Best Mary Thengvall Podcasts (2024)

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After Pulse: Bouncing from DevRel 18:40

2M ago18:40

18:40

This conversation follows up on our discussion about the noteworthy changes in Developer Relations over recent years and how many of our friends and colleagues have chosen to leverage their DevRel skills in new and exciting ways. Enjoy the podcast? Please take a few moments to leave us a review on iTunes and follow us on Spotify, or leave a review …

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Bouncing from DevRel (Ep 89) 44:24

3M ago44:24

44:24

Developer Relations has gone through quite a few changes over the last few years. In that vein, some people have found new skills in the ever-evolving world of tech. Along their journey, they moved away from DevRel, but still use those abilities in new ways. So, what is it like when you bounce from DevRel? Quote: “The message I’m sending to myself:…

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After Pulse: Live Streaming 20:13

4M ago20:13

20:13

Our hosts elaborate on the notion that, apart from speaking engagements, much of the work undertaken by DevRel professionals remains backstage, yet through live streaming, they can learn publicly and involve community members, overcoming concerns and fostering engaging content for community learning. Enjoy the podcast? Please take a few moments to …

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Live Streaming (Ep 88) 46:32

4M ago46:32

46:32

With the exception of speaking at conferences, much of what we do as DevRel professionals is behind-the-scenes. However, with live streaming, we’re able to not only learn in public, but bring our community members into the experience. While this can be intimidating, and lead to questions like “what if I make a mistake?” - or - “What if I don’t know…

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After Pulse: DevRel Wins 13:07

4M ago13:07

13:07

PJ and Wesley expound on stories of success, what it takes to get to a "win" and reflect on their conversation with Ole and Kevin. Enjoy the podcast? Please take a few moments to leave us a review on iTunes and follow us on Spotify, or leave a review on one of the other many podcasting sites that we’re on! Your support means a lot to us and helps u…

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DevRel Wins (Ep 87) 45:40

5M ago45:40

45:40

Sharing success stories can be helpful in finding what the next step is for your Developer Relations and Community team. That one project that just went perfectly; that moment that showed everyone things were moving forward. Today we’ll share the vision, strategy, approach, and bumps along the way and the end result…some stories of wins that will l…

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After Pulse: Mentoring 16:48

5M ago16:48

16:48

Wesley, PJ, and Jason wrap up their conversation about mentoring as well as being a mentee. Enjoy the podcast? Please take a few moments to leave us a review on iTunes and follow us on Spotify, or leave a review on one of the other many podcasting sites that we’re on! Your support means a lot to us and helps us continue to produce episodes every mo…

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Mentoring: Leading the Future (Ep 86) 41:16

6M ago41:16

41:16

Part of the road to being better at Developer Relations is applying what we’ve learned and passing that knowledge on to others. Whether you are a direct mentor or leading a team of folks new to DevRel, it’s important to take stock of what we are doing and how we can best serve the people we know with the knowledge we have. Checkouts Tessa Kriesel D…

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2023 Year in Review (Ep 85) 40:35

7M ago40:35

40:35

Our Community Pulse hosts take a look back at 2023 - the episodes, the patterns, and our observations. Checkouts PJ Hagerty Go see live music and support your local musicians! Baldur's Gate 3 deserves to be Game of the Year Jason Hand The Midnight Library A Court of Thorns and Roses Fourth Wing Mary Thengvall Kindle Unlimited subscription - $11.99/…

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After Pulse: 2023 Compensation & Culture Survey 19:29

8M ago19:29

19:29

Mary, PJ, and Jason wrap up their conversation of the Common Room survey and what it might mean for the industry moving forward. Enjoy the podcast? Enjoy the podcast? Please take a few moments to leave us a review on iTunes and follow us on Spotify, or leave a review on one of the other many podcasting sites that we’re on! Your support means a lot …

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2023 DevRel Compensation & Culture Survey (Ep 84) 46:38

8M ago46:38

46:38

As the industry continues to change, keeping a pulse on it becomes even more difficult. Luckily, the team over at Common Room partnered with a number of DevRel professionals (some of whom are on this call!) to create a survey focused on DevRel compensation as well as roles and responsibilities, business impact, success metrics, and personal wellbei…

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Thoughts from DevRelCon (Ep 83) 23:50

10M ago23:50

23:50

Join Wesley and PJ at DevRelCon. Both keynote speakers at this year's event, they had the chance to connect with some fantastic attendees. Here is a conversation straight from Wesley, PJ, and other attendees at DevRelCon. Artwork by Jack Finnigan on Unsplash. Enjoy the podcast? Please take a few moments to leave us a review on iTunes and follow us …

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After Pulse: DevRel Hot Takes 17:59

11M ago17:59

17:59

Are you ready for even more hot takes, strong opinions, fun and a little bit of snark? Join Wesley, Jason, and PJ as they continue the discussion. You won't want to miss it! Enjoy the podcast? Please take a few moments to leave us a review on iTunes and follow us on Spotify, or leave a review on one of the other many podcasting sites that we’re on!…

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DevRel Hot Takes (Ep 82) 51:32

11M ago51:32

51:32

We all know there is no end to the various perceptions around what it is we do and who we are. It’s something that makes defining Developer Relations difficult and makes it difficult to describe to others. So what are some of the touch points and touchier topics when it comes to DevRel? Checkouts SJ Morris lpubelts.com Wesley Faulkner I, Robot - Is…

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After Pulse: Defining Your Role Before Someone Else Does 17:37

12M ago17:37

17:37

Don't miss our hosts as they delve back into their takeaways from their conversation with Angie and Evan about the importance of clarifying and concentrating on your role. Enjoy the podcast? Please take a few moments to leave us a review on iTunes and follow us on Spotify, or leave a review on one of the other many podcasting sites that we’re on! Y…

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Defining Your Role Before Someone Else Does (Ep 81) 39:22

12M ago39:22

39:22

As we learned in Episode 79, “How We Broke DevRel as an Industry”, sometimes the people in charge may not know how to set you up for success. The tasks you’re expected to do can take you away from your core focus. In today’s episode, we’ll talk through how to define your role and defend your team against that very real possibility of being tasked w…

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After Pulse: Who are the Ops Behind the DevRel Curtain? 14:14

1y ago14:14

14:14

Tune in to PJ and Mary as they revisit their insightful discussion with Danielle and David on the subject of devops. Enjoy the podcast? Please take a few moments to leave us a review on iTunes and follow us on Spotify, or leave a review on one of the other many podcasting sites that we’re on! Your support means a lot to us and helps us continue to …

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Who are the Ops Behind the DevRel Curtain? (Ep 80) 47:05

1y ago47:05

47:05

Many see DevRel practitioners as up front, in the spotlight, on stage, or at least with their name on lots of content. What if we told you there were people behind the scenes making community operations their priority? What does that look like, and who are the people making the lives of DevRel folks easier? That’s the topic of today’s Community Pul…

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How We Broke DevRel as an Industry (Ep 79) 33:05

1y ago33:05

33:05

Over the course of its history, DevRel has changed and evolved, both in the day-to-day responsibilities but also in the identify of what DevRel is. External influences as well as internal influences have changed the definitions, expectations, and roles within DevRel, for better and for worse. in this episode, we’ll talk about what’s working what’s …

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Change is Good? (Ep 78) 49:36

1y ago49:36

49:36

There have been many hot takes and subtweets about the positive and negative connotations of having a robust list of companies on one’s DevRel resume. Is it a sign of success or a signal that things are more fluid than outsiders might assume? Let’s touch down on a touchy topic - DevRel Job Hopping! Checkouts Aisha Blake Thirsty Sword Lesbians rolep…

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After Pulse: Suddenly Unemployed 15:24

1+ y ago15:24

15:24

Listen in as PJ and Wesley process their conversation with Erin, PJ Metz, and Jared and the changes in the tech employment landscape over the last few months. Enjoy the podcast? Please take a few moments to leave us a review on iTunes and follow us on Spotify, or leave a review on one of the other many podcasting sites that we’re on! Your support m…

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Suddenly Unemployed (Ep 77) 47:13

1+ y ago47:13

47:13

We’ve seen a lot of strange habits when it comes to hiring DevRel folks over the past few years. But recently, a surprising phenomenon has occurred: a large-scale layoff or re-org leading to many folks in DevRel being suddenly unemployed. What are the knock-on effects we can expect from this? What are folks impacted by this doing as next steps? Che…

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After Pulse: Let's Chat About AI 19:38

1+ y ago19:38

19:38

Wes and Jason talk through some of the nuance around using AI in devrel, including how it can benefit us and areas to be cautious in. Enjoy the podcast? Please take a few moments to leave us a review on iTunes and follow us on Spotify, or leave a review on one of the other many podcasting sites that we’re on! Your support means a lot to us and help…

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Let's Chat About AI (Ep 76) 41:50

1+ y ago41:50

41:50

As the world of Artificial Intelligence continues to evolve,it's increasingly evident that AI tools are rapidly changing the way we work in Developer Relations & Community Building. Tools like ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot are transforming the landscape of our work by .. automating tedious and repetitive tasks ..providing valuable insights and analyti…

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DevRelCon Advice (Ep 75) 8:56

1+ y ago8:56

8:56

To kick off 2023 in style, PJ spoke with several DevRel practitioners to get their advice to fellow folks in DevRel and people new to the industry looking for more information on how to do the best they can. Ranging from practical, to witty, to inspirational, these words of wisdom should help anyone on their journey. Enjoy the podcast? Please take …

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So Long, 2022 (and Hello, 2023)! (Ep 74) 35:33

1+ y ago35:33

35:33

We’re somehow already at the end of 2022, which means it’s time for another end-of-year wrap-up from your Community Pulse hosts! Thanks so much to all of you who have listened (and participated!) as we’ve explored topics from content to speaking, Developer Experience, DevRel strategy, and more. Join Mary, Jason, PJ, and Wesley as we talk about some…

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After Pulse: DevRel Beyond Developers 14:47

1+ y ago14:47

14:47

Jason, Mary, PJ and Wesley further the discussion on devrel communities and how we can serve our changing scope of user. Enjoy the podcast? Please take a few moments to leave us a review on iTunes and follow us on Spotify, or leave a review on one of the other many podcasting sites that we’re on! Your support means a lot to us and helps us continue…

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DevRel Beyond Developers (Ep 73) 46:51

1+ y ago46:51

46:51

The word “developer” has always been evolving, from assembly to systems, operations, and beyond. The term “Developer Relations” has traditionally meant we’re engaging with people who consider themselves full-time professional developers. However, over the past few years, the term “developer” has expanded to encompass more than this professional dev…

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After Pulse: Developer Experience 13:38

2y ago13:38

13:38

Mary, Wesley, and PJ spend time considering their conversation with Amara and Kurt and the implications for a great developer experience. Enjoy the podcast? Please take a few moments to leave us a review on iTunes and follow us on Spotify, or leave a review on one of the other many podcasting sites that we’re on! Your support means a lot to us and …

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Where do you get started with Developer Experience? (Ep 72) 42:46

2y ago42:46

42:46

Developer Experience (DX) has been a buzzword for the past few years and it’s only growing in popularity. But what is it exactly, and how is it different from Developer Relations or Developer Advocacy? Also, when we say “Developer Experience” is everyone actually referring to the same topic? Or are there multiple approaches? Checkouts Amara Graham …

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After Pulse: DevRel Survey 2022 15:41

2y ago15:41

15:41

Our hosts continue to reflect on the results of this year's DevRel survey and provide further insights into the data and the industry. Enjoy the podcast? Please take a few moments to leave us a review on iTunes and follow us on Spotify, or leave a review on one of the other many podcasting sites that we’re on! Your support means a lot to us and hel…

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DevRel Survey 2022 (Ep 71) 36:28

2y ago36:28

36:28

By the varied nature of everything that falls under the umbrella of Developer Relations, it can be difficult to get down to the trends and movements of everything we do. Add to that the bespoke nature of many DevRel programs, and we really need to work to discover what’s happening in the world we live and work in. Fortunately, a survey was done, an…

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After Pulse: Rediscovering In-Person Conferences 16:29

2y ago16:29

16:29

Our hosts reflect on their conversation in Episode 70 with Kerri and Jeff and cover key takeaways on in-person conferences and their role in DevRel. Enjoy the podcast? Please take a few moments to leave us a review on iTunes and follow us on Spotify, or leave a review on one of the other many podcasting sites that we’re on! Your support means a lot…

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Rediscovering In-Person Conferences (Ep 70) 41:53

2y ago41:53

41:53

Before the pandemic, we, as DevRel practitioners, focused most of our speaking efforts on in-person events. Now we have the option of speaking at in-person, virtual, and hybrid conferences. With this experience now in our rearview, let’s look ahead to rediscovering what the advantages are and what we get out of in-person events knowing what the oth…

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So Long, SJ, and Thanks for All the Quips (Ep 69) 44:24

2y ago44:24

44:24

In this episode, we say goodbye to our dear friend SJ Morris as co-host of the Community Pulse. Like many of us, sometimes the business of life and work makes it difficult to make time for the things we enjoy or even just time to take care of ourselves. We wanted to take the opportunity to say goodbye to SJ and also to talk about what folks can do …

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After Pulse: Moving from Execution to Strategy 17:22

2y ago17:22

17:22

Our hosts reflect on their conversation in Episode 68 with Mo and Ashley and cover key takeaways on when to make moves in leadership positions in DevRel. Enjoy the podcast? Please take a few moments to leave us a review on iTunes and follow us on Spotify, or leave a review on one of the other many podcasting sites that we’re on! Your support means …

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Moving from Execution to Strategy (Ep 68) 43:48

2+ y ago43:48

43:48

In the beginning, folks in DevRel had few paths outside of being an Individual Contributor. As our field has evolved, more opportunities have arisen for more strategic roles. DevRel leadership is one of the most sought after roles for many organizations in recent months. What should we look for when considering making the move to strategist versus …

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After Pulse: Grab the Mic! 16:50

2+ y ago16:50

16:50

Jason and PJ recap what they learned from our guests about public speaking - from conception and development all the way to delivery. Enjoy the podcast? Please take a few moments to leave us a review on iTunes and follow us on Spotify, or leave a review on one of the other many podcasting sites that we’re on! Your support means a lot to us and help…

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Grab the Mic! Tips to get started in DevRel speaking 48:01

2+ y ago48:01

48:01

A big part of traditional DevRel has always been speaking in front of an audience. Whether at a virtual meetup or live at a large conference, it can be complicated to navigate coming up with an idea, building a talk, getting it accepted somewhere, and actually delivering the thing. We wanted to take a look at some of the tips, tricks, and things yo…

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After Pulse: Your Content, Their Brand 19:46

2+ y ago19:46

19:46

PJ, Jason, Wesley, and SJ sit down to discuss what they learned from our guests on content creation and ownership, as well as setting expectations for this with the brands we work with. Enjoy the podcast? Please take a few moments to leave us a review on iTunes and follow us on Spotify, or leave a review on one of the other many podcasting sites th…

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Your Content, Their Brand (Ep 66) 35:08

2+ y ago35:08

35:08

When we create content, the ideas and concepts typically come from ourselves or our community members. But when we work for a larger organization, things get complicated. Some of us create content as a part of our day-to-day role; some of us create content outside of work hours. Now that we as DevRel professionals produce even more online content t…

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DevRel: What's Your Story? - Community Pulse Live! (Ep 65) 48:18

2+ y ago48:18

48:18

The journey to DevRel is a winding one. We all have our own stories about how we wound up where we are — from intentional plans to happy accidents, as hosts of this podcast we’ve heard them all. One thing’s for sure, y’all’s stories are interesting, so we wanted to get together and talk about our journeys — what we have in common, funny anecdotes a…

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End of Year Wrap-up - 2021 (Ep 64) 41:13

2+ y ago41:13

41:13

2021 has been a year of ups and downs in the world of DevRel and Community work. From the shifting quicksand of events returning in person, then virtual once again, to the massive opening of job reqs for positions under the DevRel umbrella, it’s been a wild ride. We’ve also tried new things, both on the podcast and personally, and in this episode w…

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DevRel Resources (Ep 63) 37:30

2+ y ago37:30

37:30

If there’s one thing that’s true across developer relations professionals, it’s that we live to educate and support. That extends to our fellow devrels - and in recent years, a flurry of developer relations related supporting materials have surfaced; from blogs to books, tweets to (ahem) podcasts, and more. What’s the best way to dig through them a…

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DevRel Salary Survey Results (Ep 62) 39:04

3y ago39:04

39:04

Figuring out what the standard pay is for a DevRel professional can be difficult, especially when considering expectations, experience, and different niche industries within tech. What’s the average, what makes sense for the role, what’s fair - these are all questions that come to mind when considering compensation for what we do. Luckily, today’s …

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Virtual Events and ROI - Are we getting our money's worth? (Ep 61) 38:07

3y ago38:07

38:07

Over the last year, we’ve talked about virtual events quite a bit - from how to get started to bringing things together in a short period of time. That said, being a sponsor at these virtual events has been somewhat of a challenge. With no real “booth” or physical location for interaction, where can value be found in these events and how do we show…

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After Pulse: Everything in Moderation 17:54

3y ago17:54

17:54

Jason, PJ, Wesley, and SJ sit down to discuss what they learned from our guest on moderation and some of the pitfalls they've experienced in being a part of moderated communities. Enjoy the podcast? Please take a few moments to leave us a review on iTunes and follow us on Spotify, or leave a review on one of the other many podcasting sites that we’…

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Everything in Moderation (Ep 60) 35:29

3y ago35:29

35:29

One of the most difficult parts of managing a community is ensuring everyone adheres to a universally acceptable system of behavior. With events, there is generally a Code of Conduct that makes it clear what behaviors are acceptable, what behaviors aren’t, and the consequences of operating outside of the rules. Sometimes it falls on an individual o…

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DevRel Around the World (Ep 59) 29:06

3y ago29:06

29:06

It’s easy to say that Developer Relations and Community Management is not universal, but sometimes, we focus so much on what is being done in our part of the world that we can forget how things might be different in different places. In this episode, we decided to try something a little different. We reached out to folks around the world to tell th…

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