Episodes

Join Derek and Jeremy, as they talk about software — from product design to software development to the soft skills you need to make it in the industry. They'll drop at least a few nuggets of wisdom each episode, 96.7% guaranteed.

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April 1, 2021

Our heroes get back to their roots with a quick chit chat between friends. This time, Derek and Jeremy go back in time to 2001 and review a little document known as "The Agile Manifesto."

March 24, 2021

This week, our heroes talk with former consultant and author of "For the Love of Go," John Arundel. We discuss the importance of British accents while consulting and discover how accurate Office Space is.

March 17, 2021

This week, our heroes talk to VMware Architect Brian Friedman about his philosophy on software architecture. We also learn to be careful doing whiteboard interviews for sneaky companies in Silicon Valley.

March 8, 2021

This week, our heroes talk with speaker, author, and software engineer Gojko Adzic about how software can go horribly wrong. When it does it can affect our lives in troubling, frustrating, and unexpected ways.

March 1, 2021

Every once in a while, our heroes need a break from talking about software. This week Derek reviews Weezer's newest album, OK Human live on the air. **Spoiler alert** it's no Pinkerton.

February 23, 2021

This week our heroes talk with Kevin Winchester, Software Engineering Director at GE Aviation and long time Dungeon Master. It seems D&D can teach us a lot about how to build an agile software team.

February 8, 2021

This week our heroes discuss joining a new team. There's a good chance you were forced to look for a new job last year. Hopefully you've landed on your feet, and with these handy tips you'll onboard like a boss.

January 19, 2021

This week our heroes discuss bringing your "authentic self" to work, what it really means to be authentic, and when we may want to hold back. We also learn not to order ketchup at Commander's Palace