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Python Bytes is a weekly podcast hosted by Michael Kennedy and Calvin Hendryx-Parker. The show is a short discussion on the headlines and noteworthy news in the Python, developer, and data science space.

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Topics covered in this episode:

* Python 3.12.14, 3.11.16, 3.10.21 - security releases

* Codeberg’s AI-code ban tests its role as a GitHub alternative

* Brett Cannon: what's missing for reproducible builds on PyPI

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Topics covered in this episode:

* Claude Code /insights

* Post-quantum crypto lands in Python

* MCP goes stateless — and FastMCP gets renamed

* inshellisense - IDE style command line auto complete

* Extras

* Joke

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* Some more things about Django I've been enjoying

* Who cleans up after the vibe-coding party?

* Where Did All Your AI Tokens Go? AgentsView to the rescue!

* Careful with phishing all

* Extras

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* django-orjson

* Best Django Redis configuration for speed and size

* Linus Torvalds puts the foot down against Anti-AI Kernel Maintainers

* Django Steering Council backs the Triptych Project

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Sam Learner
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Dylan McConnell
Contributor who helped discuss the Curl/AI slop article
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Brian Okken
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Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 454 ratings
  • Great podcast, Brian: please speak louder!

    Excellent podcast by two very knowledgeable gentlemen. They cover a lot of interesting topics in a short amount of time. Highly recommended.

    My only critique would be a request that Brian speak a bit louder. I often find myself rewinding because I couldn’t make out what he said the first time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    K rub
    United States2 years ago
  • This is how to get your Python news

    Michael and Brian consistently do a great job to talk about what’s new in Python for half an our every week. I listen to almost every episode because they always seem to dig up things I’ve not heard of before. If you’re serious about Python this is the podcast you need to fit into your life.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mbsfrg
    Germany3 years ago
  • The best of the best.

    This is a top notch podcast, I catch myself looking forward to when the new episode comes out each week. Michael and Brian are the best with great content!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JoeRecursionjoe
    United States3 years ago
  • I've listened for years and am grateful for its content. If you listen, you'll learn much about Python, its ecosystem. and its contributors.

    Audible
    5
    Smith Family
    United States4 years ago
  • Great content for Python programmers

    I've listened for years and am grateful for its content. If you listen, you'll learn much about Python, its ecosystem. and its contributors.

    Audible
    5
    Smith Family
    United States4 years ago

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Some critiques note episodes can run longer than preferred.
Listeners praise concise Python news and practical tooling tips.
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Guests and format shifts are often cited as a positive evolution.

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#391 A weak episode
Q: How do you keep up with updates and things like that?
You just run a command line, just run Python vendorize in the directory to update the vendored dependencies.

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

A concise, high-frequency tech-news show focused on the Python ecosystem, tooling, and developer workflows. Episodes skim the biggest headlines—from language updates and new libraries to AI-assisted coding and security best practices—delivering practical takeaways in bite-sized segments with humor and sponsor mentions. The format tends to favor quick, actionable insights for developers who want to stay current without getting bogged down in theory, and it often features guest contributions that broaden the topics beyond core Python news. A notable strength is its consistency and ability to surface useful tips, tools, and real-world tips for everyday Python work, making it a reliable go-to for devs who want to stay ahead of the curve.

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