Syntax
Hosted by Wes Bos
A podcast for full-stack web developers covering the latest in JavaScript, CSS, and tooling, hosted by two veteran developers and educators.
A long-running, twice-weekly conversation between established developer-educators that keeps a massive audience of web professionals current. Episodes alternate between 'Hasty Treats' (quick takes on recent news) and 'Tasty Treats' (deeper dives into a single topic). With the addition of a third host and a video format, the show now often includes live-streamed debates, tier lists, and on-location recordings from tech conferences.
“Syntax stands out due to its sheer consistency and volume (over 1000 episodes), and the hosts' chemistry. Unlike interview shows, it's a peer-to-peer discussion that blends practical advice with opinionated, often humorous, takes on new tools and industry drama.”
Who hosts this show
Since 2017, Wes Bos and Scott Tolinski have co-hosted Syntax, a podcast for full-stack web developers that has published over 900 episodes. They cover topics ranging from JavaScript frameworks and CSS advancements to databases and server-side languages. In 2023, the show joined forces with Scott's company, Level Up Tutorials, and recently added developer CJ Reynolds to the team to create more video content.
Credentials & credits
- Wes Bos: Full Stack Developer, Creator of numerous web development courses.
- Scott Tolinski: Creator of Level Up Tutorials, a web development education platform.
- CJ Reynolds: Software Developer, Host of the 'Coding Garden' YouTube and Twitch channel.
- Wes Bos: Bachelor of Commerce in Enterprise Resource Development.
- CJ Reynolds: Computer Science degree.
Other ventures
- Wes Bos Courses (JavaScript, React, CSS).
- Level Up Tutorials (Scott Tolinski's tutorial platform).
- Coding Garden (CJ Reynolds's YouTube/Twitch channel).
- Sentry (Show sponsor/producer).
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01You're gonna hate this tier list.Jun 26, 2026 · 14 min
- 02Browsers and UIs are dead. Everything is chatJun 24, 2026 · 18 min
- 03More Bots Than Humans ⟡ Vercel Launches Agent Framework ⌁ Syntax Weekly ⌁Jun 23, 2026 · 35 min
- 04
- 05Cloudflare Acquires VoidZeroJun 17, 2026 · 15 min
- 06
Notable episodes
- 01You're gonna hate this tier list.
A departure from the usual format, this episode features the hosts creating a tier list of web technologies, leading to humorous debates and controversial rankings.
- 02Browsers and UIs are dead. Everything is chat
Recorded at JS Nation, this episode is a deep dive into the future of user interfaces, prompted by Wes Bos's conference talk on agentic and generative UI. [obQvDMjvpjI]
- 03More Bots Than Humans ⟡ Vercel Launches Agent Framework
A classic 'Syntax Weekly' news episode discussing major industry reports (like bot traffic surpassing human traffic) and new technology releases. [rmCmzimg4UY]
- 04CJ Reynolds is Joining Syntax
The official introduction of CJ Reynolds as a new host, outlining his background and the show's evolving format.
What you'll be asked on this show
The style is an informal, multi-host conversation that feels like listening to senior developers chat. Episodes are tightly edited and alternate between news roundups and single-topic explorations. The video version adds a visual layer with screen sharing, live-coded examples, and humorous graphics.
Questions Wes Bos keeps coming back to
- “Is Vue better than React?”
- “Should I be using MySQL or Postgres?”
- “Will an agent just make the perfect UI for you?”
- “Is the Web Dead?”
- “What Is Web MCP and How It Works?”
- “How much of the bot traffic do you think is legitimate web scraping?”
- “How high do you think the percentage of bot traffic will get?”
- “Do we need a UI for agent frameworks?”
Signature segments
- · Tasty Treats / Hasty Treats (Episode formats for deep dives and news).
- · What's up, what's up, what's up? (Greeting).
- · Sick Picks (Host recommendations at the end of the show).
- · Spooky Web Dev Stories (Annual Halloween special).
- · Potluck Questions (Answering listener-submitted questions).
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
The show is primarily host-driven and rarely features external guests. The recent addition of CJ Reynolds expanded the core group from two to three hosts.
- CJ Reynoldson You're gonna hate this tier list.
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
The audience consists almost entirely of professional web developers, making it a prime channel for companies selling developer tools, cloud infrastructure, and software services. The primary sponsor, Sentry, is deeply integrated into the show's production and branding.
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
- What are the hosts' real names?
- The hosts are Wes Bos, Scott Tolinski, and CJ Reynolds.
- Is the Syntax podcast still running?
- Yes, it has been running since 2017 and releases two episodes a week.
- What are the show's main formats?
- The show alternates between 'Tasty Treats,' which are deep dives on a single topic, and 'Hasty Treats,' which cover recent web development news.
- Where can I listen to Syntax?
- The podcast is available on its official website, Syntax.fm, as well as on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other major podcast platforms.
- Who are the hosts and what are their backgrounds?
- Wes Bos is a full-stack developer and creator of popular programming courses. Scott Tolinski is the founder of the Level Up Tutorials education platform. CJ Reynolds is a software developer and the host of the 'Coding Garden' channel.
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