React Native Radio
by Jamon Holmgren, Robin Heinze, Mazen Chami
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RNR 376 - RLRN: Giggable with Andy Perlitch
RNR 376 - RLRN: Giggable with Andy Perlitch
About this podcast
Exploring React Native Together
Episodes
The newest 50 of 376 episodes
- RNR 376 - RLRN: Giggable with Andy Perlitch · 40 min · Episode 376Robin chats with Andy Perlitch of Netflix about Giggable, his React Native app for bands. They dig into sharing code with a web app, WebView authentication, testing on real…
- RNR 375 - RNR Explains: EAS Update · 29 min · Episode 375Robin and Mazen explain how Expo's EAS Update delivers over-the-air updates to React Native apps. They also cover what you can safely ship, how updates reach users, and why…
- RNR 374 - Building "Dreaming: Language Learning" with React Native · 42 min · Episode 374Mazen talks with Wojciech Ogrodowczyk of Brains & Beards about building "Dreaming: Language Learning" with React Native. They share lessons on offline video, mobile performance…
- RNR 373 - Real Life React Native: Chime · 23 min · Episode 373In another episode of Real Life React Native, AI can pass the tests and still miss the point. Mark Goldstein of Chime explains how Chime keeps humans in the loop: people try…
- RNR 372 - Looking back on Chain React 2026 · 1 h 0 min · Episode 372Gant Laborde returns to the podcast for a recap of all things Chain React! Robin and Mazen chat with Gant about the trends he saw at Chain React this year — from Expo's keynote…
- RNR 371 - RNR Explains: Pan Responder · 18 min · Episode 371How does React Native handle touch gestures? Robin and Tyler unpack PanResponder's callbacks, gesture state, and JavaScript-thread performance, plus why you'll still reach for…
- RNR 370 - CopilotKit with Mike Ryan · 40 min · Episode 370Robin and Mazen talk with Mike Ryan of CopilotKit about bringing AI agents to React Native apps. They break down AG-UI, generative UI, shared state, and the guardrails developers…
- RNR 369 - RNR Explains: AppRegistry · 14 min · Episode 369Robin Heinze and Tyler Williams break down React Native’s AppRegistry! From Expo and app entry points to brownfield apps and more, see what’s happening under the hood and build…
- RNR 368 - RNR Explains: Fabric · 18 min · Episode 368Robin and Tyler Williams of Infinite Red unravel Fabric, React Native’s modern rendering system. No sewing required! They explain how Fabric speeds up mobile apps and unlocks…
- RNR 367 - Ask Us Anything (AMA) · 43 min · Episode 367Robin and Mazen tackle a listener Q&A covering React Native, AI, mobile development, Expo Router, Flutter, performance, consulting, and code quality. They share practical…
- RNR 366 - Securing React Native Apps in the AI Era · 37 min · Episode 366Robin and Mazen unpack the rise of AI-powered security threats, from the TanStack breach to compromised React Native packages and GitHub supply chain attacks. Learn practical…
- RNR 365 - Chain React 2026 · 38 min · Episode 365What makes Chain React more than just another tech conference? Robin, Mazen, and Gant Laborde of Infinite Red share behind-the-scenes stories, community highlights, AI trends…
- RNR 364 - AI Triforce with Gant Laborde · 46 min · Episode 365Mazen and Robin welcome Gant Laborde of Infinite Red to discuss AI Triforce, a practical framework for AI-powered software teams. They explore agentic coding, governance…
- RNR 363 - Building React Native Apps in the AI Era · 37 min · Episode 363Feeling overwhelmed by all the new AI coding tools for React Native development? In this episode, Robin and Mazen talk through how they’re actually using tools like Claude…
- RNR 362 - Storybook with Daniel Williams · 44 min · Episode 362Daniel Williams stops by to chat with Mazen and Robin! We dig into Storybook 10's leaner bundle, the 10.3 MCP server unlocking AI agent workflows, what Chromatic is cooking up…
- RNR 361 - Gamemaking and AI coding with Jamon Holmgren · 48 min · Episode 361Jamon is back! Jamon joins Robin to discuss his game Gunship Origins, built in Godot and being distributed with MicroProse. Jamon also shares his popular "Night Shift" workflow…
- RNR 360 - TanStack Native Router with Tanner Linsley · 1 h 5 min · Episode 360Robin and Mazen welcome Tanner Linsley to dive into TanStack Native Router, his ambitious new take on React Native navigation that promises a simpler mental model, powerful type…
- RNR 359 - The AI Apocalypse? The past, present, and future of software · 53 min · Episode 359Todd Werth, Infinite Red's co-founder and 30-year software veteran, joins Robin to talk AI and where it's taking our industry. Also, Claude built a Flappy Bird clone with Todd's…
- RNR 358 - React Native for Meta Quest Part 2: Developer Friendly · 32 min · Episode 358Evan Albert from Meta joins Mazen and Robin on the episode! Evan reveals how React Native developers can now build apps for Meta Quest using the tools they already know and love…
- RNR 357 - React Native 0.82–0.84 & Expo 55 · 25 min · Episode 357Mazen and Robin catch up on five months of React Native and Expo releases, covering the biggest updates in 0.82–0.84 and Expo SDK 55. They talk through the move to the new…
- RNR 356 - How Vercel Built the v0 App with React Native · 33 min · Episode 356Fernando Rojo, Head of Mobile at Vercel, joins Mazen and Robin to discuss building the V0 mobile app with React Native and Expo, including tech stack decisions, performance…
- RNR 355 - React Native Skia for High-Performance UI with William Candillon · 35 min · Episode 355William Candillon sits down with Mazen and Robin to show how React Native Skia enables smooth, high‑end animations, shaders, and UI effects in React Native. The episode also…
- RNR 354 - React Native Screens with Krzysztof Magiera · 32 min · Episode 354Ever wonder about that library lurking in every React Native app's dependencies? Krzysztof Magiera digs into React Native Screens, the "most important library you'll never use…
- RNR 353 - Node-API Support for React Native with Kræn Hansen · 32 min · Episode 353Mazen and Robin sit down with Kræn Hansen from ElevenLabs to break down what Node API actually is and why it could be a game-changer for React Native library authors who want to…
- RNR 352 - Expo Launch with Cedric van Putten · 30 min · Episode 352Mazen and Robin welcome back Cedric van Putten to discuss Expo Launch, a new tool that automates deploying React Native apps to the App Store. Learn how Expo is streamlining…
- RNR 351 - Transforming Packages to Nitro with Marc Rousavy · 37 min · Episode 351In this episode of React Native Radio, Robin and Mazen are joined by Marc Rousavy to break down transforming packages to Nitro and why it’s a big deal for high-performance native…
- RNR 350 - React Native Wrapped 2025 · 43 min · Episode 350In our popular year-end recap, our hosts are all back tother and joined by guest Josh Yoes to review the biggest React Native developments of 2025! They cover major releases, the…
- RNR 349 - How 2025 Changed the React Native Job Market (with Taylor Desseyn) · 47 min · Episode 349Mazen and Robin are joined by fan-favorite Taylor Desseyn to discuss how the React Native job market has shifted in 2025 and why community matters more than ever. They break down…
- RNR 348 - From Ionic Evangelist to React Native Content Creator: Simon Grimm · 43 min · Episode 348Mazen and Jamon chat with Simon Grimm about his move from Ionic pioneer to React Native creator. Simon highlights key cross-platform trends, why React Native’s future looks…
- RNR 347 - Skylight: Smart Displays Powered by React Native · 37 min · Episode 347Mazen talks with Alex Lanclos from Skylight about how they power their wildly popular smart displays with React Native! Mazen and Alex dig into architecture upgrades, performance…
- RNR 346 - Shopify's Transition to the (new) Architecture · 33 min · Episode 346In this episode, Mazen Chami sits down with Mustafa Ali (Director of Engineering and Head of Mobile at Shopify) and Thiago Magalhães (Staff Software Developer at Shopify) to dive…
- RNR 345 - Expo SDK 54 · 34 min · Episode 345Expo SDK 54 and React Native 0.81 are a perfect match—and our hosts Mazen Chami, Frank Calise, and Tyler Williams are here to break it all down. In this episode, they dive deep…
- RNR 344 - React Native 0.81 · 31 min · Episode 344This week, Mazen is joined by Infinite Red teammates Frank Calise and Tyler Williams to unpack everything included in the huge React Native 0.81 release. They cover Android 16…
- RNR 343 - Discord's Journey to React Native with Chas Jhin · 40 min · Episode 343Chas Jhin, Director of Engineering for Discord, joins our hosts to unpack Discord’s adoption of React Native. Chas opens up about Discord's experience adopting React Native…
- RNR 342 - Ignite 11: Bison 🦬 with Mark Rickert · 38 min · Episode 342Infinite Red's own Mark Rickert joins to unveil the Ignite 11 "Bison" release!! Ignite 11 features the bold removal of MobX State Tree, streamlined new architecture-only support…
- RNR 341 - Catching Up With Maestro Featuring Leland Takamine · 34 min · Episode 341Maestro CEO Leland Takamine joins the pod to share updates on Maestro Studio Desktop, cloud testing, and scaling reliable automation.
- RNR 340 - RN Web vs React Strict DOM: Part 2, with Evan Bacon and James Ide · 29 min · Episode 340Evan Bacon and James Ide from Expo join us as guests for the second part of React Native Web vs. React Strict DOM!
- RNR 339 - RN Web vs React Strict DOM (Pt 1) w/ Nicolas Gallagher · 41 min · Episode 339Nicolas Gallagher from Meta joins Jamon, Robin, and Tyler to kick off a two‑part series on React Native Web vs React Strict DOM.
- RNR 338 - React Native Enterprise Framework w/ Michał Pierzchała · 45 min · Episode 338Michał Pierzchała from Callstack joins Jamon and Robin to talk about the React Native Enterprise Framework and why big teams need it
- RNR 337 - Meta Quest for React Native w/ Markus Leyendecker · 39 min · Episode 337Markus Leyendecker from Meta joins Jamon to talk React Native on Meta Quest—what’s possible, what’s next, and why devs should care.
- RNR 336 - RLRN: Building Boca Socios with Solito ft. Nahue Alberti · 23 min · Episode 336Real Life React Native Returns! This week: Nahue Alberti from Paisanos joins Mazen to talk building the Boca Socios app with Solito.
- RNR 335 - State Management Revisited · 39 min · Episode 335Jamon, Robin, and Mazen revisit state management! Our hosts discuss what has changed, what still causes debate, and how real-world experience shapes their choices.
- RNR 334 - React Native MacOS with Saad Najmi · 42 min · Episode 334Saad Najmi from Microsoft joins Jamon, Robin, and Mazen to talk React Native macOS—how it works, where it shines, and what’s still missing.
- RNR 333 - Expo Atlas with Cedric van Putten · 38 min · Episode 333Cedric van Putten returns to the pod to break down Expo Atlas, a powerful way to explore and understand your Metro bundles.
- RNR 332 - Codemagic 🤝 React Native with Martin Remmelgas · 35 min · Episode 332Codemagic CEO Martin Remmelgas joins our hosts to talk mobile CI/CD and why build tooling still kind of sucks in 2025.
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- RNR 331 - New Architecture, New Era with Riccardo Cipolleschi · 40 min · Episode 331New Architecture. New Era. Riccardo Cipolleschi explains what’s changed in React Native—and why this shift matters for every developer.
- RNR 330 - React Native and Accessibility with Karly Lamm · 34 min · Episode 330Karly Lamm talks with Robin and Mazen about accessibility pitfalls, screen reader gotchas, and why accessible apps serve all users.
- RNR 329 - State of React Native Survey Results are in! · 44 min · Episode 329What do thousands of devs think about React Native in 2024? Jamon, Robin, and Mazen dive into the latest State of React Native survey results.
- RNR 328 - Flashlight with Alexandre Moureaux · 35 min · Episode 328Alexandre Moureaux joins Jamon, Robin, and Mazen to talk about Flashlight, a Lighthouse-style tool for benchmarking mobile app performance.
