Coding After Work Podcast

We met Tim Corey at Microsoft Build, surrounded by people throwing around acronyms like MCP and pretending we all knew what it meant. Turns out, we weren't alone.
In this episode, we talk about the gaps in learning that nobody tells you about, the power of teaching what you just figured out, and how showing your mistakes can be the best way to teach. Tim shares his journey from recording rough YouTube videos for his students to becoming one of the most trusted developer educators on the web.
We also dive into why acronyms can make people feel left out, what it's really like to balance paid and free content, and how he accidentally built a thriving community by simply trying to help others not hit the same walls he did.
And yes, we talk about imposter syndrome, AI acting like an overconfident junior dev, and why debugging on camera might be the most honest kind of teaching there is.

Links:
https://www.iamtimcorey.com/
https://www.youtube.com/IAmTimCorey

The first version of Visual Studio 2026 Insiders is here! We sat down with Mads Kristensen to explore what's new:
Monthly update cadence (faster features, fewer waits)

Deeper Copilot integration, including the new Profiler Agent

Major performance boosts across startup, large solutions, and RDP/DevBox

A modern UI refresh with new themes and cleaner settings

Near-seamless extension compatibility from 2022 to 2026

We also talk about bug reports as "gifts," why developer happiness matters more than raw productivity, and Mads' favorite hidden gems in the IDE.

This episode is packed with stories, insight, and more than a few unexpected turns – and our guest is no exception. We're joined by the always-curious, always-creating John Galloway, who shares his remarkable journey from submarine officer to dev community builder at Microsoft.
Whether it's live-streaming labs, shipping AI-powered productivity tools, or winning a car on The Price Is Right (yes, really), John brings heart, humor, and a whole lot of dev wisdom. We talk Blazor, .NET Aspire, the evolution of vibe coding, the reality of building meaningful content, and how AI is changing the way we build and communicate.
Plus, you'll hear about the VR boxing obsession, accessibility from a broader lens, and how subtle Superman shoulder moves might be the key to cinematic greatness. Buckle up for a vibrant episode full of laughs, insight, and genuine developer love.
 
🎤 Guest: Jon Galloway – Program Manager, Principal Product Manager at Microsoft focused on .NET and Web Development
🧭 Topics Covered:
What the DevDiv Community Team actually does

Organizing .NET Conf and supporting developer events

Jon's Price Is Right story (spoiler: he won a car!)

Submarine life and how it shaped his dev mindset

Transitioning from Visual Basic to Microsoft

What "vibe coding" means and how AI is changing dev productivity

Blazor and the new .NET Aspire dashboard

Writing technical books with the likes of Scott Hanselman, Scott Guthrie, and Phil Haack

Accessibility beyond disability

Repurposing content across formats using AI

Thoughts on VR fitness, and writing fiction with AI

Superman movie talk and the emotional power of theme music

📎 Resources Mentioned:
https://devblogs.microsoft.com/blog
https://github.com/dotnet-presentations
‪@jongalloway.bsky.social‬

Special thanks to Daniel Hindrikes for audio mixing

In this episode, recorded live at Microsoft Build, we sit down with Beth Massi! From community legend to product manager on the .NET MAUI team, Beth joins us for a deep dive into the world of hybrid app development.
We unpack the story behind the name "MAUI," the evolution of Xamarin, and how web technologies can blend seamlessly into native apps. Along the way, we explore AI's growing role in developer tooling, the power of open source collaboration, and yes… even Star Trek captains.
Whether you're building mobile apps, curious about hybrid frameworks, or just here for the sci-fi and geek-outs, this episode has something for you.


Guest: 🎤 Beth Massi – Product Manager on the .NET MAUI team at Microsoft
Topics Discussed:
What is .NET MAUI and how it evolved from Xamarin

The clever (and rule-bending) origin story of the name "MAUI"

Hybrid apps explained: Blazor, WebView, and using web tech in native apps

The Blazor WebView vs. Hybrid WebView: use cases and benefits

Real-world examples of .NET MAUI apps: from school buses to law audio books

Syncfusion's partnership and contributions to MAUI

Backward compatibility, rapid releases, and how the MAUI team handles it all

AI tools like GitHub Copilot transforming UI design and developer productivity

Designing cross-platform experiences without losing performance or personality

Remote work and collaboration at Microsoft

Beth's personal journey from MVP to marketing to PM

Links Mentioned:
https://github.com/BethMassi

https://github.com/dotnet-presentations/blazor-hybrid-workshop 
Syncfusion Blazor Toolkit: syncfusion.com


Special thanks to Daniel Hindrikes for audio mixing

In this episode, recorded live at Microsoft Build, we sit down with the always insightful Anthony Chu, Principal PM at Microsoft, to explore the world of Azure Container Apps. Anthony brings a unique developer-first perspective on simplifying complex cloud infrastructure, weaving together topics like Dapr, serverless GPUs, dynamic sessions, and even a surprising amount of pasta talk.
Whether you're new to containers or neck-deep in Kubernetes YAML files, there's something for everyone here, especially if you're into Marvel vs. DC debates or want to know which Spider-Man reigns supreme.

Guest: 🎤 Anthony Chu – Principal Product Manager at Microsoft, working on Azure Container Apps
Blog: https://anthonychu.ca/
Bluesky: @anthonychu.ca

Topics Discussed:

What Azure Container Apps actually are, and how they simplify Kubernetes

Comparing Container Apps, Azure Functions, and App Services

When to choose Kubernetes over Container Apps—and when not to

What Dapr is and how it fits into the microservices puzzle

Dynamic Sessions: running untrusted code safely for AI and agent-based scenarios

Serverless GPUs and running custom models

Real-world use cases and architecture patterns combining apps and jobs

How open telemetry is built-in, with zero SDKs needed

The impact of MCP (Multi-channel Processing) and the evolution of cloud-native AI workloads

Anthony's journey from being a user of Azure Functions and Blazor to shaping them as a PM

The importance of networking at conferences—and a great story from NDC London 2016

Anthony's culinary skills, first computer, favorite superhero, and... the great Spider-Man debate

Special thanks to Daniel Hindrikes for audio mixing