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Thinking Elixir Podcast

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Elixir
Phoenix
Phoenix Liveview
Erlang
Livebook
Tidewave
Elixir 1.19
Liveview
Phoenix Framework
Gleam
Erlang Ecosystem Foundation
Elixirconf
Elixir Programming Language
Machine Learning
Oban
Javascript
Elixirconf 2024
Postgres
Elixir Job Market
Elixir 1.17

The Thinking Elixir podcast is a weekly show where we talk about the Elixir programming language and the community around it. We cover news and interview guests to learn more about projects and developments in the community. Whether you are already experienced with Elixir or just exploring the language, this show is created with you in mind. We discuss community news, Functional Programming, trans... more

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Latest Episodes

News includes a major milestone for Elixir's set-theoretic types as inference of all language constructs is completed and merged with Elixir v1.20.0-rc.5 hot on its heels, OTP 29.0 drops as a major release with secure-by-default SSH, post-quantum SSL... more

News includes the Erlang Ecosystem Foundation publishing its 2026 board election candidates with voting now open, a new GitHub organization called Elixir-Vibe launching with tools to detect and fix AI-generated Elixir “slop” — including ExSlop and th... more

News includes Mob, an exciting new framework that brings BEAM-on-device mobile development to Elixir with OTP running natively inside iOS and Android apps, Folio a new library for generating print-quality PDFs and SVGs from Elixir data powered by Typ... more

News includes Phoenix LiveDebugger hitting v1.0 with an interactive tour to go along with it, LiveStash v0.2.0 shipping with API improvements and a tease of Redis & Mnesia adapters on the horizon, German Velasco making his TestingLiveView.com course ... more

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Recent Guests

Hermán Velasco
Phoenix testing and testing tools expert, guest discussing free course
Episode: 301: Testing, Debugging, and Departures
Francesco Cesarini
Leader in Erlang/Elixir community, board member, on to new ventures
Erlang Solutions
Episode: 301: Testing, Debugging, and Departures
Michael Lubas
Founder of paraxial.io
paraxial.io
Episode: 273: Does the Language Really Matter?
José Valim
Creator of Elixir
Episode: 261: Why Elixir and a $300K Daily Bill?
Krzysztof Nalepa
Software Engineer at Software Mansion, primarily focused on web applications using Elixir.
Software Mansion
Episode: 249: LiveDebugger: Peering Inside a LiveView
Jonatan Männchen
Chief Information Security Officer at Erlang Ecosystem Foundation
Erlang Ecosystem Foundation
Episode: 245: Supply Chain Security and SBoMs
Jonatan Kłosko
Developer at Dashbit involved in Livebook and PythonX.
Dashbit
Episode: 244: Running Python in Elixir?
Kimberly Erni
Junior to mid-level Elixir developer currently looking for a job.
Episode: 243: Elixir Jobs: Seniors Only Need Apply?
Tim Knight
CTO of Gigalixir with over 20 years of experience in software engineering.
Gigalixir
Episode: 241: A LiveView Debugger and Gigalixir

Hosts

Mark Ericksen
Host of the Thinking Elixir Podcast
David Bernheisel
Co-host of the Thinking Elixir Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 201 ratings
  • Must Listen for Elixir and Phoenix devs

    This is hands down the best podcast about Elixir on the Podcast universe, if not even the best software development podcast out there. It’s informational rich, deep and still enjoyable to listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ux.chris
    Germanya year ago
  • Tech podcast by a leftist activist

    This David guy takes every opportunity to push his leftist ideology on the listeners. This is a tech podcast -- keep politics out!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    elixirlover
    United States2 years ago
  • New Elixirian

    Recently started learning functional programming and subsequently elixir. I found this podcast and love the blend of general tech discussion and more focused elixir talking points. Favorite episode so far is “End of local host development.”

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    critter1485
    United States4 years ago
  • Thinking About Thinking Elixir

    This may be the best podcast about Elixir. The episodes are released at a regular cadence, the audio and conversion quality is great, and the topics don’t feel repetitive. The weekly news summaries are super handy.

    And, the intro music can’t be beat. 😁

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    thehamberdler
    United States5 years ago
  • Great format, great hosts

    As an aspiring elixir developer, it’s super useful to both hear the news and then dive deep into a topic. Thanks for an awesome podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fceruti
    Chile5 years ago

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293: The BEAM as the Universal Runtime
Q: What is the OWASP Top 10 and how does it apply to Elixir developers?
The OWASP Top 10 lists the top risks for web applications and is meant to serve as a guideline for developers. However, it's recommended to not treat it as an exhaustive security manual, rather as a reference tool.
290: Postgres Finally Gets Real Search
Q: Is the security industry just fear-mongering, or are things really that bad?
Both, with a lot of fear-mongering being present but also genuine threats increasing.
285: From Popcorn to Robots
Q: What resources, practices or habits would you recommend Elixir developers adopt for security?
Michael Lubas suggests various resources including his security training course, the open-source project Potion Shop, and his blog at paraxial.io for security knowledge.
281: Planning for the Unexpected
Q: What's the real cost of a security breach for a typical startup?
Michael mentions that while the hard numbers can be abstract, a security incident can significantly hinder a startup's growth, especially if they are experiencing rapid growth.
275: From Slop to Success?
Q: From your perspective, do you think the adoption of AI is making software more or less secure?
Michael Lubas believes it lowers software development quality expectations, leading to issues in security over time.

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A weekly tech show focused on the Elixir programming language and its ecosystem, balancing timely community news with in-depth interviews from developers, founders, and security experts. Episodes foreground language updates, tooling, and practical projects, often pairing strategic discussions (performance, type systems, security practices) with hands-on explorations of libraries and frameworks. A standout pattern is the cadence of news summaries followed by a focused interview, plus sponsorships that highlight security tooling and developer productivity. The format tends to attract listeners who want both a broad view of Elixir trends and actionable insights from practitioners and builders in the space.

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2. Francesco Cesarini
3. Michael Lubas
4. José Valim
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