React Native Radio

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• RNR 353 - Building React Native Apps in the AI Era 19.05.2026 37dk

  Feeling overwhelmed by all the new AI coding tools for React Native development? In this episode, Robin and Mazen talk through how they’re actually using tools like Claude, Cursor, and Expo Agent to build React Native apps faster. They share real-world AI coding workflows, lessons learned from building AI-assisted mobile apps, and why React Native still matters in an AI-driven development world.
• RNR 352 - Storybook with Daniel Williams 11.05.2026 44dk

  Daniel Williams stops by to chat with Mazen and Robin! We dig into Storybook 10's leaner bundle, the 10.3 MCP server unlocking AI agent workflows, what Chromatic is cooking up for visual regression testing in React Native, and his work on Repack.
• RNR 361 - Gamemaking and AI coding with Jamon Holmgren 28.04.2026 47dk

  Jamon is back! Jamon joins Robin to discuss his game Gunship Origins, built in Godot and being distributed with MicroProse. Jamon also shares his popular "Night Shift" workflow, running AI agents overnight while he thinks through the system by day.
• RNR 360 - TanStack Native Router with Tanner Linsley 20.04.2026 1sa 5dk

  Robin and Mazen welcome Tanner Linsley to dive into TanStack Native Router, his ambitious new take on React Native navigation that promises a simpler mental model, powerful type safety, and a fresh cross-platform future for routing.
• RNR 359 - The AI Apocalypse? The past, present, and future of software 10.04.2026 52dk

  Todd Werth, Infinite Red's co-founder and 30-year software veteran, joins Robin to talk AI and where it's taking our industry. Also, Claude built a Flappy Bird clone with Todd's face on it, and we're not sorry.
• RNR 358 - React Native for Meta Quest Part 2: Developer Friendly 31.03.2026 31dk

  Evan Albert from Meta joins Mazen and Robin on the episode! Evan reveals how React Native developers can now build apps for Meta Quest using the tools they already know and love. From infinite screen space to multi-panel experiences, this episode explores the exciting frontier where React Native meets VR.
• RNR 357 - React Native 0.82–0.84 & Expo 55 20.03.2026 25dk

  Mazen and Robin catch up on five months of React Native and Expo releases, covering the biggest updates in 0.82–0.84 and Expo SDK 55. They talk through the move to the new architecture, Hermes V1 becoming the default, faster builds, better developer tools, and AI updates that make upgrading a little less of a headache.
• RNR 356 - How Vercel Built the v0 App with React Native 16.03.2026 33dk

  Fernando Rojo, Head of Mobile at Vercel, joins Mazen and Robin to discuss building the V0 mobile app with React Native and Expo, including tech stack decisions, performance optimization, and how the project pushed Vercel to improve its native tooling.
• RNR 355 - React Native Skia for High-Performance UI with William Candillon 06.03.2026 34dk

  William Candillon sits down with Mazen and Robin to show how React Native Skia enables smooth, high‑end animations, shaders, and UI effects in React Native. The episode also dives into WebGPU and the future of 3D and advanced graphics on mobile.
• RNR 354 - React Native Screens with Krzysztof Magiera 27.02.2026 31dk

  Ever wonder about that library lurking in every React Native app's dependencies? Krzysztof Magiera digs into React Native Screens, the "most important library you'll never use directly," from its origin as a fix for memory-hogging stacked screens to the exciting V5 rewrite built exclusively for the new architecture.
• RNR 353 - Node-API Support for React Native with Kræn Hansen 06.02.2026 32dk

  Mazen and Robin sit down with Kræn Hansen from ElevenLabs to break down what Node API actually is and why it could be a game-changer for React Native library authors who want to write native modules once and use them everywhere, plus what still needs to happen before it's ready for prime time.
• RNR 352 - Expo Launch with Cedric van Putten 30.01.2026 30dk

  Mazen and Robin welcome back Cedric van Putten to discuss Expo Launch, a new tool that automates deploying React Native apps to the App Store. Learn how Expo is streamlining certificates, screenshots, and submission workflows.
• RNR 351 - Transforming Packages to Nitro with Marc Rousavy 23.01.2026 37dk

  In this episode of React Native Radio, Robin and Mazen are joined by Marc Rousavy to break down transforming packages to Nitro and why it’s a big deal for high-performance native modules. They dig into Nitro’s origins, how it stacks up against TurboModules and Expo, and what’s coming next for VisionCamera.
• RNR 350 - React Native Wrapped 2025 19.12.2025 42dk

  In our popular year-end recap, our hosts are all back tother and joined by guest Josh Yoes to review the biggest React Native developments of 2025! They cover major releases, the shift to the new architecture, React 19 support, and how tooling and performance evolved across the ecosystem.
• RNR 349 - How 2025 Changed the React Native Job Market (with Taylor Desseyn) 12.12.2025 46dk

  Mazen and Robin are joined by fan-favorite Taylor Desseyn to discuss how the React Native job market has shifted in 2025 and why community matters more than ever. They break down what skills companies want now and how developers can stand out in a tighter market.
• RNR 348 - From Ionic Evangelist to React Native Content Creator: Simon Grimm 05.12.2025 43dk

  Mazen and Jamon chat with Simon Grimm about his move from Ionic pioneer to React Native creator. Simon highlights key cross-platform trends, why React Native’s future looks exciting, and how he supports developers through Galaxies.dev.
• RNR 347 - Skylight: Smart Displays Powered by React Native 14.11.2025 37dk

  Mazen talks with Alex Lanclos from Skylight about how they power their wildly popular smart displays with React Native! Mazen and Alex dig into architecture upgrades, performance wins, and why Skylight is so excited about the framework’s future.
• RNR 346 - Shopify's Transition to the (new) Architecture 17.10.2025 32dk

  In this episode, Mazen Chami sits down with Mustafa Ali (Director of Engineering and Head of Mobile at Shopify) and Thiago Magalhães (Staff Software Developer at Shopify) to dive deep into Shopify’s transition to the new React Native architecture.
• RNR 345 - Expo SDK 54 26.09.2025 33dk

  Expo SDK 54 and React Native 0.81 are a perfect match—and our hosts Mazen Chami, Frank Calise, and Tyler Williams are here to break it all down. In this episode, they dive deep into everything new in Expo SDK 54, from faster precompiled iOS builds to the sleek Liquid Glass feature and Android 16 support. If you want the complete rundown of what’s fresh, powerful, and ready to use in Expo SDK 54, this episode has you covered.
• RNR 344 - React Native 0.81 19.09.2025 30dk

  This week, Mazen is joined by Infinite Red teammates Frank Calise and Tyler Williams to unpack everything included in the huge React Native 0.81 release. They cover Android 16 support, precompiled iOS builds, and many other updates!