This week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Clint Spotleson of Sagamore Spirit about the craft behind their unique Manhattan Finish Rye, the history of Maryland-style whiskey, and why great whiskey is meant to be shared. Clint shares stories from his journey through the spirits industry, his passion for whiskey, and what makes Sagamore stand out in a crowded market.

In this episode:

• (00:00) – Intro
• (02:07) – Whiskey intro and rating: Sagamore Manhattan Finish Rye Whiskey
• (15:53) – The history and production of Sagamore Rye
• (18:49) – Whiskey culture and collecting
• (22:38) – Sagamore’s unique bottling and branding
• (29:35) – Whiskey tasting techniques and anecdotes
• (33:30) – Old school steakhouses
• (34:59) – Sagamore Spirit WWW barrel pick
• (40:08) – Is it a waste to use a good whiskey in a cocktail?
• (42:13) – Sneaker collections and preferences
• (47:52) – Italy and speaking Italian
• (51:25) – All about pizza
• (54:02) – What would Clint do if not in the whiskey business?
• (56:50) – Plugs

Links

• Sagamore Spirit: https://sagamorespirit.com/
• Ryan Norwood: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-norwood-91641562/
• Norlan: https://norlanglass.com/
• Buffalo Trace: https://www.buffalotracedistillery.com/
• Jack Rose: https://www.jackrosediningsaloon.com/
• Kevin Plank: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Plank
• Under Armour: https://www.underarmour.com/
• The Baltimore Sun: https://www.baltimoresun.com/
• Hammer and Nails: https://hammerandnailsgrooming.com/
• Durant's: https://durantsaz.com/
• Goodfellas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goodfellas
• Jordans: https://www.nike.com/jordan
• Yeezy: https://www.goat.com/collections/yeezy
• Adidas: https://www.adidas.com/
• Nike: https://www.nike.com/
• Frank's Hot Sauce: https://www.franksredhot.com/
• Ghost of Tsushima: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghost_of_Tsushima
• Dishonored: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dishonored

Connect with Clint

• Website: https://sagamorespirit.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theonlyspotty

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

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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 also debate legacy tech quirks, open-source updates, and the ever-evolving world of AI.

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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 trade-offs of opinionated frameworks, the practicality of PHP, and why simplicity often wins. Plus, Aaron shares his hot takes on modern web dev trends, and the joys of working from a home-office-that’s-not-home.

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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 whether Stack Overflow is still relevant. Plus, a detour into skiing, college sports, and Nintendo's upcoming Switch 2.

In this episode:

• (00:00) - Intro
• (02:12) - Whiskey intro and rating: Wigle Pennsylvania Rye
• (11:41) - Data sharing and AI
• (14:34) - AI tools and programming
• (24:48) - Is Stack Overflow still relevant?
• (26:56) - What's the deal with Tailwind 4?
• (37:49) - Skiing and snowboarding
• (42:42) - What is a January Transfer Window?
• (50:48) - TikTok and social media
• (52:52) - Video games and Switch 2
• (56:57) - Silo season 02

• (59:04) - Condoms, food, and health policies

Links

• Wigle Pennsylvania Rye: https://wiglewhiskey.com/

Connect with Chuck and Robbie

• Robbie Wagner: https://x.com/RobbieTheWagner

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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 discuss a wide range of hot takes, including whether jQuery is still relevant in 2025.

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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 work on SST, explore the bizarre economics of tech conferences, and get into Dax’s next big move—manufacturing drone parts in the U.S. for the military.

In this episode:

• (00:00) - Intro
• (02:57) - Whiskey intro and rating: Glenmorangie "A Tale of Tokyo" Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
• (12:12) - Rails vs Laravel
• (13:49) - New York vs Miami
• (15:54) - Meat vs Veggies
• (19:55) - What is Dax bad at?
• (24:05) - The real value of conferences
• (35:14) - APIs and frameworks
• (38:06) - React Miami
• (41:59) - Eero routers
• (44:27) - What would you do if software development went away?
• (46:41) - Using ChatGPT to create an NPM library
• (48:00) - Claude vs ChatGPT
• (50:56) - What should people be learning for job safety?
• (53:41) - Plugs

Links

• Glenmorangie "A Tale of Tokyo" Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky: https://www.glenmorangie.com/en-us/products/a-tale-of-tokyo
• Tomorrow.fm: https://tomorrow.fm
• Adam Argyle: https://x.com/argyleink/
• SST: https://sst.dev/
• Norland: https://norlanglass.com/
• Ken Wheeler: https://x.com/ken_wheeler/
• Rails: https://rubyonrails.org/
• Laravel: https://laravel.com/
• Don't Die: https://dontdie.bryanjohnson.com/
• Oura: https://ouraring.com/
• Kent C. Dodds: https://kentcdodds.com/
• React Miami: https://www.reactmiami.com/
• EmberConf: https://www.emberconf.com/
• Orbit.js: https://orbitjs.com/
• Primeagen: https://x.com/ThePrimeagen
• Eero: https://www.eero.com/
• ChatGPT: https://chatgpt.com/
• Claude: https://claude.ai/

Connect with Dax

• Website: https://thdxr.com/
• X / Twitter: https://x.com/thdxr
• Podcast: https://tomorrow.fm/
• Coffee: https://www.terminal.shop/

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

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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. They also discuss the value of opinionated frameworks, whether React was a mistake, fast food whatnot, and a surprising hot take on Taco Bell’s quality. Plus, Josh shares insights on content creation, the power of consistency, and why the best-performing videos aren’t always the most polished.

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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 pros and cons of Prisma, Drizzle, and AstroDB, and how modern dev tools shape the ecosystem. Plus, a detour into home automation security, the real cost of DoorDash, and why Gen Z might just be bringing malls back.

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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 React’s evolution, lament the quirks of hooks, and revisit the infamous React t-shirt incident. Plus, Ken shares his DIY McRib recipe—because why not?

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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 great software, podcasting essentials, and the changing landscape of podcast platforms. Plus, Dan shares his kayaking adventures and insights on balancing authenticity and growth.

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