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Idiot’s Array is a Star Wars podcast hosted by Alan Zaugg, Mark Sutter, and Ryder Waldron. We bridge the Star Wars galaxy, from the movies to the comics, the novels to Star Wars Rebels and The Clone Wars. On Idiot’s Array we discuss Star Wars in a fun and intelligent way. We’d be honored if you’d join us at the Sabacc table!
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The Comedy Podcast that joins hands across the Atlantic Ocean with two Americans and a Brit. We cover a range of topics from bad movies, weird news stories, plumb the depths of pop culture, and reveal way too much about ourselves. There's also usually monkeys mentioned. Why? Because monkeys are funny. Also, we edit. The cast includes Belasco (the resident nerd), Booze (the witty Brit), and Professor Chuck Turtleman (animal expert). The SFJ Podcast has on an array of regular guests and friend ...
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The Fragmented Podcast is the leading Android developer podcast started by Kaushik Gopal & Donn Felker. Our goal is to help you become a better Android Developer through conversation & to capture the zeitgeist of Android development. We chat about topics such as Testing, Dependency Injection, Patterns and Practices, useful libraries, and much more. We will also be interviewing some of the top developers out there. Subscribe now and join us on the journey of becoming a better Android Developer.
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Episode 242 - The Most Melodramatic Characters in Star Wars
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Star Wars is known for its drama, but what about its melodrama? Join Idiot's Array for some fun and laughs as we explore the lighter side of Star Wars fandom. Which characters may have taken themselves a little too seriously and needed to be grounded? Which characters seemed to love the spotlight? And which characters just loved adding a little ext…
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Capital ships can be seen in many of the iconic scenes of Star Wars. On Episode 241, we discuss some of our favorite capital ships, the scenes that make them memorable, and give our Idiot's Array of these large vessels. We begin the show by answering some listener emails. Join us for this fun-filled episode of Idiot's Array! We would be honored if …
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257 - Future of AndroidDev in an AI world with Vinay Gaba
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Join us as we talk with Vinay Gaba, Android GDE and leading voice in Android development, about the future of the field. Vinay shares insights from interviews with top Android devs on their three-year predictions, and offers his own perspective. We cover AI's impact, evolving development roles, and crucial future skills. You can find the full shown…
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Episode 240 - Star Wars Freighters Bracket
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On Episode 240 we blast off with our favorite Star Wars freighters to see which ships make up our Idiot's Array! Strap in to find out which ships made that bracket and which ships blew away the competition. We begin the episode with some news and a fun listener email. All of this and so much more! We would be honored if you would join us. X: @idiot…
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In this episode, we dive into the power of rapid prototyping for Android developers using Kotlin. We explore how this crucial skill can impress stakeholders, accelerate your workflow, and help you stay ahead in today's fast-paced tech landscape. We'll cover use cases across scripting, web development (with Ktor & HTMX), mobile apps (Jetpack Compose…
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In this episode, we dive into the programming paradigm — Data Oriented Programming (DOP) and why making data the star can simplify your code. Learn how well-modeled data reduces defensive logic, prevents invalid states, and keeps your apps stable. We’ll also contrast DOP with Object Oriented Programming (OOP) and Functional Programming (FP), sharin…
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Is there anyone in Star Wars who may like a do-over? On Episode 239, we discuss which characters have some regrets from their past and who may go back and make changes if possible. Also who would not make any changes in their journey, even though it wasn't always easy? We use some serious and some funny examples from Star Wars to talk about how som…
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Episode 238 - Skeleton Crew: Episode 8
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On Episode 238, we breakdown the finale of Skeleton Crew! -The crew have been reunited with their families, but they aren't safe. -What are Jod's plans for At Attin? -Who is the mysterious supervisor? -What is Jod's history with the Jedi? -And how are the kids going to save At Attin? Join us as we wrap up our reviews of Skeleton Crew. We would be h…
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"You will be stunned for your own safety." On Episode 237, Idiot's Array dives into the treasue trove that is We're Gonna Be In So Much Trouble, episode 7 of Skeleton Crew. -How important are the droids to At Attin? -Jod is mean to the children. Where did that anger come from? -What more do we learn about Jod? -Why are Republic emissaries taken str…
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"They can talk. That means they're intelligent." On Episode 236, Idiot's Array breaks down Zero Friends Again, episode six of Skeleton Crew. -Why is it important to the story for the Skeleton Crew to split up? -What did director Bryce Dallas Howard bring to this episode? -What are the main themes of this episode? -What payoffs are there from earlie…
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Your focus determines your reality and on Episode 235 we focus on You Have A Lot To Learn About Pirates, episode 5 of Skelton Crew. -What are the parents planning? -Who is/was Captain Rennod and why does Jod think so highly of him? -SM-33 is not happy about Lanupa's transformation. -Does Jod finally feel in danger? -What tie-ins does this episode h…
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254 - 8× faster 5× memory savings with Dan Rusu’s Immutable Arrays
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In this episode, discover how Dan Rusu’s pods4k Immutable Arrays library can deliver 2–8× speed boosts and 5× lower memory usage in Kotlin/Android apps. We first revisit the fundamentals of autoboxing/unboxing and immutability to understand their impact on performance. Then we hear from Dan himself on his library, motiviations for building it, how …
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On Episode 234, we breakdown Can't Say I Remember No At Attin, episode four of Skeleton Crew. -The Crew has arrived At Achrann, and what similarities does it have to At Attin? -Why is Hayna so drawn to Neel? -Who does the headless statue represent? -Do we trust Jod yet? -Why were At Attin's coordinates destroyed at the Fallen Sanctum? Join us for a…
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Episode 233 - Skeleton Crew: Episode 3
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On Episod 233, we breakdown Very Interesting, As An Astrogation Problem, episode three of Skeleton Crew. -The kids are missing, but what else is Wendle, Wim's dad, worried about? -Is Jod a Jedi, and can he be trusted? -What is KB's importance? -How long has At Attin been "missing"? -Are Coruscant and Alderaan important to the story? -Who is Kh'ymm?…
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253 - logcat - a new look at logging with Piwai from Square
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Kaushik looks at a new logging library from Square called logcat. He starts by seeing how the popular Timber library does it along with the benefits. He then interviews Pierre-Yves Ricau (Piwai) of Square, the creator of logcat, to explore its origins and advantages. You can find the full shownotes over at fragmentedpodcast.com. Show Notes Timber l…
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Episode 232 - Skeleton Crew: Episodes 1 and 2
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On Episode 232, we are joined by Tarkin's Top Shelf and Kanata's Castle for a deep dive round table into episodes one (This Could Be A Real Adventure) and two (Way, Way Out Past the Barrier) of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew. -What do we like and about the new characters and how can we relate? -What may really be going on on At Attin? -How do we feel abo…
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Episode 231 - The Phantom Menace 25th Anniversary Panel (Live from Fan X 2024)
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In 1999, Star Wars returned to movie theaters with the first new movie in sixteen years. Join us as we discuss The Phantom Menace twenty-five years after its release. How is this movie regarded now? How did it change how movies are made today? What do we remember from the global hype, promotion, and excitement for TPM? Whether you are Sith or Jedi,…
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In this episode of Fragmented, Kaushik dives into the importance of creating your own starter template to streamline app development and minimize decision fatigue. He shares insights from his own starter template - Playground Android. Looking to the future, JetBrains has an exciting tool called Amper that might make all of this much easier. Kaushik…
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Episode 230 - The Force Awakens Teaser Trailer Ten Years Later
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"There has been an awakening. Have you felt it?" Ten years ago, Star Wars fans were treated to the first teaser trailer from The Force Awakens. On Episode 230, we revisit the trailer for a deep dive into it. -What do we remember from the first time we saw it? -What do we remember about being a Star Wars fan at that time? -What are our favorite part…
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In this episode, Kaushik explores the evolution of dependency injection (DI) in Android development. Dagger has been the de-facto solution for DI in Android but there might be a new king in DI-town. He also chats with friend of the show and dependency injection expert Ralf Wondratschek for a final gut check. Shownotes: https://fragmentedpodcast.com…
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Episode 229 - The Importance of Love in the Childhoods of Anakin and Luke
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Anakin Skywalker and Luke Skywalker experienced love in very different ways during their childhoods. As a young child, Anakin felt genuine love from his mother Shmi, but when he reached the Jedi Temple he didn't feel that same love from the adults around him. Luke was raised by a loving (and sometimes stern) aunt and uncle, and then felt loved and …
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We're back from the hiatus with our SemiQuicentennial episode! With the momentous 250 comes some big announcements and a shift in the way we do things. Listen to find out the details! Shownotes: https://fragmentedpodcast.com/episodes/250By Donn Felker, Kaushik Gopal
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On Episode 228, Idiot's Array takes a deep dive into Han Solo. We discuss our favorite Han Solo moments, his character arc, and so much more. It's definitely NOT a boring conversation! Fly casual and join us for this extremely fun-filled episode of Idiot's Array. We would be honored if you would join us. X: @idiotsarraypod Facebook: Idiot's Array P…
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There are many well-known and celebrated heroes in the Star Wars saga, and there are also many unsung heroes who often get overlooked. On Episode 227, we honor those unsung heroes from across the galaxy. To begin the show, we respond to listener emails and recap our weekend at Fan X in Salt Lake City. All of this and much more! We would be honored …
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Episode 226 - Qui-Gon Jinn OR Obi-Wan Kenobi: Who Was More Important in the Galaxy? (Live From Fan X)
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Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan Kenobi both played important roles in the rise and fall of Anakin Skywalker as he became Darth Vader. But which Jedi Master was more influential to the events of the Star Wars galaxy, for good or bad? Join us as we debate which Jedi Master played a more prominent role in the galaxy and the audience will help us decide. X: @…
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Episode 225 - Star Wars Roles We'd Play and Taking Risks in Entertainment
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On Episode 225, the Idiots cover a variety of topics. We discuss which Star Wars movie we'd like to have a role in, which upcoming Star Wars projects we are most excited about, and the benefits of taking risks in entertainment. We begin the show with some listener feedback. Join us on this journey through several subjects. We would be honored if yo…
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Episode 224 - Our Favorite Moments From the Sequel Trilogy
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On Episode 224 we discuss our favorite sequel trilogy moments. This is not going to go the way you think, but we know it is fun and informative discussion. We start the show with some D23 news. All of this and much more! We would be honored if you would join us. X: @idiotsarraypod Facebook: Idiot's Array Podcast Email: [email protected] …
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Episode 223 - Our Favorite Moments From the Prequel Trilogy
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Idiot's Array continues our series on favorite moments from trilogies and on Episode 223 we discuss the prequel trilogy. We are each tasked with picking our Idiot's Array of moments from the PT. Picking three favorite moments isn't just for droids. All listeners can join in too, and we hope you do. To begin the show, we discuss our favorite Star Wa…
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On Episode 222, join Idiot's Array, Tarkin's Top Shelf, and Kanata's Castle for an in-depth discuss on the season finale of The Acolyte. -Mae escapes and Sol pursues her to Brendok, but what were Sol's intentions? -Why was Qimir concerned about Osha wearing his mask? -Darth Plagueis! -What is Senator Rayencourt's true agenda? -A Kyber crystal is bl…
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