Rubber Duck Radio

Podcast episodes on software development, architecture, and technology — exploring the craft of building great software.

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[>>] S1E13
Apr 24, 202644:22

GPT-5.5 vs Reality: Do Benchmarks Lie?

Tim Williams, Paul Mason

Tim and Paul dissect the GPT-5.5 launch, weighing state-of-the-art benchmarks against real-world user vibes and token efficiency to determine if the upgrade is truly worth the increased cost for devel...

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OpenAIOpenAIJavaScriptJavaScript
Technology EvaluationTechnology EvaluationArchitecture PlanningArchitecture Planning
[>>] S1E12
Apr 16, 20265:45

The Bar Has Moved: Junior Dev Survival Guide in the Age of AI

Tim Williams, Paul Mason

Entry-level tech hiring is down 25%, but opportunity isn't dead—it's evolved. In this episode, Tim and Paul break down what's actually working for junior developers in 2026. We cover: the Claude Opus ...

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*Claude CodeOpenAIOpenAI
Stakeholder ManagementStakeholder ManagementTechnical CommunicationTechnical Communication +1 more
[>>] S1E11
Apr 9, 20267:11

The Fear Is the Product

Tim Williams, Paul Mason

Anthropic says "too dangerous to release." Sam Altman thanks developers on the way out. The job market says something completely different. Tim and Paul dig into the growing gap between AI marketing a...

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OpenAIOpenAI
[>>] S1E1
Apr 2, 202615:36

The Simplicity Paradox: When Simple Fails

Tim Williams, Paul Mason

When leadership says "keep it simple," they usually mean simple for the user—but developers often hear "don't build complex architecture." Tim and Paul unpack this dangerous disconnect through the car...

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Node.jsNode.jsReactReactVue.jsVue.js +3 more
Technical LeadershipTechnical LeadershipArchitecture PlanningArchitecture Planning +2 more
[>>] S1E9
Mar 26, 20265:19

The $600B AI Bubble: A Developer's Reality Check

Tim Williams, Paul Mason

Fresh from DC's Smithsonian museums—where dinosaur fossils and moon landings tell stories of deep time—Tim shares a striking realization: while developers live and breathe AI, most of the world isn't ...

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OpenAIOpenAI
Technology EvaluationTechnology EvaluationArchitecture PlanningArchitecture Planning +1 more
[>>] S1E8
Mar 15, 20266:33

AI Isn't Taking Your Job—It's Taking the Easy Stuff

Tim Williams, Paul Mason

Tim and Paul explore an unexpected reality: AI isn't replacing developer jobs, it's stripping away the satisfying 'easy wins' and leaving only constant high-stakes problem-solving. They discuss buildi...

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*MCPOpenAIOpenAI
Architecture PlanningArchitecture PlanningDeveloper ExperienceDeveloper Experience
[>>] S1E7
Jan 22, 202624:25

Harnessing Habits: From Code to Life

Tim Williams, Paul Mason

Dive into a candid discussion about the power of habits in shaping our personal and professional lives. Join Tim and Paul as they explore the intersection of developer culture, AI's impact on workflow...

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*Claude Code*Cursor
Technical LeadershipTechnical LeadershipTechnical CommunicationTechnical Communication +1 more
[>>] S1E6
Jan 16, 202620:26

Apple's App Store Dilemma & AI Tool Showdown

Tim Williams, Paul Mason

Dive into the latest episode of Rubber Duck Radio, where Tim Williams and Paul Mason unravel the complexities of Apple's App Store policies and their impact on indie developers. Explore the fascinatin...

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*Claude Code*Cursor
Project ManagementProject ManagementStakeholder ManagementStakeholder Management +1 more
[>>] S1E5
Nov 21, 202521:03

Walled Gardens vs. Open Code: The Future of Development

Tim Williams, Paul Mason

In this episode of Rubber Duck Radio, hosts Tim Williams and Paul Mason dive into the controversial launch of Gemini 3, dissecting the viral marketing tactics that have developers buzzing. They explor...

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Vue.jsVue.jsReactReact*Cursor +1 more
Technical LeadershipTechnical LeadershipArchitecture PlanningArchitecture Planning +2 more
[>>] S1E4
Nov 12, 202529:36

AI's Future: Tools Over Intelligence?

Tim Williams, Paul Mason

Join Tim and Paul on Rubber Duck Radio as they dive into the evolving landscape of AI, debating whether smarter models or smarter systems hold the key to the future. Discover insights into AI-enabled ...

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OpenAIOpenAIOllamaOllamaDockerDocker +1 more
Technical LeadershipTechnical LeadershipArchitecture PlanningArchitecture Planning +1 more
[>>] S1E3
Nov 6, 202520:59

AI Layoffs or Reallocations?

Tim Williams, Paul Mason

Join Tim Williams and Paul Mason on Rubber Duck Radio as they dissect AWS's massive layoffs and the true role AI plays in the tech industry's ongoing transformation. Dive into the real reasons behind ...

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AWSAWSOpenAIOpenAI
Developer ExperienceDeveloper ExperienceResource PlanningResource Planning +1 more
[>>] S1E2
Oct 31, 202521:10

The Pipes, Not the Puppets: Navigating AI in Dev

Tim Williams, Paul Mason

In this Halloween edition of Rubber Duck Radio, hosts Tim Williams and Paul Mason dive into the intricate world of AI in software development. Discover how context management, legacy code, and the hig...

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JavaScriptJavaScript*MCP*Cursor +1 more
Developer ExperienceDeveloper ExperienceArchitecture PlanningArchitecture Planning +1 more

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