Episodes 346
Avg. Duration 39m
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Apple Rating 5.0 (1)
Since Dec 2015
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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A weekly podcast that welcomes you to explore technology with an insightful interview every two weeks and topic-deep dives every other two weeks. If you're interested in deep and creative technology and conversations with some of its most interesting practioners, this is the show for you. Come in and get yourself comfortable. Show notes can be found at - chrischinchilla.com/podcast Formerly known as "Chinchilla Squeaks"

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In this episode, I speak with Simon Ritter of Azul about what's new in the JDK26 release and how you maintain community interest with a language that has the vintage of Java. Try the best git GUI for…

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The evolution of the web with Dana Lawson of Netlify

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The width and breadth of European tech: Events roundup

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