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Eric Hunzeker Product Manager Description

Chad and Kodad discuss the roles of product managers and product owners, and how they relate to each other in software development.

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Date: 2026-08-24

This Week in Za Ken Constant Learning

Chad discusses the rapid pace of change in software engineering and how it requires continuous learning.

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Date: 2026-07-22

This Week in Za - Lori Lego Robotics

Chad discusses his son's LEGO robotics journey, from junior high to elementary school teams.

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Date: 2026-07-14

This Week in Za - Linsdey - Power Outage

Chad shares a story from his past experience in the Nebraska National Guard, specifically an exercise at the Lincoln Air Guard Base.

• Chad: Chad shares a personal story from his time in the National Guard

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Date: 2026-06-25

This Week In Za - Lindsey - Paper Prank

Chad and Kodad share a story about a prank played on a coworker in the military, but no pizza review.

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Date: 2026-06-25

Howard on podcasts

Chad and Kodad discuss a free meal, meeting Russ, and Chad buying a pizza.

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Date: 2026-04-17

Howard Lifting

Chad and Kodad discuss a humorous anecdote about weightlifting, unrelated to pizza.

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Date: 2026-04-10

Jeff Kodad on AI Requirements

Chad and Kodad discuss using AI tools to improve handoff documentation for developers.

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Date: 2026-04-01

This Week in Za Gemini Short

Chad and Kodad discuss AI-enhanced pizza experiences, including personalized pairings and emotional connections.

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Date: 2026-03-29

Claude on Pizza

Chad and Kodad discuss the culinary achievements of pizza as a universal language.

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Date: 2026-03-27

Mark Stone on Chili

Chad and Kodad discuss travel plans to a new location in South America.

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Date: 2026-03-13

Zach Justifies His Gaming Addiction - This Week in Za

Chad and Kodad discuss their gaming habits with a focus on idle incremental games.

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Date: 2026-02-19