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Developer Tea
Developer Tea exists to help driven developers connect to their ultimate purpose and excel at their work so that they can positively impact the people they influence. With over 17 million downloads to date, Developer Tea is a short podcast hosted by Jonathan Cutrell, engineering leader with over 15 years of industry experience. We hope you'll take the topics from this podcast and continue the conversation, either online or in person with your peers. Email: developertea@gmail.com
Episodes
Developer TeaMinimum Viable Prioritization (Re-Air)
In today's episode, we talk about minimum viable prioritization. Today's episode is brought to you by Linode. Linode provides superfast SSD based Linux servers…
Developer TeaPlato's Cave and Defeating Biases
In today's episode, we talk about what you can see - and what you cannot. Today's episode is brought to you by Linode. Linode provides superfast SSD based…
Developer TeaInterview with Kevin Kelly (Part 2)
In today's episode, I talk with one of the most influential voices in technology in the last 20 years - Kevin Kelly. Kevin is the author of "What Technology…
Developer TeaInterview with Kevin Kelly (Part 1)
In today's episode, I talk with one of the most influential voices in technology in the last 20 years - Kevin Kelly. Kevin is the author of "What Technology…
Developer TeaInterview with Chris Ferdinandi (Part 2)
In today's episode, I talk with Chris Ferdinandi! Check out his stuff at gomakethings.com Today's episode is brought to you by Linode. Linode Provides…
Developer TeaInterview with Chris Ferdinandi (Part 1)
In today's episode, I talk with Chris Ferdinandi! Check out his stuff at gomakethings.com Today's episode is brought to you by Linode. Linode Provides…
Developer Tea3 Lessons of Productivity
Today's episode is brought to you by Linode. Linode Provides superfast SSD based Linux servers in the cloud starting at $5 a month. Linode is offering…
Developer TeaIdea Portfolio
In today's episode, we talk about building and managing an idea portfolio in your organization. Today's episode is sponsored by Flywheel Local. Stop debugging…
Developer TeaListener Question: Simon Asks About Over-Positivity
Today's episode is sponsored by Flywheel Local. Stop debugging local environments and spend more time designing, developing, and launchingWordPress sites with…
Developer TeaIterative Learning
In today's episode, we discuss the importance of applying iteration to learning. Today's episode is sponsored by Codeship! Get started today with Codeship and…
Developer TeaStrong Opinions Weakly Held
In today's episode, we talk about a simple concept of being willing to let go of your opinions, while not watering them down. Today's episode is brought to you…
Developer TeaAesthetic Aha
In today's episode, we talk about why kids love to watch the same movies over and over, and how you can learn from this behavior to improve your career…
Developer TeaListener Question: Daw Chih asks About Over Execution
In today's episode, I answer listener question from Daw Chih about over-execution. Today's episode is brought to you by Linode. Linode Provides superfast SSD…
Developer TeaThe Value of The Third Option
In today's episode, we talk about how important a third option can be in decisionmaking processes. Today's episode is sponsored by Codeship! Get started today…
Developer TeaTurbulence (Re-Airing)
In today's episode, we discuss once again the concept of turbulence and fortitude. Today's episode is brought to you by Linode. Linode Provides superfast SSD…
Developer TeaDon't Throw It Over the Wall
In today's episode, we talk about a specific type of collaboration, and a pitfall most development and design teams end up falling into. Today's episode is…
Developer TeaInterview with David Hoffeld (part 2)
I'm joined by author David Hoffeld in today's episode to talk about the topic of science and how it affects the sales process. Today's episode is brought to…
Developer TeaInterview with David Hoffeld (part 1)
I'm joined by author David Hoffeld in today's episode to talk about the topic of science and how it affects the sales process. Today's episode is brought to…
Developer TeaListener Question: Andy Asks About His Degree in Mechatronics
Is a degree in mechatronics worth it? (Also, what is mechatronics?) We'll talk about this listener question in today's episode. Today's episode is sponsored by…


Developer TeaAtomic Words
In today's episode, we talk aboit disambiguation and using clear words during feedback sessions. Today's episode is sponsored by Rollbar. With Rollbar, you get…
Developer TeaSpiral Learning
In today's episode, we talk about "Spiral Learning." Today's episode is sponsored by Codeship! Get started today with Codeship and get 100 free builds. P.S. -…
Developer TeaListener Question: Joel Asks About Remote Work As A Junior Developer
In today's episode we answer a listener question from Joel who writes in: What do you do when there are no jobs in your area and you're a developer with a…
Developer TeaInterview with Tom Eich (part 2)
In today's episode, I had the opportunity to speak with Tom Eich, CTO at IDEO. Tom shares valuable insights in both parts of this interview, so be sure to…
Developer TeaInterview with Tom Eich (part 1)
In today's episode, I had the opportunity to speak with Tom Eich, CTO at IDEO. Tom shares valuable insights in both parts of this interview, so be sure to…
Developer TeaCreating New Understanding Through Synonyms
In today's episode, we talk about creating useful substitutions through a process of forcing synonyms. Today's episode is sponsored by Codeship! Get started…
Developer TeaFailure Rates, Machine Learning, and You
In today's episode, we talk about a truth of machine learning, and learning in general. I hope you walk away feeling more confident and less afraid of failure…
Developer TeaAnonymous Listener Question: Cowboy Coders
In today's episode, we talk about cowboy coding, and how to deal with a legacy project primarily managed by cowboy coders. Today's episode is sponsored by…
Developer TeaLaw Of Conservation of Uncertainty (Part 2)
In today's episode, we talk about a principle of project planning that you can use to help deal with uncertainty. Today's episode is sponsored by Fuse! Build…
Developer TeaLaw Of Conservation of Uncertainty (Part 1)
In today's episode, we talk about a principle of project planning that you can use to help deal with uncertainty. Today's episode is sponsored by Fuse! Build…
Developer TeaSquares Conference (feat. Marcus Morrison)
In today's episode, I talk with Marcus Morrison about his journey to becoming a CTO of a monthly subscription startup called Datebox. Today's episode is…
Developer TeaSquares Conference (Will Riley)
In today's episode, I talk with Will Riley from Flywheel about design systems, local development, teaching a workshop, and API design. Today's episode is…
Developer TeaSquares Conference (feat. Noah Labhart)
In today's episode, I interview Noah Labhart, owner of Touchtap, a mobile development firm in Dallas, Texas. Noah and I discuss the value of learning a…
Developer TeaSquares Conference (feat. Anne Grundhoefer)
In today's episode, I interview Anne Grundhoefer. Anne spoke at Squares about design systems and the work she does at Projekt202, and was kind enough to spend…
Developer TeaSquares Conference (feat. Alex Zub) Part 2
Today we continue the interview with Alex Zub, founder of Handsome. Today's episode is sponsored by Fuse! Build native iOS and Android apps with less code and…
Developer TeaSquares Conference (feat. Alex Zub) Part 1
In today's episode, I talk with Alex Zub about starting a company, learning to speak english through video games, and lots more. Check out Alex's company…
Developer TeaSquares Conference (feat. Aaron Irizarry)
In today's episode, I talk with Aaron Irizarry about what to do when your design and dev team starts to fall apart. Today's episode is sponsored by Dolby. One…
Developer TeaSquares Conference (feat. Aaron D. Campbell)
In today's episode, I interview WordPress security lead Aaron Campbell. Today's episode is sponsored by Dolby. One of the most important things you can do for…
Developer TeaJob Descriptions vs. Job Realities
In today's episode, I talk about some differences between a typical job description versus realities you may actually experience. Today's episode is sponsored…
Developer TeaListener Question: David asks About How to Answer Tooling Questions
In today's episode, I answer listener David's question about how to answer questions from peers about tooling. Today's episode is brought to you by Linode…
Developer TeaFeedback Loops - The Smallest Unit of Learning
In today's episode, we talk about the importance of feedback loops. Today's episode is brought to you by Linode. Linode Provides superfast SSD based Linux…
Developer TeaInterview with Chris Albon (Part 3 of 3)
In today's episode, I interview Chris Albon, co-host of Partially Derivative, a fantastic casual discussion podcast about all things data science. Chris is…
Developer TeaInterview with Chris Albon (Part 2 of 3)
In today's episode, I interview Chris Albon, co-host of Partially Derivative, a fantastic casual discussion podcast about all things data science. Chris is…
Developer TeaInterview with Chris Albon (Part 1 of 3)
In today's episode, I interview Chris Albon, co-host of Partially Derivative, a fantastic casual discussion podcast about all things data science. Chris is…
Developer TeaBuilding Your Intuition
In today's episode we talk about intuition as the shared fluency for experts.
Developer TeaYou Can't Control Random
In today's episode, we'll discuss the illusion of control, and why you can't control random.
Developer TeaInterview with Ben Halpern (@ThePracticalDev, Part 2)
In today's episode, I talk with Ben Halpern. You may know him from his tweets as @ThePracticalDev. Ben also is the founder of dev.to, a site for developers to…
Developer TeaInterview with Ben Halpern (@ThePracticalDev, Part 1)
In today's episode, I talk with Ben Halpern. You may know him from his tweets as @ThePracticalDev. Ben also is the founder of dev.to, a site for developers to…
Developer TeaA Simple Shift for Your Email Inbox Strategy
In today's episode, we'll be talking about a very simple shift for your emailing strategy.
Developer TeaListener Question: How Do I stand Out as a Job Applicant?
In today's episode, we discuss Supui's question regarding how to stand out as an applicant. We reinforce some of the things we've discussed previously, and…
Developer TeaListener Question: Jonathan Bocarra Asks About Content Generation and Baby Preparation
In today's episode, I answer listener Jonathan's question about getting ready for a baby, and simultaneously planning content.
Developer TeaHow to Hire Well, Even When Limited by Company Policies
In today's episode, we talk about hiring in a constrained scenario.
Developer TeaEp. 365 - Practical Ways to Jumpstart Brainstorming
In today's episode, we discuss some practical ways to get brainstorming jumpstarted. Today's episode is brought to you by Linode. Linode Provides superfast SSD…
Developer TeaListener Question: Kan Asks About Creating Reliable Behavioral Systems
In today's episode, I answer a listener question about behavioral patterns. Today's episode is brought to you by Linode. Linode Provides superfast SSD based…
Developer TeaThis Mistake Could Be Killing Your Resumé
In today's episode, we'll talk about a mistake you may be making with your resumé (and how to avoid it). Today's episode is sponsored by Rollbar. With Rollbar…
Developer TeaWhy You Should Evaluate How You're Spending Your Mental Energy
In today's episode, we'll be talking about a simple reality of mental awareness. The first step into mental awareness can change your behavior - that's exactly…
Developer TeaOne Super Simple Tactic to Regain Your Time
In today's episode, I discuss a simple way of regaining time in your day that has worked very well for me.
Developer TeaUsing Substitute Questions to Gain a Better Perspective
In today's episode, we talk about using substitute questions to gain new and unique perspectives. Today's episode is sponsored by Pusher. Build awesome…
Developer TeaInterview with Brad Frost (@brad_frost, part 2)
In today's episode, I interview Brad Frost, known for coining the term "Atomic Design." Brad literally wrote the book on this subject, and now consults with…