The Scrimba Podcast

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Learn from inspiring developers about how they found meaningful and fulfilling work that that also pays them well. On The Scrimba Podcast, you'll hear motivational advice and job-hunting strategies from developers who've been exactly where you are now. We talk to developers about their challenges, learnings, and switching industries in the hopes of inspiring YOU. This is the podcast that provides the inspiration, tools, and roadmaps to move from where you are to work that matters to you and uniquely fits your strengths and talents.

Recent Episodes
  • End of Season One, and a Message from Alex Booker
    Jan 16, 2025 – 08:42
  • Why Open Source Can Be the Perfect Place for New Developers – and How to Get Started, with Deb Goodkin from the FreeBSD Foundation
    Sep 19, 2024 – 43:12
  • Tangible Benefits: Why AI Is Here to Stay and How New Developers Can Find the Right Balance, with Sam Julien from Writer
    Sep 5, 2024 – 44:53
  • Learn to Advocate for Yourself with Developer Advocate Rizel Scarlett
    Jul 17, 2024 – 37:19
  • Career Progression Decoded: Angie Jones' Expert Tips for Entering the Tech Industry and Forging Your Unique Path
    Jul 10, 2024 – 41:32
  • Scrimba v2 is Here! Create Your Own Scrims, Use the Advanced Code Editor, and Learn Coding the Right Way, with Per Borgen
    Jul 3, 2024 – 31:03
  • The Four Stages of Interviewing: How to Conquer the Hiring Process Step by Step, with Ryan Talbert
    Jun 13, 2024 – 42:55
  • What's New in React 19 (and What That Means for You), with Dev Agrawal
    Jun 6, 2024 – 40:19
  • The Secret to a Meaningful Portfolio: Solve a Real-world Problem, with Scrimba Student Kevin
    May 29, 2024 – 35:27
  • "No" Is Always Guaranteed... So Strive for a "Yes", with the Coding Mermaid Monica Fidalgo
    May 22, 2024 – 43:00
  • Senior Software Engineer at Netflix, Shaundai Person: Here's How to Sell Yourself (and Believe in the Product 😉)
    May 16, 2024 – 50:27
  • Creator of #100DaysOfCode, Alex Kallaway: Here's How to Embrace Discomfort for Growth
    May 8, 2024 – 48:27
  • What to Do If Nobody's Hiring (and How to Slide Into Their DMs When They Do), with Rachel Nabors
    May 1, 2024 – 48:41
  • This is How Companies Think About Hiring, with Dominik Piątek
    Apr 24, 2024 – 47:45
  • The Safe Exit: How to Quit Your Job the Right Way, with Ian Douglas
    Apr 17, 2024 – 46:30
  • Early WhatsApp Engineer Jean Lee: Keep Trying New Things in Tech!
    Apr 10, 2024 – 42:38
  • How Not to Be Afraid of Git, with O'Reilly Author Anna Skoulikari
    Apr 3, 2024 – 44:12
  • The (Not so) Hidden Benefits of Talking about Code, with Scrimba Bootcamp Lead Micha
    Mar 28, 2024 – 36:15
  • Neurodiversity in Tech and Why We Should Care About It, with Parul Singh
    Mar 22, 2024 – 45:40
  • The Only Thing Worth Investing in Is Yourself, with Scrimba Student Özge
    Mar 13, 2024 – 30:45
  • How to Figure Out What You Want to Do, with Scrimba Student Amy
    Mar 5, 2024 – 43:42
  • Slow Down to Speed Up: Teacher-Turned-Developer Chris on Successful Adult Learning and Landing his Dream Role
    Feb 23, 2024 – 41:31
  • The State of React (and Should You Still Learn It in 2024), with Dev Agrawal
    Feb 8, 2024 – 41:09
  • Everybody's Doing Their Best... Even Tech Recruiters (and This Is How to Get Their Attention), with Parul Singh
    Jan 31, 2024 – 39:11
  • The Making of an Industry: The Rise of AI Engineering, with Swyx
    Jan 24, 2024 – 37:18
  • Passions, Skills, Environment, and Compensation: Career Coach Adam Broda's Framework for Navigating Today's Job Market
    Jan 17, 2024 – 43:06
  • Effective Living for Better Coding: From Retail to Software Engineering with Scrimba Student Cassie
    Jan 10, 2024 – 38:26
  • Who's Afraid of AI Agents? The Future of Automation, with Bob Ziroll
    Jan 3, 2024 – 37:56
  • What Is Retrieval-Augmented Generation and How to Make AI Work for You, with Guil Hernandez
    Dec 20, 2023 – 26:25
  • Demystifying AI: What Are Foundation Models (and How to Use Them), with Tom Chant
    Dec 13, 2023 – 48:44
  • The Path to Becoming an AI Engineer with Scrimba CEO Per Borgen
    Nov 22, 2023 – 48:27
  • What Is Productivity Anxiety and How to Beat It, with Matt and Eric from Self-Taught Devs Podcast
    Nov 14, 2023 – 39:06
  • How to Find Your People and the Work You Find Exciting, with Scrimba Student Anna
    Oct 24, 2023 – 37:28
  • Mastering Corporate Culture for New Developers
    Oct 17, 2023 – 36:01
  • Nadia Zhuk: Anybody Can Code, and Your Background Doesn't Define You
    Oct 10, 2023 – 35:18
  • How Johnny Learned Angular and Typescript in Three Days
    Oct 3, 2023 – 42:46
  • Changing Careers? This Is How to Defeat the Sunk Cost Fallacy, with Doctor-turned-developer Shona
    Sep 26, 2023 – 40:22
  • Learning to Code with ADHD: How Zuza Landed Her First Tech Job after Only Four Months
    Sep 19, 2023 – 46:59
  • It's All about Your Additude: Building a Software Apprenticeship Program with Luke Hovee
    Sep 12, 2023 – 39:59
  • Ultimate LinkedIn Guide: Listen to This If You’re Working on Your LinkedIn Profile
    Sep 5, 2023 – 39:16
  • Treat Learning to Code Like an RPG (and You Might Get a Job in Three Business Days), with Scrimba student Tomáš
    Aug 29, 2023 – 36:28
  • What Are the Most Common React Mistakes? Inside a React Job Simulator with Johannes Kettmann
    Aug 22, 2023 – 46:41
  • How Mohamed Landed a Dev Job Through Instagram
    Aug 15, 2023 – 35:08
  • Are You a New Developer? Follow This One Tip! (With Scrimba Student Danny)
    Aug 8, 2023 – 43:45
  • From Lab Coat to Code: Vanessa's Path from Lab Scientist to Developing Lab Software
    Aug 1, 2023 – 36:47
  • How to Create a Personal Brand as a Developer
    Jul 25, 2023 – 37:22
  • Is This Easy Mode? Breaking into Tech in 400 Hours, with Writer-Turned-Developer Jen-Li Lim
    Jul 18, 2023 – 29:24
  • This Is How You Onboard: Actionable Tips for Developers On a New Job from Ian Douglas
    Jul 11, 2023 – 57:13
  • How Kyle Became a Developer and Found His First Dev Job in Just Four Months
    Jul 4, 2023 – 35:00
  • How Teacher-Turned-Developer Jess Secured a Tech Job Even Before Learning to Code
    Jun 27, 2023 – 45:28
Recent Reviews
  • AndyWilliamBr
    Scrimba Podcast: A Developer's Home
    If you're into frontend development, Scrimba's podcast is the ultimate sweet spot. I can't express how thankful I am for stumbling upon this haven of coding wisdom. The podcast covers everything from JavaScript tricks to design principles, and it's like having a tech-savvy friend walk you through the latest trends. The hosts and guests don't just talk code; they exude a genuine passion for helping you level up. What I love most? The community vibe. It's not just a podcast; it's a cozy corner for devs to share experiences and grow together. The interactive coding challenges are a game-changer, letting you get your hands dirty while tuning in. Big kudos to the Scrimba team! Your hard work shines through each episode. Thanks for creating a space where we can learn, connect, and geek out together. With all my heart, thank you for being our coding sidekick! 🚀👩‍💻🎧 From Andy, 27, an aspiring frontend developer, from the UK 🇬🇧 but based in Arkansas, USA 🇺🇸
  • StephenSGambill
    Continuing to learn!
    I’m a recent graduate of Nashville Software School, making a transition into software development after 24 years as a pastor. The podcast has been a continual source of encouragement, and I recently signed up for Srimba Pro to continuing to develop my skills and build projects to add to my portfolio. Keep up the good work!
  • dominickers5
    Scrimba Numba One
    While I have felt lonely navigating the self-taught route, Scrimba is like a good friend/mentor that is always there for me. Their podcasts are extremely helpful and have made me feel like becoming a developer is achievable through research, hard work, and consistency. I really appreciate hearing others stories because it makes me feel less alone and more supported. Thank you Scrimba team!
  • Roxy Rodbeck
    This podcast should be a requirement for your coding journey
    I started learning to code in January ‘23 and have been listening to the Scrimba podcast since March. It is my absolute favorite coding podcast, and I’ve found a handful that I like. The information Alex and his guests provide is priceless and truly inspiring. Alex asks great questions and always has excellent commentary. As a mom with a FT job, this podcast keeps me motivated to continue my coding journey. I almost always end each podcast with a few bullet points to research. And of course the podcast turned me on to the Scrimba Front End pathway so I’m working on that now as well! Thanks so much Alex and Jan! @RoxLearnsCode
  • DonnieK23
    Motivation + actionable advice = WIN
    This podcast has been the guide I needed to navigate my way toward my first developer job. Not quite there yet, but getting closer. Thanks Scrimba Podcast!
  • Fryclopz
    Epic host!
    Alex Booker is such an incredible host! He adds so much value to the conversation with his unique questions and thoughtful responses. Scrimba is lucky to have him and so are we as listeners.
  • BobZiroll
    Best podcast for transitioning to a tech career!
    I honestly can’t think of a better resource for someone trying to break into a career in tech than The Scrimba Podcast! Alex has such a great presence, and the guests are the perfect combination of people who are able to give in-depth, actionable advice based on their long professional careers of their own, and success stories of Scrimba students who were able to break into teach themselves. It’s a surprisingly binge-worthy podcast, and I recommend it to everyone I meet who is still in the process of breaking into tech.
  • Seth329
    Inspiration and motivation
    I am working to change careers into tech. Its a long and difficult process that at times seems too daunting to accomplish. This podcast has helped me so much to have the motivation to keep going. When I hear all the different stories of new hires and their journey into tech it proves to me I can do this too. When Alex interviews industry experts the knowledge they share is inspirational. It helps me shape my own plan and strategy to get that first role. All together this podcast is a positive, and pleasant listen that provides so much value I look forward to each new episode.
  • AnotherDK_
    Fantastic
    This podcast is so great for people like me that are in the process of becoming a front end developer. I really like the topics and the stories people share on their journey to getting that first job. The enthusiasm and charisma of the host also contributes to the episodes. In essences it’s a motivating podcast that keeps me going. Thanks!
  • Tofuslasher
    Top Notch
    Great podcast for devs of all skill levels! They interview people across the whole range of career experiences/areas of interest and provide practical stories from the industry.
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