:17:57

3M ago1:17:57

1:17:57

Is Bitcoin inevitable? Bob Burnett, CEO of Barefoot Mining and I discuss the critical importance of terminology in the Bitcoin space and the often-overlooked topic of ASICs. Bob, a holder of 8 US patents and a veteran in the technology sector, shares his journey from Gateway to Bitcoin mining. The conversation delves into the top five threats facin…

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Can Bitcoin Repair Our Broken Family System? Seb Bunney 1:01:21

3M ago1:01:21

1:01:21

In this episode of Bitcoin for PEACE, we dive deep into the profound impact of money on our lives with Seb Bunny, author of 'The Hidden Cost of Money' and CEO of Looking Glass Education. Seb shares his personal journey, from his early realization of money's influence on his family dynamics to his passion for mountain biking and the financial strugg…

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How to Negotiate Your Worth as a Bitcoin Creator - Vivian Cheng 1:23:09

4M ago1:23:09

1:23:09

Even though most creators LOVE what we do that we would do it for free, grocery stores don't accept "free" in exchange for groceries to feed our families. Join Vivian and I as we discuss how to ask for your worth while keeping a straight face (tip from Dan Kennedy). Vivian Cheng is a passionate Bitcoin advocate who elevates Bitcoin companies throug…

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Bodkin trivia: 6 lesser-known facts about the quirky Netflix thriller series 5:28

4M ago5:28

5:28

Netflix's latest series, Bodkin is a quirky series that takes a refreshing spin on the true-crime podcast phenomenon, akin to Only Murders in the Building, but with a distinctive Irish twist. Produced by Higher Ground, the production company founded by none other than Barack and Michelle Obama, Bodkin stars Will Forte as Gilbert Power, an upbeat Am…

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A Mad Max Saga – 6 lesser-known facts about George Miller’s post-apocalyptic action thriller 4:06

4M ago4:06

4:06

Legendary Australian filmmaker George Miller is back with his latest entry to the iconic Mad Max franchise – Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. The action-thriller stars Anya Taylor-Joy as the titular character, with Chris Hemsworth playing the villain Dementus. Just going by the trailer, one is assured that the film promises groundbreaking action sequences,…

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The Fall Guy: 6 lesser-known facts about the action film starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt 4:03

4M ago4:03

4:03

Barbie star Ryan Gosling and Oppenheimer star Emily Blunt unite for David Leictch’s action comedy film The Fall Guy. The plot follows a retired stuntman named Colt Seavers, who returns to work when the lead actor of a film goes missing. Colt decides to investigate the mystery of the disappearance, but soon becomes caught in the web of a dark conspi…

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Genadi Samokovarov - Balkan Ruby organizer 11:06

5M ago11:06

11:06

Since the first moment I met Genadi I felt “this guy is great to be around“! In this episode he talks about the 🇧🇬 ruby community, organising conferences, his current work and open source history. Find Genadi http://gsamokovarov.com/ Balkan Ruby https://balkanruby.com/ Join Sofia local ruby meetup https://rubybanitsa.com/ Build Rails apps 10x faste…

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Nick Sutterer - Trailblazer daddy, ViewComponents grandpa, heart of the party 11:33

5M ago11:33

11:33

Nick is one of the most fun exciting people to be around! He has a few superpowers: 1. Developing unique Ruby tools way ahead of their time He created Trailblazer as a better way to structure business logic in Rails apps than Services. Way ahead of DDD! https://github.com/trailblazer/trailblazer He created Cells that inspired ViewComponent https://…

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🇧🇬 BalkanRuby: Radoslav Stankov does not need Hotwire ⛔️ 11:06

5M ago11:06

11:06

One more cool cat from BalkanRuby! This time we talk to Rado ex-producthunt head of engineering, building his own product - AngryBuilding. He is the only developer and has a team of non-devs doing business stuff. He kindly reminds me that you don't always need reactivity, and full-page reloads are good. Enough for many B2B cases! You can learn a lo…

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How is Bitcoin Life or Death for Activists? Alex Gladstein 37:04

5M ago37:04

37:04

“5.7 billion people live under an authoritarian regime today around the world. If our goal is to end poverty, why would we be giving money to these insane lunatics?” Alex Gladstein Check out this week's interview with Alex Gladstein - who is the main reason I am a hardcore Bitcoiner today. Thank you Alex! What is energy poverty? Can we have a peace…

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Balkan Ruby! 👽 Irina Nazarova. Making $ on Dev tools 🤑🤑🤑 17:54

5M ago17:54

17:54

This week we are visiting Balkan Ruby in Sofia, Bulgaria. In this surprise mini-episode we discuss making $$ on dev tools with Irina Nazarova, CEO of very very Evil Martians! Build Rails apps 10x faster with AVO Learn RoR 10x faster than Yaro did with SupeRailsBy Adrian Marin & Yaroslav Shmarov

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Shōgun: 6 lesser-known facts about the critically-acclaimed TV show 3:55

5M ago3:55

3:55

The Shōgun series finale premiered this week. The FX original series garnered universal acclaim for its compelling story, gripping performances, and captivating exploration of Feudal Japan. Fans of the series have called it Game of Thrones meets Ghost of Tsushima and some even feel that it could go on to be the best TV show of 2024! All 10 episodes…

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Baby Reindeer: Lesser-known facts about Richard Gadd’s hit Netflix series 3:36

5M ago3:36

3:36

The hit Netflix series Baby Reindeer is an intimate exploration of Scottish comedian, writer, and actor Richard Gadd's real-life experience with a stalker. The revealing show delves into the complexities of obsession, power dynamics, and personal boundaries as Gadd turns to the most unsettling period of his life. The series has garnered praise for …

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How to Safely Self-Custody Your "$7 Billion Bitcoin" - Peter Dunworth 1:18:54

5M ago1:18:54

1:18:54

“I just want to get every coin off exchange and ensure that Bitcoiners will be able to enjoy the fruits of their sacrifices well into the future” - Peter Dunworth Peter Dunworth, co-founder of The Bitcoin Adviser, explains: Key innovations of Bitcoin Need for radical self-custody Role of banks in a Bitcoin standard Importance of financial education…

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Monkey Man: 6 lesser-known facts about Dev Patel’s action thriller 3:38

5M ago3:38

3:38

British-Indian actor Dev Patel makes his directorial debut in the action thriller Monkey Man. Patel, who is best known for films such as Hotel Mumbai, The Green Knight, Lion, and the multiple-Oscar winner Slumdog Millionaire, plays the lead in this film, which is being described by some as “John Wick in Mumbai”. The film garnered praise from critic…

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Civil War: 6 lesser-known facts about Alex Garland’s dystopian thriller 3:08

5M ago3:08

3:08

Acclaimed British filmmaker and novelist Alex Garland, who is best known for Ex Machina and Annihilation, has returned with his latest passion project – the dystopian thriller Civil War. The film is set in the near future when the United States is grappling with a new civil war. The film has garnered critical acclaim after it premiered in the US on…

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