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Old skills, new happiness

Old skills, new happiness

S9E78 · · 06:14

I had a great weekend doing something that I have not done in years. You'll have to listen to find out what it is, but I hope it inspires you to think back to those creative endeavor...

Revisiting the free tools that come with devices and operating systems

Revisiting the free tools that come with devices and operating systems

S9E77 · · 06:57

We often forget about all those apps that come with our devices and operating systems. We also find a tool and stick with it, never going back to see if the latest update to an OS no...

Getting feedback on your apps and games

Getting feedback on your apps and games

S9E76 · · 10:14

 In this episode of the PW Podcast, I dive into the challenges of getting reliable software feedback. I argue that friends and family, while well-meaning, rarely give truly honest cr...

Stop Forcing AI Disclosure in Creative Work

Stop Forcing AI Disclosure in Creative Work

S9E75 · · 05:28

In this episode of the PW Podcast, I vent about how frustrating it is that creators and developers are increasingly being forced to disclose whether they used AI and how they used it...

Apple Developer Conference WWDC 26, early takes

Apple Developer Conference WWDC 26, early takes

S9E74 · · 08:25

WWDC Highlights: Bug Fixes, Liquid Glass Tweaks, Xcode 27, and Intel’s Farewell I share my first impressions from WWDC week, focusing on the big themes: bug fixes, performance improv...

Updates on Apps, Games, and Plans

Updates on Apps, Games, and Plans

S9E73 · · 10:08

In this episode, I'm sharing some big updates across my apps and games. First up — my Job Finder Tracker app is now available on Android! It helps you manage your job search, track a...

When sick, don't even try to Podcast, plus app updates

When sick, don't even try to Podcast, plus app updates

S9E72 · · 08:58

Recovering from a heavy cold, sharing a key lesson: when you're sick, give in and rest — fighting it only prolongs recovery and hurts your output. Also a new iOS update to Job Finder...

You should own the media you pay for!

You should own the media you pay for!

S9E71 · · 09:23

Are you really owning your media? In this episode, I share why I'm ditching streaming services and going back to physical media — DVDs, CDs, and even MP3 players. From music that get...

Prototyping with simple on-screen elements

Prototyping with simple on-screen elements

S9E70 · · 06:04

I'm diving into why starting with simple on-screen elements is crucial for app and game development. On a recent live stream, I worked on my UFO cow-abducting Roguelike using basic c...

Social Networks and me, where did the content go?

Social Networks and me, where did the content go?

S9E69 · · 05:43

I've given up on all social media platforms—they're drowning in AI-generated slop and clickbait. It's heartbreaking because I'm missing genuine connections with friends and colleague...

Life and project balance

Life and project balance

S9E68 · · 09:56

I'm sharing my struggle with balancing multiple projects and life commitments. I've decided to stop killing projects and instead implement a disciplined schedule, dedicating specific...

End of year review and thinking about 2026. Apps, Journaling, Learning and Plans

End of year review and thinking about 2026. Apps, Journaling, Learning and Plans

S9E67 · · 13:20

In this episode, You’ll hear my honest take on the challenges, lessons learned, and the moments that shaped my perspective this year and looking forward to the next. Join me as I ref...

Crazy season and when apps go bad

Crazy season and when apps go bad

S9E66 · · 11:06

I dive into the end-of-year engineering crunch and share my week wrestling with Sub Radar's CloudKit syncing issues and RevenueCat paywall restoration problems. After debugging schem...

Over-Explain to Align Expectations

Over-Explain to Align Expectations

S9E65 · · 04:47

I share why over-explaining is essential in software and life. Learn from my experiences how clear, detailed communication prevents misunderstandings and leads to better results for ...

The pleasure of checking the box and sitting back

The pleasure of checking the box and sitting back

S9E64 · · 04:00

A feel good episode. I shipped the new app, updates are done, games are updated for Halloween and now I can start relaxing into the holiday season finally. And maybe start thinking a...

Shipping app updates feels great

Shipping app updates feels great

S9E63 · · 09:53

I talk about how my SubRadar.app 1.0 release went, and the first update for a couple of minor reported bugs—also , some inspiration for those who have yet to ship projects for fear o...

Hey companies! Listen to this if you want happy employees

Hey companies! Listen to this if you want happy employees

S9E62 · · 05:30

Yes, this is for anyone who either has people working for them or wants to know what motivates employees.

Setting up a RevenueCat Paywall in my app

Setting up a RevenueCat Paywall in my app

S9E61 · · 09:57

Join me as I dive into today’s topic, sharing my personal insights, stories, and lessons learned along the way. Whether you’re here for inspiration, practical tips, or just a good co...

Why You Should Do the Boring Bit First: Lessons from Starting Over (Again and Again)

Why You Should Do the Boring Bit First: Lessons from Starting Over (Again and Again)

S9E60 · · 10:21

How many times have you started something and hit a wall? Or lost your way and given up? Maybe you started over and hit the same problems? Here are some thoughts on how to get past t...

Has the tide turned on AI, are we the assistant now?

Has the tide turned on AI, are we the assistant now?

S9E59 · · 04:34

A thought on a conversation I heard this week that got me to thinking about the perception already happening that AI created "it" rather than a person who happened to use an AI assis...