Python Out Loud

Episode 2 Show Notes (http://pythonoutloud.com/episode2): pythonoutloud.com/episode2 (http://pythonoutloud.com/episode2) In this episode, Kevin’s mental math skills are put to the test as we explore options for calculating exponentials in Python. The discussion begins with two popular sites for practicing programming, projecteuler.net (https://projecteuler.net/) and pythonchallenge.com (http://pythonchallenge.com/), the latter being the inspiration for this episode. Both sites have fun problems to tackle, but we find Python Challenge more interesting because it requires more creative thinking. After some “quality” jokes our statistician followers will enjoy, as well as bad comic book references, we also highlight Python’s flexibility for solving mathematical problems in many, many, many, many ways. In the process, we find out why the caret (^) isn’t used in Python for exponentiation, per the following Stack Exchange discussion: https://softwareengineering.stackexchange.com/a/331392 That’s not to say you

Episode 2 Teaser Show Notes (http://pythonoutloud.com/episode2teaser): pythonoutloud.com/episode2teaser (http://pythonoutloud.com/episode2teaser) Episode 2 Teaser Companion Blog Post (http://pythonoutloud.com/articles/the-magic-behind-integer-arithmetic-in-python): pythonoutloud.com/articles/the-magic-behind-integer-arithmetic-in-python (http://pythonoutloud.com/articles/the-magic-behind-integer-arithmetic-in-python) If you enjoyed this less polished, monologue format, tweeting at us as @PythonOutLoud (https://twitter.com/PythonOutLoud), and let us know! If we get enough positive feedback, we’ll consider releasing similar episodes more often.

Episode 1 Postscript Show Notes (http://pythonoutloud.com/episode1postscript): pythonoutloud.com/episode1postscript (http://pythonoutloud.com/episode1postscript) Thanks for the questions and feedback, and please keep them coming by tweeting at @PythonOutLoud (https://twitter.com/PythonOutLoud)! While Episode 2 is incubating, this special postscript to Episode 1 answers more listener questions, discusses our Twitter giveaways, and boldly endures Isaiah's Star Trek references. PSA: The level of geek was a bit high in this episode, so we’ll share links in descending order of geekiness First off, we have the episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation Isaiah keeps referencing: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ChainofCommand(StarTrek:TheNext_Generation) Second, we have the closest attempt you'll ever hear of Isaiah not only reference, but almost singing, a pop song: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AllAboutThat_Bass This third link is a good example of the fun and challenges of balancing our podcast hobby and our day jobs

Episode 1 Show Notes (http://pythonoutloud.com/1): pythonoutloud.com/1 (http://pythonoutloud.com/1) These show note were written on the Shinano Train, on Kevin's smartphone, steaming toward the Snow Monkey Park in Nagano, Japan. In Episode 1, we discuss the infamous programming challenge known as FizzBuzz (no space), Fizz Buzz (with a space), or fizz_buzz (in PEP8-friendly syntax). We start off with its origin story, a math game used to teach children division. We then debate whether sitting around in a circle and taking turns saying “one, two, fizz, four, buzz, ...” is as fun in the digital age. Even less fun? Fizz Buzz's reputation as a job interview question. For more about this version, see the well-known blog post by Jeff Atwood at https://blog.codinghorror.com/why-cant-programmers-program/ (https://blog.codinghorror.com/why-cant-programmers-program/) We're still not sure whether Fizz Buzz, or any other math-heavy question, is suitable for determining someone's capacity as a programmer. But as a learning

Episode 0 Postscript Show Notes (http://pythonoutloud.com/episode0postscript): pythonoutloud.com/episode0postscript (http://pythonoutloud.com/episode0postscript) While we create Episode 1, this Episode 0 Postscript answers some of your questions, discusses our plans for the show, and announces our first giveaway! In addition, Isaiah shared some stories from PyCascades (https://www.pycascades.com/) (https://www.pycascades.com/ (https://www.pycascades.com/)), a regional Python conference held in Canada in January 2018. At PyCascades, Isaiah even gave a Lightning Talk announcing Python Out Loud to nearly 400 audience members: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrzfSU-8zVY&feature=youtu.be&t=24m50s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrzfSU-8zVY&feature=youtu.be&t=24m50s) We recommend watching all of the other amazing talks, as well: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtWI06j1EADmEOGj2iJhSyA (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtWI06j1EADmEOGj2iJhSyA) Also, while explaining why we started with Episode 0 and not Episode 1,

Episode 0 Show Notes (http://pythonoutloud.com/0): pythonoutloud.com/0 (http://pythonoutloud.com/0) It's important to set realistic goals, right? So why wait to publish the acceptance speech we'd give for our Lifetime Achievement Award? [pause for audience applause] KC: Thank you! Thank you! Wow... {{yearspodcasting}} year{{yearspodcasting|pluralize}} and {{episodespodcasted}} episode{{episodespodcasted|pluralize}} later, and here we are! We're over-filled with emotions right now. [pause for audience to say "awwww..."] IL: And we want to start by thanking you, our loyal listeners. We started with Episode 0, where we introduced ourselves, explained the name "Python Out Loud", and shared our Python aha-moments. And yes, as you can see, Kevin is still wearing the exact same pajamas as when we recorded Episode 0. [pause for audience laughter] KC: By recording from Nagano, Japan, and Portland, Oregon, who knew we'd be the very first trans-pacific Python podcast? [off-key violin string pulled] IL: Hey, Kevin, the o