Shows
Mostly Technical111: Hearts & MindsIan 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. Plus an all-time Ian resume rant and so much more.Sponsored by Bento, Flare, Ittybit, tldraw, OG Kit, Tighten, and NusiiInterested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Classic Little Kid Disease
(04:14) - Weekend Update
(18:29) - Ian's Resume Rant
(33:57) - Advent of SQL
(46:50) - Using AI to Help AI
Links:Google ClassroomNorthPark Ce...
2025-12-161h 05Mostly Technical110: The Big Boy PlanIan 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. Plus Aaron's secret soccer past and why the game (of getting a job) isn't fair.Sponsored by Bento, Flare, Ittybit, tldraw, OG Kit, Tighten, and NusiiInterested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - OD on AI
(09:40) - Product vs Distribution
(15:29) - Alcove
(21:21) - What's Ian Building With AI?
(27:18) - Using Cl...
2025-12-091h 19Mostly Technical108: Database School Launch 🚀Ian and Aaron talk about the launch of Database School - the branding, everything he did the morning of the launch, building the site with Gemini, and so much more. Plus the world championship of….bagels?Sponsored by Bento, Flare, No Compromises, and Ittybit.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Every Second Mattered
(08:40) - The Morning Of
(15:30) - The Last Launch?
(18:07) - Walking With Adam
(20:01) - Pricing
(28:28) - Doing It Live
(36:21) - We're Talking Logos
(44:14) - Closing Thoughts On The Launch
(49:21) - Built With...
2025-11-251h 09Mostly Technical106: We've Got ARR!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!Sponsored by Bento, Flare, and Ittybit.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - A Weekend Story
(15:25) - Sick Kids
(20:12) - Laravel New Update
(22:40) - 20 Years of HelpSpot
(37:27) - Ian's Hiring
(43:03) - Aaron's Big Week on Twitter
(53:20) - Database School Update
Links:Paperless PostFuji X100VIRicoh GR IVLaravel NewIan's hiring!Aaron's tweet"Put Food On My Family"
2025-11-111h 14Mostly Technical105: Laravel New, AgainIan 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.Sponsored by Bento, Flare, and Ittybit.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Absence Makes The Heart Grow Fonder
(01:52) - Wire:live
(10:54) - Livewire 4
(27:49) - Poker Day
(34:45) - Aaron MC
(36:40) - We Musn't Ship
(48:54) - Best Book I've Ever Read
(57:07) - Update On New Videos
(01:10:44) - Advent of SQL
(01:14:18) - 🐴 Update
Links:W...
2025-11-041h 20Mostly Technical104: Cash Cow ModeIan 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.Sponsored by Bento, Flare, and Laravel Forge.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Low Energy Aaron
(02:01) - Downtime & Expensive Horses
(19:15) - Aaron's Giant Chalkboard
(31:56) - Chalk Guy
(49:36) - It's Time To Eat Glass
(01:06:39) - The Plan
Links:"Low-energy Jeb"Behind the scenes of Aaron's new setuphttp://nyblackboard.comBlackmagic DeckLinktldrawThe DynamoDB Book@fideloper
2025-10-221h 19Mostly Technical103: Developer DadIan 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.Sponsored by Bento, Flare, and Laravel Forge.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.Links:MLB PostseasonBrickStratecherySoraLivewire BlazeTupleFocus Lab
2025-10-141h 08Mostly Technical102: Vision QuestIan 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. Plus Ian went to Philly to play poker & more.Sponsored by Bento, Flare, and Laravel Forge.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.Links:BrickTranscendental MeditationAaron's tweet about his vision questIan's Bsky post about ice creamIan's travel pillowThule compression packing cube
2025-10-071h 11Mostly Technical101: Infinite Feed of ContentIan 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.Sponsored by: Bento, Bifrost for NativePHP, and HoneybadgerInterested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - 36 Hour Adventure
(10:46) - Commit Your Code Reacp
(23:01) - Higher Rungs of This Ladder
(26:12) - Ian's Getting Scooped
(29:50) - Aaron's Acting Debut
(37:52) - The Business of Aaron Francis
(47:26) - Sweet Hang Followup
(49:49) - Meta's AI Slop
Links:'Survivor' bar in BostonCommit Your Code 2025A...
2025-09-301h 05Mostly TechnicalSweet Hang #1: Fever Dream w/ Michele HansenIan 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 customers) and so much more.Sponsored by: Bento, Bifrost for NativePHP, and HoneybadgerInterested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - The Quintessential Laravel Company
(09:19) - Aaron's Vision Quest
(15:41) - Dewy Fresh
(19:52) - Customer Interviews for Outro
(35:34) - What Makes Somebody Switch?
(41:40) - T...
2025-09-2558 minMostly Technical100: Bury The HatchetIan and Aaron talk about PlanetScale, launching Aaron's new YouTube channels, traction tables that will change your life, and so much more.Sponsored by: Bento, Bifrost for NativePHP, and HoneybadgerInterested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Aaron Wanted It All
(05:39) - YouTube Channel Launch
(17:17) - Production Snafus
(27:16) - Recreate The Magic
(30:40) - Revamping MySQL for Developers
(38:50) - Subscription Pricing
(41:02) - Gotta Dream Big
(50:55) - Traction Table Time
Links:The future of this channel (Aaron's YouTube)Aaron's interview with PlanetScale CEO Sam LambertMySQL f...
2025-09-231h 00Mostly Technical98: Inventing The WheelIan 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.Sponsored by: Bento, Bifrost for NativePHP, and HoneybadgerInterested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Outside of Technical
(01:22) - Database School Update
(37:12) - Code Editors In The Browser
(45:45) - When Will This Launch?
(51:38) - Pushing Uphill
(53:47) - The Successful Mindset
(01:07:38) - It Shouldn't Be This Difficult
Links:Database SchoolFly.ioCodeMirrorSingleStoreDuckDBJesse Hanley's T...
2025-09-091h 17Mostly Technical96: No More Amateur HourIan and Aaron talk about Aaron's mysterious trip to Boise, Ian's investment in Tiny Seed, wire:live, and so much more.Sponsored by: Bento, Honeybadger, Laravel Nightwatch, Flare by Spatie, and Laracon AU.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Super Fast & Basically Free
(06:58) - Aaron Flew To Boise
(19:12) - First Class
(26:27) - A New Routine
(36:51) - Planning for the 100th Episode
(38:58) - TinySeed
(44:46) - The Boost
(55:02) - Fake Date Follow up
(01:04:22) - Aaron's Adventures in Hiring
(01:12:19) - Wire:live
Links:HeatSnowpiercer"I'm t...
2025-08-271h 24Mostly Technical95: Face Man of the EmpireIan and Aaron discuss sleep, what's next for Database School, the "Fake Date", and so much more.Sponsored by: Bento, Honeybadger, Laravel Nightwatch, Flare by Spatie, and Laracon AU.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - So Freakin Tired
(08:26) - On The Horizon
(16:37) - Aaron's Business Journey
(23:55) - The Death March
(39:16) - A Thought Exercise
(44:56) - Follow Up
(46:31) - Ian's AI Adventure
(57:19) - The Fake Date
Links:Eight SleepBon Iver - For Emma, Forever AgoDatabase SchoolAaron's looking for some help with research!Rands' a...
2025-08-191h 12Mostly Technical94: Full Sleazy Lock InIan 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.Sponsored by: Bento, Honeybadger, Laravel Nightwatch, Flare by Spatie, and Laracon AU.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Trip vs. Vacation
(05:46) - First Real School
(12:23) - An Update on Satisficing
(14:00) - Polls in Outro.fm
(23:11) - Outro.fm Pricing
(42:44) - GPT-5
(59:10) - Sponsors for Database School?
(01:09:40) - Ian's Getting Organized
(01:23:15) - LifeOS Update
Links:AWD vs. 4W...
2025-08-121h 27Mostly Technical93: Laracon US RecapIan 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. Oh, and Aaron also MC'd another conference?!Sponsored by: Bento, Honeybadger, Laravel Nightwatch, and Flare by Spatie.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Where Is Ian?
(02:59) - Travel Issues + Golf
(10:11) - MT Parties!
(20:28) - The Hot Take Game
(36:11) - Future Laracon Ideas
(40:03) - Aaron On Stage
(56:04) - Laracon Highlights
(01:08:41) - The Longest Night In A...
2025-08-061h 35Mostly Technical92: Hot Takes!Ian and Aaron discuss timezones, visiting the rodeo, the Hot Takes Game, and so much more.Sponsored by: Bento, ForwardMX, Laravel Nightwatch, and Flare by Spatie.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Mile High Windy City
(04:10) - Aaron Francis, Texan
(11:02) - Follow Ups
(22:13) - Dangerous Professionals
(38:35) - A Side Tangent About Support
(44:54) - Outro.fm Update
(01:05:21) - The Hot Takes Game
(01:15:02) - One Week To Laracon
Links:Mesquite (TX) Championship RodeoSaratoga (NY) Race TrackStephen Rees-CarterPatrick McKenzie (@patio11) on TwitterPodscan.fmDrew Clements on B...
2025-07-221h 24Mostly Technical91: Up & To The RightIan 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.Sponsored by: Bento, ForwardMX, Laravel Nightwatch, and Flare by Spatie.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Weekends Are Hard
(09:30) - Haters & Social Media
(21:23) - Scope Explosion
(27:47) - Ultra Think
(42:43) - Course Platform Update
(47:16) - It's Called Marketing
(01:01:12) - Fun With Telegram
Links:Superman (2025)BvSAaron's tweet about getting on his bad sideOutro.fmClaude Code Best PracticesAaron's NewsletterAaron c...
2025-07-151h 21Mostly Technical90: So OverpoweredIan and Aaron talk about what's going on with Outro, building slip & slides, Aaron's Mac Studio wizardry, and so much more.Sponsored by: Bento, ForwardMX, Laravel Nightwatch, and Flare by Spatie.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Ian Builds A Slip & Slide
(05:12) - A Long Weekend
(12:30) - A Story About Eric Barnes
(17:07) - Broccoli-headed YouTuber Update
(18:18) - Mac Studio Update
(30:58) - Local LLMs
(34:21) - Ian Needs A Photo Album
(38:58) - All About Outro
Links:Traegar GrillsIan's Slip & SlideAaron's town paradeWalkway Over The H...
2025-07-081h 10Mostly Technical89: Money MindsetIan and Aaron talk about what’s new with Outro.fm, why Aaron suddenly has an embarrassment of Mac hardware riches, and what’s new with Aaron after last week’s dramatic episode.Sponsored by Bento, WorkOS, NativePHP for Mobile, ForwardMX, and Laracon US 2025Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Garage Trouble
(02:54) - Chaos In The Studio
(20:34) - Outro.fm Update
(24:33) - Broccoli-headed YouTuber
(30:54) - Outro.fm Update Take 2
(55:18) - Newsletter Feedback
(01:00:53) - These Guys
(01:04:22) - Aaron Francis Update
Links:macOS Screen Sharing...
2025-07-011h 11Mostly Technical87: No Sparkle ButtonsIan 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.Sponsored by Bento, WorkOS, NativePHP for Mobile, ForwardMX, and Laracon US 2025Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Father's Day
(10:49) - The New Focus
(16:53) - UI Kits in the AI Era
(23:12) - A Tailwind UI Story
(35:51) - What's Next For Try Hard
(42:32) - Dreams of Laracon
(45:13) - Ian's Tinkering
(57:38) - What Time Is It?
Links:Barne...
2025-06-171h 02Mostly Technical86: Focus HardIan and Aaron talk about Ian’s new love of Codex, what happened after “panic mode”, Aaron’s weekend with the guys, and more.Sponsored by Bento, WorkOS, NativePHP for Mobile, ForwardMX, and Laracon US 2025Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Table Captaining
(11:49) - Ads Work!
(13:42) - Panic Mode Update
(27:48) - Make It Recurring
(35:12) - Irons In The Fire
(42:20) - Ian ❤️ Codex
(54:58) - Aaron's Weekend With Humanity
(01:07:01) - The Ultimate Satisficer
Links:The Bedford by Martha StewartJustin Jackson's Bluesky post about ads workingOpenAI...
2025-06-101h 10Mostly Technical85: Screencasting.com Launch FailureIan and Aaron talk about the disastrous Screencasting.com launch and what’s next for Aaron, Steve, and Try Hard.Sponsored by Bento, WorkOS, ForwardMX, and Laracon US 2025Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - AI Aaron Follow Up
(02:51) - Existential Crisis Mode
(24:35) - A Concept of a Plan
(42:25) - What's The Prescription?
(54:12) - Other Ideas
(01:01:06) - A Callback
Links:https://screencasting.com/SparkToroJason Beggs
2025-06-031h 06Mostly Technical84: Fabricated HypeIan and Aaron discuss the need for an AI Newsletter, being beamed up to the mothership, web components, and more.Sponsored by Bento, WorkOS, NativePHP for Mobile, and Laracon US 2025Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Cushy W-2's
(03:29) - New Madness
(15:28) - Aaron's Very Good Tweet
(22:50) - AI Newsletter
(33:40) - A Theory About The World
(39:28) - A Love Letter To....Rails?
(48:05) - Weekend Breakfast
(56:49) - A New Practice
Links:Introducing Claude 4Junie, by JetBrainsWindsurfJosh Pigford on XAaron's tweet about AIProducer Dave's t...
2025-05-271h 07Mostly Technical83: Use Your BrainIan and Aaron discuss a certain viral tweet about Livewire, the benefits of being a regular, Aaron's video about Cloudflare, & more.Sponsored by Bento, WorkOS, NativePHP for Mobile, and Laracon US 2025Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Ian's New Toy
(02:40) - Weekend Update
(16:37) - Being a Regular
(29:09) - The Viral Livewire Tweet
(46:46) - Aaron's Cloudflare Interview
(52:26) - Affiliates
Links:TickrmeterWSOP braceletBranick Weix's tweet about devs positioning themselves as Livewire devsNotes on Work: The war of making somethingAaron's video w/ Josh Howard of C...
2025-05-201h 06Mostly Technical82: Peak BubblyIan and Aaron talk about getting feisty on Twitter, a possible AI bubble, NativePHP, an awesome game idea for Laracon, and more.Sponsored by Bento, WorkOS, NativePHP for Mobile, and Laracon US 2025Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - 93 Degrees
(06:39) - Aaron Gets Feisty
(18:19) - AI Bubble?
(24:56) - Vector Follow Up
(35:26) - Party Follow Up
(41:38) - Native PHP Revenue
(48:58) - Aaron's Platform Overhaul
Links:Low Energy JebAaron's reply to the quote tweet criticizing DHHOpen AI - Vector embeddingsDrew Clements on BlueskyNativePHP post re: g...
2025-05-1357 minMostly Technical81: Nothing Ever HappensIan 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.Sponsored by Bento, WorkOS, Native PHP for Mobile, and Laracon US 2025Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Hanging In There
(06:53) - Twin Dad Meetup Update
(15:28) - Mostly Technical Party Update
(24:27) - Try Hard Studios Update
(31:28) - Mini Package
(37:04) - AI Pricing
(46:38) - Aaron's Hobby Horse
(55:23) - A Little Politics Segment
(01:10:44) - Course Update
(01:17:29) - HelpSpot U...
2025-05-061h 23Mostly Technical80: The Big Announcement w/ Taylor OtwellIan 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.Sponsored by Bento, WorkOS, Native PHP for Mobile, and Laracon US 2025Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Revenge of the Sith
(09:18) - The Big Announcement
(12:00) - Laracon US
(14:57) - Taylor's Day-to-Day
(21:57) - Forge Updates
(28:00) - Starter Kits & WorkOS
(36:35) - Using AI
(55:11) - You Still Need Good Ideas
(01:05:28) - Tina Fey & A...
2025-04-291h 17Mostly Technical79: Super Ultra TiltedIan and Aaron discuss their respective trips to Vegas and Miami, Aaron's latest video, making new friends in real life, & more.Sponsored by Bento, WorkOS, Native PHP for Mobile, and Laracon US 2025Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Back from Vegas
(17:26) - Marker 237
(17:26) - Mostly Technical Day Zero Party
(21:38) - React Miami
(39:49) - Fusion Follow Up
(43:11) - Aaron's New Video
(57:00) - Twin Dads
Links:Papi SteakPot Limit OmahaDouble Board Bomb PotJetBlue MintWrestlemania 4130 Year MacallanReact MiamiWhiskey, Web and WhatnotPHP x NYCGhost.orgTerminal CoffeeTerminal F...
2025-04-231h 05Mostly Technical78: The Haters Were RightIan and Aaron discuss upcoming travel to Miami & Vegas, Aaron's new 'Dead Drop" command, the future of Fusion, & more.Sponsored by Bento, WorkOS, Native PHP for Mobile, and Laracon US 2025Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Rebounding
(11:46) - Heading To React Miami
(16:01) - Vegas Baby, Vegas
(22:56) - Dead Drop
(32:15) - Update on Fusion
(57:58) - Ian's Computer Follow Up
(01:02:46) - Projects, Hobbies & Time
Links:Volkswagen AtlasReact MiamiWhiskey Web and Whatnot Episode 186 w/ Aaron FrancisWrestlemania 41Aaron's tweet about Dead DropFusionWayfinderZiggyVoidZero
2025-04-151h 23Mostly Technical77: Eye on the FutureIan 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.Sponsored by Bento and WorkOS.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - A Billionaire Sighting
(06:22) - PHP × NYC
(14:25) - Follow Up
(18:28) - Aaron's Art
(27:51) - Ian's New Computer
(39:34) - Screencasting.com
(45:23) - Adapting to a Recession
(01:03:20) - Conference Talk
Links:Jerry JonesMansion on Turtle CreekThe NannyT. Boone PickensThe First Billion Is the Hardest (Book)Ro...
2025-04-081h 14Mostly Technical75: Mob MentalityIan 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.Sponsored by Bento, Stream, Laravel Cloud, and PHP Tek 2025.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Disney World
(17:01) - Follow Up
(22:03) - Aaron's Newsletter
(25:59) - Bookmarking Situation
(40:02) - Reddit & Hacker News
(52:29) - Building A Billing System
(01:17:40) - Monarch Follow Up
Links:Will King on TwitterMinnie VanWalt Disney World Swan and DolphinThe Art of ProductBen Thompson's Interview w/ Sam AltmanmymindPinboardAaron's p...
2025-03-251h 24Mostly Technical73: Explore vs. ExploitIan and Aaron talk about scheduling your day, Aaron's newsletter, setting big goals, and a whole more.Sponsored by Bento, Stream, Laravel Cloud, and PHP Tek 2025.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.Links:Chris Morrell on BlueskySteve Carell with gray hair 'What Is The Cosmere?'Jesse Hanley's eyepatch photoLex.pageAaron's Newsletter
2025-03-1156 minMostly Technical72: The Big TweetIan and Aaron discuss Aaron's viral tweet, more problems with HVAC, accountability for your own time, and so much more.Sponsored by Bento, Stream, Laravel Cloud, and PHP Tek 2025.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Video Game Historian
(14:01) - Do Up A Prototype
(19:38) - A Little Business Dad
(29:32) - Will AI Destroy SaaS?
(39:09) - Follow Up & Feedback
(44:36) - New York Muscle
(01:03:32) - Talking vs. Doing
Links:Aaron's viral tweetAaron's tweet about EA open sourcing old C&C gamesElon replying to Aaron's tweetJesse H...
2025-03-041h 24Mostly Technical71: Laravel's Big DayIan and Aaron discuss Aaron's day off, 90s news anchors, Laravel's Big Day, and so much more.Sponsored by Bento, Moonbase Labs, and Packetly.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.Links:First WatchAaron's tweet about newsPeter JenningsCalvin and Hobbes"Hang a Lantern"Laravel ShiftTaylor streaming with ThePrimeagenBrandon SandersonSteve's crazy office setup
2025-02-271h 17Mostly Technical70: Robber Baron MentalityIan 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.Sponsored by Bento, Moonbase Labs, and Packetly.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.Links:FusionBackstage PassTaylor's tweet about a "special surprise" for the new starter kitsLaravel SparkWill King's new logo for HelpSpotHome Heating OilThermostatAaron's tweet about microwave power settingsAaron on a swing
2025-02-181h 12Mostly Technical68: Right Off The StageIan and Aaron discuss Aaron's reveal of Fusion at Laracon EU, the new Backstage Pass concept, the Laracon US announcement, and more.Sponsored by Bento, Moonbase Labs, and Packetly.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.Links:Fusion hype videoBackstage Pass
2025-02-0440 minMostly Technical67: The Big RevealIan and Aaron discuss all things related to AI, Ian's new thing he built, a Rails course, and more.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://sponsor.mostlytechnical.com to learn more.(00:00) - Sleep Talk
(04:00) - Ian Built Something
(17:05) - Let's Talk AI
(44:45) - There's A New Superman?!
(51:22) - Aaron's Going To Amsterdam
(56:24) - Rails Course!
Links:How to drink tea (Notes on Work)Mike and the Mad DogChatGPT ProWindsurf EditorOfficial Laravel VS Code ExtensionDeepSeekBoston Dynamics RobotsI, RobotRobot & FrankSuperman Official Teaser TrailerHigh Leverage Rails announcement
2025-01-281h 12Mostly Technical66: ZombificationIan 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.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - What's The Good Word?
(11:36) - Southern Hospitality
(17:24) - Degens
(20:02) - The Blade Czar
(28:52) - NativePHP on iOS
(36:05) - Aaron’s Laracon EU Update
(45:13) - Conferences
(56:06) - I’m Not A TikTok Man
(59:26) - PHP Has Never Been Cool
Links:New York Paych...
2025-01-211h 14Mostly Technical65: The Existential ThreatIan & Aaron talk about Aaron's upcoming JS library, a new course idea, "AI Aaron Francis", Disney Adults, and a lot more.Sponsored by LaraJobs, & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Body Talk
(05:18) - Ready For 2025
(19:20) - Long Plays
(28:10) - New Course Idea
(34:26) - Twenty Years of Grinding
(39:22) - It's Actually Marketing
(56:18) - About 30% Done
(01:02:53) - The Panel
Links:Year In ReviewLaracon EUCaleb's post on GitHub sponsorshipBootstrapped WebNotes on Work episode about the date picker (January 12th, 2025)The Panel
2025-01-141h 09Mostly Technical63: Unreliable NarratorIan and Aaron discuss Aaron's TUI app, what it's like being a founder over 40, "the drones", and so much more.Sponsored by LaraJobs, Screencasting.com, and CodeRabbitInterested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Founders Over Forty
(10:54) - It's Gonna Be Bad
(15:25) - Watch Guy
(22:41) - TUI Is A Silly Word
(38:03) - Try Hard Empire Update
(58:46) - Ian Found A Budgeting App!
(01:07:29) - Advertising Platform
(01:12:39) - What Time Is It?
(01:18:58) - The Drones
Links:Justin Jackson - What's Happening With Founders Over 40Tim F...
2024-12-171h 32Mostly Technical61: Chasing VanityIan and Aaron go in-depth on 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. Plus an update on ads, a big garage idea, and more.Sponsored by LaraJobs, Screencasting.com, Mailtrap, and Mailcoach. Use code MOSTLYTECHNICAL to get 3 free months when signing up for MailCoach.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Time Was Infinite
(09:02) - The Blue Ocean of Bluesky
(44:12) - Early Movers
(01:01:43) - Texas Basement Boys
(01:24:14) - A...
2024-12-031h 30Mostly Technical60: The To-Done ListIan 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.Sponsored by Mailtrap, LaraJobs, & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Vibes From The People
(09:03) - What Does Ian Even Do
(23:59) - Fitting In Side Projects
(34:11) - Sales Update
(38:04) - Bootstrapper Syndrome
(41:14) - Extra Heaviness
(46:51) - Guest Instructor
(58:57) - Laravel Cloud
(01:05:54) - UserScape & Sons
Links:Brian Casel on BlueskyLaraJobs Affiliate ProgramTinyMCEDay OneDependabotTogglOwl.soChris Fidao on B...
2024-11-261h 16Mostly Technical59: Definitely For ProfitIan 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.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Airing of the Grievances
(09:24) - Terminal TUI Thing
(22:08) - Trip to Boise
(34:41) - Try Hard Update
(44:08) - SQL Course
(49:11) - Let's Get Meta
(01:13:53) - Surgery Update
(01:17:32) - Markdown Meh
(01:21:14) - Where’s All The Good Software?!
(01:25:43) - Busy Monday
Links:Copilot Mon...
2024-11-191h 30Mostly Technical57: 10,000 PenniesIan's joined by Matt Swanson while Aaron is out ✂️. We cover the forgotten victims of the Wordpress drama like Gravatar and Day One, if a bootstrapper should be happy about $10k/mrr and make the case for jobs as being good, should the government sell ads on the Penny, and "things Aaron should do".Don't miss our bonus Youtube video this week as well: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8IIvZtrrzs Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.
2024-11-051h 07Mostly Technical56: Tier MakerIan 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?!Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.Links:AmoxicillinSanityWeb Dev ChallengeKent C DoddsNextJS ConfThomas Frank on YouTubeElo Rating AlgorithmTartineBlueskyFive Families in The GodfatherJustin Jackson's Laravel starter pack for BlueskyLouie's in Dallas
2024-10-291h 12Mostly Technical55: Try Hard EmpireIan and Aaron discuss updates on Aaron's house, the Try Hard Factory, his course launch, and so much more.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Mostly Arguing About Mars
(08:54) - House Update
(20:27) - Francis Real Estate Empire
(31:15) - We Found A Videographer
(37:32) - Postgres Launch
(38:51) - A Little Side Adventure
(42:09) - Back to Postgres
(49:31) - Try Hard Offsite
(58:14) - Ian’s Mystery Idea
Links:Bootstrapped Web PodcastEuropa ClipperJames Webb Space TelescopeVoyager Program2001: A Space OdysseyLimestoneDan ShipperAll-In PodcastChris Mor...
2024-10-221h 04Mostly Technical54: Create A SpectacleIan 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?Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Terrible Business Idea
(06:15) - Weekends Are Tough
(08:45) - Thing After Thing
(10:49) - Product Guesses
(14:23) - A Giant Bread
(17:40) - Try Hard Factory
(33:59) - What Do I Want To Do With My Life
(01:05:24) - Postgres Update
(01:11:27) - S...
2024-10-151h 41Mostly Technical53: Talking About LiquidIan and Aaron reunite to talk about bad design, WordPress drama, Aaron's secret physical product, why you want to be liquid, and more.Sponsored by LaraJobs, Screencasting.com, and Mailcoach. Use code MOSTLYTECHNICAL to get 3 free months when signing up for Mailcoach.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Freaking Wrecked
(03:48) - A Great Roundtable
(12:58) - The Duality of Ian
(22:54) - Aaron's Decision
(26:25) - Rich People Have No Imagination
(39:06) - WordPress Drama
(48:44) - White On White On White
(58:47) - Course Update
(01:10:58) - A Physical Pr...
2024-10-081h 21Mostly Technical51: Launching Flux (Live) with Caleb PorzioIan 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. Plus everything from password hygiene to cloud exits to hiring people to, of course, all the ups & downs of launching a product like Flux.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.Note: Recorded live on September 23rd, 2024.Links:FluxDigital OceanNotes on Work: How to drink teaHugo Sa...
2024-09-242h 27Mostly Technical50: Paid In RespectIan is back (!) with Aaron to check in about what happened to Ian's gallbladder, Aaron's announcement video, dreaming big, and so much more.Sponsored by LaraJobs, Screencasting.com, and Mailcoach. Use code MOSTLYTECHNICAL to get 3 free months when signing up for Mailcoach.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - They Failed Again
(11:28) - The Show Must Go On
(15:36) - A Different Kind of Plumbing
(24:36) - Laracon Vibes
(35:13) - The Big $57 Million Announcement
(46:51) - MrBeast is Gordon Gekko
(56:10) - Dream A Little Bit Bigger
(01:12:52) - Lo...
2024-09-181h 31Mostly Technical49: Stay Lean, Stay Clean with Caleb PorzioAaron 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.Sponsored by LaraJobs, Screencasting.com, and Mailcoach. Use code MOSTLYTECHNICAL to get 3 free months when signing up for MailCoach.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Man of the People
(03:25) - A Quick Ad Read
(04:29) - Laravel vs. Terminal Coffee 🏀
(17:28) - Laracon Recap
(33:32) - Notes on Laracon
(58:32) - An In...
2024-09-031h 52Mostly Technical48: Mostly NPTM with Caleb Porzio & Daniel CoulbourneAaron 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 more.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - I Was A Reply Guy
(04:59) - Power Broker / King Maker
(11:10) - Torchlight Update
(16:38) - Editor Talk
(28:02) - Eeking Out
(35:58) - Cancelled Plans
(37:56) - Give Credit Where It's Due
(40:10) - The Circles Were Good
(51:12...
2024-08-201h 36Mostly Technical47: Jank Free With Caleb PorzioAaron 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.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Low Energy Jeb
(06:06) - Time on Twitter (Isn’t Profitable)
(11:34) - The Thunk Boys
(18:18) - An Essential Piece
(26:01) - Caleb’s Solo Empire
(29:36) - 9 Months of Darkness
(31:41) - Two Weeks to Laracon
(42:00) - Why Do You Hate Money
(50:57) - Torchlight Also
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2024-08-131h 26Mostly Technical46: Aaron Francis, Inc.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.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Ian's Trying Obsidian
(14:23) - Life OS Update
(18:55) - MT ❤️ NY
(28:17) - Your Next Linda
(39:55) - Poppin Off
(47:04) - Twitter vs. Threads
(58:37) - Two Elons
(01:07:56) - Los Tacos No. 1
Links:The PARA MethodObsidian.mdfollow your stupid dreams. (YouTube)Kelsey Petrich on TwitterAaron's first 'Poppin Off' video...
2024-07-301h 17Mostly Technical45: The ContestIan 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.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Kubera
(03:01) - Do It For The Content
(08:24) - Idea For The Show
(14:59) - Yo Dude! Pick Me!
(24:38) - A Media Company
(34:53) - Yo Dawg Me
(42:20) - 25 Seat License
(48:31) - Mentally You're In A Wednesday
(54:22) - Bringing Back The Forum
Links:KuberaConvertKitLaravel ShiftDoug D...
2024-07-231h 06Mostly Technical44: Idea About IdeasIan 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.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - I'm Very Tilted
(13:19) - Know A Guy
(19:31) - Course Update
(34:09) - Do As I Say, Not As I Do
(49:58) - Factorio
(53:02) - A Mostly Technical Interview
Links:Aaron's tweet about 100kJason Beggs on TwitterMary Perry on TwitterFactorio
2024-07-161h 05Mostly Technical43: Just Do StuffIan & 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.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - The Long Weekend
(04:51) - Tired Because You're Hiring
(15:26) - A Controversial Topic
(30:24) - We're Still Doing Numbers
(42:46) - Email Update
(55:26) - Stage Name
(56:53) - Life Automation
(01:19:29) - One Last Thing
Links:Vegas Vacation (IMDB)Beach Boys - "Kokomo" (YouTube)What's new i...
2024-07-091h 22Mostly Technical42: Push The ButtonIan 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.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Hat Guy
(02:34) - Launch Update
(15:10) - Mailing List Drama
(28:54) - Launch Results
(48:27) - Scheming Time
(52:45) - A Domain Story
(57:49) - Ian's Hiring A Dev!
Links:High Performance SQLiteIan's hat ('Google Dino Cap')Aaron's live stream where he launched the c...
2024-07-021h 10Mostly Technical41: Beginning of the EmpireIan & 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.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - The Thumb System
(02:18) - Sausage Fest
(14:09) - Profit First
(22:34) - Launch Week
(39:17) - Only So Much Time!
(54:28) - Texas Elites
(56:30) - Gotta Go Cloudflare
Links:Siskel & EbertTexas Hill Country Profit First (Book)John Scalzi blog post about being in it for the moneyBentoDatabase School (on YouTube)Ke...
2024-06-251h 15Mostly Technical40: One Big BetIan & Aaron discuss Aaron's various small bets, why they're both so tired, the upcoming variety show 👀, & more.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Happy Fathers Day
(05:45) - I'm So Tired
(19:56) - Toughest Decade
(24:33) - Long Form VIdeos
(32:13) - Aaron's Big Bet
(51:58) - Distribution Empire
(59:08) - HVAC Update 🇺🇸
Links:Aaron's board bookAaron' tweet about drama onlineAaron's talk at Laracon OnlineElon Musk (book) [Amazon]ArcBrandon Sanderson on YouTubeJustin Kan's tweet about second time foundersSyntax.fmSentry's partnering with Laravel
2024-06-181h 07Mostly Technical39: Mostly HVAC with Dan Myers, CEO of FlairIan 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.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Welcome To The Show
(03:08) - Highly Biased But Knowledgable
(12:43) - Let's Keep It On Aaron
(21:23) - Ian's Ruling
(26:48) - Home Assistant Integration
(28:47) - Man Of The People
(33:46) - Treats In The Feed
Links:Dan Myers on LinkedInFlair.co
2024-06-1335 minMostly Technical38: Morning PersonIan & 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.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Getting Healthy
(08:38) - Babies Are Humans
(17:51) - Picking Fights On Twitter
(31:07) - The Big Move
(38:16) - My Primary Concern Is Batteries
(55:54) - Course Update: It's Gonna Be Good
(01:06:18) - Are You An Apple Guy?
Links:Ian's tweet about walkingIan's tweet about his f...
2024-06-111h 10Mostly Technical37: S-Tier Software with Taylor OtwellIan and Aaron are joined this week by Taylor Otwell, founder & CEO of Laravel, to discuss the Laravel vs. JS Twitter wars, new stuff coming down the road from Laravel, writing off Lambos (just kidding), and more.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Living In Peace Time
(11:13) - The Last Big PHP Framework
(22:20) - Best Way To Get Started
(31:35) - New Stuff from Laravel
(40:53) - I Love A New Laravel Product!
(43:04) - New Hires
(47:41) - Growing Laravel
(54:56) - J...
2024-06-041h 16Mostly Technical36: Business DadIan & 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.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - A Rough Morning
(08:26) - It's Crunch Time
(13:49) - Aaron Interviewed DHH
(29:16) - Try Hard Studios Update
(36:09) - Laravel vs. React Video
(38:45) - The DHH No Man
(48:34) - High Effort Content w/ Sam Rose
(01:12:54) - Are You A Neat Man?
(01:15:08) - iPhone Tracking
(01:17:49) - Beermosa
Links:I...
2024-05-281h 19Mostly Technical35: Laravel vs. JavaScript with Dax & Adam ElmoreIan & 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.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Grownup Serious Stuff
(08:02) - The Meanest Person In The World
(10:41) - My Soul Hates New York
(14:36) - StatMuse
(20:18) - I Like The Health Insurance!
(25:03) - Why JavaScript?
(40:14) - The Discourse
(47:57) - Aaron's Video
(50:37) - Coffee From The Terminal
(01:05:26) - Terminal x Laracon
(01:14:54) - A Full O...
2024-05-211h 28Mostly Technical34: It's All VibesIan & Aaron discuss Aaron's new SQLite course, identifiers in Laravel, New York City, and last but not least - socks.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - The F Word
(09:17) - New York City (Taylor's Version)
(14:30) - Dallas Dallas
(22:18) - Aaron's SQLite Course
(33:35) - Highlighting Technique
(45:52) - SQLite Big Shots
(48:06) - Identifiers in Laravel
(01:00:46) - The Role of Taste
(01:08:51) - Truly Unruly Number of Socks 🧦
Links:Taylor's tweet about New York CityAnnouncement video for High Performance SQLitehttps://highperformancesqlite.com...
2024-05-141h 15Mostly Technical33: The SecretIan & 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.Sponsored by Buttondown, LaraJobs, & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical? Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Kids Birthday Parties
(03:43) - The Cheese Board
(17:16) - Went To The Burbs
(22:47) - Is Twitter Over?
(33:26) - Aaron's New Video
(41:34) - This Needs To Be Content!
(50:12) - Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar
Links:Ian's 'Date lunch' tweetLink to NYT article about "girl dinner"GrazeryAaron's s...
2024-05-071h 20Mostly Technical32: AI Therapy ConnoisseurIan & Aaron discuss men's 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 NYCSponsored by Buttondown, LaraJobs, & Screencasting.com.Menswear guyArt but make it sportsDHH Monitor tweetAaron's Laravel Octane videoPHP x NYC
2024-04-301h 14Mostly Technical31: Fight or WinIan & Aaron discuss HelpSpot's future, Aaron reveals his next course, the secret to building courses, the "edge", spouse GPS tracking, the Doordash tax. Sponsored by Laracasts, Buttondown, LaraJobs, & Screencasting.com.Send questions or feedback to mostlytechnicalpodcast@gmail.com.HelpSpotTry Hard StudiosLocation sharing tweet
2024-04-231h 12Mostly Technical30: We're Gonna Make ItIan & Aaron return after a few weeks off to check in on Aaron's new business, his studio, and yes, his healthcare woes. Sponsored by Laracasts, Buttondown, LaraJobs, & Screencasting.com.Send questions or feedback to mostlytechnicalpodcast@gmail.com.(00:00) - Chilipad Fixes All
(01:40) - Eclipse Update
(04:29) - I'm The Top of the Funnel
(16:55) - Healthcare Stuff
(37:35) - Everybody Updates Their Apps Too Fast
(46:26) - Aaron's Office Update
(59:00) - Trading Places
Links:Hackers Incorporated episode with Aaron FrancisLemon Squeeze's interview with Aaron FrancisAaron's video on Cloudflare Aaron's tweet about healthcareContinuation of Health Coverage (COBRA)Ju...
2024-04-161h 11Mostly Technical29: Super Epic Crazy with Adam WathanIan 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.Sponsored by Laracasts, LaraJobs, & Screencasting.com.Send questions or feedback to mostlytechnicalpodcast@gmail.com.(00:00) - The Interloper
(01:49) - Hiring at Tailwind
(09:00) - Extra Effort Matters
(19:47) - Magic Company Money
(23:02) - Jerry Seinfeld's Voice
(27:45) - Nothing Sexier Than a Database
(43:49) - Taste as a Service
(54:34) - Courses vs. Consulting
(01:07:56) - The Aaron Francis Experience
(01:13:33) - The Master Plan
(01:28:53) - Price of Admission
(01:33:17...
2024-03-271h 38Mostly Technical28: Try Hard StudiosIan & 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 behind the scenes on the creation of their launch video.Sponsored by Laracasts, LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Send questions or feedback to mostlytechnicalpodcast@gmail.com.Links:Subscribe to Laracasts! Seriously.ChilipadTry Hard StudiosAaron's what's next tweetTry Hard Studios launch video & YouTube channel
2024-03-221h 06Mostly Technical27: The LayoffIan & Aaron discuss being laid off, what comes next for Aaron, why layoffs always go bad, good free tiers vs. bad free tiers, & more.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Sent questions or feedback to mostlytechnicalpodcast@gmail.com.(00:00) - We Don't Have Bosses
(06:51) - Dune Part 2 Side Tangent
(14:19) - The Main Character
(26:13) - These Things Always Go Bad
(32:44) - Free Tiers
(42:50) - Have You Heard About Cloudflare?
(48:32) - Thoughts on Content Marketing
(56:34) - Face of the Organization
(01:01:48) - The Future
(01:15:18) - The Future, Continued
(01:27:31) - I'm Hot & Rich Now!
(01:34:14) - Aaron Francis Studio...
2024-03-121h 42Mostly Technical26: Indie TycoonIan & Aaron discuss config files in Laravel 11, having ambitious goals, the merits of checking vs. not checking your bag, & more.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Sent questions or feedback to mostlytechnicalpodcast@gmail.com.(00:00) - Open Some Emails, Kiss Some Babies
(08:49) - Follow Up
(20:31) - Even More Follow Up
(26:08) - Checked vs. No Checked Bag
(35:28) - Aaron's Ambitious Goal
(45:16) - Not Thinking Big Enough
(52:39) - Config Files in Laravel 11
(56:02) - Ian DoorDashed Chipotle
(01:00:49) - Diet Coke Upate
Links:Mailo on the App StoreChilipadMary (@sifrious) on TwitterIan's Chipotle order (on Twitter)
2024-03-051h 06Mostly Technical25: Careful, Careful!Ian & Aaron discuss morning people, PHP/Laravel origin stories, using ChatGPT to write blog posts, Diet Coke vs. Coke Zero, & more.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Sent questions or feedback to mostlytechnicalpodcast@gmail.com.(00:00) - Morning Guy
(07:39) - Reachability Crisis
(11:15) - You Need One More Set
(17:21) - Follow Up
(26:32) - PHP/Laravel Origin Story
(33:09) - Aaron Bought a Chilipad
(40:15) - Do Literally Anything
(01:03:36) - Vices
Links:Ian's drinking cheap wine (on Twitter)Aaron's tweet about getting paid for his kidsCometeer coffeeZevia sodaYii frameworkChilipadAaron's blog post: Do literally anything Aura FramesZyn
2024-02-271h 11Mostly Technical24: What's The Good Word?Ian & Aaron discuss the joy of Diet Coke, Ian's deep dive into DTOs, Inertia vs. Livewire, & more.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Sent questions or feedback to mostlytechnicalpodcast@gmail.com.(00:00) - Totally Zonked
(04:46) - Little A
(09:31) - Feedback
(18:38) - Even More Feedback
(29:29) - Laracon US Tickets
(30:52) - Blade + Livewire
(35:41) - Inertia vs. Livewire
(45:54) - Deep into DTOs
(55:40) - The Sleep Is Not Great
Links:Aaron's dad nap (on Twitter)Taking Cara BabiesNew York Times Dialect Quiz (Gift Link)LinearArchitect/plotter/outliner vs. GardenerHelpSpot On-PremisePodline.fmPodscan.fmGeocodioLaracon US 2024Livewire: Blade Components ScreencastTaylor's...
2024-02-211h 05Mostly Technical23: Real Dad StuffIan & Aaron discuss everything from cryotherapy to the ugliness of most B2B apps to Aaron's first time doing meditation and a lot more.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Sent questions or feedback to mostlytechnicalpodcast@gmail.com.(00:00) - Super Bowl Update
(03:05) - PlanetScale Pricing Update
(05:21) - A Valuable Idea
(09:28) - Ian's Invisalign
(17:44) - Adorable Dad Stories
(25:23) - What Do You Need A Writer For?
(32:17) - ONCE / Campfire Update
(41:56) - Beautiful Failures
(46:54) - Meditation, Cryotherapy, & Cupcakes
(01:00:30) - Screencasting.com Update
Links:How many people watched the Super Bowl? (CBS)Who shot J...
2024-02-141h 02Mostly Technical22: My Mind ViseIan & Aaron give out their Super Bowl Predictions, recap the first wave of announcements from Laracon EU, & more.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Sent questions or feedback to mostlytechnicalpodcast@gmail.com.(00:00) - Hit You With Some Woo
(21:55) - Wipe Conservationist
(24:47) - Super Bowl Predictions
(28:46) - Laravel 11
(37:26) - You’re a Database Man
(42:23) - Herd Pro
(49:27) - Laravel Reverb
(01:00:04) - Odds & Ends
Links:Aaron's tweet about his diagnosis'Healing Back Pain' by John Sarnohttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transcendental_MeditationExplosions In The SkyMethotrexateWhat's coming to Laravel 11Eloquent Power Joins on GitHubLaravel HerdLaravel ReverbLaravel Oc...
2024-02-061h 04Mostly Technical21: Your Glove SituationIan & Aaron discuss getting sick, something called 'The Suburban Dad Zone', using gloves to change diapers (!?!), and more.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Sent questions or feedback to mostlytechnicalpodcast@gmail.com.(00:00) - We're Playing Doctor
(11:32) - Back on Paternity Leave
(16:18) - Down There in the Danger Zone
(24:43) - Suburban Dad Scale
(29:06) - Should I Gamble?
(37:22) - ONCE & Campfire
(46:40) - Cloudflare! Cloudflare!!
Links:Lyme diseaseAaron tweeting about his paternity leaveONCECampfire
2024-01-3149 minMostly Technical20: A Man of CultureIan & Aaron discuss the Laracon US announcement, going on ski vacations, route model bindings in Laravel, & more.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Sent questions or feedback to mostlytechnicalpodcast@gmail.com.(00:00) - Ski In, Ski Out
(09:00) - Aaron's Problem Is Beach
(14:59) - Mailbag & PlanetScale Studios Follow Up
(27:48) - Laracon US, Baby!
(34:03) - The Bear
(45:16) - Route Model Bindings
Links:Jonathan Coulton - IkeaAdopt Me! (Roblox Game)Laracon US 2024The Bear (FX)Aaron's Fast & Furious ListRoute Model Binding
2024-01-191h 00Mostly Technical19: It's Content, Baby!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 Studio, & more.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Sent questions or feedback to mostlytechnicalpodcast@gmail.com.(00:00) - From Zero To 6 Weeks
(10:10) - Model Should Be Strict
(18:53) - Don’t Muck Around With Select
(23:35) - Gotta Have a Morph Map
(27:45) - Huge Fan of the Enums
(32:46) - Shedquarters?
(38:46) - I’ve Got an Apartment Now!
(51:17) - Aaron’s Static Site Package
(54:39) - Update on Ian’s DB Woes
(58:03) - Taking a...
2024-01-111h 11Mostly Technical18: You Need Tinker Time with Adam WathanIan & 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.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Sent questions or feedback to mostlytechnicalpodcast@gmail.com.(00:00) - Baby Check In
(09:49) - Catalyst UI Kit
(25:50) - Headless UI Update
(32:52) - Hiring is a Hard Thing
(45:38) - Rewriting Tailwind With...Rust?
(52:03) - A Hypothetical Tailwind Marketplace
(01:10:30) - "What do you want to do, Adam?"
(01:18:42) - Could Adam hire somebody to run the business?
Links:Adam Wathan on Twitter12/4/23...
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