This week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Ken Wheeler and Chris Power about everything from React and fantasy football to bizarre Airbnb experiences. They debate React’s evolution, lament the quirks of hooks, and revisit the infamous React t-shirt incident. Plus, Ken shares his DIY McRib recipe—because why not?

In this episode:

(00:00) - Intro
(00:47) - Beverage intros
(03:25) - Internet names
(09:29) - React components and hooks debate
(12:35) - C++?
(13:36) - What is MANAMANA?
(14:14) - The current state of Airbnb vs hotels
(16:29) - React vs JSX
(18:34) - Ken making his own McRib
(20:22) - Atlantic City
(22:34) - Reading viewer comments
(26:17) - Crypto stories
(30:30) - The React T-shirt incident
(32:30) - Ken’s React Rally story
(37:29) - Parenting
(39:09) - React and Render conferences
(40:18) - Car talk
(44:56) - Are Broncos overrated?
(49:21) - Kendrick Lamar and music tastes
(54:27) - Avril Lavigne and celebrity crushes
(01:05:59) - Thanksgiving traditions
(01:10:37) - Getting older and being healthy

Links

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Linktree: https://linktr.ee/kenwheelerbeats
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Website: https://typecraft.dev/
X / Twitter: https://x.com/typecraft_dev

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Robbie Wagner: https://x.com/RobbieTheWagner
Chuck Carpenter: https://x.com/CharlesWthe3rd

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