Episode notes
The Slanted Attic Experience: Episode 54 “Ben H” Campfires, Coding and Construction
This week, Tyler sits down with Ben H, a Richmond-based software engineer and outdoorsman from the Shenandoah Valley. Balancing the precision of coding with the calm of the woods, Ben shares stories of life split between screens, rivers, and the open air alongside his fiancée and two yellow labs.
The episode kicks off with Tyler’s unexpected hard drive pickup and how to safely scan devices before use, then moves into local auction finds, app development hurdles, and how fast modern tech evolves compared to the tools that came before. From there, the pair wander through topics of nostalgia, outdoor adventures, and the intersection of nature, work, and innovation.
Guest Panel:
Ben H: Originally from the Shenandoah Valley and now calling Richmond home, Ben is an avid hunter and fisherman by hobby and a software engineer by trade. He enjoys building clean, efficient systems and equally values early mornings spent outdoors with his fiancée and their two yellow labs.
Topics Covered:
- Tyler’s hard drive pickup and safe scanning
- Local auction houses and how they work
- Ben’s software knowledge
- Difficulties of app programming (iOS and Android)
- Advancements in technology and adaptation
- Remembering old social media and its downfall
- Spending time outdoors and hunting season stories
- Managing local deer populations
- Preparing for fall 2025 deer season
- Technical institutes and trade career discussions
- AI’s role in software engineering
- The Matrix trilogy
- Advertising in media and television
- Tips for first-time homebuyers
- Tyler’s construction background
- Career paths and modern job structures
- GME and stock market conversation
- Jam bands and bluegrass music
- What GitHub is and how it’s used
- Outro
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