Teaching Python

Episode 163: How Do You Find Time to Keep Learning?

October 2nd, 2026  |  52 mins 40 secs

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Teaching Python started as a podcast about teaching programming in the classroom. But both the hosts and the world around Python have changed.

In this episode, Kelly and Julian reflect on what Teaching Python means in 2026, as Python increasingly sits inside a much larger computing landscape that includes AI, data, cybersecurity, cloud, software engineering, systems thinking, and automation.

They explore why Python still matters when AI can generate code, how the skills around programming are changing, and why reading, debugging, evaluating, testing, and modifying code may matter more than simply producing it. The conversation also looks at the changing role of the teacher, coach, and learner when AI can become another source of guidance.

Python is still here. But teaching Python now is increasingly about helping people understand, build, question, and make decisions with technology.

Episode 159: Big Lessons from Small Models with Gwyneth Peña‑Siguenza

June 22nd, 2026  |  56 mins 15 secs

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Small language models may be the best way to learn AI. Microsoft Cloud Advocate Gwyneth Peña-Sigüenza joins us to discuss Python, cloud computing, security, and why the limitations of smaller models can build stronger developers.

Episode 141: Unlocking Python Expertise with Trey Hunner

December 14th, 2024  |  51 mins 32 secs

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In this episode, hosts Kelly Schuster-Paredes and Sean Tibor are joined by Python expert Trey Hunner for an engaging and insightful conversation. Together, they explore the intricacies of teaching Python, the evolving role of AI in education, and the excitement of discovering new programming features. Join the conversation and be part of their exploration into the balance of fun and learning in the world of Python.

Episode 133: Live from PyCon 2024

June 12th, 2024  |  32 mins 34 secs

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In this special episode of Teaching Python, Sean Tibor and Kelly Schuster-Paredes discuss their experiences at PyCon US 2024, highlighting the role and presence of educators. They talk about the unique challenges educators face in attending such conferences, including financial, time, and imposter syndrome barriers. The episode features audience insights and explores ways to support more educators in participating, such as travel grants and increased awareness. This lively discussion aims to foster connections and encourage more educators to integrate into the Python community.

Episode 109: What We Did on Our Podcast Sabbatical

May 30th, 2023  |  32 mins 58 secs

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In this episode of the Teaching Python podcast, hosts Kelly Schuster-Paredes and Sean Tibor discuss their personal updates, celebrate the achievements of their former students, and anticipate future podcast activities. They express their pride in students moving on to study computer science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and related fields in college. Kelly and Sean also hint at potentially inviting past students to the podcast and announce plans to enhance their Patreon community with exclusive benefits.