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PW Podcast
Author: Peter Witham
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Join me on a journey exploring the ups and downs of being a creator. I make things across many mediums including apps, games, and podcasts. Along the way, I take the side roads to motivation and inspiration. Navigating the winding paths that try to stop us from achieving our dreams and goals.
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I talk about how my SubRadar.app 1.0 release went, and the first update for a couple of minor reported bugs—also , some inspiration for those who have yet to ship projects for fear of problems.Reach out to me at peterwitham.com
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Yes, this is for anyone who either has people working for them or wants to know what motivates employees.
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Join me as I dive into today’s topic, sharing my personal insights, stories, and lessons learned along the way. Whether you’re here for inspiration, practical tips, or just a good conversation, you’re in the right place. Let’s get started!Creating a Paywall is easier than you think, but taking your time is essential when it comes to taking money from folks.Contact mehttps://peterwitham.com/contact
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How many times have you started something and hit a wall? Or lost your way and given up? Maybe you started over and hit the same problems? Here are some thoughts on how to get past that.Blog post > https://peterwitham.com/2025/pwpodcast/e60Share your thoughts with mehttps://peterwitham.com/contactBuy me a coffee to support me and this podcasthttps://peterwitham.com/bmc
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A thought on a conversation I heard this week that got me to thinking about the perception already happening that AI created "it" rather than a person who happened to use an AI assistant.Share this with folks, it's happening more and more to us content creators.
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I paid the entrance fee and spent a couple of weeks with Claude code. How did it go? Did we argue and split up or are we finding common ground and making the relationship work? A coder's perspective.Reach out to mehttps://peterwitham.com/contact
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Catching up from a very busy first quarter this year and then talking about decision fatigue and how that grinds us to a halt if we let it get out of control.You can show your support by buying me a coffeehttps://peterwitham.com/bmc
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A game development dev log episode discussing my ProjectHack.net game as I start building the version 2 after a long time working on ideas and prototypes. So if you are interested in game development, this is the one for you.ProjectHack.net
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This is the eighth and final episode in a series where I will go through the app creation process. This will be generic enough to cover any kind of application on any platform. The idea is to get you thinking about what you are making and how to go about it in a structured way that should help you reach your goal of completing the app by way of a structured approach to the process.In this episode, We are submitting for review, passing review, and celebrating the journey.Like what you hear? Let me know if this series is something of value by reaching out to me at peterwitham.com or sharing with a friend.If you want to say thank you, you can also buy me a coffee
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I finally have one of those 'lost episodes' where the technology failed me, that and more in this dev blog episode.
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This is the seventh episode in a series where I will go through the app creation process. This will be generic enough to cover any kind of application on any platform. The idea is to get you thinking about what you are making and how to go about it in a structured way that should help you reach your goal of completing the app by way of a structured approach to the process.In this episode, it is time to get the content together for the Web and App Store pages. For App Stores, there are some requirements that need to me and I will cover those.Here is the episode where I dive into deep detail on Apple App Store listing with examples.Like what you hear? Let me know if this series is something of value by reaching out to me at peterwitham.com or sharing with a friend.If you want to say thank you, you can also buy me a coffee
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This is the sixth episode in a series where I will go through the app creation process. This will be generic enough to cover any kind of application on any platform. The idea is to get you thinking about what you are making and how to go about it in a structured way that should help you reach your goal of completing the app by way of a structured approach to the process.In this episode, designs and accessibility are now the last development part of the cycle to talk about as we head to testing and polishing the app.Like what you hear? Let me know if this series is something of value by reaching out to me at peterwitham.com or sharing with a friend.If you want to say thank you, you can also buy me a coffee
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This is the fifth episode in a series where I will go through the app creation process. This will be generic enough to cover any kind of application on any platform. The idea is to get you thinking about what you are making and how to go about it in a structured way that should help you reach your goal of completing the app by way of a structured approach to the process.In this episode, it is time to talk about building prototypes and getting them in the hands of users so they can provide invaluable feedback as you build the application.Like what you hear? Let me know if this series is something of value by reaching out to me at peterwitham.com or sharing with a friend.If you want to say thank you, you can also buy me a coffee
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This is the fourth episode in a series where I will go through the app creation process. This will be generic enough to cover any kind of application on any platform. The idea is to get you thinking about what you are making and how to go about it in a structured way that should help you reach your goal of completing the app by way of a structured approach to the process.In this episode, I discuss the choices and decisions you need to make to start building the application. There are many options available today and it can be overwhelming. A couple of questions to ask you self as I discuss the pros and cons of going with native technologies or cross-platform options.Like what you hear? Let me know if this series is something of value by reaching out to me at peterwitham.com or sharing with a friend.If you want to say thank you, you can also buy me a coffee
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This is the third episode in a series where I will go through the app creation process. This will be generic enough to cover any kind of application on any platform. The idea is to get you thinking about what you are making and how to go about it in a structured way that should help you reach your goal of completing the app by way of a structured approach to the process.In this episode, I discuss how to start thinking about the app views. Nothing fancy, at this stage we just want to have some basic line drawings of each screen so we can start to get a feel for the application from the users perspective.This also leads into considering the application flow and experience while using the app.(00:00) - Introduction
(07:34) - Buy me a coffee
Mockup on AppStoreLike what you hear? Let me know if this series is something of value by reaching out to me at peterwitham.com or sharing with a friend.If you want to say thank you, you can also buy me a coffee
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This is the second episode in a series where I will go through the app creation process. This will be generic enough to cover any kind of application on any platform. The idea is to get you thinking about what you are making and how to go about it in a structured way that should help you reach your goal of completing the app by way of a structured approach to the process.In this episode, I discuss identifying the platforms that will work best for your application based on the features and users.(00:00) - Introduction
Like what you hear? Let me know if this series is something of value by reaching out to me at peterwitham.com or sharing with a friend.If you want to say thank you, you can also buy me a coffee
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This is the first episode in a series where I will go through the app creation process. This will be generic enough to cover any kind of application on any platform. The idea is to get you thinking about what you are making and how to go about it in a structured way that should help you reach your goal of completing the app by way of a structured approach to the process.There are many different steps to think about, it is not just "I have an idea, let's start coding".In this episode, I discuss having an idea and identifying a user of the app along with a loose timeline for creation.You do not have to be a programmer for this series, I will rarely discuss code in favor of everything else you need to consider and plan. Maybe you are a product or marketing person with an idea that you need to convey to a development team.(00:00) - Introduction
(01:18) - Have an idea
(03:18) - What does the app do?
(04:22) - Who is it for?
(05:58) - Define a timeline
(09:41) - Reachout
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I share a cautionary tale about revisiting and updating old projects with new software. I discuss the pitfalls of using the latest versions of tools on older projects and recount my experience with a game engine and coding tools.I emphasize the importance of source control and provide updates on my current projects, including a new feature for my Job Finder Tracker app, which is in testing. I also touch on the marketing challenges and my plans for future releases.
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In this episode of the PW Podcast, I delve into the importance of breaking free from rigid schedules and calendars, particularly on weekends. Whether you have a full-time job, regular meetings, or commitments, constantly checking a calendar can lead to anxiety.I share my personal experiences with needing time away from structured planning to recharge and maintain productivity mentally.
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In this episode of the PW Podcast, I discuss an interesting video I watched (the link is unfortunately missing) that highlights people's reactions to using traditional tools like pen and paper in public. I delve into the absurdity of how a camera or a notepad can draw more suspicion than a phone in today's world. I reflect on my experiences and encourage you to share your thoughts on this topic. Reach out through PeterWitham.com or leave a review!
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