12 must listen to podcasts for front-end developers and designers

February 13th, 2023
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It’s no secret that the web design industry is constantly evolving and changing. Keeping up-to-date with the latest trends, tools, and techniques is essential for aspiring designers and veteran developers alike, and a great way to stay ahead of the game is by listening to podcasts.

In this roundup, we have put together a list of must-listen-to podcasts that will help you become a better designer or developer. We’ve curated a selection of the best podcasts available, and we highly recommend that you check them all out. Not only are the topics interesting and informative, but the conversations are thought-provoking and engaging, allowing you to easily stay up-to-date with the latest changes in the industry. Tune in, and get ready to become a better web designer or developer!

1. Shop talk

An internet radio show about the internet starring Dave Rupert and Chris Coyier. The podcast is all about front-end development and UX design.

2. Developer Tea

A podcast for developers designed to fit inside your tea break

3. Design life

Design Life is a podcast about design and side projects for motivated creators. It was born after your hosts, two serial side project addicts, saw a gap in the podcast market for a conversational show about design and the issues young creatives face, that was hosted by two women.

4. CodePen Radio

A podcast all about what it’s like running a small web software business. The good, the bad, and the ugly.

5. LAYOUT

A weekly podcast about design, technology, programming and everything else.

6. The Big Web Show

The award winning Big Web Show features special guests and topics like web publishing, art direction, content strategy, typography, web technology, and more. It’s everything web that matters.

7. Presentable

The Presentable Podcast focuses on how we design and build the products that are shaping our digital future. We’ll track the tools, trends, and methods being used by teams from the biggest companies and latest startups. In each episode, Jeff will bring over two decades of experience as a designer, developer, entrepreneur, and investor as he chats with guests about how design is changing the world.

8. UX Prod

Gerry Gaffney set up the User Experience podcast in 2006, with a view to providing a platform for discussing topics of interest to practitioners or others with an interest in UX.

9. UX Podcasts

UXPodcast™ is a twice-monthly digital design podcast sharing insights about business, technology and people since 2011. We want to push the boundaries of how user experience is perceived and boost your confidence in the work you do.

10. Boagworld UX Show

Every Thursday Paul Boag and Marcus Lillington are joined by a variety of guests to discuss a range of web design related topics. The show is fun, informative and quintessentially British! With content for designers, developers and website owners, you can be sure it will have something for everybody no matter their experience.

11. JavaScript Jabber

Devchat.tv has a mission to empower programmers to change the world by helping them better understand the technologies, tools, processes, and possibilities of their craft.