Bethany Janos 
Brittany Ellich 
Eggyhead 
Jonathan Tamsut 
Welcome to the Overcommitted Blog
Introducing our new blog where we share insights, tutorials, and thoughts on software engineering beyond the podcast.
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Episodes
35: Ep. 35 | Decoding Developer Trends: Inside the Life of a Developer-Focused Analyst with Kate Holterhoff
Summary Join us for a conversation with Kate Holterhoff, an industry analyst at Redmonk who tracks developer trends from Reddit threads to conference halls. Kate shares her unique journey from earning a PhD in Victorian literature to becoming a self-taught de...
34: Ep. 34 | The Art of Storytelling in Leadership with Matt Sinclair
Summary In this episode, Matt Sinclair, former partner and VP of Engineering at BCG Digital Ventures, explores the critical role of storytelling in effective leadership and shares his journey from building high-performance payment systems to coaching the next...
33: Ep. 33 | Looks Good to Me with Adrienne Braganza
Summary In this episode of Overcommitted, hosts Erika and Brittany interview Adrienne Braganza, the author of the book Looks Good to Me. The conversation delves into the critical role of communication in code reviews, emphasizing that misunderstandings often ...
32: Ep. 32 | Navigating the Startup Landscape with Rick Turoczy
Summary In this episode of the Overcommitted Podcast, host Bethany and co-hosts Erika and Brittany welcome Rick Turoczy, a veteran in the Portland tech startup scene. They discuss Rick's journey from a hobbyist developer to a key supporter of startup founders...
31: Ep. 31 | Finding Your Flow - Developer Productivity and The Zone
Summary In this episode of the Overcommitted Podcast, Erika and Brittany delve into the concept of flow state in software development, exploring its significance for productivity and job satisfaction. They share personal experiences of achieving flow, discuss...
30: Ep. 30 | What all developers should know with Thomas Dohmke
Summary In this episode of the Overcommitted Podcast, host Brittany Ellich and co-hosts Bethany and Erika welcome Thomas Dohmke, former CEO of GitHub. They discuss Thomas's journey in software development, pivotal moments in his career, the importance of pass...
29: Ep. 29 | Building Search Infrastructure Developers Actually Want to Use with Don MacKinnon
SummaryIn this episode of the Overcommitted Podcast, host Erika and co-hosts Bethany and Brittany Ellich engage in a conversation with Don McKinnon, founder of Searchcraft. They discuss Don's journey in software engineering, the challenges faced while building...
28: Ep. 28 | From Engineer to Entrepreneur with Brad Heller
Summary In this episode of the Overcommitted Podcast, hosts Brittany Ellich and Erika engage with Brad Heller, co-founder and CTO of Tower, discussing his journey from software engineer to startup founder. They explore the evolution of software engineering ca...
27: Ep. 27 | Q3 Goals Recap with Bethany and Brittany
Summary In this episode of the Overcommitted Podcast, hosts Bethany and Brittany discuss their experiences at recent tech conferences, including Cascadia JS and GopherCon. They reflect on their goals from the past quarter, sharing successes and challenges, an...
26: Ep. 26 | Lessons from an Interim Engineering Manager with Indrajith Premanath
Summary In this episode of the Overcommited podcast, the hosts engage in a deep conversation with Indrajith Premanath, an engineer at GitHub, who shares his journey of transitioning from an individual contributor to an engineering manager during an interim ma...
25: Ep. 25 | Developer Advocacy with Annie Sexton
Summary In this episode of the Overcommitted podcast, host Brittany Ellich and co-hosts Erika, Bethany, and Jonathan Tamsut engage in a conversation with Annie Sexton, a developer advocate at fly.io. They explore Annie's unique journey into developer advocacy...
24: Ep. 24 | Software Engineering Ethics and Social Media
Summary In this episode of the Overcommitted Podcast, Brittany, Erika, and Jonathan delve into the complex relationship between software engineering, social media, and ethics. They explore their personal experiences with social media, the evolution of algorit...
23: Ep. 23 | Mastering Storytelling in Tech
Summary Join Bethany, Erika, and Brittany as they dive into the art of storytelling in tech — and discover why your next presentation or documentation doesn't have to be boring! From the visual wizardry of Astro's docs to Julia Evans' beloved wizard zines, th...
22: Ep. 22 | Leveling Up: Gamification in Software Development
Summary In this episode of the Overcommitted Podcast, the hosts discuss the role of gamification in software development, exploring how it can influence learning, creativity, and project management. They delve into the psychological aspects of fear of failure...
21: Ep. 21 | What the heck is an AI Agent?
Summary In this episode of the Overcommitted Podcast, hosts Jonathan, Brittany, and Erika delve into the exciting world of AI agents. They explore the potential of AI agents in software engineering, their functionality, and the challenges of building and cate...