Weekly Report 2026-01

1 Jan 2026

Tropical MBA Entrepreneurship - #839 The World Is Ending. These 5 Businesses Are Still Making Millions

The podcast explores emerging business opportunities arising from technological and societal shifts, such as AI integration, premium services, and niche markets, to innovation and growth.

4 Jan 2026

The Cloudcast - AI & Cloud Trends for December 2025

A podcast explores the intersection of adapting to change in college football and tech, referencing companies like AWS and examining industry trends, including the divide between consumer and enterprise AI solutions.

2 Jan 2026

MLOps.community - Computers that Think and Take Actions for You

A podcast examines the future of human-computer interaction, focusing on AI agents that can interpret human intent and autonomously manage devices, potentially leading to fully autonomous operating systems.

2 Jan 2026

Latent Space - [NeurIPS Best Paper] 1000 Layer Networks for Self-Supervised RL Kevin Wang et al, Princeton

Researchers at Lanespace developed a platform that improves podcast experiences for New York users through a self-supervised learning technique, earning a best paper award.

2 Jan 2026

Goto tech - Building Software That Survives Michael Nygard & Charles Humble

Legacy systems and modernization challenges in the software industry, including DevOps integration, centralization vs. autonomy, and the role of OKRs, leadership, and AI solutions.

2 Jan 2026

CoRecursive: Coding Stories - Story: Inside Early Google - Race Conditions, Java Pain, and the Birth of AdWords

A programmer shares experiences working on technical projects at NASA and Google, including challenges with developing AdWords in Java and lessons learned from career growth and setbacks.

1 Jan 2026

Code with Jason - 300 - TDD and AI with Paul Hammond

A podcast explores the principles of test-driven development and its parallels to universal truths, highlighting the need for a more theoretical foundation in software development.

1 Jan 2026

Code with Jason - 301 - Bekki Freeman, Staff Software Engineer at Caribou and Co-Organizer of Rocky Mountain Ruby

A podcast discussing various software development topics, such as legacy code management, maintainable code, refactoring, and programming philosophy, is covered.

1 Jan 2026

Code with Jason - 295 - Freelancing and Consulting with Wale Olaleye

Software consultants are advised to balance proactive outreach with relationship-building through content and community engagement to establish a strong reputation and create sustainable client pipelines.

1 Jan 2026

Code with Jason - 293 - Cory Zue, Solopreneur

The newsletter and podcast topics cover innovation, productivity, and entrepreneurship, including AI's impact on development, marketing, and personal branding.

1 Jan 2026

Code with Jason - 294 - The Dubious Idea of Code Reuse with Dave Thomas

The podcast discusses the challenges of adapting to changing software development best practices and the importance of context, philosophical perspectives, and thoughtful experimentation in advancing the field.

1 Jan 2026

Code with Jason - 296 - Software Design Principles with Andrea Laforgia

Software development topics including programming principles, AI, remote work, and code quality are explored in a learn-from-anywhere format.

1 Jan 2026

Code with Jason - 297 - AI-Assisted Coding with Steven Diamante

The podcast explores multifaceted software development topics including team dynamics, organizational change, and AI integration, highlighting strategies for improvement and potential consequences of AI adoption.

1 Jan 2026

Code with Jason - 298 - AI-Assisted Rails Upgrades with Ernesto Tagwerker

AI can aid software developers with tasks like code analysis and error detection, but its limitations require it to be used as a supportive tool, not a replacement for human expertise.

1 Jan 2026

Code with Jason - 299 - Eleni Konior, Senior Staff Software Engineer at Cisco Meraki

Jason discusses his career transition from graphic design to full-stack engineering, entrepreneurship, and gender dynamics in tech, incorporating design principles and AI.

1 Jan 2026

Code with Jason - 291 - Joel Drapper

Abstraction in programming is explored through a discussion on simplifying tasks, its importance in teaching and software development, and strategies for achieving defect-free software.

1 Jan 2026

Code with Jason - 292 - Kendall Miller

AI ethics and responsible behavior are explored in discussions on AI decision-making, guardrails, and regulation in the context of human oversight and technological evolution.

1 Jan 2026

Code with Jason - 292 - Kendall Miller, CEO and Founder of Maybe Don't AI

The podcast discusses the risks of uncontrolled AI, safety measures, and the importance of accountability, oversight, and control in AI development and deployment.

1 Jan 2026

Hanselminutes with Scott Hanselman - Vjekoslav Krajacic on File Pilot and a return to fast UIs

FilePilot is a custom, lightweight Windows file explorer prioritizing speed and minimalism, developed using C/C++ and OpenGL for a fast and efficient experience.

1 Jan 2026

Code with Jason - 289 - Lio Lunesu, CTO at Defang

The podcast delved into the benefits of automated cloud infrastructure management using tools like Docker, Docker Compose, Pulumi, and others to simplify setup, deployment, and security.

1 Jan 2026

Code with Jason - 290 - Dead Man's Snitch with Chris Gaffney

The podcast discusses challenges of maintaining digital newsletters, as well as the development and evolution of two specific projects: a physical newsletter called "Nonsense Monthly" and a monitoring service called "Dead Man's Snitch".

1 Jan 2026

Code with Jason - 287 - Jeff Casimir, Founder of Turing School

The podcast explores the tech industry's evolution, covering topics such as AI, job market uncertainties, and the shift from technical to leadership roles.

1 Jan 2026

Code with Jason - 288 - Ryan Frisch and Brendan Buckingham, Co-Hosts of the Rails Business Podcast

The podcast covers technology, business, and personal development topics, including entrepreneurship, AI, and strategies for generating income through information products and software development.

1 Jan 2026

Code with Jason - 286 - Darwin, Science and Programming with Kate Holterhoff

The podcast delves into the intersection of evolution, science, and philosophy, exploring topics including Darwin's methods, social implications, and cultural influence.

2 Jan 2026

Dan Kennedy's Magnetic Marketing Podcast - How To Create A Successful Info Business From Your Original Business

Business owners can transition from traditional to info-based businesses by leveraging strategic time management, mentorship, and scalable systems to diversify income streams and achieve freedom.

1 Jan 2026

Think Media Podcast - 476: How to START a YouTube Channel in 2026: Beginners Guide

The podcast emphasizes the importance of clarity, consistency, and community engagement in achieving YouTube success, highlighting key strategies such as content format, schedule, authenticity, audience interaction, and long-term perspective.

4 Jan 2026

Lenny's Podcast: Product, Career, Growth - The high-growth handbook: Molly Grahams frameworks for leading through chaos, change, and scale

This podcast explores the relationship between a founder's leadership style and company culture, providing strategies for fostering adaptability, growth, and success.

1 Jan 2026

Lenny's Podcast: Product, Career, Growth - We replaced our sales team with 20 AI agentsheres what happened | Jason Lemkin (SaaStr)

AI is transforming sales teams by automating routine tasks, freeing human staff to focus on high-value activities and allowing companies to scale their sales efforts more efficiently.