Best Nerd Core Podcasts (2025)

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#456 You're so wrong 25:46

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Topics covered in this episode: The PSF has withdrawn a $1.5 million proposal to US government grant program A Binary Serializer for Pydantic Models T-strings: Python's Fifth String Formatting Technique? Cronboard Extras Joke Watch on YouTube About the show Sponsored by us! Support our work through: Our courses at Talk Python Training The Complete …

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#455 Gilded Python and Beyond 38:53

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Topics covered in this episode: Cyclopts: A CLI library The future of Python web services looks GIL-free Free-threaded GC Polite lazy imports for Python package maintainers Extras Joke Watch on YouTube About the show Sponsored by us! Support our work through: Our courses at Talk Python Training The Complete pytest Course Patreon Supporters Connect …

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#454 It's some form of Elvish 29:07

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Topics covered in this episode: djrest2 - A small and simple REST library for Django based on class-based views. Github CLI caniscrape - Know before you scrape. Analyze any website's anti-bot protections in seconds. 🐴 GittyUp Extras Joke Watch on YouTube About the show Sponsored by us! Support our work through: Our courses at Talk Python Training T…

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#453 Python++ 36:17

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Topics covered in this episode: PyPI+ uv-ship - a CLI-tool for shipping with uv How fast is 3.14? air - a new web framework built with FastAPI, Starlette, and Pydantic. Extras Joke Watch on YouTube About the show Sponsored by us! Support our work through: Our courses at Talk Python Training The Complete pytest Course Patreon Supporters Connect with…

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#452 pi py-day (or is it py pi-day?) 40:36

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Topics covered in this episode: Python 3.14 Free-threaded Python Library Compatibility Checker Claude Sonnet 4.5 Python 3.15 will get Explicit lazy imports Extras Joke Watch on YouTube About the show Sponsored by DigitalOcean: pythonbytes.fm/digitalocean-gen-ai Use code DO4BYTES and get $200 in free credit Connect with the hosts Michael: @mkennedy@…

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#451 Databases are a Fad 23:54

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Topics covered in this episode: PostgreSQL 18 Released Testing is better than DSA (Data Structures and Algorithms) Pyrefly in Cursor/PyCharm/VSCode/etc Playwright & pytest techniques that bring me joy Extras Joke Watch on YouTube About the show Sponsored by us! Support our work through: Our courses at Talk Python Training The Complete pytest Course…

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#450 At-Cost Agentic IDE Tooling 32:55

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Topics covered in this episode: pandas is getting pd.col expressions Cline, At-Cost Agentic IDE Tooling uv cheatsheet Ducky Network UI Extras Joke Watch on YouTube About the show Sponsored by us! Support our work through: Our courses at Talk Python Training The Complete pytest Course Patreon Supporters Connect with the hosts Michael: @mkennedy@foss…

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#449 Suggestive Trove Classifiers 31:29

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Topics covered in this episode: Mozilla’s Lifeline is Safe After Judge’s Google Antitrust Ruling troml - suggests or fills in trove classifiers for your projects pqrs: Command line tool for inspecting Parquet files Testing for Python 3.14 Extras Joke Watch on YouTube About the show Sponsored by us! Support our work through: Our courses at Talk Pyth…

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Episode 95 - Shockwave and Laser for Kids? 21:22

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In this informative episode, Dr. Kate Eckert breaks down how advanced therapies like laser and shockwave can safely help student athletes of all ages—from elementary school through high school. Whether it's treating acute injuries, chronic conditions, or preventing future problems, Dr. Kate shares her expertise on age-appropriate treatments that ge…

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#448 I'm Getting the BIOS Flavor 39:14

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Topics covered in this episode: prek tinyio The power of Python’s print function Vibe Coding Fiasco: AI Agent Goes Rogue, Deletes Company's Entire Database Extras Joke Watch on YouTube About the show Sponsored by us! Support our work through: Our courses at Talk Python Training The Complete pytest Course Patreon Supporters Connect with the hosts Mi…

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The Business of Nerd Culture with CNA Games 56:48

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In this episode of the Business RPG Podcast, host Isaac Smith sits down with Mason, owner of CNA Games in Louisville, Kentucky, and one of the most transparent voices in the trading card and collectibles industry. Mason shares how his journey began with eBay and TCG Player before transitioning into brick-and-mortar retail nearly a decade ago. From …

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#447 Going down a rat hole 35:46

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Topics covered in this episode: rathole pre-commit: install with uv A good example of what functools.Placeholder from Python 3.14 allows Converted 160 old blog posts with AI Extras Joke Watch on YouTube About the show Sponsored by DigitalOcean: pythonbytes.fm/digitalocean-gen-ai Use code DO4BYTES and get $200 in free credit Connect with the hosts M…

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#446 State of Python 2025 31:24

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Topics covered in this episode: pypistats.org was down, is now back, and there’s a CLI State of Python 2025 wrapt: A Python module for decorators, wrappers and monkey patching. pysentry Extras Joke Watch on YouTube About the show Sponsored by us! Support our work through: Our courses at Talk Python Training The Complete pytest Course Patreon Suppor…

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#445 Auto-activate Python virtual environments for any project 29:46

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Topics covered in this episode: pyx - optimized backend for uv Litestar is worth a look Django remake migrations django-chronos Extras Joke See the full show notes for this episode on the website at pythonbytes.fm/445By Michael Kennedy and Brian Okken

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Social Media Diagnosed Me 26:25

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In Breaking the Code's 50th episode, we are joined by our 2025 summer intern, Gabriel Robinson (GR), not to be confused with Gabriel Allen-Cummings (GA). This conversation began because of GR's curiosity about social media being used for self-diagnosis, and it evolved to cover HCPs on social media, generational nuances in social media use, and the …

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Episode 94 - Why Should I Follow Treatment Recommendations?? 21:25

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In this essential episode, Dr. Kate Eckert breaks down the reality of healing timelines and why following your prescribed treatment plan is crucial for success. If you've ever wondered why some people get instant relief while others need weeks to see results, this episode is for you. Dr. Kate shares the three different patient response patterns she…

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#444 Begone Python of Yore! 25:44

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Topics covered in this episode: Coverage.py regex pragmas Python of Yore nox-uv A couple Django items Extras Joke See the full show notes for this episode on the website at pythonbytes.fm/444By Michael Kennedy and Brian Okken

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Ripped From The Headlines: Everything You Need to Know About the New Breast Cancer Vaccine (Vogue) 30:45

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"Ripped From The Headlines" is a new series for Breaking the Code, where Sonika and Gabe react to a news story with a medical anthropology lens. On this edition, they react to Anixa Biosciences' breast cancer vaccine completing phase one of clinical testing. The notion of a cancer vaccine sparked a variety of conversation topics from women's health…

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#443 Patching Multiprocessing 26:13

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Topics covered in this episode: rumdl - A Markdown Linter written in Rust Coverage 7.10.0: patch aioboto3 You might not need a Python class Extras Joke See the full show notes for this episode on the website at pythonbytes.fm/443By Michael Kennedy and Brian Okken

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Episode 93 - Patient Uses Shockwave on Multiple Body Parts! 21:25

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In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Lori Parel, a 70-year-old retired nurse who worked for 44 years while battling chronic pain from a car accident at age 24. After being told by multiple doctors to "learn to live with the pain," Lori shares how she went from taking a minimum of 8 Advil daily for 20 years to being completely medication-free…

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#442 Cloud bills in scientific notation 22:34

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Topics covered in this episode: Open Source Security work isn't “Special” uv v0.8 Extra, Extra, Extra Announcing Toad - a universal UI for agentic coding in the terminal Extras Joke See the full show notes for this episode on the website at pythonbytes.fm/442By Michael Kennedy and Brian Okken

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#441 It's Michaels All the Way Down 27:48

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Topics covered in this episode: Distributed sqlite follow up: Turso and Litestream PEP 792 – Project status markers in the simple index Run coverage on tests docker2exe: Convert a Docker image to an executable Extras Joke See the full show notes for this episode on the website at pythonbytes.fm/441By Michael Kennedy and Brian Okken

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Episode 92 - Is Your Pain Situation Hopeless? 21:39

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In this powerful episode, we sit down with long-time patient Roger, a 68-year-old BMX racer, musician, preacher, and all-around inspiration. Despite living with degenerative arthritis, chronic inflammation, and severe spinal degeneration, Roger shares how he's maintained an active lifestyle by blending medical interventions like ablations with holi…

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#440 Can't Register for VibeCon 25:20

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Topics covered in this episode: Switching to direnv, Starship, and uv rqlite - Distributed SQLite DB Some Markdown Stuff Extras Joke See the full show notes for this episode on the website at pythonbytes.fm/440By Michael Kennedy and Brian Okken

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Behavioral Inertia: Our Irrational Desire for Comfort 33:38

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Behavioral inertia has become a buzzword in marketing, often associated with the stubborn action (or inaction) of a target audience. As anthropologists, Sonika and Gabe are often approached with the challenge of designing interventions that break inertia; however, there's more to inertia than simply recognizing it and knowing how to overcome it. In…

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#439 That Astral Episode 26:36

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Topics covered in this episode: ty documentation site and uv migration guide uv build backend is now stable + other Astral news Refactoring long boolean expressions fastapi-ml-skeleton Extras Joke See the full show notes for this episode on the website at pythonbytes.fm/439By Michael Kennedy and Brian Okken

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Episode 91 - Pain Relief for Runners! 12:37

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In this episode, we hear from one of our amazing patients, Sarah, an avid runner training for her third marathon. When hip and ankle pain threatened to derail her progress, she turned to Shockwave Therapy at Eckerd Chiropractic. Instead of taking weeks off, Sarah found a way to continue her training and recover at the same time. You’ll hear about h…

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EPISODE #52: Fashion Stories & Queer codes – Wearing identity – Challenging the norms (English version) 51:45

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Send us a text For this Pride Month episode, I invite you on a journey through queer wardrobes. From the underground to the runway, we explore how the LGBTQIA+ community has expressed itself through clothing. You will discover: The history and origins of queer culture When did the first gender transgressions take place? How clothing has served as s…

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EPISODE #51: Les histoires de mode & Les codes queer – Porter l’identité – Défier la norme (Version française) 50:00

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Send us a text Pour cet épisode du mois des fiertés, je vous propose un voyage dans les garde-robes queer. De la clandestinité aux défilés de mode, nous explorons la manière dont la communauté LGBTQIA+ s’est exprimée à travers les vêtements. Vous découvrirez : L‘histoire et l’origine de la culture queer A quand remontent les premières transgression…

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#438 Motivation time 33:28

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Topics covered in this episode: Python Cheat Sheets from Trey Hunner Automatisch mureq-typed My CLI World Extras Joke See the full show notes for this episode on the website at pythonbytes.fm/438By Michael Kennedy and Brian Okken

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#437 Python Language Summit 2025 Highlights 34:28

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Topics covered in this episode: The Python Language Summit 2025 Fixing Python Properties complexipy juvio Extras Joke See the full show notes for this episode on the website at pythonbytes.fm/437By Michael Kennedy and Brian Okken

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Episode 90 - Interview - Shockwave and Laser Head to Toe!! 13:09

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In this inspiring episode, Alice shares her remarkable journey from debilitating foot surgery complications to running a 5K—all thanks to shockwave therapy. After a complex 6-hour foot reconstruction left her unable to walk more than a mile, traditional treatments failed her. Discover how shockwave therapy succeeded where pain medications and physi…

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#436 Slow tests go last 36:43

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Topics covered in this episode: Free-threaded Python no longer “experimental” as of Python 3.14 typed-ffmpeg pyleak Optimizing Test Execution: Running live_server Tests Last with pytest Extras Joke See the full show notes for this episode on the website at pythonbytes.fm/436By Michael Kennedy and Brian Okken

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#435 Stop with .folders in my ~/ 25:34

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Topics covered in this episode: platformdirs poethepoet - “ Poe the Poet is a batteries included task runner that works well with poetry or with uv.” Python Pandas Ditches NumPy for Speedier PyArrow pointblank: Data validation made beautiful and powerful Extras Joke See the full show notes for this episode on the website at pythonbytes.fm/435…

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Episode 89 - Is Your Invisalign Causing Your Neck Pain?? 8:51

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In this episode, I reveal surprising culprits behind unexplained neck pain that most people—and even healthcare providers—often overlook. If you've been dealing with chronic neck stiffness, pain, and limited range of motion without any clear cause, this episode could be the key to finally understanding what's really going on. Key Highlights: The In…

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#434 Most of OpenAI’s tech stack runs on Python 29:01

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Topics covered in this episode: Making PyPI’s test suite 81% faster People aren’t talking enough about how most of OpenAI’s tech stack runs on Python PyCon Talks on YouTube Optimizing Python Import Performance Extras Joke See the full show notes for this episode on the website at pythonbytes.fm/434By Michael Kennedy and Brian Okken

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EPISODE #50: Fashion Stories & The Louvre Couture exhibition – When objects of art become source of inspiration (English version) 22:08

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Send us a text What if a visit to the museum became the starting point for a creative journey? In this episode of My Fashion Stories Box Podcast, I take you to the heart of the Louvre Couture exhibition, on display at the Louvre Museum until July 21, 2025. An exhibition that reveals the intimate dialogues between ancient art objects and contemporar…

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EPISODE #49: Les histoires de mode & L’exposition Louvre Couture – Quand les objets d’art deviennent source d’inspiration (Version française) 21:22

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Send us a text Et si une visite au musée devenait le point de départ d’un voyage créatif ? Dans cet épisode de My Fashion Stories Box Podcast, je vous emmène au cœur de l’exposition Louvre Couture, présentée au musée du Louvre jusqu’au 21 juillet 2025. Une exposition qui révèle les dialogues intimes entre les objets d’art anciens et les créations c…

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#433 Dev in the Arena 28:40

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Topics covered in this episode: git-flight-rules Uravelling t-strings neohtop Introducing Pyrefly: A new type checker and IDE experience for Python Extras Joke See the full show notes for this episode on the website at pythonbytes.fm/433By Michael Kennedy and Brian Okken

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Episode 88 - Shockwave for your Pelvic Floor?? 7:17

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In this episode, I share insights from a recent Herman & Wallace course focused on using shockwave therapy for pelvic floor dysfunctions. From erectile dysfunction and prostatitis to incontinence and interstitial cystitis, this conversation dives deep into how focused shockwave can aid both men’s and women’s pelvic health. I break down the science …

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Seeing People Beyond Their Function 19:54

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Thinking holistically is easy to say, but hard to do, especially when designing strategies to change behavior within a specific role like patient, HCP, or caregiver. In this episode, Sonika and Gabe unpack how they disrupt their own thinking to uncover culturally resonant insights and drive more impactful behavioral strategies. Follow us on LinkedI…

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#432 How To Fix Your Computer 25:48

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Topics covered in this episode: pre-commit: install with uv PEP 773: A Python Installation Manager for Windows (Accepted) Changes for Textual The Best Programmers I Know Extras Joke See the full show notes for this episode on the website at pythonbytes.fm/432By Michael Kennedy and Brian Okken

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EPISODE #48: Fashion Stories & The military uniform – Between discipline, style and subversion (English version) 1:02:07

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Send us a text War attire or power attire? Symbol of order or stylistic playground? From Antiquity to TikTok, the military uniform has spanned eras, conflicts... and trends. In this episode, we'll take a look at this iconic piece that shapes bodies as much as it shapes imaginations. Why does fashion love it so much? What does it say about our times…

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EPISODE #47: Les histoires de mode & L’uniforme militaire – Entre discipline, style et subversion (Version française) 1:00:00

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Send us a text Vêtement de guerre ou vêtement de pouvoir ? Symbole d’ordre ou terrain de jeu stylistique ? De l’Antiquité à TikTok, l’uniforme militaire traverse les époques, les conflits… et les tendances. Dans cet épisode, nous allons nous intéresser à cette pièce culte qui structure les corps autant que les imaginaires. Pourquoi la mode l’aime a…

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#431 Nerd Gas 29:27

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Topics covered in this episode: pirel: Python release cycle in your terminal FastAPI Cloud Python's new t-strings Extras Joke See the full show notes for this episode on the website at pythonbytes.fm/431By Michael Kennedy and Brian Okken

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Episode 87 - Can You Grow New Cartilage? 10:15

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In this episode, Dr. Kate Eckert explores the science of cartilage regeneration and how shockwave therapy is transforming joint care. She shares her experience using shockwave therapy to protect her hands from long-term damage and discusses the role of circulation in joint health. Dr. Eckert emphasizes the importance of proactive treatment for thos…

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#430 Or you go to jail 29:11

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Topics covered in this episode: pip 25.1 has dependency groups, pylock.toml, plus more aiohttp goes free threaded uv 0.6.15 supports pylock.toml Whenever Extras Joke See the full show notes for this episode on the website at pythonbytes.fm/430By Michael Kennedy and Brian Okken

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EPISODE #45: Les histoires de mode & Le Space Age – Quand la mode rêve de marcher sur la Lune (Version française) 49:56

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Send us a text Dans ce nouvel épisode de My Fashion Stories Box Podcast on met le cap sur l’espace. Nous remontons aux origines de l’esthétique Space Age, quand la mode rêvait de futur, de matières brillantes, de silhouettes géométriques et de combinaisons astrales. Des années 60 à aujourd’hui, des pionniers comme Courrèges, Cardin et Rabanne aux e…

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EPISODE #46: Fashion Stories & The Space Age – When fashion dreams of walking on the Moon (English version) 51:51

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Send us a text In this new episode of My Fashion Stories Box Podcast, we head into space. We travel back to the origins of the Space Age aesthetic, when fashion dreamed of the future, of shiny materials, geometric silhouettes, and astral combinations. From the 1960s to today, from pioneers like Courrèges, Cardin, and Rabanne to modern explorers lik…

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#429 Nitpicking Python 27:24

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Topics covered in this episode: Huly CVE Foundation formed to take over CVE program from MITRE drawdb 14 Advanced Python Features Extras Joke See the full show notes for this episode on the website at pythonbytes.fm/429By Michael Kennedy and Brian Okken