PODCAST · technology
Vibe Coping
by Impractical Copers
Vibe Coping tries to make sense of technology, financial markets, culture, and the strange future unfolding around us. We talk about AI, tech hype cycles, investing, internet culture, and the moments when the ground suddenly seems to shift under our feet.It’s part analysis, part speculation, and part coping mechanism hosted by 2 former devs turned prompt engineers, Barrett and Greg.
Episodes
-
Vibe Coding the Justice System
Barrett and Greg dig into the strange new phase of the AI race: the companies building the most powerful models are increasingly warning that development may be moving too quickly while simultaneously racing one another to stay at the frontier. They debate whether calls to “pace the frontier”...
-
Vibe Coding Is Coding Now
This week: it's the year of the Linux desktop, allegedly. We talk about DHH's new operating system, why OpenAI says your laptop isn't enough anymore, and why Greg would bet on Meta over every AI lab. Then Greg asks whether Barrett has actually shipped anything, and we find out how much Barrett is...
-
"They're Putting Laxatives in the Model"
Barrett has spent the last month in a coding cave, chain-running agents through the night to squeeze every drop out of Fable 5's limited-time window. Greg has had the opposite experience: no flow state, no dopamine, just hitting enter and "approving like Homer Simpson." That split becomes the...
-
The Models Can Hurt You
After a two-month hiatus, Barrett and Greg return to Vibe Coping with a more personal opening than usual. Barrett talks about the unexpected passing of his sister Erika, the strange way grief can make tech discourse feel trivial, and why returning to conversation itself feels meaningful. From...
-
"The Dumbest Person You Know Is Up 40%"
00:00 — Cold Open: "The Casino" (1920s/2020s parallels) 04:30 — What are prediction markets? Kalshi, Polymarket, and the $44B industry 07:30 — The Iran insider trading scandal ($553K on a single bet) 11:00 — Where's the line between information and insider trading? 15:00 — Financial nihilism: why...
-
Dispatches from the Belly of the AI Beast (feat. The Blue Power Ranger)
In Session 3 of Vibe Coping, Barrett and Greg sit down with their very first guest, Billy! Broadcasting from the heart of the Bay Area, Billy takes us through his journey from a Vancouver coding bootcamp to building JobGet, a platform serving over 100 million hourly job seekers. The guys dive…
more -
Prompt the DJ, Simulation & Surrender
The rebrand is official — Terminal is dead, Vibe Coping is alive. We jump into AI-generated music, debating whether fake artists can build real fanbases and floating the idea of a DJ who prompts AI in real time to read the crowd. From there it's AGI, sycophancy, and trust: why handing your...
-
Session 1
Summary In this episode of the Terminal podcast, Barrett and Greg explore the rapidly changing landscape of technology and finance, focusing on the implications of AI advancements, the challenges faced by new graduates, and the evolving nature of software development. They discuss the potential…
more
We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.
No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.
No topics indexed yet for this podcast.
Loading reviews...
ABOUT THIS SHOW
Vibe Coping tries to make sense of technology, financial markets, culture, and the strange future unfolding around us. We talk about AI, tech hype cycles, investing, internet culture, and the moments when the ground suddenly seems to shift under our feet.It’s part analysis, part speculation, and part coping mechanism hosted by 2 former devs turned prompt engineers, Barrett and Greg.
HOSTED BY
Impractical Copers
CATEGORIES
Loading similar podcasts...
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Vibe Coping have?
Vibe Coping currently has 8 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Vibe Coping about?
Vibe Coping tries to make sense of technology, financial markets, culture, and the strange future unfolding around us. We talk about AI, tech hype cycles, investing, internet culture, and the moments when the ground suddenly seems to shift under our feet.It’s part analysis, part speculation, and...
How often does Vibe Coping release new episodes?
Vibe Coping has 8 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
Where can I listen to Vibe Coping?
You can listen to Vibe Coping on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.
Who hosts Vibe Coping?
Vibe Coping is created and hosted by Impractical Copers.
URL copied to clipboard!