Best CodeNewbie Podcasts (2025)

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Diagnosing and Dispelling AI Hallucinations 33:43

4d ago33:43

33:43

AI is notorious for making stuff up. But it doesn’t always tell you when it does. That’s a problem for users who may not realize hallucinations are possible. This episode of Compiler investigates the persistent problem of AI Hallucination. Why does AI lie? Do these AI models know they’re hallucinating? What can we do to minimize hallucinations—or a…

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Chasing Its Own Tail 36:43

18d ago36:43

36:43

With the massive flow of AI-generated content onto the internet, it was only a matter of time until all of those bits of data found their way back into AI models. But what do you get when generative AI models start getting their answers from that content? The Compiler team digs into AI feedback loops, and the unique challenges they present for tech…

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Navigating Data Rights In AI 38:42

1M ago38:42

38:42

Copyright infringement is a huge issue for AI training and use. Can LLMs give you copyrighted content? What data can you use to train and tune your own model? In this episode of Compiler, we explore who owns what when AI models learn from protected content—and why it matters.By Red Hat

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AI Building Blocks 40:22

2M ago40:22

40:22

There’s no one AI model to rule them all. Each project has its own requirements. Where do you get started building your own model? Compiler continues its conversations with big dreamers about their big projects—and how they’re piecing together the building blocks of their AI models.By Red Hat

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Pie In The Sky 33:07

2M ago33:07

33:07

There is a lot of excitement around AI models, but can it meet the expectations set by blockbuster movies? What’s the current inflection point between what’s feasible and what’s not? The Compiler team talks to both big dreamers and heavy adopters wading into the space, hearing their thoughts on how AI can help scale daunting work, fill in the gaps,…

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AI 101 40:37

2M ago40:37

40:37

Everyone’s talking about AI. Everyone says it’s the future. To find out where we’re going, we should know how we got here—and exactly what we’re working with. We hear a short history of AI development before diving into how it’s already changed the ways we learn and code.By Red Hat

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The Truth About Netcode 26:51

11M ago26:51

26:51

Online multiplayer games are a staple of modern entertainment. But internet connectivity is an unpredictable factor in the experience. That’s why netcode exists. But what is it? And how does it really affect players?By Red Hat

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Air-gapped Networks 26:38

11M ago26:38

26:38

From healthcare to banking, there’s a lot of industries that require the utmost protection for sensitive data. But for those sectors, innovation is also essential. That’s why disconnected environments—or air-gap environments—can be seen across the IT landscape. But how do they work? How do technologists ensure the data is accurate and usable, and h…

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S27:E8 - Learning AI (Matt Eland) 50:34

11M ago50:34

50:34

Meet Matt Eland, AI Specialist at Leading EDJE. Matt shares what sparked his passion for AI years ago, why he’s made the decision to go back to school for his master's degree and how he aims to continue spreading his expertise with the community. Show Links Partner with Dev & CodeNewbie! (sponsor) Matt on Data Science Central Ohio .NET Developer Gr…

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Linux, Shadowman, And Open Source Spirit 27:35

12M ago27:35

27:35

Red Hat Enterprise Linux has been around for a while. For many technologists, be they professional or hobbyist, it jump started their interest in open source. But how did the operating system, and the culture behind it, strike a chord with so many people?By Red Hat

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S27:E7 - Tech and Art (Chris Immel) 36:03

12M ago36:03

36:03

Meet Chris Immel, AI Engineer and Digital Artist at Luminifera Projects. Chris shares how he works to create a symbiosis between software development and art and why he remains optimistic when it comes to the AI revolution. Show Links Partner with Dev & CodeNewbie! (sponsor) Chris' Instagram Chris' Website Chris' GitHub Chris' LinkedIn Chris Immel …

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S27:E6 - The Crossover of Health, Technology and Art (Daniel Bourke) 49:11

12M ago49:11

49:11

Meet Daniel Bourke, Founder of mrdbourke Studios and Founder of Nutrify. Daniel shares his experiences trying to learn to code four different times before it finally stuck, how he’s combining his passions for health, technology and art and the time he built his own machine learning roadmap. Show Links Partner with Dev & CodeNewbie! (sponsor) Daniel…

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Conferences 102 32:54

12M ago32:54

32:54

We all know what industry conferences are for. You see the talks, you do the networking, you get the swag. Anything else? Well, yes, actually. In our second episode on tech conferences, we cover how to make the most of attending them. How can you prepare? What do you do in the moment? And how do you use that experience after you return to the offic…

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S27:E5 - Navigating the AI Evolution (Chelsea Kaufman) 48:16

12M ago48:16

48:16

Meet Chelsea Kaufman, Founder and CEO of LEARN Academy Chelsea shares why her background in theater set her up perfectly to found LEARN Academy, an AI native coding bootcamp, how she’s seen the bootcamp landscape evolve over the years and what role she believes AI will play in the future of software development. Show Links Partner with Dev & CodeNe…

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Sustainability Beyond Servers 31:08

1y ago31:08

31:08

Last year, we discussed the impact of data centers on the global power grid. We know open source technology can help us optimize our power consumption. But people are looking at sustainable energy usage beyond the server. How can technologists think about the balance between sustainability, business operations, and their customers’ needs?…

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Rolling With The Punches 24:23

1y ago24:23

24:23

Career paths are full of unexpected challenges. In the last installment of our career series, we hear how a little empathy and authenticity helped two budding IT professionals stay the course and find their calling.By Red Hat

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S27:E4 - Living the Dream with AI (Rob Frelow) 47:47

1y ago47:47

47:47

Meet Rob Frelow, Co-founder & Chief AI Officer at The Storygraph. Rob shares how a trip in his friend’s Tesla led him to enroll in his first AI course, how he broke into AI later in his career and his experience truly living the dream waking up each morning excited to dive into AI and his work at Storygraph. Show Links Partner with Dev & CodeNewbie…

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S27:E3 - Helping You Build Machine Learning Products (Pau Labarta Bajo) 46:08

1y ago46:08

46:08

Meet Pau Bajo, Machine Learning Engineer and Educator at Real-World Machine Learning. Pau talks to Saron about transitioning from working daily in Excel to Python, why data is everything, and what skills early developers need to foster if they want a career in machine learning. Show Links Partner with Dev & CodeNewbie! (sponsor) Machine Learning Py…

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Bad Bosses 23:39

1y ago23:39

23:39

Everyone wants to work for a good boss. That’s not always possible. Sometimes, a bad boss is easy to spot. Sometimes, a boss who’s been great will say something devastating. They’ll make you want to move on. We hear stories about managers who stalled their employees’ careers—and how those workers found a way to thrive in spite of those bad bosses.…

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S27:E2 - The Journey from Sound Engineer to Software Engineer (Alejandro Aspinwall) 44:51

1y ago44:51

44:51

In this week’s episode, we explore the journey of Alejandro Aspinwall, a Frontend Engineer at Amazon. You’ll hear how Alejandro began his career deeply immersed in the world of music and what led him to transition to the world of tech. He emphasizes the importance of adaptability in his career shift and provides insights into how coding bootcamps p…

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S27:E1 - Nurturing Relationships for AI Excellence (Shawn Charles) 55:39

1y ago55:39

55:39

Meet Shawn Charles, Developer Advocate & Community Manager at The Hunt. Shawn shares with Saron how he got into tech solely by building and maintaining websites for local businesses, what inspired him to level up by enrolling in a bootcamp, and his advice on those who might feel overwhelmed in identifying their career path in this new world revolvi…

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The Ground Floor 28:16

1y ago28:16

28:16

We all start somewhere. For these two IT professionals, the ground floor is where they found their way into the tech industry. When you don’t know how to navigate a career in technology, it pays to be flexible. Because as Luis Martin and Victor Santiago would learn, where someone begins isn’t necessarily where they end up.…

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Grains of Salt 24:18

1y ago24:18

24:18

We could all use some help making decisions. The advice we get isn’t always the most helpful. Sometimes, it’s easy to spot the bad advice. But what do you do when you can’t tell? Two technologists share times of indecision where they had to figure out whether the guidance they asked for was really in their best interests.…

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All's Well That Ends Well 32:52

1y ago32:52

32:52

Big mistakes. Colossal setbacks. Bad days. We’ve all been there. But how do we find a way forward? The Compiler team shares two stories of unexpected challenges and happy endings.By Red Hat

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Big Bets 33:09

1+ y ago33:09

33:09

People react differently when they hear the word “risk”. While there’s the possibility of reward, it takes a lot to step out of the comfort zone. The Compiler team asks if there’s ever such a thing as a safe bet, and hears from experienced risk-takers on the best time to take a leap of faith.By Red Hat

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Warning Signs 26:25

1+ y ago26:25

26:25

They say wisdom comes from experience. Starting out in the tech industry likely means you’re short on experience and looking for advice. One area where people could use a leg up? Learning the warning signs of a problematic project. We hear stories from people who’ve figured out the hard way how to spot potential red flags, and what can happen when …

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Year In Review 37:39

1+ y ago37:39

37:39

It’s been a year of growth at Compiler, and we want to celebrate and share with our guests and listeners some of our favorite moments from the show. Thank you for all of the support, we’ll see you in 2024!By Red Hat

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S26:E8 - Being Open to the Unexpected (Katherine Evans) 50:54

1+ y ago50:54

50:54

Meet Katherine Evans, Lead Engineering Instructor at Actualize Coding Bootcamp and Senior Software Engineer at Neon One. Katherine walks us through her journey from bootcamp student to bootcamp teacher, sharing tips for recent grads looking to land their first role. Saron and Katherine also talk about whether Katherine thinks it’s still worth learn…

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S26:E7 - Thoughts on Degrees and Bootcamps (Johnny Proano) 39:35

1+ y ago39:35

39:35

Saron speaks with Johnny Proano, Associate Software Engineer at Hilton Grand Vacations. Initially drawn to code while building his personal DJ website, Johnny took the full leap with the support of his family. Johnny discusses his initial belief that a degree was necessary to become a software engineer and his decision to attend a coding bootcamp i…

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Continuing Education 39:44

1+ y ago39:44

39:44

Learning never stops. But neither do our workloads. The constant influx of emails, messages, and tickets doesn’t leave much room for acquiring new skills—At least, not during our waking hours. So, what do we do about it? The Compiler team discusses continuing education, its importance, and how to approach it with patience.…

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S26:E6 - Embracing Rest for Productivity (Ronesha Dennis) 56:22

1+ y ago56:22

56:22

Saron chats with Ronesha Dennis, Founder and Lead Engineer at Bergeron-Woodley. Ronesha talks about growing up and how tech played a role in her childhood (her first website was a fan site for Lil Bow Wow). She talks about how she ended up in another career for 5 years until she sat down and thought about things she liked doing as a child without b…

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S26:E5 - Exploring the Path from Medicine to a Tech Career (Shona Chan) 43:26

1+ y ago43:26

43:26

Saron speaks with Shona Chan this week about her experience navigating the world of software following a successful career as a doctor in the field of Anaesthesia. Shona shares her experience working in the medical field for 10 years until she decided she wanted to pivot into tech. Shona talks about how she made the decision to go to a bootcamp to …

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S26:E4 - The Ins and Outs of LinkedIn (Laura Thorson) 47:02

1+ y ago47:02

47:02

Saron chats with Laura Thorson, Program Manager at GitHub. Laura talks about how she was always interested in singing, dancing and music growing up which led her to UCLA on a scholarship to play the oboe. She tells us about her experience at UCLA and her decision to go to a coding bootcamp after graduation as opposed to searching for a job with her…

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S26:E3 - Learning to Code with a Full-Time Job (Beau Carnes) 41:03

1+ y ago41:03

41:03

In this week’s episode, Saron chats with Beau Carnes, Director of Technology Education at freeCodeCamp. Beau shares insights into his career trajectory, which began in television and digital media production. After gaining initial experience in this industry, he transitioned to work in education as a teacher. Beau speaks on his experiences within b…

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Legacies: The Wrap-up 30:41

1+ y ago30:41

30:41

Over the course of the series, we’ve learned how tough it is to choose between older systems and newer innovation. Tougher still, is how those systems can make the people maintaining them feel: Frustrated, isolated, and stuck in the past while the world moves on. As we wrap up our discussion on the topic, we hear from technologists on how they reco…

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S26:E2 - Freelancing While Homeschooling (Sarah Greer) 44:05

1+ y ago44:05

44:05

In this episode, Saron chats with Lead Web Developer, Sarah Greer. Sarah talks about her coding journey and how she juggled her passion for coding through freelancing while homeschooling her children. Sarah talks about why it was so important to her to learn to code and to have a career outside of having the title of “mom”. She also shares her expe…

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S26:E1 - Make Your Accomplishments Visible (Camille Eddy) 49:54

1+ y ago49:54

49:54

This week, Saron talks with Camille Eddy, Technical Product Manager. Camille talks about her life growing up as a Pastor’s child, how she started and grew her business, and when she first found her passion for tech. Camille also shares her experience overcoming a fear of public speaking, and why it enabled her not only to travel the world but also …

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APIs And The Modernization Dilemma 32:31

1+ y ago32:31

32:31

Governments, companies, and organizations around the world are coming together to make healthcare IT infrastructure faster and more intuitive, matching the pace of modern living. APIs are a large part of those efforts. But their use in IT modernization can present both unique challenges and unanswered questions. Sometimes, the challenge isn’t the t…

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Ossified Operating Systems 27:43

1+ y ago27:43

27:43

Operating systems are everywhere. They’re likely also all over the place. There are unsupported operating systems running everything from old machinery to everyday devices. And because of the foundational role they play, any change can have cascading effects on the rest of their systems. How do you handle legacy operating systems? What do you need …

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S25:E8 - Empowering Developers of All Abilities (Judith Lung) 34:44

1+ y ago34:44

34:44

Saron chats with Judith Lung, Software Engineer at LinkedIn. Judith shares how she found herself in tech after initially getting her masters in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling. Judith talks about her experience learning to code as someone who is blind and the changes she aims to make in the tech space to aid in the progression …

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The COBOL Chronicles 30:33

1+ y ago30:33

30:33

It has become the programming language underneath some of the most important industries in the world, but the community surrounding COBOL is aging, and companies are hungry for newer innovation. COBOL has stood the test of time, but what is its place among newer generations of technologists? Want to dive deeper into the history of COBOL? Check out …

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S25:E7 - Overcoming Fears and Pursuing Passions (Stefi Rosca) 45:06

1+ y ago45:06

45:06

Saron chats with Stefi Rosca, Frontend Engineer at Typeform. Stefi talks about their path to breaking into tech in their later twenties after having a fulfilling career in marketing. They also talk about the communities they joined to help motivate and encourage them along the way and how they leveled up in the tech space. Show Links Partner with D…

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S25:E6 - Big Tech: What They Say vs. What They Mean (Rachel Lee Nabors) 47:55

1+ y ago47:55

47:55

Saron sits down with Rachel Nabors again. They talk about what Rachel has been up to since they were last on the show in 2017, the inside scoop of Big Tech, and Rachel’s experience working for organizations such as Meta, Amazon, and Microsoft. You’ll also hear why Rachel has decided their next chapter will be at a startup and what they are hoping f…

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The Legend Of Hadoop 29:22

1+ y ago29:22

29:22

In 2002, Hadoop hit the scene, and quickly became a media darling. Twenty years later, typing the term into a search engine will return questions about its continued relevance—or possible lack thereof. Is Hadoop still important? Where is it most visible today? The Compiler team dives hard into the project, and how it forever changed the way we look…

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S25:E5 - Mastering Leadership (Brian Jenney) 43:39

1+ y ago43:39

43:39

In this episode, Saron sits down with Brian Jenney, Senior Software Engineering Manager at Clorox. Saron talks to Brian about his struggles with addiction, how he changed his life and turned a new leaf with coding and sobriety, and how his go-getter personality has served him well and continues to play a role in his current success. They also talk …

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S25:E4 - Diversity Dialogues in Tech (Ale Thomas) 44:20

1+ y ago44:20

44:20

Saron talks to Ale Thomas, Developer Advocate and Web Developer at Kubeshop | Mixed Change. Ale talks about growing up in Mexico and learning to code on her own. She walks us through her career history and how she paved her way into tech without a CS degree. She highlights how mentors played a critical role in her coding journey and how important f…

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Hardy Hardware 27:37

1+ y ago27:37

27:37

Old hardware needs love and attention. But not too much—you don’t want to upset the status quo. Legacy servers, devices, and machinery are probably part of every company’s can’t-lose infrastructure. And it’s not always possible to replace. Hardware has a knack for sticking around. Knowing how to keep it running can help avoid catastrophe.…

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S25:E3 - Self-Taught Coding Stories of a Former Lab Scientist (Vanessa Vun) 39:23

1+ y ago39:23

39:23

Join us as we sit down with Vanessa Vun, Frontend Engineer at SciShield. Vanessa talks about how she first built a computer when she was in middle school but ended up taking a different path for her studies and found herself back in tech after working as a Clinical Lab Scientist for 10 years. Vanessa shares how she gained her technical experience t…

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S25:E2 - The Journey from a Bootcamp to a FAANG (Alex Lee) 44:22

1+ y ago44:22

44:22

Meet Alex Lee, Frontend Engineer at Amazon. In this episode, we learn why Alex pivoted away from Mechanical Engineering and we follow his journey of transformation, opting to learn to code through a bootcamp over multiple law school offers. Alex also talks about his passion as a dedicated career coach and we learn more about Alex who not only excel…

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In Defense Of Legacy 29:24

1+ y ago29:24

29:24

As the tech industry continues to innovate, more technology gets classified as outdated—often referred to as legacy. But younger IT professionals often start their careers working on legacy hardware and software, and upgrades aren’t always an option. How can they learn and grow, while still working on older tech? This episode is the first in our ne…

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