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A weekly tech-based podcast where we explore the current landscape in all things tech including Software Development, Crypto, Blockchain, Soft Skills, Video Games, Music, & so much more. Hosted by Victor Dubbeld & Ana Ausek.

Victor Dubbeld, Ana Ausek


    • Jul 31, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 1h 6m AVG DURATION
    • 52 EPISODES


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    Ep 51 | YouTube Easter Eggs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2022 81:41


    We discuss so much including Area 51, YouTube easter eggs/ aka exploits, and Ana shares some big big news!Use my Morning Brew link to stay up to date on the latest tech news hereVictor Recommends: IKEA tiles https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/runnen-decking-outdoor-artificial-grass-50313131/Ana Recommends: Ana Recommends: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/taba11y/aocppmckdocdjkphmofnklcjhdidgmga?hl=en

    Ep 50 | Virtual Reality for Cows

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2022 70:58


    Our 50th episode extravaganza! We play games, hang out on the balcony, talk about Agile Methodology, and cows wearing VR headsets.Victor Recommends: Sport Crossbody : Black - BagguAna Recommends: Kahoot!https://www.patreon.com/techheads

    Ep 49 | Is This the End for Crypto?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2022 53:18


    A deep dive on crypto's deep dive, WWDC 2022 speculation, bonsai trees, and so much more!*Disclaimer* Apologies for the audio issues on Victor's end. It will be resolved by next episode!Victor Recommends: [daily.dev | The Homepage Every Developer Deserves](https://daily.dev/)Ana Recommends: Bonsai tree

    Ep 48 | How to Pull an Office Prank

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2022 51:27


    Ana and Victor are back! Today, they discuss summer plans, play slogan trivia, and so much more!Victor Recommends: Mixio.net (Here is a Tech Heads example I “made” in 1 minute)[Tech Heads](https://landing.mixio.net/site/zpYLB94jZm3X8G3OPdR6n5Dav#signup)Ana Recommends: [Python 3.10 Match statements are 86% faster than If statements : Python](https://www.reddit.com/r/Python/comments/ur9t92/python_310_match_statements_are_86_faster_than_if/)

    Ep 47 | Niko Vacations in Chernobyl

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2022 52:04


    We officially welcome our newest Tech Heads team member...Niko! We talk about Elon Musk buying Twitter, Snapchat (Snap) making personal drones, Niko coming across a plane crash, and of course we share our latest recommendations to you all.##Recommendations ✅Victor Recommends: Live Server - Visual Studio MarketplaceNiko Recommends: Keychron K6 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard Fun Fact: ON SALE RIGHT NOW 20%

    Ep 46 | Kanye West Crashes Coachella with Niko Karamitos

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2022 63:34


    Niko is back! We discuss Elon potentially buying Twitter, Alexa planting trees on command, NFC tags, and we play “Who Said It?” featuring Kim Kardashian and Elon Musk.Recommendations ✅Victor Recommends: Amazon.com : NFC TagsNiko Recommends: https://www.uncommongoods.com/product/video-conference-mute-button

    Ep 45 | Are College Degrees Worth It Anymore?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2022 79:46


    SummaryBitcoin conference in Miami, YouTube comment spam, soap operas, and so much more is discussed today!RecommendationsVictor Recommends: BookmarkletsBookmarklets are browser bookmarks that execute JavaScript instead of opening a webpage. They're also known as bookmark applets, favlets, or JavaScript bookmarks.Ana Recommends: Freakonomics - The hidden side of everything

    Ep 44 | Taking Our Salaries in Bitcoin

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2022 67:40


    SummaryWe cover even more hacking stories, iOS 15.4.1 update, how to level up your GitHub repo, and what it would be like to take your salary in Bitcoin.Victor Recommends:Take Your Github Repository To The Next Level

    Ep 43 | Pre-Teens Hack Nvidia

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2022 67:22


    SummaryOn this episode of Tech Heads, we talk about Rubik's Cubes, Ana's new motorcycle, how children hacked Nvidia, the Uber/NYC Taxi collab, and so much more.RecommendationsVictor: Master Math by Coding in Python | UdemyAna: The Batman Movie

    Ep 42 | Useless Python Bots

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2022 67:01


    SummaryOn this episode, Ana and Victor share their automation projects they built this week with Python. Hint hint, Ana's has to do with Slack and Victor's involves his dog (suprise suprise).Recommendations

    Ep 39 | This is In-Sanity.io

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2022 68:24


    On today's episode, we talk about a content platform called Sanity.io ! We also go over what it would be like to stay at the new Star Wars luxury hotel, how to read your notes while in a meeting, and the importance of status pages.News

    Ep 37 | The Dogecoin Killer and Team ADA

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2022 64:41


    Ep 36 | Crypto Staking

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2022 67:54


    What's up crypto heads - welcome back to Tech Heads! What's up crypto heads - welcome back to Tech Heads! On this week's episode, we discuss Crypto Staking, Legos, breaking keyboards, and AI generated art.News

    Ep 35 | We Throw Shade at This JavaScript Framework

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2022 55:33


    Tech Heads back once again guys for episode 35 - we're fresh off of our one year anniversary episode that aired last week in case you missed it and we're back to business as usual. This week, we discuss everything we love and hate about Electron.js - a JavaScript framework used by Microsoft Teams, Slack, GitHub Desktop, and many more popular desktop applications.News

    Ep 34 | One Year Anniversary Extravaganza

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2022 86:49


    Well well well…welcome back to Tech Heads everybody. This is our 34th episode and it actually marks one year since we recorded our very first episode of the pod! We rank our favorite episodes, discuss being coworkers again, and talk VR, finance, and plans for the year.News

    EP 33 | Async/Await & Promises

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2022 55:35


    It's another JavaScript-filled episode! Today, the crew covers a couple of fundamental topics you need to understand if you want to be a JavaScript master. They also talk about show plans for the rest of the holiday season, graduating college AGAIN, and job promotions!News

    Ep 32 | Doja Cat Teaches us How to Code

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2021 50:29


    Ana and Victor discuss the anatomy of JavaScript functions, Doja Cat's new music video that teaches viewers the basics of coding, and being co-workers...again!News

    Ep 31 | Next.js

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2021 64:52


    This episode is totally framework-ception, because the crew talks about the React framework Next.js. Ana shares some very exciting news regarding her career, and we talk about the Staples Center becoming the Crypto.com Stadium.News

    Ep 30 | Planning a Full-Stack Web App

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2021 54:46


    This week we wanted to take a step outside of actual coding and give you a bird's-eye view of a full stack web application and what it takes to plan the development of one!News

    Ep 29 | Web 3.0

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2021 72:10


    Tech Heads back again with a hump day special! Today, they discuss the past, present, and future of the Web with heavy emphasis on Web 3.0. The crew also talks about FaceBook's choice of rebranding and shares some great recommendations with each other.Victor Recommends: https://storytale.io/Ana Recommends: distill.ioTech Heads Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/techheads*Apologies for the poor audio quality on Victor's end. The issue has since been resolved so thank you for bearing with us!

    Ep 28 | The Artist of the Web - CSS

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2021 59:53


    Welcome to show everybody! Grab your coffee (or tea), pop a squat, and relax while Ana and I talk about stuff. Today we will be going over some CSS fundamentals such as Selectors, the Position Property, Flexbox & Grid, and even mobile responsiveness. We also discuss the new developer kit launched by Roku and share some cool recommendations.Victor Recommends: The Bear AppAna Recommends: [https://www.logitech.com/en-us/products/mice/mx-master-3.html](https://www.logitech.com/en-us/products/mice/mx-master-3.html)Our Patreon: [https://www.patreon.com/techheads](https://www.patreon.com/techheads)

    Ep 27 | OOPs We Did It Again - Object Oriented Programming

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2021 63:05


    We're here to talk about the four pillars of Object Oriented Programming: Abstraction, Polymorphism, Inheritance, and Encapsulation. Ana shares some amazing news about her next piece of tech and we recommend a couple great resources you can use in your next project! Victor Recommends: https://readme.so/Ana Recommends: https://pocoloco.io/Ana Recommends this too for Linux Distribution: https://www.deepin.org/en/Website Victor mentioned: https://www.rockpaperfishandchips.com/Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/techheads  

    Ep 26 | How to Make Your Own Crypto

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2021 55:14


    Ana's back with us this week to talk about more crypto and how you can literally make your own alt coin in five minutes. We also talk about the FaceBook whistleblower and the new Python 3.10 release.Victor Recommends: ResponsivelyAna Recommends: Coding Interview University Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/techheads

    Ep 25 | Niko Karamitos

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2021 53:50


    Niko Karamitos is my guest co-host this week as we talk about being a Computer Science student at UCF, video games, and the crypto-sphere. We also discuss the recent Twitch data leak and Niko also gives some super solid recommendations for you all. Victor Recommends: ClearbitNiko Recommends: TokenFrame Articles Mentioned:https://www.theverge.com/2021/10/6/22712365/twitch-data-leak-breach-security-confirmation-commentshttps://www.theverge.com/2021/10/8/22716184/twitch-hack-jeff-bezos-pictures-defaced Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/techheads

    Ep 24 | Blockchain Development

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2021 50:10


    Ana and Victor reunite once again to talk about another sector of web development: blockchain. Victor also brings Ana up to speed on what Squid Game is and they share some cool stuff they found this past week. So put on your crypto pants and get in here right now! This is Tech Heads.Article on 3 button keyboard mentioned: https://www.theverge.com/2021/9/29/22700522/stack-overflow-macropad-mechanical-keyboard-specsVictor Recommends: https://carbon.now.sh/Ana Recommends: https://mega.nz/about/aff=dH_7kgWVq24 Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/techheadsMy website: https://victordubbeld.com 

    Ep 23 | The Early Bird Special on TypeScript

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2021 58:37


    This week, we go all in on TypeScript - JavaScript's smarter cousin. After that we talk about the Mario movie, Atomic Habits, and much more. Victor Recommends: https://mackeeper.com/Ana Recommends: https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/fado-table-lamp-with-led-bulb-white-60416280/ Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/techheadsMy website: https://victordubbeld.com

    Ep 22 | Deprecated Stacks and Apple Event Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2021 68:35


    On this weeks episode, we wanted to take you back in time and talk about some deprecated and obsolete technology. We also go deep on the apple event and show you guys some cools things we happened across this week on the web.I'd like to officially announce that Tech Heads is on Patreon where you can support the show for as little as $5. It is absolutely not expected of any of you guys to do so but we really appreciate every penny. This goes towards helping us with the costs of gear, editing, distributing, and keeping us caffeinated!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=61696202Victor Recommends: https://smalldev.tools/Ana Recommends: https://www.synology.com/

    Ep 21 | Django - The Lost Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2021 65:52


    Tech Heads back again…This time we're bringing you an episode we totally forgot we even did. And honestly I wasn't planning on mentioning it to you guys but you would have caught us red handed. There's just too many inconsistencies but any who… This time we talked about Django the movie and Django the framework. We also get into books, Bill Murray, old school apple headphones, and accidentally leaving the camera on during meetings. Tech Heads is now on Patreon where you can support the show for as little as $5. It is absolutely not expected of any of you guys to do so but we really appreciate every penny. This goes towards helping us with the costs of gear, editing, distributing, and keeping us caffeinated! If you want to show your support, you can find us on patreon.com/techheads

    Ep 20 | D3.js

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2021 61:46


    Tech Heads back again! We get extra nerdy this week on you guys and talk about D3.js and how you can build beautiful graphs and charts with just a few lines of javascript. We also get hyped on the video games coming out this year and we even talk about the Epic Games vs Apple case.  Ana Recommends: Jelly Epoch KeyboardsVictor Recommends: https://pfpmaker.com/ News: https://www.theverge.com/2021/9/10/22662320/epic-apple-ruling-injunction-judge-court-app-store

    Ep 19 | Vue.js, Privacy, and Bidets

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2021 70:12


    On this week's episode, we cover the beloved JavaScript framework Vue.js - Evan You's side project that eventually became a top tier framework among React and Angular. We also go over the recent CSAM news from Apple, Tushy bidets, Privacy virtual wallets, and much more. Welcome to Tech Heads!  

    Ep 18 | Job Hunting, Interview Tips, and VR News

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2021 80:58


    This episode is from mid July so if the topics sound a little dated, its because they are. But any who, this week we talk about job hunting, interview tips, getting experience, and much more. We also touch on the olympics, soccer, virtual reality news, and the importance of good lighting. Ana "Recommends"Apple 4K TV Victor RecommendsCorner Lights 

    Ep 17 | Node.js, Express.js, and More

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2021 75:15


    Tech Heads back again! Today's ep is all about Node.js and how you can get started with it. And of course we can't talk about Node.js without also covering NPM and Express.js. We also just catch up because its been so long since we've done one fo these. Anyways, welcome to the show! (The pop-up I mentioned will have already happened by the time this episode is uploaded...sorry Gainesville friends) Ana "Recommends"https://copilot.github.com/ Victor RecommendsCommand Strip Velcro Strips 

    Ep. 16 | Tech Stacks and Systems Design

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2021 89:47


    Tech Heads finally back after a much needed break. On this week's episode of Tech Heads (which was recorded back in June)…we talk about tech stacks, moving, WWDC21, and so much more. This is Tech Heads and it feels so good to be back!Victor Recommends:PS5Ana RecommendsFirefox for iPhone, Dracula UI, and ASCII Banner

    Ep. 15 | The History and Impact of JavaScript

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 76:52


    Tech Heads back once again! This week, we hit you with the weird history of javascript as well as its impact in the world of web development and some basics. I share something cool that I got in the mail and we discuss dreaming in code.News: https://www.theverge.com/2021/5/28/22458632/bitcoin-mine-mistaken-cannabis-growing-operation-policeAna Recommends:Pyto Mobile Python IDEhttps://pyto.app/Victor Recommends: Keychron K2 Mechanical Keyboard (with Brown Switches for ultimate typing sound).https://www.keychron.com/products/keychron-k2-wireless-mechanical-keyboard-pbt-keycap 

    Ep. 14 | Google I/O Recap and Zuck Memes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 62:42


    In this week's episode, we discuss the Google I/O event, stonks news, and poke a little fun at Mark Zuckerberg. We also go deep on Machine Learning and the government's involvement in it as well as Resident Evil 8 and PS5 bots.  Ana Recommends:Cointracker.io Victor Recommends:Harry Potter audio book on Spotify 

    Ep. 13 | Office Gear, Waymo, and Drinking Games

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2021 80:48


    Tech Heads back again bringing you a whole ep dedicated to our desk setups! We share our thoughts on everything we're currently rockin' and why. We also play a little drinking game and talk about autonomous cars as well. Email us techheadspod@gmail.comFollow our dogs on IG: @bullystics4lyfe - Pablo@the_doggie_auggie - Auggie 

    Ep. 12 | Data, SQL, & Crypto

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2021 60:38


    Tech Heads back at last. Here we are! On this episode, we take a nice and chill look at data and Sequel, or SQL, Structured Query Language, or whatever it's called. We also briefly touch on chlorine, Ana updates us on her investment portfolio, and I throw shade at bright headlights on cars. Victor Recommends: Phone StandAna Recommends: Vertical Laptop Stand Email us: techheadspod@gmail.com  Follow us on Twitter: @techheadspod

    Ep. 11 | The Internet

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2021 68:04


    For this week's episode, I'm going to have to ask all of you to fasten your seatbelts because today, we cover the internet. Specifically: HTTP, Hosting, Domains, IP Addresses, and more! We also cover sh*tty job postings, bad take home assessments, and even more SCUBA talk. All this and so much more on Tech Heads.Victor Recommends:Star Tech DockAna Recommends:Brave Browser 

    Ep. 10 | Git Outta Here!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2021 64:58


    On this week's episode, we take a full cannonball deep into the waters of the terminal (or command prompt for you PC heads out there). We talk Git, Git Commands, GitHub…basically all things Git. Ana also gives me some tips on how to migrate from Mac to PC. Ana Recommends:Oh My ZshVictor Recommends:Richer Poorer Socks Email us at TechHeadsPod@gmail.com

    Ep. 9 | Python, Aliens, and GeoGuessr

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2021 57:03


    Today, we'll be giving you a nice and sweet introduction to one of our favorite programming languages: Python. We give you some projects ideas, talk about how it's applied throughout a dozen different industries, and where it all started. We also touch on Geoguessr and aliens in the PNW. Victor Recommends:@Prathkum Ana Recommends:GitHub auto-generated README.md's Find us on TwitterEmail Us!

    Ep. 8 | APIs Made Simple

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2021 54:21


    We return this week to go deep on the importance of APIs, how we utilize them as developers, and how you can build your own in minutes. We also lightly touch on some of our favorites and recommend a couple you can try out on your next project. Email us at TechHeadsPod@gmail.com we'd love to hear any questions, comments, or funny stories you might have to share!Victor Recommends:Rapid APIAna Recommends:Trading View

    Ep. 7 | The Big Three in Web Development

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2021 65:12


    Tech Heads back once again. We return after a two week hiatus to bring you a quick look at the fundamentals of front end web development…that's right we're hitting the surface of HTML/CSS/and JavaScript. Don't be too scared. It's an evening edition which means we're kickin' back and slamming a couple drinks too. I also share some big news at the end of the episode. This is Tech Heads. Victor Recommends:The Art of Code

    Ep. 6 | Double Trouble with Roberto Duharte

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2021 54:11


    This week, we chop it up with Rob Doo heart aye, talking job search, interviews, education, and much more. We also touch on the stonks and how to repurpose an old iPad.  Ana Recommends: Go invest in Crypto!Victor Recommends: Heavy Cable Organizer

    Ep. 5 | Interview with Night Guard Turned Senior Developer Mike Pascuzzi

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2021 69:08


    This week we hear the inspirational story of night security guard turned Senior software engineering manager Michael Pascuzzi. Plus, I finally get my hands on the world famous cat sh*t coffee …and we might even touch on the recent iCarly resurgence.   Ana Recommends:Flux  Victor Recommends:Magnet - Window Manager

    Ep. 4 | Interview with Developer/DJ Kevin Share

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2021 56:43


    This is a very special episode. This week we're joined by world-renowned developer/DJ Kevin Share…and we go deep on everything from how he managed to get his first job, what he's building at the moment, and his new single! This is Tech Heads. Kevin's new remix:https://soundcloud.com/househatscollective/jack-harlow-whats-poppin-tiddy-share-remixKevin's Spotify Email us at TechHeadsPod@gmail.com we'd love to hear any questions, comments, or funny stories you might have to share! Victor Recommends:https://www.inandofitselfshow.comAna Recommends:Apps Script | Google Developers 

    Ep. 3 | 2021 Job Market, Salary Negotiation, and Name 'n Shame

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2021 79:39


    Boy do we have a lot to cover. We go deep on the current job market for web development, talk about salary negotiation, and maybe even go into the benefits of this line of work. All this and so much more on Tech Heads.Victor Recommends: Super Mario 3D All-Starshttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B08G3MN6KP?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_shareI Miss My Bar - Recreate Your Favorite Bar's Atmospherehttp://www.imissmybar.com/The Maverick Barhttps://maverickmty.com/Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/user/victordubbeld?si=MI1Yvw_3RHG5cqhnx0dixA Ana Recommends: LED Lightshttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B01A9RN2L2?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_shareWrite us some stuff at techheadspod@gmail.com   

    Ep. 2 | Portfolio Sites, Interviews, and Cat Sh*t Coffee

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2021 103:39


    Tech Heads, back at it once again. Here we are, talking about the importance of Portfolio Sites, the interview process, and cat sh*t coffee. We also revisit the controversial shuffle play button on Netflix. All this and so much more. This is Tech Heads. Felt Desk Mat Victor Recommends:https://www.amazon.com/FireBee-Protecter-Non-Slip-Writing-Office/dp/B07J9VX4PS 

    Ep. 1 | Coding on Pre-Workout

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2021 69:38


    Tech Heads back again. We talk again during the pandemic to make the pandemic feel a little shorter. It gives us purpose - something to look forward to at the end of the week. A great way to stay in touch with friends - and stay sharp. This week, we talk about where to begin. How do you choose your first programming language? How will I decide to take on learning all the necessary skills to become a developer? What should I do to stay focused? And is there a way to make the journey a little more bearable along the way? All this and so much more on Tech Heads.

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