# Community Pulse Community Pulse is the spot for Developer Relations and Community professionals who are looking for information on building technical communities. Community Builders and DevRel veterans Jason Hand, Mary Thengvall, PJ Hagerty, and Wesley Faulkner interview experts in the field of Developer Relations and Community Leadership on a broad range of topics related to building community. Page: Feed: --- ## [Let Me Tell You a Story (Ep 105)](https://www.communitypulse.io/105-let-me-tell-you-a-story) _2026-08-17 · mary@persea-consulting.com (Mary Thengvall)_ In this episode of Community Pulse, the hosts explore why storytelling is one of the most valuable skills in Developer Relations. Through examples from conference talks and internal product meetings, they show how relatable stories capture attention and make ideas more memorable than lists of facts alone. The episode shares practical insights on using storytelling to better engage audiences,… [Listen](https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/e02b7d06-9a22-456c-b72a-1fdb2146fb9f/7d95c233-f954-4bbb-86ce-c6c5ce2e03d2.mp3) ## [After Pulse: Playing DevRel's Advocate](https://www.communitypulse.io/104ap) _2026-06-12 · mary@persea-consulting.com (Mary Thengvall)_ In this After Pulse the hosts get into what it's actually like to be the odd one out in the room, the person who can see the bigger picture when everyone else is heads down on their own slice of the problem. They share personal anecdoates about trying to get stakeholders to zoom out, see who a decision actually impacts, and what's worked and what hasn't when you're the one connecting dots nobody… [Listen](https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/e02b7d06-9a22-456c-b72a-1fdb2146fb9f/f115f15d-a887-4529-b8df-906303ecf160.mp3) ## [Playing DevRel's Advocate (Ep 104)](https://www.communitypulse.io/104-playing-devrels-advocate) _2026-05-27 · mary@persea-consulting.com (Mary Thengvall)_ In this episode of Community Pulse, we discuss the challenge DevRel teams face when raising concerns internally. Because they’re closely connected to the developer community, they often spot issues before anyone else. Speaking up too often can make them seem overly negative or resistant to change. We explore how to communicate concerns effectively, maintain credibility with stakeholders, and… [Listen](https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/e02b7d06-9a22-456c-b72a-1fdb2146fb9f/6bebe603-58f7-4e7e-9a39-e58fb163ce8f.mp3) ## [AI Slop in the Industry (Ep 103)](https://www.communitypulse.io/103-ai-slop) _2026-04-01 · mary@persea-consulting.com (Mary Thengvall)_ Prompted by some content on “How to Succeed in DevRel” that was clearly AI produced, Jason, PJ, and Wesley go down the rabbit hole of how developers are affected by AI generated content, what the real value of AI content is to developers, and a few points on what exactly the value is of creating content for AI instead of human developers. Checkouts Wesley Faulkner Twilight Zone episode PJ Hagerty… [Listen](https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/e02b7d06-9a22-456c-b72a-1fdb2146fb9f/c9c6dea7-9ee0-4377-b8e9-f572f61ee5ae.mp3) ## [2025 End of Year Wrap-Up (Ep 102)](https://www.communitypulse.io/102-2025-wrap-up) _2026-01-07 · mary@persea-consulting.com (Mary Thengvall)_ In this year-end episode, we’re reflecting on our 2025 DevRel conversations and the themes that defined the year. We revisit key insights from our guests, look at how the DevRel landscape continued to evolve, and call out the lessons that showed up again and again across our episodes. It’s also a moment to thank our guests and listeners who made the show possible. Whether you joined us for one… [Listen](https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/e02b7d06-9a22-456c-b72a-1fdb2146fb9f/3a8dbefc-f99f-423e-8597-563b96f8e587.mp3) ## [Non-tech Communities That Inform Our DevRel Activities (Ep 101)](https://www.communitypulse.io/101-non-tech-communities) _2025-11-07 · mary@persea-consulting.com (Mary Thengvall)_ Our lived experiences often inform our work. This is true in the world of DevRel as well. Whether you have organized a church group, been in a band, or put together a big party - some of those experiences will leak over into how you see community and how you work in the Developer Relations world. Enjoy the podcast? Please take a few moments to leave us a review on iTunes and follow us on Spotify ,… [Listen](https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/e02b7d06-9a22-456c-b72a-1fdb2146fb9f/41490566-16df-43c8-81c1-c2a94c8ddab1.mp3) ## [After Pulse: What's Changed Since Community Pulse Started!](https://www.communitypulse.io/100ap) _2025-10-03 · mary@persea-consulting.com (Mary Thengvall)_ We’re reflecting on how the show has evolved, from adding Pulse and tightening our structure to getting comfortable recording without guests. We also look back at the biggest shifts in DevRel over the past decade (no, you can’t say AI), share thoughts on where the industry is headed, and dig into highlights from the Decade of DevRel report. Enjoy the podcast? Please take a few moments to leave us… [Listen](https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/e02b7d06-9a22-456c-b72a-1fdb2146fb9f/70bd34ab-4048-4efd-a262-720230aa358c.mp3) ## [What's Changed Since the Community Pulse Started! (Ep 100)](https://www.communitypulse.io/100-whats-changed) _2025-09-26 · mary@persea-consulting.com (Mary Thengvall)_ It’s been 10 years since the start of Community Pulse and, appropriately enough, we’ve reached the milestone of 100 episodes. To celebrate, we invited Jono Bacon -- our very first guest on the show -- and SJ Morris -- a former host of the show -- to join us and reminisce about changes in the DevRel industry as well as how we’ve changed personally and professionally over the last 10 years. We’ll… [Listen](https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/e02b7d06-9a22-456c-b72a-1fdb2146fb9f/c5190080-6474-48fd-a148-0eb0951b0cfa.mp3) ## [DevRel Tooling (Ep 99)](https://www.communitypulse.io/99-devrel-tooling) _2025-08-09 · mary@persea-consulting.com (Mary Thengvall)_ In this episode, Jason, Wesley, and Mary share some of our favorite tools of the trade—from live streaming setups and demo-building tricks to the software and hardware we rely on for recording videos and tracking metrics. Join us for a practical, behind-the-scenes look at the gear and workflows that help us connect with developers and communities every day. Categories Building & Managing Websites… [Listen](https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/e02b7d06-9a22-456c-b72a-1fdb2146fb9f/96572a9c-0194-4190-a426-6793c1bb984e.mp3) ## [Chovy's Blog: Agentic Coding (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/YdfGKUsDuQZR) _2025-08-09 · **Sponsored**_ Personal posts on agentic coding, moshcode CLI, and security findings. ## [Work/Life Blur: Navigating the Grey (Ep 98)](https://www.communitypulse.io/98-work-life-blur) _2025-06-06 · mary@persea-consulting.com (Mary Thengvall)_ Sometimes work stretches beyond “normal” hours, and while we might welcome that when we’re energized by the project, other times it’s a real struggle. In this episode, Jason, PJ, and Mary unpack the difference between working late because we love the job versus doing it just to meet a deadline. They also explore how to recognize when those long hours are a sign of a toxic environment or poor… [Listen](https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/e02b7d06-9a22-456c-b72a-1fdb2146fb9f/ddf724fd-f664-4c17-a7ae-87c210ad5336.mp3)