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24 alternatives to The Cynical Developer

The podcast to help developers advance their careers

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. The Cynical Developer launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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   The Cynical Developer Podcast: EP 10 - Test Driven Development▲51

   Talking with Daniele Pozzobon about TDD.

   2017 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Developer Tea▲100

   10 minute podcast for devs on a tea/coffee break

   2015 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   The Cynical Developer Podcast: EP 13 - 6 Tips for Becoming a Developer▲6

   A different approach this week, there's no guest just me

   2017 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Spec.▲210

   The best podcasts for designers & developers

   2015 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Am I a Real Developer▲275

   Ever wonder if you're a 'real' developer

   2017 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Full Stack Radio▲128

   A podcast for devs interested in building great products.

   2015 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Prehype Podcast▲107

   Entrepreneurs speaking to people they think are interesting

   2015 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   AppStories▲147

   A weekly podcast exploring of the world of apps.

   2017 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   The App Guy Podcast▲204

   Access over 200 startup founder interviews

   2015 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    The Cynical Developer Podcast: EP 18 - Soft skills for Developers▲6

    Soft skills for developers with John Sonmez

    2017 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    HackToStart▲82

    A podcast on interesting people & how they achieve success

    2015 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    The Cynical Developer Podcast: EP 24 - How to Succeed as a Developer▲5

    We discuss how your succeed as a developer with Jo Overline

    2017 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Developer Ipsum▲110

    Lorem for nerds

    2021 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    The Cynical Developer Podcast: EP 25 - Being Productive▲5

    We talk about ways for you to be more productive.

    2017 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    The Creative Coding Podcast▲61

    Podcast about visual and creative applications.

    2017 · its alternatives →

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    A reddit podcast for all the stories behind the stories

    2015 · its alternatives →

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    Talking Code – Technical podcast for nontechnical people▲45

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    Zen Founder▲131

    A weekly podcast about staying sane while starting up

    2015 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    The Freelancer Podcast▲155

    A short, weekly podcast for designers, writers & developers.

    2015 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Unmistakable Creative▲116

    A podcast of candid conversations w/ creative entrepreneurs

    2015 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Immutable Podcast▲150

    A short, weekly show about design and development

    2015 · its alternatives →

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    Podcatch▲81

    A good podcast listen, now.

    2015 · its alternatives →

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    The Slack Variety Pack▲97

    A podcast by Slack about work, life, & everything in between

    2015 · its alternatives →

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    Podcast Discovery▲86

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