React Native Radio

Hosted by Jamon Holmgren, Robin Heinze, Mazen Chami

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Oct 2026

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October 20, 202640 min

RNR 376 - RLRN: Giggable with Andy Perlitch

Robin chats with Andy Perlitch of Netflix about Giggable, his React Native app for bands. They dig into sharing code with a web app, WebView authentication, testing on real devices, and practical AI workflows, including Cursor debugging and custom ESLint rules that help keep generated code in check. Show Notes Giggable App The Testing Trophy and Testing Classifications by Kent C. Dodds Backmarket Connect With Us! Robin Heinze: @robinheinze Andy Perlitch: @andyperlitch on GitHub React Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdio This episode is brought to you by Infinite Red ! Infinite Red is a premier mobile app consultancy, especially focused on Expo and React Native , located fully remote in the US. We’re a team of 30 with highly experienced mobile app developers and have been doing this for over a decade. We are also one of the first development teams to adopt agentic coding in a way that keeps high quality standards and aren’t afraid to do things the old school way if we need to. If you’re looking for mobile app or React Native or Expo expertise for your next project, hit us up at infinite.red/radio .

October 9, 202629 min

RNR 375 - RNR Explains: EAS Update

Robin and Mazen explain how Expo's EAS Update delivers over-the-air updates to React Native apps. They also cover what you can safely ship, how updates reach users, and why runtime versions and rollbacks matter. A practical guide to mobile development, with tips for a smoother app update experience. Connect With Us! Robin Heinze: @robinheinze Mazen Chami: @mazenchami React Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdio This episode is brought to you by Infinite Red ! Infinite Red is a premier mobile app consultancy, especially focused on Expo and React Native , located fully remote in the US. We’re a team of 30 with highly experienced mobile app developers and have been doing this for over a decade. We are also one of the first development teams to adopt agentic coding in a way that keeps high quality standards and aren’t afraid to do things the old school way if we need to. If you’re looking for mobile app or React Native or Expo expertise for your next project, hit us up at infinite.red/radio .

October 2, 202642 min

RNR 374 - Building "Dreaming: Language Learning" with React Native

Mazen talks with Wojciech Ogrodowczyk of Brains & Beards about building "Dreaming: Language Learning" with React Native. They share lessons on offline video, mobile performance, native modules, and using AI to investigate bugs and improve code reviews. Show Notes Brains & Beards Jay Meistrich – How to Build the Fastest Apps: Break the Rules | App.js Conf 2026 Connect With Us! Wojciech Ogrodowczyk: @sharnik Mazen Chami: @mazenchami React Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdio This episode is brought to you by Infinite Red ! Infinite Red is a premier mobile app consultancy, especially focused on Expo and React Native , located fully remote in the US. We’re a team of 30 with highly experienced mobile app developers and have been doing this for over a decade. We are also one of the first development teams to adopt agentic coding in a way that keeps high quality standards and aren’t afraid to do things the old school way if we need to. If you’re looking for mobile app or React Native or Expo expertise for your next project, hit us up at infinite.red/radio .

September 11, 202622 min

RNR 373 - Real Life React Native: Chime

In another episode of Real Life React Native, AI can pass the tests and still miss the point. Mark Goldstein of Chime explains how Chime keeps humans in the loop: people try React Native app changes in a dogfooding app before release, even when AI-generated code and tests look good. Show Notes Charlie Cheever - Expo Keynote | App.js Conf 2026 Connect With Us! Mark Goldstein: @maker__mark Mazen Chami: @mazenchami React Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdio This episode is brought to you by Infinite Red ! Infinite Red is a premier mobile app consultancy, especially focused on Expo and React Native , located fully remote in the US. We’re a team of 30 with highly experienced mobile app developers and have been doing this for over a decade. We are also one of the first development teams to adopt agentic coding in a way that keeps high quality standards and aren’t afraid to do things the old school way if we need to. If you’re looking for mobile app or React Native or Expo expertise for your next project, hit us up at infinite.red/radio .

August 31, 20261 hr 0 min

RNR 372 - Looking back on Chain React 2026

Gant Laborde returns to the podcast for a recap of all things Chain React! Robin and Mazen chat with Gant about the trends he saw at Chain React this year — from Expo's keynote to AI's growing role in software development — as well as why in-person conferences are still at the center of what motivates us as a community. Show Notes Chain React Recap Video Connect With Us! Gant Laborde: @gantlaborde Robin Heinze: @robinheinze Mazen Chami: @mazenchami React Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdio This episode is brought to you by Infinite Red ! Infinite Red is a premier mobile app consultancy, especially focused on Expo and React Native , located fully remote in the US. We’re a team of 30 with highly experienced mobile app developers and have been doing this for over a decade. We are also one of the first development teams to adopt agentic coding in a way that keeps high quality standards and aren’t afraid to do things the old school way if we need to. If you’re looking for mobile app or React Native or Expo expertise for your next project, hit us up at infinite.red/radio .

August 21, 202618 min

RNR 371 - RNR Explains: Pan Responder

How does React Native handle touch gestures? Robin and Tyler unpack PanResponder's callbacks, gesture state, and JavaScript-thread performance, plus why you'll still reach for React Native Gesture Handler. Connect With Us! Robin Heinze: @robinheinze Tyler Williams: @coolsoftware.dev (Bsky) React Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdio This episode is brought to you by Infinite Red ! We’re a fully remote team of 30 across the US. We’ve been building mobile apps for over a decade, with deep expertise in React Native and Expo . We adopted agentic coding early and use it where it meets our standards. When it isn’t the right fit, our engineers rely on proven methods. Working on something mobile? Tell us about it at infinite.red/radio .

August 14, 202640 min

RNR 370 - CopilotKit with Mike Ryan

Robin and Mazen talk with Mike Ryan of CopilotKit about bringing AI agents to React Native apps. They break down AG-UI, generative UI, shared state, and the guardrails developers need to build useful, trustworthy mobile experiences. Show Notes CopilotKit: Bring Users and AI Agents together inside real apps Connect With Us! Mike Ryan: @MikeRyanDev Robin Heinze: @robinheinze Mazen Chami: @mazenchami React Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdio Sponsored by Infinite Red Infinite Red is a premier mobile app consultancy, especially focused on Expo and React Native , located fully remote in the US. We’re a team of 30 with highly experienced mobile app developers and have been doing this for over a decade. We are also one of the first development teams to adopt agentic coding in a way that keeps high quality standards and aren’t afraid to do things the old school way if we need to. If you’re looking for mobile app or React Native or Expo expertise for your next project, hit us up at infinite.red/radio .

August 7, 202614 min

RNR 369 - RNR Explains: AppRegistry

Robin Heinze and Tyler Williams break down React Native’s AppRegistry! From Expo and app entry points to brownfield apps and more, see what’s happening under the hood and build mobile apps with even more confidence after this exciting episode. Connect With Us! Robin Heinze: @robinheinze Tyler Williams: @coolsoftware.dev (Bsky) React Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdio This episode is brought to you by Infinite Red ! Infinite Red is a premier mobile app consultancy, especially focused on Expo and React Native , located fully remote in the US. We’re a team of 30 with highly experienced mobile app developers and have been doing this for over a decade. We are also one of the first development teams to adopt agentic coding in a way that keeps high quality standards and aren’t afraid to do things the old school way if we need to. If you’re looking for mobile app or React Native or Expo expertise for your next project, hit us up at infinite.red/radio .

July 24, 202618 min

RNR 368 - RNR Explains: Fabric

Robin Heinze and Tyler Williams of Infinite Red unravel Fabric, React Native’s modern rendering system. No sewing required! They explain how Fabric speeds up mobile apps and unlocks concurrent React features for smoother software engineering. Connect With Us! Robin Heinze: @robinheinze Tayler Williams: @coolsoftwaredev React Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdio This episode is brought to you by Infinite Red Infinite Red is a premier mobile app consultancy, especially focused on Expo and React Native , located fully remote in the US. We’re a team of 30 with highly experienced mobile app developers and have been doing this for over a decade. We are also one of the first development teams to adopt agentic coding in a way that keeps high quality standards and aren’t afraid to do things the old school way if we need to. If you’re looking for mobile app or React Native or Expo expertise for your next project, hit us up at infinite.red/radio .

July 17, 202643 min

RNR 367 - Ask Us Anything (AMA)

Robin and Mazen tackle a listener Q&A covering React Native, AI, mobile development, Expo Router, Flutter, performance, consulting, and code quality. They share practical engineering insights, real world stories, and why React Native continues to thrive in the age of AI. Connect With Us! Robin Heinze: @robinheinze Mazen Chami: @mazenchami React Native Radio: @ReactNativeRdio This episode is brought to you by Infinite Red ! Infinite Red is a premier mobile app consultancy, especially focused on Expo and React Native , located fully remote in the US. We're a team of 30 with highly experienced mobile app developers and have been doing this for over a decade. We are also one of the first development teams to adopt agentic coding in a way that keeps high quality standards and aren't afraid to do things the old school way if we need to. If you're looking for mobile app or React Native or Expo expertise for your next project, hit us up at infinite.red/radio .