Whiskey Web and Whatnot: Web Development, Neat

Italian Culture, CSS, Remote Work, Gen Z Career Advice, and more!

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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 conversation about their experiences of Italian culture, food, and the challenges of working remotely in a foreign country. They discuss the complexity of modern web development, CSS, podcasts and TV shows, and offer some Gen Z career advice.

In this episode:

  • (00:00) - Intro
  • (01:44) - Whiskey: Old Forrester 1920 and Bushmills
  • (09:23) - Animating SVG gradient background colors
  • (13:06) - The complexity and nuance of modern web development
  • (18:09) - TV shows and podcasts
  • (23:52) - Generational work ethic and career paths
  • (30:22) - Italian culture and lifestyle
  • (39:04) - Bottled water obsession
  • (47:04) - Driving in Italy
  • (51:33) - Internet woes
  • (56:45) - Soccer and stadium tours
  • (60:22) - VPNs for streaming

    • Links

    • Old Forester 1920: https://www.oldforester.com
    • Bushmills: https://bushmills.com
    • Animating SVG Gradient Background Colors With CSS Custom Properties: https://robbiethewagner.dev/articles/animating-svg-gradients-with-css-custom-properties
    • TailwindCSS: https://tailwindcss.com
    • Armchair Expert: https://armchairexpertpod.com
    • Syntax: https://syntax.fm
    • RedHanded: https://wondery.com/shows/redhanded
    • The Stranger: https://www.netflix.com/title/81001209
    • Syntax Merch: https://sentry.shop
    • Diablo: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diablo_(series)
    • FIFA: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIFA_(video_game_series)
    • Kinesis 360: https://kinesis-ergo.com/keyboards/advantage360
    • Starlink: https://www.starlink.com
    • Billie Eilish: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billie_Eilish
    • Taylor Swift: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taylor_Swift
    • The Acolyte: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Acolyte_(TV_series)
    • House of the Dragon: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_of_the_Dragon
    • 148: Understanding Whiskey with Prime Barrel’s Michael Nagdi: https://whiskey.fm/understanding-whiskey-with-prime-barrels-michael-nagdi

      • Connect with Chuck and Robbie

      • Robbie Wagner: https://x.com/RobbieTheWagner
      • Chuck Carpenter: https://x.com/CharlesWthe3rd

        • Subscribe and stay in touch

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