While at CodeMash, I had the opportunity to sit down with Scott Hanselman and record an episode for his renowned podcast, Hanselminutes. As a follower of the podcast, I was thoroughly flattered to be included among his guest list. The show turned out well, but the experience was definitely nerve-wracking. Here are some tips in case you ever end up in the hot seat across from Scott:

1. Learn to hold and speak into a microphone. This is critical. During the recording, I kept drifting from the mic, which required editing in post-production.
2. Be prepared to be disarmed by the interviewer's eloquence. Scott is a very well-spoken guy with a lot of experience. Don't be surprised when he pulls the perfect metaphor out of thin air.
3. Be aware of your medium. When recording audio, be careful using words to explain a concept that might be better expressed with a visual diagram. Remember: it's a warning sign if you start "talking with your hands."

Scott and I talked about some of the features that make F# such an exciting language. We tried to keep it short on academia so that it would be appealing to any developer. The idea was to start small with some bite-sized concepts. Check it out!

Starting Small with F# with Dustin Campbell