Best Will On The Retro Network Podcasts (2025)

The modern internet is a vast web of independent networks bound together by billions of routing decisions made every second. It’s an architecture so reliable we mostly take it for granted, but behind the scenes it represents one of humanity’s greatest engineering achievements. Today’s internet is also dramatically more complex and capable than in i…

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WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 118 1:19:46

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Adam and Will explore the hype as Wizard pits Marvel Knights, Ultimate Marvel and Marvel Classic against each other, Geoff Johns' reinvents Hawkman for the 21st century, CrossGen previews Sojourn, TONS of comic book movie rumors and so much more. Get access to an UNCUT version of this episode with even more geeky conversation, plus a PDF scan of th…

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SED News: AMD’s Big OpenAI Deal, Intel’s Struggles, and Apple’s AI Long Game 49:02

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SED News is a monthly podcast from Software Engineering Daily where hosts Gregor Vand and Sean Falconer unpack the biggest stories shaping software engineering, Silicon Valley, and the broader tech industry. In this episode, they cover the $1.7B acquisition of Security AI, LangChain’s massive valuation, and the surprise $300M funding” round for Per…

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Ep 44 Interfleet Broadcasting: Retro Sci-Fi, Fandom Power & Building a Media Universe 1:27:42

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In this episode of the WOLF Media Festival Podcast, we’re joined by Peter S. Giakoumis and Chris T. Moore, the creative minds behind Interfleet Broadcasting—the award-winning, live-streaming talk show that blends 70s–80s sci-fi nostalgia with sharp commentary and fandom love. From their weekly broadcasts to their growing media empire under Tipsy To…

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⭐⭐⭐Game – Composer – Title – Release date – Company⭐⭐⭐⭐1.) Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army – Shoji Meguro – “Battle (Raidou), Finale! The Ultimate Face-Off & Archenemy” – June 19, 2025 – Atlus – Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PS4, PS5, Windows PC & Xbox Series X/S⭐2.) Mouthwashing – Martin Halldin – “Main Theme, What's New …

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Building AI Agents on the Frontend with Sam Bhagwat and Abhi Aiyer 57:04

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Most AI agent frameworks are backend-focused and written in Python, which introduces complexity when building full-stack AI applications with JavaScript or TypeScript frontends. This gap makes it harder for frontend developers to prototype, integrate, and iterate on AI-powered features. Mastra is an open-source TypeScript framework focused on build…

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WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 117.5 1:01:48

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Will and Adam dive deeper into Wizard issue 117 to discuss a Last Man Standing Battle between Darth Vader and Doctor Doom, compare Wildstorm's Ninja Boy to Top Cow's No Honor, explore Geoff Johns on The Flash and more! You can get an UNCUT version of this and future episodes, plus a PDF scan of the issue, access to our Patreon exclusive Super Cinem…

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The X-Plane Flight Simulator with Ben Supnik 56:26

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X-Plane is a popular flight simulator developed by Laminar Research. It features a first-principles physics engine, realistic aircraft systems, and a wide variety of aircraft. We wanted to understand the engineering that goes into creating a flight simulator so we invited Ben Supnik on the show. Ben is a software engineer at Laminar and he’s been w…

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Remember That Show? Ep. 40.5: What A Dummy (1990) 30:08

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In this special bonus episode for Halloween, Adam and Will have quick and easy chat about a show that barely exists, What A Dummy from 1990 starring a young, Stephen Dorff. What do you get when you drop a sentient, wisecracking ventriloquist dummy into a standard family sitcom? Listen now and find out in this treat for the spooky season. Thanks to …

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Turning Agent Autonomy into Productivity with Chris Weichel 1:01:22

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A common challenge in software development is creating and maintaining robust development environments. The rise of AI agents has amplified this complexity by adding new demands around permission controls, environment isolation, and resource management. Ona is a platform for AI-native software development and engineering agents. The platform combin…

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Ep 43 Love, Loss, and Artistic Purpose: Mario Muñoz Martínez on The Fallen Wings of the Angels 30:19

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In this emotionally rich episode of the WOLF Media Festival Podcast, we welcome Spanish filmmaker Mario Muñoz Martínez to discuss his powerful script The Fallen Wings of the Angels—a haunting, beautifully written drama that explores the long-term emotional impact of family separation and generational trauma. But beyond the film, we dive into Mario’…

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EP 42 Backstage Battles & Joke Theft: Matt Wexler on Comedy, Chaos, and Borrowing Funny 40:16

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In this episode of the WOLF Media Festival Podcast, we sit down with playwright, comic, and all-around storyteller Matt Wexler to talk about his wild ride through the comedy world—and his razor-sharp dark comedy play Borrowing Funny. While the play itself is a 90s-adjacent backstage blowup of joke theft, club drama, and twisted justice, the real st…

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Ep 41 Reflecting Reality: Jade Ryin on Broken Mirrors and the Actor’s Journey 34:15

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In this episode of the WOLF Media Festival Podcast, we welcome actress Jade Ryin to share her experiences working on the intense film Broken Mirrors. Jade delves into what drew her to the role, how she prepared emotionally for the film’s themes, and the personal and artistic growth she encountered along the way. With insight into her path as an act…

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Ep 40 Blake Pfeil: ASMR, Abandoned Spaces & Audio Magic: Blake Pfeil on All-American Ruins 39:05

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In Episode 40 of the WOLF Media Festival Podcast, Richard hosts a fun, thought-provoking conversation with Amby Award-winning podcaster Blake Pfeil, creator of abandoned: The All-American Ruins Podcast. Blake takes us behind the scenes of his immersive audio storytelling, where he transforms real-world explorations of abandoned spaces into powerful…

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Ep 39 From Friendship to Filmmaking: Brandon LaSan & Ben Fargen on Taking the Leap 45:56

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In this episode of the WOLF Media Festival Podcast, we sit down with longtime friends and co-directors Brandon LaSan and Benjamin Fargen to talk about their real-life journey from childhood pals to indie filmmakers. While their film I Remember Everything sets the stage, this conversation is all about the behind-the-scenes hustle: quitting day jobs,…

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Ep 38 LOL Kids Spotlight: Desmond Talks Jokes, Acting, and Big Laughs! 43:43

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In this special episode of the WOLF Media Festival Podcast, we’re joined by our very first kid guest—Desmond, one of the stars of the League of Laughs kids comedy show! Desmond chats with us about what it’s like to act on a comedy show, how he helped write the LOL Kids Joke Book, and what inspires his sense of humor. Full of laughs, behind-the-scen…

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Ep 37 Voice, Vision, and Video Poems: Inside Désirée Jung’s Creative Universe 27:41

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In this beautifully reflective episode of the WOLF Media Festival Podcast, we welcome artist, poet, and storyteller Désirée Jung. Based in Vancouver, Canada, Désirée shares her journey as a multidisciplinary creative: blending poetry, prose, film, and translation into powerful works of art. From international artist residencies to award-winning vid…

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Ep 36 Director Zack Abdulbaki on his film Helium: A High-Pitched Romance Gone Wrong 26:30

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In this episode of the WOLF Media Festival Podcast, we chat with Zack Abdulbaki, the director of the award-winning comedy short Helium. The film follows a young man who accidentally inhales helium right before a high-stakes dinner date, leaving him with a squeaky, high-pitched voice and no choice but to stay completely silent. What unfolds is a lau…

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The Wizard Files: TRITON Magazine Editor-In-Chief, Brian Kelly 33:11

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What was TRITON magazine and how did it try to give Wizard a run for its money in 1994? Did Wizard "steal" their price guide listings from Comic Values Monthly? What was it like to hang out with John Romita Jr in the 90s? Brian Kelly, founder and Editor-In-Chief of TRITON answers all these questions and more in this fascinating interview about a ma…

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Homebrew and macOS Package Management with Mike McQuaid 1:05:46

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Homebrew is a widely used package manager that simplifies the installation of open-source software on macOS. It was created in response to the growing demand for a lightweight, developer-friendly tool suited to an increasingly Mac-centric development ecosystem. Today, Homebrew is a near-essential part of the macOS software development toolkit. Mike…

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Remember That Show? Ep. 40: Batman Beyond (1999) 1:04:50

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Adam and Will discuss the animated adventures of Batman Beyond in the Gotham City of the future. How did this Kids WB show copper to Batman The Animated Series on FOX Kids? How did the concept evolve before it hit the screen? Is this the best Batman costume ever designed? All this and more, so listen now, TV Lovers! If you like Batman and comic boo…

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Engineering in the Age of Agents with Yechezkel Rabinovich 50:05

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Modern software platforms are increasingly composed of diverse microservices, third-party APIs, and cloud resources. The distributed nature of these systems makes it difficult for engineers to gain a clear view of how their systems behave, which can slow down troubleshooting and increase operational risk. groundcover is an observability platform th…

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WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 117 1:16:22

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In this milestone episode we welcome William Bruce West as the NEW co-host of WIZARDS! Join Adam and Will as they discuss the NEW X-Men uniforms of 2001, a NEW direction for CHAOS! comics, NEW imaginary stories from the Star Wars universe and so much more in this historic episode. You can get access to an UNCUT version of this episode with 10 minut…

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Static Analysis for Ruby with Jake Zimmerman 47:13

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Dynamic languages like Ruby, Python, and JavaScript determine the types of variables at runtime rather than at compile time. This flexibility allows for rapid development and concise code, but it also makes it harder to catch certain classes of bugs before execution. Type checkers for dynamic languages add structure and safety without compromising …

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Scaling AI in Enterprise Codebases with Guy Gur-Ari 52:05

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The rise of language-model coding assistants has led to the creation of the vibe coding paradigm. In this mode of software development, AI agents take a plain language prompt and generate entire applications, which dramatically lowers the barriers to entry and democratizes access to software creation. However, many enterprise environments have larg…

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BONUS: G.I. Joe Casting Call with Knowing Is Half The Podcast 47:28

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We're joined by Ray Stakenas and Robert Clarke-Chan of Knowing Is Half The Podcast for an outrageous discussion of the G.I. Joe movie Casting Call from Wizard issue 117. Wild tangents abound as we talk Dolph Lundgren's filmography, encounters with Destro voice actor Arthur Burghardt and so much more. Check out Ray and Chan on their show, Knowing Is…

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SED News: NVIDIA Bets on Intel, Meta’s Demo Crash, and Anthropic’s Explosive Growth 53:23

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SED News is a monthly podcast from Software Engineering Daily where hosts Gregor Vand and Sean Falconer unpack the biggest stories shaping software engineering, Silicon Valley, and the broader tech industry. In this episode, they cover NVIDIA‘s $5B investment in Intel and $100M stake in OpenAI, Meta’s stumble with its AR glasses demo, and the surpr…

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All Star Superman Patreon Exclusive Preview! 21:02

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In this sneak preview of Wizards! The Podcast Guide to Comics crew take to Patreon Exclusive for SUPER CINEMA with this months featured movie, the Animated Classic All-Star Superman! We have an ALL STAR line up have commentators on this episode with Adam, Michael, and Will diving deep into this hugely popular graphic novel adaptation. Does the movi…

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Orkes and Agentic Workflow Orchestration with Viren Baraiya 46:44

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Modern software systems are composed of many independent microservices spanning frontends, backends, APIs, and AI models, and coordinating and scaling them reliably is a constant challenge. A workflow orchestration platform addresses this by providing a structured framework to define, execute, and monitor complex workflows with resilience and clari…

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WIZARDS The Podcast Guide To Comics | Episode 116.5 1:00:37

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Returning guest, Lee Markowitz joins Adam to talk a Last Woman Standing battle between Black Canary and Black Widow, a The Flash movie Casting Call by Geoff Johns, a Hawkman themed CBIQ quiz, Hot 10 Comics, Mort of the Month and more geeky fun! Join our Patreon today at Patreon.com/WIZARDSCOMICS to get access to an UNCUT version of this podcast, pl…

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Turbopuffer with Simon Hørup Eskildsen 50:36

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Vector search has become a foundational technology for AI applications, enabling everything from semantic code search to contextual retrieval for large language models. However, a major challenge with vector databases has been the cost as data storage scales. Turbopuffer is a vector database that focuses on speed, cost and scalability. It was creat…