# 188: Twitter Is a Cocktail Party

- Show: [Embedded.fm](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm)
- Published: 2017-02-23
- Length: 1h 04m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2017-02-23-188-twitter-is-a-cocktail-party
- Listen: https://makingembeddedsystems.libsyn.com/188-twitter-is-a-cocktail-party

## Summary

Scott Hanselman, Principal Program Manager at Microsoft and host of the Hanselminutes podcast, discusses his philosophy on technology podcasting, emphasizing inclusivity and the importance of amplifying voices that are not self-promoting. He explains his guest selection process, which involves actively seeking out diverse speakers at conferences and on social media, and details his approach to handling sensitive topics like alcoholism with careful preparation. Hanselman also shares advice for developers on managing imposter syndrome, advocating for a 'Swiss Army knife' approach to skills rather than deep specialization in every area, and recommends learning JavaScript alongside a systems language for future-proofing careers.

## Chapters

- [0:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2017-02-23-188-twitter-is-a-cocktail-party#t=6) Introduction: Scott Hanselman and Hanselminutes
- [5:10](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2017-02-23-188-twitter-is-a-cocktail-party#t=310) The Philosophy of Podcasting and Guest Selection
- [14:19](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2017-02-23-188-twitter-is-a-cocktail-party#t=859) Balancing Microsoft Employment with Independent Podcasting
- [20:38](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2017-02-23-188-twitter-is-a-cocktail-party#t=1238) Finding Guests: Twitter as a Cocktail Party
- [24:49](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2017-02-23-188-twitter-is-a-cocktail-party#t=1489) Managing Imposter Syndrome and Learning Strategies
- [35:21](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2017-02-23-188-twitter-is-a-cocktail-party#t=2121) Handling Sensitive Topics: The Alcohol and Tech Episode
- [46:48](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2017-02-23-188-twitter-is-a-cocktail-party#t=2808) Other Podcasts: Ratchet and Geek and This Developer's Life
- [55:54](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2017-02-23-188-twitter-is-a-cocktail-party#t=3354) Future Tech Advice: JavaScript and Systems Languages

## Topics

- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Leadership, teams & culture](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/leadership-and-culture)
- [Intellectual property](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/intellectual-property)

## Most relevant to

large enterprises

## Mentioned

- Microsoft (company)
- Hanselminutes (product)
- This Developer's Life (product)
- Ratchet and the Geek (product)
- Logitech GN 2000 (product)
- Samson Go (product)
- Unity (product)
- WebVR (product)

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