About the Show
Overcommitted is where passion for the craft meets real talk about software engineering—from pull request philosophy and technical debt strategy to imposter syndrome and continuous learning, we are engineers committed to growing together and sharing the honest, thoughtful conversations that make you better at your job and your life.
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Who This Podcast Is For
- Software engineers at any level looking to level up their skills and career
- Career changers transitioning into tech or bootcamp graduates starting their journey
- Tech professionals interested in engineering culture, productivity, and industry trends
- Engineering managers who want to stay connected to the developer experience
- Anyone who wants honest, thoughtful conversations about life as a developer
Format & Schedule
Weekly
New episodes every week
30-60 min
Perfect for your commute or lunch break
43+ Episodes
And counting!
Each episode features either a host-led discussion where we dive deep into topics we're passionate about, or a guest interview with industry leaders, authors, and practitioners sharing their expertise.
Topics We Cover
Notable Guests
We've been fortunate to speak with incredible people across the tech industry:
...and many more engineers, advocates, and industry experts!
Meet the Hosts
Bethany Janos
Bethany is a software engineer at GitHub on the Copilot API team who studied biomedical engineering in college before discovering her love for programming. She's passionate about authentic technical communication, challenging assumptions about identity in tech, and creating welcoming environments where engineers can grow without sacrificing who they are.
Brittany Ellich
Brittany is a software engineer at GitHub working on the billing team, where she champions accessibility, documentation, and engineering mentorship programs. As a career changer who's been in tech for several years, she's passionate about building authentic engineering communities and helping developers navigate the real challenges of technical debt, career sustainability, and work-life balance.
Eggyhead (Erika)
Erika is a software engineer at GitHub on the authorization team and a career changer who brings fresh perspectives to imposter syndrome, goal-setting, and collaborative engineering. She's deeply interested in learning, building supportive developer communities, and helping engineers measure success on their own terms.
Jonathan Tamsut (Former Host)
Jonathan is a former software engineer at GitHub and co-founder of Overcommitted who studied chemistry in college before transitioning to tech. He brought thoughtful perspectives on imposter syndrome, personal branding, and the deeper psychological aspects of engineering careers, helping shape the podcast's honest conversations about developer life.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Overcommitted about? ▼
Overcommitted is a weekly software engineering podcast hosted by engineers from GitHub. We explore the human side of software development—covering career growth, technical best practices, mental health in tech, and industry trends. Each episode features either deep-dive discussions between our hosts or interviews with industry leaders, authors, and practitioners who share their insights and experiences.
Who should listen to this podcast? ▼
Overcommitted is for anyone working in or aspiring to work in software development. Whether you're a junior developer just starting out, a senior engineer looking to grow into leadership, a career changer transitioning into tech, or an engineering manager wanting to stay connected to the developer experience—there's something here for you. We especially appeal to engineers who appreciate honest, thoughtful conversations about both the technical and personal aspects of our profession.
What topics do you cover? ▼
We cover a wide range of topics including: career development and professional growth, AI and developer productivity tools, technical deep dives, leadership and management, imposter syndrome and mental health, productivity and learning strategies, open source and GitHub workflows, developer advocacy and content creation, accessibility and inclusive design, and product-engineering collaboration. Check out our Topics page to browse episodes by category.
How is this different from other tech podcasts? ▼
Three things set Overcommitted apart: First, we're active practitioners—our hosts are working software engineers at GitHub, not just commentators. We share real insights from our daily work building software at scale. Second, we blend technical content with personal development, recognizing that being a great engineer is about more than just code. Third, we've built an engaged community of 140+ engineers on Discord who collaborate, share knowledge, and support each other beyond the podcast.
How often do new episodes come out? ▼
We release new episodes weekly. Episodes typically run 30-60 minutes—perfect for your commute, lunch break, or coding session. Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform to get notified when new episodes drop!
How can I be a guest on the show? ▼
We love hearing from potential guests! If you have expertise or experiences to share with our community of software engineers, reach out to us through our contact page. We're especially interested in stories about career transitions, technical deep dives, lessons learned, and perspectives that will help our listeners grow as engineers and professionals.
Join the Conversation
Love what you hear? Here's how you can support the show and connect with us:
- ⭐ Rate and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify
- 📢 Share episodes with your friends and colleagues
- 💬 Join our community of 140+ engineers on Discord
- 🎙️ Want to be a guest? We'd love to hear from you!