Launch School Podcast

S5E0: Welcome to Season 5!

November 10th, 2023  |  Season 5  |  1 min 12 secs

coding, launch school, learn to program, software engineering

A quick introduction to this season with a peek at what's to come.

S4E8: Capstone Salary Reflections

December 19th, 2022  |  Season 4  |  27 mins 51 secs

capstone, launch school, programming, salaries, software engineer

In this episode Chris and Karis discuss the latest Capstone Salaries page update. Chris shares important data to look out for on the new salaries page, and provides advice when comparing other career-launching programs out there on the market. This discussion is to be used as a companion guide to the salaries page, and is especially helpful for those looking to have more clarity on Capstone. The episode finishes with some announcements and upcoming events.

S4E7 Bytes: Biggest Takeaways This Year

December 7th, 2022  |  Season 4  |  30 mins 13 secs

coding, launch school, mastery, programming, software engineering, tech

In this bytes episode Karis asks Chris and the Launch School community "What was some of their biggest takeaways this year at Launch School?" After the students and staff share their takeways, Karis closes the episode with some Launch School announcements and upcoming events.

S4E6: Programming Essentials Workshops Q&A and Catchup with UK Capstone Graduate Kelvin

September 28th, 2022  |  Season 4  |  56 mins 25 secs

coding, launch school, learn to program, software engineering

In this episode Chris and Karis conduct a Q&A session about Launch School's new Programming Essentials Workshops, what they are why new programmers would want to attend. Karis then catches up with Launch School Alumnus Kelvin, who shares his experiences as a UK Capstone student and what it's like working as a software engineer based in the UK. The episode comes to a close with some Launch School announcements and upcoming events.

S4E5: Transforming at Launch School

August 22nd, 2022  |  Season 4  |  1 hr 19 mins

coding, isa, launch school, software engineering, transformation

In this episode Chris and Karis discuss a recent inspirational talk given by Core graduate student Jake. Chris answers some additional Launch School-related questions including how ISAs work. Karis interviews Capstone graduate and Launch School Alumna Catherine, who shares what life has been like as a software engineer a year and a half on from her studies at Launch School. The episode ends with a few announcements about the latest events.

S4E4: Capstone Salaries, Recession & The Younger Students of Launch School

July 19th, 2022  |  Season 4  |  1 hr 14 mins

In this episode Chris discusses the latest 2021 Capstone salaries, and provides some advice for students that have concerns about the recession. Karis catches up with younger students, Ethan and Tyler, and learns how their Launch School studies are already making an impact on their software engineering journey. Karis ends the episode with a few announcements about the latest events at Launch School.

S4E3: The Story of Launch School

May 5th, 2022  |  Season 4  |  2 hrs 3 mins

how to learn, launch school, programming

In this episode Launch School Student Felicia interviews Chris as he shares the origin story of how Launch School came to be. He also offers his unique perspective on how Launch School approaches learning, coding education and software engineering. The show includes several new announcements that students should be aware of.

S4E2: Latest News, Interviews and Catch-up with Mandy

April 14th, 2022  |  Season 4  |  1 hr 12 mins

how to learn, launch school, programming

This episode Karis and Chris discuss the all the latest Launch School interviews and presentations. Karis also catches up with the co-host from last season Mandy who now works at Mozilla. Finally they leave you with a number of new announcements that students should be aware of.

S4E1: Welcome to Season 4!

March 22nd, 2022  |  Season 4  |  51 mins 19 secs

how to learn, launch school, programming

This season Chris kicks off our first episode by introducing Launch Schools new podcast format and new co-host Karis. Together they discuss the latest events happening at Launch School and some quick reminders students should be aware of. Karis also catches up with previous host Callie in a 1 on 1 interview.

S3E10: Season 3 Final Episode

December 20th, 2021  |  Season 3  |  26 mins 49 secs

In today's episode, our podcast hosts Chris, Callie, and Mandy share their end of the year reflections on Season 3, new updates on where Mandy and Callie are going, upcoming ideas for season 4, and ambitious goals for Launch School in the New Year and beyond.

S3E9: Getting to Know Pete

December 15th, 2021  |  Season 3  |  32 mins 5 secs

In today's episode, Callie chats with Launch School TA Pete about his journey to and through Launch School.

S3E8: Bytes — Gratitude

November 25th, 2021  |  Season 3  |  41 mins 52 secs

In this Thanksgiving episode, Mandy talks to students who have been at Launch School for over a year. These students share what they are grateful for and how the community has helped them throughout their journey at Launch School.

S3E7: Bytes — Life Stages

October 28th, 2021  |  Season 3  |  42 mins 47 secs

In today's episode, Callie chats with three different Launch School students in three very different life stages.

S3E6: Getting to Know Srdjan

September 27th, 2021  |  Season 3  |  55 mins 37 secs

In today's episode, Callie chats with Launch School TA Srdjan as he shares his journey to and through Launch School.

S3E5: Women Who Code (WWCode) at Launch School

September 1st, 2021  |  Season 3  |  21 mins 32 secs

In today's episode, students from Launch School's Women Who Code share what the group is, what the meet-ups are like, and how they've found a sense of belonging and community.

S3E4: John and Adam Isom -- Skipping College, CS Degree vs Launch School, and Making Six Figures Together

August 13th, 2021  |  Season 3  |  57 mins 43 secs

education, programming

John and Adam talk about their journeys working together through Launch School, and their experiences working through a CS degree. John also talks about his decision to skip college to attend Launch School.