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The Python Show is a podcast for anyone who wants to get into the Python programming language. www.pythonshow.com

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  1. 57 - Python Developer Tooling Handbook with Tim Hopper

    In this episode of the Python Show Podcast, I am pleased to have Tim Hopper as my guest. Tim is the author of the Python Developer Tooling Handbook, a free online resource for everyone. We chat about Python tooling, writing, Tim’s background, AI, and much more! You can check out Tim’s free…

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  2. 56 - Python Illustrated

    In this episode, we hear from two sisters who put together a beginner's book about Python. The unique hook for their book is that one sister wrote the text while the other did the illustrations. Listen in as we learn about these incredible sisters and how they got into software programming,...

  3. 55 - The Python Documentary with Paul Everitt

    In this episode, we have special guest Paul Everitt on the show to talk about the new Python Documentary that came our last week. Paul is the head of developer advocacy at JetBrains and a “Python oldster”. We chat about Python - the documentary, Paul’s start in programming as well as with Python,...

  4. 54 - Neural Networks and Data Visualization with Nicolas Rougier

    In this episode, we have the honor of having Nicolas Rougier on our show. Nicolas is a researcher and team leader at the Institute of Neurodegenerative Diseases (Bordeaux, France). We discuss how Nicolas utilizes computational models and neural networks in his research on the brain. We also talk...

  5. Writing Creating TUI Applications with Textual and Python

    In this episode, Mike Driscoll talks about his latest book, Creating TUI Applications with Textual and Python. Learn about how and why the book came about, what were some pain points in writing the book and how much fun Textual is. You will also learn about some of the current problems in...

  6. 52 - PyTorch and LLMs with Daniel Voigt Godoy

    In today’s podcast, we welcome Daniel Voigt Godoy to the show. Daniel is the author of Deep Learning with PyTorch Step-by-Step among other books. We chatted about the following topics: * Favorite Python packages * PyTorch * Book writing * and so much more! Be sure to check out the links section…

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  7. 51 - Dead Simple Python with Jason McDonald

    In this episode, we have special guest, Jason McDonald, the author of Dead Simple Python from No Starch Press. We chatted about the following topics: * Python packages * Packaging in general * Python concurrency vs parallelism * Book writing * What’s coming in the 2nd edition of his Python book *...

  8. 50 - Imposter Syndrome

    Imposter syndrome is a topic that some engineers and developers struggle with. It’s basically a type of self-doubt. WebMD has a good description and some good ideas for fighting self-doubt. Ways to combat imposter syndrome: * List out your accomplishments on a regular basis (keep it in a Google...

  9. 49 - EdgeDB and Python with Yury Selivanov

    In this episode of The Python Show Podcast, we welcome Yury Selivanov as our guest. Yury is a core CPython developer and co-founder of EdgeDB and MagicStack. We chatted about many different topics, including the following: * Core Python development * EdgeDB and how it differs from relational...

  10. 48 - Writing About Python with David Mertz

    In this episode of the Python Show Podcast, David Mertz is our guest. David is a prolific writer about the Python programming language. From his extremely popular IPM Developerworks articles to his multiple books on the Python language, David has been a part of the Python community for decades.…

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  11. 47 - Python Projects of 2024

    I’ve been working on lots of projects this year. Here are the ones I highlighted in this episode: * Python Logging Book * Python Logging Video Course * ObjectListView3 * JupyterLab 101 Book on Kickstarter * A book on Textual * Updates for my ReportLab and wxPython books * Python Papers Newsletter...

  12. Dashboards in Python with Streamlit

    This week, I chatted with Channin Nantasenamat about Python and the Streamlit web framework. Specifically, we chatted about the following topics: * Python packages * Streamlit * Teaching bioinformatics * Differences in data science disciplines * Being a YouTuber * and much more! Links * Data...

  13. 45 - Computer Vision and Data Science with Python

    In this episode, we welcome Kyle Stratis from Real Python to the show to chat with us about computer vision and Python. We chatted about several different topics including: * Writing about Python on Real Python * Data science * Artificial intelligence * Python packaging * and much more! Links *...

  14. 44 - Django with Will Vincent

    In this episode, we welcome Will Vincent to the Python Show Podcast. Will has written several books on Django. We chatted about all things Django and Python. Specifically, we covered the following topics: * Favorite Python packages * Podcasts * Content creation * Book writing * Why Django versus...

  15. 43 - Python Image Processing with Pillow

    In this episode, Mike has Alex Clark on the show. Alex is the leading developer of the fork of the Python Imaging Library (PIL), known as Pillow. We chatted about the following topics: * The origins of Pillow * Lessons learned in open source development * Surprising use cases for Pillow * AI and...

  16. 42 - Harlequin - The SQL IDE for Your Terminal

    This episode focuses on the Harlequin application, a Python SQL IDE for your terminal written using the amazing Textual package. I was honored to have Ted Conbeer, the creator of Harlequin, on the show to discuss his creation and the other things he does with Python. Specifically, we focused on…

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  17. 41 - Python Packaging and FOSS with Armin Ronacher

    In this episode, I chatted with Armin Ronacher about his many amazing Python packages, such as pygments, flask, Jinja, Rye, and Click! Specifically, we talked about the following: * How Flask came about * Favorite Python packages * Python packaging * and much more! Links * Sentry * Rye * Flask *...

  18. 40 - Open Source Development with Antonio Cuni

    In this episode, we discuss working on several different open-source Python packages. Antonio Cuni is our guest, and he chats about his work on PyScript, pdb++, pypy, HPy, and SPy. Listen in as we chat about Python, packages, open source, and so much more! Show Links Here are some of the projects...

  19. 39 - Buttondown - A Python SaaS with Justin Duke

    In this episode, we invite the founder of Buttondown, a Python-based Software as a Service (SaaS) application for creating and managing newsletters. Mike Driscoll, the host of the show, chats with Justin about the following topics: * Why he created a SaaS with Python * Favorite Python packages or...

  20. 38 - Technical Training in Python with Trey Hunner

    This week’s episode is all about Python technical training with special guest Trey Hunner! Trey not only does technical training, but he is also a content creator and author. In this episode, we discuss the following topics: * Technical training * Great Python modules * Life improvements with...

  21. 37 - SQLAlchemy, Databases and Python

    Episode 37 of The Python Show Podcast has special guest Mike Bayer, the creator of SQLAlchemy, Mako, and Alembic. In this episode, we discuss the following topics: * Python packages * The origin of SQLAlchemy and Mako * How databases have changed over the years * ORMs in Python and other…

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  22. 36 - Serious Python with Julien Danjou

    Episode 37 welcomes Julian Danjou as our special guest. Julien is the author of Serious Python from No Starch Press and the co-founder of Mergify. You can connect with Julien on LinkedIn or Twitter/X. In this episode, we discuss the following topics: * Python packages * Writing a book *…

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  23. 35 - GraphQL and Python with Patrick Arminio

    Welcome to episode 35 of The Python Show Podcast. In this episode, we have special guest, Patrick Arminio (@patrick91), the creator of Strawberry GraphQL, the Python implementation of GraphQL. We discuss the following topics: * 1:20 - Journey into programming * 3:57 - Favorite Python modules *…

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  24. 34 - LLMs and Python with Sebastian Raschka

    This week, we welcome Sebastian Raschka as our guest on The Python Show. Sebastian works for Lightning AI and writes the popular Ahead of AI newsletter. He is also the author of the following books: * Machine Learning Q and AI * Machine Learning with PyTorch and Scikit-learn * Build a Large...

  25. 33 - Python Mentorship with Jon Fincher

    Episode 33’s special guest is Jon Fincher from CodingNomads. Jon teaches and mentors people in Python and other topics. He also occasionally writes for Real Python. In this podcast, we chat about the following topics: * Jon’s journey to programming and Python * Teaching and mentoring * Python...

  26. 32 - Pandas, Pandas, Pandas with Reuven Lerner

    Episode 32 is another great time! This time we welcome the amazing Reuven Lerner (@reuvenmlerner). Reuven is a corporate trainer who spends his days training people the Python programming language and the pandas package. Reuven has written a couple of books and also has three newsletters! In this...

  27. 31 - Python and Pandas Training with Matt Harrison

    In episode 31, we welcome special guest, Matt Harrison (@__mharrison__). Matt is a Python and pandas trainer and an author of more than TWELVE technical books. You will learn about the following topics in this episode: * Matt’s journey into programming and training * Things students struggle with…

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  28. 30 - Effective Python with Brett Slatkin

    We welcome Brett Slatkin as our special guest for episode 30 of The Python Show Podcast. Brett is the author of the popular book, Effective Python In this episode, we chat with Brett about the following: * Programming languages * Favorite Python modules and least favorite * Book writing * Book...

  29. 29 - CPython Internals with Anthony Shaw

    In episode 29 of the Python Show Podcast, we welcome Anthony Shaw as our special guest. Anthony is a contributor to Real Python and the author of the book, CPython Internals. We talked about the following topics in this episode: * CPython Internals * Book writing * Projects at Microsoft * How...

  30. 28 - Python Content Creation

    In episode 28, we welcome Rodrigo Girão Serrão (@mathsppblog) as our special guest. Rodrigo authored the free Python book, Pydon'ts – Write elegant Python code. In this episode, we talk about: * Python content creation * Writing a Python book * Working in open source * Non-traditional hiring...

  31. 27 - Python Formatters

    Episode 27 of The Python Show Podcast welcomes Łukasz Langa as our guest. Łukasz is a CPython Developer in Residence, which means he works full-time on the core CPython language. He is also the creator of Black, a super popular Python code formatter. In this episode, we talked about the following...

  32. 26 - Writing Python Books

    This week we welcome Dane Hillard as our guest on The Python Show Podcast. Dane is the author of Practices of the Python Pro and Publishing Python Packages. Dane also writes for Real Python from time to time. In this episode, we talk about: * Python * Writing a book about Python * Motivations for...

  33. Episode #25 - Python and Robots

    The 25th episode of The Python Show Podcast kicks off 2024 with special guest Kevin McAleer (@kevsmac), robot maker extraordinaire. Kevin teaches how to create robots with Raspberry Pis, microcontrollers, Python and more on his YouTube channel and website. In this episode, we cover the following…

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  34. 24 - Training and Writing About Python

    In this week’s episode, I have a special guest, Christopher Trudeau, on the show. Christopher is an entrepreneur who trains people in Python, Django, and more. We discuss his work for Real Python, Talk Python, and many other projects. Christopher’s Links * Christopher’s company * Christopher’s…

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  35. 23 - The Ruff Formatter with Charlie Marsh

    The Ruff linter is a Python linter written in Rust that is super fast. The people behind Ruff recently released a new tool that is a part of Ruff that allows Ruff to format your Python code using the Black rules. In this episode, I speak with Charlie Marsh, the original creator of Ruff and the...

  36. 22 - Git and Django with Adam Johnson

    You may know Adam from all his work around the Django web framework. If you head to the Python Package Index (PyPI), you will see that Adam has made or contributed to more than 80 projects! Adam recently released a new book called Boost Your Git DX Listen in as we chat about: * Book writing *...

  37. Sanic - The Async Python Web Framework

    Python has many remarkable web frameworks to choose from. Sanic is another excellent web framework and one of the first to support async programming. Sanic is built to be able to build fast and run fast. In this episode, we talk to Adam Hopkins, one of the maintainers of the Sanic web framework.…

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  38. 20 - Python on Windows with Steve Dower

    In this week’s episode of The Python Show, we welcome Steve Dower as our guest. Steve is a core CPython developer who works primarily on Python for Windows. He was also involved with the Python in Excel project. We talk about how Windows development has improved for Python programmers. Steve…

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  39. 19 - Content Creation with Python

    Creating content can be challenging. In this podcast, Mike Driscoll talks a lot about content creation, especially around creating long-form content, such as books. You will learn some of Mike’s strategies and why he self-publishes versus going with a publishing company. You will also learn the...

  40. 18 - Natural Language Processing and Python with Ines Montani

    This week, we talk about Natural Language Processing and machine learning with our special guest, Ines Montani. Ines is the co-founder and CEO of Explosion. Links * spaCy: https://spacy.io * Prodigy: - https://prodigy.ai * Prodigy Teams (our upcoming product): https://prodigy.ai/teams * spaCy’s...

  41. 17 - Cybersecurity and Python with Mark Baggett

    Do you work in cybersecurity or are you interested in doing so? Then you might be interested in listening to today’s episode with Mark Baggett. Mark is a senior Python instructor for SANS where he teaches several courses such as SEC573: Automating Information Security with Python and SEC673:...

  42. 16 - Python Core Development with Pablo Salgado

    Python 3.12 is coming out next week, so I spoke with Pablo Galindo Salgado this week. Pablo is a member of the Python Steering Council and a core Python developer. He was also the Python 3.10/3.11 release manager. Pablo also helped create Memray, a memory profiler for Python You can follow Pablo…

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  43. 15 - Textual - Creating TUIs for the Web

    A text-based user interface is a great way to learn how to create user interfaces because they are much simpler to construct. Textual is a wonderful Python package that brings TUI-building into the 21st century. You no longer need to use curses to create your user interface! And with the release…

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  44. 14 - Mito - Spreadsheet Automation with Python

    Python has many amazing tools for working with Excel. However, today’s episode of The Python Show is all about an open-source tool called Mito that is built on top of JupyterLab, Streamlit, and Python to make automating spreadsheets easy. Mito lets you import your data from many different sources...

  45. 13 - Organizing a Python Meetup with Woody Hooten

    Have you ever wanted a Python meetup or user group near you? In this episode of The Python Show Podcast, we talk to Woody Hooten, one of the organizers of SacPy, the Sacramento, California Python group. Woody tells us how he started helping the group and became the lead organizer in the past few...

  46. 12 - Python in Africa with Marlene Mhangami

    Today’s episode of The Python Show Podcast has my very special guest, Marlene Mhangami. Marlene is a cofounder of Zimbopy and works closely with multiple Python organizations in Zimbabwe. She is also a former vice-chair of the Python Software Foundation and a former chair of PyCon Africa You can...

  47. 11 - YouTubing About Python with Mariya

    For this week’s episode of The Python Show Podcast, I have invited Mariya from the Python Simplified YouTube channel to come and talk to us about content creation and Python on YouTube. Mariya has more than 187,000 subscribers and a passion for Python and data science. Listen to the full episode...

  48. 10 - PyBites and Python Mentoring with Bob Belderbos

    In the 10th episode of The Python Show Podcast, we welcome Bob Belderbos to our show. Bob co-founded PyBites, a blog, code challenge, and mentoring website. This episode covers the following topics: * The PyBites origin story * The PyBites Developer Mindset / Python Mentoring Program *...

  49. 09 - Automation and Python with Al Sweigart

    In today’s episode, we have a special guest: Al Sweigart. Al is the author of “Automating the Boring Stuff with Python” among many other books which you’ll find on https://inventwithpython.com/ Today’s episode covers the following topics: * The story behind Automating the Boring Stuff * Writing a...

  50. 08 - Learning Data Science with Misra Turp

    Today’s special guest is Misra Turp. In this episode, we discuss machine learning, AI and how it impacts teaching and learning. We also chat about her journey into programming and data science and whether you need to return to school to get into data science. Misra teaches data science and…

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