Best Szymon Podcasts (2025)

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The Outbox Pattern - with Tomek Masternak and Szymon Pobiega 1:11:48

7d ago1:11:48

1:11:48

In this episode, I was joined by Tomek Masternak and Szymon Pobiega from Particular Software (NServiceBus) for a technical discussion about the Outbox Pattern! The pattern is designed to improve reliability of messaging by storing outgoing messages in a database table (the “outbox”) as part of the same transaction that modifies business data - allo…

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The Future of Agency Work: Navigating AI and Growth Strategies with Szymon Boniecki 44:45

27d ago44:45

44:45

Are you ready to explore the dynamics of running a successful consultancy in today’s fast-evolving tech landscape? Join us as we sit down with Szymon Boniecki, co-founder of Monterail, a pioneering Ruby on Rails agency. In this engaging episode, we dive into Monterail's remarkable journey over the past 14 years, sharing lessons on growth, the impac…

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Corporate Innovation Summit: How AI is moving from obedience to autonomy 41:07

6d ago41:07

41:07

What happens when AI stops just following commands and starts making decisions on its own? At the Corporate Innovation Summit, industry leaders dive into the world of agentic AI—intelligent systems capable of autonomous action. This first panel explores: 🔹 NVIDIA’s journey from gaming to AI dominance and how it became an infrastructure powerhouse. …

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Introducing The Ride Companion: Tahnée Seagrave on rediscovering her love for riding 13:30

21d ago13:30

13:30

Hello! It's been a little while, but we can confirm Rob and Eliot are busy planning for season three of Just Ride - and we'll be back with it very soon! In the meantime, we've got a treat for you all today. Tahnée Seagrave recently guested on the excellent Ride Companion podcast, and they've given us a clip to play for you all. If you want to hear …

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How punk rock influences Simone van Neerven's innovation strategy on reBel.la 58:47

27d ago58:47

58:47

In this exciting episode of Life on Mars, Alex have a great conversation with Simone van Neerven, founder of reBel.la, to explore how challenging the status quo can drive creativity and change. With a career that began at KLM and evolved into building her own brand, Simone shares her personal journey—from corporate life to embracing her rebellious …

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The Uno Platform and Hot Design - with Jérôme Laban 58:24

1M ago58:24

58:24

In this episode, I was joined by Jérôme Laban, the CTO of the Uno Platform. We chatted about the Uno Platform itself, which is a cross-platform framework for building single-codebase applications that run on Windows, iOS, Android, macOS, Linux, and the web via WebAssembly. We also discussed a new Hot Design feature, which is a designer/builder that…

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Is M&A activity REALLY on the rise this year? with Clemens Rossberg 57:46

2M ago57:46

57:46

Welcome to another captivating episode of the Life on Mars podcast by MarsBased! 🎙️ In this electrifying discussion, we dive headfirst into the dynamic world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) with our brilliant guest, Clemens Rossberg. 🌟 Interviewed by our very own Alex Rodriguez Bacardit, this episode is a must-listen! Tune in to discover: 📌The la…

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Jackson Golstone & Gracey Hemstreet reflect on their success at Red Bull Hardline Tasmania 2025 20:07

2M ago20:07

20:07

Red Bull Hardline Tasmania 2025 kickstarted the mountain bike season with a bang! Canadian talents Jackson Goldstone and Gracey Hemstreet dominated their categories in incredible style. Goldstone redeemed himself after last year's season-ending crash by delivering a flawless run, achieving an unbeatable time. Hemstreet followed up her remarkable to…

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Vali Höll and Rónán Dunne preview Red Bull Hardline Tasmania 2025 47:14

2M ago47:14

47:14

We are joined by Vali Höll and Rónán Dunne, two of mountain biking's top racers, as they prepare to take on the toughest event in Downhill, Red Bull Hardline Tasmania! Red Bull Hardline Tasmania is an invite-only event for the most progressive male and female MTB downhill riders in the world and it returns to Australia for the 2nd edition down-unde…

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087 - Our 2024 in review + forecast for 2025 47:01

3M ago47:01

47:01

What if economic downturns could be a springboard for growth instead of a setback? Join Àlex, the CEO and founder of MarsBased, as he shares the inside scoop on how his company not only weathered the technological market storm of 2024 but emerged stronger. Learn from their journey through industry challenges, management demands, and the strategic p…

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086 - Open source, open heart: Ghost’s John O’Nolan secret (spicy) sauce 53:37

4M ago53:37

53:37

Join Àlex Rodríguez Bacardit (CEO @ MarsBased) and John O’Nolan, founder of Ghost, as they delve into the world of independent, values-driven tech businesses. They discuss Ghost’s foundational structure, the role of transparency and bootstrapping in shaping the company, and how these principles impact product development and user loyalty. The conve…

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Building one of the biggest brands in cycling: Fabio Wibmer on his remarkable journey to fame and fortune 1:05:02

5M ago1:05:02

1:05:02

Fabio Wibmer can still remember the first time he stuck a GoPro on his head and headed out with his mates for a ride. Little did he know that a decade later he’d be broadcasting to millions on YouTube. Growing up in a small town in rural Austria, few would have predicted Wibmer’s rise to the top of trials riding, but his early daredevil exploits so…

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085 - Beyond TextExpander: Greg Scown’s journey after stepping down as co-founder 53:16

5M ago53:16

53:16

Greg Scown, co-founder of TextExpander, shares an inspiring journey through the partial sale of his company to Summit Partners and the path that led him there. Discover how casual coffee chats carried invaluable advice, such as re-registering as a Delaware C corporation, which significantly boosted the company's valuation. Greg discusses the pivota…

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Upgrade your Brain's OS - with Rob West 1:05:27

5M ago1:05:27

1:05:27

As developers, we’re always looking for ways to improve and optimise our code. Yet we often neglect our body’s hardware and software. In this episode, I was joined by Rob West, to chat about how we can use mindfulness, nutrition, and exercise to upgrade our brain’s operating system. A large part of our discussion was about our ability to focus, why…

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Unveiling the Red Bull Hardline athlete roster for Tasmania 2025 23:09

5M ago23:09

23:09

Join Rob and Eliot as they dive into the star-studded line-up for Red Bull Hardline 2025 in Tasmania! From returning champions and groundbreaking women riders, to new faces from the Slopestyle world, this line-up is packed with talent – and we can’t wait to see them tackle the revamped course. Between Rob’s recent film project and Eliot’s travel ta…

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Unicycling around the globe: One-wheel adventures with explorer Ed Pratt 53:19

5M ago53:19

53:19

When most 18-year-olds finish college, they start to think about university or starting a career. Not Ed Pratt. Aged 19, he set off from his front door on a unicycle – and three years later he’d circumnavigated the globe. Yes, you read that correctly: he rode around the entire world on one wheel. Just like Joff Summerfield from earlier on this year…

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084 - Goodbye to Startup Grind 40:08

6M ago40:08

40:08

Join Àlex, CEO of MarsBased, as he tells the story behind starting both MarsBased and the Barcelona chapter of Startup Grind in 2014. Prepared for a rambling of 45 minutes? This episode covers running both the chapter and MarsBased, reasons to keep it up, impact generated over ten years, metrics of Startup Grind Barcelona, highs and lows, and the r…

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From the flatlands of BMX to star of stage and screen: the remarkable story of Matthias Dandois 1:06:52

6M ago1:06:52

1:06:52

As a young kid growing up on the streets of Paris, Matthias Dandois would kick a football around with his mates. The problem was, he didn’t enjoy it much. Then one day, he saw another group of kids riding BMX bikes and having far more fun than he was on the football pitch. And that was it. A love affair was born. A few years later, he was BMX flatl…

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Unhandled Exceptions - With Callum Linington 1:10:38

6M ago1:10:38

1:10:38

In this episode, I was joined for a second time by Callum Linington - this time to discuss exceptions, which is quite fitting given the show’s name! We chatted about why you should avoid using exceptions for your main business logic and control flow, and explored better ways to handle errors. And I’m afraid the “monad” word got thrown in too! 🙈 For…

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083 - Bootstrapping, marketing, branding & ass-kicking, with Tanya Van Gastel (Co-founder of The Multiverse AI) 1:01:21

6M ago1:01:21

1:01:21

Curious about the challenges of transitioning from a corporate environment in China to the bustling startup scene in Barcelona? How has she created an AI company and is bootstrapping her way up? How is their marketing strategy? How do you build domain authority for your startup? Join us as Tania Van Gastel, CEO and co-founder of The Multiverse AI, …

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Preparing for Red Bull Rampage: Szymon Godziek on how to tackle the gnarliest event in mountain biking 54:08

6M ago54:08

54:08

Ahead of 2024’s edition of Red Bull Rampage, which takes place in Utah the weekend of October 10-12, Polish superstar Szymon Godziek is hoping to land the biggest back flip of his career – and take the title. Second in 2022 and on track for a similar result before a brutal crash in 2023, Szymon is a Red Bull Rampage warrior. So, who better to previ…

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082 - Road to profitability and AI, with Mercè Tell (Co-founder @ Encomenda Capital Partners) 56:58

6M ago56:58

56:58

Unlock the secrets of navigating the turbulent waters of venture capital with our latest episode featuring the ever-insightful Mercè Tell, (GP & co-founder of Encomenda Capital Partners). This is a recording of one of our latest Startup Grind BCN events, recorded in early 2024. Ever wondered how down rounds, declining M&A transactions, and slumping…

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Freeride evolution: Casey Brown on ANYTIME, Red Bull Rampage and the next generation of riders 47:31

7M ago47:31

47:31

Nicknamed the godmother of women's freeride, Casey Brown joins us to discuss the incredible life she’s lived. From her remote New Zealand upbringing to becoming a global MTB icon, Casey’s story is all about chasing her dreams. She dives into what it meant to work on ANYTIME with Anthill Films, the thrill of Red Bull Rampage, and how such experience…

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Coach to the stars: Alan Milway on training the world’s best mountain bike riders 1:12:56

7M ago1:12:56

1:12:56

We usually welcome the world’s best and gnarliest bike riders to Just Ride, but this week we’ve got someone who helps those riders get to the very top. Alan Milway is one of the world’s most decorated cycling coaches and he’s worked with some of the biggest names in mountain biking. From the Atherton family to the iconic Greg Minnaar, Alan’s CV is …

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GitHub Actions - With Scott Sauber 52:20

7M ago52:20

52:20

In this episode, I was joined by Scott Sauber to chat about GitHub Actions. Before that though, we chatted about the differences between ‘Continuous Integration’, ‘Continuous Delivery’, and ‘Continuous Deployment’. Then we delved into the world of GitHub Actions, and how they can be used to automate your workflows. For a full list of show notes, or…

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Go behind the scenes on Race Tapes with the Downtime Podcast – Bonus episode 12:38

7M ago12:38

12:38

We’ve mentioned Race Tapes on Just Ride before, and after the producer, Romain Dompnier, sat down with Chris Hall of the Downtime Podcast we thought we’d treat our listeners to a little snippet of their fascinating chat. Race Tapes provides unparalleled insight into the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup, and seasons one and two of the show are available …

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081 - Fighting online scams and Ad fraud, with Nandini Jammi (Check My Ads) 50:54

7M ago50:54

50:54

Ever wondered how to protect yourself from online scams while keeping advertisers honest? This episode is a must-listen as we welcome Nandini Jammi from Check My Ads, back on the podcast, after almost four years since her first appearance. Check My Ads is the pioneering agency fighting against fraudulent advertisers, right-wing disinformation and t…

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The queen of BMX Mariana Pajón on dealing with fame in Colombia, winning double Olympic Gold, and racing with her elbows out 55:15

7M ago55:15

55:15

There aren’t many more famous bike riders in the world than Mariana Pajón.A two-time Olympic Gold medallist and a household name in her native Colombia, Mariana is an icon in her sport of BMX. Since day one of Just Ride she has been a dream guest for us, so it was a true pleasure to finally welcome her to the studio. With Rob away, it was Eliot who…

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Naming things is hard! - with Nick Cosentino 1:03:57

7M ago1:03:57

1:03:57

In this episode, I was joined by Nick Cosentino (DevLeader on the socials) to chat about refactoring code. We also discussed various other things, like automated testing, and how AI might affect us as developers, and much more! For a full list of show notes, or to add comments - please see the website here…

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080 - Balancing creativity and business in Spain, with Brian Farrell (Farco) 1:02:53

7M ago1:02:53

1:02:53

The podcast is back after a much needed (albeit unintended) hiatus. For more details, listen to this episode (in Spanish) or wait until an AI translates it for you. Until then, listen to a few of the episodes that we had recorded prior to the break, which are still of high relevance, the first of which features our friend Brian Farrell, co-founder …

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How do you win the gnarliest bikepacking races in the world? With ultra endurance legend Sofiane Sehili 1:16:50

8M ago1:16:50

1:16:50

Sofiane Sehili wasn’t a cyclist until he went travelling around Southeast Asia and realised he wasn’t made to be cooped up on a bus or a train for hours at a time. He bought a second-hand bike for $100 and started riding. He’s hardly stopped since. Initially a cycling courier in Paris, Sofiane was encouraged to start entering the world’s gnarliest …

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The Umbraco CMS and Community 1:12:05

8M ago1:12:05

1:12:05

In this group episode, I was joined by Carl Sargunar, Lotte Pitcher, Carole Rennie Logan, and Callum Whyte, to discuss the Umbraco community and CMS! We chatted about the amazing community around Umbraco, as well as the features of the CMS itself. It definitely made me want to reach for Umbraco next time I need a CMS! For a full list of show notes,…

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What will bikes look like in 10 years’ time? Predicting the future of two wheels with design expert Craig Dent 1:00:17

8M ago1:00:17

1:00:17

Here on Just Ride, we love bikes. All of them. So we thought it was about time we devoted an episode to them – and their future. Rob and Eliot are joined by lifelong bike designer and founder of RIDE Studio, Craig Dent, to chat about the evolution of bikes and what types of bikes we could be riding in five, 10, 50 years from now. How much of a role…

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Fighting for the top step: Finn Iles on his battle for consistency and the long road to the top step 1:14:46

9M ago1:14:46

1:14:46

Aged 14, Finn Iles took the world of mountain biking by storm. He won the famous Whistler Whip-off after a social media campaign (#letfinnin) swept through the community. That was the start of a Hollywood-style journey that saw him destined to reach the top of mountain biking. Winning almost everything before him in the junior ranks, his ascension …

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Modular Monoliths - with Steve "ardalis" Smith 44:50

9M ago44:50

44:50

In this episode, I was honoured to be joined by Steve “ardalis” Smith to chat about Modular Monoliths! We discussed the benefits of going down the Modular Monolith route instead of moving to microservices. We also chatted about how MediatR can help with this, and also about creating online courses. For a full list of show notes, or to add comments …

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Rob and Eliot on the beauty of the bike, the accessibility of mountain biking and Eliot’s Grow Cycling Foundation 45:55

9M ago45:55

45:55

We’re sure that most of our Just Ride listeners will know Eliot Jackson as the bike racer, the commentator – or both. But in typical Eliot fashion, he has another string to his bow that he doesn’t like to shout about. Four years ago, Eliot formed Grow Cycling, a foundation based in his home city, Los Angeles, with the intention of bringing mountain…

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How do you pull off a perfect season? Chasing perfection with Mani Lettenbichler 57:14

10M ago57:14

57:14

Mani Lettenbichler is one of the greatest Hard Enduro riders of all time – and, remarkably, he’s only 26. In 2023 he completed a feat that sportspeople from all disciplines dream of: a perfect season, the first-ever in the FIM Hard Enduro World Championship. Also a three-time Red Bull Erzbergrodeo winner, Mani is a phenomenon. Racing at the very to…

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From riding mountains to running up them: Christian Meier’s journey from the Tour de France to the summit of mountain trail running 1:18:53

10M ago1:18:53

1:18:53

In 2014, Christian Meier got the call from his road cycling team he’d always dreamed of: “You’re racing the Tour de France.” It was the culmination of the years of riding, sacrifices and dreams that so many young cyclists have, yet so few achieve. He’d made it to the summit of his sport. Ten years later, having hung up his competitive wheels at the…

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Overcoming setbacks with Gee Atherton 1:09:49

10M ago1:09:49

1:09:49

Gee Atherton is one of the most decorated, all-round downhill riders the sport of mountain biking has ever seen. He’s also one of the most committed, hardest bike riders that cycling has ever seen. Full stop. His list of achievements goes on, and on, and on: two-time world champion, eight-time UCI World Cup winner, Red Bull Hardline winner, six-tie…

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Catching up with Rob and Eliot – Bonus episode 16:50

11M ago16:50

16:50

Rob and Eliot caught up in Salzburg last week for some very exciting Just Ride records that we’ll bring to you very soon – including a fascinating chat with Mr Red Bull Hardline himself, Gee Atherton. That will be live next week as we build up to Red Bull Hardline but before then, Eliot and Rob chatted through some brilliant listener emails, discus…

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Live Panel Discussion at DDD South West 2024 52:09

11M ago52:09

52:09

This was the first episode we’ve done which has been recorded live with an audience! It was hosted at the DDD South West conference in Bristol (UK), and I was joined by a panel of speakers. After introductions, I kicked off the conversation with a question about AI - and then we went from there, taking further dev-related questions from the audienc…

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