Overcommitted

Overcommitted comes from a crew of self-described overcommitted software engineers who juggle full-time jobs, side projects, open-source contributions, and the constant pull to learn something new. The podcast captures that experience honestly, covering the realities of software engineering careers and the tech industry from the perspective of people who are actively living it rather than looking back from executive positions. The show tackles software engineering career insights and tech industry trends with a conversational, unpolished energy that feels like listening in on a group of experienced friends talking shop. Topics range from practical career advice and job market analysis to technical discussions about tools, frameworks, and engineering practices. The hosts share their own experiences with side projects, burnout, time management, and the tradeoffs that come with being deeply invested in multiple technical pursuits simultaneously. Overcommitted is a newer show that launched in 2024, but it has found an audience quickly among engineers who relate to the specific challenge of having too many interests and not enough hours. The format is casual and approachable, with episodes that feel like the conversations that happen after conference talks or during late-night hackathons. If you are the kind of engineer who always has three tabs open for unrelated projects and a list of technologies you want to try, this podcast speaks your language.