Whiskey Web and Whatnot

Whiskey Web and Whatnot

Author: Skill Issue Studios Language: English Episodes: 100
There's a certain alchemy that happens when you combine deep technical expertise with the warmth of a good conversation, and that's exactly what you'll find in Whiskey Web and Whatnot. Hosts Robbie Wagner, Charles William Carpenter III, and Adam Argyle bring decades of collective experience to the table, but they leave the lecture format at the door. Instead, each episode feels like pulling up a chair with colleagues who are just as passionate about the craft of building for the web as they are about the nuanced flavors in a glass of whiskey. The discussion naturally flows between the concrete details of modern development-like navigating JavaScript frameworks, CSS architecture, or the practical realities of agentic AI and new coding tools-and the broader, human aspects of a software engineering career. This podcast from Skill Issue Studios is built on the idea that the tools and the people who use them are equally important. You'll come for insightful, grounded advice on developer productivity and emerging technologies, but you'll stay for the genuine camaraderie and the occasional spirited debate about which whiskey bottle truly earns a spot on the shelf. It’s a refreshing blend of substance and personality, making complex topics accessible and reminding everyone that there's always a story behind the code.
Episodes
Tailwind 4, DeepSeek AI, and the End of the Old Web [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:12
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 int…
Is jQuery Really Dead? And Other Hot Takes w/ Travis Wagner [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:17
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 st…
Is This the End of Tech Conferences? w/ Dax Raad [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:00
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 conferenc…
From JavaScript to PHP: Josh Cirre’s Unexpected Dev Journey [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:29
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, whethe…
The Future of Web Dev: Are We Overcomplicating Everything? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:11
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 d…
How to Make a Podcast Worth Listening To with Dan Blumberg [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:42
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 landscap…
Is Cereal Soup?, the FG Scale, and JS vs CSS with Adam Argyle [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:20
This week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Adam Argyle about the quirks of CSS and JavaScript tooling, and modern web development. They discuss why JavaScript often takes center stage over CSS, the funding disparities between…
Authenticity in a World of Algorithms [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:43
This week, Robbie and Chuck dive into the delicate balance between authenticity and adaptation, both in tech and everyday life. They unpack the challenges of staying true to their passions—like whiskey and web developmen…
What Makes a Christmas Movie? Plus, a Toast to New Beginnings [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:55
This week, Robbie and Chuck talk about Christmas traditions, from sweaters and trees to classic holiday movies and music. They dive into various light-hearted hot takes, holiday preferences, gift-giving etiquette, and mo…