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Talks I've given, podcasts I host, shows I've been on, and CFPs I've submitted. Want me on yours? .

Podcasts / currently hosting

Shows I'm actively hosting or involved with, plus the latest Remote Ruby episode.

Jun 12, 2026
55 min
remote ruby · ep 259

[The lost episode 259]  All Right, Rant Time - Debugging

[This episode from February 2024 was never published and recently discovered] In today’s episode, Andrew kicks things off with a rant about tackling developer experience tasks a…

Podcasts / previously

Shows I used to host or appear on regularly, kept here for context and archives.

Talks

Conference talks and presentations I've given about Rails, Ruby, software teams, and developer workflows.

Jun 12, 2026
30 min
Blastoff Rails · Albuquerque, NM

We Are the Ruby Community

Many developers feel like observers of the Ruby community rather than participants in it. This talk reframes what community actually means, breaks down the invisible barriers that make people feel like they don't belong, and shows practical ways anyone can participate right away. The goal is to show that the Ruby community isn't something you join, it's something you help create.

Sep 15, 2022
30 min
BridgetownConf · Virtual

Learn Enough Bridgetown to be Dangerous

A virtual talk about getting started with Bridgetown, the Ruby static site generator I've built every version of this site on.

May 19, 2022
40 min
RailsConf · Pittsburgh, PA

Start Your Ruby Podcast Today! No Experience Required!

My first conference talk, given with my Remote Ruby co-hosts Jason Charnes and Chris Oliver. A practical guide to starting a podcast as an engineer.

CFPs

Conference proposals I've submitted over the years. Some accepted, most not. I keep them around because the writeups are still useful.

Appearances

Guest spots, interviews, and conference appearances from around the Ruby community.