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Hanselminutes is Fresh Air for Developers. A weekly commute-time podcast that promotes fresh technology and fresh voices. Talk and Tech for Developers, Life-long Learners, and Technologists.

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Dr. Chinasa T. Okolo is the Founder and Scientific Director of Technecultura and a consultant for the United Nations and the World Bank. She talks with Scott about the yawning gap between AI's pace of development and policymakers' ability to understa... more

Scott talks with Nathan Sobo, CEO and co-founder of Zed, about what comes after the traditional code editor. They start with Zed’s vision for a fast, collaborative, AI-native development environment, then go deeper on DeltaDB: a new approach to versi... more

On this episode of Hanselminutes, Scott talks with Ed Rogers of Bristol Braille Technology about the Canute project and the long road toward affordable multiline Braille. Most refreshable Braille displays show a single line at a time; Canute changes ... more

Charity Majors is the co-founder and CTO of Honeycomb.io, where she pioneered the concept of modern observability for distributed systems. Before Honeycomb, she spent years at Parse (acquired by Facebook), Facebook, and Linden Lab building Second Lif... more

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Recent Guests

Nathan Sobo
Founder of Zed
Zed
Episode: The space between the Commits with Zed and DeltaDB's Nathan Sobo
Ed Rogers
Founder and Managing Director of Bristol Braille
Bristol Braille
Episode: Braille Is Freedom with Bristol Braille's Ed Rogers
Charity Majors
CEO and co-founder of Honeycomb; renowned engineer specializing in observability and distributed systems
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Episode: "Observabilitying" the Future of Software with Charity Majors
Aran Khanna
Co-founder and CEO of Archera
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Episode: Cloud Commitments Without the Lock-In with Archera's Aran Khanna
Skyla Loomis
General Manager of IBM Z Software
IBM
Episode: How IBM Z Is Modernizing Mainframes with Skyla Loomis
Greg Hinkle
CTO and co-founder at Nimbalyst
Nimbalyst
Episode: Making opinionated AI tooling decisions with Nimbalyst's Greg Hinkle
Kelly Shortridge
Chief Product Officer at Fastly
Fastly
Episode: The Joy of Unplugging Cables: Kelly Shortridge on Security Resilience
Tori Westerhoff
Principal AI Security Researcher with the Red Team at Microsoft
Microsoft
Episode: Why Tori Westerhoff says we should talk to strangers
Eric Allman
Developed Sendmail and its precursor Delivermail; co-founded Sendmail, Incorporated
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Episode: Building the Internet with sendmail's Eric Allman

Host

Scott Hanselman
Host of Hanselminutes

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 892 ratings
  • Always insightful, immaculately expressed and never assumes knowledge or experience. I'm so grateful for all your hard work Mr Hanselman.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    lazarus-cn
    2 years ago
  • An Amazing Podcast!

    Hanselminutes has consistently provided me with insightful and relevant content. Scott has a knack for engaging with guests, exploring deep topics while maintaining a conversational tone. Highly recommended for anyone interested in expanding their knowledge base.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jimmy Kl.
    Philippines3 years ago
  • Awesome Podcast!!!

    Scott, host of the Hanselminutes Podcast, highlights all technology, innovation and more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    roweereyes
    Philippines5 years ago
  • I Love it

    I love this podcast, it is useful, funny and just the right length for a walk! Thanks Scott and guests❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    omarzaa
    Canada5 years ago
  • Great show!

    Scott, host of the Hanselminutes podcast, highlights all aspects of tech and more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    malfoxley
    United States5 years ago

Listeners Say

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One of the standout tech interview formats for developers seeking real-world guidance.
Consistent quality and approachable depth across episodes.
Diverse, high-caliber guests and topics that stay technically rigorous.
Thoughtful host with a knack for pulling practical takeaways from deep tech topics.
Well-regarded for thoughtful questioning and audience-friendly explanations.

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#245
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#83
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#128
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#208
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#91
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#128
New Zealand/Technology

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Braille Is Freedom with Bristol Braille's Ed Rogers
Q: What kind of collaborations or partnerships are you seeking to expand accessibility?
We're looking for mainstream partners to roll out makerspaces and to broaden the ecosystem so blind users can own and customize their own technology, rather than relying solely on large manufacturers.
Braille Is Freedom with Bristol Braille's Ed Rogers
Q: Why is Braille still essential in a world where screen readers dominate?
Braille is a tactile, precise, and fast medium for data, especially for reading structures like tables and code. It remains essential for certain tasks and for a more equal, controlled reading experience that screen readers alone can't provide.
Braille Is Freedom with Bristol Braille's Ed Rogers
Q: How are you approaching affordability and repairability for Braille displays?
We're designing with repairability at the core, using modular components, open hardware, and hubs that are replaceable. We build in Britain with a focus on keeping costs down while enabling ownership and long-term maintenance.
Cloud Commitments Without the Lock-In with Archera's Aran Khanna
Q: What sizes of customers or budgets are most appropriate for Archera's insured commitments?
From small two-person startups to larger databases, the company highlights meaningful impact starting around $100,000–$200,000 per year, with more pronounced value at $100k–$500k and beyond.
Cloud Commitments Without the Lock-In with Archera's Aran Khanna
Q: How does Archera determine which workloads are safe to insure and how is pricing set?
Archera uses lightweight usage metadata, historical customer data, tagging (production vs. development), and machine learning models to rank workloads and price insurance with a diversified portfolio approach to manage risk.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hanselminutes

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

A tech-focused interview show that draws a wide range of guests from engineers, researchers, and founders to share deep insights on software, AI, cloud, and modern engineering practices. Episodes often center on practical tooling, infrastructure, and the evolving role of AI in development, with discussions that blend technical detail, real-world use cases, and thoughtful commentary on the societal impacts of technology. Notable strengths include a consistent host who draws out practical takeaways, a willingness to explore cutting-edge topics (from AI agent systems to memory-driven AI for science), and a knack for connecting legacy computing concepts with modern platforms. The format tends to be accessible for both practitioners and leaders,... more

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