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Stray Pointers

Nov 9, 2024

Jay Hannah joins the show to discuss his long-time use of the Perl programming language.  We also discuss Jay's prominence in several Omaha-based programming groups including the Omaha chapter of the Perl Mongers.

Jay's GitHub repo is here:
https://github.com/jhannah

 

 


Oct 30, 2024

Software engineers Juan Vazquez and Cameron Cunning join the show to discuss the Advent of Code, an annual programming competition that takes place every December through the 25th of the month.

Website for the Advent of Code competition:
https://adventofcode.com/ 

Here's the code for Jim Lawless' Stray Pointers...


Oct 26, 2024

Daryn Richardon rejoins the show to discuss the 1910 axe murders in Villisca, Iowa and how the event tied to similar events in the same era.  We discuss the book 
The Man from the Train: Discovering America's Most Elusive Serial Killer.


Sep 30, 2024

Horror novelist Angela Sylvaine rejoins the show to discuss her new novel "Chopping Spree."  Angela and Jim exchange local horror-themed urban legend stories.


Please visit Angela's linktr.ee page for her book order and social media links:


Jun 7, 2024

Software engineer and Commodore computing enthusiast Bo Zimmerman joins the show to talk about his history with Commodore gear, BBSing, his other computing projects, and his website.

Bo's website:
https://zimmers.net