Best Frontend First Podcasts (2026)

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Angular v21, from signals to testing with Mark Techson 35:57

2h ago35:57

35:57

Paul sits down with Mark Techson to break down Angular v21. They explore how Angular signals power new features like Angular signal forms, improve scalability, and simplify state management. The conversation dives deep into Angular AI tooling, including the Angular MCP server, Angular AI tutor, and the Angular Gemini CLI extension, explaining how A…

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Let's Talk About the AYANEO Situation (and the road ahead) 1:27:06

4d ago1:27:06

1:27:06

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What’s New in React 19.2: Compiler, Activity, and the Future of Async React - JSJ 670 1:15:36

37m ago1:15:36

1:15:36

In this episode of JavaScript Jabber, I sat down with Shruti Kapoor, independent content creator and longtime React educator, to dig into what’s actually new — and worth getting excited about — in React 19.2. While it may sound like a “minor” release on paper, this update delivers some genuinely powerful improvements that can change how we build an…

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MagicX One 35: The Most Versatile Retro Handheld for Under $100 1:15:54

5d ago1:15:54

1:15:54

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BEST Retro Games of 2025 + MagicX One35 & Pocket Air Mini Unboxed 2:44:32

5d ago2:44:32

2:44:32

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Anthropic buys Bun, GitHub friction, and AI economics 40:07

7d ago40:07

40:07

In this panel episode, the crew discusses AI platform consolidation, open-source sustainability, and the future of web development. We break down Anthropic’s acquisition of Bun, what it means for the JavaScript ecosystem, and whether open-source projects can remain independent as AI companies invest heavily in infrastructure. We also discuss Zig le…

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The Definitive Best Handhelds of 2025 (as decided by you) 2:06:13

12d ago2:06:13

2:06:13

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Building Jarvis: MCP and the future of AI with Kent C Dodds [REPEAT] 37:15

12d ago37:15

37:15

In this repeat episode, Kent C. Dodds came back on to the podcast with bold ideas and a game-changing vision for the future of AI and web development. In this episode, we dive into the Model Context Protocol (MCP), the power behind Epic AI Pro, and how developers can start building Jarvis-like assistants today. From replacing websites with MCP serv…

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Can You Really Trust AI-Generated Code? - JSJ 699 46:56

19d ago46:56

46:56

AI is writing more of our code than ever before—but should we actually trust it? In this episode of JavaScript Jabber, I sat down with Itamar Friedman from Qodo (formerly Quoto) to dig into one of the biggest questions developers are wrestling with right now: What happens when AI is generating code, reviewing code, and shaping how we ship software?…

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RG477V Gets GammaOS, Unboxing EVERY RP G2 Color & Mm Pocket Max! 1:35:16

25d ago1:35:16

1:35:16

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TanStack, TanStack Start, and what’s coming next with Tanner Linsley 45:56

24d ago45:56

45:56

Jack Harrington sits down with Tanner Linsley to talk about the evolution of TanStack and where it’s headed next. They explore how early projects like React Query and React Table influenced the headless philosophy behind TanStack Router, why virtualized lists matter at scale, and what makes forms in React so challenging. Tanner breaks down TanStack…

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Anbernic RG477V First Look: Feels Great, but Can It Perform? 1:09:40

27d ago1:09:40

1:09:40

Spec: CPU: MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Screen: 4.7-inch 4:3 IPS (1280x960) @ 120Hz Battery: 5500mAh OS: Android 14 🛍️RG477V: Purchase link and launch info will be listed here shortly. If it can be around $200, this is a recommend. 〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰〰 ✨Became a Supporter https://patreon.com/RetroHandhelds or Discord sub • Access to Patron only Discord …

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React got hacked with David Mytton 37:54

21d ago37:54

37:54

In this episode, Noel sits down with David Mytton, founder and CEO of Arcjet, to unpack the React2Shell vulnerability and why it became such a serious remote code execution risk for apps using React server components and Next.js. They explain how server-side features introduced in React 19 changed the attack surface, why cloud providers leaned on W…

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TrimUI Smart Pro S Review: BETTER Than the Mangmi Air X for $90? 54:19

28d ago54:19

54:19

Tech specs: The Trimui Smart Pro S is a Linux-based handheld gaming console featuring a 4.96-inch IPS display with a resolution of 1280x720. It is powered by an Allwinner A523 octa-core Cortex-A55 processor clocked at 2.0GHz, paired with an ARM Mali-G57 MC1 GPU and 1GB of LPDDR4x RAM. The device includes a built-in active cooling fan, upgraded Wi-F…

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TrimUI Smart Pro S Unboxing & First Look: 2X PSP for Under $100 1:41:23

1M ago1:41:23

1:41:23

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The Real State of Tech Hiring: AI, Ghosting, and the Developer Drought - JSJ 698 1:04:55

1M ago1:04:55

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In this episode of JavaScript Jabber, Steve Edwards and I kick things off by catching up on life — from winter weather and marathon training to health journeys, CrossFit, and some behind-the-scenes personal stories that shaped how we think about wellness and longevity. After warming up, we shift our focus to the state of the tech job market, someth…

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The Best Retro Handhelds for Every Budget 2:08:52

1M ago2:08:52

2:08:52

Timestamps: 0:00 -We’re Live! 2:01 - What are We Doing!? 4:35 - Getting into the Article (Sub $50) 19:19 - $50-$100 36:01 - $100-$150 55:30 - $150-$200 1:02:39 - $200-$300 1:11:21 - $300-$500 1:26:00 - $500-$1000 1:41:58 - Tech for the Year 1:58:18 - Last Minute Handhelds 👉Handhelds of the Year Survey: https://rh-go.link/HOTY-2025 🛍️Product Links f…

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NEW RG477V, iiSU Frontend Shake-up & Our Favorite Holiday Deals 2:25:33

1M ago2:25:33

2:25:33

Timestamps: 0:00 - We’re Live! 5:55 - What are we up to? 10:22 - Anbernic RG477V 16:55 - Ayaneo Next II 22:22 - Ayaneo Pocket Vert 29:14 - ModRetro M64 35:50 - Playnix Console 41:40 - iiSU Updates 51:33 - Turnip Driver and Odin 2 Updates 57:20 - Konkr Pocket Fit at Best Buy 1:06:20 - Cyber Monday Dills and Pillow Unboxing 1:25:30 - TrimUI Brick Ham…

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Whats new in React 19.2 with Shruti Kapoor 22:13

1M ago22:13

22:13

Shruti Kapoor comes back onto the podcast to discuss React 19.2, how it builds on React 19 and React 18, and new features like Activity, View Transitions, useEffectEvent, and React server components improvements powered by cacheSignal. They explore partial pre rendering, Suspense boundary batching, the stable React Compiler for auto memoed apps, an…

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The RG-DS 72 Hours Later & Making Our Own Steam Machines 2:23:37

1M ago2:23:37

2:23:37

👉Handhelds of the Year Survey: https://rh-go.link/HOTY-2025 Panel: @MontoTechs @retrotechdad @StubbsStuff @Bearded-Retro-Rewind @ban6756 0:00 - We’re Live! 6:16 - AYN Thor Update 10:05 - RG DS Updates 28:20 - AYN Odin 3 Updates 47:10 - Analogue 3D 51:08 - Abxylute One 3D 56:12 - Retro Achievments on Dolphin 57:20 - Steam Machine Price Updates 1:01:…

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The useless useCallback: React performance myths unpacked, with Dominik Dorfmeister (Repeat) 22:55

2M ago22:55

22:55

In this repeat episode, Dominik Dorfmeister unpacks the pitfalls of React’s useCallback and useMemo, revealing how these hooks often introduce more complexity than performance gains. He explores the promise of the React Compiler, the practical power of the “latest ref” pattern, and strategies to boost code readability and maintainability at scale. …

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Why Astro Is Winning Developers Over with Sagi Carmel - JSJ 697 1:03:58

2M ago1:03:58

1:03:58

In this episode, I sit down with developer and speaker Sagi Carmel to dive deep into Astro, why it’s gaining so much traction, and how it compares to frameworks like Next.js, Nuxt, Remix, and SvelteKit. We explore what makes Astro uniquely powerful — from its server-first approach and island architecture to its simplicity, speed, and ability to int…

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Steam Machine, Thor Cracks, Abxylute M4 Unboxed & 477M Giveaway! 1:53:10

2M ago1:53:10

1:53:10

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First look at Prisma ORM v7 with Will Madden 23:50

2M ago23:50

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Jack Herrington talks with Will Madden about how Prisma ORM is evolving in v7, including the transition away from Rust toward TypeScript, less magic, and a new Prisma config file for more predictable good DX. They dig into Prisma Postgres, improvements to Prisma Studio, better support for serverless environments, and how JavaScript ORM tools like P…

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The Truth About AI in Everyday JavaScript Development - JSJ 696 1:15:07

2M ago1:15:07

1:15:07

It feels great to finally be back on the mic after a stretch of travel, work, and general chaos, and in this episode we’re diving into a topic that’s been coming up more and more in everyday developer conversations: how to actually use AI in your JavaScript development workflow. This isn’t about adding AI features to your app — it’s about using LLM…

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AYANEO Pocket Vert & Next 2, ES-DE DS 1:28:01

2M ago1:28:01

1:28:01

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GitHub’s Octoverse: TypeScript, Copilot, and Open Source Struggles 49:06

2M ago49:06

49:06

In this episode of PodRocket, Jack and Paige dive into the latest GitHub Octoverse report, covering trends like shipping faster with AI, the dominance of TypeScript as the top language, the rise of AI-generated pull requests, and the concerning drop in code review comments. They unpack the growing role of Copilot, the tension between OSS contributi…

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