# \#podcast

**URL:** https://discourse.sustainoss.org/tag/podcast/14.md

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## [Miranda Heath on Altruism & Burnout in Open Source](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/miranda-heath-on-altruism-burnout-in-open-source/1808)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 2:53pm UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/miranda-heath-on-altruism-burnout-in-open-source/1808 "2026-09-07T14:53:19Z")

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Miranda joins host Richard to dive into altruism, maintainer motivation, and burnout in open source communities. Listen at :studio\_microphone: https://podcast.sustainoss.org/285

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## [Daniel Roe and Matias Capeletto of npmx](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/daniel-roe-and-matias-capeletto-of-npmx/1882)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 1:02pm UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/daniel-roe-and-matias-capeletto-of-npmx/1882 "2026-08-21T13:02:10Z")

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Daniel and Matias of npmx join host Richard to explore community, governance, inclusion, burnout, and sustainability beyond nonstop productivity. Listen at :studio\_microphone: Sustain Episode 293: Daniel Roe and Matias …

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## [Vlad-Stefan Harbuz: Launching the Software Stewardship Lab](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/vlad-stefan-harbuz-launching-the-software-stewardship-lab/1881)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 7, 2026, 10:48am UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/vlad-stefan-harbuz-launching-the-software-stewardship-lab/1881 "2026-08-07T10:48:54Z")

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Join us for the launch of the Software Stewardship Lab! Vlad-Stefan Harbuz joins hosts Richard, Abby and Eriol to talk about this new nonprofit for OSS research. Join us for a wide discussion about research in OSS, the…

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## [Chelsea Finnie on PythonNZ](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/chelsea-finnie-on-pythonnz/1878)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
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**Last updated:** [July 24, 2026, 2:30pm UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/chelsea-finnie-on-pythonnz/1878 "2026-07-24T14:30:59Z")

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Chelsea joins host Richard to dive in on her journey from volunteer to leader of a regional Python group, Python NZ’s financial crisis, and saving Kiwi PyCon. Listen at :studio\_microphone: Sustain Episode 291: Chelsea F…

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## [Andrew Nesbitt on AI, Transitive Dependencies, and the New Open Source Security Crunch](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/andrew-nesbitt-on-ai-transitive-dependencies-and-the-new-open-source-security-crunch/1877)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
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**Last updated:** [July 20, 2026, 2:22pm UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/andrew-nesbitt-on-ai-transitive-dependencies-and-the-new-open-source-security-crunch/1877 "2026-07-20T14:22:19Z")

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Andrew of Ecosyste.ms joins host Richard at UN Open Source Week in NYC to discuss AI exposing hidden OSS dependency risks and the need for faster updates, dependency pruning, and maintainer support. Listen at …

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## [Courtney Miller on Maintainer Burnout and Software Abandonment](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/courtney-miller-on-maintainer-burnout-and-software-abandonment/1875)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 4:51pm UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/courtney-miller-on-maintainer-burnout-and-software-abandonment/1875 "2026-06-17T16:51:43Z")

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Courtney joins host Richard to explore software abandonment, maintainer burnout, AI tooling, and open source sustainability. Listen at :studio\_microphone: podcast.sustainoss.org/289

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## [Uni students and OSS with Jeff Young & Daniel Shown](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/uni-students-and-oss-with-jeff-young-daniel-shown/1837)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2026, 1:45am UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/uni-students-and-oss-with-jeff-young-daniel-shown/1837 "2026-05-16T01:45:11Z")

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Jeff and Daniel join Richard and Eriol to discuss academic OSPOs, students learning OSS, and mentorship. Listen at :studio\_microphone: podcast.sustainoss.org/288

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## [Alan Rubin on MaveDB](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/alan-rubin-on-mavedb/1823)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2026, 3:44pm UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/alan-rubin-on-mavedb/1823 "2026-04-17T15:44:20Z")

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Alan joins host Richard to discuss MaveDB and how open source tools advance genetics and cancer research data access. Listen at :studio\_microphone: https://podcast.sustainoss.org/287

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## [Jack Skinner of PyCon AU and Regional Confs](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/jack-skinner-of-pycon-au-and-regional-confs/1818)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 13, 2026, 9:23pm UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/jack-skinner-of-pycon-au-and-regional-confs/1818 "2026-03-13T21:23:49Z")

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Host Richard talks with Jack about PyCon AU and how regional conferences build local connections, support new speakers, and help sustain open source communities. Listen at :studio\_microphone: podcast.sustainoss.org/286

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## [Devconnect 2025 with Trent Van Epps](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/devconnect-2025-with-trent-van-epps/1807)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 27, 2026, 4:07pm UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/devconnect-2025-with-trent-van-epps/1807 "2026-02-27T16:07:51Z")

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Trent joins hosts Eriol and Victory for a deep dive into Protocol Guild , funding open-source devs, Ethereum’s unique finance, and diversity in the community. Listen at :studio\_microphone: Sustain Episode 284: Devconnec…

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## [Devconnect 2025 with Nuno Loureiro](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/devconnect-2025-with-nuno-loureiro/1803)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 20, 2026, 3:25pm UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/devconnect-2025-with-nuno-loureiro/1803 "2026-02-20T15:25:44Z")

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Nuno, together with hosts Eriol and Victory, discusses digital design at ethereum.org, open source UX challenges, collaboration, trust, and community feedback. Listen at :studio\_microphone: Sustain Episode 283: Devconne…

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## [Devconnect 2025 with Lucas Fada](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/devconnect-2025-with-lucas-fada/1802)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2026, 4:52pm UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/devconnect-2025-with-lucas-fada/1802 "2026-02-13T16:52:54Z")

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Lucas shares with Eriol and Victory startup insights, Drips Network, and Web3 ecosystems. Listen at :studio\_microphone: podcast.sustainoss.org/282

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## [Devconnect 2025 with Devansh Mehta](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/devconnect-2025-with-devansh-mehta/1801)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 6, 2026, 3:08pm UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/devconnect-2025-with-devansh-mehta/1801 "2026-02-06T15:08:57Z")

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Devansh joins Eriol & Victory to explore how to fund open-source infrastructure fairly and at scale. Listen at :studio\_microphone: https://podcast.sustainoss.org/281

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## [Devconnect 2025 with Nixo Rokish](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/devconnect-2025-with-nixo-rokish/1800)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 30, 2026, 3:04pm UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/devconnect-2025-with-nixo-rokish/1800 "2026-01-30T15:04:10Z")

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Eriol and Victory talk with EF’s Nixo on Ethereum governance, coordination, upgrades, and OSS. Listen at :studio\_microphone: https://podcast.sustainoss.org/280

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## [Devconnect 2025 with Shubhranshu Choudhary](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/devconnect-2025-with-shubhranshu-choudhary/1798)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 23, 2026, 4:28pm UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/devconnect-2025-with-shubhranshu-choudhary/1798 "2026-01-23T16:28:50Z")

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Shu dives into Democratic Media, open source, Web3, and blockchain to democratize journalism and support independent media. Listen @ podcast.sustainoss.org/279

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## [Devconnect 2025 with Mário Havel](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/devconnect-2025-with-mario-havel/1786)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 16, 2026, 3:35pm UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/devconnect-2025-with-mario-havel/1786 "2026-01-16T15:35:59Z")

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Mário explores Ethereum protocol support, Prague’s Bordell hackerspace, free software philosophy, open source sustainability, and crowd-loaning. Listen @ https://podcast.sustainoss.org/278

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## [Rynn Mancuso, Maryblessing Okolie & Mo McElaney on Ethicalsource.dev](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/rynn-mancuso-maryblessing-okolie-mo-mcelaney-on-ethicalsource-dev/1774)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 20, 2025, 2:13am UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/rynn-mancuso-maryblessing-okolie-mo-mcelaney-on-ethicalsource-dev/1774 "2025-12-20T02:13:48Z")

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Rynn, Maryblessing & Mo discuss OES and Contributor Covenant 3.0, and building safer, inclusive open-source communities. Listen at :studio\_microphone: podcast.sustainoss.org/277

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## [Dawn Wages and Loren Crary on funding the PSF](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/dawn-wages-and-loren-crary-on-funding-the-psf/1769)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [December 13, 2025, 12:07am UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/dawn-wages-and-loren-crary-on-funding-the-psf/1769 "2025-12-13T00:07:41Z")

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Dawn and Loren discuss sustaining Python, governance, fundraising, PyCon US, and rejecting a $1.5M NSF grant over anti-DEI terms. Listen at :studio\_microphone: podcast.sustainoss.org/276

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## [Richard J. Acton on Research Software Sharing, Publication, & Distribution Checklists (RSSPDC)](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/richard-j-acton-on-research-software-sharing-publication-distribution-checklists-rsspdc/1708)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 27, 2025, 2:02pm UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/richard-j-acton-on-research-software-sharing-publication-distribution-checklists-rsspdc/1708 "2025-06-27T14:02:00Z")

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Host Richard talks with Richard Acton, a Data Outputs Manager, about Research Software Sharing, Publication, & Distribution Checklists and the role of open science in improving research practices. Listen at …

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## [Qianqian Ye on p5.js](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/qianqian-ye-on-p5-js/1703)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
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**Last updated:** [June 20, 2025, 2:08pm UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/qianqian-ye-on-p5-js/1703 "2025-06-20T14:08:15Z")

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Richard talks with artist and technologist Qianqian “Q” Ye about leading p5js.org, open-source care work, decentralizing leadership, and building an inclusive, sustainable coding community. Listen at :studio\_microphone: …

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## [Maintainer Month 2025 with Federico Mena Quintero on GNOME](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/maintainer-month-2025-with-federico-mena-quintero-on-gnome/1702)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
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**Last updated:** [June 13, 2025, 4:11pm UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/maintainer-month-2025-with-federico-mena-quintero-on-gnome/1702 "2025-06-13T16:11:10Z")

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Host Richard chats with Federico about GIMP, GNOME’s history, Rust, and the social, tech, and economic forces shaping open source development. Listen at :studio\_microphone: podcast.sustainoss.org/273

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## [Maintainer Month 2025 with Sarah Rainsberger of Astro](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/maintainer-month-2025-with-sarah-rainsberger-of-astro/1697)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
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**Last updated:** [June 6, 2025, 2:08pm UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/maintainer-month-2025-with-sarah-rainsberger-of-astro/1697 "2025-06-06T14:08:51Z")

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Hosts Richard, Abby, and Eriol chat with Sarah of Astro about her journey from teaching math to open source, inclusive docs, and using low-tech tools like Chromebooks for coding. Listen at :studio\_microphone: Sustain Ep…

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## [Maintainer Month 2025 with Kade Morton on Cybersecurity](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/maintainer-month-2025-with-kade-morton-on-cybersecurity/1696)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
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**Last updated:** [May 30, 2025, 2:25pm UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/maintainer-month-2025-with-kade-morton-on-cybersecurity/1696 "2025-05-30T14:25:33Z")

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Kade of Arachne Digital joins hosts Richard and Eriol to delve into cybersecurity, open source security, and global digital threat contexts. Listen at :studio\_microphone: Sustain Episode 271: Maintainer Month 2025 with …

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## [Ben Nickolls & Andrew Nesbitt on Ecosyste.ms](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/ben-nickolls-andrew-nesbitt-on-ecosyste-ms/1695)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
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**Last updated:** [May 23, 2025, 2:19pm UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/ben-nickolls-andrew-nesbitt-on-ecosyste-ms/1695 "2025-05-23T14:19:29Z")

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Ben and Andrew join host Richard to explore ecosyste.ms, a project using open source metadata to guide funding and support key projects with smart, ecosystem-aware algorithms. Listen at :studio\_microphone: Sustain Episo…

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## [Marianne Bellotti & Greg Wilson on 10 quick tips for making your software outlive your job](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/marianne-bellotti-greg-wilson-on-10-quick-tips-for-making-your-software-outlive-your-job/1692)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
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**Last updated:** [May 16, 2025, 2:07pm UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/marianne-bellotti-greg-wilson-on-10-quick-tips-for-making-your-software-outlive-your-job/1692 "2025-05-16T14:07:16Z")

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Marianne, author of Kill It with Fire, & Greg join host Richard to dive into their new paper, 10 Quick Tips for Making Your Software Outlive Your Job. Listen at :studio\_microphone: Sustain Episode 269: Marianne Bellotti…

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## [Maintainer Month 2025 with Dirkjan Ochtman on Sustaining Critical Rust Libraries](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/maintainer-month-2025-with-dirkjan-ochtman-on-sustaining-critical-rust-libraries/1691)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2025, 11:43pm UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/maintainer-month-2025-with-dirkjan-ochtman-on-sustaining-critical-rust-libraries/1691 "2025-05-09T23:43:19Z")

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Kicking off our 2025 Maintainer Month series, Dirkjan joins Richard to talk Rust maintenance, open source funding, and sustaining projects without burning out. Listen at :studio\_microphone: Sustain Episode 268: Maintain…

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## [Michelle Barker on the Research Software Alliance (ReSA)](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/michelle-barker-on-the-research-software-alliance-resa/1690)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
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**Last updated:** [May 2, 2025, 2:02pm UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/michelle-barker-on-the-research-software-alliance-resa/1690 "2025-05-02T14:02:01Z")

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Michelle joins Richard as she unpacks how ReSA powers open science, global collaboration, and community-driven research. Listen at :studio\_microphone: https://podcast.sustainoss.org/267

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## [Sustain OSS Virtual Event: Recap!](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/sustain-oss-virtual-event-recap/1688)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
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**Last updated:** [April 18, 2025, 2:20pm UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/sustain-oss-virtual-event-recap/1688 "2025-04-18T14:20:45Z")

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Join Richard, Eriol Fox, Allen “Gunner” Gunn, Leslie Hawthorne, and Abby Cabunoc Mayes as they explore the current state of open source sustainability and what lies ahead. Listen at :studio\_microphone: Sustain Episode 2…

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## [Sean Goggins on Sustainability through CHAOSS](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/sean-goggins-on-sustainability-through-chaoss/1681)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
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**Last updated:** [March 28, 2025, 2:00pm UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/sean-goggins-on-sustainability-through-chaoss/1681 "2025-03-28T14:00:18Z")

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Sean shares his work with the CHAOSS Project, exploring open-source sustainability, leadership, metrics, and his academic journey. Listen at :studio\_microphone: https://podcast.sustainoss.org/265

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## [Neil Chue Hong on the Software Sustainability Institute](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/neil-chue-hong-on-the-software-sustainability-institute/1677)

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**Author:** [@Tina\_Arboleda](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/u/Tina_Arboleda)\
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**Last updated:** [March 21, 2025, 2:01pm UTC](https://discourse.sustainoss.org/t/neil-chue-hong-on-the-software-sustainability-institute/1677 "2025-03-21T14:01:42Z")

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Neil discusses SSI’s £4.8M Research Software Maintenance Fund, supporting research software maintenance, and its role in software sustainability. Listen at :studio\_microphone: https://podcast.sustainoss.org/264

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