Rocket Ship
Episodes
Why I’m Pausing the Rocket Ship Podcast (For Now)
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share an honest update about the future of the Rocket Ship Podcast.After running the show for quite a while and experimenting with ...
092 - React Native 0.84, Hermes V1 & A TanStack React Native Framework?!
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
React Native 0.84 is here (with Hermes V1 by default), WebAssembly is landing inside Hermes, Expo is experimenting with AI “Agent Skills,” and the...
091 - Gesture Handler v3, AI Agents Everywhere, Animated Components & Tiny Harvest Momentum
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode is packed with deep React Native ecosystem updates, a clear shift toward AI-first tooling, and some really positive momentum on ...
090 - Expo SDK 55, AI Agent Skills, Tiny Harvest Revenue & Industrial Revolution of Software
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode is packed with Expo-heavy updates, early looks at AI agent tooling, and some honest numbers and lessons from Tiny Harvest. We al...
089 - JS Rising Stars, Indie Game Revenue & AI Finally Clicking
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode is a quieter one on the news front - but a big one for reflections.We look at the latest signals from the React Native ecosystem...
088 - 2025 in React Native: The Good, the Overhyped, and the Lessons Learned
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
2025 is coming to an end - and instead of another release recap, this episode takes a step back.In this year-in-review, I reflect on what actually mat...
087 - React Native 0.83, Security Vulnerability, Faster Builds, Expo Router Sneak & AI Coding Challenges
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode covers a big React Native release, a critical React security vulnerability, and a wave of performance and DX improvements across...
086 - CSS Grid, Faster JSON, Uniwind Experience, React Native Rails & Tiny Harvest Game Update
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode covers a mix of major React Native updates, powerful new tools, and insights from publishing my AI-engineered farming game, Tiny...
085 - Valdi vs React Native, Uniwind v1, WebGPU, Game Dev & AI Engineering
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode is packed with performance breakthroughs, new UI tooling, graphics innovation, and my own deep dive into AI-assisted game develo...
084 - Expo MCP, MMKV, Godot Games & React Native Package Confusion
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode covers another wave of React Native ecosystem updates — from Expo’s new AI-native tools to faster storage, cross-framework e...
#083 - React Native 0.82, The React Foundation, DevTools App, CSS Support, Uniwind & Split View Layout
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode dives into all the major announcements from React Conf 2025—from the upcoming changes to React Native DevTools and React Found...
#082 - Expo App Structure, NativeWind v5, Expo Live Activity, Native APIs with JS & React Native Buoy
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode covers the latest React Native ecosystem updates, a few personal wins, and what’s next for my upcoming projects.⚛️ React N...
#081 - Expo SDK 54, Expo Router v6 & Expo UI Beta for iOS with Beto Moedano
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m joined once again by Alberto Moedano aka Code with Beto. We discuss the exciting features of Expo SDK 54, including the introdu...
#080 - LegendList 2, Expo SDK 54, New Modules and React Native 1.0?
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode is packed with big updates in the React Native world—new tools, major releases, and even a glimpse into the future of the fram...
#079 - New Architecture, AI Impact, and the Next Wave of React Native Innovation with Jamon Holmgren
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m joined once again by Jamon Holmgren, co-founder of Infinite Red and host of React Native Radio. We dive deep into the new React...
#078 - FlashList v2, Native CSS in React Native & The End of the Old Architecture
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, we explore major updates in the React Native ecosystem—fresh UI tools, performance boosts, and what the end of the old arc...
#077 - Future of React Native Animations, Building Games, Better Performance & New Packages
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode dives into what’s next for animations, games, and performance in React Native—plus a wave of new tools and examples from the...
#076 - Unistyles 3.0, SwiftUI Filters, Nitro Hype & the Expo Debate
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, we explore new tools, visual upgrades, and some trending controversy in the React Native ecosystem—plus, I finally shipped...
#075 - Epic React Native Packages, Background Images, Skia and WebGPU Updates, Expo Router & The MCP Hype
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we’re diving deep into some of the most exciting updates in the React Native ecosystem—and I’m sharing a few personal shifts too.🧠...
#074 - Expo AI App Template, Icon Creator, Background Tasks, RSC & Triathlon Success
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, we explore a handful of exciting tools and tutorials for React Native developers - plus a personal milestone:🛠️ React N...
#073 - React Native 0.80, EAS Alternative, AI Voice Agents & Apple vs React Native
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, we explore the latest updates and trends in the React Native world—and beyond:🚀 What’s New:React Native 0.80 – What...
#072 - The Frozen Arch, Killing my App & React Native World Domination
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The AppJS took place and there's a lot to learn from the amazing talks about the current state of React Native and its future. From frozen architectur...
#071 - Reanimated 4 Beta, LiveStore, DevTools & Expo Router Course
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
While the AppJS is about to kick off, we talk about some cool new packages and updates around Reanimated and a new solution for local-first apps!Also ...
#070 - React Native Version Hell, React Server Components with Expo & Invoice App Updates
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
No big news besides the RC of React Native 0.80, which gives us time to talk about the current version hell for React Native developers, and a great n...
#069 - Expo Router v5, Skia WebGPU, App Updates & Galaxies Lifetime
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Expo Router v5 was released, which dramatically improves authentication flows and finally allows to use RSC in production - although still in beta. Be...
#068 - Expo SDK 53 Highlights, React Native AI, Worklets & No Apple App Store Commissions
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Expo SDK 53 was released after a short beta with many great new features, there are new AI packages for React Native to talk about and meanwhile Apple...
#067 - Quitting React Native, React Compiler, Legend List & React Native Performance
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
React Compiler reached release candidate, LegendList v1 is finally released and Evan Bacon shares React Native performance tips - meanwhile Simon ques...
#066 - Expo 53 BETA, FlashList v2, React Native Popularity, App Sales & OTA Alternative
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Expo SDK 53 Beta was released, FlashList v2 is a complete rewrite and is React Native actually popular? I dive into the latest news from the React...
#065 - Expo SDK 53 Preview, RevenueCat Paywalls, AI Images & Gemini
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What's coming with Expo SDK 53? I dive into the latest news, trends and upcoming features of Expo and React Native, and share updates on the projects ...
#064 - Time for Change (App Updates, Vercel AI SDK & TikTok)
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I'm changing the format of RocketShip! Learn all about why and what changes, the new times and topics we will talk about. This podcast will continue t...
#063 - From Idea to App using Replit with Matt Palmer
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Simon Grimm and Matt Palmer discuss the capabilities and evolution of Replit, a platform that allows developers to quickly turn ...
#062 - Navigation, Styling & The State of React Native with Beto
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Simon and Beto discuss the latest findings from the State of React Native survey, highlighting trends in developer backgrounds, platf...
#061 - Shipping Successful AI Apps with Your Average Tech Bro
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Simon Grimm interviews Dohyun Kim, known as YourAverageTechBro, about his journey as an app developer and content creator. They ...
#060 - Module Federation, RSCs & Universal Apps with Jack Herrington
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Rocket Ship, Simon Grimm interviews Jack Herrington, a prominent figure in the React Native and Next.js communities. They discuss t...
#059 - Expo Router, RSC & DOM Components with Evan Bacon
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Simon Grimm welcomes Evan Bacon, the manager of DevTools at Expo, to discuss the latest developments in Expo, including the Expo Rout...
#058 - React Native Games & Animations with Ben Awad
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Simon Grimm interviews Ben Awad, a successful YouTuber and co-founder of the app Voidpet. They discuss Ben's journey from conten...
#057 - The Time for React Native is Now
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, Simon shares the new Galaxies.dev Zero to Hero Mission and why now is the best time to learn React Native. From New Architecture...
#056 - Bluesky's React Native App & AT Protocol with Samuel Newman
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Simon Grimm interviews Samuel Newman, a developer at Bluesky, discussing his journey from university to app development, the int...
#055 - Why Companies use React Native, Job Interviews & Open Source Trends with Jamon Holmgren
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Simon Grimm interviews Jamon Holmgren, co-founder of Infinite Red, discussing the evolution and advantages of React Native in mo...
#054 - React Native Music Game with Kim Chouard (Skia, NativeWind, Expo AV)
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Simon Grimm interviews Kim Chouard, a developer and educator, about his journey in coding, the challenges of building a multipla...
#053 - Why Accessibility in React Native matters with Britta Evans-Fenton
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Simon Grimm and Britta Evans-Fenton discuss the importance of accessibility in React Native and mobile development. Britta share...
#052 - Styling, RSC, Expo, Universal Apps, EAS, Debugging, Strict DOM, React Native Q&A
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What are my top 3 libraries? Which styling solution is the best? How can we build better universal apps for web, iOS and Android? In this special Q&am...
#051 - React Native Brownfield Integration with Mariusz Stanisz
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Simon Grimm interviews Mariusz Stanisz, a React Native developer, about the complexities and challenges of Brownfield integratio...
#050 - New Arch, JSI, Native Modules & Rust with Oscar Franco
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Simon Grimm interviews Oskar Franco about the new architecture in React Native. They discuss the current bridge concept, the nee...
#049 - Migrating to Expo from RNC CLI & Testing Libraries with Steve Galili
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Galili, lead software engineer at MyWheels, discusses the transition from the React Native Community CLI to Expo for their car-sharing platform....
#048 - MLKit & The React Native Paradox with Gant Laborde
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Simon Grimm interviews Gant Laborde, CIO at Infinite Red, about his role, his sci-fi novel, and the React Native Paradox. Gant e...
#047 - Challenges of Building an On-call App with Rory Bain
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Simon interviews Rory Bain, a product engineer at Incident.io, about his experience building a multi-platform on-call mobile app...
#046 - Developing React Native TV Apps with Giovanni Laquidara
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Simon Grimm interviews Giovanni Laquidara, a developer advocate at Amazon, about TV app development with React Native. Giovanni ...
#045 - React Native Apps for Seafarers with Gabriel Dierks
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Gabriel Dierks, a lead mobile engineer at Kadmos, discusses the challenges and solutions related to mobile app development for s...
#044 - Yoga, Layouting and New Architecture with Delphine Bugner
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Delphine Bugner, Mobile Tech Lead at BAM, discusses the inner workings of Yoga in React Native. Yoga is responsible for positioning components on the ...
#043 - React Native Best Practices Template with Youssouf El Azizi
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Yousouf El-Azizi, mobile tribe lead at Obytes and core team member of the GeeksBlaBla community in Morocco, discusses his path into technology and bec...
#042 - React Native is alive! App.js Recap with Áron Berezkin
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Simon and Aaron recap the App.js conference and discuss the key themes and talks. They cover topics such as the state of Expo, the re...
#041 - The Evolution of JavaScript Frameworks with Maximilian Schwarzmüller
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Simon Grimm interviews Maximilian Schwarzmüller, a renowned online course creator, about his experience of creating courses and...
#040 - From Next.js to React Native with Kitze
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Simon and Kitze discuss various topics including Kitze's experience as a React Native developer, his encounter with Gary Vee, an...
#039 - Award Winning Credit Card App Yonder with Henry Moulton
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Henry Moulton, principal engineer at Yonder, shares the story of building the award-winning mobile app Yonder. He talks about the cha...
#038 - Expo EAS and 100 Snakes with Jon Samp
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jon Samp, head of product at Expo, shares his background in herpetology research and how he transitioned into programming. He discuss...
#037 - Bringing Swift to React Native with Gary Tokman
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Simon interviews Gary Tokman, CEO at Candle, about his experience with React Native and building a personal finance app. Gary shares ...
#036 - React Native Apps using Web3 & AI with Nader Dabit
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Simon interviews Nader Dabit, a developer and expert in AI and Web3. Nader shares his background and explains why he left his job at ...
#035 - React Native Skia with William Candillon
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Simon Grimm interviews William Candillon, the creator of Can It Be Done in React Native, about React Native Skia. They discuss t...
#034 - React Architecture Tips with Charlotte Isambert
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Charlotte Isambert, developer at BAM Labs, shares insights on architecture, emphasizing the importance of splitting code into feature...
#033 - NativeWind & React Native Styling with Mark Lawlor
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Lawlor, the creator of NativeWind, joins Simon on the Rocketship podcast to discuss the challenges of styling in React Native and the solutions p...
#032 - From broke Teacher to Software Engineer with Zach Taylor
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zach Taylor, a software engineer living in Japan, shares his journey from teaching guitar lessons and selling Pokemon cards to becoming a full-time so...
#031 - React Native Gestures & Microinteractions with Kacper Kapuściak
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Simon Grimm interviews Kacper Kapuściak, a React Native open-source developer at Software Mansion. They explore the importance of mi...
#030 - Ignite React Native Projects with Frank Calise
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Simon interviews Frank Calise, Senior Software Engineer at Infinite Red. Frank shares his experiences with different programming lang...
#029 - State of React Native with Áron Berezkin
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Simon and Aaron Berezkin discuss the results of the State of React Native 2023 survey. They cover various topics such as state manage...
#028 - Expo Router & Universal React Native Apps with Evan Bacon
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Simon interviews Evan Bacon, the creator of Expo Router. They explore the features and benefits of Expo Router, including file-based ...
#027 - React Native’s Superpower with Theo Browne
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Simon talks with Theo about the differences between React Native and Flutter, and what React Native's Superpower is. They explore the benefits of Reac...
#026 - React Server Components for React Native with Szymon Rybczak
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk with Szymon Rybczak, a 17-year-old React Native developer at Callstack. Szymon shares his journey into open source and his exp...
#025 - EAS, Expo Prebuild & SDK 50 with Kadi Kraman
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Kadi Kraman and I discuss various topics related to Expo and React Native. We cover EAS (Expo Application Services) and its feat...
#024 - Supabase Powered Apps with Thor Schaeff
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Simon talks with Thor Schaeff, Dev Rel & DX at Supabase. We cover all things Supabase, compare it to other solutions and how well Supabase plays t...
#023 - Why you should use React Native in 2024
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why should you use React Native in 2024? I explain my reasons for using React Native and why I think it's probably the best cross-platform solution yo...
#022 - Galactic Year for React Native Devs
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this end of the year episode, I share the story how Galaxies almost failed and my vision for every member of Galaxies plus the content you can expe...
#021 - The React Native IDE with Krzysztof Magiera
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Simon talks with Krzysztof Magiera, ex-React Native core developer and Director of Engineering at Software Mansion. We discuss the upcoming React Nati...
#020 - Building Tools for Expo with Dan Stepanov
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Simon talks with Dan Stepanov, a YC graduate and React Native consultant. We dive into Dan's latest project Expostack, which is an alternative to the ...
#019 - Unistyles, C++ and new React Native Architecture with Jacek Pudysz
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Simon talks with Jacek Pudysz, CTO of Codemask and creator of the trending React Native Unistyles library. We talk about Unistyles and what makes this...
#018 - From PT to Software Engineer with Brandon Austin
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Simon talks with Brandon Austin, React Native developer by day and indie hacker at night. We discuss Brandon's journey from Personal Trainer to Softwa...
#017 - React Native + Next.js with Fernando Rojo
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Simon talks with Fernando Rojo, creator of successful packages like solito, moti or dripsy. We dive into building cross-platform apps with React Nativ...
#016 - Universal React Native Apps with Rodrigo Figueroa
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Simon talks with Rodrigo Figueroa, a React Native developer from Chile. We dive deep into building universal apps for iOS, Android, and the web with R...
#015 - Performance Tips for React Native with Alexandre Moureaux
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Simon talks with Alexandre Moureaux, a React Native developer focused on the performance of mobile apps. We dive into how to measure your app's perfor...
#014 - Building a Mobile Game with Jan Van Echelpoel
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Simon talks with Jan Van Echelpoel, an independent digital product builder. We talk about Jans game Nightlands and what goes into developing a game wi...
#013 - React Native Vision Camera & MMKV with Marc Rousavy
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Simon talks with Marc Rousavy, creator of the popular MMKV and Vision Camera Packages for React Native. We dive into Marc's background in C#, how he b...
#012 - Offline Apps, Indie Hacking & AI with Benedikt Müller
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Simon talks with Benedikt Müller, a solutions engineer by day and indie hacker by night! We dive into the technical challenges of the AI project Feld...
#011 - Tamagui & Universal Apps with Nate Wienert
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Simon talks with Nate Wienert, the creator of Tamagui. We explore what Tamagui is, how it helps to build universal apps for native and mobile, and wha...
#010 - Learn to use Storybook with Daniel Williams
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Simon talks with Daniel Williams, the maintainer of React Native Storybook. Daniel helps Simon to understand how Storybook works, and how the React Na...
#009 - Why you need React Native Animations with Catalin Miron
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Simon talks with Catalin Miron, the expert in React Native animations. We discuss strategies to get started with animations, how interpolation works, ...
#008 - Build your own Startup with Vadim Savin
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Simon talks with Vadim Savin, creator of the popular NotJustDev YouTube channel and brand! We talk about Hackathons, creating your own startups with c...
#007 - Expo, Router & Debugging with Cedric van Putten
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Simon talks with Cedric van Putten, Engineer, and Jack of all trades at Expo! We talk about Expo vs React Native CLI, improvements for React Native de...
#006 - Amplify & React Native Courses with Alberto Moedano
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Simon talks with Alberto Moedano who runs a Spanish and English YouTube channel for React Native. We talk about his journey from Unity to React Native...
#005 - Building the World's Best Apps with Áron Berezkin
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Simon talks with Aron Berezkin, a senior React Native developer from Prague. Aron works for a company called STRV, and has been involved in the creati...
#004 - Flutter vs React Native and Reanimated with Enzo Mangano
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Simon talks with Enzo, an Italian developer who is running his own company. We dive back into Enzo's past with Flutter, how he switched to React Nativ...
#003 - Building a Fitness App using Firebase & Expo with Paweł Karniej
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Simon talks with Paweł, a developer, and indie hacker. Pavel explains the ideas and technology behind his new side project Fitmate and shares technic...
#002 - Shipping React Native Apps with David Leuliette
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Simon talks with David, a freelance designer and developer. We talk about the React Native community, how shipping apps is a muscle you can train, and...
#001 - From NextJS to React Native with Hosna Qasmei
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Simon talks with Hosna, a software developer and YouTube creator. We go over Hosnas transition to web development and later her move from Next to Reac...