Aaron Francis

Podcast

Mostly Technical is a weekly show with Ian Landsman about Laravel, business and life. I’ve also been a guest on a lot of other people’s shows.

Mostly Technical · Guest appearances · Past shows

164 episodes

Mostly Technical

  • Batten Down The HatchesNov 3, 2026

    Ian and Aaron discuss a short-lived Laravel New, Aaron's first onsite with the marketing team, a successful trip to Philly, the seemingly inevitable security apocalypse, and more.

  • The PHPocalypseOct 27, 2026

    Ian and Aaron talk about Aaron's talk at Resend Forward, Ian's trip to the World Series, the PHPocalypse, Ian's dream job, and so much more.

  • Ian Laravel New'd Again!Oct 20, 2026

    Ian and Aaron talk about Laravel New'ing....again....and what that means for Outro, plus huge updates coming to Solo, Aaron's generative universe, and more.

  • 13 Billion TokensOct 13, 2026

    Ian and Aaron discuss Ian's trip to NYC to see the Amp crew, Aaron's weekend getaway, fighting online with Jesse Bentley, and craziest of all - should Ian 'Laravel New' Outro?

  • Feel The AGIOct 6, 2026

    Ian and Aaron discuss OpenAI's Dots, Aaron's trip to Denver, working with tests in the AI era, big things coming to Laravel, and a whole lot more.

  • TokenmoggedSep 29, 2026

    Ian and Aaron discuss Opus 5.5, Aaron's HomeOS, Ian's token usage, what's new with Aaron's office, and so much more.

  • Everybody Loves JevSep 22, 2026

    Ian and Aaron discuss the arrival of Jev, whether or not people should take microeconomics classes, Aaron's new office, raising prices, and so much more.

  • I Am The HarnessSep 16, 2026

    Ian and Aaron talk about their trip to Vegas, what's cooking with Outro & Solo, Ian's travel woes, something called a Zoox, and so much more.

  • AI Psychosis DaySep 8, 2026

    Ian and Aaron discuss the release of GPT-6 "Astra", building Solo for Linux, Ian's camera setup, why Outro isn't out yet, and so much more.

  • It's Orbin' TimeSep 1, 2026

    Ian and Aaron discuss the release of Solo v0.10, Aaron's trip to Boise, Ian's trip to the fair, why Ian's all in on Orbs, and so much more.

  • Do Things & Tell PeopleAug 25, 2026

    Ian and Aaron discuss Aaron's trip to Copenhagen for Laravel Live DK, meeting DHH, having "the hell trip home", using AI to beat Air Canada's bureaucracy, and so much more.

  • Sweet Hang #5: My Psychosis Moment w/ Jesse HanleyAug 19, 2026

    Ian is joined by Jesse Hanley, founder of Bento, to discuss everything from Grok Bot to finding your ideal customer to the future of knowledge work and so much more.

  • Marketing As EngineeringAug 18, 2026

    Ian & Aaron discuss what's coming to Solo, how Aaron's running marketing at Laravel, why Ian swears by a cabana, and so much more.

  • First Week as VPAug 11, 2026

    Ian and Aaron discuss Aaron's first week as VP of Marketing & Community at Laravel, why he's writing manifestos in Notion, Ian's huge week with AI coding, and an update on Nachogate.

  • Rice On Your NachosAug 5, 2026

    Ian and Aaron are back for a second episode this week to talk about more LaraProm & Laracon follow up, why Ian will never ship Outro (kidding), and.....adding rice to your nachos?

  • Aaron's a VP at Laravel?!Aug 4, 2026

    Ian and Aaron are back after Laracon US to talk about....Aaron's new job as VP of Marketing & Community at Laravel?!

  • The Era of SolJul 21, 2026

    Ian and Aaron discuss letting Sol Ultra rip for over 2 days straight, Aaron's new side project, problems with macOS, trying to price AI usage in apps, and more.

  • Eating The BurstJul 14, 2026

    Ian and Aaron talk about pricing AI usage in apps, what's coming next for HelpSpot, a Jay-Z concert in NYC, and so much more.

  • High On FableJul 7, 2026

    Ian and Aaron talk about saving a kid's life (!), Solo's big update, and an emerging controversy - do you still need to read the code?

  • Back In The GameJul 1, 2026

    Ian and Aaron discuss Ian's misadventures with poker, a huge update for Solo (Windows!), why Aaron thinks languages don't matter but frameworks & ecosystems do, and so much more.

  • You Do Have To Care w/ John Drexler & Daniel CoulbourneJun 23, 2026

    Aaron is joined by John & Daniel of Thunk to talk about why you should think like a PM, what they want to see from Solo, trash cans in New York, "footy", and a whole lot more.

  • Big, Audacious GoalsJun 16, 2026

    Ian and Aaron discuss why HelpSpot raised prices, what Aaron's building for teams with Solo, the short-lived reign of Fable 5, pros & cons of DJ's, and so much more.

  • Ian's Over AI Coding?!Jun 9, 2026

    Ian and Aaron discuss hiring new employees, Ian claiming he's over AI coding, huge updates to Outro, going big or going home on Token Town, and more.

  • The Edge of SafetyJun 2, 2026

    Ian and Aaron discuss Aaron's new employee, the latest on Outro, a surprise trip to Portland, and more.

  • Do The Hardest Thing with Jesse HanleyMay 26, 2026

    Aaron is joined this week by Jesse Hanley, founder of Bento, to talk about building a seven figure business, why he feels less stress now than he did when he started, migrating from Heroku to Planetscale, and more.

  • Ian Shipped Outro!May 19, 2026

    Ian and Aaron discuss finally recording Token Town, Ian finally shipping Outro, the benefits of working in public, what's coming next to Solo, and more.

  • Token Town 001: What is Anthropic Doing?!May 15, 2026

    In the first-ever episode of Token Town Aaron & Ian break down pricing changes for Claude -p and the Agent SDK, a temporary 50% increase to Claude's limits, leaps in hacking ability, and more.

  • Crush My CompetitorsMay 12, 2026

    Ian and Aaron talk about what's cooking with Solo, why Aaron's hiring his first full-time employee, Ian's frustrations with moving the team to Codex, and a feel good AI story.

  • Two Grandmas Roll UpMay 5, 2026

    Ian and Aaron discuss the most harrowing experience of Aaron's life (complete with the funniest ad transition in Mostly Technical history), talk about Ian's trip to the Laravel Roadshow in NYC, and dive into what's cooking with Solo.

  • The Bounds of My PettinessApr 28, 2026

    Ian and Aaron discuss how Aaron wants to destroy (?) Solo's competitors (!), using AI to find security holes in your app, delaying Token Town until May, and more.

  • LaraPromApr 21, 2026

    Ian and Aaron discuss Solo finally being ready & why its MCP capabilities are so intriguing, LaraProm (?!) at Laracon US (!), Ian's conundrum corner, and more.

  • Charge It To The Game w/ John Drexler & Daniel CoulbourneApr 14, 2026

    Ian is joined by John Drexler & Daniel Coulbourne of Thunk to talk about their new app Tidy, what constitutes a moat in the age of AI, why phone spam is the absolute worst, and so much more.

  • Scope ExplosionApr 7, 2026

    Ian and Aaron talk about why neither of them shipped this past week, how to surface features in an application, tweets going viral....oh, and they're starting a new podcast. Welcome to Token Town.

  • No Turning BackMar 31, 2026

    Ian and Aaron talk about setting a release date (!) for Outro, huge updates to Solo, a new Cloudflare course, exciting news on the real estate front, and so much more.

  • Old Man Yells At CloudMar 24, 2026

    Ian and Aaron talk about choosing between Faster.dev & Solo (which one is more likely to pay off?), the pros and cons of using AI to build bespoke internal apps, youth sports, Project Hail Mary, and so much more.

  • Isolate The ClaudeMar 18, 2026

    Ian and Aaron talk about more poker adventures, transcoding videos at scale, escaping the permanent underclass, worktrees vs. copy on write, and so much more.

  • I Just YOLO'd ItMar 10, 2026

    Ian and Aaron discuss their trip to Laracon EU, the all-new Solo, using the AI SDK for Outro, "poker propaganda", Gen-Z Abby's 2004 camera, and so much more.

  • Let Ian CookFeb 24, 2026

    Ian and Aaron discuss Ian shipping (!) the HelpSpot website and cooking on Outro, Aaron's complete overhaul of Solo, why it's nice to have a wife, and so much more.

  • The CounselorsFeb 17, 2026

    Ian and Aaron discuss Aaron's new AI tool Counselors, something called "Hell Week", what's new with Solo and Outro, and so much more.

  • Anti Slop VibeFeb 10, 2026

    Ian and Aaron talk about the launch of Solo, Aaron's new terminal app for the desktop (!) plus Ian's return to Twitter and so much more.

  • We’re Going To EuropeFeb 3, 2026

    Ian and Aaron talk about the Mostly Technical Pre-Party at Laracon EU (!), Aaron's new desktop app (!!), sleeping on planes, and so much more.

  • The AI Is Out ThereJan 29, 2026

    Ian and Aaron talk about being stuck at home due to the weather, major updates to Outro.fm and Faster.dev, an important update to the Laravel New experience, and more.

  • Inside The Token FactoryJan 20, 2026

    Ian and Aaron recap their trip to San Francisco to see the first demo of the Laravel AI SDK before going in-depth on the Faster.dev announcement!

  • Sweet Hang #4: Laravel AI SDK w/ Taylor OtwellJan 16, 2026

    Ian and Aaron are joined by Taylor Otwell for their first ever in-person episode of Mostly Technical to talk about everything from the Laravel AI SDK to Private Cloud to vibe coding MUD's and so much more.

  • Do You Wanna Win?Jan 13, 2026

    Ian and Aaron talk about opinionated frameworks in the era of AI, Aaron's new pivot (!), Ian being right, and so much more.

  • Fight Fire With FireJan 6, 2026

    Ian and Aaron are dealing with the liminal space of the holiday season, talking about their upcoming trip to San Francisco to see the Laravel AI SDK demo, and making even more predictions for 2026.

  • 2026 PredictionsDec 30, 2025

    Ian and Aaron are answering your questions about what's coming in 2026, covering everything from AI shrinking dev teams to Elon becoming a trillionaire and so much more.

  • Token MachineDec 23, 2025

    Ian and Aaron talk about Santa (obviously), do you still need an MBA (maybe not so obvious), why Ian isn't burning as many tokens as possible to get Outro out the door, what people are building with the Telegram API, and more.

  • Hearts & MindsDec 16, 2025

    Ian and Aaron discuss how Aaron's orchestrating fly.io boxes for Database School, why sometimes you need to use AI to help AI, and why Costco is truly a great place.

  • The Big Boy PlanDec 9, 2025

    Ian and Aaron discuss all things AI this week - from Claude Max to pairing Gemini with Claude to why people want to code but they don't want to sell and so much more.

  • AI BroDec 2, 2025

    Ian and Aaron discuss Claude vs. Gemini, *another* Laravel New idea, drama on Thanksgiving, and so much more.

  • Database School Launch 🚀Nov 25, 2025

    Plus the world championship of….bagels?

  • Sweet Hang #3: Matching Tattoos w/ John O'NolanNov 20, 2025

    Ian and Aaron are joined by John O'Nolan, creator of Ghost, to talk about double Laravel New'ing, side projects for your side projects, building an RSS reader, mastering Claude Code, and so much more.

  • A Ruthless CapitalistNov 18, 2025

    Ian and Aaron discuss screen time for kids, the impending launch of Database School, why Ian acquired Bootstrapped.fm, and more.

  • We've Got ARR!Nov 11, 2025

    Ian and Aaron talk about 20 years of HelpSpot, Aaron's big week on Twitter, and....talk about burying the lede....Aaron's got ARR! Subscription revenue! It's happening!

  • Laravel New, AgainNov 4, 2025

    Ian and Aaron talk about the first ever Wire:live conference, what's new in Livewire 4, the best book Aaron's ever read, and....oh no. Oh no. Ian decided to `laravel new`. Again.

  • Cash Cow ModeOct 22, 2025

    Ian and Aaron talk about everything from leasing horses to Aaron's new studio addition to what comes next for Database School and so much more.

  • Sweet Hang #2: Humans Still Required w/ Jeffrey WayOct 16, 2025
  • Developer DadOct 14, 2025

    Ian and Aaron talk about how Outro is shaping up, why we all need a handyman, why Ian is bullish on Sora, what's happening with Aaron's next batch of courses, and more.

  • Vision QuestOct 7, 2025

    Ian and Aaron talk about Aaron's recent "Vision Quest", accidentally inventing transcendental meditation, realizing he's addicted to Twitter, and the reaction he got online.

  • Infinite Feed of ContentSep 30, 2025

    Ian and Aaron recap Commit Your Code 2025, dive into the business of Aaron Francis, and wonder what we're all going to do with this AI slop.

  • Sweet Hang #1: Fever Dream w/ Michele HansenSep 25, 2025

    Ian and Aaron are joined by Michele Hansen, CEO of Geocodio, for the first in a series of Sweet Hangs to talk about everything from Aaron's upcoming vision quest to beard oils to why you need to interview your customers (and potential…

  • Bury The HatchetSep 23, 2025

    Ian and Aaron talk about PlanetScale, launching Aaron's new YouTube channels, traction tables that will change your life, and so much more.

  • Laravel NewSep 16, 2025

    Ian and Aaron talk about adventures with TypeScript, huge updates re: Outro & Database School, and revisit exactly what happened with Once.com.

  • Inventing The WheelSep 9, 2025

    Ian and Aaron dive deep into what's cooking with Database School and discuss everything from upcoming videos to the correct business model to Aaron's wild fly.io setup and a lot more.

  • Young ForeverSep 2, 2025

    Ian and Aaron talk about being in the pocket of big moisturizer, taking Mostly Technical to the next level of domination, Ian's "stable of horses", and so much more.

  • No More Amateur HourAug 27, 2025

    Ian and Aaron talk about Aaron's mysterious trip to Boise, Ian's investment in Tiny Seed, wire:live, and so much more.

  • Face Man of the EmpireAug 19, 2025

    Ian and Aaron discuss sleep, what's next for Database School, the "Fake Date", and so much more.

  • Full Sleazy Lock InAug 12, 2025

    Ian and Aaron discuss pricing for Outro.fm, what kind of sponsors Aaron should have on Database School, trips vs. vacations, GPT-5, and so much more.

  • Laracon US RecapAug 6, 2025

    Ian and Aaron recap everything that happened during Laracon US 2025 - the Mostly Technical parties, highlights from the conference, the "longest night in a decade", and so much more.

  • Hot Takes!Jul 22, 2025

    Ian and Aaron discuss timezones, visiting the rodeo, the Hot Takes Game, and so much more.

  • Up & To The RightJul 15, 2025

    Ian and Aaron discuss haters on the internet, doing more with AI, why Aaron is automating as much as possible with Telegram, and so much more.

  • So OverpoweredJul 8, 2025

    Ian and Aaron talk about what's going on with Outro, building slip & slides, Aaron's Mac Studio wizardry, and so much more.

  • Money MindsetJul 1, 2025
  • Steve's Leaving Try Hard?!Jun 24, 2025

    Ian and Aaron talk about Ian’s new side project….which already has a domain name (!?!) before digging deep into an even bigger bombshell: Steve is leaving Try Hard?

  • No Sparkle ButtonsJun 17, 2025

    Ian and Aaron talk about UI Kits in the era of AI, dreams of being at Laracon, Aaron’s next steps, Ian’s mysterious side project, and more.

  • Focus HardJun 10, 2025

    Ian and Aaron talk about Ian’s new love of Codex, what happened after “panic mode”, Aaron’s weekend with the guys, and more.

  • Screencasting.com Launch FailureJun 3, 2025

    Ian and Aaron talk about the disastrous Screencasting.com launch and what’s next for Aaron, Steve, and Try Hard.

  • Fabricated HypeMay 27, 2025

    Ian and Aaron discuss the need for an AI Newsletter, being beamed up to the mothership, web components, and more.

  • Use Your BrainMay 20, 2025

    Ian and Aaron discuss a certain viral tweet about Livewire, the benefits of being a regular, Aaron's video about Cloudflare, & more.

  • Peak BubblyMay 13, 2025

    Ian and Aaron talk about getting feisty on Twitter, a possible AI bubble, NativePHP, an awesome game idea for Laracon, and more.

  • Nothing Ever HappensMay 6, 2025

    Ian and Aaron give updates on the Mostly Technical Party & what's new with Try Hard Studios before talking a little bit about politics (tariffs!), using AI, and more.

  • The Big Announcement w/ Taylor OtwellApr 29, 2025

    Ian and Aaron are joined by Taylor Otwell to discuss the Mostly Technical Party at Laracon, what exactly Taylor does on a day-to-day basis, how they all use AI, and so much more.

  • Super Ultra TiltedApr 23, 2025

    Ian and Aaron discuss their respective trips to Vegas and Miami, Aaron's latest video, making new friends in real life, & more.

  • The Haters Were RightApr 15, 2025

    Ian and Aaron discuss upcoming travel to Miami & Vegas, Aaron's new 'Dead Drop" command, the future of Fusion, & more.

  • Eye on the FutureApr 8, 2025

    Ian and Aaron discuss Ian's trip to PHP x NYC, Aaron's new art, how to try to thrive if you think a recession is coming, and so much more.

  • Bonus Episode: PHP × NYC Chaos-Cast™Apr 7, 2025

    Recorded live after PHP × NYC with Ben Holmen, John Drexler, Daniel Coulbourne, Chris Morrell, Ian Landsman, Dave Hicking, and Joe Tannenbaum.

  • Distribution & Taste w/ Adam WathanApr 1, 2025

    Aaron is joined this week by Adam Wathan to talk about everything from Disney Cruises to what he wants to do on YouTube and a whole lot more.

  • Mob MentalityMar 25, 2025

    Ian and Aaron discuss Ian's trip to Disney World, Aaron's adventures with Reddit & Hacker News, building a new billing system, and so much more.

  • The Hourglass w/ Jordan GalMar 18, 2025

    Aaron is joined this week by Jordan Gal (Ian's off at Disney World) to discuss everything from finding product market fit for his new product Rosie to the Try Hard business model and so much more.

  • Explore vs. ExploitMar 11, 2025

    Ian and Aaron talk about scheduling your day, Aaron's newsletter, setting big goals, and a whole more.

  • The Big TweetMar 4, 2025

    Ian and Aaron discuss Aaron's viral tweet, more problems with HVAC, accountability for your own time, and so much more.

  • Laravel's Big DayFeb 27, 2025

    Ian and Aaron discuss Aaron's day off, 90s news anchors, Laravel's Big Day, and so much more.

  • Robber Baron MentalityFeb 18, 2025

    Ian and Aaron discuss why Aaron needs a hobby, HelpSpot's new logo & 20 year (!) revenue graph, microwave power settings, the release of Fusion, and so much more.

  • Don't Be A DummyFeb 11, 2025

    Ian and Aaron discuss the release date of Fusion, winning money at poker, ideas for Laracon swag jackets, and a whole lot more.

  • Right Off The StageFeb 4, 2025

    Ian and Aaron discuss Aaron's reveal of Fusion at Laracon EU, the new Backstage Pass concept, the Laracon US announcement, and more.

  • The Big RevealJan 28, 2025

    Ian and Aaron discuss all things related to AI, Ian's new thing he built, a Rails course, and more.

  • ZombificationJan 21, 2025

    Ian and Aaron discuss the importance of seeing your friends in person, why Blade needs to be as fast as possible, weapons grade social media, conferences, and a lot more.

  • The Existential ThreatJan 14, 2025

    Ian & Aaron talk about Aaron's upcoming JS library, a new course idea, "AI Aaron Francis", Disney Adults, and a lot more.

  • Yes ManDec 23, 2024

    Ian has a Christmas present for Aaron; the guys look back on 2024 and forward to 2025. Finally, they break down MT ad revenue for 2024 and set a goal for 2025.

  • Unreliable NarratorDec 17, 2024

    Ian and Aaron discuss Aaron's TUI app, what it's like being a founder over 40, "the drones", and so much more.

  • Doing Too MuchDec 10, 2024

    Ian and Aaron talk about everything from Interstellar to the Late Night Wars of the 90s to speaking at conferences to maybe the greatest question of the week: what do you want to do when you retire?

  • Chasing VanityDec 3, 2024

    Ian and Aaron go in-depth Aaron's highly anticipated arrival on Bluesky - what's good, what's bad, and why he doesn't like when people tell him he's using it wrong.

  • The To-Done ListNov 26, 2024

    Ian and Aaron discuss feedback on ads for the podcast, what the heck Ian does every day, updates on the Try Hard empire, & so much more.

  • Definitely For ProfitNov 19, 2024

    Ian and Aaron are back this week to discuss Aaron's adventures with the terminal, Ian's ideas for the future of Mostly Technical, a trip to Boise, and so much more.

  • The Multi-Select with Caleb PorzioNov 11, 2024

    Ian is joined by Caleb Porzio and we talk about recent consumer product acquisitions, a dive deep into Flux's multi-select and more advanced components like charts, and we do a Business Dad corner about hiring.

  • 10,000 PenniesNov 5, 2024

    Ian's joined by Matt Swanson while Aaron is out ✂️.

  • 57 - Bonus: HBO Show Tiermaker!Nov 5, 2024

    A special bonus episode from a post-show Tiermaker. We were doing this for video so sorry in advance if it's not totally clear on audio.

  • Tier MakerOct 29, 2024

    Ian and Aaron discuss Aaron's trip to San Francisco, Bluesky vs. Twitter, and why Ian's not doing his secret side project plus our tier rankings for...pizza toppings?!

  • Try Hard EmpireOct 22, 2024

    Ian and Aaron discuss updates on Aaron's house, the Try Hard Factory, his course launch, and so much more.

  • Create A SpectacleOct 15, 2024

    Ian and Aaron discuss everything from Aaron's dream for a Try Hard Factory to Ian being unimpressed with SpaceX rockets to the biggest question of all - what do you want to do with your life?

  • Talking About LiquidOct 8, 2024

    Ian and Aaron reunite to talk about bad design, WordPress drama, Aaron's secret physical product, why you want to be liquid, and more.

  • Statamic Roundtable with Jack McDade, John O'Nolan, Caleb Porzio, & Adam WathanOct 1, 2024

    Ian is joined this week by Jack McDade, creator of Statamic, and a motley crew (John O'Nolan, Caleb Porzio, and Adam Wathan) to discuss what the future of Statamic might look like.

  • Launching Flux (Live) with Caleb PorzioSep 24, 2024

    Ian and Aaron are joined this week by Caleb Porzio (friend of the show) on our very first live stream in honor of Flux, which Caleb literally launches live on the podcast.

  • Paid In RespectSep 18, 2024

    Ian is back (!) with Aaron to check in about what happened to Ian's gallbladder, Aaron's announcement video, dreaming big, and so much more.

  • Stay Lean, Stay Clean with Caleb PorzioSep 3, 2024

    Aaron is joined this week once again by Caleb Porzio to discuss everything that happened at Laracon (including a basketball game?!) before diving deep into Flux, the online reaction to the price, and what comes next.

  • Mostly NPTM with Caleb Porzio & Daniel CoulbourneAug 20, 2024

    Aaron is joined this week by Caleb Porzio (back-to-back weeks!) and Daniel Coulbourne (first-time guest!) to dive deep into prep for Laracon, text editors, something called the "side eye verify", Aaron's recent blog post, and a whole lot…

  • Jank Free With Caleb PorzioAug 13, 2024

    Aaron is joined this week by special guest Caleb Porzio (filling in for Ian) to talk about everything from solo parenting to Caleb's new project to rejuvenating Torchlight and a lot more.

  • Aaron Francis, Inc.Jul 30, 2024

    Ian and Aaron check in about everything from tacos in NY to Twitter vs. Threads plus how Aaron found his next Linda, Aaron's new video series, & more.

  • The ContestJul 23, 2024

    Ian and Aaron talk about the investment that got away, why Try Hard is a media company, bringing back the forum, and an incredible idea for a new contest.

  • Idea About IdeasJul 16, 2024

    Ian and Aaron talk about Ian's new idea that's got him frazzled and on tilt, Aaron's sales milestone, the game Factorio, and a lot more.

  • Just Do StuffJul 9, 2024

    Ian & Aaron talk about Ian's adventures with hiring (and Ian unveils a blisteringly hot take), how Aaron's course performance, why Aaron needs a stage name (maybe), and a lot more.

  • Push The ButtonJul 2, 2024

    Ian and Aaron check in the results of Aaron's course launch, talk about the new developer position that Ian just posted, dive into the benefits of scheming time, and so much more.

  • Beginning of the EmpireJun 25, 2024

    Ian & Aaron discuss the launch of Aaron's new course, a trip to Texas Hill Country, the idea of 'Profit First', and a whole lot more.

  • One Big BetJun 18, 2024

    Ian & Aaron discuss Aaron's various small bets, why they're both so tired, the upcoming variety show 👀, & more.

  • Mostly HVAC with Dan Myers, CEO of FlairJun 13, 2024

    Ian and Aaron are joined by Dan Myers, CEO of Flair, for a very special episode about Aaron's HVAC system, Ian's feelings about batteries, why people like "treats in the feed", and more.

  • Morning PersonJun 11, 2024

    Ian & Aaron discuss what's going on with Aaron's course and Ian's feistiness on Twitter before diving into what's going on with Aaron's HVAC system (seriously) and a lot more.

  • S-Tier Software with Taylor OtwellJun 4, 2024

    Ian and Aaron are joined this week by Taylor Otwell, founder & CEO of Laravel, to discuss the Laravel vs.

  • Business DadMay 28, 2024

    Ian & Aaron discuss Aaron's DHH interview, Ian's phishing fiasco, and are joined by special guest Sam Rose to talk about high effort content & a lot more.

  • Laravel vs. JavaScript with Dax & Adam ElmoreMay 21, 2024

    Ian & Aaron are joined this week by Dax & Adam Elmore to discuss the Laravel vs. JavaScript discourse, selling coffee over the command line, and a lot more.

  • It's All VibesMay 14, 2024

    Ian & Aaron discuss Aaron's new SQLite course, identifiers in Laravel, New York City, and last but not least - socks.

  • The SecretMay 7, 2024

    Ian & Aaron discuss cheese boards, Aaron's lunch adventure, high performance database consulting, and the Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar beef with special guest Dave Hicking aka Producer Dave.

  • AI Therapy ConnoisseurApr 30, 2024

    Ian & Aaron discuss mens fashion, DHH, location sharing follow up, AI therapy hot takes, Laravel Octane, upcoming course update, is MySQL over?, non-competes and concierge medicine, hacking Laravel for prefix indexes, PHP x NYC

  • Fight or WinApr 23, 2024

    Ian and Aaron discuss HelpSpot's future. Aaron reveals his next course, how to build courses, the "edge", spouse GPS tracking, and the Doordash tax.

  • We're Gonna Make ItApr 16, 2024

    Ian & Aaron return after a few weeks off to check in on Aaron's new business, his studio, and yes, his healthcare woes.

  • Super Epic Crazy with Adam WathanMar 27, 2024

    Ian and Aaron are joined by Adam Wathan (our first returning guest!) to talk about Aaron's future plans for courses & consulting, Adam's plans for hiring at Tailwind, & a lot more.

  • Try Hard StudiosMar 22, 2024

    Ian & Aaron discuss Chilipad, the Aaron Francis Studio of Light and Sound, the week of calls, how to properly apply to a job, Shibboleth secret passwords, what's next for Aaron, the background on how Try Hard Studios came to be, and…

  • The LayoffMar 12, 2024

    Ian & Aaron discuss being laid off, what comes next for Aaron, why layoffs always go bad, good free tiers vs. bad free tiers, & more.

  • Indie TycoonMar 5, 2024

    Ian & Aaron discuss config files in Laravel 11, having ambitious goals, the merits of checking vs. not checking your bag, & more.

  • Careful, Careful!Feb 27, 2024

    Ian & Aaron discuss morning people, PHP/Laravel origin stories, using ChatGPT to write blog posts, Diet Coke vs. Coke Zero, & more.

  • What's The Good Word?Feb 21, 2024

    Ian & Aaron discuss the joy of Diet Coke, Ian's deep dive into DTOs, Inertia vs. Livewire, & more.

  • Real Dad StuffFeb 14, 2024

    Ian & Aaron discuss everything from cryotherapy to the ugliness of most B2B apps to Aaron's first time doing meditation and a lot more.

  • My Mind ViseFeb 6, 2024

    Ian & Aaron give out their Super Bowl Predictions, recap the first wave of announcements from Laracon EU, & more.

  • Your Glove SituationJan 31, 2024

    Ian & Aaron discuss getting sick, something called 'The Suburban Dad Zone', using gloves to change diapers (!?!), and more.

  • A Man of CultureJan 19, 2024

    Ian & Aaron discuss the Laracon US announcement, going on ski vacations, route model bindings in Laravel, & more.

  • It's Content, Baby!Jan 11, 2024

    Ian & Aaron are back(!) to discuss whatever happened with Ian's DB woes, what it's like to parent two sets of twins, the brand new PlanetScale Studios, & more.

  • You Need Tinker Time with Adam WathanDec 14, 2023

    Ian & Aaron are joined by Adam Wathan, founder of Tailwind, to discuss everything from the upcoming Tailwind Catalyst UI kit to hiring to a hypothetical Tailwind marketplace & more.

  • Ecosystem of CardsDec 6, 2023

    Ian & Aaron discuss Laravel Pulse, DHH's upcoming Slack competitor, Rails copying Laravel, & more.

  • We Didn't Have JSON In My DayNov 30, 2023

    Ian & Aaron return after a mini break to talk about Aaron's new twin babies, Ian's MySQL 8 upgrade woes, the origin story of Eloquent, and a lot more.

  • Farming, Threadbois, & Meme Lords with Jeffrey WayNov 14, 2023

    Ian & Aaron are joined by Jeffrey Way to discuss everything from the ethics of retweeting compliments to the pros & cons of hiring people to help you and a *lot* more.

  • Nobody Uses Trucks For ThatNov 7, 2023

    Ian & Aaron follow up on last week's component conversation, talk about Ian's new truck, debate if Laravel devs get paid less, & more.

  • The SQL Injection Slide with Sam SelikoffNov 6, 2023

    Ian & Aaron are joined by Sam Selikoff to discuss React Server Actions & Server Components, why it's important to have one set of opinions, and yes, the infamous SQL Injection Slide at NextConf.

  • All Things Livewire with Caleb PorzioOct 31, 2023

    Ian & Aaron are joined by Caleb Porzio to talk about all things Livewire - how it makes money, the future of Livewire screencasts & components, and a ton more.

  • Your Computer Is Your SanctuaryOct 24, 2023

    Ian & Aaron discuss Aaron's 'This Week, Last Week', Texts.com, the importance of socks, combining React with Livewire, & more.

  • Late Night BiteOct 17, 2023

    Ian & Aaron discuss time zones, tunnels, Aaron's hatred of NYC, static site generators, and more.

  • Just Enough LaraconsOct 10, 2023

    Ian & Aaron discuss a recent minivan purchase, upcoming Laracons around the world, Taylor Swift vs. Lionel Messi, & more.

  • Galaxy Quadrant TheoryOct 3, 2023

    Ian & Aaron discuss the dangers of reading documentation, the "long slow SaaS ramp of death", something that Aaron called "so freaking stupid", and more.

  • Forward Only!Sep 26, 2023

    Ian & Aaron discuss the launch of Screencasting.com, whether or not babies are "super tough", down migrations in Laravel, and a lot more.

  • The Week of AaronSep 19, 2023

    Ian & Aaron discuss Screencasting.com, why Ian can't leave email alone, how and why the internet is a vast place, and much more.

  • He Likes a ManifestoSep 13, 2023

    Ian & Aaron discuss DHH & TypeScript, Once & the success of outrage marketing, Aaron's rules for Twitter, & more.

  • The Year of LivewireSep 6, 2023

    Ian & Aaron discuss what's new with Screencasting.com & HelloQuery, why LinkedIn might not be terrible, and why 2024 is going to be the year of Livewire.

  • The Secret Is to Get a TruckAug 30, 2023

    Ian & Aaron discuss Ian's vacation on the Outer Banks, Aaron's drive back from Vermont, Lift for Laravel, making videos for YouTube, & more.

  • It's React in PHPAug 15, 2023

    Ian & Aaron discuss Messi, Aaron becoming an Oracle ACE, their shared accounting background, Livewire Volt, source diving, and more.

  • The PilotAug 9, 2023

    In this very special pilot episode of 'Mostly Technical', Ian & Aaron discuss everything from LK-99 to Screencasting.com & Aaron's 'Maximum Effort' era.

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