From 36e1fc795d8e6aa0aa709bccc2e0c38062eb35ec Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: randyrektor <157041235+randyrektor@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Fri, 5 Jun 2026 10:44:28 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 1/2] Create 1011 - tmux Terminal Maxxing with Ben Vinegar.md --- ...tmux Terminal Maxxing with Ben Vinegar.md | 55 +++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 55 insertions(+) create mode 100644 shows/1011 - tmux Terminal Maxxing with Ben Vinegar.md diff --git a/shows/1011 - tmux Terminal Maxxing with Ben Vinegar.md b/shows/1011 - tmux Terminal Maxxing with Ben Vinegar.md new file mode 100644 index 000000000..1757fbbc4 --- /dev/null +++ b/shows/1011 - tmux Terminal Maxxing with Ben Vinegar.md @@ -0,0 +1,55 @@ +--- +number: 1011 +title: tmux + Terminal Maxxing with Ben Vinegar +date: 1780916400000 +url: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/FSI4346709770.mp3 +youtube_url: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffuxDr_QCAI +--- + +Scott and Wes sit down with Ben Vinegar, former Syntax GM and founder of Modem.dev, to geek out over terminal-maxxing, from SSH-based development and tmux workflows to AI-powered coding agents. Ben also demos two of his open source tools: Hunk, a slick terminal code reviewer with 4k+ GitHub stars, and TermDraw, a terminal-based diagramming tool that posts directly to your agent. + +### Show Notes + +* **[00:00](#t=00:00)** Welcome to Syntax! +* **[00:49](#t=00:49)** Introduction to [Modem](https://modem.dev/) and AI Project Management +* **[01:40](#t=01:40)** Exploring Terminal Usage and Productivity +* **[04:26](#t=04:26)** Setting Up Remote Development Environments +* **[08:38](#t=08:38)** The Power of [TMUX](https://github.com/tmux/tmux) in Development +* **[11:20](#t=11:20)** What makes TMUX splitting different? +* **[12:46](#t=12:46)** Integrating AI with Terminal Workflows +* **[14:56](#t=14:56)** The Future of Terminal Applications +* **[17:31](#t=17:31)** Balancing GUIs and Terminal Interfaces + * [getfresh.dev](getfresh.dev) + * [Ben’s talk at AI Engineer Miami](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IxSbMhT7v4) +* **[24:39](#t=24:39)** Navigating Development Tools and Environments +* **[26:44](#t=26:44)** The Balance of Security and Convenience in Coding +* **[30:27](#t=30:27)** Cautionary Tales: The Risks of YOLO Mode +* **[33:53](#t=33:53)** Innovative Tools for Enhanced Coding Experience +* **[34:09](#t=34:09)** [Hunk: Terminal code review](https://github.com/modem-dev/hunk). +* **[41:39](#t=41:39)** [TermDraw: A New Way to Visualize Code and Ideas](https://github.com/benvinegar/termdraw) +* **[46:22](#t=46:22)** The Dynamics of Open Source Contributions +* **[48:31](#t=48:31)** Visualizing Code: Tools and Techniques +* **[50:54](#t=50:54)** Podcasting and Editing Processes + * [State of Agentic Coding](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JM1sIVIZYRg). + * [Podguy: Agent-driven post-production workflow for video podcasts](https://github.com/modem-dev/podguy) +* **[56:23](#t=56:23)** Introducing Modem: A Product Intelligence Platform +* **[01:01:39](#t=01:01:39)** Connecting Feedback to Product Development +* **[01:03:15](#t=01:03:15)** Sick Picks + +### Sick Picks + +- Ben: [Nirvanna: The Band - The Show - The Movie](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt35522483/), [Timecrimes](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0480669/) + +### Shameless Plugs + +- Ben: [https://modem.dev/](https://modem.dev/) + +### Hit us up on Socials! + +Syntax: [X](https://twitter.com/syntaxfm) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/syntax_fm/) [Tiktok](https://www.tiktok.com/@syntaxfm) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/96077407/admin/feed/posts/) [Threads](https://www.threads.net/@syntax_fm) + +Wes: [X](https://twitter.com/wesbos) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/wesbos/) [Tiktok](https://www.tiktok.com/@wesbos) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/wesbos/) [Threads](https://www.threads.net/@wesbos) + +Scott: [X](https://twitter.com/stolinski) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/stolinski/) [Tiktok](https://www.tiktok.com/@stolinski) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/stolinski/) [Threads](https://www.threads.net/@stolinski) + +Randy: [X](https://twitter.com/randyrektor) [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/randyrektor/) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@randyrektor) [Threads](https://www.threads.net/@randyrektor) \ No newline at end of file From 923ccc4980d2a488338e2cfe63f34340ead0a885 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: randyrektor <157041235+randyrektor@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sun, 7 Jun 2026 08:11:15 -0400 Subject: [PATCH 2/2] Add guest details for Ben Vinegar Added guest information for Ben Vinegar including social links. --- shows/1011 - tmux Terminal Maxxing with Ben Vinegar.md | 9 ++++++++- 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/shows/1011 - tmux Terminal Maxxing with Ben Vinegar.md b/shows/1011 - tmux Terminal Maxxing with Ben Vinegar.md index 1757fbbc4..86ba7d163 100644 --- a/shows/1011 - tmux Terminal Maxxing with Ben Vinegar.md +++ b/shows/1011 - tmux Terminal Maxxing with Ben Vinegar.md @@ -4,6 +4,13 @@ title: tmux + Terminal Maxxing with Ben Vinegar date: 1780916400000 url: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/FSI4346709770.mp3 youtube_url: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffuxDr_QCAI +guest: + name: Ben Vinegar + github: benvinegar + twitter: bentlegen + of: Modem + url: https://modem.dev/ + social: https://benv.ca/ --- Scott and Wes sit down with Ben Vinegar, former Syntax GM and founder of Modem.dev, to geek out over terminal-maxxing, from SSH-based development and tmux workflows to AI-powered coding agents. 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