Weekly Report 2026-02

9 Jan 2026

Practical AI - 2025 was the year of agents, what's coming in 2026?

This podcast discusses how AI is transforming workplaces with new roles, collaboration strategies, and vertical solutions.

6 Jan 2026

The AI Native Dev - What AI Engineering Looks Like at Meta, Coinbase, ServiceTitan and ThoughtWorks

The podcast explores AI's integration in software development, discussing tools, strategies, and challenges for improving productivity, collaboration, and decision-making.

5 Jan 2026

How I AI - Zapiers CEO shares his personal AI stack | Wade Foster

The integration of AI into organizations requires leadership support, cultural alignment, and safe spaces for experimentation to achieve innovation and improved operations.

5 Jan 2026

AI Engineering Podcast - Generative AI Meets Accessibility: Benchmarks, Breakthroughs, and Blind Spots with Joe Devon

AI tools can both enhance and challenge accessibility in digital environments, but better standards and tools are needed to ensure inclusivity and accessibility in various technologies.

9 Jan 2026

Open Source Startup Podcast - E188: Building (And Spinning Out) Open Source Projects With Informal Systems

A company focuses on building secure and reliable financial infrastructure through innovative software tools and technologies, prioritizing technical excellence and democratic governance.

9 Jan 2026

My First Million - I chose to be broke for a year

The podcast argues that pursuing unfulfilling goals drains motivation and self-belief, emphasizing the need to align work with personal interests and prioritize growth over conventional success measures.

8 Jan 2026

Startup Stories - #2292 AI Automation that makes cold calls

A startup, co-founded by Evgeny Matze and Aiden Richards, developed an AI-driven outbound cold call solution for real estate brokers using Zapiers automation tools.

8 Jan 2026

My First Million - Work at These Companies, Become a Millionaire in 5 Years.

This podcast explores effective hiring strategies and business management principles, using real-world examples from companies like Amazon and highlighting the importance of investing in quality, data-driven decision-making and long-term value.

8 Jan 2026

Tropical MBA Entrepreneurship - #840 How to Actually Build Systems in Your Small Business ft. Layla Pomper

The podcast emphasizes the importance of process-driven strategy, mistake tracking, and clear communication for enhancing small business efficiency and leadership through learnable skills and simple systems.

6 Jan 2026

My First Million - The best stuff weve read in the last 12 months

The podcast covers a variety of topics including media consumption, historical events, leadership, personal growth, and entrepreneurship.

6 Jan 2026

Build Your Edge - From Side Hustle to Full-Time Business

High-achieving professionals seeking freedom, purpose, and control can transition from corporate employment to entrepreneurship by starting with a side hustle and applying the React model.

8 Jan 2026

The AI Report Live - Eric Jorgenson: The 30-Year Lens (AI, Energy & Leverage in 2025)

The podcast advocates for a forward-thinking, long-term approach to decision-making, integrating artificial intelligence with human judgment to drive progress in various industries and sectors.

9 Jan 2026

Scaling DevTools - Adam Frankl returns to answer my TAB questions

Key strategies for product development success involve understanding user needs through direct engagement, forming a Technical Advisory Board, and leveraging user feedback as intellectual property.

9 Jan 2026

Goto tech - Java Generics and Collections Maurice Naftalin & Stuart Marks

This podcast explores software development concepts, focusing on Java generics and related topics such as immutability and defensive programming.

9 Jan 2026

FreeCodeCamp Podcast - First developer job at age 38 with lawyer turned software engineer Zubin Pratap

Developments in the Free Code Camp community are discussed, including learning resources and certifications, as well as the impact of AI on various industries and career transitions.

9 Jan 2026

Refactoring Podcast - Career Sabbaticals and Self Discovery with Thiago Ghisi

An individual's journey of leaving a career in engineering to focus on personal growth, self-discovery, and exploring intellectual interests.

9 Jan 2026

Tech League - #7 Cloud vs Data Centre

The podcast explores the technical and business aspects of data centers and cloud computing, including infrastructure, scalability, and sustainability.

9 Jan 2026

Latent Space - Artificial Analysis: The Independent LLM Analysis House with George Cameron and Micah Hill-Smith

Artificial Analysis, an independent AI benchmarking platform, provides standardized evaluations and reports to address the lack of comprehensive and impartial AI benchmarks.

8 Jan 2026

The TWIML AI Podcast - Intelligent Robots in 2026: Are We There Yet? with Nikita Rudin

Advances in legged robotics are hindered by challenges such as sim-to-real translation, perception, and reliability in complex environments.

8 Jan 2026

No Priors - AI, Technology, Startups - NVIDIAs Jensen Huang on Reasoning Models, Robotics, and Refuting the AI Bubble Narrative

Advances in AI technology are poised to drive significant changes in global geopolitics, employment, and the economy by 2025.

8 Jan 2026

Software Engineering Daily - Flox, Nix, and Reproducible Software Systems with Michael Stahnke

Modern software development is vulnerable tocomplexities in reproducible builds and supply chain security, requiring novel approaches like Flux and Nix.

8 Jan 2026

Hanselminutes with Scott Hanselman - Fabulous Adventures in Data Structures and Algorithms with Eric Lippert

A new book and related discussion highlight the importance of problem-solving and coding skills in the era of AI, offering practical and unconventional approaches to algorithmic thinking.

7 Jan 2026

Software Engineering Radio - Derick Schaefer on Modern CLIs

This podcast analyzes the evolution and design of modern Command Line Interfaces (CLIs), covering their history, philosophies, and applications in automation and concurrency.

7 Jan 2026

The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source - From GitLab to Kilo Code (Interview)

A podcast discussing CI/CD optimization strategies, AI-powered tools, and future of software development, featuring technology advancements in caching, database optimization, and personalized medicine.

7 Jan 2026

Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats - 968: Habits and Changes We Want to Make in 2026

Podcast explores effective strategies for personal growth and goal setting, incorporating systems, habits, and philosophies to achieve lasting change.

7 Jan 2026

Community Pulse - 2025 End of Year Wrap-Up (Ep 102)

AI's impact on developer roles and practices is blurring lines between expectations and reality, with concerns about terminology and the importance of humility in maintaining effective DevRel.

7 Jan 2026

The Cloudcast - 20 Years of OSS Databases

Percona's evolution, from professional MySQL services to leading open-source database provider, was discussed in the context of technological advancements and industry shifts.

6 Jan 2026

Goto tech - Building Better Software: Why Workflows Beat Code Every Time Ben Smith & James Beswick

The podcast discusses workflows in modern software development, covering topics like distributed systems, scalability, and visual orchestration using tools like AWS Step Functions.

6 Jan 2026

Startups For the Rest of Us - Episode 814 | How to Beat a Venture-Backed Competitor (with Laura Roeder)

A bootstrapped startup named Paper Bell outcompeted a venture-backed rival by focusing on customer needs and executing a slow, strategic growth model.

6 Jan 2026

Software Engineering Daily - VS Code and Agentic Development with Kai Maetzel

Visual Studio Code has evolved into a leading development tool, balancing productivity and user experience with AI integration and ongoing innovation.

6 Jan 2026

Inspect and Adapt - #63 Acceptance Criteria

This podcast delves into the concept of acceptance criteria in software development, highlighting their importance in defining requirements and ensuring quality across various approaches and frameworks.

6 Jan 2026

Podcasts by InfoQ - 2025 Key Trends: AI Workflows, Architectural Complexity, Sociotechnical Systems & Platform Products

Key trends and predictions in the tech industry focus on AI integration, productivity, and architecture, while also highlighting concerns around AI ethics and sustainability.

6 Jan 2026

Dev Interrupted - How Capital One supports 14,000 technologists with one pipeline | Ameesh Paleja

The podcast discusses the growing impact of AI in enterprise engineering, highlighting its potential to enhance operational efficiency, improve performance, but also raises concerns over its limitations and the need for human judgment and standardization.

5 Jan 2026

The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source - The move faster manifesto (News)

The podcast covers advancements in software development, revealing faster coding is unlikely to remain the bottleneck in development, as new tools simplify tasks and streamline the process.

5 Jan 2026

Developer Tea - Career Growth Accelerator: Going from Autopilot to Purpose

The podcast episode emphasizes the importance of moving beyond generic career aspirations and instead pursuing meaningful, value-driven goals that align with personal values, helping engineers break through internal obstacles and achieve growth.

5 Jan 2026

ShopTalk - 696: Predictions for 2026, ADHD Updates, and Holiday Catchup

The discussion covers various topics, including holiday stress, empathetic gift-giving, ADHD management, technology trends, and social media influence.

9 Jan 2026

AI-Driven Marketer - Our Future (and Past) Predictions for AI in Marketing

Experts discuss recent AI advancements, improved prediction capabilities, and growing applications, emphasizing their implications for businesses and potential vulnerabilities.

9 Jan 2026

Dan Kennedy's Magnetic Marketing Podcast - Life by Design: How Ben Glass Built a Business That Serves His Life

Ben Glass shares business strategies and personal philosophies emphasizing the importance of aligning business with values and creating value for others through acts of generosity.

8 Jan 2026

AI-Driven Marketer - The Bet I'm Making on AI, Marketing, and the Next 5 Years

The podcast focuses on the transformative potential of AI in marketing, emphasizing its ability to enhance creativity and efficiency while preserving human values of honesty and authenticity.

8 Jan 2026

The Amy Porterfield Show - Getting Paid to Speak: How to Land Stages, Set Your Fee, and Use Speaking to Grow Your Business

This podcast highlights the benefits of paid public speaking for businesses, as well as providing practical advice on setting fees, negotiating, and promoting oneself as a speaker.

8 Jan 2026

Think Media Podcast - 477: Are Vlogs Dead? The REAL Reason Vlogging Is Blowing Up Again.

YouTube vlogging is shifting towards in-depth, focused content that caters to viewer interests and requires creators to leverage their passions and expertise.

6 Jan 2026

The Amy Porterfield Show - The Pivot: Why Im Closing the Doors to Digital Course Academy

A veteran online educator is closing their long-running Digital Course Academy program and launching a new coaching service focused on helping high-earning female entrepreneurs scale their online marketing and revenue.

5 Jan 2026

Avenue9 AI Marketing - AI Systems and the Human Side of Tech with Christian Hammer

The podcast Discusses the intersection of AI and business, highlighting the need to balance technology with human oversight, and emphasizes the importance of a human-first approach to AI adoption and implementation.

5 Jan 2026

Copywriters Podcast - More Free Financial Copy Training, With Glenn Fisher

A financial copywriting training program emphasizes idea generation, creativity, and context understanding, leading to significant growth among diverse participants in just 12 weeks.

11 Jan 2026

Lenny's Podcast: Product, Career, Growth - Why most AI products fail: Lessons from 50+ AI deployments at OpenAI, Google & Amazon

Developing AI products requires a balance between control and autonomy, involving a structured approach to ensure effective decision-making.

5 Jan 2026

Changing Minds Owen Fitzpatrick - 5 More Mindsets to Help You Succeed in Life

The podcast explores four key mindsets that drive personal and professional success, including achievement, adaptive, attention, and growth mindsets.

6 Jan 2026

Darknet Diaries - LoD

The origins and development of hacking culture are traced, from the 1980s "Hacker Manifesto" to the emergence of cybersecurity laws and the evolution of hackers from curious explorers to potential threats.

5 Jan 2026

Open Source Security - Anubis with Xe Iaso

Anubis is a web application firewall that uses challenging puzzles to prevent bot abuse, but has encountered issues with unintended user blocking and balancing accessibility and security.

9 Jan 2026

Test Guild Devops Toolchain Podcast - A Practical AI Guide for Business Leaders with Brad Groux

AI is a context-dependent tool that requires thoughtful integration and customized solutions, rather than a one-size-fits-all off-the-shelf fix.

8 Jan 2026

Software Testing Unleashed - How Testers Impact Developer Experience - Martijn Goossens

Developers can improve quality and efficiency through measurable metrics and collaboration, as showcased by a case study from Vestas Wind Turbines.

7 Jan 2026

The Quality Beat - The end-to-end reality check

End-to-end testing in enterprise systems is critical for identifying bugs by simulating real-world scenarios, but faces challenges such as data variability and needing to streamline testing strategies.

6 Jan 2026

Quality Unfiltered - Metrics: What and Why? Shifting from testing metrics to team quality metrics

Metrics in quality assurance are evolving to focus on overall quality and business alignment, rather than just quantitative measures like bug numbers.

6 Jan 2026

Test Guild - Top 8 Automation Testing Trends for 2026 with Joe Colantonio

Software testing is shifting to prioritize AI-powered solutions, but raises concerns over integration and effectiveness, highlighting the need for cohesive tools, skilled implementers, and human oversight.

5 Jan 2026

BrowserStack Talks - Role of QA in an AI world w/ Keith Klain, KPMG UK

AI's potential in software testing is seen as simultaneously improving efficiency while highlighting the importance of human judgment in interpreting results and evaluating risk.