Google Just Changed Everything. Here's What You Missed from I/O
05/29/25 • 78 min
In this episode of The Programming Podcast, Leon Noel and Danny Thompson dive deep into how to get the most out of tech conferences — including unique strategies used at Commit Your Code, what it really takes to build a network from scratch, and how AI is completely changing the developer landscape.
From portable mini golf to prompt cards that kickstart conversations, Danny unveils how CYC is engineered to spark real connections — not just QR-code scans. Then, the duo unpacks Google I/O 2025, including wild use cases for AI-generated video, Android XR glasses, and what companies are really doing with AI budgets (spoiler: it’s not layoffs).
Whether you're a developer looking to network better, a freelancer trying to close more deals, or just someone curious about how AI is disrupting everything — this episode is for you.
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💡 Sponsor: Level Up Financial Planning
Changing careers or increasing your income? Get financial clarity with Level Up Financial Planning—helping early and mid-career tech professionals secure their financial future. Visit LevelUpFinancialPlanning.com for a free consultation!
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Danny Thompson
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Leon Noel
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/leonnoel/
https://100devs.org/
📧 Have ideas or questions for the show? Or are you a business that wants to talk business?
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Chapters:
00:00 - Strategy for Building Real Connections at Conferences
01:45 - Introducing Commit Your Code & This Year’s Upgrades
03:10 - Mini Golf as a Networking Tool? Here’s Why
04:30 - Free Professional Headshots & The Morning Connect
05:25 - Prompt Cards & the “Start in the Middle” Philosophy
06:15 - The 5-Minute Pass System for Intros
07:50 - How Employers Are Involved at CYC
09:40 - Leon’s Early Networking Strategy: Never Eat Alone
11:00 - The Power of Volunteering at Conferences
13:00 - Shifting the Focus from Collecting Contacts to Creating Relationships
14:15 - “Read the Room” & Breathers During Conversations
15:30 - Making Conferences Less Awkward and More Genuine
16:55 - Transitioning from Online to In-Person Relationships
18:00 - From CYC to Google I/O: Huge Shifts in Tech
20:10 - AI-Generated Video and the Wild Future of Media
21:55 - AI Search and the Changing Behavior Around Google
23:30 - Real-Time Translation with Android XR Glasses
25:05 - Will Smart Glasses Finally Go Mainstream?
27:00 - Google’s Ecosystem Advantage in AI Integration
29:00 - Why Google Glass Was Too Early
30:50 - Stripe Sessions & Corporate AI Investments
32:30 - AI as a Productivity Tool, Not a Layoff Excuse
34:15 - Freelance Client Discovery: Ask the Right Questions
36:00 - What Makes a $30K+ Project Work
37:40 - From $1.8K Projects to $275K+ Consulting Deals
39:10 - Auditing AI-Generated Code Responsibly
40:15 - Why Now Is the Time to Learn AI Tools as a Developer
42:00 - Final Thoughts: Real Problems great than Shiny Tech
43:00 - Ask Danny & Leon: Questions to Ask Freelance Clients
In this episode of The Programming Podcast, Leon Noel and Danny Thompson dive deep into how to get the most out of tech conferences — including unique strategies used at Commit Your Code, what it really takes to build a network from scratch, and how AI is completely changing the developer landscape.
From portable mini golf to prompt cards that kickstart conversations, Danny unveils how CYC is engineered to spark real connections — not just QR-code scans. Then, the duo unpacks Google I/O 2025, including wild use cases for AI-generated video, Android XR glasses, and what companies are really doing with AI budgets (spoiler: it’s not layoffs).
Whether you're a developer looking to network better, a freelancer trying to close more deals, or just someone curious about how AI is disrupting everything — this episode is for you.
🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode!
🔥 Real advice. Real experience. Real value. Hit that like & subscribe button to support more episodes like this!
💡 Sponsor: Level Up Financial Planning
Changing careers or increasing your income? Get financial clarity with Level Up Financial Planning—helping early and mid-career tech professionals secure their financial future. Visit LevelUpFinancialPlanning.com for a free consultation!
NEW SITE https://www.programmingpodcast.com/
Stay in Touch:
📧 Have ideas or questions for the show? Or are you a business that wants to talk business?
Email us at [email protected]!
Danny Thompson
https://x.com/DThompsonDev
https://www.linkedin.com/in/DThompsonDev
www.DThompsonDev.com
Leon Noel
https://x.com/leonnoel
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leonnoel/
https://100devs.org/
📧 Have ideas or questions for the show? Or are you a business that wants to talk business?
Email us at [email protected]!
Chapters:
00:00 - Strategy for Building Real Connections at Conferences
01:45 - Introducing Commit Your Code & This Year’s Upgrades
03:10 - Mini Golf as a Networking Tool? Here’s Why
04:30 - Free Professional Headshots & The Morning Connect
05:25 - Prompt Cards & the “Start in the Middle” Philosophy
06:15 - The 5-Minute Pass System for Intros
07:50 - How Employers Are Involved at CYC
09:40 - Leon’s Early Networking Strategy: Never Eat Alone
11:00 - The Power of Volunteering at Conferences
13:00 - Shifting the Focus from Collecting Contacts to Creating Relationships
14:15 - “Read the Room” & Breathers During Conversations
15:30 - Making Conferences Less Awkward and More Genuine
16:55 - Transitioning from Online to In-Person Relationships
18:00 - From CYC to Google I/O: Huge Shifts in Tech
20:10 - AI-Generated Video and the Wild Future of Media
21:55 - AI Search and the Changing Behavior Around Google
23:30 - Real-Time Translation with Android XR Glasses
25:05 - Will Smart Glasses Finally Go Mainstream?
27:00 - Google’s Ecosystem Advantage in AI Integration
29:00 - Why Google Glass Was Too Early
30:50 - Stripe Sessions & Corporate AI Investments
32:30 - AI as a Productivity Tool, Not a Layoff Excuse
34:15 - Freelance Client Discovery: Ask the Right Questions
36:00 - What Makes a $30K+ Project Work
37:40 - From $1.8K Projects to $275K+ Consulting Deals
39:10 - Auditing AI-Generated Code Responsibly
40:15 - Why Now Is the Time to Learn AI Tools as a Developer
42:00 - Final Thoughts: Real Problems great than Shiny Tech
43:00 - Ask Danny & Leon: Questions to Ask Freelance Clients
Previous Episode
Devs Are Losing Job Offers Due to THESE Common Mistakes!
In this power-packed episode of The Programming Podcast, Danny Thompson (Director of Technology at This Dot Labs) and Leon Noel (Managing Director of Engineering at Resilient Coders) break down everything you need to know to get your first job in tech.
We go deep on:
Recruiter secrets
Nailing behavioral interviews
Technical interview mindset
Salary negotiation mistakes
Job hunt strategy
Real stories from our own journeys
Whether you're just getting started or stuck mid-hunt, this episode is your ultimate job search survival guide—with no fluff, just the actionable truth.
We also share what it's like building free communities like 100Devs and Commit Your Code, why most people aren't prepared for their interviews, and how vibes (yes, vibes!) play a bigger role in hiring than you think.
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Danny Thompson
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/DThompsonDev
www.DThompsonDev.com
Leon Noel
https://x.com/leonnoel
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leonnoel/
https://100devs.org/
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⏱️ Timestamps / Chapters
00:00 – Intro: Why We’re Still Not Monetized
01:03 – Do NOT Sign Exclusive Recruiter Agreements
02:17 – Why Some Get Jobs Fast (And Most Don’t)
03:36 – Reflections on the Biggest Guest Episode Ever
05:00 – What Recruiters Really Do & Why They Can’t Mentor You
09:48 – How to Prepare for Interview #1
12:00 – What “Being One of the Two” Really Takes
14:45 – Honest Audit: Are You Actually Job Ready?
17:00 – How to Strategize Your Resume & LinkedIn for Interviews
21:00 – Behavioral Interview Tips That Actually Work
23:00 – The Power of “Tell Me About Yourself”
26:00 – Why You Must Research Companies Before Interviewing
28:00 – Turning Interviews into Conversations
30:00 – Asking the Right Questions (and the Wrong Ones)
34:00 – How to Practice Behavioral Interview Questions
36:00 – The Ball Rolling: Following Up the Smart Way
38:00 – Momentum is Everything (Don’t Overinvest in One Job)
40:00 – The Sales Mentality Behind a Successful Job Hunt
42:00 – Technical Interviews: Think Out Loud or Fail Silently
45:00 – The Real Point of the “Soft Tech / Half-Behavioral” Round
48:00 – Storytime: Danny’s YouTube Startup Interview
51:00 – Salary Negotiation on Your First Job
54:00 – Why Your 3rd Job Will Always Outpay Your First
58:00 – The Six-Figure First Job Trap (And Why It’s Misguided)
1:01:00 – Optimize for the Long Game, Not the Big Number
1:04:00 – Listener Question: Finding Your Why & Your Path
1:07:00 – Time Management & Tech as a Launchpad
1:10:00 – Why You’re Struggling with JavaScript Right Now
1:13:00 – Building Something Real While Still Learning
1:15:00 – Never Overpromise to Clients
1:17:00 – Why Motivation Won’t Save You—Discipline Will
1:18:20 – Wrap-Up & Final Thoughts
Next Episode
Google Just Changed Everything. Here's What You Missed from I/O
In this episode of The Programming Podcast, Leon Noel and Danny Thompson dive deep into how to get the most out of tech conferences — including unique strategies used at Commit Your Code, what it really takes to build a network from scratch, and how AI is completely changing the developer landscape.
From portable mini golf to prompt cards that kickstart conversations, Danny unveils how CYC is engineered to spark real connections — not just QR-code scans. Then, the duo unpacks Google I/O 2025, including wild use cases for AI-generated video, Android XR glasses, and what companies are really doing with AI budgets (spoiler: it’s not layoffs).
Whether you're a developer looking to network better, a freelancer trying to close more deals, or just someone curious about how AI is disrupting everything — this episode is for you.
🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode!
🔥 Real advice. Real experience. Real value. Hit that like & subscribe button to support more episodes like this!
💡 Sponsor: Level Up Financial Planning
Changing careers or increasing your income? Get financial clarity with Level Up Financial Planning—helping early and mid-career tech professionals secure their financial future. Visit LevelUpFinancialPlanning.com for a free consultation!
NEW SITE https://www.programmingpodcast.com/
Stay in Touch:
📧 Have ideas or questions for the show? Or are you a business that wants to talk business?
Email us at [email protected]!
Danny Thompson
https://x.com/DThompsonDev
https://www.linkedin.com/in/DThompsonDev
www.DThompsonDev.com
Leon Noel
https://x.com/leonnoel
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leonnoel/
https://100devs.org/
📧 Have ideas or questions for the show? Or are you a business that wants to talk business?
Email us at [email protected]!
Chapters:
00:00 - Strategy for Building Real Connections at Conferences
01:45 - Introducing Commit Your Code & This Year’s Upgrades
03:10 - Mini Golf as a Networking Tool? Here’s Why
04:30 - Free Professional Headshots & The Morning Connect
05:25 - Prompt Cards & the “Start in the Middle” Philosophy
06:15 - The 5-Minute Pass System for Intros
07:50 - How Employers Are Involved at CYC
09:40 - Leon’s Early Networking Strategy: Never Eat Alone
11:00 - The Power of Volunteering at Conferences
13:00 - Shifting the Focus from Collecting Contacts to Creating Relationships
14:15 - “Read the Room” & Breathers During Conversations
15:30 - Making Conferences Less Awkward and More Genuine
16:55 - Transitioning from Online to In-Person Relationships
18:00 - From CYC to Google I/O: Huge Shifts in Tech
20:10 - AI-Generated Video and the Wild Future of Media
21:55 - AI Search and the Changing Behavior Around Google
23:30 - Real-Time Translation with Android XR Glasses
25:05 - Will Smart Glasses Finally Go Mainstream?
27:00 - Google’s Ecosystem Advantage in AI Integration
29:00 - Why Google Glass Was Too Early
30:50 - Stripe Sessions & Corporate AI Investments
32:30 - AI as a Productivity Tool, Not a Layoff Excuse
34:15 - Freelance Client Discovery: Ask the Right Questions
36:00 - What Makes a $30K+ Project Work
37:40 - From $1.8K Projects to $275K+ Consulting Deals
39:10 - Auditing AI-Generated Code Responsibly
40:15 - Why Now Is the Time to Learn AI Tools as a Developer
42:00 - Final Thoughts: Real Problems great than Shiny Tech
43:00 - Ask Danny & Leon: Questions to Ask Freelance Clients
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