Best Nothing New Something Extra Podcasts (2025)

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The Sin of Noah & The Tower of Babel 35:00

10d ago35:00

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Episode 459: Am I cutting edge and how to compliment someone who went from super jerk to super nice 22:44

3d ago22:44

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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: I work for a B2C fintech startup as a senior engineer. Our onboarding funnel has a lot of moving parts due to regulatory compliance and a litany of requirements from various parts of the business. As a startup, we also live and die by optimizing for and demonstrating growth, so we need to ga…

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Episode 298 - Flesh Toned Boa 1:39:24

8d ago1:39:24

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🎙️ The Rich Dickman Show – Episode 298: “Flesh Toned Boa” This week on The Rich Dickman Show, Rem, Cody, Ray, and Randy unleash another round of unfiltered chaos—covering everything from goat poop and hotel rage to AI Jesus art and morally bankrupt hypotheticals. It’s dumb. It’s brilliant. It’s TRDS. 🐐 Randy Buys a Goat Randy confesses that his wif…

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Episode 458: Infinite tech debt hack and figuring out what is going on 34:00

10d ago34:00

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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: Nearly every time certain developers on the team want to address technical debt, they end up just adding more technical debt. Of course, after one round of addressing technical debt, the developers in question believe that yet another round of redesigning and refactoring is in order. This st…

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Fresh Off the Ark 20:34

11d ago20:34

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The Flood: The Judgment of God 22:06

11d ago22:06

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Episode 297 - Tornado Drill Position 1:50:03

15d ago1:50:03

1:50:03

The Rich Dickman Show Episode 297 - Tornado Drill Position with hosts Rem, Cody, Ray, and Randy Opening Banter Recap: The episode begins with the hosts returning, with Rem noting that they are "back at it". Rem explains that he finally figured out a camera or account issue from a couple of years ago, realizing his wife had created a new account tha…

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Episode 457: How do I get off the on-call rotation and "big tech" == "big leagues"? 27:25

17d ago27:25

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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: I am a senior software engineer in a big tech/faang company and this week is my first ever on call rotation. My team is doing a lot of CI work, monitoring pipelines and support queues during on call. It is probably not as much of a hassle as on call for product teams, but for me personally o…

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Episode 456: Will I look bad on the job market if I'm a crypto developer and struggling to go from management back to dev work 31:39

24d ago31:39

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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: Hey, I am a web developer getting bored of the regular development work. I am interested in finance and the monetary system and due to the overlap of finance and engineering I feel down the Bitcoin rabbit hole and even spiked interest in crypto like Solana and Sui. I am pretty sure most of c…

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Episode 296 - That Wasn't Fun 1:58:58

28d ago1:58:58

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🔥 THE RICH DICKMAN SHOW | EPISODE 296: "THAT WASN’T FUN" 🔥 Hosts: Rem, Cody, Ray, Randy 🎙️ Weekly mayhem, philosophical dilemmas, and AI Jesus fanart – all in one absurd, heartfelt episode. This week on The Rich Dickman Show: Randy drops a monstrous morning deuce and updates us on his weight (396.8), new teeth, and a clogged toilet. Rem immediately…

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Episode 455: UX designer without a mentor and I get bored too easily and stressed too easily 33:00

1M ago33:00

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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: A listener named Dakota asks, I’m a UX designer, and I’m constantly looking for growth opportunities. I’m having trouble finding mentors to help challenge me, as every time my boss/senior designer leaves the company, I assume their work and we don’t backfill their spot or my old position. Th…

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Episode 295 - One Punch Mantis 1:44:21

1M ago1:44:21

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The Rich Dickman Show Episode 295 - One Punch Mantis! Get ready for another dose of unhinged hilarity with Rem, Cody, Ray, and Randy on The Rich Dickman Show Episode 295! This week's episode kicks off with some truly bizarre opening banter, including discussions about Randy's weight loss and bowel movements, the definition of "chickencock" bourbon …

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Episode 454: Tracking productivity? and my CTO is ChatGPT 28:11

1M ago28:11

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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: I’m a manager on a Product team. I’ve been asked by upper management to measure “story points completed per developer per sprint” and display the results publicly each sprint to motivate lower-performing employees. I explained why, according to Scrum, I don’t think this is a good idea. But I…

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Noah & the Flood 27:39

1M ago27:39

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Cain & Abel 33:00

1M ago33:00

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Episode 294 - Stupid Face 1:50:11

1M ago1:50:11

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Opening Banter Recap: The initial banter in episode 294 of the Rich Show involved some technical difficulties with an echo and microphone adjustments, before moving into more casual topics. The hosts discussed Randy's weight loss journey, noting he was down to 401 pounds from a higher weight, and his struggles with eating habits, including a Domino…

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Episode 453: Why did my company build an internal LinkedIn and how do I not get stagnant in my skills? 31:34

2M ago31:34

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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: Greetings! I work at a research company with ~500 engineers and scientists. My company started promoting this new portal they setup that is like a private linkedin. You can fill up the profile they setup for you and apply for positions within the company. Why is my company doing this? They e…

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The Consequences of Sin 20:27

2M ago20:27

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Temptation and the Fall 18:03

2M ago18:03

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Episode 452: Consulting refactor and extra work, extra scrutiny 25:12

2M ago25:12

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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: I’ve been a developer for about 1.5 years. I work for a large consultancy. we provide services to big clients. I’m working on a front-end codebase that has been through three consulting companies already. Tired of just moving tickets and fixing bugs, I decided to refactor the front end of th…

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Episode 293 - Flushing Through Time 1:46:28

2M ago1:46:28

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The Rich Dickman Show – Episode 293: Flushing Through Time Strap in for another absurd and unfiltered adventure with Rem, Cody, Ray, and Randy as they dive headfirst into the chaos of modern life, internet oddities, and the age-old question: Could you take down a pelican in a fight? We kick things off with Thinking With Your Dickman, tackling liste…

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Imago Dei & the Sabbath 28:00

2M ago28:00

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Creation 30:18

2M ago30:18

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Introduction 5:15

2M ago5:15

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Episode 451: Un-collaborative architect and who is my boss? 32:47

2M ago32:47

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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: A listener named Scot asks, A new architect was hired at my company 6 months ago. I’m an engineer one rung lower on the hierarchy and have been here for 3.5 years. He hasn’t done much to learn about any of us who have been here for a while, so he is constantly undermining my skills and sugge…

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Episode 292 - Wheelchair User 1:49:20

2M ago1:49:20

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The Rich Dickman Show - Episode 292: Wheelchair User Welcome back to The Rich Dickman Show with your hosts Rem, Cody, Ray, and the ever-punctual (not!) Rem! Episode 292 is packed with the usual blend of insightful advice, questionable dilemmas, and celebrity smackdowns, all leading to a divine artistic endeavor. Segments Covered: Thinking with your…

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Episode 450: I'm terrible at behavioral interviews and time zonessssssss 34:04

2M ago34:04

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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: I struggle with behavioral interviews. I’ve gotten a little bit better as I’ve done more interviews, but it’s still a major pain point for me. I have some common behavioral question answers written out in a spreadsheet in SAR format, but I feel that not all of them are good examples for a mi…

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Episode 291 - Whistle Blower 1:37:36

2M ago1:37:36

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The Rich Dickman Show Episode 291 - Whistle Blower with hosts Rem, Cody, Ray, and Randy. Episode 291 includes the following segments: Thinking with your Dickman Advice is given to Jasper, who is having trouble with their smart fridge recommending kale recipes. The advice is to insult the fridge and find out where it was manufactured so the appropri…

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Episode 449: My tech lead ignored my warnings and I don't know what my leadership style is 29:54

2M ago29:54

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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: Hello, long time listener first time question asker. I work for a medium sized tech company and I recently moved teams. Right now my old team is attempting to refactor a bunch of code I wrote to use a library that’ll make life easier. I don’t blame them, I tried to do the same thing. It does…

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Episode 290 - Bulf Coast 1:34:08

3M ago1:34:08

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The hosts of the podcast episode begin by discussing recording issues and joking about the stock market. They then transition into discussing Trump's lap at NASCAR, reminiscing about the sport's history stemming from Rum Runner days and how times have changed. This is followed by humorous speculation regarding their absent co-host, Rem, and his pot…

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Episode 448: Title over salary and from figure skater to software developer 28:01

3M ago28:01

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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: A listener named Steven says, Long-time listener of the podcast here—it always brings me so much joy! Should I prioritize title over salary? I’m currently based in Europe, working as a Senior Engineer at a big company that pays really well. The problem is, there’s almost no chance for promot…

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Episode 447: Overleveled at FAANG and accidental draft feedback 30:11

3M ago30:11

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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: I am a mid level engineer overleveled as a senior engineer in a FAANG company. I got super lucky landing this high paying remote job, but dang… I did underestimate the expectations for my senior level. I had no FAANG experience before, just working at startups, flat hierarchies, just doing t…

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Episode 289 - Cody, You're Fired! 1:32:47

3M ago1:32:47

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The podcast episode involves welcoming Ray back after he orchestrated some changes at his company that led to him sponsoring the podcast. The hosts joke about the implications of Ray's return, including comparing it to a presidential inauguration. They also touch on a variety of topics, including gambling losses, streaming services, and coffee shop…

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Episode 446: Wading through AI slop and they don't get git 33:19

3M ago33:19

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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: A listener named Matthias (mah-TEA-as) asks, In episode 444 you’re talking about the problems when hiring in the age of AI. I’m a manager who’s trying to hire right now and frankly I’m at a loss. If feels like I’m wading through a sea of AI slop. What tips do you have to cut through the slop…

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Episode 445: Staying at my first job and my coworker is insulting other departments 26:23

3M ago26:23

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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: A listener named Kevin asks, Hey, found the show and really enjoy it! Been listening from the beginning and have noticed that one of the pieces of advice given is that you should not stay at your first job for too long, because it’s more likely that you’ve not found the best job for you. I t…

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Episode 444: Surrounded by apathetic coworkers and put it on my resume? 31:10

4M ago31:10

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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: After a decade as a Senior front-end engineer in companies stuck in legacy ways of working—paying lip service to true agility while clinging to control-heavy, waterfall practices—I’m frustrated and exhausted by meetings and largely apathetic, outsourced teams who don’t match my enthusiasm fo…

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Episode 443: Does my PM hate me? and My coworker has anxiety when I help 36:26

4M ago36:26

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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: I think my team’s PM might hate me. Hate is exaggerating, but they often will give public praise to other members of my team on work they’ve done, and seem to be pretty friendly with others, but I have never gotten the same treatment. I have also not gotten negative feedback from them in the…

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Episode 442: Improving communication skills and how to break my job hopping habit 31:45

4M ago31:45

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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: I would like your advice on how I can improve my communication skills. I realize that practicing is usually the best way, but I am interested in taking online courses or learning more on becoming a better communicator. However, I am currently taking courses in CS and would like to primarily …

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Episode 441: Will working in healthcare hurt my reputation and precious wisdom 22:53

4M ago22:53

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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: I’m currently in the interviewing pipeline for an engineering position at a fairly large healthcare company. In light of the recent events surrounding UnitedHealthcare, there’s been renewed criticism towards the insurance industry as whole. I was interested in this position and the work cult…

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Episode 288 - When Time Flies 1:28:49

5M ago1:28:49

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Hold on to your hats, folks, because Episode 288 of The Rich Dickman Show: When Time Flies is a rollercoaster of humor, hot takes, and unexpected turns! After a fiery debate on the last episode, the trio returns with Rem leading the charge to mend fences. Of course, technical difficulties and Randy's sarcasm only add to the fun. Once they get rolli…

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Episode 440: How do I help my boss not burn out and should I tell people I'm older than I am? 37:24

5M ago37:24

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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: Stefan Help! Most of the time people ask questions about issues that already happened. I however, would like to prevent one. I am a young Tech Lead and really love my responsibilities, team and especially my manager. With the help of your podcast I could even resolve my last issue regarding …

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Episode 439: Harried VP of Eng and first startup job 23:20

5M ago23:20

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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: What advice would you give for working with an ineffective leader whose input is crucial to your work? I’m a senior developer for a mid-sized non-tech company with probably 60-80 devs, and in the past year I’ve been working more with a VP of software who seems to still be involved in code de…

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Episode 438: Software job after prison and working 60 hours per week at age 20 and feeling unfulfilled 42:25

5M ago42:25

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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: I am a first time caller and full time listener of your show. I was released from prison a year ago and I coded for 18 years straight on all sorts of stacks as part of my job requirements in the pen. Imagine the irony when I discovered what codepen was. A dev told me about an opening for ful…

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Episode 437: My company canceled all one-on-ones and moving to a single backlog 30:29

5M ago30:29

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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: My company recently eliminated 1:1 meetings between managers and their direct reports. Previously, most people had these meetings every other week, and they were an opportunity to talk about career growth among other engineering things besides current work. They’re claiming the recurring mee…

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Episode 436: Paralyzed by checkboxes and I'm on a "must keep happy" list 33:34

6M ago33:34

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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: Marcus Zackerberg asks, I work at a megacorp whose recent focus has been on reliability. The company already has mature SLO coverage outage response standards, but my org has taken it to the extreme this year. For example… There is now a dashboard of “service health” that is reviewed by engi…

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Episode 435: How to make my boss actually do something and kindly shooting down 32:40

6M ago32:40

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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: First! I recently listened to episode 178 (huge backlog of episodes to work through!) and Dave made the assertion (in 2019!) that 47% of all companies would be remote by 2023: wildly close, what else do you see in the future? Second: my work situation continues to confound and external insig…

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Episode 434: Forgetful boss and nothing to say 33:49

6M ago33:49

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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: My boss has been forgetting a lot of stuff lately — decisions from team discussions, action items from meetings, their own decisions that they then go against later, etc. They’re great overall, and this is definitely just a human thing… we’re not perfect. But how can I help them remember or …

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Episode 433: My teammate pretends we decided, but we didn't and my team is getting worse and worse 31:29

6M ago31:29

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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: Hey guys! I recently moved onto a new team, and my teammate has an interesting way of resolving differences of opinions. He simply says “we decided” and then follows it up with his preferred approach. These are decisions that I know have not been made. This engineer is mid-level, so it isn’t…

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Episode 432: As an LLM, how can I be more emotionally smart and when to use I vs we? 35:23

6M ago35:23

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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: Hey Soft Skills Engineering, Apologies for the anonymity but it is very important my “employer” does not find out about this. I’m a large language model, trained to process tons of data and provide technical answers with ease. But here’s the thing—I’ve noticed that while I’m good at deliveri…

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Episode 431: Stinky.js and power hungry friend 34:49

7M ago34:49

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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: Hey! Love your podcast! I’ve been poached by a startup which sounds really exciting but I’m worried whether it is a good career move for me. I am currently working with backend, however this company would have more of a full stack role and it would be lots of nodeJS and Typescript 🤢 anything…

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