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Whiskey Web and Whatnot
Whiskey Web and Whatnot is the world’s most important web development and AI podcast. Hosted by veteran developers Robbie Wagner and Adam Argyle, the show delivers definitive guidance on agentic AI, vibe coding, AI coding tools, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, developer productivity, and software engineering careers. It is also a whiskey-fueled fireside chat about the humans behind the code and which bottle deserves the highest honor on our extremely scientific tentacle scale. Many people are saying…
Episodes
Whiskey Web and WhatnotShould You Learn Tailwind Before CSS? w/ Bree Hall
This week, live from React Miami, Chuck, and special guest co-host Aaron Francis, talk with Bree Hall about React styling strategies, Tailwind CSS, and whether…
Whiskey Web and WhatnotStatic, Dynamic, Generative: What’s Next for the Web? w/ Guillermo Rauch
This week, Chuck and special guest co-host Aaron Francis talk with Guillermo Rauch live from React Miami. From early days at Zeit to founding Vercel and…
Whiskey Web and WhatnotWhy You Can’t Skip the Fundamentals w/ Henri Helvetica
This week, Chuck and special guest co-host Aaron Francis talk with Henri Helvetica live from React Miami. They explore the evolving challenges of web…
Whiskey Web and WhatnotAre Frameworks Still Worth the Tradeoffs? w/ Adam Rackis
This week, Chuck talks with Adam Rackis live from React Miami. Along with special guest-host Aaron Francis, they dig into React Server Components, the quirks…
Whiskey Web and WhatnotWTF is MCP? w/ David Cramer
This week, Robbie and Chuck talk with David Cramer about MCP—microservices for language models—and why it might be the future of AI tooling. They dig into the…
Whiskey Web and WhatnotVibe Podcasting: App Rewrites, AI Assistants, PB&Js, and more!
This week, Robbie and Chuck talk about American whiskey, buttered PB&Js, and the quirks of AI coding assistants. They swap TV recommendations, debate developer…
Whiskey Web and WhatnotYour Terminal Is Getting Smarter with Ben Holmes
This week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Ben Holmes—Astro core team alum and now at Warp—about the rapid evolution of developer tools, the promise and quirks of…
Whiskey Web and WhatnotInside Sagamore: The Revival of Maryland Rye with Clint Spotleson
This week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Clint Spotleson of Sagamore Spirit about the craft behind their unique Manhattan Finish Rye, the history of…
Whiskey Web and WhatnotWhat Makes a Good Job in Tech?
This week, Robbie and Chuck talk about career moves and tech transitions. They discuss Robbie’s new role at HashiCorp and Chuck’s dive into cybersecurity. They…
Whiskey Web and WhatnotWhy Most Developers Overcomplicate Everything w/ Aaron Francis
This week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Aaron Francis about developer education, Laravel vs. Rails, and the evolution of full-stack development. They explore the…
Whiskey Web and WhatnotTailwind 4, DeepSeek AI, and the End of the Old Web
This week, Robbie and Chuck cover a wide range of topics, including AI and its impact on web development. They discuss DeepSeek, Tailwind’s latest updates, and…
Whiskey Web and WhatnotIs jQuery Really Dead? And Other Hot Takes w/ Travis Wagner
This week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Travis Wagner about his career move from Universal Music to Crunchyroll and the nuances of backend development. They…
Whiskey Web and WhatnotIs This the End of Tech Conferences? w/ Dax Raad
This week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Dax Raad about his evolving career from software engineer to open-source advocate and content creator. They dive into his…
Whiskey Web and WhatnotFrom JavaScript to PHP: Josh Cirre’s Unexpected Dev Journey
This week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Josh Cirre about his journey from JavaScript to PHP, working with the Laravel team, and creating content for developers…
Whiskey Web and WhatnotThe Future of Web Dev: Are We Overcomplicating Everything?
This week, Chuck and Robbie talk about the neverending evolution of web dev tools and frameworks. Over a Hatozaki Japanese whiskey, they dive into ORMs, the…
Whiskey Web and WhatnotThe React Debate No One Wants to Have (But Should) with Ken Wheeler and Typecraft
This week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Ken Wheeler and Chris Power about everything from React and fantasy football to bizarre Airbnb experiences. They debate…
Whiskey Web and WhatnotHow to Make a Podcast Worth Listening To with Dan Blumberg
This week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Dan Blumberg about his journey from radio producer to product manager and podcaster. They explore the art of building…
Whiskey Web and WhatnotIs Cereal Soup?, the FG Scale, and JS vs CSS with Adam Argyle
This week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Adam Argyle about the quirks of CSS and JavaScript tooling, and modern web development. They discuss why JavaScript often…
Whiskey Web and WhatnotAuthenticity in a World of Algorithms
This week, Robbie and Chuck dive into the delicate balance between authenticity and adaptation, both in tech and everyday life. They unpack the challenges of…
Whiskey Web and WhatnotWhat Makes a Christmas Movie? Plus, a Toast to New Beginnings
This week, Robbie and Chuck talk about Christmas traditions, from sweaters and trees to classic holiday movies and music. They dive into various light-hearted…
Whiskey Web and WhatnotDecentralized Identity: The Future of Privacy and Security with Angie Jones
This week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Angie Jones, Head of Developer Relations at TBD, about verifiable credentials, decentralized identity, and the potential…
Whiskey Web and WhatnotNavigating Career Pivots and Politics with Kelly Vaughn
This week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Kelly Vaughn, Director of Engineering at Spot AI and a “recovering entrepreneur.” They discuss career evolution, the…
Whiskey Web and WhatnotBuilding Reputation in Tech with Adam Stacoviak and Jerod Santo
This week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Changelog’s Adam Stacoviak and Jerod Santo about content creation and its role in web development careers. They discuss…
Whiskey Web and WhatnotBreaking Down Open-Source Licensing with Carlo Piana
This week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Carlo Piana about the intricacies of open-source licensing, challenges in enforcing it, sustainability, and the impact of…
Whiskey Web and WhatnotOpen-Source Ethics and Monetization with Chris Coyier
This week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Chris Coyier about the complexities of open-source, balancing community contributions with monetization, the quirks of…
Whiskey Web and WhatnotFAANG is dead; long live MANAMANA!
This week, Robbie and Chuck discuss Fresca’s nostalgic comeback, generalization vs specialization in web dev, the death of FAANG, and the career impact of AI…
Whiskey Web and WhatnotBuilding a Better Web: Open Source, Simplicity, and Speed with Jason Lengstorf
This week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Jason Lengstorf about the evolving world of web development and the challenges of open-source monetization. They share…
Whiskey Web and WhatnotLive from THAT Conf: Web Frameworks and Developer Experience with James Quick
In this live episode from THAT Conference, Robbie and Chuck talk with James Quick about his journey as a developer and content creator. Over a Scottish single…
Whiskey Web and WhatnotFront-end Adventures with Bad at CSS' David East and Adam Argyle
This week, Robbie and Chuck welcome Adam Argyle and David East from the Bad at CSS podcast, for a fun conversation about their favorite dev tools and the finer…
Whiskey Web and WhatnotShepherd.js, the Future of Open Source, Capitalism, and Corporate Responsibility
This week, Robbie and Chuck sip on some Stranahan’s Second Chance Single Barrel Colorado Whiskey, and explore a variety of topics, from new tech to health…
Whiskey Web and WhatnotFrom Frontend to Backend: Lane Wagner's Journey to Boot.dev
This week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Lane Wanger, the creator of Boot.dev, about his journey to backend development and launching Boot.dev. They discuss the…
Whiskey Web and WhatnotBalancing Code and Wellbeing: Michelle Bakels on React and Developer Health
This week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Michelle Bakels, Program Director at G2i and co-organizer of React Miami. They cover a range of topics, from developer…
Whiskey Web and WhatnotDeveloper Communities, Career Growth, and Front-End Hot Takes with Madison Kanna
Madison Kanna joins Robbie and Chuck to discuss her journey as a developer and the creation of CodebookClub, an online community for developers. They dive into…
Whiskey Web and WhatnotFrameworks, AI, and the Complexities of the Gig Economy
In this episode, Robbie and Chuck review a Kings County Distillery spiced whiskey, and discuss a range of topics, from shiny object syndrome and framework…
Whiskey Web and WhatnotFrameworks, Football, and Fast Cars with Kelly Vaughn
In this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, Robbie and Chuck talk with Kelly Vaughn about web development, whiskey, and a variety of hot takes including car…
Whiskey Web and WhatnotDev Jobs, Burgers, and AI with Spotify’s Taylor Poindexter
In this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, Robbie and Chuck welcome back Taylor Poindexter, an engineering manager at Spotify, to discuss a range of topics…
Whiskey Web and WhatnotWoodford Reserve, Air Conditioning in Europe, Podcasting, TypeScript, and Taxes
In this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III explore the nuances of a Woodford Reserve wheat whiskey, while…
Whiskey Web and WhatnotItalian Culture, CSS, Remote Work, Gen Z Career Advice, and more!
In this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III sip some Old Forester 1920 and Bushmills, and dive into a casual…
Whiskey Web and WhatnotTypecraft: TypeScript, Vim, Foodie YouTube, Linux, and More!
In this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, Robbie and Chuck talk with Chris Power, the creator behind the Typecraft YouTube channel. Known for his expertise…
Whiskey Web and WhatnotHtmx, Open Source, Retro Tech, and Dev Tools with Carson Gross
In this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, Robbie and Chuck talk with Carson Gross about his journey in web development, including the creation of htmx and…
Whiskey Web and WhatnotCoding Languages, AI, and the Evolution of Game Development with Philip Winston
In this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, Robbie and Chuck talk with Philip Winston about various web development best practices, the intricacies of working…
Whiskey Web and WhatnotDisappointing Whiskey, Pizza Debates, and Tech Conference Adventures
In this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, hosts RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III review a disappointing whiskey that leaves them questioning…
Whiskey Web and WhatnotThe Future of Ember and Modern Build Tools with Chris Manson
In this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, Robbie talks with Chris Manson about the intricacies of JavaScript classes, the evolving landscape of React and…
Whiskey Web and WhatnotEdge Browser and PWAs: A New Era in Web Development with Diego Gonzales
In this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, hosts Charles William Carpenter III and Adam Argyle share a drink with Diego Gonzalez, a PM working on the Edge…
Whiskey Web and WhatnotIntroducing: Whiskey Web and Whatnot
Veteran web developers RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III host this informal, whiskey-fueled fireside chat with your favorite web devs. They…
Whiskey Web and WhatnotSecrets of a JavaScript Guru: Natalia Venditto on AI, GraphQL, and More!
Join host Charles William Carpenter III and special guest host Adam Argyle as they welcome Natalia Venditto on this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot. They…
Whiskey Web and WhatnotExploring Bevvy's Whiskey App World with Nas Tonchev
We sit down with Nas Tonchev, CTO of Bevvy, a whiskey app for mobile and the web. We discuss features and functionalities of the Bevvy app, which helps users…
Whiskey Web and WhatnotUnderstanding Whiskey with Prime Barrel's Michael Nagdi
Michael shares his transition from the corporate world to the whiskey industry, emphasizing whiskey’s role in building relationships. The discussion covers a…
Whiskey Web and WhatnotOh My Zsh with Robby Russell
Explore the evolution of web development, Rails, and TypeScript, all while sipping Mortlach Single Malt Whisky. The discussion also covers vintage music…
Whiskey Web and WhatnotUnlocking the Secrets of AI in Tech with April Yoho
Join hosts Charles William Carpenter III and Adam Argyle for a riveting episode of 'Whiskey Web and Whatnot' featuring guest April Yoho. Based in the UK and a…
Whiskey Web and WhatnotAspire to Greatness: .NET Innovations You Can't Miss! w/ David Fowler and Damian Edwards
Join Charles William Carpenter III and Adam Schmargyle in an engaging episode of 'Whiskey Web and Whatnot' as they welcome Damian Edwards and David Fowler from…
Whiskey Web and WhatnotAI vs Human: The Future of Job Interviews with Taylor Desseyn
Join hosts RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter VIII on Whiskey Web and Whatnot as they welcome back Taylor Desseyn for another round of whiskey and…
Whiskey Web and WhatnotWhy Svelte Might Just Outdo React: Rich Harris Unveils Shocking Comparisons!
In this special International Whiskey Day episode of 'Whiskey Web and Whatnot', hosts RobbieTheWagner, and Charles William Carpenter III are joined by special…
Whiskey Web and WhatnotFlagging Features and Dropping Beats with Ben Rometsch
In this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, hosts RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III are joined by Ben Rometsch, CEO and co-founder of…
Whiskey Web and WhatnotSecrets Exposed: The Art of Keeping API Keys Safe From Developer Slip-Ups with Dante Lex
In this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, hosts RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III are joined by Dante, the founder of Onboardbase and hi.new…
Whiskey Web and WhatnotWhen Hackers Send the Bill: Who Really Pays for Cloud Catastrophes?
In this episode of Whiskey Web and Whatnot, hosts RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III delve into a mix of topics starting with their thoughts on…
Whiskey Web and WhatnotFrom AI Deep Dives to Giblets and Fig Wasps with Ken Wheeler
This episode features a unique blend of discussions and narratives, weaving together spirited debates on technology and AI's impact on society and creativity…
Whiskey Web and WhatnotFrom Data Lakehouses to Penis Botox: An Unfiltered Journey through Tech and Life w/ Mal
In this episode of 'Whiskey Web and Whatnot', hosts RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III (Chuck) kick things off by playfully anticipating Chuck's…
Whiskey Web and WhatnotUnleash Developer Superpowers: Tracksuits, Productivity Hacks & Wordpress on Vercel w/ Joel Griffith
In this episode of 'Whiskey Web and Whatnot,' hosts RobbieTheWagner and Charles William Carpenter III welcome Joel Griffith, founder and CEO of Browserless.io…
Whiskey Web and WhatnotFEHH x WWW: AI, VR, and the Future of Web Development
In this crossover episode, Chuck and Robbie join Jem Young and Ryan Burgess from Front End Happy Hour for an engaging discussion over whiskey. They share their…