When authors want to talk about their book they go on a book tour and often they go to large companies like Microsoft and speak to us in person. I had the opportunity to interview Dave Berry in person and I jumped at it. I grew up reading his humor column syndicated in The Oregonian, and his brand of sarcasm and dry humor matches mine. This episode is that raw recording in association with and with the permission of Microsoft's Outside in Lecture Series program.  He was a lovely gentleman and we enjoyed spending time together, so if it seems like we're picking on each other, we are.

 * Dave Barry's Class Clown: The Memoirs of a Professional Wiseass [https://amzn.to/3ZRTVur]

Dave Barry is the Class Clown: The Memoirs of a Professional Wiseass

What does it really take to thrive in today’s fast-moving, innovation-driven world? In this insightful episode of Hanselminutes, Scott Hanselman is joined by Earl Valencia—seasoned tech executive, venture-backed founder, and author of Startup Mindsets. Drawing from experiences across Silicon Valley, Southeast Asia, and global startup ecosystems, Earl shares the core habits, mental models, and leadership philosophies that set successful founders apart. This isn't just another startup success story—it's a roadmap for anyone looking to innovate, lead, or simply understand how the world’s most dynamic ventures are built. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or someone navigating the tech landscape, this conversation will challenge and inspire you to think more globally and act more boldly.

 * https://www.startupmindsets.com/book 

Startup Mindsets with Earl Valencia

In this episode AI and machine learning expert Pamela Fox educates Scott on how to visualize multidimensional vectors, and they talk about the complexities of explaining AI to regular people. 

AI and visualizing multidimensional vectors with Pamela Fox

In this episode of the Hanselminutes podcast, Scott talks to Code Rabbit's Howon Lee about how AI can democratize the code review. Believes that code reviews are inherently political, and that AIs can level the playing field so that everyone benefits. Are AI code reviews the Future of Coding? How will Code Rabbit compete with their unique algorithm when there are other options from Open AI and others?\

 * http://coderabbit.ai

AI Code Reviews with CodeRabbit's Howon Lee

Learn how to supercharge your AI development with our integrated signals loop that connects model choice, knowledge retrieval, fine-tuning, orchestration and memory —anchored by observability and trust. Design, customize, and manage intelligent agents using open standards and protocols such as Model Context Protocol (MCP) and Agent-to-Agent (A2A) to connect with tools and drive collaboration. Gain insights into advanced orchestration, tracing, and monitoring to streamline decision-making, boost efficiency, accelerate time to market, and lower costs.

NOTE - This is a bit of a meta-episode, recorded live at Microsoft Build, this is a discussion about how Scott might use AI to help produce his podcast!

 * Azure AI Foundry: The AI app and Agent Factory | BRK155 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUdRdeUtuZQ]

Azure AI Foundry (from BUILD 2025) with Yina Arenas

In this episode of Hanselminutes, Scott sits down with AI/ML & Robotics leader Jasmine Lawrence Campbell to explore the evolving relationship between artificial intelligence and robotics. Jasmine shares insights on how AI is shaping the future of robotics, the challenges of integrating AI into robotic systems, and why she believes there's a place for everyone in AI. Whether you're a developer, researcher, or simply curious about the intersection of AI and robotics, this conversation offers fresh perspectives on the technology driving automation forward.

 * https://www.jasminelawrence.com [https://www.jasminelawrence.com/]

Is AI what Robotics needs? with Jasmine Lawrence Campbell

Vibe Coding has folks talking and "vibing entire applications." But is it valid? Should one use AI agents to create apps that go directly into production, or is it just appropriate for prototyping? Scott talks to James Montemagno who recently vibed a 17,000 line application and only wrote 20 bespoke lines himself. Is this the future of programming or did James get lucky? Scott takes the sceptical view in this spicy episode.

Is Vibe Coding Real? with James Montemagno

What if you could craft Super Nintendo ROMs using the power of C#? In this episode, Scott Hanselman dives into the world of retro game development with Matthew Shapiro, the creator of DotnetSnes—a tool that enables developers to build SNES games with modern .NET technology. They explore how the project works, the challenges of programming for classic hardware, and what this means for indie game developers and hobbyists alike. Whether you’re a nostalgic gamer or a coding enthusiast, this conversation is packed with insights that bridge the old-school and the cutting-edge.

 * https://github.com/KallDrexx/DotnetSnes
 * https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7320970127917649920/

Making SNES ROMS with C# and Matthew Shapiro's DotnetSnes

The issue of software support for open-source is a long and storied one. Scott sits down with open-source advocate Hayden Barnes about how paid support and custom builds of older open-source software is a business opportunity for herodevs. Should you upgrade and migrate to the latest build? Or should you get paid never ending support?

Neverending support for open source with Hayden Barnes

Scott sits down with Jen Looper, educator, developer, and author of Computer Science for Kids. Together, they dive into the importance of introducing young minds to coding early and making computer science accessible for all. Jen shares insights from her book, discusses the evolving landscape of tech education, and highlights creative ways to inspire the next generation of innovators. Whether you're a parent, teacher, or just passionate about fostering tech literacy, this episode is packed with wisdom on shaping future coders.

 * Computer Science for Kids [https://www.amazon.com/Computer-Science-Kids-Storytelling-Approach/dp/1119912512]

Computer Science for Kids with Jen Looper

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