Keyboard Show & Tell
Keyboard Show & Tell  
Podcast: The Standup with ThePrimeagen
Published On: Wed Jun 25 2025
Description: 🔗 Sponsored by Code Rabbithttps://coderabbit.link/primeagen-vscode⸻🎹 Finding the Right KeyboardWelcome to The Standup – where developers, creators, and founders debate the big questions. In this episode, we talk about all things Keyboards.We dive deep into:- Keyboard Obsession Origins- Mechanical Keyboards 101: Switch types, thock vs. clicky, creamy vs. crispy- Keychron, GMMK Pro, Dactyl Manuform & Voyager Reviews- Box Switches & Keycap Profiles (Cherry, DSA, OEM)- Silent Switches vs. Clicky Switches Debate- Typing Ergonomics & Wrist Pain Fixes- Split Keyboards, Thumb Clusters, and Concavity Explained- Custom Keyboards with RGB & Anime Keycaps- Keyboard Lubing- ZMK vs. QMK Keyboard Programming- Typing Competitions & Internet Speed Typing Lore- Casey’s Journey: From Amiga to Custom Builds- ASMR & Key Sounds Showcase- Trash’s Keyboard Garage Sale Finds- Ergonomic vs. Aesthetic Keyboards- How Much is Too Much for a Keyboard?⸻📌 Chapters:0:00 - intro + banter2:13 - the only coffee to drink3:50 - who are the keyboard fiends5:22 - sponsor: CodeRabbit 6:03 - Casey learns about Keyboards2:05 - is college still worth it in 2025? 5:48 - the cost of college in the U.S. vs Europe 10:24 - What is Thock?15:45 - What are Box Switches?17:08 - Trashes Keyboard24:00 - Primes insane keyboard25:45 - Caseys keyboard27:00 - Programming your Keyboard29:25 - Touch Typing and the Home-Row33:30 Teej's keyboard36:38 - Trash's AOL Dragonball Z Battles37:55 - More Prime Keyboards42:18 - How much is too much money on a Keyboard45:00 - Lube talk47:05 - Mice suck50:05 - Casey's Keycaps53:56 - Pressure58:55 - Prime is NOT in charge of the Airbnb1:00:40 - Outro and Inspiration⸻📢 Subscribe for more honest convos about dev life, startups, and tech culture.🧠 Hit the bell so you don’t miss the next one.