# helpful links — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 6 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover helpful links. Page: Feed: --- ## [David Hayes: Boring Software, Clear Incentives, and Better Checklists](https://maintainable.fm/episodes/david-hayes-boring-software-clear-incentives-and-better-checklists-Rdg0cYH4) _2026-08-18 · hello@maintainable.fm (david hayes, robby russell) · Maintainable_ Drawing from his experience at PagerDuty, Sentry, and now FusionAuth, he joins Robby to explore what happens when software becomes trusted infrastructure. Their conversation touches on API design, naming things, product management, self-hosted software, and why customers rarely upgrade as quickly as we’d like them to. They also discuss why “boring” software is often the most successful, how… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/fa45096d-ed10-4a46-90b7-c2a148ae728a/8009a438-929c-46f2-815a-840a5135defe/episodes/audio/group/8ed2fb81-98ea-4369-9ef9-ef27a033fff4/group-item/0583a662-9db2-4756-b62c-08c64e6a7e01/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=7y1CbAbN) ## Ducks in a Row: First Things First | Full Service | Crossroads Church _2026-08-16 · Crossroads140_ Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Crossroads Church! This week we begin a brand-new series, Ducks in a Row: Reordered Loves . We spend a lot of energy trying to get our lives in order—our schedules, responsibilities, relationships, finances, work, and plans. But what if the most important thing to put in order isn't our calendar at all? In Week 1, First Things First , Senior Pastor Reid Robinette takes… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/252255/episodes/19648102-ducks-in-a-row-first-things-first-full-service-crossroads-church.mp3) ## [Bisphenols and the Thyroid](https://rss.com/podcasts/endocrine-news-podcast/3069118) _2026-08-14 · Endocrine News Podcast_ This episode looks at bisphenols and the thyroid, asking questions such as: What is BPA? Where is it found? And what do we know about the possible health risks regarding exposure to it? Host Aaron Lohr talks with Kailey Caroland, a cancer biology PhD candidate at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, about her ENDO 2026 abstract on the topic titled, "Bisphenol A, and Alternative Bisphenols S,… [Listen](https://content.rss.com/episodes/383285/3069118/endocrine-news-podcast/2026_08_14_19_14_18_e5fcfe4c-cc90-4a0c-b732-b0f7cfbbf521.mp3) ## [#234 Because He is the true vine, I am nourished and strengthened.](https://sheridanripley.com/podcast-episodes/234-because-he-is-the-true-vine-i-am-nourished-and-strengthened-) _2026-08-10 · Finding Joy in the Journey_ Today I share a lesson based on Elder Soares’s April talk about Jesus Christ as the true vine. I explain why vineyards appear so often in scripture and break down the roles—God as the vinedresser, Jesus as the vine, and us as the branches—focusing on pruning and how it can feel painful but is loving and meant to increase fruitfulness. I explore seasonal vineyard care, including the idea that in… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/79e0fe13-97a9-4858-8623-f88c5b46f562.mp3) ## After God's Own Heart | Week 11: His Last Words _2026-08-09 · Crossroads140_ Send us Fan Mail At the end of his life, David gathers Israel's leaders and then turns personally to his son Solomon—the man who will become king after him. With only so much left to say, what does David believe matters most? Know the Lord. Serve Him wholeheartedly. And never stop seeking Him. But David speaks these words while facing an ending he never would have chosen. His dream of building… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/252255/episodes/19612176-after-god-s-own-heart-week-11-his-last-words.mp3) ## [Diana Pfeil: Building Confidence in Probabilistic Systems](https://maintainable.fm/episodes/diana-pfeil-building-confidence-in-probabilistic-systems-tPLCuOVx) _2026-08-04 · hello@maintainable.fm (robby russell, diana pfeil) · Maintainable_ Machine learning systems can degrade even when the underlying code has not changed. Diana Pfeil of Sunbeam Consulting joins Robby Russell on Maintainable to explain how changing data, model behavior, and non-deterministic outputs create a different kind of maintenance challenge. Rather than asking whether a system is simply correct or incorrect, teams need reliable ways to measure confidence in… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/fa45096d-ed10-4a46-90b7-c2a148ae728a/8009a438-929c-46f2-815a-840a5135defe/episodes/audio/group/cb134e84-0f14-4ea1-b327-61408c2af0b7/group-item/d9c146b6-0fcb-46c5-971f-f61ceedace71/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=7y1CbAbN) ## [Impact of Androgen Receptors on Estrogen Receptor-Positive Breast Cancer Microenvironments](https://rss.com/podcasts/endocrine-news-podcast/3043605) _2026-08-03 · Endocrine News Podcast_ Estrogen receptor positive breast cancer (ER+ BC) is the most frequently diagnosed subtype of BC with consequent highest mortality. For patients with ER+ BC, standard of care treatments are endocrine therapies targeting ER expression and activity or aromatase inhibitors that block synthesis of estrogens from adrenal androgens. However, it is estimated that nearly 33% of all patients with ER+ BC… [Listen](https://content.rss.com/episodes/383285/3043605/endocrine-news-podcast/2026_08_03_15_51_21_7e0368bb-f4fd-4b2e-aa85-89ccf46ff647.mp3) ## After God's Own Heart | Week 10: His Passion _2026-08-02 · Crossroads140_ Send us Fan Mail This week we continue our series After God's Own Heart as Senior Pastor Reid Robinette explores one of the most memorable moments in David's life. When David brings the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem, two very different processions unfold. One ends in fear and tragedy. The other ends in worship, blessing, and celebration. Through these two parades, we discover an important… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/252255/episodes/19578433-after-god-s-own-heart-week-10-his-passion.mp3) ## [#233 Rafting and Practicing the 75% Good or Better Tool](https://sheridanripley.com/podcast-episodes/233-rafting-and-practicing-the-75-good-or-better-tool) _2026-07-27 · Finding Joy in the Journey_ Whitewater Rafting and Practicing 75% Good or Better I share my whitewater rafting adventure and how it became a real-life practice of aiming for “75% good or better.” Rivers are unpredictable, with calm stretches and turbulent rapids that can change with conditions, and the trip helped me practice being present through both. For me, the 1% horrible was the poop box (from the last episode), and… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/a05ee750-cce9-49e8-a25e-b155ddaafa5e.mp3) ## After God's Own Heart | Week 9: His Friend _2026-07-26 · Crossroads140_ Send us Fan Mail This week we continue our series After God's Own Heart as Mike Strine explores one of the greatest friendships in the Bible—David and Jonathan. In a world where relationships are often built around convenience or common interests, Scripture shows us something deeper. Jonathan's friendship with David was marked by humility, loyalty, sacrifice, and a shared devotion to God. Through… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/252255/episodes/19534111-after-god-s-own-heart-week-9-his-friend.mp3) ## [Real SIMs for AI Agents (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/3ph5tJEDD10j) _2026-07-26 · **Sponsored**_ Pass 2FA and verifications with real carrier numbers via our API. ## After God's Own Heart | Week 8: His Last Choice _2026-07-19 · Crossroads140_ Send us Fan Mail This week we continue our series After God's Own Heart as Corbin Ferguson explores one of the most sobering moments in David's life. After making a prideful decision to take a census of Israel, David is confronted with the weight of his sin. His response teaches us an important truth: being after God's own heart doesn't mean living a perfect life—it means taking sin seriously and… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/252255/episodes/19495220-after-god-s-own-heart-week-8-his-last-choice.mp3) ## [#232 Turning a "Poop Box" from a Weapon into a Tool](https://sheridanripley.com/podcast-episodes/232-turning-a-poop-box-from-a-weapon-into-a-tool) _2026-07-13 · Finding Joy in the Journey_ My Whitewater Rafting Adventure (and the Poop Box) I share a story from a five-day, four-night whitewater rafting trip from Moab to Lake Powell where I had to tent camp and learn to use the “poop box” system because the company has to pack out waste in the desert. As the trip got closer, I got increasingly nervous about sleeping in a tent and the bathroom logistics, so I coached myself with travel… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/c6be3b39-cb4f-487d-af89-190eaccf0bbf.mp3) ## After God's Own Heart | Week 7: His House _2026-07-12 · Crossroads140_ Send us Fan Mail This week we continue our summer series, After God's Own Heart, as Barak Frederickson explores one of the most important moments in David's life. In 2 Samuel 7, David wants to build a house for God. But instead of accepting David's plans, God makes David an incredible promise—one that ultimately points to Jesus. This passage contains the covenant with David, a promise that would… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/252255/episodes/19460363-after-god-s-own-heart-week-7-his-house.mp3) ## After God's Own Heart | Week 6: His Kindness _2026-07-05 · Crossroads140_ Send us Fan Mail This week we continue our summer series, After God's Own Heart, as Evan Robinson explores one of the most beautiful and unexpected stories in David's life. When King David asks if there is anyone left from Saul's family, everyone expects justice—or even revenge. Instead, David extends extraordinary kindness to Mephibosheth, the grandson of Saul, welcoming him to eat at the king's… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/252255/episodes/19395463-after-god-s-own-heart-week-6-his-kindness.mp3) ## [#231 The Power of Love Over Fear](https://sheridanripley.com/podcast-episodes/the-power-of-love-over-fear) _2026-06-29 · Finding Joy in the Journey_ Today I share a tool that’s helped me move up the vibrational scale when I’m stuck in fear: shifting from fear to love. Gratitude is usually my go-to, but in two recent, very different situations, I couldn’t get there—and I realized I didn’t have to. In my weekly prayer group, a friend reminded me that the miracle is being able to shift from fear up to love, and I experienced how powerful it was… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/7fc547de-a02e-41b2-9e09-1a29d881156b.mp3) ## After God's Own Heart | Week 5: His Formation _2026-06-28 · Crossroads140_ Send us Fan Mail This week we continue our summer series, After God's Own Heart, as Pastor Reid Robinette explores one of the most overlooked seasons in David's life. After his victory over Goliath, David didn't immediately become king. Instead, he spent years running, hiding, and living in caves. Through David's journey, we discover that God often forms us before He fulfills His promises. The… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/252255/episodes/19393235-after-god-s-own-heart-week-5-his-formation.mp3) ## [ENP113: Clinical Practice Guideline on Central Precocious Puberty](https://rss.com/podcasts/endocrine-news-podcast/2943472) _2026-06-25 · Endocrine News Podcast_ The Endocrine Society recently released a new Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) on Central Precocious Puberty . Among its many recommendations, the CPG says some subgroups of children with precocious puberty—such as older girls with slowly progressing puberty—may not need the same level of testing or treatment. Central precocious puberty happens when a child’s brain activates puberty-related… [Listen](https://content.rss.com/episodes/383285/2943472/endocrine-news-podcast/2026_06_25_17_54_47_f9e47524-6755-4773-bce4-c8ecadd974d9.mp3) ## After God's Own Heart | Week 4: His Sin & Repentance _2026-06-21 · Crossroads140_ Send us Fan Mail This week in After God's Own Heart, Executive Pastor Aaron Walton walks through one of the most difficult chapters in David's story. After David's sin with Bathsheba and the death of Uriah, God sends the prophet Nathan with a message David never expected to hear. What unfolds is a powerful story of confrontation, confession, consequences, and grace. Through David's failure and… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/252255/episodes/19369076-after-god-s-own-heart-week-4-his-sin-repentance.mp3) ## [Chris Coyier: The Long Game of Maintaining CodePen](https://maintainable.fm/episodes/chris-coyier-the-long-game-of-maintaining-codepen-qHMgwZ_S) _2026-06-16 · hello@maintainable.fm (robby russell, Chris Coyier) · Maintainable_ What does it take to keep a product healthy after more than 15 years of continuous evolution? In this episode, Robby Russell talks with Chris Coyier, co-founder of CodePen, about the long game of maintaining software. Chris shares how CodePen has evolved over time, the trade-offs involved in migrating parts of the platform from Rails to Go, and the challenges of balancing maintenance work with the… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/fa45096d-ed10-4a46-90b7-c2a148ae728a/8009a438-929c-46f2-815a-840a5135defe/episodes/audio/group/bb355d3d-2ba5-4a96-b847-94af3e389b3a/group-item/b04a3500-e1c1-48a3-98c1-6db8c0c28179/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=7y1CbAbN) ## [#230 Guided by Faith: Prepared for Life's Surprises](https://sheridanripley.com/podcast-episodes/guided-by-faith-prepared-for-lifes-surprises) _2026-06-15 · Finding Joy in the Journey_ Today I share how I’ve seen God prepare me in advance for things I couldn’t predict. How being willing to follow my promptings has been a blessing in many surprising ways! [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/585225ca-eb1c-49b4-bd2c-a4daaddc32eb.mp3) ## [Auto-trade Cross-Exchange Gaps (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/EENLvmWUciNu) _2026-06-15 · **Sponsored**_ Find cross-exchange spreads, backtest strategies, and execute automatically with risk controls. ## After God's Own Heart | Week 3: His Courage _2026-06-14 · Crossroads140_ Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Crossroads Church! This week in After God's Own Heart , Westminster Campus Pastor Kevin Syes explores one of the most familiar stories in the Bible: David and Goliath. But what if this story is about more than courage? As we look deeper into 1 Samuel 17, we'll discover that David's confidence didn't come from believing in himself. It came from remembering God's… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/252255/episodes/19323864-after-god-s-own-heart-week-3-his-courage.mp3) ## [#229 Finding Strength in Life's Best and Worst Days](https://sheridanripley.com/podcast-episodes/finding-strength-in-lifes-best-and-worst-days) _2026-06-01 · Finding Joy in the Journey_ In this episode, I share a church lesson I gave based on Emily Belle Freeman’s talk “Best Days and Worst Days,” which teaches that mortality includes both best and worst days as a place for growth as we walk with Christ. I relate this to my son Devon’s traumatic birth with rapid swings between fear and relief, and to a difficult year marked by postpartum depression. I share two tools for handling… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/2700c907-ad07-417c-92c1-45e1938addea.mp3) ## [ENP112: Osteoporosis and the SABRE Project](https://rss.com/podcasts/endocrine-news-podcast/2835929) _2026-05-18 · Endocrine News Podcast_ The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently qualified "total hip bone mineral density" as a surrogate endpoint to support clinical trials for osteoporosis drugs. This decision will significantly impact clinical trials moving forward, as the traditional endpoint of "fracture outcomes" presented many challenges regarding sample size, duration, and cost. The change came about because of findings… [Listen](https://content.rss.com/episodes/383285/2835929/endocrine-news-podcast/2026_05_18_14_43_50_01fc1267-a2c4-4887-8f2b-843e23675dd4.mp3) ## [#228 The Power of Gratitude in Advance](https://sheridanripley.com/podcast-episodes/the-power-of-gratitude-in-advance) _2026-05-18 · Finding Joy in the Journey_ I’ve been practicing praying in advance with gratitude —thanking God for outcomes before they happen— and it’s felt powerful and better in my body than praying from worry. I share how I did this for my parents during a busy, challenging fall when my dad had three surgeries while they were selling their house and moving, and how things ultimately worked out, including a buyer who wanted their… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/b2bea41e-6268-4206-9003-f952cd02a383.mp3) ## [#HFNT 60: Orientation Season](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/happy-friday-north-texas/episodes/HFNT-60-Orientation-Season-e3jcf1a) _2026-05-15 · University of North Texas · Happy Friday, North Texas!_ With Spring 2026 commencement behind us, our season finale is all about orientation, the first step for new students to successfully transition to UNT. Learn more about orientation . News to Know for the UNT Community: Denton Community Market every Saturday Twilight Tunes on Thursdays Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks Helpful links: Follow our Podcast ⁠Transcripts⁠ Join the Conversation Email us… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/b5fe7a8/podcast/play/119994858/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-14%2F66a88a71-bd06-12a2-b1c0-586b1425fc37.mp3) ## [#HFNT 59: Spring 2026 Great Grads](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/happy-friday-north-texas/episodes/HFNT-59-Spring-2026-Great-Grads-e3j38ji) _2026-05-08 · University of North Texas · Happy Friday, North Texas!_ Hear from two of UNT’s newest graduates about how they’ve grown in there time at UNT, their favorite memories and their dreams for the future. Read about more Spring 2026 Great Grads . News to Know for the UNT Community: Spring 2026 Commencement May 7-11 Winedown Wednesday May 20 Register now for Summer and Fall 2026 classes Helpful links: Follow our Podcast ⁠Transcripts⁠ Join the Conversation… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/b5fe7a8/podcast/play/119693362/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-8%2F9bc13288-feed-468c-b4e8-fe0c24d29a8b.mp3) ## [Sally Lait: Confidence Is the Real Metric](https://maintainable.fm/episodes/sally-lait-confidence-is-the-real-metric-125vw6wm) _2026-05-05 · hello@maintainable.fm (Robby Russell) · Maintainable_ Sally Lait joins Robby Russell on Maintainable to explore software maintainability through a different lens… not just code quality, but how teams work together over time. Sally is a fractional technology leader and advisor with more than two decades in the industry. You can follow her on LinkedIn or Mastodon . They start with a familiar question: what makes software well maintained? Structure and… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/fa45096d-ed10-4a46-90b7-c2a148ae728a/8009a438-929c-46f2-815a-840a5135defe/episodes/audio/group/2942b3fb-ac6f-419c-8dcd-94917e342a70/group-item/894ddb20-6ee8-4eb1-ad0c-0d34a0830839/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=7y1CbAbN) ## [#227 Feeling and Processing Church Emotions](https://sheridanripley.com/podcast-episodes/feeling-and-processing-church-emotions) _2026-05-04 · Finding Joy in the Journey_ I tried to record a podcast about getting triggered at church, realized I didn’t record it, and started over feeling frustrated. A speaker from outside our congregation shared a message on a common topic, but his angle and the “sticky,” old-fashioned, heavy emotional language didn’t resonate with me, so I stepped out for a bit, prayed to run into someone, chatted in the hallway, and then returned… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/7e858211-f02f-4640-9dce-562a271e92cf.mp3) ## [#HFNT 58: Braven Career Accelerator at UNT](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/happy-friday-north-texas/episodes/HFNT-58-Braven-Career-Accelerator-at-UNT-e3io50b) _2026-05-01 · University of North Texas · Happy Friday, North Texas!_ Hear from two students from the first cohort of the Braven Career Accelerator at UNT about why they signed up for the course and how it helped prepare them for successful careers. Learn more about the Braven Career Accelerator at UNT . News to Know for the UNT Community: Farewell Toast May 7 Commencement May 7-11 Winedown Wednesday May 20 Helpful links: Follow our Podcast ⁠Transcripts⁠ Join the… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/b5fe7a8/podcast/play/119329227/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-1%2F794f6575-7917-b1ce-f0ee-e6c7696a09b3.mp3) ## [#HFNT 57: UNT Day of Giving 2026](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/happy-friday-north-texas/episodes/HFNT-57-UNT-Day-of-Giving-2026-e3ibous) _2026-04-23 · University of North Texas · Happy Friday, North Texas!_ Learn more about UNT Day of Giving 2026 by hearing about the causes you can support, the challenges you can unlock and the students you can inspire with your generosity. Find the cause you want to support for UNT Day of Giving 2026 ! Helpful links: Follow our Podcast Transcripts⁠ Join the Conversation Email us at podcast@unt.edu Call us at 940-565-4341 Connect with us using #HFNT on X @UNTSocial… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/b5fe7a8/podcast/play/118923676/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-23%2F6b6fea26-a60f-2622-3fbb-a93540937e03.mp3) ## [Auto-trade Cross-Exchange Gaps (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/C5NYZ24wsaqv) _2026-04-23 · **Sponsored**_ Find cross-exchange spreads, backtest strategies, and execute automatically with risk controls. ## [#226 Embracing Change: Removing Your Old Sticky Name Tags 😂](https://sheridanripley.com/podcast-episodes/embracing-change-removing-your-old-sticky-name-tags-) _2026-04-20 · Finding Joy in the Journey_ Today I reflect on letting go of old identities, behaviors, and thought patterns, comparing change to shedding a snakeskin and a crab molting, which can feel unsafe until a new “shell” hardens. I saw an image of wearing hundreds of layered “Hi, my name is” stickers—some worth keeping (mom, friend, daughter) and others that no longer serve me. Instead of covering old labels with new ones, I’m… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/889b170d-2ce4-487c-8cf8-abd87c0fdb6b.mp3) ## [#HFNT 56: Water Conservation and Sustainability](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/happy-friday-north-texas/episodes/HFNT-56-Water-Conservation-and-Sustainability-e3i26tu) _2026-04-17 · University of North Texas · Happy Friday, North Texas!_ With Earth Day coming up April 22, we’re chatting with geography and the environment professor Feifei Pan about his research into water resources and environmental impacts. Learn more about research in the Department of Geography and the Environment . News to Know for the UNT Community: Register for LinkedIn’s Open to Work Lab April 21 and check the agenda UNT EarthFest April 23 Register for the… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/b5fe7a8/podcast/play/118610302/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-17%2F887559ee-fd18-d8f0-fa5d-7f3090715efc.mp3) ## [Rein Henrichs: The Real Work of Maintenance Happens Before You Touch the Code](https://maintainable.fm/episodes/rein-henrichs-the-real-work-of-maintenance-happens-before-you-touch-the-code-sUC3x_Qc) _2026-04-14 · hello@maintainable.fm (robby russell, rein henrichs) · Maintainable_ Software maintenance is often framed as a technical problem. Refactoring code, fixing bugs, or upgrading dependencies. In this conversation, Robby Russell talks with Rein Henrichs about a different lens, one centered on understanding. Rein is a Principal Software Engineer at Procore , where he works within a large, long-lived system used across the construction industry. Rather than focusing on… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/fa45096d-ed10-4a46-90b7-c2a148ae728a/8009a438-929c-46f2-815a-840a5135defe/episodes/audio/group/866c14e2-5b8b-4edd-b554-3ea74aa5def2/group-item/6007d75b-4786-4fed-bad3-06ede25c8616/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=7y1CbAbN) ## [#HFNT 55: BioDiscovery Institute Turns 10](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/happy-friday-north-texas/episodes/HFNT-55-BioDiscovery-Institute-Turns-10-e3hmvrq) _2026-04-10 · University of North Texas · Happy Friday, North Texas!_ Hear from Regents Professor in Biochemistry Kent Chapman about UNT’s BioDiscovery Institute. As the institute’s previous director, Chapman is here to celebrate 10 years of BDI research and what the future may hold. Learn more about the 2026 BioDiscovery Institute Research Expo . News to Know for the UNT Community: Register for LinkedIn’s Open to Work Lab April 21 and check the agenda Register for… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/b5fe7a8/podcast/play/118242618/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-10%2F5c24a97f-007c-d1aa-06ad-29ffe4ebed2d.mp3) ## [#225 The Four Types of Fun (and How They Can Improve Your Relationships)](https://sheridanripley.com/podcast-episodes/the-four-types-of-fun-and-how-they-can-improve-your-relationships) _2026-04-06 · Finding Joy in the Journey_ In this episode of Finding Joy in the Journey, I share the four levels of fun my husband and I developed from the outdoor “types of fun” concept, and I explain how they affect relationships and decision-making. I break down level one (easy and pleasurable), level two (challenging but still enjoyable), level three (hard and painful in the moment but fun in hindsight), and level four (a bad decision… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/28a41b84-4346-4a5c-950d-6695aca53a2b.mp3) ## [#HFNT 54: A Golden Legacy](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/happy-friday-north-texas/episodes/HFNT-54-A-Golden-Legacy-e3hcics) _2026-04-03 · University of North Texas · Happy Friday, North Texas!_ Hear from UNT Distinguished Alumnus Sam Golden as he returned to campus last week for a book signing of his new memoir, “A Golden Legacy: Faith, Family and a Life of Purpose.” Read more about Sam Golden . News to Know for the UNT Community: Get your tickets for UNT Night at the Dallas Mavericks tonight ! Join the Where’s Scrappy? campus scavenger hunt . Reserve your seat for the UNT Alumni… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/b5fe7a8/podcast/play/117901148/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-3%2F6d49fb59-3a4c-b87c-fc2f-8b50823d7923.mp3) ## [Russ Olsen: The Hidden Cost of Forgetting Why the Code Looks Like That](https://maintainable.fm/episodes/russ-olsen-the-hidden-cost-of-forgetting-why-the-code-looks-like-that-uozj8sOU) _2026-03-31 · hello@maintainable.fm (robby russell, russ olsen) · Maintainable_ Software doesn’t become hard to maintain only because the code is messy. It often becomes hard to maintain because the reasoning behind it disappears. In this episode of Maintainable , Robby Russell talks with Russ Olsen about trade-offs, legacy systems, and why maintainability depends on context more than dogma. Russ brings decades of experience across very different kinds of systems, each with… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/fa45096d-ed10-4a46-90b7-c2a148ae728a/8009a438-929c-46f2-815a-840a5135defe/episodes/audio/group/bc30152b-255b-4978-bde9-f5f5409caeb6/group-item/a3bebb91-b433-4bae-96ec-181a48a00632/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=7y1CbAbN) ## [#HFNT 53: NEXUS Conference](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/happy-friday-north-texas/episodes/HFNT-53-NEXUS-Conference-e3h246m) _2026-03-27 · University of North Texas · Happy Friday, North Texas!_ This week, we’re talking about the inaugural NEXUS Cybercrime & Social Behavior Research Conference coming to UNT April 2, 2026. Learn more about the NEXUS Conference . News to Know for the UNT Community: Information for students participating in Commencement Support the Mean Green Gowns for Grads program Alumni 101 series for graduating students Helpful links: Follow our Podcast ⁠Transcripts⁠… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/b5fe7a8/podcast/play/117558934/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-27%2F37a284c8-2553-cac0-8ebf-e246148beee1.mp3) ## [#HFNT 52: Level Up with Mayaria Johnson](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/happy-friday-north-texas/episodes/HFNT-52-Level-Up-with-Mayaria-Johnson-e3go0av) _2026-03-20 · University of North Texas · Happy Friday, North Texas!_ This week, we’re talking with UNT alumna Mayaria Johnson about her podcast, Next Level U™, a guide to becoming who you are meant to be — one bold, intentional step at a time. Learn more about Next Level U™ . News to Know for the UNT Community: Summer and Fall 2026 Registration Sam Golden Book Signing March 26 Student Portraits Data Symposium April 30 Helpful links: Follow our Podcast ⁠Transcripts⁠… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/b5fe7a8/podcast/play/117227295/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-20%2Fceeb6a2b-9738-0ff6-40fc-ce4830d6cd21.mp3) ## [Joel Oliveira: Predictability Is a Maintainability Feature](https://maintainable.fm/episodes/joel-oliveira-predictability-is-a-maintainability-feature-wgsAxWqT) _2026-03-17 · hello@maintainable.fm (robby russell, joel oliveira) · Maintainable_ Long-lived software systems rarely stay tidy. Over time they accumulate decisions, workarounds, and layers of history that can make even simple changes feel risky. For engineers responsible for maintaining those systems, the challenge often becomes less about writing new code and more about understanding what already exists. In this episode of Maintainable, Robby Russell speaks with Joel Oliveira,… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/fa45096d-ed10-4a46-90b7-c2a148ae728a/8009a438-929c-46f2-815a-840a5135defe/episodes/audio/group/4fa84dfe-33f2-469e-ade7-2f95a1e17701/group-item/0c0b41ef-6efc-4170-9105-3e3f0a5d221f/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=7y1CbAbN) ## [#HFNT 51: 45 Years of UNT Service](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/happy-friday-north-texas/episodes/HFNT-51-45-Years-of-UNT-Service-e3gcs51) _2026-03-13 · University of North Texas · Happy Friday, North Texas!_ Hear from internationally renowned pianist Adam Wodnicki as he reflects on 45 years of performance and pedagogy as a professor of piano with UNT’s College of Music. News to Know for the UNT Community: Purchase your UNT class ring by March 19 . Donate to the Warm Feet, Warm Hearts sock drive for veterans . Get your tickets for the 10 Under 10 awards ceremony April 17. Helpful links: Follow our… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/b5fe7a8/podcast/play/116862561/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-13%2F05976263-522a-6919-3971-e1efa852b387.mp3) ## [ENP111: Addressing the Endocrine Workforce Shortage](https://rss.com/podcasts/endocrine-news-podcast/2758451) _2026-02-25 · Endocrine News Podcast_ The endocrine workforce shortage is affecting the lives of endocrinologists and the patients they treat. Many practices would benefit from any support that would give endocrinologists more capacity to focus where they really need to. Could advance practice providers, such as nurse practitioners and physicians assistants, be able to provide that support if they had a little more training? The… [Listen](https://content.rss.com/episodes/383285/2758451/endocrine-news-podcast/2026_04_22_19_04_44_a4127d26-3869-45bf-85d2-a2d7abff477a.mp3) ## [Lucas Roesler: The Fast Feedback Loop Advantage](https://maintainable.fm/episodes/lucas-roesler-the-fast-feedback-loop-advantage-XGJ_LXTp) _2026-02-03 · hello@maintainable.fm (lucas roesler, robby russell) · Maintainable_ Maintaining software over time rarely fails because of one bad decision. It fails because teams stop getting clear signals… and start guessing. In this episode, Robby talks with Lucas Roesler , Managing Partner and CTO at Contiamo . Lucas joins from Berlin to unpack what maintainability looks like in practice when you are dealing with real constraints… limited context, missing documentation, and… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/8009a438-929c-46f2-815a-840a5135defe/episodes/3df2e6ed-fd0f-45b9-8393-3493be16cffb/audio/ba7bf4a4-914d-41b9-b4b5-a820f5a9d54a/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=7y1CbAbN) ## [ENP110: Hypercortisolism and T2D](https://rss.com/podcasts/endocrine-news-podcast/2758450) _2026-01-21 · Endocrine News Podcast_ [Listen](https://content.rss.com/episodes/383285/2758450/endocrine-news-podcast/2026_04_22_19_05_04_8abbd763-5d20-420a-838a-e2d2e2812e86.mp3) ## [Brittany Ellich: Using AI to Maintain Software, Not Rewrite It](https://maintainable.fm/episodes/brittany-ellich-using-ai-to-maintain-software-not-rewrite-it-wvEXHdkR) _2026-01-21 · hello@maintainable.fm (Brittany Ellich, robby russell) · Maintainable_ Rewrites are seductive. Clean slates promise clarity, speed, and “doing it right this time.” In practice, they’re often late, over budget, and quietly demoralizing. In this episode of Maintainable , Robby sits down with Brittany Ellich , a Senior Software Engineer at GitHub , to talk about a different path. One rooted in stewardship, readability, and resisting the urge to start over. Brittany’s… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/8009a438-929c-46f2-815a-840a5135defe/episodes/5bd1e8dc-7cf4-4bc9-a7f9-634d8e91affe/audio/bb29cea2-5485-463c-b31e-2f61e0566607/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=7y1CbAbN) ## [ENP109: Anti-Obesity Medications (CME credit available)](https://rss.com/podcasts/endocrine-news-podcast/2758449) _2026-01-07 · Endocrine News Podcast_ [Listen](https://content.rss.com/episodes/383285/2758449/endocrine-news-podcast/2026_04_22_19_04_58_7e8dede2-2c82-4ac4-89b9-17c7db4f210e.mp3) ## [ENP108: AI and Robotics in Surgery](https://rss.com/podcasts/endocrine-news-podcast/2758448) _2025-12-17 · Endocrine News Podcast_ [Listen](https://content.rss.com/episodes/383285/2758448/endocrine-news-podcast/2026_04_22_19_04_23_a98e9b66-dca0-4174-8643-240a21897e03.mp3) ## [Kent L Beck: You’re Ignoring Optionality… and Paying for It](https://maintainable.fm/episodes/kent-l-beck-youre-ignoring-optionality-and-paying-for-it-jyeBfSyv) _2025-12-09 · hello@maintainable.fm (Kent L Beck, robby russell) · Maintainable_ Kent Beck: You’re Ignoring Optionality… and Paying for It In this episode of Maintainable , Robby speaks with Kent Beck , a foundational voice in modern software development and author of Tidy First? . Kent joins from California to explore why optionality is a central, often underestimated dimension of maintainable software. Kent begins by describing the tension between features and future… [Listen](https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/8009a438-929c-46f2-815a-840a5135defe/episodes/4ac1e054-b0aa-4307-956d-a915074e9d1f/audio/5ce26594-24ae-4285-964f-0293f636401b/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=7y1CbAbN) ## [ENP107: Compounded Obesity Medications](https://rss.com/podcasts/endocrine-news-podcast/2758447) _2025-12-03 · Endocrine News Podcast_ [Listen](https://content.rss.com/episodes/383285/2758447/endocrine-news-podcast/2026_04_22_19_04_37_e05ef51c-31d5-4adb-89a2-52cff1f884a6.mp3) ## [ENP106: Reversing Bariatric Surgery](https://rss.com/podcasts/endocrine-news-podcast/2758446) _2025-11-12 · Endocrine News Podcast_ [Listen](https://content.rss.com/episodes/383285/2758446/endocrine-news-podcast/2026_04_22_19_04_25_8dfa1d66-2c07-4cbc-a198-08a4364b7898.mp3)