Discovering the power of story-telling in engineering | Adam Gordon Bell (CoRecursive)

Discovering the power of story-telling in engineering | Adam Gordon Bell (CoRecursive)

Author: Ronak Nathani, Guang Yang August 6, 2024 Duration: 1:02:28

Known for hosting the CoRecursive podcast, which dives into the stories behind the code, Adam joins the show to chat about discovering that the great engineers he had looked up to are actually great communicators, his framework for building one of the best storytelling engineering podcasts, and the journey getting into DevRel.

 

Chapters:

(00:00:00) Highlights
(00:04:23) The power of casual conversations
(00:07:08) Taking the leap into podcasting
(00:10:34) The hardest part of running a podcast
(00:14:03) Learning to follow up
(00:16:26) Storytelling in podcasting
(00:20:36) The evolution of CoRecursive
(00:21:19) What makes a good story?
(00:24:48) Finding the right guests
(00:30:26) Preparing for interviews
(00:32:07) Favorite part of making a podcast episode
(00:37:43) Learning from radio journalists
(00:39:47) Overcoming self-doubt
(00:44:27) Balancing passion projects with full-time work
(00:46:38) The power of vulnerability in storytelling
(00:53:29) Behind the scenes of developer relations
(01:00:38) The great engineers you know are actually great communicators

 

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Behind every line of code, there's a person with a story, and that's where Software Misadventures finds its pulse. Hosts Ronak Nathani and Guang Yang pull up a chair with engineers, founders, and investors, but the conversation rarely stays in the technical manual. Instead, it wanders into the human territory of career detours, hard-won insights, and those unpredictable stumbles that often teach the most. This podcast is built on the idea that the journey is just as important as the destination, especially in the fast-moving tech world. You'll hear guests recount the projects that went sideways, the decisions they'd rethink, and the moments of clarity that emerged from the chaos. It’s a refreshingly honest look at the industry, emphasizing that expertise isn't just about what you build, but what you learn when things don't go as planned. Tune in for conversations that are less about perfect solutions and more about the real, sometimes messy, process of creating with technology. Each episode offers a blend of professional wisdom and personal narrative, making it a compelling listen for anyone curious about the lives woven into our digital landscape.
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