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Facing Coming Storms: Talking International DefenceInside the Mind of Xi JinpingWhat if peering into one leader's mind could shape the future of global defence? In this episode of Facing Coming Storms, Peter Apps explores the psyche of Chinese President Xi Jinping with Michael Sheridan, a veteran foreign correspondent and author of The Red Emperor. Michael, who first reported for Reuters in 1980, shares insights from Xi's revolutionary roots to his iron grip on power, exploring his strategic thinking, Taiwan ambitions, and what might follow his rule.What You’ll Learn- Xi's Formative Influences: Grasp how his father's Red Army legacy and personal hardships forged a le...
2025-08-1857 minFacing Coming Storms: Talking International DefenceRussia and China's Militaries: Similarities and DifferencesHow do Russia's and China's militaries align and differ in today’s world? In this episode of Facing Coming Storms, Mark Cozad, a RAND Corporation senior defence researcher and former US Air Force intelligence officer joins Peter Apps, to explore how NATO’s 1999 Kosovo campaign pushed both nations toward “non-contact warfare,” mixing precision strikes with political strategy to counter the West. Russia leans on mass mobilisation, as seen in Ukraine, while China bets on cutting-edge tech and institutional strength.We dive into the human and strategic factors - Russia’s purges and cultural shifts versus China’s lack of comb...
2025-08-0449 min
Block by Block: A Show on Web3 Growth Marketing[PODCAST] Jordan Jefferson: An App Layer for DogecoinSummaryPeter Abilla sits down with Jordan Jefferson, CEO of Doge OS, to explore how Dogecoin is evolving from meme status to a real app layer. Jordan shares his crypto origin story, the purpose behind Doge OS, and why it’s time to build an on-chain economy that’s actually fun to use. The conversation covers how Doge OS is designed to balance humor with utility, unlock DeFi for Dogecoin, and make crypto apps more accessible. Jordan believes the Dogecoin community’s passion is the foundation for turning $DOGE into a currency people actually use—and enjo...
2025-07-211h 01Facing Coming Storms: Talking International DefenceAfter the Summit: Europe's Defence Industrial BaseCan Europe’s fragmented defence industry meet the demands of a shifting geopolitical landscape? In this episode of Facing Coming Storms, Stuart Dee from RAND Europe joins Peter Apps to unpack the NATO summit in The Hague, where pledges to raise defence spending to 3.5%–5% of GDP signal a bold shift. They discuss why large budgets fail to deliver, hindered by a splintered industrial base.From Germany’s post-2022 rearmament to balancing tanks with tech like quantum computing, they explore innovative approaches like Helsing’s “resilience factories,” alongside challenges like the UK’s nuclear submarine goals and Ukraine’s agile drone in...
2025-07-2156 min
New Books in European PoliticsPeter Apps, "Deterring Armageddon: A Biography of NATO" (Hachette UK, 2024)The history of the world’s most successful military alliance, from the wrecked Europe of 1945 to Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.
As they signed NATO into being after World War II, its founders fervently believed that only if the West’s democracies banded permanently together could they avoid a catastrophic global atomic conflict. Over the 75 years since, the alliance has indeed avoided war with Russia, also becoming a major political, strategic and diplomatic player well beyond its borders. It has survived disagreements between leaders from Eisenhower, Churchill and de Gaulle to Trump, Stoltenberg and Merkel, faced down Kr...
2025-07-1858 min
New Books NetworkPeter Apps, "Deterring Armageddon: A Biography of NATO" (Hachette UK, 2024)The history of the world’s most successful military alliance, from the wrecked Europe of 1945 to Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.
As they signed NATO into being after World War II, its founders fervently believed that only if the West’s democracies banded permanently together could they avoid a catastrophic global atomic conflict. Over the 75 years since, the alliance has indeed avoided war with Russia, also becoming a major political, strategic and diplomatic player well beyond its borders. It has survived disagreements between leaders from Eisenhower, Churchill and de Gaulle to Trump, Stoltenberg and Merkel, faced down Kr...
2025-07-1858 min
New Books in Military HistoryPeter Apps, "Deterring Armageddon: A Biography of NATO" (Hachette UK, 2024)The history of the world’s most successful military alliance, from the wrecked Europe of 1945 to Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.
As they signed NATO into being after World War II, its founders fervently believed that only if the West’s democracies banded permanently together could they avoid a catastrophic global atomic conflict. Over the 75 years since, the alliance has indeed avoided war with Russia, also becoming a major political, strategic and diplomatic player well beyond its borders. It has survived disagreements between leaders from Eisenhower, Churchill and de Gaulle to Trump, Stoltenberg and Merkel, faced down Kr...
2025-07-181h 02
New Books in World AffairsPeter Apps, "Deterring Armageddon: A Biography of NATO" (Hachette UK, 2024)The history of the world’s most successful military alliance, from the wrecked Europe of 1945 to Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.
As they signed NATO into being after World War II, its founders fervently believed that only if the West’s democracies banded permanently together could they avoid a catastrophic global atomic conflict. Over the 75 years since, the alliance has indeed avoided war with Russia, also becoming a major political, strategic and diplomatic player well beyond its borders. It has survived disagreements between leaders from Eisenhower, Churchill and de Gaulle to Trump, Stoltenberg and Merkel, faced down Kr...
2025-07-181h 02
New Books in HistoryPeter Apps, "Deterring Armageddon: A Biography of NATO" (Hachette UK, 2024)The history of the world’s most successful military alliance, from the wrecked Europe of 1945 to Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.
As they signed NATO into being after World War II, its founders fervently believed that only if the West’s democracies banded permanently together could they avoid a catastrophic global atomic conflict. Over the 75 years since, the alliance has indeed avoided war with Russia, also becoming a major political, strategic and diplomatic player well beyond its borders. It has survived disagreements between leaders from Eisenhower, Churchill and de Gaulle to Trump, Stoltenberg and Merkel, faced down Kr...
2025-07-1858 min
Working DraftRevision 665: Wie ich mit KI 3x schneller Apps programmiereWeiter in unserem KI-Block geht es mit Kevin Chromik (Webseite, LinkedIn), Content Creator (YouTube). Kevin berichtet Hans und Vanessa seine Erfahrungen darüber, wie er mit KI Tools 3x schneller Apps programmieren kann.
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2025-06-101h 17Facing Coming Storms: Talking International DefenceUnderstanding the Taiwan ConfrontationIn this episode of Facing Coming Storms, Matthew Sperzel and Daniel Shats from the Institute for the Study of War join us to explore rising tensions in the Taiwan Strait. We discuss China’s growing military and diplomatic pressure—daily aerial incursions, coast guard patrols near Taiwan’s islands—and debate if Xi Jinping’s 2027 deadline signals action or posturing.What You’ll LearnChina’s Coercion: How daily military moves pressure Taiwan. Taiwan’s Defence: Asymmetric strategies against a giant. US Ambiguity: The delicate balance of deterrence. Global Stakes: Taiwan’s role in a wider geopolitical storm.
2025-06-091h 05Facing Coming Storms: Talking International DefenceJets, Drones, and the Evolving Air-Space BattleThe sky is the new battleground for global powers. In this episode of Facing Coming Storms, aerospace expert Douglas Barry from the International Institute for Strategic Studies joins us to unpack the rapid evolution of military aviation and space. From Ukraine’s drone tactics to China’s space defences and the U.S.’s next-generation fighters, we explore how drones, lasers, and sixth-generation aircraft are reshaping warfare.We dive into escalating costs, the race for air superiority, and the electromagnetic battlefield redefining missions. From fibre-optic drones to space militarization, we examine the toll on soldiers and commanders, plus t...
2025-06-0245 minFacing Coming Storms: Talking International DefenceWestlessness: Navigating a World Beyond Western RuleIs the West ready for a multipolar storm? In this episode of Facing Coming Storms, Samir Puri, former British diplomat and Chatham House director, joins us to dissect the West’s fading unipolar dominance as the Global South asserts its weight. We shred the 1990s fantasy of universal democracy and capitalism, now eclipsed by India’s strategic tightrope and South Africa’s bold Hague plays. From our election-monitoring days in Ukraine and Kenya, we trace the collapse of the West’s “history’s victor” myth.Puri argues that navigating this fragmented world demands cultural fluency as much as strategic m...
2025-05-2656 minFacing Coming Storms: Talking International DefencePerformative Strikes and New Forever WarsAre we heading toward endless wars or can we pull back? In this episode of Facing Coming Storms, Nikolas Gvosdev joins us to dissect 2025’s conflicts—from Ukraine and Gaza to Houthi attacks and India-Pakistan tensions. We explore “performative strikes” risking escalation and depleted arsenals, like US Tomahawks and Europe’s scarce shells.Gvosdev reveals how drones sinking ships expose Western military gaps, unprepared for long wars. We probe nuclear powers clashing indirectly and societies’ readiness for mass casualties. From White House de-escalation to tariff-hit economies, this episode unpacks a world teetering between posturing and disaster—a must for grasp...
2025-05-1947 minFacing Coming Storms: Talking International DefenceStorm Proofing: Preparing Armies for a Future WarHow do armies adapt as tech surges and geopolitics destabilise? Leo Blanken from the US Naval Postgraduate School and JP Clark from the US Army War College, contributors to Storm Proofing: Preparing Armies for a Future War from CHACR, out this week, share insights. With the world less safe, this book unites fifteen UK, US, and European experts to prepare for an unpredictable storm. Storm Proofing probes how armies approach war, how soldiers think, and how these human elements mesh with AI and tech.Drawing from Storm Proofing, we explore the 2020s, where AI, drones, and edge...
2025-05-081h 05Facing Coming Storms: Talking International DefenceA World in Turmoil with The Great British Foreign Affairs PodcastWhat’s the world look like through a global defence lens today? On this special episode of Facing Coming Storms, we team up with Anna-Joy Rickard, host of The Great British Foreign Affairs Podcast. Peter takes the hot seat, quizzed by Anna-Joy on massive global shifts—Washington’s focus on China, Europe’s worry about Russia, and the UK stuck between big dreams and European realities. Recorded just after Trump’s first 100 days, we explore bold US moves in the Middle East, Taiwan’s growing tensions, and how trade wars, tech, and alliances are changing everything.Anna-Joy asks tough q...
2025-05-0548 minFacing Coming Storms: Talking International DefenceHow Wars EndAs we approach the 80th anniversary of VE Day, with conflicts like Ukraine still raging, we’re diving into the complex question of how wars truly end. Joined by Major General Andrew Sharpe, director of CHACR, the British Army’s think tank; Matthias Strohn, leading CHACR's historical analysis; and Andrew Stewart, CHACR’s conflict analysis expert, we unpack the messy paths to peace.From Germany’s stark post-World War II reset, where deterrence became key, to the blurred outcomes of Iraq and Afghanistan, we explore why victory often feels like a mirage. Ukraine’s war, rooted in centuries...
2025-04-281h 04Working DraftRevision 658: State of JS 2024, Teil 4/4Peter, Stefan und Vanessa nehmen sich auch in dieser Woche wieder die Ergebnisse des State of JS 2024 vor. In Teil 1 haben wir uns auf die neuen JavaScript-Features gestürzt, in Teil 2 ging’s um Pain Points in JavaScript und den Browser-APIs, dazu die Leseliste und die Libs. Teil 3 war dann ganz den Meta-Frameworks und dem Testing gewidmet. Jetzt im letzten Teil schauen wir noch auf die Themen „Mobile & Desktop“, „Build Tools“, „Monorepo Tools“ und „Sonstige Tools“.
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2025-04-221h 23Facing Coming Storms: Talking International DefenceNavigating the Corridors of PowerCurious about the world of government, military, and global decisions, where power weighs a ton yet slips away? In this Facing Coming Storms episode, we’re joined by Ari Ratner, ex-Obama State Department insider turned D.C. sceptic; Liisa Past, Estonia’s former cybersecurity chief and NATO pro; and Brigadier Robbie Boyd, retired British officer with NATO and UN battle scars.We uncover the gritty truth of crisis leadership—creaking systems, gut-wrenching calls, and the razor’s edge of slashing red tape without sparking chaos. From D.C. to Tallinn to Brussels, it’s a no-filter take on uncerta...
2025-04-071h 04Facing Coming Storms: Talking International DefenceThe Baltics at the Crossroads of HistoryIn this episode of Facing Coming Storms, we explore the Baltic states—Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia—as NATO’s frontline amid Russia’s growing shadow.Joined by Oliver Moody, Liis Mure, Aliide Naylor, and George Barros, we unpack the region’s turbulent history, current defences, and the human stakes. From Soviet echoes to NATO drones, we explore how these nations face a resurgent Russia, with insights on military shifts, societal resolve, and the looming global flashpoint.Key moments0:37 - The Importance of the Baltic Region7:12 - NATO's Role in Baltic Security15:14 - Russia's Military Strategy23:54 ...
2025-03-3158 min
Block by Block: A Show on Web3 Growth Marketing[PODCAST] Dan Greer: Defi App and Growth Through User Experience Design and SimplicityEpisode is brought to you by Infinex. Experience Crypto designed for humans. Get your free account today: https://app.infinex.xyz/?r=B2KSQJ77SummaryIn this conversation, Dan Greer, co-founder of DeFi App, discusses the rapid growth and success of the platform, which has achieved significant milestones in a short time. He shares his journey into the crypto space, emphasizing the importance of design and user experience in making decentralized finance accessible to a broader audience. The discussion highlights the cultural challenges within the crypto community, the evolution of...
2025-03-2559 minFacing Coming Storms: Talking International DefenceSimulating Modern Combat with the United States Marine CorpsHow are the U.S. Marines getting ready for a chaotic, brutal battlefield? In this episode, we sit down with Captain Nicholas Royer, a simulation officer from the Second Marine Expeditionary Unit, to talk about “Downrange”—a tabletop war game that’s changing how Marines train. Using 3D-printed figures and tough, realistic rules, it throws junior Marines into the deep end of modern combat. They face tough calls, like risking a radio call for artillery support that could tip off enemy drones circling above.Captain Royer walks us through the shift from fighting insurgents to preparing for heavywei...
2025-03-2441 min
Compile Swift PodcastStarting over on apps and codeIn this episode, we chat about Peter’s decision to start fresh with a new code base. He believes it can sometimes be the right move. Geoff shares his perspective, which sparked a lively discussion and gave developers some food for thought when it comes to existing projects and technical debt.(00:00) - Introduction
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2025-03-2332 minFacing Coming Storms: Talking International DefenceNATO and Beyond in a Time of UncertaintyCan Europe hold its ground if the U.S. pulls back?This week, we’re talking with Professor Sten Rynning, a NATO expert from the Danish Institute of Advanced Study and a lecturer at the NATO Defence College. We’re talking Donald Trump’s impact, the state of European unity, and whether NATO, the EU, and its members can get their act together fast enough.This is a no-filter look at a world where old rules, no longer apply.Key moments4:12 - Current European Security Concerns7:28 - The Evolution of European Defence Struct...
2025-03-1750 minFacing Coming Storms: Talking International DefenceWhat Next for Ukraine and Its Wider LessonsUkraine’s war is shifting fast—US support was halted temporarily, Russia's tank losses remain staggering European resolve is yet to be determined.In this episode of Facing Coming Storms, we unpack it all with George Barros (Institute for Study of War), Iuliia Osmolovska (Globsec Kyiv), and ex-British Army officer Nicholas Drummond.We explore Kyiv’s gritty fight, America’s exit shockwave, and Europe’s do-or-die moment. Peacekeepers? NATO rearming? Nuclear sharing? The stakes are sky-high. Is this Europe’s wake-up call—or Russia’s chance to dominate?Key moments10:50 - Perspectives from Ukraine18:26 - The Bigg...
2025-03-101h 08Facing Coming Storms: Talking International DefenceThe US in the WorldIn this episode, I’m joined by Professor Nikolas Gvosdev of the US Naval War College, a leading expert in European and Russian international relations. Two months into 2025, with a new US president in office, we explore the shifting global order as America rethinks its traditional role.Nikolas offers sharp insights into how allies are adapting, while rivals like China wield their technological and shipbuilding strength to tip the scales. We discuss Ukraine’s defensive resilience, Europe’s push to lead—especially on Ukraine—and growing American scepticism about funding global security.Key moments7:45 - US Polic...
2025-03-031h 01Facing Coming Storms: Talking International DefenceMideast ConfrontationsIn this episode, I am joined by Hayat Alvi, Associate Professor of National Security Affairs at the United States Naval War College. We explore the constantly changing dynamics of the Middle East and its impact on global defence. With over 18 years of experience teaching military and government personnel, Hayat shares valuable insights into the region’s complex political, economic, and cultural landscape.We explore topics like the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the power balance within the Gulf states, and the shifts in Syria after the Assad regime’s collapse. Hayat also emphasises the importance of critical thinking and a deep...
2025-02-2452 minFacing Coming Storms: Talking International DefenceGeneral Sir Nick Carter: War, Strategy, and LeadershipIn this episode, we’re joined by General Sir Nick Carter, one of the most influential British Army commanders of recent times. From commanding a battalion in Kosovo to leading as Chief of Defence Staff during some of the most pivotal moments in recent history, including the COVID-19 pandemic and the withdrawal from Afghanistan, General Carter offers a personal look at his remarkable leadership journey.He shares the challenges of leading multinational operations, navigating the unpredictable terrains of recent wars, and adapting to the evolving threats of the 21st century. We also discuss the strategic power of storytelling...
2025-02-171h 03
Red MedicineGrenfell Tower is Still Burning w/ Peter Apps and Anna StecPeter Apps and Anna Stec discuss the Grenfell Tower fire, placing the incident in a longer political history of deregulation and privatisation as well as the ongoing dangers caused by the toxic nature of the fire. Peter Apps is a journalist who has covered the housing sector for Inside Housing and other publications for over 10 years. He has reported extensively on the Grenfell Tower fire, authoring a book on the topic titled Show Me The Bodies: How We Let Grenfell Happen. Anna Stec is Professor of Fire Chemistry and Toxicity at th...
2025-02-111h 05Facing Coming Storms: Talking International DefenceFacing a Growing ChinaWhat does China’s growing military power mean for global stability? In this episode, experts former Rear Admiral Mike Studeman and Nigel Inkster discuss China’s rapid militarisation, its focus on Taiwan, and preparations for potential conflict. They explore China’s relationships with Russia and North Korea, and how these alliances are reshaping the global balance of power.With China’s expanding nuclear arsenal and stronger military, this conversation examines the strategies and ideologies driving its rise. As China becomes a dominant global force, Mike and Nigel offer insights into how the West can adapt to stay competiti...
2025-02-1048 min
Behind the CraftThis AI Tool Lets You Build Apps Faster Than Googling | Amjad Mosad (Replit)My guest today is Amjad Mosad, CEO and founder of Replit.Amjad is the CEO of Replit, an AI coding platform with 34M users that’s making it possible for anyone to build an app in 60 seconds from their phone. In our chat, Amjad shared how you can learn to code with AI and gave me a live demo of Replit’s AI agent. We also discussed the skills that will still matter in AI. This episode is brought to you by Vanta — Join over 9,000 global companies like Atlassian, Quora, and Factory who use Vanta to manage risk and prove...
2025-02-0939 minFacing Coming Storms: Talking International DefenceDefending Europe in a New and Deadly EraIn this episode, Brigadier Robbie Boyd and Rachel Rizzo join Peter and explore the shifting landscape of global security, revealing how NATO is adapting to the growing threats from Russia and China. As the U.S. pivots towards Asia and reduces its presence in the Middle East, Europe is stepping up to take on a far more prominent military role—an evolution that will reshape the future of defence.We uncover why strengthening alliances with European partners has never been more critical, and how NATO is rethinking its strategy to tackle the emerging challenges of the 21st ce...
2025-02-0358 minBehind the CraftThe #1 Hack to Build Apps With AI Without Getting Stuck | Colin MatthewsMy guest today is Colin Matthews.
Colin is a rockstar instructor who teaches a popular AI Prototyping for PMs course on building AI apps without coding skills. In our interview, Colin shared how to pick the right AI prototyping tool, what you should do before asking AI to code, and how to build a habit-tracking app step by step in just 20 minutes.
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2025-02-0243 minFacing Coming Storms: Talking International DefencePreparing for a New Era of ConfrontationHow are shifting global tensions and new technological threats changing the way the world views war? In this episode of Facing Coming Storms, Peter Apps talks with with Major General Andrew Sharpe, Director of the British Army’s Centre for Historical Analysis and Conflict Research, Rocco Santurri, a former U.S. Army active-duty officer and now reservist serving with UN forces in Korea as well as a global affairs consultant, and Victoria Mackarness, a defence and communications expert, offers valuable insights into the evolving landscape of modern warfare.We discuss the shift from counterinsurgency tactics to conventional warfare, the...
2025-01-271h 02Working DraftRevision 645: Barrierefreiheit kann so einfach seinIn dieser Episode sprechen Vanessa und Schepp mit ihrem Gast Paul Hempel über die praktische Umsetzung von Barrierefreiheit im Web aus Sicht eines normalen Frontend-Entwicklers. Paul, der langjährige Erfahrung als Entwickler mitbringt, zeigt uns, dass Barrierefreiheit weder kompliziert noch teuer sein muss und in jedem Projekt berücksichtigt werden kann.
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2025-01-211h 04
It’s not that simpleTHE FUTURE OF NATO, with Peter AppsThe alliance that has ensured peace throughout most of Europe is now at the centre of all attention. «We are in a very dangerous era. The next 25 years will probably be the most challenging NATO has ever had», argues Peter Apps, global affairs columnist for Reuters and author of the book «Deterring Armageddon: a biography of NATO».
In this interview, the expert is convinced that a new world conflict will be triggered by the ambition of countries that want to extend their borders by force of arms.
«I think the world is proba...
2024-12-1031 min
Open FireThe One With Peter Apps: Show Me the BodiesIn this episode of the Open Fire Podcast, hosts Dave Calvert and Tom Gilbert sit down with Peter Apps, author of Show Me the Bodies, to discuss the devastating Grenfell Tower fire.
Peter delves into the shocking regulatory failures, corporate negligence, and cost-cutting measures that contributed to the tragedy. From the industry's pushback against safety regulations to the ongoing struggles of Grenfell survivors, this conversation provides deep insights into one of the UK's most significant fire safety disasters.
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2024-10-3152 minCompile Swift PodcastAlternative App Stores, Trader Status, Are your apps ready for the new OS versions?This week, Peter Witham discusses the emergence of alternative app stores and what they mean for developers. He asks for listeners' experiences and thoughts on managing multiple app store requirements, including code signing and security. He also touches on Apple's reminder about trader status for the European market. He wraps up by emphasizing the importance of testing apps against the latest beta versions of Apple's operating systems and Xcode.(00:00) - Introduction
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2024-08-1200 min
The Great British Foreign Affairs PodcastS3 E6 The new UK Labour Government and 75th NATO summit with Peter AppsIn this episode we talk about the first foreign policy moments of the new UK Labour government against the backdrop of the NATO summit in Washington and ahead of hosting the 4th European Political Community summit. Plus an update on the Ukraine war, French elections, China-Taiwan and what UK leadership on the world stage looks like. Peter Apps brings us his in-depth insights on these topics as well as intel from his recent visit to Washington for the US launch of his book 'Deterring Armageddon: A Biography of Nato'.
2024-07-0931 min
Behold the Warrior!#15 | Dating Apps | Cons of Pornography Peter and Arthur share their experiences with dating apps, but also talk more generally about how they can be harmful. They shared a couple articles regarding modern day relationships and a very ABLW-relevant article discussing pornography's correlation to anxious attachment styles in the dating world."Your Boyfriend Isn't Your Camerman": https://www.afterbabel.com/p/your-boyfriend-isnt-your-camera-manPorn and anxious attachment: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6155976/
2024-06-242h 25
The Retrospective#7 The Retrospective 17th June 2024:The Four Must-Have Weekly Meetings for Engineering Managers + AI Coding ExperimentsIn this episode of the 'Retrospective' weekly podcast, Jeremy and Peter discuss key engineering leadership topics. Jeremy delves into his latest article on the four essential weekly ceremonies for engineering managers to ensure smooth and predictable execution. The ceremonies include the weekly kickoff, daily sync, one-on-one meetings, and the weekly review.
Peter shares his recent experiment with AI-assisted coding, using ChatGPT for a Google Apps Script project, highlighting the benefits and challenges of leveraging AI in software development.
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Jeremy’s article on the Four Must-Have Weekly Me...
2024-06-181h 12
Medicine UnboxedMATTER - Peter Apps - FIRE"The plastic bonding the metals together is polyethylene. It is literally solid petrol and will burn like it. This is what was starting to happen at Grenfell Tower."
Peter Apps is an award-winning journalist and Deputy Editor at Inside Housing. He broke a story on the dangers of combustible cladding thirty-four days before the Grenfell Fire. He has not stopped reporting on this national tragedy since, and his coverage of the public inquiry has received widespread acclaim. He lives in London.
2024-04-0211 minThe Great British Foreign Affairs PodcastS2 E5 The one on NATO with Peter AppsIn this episode I’m welcoming back author and Reuters foreign affairs columnist, Peter Apps to talk about his new book 'Deterring Armageddon: A biography of NATO'. On the second year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and with a potential return of Trump to the White House this year, it is all eyes on NATO. Here we discuss its history, stories and lessons alongside its current debates and concerns, including what they mean for the UK military.
2024-02-1943 min
Compile Swift PodcastAdding Game Center to your apps and gamesPatreon members get a video version showing all the code -> https://patreon.com/compileswiftGame Center is a great way to add features and interest to your apps and games. In this episode, I explain everything you need to do to get started; you may be surprised just how little effort it takes, thanks to Apple services.Not only do Patreon members get a video version showing all the details, but they also get ad-free episodes and access to the back catalog of episodes and help support the future of this Podcast, thank you.
2024-02-1919 min
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2024-02-181h 08
UIBuzz - Software and game developmentAre Web Apps the answer to App Store problems?In this episode of the UIBuzz podcast, host Peter Witham discusses the increasing challenges and restrictions app developers face when using app stores.He highlights the need to explore alternative options, particularly web apps, to solve these problems. Peter emphasizes the advantage of web apps in terms of cross-platform compatibility and the ability to write code once. However, he acknowledges the difficulty in providing the same user experience as native apps, especially with the simplicity of one-click installs and home screen icons.Peter believes that solving this problem will significantly contribute to the usability and...
2024-02-1008 min
Begin Your Ears To A Edge-Of-Your-Seat Full Audiobook.Deterring Armageddon by Peter AppsPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/224453to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Deterring Armageddon
Author: Peter Apps
Narrator: Peter Apps
Format: mp3
Length: 15 hrs and 24 mins
Release date: 02-01-24
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 8 ratings
Genres: Diplomacy
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As they signed NATO into being after World War II, its founders fervently believed that only if the West's democracies banded permanently together could they avoid a catastrophic global atomic conflict. Over the 75 years since, the alliance has indeed avoided war with Russia, also becoming a major political, strategic and diplomatic player well beyond its borders. Deterring Armageddon takes the listener from...
2024-02-013h 24The Great British Foreign Affairs PodcastS1 E9 The Wrap-Up: Goodbye 2023- Hello 2024 with Peter AppsOur last episode of the year brings The Great British Foreign Affairs Podcast’s wrap-up of the year. We say goodbye to the world of 2023 and hello to 2024 with Peter Apps - foreign affairs reporter, writer and commentator. We do a quick stop tour looking back at the year and forwards to the next, and you’ll find it packed with insights, stats and big picture observations, as well as brilliant examples coming directly from his current Asia travels.
2023-12-2856 min
The Field Guide by BizMarketingOur Favorite Apps – A bizmktg.com Mini SeriesIn this episode of the podcast, the bizmktg.com team members engage in a lively discussion about their favorite apps, each bringing their unique preferences to the table. Peter starts the conversation with his love for the Remarkable app, which enhances his note-taking experience. Marcel shares his enthusiasm for Adobe Creative Cloud, a suite vital for his creative work. Emily introduces listeners to Libby and Hoopla, her go-to apps for a vast library of audiobooks and eBooks. Ann, on the other hand, speaks highly of AnyList, an app she finds indispensable for organizing shopping lists and recipes.
2023-12-0106 min
The Bristol CableCable Live - What Bristol can learn from Grenfell with Peter AppsPeter Apps is a journalist at the specialist magazine Inside Housing, and author of the Orwell Prize-winning book, Show Me the Bodies: How We Let Grenfell Happen.In the first episode of our new Cable Live podcast strand – where we sit down with writers, academics and activists from across the UK, putting the Cable’s work in the national conversation – he is in conversation with Ruth Day, a Bristol-based housing activist and campaigner.As part of the Cable's ongoing speaker series, Peter is talking to Ruth about the failings that led up to the Grenfell...
2023-11-2452 min
Compile Swift PodcastCreate Android apps with Swift and XcodeHow would you like to create Android Kotlin apps using Swift and Xcode? I thought that might get your attention. I talked with Abe and Marc from https://skip.tools on their project and toolset. This excellent technical preview excites me and many others to write once and deploy twice.As mentioned in this episodeSkip.tools Please leave a review and show your supporthttps://lovethepodcast.com/compileswiftYou can also show your support by buying me a coffeehttps://peterwitham.com/bmc
2023-11-1852 min
The Firefighters Podcast#260 Show me the bodies - How We Let Grenfell Happen with Author Peter AppsIt is hardly possible to admit it. That the biggest tower block fire in UK history was preventable. The government had been warned for years that the building materials were not fire safe. Up until 14 June 2017, ministers' response had always been: ‘Show me the bodies.’My guests today is Award-winning journalist Peter Apps who in his award winning book weaves poignant survivor testimony with the detailed decision-making that led to that fateful night. In bringing the unfolding tragedy to life, he exposes exactly where things have gone wrong with social housing so that it can never happen agai...
2023-11-061h 04
GAIM ON - Win the Day!In the Present Moment is Your Life OK? GO TEAM LIVE The Meaning of Life? QUEST HQ with Guest Peter Schupp GAIM ON Co FounderWelcome to the community gather for GAIM ON with the GO TEAM LIVE podcast event.
In this episode we switch the host role to GAIM ON Co Founder Justin Coates and Guest role to Peter Schupp.
We delve into the making of Peter Schupp and where we find him today.
How the GAIM ON system makes Peter feel and what it does for him on a day to day basis.
The Meaning of life question for the audience to unpack and ponder.
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2023-11-051h 31Working DraftRevision 573: Glücksrad (Events, Bluetooth, Forms, Titles, Mask-Borders,
attr-Funktion)Traditionelles Glücksrad mit Schepp und Peter!
JSCraftCamp
Das JSCraftCamp ist eine zweitägige Unkonferenz, bei der es um Software-Crafting von JavaScript-getriebener Software geht. Hier könnt Ihr nicht nur Euer Sprachverständnis gemeinsam mit anderen aufbauen oder schärfen, es können auch Programmierpattern, Frameworks oder Transpiler Themen für Sessions sein. Da es sich um eine Unkonferenz handelt, gestaltet Ihr alle das Programm zusammen, nach Euren Wünschen!
Wann: Am 30. Juni und 1. Juli 2023
Wo: codecentric, August-Everding-Str. 20, 81671 München
Alle Infos unter jscraftcamp.org.
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2023-06-131h 18
Commercial Awareness with Watson’s Daily business and financial newsEpisode 722: longer-dated mortgages vs mental health apps…#WeAskWatsonIn this episode, Lacie and I talk about mortgage payment periods getting longer and whether mental health apps are actually any good…
2023-06-0523 min
The Peter Walsh Show#101 Don't be put off by dating apps!Send us a Text Message.I beg you guys, please don’t listen to this CRAP! Today we're going through another stupid article blaming dating apps for depression, anxiety and less productivity.....that's not true! Everyone has underlying conditions and this would be happening whether dating apps existed or not.Website: www.thepeterwalshshow.comContact: peter@thepeterwalshshow.com
2023-05-1635 minThe Peter Walsh Show#80 Spot scammers on dating apps part 2Send us a Text Message.Part 2 of our mission to expose these fraudsters on dating apps! So many sharing their experiences on social media guys and thank you for it! This is the 2nd part and hopefully we can give you all the information so you won't be sucked in!Website: www.thepeterwalshshow.comContact: peter@thepeterwalshshow.com
2023-04-1737 minThe Peter Walsh Show#79 Spot scammers on dating appsSend us a Text Message.Guys, I'm trying to dig up every scam to look out for on dating apps. I'm listing them as we go, and some followers on dating apps are jumping in and giving us some scams out there too! Hope we can find even more going forward, and if we do we will keep you up to date.Website: www.thepeterwalshshow.comContact: peter@thepeterwalshshow.com
2023-04-1231 minWorking DraftRevision 562: Interview mit Entwicklerin Svenja zu BarrierefreiheitUnd wieder haben wir eine Gästin zu Besuch – diesmal ist es Svenja aus Marburg. Svenja ist Webentwicklerin mit Schwerpunkt Accessibility bei Accenture Song, Bloggerin, und Ihr findet Sie als @svenja@mstdn.games auf Mastodon.
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2023-03-291h 22
Crash Course With Michael WalkerHow We Let Grenfell Happen w/ Peter AppsBodies: How We Let Grenfell Happen", Peter Apps explains in precise detail the decisions - made both by businesses and government - that allowed it to happen. I felt very privileged to interview Peter on what is a really well researched and thought provoking book which, as well as being absolutely damning of our political class, gives a moving account of the human cost of the Grenfell tragedy. Editing & Production: Lewis Bassett & Patrick HeardmanSound Design: Patrick HeardmanTo support the podcast and access all episodes, sign up at...
2023-02-071h 00
Surviving Society ProductionsS1/E4 Peter Apps & Dan Renwick: How we let Grenfell happenAward-winning investigative journalist Peter Apps (Inside Housing) joined Chantelle and Dan to outline the specific regulatory and policy failures which led to the Grenfell tower fire.
Links:
https://www.waterstones.com/book/show-me-the-bodies/peter-apps/9780861546152
The Housing Series - The right to a safe home should be a multi-classed issue that we can build solidarities from. From the cladding scandal; Grenfell and the lack of affordable housing, this is an ongoing Surviving Society series which features experts, academics and activists to educate us all on how the state and corporate organisations have continued to thwart collective unity on the matter of...
2023-02-0749 min
Tune In To The Full Audiobook That Keeps Thriller Fans Hooked.Show Me The Bodies: How We Let Grenfell Happen by Peter AppsPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/646107to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Show Me The Bodies: How We Let Grenfell Happen
Author: Peter Apps
Narrator: Colin Mace
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 15 minutes
Release date: January 19, 2023
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 3
Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics
Publisher's Summary:
On 14 June 2017, a 24-storey block of flats went up in flames. The fire climbed up cladding as flammable as solid petrol. Fire doors failed to self-close. No alarm rang out to warn sleeping residents. As smoke seeped into their homes, all were told to ‘stay put'. Many did – and they died. It was...
2023-01-198h 15Grab the Essential Full Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Current Affairs, Law, & PoliticsShow Me The Bodies: How We Let Grenfell Happen by Peter AppsPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/646107to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Show Me The Bodies: How We Let Grenfell Happen
Author: Peter Apps
Narrator: Colin Mace
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 15 minutes
Release date: January 19, 2023
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 3
Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics
Publisher's Summary:
On 14 June 2017, a 24-storey block of flats went up in flames. The fire climbed up cladding as flammable as solid petrol. Fire doors failed to self-close. No alarm rang out to warn sleeping residents. As smoke seeped into their homes, all were told to ‘stay put'. Many did – and they died. It was...
2023-01-198h 15
the Essential Free Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Current Affairs, Law, & PoliticsShow Me The Bodies: How We Let Grenfell Happen by Peter AppsPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/646107 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Show Me The Bodies: How We Let Grenfell Happen Author: Peter Apps Narrator: Colin Mace Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 8 hours 15 minutes Release date: January 19, 2023 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 3 Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics Publisher's Summary: On 14 June 2017, a 24-storey block of flats went up in flames. The fire climbed up cladding as flammable as solid petrol. Fire doors failed to self-close. No alarm rang out to warn sleeping residents. As smoke seeped into their homes, all were told to ‘stay put'. Many did – and they died. It w...
2023-01-1903 min
Material Matters with Grant GibsonPeter Apps on Aluminium Composite Material and the Grenfell Tower fire.Peter Apps is a journalist and author, as well as the deputy editor of Inside Housing. His extraordinary, devastating new book, Show Me The Bodies: How We Let Grenfell Happen, looks at the evidence of the public enquiry into the circumstances leading up to, and surrounding, the fire at London’s Grenfell Tower on the night of 14 June 2017. Unpicking evidence heard over the course of 300 public hearings and 1600 witness statements, he paints a deeply disturbing picture of the historical, systemic, and practical failures that took the lives of 72 people, telling personal, tragic stories with a deep sense of...
2022-12-1655 min
The Prospect PodcastPeter Apps: Will justice for Grenfell ever happen ?Five and half years on from the fire that killed 72 people in a high-rise block in North Kensington, 400 days of testimony to a public enquiry have ended. But will anyone be held accountable for the mistakes that led to the disaster? And are the survivors any closer to getting justice? Peter Apps, deputy editor of Inside Housing and author of new book "Show Me the Bodies: How we let Grenfell Happen" joins Sarah Collins on the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-11-2332 minThe Prospect PodcastPeter Apps: Will justice for Grenfell ever happen ?Five and half years on from the fire that killed 72 people in a high-rise block in North Kensington, 400 days of testimony to a public enquiry have ended. But will anyone be held accountable for the mistakes that led to the disaster? And are the survivors any closer to getting justice? Peter Apps, deputy editor of Inside Housing and author of new book "Show Me the Bodies: How we let Grenfell Happen" joins Sarah Collins on the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2022-11-2332 min
Climate Action Research NetworkLots of Food Gets Tossed. These Apps Let You Buy It, Cheap.This episode is also available as a blog post: https://climateactionresearch.wordpress.com/2022/09/24/lots-of-food-gets-tossed-these-apps-let-you-buy-it-cheap/
2022-09-2502 min
Compile Swift PodcastUsing Process() to run terminal commands in Apps. + Don't give up in the beginningAs mentioned in this episodeCompileSwift Live streamSetApp 200+ Mac AppsBlog post with code example
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2022-09-2017 min
Out of BetaFreeing up some runwayThank you to this month's sponsor, Eduflow (build internal courses for your company)! Eduflow makes it really easy to build out courses and training material for your employees, customers, and other collaborators. It's a great way to onboard a new team member or train your sales team etc. Listeners of Out of Beta get 50% off Eduflow Pro for one year, by going to Eduflow.com/outofbeta.Interested in sponsoring? Get in touch.Peter's got some big personal news this week that he just shared with his investors and ... Twitter! He's helping the Tailwind CSS team...
2022-07-1339 minOut of BetaPutting the Go in Go-To-MarketThank you to this month's sponsor, Eduflow (build internal courses for your company)! Eduflow makes it really easy to build out courses and training material for your employees, customers, and other collaborators. It's a great way to onboard a new team member or train your sales team etc. Listeners of Out of Beta get 50% off Eduflow Pro for one year, by going to Eduflow.com/outofbeta.Interested in sponsoring? Get in touch.Matt and the Summit team are close to the release date for all the stuff they've been working on with public-facing Summit apps...
2022-07-0645 minOut of BetaBack againInterested in sponsoring? Get in touch.Matt is back from France and Peter is back from Scotland. They are both eager to get back to work. Reform has soft-launched their ConvertKit integration and are planning to announce it very soon. Summit is getting closer to general admission where users will be able to launch public-facing apps and calculators on top of their Summit models.Links:Matt on TwitterPeter on TwitterOut of Beta on TwitterSummit - Matt's startupReform - Peter's startup
2022-06-2937 minOut of BetaIt ClicksThank you to this month's sponsor, Whimsical (Docs, Flowcharts, Wireframes, Mind Maps, & Projects)! Get started for free. Sign up in seconds and start creating in Whimsical -- no credit card required. Create a free Whimsical account here.Interested in sponsoring? Get in touch.Peter is back from London where he went to MicroConf Local and attended the IndieBeers meet-up. Though the largest Reform customer recently churned, Peter has some optimistic news about Reform's churn. On the marketing front, Peter is working on SEO and an upcoming Product Hunt launch, while Bjørn is building a Co...
2022-05-251h 13
Unofficial SFCCMatt Hudson and Mobile Apps vs. PWA'sMatt Hudson talks with Oleg Sapishchuk and Peter Schmalfeldt about Mobile Apps vs. PWA's▬ Content ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬00:00 - Intro01:19 - Matt, can you introduce yourself?03:05 - What is Belk?03:38 - Why did you switch to Mobile Apps?07:25 - Do you share resources between PWAs and Mobile Apps?11:00 - What considerations are there for Team Planning?14:12 - What challenges do you have with Mobile Apps?16:29 - How do you store Application Data?20:00 - Mobile Apps vs. PWA discussion26:01 - How does someone choose between Mobile Apps and PWAs?29:25 - Discussion on connec...
2022-01-181h 00
Divorce: The First Six Months with Peter MaestreyWEEKEND NUGGET - Dating AppsIn this episode I speak about dating, and dating apps. What it is like to participate when you are not a stud muffin, just an ordinary guy, a strong six in my mind. I only say that because I hear stories from my lady friends, and it seems the nice guys finish last statement rings true when you are too nice and not good looking. Dating in today's age requires good looks for good responses, for the most part. The amount of thinking that goes into building a profile, the results, and the consistent growing that happens w...
2021-09-1012 minWorking DraftRevision 486: Corona-Apps: Vorteile und Probleme am Beispiel der Luca AppEs ist Zeit sich auch mal den aktuellen Software-Produkten rund um die allgegenwärtige Corona-Pandemie zu beschäftigen.
Wir sind sehr froh, dass wir Bianca Kastl (Twitter) dafür gewinnen konnten. Sie beschäftigt sich seit geraumer Zeit mit der Integration von Corona-Daten für die Gesundheitsämter und Applikationen, die in diesem Kontext auch für die Bevölkerung zur Verfügung stehen. Dabei sprechen wir vollem über die Vorteile und Probleme der Luca-App.
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2021-07-211h 11Compile Swift PodcastAppStore review process change for existing apps.Some of the changes Apple notified us about during WWDC 20 are now taking effect.
Let’s take a look at the change to existing apps during the review process that has a guideline violation.
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2020-09-0103 min
Oh Brother Show010 • Two-word tongue twisters, Apple & iOS 14, favorite phone apps, writing vs. math, and pesto vs. guacamole.In this episode, we search for the best two-word tongue twister, we discuss new features coming to iOS 14, go-to orders at hometown restaurants, our top three phone apps, and we answer the question, "If you could have a billboard with anything on it, what would it be and why?"
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2020-06-2947 min
PLorimerTips and apps for building your personal brand - Peter Lorimer Flash BriefingTips and apps for building your personal brand - Peter Lorimer Flash Briefing
2020-06-2901 min