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Breaking Change

Justin Searls
Japan
Apple
Apple Vision Pro
Artificial Intelligence
Vision Pro
Software Development
Gaming
Programming
Video Games
Tesla
Puns
50-Cent Core Technology Fee
Disney
Disney World
Podcasting
Real Estate
Second Homes
Tokyo
AI Coding Tools
Travel Experiences

A show in which Justin Searls talks with you from time to time. Programmer things. Apple stuff. Gaming news. Dispatches from Disney World. Each episode also entitles the listener to one (1) exclusive pun, care of of Aaron Patterson (aka @tenderlove). Submit questions and comments to podcast@searls.co

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Unlike Sam Altman, I sat down and did the math by hand to calculate that it would actually be less time to produce the show if I were to livestream it than to edit it after the fact and upload it. The fact I recently got upgraded from 30mbps to 2000m... more

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Zach Holman, founder of Signed, joins me for another 🔥Hotfix🔥. Zach wants more of everything. Let's see what we can do about that.

Write into the show at podcast@searls.co.

Show notes:

* Zach Holman's site

* Signed

* Ride the Walrus

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The summer heat has finally broken here in Shizuoka, and I'm enjoying a cool, wet, and cloudy day huddled around my microphone for warmth. I hope you'll join around my verbal campfire for yet another one of these.

As always, you can e-mail the show... more

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We cut our trip a day short, so I found myself with a totally free day with no plans. Naturally, I wasted it by recording a 3-hour podcast. Dang.

I always enjoy shooting the shit with/at you, and if you'd like to be a more active participant in the... more

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Recent Guests

Zach Holman
Early GitHub employee, blogger and investor; notable for provocative public talks and code philosophy discussions
Episode: v56.0.1 - Zach Holman wants more of everything
Aaron Patterson
Friend of the show, contributor who provides a pun and participates in the discussion
Cloud Infrastructure/Software (as mentioned in the pun segment)
Episode: v55 - I'm a good guyjin
Len Testa
Owner and founder of touringplans.com; Disney theme park expert
touringplans.com
Episode: v52.0.1 - Len Testa: Bring back the Starcruiser
José Valim
Creator of Elixir and co-founder of Dashbit
Dashbit
Episode: v44.0.1 - José Valim: It's a time for builders
Scott Werner
Founder and CEO of Sublayer, a Ruby AI startup.
Sublayer
Episode: v42.0.1 - Scott Werner: Ignore all previous instructions
Dave Mosher
A software consultant and former colleague of Justin Searls.
Test Double
Episode: v39.0.1 - Dave Mosher: Use AI in Anger

Host

Justin Searls
Software developer who shares commentary on programming, technology, gaming, and everyday life.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 25 ratings
  • Unbiased 5-star Review

    As Justin Searls’ wife I can provide a completely unbiased perspective and confidently state this is 5-star laugh-out-loud content that is perfect for the moments you find yourself geographically at a distance from your husband but still wanting to hear his voice and chuckle at his humor. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @beckyjoy
    United States2 years ago
  • Worth 5 stars and a car crash

    I followed Justin’s instructions, so here is my review, typed while my car is being towed and I’m being escorted to the police station.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    r3trofitted
    France2 years ago
  • Quintessential Searls 🤓

    The only place you will find riveting commentary on the AI revolution and tweezers in the same breath. A++, would listen again 😂

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dmosher
    Canada3 years ago

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The host's voice and personality make the episodes feel personal and companionable.
One review is intentionally absurd, reflecting the show's playful, irreverent tone.
The mix of AI commentary and unexpected everyday subjects is a distinctive draw.
Listeners praise the humor and describe the commentary as laugh-out-loud entertaining.

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v50 - SpaceXXX
Q: Are you going to rent out the condo?
Justin reflects on why he prefers to keep the condo for personal use rather than renting it out, emphasizing the enjoyment of having a private space free from the complications of managing renters.
v31 - Full Searls Driving
Q: What are your take on the current state of Apple's software and its implications?
Apple seems to be working towards a new UI toolkit which may focus on testing designs safely before more broadly rolling them out.
v31 - Full Searls Driving
Q: Can you share your thoughts on balancing work and personal life?
Having a cohabitant can help in finding a more appropriate balance to daily life.
v4 - Facial Computing
Q: How does the interface and interaction model work?
It's based on eye and hand tracking, but it's indirect and often unsatisfying, requiring users to adapt significantly for effective use.
v4 - Facial Computing
Q: What is the design of the Apple Vision Pro like in terms of setup?
The setup experience is complicated, with issues like needing to tether to a battery and setting up the prescription lenses causing frustration.

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What is Breaking Change about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A candid mix of software and technology commentary, consumer hardware, gaming, and personal stories. Justin Searls usually hosts solo, with occasional conversations featuring developers and other specialists. The discussions move from AI tools and software development practices to Apple products, PC builds, and the economics of technology, often alongside updates about travel, family life, and living in Japan. The tone is informal, humorous, opinionated, and deliberately wide-ranging rather than tightly scripted.

A recurring interest in practical details gives the commentary its distinctive angle: how new tools and devices fit into everyday life, where their promises fall short, and what changing technology means for developers. Occasional... more

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