Python Bytes Podcast
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A weekly news podcast covering headlines, tools, and noteworthy developments in the Python, developer, and data science community.
A fast-paced weekly news roundup for Python developers who want to stay current. The two hosts each bring a few pre-selected news items, open-source projects, or developer tools to the table, then discuss them conversationally. It's less of a deep-dive and more of a 'what's new and why it matters' briefing for busy professionals.
“The show's key distinction is its tight 'news you can use' format and rapid-fire pace, covering 4-6 distinct topics per ~30-minute episode. Unlike interview shows, the focus is squarely on the news and tools themselves.”
Who hosts this show
Python Bytes is a weekly news podcast hosted by Michael Kennedy and Calvin Hendryx-Parker. The show provides a concise discussion of headlines and noteworthy developments in the Python, developer, and data science space. In June 2026, after nearly 10 years, original co-host Brian Okken stepped down and was succeeded by Calvin Hendryx-Parker.
Credentials & credits
- Michael Kennedy: Founder of Talk Python Training, host of the Talk Python To Me podcast, and a Python Software Foundation Fellow.
- Calvin Hendryx-Parker: Co-founder and CTO of Six Feet Up, a Python and cloud consulting company.
- Brian Okken (Founding Co-host): Host of the Test & Code podcast and author of "Python Testing with pytest".
Other ventures
- Michael Kennedy: Talk Python To Me (podcast), Talk Python Training (online courses).
- Calvin Hendryx-Parker: Six Feet Up (consulting firm), IndyPy (Python user group), IndyAWS (cloud meetup), LoudSwarm (virtual event platform).
- Brian Okken: Test & Code (podcast).
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01Python Bytes 485 Live StreamJun 24, 2026 · 42 min
- 02All our tools - Python Bytes 484 Live StreamJun 17, 2026 · 55 min
- 03Thanks Brian - Python Bytes #483Jun 10, 2026 · 33 min
- 04482: Mr. Beast's episode - Python BytesJun 2, 2026 · 28 min
- 05481: Ways to die - Python BytesMay 26, 2026 · 39 min
- 06480: Proud Parents - Python BytesMay 19, 2026 · 39 min
- 07479: Talking About Types - Python BytesMay 12, 2026 · 42 min
- 08478: Iodine tablets and potable water - Python BytesMay 5, 2026 · 47 min
Notable episodes
- 01Thanks Brian - Python Bytes #483
Announces the major transition of co-host Brian Okken stepping down and introduces Calvin Hendryx-Parker as his replacement.
- 02All our tools - Python Bytes 484
A special 'tool duel' episode where the hosts deviate from the news format to share their personal favorite terminal and AI developer tools.
- 03Mr. Beast's episode - Python Bytes 482
Features a discussion on a maintainer's perspective of a CVE, highlighting the show's focus on the human side of open-source development.
What you'll be asked on this show
This is a co-hosted conversational show, not an interview format. Each host (Michael Kennedy and Calvin Hendryx-Parker) presents pre-selected topics, and they discuss them together. The show is recorded live on YouTube, and the hosts sometimes reference the pre-show banter available only to the live audience.
Signature segments
- · "...deliver Python news and headlines directly to your earbuds."
- · Weekly news and headlines format
- · Hosts take turns presenting topics
- · Live YouTube stream with pre-show banter
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
- Calvin Hendryx-Parkeron Thanks Brian - Python Bytes #483
- Brian Okkenon Thanks Brian - Python Bytes #483
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
Sponsors are primarily companies offering developer tools, training, or services targeting the Python community. Host Michael Kennedy's own 'Talk Python Training' is a frequent sponsor, as is new co-host Calvin Hendryx-Parker's company 'Six Feet Up'.
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
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People also ask
- Who are the hosts of Python Bytes?
- The current hosts are Michael Kennedy and Calvin Hendryx-Parker. The founding co-host, who stepped down in June 2026, was Brian Okken.
- What is the format of the show?
- It's a weekly co-hosted news roundup. The hosts each bring a few topics—like new tools, libraries, or developer news—and discuss them conversationally. It is not an interview show.
- Is the podcast still active?
- Yes, Python Bytes releases new episodes weekly.
- Where can I listen to Python Bytes?
- The podcast is available on all major podcast platforms and episodes are also streamed live and available on YouTube.
- How can I suggest a topic for the show?
- The official website provides an email address, [email — gated], for listeners who want to feature something on the show.
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- [01]Python Bytes Podcast Official Websitepythonbytes.fm
- [02]About Michael Kennedymkennedy.codes
- [03]Calvin Hendryx-Parker - Tech Field Daytechfieldday.com
- [04]Six Feet Up Official Websitesixfeetup.com
- [05]Test and Code - Brian Okken | Django Chatdjangochat.com
- [06]Talk Python To Me Podcasttalkpython.fm
- [07]Python Bytes Live Stream Informationpythonbytes.fm
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