Overcommitted | Software Engineering and Programming Insights
Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 81
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 4.3/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Gender skew: Female
Listener location: USA
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
brittany@balancedengineer.com
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Host
Bethany Janos - Software engineer and co-host focused on software engineering practice, technology careers, and mentorship.
Brittany Ellich - Software engineer and co-host covering engineering culture, developer productivity, and emerging approaches to software development.
Erika Eggemeyer - Software engineer and co-host focused on software development, infrastructure, and emerging technology topics.
Booking Intelligence
Booking Requirements
Recent Guest Discussions
Elliott Minns - Technical Content Creation, Rust, Media Encoding, Software Craftsmanship, AI Product Features, And Delegation.
Sreya Sarathy - Starting A Software Engineering Career, Imposter Syndrome, Early-career Development, Ai’s Impact On Junior Engineering Work, And Mentorship.
Ben Balter - Remote Engineering Culture, Asynchronous Communication, Open-source Governance, Documentation, And Distributed-team Productivity.
Recent Topics
Episodes
Stack Overflow Survey Reactions | Software Engineering & Career Insights
October 13, 2026
What does Stack Overflow’s 2026 Developer Survey reveal about software engineering, career insights, and engineering culture? The Overcommitted hosts unpack the findings, discuss what they mean for developers, and share the trends they’re watching across the profession.LinksDeveloper survey: https://survey.stackoverflow.co/2026 Ed from Polytoken: https://youtu.be/YrmR6EZ5Y1U HostsOvercommitted: https://overcommitted.dev Bethany Janos: https://www.trustyduck.devBrittany Ellich: https://...
From Math Teacher to Developer Community Manager, with Roxy Rodriguez-Becker
October 06, 2026
Roxy Rodriguez-Becker taught middle school math, moved into the school library after earning a master's in library and information science, and then taught herself to code while raising three kids. She is now a developer community manager at Torc and the host of the She Ships podcast. In this episode she walks through what that transition actually required: the four AM club, waking up to study until she rushed out the door to a five AM gym session, working through 100Devs, and treating th...
Closed That Tab: What "How Complex Systems Fail" Teaches Software Engineers
September 29, 2026
Closed That Tab is back. Erika finally read Richard Cook's How Complex Systems Fail, an 18 point paper Cook wrote with patient safety and medical systems in mind, but one that is frequently discussed in web development and software engineering since the foundational principles apply universally. Erika and Bethany work through what holds up in practice.They cover the difference between normal failure and catastrophic failure, why knowing your system's baseline is its own skill, and why...
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with Overcommitted | Software Engineering and Programming Insights?
Overcommitted | Software Engineering and Programming Insights is hosted by Bethany Janos and Brittany Ellich. Its publicly listed email is brittany@balancedengineer.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for Overcommitted | Software Engineering and Programming Insights?
The publicly listed email for Overcommitted | Software Engineering and Programming Insights: brittany@balancedengineer.com.
How many listeners does Overcommitted | Software Engineering and Programming Insights have?
Podseeker estimates Overcommitted | Software Engineering and Programming Insights reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Overcommitted | Software Engineering and Programming Insights?
Overcommitted | Software Engineering and Programming Insights typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Hands-on experience in software engineering, open source, developer productivity, remote engineering culture, artificial intelligence, security, or technology careers, with practical lessons to share. Common among recent guests: Open-source or software engineering expertise; Technical projects or products; Published technical writing or content. Recent guests include Elliott Minns, Sreya Sarathy, and Ben Balter.
How hard is it to get booked on Overcommitted | Software Engineering and Programming Insights?
Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.
What topics does Overcommitted | Software Engineering and Programming Insights cover?
Recent episodes cover Software Engineering, Programming, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, and Mentorship. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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