Mark Techson, a developer advocate at Google working on Angular, joins Kent to discuss the intersection of AI and developer productivity. His Epic WebConf talk, "Beyond Code Assist: Driving Impact as a Next-Gen Developer," explores how developers can go beyond using AI for simple code assistance and instead integrate AI into their workflows to acco…

Shruti Kapoor, a frontend engineer at Slack and an Epic Web instructor, joins Kent to dive into the intricacies of accessibility in web development. With over a decade of experience, Shruti has dedicated herself to educating developers on building accessible and inclusive applications. Her Epic WebConf talk, "Building Accessible Web Apps," will foc…

This week Pete and Qwerty discuss what they are playing, the Switch 2, and whether the industry is in as bad of a spot as is being portrayed.

Eva Ferreira, a frontend engineer, educator, and design systems expert, shares insights into what makes or breaks a design system. As a tech lead at Mable and a long-time web development instructor, Eva brings years of experience building UI components, optimizing accessibility, and implementing robust frontend architectures. Her talk at Epic WebCo…

David Schnurman is the CEO of Lawline, the leading provider of online Continuing Legal Education (CLE) in the United States. He is the recipient of several prestigious awards, including the EO Rockies Award for Resourcefulness and the Fastcase 50. David is a frequent public speaker on topics close to his heart, including entrepreneurship, mindset, …

Eve Porcello, an experienced educator and speaker, shares her insights on AI-powered presentation tools and communication skills for developers. With years of experience teaching JavaScript, React, and GraphQL, Eve now focuses on how AI can assist in learning, teaching, and public speaking. Her Epic WebConf talk, co-presented with Kira Corbett, exp…

Jared Forsyth, a front-end infrastructure engineer at Khan Academy, shares insights into type inference and programming language design. With nearly a decade of experience working with React and React Native, Jared has a deep appreciation for tooling and developer experience. His Epic WebConf talk, "Hindley and Milner Walk Into a Bar," will break d…

Madison Kanna, a full-stack developer and community builder, shares her insights on the importance of learning out loud and building an authentic personal brand. In her Epic WebConf talk, “Why You Should Learn Out Loud in 2025,” Madison emphasizes the growing need to differentiate yourself in an AI-driven world by sharing your work and building gen…

Leah Thompson, known online as LeahTCodes, shares her experience as a career switcher and how live streaming on Twitch became a vital part of her career journey. Leah explains how streaming not only helped her connect with others in tech but also directly led to job opportunities. Her talk at Epic WebConf will explore the unique value of Twitch for…

Dax Raad, known for his work on SST and the creator of OpenAuth, shares his passion for improving the developer experience with authentication and infrastructure. OpenAuth offers developers an alternative to AWS Cognito, enabling self-owned, spec-compliant OAuth systems that are easy to deploy and maintain. In this episode, Dax talks about: The pro…

Brooks Lybrand, Developer Relations Manager for Remix at Shopify, joins Kent to explore the impact of React 19 on React Router and modern web development. In his talk "What React 19 Means for React Router," Brooks will highlight React 19's integration with server components, web component support, and simplified APIs for meta tags, links, and more.…

Alex Anderson, a local Salt Lake City developer and creator of the spaceship simulation game Thorium Nova, shares his passion for pushing the limits of web technologies. Alex previews his Epic WebConf talk, "The Weird Web," which showcases creative uses of web APIs such as the GamePad API, Web Serial API, and Web Audio API. These tools allow develo…

Gabriella Ribeiro is an entrepreneur, business owner and single mum who helps others find the best ways to navigate the waters of flexible working. She heads up The Mogul Mom, a global powerful small business resource that helps mums to run a business and raise a family and to “rock at both”. A frequent traveller, she also plans and researches amaz…

Devon Neill, a software developer and solopreneur from Cape Town, South Africa, shares his experience navigating solopreneurship, including learning the ropes of marketing, user engagement, and copywriting. Devon highlights the importance of streamlining development workflows with AI tools and introduces his Epic WebConf talk. His talk explores div…

Joel Hooks, a seasoned software developer and co-organizer of Epic WebConf, delves into his experience building personalized AI workflows. Joel introduces his talk on constructing a “hoard of AI minions” to enhance productivity and automation, using his app JoelFit.app as a case study. The app integrates AI routers and workflows for managing health…

Bree Hall, a frontend software engineer and developer advocate at HubSpot, emphasizes the role of creativity in coding and professional growth. Bree discusses how personal projects like CSS art, including her recreation of a Nintendo Switch, help her stay inspired and improve her technical skills. She and Kent reflect on the unique value of in-pers…

Kent introduces a new season of the "Chats with Kent" podcast, which will feature interviews with speakers for the upcoming Epic Web Comp 2025 conference in Salt Lake City. The host, Kent C. Dodds, expresses excitement about the lineup of speakers and encourages listeners to attend the conference in March 2025. He also mentions that the talks will …

This week Pete talks about the games in the title.

If you are like most people who aim for maximum productivity, you have probably tried different ways to maximize how much you get done in the 24 hours of your day. Whether you are struggling with productivity or simply looking for other ways you can try to get things done, remember that organisation and prioritisation play significant roles in your…

This week I go over yours, and my, games of the year.

Based in Pennsylvania, Dawn Lidwell is a proactive mother of two and the founder and CEO of Lidwell Writing Services, LLC, a company that helps industry leaders such as business strategists, finance experts, and leadership coaches engage with their audience through podcasting by creating compelling, audience-centric show notes. She started her comp…

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Yann Ilunga has earned himself the nickname “unicorn-level digital marketing expert”, and with good reason. On top of being a podcasting consultant and international speaker, Yann is also a systems strategist. His day usually involves assisting entrepreneurs in setting up their own podcasts and establishing automated systems for better business ope…

Marc and Rich join Pete this week to discuss what they have been playing and various feelings about the Game Awards.

Lucy Standing founded ViewVo and Vive.Work based on the premise that with the right guidance, anyone can find the job of their dreams. Her leadership role in the Association for Business Psychology is a testament to her track record and passion in taking the standards of quality for the Business Psychology profession to new heights. Her illustrious…

Alex Dumas is the CEO of Abundance Daily, a platform that he and his wife, Sarah, use to coach couples to be empowered entrepreneurs. This platform was born out of their realisation that the long hours apart, working separately, were taking its toll on their relationship. Working together, Alex and his wife developed a model called T.E.A.M.W.O.R.K …

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This week pete discusses trends in games he is tired of and what he is playing.

Ed Rich is the founder of a new community for business coaches and consultants and host of The Growth Hacking Show. He is also the co-founder of Booksmind, an agency for influencers and business coaches interested in digital marketing, traffic, funnels, and automation systems, and has previously hosted two online summits on video blogging and block…

Eileen McDargh is a consultant, professional speaker, master facilitator, and award-winning author. She has a passion for helping individuals and organisations transform their businesses and their lives through meaningful conversations and connections. With extensive experience in consulting for major national and international organisations, inclu…

This week I try to talk about the PS5 Pro and give my "review" but cannot stick to one topic as is normal on this podcast.

Steven Mays developed the Power of 3 paradigm as a guide for leaders, whether they’re just starting out or seeking ways to improve. Steven possesses a strong background in electrical engineering, 30 years of professional experience in the nuclear power industry, and a family history of service in various government and non-government positions. Thr…

Named by her clients as “the zest”, Rachel Williams (née McGuinness) is known to bring back the zest in the lives of the people who turn to her for help so they can feel better, look better, and be better. Her business, Wake Up With Zest, is focused on helping busy people regain their energy, achieve and maintain their weight-loss goals, and feel i…

American Politics, Metaphor, Star Wars, Xbox, oh my. With Vlad Chocula.

Karin Volo is a Speaker, Advisor, Chief Joy Bringer, and CEO of Evoloshen, an organisation that focuses on cultural transformation through building trust, employee engagement, and purpose in companies. Her team works with business owners to maximise each organisation and its people through working with culture. She is based in Stockholm and has ove…

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Amechi Udo is the founder of Your Career Matters, a company dedicated to helping individuals, businesses, and organizations create the careers they deserve, hire the right people, and motivate their teams to achieve their potential. He has over 20 years of experience in organization recruitment, human resources, as well as coaching and strategy pla…

This week I discuss how everyone else is wrong about everything.

Ellie Dodds is your typical 12-year-old…with the exception that she’s got her morning routine down to a science, and successfully balances her life as a student with all the fun stuff life has to offer a girl of her age. She has been a partner and supporter of the Power to Live More podcast since its inception, 100 episodes ago—and will continue to…

This week Pete and Qwerty discuss EDF6, the PS5 Pro, what it's like working with Unreal Engine 5, and much more.

Megan Clarke is the owner and founder of Clapping Dog Media where she puts her expertise in the world of SEO to work to ensure her clients get found by Google and get their message out there to the world. She is a master at growing organic traffic to websites and – using the data and her years of experience – Megan increases her clients’ digital pr…

This week Pete talks about how the things wrong with his brain manifest themselves in terms of his gaming habits.

Belinda Coaten is a career management and mindfulness coach passionate about helping people in a variety of work situations from those who want to change jobs to those who feel overwhelmed and burnt out in their current position. She offers workshops and coaching in Cambridgeshire and Norfolk and works with many clients via online conference calls.…

Gavin Wiener is a business automation consultant who specialises in working with heart-driven entrepreneurs to attract their ideal clients. He holds a Bachelor of Business Science (BBusSc) in Computer Science from the University of Cape Town. Gavin uses his automation expertise to help online coaches and consultants set up automated business proces…

This week Pete has Vlad on once again to talk about the greatness of Astro Bot and what lessons should be learned from it for developers and publishers across the industry.

Ben Dell is the founder and CEO of Missinglettr, a UK-based marketing automation tool that helps users easily create social media campaigns for their blog posts. Prior to forming this company, he owned a web agency and launched numerous SaaS startups, several of which have been acquired. He is passionate about empowering entrepreneurs and brands to…

This week Pete talks about the actual feeling of loss with Concord shutting down, and brief but non-spoilery thoughts on Star Wars Outlaws. suh-suh-suh summer time, summer time sadnessssss.

Paul Wilson, the owner of A Happy Head, is a certified hypnotherapist who describes himself as ‘a baggage handler.’ He helps people remove unhelpful or damaging thought patterns and behaviour to become happier. Paul is a practitioner for making positive changes in life by helping his clients to identify the changes they want to make, from escaping …

This week I delve into why Concord is good and what Sony needs to do to turn things around. I also give a 3 minute review of Madden. It's Madden. Sorry about the bad audio, I was too close to the mic. Won't happen again probably.

Mark Michaux Brown worked for twenty-two years as an instructor and program manager for the leadership development company, Outward Bound. He was instrumental in designing leadership development programmes used by businesses all over the world and was also a pioneer in the coaching industry, working with individuals and organisations. Mark is the a…