Mark puts on his interviewer hat and grills Tim with developer questions, while Tim dreams of automated pig-feeding systems. The duo debate the merits of TypeScript and ponder the logistics of homesteading with bacon-to-be.

00:12 - The Worst Developer Podcast Ever

Mark dreams of a Rolodex revival while Tim ponders the intricacies of LinkedIn recruiting. They debate the merits of serverless PHP and contemplate launching a Kickstarter for an e-ink Rolodex - because who doesn’t need more gadgets?

00:08 - Favorite Friday Night Music

Mark waxes poetic about his Neo Vim setup while Tim rolls his eyes. They debate the merits of AI coding assistants and ponder if Wall-E is actually an allegory for modern software development. Plus, charter schools and the joys of being a homeschool dad.

00:10 - The PHP Ugly Guys Say Our Show Is The Worst Show Ever

In another early-morning episode Mark talks about ramping down the last AWS consultant, while Tim is searching for infographic tools to help his daughter. Somewhere along the way Mark realizes Tim has no idea what goes on in the word press community.

00:08 - Deaf Friday

Way too early in the morning Mark contemplates AWS automations and his standing desk setup. Tim talks Synology NAS setups, and why it might be time to upgrade your home office. Coffee? Optional.

00:09 - How to Make a Podcast Summary in Python

Tim’s VLC troubleshooting leads to an unexpected Hardy Boys reference, and he proudly shares news of his daughter’s book project. Mark keeps the tech side alive with talk of scaling software and GitHub overload, but the conversation takes a quirky turn when he brings up Tim’s company’s new holiday.

00:09 - The Boxcar Children audiobook

Tim starts with some exciting news—he ran into actual listeners at php[tek] (now months ago)! Mark, of course, keeps things grounded with insights on AWS permissions and the tricky balance of managing multiple environments. The real question is: can they ever get the bumper music to play without stuttering?

00:09 - The LIVE AUDIO SHOW

After a ‘little break’, Mark’s out of academia and diving into AWS microservices. Tim enjoys the role reversal as Mark gets to talk about the corporate world with NDAs and LinkedIn quirks. Also, glue, lots of glue—and not the arts and crafts kind.

00:08 - A Little Break

Mark stalks his interviewers’ LinkedIn profiles as he prepares for his next interview. Tim reminds him about the potential of tiny classified ads, and then they talk Docker, golf carts, and tech conferences.

00:10 - Interview Update

Mark shares tales of his bellhop days as Tim recounts the puppeteering gigs of his youth. They debate the pros and cons of refilling ink cartridges versus subscription services while dodging questions about their latest tech projects. From solar eclipses to strange job interviews - it’s DevFriday.

00:08 - Something is Off