Best Nerd Core Podcasts (2025)

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How to Avoid a Page-One Rewrite 28:42

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Melanie and I have both had to do page-one rewrites (actually, I've done TWO!!!), and they're not fun. Not fun at all. We want to keep you from suffering the same fate, so in this episode, we explain where we went wrong and what you can do to make sure you never ever have to start your novel from scratch. -V. The Fundamentals of Storytelling coupon…

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How I learned to motivate myself 17:28

3d ago17:28

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I hope hearing my experience helps you unlock motivation for yourself. If you have any questions, you are always welcome to email me here: https://azrenthelanguagenerd.com/contact

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Episode 91 - Pain Relief for Runners! 12:37

3d ago12:37

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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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What A-List Authors Know that You Don't 31:25

4d ago31:25

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Announcing THE FUNDAMENTALS OF STORYTELLING on-demand course, available now. Visit storynerd.ca/courses and use coupon code CANADA50 for 50% off, now through July 7, 2025. Get The Fundamentals of Storytelling today! Go to storynerd.ca/courses and use coupon code CANADA50, now through July 7, for 50% off. For access to writing templates and workshee…

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Mission Impossible: simple yet solid 31:25

5d ago31:25

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Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation is a great example of good, straight forward storytelling. Yes, it’s an action movie with big stunts. Yes, you have to suspend your disbelief. Yes, it’s Tom Cruise. But there’s more craft in this movie than meets the eye. This episode, I’ll show you what I mean and Valerie will give her take on the interesting varia…

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2 years of work into 1 episode: Everything you need to reach fluency 15:21

5d ago15:21

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If you're interested in the Fluency Jumpstart I mention in the podcast, email me! Write FLUENCY JUMPSTART in the email body: https://azrenthelanguagenerd.com/contact

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

6d ago51:45

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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 Watch on YouTube About the show Sponsored by Posit: pythonbytes.fm/connect Connect with the hosts Michael: @[email protected] / @mkennedy.codes (bsky) Brian: @[email protected] / @brianokken.bsky.social Show:…

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Guardians of the Galaxy vol 3: don't look too closely 37:39

12d ago37:39

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It's a brand new season and that means two brand new study topics! In Season 15, I'm studying something called the villain's monologue and Melanie is studying turning points. Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 3 is one of those films that's ok as long as you don't look too closely! There are definitely logic problems but insofar as our study topics are c…

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Here's why I aim for fluency 8:03

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Fluency means a lot to me and always has. I have an advanced level in 2 foreign languages and an upper-intermediate level in another 2. I hope to one day have an advanced level in 7 foreign languages (plus my mother tongue of course). In this podcast, I explain why it matters so much to me. If you have any comments or questions, as usual feel free …

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The #1 reason you're not fluent yet 10:25

13d ago10:25

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Have any questions? Shoot me an email here!

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#437 Python Language Summit 2025 Highlights 34:28

14d ago34:28

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Topics covered in this episode: * The Python Language Summit 2025* Fixing Python Properties * complexipy* * juvio* Extras Joke Watch on YouTube About the show Sponsored by Posit: pythonbytes.fm/connect Connect with the hosts Michael: @[email protected] / @mkennedy.codes (bsky) Brian: @[email protected] / @brianokken.bsky.social Show: @p…

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The 6 core language learning skills 11:53

15d ago11:53

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These are at the core of learning any language. I believe it's important to understand what they are and how to boost each one. If you have any questions or want help with your language learning, shoot me an email: https://azrenthelanguagenerd.com/contact

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

17d ago13:09

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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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Traditional and Indie Publishing Models 39:33

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Authors often ask us for our advice about publishing models and whether traditional is better, or worse, than indie/self publishing. So this week, we're bringing you an interview with writer and podcaster, Matty Dalrymple. Matty also happens to be the Campaigns Manager for ALLi (the Alliance of Independent Authors) and she takes us through what she…

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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 Watch on YouTube About the show Sponsored by PropelAuth: pythonbytes.fm/propelauth66 Connect with the hosts Michael: @[email protected] / @mk…

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What Went Right: Juror #2 35:55

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If you're writing a quiet, character-driven story — especially if it deals with questions of morality — Juror #2 is a film you must watch. The storytelling craft is rock solid, and although it's a legal drama, it's also highly nuanced with complex characters and an unbelievably intriguing plot. There's no spectacle here. It's all substance. Check o…

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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 Watch on YouTube About the show Sponsored by us! Support our work through: Our cours…

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

1M ago8:51

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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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Woo-hoo! I'm back on track to become fluent 7:01

1M ago7:01

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Want to follow the Fluency Roadmap that I'm currently using? Shoot me an email! Write FLUENCY ROADMAP in the email body and I'll send it to you (it's free). https://azrenthelanguagenerd.com/contact

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What Went Wrong: Ghosted 36:55

1M ago36:55

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If you are wondering what kids mean when they say, “It’s cringe” then watch this movie. Otherwise save yourself some time. On paper everything about this movie should work, but, and it’s an enormous but, it doesn’t. It’s easy to identify why. This movie doesn’t know what it wants to be when it grows up - is it a romance, a spy or an action movie. O…

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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 Watch on YouTube About the show Sponsored by Digital Ocean: pythonbytes.fm/digitalocean-gen-ai Use code DO4BYTES and get $200 in…

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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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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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Our Best Advice: core event + progressive complictions 31:24

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We've reached the end of another season and that means it's time for me and Melanie to give your our best advice, our a-has, and our key takeaways all about the core event and progressive complications. You'll want to bookmark this episode! -V. Get The Fundamentals of Storytelling today! Go to storynerd.ca/courses and use coupon code CANADA50, now …

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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 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: @…

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

2M ago7:17

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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

2M ago19:54

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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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Torn apart by polar opposite priorities 9:36

2M ago9:36

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You know that feeling of having two choices that pull you in opposite directions? Two priorities that are both equally important and you just can't find the right balance? That's how I feel today. - - - Want a free at-home fluency kit? It's meant for driven and serious language learners wanting to jumpstart their way to fluency. It's packed with us…

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Women Talking: does what it says on the tin 28:03

2M ago28:03

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We’ve had a number of masterful movies this season and Women Talking is another one. Q: How do you tell a story when everything you’ve ever known is at stake? A: Consider the pros and cons using multiple protagonists. This is a great movie where the level of writing craft is high, and the core event provides more relief than you thought possible. I…

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#432 How To Fix Your Computer 25:48

2M ago25:48

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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 Watch on YouTube About the show Sponsored by NordLayer: pythonbytes.fm/nordlayer Connect with the hosts Michael: @[email protected] / @mkennedy.codes (bsky) Brian:…

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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

2M ago1:00:00

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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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Best Exotic Marigold Hotel: secrets of multi POV stories 37:50

2M ago37:50

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This movie looks like an innocent little story about seniors who want to make the most of their golden years, but the craft behind it will knock your socks off. It's a multiple POV, multiple plot film and believe me, this is NOT an easy format to pull off. So if you're writing a story with more than one protagonist and/or more than one plot line, d…

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Polyglot Rapper LUM Joins the Show! 57:36

2M ago57:36

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What a treat to have LUM on the podcast! It was an exciting, intriguing, and quirky episode today. Learn about LUM's musical and linguistic journey - you're sure to love it. Learn more about LUM here: https://linktr.ee/lumofficial

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Anatomy of a Fall: mind blown 28:56

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Every-now-and-then we stumble across unassuming movies that blow our socks off. Anatomy of a Fall is one of these. There’s so much to love about this movie which is a masterclass in character, mystery, tension, and nearly every story telling principle we’ve discussed on the podcast. Of course, there’s a great deal to learn about progressive complic…

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#431 Nerd Gas 29:27

2M ago29:27

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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 Watch on YouTube About the show Sponsored by NordLayer: pythonbytes.fm/nordlayer Connect with the hosts Michael: @[email protected] / @mkennedy.codes (bsky) Brian: @[email protected] / @brianokken.bsky.social Sho…

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

2M ago10:15

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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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Verbal spaghetti 7:14

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I believe this will be the unlock for some of you. It's a concept that is rarely discussed. Enjoy! Take lessons with me and become fluent. Learn more here.

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Shirley: when endings fail 41:16

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I think the filmmakers had good intentions when they made SHIRLEY, unfortunately, they failed to stick to the essentials of storytelling. In this episode, Melanie does a fantastic job of illustrating what happens to a story when writers fail to create obstacles that progressively complicate the plot. (Progressive Complications are a big deal - you'…

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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 Watch on YouTube About the show Sponsored by Porkbun! Use our link pythonbytes.fm/porkbun and get a .app or .dev domain for $5.99 at Porkbun. Connect with the hosts Michael: @mkennedy@…

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

2M ago51:51

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

2M ago49:56

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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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Mother's Instinct: keeps you guessing 26:29

2M ago26:29

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The antagonist owned the progressive complications in this movie. Celine shows her best friend Alice what a fate worse than death could be. Valerie explains how the Core Event is linked to its genre and why it’s important to understand the difference between the core event in an action, horror, or thriller. -M Get The Fundamentals of Storytelling t…

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Deep Dive Conversation on Language Learning Practices 36:00

3M ago36:00

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Enjoy this interview with a fellow polyglot named Urmi! Find her work here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZoiI0SGU0Xo9_lNjtLWtgg

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Rule of 100 for language learners 6:18

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The Rule of 100 has been a game-changer in my personal and professional life. I would highly recommend using it for language learning purposes too. I learned it from Alex Hormozi. Want to take lessons with a tutor on my team? Visit my website!

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#429 Nitpicking Python 27:24

3M ago27:24

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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 Watch on YouTube About the show Sponsored by Posit Workbench: pythonbytes.fm/workbench Connect with the hosts Michael: @[email protected] / @mkennedy.codes (bsky) Brian: @[email protected] / @bria…

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Secret reason fueling my efforts 2:53

3M ago2:53

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I don't think I've ever talked about this before. It's a secret, don't tell anyone else. Want to take lessons with a tutor on my team? Visit my website!

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Guaranteeing fluency is simple 4:49

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It's not as complicated of a problem as others that exist nowadays that humans are working to solve. Guaranteeing fluency should, indeed, be possible. Want to take lessons with a tutor on my team? Visit my website!