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Developer Tea

Jonathan Cutrell
Career Growth
Career Development
Software Engineering
Artificial Intelligence
Productivity
Decision Making
Values
Software Development
Engineering Management
Culture
Burnout
Personal Development
Motivation
Goal Setting
Averages
Clarity
Skill Development
Performance Management
Self-Coaching
Engineering

Developer Tea exists to help driven developers connect to their ultimate purpose and excel at their work so that they can positively impact the people they influence. With over 17 million downloads to date, Developer Tea is a short podcast hosted by Jonathan Cutrell, engineering leader with over 15 years of industry experience. We hope you'll take the topics from this podcast and continue the conv... more

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In 1967, a study on shock avoidance gave us "learned helplessness," and for nearly fifty years that was the prevailing explanation for why people give up. Then the original authors published a follow-up with brain scan data showing they had it backwa... more

As you grow as an engineer, something counterintuitive happens: the systems you build get simpler, not more complex. In this episode, I explore why senior engineers tend to collapse abstractions, accept certain risks, and reduce the surface area they... more

Accountability is a word you'll hear in your performance reviews, from your manager, and increasingly as you step into leadership. It's also one of the most abused and misunderstood concepts in our industry. Many of us have a visceral, negative react... more

There's a cognitive trick our brains play whenever we face a hard question or a difficult decision: we quietly swap the hard thing for something easier to answer. It's called substitution, and we do it constantly — usually without noticing, and somet... more

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Recent Guests

Bryan McCann
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Episode: Part One - Bryan McCann, CTO of You.com, on AI, Engineering, Art, and Everything In Between
Brian Pulliam
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Episode: Bias to Action As A Skill

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Jonathan Cutrell
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Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1k ratings
  • Excellent source of inspiration

    I can’t thank enough for all the insightful and inspiring tips. I am going through some real hard time and the Career Growth Accelerator series is supporting me during this bumpy trip.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    someonefromsomewhereintexas
    United States7 months ago
  • Always insightful

    Developer Tea always seems to give an insightful and inspiring take on an aspect of being in the software business. I feel like some things I’ve considered before are put in a broader context and I always appreciate the break. Episode 254 “Why Maintenance Matters Now” is really stands out in that it discusses ideas around tech debt - although not mentioned specifically - as well as chores and routines one might normally overlook. Great episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fizzybuzzybeezy
    United Statesa year ago
  • Awesome Content Delivery

    I listened a podcasts related to tech, this is best I felt. This is my go to option. I really like the clarity of explaining in simple way. English is not my native language, still i can able to follow every second of the podcast, which is missing in others.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sri11a
    United States2 years ago
  • A lot of interesting subjects

    Excellent content, excellent quality. Great job.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rexduran
    Spain2 years ago
  • I really enjoyed all your episodes for multiple reasons. Mainly for the different vantage viewpoints compare to our day to day work

    Thanks for your contribution and making us better selves

    Podcast Addict
    5
    s.j.
    3 years ago

Listeners Say

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

Listeners praise concise, snack-sized episodes with practical takeaways for developers.
Fans appreciate the podcast as a reliable, quick source of career and skills guidance for engineers.
High production quality and clear host delivery are commonly noted positives.
Some listeners feel the show has shifted toward more abstract or metaphysical topics and miss earlier practical focus.

Chart Rankings

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

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#65
Saudi Arabia/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#113
United Arab Emirates/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#124
South Africa/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#126
China/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#170
India/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#177
Mexico/Technology

Talking Points

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Listener Question - Abdul Asks About How to Balance Career Strategy Between Money, Meaning, and Skill Transitions
Q: How should someone in my position think about targeting higher paid roles or domains without making unrealistic leaps that the market won't reward?
Look for higher paying opportunities within your current company or related roles and develop skills applicable to those roles while ensuring financial stability.
Listener Question - Abdul Asks About How to Balance Career Strategy Between Money, Meaning, and Skill Transitions
Q: How would you recommend reframing career strategy when financial necessity is dominant constraint?
Consider integrating new skills into your work environment, communicate with your manager about your career goals, and question the assumptions about your job role's scope.
Part Two - Bryan McCann, CTO of You.com, on AI, Engineering, Art, and Everything In Between
Q: What advice would you give to the engineers, the managers, directors listening?
Focus on learning and work on what you are passionate about to have the most impact.
Part One - Bryan McCann, CTO of You.com, on AI, Engineering, Art, and Everything In Between
Q: What do you wish interviewers would ask you more about?
Bryan expresses a desire to discuss unresolved questions in physics, organization changes, and the role of art in the context of AI.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Developer Tea

What is Developer Tea about and what kind of topics does it cover?

- Short, practical episodes centered on software engineering, career growth, and improving mindset for developers. Common threads include practical techniques, mental models, leadership tips, code-quality practices, and strategies to navigate an evolving tech landscape with AI and agentic tooling. The format tends to be concise, actionable, and focused on real-world work settings, making it accessible for busy developers who want useful takeaways in a single listen.

- Notable strengths include a clear host voice, actionable guidance, and a consistent emphasis on staying productive and purposeful in tech careers. A recurring theme is balancing technical excellence with soft skills, collaboration, and strategic thinking to sustain long-term i... more

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