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Han shot first (Friends)

Published 13 Feb 2026

Duration: 2:00:17

The podcast covers various topics, including CI/CD, Python governance, Star Wars viewing orders, and the impact of AI in media, exploring their complexities and implications.

Episode Description

Our ol' friend, Brett Cannon, is back to talk all things Python. But first! Star Wars, Machete Order, Lost, Babylon 5, Game of Thrones, Murderbot, Ted...

Overview

The podcast explores various topics, starting with challenges in CI/CD using GitHub Actions and how Namespace.so offers a faster alternative. It then shifts to discussing Star Wars viewing orders, focusing on the Machete Order and its appeal for clearer storytelling, along with advice on guiding children through media consumption. The hosts also delve into Python governance, covering the role of the steering council, the evolution of Python packaging, and new tools like pyproject.toml and lock files that simplify dependency management. They examine the impact of emerging tools such as UV, which aim to streamline Python workflows, and the broader influence of AI in media, particularly voice cloning and its ethical implications. The conversation wraps up with considerations on the future of Python tooling, the difficulties of community coordination, and the need to balance innovation with accessibility in both open source projects and media consumption.

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