The Real Python Podcast

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• Improving Python Through PEPs and Protocols 29.05.2026 1val 20min

  Have you ever been confused by the naming of modules you're importing from a package? Is there a standard way to organize and name your Python virtual environments? This week on the show, Brett Cannon returns to discuss the Python Enhancement Proposals (PEPs) he's been working on recently.
• Managing Polars Schema Issues & Profiling GitHub Users 22.05.2026 42min

  How can you avoid schema problems in your Polars data pipeline when adding new columns? How can you quickly examine a GitHub user's profile to decide how much to invest in their contributions? Christopher Trudeau is back on the show this week with another batch of PyCoder's Weekly articles and projects.
• Agentic Architecture: Why Files Aren't Always Enough 15.05.2026 1val 24min

  What are the limitations of using a file-based agent workflow? Why do massive context windows tend to collapse? This week on the show, Mikiko Bazeley from MongoDB joins us to discuss agentic architecture and context engineering.
• Declarative Charts in Python & Discerning Iterators vs Iterables 08.05.2026 56min

  What if you could build charts in Python by describing what your data means, instead of scripting every visual detail? Christopher Trudeau is back on the show this week with another batch of PyCoder's Weekly articles and projects.
• Agentic Data Science Pair Programming With marimo pair 01.05.2026 1val 4min

  How do you add agent skills to your data science workflow? How can a coding agent assist with data wrangling and research? This week on the show, Trevor Manz from marimo joins us to discuss marimo pair.
• Becoming a Better Python Developer Through Learning Rust 24.04.2026 45min

  How can learning Rust help make you a better Python Developer? How do techniques required by a compiled language translate to improving your Python code? Christopher Trudeau is back on the show this week with another batch of PyCoder's Weekly articles and projects.
• Reassessing the LLM Landscape & Summoning Ghosts 17.04.2026 1val 15min

  What are the current techniques being employed to improve the performance of LLM-based systems? How is the industry shifting from post-training towards context engineering and multi-agent orchestration? This week on the show, Jodie Burchell, data scientist and Python Advocacy Team Lead at JetBrains, returns to discuss the current AI coding landscape.
• Advice on Managing Projects & Making Python Classes Friendly 10.04.2026 54min

  What goes into managing a major project? What techniques can you employ for a project that's in crisis? Christopher Trudeau is back on the show this week with another batch of PyCoder's Weekly articles and projects.
• Limitations in Human and Automated Code Review 27.03.2026 51min

  With the mountains of Python code that it's possible to generate now, how's your code review going? What are the limitations of human review, and where does machine review excel? Christopher Trudeau is back on the show this week with another batch of PyCoder's Weekly articles and projects.
• Automate Exploratory Data Analysis & Invent Python Comprehensions 20.03.2026 56min

  How do you quickly get an understanding of what's inside a new set of data? How can you share an exploratory data analysis with your team? Christopher Trudeau is back on the show this week with another batch of PyCoder's Weekly articles and projects.
• Crafting and Editing In-Depth Tutorials at Real Python 13.03.2026 1val 21min

  What goes into creating the tutorials you read at Real Python? What are the steps in the editorial process, and who are the people behind the scenes? This week on the show, Real Python team members Martin Breuss, Brenda Weleschuk, and Philipp Acsany join us to discuss topic curation, review stages, and quality assurance.
• Overcoming Testing Obstacles With Python's Mock Object Library 27.02.2026 39min

  Do you have complex logic and unpredictable dependencies that make it hard to write reliable tests? How can you use Python's mock object library to improve your tests? Christopher Trudeau is back on the show this week with another batch of PyCoder's Weekly articles and projects.
• Exploring MCP Apps & Adding Interactive UIs to Clients 20.02.2026 1val 9min

  How can you move your MCP tools beyond plain text? How do you add interactive UI components directly inside chat conversations? This week on the show, Den Delimarsky from Anthropic joins us to discuss MCP Apps and interactive UIs in MCP.
• Running Local LLMs With Ollama and Connecting With Python 13.02.2026 45min

  Would you like to learn how to work with LLMs locally on your own computer? How do you integrate your Python projects with a local model? Christopher Trudeau is back on the show this week with another batch of PyCoder's Weekly articles and projects.
• Improving Your GitHub Developer Experience 06.02.2026 59min

  What are ways to improve how you're using GitHub? How can you collaborate more effectively and improve your technical writing? This week on the show, Adam Johnson is back to talk about his new book, "Boost Your GitHub DX: Tame the Octocat and Elevate Your Productivity".
• Testing Python Code for Scalability & What's New in pandas 3.0 30.01.2026 49min

  How do you create automated tests to check your code for degraded performance as data sizes increase? What are the new features in pandas 3.0? Christopher Trudeau is back on the show this week with another batch of PyCoder's Weekly articles and projects.
• Continuing to Improve the Learning Experience at Real Python 23.01.2026 45min

  If you haven't visited the Real Python website lately, then it's time to check out a great batch of updates on realpython.com! Dan Bader returns to the show this week to discuss improvements to the site and more ways to learn Python.
• Considering Fast and Slow in Python Programming 16.01.2026 55min

  How often have you heard about the speed of Python? What's actually being measured, where are the bottlenecks---development time or run time---and which matters more for productivity? Christopher Trudeau is back on the show this week, bringing another batch of PyCoder's Weekly articles and projects.
• Coding Python With Confidence: Beginners Live Course Participants 09.01.2026 1val 18min

  Are you looking for that solid foundation to begin your Python journey? Would the accountability of scheduled group classes help you get through the basics and start building something? This week, two members of the Python for Beginners live course discuss their experiences.
• PyCoder's Weekly 2025 Top Articles & Hidden Gems 02.01.2026 32min

  PyCoder's Weekly included over 1,500 links to articles, blog posts, tutorials, and projects in 2025. Christopher Trudeau is back on the show this week to help wrap up everything by sharing some highlights and uncovering a few hidden gems from the pile.