100. Blending Comedy and Code
100. Blending Comedy and Code: From Young Programmer to Conference Entertainer - with Rendle
In the 100th episode of Betatalks the Podcast, Rick and Oscar celebrate the milestone with guest Rendle, a software development consultant at RendleLabs and member of the parody band The Line Breakers. Rendle shares the band’s journey from a comedy quiz round to performing tech-themed cover songs at conferences. He highlights his efforts to bring humor and lightheartedness to tech events, including his talk The Worst Programming Language Ever. They also discuss the importance of personal storytelling, overcoming imposter syndrome, and fostering a welcoming tech community. He reflects on his unique career path, blending programming, stand-up comedy, and tech advocacy.
About this episode, and Rendle in particular: you can find Rendle on LinkedIn or Bluesky. Or visit his website rendle.dev.
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