RobbieTheWagner 
Charles William Carpenter III Episodes
177: Authenticity in a World of Algorithms
This week, Robbie and Chuck dive into the delicate balance between authenticity and adaptation, both in tech and everyday life. They unpack the challenges of staying true to their passions—like whiskey and web development—while navigating the pressures of broa...
176: What Makes a Christmas Movie? Plus, a Toast to New Beginnings
This week, Robbie and Chuck talk about Christmas traditions, from sweaters and trees to classic holiday movies and music. They dive into various light-hearted hot takes, holiday preferences, gift-giving etiquette, and more. Along the way, they review a Cream o...
175: Decentralized Identity: The Future of Privacy and Security with Angie Jones
This week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Angie Jones, Head of Developer Relations at TBD, about verifiable credentials, decentralized identity, and the potential of Web 5. They discuss practical applications like mobile driver’s licenses, privacy preservation, as...
174: Navigating Career Pivots and Politics with Kelly Vaughn
This week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Kelly Vaughn, Director of Engineering at Spot AI and a “recovering entrepreneur.” They discuss career evolution, the challenges of hiring and job-seeking, career politics, and Kelly’s unique perspective on leadership. In ...
173: Building Reputation in Tech with Adam Stacoviak and Jerod Santo
This week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Changelog’s Adam Stacoviak and Jerod Santo about content creation and its role in web development careers. They discuss the nuances of reputation-building, the pitfalls of interview culture, and how developers can navigate...
172: Balance and Burnout in Tech with Jason Torres
This week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Jason Torres about the joys and challenges of parenting, and how life experiences shape career choices. Jason shares his journey in tech, thoughts on balancing work and personal life, and the unexpected connections between...
171: Breaking Down Open-Source Licensing with Carlo Piana
This week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Carlo Piana about the intricacies of open-source licensing, challenges in enforcing it, sustainability, and the impact of AI on both the tech and legal industries. In this episode: * (00:00) - Intro * (02:37) - Wine ta...
170: Open-Source Ethics and Monetization with Chris Coyier
This week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Chris Coyier about the complexities of open-source, balancing community contributions with monetization, the quirks of modern web development, and creative approaches to building sustainable tech projects. In this episode...
169: FAANG is dead; long live MANAMANA!
This week, Robbie and Chuck discuss Fresca’s nostalgic comeback, generalization vs specialization in web dev, the death of FAANG, and the career impact of AI. They also talk about the future of self-driving cars, the relevance of college education, and the eth...
168: Building a Better Web: Open Source, Simplicity, and Speed with Jason Lengstorf
This week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Jason Lengstorf about the evolving world of web development and the challenges of open-source monetization. They share insights on simplifying tech stacks, choosing the right tools, and some often-overlooked trade-offs in ...
167: Live from THAT Conf: Web Frameworks and Developer Experience with James Quick
In this live episode from THAT Conference, Robbie and Chuck talk with James Quick about his journey as a developer and content creator. Over a Scottish single malt, they discuss frameworks like Astro and Redwood, the evolution of React, and the importance of d...
166: Front-end Adventures with Bad at CSS' David East and Adam Argyle
This week, Robbie and Chuck welcome Adam Argyle and David East from the Bad at CSS podcast, for a fun conversation about their favorite dev tools and the finer points of CSS. They discuss code editors, environment setups, AI-enhanced development, and the ongoi...
165: Shepherd.js, the Future of Open Source, Capitalism, and Corporate Responsibility
This week, Robbie and Chuck sip on some Stranahan’s Second Chance Single Barrel Colorado Whiskey, and explore a variety of topics, from new tech to health. They discuss the future of open-source libraries like Shepherd.js and its transition from a developer to...
164: From Frontend to Backend: Lane Wagner's Journey to Boot.dev
This week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Lane Wanger, the creator of Boot.dev, about his journey to backend development and launching Boot.dev. They discuss the state of developer education, how advanced developers can level up, and the importance of fundamentals...
163: Balancing Code and Wellbeing: Michelle Bakels on React and Developer Health
This week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Michelle Bakels, Program Director at G2i and co-organizer of React Miami. They cover a range of topics, from developer health initiatives to the challenges of organizing a growing tech conference. They also discuss their e...
