Remote Ruby
Episodes
Joined by John Athayde
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and David welcome guest John Athayde, who runs the branding and UX consultancy, Meticulous. They dive into John’s unusual path through the Rai...
Governance, Security Flaws, and AI Tools
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Remote Ruby opens with stories of exhaustion from a sleepless week. Then, Chris, Andrew, and David spend most of the episode unpacking...
Memcached Mayhem
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Chris, Andrew, and David bounce from Ruby and Rails security updates into the messy realities of caching, UI architecture, and browse...
Conferences, AI Trends, and Sleepless Nights
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chris, Andrew, and David catch up on health, sleep deprivation, and the new Invincible season and Fallout. David shares some RubyConf CFP submissions ...
Unraveling GitHub Actions & Modern Auth Challenges
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, Andrew’s buried in messy authentication work spread across legacy code, Chris recounts a frustrating GitHub Actions debugging sessi...
Heroku, Hosting, and the AI Era
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and David welcome back Adam McCrea from Judoscale, to discuss the uncertainty around Heroku after Salesforce’s announcement that it would stop...
Jeff Dickey on Mise, Precompiled Rubies, and much more
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chris, Andrew, and David welcome special guest Jeff Dickey (jdx), creator of mise, discussing his background rewriting the Heroku CLI from Ruby to Nod...
LiveComponent with Cameron Dutro
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cameron Dutro returns to the show to introduce LiveComponent, a new library that adds client-side state and targeted re-rendering to Rails ViewCompone...
Bridge Components, Swift UI and more with Joe Masilotti
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew and David hold down the fort without Chris and catch up on what they’ve been watching and reading, before welcoming back Joe Masilotti, the s...
Kisses From Andrew, the Ruby Gala & Conference Workshops
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Remote Ruby, Chris, Andrew, and David dive into the newly released Claude Opus 4.6 and share their frustrations and solutions for d...
Kevin Newton on Ruby & Python, Prism, Psych-Pure, and Exreg
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Chris, Andrew, and David kick off with humorous stories about coding experiences across different languages, and then they welcome ba...
Blue Ridge Ruby 2026 with Jeremy Smith and Joe Peck
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Blue Ridge Ruby organizers Jeremy Smith and Joe Peck join Andrew, Chris, and David to talk about the conference returning in 2026. Th...
Tool Standardization
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Chris, Andrew, and David dive into details about refactoring with SQL, updates on new Ruby versions, and share their views on various...
Tech Resolutions and Tailwind Troubles
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Remote Ruby, Chris, Andrew, and David have conversations from New Year's resolutions and monitor specifications, to the sustai...
Remote Ruby Wrapped
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Remote Ruby, Chris, Andrew, and David humorously discuss the rapid increase of 'wrapped' features in various apps, recoun...
Ruby Upgrades & RAM Shortages
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris, Andrew, and David are back together, and the conversation starts out with TV talk, Fallout hype, why some shows overstay their welcome (Prison ...
Jumpstart Pro Evolution - Streamlining Rails Development
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Chris and David Hill catch up on wild winter temperature swings, then dive into what Chris has been refactoring in Jumpstart to reduc...
Joined by David Hill
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andrew kick things off with some weather whiplash and snowblower talk before introducing a new guest on the show, long-time Rubyist David Hi...
Untitled Episode
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew kicks off at 8 a.m. with six Docker containers running, and he and Chris dive into what modern Rails development looks like inside dev containe...
San Francisco Ruby Conference Recap
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew returns from SF Ruby with a lot more than conference swag! He brings a clear snapshot of where Ruby, Rails, and AI are headed right now. In thi...
Rails Business with Brendan Buckingham and Ryan Frisch
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Remote Ruby, Chris and Andrew have a lively conversation with Brendan Buckingham and Ryan Frisch from the Rails Business Podcast. T...
Managing Open Source with Nate Berkopec
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, guest Nate Berkopec joins Chris and Andrew to discuss the current state and cultural controversies surrounding Ruby Gems, Bundler, an...
Chris Is Back, Ruby Drama, Projects, and Parenthood
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Remote Ruby, Chris and Andrew catch up with Chris discussing the arrival of a new baby and the challenges of balancing work and par...
Who Owns RubyGems? Inside the Ruby Central Controversy
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Remote Ruby, Chris is on paternity leave celebrating the birth of his son, so Andrew brings in Drew Bragg and Rachael Wright-Munn (...
Blastoff Rails with Travis Dockter
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Remote Ruby, Chris and Andrew chat with Travis Dockter, the founder of a brand-new Ruby conference, Blastoff Rails. They dive deep ...
Rails World 2025 Recap
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Chris and Andrew reflect on their recent trip to Rails World 2025 in Amsterdam, sharing travel adventures, highlights from the confer...
Live at Rails World 2025
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Live from Rails World 2025 in Amsterdam, Chris and Andrew hang with Andy Croll and Jason Charnes to trade conference vibes, hair envy for DHH, and rea...
SF Ruby with Irina and Vladimir
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Remote Ruby, Chris and Andrew chat with returning guests Irina Nazarova and Vladimir Dementyev to discuss the upcoming SF Ruby Conf...
XO Ruby with Jim Remsik
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Chris chats with guest Jim Remsik, Founder of Flagrant, on the significance of Ruby and Rails conferences. They discuss the nuances o...
Tidewave with José Valim
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Remote Ruby, Chris and Andrew welcome guest José Valim back on the show to talk about Tidewave, a new web development tool integra...
Sabbaticals and a Week of Wins
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Andrew and Chris discuss their recent week, including Andrew's upcoming sabbatical beginning on Monday and wrapping up his tasks...
The Road To Rails 8
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Chris and Andrew discuss the recent release of Rails 8 and the improvements in upgrading processes compared to previous versions. The...
Herb with Marco Roth
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Remote Ruby, Andrew and Chris chat with guest, Marco Roth, to discuss the challenges of working with ERB templates in Ruby on Rails...
Rolling Out Features and Rails 8 Insights
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andrew catch up on their week, discussing Andrew’s recent successful feature launch, their love for South Park, and the recent news about ...
RailsConf 2025 Recap
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Remote Ruby, Chris and Andrew reflect on their experiences at the final RailsConf in Philly. They discuss their interactions, keyno...
Ruby Podcast Panel at RailsConf 2025
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of Remote Ruby, ‘AI Andrew’ introduces a panel discussion recorded at RailsConf in Philadelphia. Hosted by David Hill (Ode...
Soham Parekh, Turbo Frames and AI Antics
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Remote Ruby, Chris and Andrew discuss a range of topics including an exciting announcement on Jason’s Job Boardly project that go...
Conferences, Hotwire Native updates, and a surprise guest!
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Remote Ruby, Andrew and Chris dive into a range of Rails-related updates, development workflows, and tech frustrations, all while p...
Adventures with Puny Code and Other Programming Puzzles
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Remote Ruby, Chris and Andrew chat through everything from extreme summer heat, tornadoes, and driving habits, to browser quirks, U...
Unpacking Direct Routes and More
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Remote Ruby, Chris and Andrew discuss the recent Google Cloud Platform and Heroku outages, sharing personal experiences of system i...
The MMM Episode-Mario Kart, Meta Tags, and One Month Rails
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this fun episode of Remote Ruby, Chris and Andrew dive into a wide-ranging chat that kicks off with Nintendo’s new Switch 2, dentist nightmares, ...
Bites and Bytes – Cheesesteaks and One Month Rails
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Remote Ruby, Chris and Andrew catch up on recent travels and food experiences, including the best Philly cheesesteaks they’ve eve...
The Frustrations of React and the Power of Turbo
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Remote Ruby, Andrew and Chris discuss the frustrations of working with React and the advantages of using Hotwire. They also talk ab...
Gems, Jokes, and JavaScript
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew and Chris dive into issues with SMTP configuration on new Digital Ocean droplets, their experiences with various email delivery gems like Postm...
Why is the Test Suite Hanging?!
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Remote Ruby, Chris and Andrew discuss various technical challenges and developments. Chris provides insights into recent updates an...
São Paulo to Sin City
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Remote Ruby, Chris and Andrew catch up on recent events and dive into their experiences with various conferences. They discuss thei...
More Listener Questions
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of Remote Ruby starts with Andrew and Chris discussing how busy they are this month and how they're managing new feature releases, t...
Turning The Big 30-Oh
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In their milestone 300th episode of Remote Ruby, Andrew and Chris celebrate six years of podcasting, reflecting on the journey since their first episo...
The Learn Hotwire Course, GitHub Sign-off for CI and Yarn versions
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Remote Ruby, Andrew and Chris discuss a variety of topics, including their experiences with the podcast, the upcoming milestones fo...
Mac Upgrades to Debugging Dilemmas
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Andrew and Chris discuss Chris's new hardware upgrade to a Mac Studio, diving into its benefits for video processing and develop...
Stripes Subscription Challenges
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Chris and Andrew navigate scheduling mishaps, discuss the quirks of time zones, and dive deep into their transition from asdf to mise...
Advanced Package Management, PostgresSQL, and Mise
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Chris and Andrew start out talking about personal milestones and upcoming birthdays. The conversation then moves to technical issue...
Cyberpunk, Vite and Ruby Releases
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Remote Ruby, Chris and Andrew dive into a discussion that spans the worlds of gaming and software development. They kick off by sha...
Annotating Models to Esbuild Challenges
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Chris and Andrew discuss their challenges and strategies around productivity, focusing particularly on sleep schedules and dealing wi...
Jason’s Farewell – So Long, and Thanks for All the BETs!
15 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You don’t want to miss this heartfelt episode as Jason, Chris, and Andrew discuss the impact of their podcast, the connections they’ve made, and t...
High Leverage Rails & SQLite with Stephen Margheim
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Chris and Andrew welcome guest Stephen Margheim to discuss his specialization in Ruby and SQLite. Stephen shares his journey of impro...
Hotwire Native with Joe Masilotti
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Remote Ruby, Chris and Andrew discuss the complexities and evolutions of developing mobile applications using Hotwire Native with g...
Sin City Ruby & Testing with Jason Swett
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jason, Chris, and Andrew catch up with each other before diving into a conversation with Jason Swett. Jason, an author, speaker, and ...
Inside Ruby 3.4
18 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first episode of the new year where Chris and Andrew discuss their holiday activities and recent breaks from work, including travel exp...
Christmas Eve X7 And Hotwire Spark
27 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jason, Chris, and Andrew discuss a variety of topics leading up toChristmas. They talk about the number of ‘Eves’ until Christmas...
Ruby 3.4.0, Rails Getting Started Guide, Playwright and TailwindCSS v4
21 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Remote Ruby, Chris and Andrew dive into the Ruby 3.4.0 rc1 release, covering new features, modular garbage collector, language chan...
Jason Meller on 1Password joining the Rails Foundation
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Chris catches up with guest Jason Meller, CEO and founder of Kolide. Today, Jason shares exciting news about Kolide, a startup focuse...
Ruby Developer Experience with Vini Stock
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jason, Chris, and Andrew catch up with Vini Stock, who works on the Ruby developer experience team at Shopify. They discuss recent ad...
Solid Cable with Nick Pezza
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Remote Ruby, Andrew and Chris catch up on their week, discussing challenges with Stripe integration and the absence of Jason. The ...
RubyGems & Ruby Central with Marty Haught
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jason and Chris welcome back Marty Haught, a long-time leader in the Ruby community, to discuss his history and continued involvement...
Seth Tucker on Amber Framework and AI
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Remote Ruby, Chris, Jason, and guest Seth Tucker dive deep into discussions about tech, programming, and AI developments. They expl...
Live at Rails World aka Undercover Duck
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Remote Ruby, Jason, Chris, and Andrew discuss their experiences at Rails World 2024 in Toronto. They share humorous anecdotes about...
DHH on Rails World 2024 and what's coming in Rails 8.1
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Chris and Andrew welcome David Heinemeier Hansson (DHH) todiscuss the release of Rails 8, starting with a recap of the Rails World To...
Rails World and SellRepo
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jason, Chris, and Andrew discuss their upcoming plans for the Rails World conference, sharing stories about travel arrangements, hote...
Jeremy and Jess from IndieRails
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this crossover episode, Jason and Chris are joined by Jeremy and Jess from the Indie Rails podcast to discuss Ruby programming, indie development, ...
Rocky Mountain Ruby 2024
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jason, Chris, and Andrew are joined by the organizers of the RockyMountain Ruby Conference, including Bekki Freeman, Spike Ilacqua, a...
Andrew is Triggered by Jason Cs JSON B Columns
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s eventful episode of Remote Ruby, Jason, Chris, and Andrew dive into a range of tech topics, from the latest updates and issues with text ...
Mike Dalessio on HTML parsing & sanitization and SQLite
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, hosts Chris and Andrew sit down with Mike Dalessio, a seasoned Ruby developer and contributor to numerous open-source projects. Mike ...
Rails 7.2 – First Impressions
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jason, Chris, and Andrew dive deep into Ruby on Rails 7.2 discussionsand share their experiences with the new RC1 rate limited featur...
Authentication Generator in Rails 8, 20th anniversary of Rails, and more!
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You don’t want to miss this episode of Remote Ruby as Jason, Chris, and Andrew mark the 20th anniversary of Rails by diving into an engaging and ecl...
There is no A in JSON
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Remote Ruby, Jason and Chris dive into the complexities of modernweb development, focusing on the challenges and frustrations with ...
RubyConf with Kinsey Durham Grace and Jim Remsik
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Remote Ruby, Jason, Chris, and Andrew reunite after six months to dive into the details of the upcoming RubyConf 2024 with program ...
Desks, Deployments, and Databases
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Remote Ruby, Jason and Chris catch up with a discussion on setting up a home office with new furniture, organizing hardware with a ...
Auditing in Rails & Andrew's Cursed Idea
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Chris and Andrew dive into the intricacies of tracking changes in Rails models using gems like Paper Trail and Audited. They discuss ...
Rails 7.2 beta 1 with the GoRails Gang
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Chris and his GoRails team, Collin Jilbert and Kent Crutchfield,discuss the latest release of Rails 7.2, highlighting major new ...
Railsconf and Tech Debt
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jason and Chris chat about their experiences at various RailsConf andRubyConf’s. Then, they have deeper discussions on topics like ...
RailsConf 2024 Recap with the GoRails crew
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Remote Ruby, host Chris is joined by guests Kent Crutchfield andCollin Jilbert, sharing their experiences and reflections from the ...
Continuous Delivery and Continuous Self-Improvement
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jason, Chris, and Andrew reflect of their experiences of developing software, focusing on aspects such as the Fast and Furious franch...
Irina Nazarova from Evil Martians
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Jason, Chris, and Andrew, along with their guest, Irina Nazarova, CEO of Evil Martians, engage in a candid discussion that cover...
Code, Confessions, and Casinos - Sin City Ruby
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Jason, Chris, and Andrew kick things off sharing things from theirpersonal and professional lives, touching upon various themes ...
RailsConf 2024 with Ufuk Kayserilioglu
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode features a detailed discussion about the upcoming RailsConf 2024, itsprogramming, and significant updates in the Ruby community, par...
Struggles and Strategies-Dev Dilemmas
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Chris and Andrew in this episode as they discuss their recent experiences andchallenges with software development projects. They cover a range of...
Andy Croll - Railsconf - Free Chicken
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we jump straight into a candid conversation with Jason, whohumorously contemplates how to kick things off, earning him the title of “...
Exploring Dependabot-Unraveling Rails LSP-Vim Customization
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, join Chris and Andrew as they kick things off with Chris’s rant aboutcomputer hardware woes. Andrew contrasts this with tales of au...
Ridges on the Scroll Wheel
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Chris and Andrew tackle the eternal quandary of good versus evilright out of the gate. Then they dive into the heart of tech tal...
You Know What, Lets Just Get Into It & ONCE Campfire
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Chris and Andrew dive into the technical details of software deploymentand development tools. They begin by discussing “Campfire”...
Embracing Simplicity in Code: Smart Home Automation, Ruby Upgrades, and the Future of Rails
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered how the 'less is more' philosophy could revolutionize your coding practice? We're back with a treasure trove of insights ...
Cracking the Code: Marketing, Security, and Startups in Rails with Wafers' Ryan and Mike
29 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine if you could master the art of marketing in the Rails development world, or understand the nuances of web application firewalls (WAFs)? Well, ...
Decoding Postgres: A Journey Through User-Friendly Database Experiences with Craig Kerstiens
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready to embark on a captivating journey into the world of databases with our esteemed guest, Craig Kerstiens, a 12-year veteran of working with P...
Unleashing the Power of Postgres with Andrew Atkinson
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered why a seasoned software engineer would transition into becoming an author? Meet our guest for today, Andrew Atkinson, a software veteran...
Scaling Buzzsprout: A Deep Dive into Podcast Hosting, CDN, Rails, and Business Happiness with Tom Rossi
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to scale a successful podcast hosting platform and maintain happiness in a SaaS business? Join us as we unravel this mystery with ou...
Unlocking the Power of State Machines in Code Development with Elise Schaefer
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a lively conversation where we turn the spotlight on the oft-overlooked powerhouse of web development - state machines. We'll share ou...
Rails World 2023 Recap & Rails Foundation Plans with Amanda Perino
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jason, Chris, and Andrew welcome guest, Amanda Perino, ExecutiveDirector from the Rails Foundation. Today, they discuss their experie...
Turbo Morph & ActiveRecord Encryption with Jorge Manrubia
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jason and Chris welcome guest, Jorge Manrubia, a Lead Programmer at 37signals in Spain known for his contributions to Ruby on Rails. ...
Live at Rails World 2023
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this live afterparty episode from Rails World 2023, Jason, Chris, and Andrew are joined by Andy Croll, Robby Russell, William Kennedy, and Jason Ch...