Web Development Podcasts

Staying up to date with web development can be challenging given how quickly the field evolves. Podcasts offer a convenient way to learn from experts while commuting, exercising, or relaxing. Here's a curated list of some of the best web development podcasts that will help you stay informed and entertained.

1. Career Chats

Career Chats are "super short, hyper focused episodes about developer careers" hosted by Shawn Wang (Swyx) and Randall Kanna.

2. Chats with Kent

Chats with Kent is hosted by Kent C. Dodds where he interviews a wide range of guests with topics ranging from Growing Your Skills And Career Through Teaching With Ali Spittel to Make Your Apps Resilient Using Finite State Machines With David Khourshid.

3. CodePen Radio

CodePen Radio has a long list of episodes on "All about what it's like running a small web software business. The good, the bad, and the ugly" that are not just focused around CodePen and running a business, but other aspects of web development.

The cast is always changing, but one of the notable hosts include Chris Coyier the co-founder of CodePen, and CSS Tricks.

4. Compressed

Compressed is a weekly podcast about web design, and development from James Q Quick, and Amy Dutton. Learn everything from starting a web development project, to freelancing advice.

5. Frontend Greatness

Frontend Greatness is "a podcast that helps frontend developers go from good to great" with many great guests and topics from user experience to web typography hosted by Ari Koponen.

6. Full Stack Radio

Full Stack Radio is hosted by Adam Wathan who is the creator of the popular Tailwind CSS framework.

The show focuses on interesting topics such as Lessons Learned Building Tailwind UI, and interviews such as Rich Harris - Svelte and Defending the Modern Web.

7. Future of Coding

Future of Coding is a podcast hosted by Ivan Reese that "features interviews with toolmakers, researchers, computational artists, educators, and engineers, all with compelling viewpoints on what the future of computing could be".

One of the episodes I enjoyed was How ReactJS was created - with Pete Hunt.

8. HTML All The Things

HTML All The Things are "the adventures of Matt Lawrence and Mike Karan through the world of web development, web design, and small business management."

More Great Podcasts

Other fantastic web development podcasts to explore:

• JAMstack Radio - All about the JAMstack, hosted by Brian Douglas
• JS Party - A weekly celebration of JavaScript and the web
• Ladybug Podcast - Featuring Ali Spittel, Emma Bostian, Kelly Vaughn, and Sidney Buckner
• Modern Web - Exploring next generation frameworks and techniques
• React Podcast - Hosted by Michael Chan, covering React and beyond
• ShopTalk - Chris Coyier and Dave Rupert covering the web platform
• Syntax - The popular web development podcast by Wes Bos and Scott Tolinski

Conclusion

Podcasts are an excellent way to stay current with web development trends, learn new skills, and get inspired by industry leaders. Whether you're commuting, working out, or just taking a break, these shows provide valuable insights in an accessible format.

Do you have a favorite web development podcast that wasn't mentioned? Drop me a message on Github or Discord and let me know!