Mechanical Ink Podcast
The Mechanical Ink podcast is a podcast about the open-source ecosystem. We speak to project maintainers, open-source companies, and companies who play a critical role in ensuring a healthy ecosystem. We ask the tough questions but also celebrate the wins and acknowledge open-source software's critical role in the world. schalkneethling.substack.com
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Open Source, Open Sauced, Community, Metrics, Contribution, And Pizza - Brian (bdougie) Douglas
In this episode of the Mechanical Ink podcast, Schalk Neethling interviews Brian (bdougie) Douglas, the founder of Open Sauced. They delve into the significance of open-source contributions and the impact of tools like Open Sauced in providing comprehensive insights and analytics for open-source projects. Brian discuss
Open Source Advocacy, Cultivating Constructive Dialogues, Homelabs, And Awesome Open Source - Brian McGonagill
In this episode of the Mechanical Ink podcast, host Schalk Neethling speaks with Brian McGonagill, an advocate for open source software. Brian shares his unconventional career path, which spans roles at the Large Hadron Collider, Intel, and as a police officer, leading up to his current advocacy for open source softwar
Note: There is some talk of suicide ideation during this episode. Please take care while listening. If you need help, please use the following link to find resources near you. https://resources.byspotify.com/ There is no way to capture the emotional and inspirational story maze that Lars weaves in this episode. What fo
Revolutionising Web Docs: Documentation Engineering, Sustainability, Security - Open Web Docs
In this episode of the Mechanical Ink podcast, host Schalk Neethling speaks with guests Florian Scholz, Jory Burson, and Will Bamberg from Open Web Docs. They start the conversation by talking about web documentation and the vital role of open-source projects such as MDN Web Docs, unveiling how documentation roles have
In the latest episode of the Mechanical Ink podcast, host Schalk Neethling welcomes Emily Omier, known for her expertise in elevating open source startups from modest beginnings to flourishing ventures. Emily, renowned for her ability to "take revenue streams from a trickle to a flood", shares her invaluable insights o
In this episode of the Mechanical Ink podcast, hosted by Schalk Neethling, guest Anna Smith takes listeners on a journey exploring her multifaceted experiences and perspectives. Anna shares her unique insights on subjects ranging from climate change and the role of AI in addressing global challenges to the value of emb
