All Episodes
12 - Is The Web Screwed?!
AI crawlers killing ads, chatbots replacing browsers, and the slow death of human-centric content. The bikeshed boys debate whether we're heading for a hard fork of the web or just a really awkward transition.
11 - Deploy Fast, and Break Things?!
The bikeshed boys talk about whether chasing 5-minute deploys is worth it, debating the trade-offs between deployment speed and stability, and why moving fast might sometimes mask the real problems slowing your team down.
10 - Managing Dependencies: It Depends
The bikeshed boys share how FAANG-like companies manage their frontend dependencies without pain! Hint! They Don't!
9 - Are React Server Components Risky?!?
The bikeshed boys interview Matt on this episode, talking about all things React Server Components (RSCs), exploring their benefits, trade-offs, and adoption strategies. The hosts draw on their experiences at Wayfair, Fireworks, and Whoop to provide practical insights for learning and adopting RSCs.
8 - Monorepo Madness
The Bikeshed podcast returns after a brief hiatus with hosts Scott Kaye, Matt Hamlin, and Dillon Curry. Tune in to hear the bikeshed boys talk about keyboards, Scott's Italy trip, monorepos, and our hot takes on CSS!
7 - Ditch the Career Ladder
The bikeshed boys talk about engineering career levels, approaching promotions, building connections and leverage through time and effort, and why levels don’t really matter.
6 - Scratching the Surface on Design Systems
The bikeshed boys talk all about design systems, ranging from what they are, why you may (or may not) need one, and then share a few spicy takes on Storybook, modals, and Tailwind!
5 - Testing - Is It Worth It?!?
The bikeshed boys discuss all things software testing, from manual verification to automated tests and other things you can do to ensure stability!
4 - Perfecting The Pull Request
The guys discuss best practices for code review, with a focus on creating effective pull requests (PRs) and how to approach reviewing code.
3 - A Day In The Life: Coding, Coffee, and Commit Messages
The guys talk about their daily routines, how they remain productive, and then share spicy hot takes!
2 - Is The Web Getting Worse?!?!?
Scott and Matt talk about how things have been feeling worse on the internet in recent years, and how everything has focused on incremental optimizations over large innovations.
1 - Vibe Coding When The Vibes Are Off
Dillon, Matt & Scott dive into AI's impact on coding, discussing its role in daily work, how to use it effectively, and balancing creativity with automation in 2025.