Best Perf Podcasts (2025)

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#52 - Match Etiquette 1:07:00

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Maxwell got a deer, and Riser got the Flu, but we're still gonna sit down and record an episode for everyone. Today we talk a bit about match etiquette—some of the dos and don'ts of how to conduct yourself at the range. Plus, a bit of shit talk just for fun.By Adam Riser and Adam Maxwell

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DF Direct Weekly #241: Steam Machine Price Concerns, Win 11 Update Kills Perf, Proton FSR 4, RDR1! 2:04:54

10d ago2:04:54

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A meaty new episode of DF Direct Weekly kicks off with a Valve double-header - reaction to news that Steam Machine may be heading for PC pricing, plus news of Linux FSR 4 support via Proton... including old GPUs. Meanwhile, Angry Alex is back and he's measured just how bad Windows performance in AC Shadows is impacted by a rogue update. Red Dead Re…

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960: Reacting to the Weird + Creative Corners of the Web 27:33

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Wes and Scott talk about the weird, creative corners of the web—from live-coded music with Strudel and wild Hydra visuals to shader wizardry, projection-mapping art, fully synced Christmas lights, and more. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:10 Strudel https://www.tiktok.com/@dj_dave__/video/7541104277234748685 https://www.tiktok.com/@switch.an…

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DF Direct Weekly #242: Ghost of Yōtei Big Upgrades, AC Shadows Switch 2, Death Stranding 2 PC Coming 1:34:15

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In this week's Direct, Rich gets to grips with Ghost of Yōtei's unlocked frame-rate and balanced mode upgrades, discovering some excellent results. The team discuss the seemingly soon arrival of a PC port for Death Stranding 2, while mulling over Ubisoft's details on its upcoming Assassin's Creed Shadows Switch 2 port. John's highly excited by eXoW…

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461: How to Utilize TikTok & Social Media as Wedding Filmmakers with Jay & Mack Films 1:05:58

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Get ready for an episode that feels like a warm hug, a pep talk, and a behind the scenes masterclass all rolled into one. Today we sit down with the wildly talented husband and wife duo Jay and Mack of Jay and Mack Films, the storytellers known for their cinematic, documentary style wedding films that make you feel every last emotion. We talk about…

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959: TypeScript on the GPU with TypeGPU creator Iwo Plaza 25:36

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Scott and CJ sit down live at JSNation NYC with Iwo Plaza, creator of TypeGPU, to dig into how WebGPU is unlocking a new wave of graphics and compute power on the web. They chat about shader authoring in TypeScript, the future of GPU-powered AI in the browser, and what it takes to build a killer developer-friendly graphics library. Show Notes 00:00…

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S9E10: Athlete Immunity: 6 Key Factors to Control w Prof. Michael Gleeson, PhD 50:03

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In Season 9, Episode #10, CONNECT w PROF GLEESON: Twitter: https://x.com/profmikegleeson ** EPISODE SPONSOR** ProBio - The only All-In-One trusted by pro athletes, coaches and high performers. SAVE 20% OFF w code PEAK40. ... SHOW NOTES: https://www.drbubbs.com/podcast-season-9-episode-10 FOLLOW DR BUBBS: Website: DrBubbs.com Instagram: https://www.…

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Episode 633 – Black Friday Deals 2025 1:48:15

7d ago1:48:15

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In this episode, the hosts (Dustin, Adriel, and Kyle) kick off with what they’ve been doing in guns—mostly Black Friday shopping, building rifles, and hunting. Topics Covered 1. Black Friday Purchases & Rifle Builds 2. Hunting Stories 3. Match & Build Logistics 4. Upcoming Events 5. News Several firearm-related news items: 6. New Gun Stuff … Contin…

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958: 2025 Holiday Gift Guide 1:05:29

5h ago1:05:29

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The Syntax team brings us their annual Holiday Gift Guide! They’ve curated the best gadgets, tools, food, and even kitchen essentials for the dev in your life — plus a few treats anyone would love to unwrap. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax 00:54 Our Favorite Things 01:03 Wes - Bambu Lab 3d Printers 01:50 Wes - Leatherman Arc Multi-tool 03:07 Kai…

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#51 - How To Be A Great RO 1:55:17

8d ago1:55:17

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On today's episode, we cover all the dos and don'ts of being a great RO. If you want to volunteer (and you should), then this is your road map on how to do it well and what to watch out for.By Adam Riser and Adam Maxwell

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460: We Wasted $300k+?!? 4 of The Biggest Mistakes We've Made in Business 44:57

9d ago44:57

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Today Evie and Lindsay are spilling the tea on the real, raw, and slightly chaotic lessons they have learned across a decade of entrepreneurship. From the early days of nonstop hustle, to the intense journey of building a swimsuit brand, to hiring people without enough oversight and even ignoring their own finances for far too long, the girls take …

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957: CSS: Advanced and Obscure 37:50

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Scott and Wes face off in a CSS-themed round of STUMP’d, quizzing each other on shape functions, scroll snap types, obscure functions, and long-forgotten spec history. From ray() to cross-fade() to print-color quirks, this episode is packed with rapid-fire frontend trivia guaranteed to sharpen your CSS brain. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:…

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Episode 632 – Hunting Rifle Rests 1:30:46

13d ago1:30:46

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Adriel, Tony, Kyle, and Dustin are on to talk about hunting rifle rests. Monopods, bipods, tripods, quadpods, shooting sticks, trigger sticks, and more. The team plans for Shot Show 2026, Dustin talks about working the CCFR table, Kyle’s debating a 2011, and Adriel buys a muzzleloader that Tony was looking at. The post Episode 632 – Hunting Rifle R…

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HR Connect Leadership Series | Elevating HR through community and mentorship 29:32

14d ago29:32

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In this episode, we sit down with Georgegina Poulos, an extraordinary HR leader and Director of gamma3 Consulting. With a distinguished career spanning global and local roles across multiple industries, Georgegina brings deep expertise in strategic human resources, organisational transformation, and executive coaching. A seasoned senior executive, …

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956: Should I Keep Using WordPress? 50:10

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In this potluck episode, Wes and Scott answer your questions about paid vs. free SSL, the state of frontend jobs, headless WordPress trade-offs, organizing TypeScript types, and more! Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:51 Recapping the GitHub Meetup 05:14 Is there any real benefit to picking a paid SSL over Let's Encrypt? 08:03 Is the pure fron…

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#50 - Listener Questions 1:43:57

15d ago1:43:57

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Today we answer listener questions about Briley pistols, best dots for shotguns, front site focus vs target focus, magazine choice, most interesting targets for each platform, red dot mounting options, IWB holster questions, rifle shooting, and more. But first, Riser does some super Gary stuff and gets DQd from his local match.…

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Why You Feel Tight — And Why Stretching Isn’t Solving It 20:13

16d ago20:13

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Athletes chase tightness like it’s a flexibility problem, but the truth is far more interesting — and way more useful. In this episode, Andrew breaks down why chronic “tight” muscles are almost never caused by short tissue, and why stretching only gives temporary relief. Tightness is a signal, not a diagnosis. It shows up when the body doesn’t trus…

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459: Utilizing ChatGPT Into Your Business Strategy with Andi Alleman 1:03:08

16d ago1:03:08

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Get ready for a girl chat that will light your creative fire as we sit down with the incredible Andi Alleman of Oui, We Studio, a visionary strategist who helps creatives build obsession worthy brands and magnetic cult-like followings. Andi dives into her journey from the corporate beauty and fashion world into running her own strategy house, shari…

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DF Direct Weekly #240: Steam Machine - Pricing, Specs, VRAM, ARM Ambitions + More 1:37:14

17d ago1:37:14

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Valve's reveal of the Steam Machine has proven phenomenally popular to the point where our coverage is by far and away the biggest DF video of the year. But there's more information emerging post-embargo we had to share, plus plenty of discussion points to wade through. How much will it cost? Does this really cause problems for Microsoft? What is t…

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955: SvelteKit has solved data loading 36:16

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Scott and Wes break down SvelteKit’s new remote functions and why they finally solve the long-standing pain of page-level data in Svelte. They cover queries, forms, batching, caching, and all the clever RPC ergonomics that make Svelte’s approach feel surprisingly powerful and refreshingly simple. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:45 Lots of RP…

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DF Direct Special: Valve's Steam Frame VR Headset - Hands-On + Impressions, Specs + Tech Breakdown 44:17

21d ago44:17

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While the new Steam Machine PC/console hybrid has taken centrestage, it's not the only major hardware launch revealed by Valve today. Steam Frame is a state-of-the-art VR headset that not only streams games from your PC but can actually run them on the headset itself, with an x86 to ARM translation layer working in addition to Proton. Oliver's been…

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Episode 631 1:24:07

21d ago1:24:07

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The post Episode 631 appeared first on Slam Fire Radio.By Slam Fire Radio

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DF Direct Special: Hands-On With Steam Machine: Valve's Beautiful PC/Console - Specs, Impressions And More 51:47

21d ago51:47

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It's the hardware we've been waiting for. Built on SteamOS, Valve's brand-new Steam Machine runs the same games that Steam Deck does, with 6x the graphics horsepower - all built into a super-cute, premium, cube-like design. Oliver visited Valve HQ to go hands-on with both the new PC/console hybrid and the new Steam Controller, reporting back with i…

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954: Fullstack TanStack! The Scoop with Tanner Linsley 18:05

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Live from GitHub Universe, Wes and Scott talk with Tanner Linsley about the latest from TanStack, including TanStack DB’s local-first syncing, new routing ideas, and fresh perspectives on server components and “magic” directives. They explore performance, incremental adoption, and what’s next for the rapidly growing TanStack ecosystem — plus a few …

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#49 - Area 2 1:42:48

22d ago1:42:48

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Maxwell goes to Area 2 in Phoenix, barely makes major, aims hard a lots of zebra targets, does a bit of one-handed shenanigans, and wins a fat stack of belt cash.By Adam Riser and Adam Maxwell

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458: Spoiler alert, Hustle Culture lied to us?! How our view of success has evolved over the years. 34:19

23d ago34:19

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What does success really mean to you? In this heart-to-heart conversation, Evie McLeod and Lindsay Roman take listeners on a candid journey through their evolving definitions of success, from childhood dreams of fame and red carpets to the deeper fulfillment of faith, family, and freedom. With raw honesty, laughter, and a few hilarious stories (inc…

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DF Direct Weekly #239: GTA 6 Delayed, Silent Hill 2 Xbox, Switch 2 Biggest Console Launch Ever? 1:52:15

24d ago1:52:15

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Aside from the monumental release of our brand new website, it was looking like a quiet week until the gigaton news that Grand Theft Auto 6 was delayed again quote-unquote dropped. The team discuss the implications in this week's Direct, before moving onto PS Portal cloud streaming impressions and the AMD marketing debacle that is the RDNA 1/2 driv…

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953: Why v0 creator left Vercel to fix GitHub (GOAT Jared Palmer) 16:50

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Scott and Wes sit down with Jared Palmer of GitHub (formerly of Vercel) to unpack all the biggest announcements from GitHub Universe 2025. They dive into the future of developer workflows with agents, how GitHub is rethinking project interfaces, and where there’s still room to improve the dev experience. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! GitHub U…

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S9E9: Paleo Diet for Life - Sodium, Saturated Fats & Nutrients for Longevity 47:45

24d ago47:45

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In Season 9, Episode #9, Marc interviews Trevor Connor, MS, researcher and semi-pro endurance athlete and Dr. Mark Smith, PhD, physiologist to discuss applications of the Paleo for longevity and health. CONNECT: New Book: Paleo for Life Website: https://thepaleodiet.com/ ** EPISODE SPONSOR** ProBio - The only All-In-One trusted by pro athletes, coa…

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PlayStation 5 Pro: Year One - Was It Worth It? The Best/Worst Games, PSSR + More - DF Direct Special 1:13:26

25d ago1:13:26

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At the time of uploading this video, it has been one year to the day since PlayStation 5 Pro was available to buy. In a DF Direct Special, John, Oliver and Tom compare notes on a massive range of Pro-enhanced titles, putting them into buckets: successful, good but not great and straight-out bad. And with that out of the way, it's time to talk about…

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Episode 630 – Taylor Reich, IPSC Pistol World Shoot in South Africa 2:21:47

26d ago2:21:47

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Tony, Adriel, and Dustin are joined by Team Canada pistol shooter Taylor Reich to discuss the ISPC Pistol World Shoot 2025 that was put on in South Africa. We talk about the stages, competition, enduring the marathon, and dealing with “TIA”. Follow Taylor on Instagram @the.albertan. The post Episode 630 – Taylor Reich, IPSC Pistol World Shoot in So…

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952: VS Code, GitHub & Copilot - UNIVERSE 25 Announcements + Reactions 35:54

29d ago35:54

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Live from GitHub Universe, Wes, Scott, and CJ talk about the latest AI and developer tools from GitHub, including Agent HQ, Copilot integrations, and the new mission control for agents. They also share stories from the Syntax meetup, hack their conference badges, and debate AI’s role in coding. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 03:39 This year’s …

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#48 - Vortex Shootout 1:36:09

29d ago1:36:09

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Riser flies down to Texas to compete in the Vortex Shootout. There was a tornado, torrential rain, stage wins, a DQ, and un-DQ, and a full-on survival day preceding his best finish of the season. This one was epic.By Adam Riser and Adam Maxwell

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457: Meal Planning for Busy Moms: Eliminating the Stress of Cooking with Madison Wetherill 45:19

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This week on The Heart & Hustle Podcast, Evie and Lindsey chat with the inspiring Madison Wetherill, the creative force behind "Cook at Home Mom", a food blog helping busy women and moms simplify healthy eating without losing their sanity. Madison dives into the real-life rhythms of meal planning, finding variety for picky eaters, and creating fami…

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Don’t Just Do the Work, Do It Well: The Power of Movement Efficiency 15:08

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In this episode of the HNL Movement Podcast, Andrew dives into an important but often overlooked concept — that there are levels to movement efficiency and exercise technique. Just because you’re sweating or feeling fatigued doesn’t necessarily mean you’re improving performance. Andrew explains why athletes who move efficiently tend to make trainin…

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DF Direct Weekly #238: MGS Delta Fixed? Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2, AC Shadows Switch 2! 1:43:20

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A new patch has "dropped" for Metal Gear Solid Delta and there are big performance and feature improvements in some areas, but is the game actually fixed? Meanwhile, Oliver gets to grips with Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2 and comes away disappointed, while John is highly impressed with Lumines Arise. The team try to work their way through a …

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951: A first look at Remix 3 47:41

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Scott and Wes dive into Remix 3, exploring how it embraces native web standards like Events, Signals, and Streams to become a truly full-stack framework. They unpack what “LLM-ready,” thin APIs, and a standards-based approach mean for the future of web development. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 03:21 Uses the platform - native Events, Signals…

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Popeye Intro - Friend of the Fest American Cinematheque 20:06

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Adam and Charlotte had a wonderful opportunity to introduce Charlotte's amazing new Restoration of Popeye (1980) at the American Cinematheque's Friend of the Fest movie festival in August. Now in celebration of that restoration appearing on the Criterion Channel, we want to share it with you. So grab some popcorn and wine, sit back and watch our in…

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Episode 629 – Adam Riser from On the Perf 1:40:36

1M ago1:40:36

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Dustin, Kyle, and Tony are joined by Adam Riser from On the Perf Podcast. They talk 3 gun, Hodgdon’s new load development service, sighting in for hunting, Shot Show 2026, the new Valor holster and more. Listen to the On the Perf podcast on The post Episode 629 – Adam Riser from On the Perf appeared first on Slam Fire Radio.…

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950: Even SCARIER Web Dev Nightmares (Spooky Stories Pt. 2) 57:57

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In part 2 of this year’s Spooky Stories special, Wes and Scott discuss the most chilling developer horror stories—from six-month-old unprocessed donations and runaway dog-food orders to vanishing databases, DNS disasters, code that literally tore apart a mall’s ventilation system, and more! Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:33 A Bug Beyond the…

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#47 - USPSA Race Gun Nationals 1:55:45

1M ago1:55:45

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On this episode, Maxwell breaks down all things USPSA Race Gun Nationals in St George Utah including the world's scariest make ready, staged-mag long courses, some dude who came down the Idaho to take over the world, and whether or not you should drive home in the 1990 Corvette that you won from shooting concealed. Plus, Riser makes Maxwell laugh s…

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456: We Audit YOUR Instagram Bios Live! 51:17

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Get ready for a behind-the-scenes masterclass in Instagram Bio strategy with Evie + Lindsey! In this episode, the girls do something they've never done before, a live Instagram bio audit straight from listener submissions. They break down what makes a bio pop, how to optimize your name field for search, the power of clear calls-to-action, and how t…

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DF Direct Weekly #237: Halo Campaign Evolved Reaction, "Premium" Next-Gen Xbox, New DF Retro Show! 2:21:37

1M ago2:21:37

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A gigantic new episode of DF Direct Weekly sees the team's reaction to the big Halo Campaign Evolved reveal - and some unfortunate Unreal Engine 5 issues already coming into view. Meanwhile, what does Microsoft actually mean by its "very premium, very high-end" next-gen comments and is the Xbox Ally X interface really the best way forward? Meanwhil…

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949: Web Dev HORROR Stories + Spooky Trivia! (Spooky Stories Pt. 1) 40:51

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It’s that time of year again, Scott (as Dracula) and Wes (as a big bad shark) return for their annual Spooky Stories special! They’re joined by a mysterious guest for a round of creepy coding trivia and chilling true tales of web dev gone wrong; dropped databases, haunted passwords, and more. Beware: these are real developer horror stories. Show No…

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Episode 628 – Catching up on Listener Feedback 1:54:34

1M ago1:54:34

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Dustin and Tony catch up on listener feedback and some filtered YouTube comments we haven’t seen. The post Episode 628 – Catching up on Listener Feedback appeared first on Slam Fire Radio.By Slam Fire Radio

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948: Zed is Ready For Primetime 53:08

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Wes and Scott talk about what makes Zed—the hot new editor built in Rust—fast, beautiful, and finally ready for primetime. From Git UI to extensions and AI tools, they break down what Zed gets right, what it still lacks, and whether it’s time to finally ditch VS Code. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! Syntax San Francisco Meetup We need your Spoo…

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#46 - Memorial 3 Gun 1:37:21

1M ago1:37:21

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Riser flies out to North Carolina to shoot Memorial 3 Gun. Long range, huge shotgun stages, hard pistol shots, option stages, and a good cry with an RO, this match had it all. Plus, Brian Nelson once again solves 3 gun, Adam finds out that 6x is too much for movers, and the day's Gary learns about steel shot.…

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DF Direct Weekly #236: Xbox Ally X Review-In-Progress, Next-Gen Spec Leak Comparisons, New PS5 Pro! 1:47:45

1M ago1:47:45

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ROG Xbox Ally X is "in the house" and Rich describes his first couple of days in the review process. Alex answers the big question as to whether new PC games stutter more than older ones, while Oliver gets to grips with Black Myth Wukong's latest patch on PlayStation, complete with Lumen-free performance mode. Finally, next-gen Xbox and PlayStation…

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DF Direct Weekly #235: Microsoft Re-Confirms Next-Gen Xbox, Red Dead 2 Remaster Heavily Rumoured 1:31:44

1M ago1:31:44

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In this week's DF Direct, Microsoft deny rumours that its next-gen console has been cancelled - but to what extent are its statements credible in the wake of the infamous "four games" messaging? The existence of ports of Red Dead Redemption 2 for PS5, Xbox and Switch 2 are confirmed by the most reliable leaker in the business, while John shares his…

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Yin and Yancy, Ep. 17: The Art of Coaching and Connecting with People 31:08

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In this powerful and honest conversation, Yancy shares his personal journey of learning how to coach—not just athletes, but his own kids. As a professional fighter, mentor, and father, he opens up about the unique challenges of balancing those roles and how his approach to coaching continues to evolve. We dive deep into the heart of what it really …