Spilling the ITea
Episodes
inside the industry: AI software engineering
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After a long gap between recordings, the three of us are finally back together.We’re back with our “inside the industry” series, where we take a...
inside the industry: software engineering in retail
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we dive into the world of software engineering in the retail sector. While we often work across different industries, this time ...
life in screens: toxic relations with our devices
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How connected are we really in a world that’s always online? In this episode, we reflect on screen time, digital dependency, and how smartphones are...
gap years and different journeys as a software engineer - with Manuel Navid
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Manuel Navid to trace his journey into computer science and how curiosity, not a rigid plan, led him there. He share...
historical women in STEM: Hedy Lamarr
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to our series on historical women in STEM. This time let's unravel the Hollywood starlet by day, and secret inventor by night: Hedy Lamar...
working at an AI startup - with Carlos Sansón
26 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this new episode, we chat with our friend (Carlos) Sansón, a software/product engineer at a Barcelona AI startup, about what life in a startup is...
from uni to our first 9-5 job
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the journey of landing that first full-time job after studying. We’ll share how we balanced working while studying, fr...
does computer science still matter in 2025?
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the tech industry — and especially the world of software engineering. We’ll share our thoughts on the current state ...
we're back! team dynamics, AI and too many meetings
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back! After a little break, we catch up on what’s new in our tech careers — from navigating fast-paced environments and shifting roles to...
code, coffee, and clocking out: work-life balance in tech
23 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we meet again to dive into the challenges of managing our daily time as full-time software engineers while striving for work-life bal...
flat vs hierarchical structures in tech: spain, netherlands, scandinavia
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're back!!! In this episode, we dive into how business hierarchy shapes software development teams across different European cultures. From flat...
staying on track in computer science: build skills, confidence and catch up without falling behind
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we get real about the challenges of pursuing a computer engineering degree. We start by addressing the tough reality—this career pa...
why diversity and soft skills matter: driving success in a tech team
01 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode delves into the role diversity plays in tech teams, exploring how some companies do or do not prioritize it. Sharing insights from our e...
finding work-life balance in software engineering
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to today’s episode, where we dive into our daily lives as software engineers as we navigate balancing work and personal life in the fast-pac...
what every junior software engineer needs to know
27 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we discuss the journey of landing your first job as a junior software engineer, covering everything from networking strategies to key...
historical women in STEM: Maria Skłodowska-Curie
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re diving deep into the remarkable life and legacy of Marie Curie, a true pioneer in the world of science. After being inspired ...
studying in Europe: which country is best for you? (spain, denmark, germany, NL, sweden)
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the three of us dive into our personal experiences studying in countries like Spain, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Denmark. W...
we're not really strangers spanish edition: volveríamos a estudiar informática?
08 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another episode, but this time we bring you a special edition in SPANISH! In this episode, we play our favourite game "We're ...
learn computer science and thrive, not just survive
25 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we reflect on the memories from our uni days, focusing on how we organized our time and what we learned along the way. We also explor...
what they don't tell you about sustainability in IT
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we continue our software engineering ethics series by focusing on environmental concerns in IT. We'll explore energy consumption,...
girls in a male-dominated tech field
14 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Back with another episode, we discuss our challenges and experiences of being one of the few women in computer science and the tech industry. All the ...
paths and roles to take in IT and software
30 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of your favorite podcast, where we explore diverse career paths in IT, with a special focus on software development. We'...
north vs south europe: where should you work?
16 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a laid-back chat where we all share differences on our work experiences across the european scene. We'll dig a little about office str...
is digital privacy part of a software engineer's job?
02 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, we dive into one of the most prominent issues in software engineering ethics: privacy. We share our stories about handling privacy ch...
working from home: a blessing or a curse?
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we dive into the ever-evolving realm of remote work. From dissecting company cultures to exploring personal experiences, we un...
educational routes into tech: is a bachelors or a masters necessary?
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's podcast, we talk about our experiences and thoughts when it comes to finding educational routes into the tech world. From the tradition...
facing imposter syndrome in tech
07 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's chat, we're diving into the topic of imposter syndrome in the tech world. We're keeping it real about the doubts and insecuriti...
will ChatGPT take our jobs away?
24 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode, we're diving into what ChatGPT has brought to the table for software engineers – the good, the bad, and everything in b...
must-knows before studying abroad
10 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we delve into the preparation process for studying abroad, sharing practical tips we wished we had during our journeys. We explore th...
job search part 2: how to level up your interview game
03 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest episode, we continue the conversation where we left off last week on job searching: we discuss spotting red flags during interviews, sh...
job search part 1: finding the right position as a junior
25 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this latest episode, we focus on the process of job searching as junior developers, covering strategies like using LinkedIn, exploring diverse plat...
how to adapt your mindset to survive in IT
18 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk about how we have had to change our idea of productivity when getting into computer science and software engineering. Going fr...
software eng are not mr robot!!! stereotypes and why we got into this
11 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, we tackle the stereotype of "computer science" guys, examining its impact on gender diversity in the field. We discuss curr...
Welcome to Spilling the ITea
04 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Spilling the ITea, a podcast where we, Agnés, Maria and Emma, debug our experiences as women in tech and IT, specifically in Computer Scie...