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The Dark Arts of Software Engineering Team OptimizationThe Truth About Scaling Dev Teams Without Funding in a World of AI and Mistrust with Sol NasisiIn this episode of The Dark Arts of Team Optimization, hosts Kyle Johnson and Franz Aliquo talk with Sol Nasisi is an Executive Director of Digital Marketing at Bentley University, also Co-founder of Chainletter Labs and Founder of Booksie. He is an entrepreneur who has built several companies with intentionally small engineering teams. Together, they talk about the philosophy behind running lean, agile teams, the challenges of scaling without compromising speed, and how blockchain can help solve the pressing issue of authenticity in the age of AI-generated content. Sol’s journey spans startups like Bentley Bookie and Ch...
2026-03-1337 min
I Dare You PodcastEpisode 216: If You’re Scared, You’re Close with Kyle & Brent PeaseWhat happens when you stop seeing limits as a stop sign and start seeing them as an invitation?
In Episode 216 of the I Dare You Podcast, I sit down with Kyle and Brent Pease. They are a world-renowned push-assist brother duo, disability advocates, and the co-founders of The Kyle Pease Foundation. Together, they have completed hundreds of endurance events and made history as the first brother team to complete the IRONMAN World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, as a push-assist duo.
Kyle was born with cerebral palsy, and his journey is a masterclass in resilience, joy...
2026-03-1035 min
The Dark Arts of Software Engineering Team OptimizationHow Startup Founders Can Avoid MVP Failure and Build Validated Products Using AI with Tom GreenIn this episode of The Dark Arts of Team Optimization, hosts Kyle Johnson and Franz Aliquo talk with Tom Green, Co-founder and CEO of Verticode where he breaks down how early-stage founders especially non-technical ones, can move from idea to market faster by working backward from value, validating before building, and using tight feedback loops to avoid expensive mistakes.Verticode, a product studio that helps founders launch MVPs quickly while reducing risk and avoiding the typical sunk-cost trap of early product development. He’s worked hands-on with early-stage startups many led by non-technical founders and draws on ex...
2026-03-0640 min
The Invested FathersIF 121 - Growing Your Income While Growing Your Impact with STR Expert Kyle StanleyCLICK FOR FREE GUIDE - OWN APARTMENTS WITHOUT ANY OF THE WORK Kenny brings on Kyle Stanley, Short Term Rental Expert Operator, to discuss the intersection of real estate, fatherhood, and personal growth. Kyle shares his journey from a failing entrepreneur to a successful real estate investor, emphasizing the importance of mindset, the challenges of balancing family life, and the lessons learned from fatherhood. The discussion also touches on investment strategies, the pursuit of passive income, and the desire to make a positive community impact.Connect w Kyle on instagram @fearlesskyleChapters
2026-02-2736 min
The Dark Arts of Software Engineering Team OptimizationThe Startup Founders Can Hire Grit Over Résumés and Build the Right Team Culture with Adam AhmadIn this episode of The Dark Arts of Team Optimization Podcast, hosts Kyle Johnson and Franz Aliquo interviews Adam Ahmad the Founder and CEO of Kea, to explore what it really takes to build high-performing teams. From early-stage chaos to scaling with intention, this conversation pulls back the curtain on hiring, culture, ego, and trust in modern startups.Kea, an AI-powered voice platform helping restaurants automate and improve ordering experiences. Previously, Adam co-founded an early food delivery company that directly competed with what would later become DoorDash, earning him a place on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list. His...
2026-02-2731 min
The Dark Arts of Software Engineering Team OptimizationThe Remote Work Culture for Startup Founders to Build Loyal Teams using Radical Trust - Asaf DarashIn this episode of The Dark Arts of Team Optimization, hosts Kyle Johnson and Franz Aliquo talk with Asaf Darash, founder and CEO of Regpack, about the evolving dynamics of building and managing remote-first engineering teams. With distributed workforces becoming more common, the episode explores how shifting from presence-based to outcome-based management is transforming software companies. The conversation centers on how to build, retain, and empower high-performing engineering teams in a remote setting while maintaining company culture, productivity, and personal accountability.Asaf is a serial entrepreneur who turned his Ph.D. research into a thriving SaaS platform...
2026-02-2045 min
The Dark Arts of Software Engineering Team OptimizationAI Team Building for CTOs to Redefine Developer Roles and Hiring in 2026 with Ry WalkerIn this episode of The Dark Arts of Team Optimization, hosts Kyle Johnson and Franz Aliquo talk with Ry Walker, Founder and CEO of Tembo, Partner at Fireroad, Managing Partner at Cincinnati Ventures and Managing Director at AnotherVenture. This episode digs into the “AI-first” shift in software teams: what it means to be an effective developer, when AI tools can generate code fast, and the bottleneck increasingly becomes evaluation, taste, and decision-making. Ry Walker is a technologist, founder, and investor based in Cincinnati. An AI engineering teammate designed to help fix bugs and ship features. Ry’s been b...
2026-02-1345 min
The Dark Arts of Software Engineering Team OptimizationThe End of Code for Engineering Leaders to Replace Hope with Spec-Driven AI - Ruslan BelkinIn this episode of The Dark Arts of Team Optimization, hosts Kyle Johnson and Franz Aliquo interview Ruslan Belkin, Head of Platform Engineering at Inflection AI and Co-founder and CEO of Jelled.AI. The conversation centers around the philosophical and practical shifts that AI is imposing on engineering culture, team structures, and personal productivity. The guest shares deeply reflective insights on hope, fear, responsibility, and the role of process all through the lens of decades of Silicon Valley experience.Ruslan Belkin is a seasoned engineering leader with three decades of experience at industry titans like LinkedIn, Twitter...
2026-02-0644 min
The Dark Arts of Software Engineering Team OptimizationHow Engineering Leaders Use Psychological Safety to Turn Fear into Focus with Todd CantalupoIn this episode of The Dark Arts of Team Optimization, hosts Kyle Johnson and Franz Aliquo interviews Todd Cantalupo, Senior Engineering Manager at KarmaCheck and Director Software Engineering at Meltwater where they talk about what makes engineering leaders truly effective not just in shipping code, but in evolving team dynamics. The conversation centers around agile transformations, why so many fail, and how building trust and psychological safety are essential for long-term success. This episode is for leaders who want to break the mold and actually connect with their teams at a human level.Todd Cantalupo is an...
2026-01-2338 min
The Cowboy Perspective an exploration of grit, servant leadership, and business philosophy with high performers!Kyle Johnson: Buckaroo, Creator, Horseman, BelieverNeil welcomes Kyle Johnson from Wickenburg, Arizona, a fascinating cowboy known for his unique style and diverse experiences. They discuss Kyle's interesting journey from bareback riding to ranch work, his distinctive facial hair, and his rise in social media through 6/S Horsemanship. Kyle opens up about his background, including formative influences, challenges in his rodeo career, and how he overcame them. He also touches on deeper topics like personal identity, success, and the importance of self-respect. The episode includes anecdotes about his time in Canada, his unexpected entry into modeling, and a life-changing car accident that reaffirmed his faith...
2026-01-071h 23
The Dark Arts of Software Engineering Team OptimizationWhat Happens When You Put People Before Profit in Business with Brian BerlingIn this episode of The Dark Arts of Team Optimization, hosts Kyle Johnson and Franz Aliquo are joined by Brian Berling, Chief Operating Officer at StickerJunkie. Brian brings nearly two decades of leadership experience and shares how empathy, purpose, and trust can transform teams and help businesses thrive. From his early leadership experiences to his current role, Brian explores why protecting your people is the key to long-term success and why traditional, fear-driven leadership is becoming obsolete.What You'll Learn:- The importance of leading with empathy and protecting your team- How...
2025-12-1934 min
The Dark Arts of Software Engineering Team OptimizationThe Hiring Frameworks for People-First Leaders to Lower Attrition & Boost Trust with Margot SchmorakIn this episode of The Dark Arts of Team Optimization, hosts Kyle Johnson and Franz Aliquo interviews Margot Schmorak, Co-Founder and CEO of Hostfully & Co-Founder of VC Backed Moms, about the importance of creating a people-first culture in business. Margot shares her journey of leading a startup for over a decade, focusing on team happiness, effective leadership, and balancing growth with well-being. If you're a leader or founder interested in building a supportive, high-performance team, this episode is packed with valuable insights.What You'll Learn:- The power of a people-first culture and how it...
2025-12-1234 min
The Dark Arts of Software Engineering Team OptimizationThe Toxic Team Fixes for Startup Founders to Scale 500% with Culture Systems - Andrea LakeIn this episode of The Dark Arts of Team Optimization, hosts Kyle Johnson and Franz Aliquo interview serial entrepreneur Andrea Lake, who has been building companies since the early days of the internet, including 14 businesses such as Sticker Junkie and Power Chick Mafia. Andrea shares candid lessons on the pitfalls of absentee ownership, the journey of rebuilding a troubled company, and the profound importance of creating a tight-knit, highly transparent, and well-compensated team.🔑 Key Topics:The Winston House Phenomenon: How a Venice Beach tech hub, started with friends pooling rent money, accidentally became a cultural and mus...
2025-12-0541 min
The Dark Arts of Software Engineering Team OptimizationNew Episode Coming Soon!Join hosts Kyle Johnson, the expert in scaling engineering teams with precision, and Franz Aliquo, the cultural architect behind viral campaigns and Fortune 50 strategy, as they reveal the "dark arts" of elite team optimization.From Holonic, this podcast invites top minds and successful leaders to dissect the science of creating Product-Oriented Development (POD) teams. We dive into the proprietary curriculum - informed by cutting-edge team science - that builds self-contained, high-velocity units designed for resilience.Learn the secrets to achieving unparalleled agility, lowering churn, and integrating cross-functional collaborators who drive business value immediately....
2025-12-0300 min
The Talent Forge: Shaping Workforce Behaviors with Jay JohnsonThe Power of We: Building Connection in Corporate Culture with Kyle McDowellHave you ever achieved success but felt empty inside? Kyle McDowell's journey from corporate executive to leadership visionary offers a roadmap for anyone feeling disconnected in their professional life.After spending decades climbing the corporate ladder, managing 30,000 employees, and multi-billion dollar P&Ls, Kyle found himself in a state of profound apathy. The turning point came with a shocking realization: what he had perceived as respect from his team was actually fear. This revelation sparked a transformational journey that would not only reshape his career but his entire approach to life.For anyone responsible for...
2025-06-2751 min
Inspire AI: Transforming RVA Through Technology and AutomationEp 22 - Beyond the Code: Reimagining the Human-AI Partnership w/ Kyle JohnsonSend a textFrom protecting billions of people against online terrorism at Meta to founding tech startup Ara, Kyle Johnson is pioneering new ways for humans and machines to collaborate. His vision goes beyond building AI-powered tools—he's creating systems that empower everyday people to harness artificial intelligence without a technical background.Kyle introduces us to the revolutionary concept of "vibe coding," where anyone can create sophisticated applications simply by describing what they want in natural language. Unlike previous technological waves that required specialized knowledge, today's AI interfaces through conversation, making it uniquely accessible. As Ky...
2025-04-211h 04
How Good Can It GetEp. 80 How to Face the Gorilla of Our Stories with Guest Kyle SmithKyle Smith, a clarity consultant, shares his journey from personal struggles to helping others achieve wellness through neuro-linguistic somatic experience (NLSE) with host Bree Johnson. He discusses the importance of physical breakdown in emotional healing, the necessity of active participation in personal growth, and the profound impact of words on our mindset and reality.
He emphasizes the unique challenges faced by men in their healing journeys and the need for tailored approaches to support their growth. In this conversation, Kyle explores the interconnectedness of energy flow, storytelling, and emotional processing. He emphasizes the importance of confronting personal narratives, particularly those t...
2025-02-2646 min
Badass RecordsEpisode #155, Kyle MaggartKyle Maggart of Brothers Music in Shawnee joined me for Episode No. 155, and I enjoyed the heck out of our conversation.His joint can be found at 12206 Johnson Drive, and they can be reached at 913-766-3869, or followed on Instagram as @brothersmusickc.We talked about growing up, getting into music at a young age, starting a business, and collecting a ton of vinyl.Naturally, we talked about a few of Kyle's favorites, which were these:Blue Train (1958), John ColtraneThe...
2025-01-301h 27
Coffee and Code Cast73: Welcome Back
Mike and Kyle welcome you back to the latest episodes of the Coffee & Code Cast. This week, we will recap our recent endeavors and provide an update on the Spinn coffee maker.
Show Notes
00:00 🧯 A Hot Topic
05:31 Theme Music
05:59 👋🏻 Welcome Back
Episode 60: Recruiting (Christina Vidauri)
Episode 52: Tim Wilfong Part I
Episode 53: Tim Wilfong Part II
18:11 Catching Up
LendingTree
Quotewizard
Prep Sportswear
31:24 Follow Up: 🪦 Spinn Coffee Update
Spinn Original
Spinn 2
Jura
Breville Bambino
Breville Barista
45:54 Theme Music
48:10 🐦 Kyle’s Pigeon Problem
Bird Spikes
Hawk Decoy
Get In Touch
Coffee & Code Cast Slack
coffeecodecast@gmail.com
Web Site
Artwork:
2025-01-2551 minCoffee and Code Cast71: Holiday Show
This week’s episode of the Coffee & Code Cast features Kyle and Zach
revisiting Notion. Zach recently acquired the iPhone 12 Pro Max and conducts
an experiment comparing it to an original Nokia. The episode also includes
discussions on Casey’s and Tim Horton’s, among other engaging topics.
Show Notes
00:00 Eating at the Gas Station
Casey's
Tim Horton's
07:43 Theme Music
08:14 Coding Bootcamps
21:45 Follow Up: Notion
39:00 Pandemic Entertainment
Jack Box Games
Super Tecmo Bowl
Retro Bowl
The Battle of Polytopia
City Skylines
Gears of War
54:22 Zach's IPhone Upgrade
1:06:17 Theme Music
Artwork: Gentle Giant
2025-01-151h 08Coffee and Code Cast70: NotionThis week on the Coffee & Code Cast, Kyle received a new ARM M1 MacBook Pro. Zach upgraded to Big Sur and we briefly discuss the upgrade. We then delve into personal organization tool Notion and explore how Kyle has been utilizing it to manage his digital life effectively.
Show Notes
00:00 Cold Open
01:00 Theme Music
01:32 Big Sur
03:54 M1 Macbook Pro
12:16 Notion
56:20 Theme Music
Artwork: Gentle Giant
2025-01-1558 minCoffee and Code Cast69: Apple IPhone EventThis week’s episode of the Coffee & Code Cast features Kyle and Zach revisiting Notion. Zach recently acquired the iPhone 12 Pro Max and conducts an experiment comparing it to an original Nokia. The episode also includes discussions on Casey’s and Tim Horton’s, among other engaging topics.
Show Notes
00:00 Signs Of Elm
00:54 Road Tripping
09:39 Apple IPhone Event
46:20 Homepod Mini
59:15 Follow Up: IPhone Usage
1:01:50 Theme Music
Artwork: Gentle Giant
2025-01-151h 02Coffee and Code Cast68: The Social Dilemma
This week, the show welcomes Zach Cervi to a full-time hosting role. Alongside
Kyle, they engage in a discussion on the Netflix documentary titled “The
Social Dilemma.” The conversation delves into their personal experiences with
social media platforms and offers practical strategies for reducing usage.
Show Notes
00:00 Cold Open
02:26 Theme Music
02:54 👋🏻 Welcome Zach
05:01 Social Media Use
15:38 Social Media Documentary
Social Media Dilemma on Netflix
38:28 Where Did It Go Wrong?
47:27 Taking Action
59:54 Theme Music
Artwork: Gentle Giant
2025-01-151h 01Coffee and Code Cast64: Managing CrisisThis week on the podcast we focus on managing crisis situations that arise in the workplace. Mike and Kyle both had recent incidents so we discuss findings from those events. We also talk about the Caronavirus which has hit Seattle hard. We also have a Spinn update, Tesla news and more.
Cold Open
Show News
Caronavirus Hits Seattle
Follow Up
In The News
Mike's BIG Offer
Managing Crisis
2025-01-151h 06Coffee and Code Cast62: Managing CompensationThis week on the Coffee & Code Cast we discuss new gear bought for the shows... gear. Kyle's eye problems might finally be solved? We discuss what led to getting that issue corrected. Mike has a Spinn coffee update this week. We jump into a recent news story that brings into focus the legal use of meme images and wrap up with some disucssion about being managers and dealing with compensation.
Cold Open
Checking in
Airline Waffling
Show News
Follow Up
In the News
Legal Use of a Meme
Meeting Beer
Managing Compensation
Goals and Aspirations
Soulmates
2025-01-151h 06Coffee and Code Cast60: Recruiting (Christina Vidauri)This week we have a very special guest on the show. Kyle’s wife and Sr. Technical Recruiter at Big Fish Games joins us to discuss recruiting, agency vs. in house recruiting, interview processes, unintentional bias, project based interviewing, collecting feedback, building real relationships, analyzing market data and so much more.
Cold Open
Introductions
In-House vs. Agency Recruiting
Christina’s Path to Recruiting
Hiring Manager Relationships
Project Based Interviewing
Collecting Feedback
Building Real Relationships
Do’s & Don’ts on LinkedIn and Resumes
Working with Agency Recruiters
Using Market Data
Negotiation
2025-01-151h 09Coffee and Code Cast57: A Slack Surveillance StateThis week on the show we are back after a couple weeks off. So we catch up on an epic troll that happened at work for Mike’s birthday. We follow up on Kyle’s eye issues that have gone on for months.
In the news we talk about Apple’s new Mac Pro configurations that allow you to customize a computer to $52,999. We also discuss the recent controversy around Away’s business practices and CEO as well as lessons we can learn from it.
We wrap up this episode talking about a new adventure Mike is t...
2025-01-151h 04Coffee and Code Cast56: Double Ending in DenverThis week we are doing a double ender as Kyle is in Denver on business. We talk this week about a lot of news including Tesla news, Space X news, and a really cool new project our friend and coworker has been working on.
2025-01-151h 03Coffee and Code Cast52: Tim Wilfong Part IThis week Kyle is on vacation so Mike talks with special guest Tim Wilfong about the recent Google Event as well as discussing what is and what is not DevOps in the first part of a two part series.
2025-01-151h 04Coffee and Code Cast49: Volunteering at the MissionThis week we have more technical difficulties getting the show going without the Rode board. We get into the show talking about a fraudulent purchase made with Mike's credit card. We talk about some new tech products Kyle purchased. We talk a lot about volunteering at the Seattle Union Gospel Mission and wrap up talking about Mike's big promotion and advocating for yourself when talking about your career.
Cold Open
Theme Music
Rode-less Again
Follow up
Volunteering at the Mission
Mike’s Big Promotion
Theme Music
Show Notes
2025-01-1456 minCoffee and Code Cast43: Befriending the Capital One HackerThis week we are back with some more travel and lounge reviews. Tesla news has made a return after a long hiatus and we have several cool new goodies coming from the company. Kyle tell’s a story about a hacker he met at a devops meetup group here in Seattle as well as the hacking of Capital One that was announced this week. We also discuss a little bit about a competitive project to Space X’s Starlink called project Kuiper.
Cold Open
Theme Music
On the show…
Follow-up
In The News
Theme Music
Show Notes
2025-01-141h 03Coffee and Code Cast41: Backpack SearchThis week we have lots of news dealing with putting your IPhone on ice, Apple exclusive podcasts, Amazon Prime Day as well as lots of new purchases we have recently made or are getting ready to make.
Cold Open
Theme Music
On the show…
Mike’s New Apple Watch
Thought Processes
Arrive App
Apple Exclusive Podcasts
Putting Your iPhone on Ice
Amazon Prime Day
Microsoft Teams Overtakes Slack
Kyle’s Backpack Search
Theme Music
Show notes
2025-01-141h 10Coffee and Code Cast39: Goal SettingThis week we have a lot to talk about with lots of travel through the air as well as a long road trip Kyle completed with the Tesla. We talk a bit about Jony Ive's departure from Apple as well as setting goals both at a company or organizational level as well as a personal one.
Theme Music
On the show…
Missed Shows & Traveling
Long Distance Tesla Travel
Recent Space X Launch
Jony Ive Leaves Apple
Mike’s Lost ID
Goal Setting
Theme Music
Show Notes
2025-01-141h 02Coffee and Code Cast37: The Surprise EpisodeIn this episode, we talk about why we had to cancel the show late last week and why we did the show early this week. We talk through Monday's WWDC event held by Apple and discuss all the new software and some new hardware announced during the keynote.
Theme Music
Kyle's Tesla Service Appointment
WWDC
Theme Music
Show Notes
2025-01-141h 05Coffee and Code Cast36: The Tesla ShowThis week Kyle clearly set up the show notes, it’s a Tesla-heavy show with topics ranging from new features to Tesla running out of money very soon. We follow up on another “Impossible” launch and we get a Spinn coffee update and we talk about getting called out on bad speech habits.
Theme Music
Show News & Follow Up
Little Ceaser’s Impossible Pizza
New Tesla Visualizations
Tesla out of Money in 10 Months
Tesla Insurance
Tesla Auto-pilot Fatality
Theme Music
Show Notes
2025-01-141h 03Coffee and Code Cast34: Microsoft Build - Part IThis week, we're talking about Mike's recent trip to the Microsoft Build conference in Seattle. Kyle has some Tesla news after the break, and we follow up on the foldable phones.
Theme Music
Show News & Follow Up
Build Conference
Contributing to Open Source
Diversity at Conferences
Edge on Chromium
Containers, Kubernetes and Scaling
Azure Cognitive Services
Theme Music
Show Notes
2025-01-141h 09Coffee and Code Cast33: Get Ready For A Bumpy RideThis week we are talking about being a people manager vs what it means to be a project or technical manager. We talk a little bit about Mike's change of heart on mileage programs as well as Kyle and Mike getting new mileage program credit cards. We also talk about what Luminary and others mean to the podcast industry going forward.
Theme Music
Show News & Follow Up
Large Versus Small Teams
State of Podcast Industry
Galaxy Fold
Theme Music
Show Notes
2025-01-141h 03Coffee and Code Cast31: 10 Breakthrough TechnologiesThis week we cover MIT's 10 Breakthrough Technologies that could happen in 2019. We also talk about Mike joining Kyle's team at the office, Qi chargers build into your monitor, and what to do while charging your Tesla.
Theme Music
Show News & Follow Up
MIT 10 Breakthrough Technologies
Theme Music
Show Notes
2025-01-141h 07Coffee and Code Cast30: Travel Tips and Packing CubesThis week is our 30th episode! We go a bit all over the board starting out with a look back at our first 30 episodes. We discuss Apple's recently canceled AirPower mat and delve into Kyle's recent Tesla Mobile Service experience. The primary topic of the episode focuses on traveling with packing cubes, merino wool, and travel laundry products. We round out the show with a reoccurring segment about what we have been watching.
Theme Music
Show News & Follow Up
Travel
What Are You Watching?
Theme Music
Show Notes
2025-01-141h 03Coffee and Code Cast29: Apple Services EventApple Media Event
This week we are covering Apple “services” media event where they announced several subscription services that are either available now or later this year including Apple News+, Apple Arcade, Apple TV Channels, and the Apple Card
The title says it all. Kyle brings up his favorite topic “Tesla”, but this time it’s not good news.
Theme Music
Show News & Follow Up
Apple Media Event
Theme Music
Bad Tesla NewsShow Notes
2025-01-141h 01Coffee and Code Cast28: Moving OfficesThis week we discuss what’s happening with our friends in the Midwest who are getting hit by a bomb cyclone that caused massive flooding. We have some new marketing material for the podcast, we discuss the new stickers a little bit and follow up with the status of Kyle’s DIY project as well as looming deadlines, scope creep, and interviews all sucking up time.
Our primary topic this week is discussing seating and rearranging people in the office. We discuss the issues, why it matters, and why they might upset some people.
In the...
2025-01-141h 01Coffee and Code Cast27: Paul, don’t rip my nuts offTesla News #1
In a follow-up from last week's episode number 26 Tesla reversed course on closing all its showrooms and will keep a few of them open. To handle the increased cost of operating those facilities they are increasing their vehicle prices across the board with the exception of one. We discuss the rollbacks in Kyle’s favorite segment.
Our primary topic for the show is the discussion of reorganizing teams. There’s a lot to cover here and we discuss the pros and the cons. We talk about all the different eyes that might be on the...
2025-01-141h 00Coffee and Code Cast25: Cadillac of Coffee MakersIn this episode, we talk about foldable phones and take a deep dive into Bluetooth audio technology. We get an update on Kyle’s clean livin’ journey and discuss Mike's new backup battery for all his devices including the MacBook Pro. We revisit a regular topic on the show as well and discuss what we have been watching recently.
Our 25th Episode
Increasing Subscribers!! ↗️
Follow up:
Mike’s New Charging Hardware
Bluetooth Audio Quality
Bluetooth Battery-less Chip
Foldable Phones
Big Battery Phones
What Are you Watching?
2025-01-141h 01Coffee and Code Cast24: Changing EverythingThis week we talk briefly about our recent travels to Denver and discuss the new interview process that we have adopted at the office including its pros and cons. Kyle has an ambitious new workout and nutrition plan that he’s going to get started on that Mike may join in on. We also talk about some Tesla news after a several-week hiatus in addition to the cancellation of Amazon HQ2 and the newly launched LimePod program in Seattle.
Theme Music
Travels
Duplicate Episodes
New Interview Process
Changing Everything
Ring The Bell
Tesla News!
HQ2 Cancelled
Lime Launches Li...
2025-01-141h 01Coffee and Code Cast20: Mac OSX MojaveIn this week's episode, we talk about Apple's latest OSX release "Mojave". We also discuss the revolving door of todo apps and Kyle's recent trip to Orlando to attend the Microsoft Ignite conference as well as Universal Studios, Disney World, and Epcot.
2025-01-1445 minCoffee and Code Cast19: New Tech GadgetsThis week we talk about Kyle's new Tesla Model 3 delivery and first reactions. We talk about Elon Musk's latest antics and the SEC lawsuit and wrap up with Kyle's other latest gadget the iPhone tennis (XS).
2025-01-1437 minCoffee and Code Cast18: Tesla Model 3This week we talk about Mike's new meal plan with Mealpal and Freshly. We talk a little bit about the gains Mike has seen in a few short weeks of Crossfit. We discuss the Joe Rogan / Elon Musk podcast episode and the recent order of Kyle's Tesla and wrap up with a discussion of the Google Cloud Summit hosted here in Seattle.
Bibimbap
2025-01-1442 minCoffee and Code Cast15: Diva'sKyle accuses Mike of being a developer diva, Mike talks about the numerous life changing events he has endured recently. We discuss decline in tech stocks, recent fatal crashes involving autonomous vehicles and finally we discuss podcast apps and many peoples lack of using them.
2025-01-141h 08Coffee and Code Cast11: StorytellingIn episode 11 of the Coffee & Code cast, we talk about more personal growth projects, which is how this podcast started. This time we are talking about becoming better storytellers. We talk about some of the strange and cool products from CES and Kyle discovers Peak Design (@peakdesignltd) for photography products and in particular the Everyday Backpack.
2025-01-141h 07Coffee and Code Cast07: Speak With AuthorityThis week we talk about Mike's big plans for a new project in 2018. We also talk about Kyle's experiences being disappointed by people he looks up to. We look into the net neutrality ruling and discuss Apple's recent battery fiasco.
2025-01-141h 03
Prodity: Product by DesignMastering Product Development and Team Dynamics - With CEO Ben JohnsonBen Johnson is the CEO and founder of Particle41, a dev firm specializing in software development, DevOps, and data science. In this episode, Kyle and Ben explore the interaction between product management and software engineering, and how important both are to product development. Ben shares his journey as a serial entrepreneur and his approach to balancing work and life through the four pillars of faith, family, fitness, and finance. He delves into the importance of agile scrum processes, the role of a fractional CTO, and the significance of outcome-based communication in business. We also discuss the challenges and strategies...
2024-06-1952 min
The Daily GrindS6 Episode 9: Kyle Kuderewski | WebStreet | Operations Manager“Mood follows action.” on the Daily Grind ☕️, your weekly goal-driven podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson @kellyfastruns and special guest Kyle Kuderewski @webstreet.co! Kyle is the Operations Manager at WebStreet, where they help successful online entrepreneurs with funding to grow their businesses to 8-figure revenues, as well as accredited investors with opportunities to passively invest in established online businesses. To date, WebStreet has raised $27M+ across five rounds of fundraising, which they have invested in 30+ online businesses. Their Round 1 portfolios, launched in 2021, averaged 15% cash yields in their first full year of operations.
S6 Episode 9: 6/11/2024
Featurin...
2024-06-1131 min
Absolute AppSecEpisode 244 - w/ Kyle Kelly - Software Security Supply ChainKyle Kelly joins Seth Law and Ken Johnson as a special guest on the Absolute AppSec podcast. Kyle is an Executive Cybersecurity Consultant at Bancsec, Inc, and Security Researcher at Semgrep, and founder of the wonderful Cramhacks newsletter. As a consultant and researcher, Kyle specializes in supply chain security, a speciality that informs the thoughts he publicizes, but even more so cramhacks reflects his desire to help his readers become contributors to improving the cybersecurity landscape and analysis of software security supply chains. Subscribe to Kyle's newsletter at cramhacks.com.
2024-05-2100 min
Bottled UpReeling in Success With Charter Captain Kyle Johnson On this episode, Andrew Allen has a conversation with the incredible Kyle Johnson, captain and owner of Coastal Waters Outfitters. Kyle shared his passion for fishing, his journey from military electrician to full-time fishing guide, and the thrill of providing unique on-the-water experiences on the Mississippi coast. He digs deep into his commitment to client satisfaction, environmental conservation, and his love for speckled trout fishing. Plus, he shares his favorite Pepsi product with the listeners. Hear Kyle's inspiring story and snag some expert fishing tips. Don't forget to check out his fishing trips at fishcoastalwaters.com. Tight l...
2024-04-1750 min
Business Choreography5 Must-Measure KPIs for Maximizing Profitability with Kyle SmithIn this episode, Kyle Smith delves into the intricate world of business finance, unveiling the transformative power of simplicity in tackling financial challenges. From a lime shortage reshaping a restaurant group's destiny to actionable advice for business owners on measuring and analyzing financial health, Kyle shares real-world scenarios highlighting the significance of net income, gross profit percentage, and net cash flow. Explore the practicality of Kyle's 5 Must-Measure KPIs—Revenue, Gross Profit %, Net Income, Net Income %, and Net Cashflow—applicable to businesses of all sizes. Don't miss out on the crucial insights and real-world examples that Kyle shares, demonstrating how meas...
2024-03-0728 min
The Wild Ass PodcASStS2:E34 With Kyle Bradshaw from @ManyBikesMeet Kyle Bradshaw from the popular Adventure Tire Testing channel "Many Bikes" on YouTube!
I've gotten to know Kyle over the past couple of years and have even gotten to spend a fair amount of time riding together!
Listen to his journey through the motorcycle industry and how he has helped others grow their channels all with the mission of "Helping others enjoy the best ride of their lives!"
Listen in and learn more about the man on front of the camera as we sit down and get his story.
As...
2023-10-161h 10
Sideline Sodas PodcastSideline Sodas Season 2 EP 4: STATE OF THE UNION!On Todays episode, the boys dive into some NFL news, pick their conference champions for college football and Kyle gives his state of the union during the MLB pitch clock segment! The boys all dive into Swamp kings and some happy hour heroes and zeros!
2023-08-241h 05
The Capital StackKyle Johnson of SmartAction on Transitioning from CRO to CEO, Mindset, and Scaling RelationshipsKyle and I have known each other for quite some time, having served together on the board at Allbound. We once attempted to recruit him as CEO, but he politely declined. Perhaps he felt it wasn't the right moment, or maybe it was because the company was a complete disaster. However, it appears that he has now taken that leap and is currently serving as the chief executive officer at SmartAction- a conversational AI platform for call centers. This is a must listen. You can watch/listen to the pod on YouTube, Apple, or Spotify.What does it t...
2023-08-1532 min
Kickin’ It With The KTrainKickin’ It With The KTrain: Kyle JohnsonToday I chat with Kyle Johnson, President and CEO of Lighthouse Central Florida. Kyle was the man who brought me to the attention of Lighthouse Central Florida when I was struggling to find employment a year after graduating from college. Lighthouse Central Florida had launched a subsidiary social enterprise nonprofit organization, Lighthouse Works, and took a chance on me being one of their employees. Listen as we discuss Kyle’s journey, the formation of Lighthouse Works, and the important work that Lighthouse continues to do. Check out www.lighthousecentralflorida.org and www.lighthouseworks.org to learn more about Lighthouse Central Fl...
2023-06-261h 13
Do Business. Do Life. — The Financial Advisor Podcast — DBDL011: Kyle Van Pelt - Leveraging Tech to Deliver Unforgettable Client ExperiencesAs if building a business in the financial services industry wasn’t already hard enough, financial advisors are also expected to be tech experts too!?You need a CRM, a portfolio management system, a custodian, planning software, and a host of other tools to effectively manage client portfolios and deliver financial advice.Not only is that super overwhelming—especially for those who don’t have a tech background—but figuring out how all of these different software’s communicate with each other is a massive challenge in itself. In large part, because there isn’t a one-size-f...
2023-05-101h 07
Sideline Sodas PodcastSideline Sodas Podcast EP. 7 (4/21)In todays Episode: Henry recaps his first storm chasing, the boys talk a little NFl and what's going on in the playoffs across all sports. Luke and Kyle tell what it was like to live with a ghost!
2023-04-261h 07
Real Estate Uncensored - Real Estate Sales & Marketing Training PodcastHow to market your business to a hyper niche audience in 2023 w/ Coach Kyle DraperBuilding businesses in a niche audience can seem like a difficult step to take, but doing so will prove to be extremely worthwhile if done properly. How do we niche down in 2023? What are some of the benefits of doing so? How do we market our businesses to a niche audience? In this episode, social media expert Coach Kyle Draper joins us to discuss niche businesses and how to stand out in your market. You’ll also discussed; Showcasing your humanity; it's not always...
2023-03-2332 min
Kyle Kingsbury Podcast#291 Permaculture 101 with Chad JohnsonWe’re back with one of the best names in regenerative agriculture, Chad Johnson. He has graced us with his presence and wisdom once again at Mecca in Lockhart. He gives us a peek into why and how he has formed his multi-disciplinary approach to permaculture, regen-ag, food forests etc. We also get some of his process in joining his soul with the land’s. We also have our first Permaculture 101 course coming up March 31 - April 2 at the farm. Please go check out Chad’s website. He’ll be such a pivotal part of our education here and our cour...
2023-02-221h 09
Recovery After StrokeOvercoming Multiple Hemorrhagic Strokes & Brain Surgery – Kyle JohnsonA hemorrhagic stroke at age 33 and 3 additional bleeds in the brain at 34 seriously challenged Kyle Johnson. Listen to his story of recovery.
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Highlights:
01:44 Introduction
02:47 Pontine Cavernous Malformation
09:24 Getting Into Surgery
15:19 Dealing With Self-Esteem After A Stroke
23:10 Being Able To Walk Again
30:22 Exposure Therapy
34:45 It’s Okay To Offend People
43:24 Self-Awareness
50:16 Stroke Humor
57:31 Life Before The Stroke
1:03:22 The Perpetual Pirate
1:11:19 Falling Out?
1:25:18 The Recovery After Stroke Podcast
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2022-12-121h 34
Tea with Mike185. Horror films, an Interview with Kyle BallMike drinks tea with Kyle Ball, a horror filmmaker from Edmonton, Alberta. In 2017 he began a web series called Nightmares that became popular worldwide. Kyle recently finished post-production on his first feature-length horror film Skinamarink.
The theme of Kyle’s story was learning about how he became interested in film directing. Kyle shared the story behind his journey through film and the creative process behind his web series nightmares and first feature-length horror film Skinamarink. Kyle also shared advice for aspiring directors looking to break into the industry and his favourite movies of all time. Share this ep...
2022-11-2851 min
CagelessbookTok (with Kyle Johnson)What did you not learn in school? Today I am talking with my friend and professor Kyle Johnson about english class, life lessons and liking what you like. :)Text me your questions @ 903-871-5092 (standard rates may apply) Support Jenni Johnson on Patreon IG: @jennijohnson TikTok: @thejennijohnson About Kyle: Kyle Johnson is a writer, podcaster, teacher, pianist, and reader. He maintains an active presence on the books/li...
2022-08-2940 minCagelessWhat School Didn’t Teach Us (with Kyle Johnson)we're talking about higher education, liking what you like and oh, and BOOKS. Interview is with Kyle Johnson and you can find him over at @panic_kyle on TikTok. :)
Text me your questions @ 903-871-5092 (standard rates may apply)
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Instagram: @panic_kyle
2022-08-2940 min
The Ozark PodcastEp. 33 - Rusty Johnson of United Outdoors - Public Land Deer Hunting in Arkansas
Kyle Veit sits down with the co-founder of United Outdoors and hardcore whitetail hunter with lots of inches of antlers on the wall to prove it, Rusty Johnson. They get excited for the upcoming deer season and dive into several topics including hunting spot location, bedding areas in the Ozarks, and the importance of perseverance.The Ozark podcast sits down with men and women from the Ozarks who have a passion for the outdoors. Our aim is to listen, learn, and pass along their knowledge and experiences to help you become a better outdoorsman.Support the...
2022-08-171h 04
Loans On Demand Podcast51: Kyle Johnson - How to Make Killer Phone Calls and Get Rid of ”Commission Breath”Today, we're joined by Kyle Johnson. Kyle is a Sales Trainer and Curriculum Developer at New American Funding from Warren, Michigan, who's focus on service is how he's found success.
Kyle is here to discuss his mindset when it comes to leads, how to make killer phone calls, and how to get over call reluctance.
Kyle Johnson's Website: www.newamericanfunding.com/mortgage-loans/KyleJohnson
Kyle Johnson's LinkedIn: @KyleJohnson
Learn more about the Direct to Consumer LO Accelerator here.
Loans On Demand Website: www...
2022-08-0445 min
Sportz on TapThe Inmates are running the prison, also Kevin Durant is going to cost more than twitterNo James this week so Fahey and Kyle discuss NBA free agency and the Red Sox recent news
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2022-07-0647 min
Sportz on TapWho will be the face of the NBA?James and Kyle go through their Top 5 players who could be the face of the NBA in the next three years. The only criteria was they have to be 27 years old or younger. Let us know who you think it'll be.
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2022-03-1641 min
Rebel HR Podcast: Life and Work on Your TermsEpisode 76: Making Virtual Work WORK with Dr. Betty JohnsonSend us a textBetty Johnson is a woman on a mission—a mission to get leaders to wake up and take notice of what the real problems are with working remotely. Despite the endless conversations about “Zoom fatigue” and “camera anxiety,” and a smattering of books on the topic, no one has written a definitive analysis of the problem, or evidence-based solutions. In Making Virtual Work: How to Build Performance and Relationships, Dr. Johnson takes an unflinching look at the oft self-centered and egotistical practices of leaders that suck the life out of remote workers. He...
2021-12-1551 min
You Rock! With Sherri JohnsonGetting Leads Organically From Social Media With Kyle Draper l Ep 61In this Rockstar Interview, I speak with Kyle Draper and we discuss how to get leads organically from social media.How do we get leads organically from social media?What is content compounding?Where should you post your videos?All of this and more will be answered in this episode.We are with Kyle Draper, he is an expert with social media branding and social media marketing.So sit back, relax, and enjoy the show!Watch the video version of this on my Youtube page at...
2021-10-131h 03Sportz on TapEpisode 79: Top 10 Greatest Basketball Players of All TimeOur hosts James and Kyle put together there list of the Top 10 Greatest Basketball Players of All Time.
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2021-07-2136 minSportz on TapEpisode 77: Kawhi Leonard is playing where next season?In this episode our hosts give there takes on the NBA Finals matchup between the Phoenix Suns and the Milwaukee Bucks. There have also been rumors Kawhi Leonard could be leaving the LA Clippers this offseason. Our hosts let you know where they think he could end up. Kyle thinks the Lakers should trade Anthony Davis for Damian Lillard. Connor McGregor is fighting Dustin Poirier on July 10th. Who do you think will win? Finally College athletes can now make money off of their NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness). What does that mean for the future of college athletes?
2021-07-0642 min
The Get Rich PodcastEpisode 50: Entrepreneur - COO and Co-Founder of Business Services Collective, Kyle JohnsonFor the 50th (!!!) episode of The Get Rich Podcast, I bring on Kyle Johnson: Co-Founder and COO of Business Services Collective. We discuss why Kyle ended up switching from going to school to be an artist to starting a non-profit, why they decided to go the non-profit route, how they try to help underserved communities to dismantle some of the systematic issues, the importance of bookkeeping and paperwork in the construction field, and so much more!
Business Services Collective is a 501(c)3 non-profit that works with diverse neighborhood construction businesses in the Chicago area...
2021-06-2958 min
Success HabitsVic Johnson, Online Marketing, Writing Books, Resilience, Entrepreneurship, and Launching the Diabetic Kitchen with Jim Rohn Int Founder, Kyle WilsonJim Rohn International Founder, Kyle Wilson has an in-depth conversation with Vic Johnson discussing: Early years, playing college football Losing his dad and having mentors Early entrepreneurial ventures Being an early adopter The importance of resilience and persistence Creating intellectual property All external results starts from an internal dialogue The power of mastermind groups Before you can sell a product you must build an audience The 4 Keys to having a successful online business Having a recurring revenue...
2021-04-041h 42
EWM INSIGHTSEWM INSIGHTS with Special Guest Kyle Johnson, Attorney at Law, Arbitration and MediationThis EWM INSIGHTS podcast is with special guest Kyle JohnsonKyle Johnson has had a distinguished career in the legal profession and is widely acknowledged for his ability to solve complex legal problems. Kyle is recognized as a business-savvy lawyer who is exceptionally qualified to handle complex marital dissolution, trusts and estates, financial matters including business valuations, and business and shareholder disputes. Kyle Johnson has been chosen as a Super Lawyer by peers since it was started as a designation years ago. He holds the highest AVVO ranking and Martindale -Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating possible in...
2021-03-1833 min
2021-03-0600 minThe Daily GrindS2 Episode 31: Kyle Wilz | Kornerstone Business CoachingOne word. Intentionality on the Daily Grind, your new weekly motivational podcast. This episode features Kelly Johnson and special guest Kyle Wilz! Wilz is the owner and founder of Kornerstone Business Coaching with his wife Lauren. As internationally traveled speakers, mentors and business coaches, they focus on teaching aspiring entrepreneurs the mindset and strategy for their first steps into entrepreneurship. He lives and works in Madison, WI. In today's episode, he shares how he first became interested in engineering and then entrepreneurship, leading him to launching his own business. He tells us about Kornerstone Coaching and what differentiates his...
2021-01-1245 min
Coffee & Code Cast33: Get Ready For A Bumpy RideThis week we are talking about being a people manager vs what it means to be a project or technical manager. We talk a little bit about Mike's change of heart on mileage programs as well as Kyle and Mike getting new mileage program credit cards. We also talk about what Luminary and others mean to the podcast industry going forward.Show NotesTheme MusicShow News & Follow UpParty FoulColumbine 20th AnniversaryDelta 2KU InternetDelta Reserve AMEXCougar Sightings
2019-04-261h 03
Coffee & Code Cast31: 10 Breakthrough TechnologiesThis week we cover MIT's 10 Breakthrough Technologies that could happen in 2019. We also talk about Mike joining Kyle's team at the office, Qi chargers build into your monitor and what to do while charging your Tesla.Show NotesTheme MusicShow News & Follow UpMike joins Kyle’s teamQi charging monitor stands already existWhat to do while charging your TeslaMIT 10 Breakthrough Technologies1. Robot Dexterity2. New Wave Nuclear Power3. Predicting Preemies4. Gut Probe in a Pil...
2019-04-171h 07
Coffee & Code Cast30: Travel Tips and Packing CubesThis week is our 30th episode! We go a litlte bit all over the board starting out with a look back at our first 30 episodes. We talk about Apple's recently cancelled AirPower mat and delve into Kyle's recent Tesla Mobile Service experience. The primary topic of the episode focuses on traveling with packing cubes, merino wool and travel laundry products and we round out the show with a reoccuring segment about what we have been watching.Show NotesTheme MusicShow News & Follow UpLooking back at 30 episodesApple...
2019-04-051h 03
Coffee & Code Cast29: Apple Services EventApple Media EventThis week we are covering Apples “services” media event where they announced several subscription services that are either available now or later this year including Apple News+, Apple Arcade, Apple TV Channels and the Apple CardBad Tesla NewsThe title says it all. Kyle brings up his favorite topic “Tesla”, but this time it’s not good news. Show NotesTheme MusicShow News & Follow UpKyle followed by Barack ObamaKyle Tesla accidentUtility TruckGomerPyle...
2019-03-291h 01
Coffee & Code Cast28: Moving OfficesThis week we discuss what’s happening with our friends in the Midwest who are getting hit with a bomb cyclone which caused massive flooding. We have some new marketing material for the podcast, we discuss the new stickers a little bit and follow up with the status of Kyle’s DIY project as well as looming deadlines, scope creep and interviews all sucking up time.Our primary topic this week is discussing seating and rearranging people in the office. We discuss the issues, why it matters and why it might upset some people.In the...
2019-03-211h 01
Coffee & Code Cast27: Paul, don’t rip my nuts offThis week on the Coffee & Code Cast we found out we had snubbed a listener and friend of Mike’s who listens via an alternative app that has it’s own comments section. We discuss that and apologize for missing those. This leas us into some funny stories that Mike recounts.Tesla News #1In follow-up from last weeks episode number 26 Tesla reversed course on closing all it’s show rooms and will keep a few of them open. To handle the increased cost of operating those facilities they are increasing their vehicle prices across the board...
2019-03-151h 00
Coffee & Code Cast25: Cadillac of Coffee MakersOn this episode we talk foldable phones and take a deep dive into bluetooth audio technology. We get an update on Kyle’s clean livin’ journey discuss Mike's new backup battery for all his devices including the MacBook Pro. We revisit a regular topic on the show as well and discuss what we have been watching recently.Jeda Wireless Tesla Charging MatOn this episode we discuss Kyle’s new Tesla charging mat from Jeda. A wireless inductive charging replacement mat for the Tesla Model 3 allows you to charge two phones wirelessly. This is the second...
2019-02-281h 01
Coffee & Code Cast24: Changing EverythingThis week we talk briefly about our recent travels to Denver and discuss the new interview process that we have adopted at the office including it’s pros and cons. Kyle has an ambitious new workout and nutrition plan that he’s going to get started on that Mike may join in on. We also talk about some Tesla news after a several week hiatus in addition to the cancellation of Amazon HQ2 and the newly launched LimePod program in Seattle.Theme MusicTravelsDuplicate EpisodesNew Interview ProcessChan...
2019-02-241h 01
Coffee & Code Cast23: Erotic Photo HuntThis we're podcasting live! You can join us live now every Wednesday at 6 PM Pacific Time. This week are we are talking about updates to the show and what we’ve been doing with all the snow in Seattle. We talk about our love of airline mileage programs and how to prevent negativity from creeping in on your life. In the news we chat about rumored dark mode coming to iOS 13. Rumored Sonos headphones and a DIY project that makes a physical interface to Sonos.New Show FormatStreaming LiveSlack Chan...
2019-02-141h 04
Coffee & Code Cast20: Mac OSX MojaveOn this week's episode we talk about Apple's latest OSX release "Mojave". We also discuss the revolving door of todo apps and Kyle's recent trip to Orlando to attend Microsoft Ignite conference as well as Universal Studios, Disney World, and Epcot.
2018-10-0945 min
Coffee & Code Cast19: New Tech GadgetsThis week we talk about Kyle's new Tesla Model 3 delivery and first reactions. We talk about Elon Musk's latest antics and the SEC lawsuit and wrap up with Kyle's other latest gadget the IPhone tennis (XS).
2018-10-0437 min