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A podcast about web design and development.

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We're joined by Thomas Steiner from Google to discuss his proposal for cross-origin storage, a new web API designed to bring back safe, cross-site resource sharing. We explore why the old shared-CDN caching model collapsed due to pr... more

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We want your positive tech support stories! Topics this week include wrangling DNS/DKIM/DMARC for a friend's newsletter, comparing terminal tools like TMUX and Herdr, and juggling Rails, Node, and AI agent processes, and figuring ou... more

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The realities of A/B testing, the future of specialized hosting in the AI era, microphone and camera permissions on the web, tricks for working with HTML email, and hyping Midnight Vinyl Club and How Many Dudes?

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Dave and Chris try to get their LUTS in a row, figure out which app to use to edit and publish video quickly, Dave's new syntax highlighter microlighter, could web MCP be a good thing to help agents use CodePen better, and saying no... more

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Recent Guests

Thomas Steiner
Engineer at Google discussing Cross-origin Storage
Google
Episode: 732: Thomas Steiner on New Cross-Origin Storage APIs
Dan Abramov
Internet Luminary; known for work on React
Meta/React team
Episode: 724: Ask Dan Abramov Anything About AT Proto
Brad Frost
Design systems expert, co-host of episode
Brad Frost Web
Episode: 713: AI + Design Systems with Brad and Ian Frost
Ian Frost
Design systems expert, co-host of episode
Brad Frost Web
Episode: 713: AI + Design Systems with Brad and Ian Frost
Scott Jehl
Engineer and web developer, Squarespace
Squarespace
Episode: 712: Lazy Loading the Web with Scott Jehl
Robby Russell
Creator of Oh My Zsh
Planet Argon
Episode: 711: Where did Oh My Zsh Come From? And Using Rails in 2026
Simen Svale
Co-founder and CTO of Sanity
Sanity
Episode: 710: Simen Svale from Sanity
Steve Ruiz
Founder of TLDraw and developer of innovative web tools.
TLDraw
Episode: 690: Steve Ruiz and tldraw
Ben Frain
Author and web designer, known for his work in responsive web design.
Episode: 687: Ben Frain on Responsive Design

Hosts

Dave Rupert
Host with long-running involvement in the show and a central voice; often discusses frontend tooling, performance, and web standards.
Chris Coyier
Co-host frequently contributing design-system and frontend development insights; known for practical, experience-based guidance.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 963 ratings
  • Chris & Dave

    These guy are solid and consistent. I’ve definitely learned a lot from both of them over the years, and appreciate them as human beings. Shoptalkshow.com

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Daniel_WebDude
    Australia9 months ago
  • Such a wealth of knowledge! 🧠

    This is one of the most insightful UX / web dev podcasts that I have ever come across! Dave

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ASobering
    United States4 years ago
  • Sound heads

    Podcast Addict
    4
    tonydrago
    5 years ago
  • Among The Best

    I always appreciate the helpful tips and news, insights on UX and front-end from Shoptalk!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Josh humble
    United States5 years ago
  • More Karma!

    These guys rock! If I could give karma in a review, I would!! I’m a full stack engineer and host a tech podcast, so trust me when I say, this podcast is plus karma worthy. Easy listen and fully relatable. 5 stars!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @k_roll242
    United States5 years ago

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Fans note the hosts' clarity and ability to explain complex topics accessibly.
Guests and topics consistently land practical, actionable insights for developers.
Listeners praise the show's practical, down-to-earth approach and deep web tech expertise.

Chart Rankings

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

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#171
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Apple Podcasts
#224
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Apple Podcasts
#234
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Talking Points

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698: Why is AI Bad at CSS, Monofonts, and Safari Dev Tools
Q: Do you see AI tools getting better at CSS in the future, or will it always be a weakness?
While AI tools have shown some improvement, there are fundamental aspects of CSS that LLMs may never fully grasp, making it a challenging area for AI.
694: Invoicing with Studioworks with Jessica and Chris
Q: You both made your careers on invoicing clients and doing client services and building beautiful products. What makes you feel qualified to do this?
Both have years of freelancing experience and understand the pain points of running a business.
686: Todd Libby on Deceptive Patterns
Q: What are Deceptive Patterns?
Deceptive Patterns are user interface designs that manipulate users into taking actions they may not desire, such as making it easy to sign up but difficult to opt-out.
684: What Motivates Chris to Keep Working on CodePen?
Q: If you weren't focused on CodePen, what would you be doing instead?
The rage quit plan involves doing something completely different from CodePen.
683: iOS 26 Safari, Material Support on the Web, and Fixing The Button Problem
Q: When do you decide it's time to rebuild with a new stack?
It often depends on factors like the inability to scale, the pain of adding new features, or feeling that the current stack is limiting. If there are clear benefits to switching, such as better developer experience and efficiency, that can be a catalyst for a change.

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

The show centers on practical, deeply technical discussions around web design and front-end development, often blending design system thinking, performance, tooling, and real-world coding challenges. Episodes mix long-form conversations, rapid-fire Q&A, and occasional deep dives into standards, browser behavior, and emerging web technologies, with a down-to-earth vibe and lots of hands-on examples. A notable strength is the ability to connect practical coding decisions to broader industry trends, while keeping the tone approachable and entertaining for listeners who build for the web every day.

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Recent guests on ShopTalk include:

1. Thomas Steiner
2. Dan Abramov
3. Brad Frost
4. Ian Frost
5. Scott Jehl
6. Robby Russell
7. Simen Svale
8. Steve Ruiz

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