Thunder Nerds

In this episode we get to chat with Web Developer, Bboy, and one of the hosts of the Syntax podcast: Scott Tolinski. We discuss topics ranging from martial arts, balancing kids and careers, to how to positively contribute to the development community. We also talk about Scott’s new courses on Level Up Tutorials, from Mastering Figma to React 16 For Everyone.

Then we dive into the new Syntax podcast, “A Tasty Treats Podcast for Web Developers”. The show is co-hosted by Wes Bos and Scott Tolinski. We get to know how Scott and Wes met, how they collaborate and what goes into creating the show.

Show Links

* Guest: Scott Tolinski

* Watch the show on YouTube: https://youtu.be/g7Tycg_l8z8

* The Syntax podcast: https://syntax.fm

* @syntaxfm https://twitter.com/syntaxfm

* @stolinski https://twitter.com/stolinski

* @wesbos https://twitter.com/wesbos

* The Best Way To Learn Modern JavaScript: https://es6.io/

* Scott’s Website: http://scotttolinski.com/

* Co-host of the Syntax podcast, Wes Bos http://wesbos.com

* Github: https://github.com/stolinski

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stolinski

* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LevelUpTuts

* Level Up Tutorials: https://leveluptutorials.com

* Level Up Tutorials YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/LevelUpTuts

Scott’s New Courses

* React 16 For Everyone: https://www.leveluptutorials.com/tutorials/react-16-for-everyone

* Mastering Figma: https://www.leveluptutorials.com/tutorials/mastering-figma

Video Skip Links

* Talking Martial Arts w/ Scott https://youtu.be/g7Tycg_l8z8?t=43s

* How do parents find the time for their career? https://youtu.be/g7Tycg_l8z8?t=7m24s

* Take your skills to the next level with Level Up Pro https://youtu.be/g7Tycg_l8z8?t=10m53s

* The advantages of building your own store solution https://youtu.be/g7Tycg_l8z8?t=13m19s

* The Syntax podcast: A Tasty Treats Podcast for Web Developers https://youtu.be/g7Tycg_l8z8?t=17m28s

* Where did the Syntax podcast get it’s name, and what were the alternatives? https://youtu.be/g7Tycg_l8z8?t=19m38s

* How Scott and Wes connected

In this episode we get to chat with Web Developer, Bboy, and one of the hosts of the Syntax podcast: Scott Tolinski. We discuss topics ranging from martial arts, balancing kids and careers, to how to positively contribute to the development community. We also talk about Scott’s new courses on Level Up Tutorials, from Mastering Figma to React 16 For Everyone.

Then we dive into the new Syntax podcast, “A Tasty Treats Podcast for Web Developers”. The show is co-hosted by Wes Bos and Scott Tolinski. We get to know how Scott and Wes met, how they collaborate and what goes into creating the show.

Show Links

* Guest: Scott Tolinski

* Watch the show on YouTube: https://youtu.be/g7Tycg_l8z8

* The Syntax podcast: https://syntax.fm

* @syntaxfm https://twitter.com/syntaxfm

* @stolinski https://twitter.com/stolinski

* @wesbos https://twitter.com/wesbos

* The Best Way To Learn Modern JavaScript: https://es6.io/

* Scott’s Website: http://scotttolinski.com/

* Co-host of the Syntax podcast, Wes Bos http://wesbos.com

* Github: https://github.com/stolinski

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stolinski

* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LevelUpTuts

* Level Up Tutorials: https://leveluptutorials.com

* Level Up Tutorials YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/LevelUpTuts

Scott’s New Courses

* React 16 For Everyone: https://www.leveluptutorials.com/tutorials/react-16-for-everyone

* Mastering Figma: https://www.leveluptutorials.com/tutorials/mastering-figma

Video Skip Links

* Talking Martial Arts w/ Scott https://youtu.be/g7Tycg_l8z8?t=43s

* How do parents find the time for their career? https://youtu.be/g7Tycg_l8z8?t=7m24s

* Take your skills to the next level with Level Up Pro https://youtu.be/g7Tycg_l8z8?t=10m53s

* The advantages of building your own store solution https://youtu.be/g7Tycg_l8z8?t=13m19s

* The Syntax podcast: A Tasty Treats Podcast for Web Developers https://youtu.be/g7Tycg_l8z8?t=17m28s

* Where did the Syntax podcast get it’s name, and what were the alternatives? https://youtu.be/g7Tycg_l8z8?t=19m38s

* How Scott and Wes connected

In this episode we get to speak with content strategist, Autumn Sullivan. We talk about Autumn’s career journey and how she took ownership of her own professional destiny. We talk about her role at Big Sea, and her new podcast “Sour Beer and Salty Women”. The show covers topics such as: sexism in marketing, digging past the clichés and stereotypes, and of course beer

In this episode we get to speak with creative developer, Patrick Brouwer. Patrick gives us a sneak peek into the logic of his new animation app Spirit. Spirit provides a way to easily animate objects on the web. We get the nitty-gritty on how it works, who it’s for, and how it’s way different from all the other apps that try to service this need.

Patrick also performs a two hour guitar solo from the song Hotel California.

Video Skip Links

* What is the industry like in the Netherlands https://youtu.be/N7qGn2TvZOA?t=4m19s

* Where did Patrick get his start https://youtu.be/N7qGn2TvZOA?t=6m38s

* Spirit: Easily animate objects on the web. For Designers & Developers. https://youtu.be/N7qGn2TvZOA?t=8m20s

* Bret Victor’s talk called “Inventing on Principle”. https://youtu.be/N7qGn2TvZOA?t=12m55s

* What will Spirit’s UI look like https://youtu.be/N7qGn2TvZOA?t=15m2s

* Who is Spirit for https://youtu.be/N7qGn2TvZOA?t=27m31s

* Patrick performs a two hour guitar solo from the song Hotel California https://youtu.be/N7qGn2TvZOA?t=39m24s

About Patrick

Software and Web Developer with experience in design, conceptualization and programming for mobile devices and web interfaces. In my spare time I follow up with the latest web trends, techniques and new possibilities.

Founder of Spirit (animation tooling for the web)

My passion is about creating new innovative and creative cross-media concepts, following on-the-edge technology. I am always interested in new challenges, so feel free to connect!

Specialties: HTML5, CSS3, Javascript, Docker, TDD, ES6, PostCSS, Node.js, Webpack, Rollup, React.js, Redux.js, Backbone,js, WebGL, GSAP.

Episode Links

* Guest: Patrick Brouwer

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pbrouwer/

* Twitter: https://twitter.com/patrickbrouwer

* Owner and Creative Developer – Interactive Media http://www.inlet.nl

* Git: https://github.com/inlet

* Spirit https://spiritapp.io

* Why I’m Building Spirit: https://medium.com/@patrickbrouwer/why-i-am-building-spiritjs-9f4fbe1f2f9c

* Bret Victor’s talk called Inventing on Principle

* Spirited Away: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0245429

* Random Studio: http://random.studio

Spotlight

* Brian: Pixel 2 XL https://store.google.com/product/pixel_2

* Frederick: Edge released for iOS and Android https://www.microsoft.

In this episode we get to speak with digital art director, Art Hill. We bait Art into telling us the story of how he got his start in the industry; while we fall hook, line and sinker for his passion as a professional fisherman. We then talk about his day-to-day tasks of balancing client expectations with compelling design solutions.

Of course we couldn’t resist the opportunity to discuss Apple’s new iPhone X notch challenge, and all the other interesting moments that Apple has bestowed upon us this week.

Video Skip Links

* The life of a Professional Fisherman https://youtu.be/QFoLXSUQKcg?t=1m41s

* Surviving Hurricane Irma https://youtu.be/QFoLXSUQKcg?t=3m46s

* How did Art Hill get his start in the industry https://youtu.be/QFoLXSUQKcg?t=11m39s

* The day and a life of a Digital Art Director https://youtu.be/QFoLXSUQKcg?t=14m38s

* Apple’s new iPhone X notch challenge https://youtu.be/QFoLXSUQKcg?t=22m4s

Guest Links

* Guest: Art Hill, Digital Art Director

* Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/QFoLXSUQKcg

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arthillsart/

* Twitter: @arthillsart https://twitter.com/arthillsart

* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arthillsart

* Website: http://arthillsart.com/

* FKQ Advertising: http://www.fkq.com/

Subject(s) Links

* Hurricane Irma: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane_Irma

* iPhone X: https://www.apple.com/iphone-x/

* iPhone 8 & 8 Plus: https://www.apple.com/iphone-8/

* Watch Series 3: https://www.apple.com/watch/

* Good Place: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Good_Place

Spotlight

* Frederick: Fitbit Flyer: https://www.fitbit.com/shop/flyer

* Brian: Anker: https://www.amazon.com/Anker-20000mAh-Portable-Charger-PowerCore/dp/B00X5RV14Y/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1505696212&sr=8-2&keywords=anker

* Art: Gasbuddy: https://www.gasbuddy.com

In this episode we kick it with hosts of Late Nights With Trav and Los: Travis Neilson and Carlos Montoya. We jump into what’s new with their show, and discuss the new podcast network (Tin Roof Media) and its evolution. Then we outline the value of community within our industry and all the opportunities that an ecosystem can offer.

We also talk about how socializing your work is important, yet making sure that you stay true to your values so they align with your passions is even more paramount.

Skip Links

* What’s new with Trav and Los https://youtu.be/IlcIqkAvTuo?t=1m37s

* Los asks about the Thunder Nerds https://youtu.be/IlcIqkAvTuo?t=3m53s

* Los blesses Trav with holy oil https://youtu.be/IlcIqkAvTuo?t=5m9s

* Beard brothers https://youtu.be/IlcIqkAvTuo?t=6m18s

* What is Late Nights With Trav and Los https://youtu.be/IlcIqkAvTuo?t=10m31s

* The value of community https://youtu.be/IlcIqkAvTuo?t=14m7s

* What is the Tin Roof Media Network https://youtu.be/IlcIqkAvTuo?t=20m08s

* What is a podcast network https://youtu.be/IlcIqkAvTuo?t=24m59s

* What is the value of joining a creative network https://youtu.be/IlcIqkAvTuo?t=27m13s

* The importance for socializing your work https://youtu.be/IlcIqkAvTuo?t=29m32s

* Evergreen content and a healthy publishing schedule https://youtu.be/IlcIqkAvTuo?t=33m56s

* The value of showing your work via the process of design problem solving https://youtu.be/IlcIqkAvTuo?t=34m14s

* Thunder Nerds join the Tin Roof Media Network https://youtu.be/IlcIqkAvTuo?t=39m47s

* The Undiiscovered podcast https://youtu.be/IlcIqkAvTuo?t=43m15s

Show Links

* Guest: Late Nights With Trav and Los: Travis Neilson and Carlos Montoya.

* Website: http://www.travandlos.com

* Twitter: @TravAndLos https://twitter.com/TravAndLos

* Trav and Los Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travandlos/

Travis Neilson

* Twitter: @travisneilson https://twitter.com/travisneilson

* YouTube: DevTips https://t.co/SdbQQKbSyB

In this episode we have the pleasure of speaking with design advocate, Val Head. We ask Val about her story of how she connected with Adobe and what she’s doing with them now. We also talk a bit about Adobe XD and where it’s going in the future. Then we discuss what VR and AR will look like in the coming years, and the opportunities that await us.

And of course we dive into Val’s phobia of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood of Make-Believe, and why she wants everyone to send her a King Friday puppet.

Video Skip Links

* New web accessibility challenges from chatbots https://youtu.be/9cl0QWdSU6I?t=35m57s

* How Val Head connected with Adobe https://youtu.be/9cl0QWdSU6I?t=2m55s

* What will Adobe Xd look like in the future? https://youtu.be/9cl0QWdSU6I?t=8m4s

* Will Val Head start a new Podcast for Adobe? https://youtu.be/9cl0QWdSU6I?t=11m3s

* Interesting new UX opportunities in VR/AR https://youtu.be/9cl0QWdSU6I?t=18m22s

Show Links

* Our Guest: Val Head

* Watch Video: https://youtu.be/9cl0QWdSU6I

* Website: http://valhead.com

* Twitter: @vlh https://twitter.com/vlh

* Book: Designing Interface Animation: Meaningful Motion for User Experience, By Val Head: http://rosenfeldmedia.com/books/designing-interface-animation/

* Screencast: All The Right Moves http://alltherightmoves.valhead.com/

* CSS Animation https://www.lynda.com/CSS-tutorials/CSS-Animation/439683-2.html on lynda.com

* Motion and Meaning http://motionandmeaning.io

* Weekly UI Animation Newsletter http://uianimationnewsletter.com/

* Adobe XD https://www.adobe.com/products/experience-design.html

* @Adobe https://twitter.com/Adobe

* Tilt brush https://www.tiltbrush.com/

* WALL-E http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0910970/

* ARKit https://developer.apple.com/arkit/

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In this episode we talk with UI Engineer/Developer and co-host of the Toolsday podcast, Una Kravets. We discuss the benefits of working remotely while traveling the world, specifically the beautiful coastal city of Porto in Portugal. Then we talk about the genesis of the Toolsday podcast, and its “possible new intro” thx to us

In this episode we talk with Meshfire Chief Marketing Officer, Amber Osborne. We explore Amber’s story of “Yams to Riches” and how Twitter has played a main role in her journey: from her fight of knocking down business stereotypes, liberating static Yam product conceptions, to her ascension of being awarded Forbes #2 Social CMO. We also dive into Meshfire and the value it brings to many businesses in the social media realm.

Video Skip Links

* How Amber got her start via Bruce’s Yams: https://youtu.be/PDsQxE95rUE?t=3m48s

* How to start your career by owning your passions: https://youtu.be/PDsQxE95rUE?t=13m5s

* Social Media Accountability: https://youtu.be/PDsQxE95rUE?t=19m3s

* Finding opportunity in Twitter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDsQxE95rUE

* How Meshfire helped in a search and rescue: https://youtu.be/PDsQxE95rUE?t=27m39s

* What is Meshfire and who is it for: https://youtu.be/PDsQxE95rUE?t=36m18s

* Doghead Simulations Virtual Reality Software For Remote Teams: https://youtu.be/PDsQxE95rUE?t=39m14s

About Amber

Amber Osborne a.k.a Miss Destructo is the Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer at Meshfire, an artificial intelligence driven social media management software in Seattle, WA. She is also the former Vice President and Co-Founder at Head of Lettuce Media in Tampa, Florida specializing in social media brand management and consulting… Read more http://missdestructo.com/amberosborne/

Show Notes

* Guest: Amber Osborne

* Watch Video: https://youtu.be/PDsQxE95rUE

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amberosborne/

* Twitter: @MissDestructo https://twitter.com/MissDestructo

* Amber’s Website: http://missdestructo.com/

* Meshfire: https://www.meshfire.com/

* Meshfire Tutorial 2015: https://vimeo.com/121630545

* Meshfire Mobile App: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/meshfire/id1135482524?ls=1&mt=8

* Doghead Simulations: http://www.dogheadsimulations.com

* Bruce’s Yams: http://brucesyams.com

* The Crown: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4786824/

* Lawbreakers: http://lawbreakers.nexon.net/en/landing

* Fortnight: https://www.epicgames.com/fortnite/en-US/home

Spotlight

* Frederick:

In this episode we get to speak with Salesforce Architecture Lead, Alba Rivas. We talk about her role at FinancialForce and her day-to-day challenges. We also discuss the Salesforce Lightning Design System, and the Salesforce Lightning Component Framework. We then get to know how Alba got her start and what got her interested in development.

Video Skip Links

* Salesforce Architect based in Spain, working at FinancialForce https://youtu.be/2djwUQd4qUM?t=2m21s

* What is the Salesforce Lightning Design System https://youtu.be/2djwUQd4qUM?t=3m54s

* What is the Salesforce Lightning Component Framework? https://youtu.be/2djwUQd4qUM?t=4m7s

* Master’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering at University of Granada (Spain) https://youtu.be/2djwUQd4qUM?t=8m34s

* How Alba connected with FinancialForce https://youtu.be/2djwUQd4qUM?t=10m30s

* Salesforce Cruise: Inside Scoop On The Future of Salesforce https://youtu.be/2djwUQd4qUM?t=14m5s

* The day-to-day as a Salesforce Architecture Lead at FinancialForce https://youtu.be/2djwUQd4qUM?t=17m40s

* What got Alba Rivas interested in development https://youtu.be/2djwUQd4qUM?t=20m40s

* What did Alba Rivas want to do when she was a kid https://youtu.be/2djwUQd4qUM?t=25m37s

* Alba Rivas’s advice to woman in the tech industry https://youtu.be/2djwUQd4qUM?t=30m30s

Show Links

* Guest: Alba Rivas

* Watch Video Interview: https://youtu.be/2djwUQd4qUM

* Master’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering at University of Granada (Spain)

* Twitter: @Alba_ARivas https://twitter.com/alba_arivas

* Enthusiastic Salesforce Architecture Lead at http://FinancialForce.com

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alba-azcona-rivas-31a22530/

* Personal Website: https://albasfdc.wordpress.com/

* Justin and the Knights of Valour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9R9x9RfyGE

* Lightning Design System: https://www.lightningdesignsystem.com/

* Frontend Conf: http://frontenddesignconference.com/2016/schedule.php

* dreamOlé: http://dreamole.es/ Spain’s largest community-led event for Salesforce professionals

* Building a Web Application GooglePlacesAPI LightningConnect: