Whiskey Web and Whatnot
The One Rye to Rule Them All w/ Kendall Miller & Rishi Malik
· Summarized
Key takeaways
- Friday Deployment Spirits is a unique whiskey brand tailored for tech enthusiasts.
- The tasting of Generative A-Rye revealed it as a favorite among the hosts due to its smooth profile.
- The cultural view on deploying code on Fridays emphasizes the need for celebratory or coping mechanisms through drinking.
- Technology discussions included humor and hot takes that revealed personal perspectives on programming and alcohol.
- Insights on the payment processing world highlighted a blend of potential and pitfalls while embracing AI advancements.
Summary
Introduction to Guests
Hosts Robbie and Chuck introduce their guests, Kendall Malik and Rishi, discussing their impressive backgrounds and their venture into the spirits industry. Rishi speaks about his role in software engineering and how he also creates and sells spirits with Kendall.
Whiskey Tasting: Generative A-Rye
The discussion moves into a tasting session of their product, 'Generative A-Rye,' where each participant shares their tasting notes and ratings. Comparisons are drawn with other well-known whiskeys, highlighting the smoothness and unique flavor profile of the rye.
Hot Takes on Technology and Spirits
The podcast features hot take segments where the guests debate the technicalities behind HTML as a programming language and whether a hot dog qualifies as a sandwich. This segment delves into the nuances of programming definitions and personal opinions.
The Cultural Impact of Friday Deployments
The group discusses the implications of deploying code on Fridays, sharing humorous anecdotes about the necessity of consuming spirits to either celebrate or cope with potential mishaps.
Exploration of Payment Processing and AI
Rishi provides insights into the payment processing landscape and the evolution brought by AI and Web3 technologies, discussing the value, challenges, and learning opportunities within this domain.
Crafting Quality Whiskey
A conversation centered around the intricacies of whiskey production, the importance of understanding the components used, and how it's essential to balance artistry with the science of distillation.
MCP Security and AI Management
The podcast wraps up with a detailed discussion on MCP security in the context of AI, addressing potential threats and the importance of having protective layers around AI operations.
Sponsors
- Friday Deployment Spirits · Friday Deployment Spirits is the brainchild of Kendall and Rishi, who create whiskey specifically aimed at developers with a unique flair and humor.
- CTO Lunches · Kendall runs a networking initiative for CTOs to connect and share ideas across the tech industry.
- Maybe Don't AI · Kendall launched a venture focused on warning AI against potential errors or missteps.
Show notes
This week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Kendall Miller and Rishi Malik about their startup Friday Deployment Spirits, and creating whiskey for developers. They discuss the art of making good whiskey, bourbon vs rye, coding in the age of AI, and much more.
In this episode:
- (00:00) - Intro
- (00:53) - Meet Rishi and Kendall
- (03:01) - Whiskey rating and review: Friday Deployment Generative A Rye
- (21:27) - Hot take: Is HTML a programming language?
- (25:56) - Hot Take: Bourbon or Rye?
- (27:13) - Is deploying on a Friday bad?
- (37:57) - Payment systems, Web3, and blockchain
- (45:44) - The art of making whiskey
- (51:39) - MCP security for the AI age
- (55:40) - What happened to Chartreuse?
- (57:26) - Plugs
Links
- Friday Deployment: https://fridaydeployment.co/
- CTO Lunches: https://ctolunches.com/
- Maybe Don't AI: https://www.maybedont.ai/
- Wolves Whiskey: https://wolveswhiskeyca.com/
- Heaven Hill Distillery: http://heavenhilldistillery.com/
- Angels Envy: https://www.angelsenvy.com/
- Laphroaig: https://www.laphroaig.com/
- Buffalo Trace: https://www.buffalotracedistillery.com/
- Malort: https://malort.com/
- Sagamore Spirit: https://sagamorespirit.com/
- Guillermo Rauch: https://x.com/rauchg
- Willett: https://www.kentuckybourbonwhiskey.com/
- Midwinter Night's Dram: https://highwest.com/pages/a-midwinter-nights-dram
- ChatGPT: https://chatgpt.com/
- Typescript: https://www.typescriptlang.org/
- Brenne Whiskey: https://www.houseofmalt.co.uk/brand/brenne/
- Seinfeld: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seinfeld
- Mad Men: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mad_Men
- Tailwind CSS: https://tailwindcss.com/
- Norlan: https://norlanglass.com/
- Office Space: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Office_Space
- Stripe: https://stripe.com/
- Privy: https://www.privy.io/
- Coinbase: https://www.coinbase.com/
- React: https://react.dev/
- Venmo: https://venmo.com/
- Cash App: https://cash.app/
- Laravel: https://laravel.com/
- JavaScript: https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/JavaScript
- jQuery: https://jquery.com/
- Jim Beam: https://www.jimbeam.com/
- Fernet: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fernet
- Fireball: https://www.fireballwhisky.com/
- Jagermeister: https://us.jagermeister.com/
- Kubernetes: https://kubernetes.io/
- Aviation Gin: https://www.aviationgin.com/
- Ryan Reynolds: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryan_Reynolds
- Costco: https://www.costco.com/
- Boodles Gin: https://boodlesgin.com/
- Tanqueray: https://www.tanqueray.com/en-row
- The Botanist Gin: https://www.thebotanist.com/
Connect with Kendall
Connect with Rishi
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rishilmalik/
Connect with Chuck and Robbie
- Robbie Wagner: https://x.com/RobbieTheWagner
- Chuck Carpenter: https://x.com/CharlesWthe3rd
Subscribe and stay in touch
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- Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1552776603
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhiskeyWebAndWhatnot
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