Rephonic
Artwork for Better Stack Podcast

Better Stack Podcast

Better Stack
Large Behavioral Models
MCPUI
SPEC
Chatgpt
Sora 2
Privacy
Productivity
Technology Startups
AI Interfaces
Video Generation
Rust
Chatgpt-5
Shopify
Robotics
Claude Agent SDK
Ai-Generated Content
Expo
React Native
Openai
AI SDK

The Better Stack Podcast brings you cutting-edge conversations about AI, software development, and technology from the developer advocate team at Better Stack. Join us as we explore the latest in AI, coding tools, and startup journeys with industry experts, helping developers and tech leaders stay ahead in the rapidly evolving world of technology.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes16Foundeda year ago
Number of ListenersCategory
Technology

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Better Stack Podcast

Latest Episodes

In this episode we sit down with Elliot, the developer behind the Dreams of Code and the Dreams of Autonomy YouTube channels, for a conversation about where software development is heading in the age of AI. We dig into why he's gone all-in on Rust fo... more

In this episode of the Better Stack Podcast, we sit down with Chris Pennington, DX Engineer at Resend and creator of the Coding in Public YouTube channel. Chris shares his unlikely journey from a documentation role with no professional coding experie... more

In this episode, Ben from Warp joins us to discuss the rapidly evolving landscape of AI-powered development tools. We explore his journey from creating whiteboard programming shorts to working on Astro, his honest take on React Server Components, and... more

In this episode, we dive deep with Tom Krcha, former Adobe Flash evangelist and creator of Pencil.dev, about the evolution of design tools and the future of AI-powered design. From his early days building Flash games and Adobe XD to creating a visual... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

PodRocket
PodRocketLogRocket
Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats
Syntax - Tasty Web Development TreatsWes Bos & Scott Tolinski - Full Stack JavaScript Web Developers

Recent Guests

Chris Pennington
DX engineer at Resend with a YouTube channel Coding in Public
Resend
Episode: 15: Why Claude Recommends Resend, YouTube for Devs & Building in Public - Chris Pennington
Ben Holmes
Developer relations lead at Warp, advocate for AI agents and tooling
Warp
Episode: 14: Warp Oz, AI Agents & Why Benchmarks Don't Matter Anymore - Ben Holmes
Tom Krcha
CEO of Pencil
Pencil.dev
Episode: 13: From Adobe Flash to CEO of Pencil - an AI Agent Driven Design Tool
Amin Astaneh
SRE expert and consultant
Chirdo Moto
Episode: 12: How AI Will Transform DevOps and SRE Practices
Evan You
Creator of Vue and Vite; founder/leader at VoidZero
VoidZero
Episode: 11: Vite, Rust & The Future of JavaScript Tooling - Evan You
David Flanagan
Founder of Raw Code Academy with over 20 years of software development experience.
Raw Code Academy
Episode: 09: Kubernetes Love It or Hate It? The Truth Platform Engineering - Rawkode Academy
Sarah Benson
Software engineer with over 8 years of experience, former coding bootcamp grad, and blockchain analytics startup co-founder.
Amberdata
Episode: 08: How Crypto Is Secretly Taking Over Banking - Sarah Benson
Ben Taylor
Founder of Spec
Spec
Episode: 07: Building AI That Actually Helps You Live Better - Ben Taylor (Spec Founder)
Beto Moelano
Developer Success Engineer at Expo and creator of educational content on React and React Native
Expo
Episode: 06: Expo, AI, and the Future of Mobile Development with Beto

Hosts

Richard
Co-host and host of the Better Stack Podcast
James
Host of the Better Stack Podcast

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 1 ratings
  • Amazing

    What a great podcast, I keep wishing it had more episodes. More interviews, more guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    z.o.l.o
    Canada9 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

The format is accessible yet technically rigorous, making it appealing to serious developers and tech leaders alike.
Listeners appreciate the depth and practicality, with solid guest lineups that cover both tooling and strategy.
Many want more episodes and more guest diversity, including practitioners from startups and education.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#136
Indonesia/Technology

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

11: Vite, Rust & The Future of JavaScript Tooling - Evan You
Q: Where do you see Vite Plus and its overlap with existing tools like Bun?
Vite Plus aims to provide an onboarding-first experience that can automatically select the right Node versions and patch managers, effectively replacing multiple boilerplate steps and simplifying setup, while remaining optional for existing users.
12: How AI Will Transform DevOps and SRE Practices
Q: What resources would you recommend for someone diving deep into SRE and DevOps?
Recommendations include The DevOps Handbook, Leading Change by John Kotter, Kaizen and Toyota Production System concepts, and Google's SRE books, with caveats about applicability to small startups.
12: How AI Will Transform DevOps and SRE Practices
Q: Are SRE jobs at risk due to AI, or is it actually a growth area?
Amin asserts that fundamentals become more important, that SRE roles will grow as the constraints shift from coding to operating, and that a health-focused approach will expand opportunities for reliability professionals.
12: How AI Will Transform DevOps and SRE Practices
Q: What happens when AI dramatically increases code flow through pipelines?
The discussion predicts more incidents unless fundamentals like testing, SLOs, and observability are strengthened, and argues for selective automation with human oversight rather than fully autonomous production changes.
12: How AI Will Transform DevOps and SRE Practices
Q: How did you get into SRE, and what was your journey like?
Amin trace his path from early Linux and open source to being an SRE practitioner at scale, highlighting the cultural and organizational shifts that come with rapid growth and the move from classic operations to reliability engineering.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Better Stack Podcast

What is Better Stack Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on AI, software development, and technology from a developer-focused vantage point. Episodes span practical tooling for developers (terminal tools, IDE choices, and productized AI helpers) to strategic topics like platform engineering, cloud-native workflows, blockchain analytics in banking, and AI-enabled interfaces. A common thread is hands-on learning and real-world impact—whether simplifying mobile development with React Native, navigating Kubernetes and microservices, or exploring privacy-first AI strategies. The roster of guests tends toward seasoned technologists, startup founders, and engineers sharing actionable insights, practical lessons, and forward-looking perspectives on tooling, education, and developer prod... more

Where can I find podcast stats for Better Stack Podcast?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Better Stack Podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Better Stack Podcast and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Better Stack Podcast get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Better Stack Podcast, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Better Stack Podcast?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Better Stack Podcast, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Better Stack Podcast have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Better Stack Podcast has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Better Stack Podcast?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Better Stack Podcast:

1. PodRocket
2. Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats
3. Thoughtworks Technology Podcast

How many episodes of Better Stack Podcast are there?

Better Stack Podcast launched a year ago and published 16 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Better Stack Podcast?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Better Stack Podcast?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Better Stack Podcast from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Better Stack Podcast?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Better Stack Podcast. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Better Stack Podcast?

Recent guests on Better Stack Podcast include:

1. Chris Pennington
2. Ben Holmes
3. Tom Krcha
4. Amin Astaneh
5. Evan You
6. David Flanagan
7. Sarah Benson
8. Ben Taylor

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days