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Good Maker's MorningMy 2025 in Review2025 was awesome. Not what I expected. But still great. I laid more groundwork when I thought I was going to build. So next year is all about building.
2026-01-0220 min
Whiskey Web and WhatnotHow to Build a Career When the Rules Keep Changing w/ Taylor Desseyn & Jason TorresRecorded live at All Things Open, Robbie talks with Taylor Desseyn and Jason Torres about the future of tech careers, AI’s impact on hiring, and why relationships still matter more than résumés. They share insights from years in recruiting and community building, stressing that genuine connection—not cold applications—opens doors in today’s market.
In this episode:
(00:00) - Intro
(01:48) - A toast to Busch Light
(05:46) - Meet Taylor and Jason
(08:14) - Is now a good time to get into tech?
(13:12) - How AI is reshaping the tech job market
(16:07) - Standing out in a crowd...
2025-11-1344 minGood Maker's MorningThe Spark of Amazement is Still ThereAI is absolutely crazy. And I think we've become desensitized to it.
2025-10-0909 minGood Maker's MorningAI Doesn't Kill CreativityI'm in the minority, but AI is actually good for creativity.
2025-10-0810 minGood Maker's MorningAt Your BestIn order to do your best, you need to know when you're at your best.
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Guidance Counselor 2.0Episode 493 - Pretending to Have The Job Before You Get It w/ Josh Cirre, DevRel @ Laravelif you want to check out all the things torc.dev has going on head to linktr.ee/taylordesseyn for more information on how to get plugged in!
2025-10-031h 01Good Maker's MorningNo One Cares AnymoreDo you know why you do something? What about how you do it? Do you care?
2025-10-0208 minGood Maker's MorningTrust the ProcessI often hate the process but love the result. Things have to change.
2025-10-0108 min2025-09-3008 minGood Maker's MorningIf This All Went AwayWhat would I do if I couldn't do what I do? How would I start over?
2025-09-2907 minGood Maker's MorningPeripheral OpponentsUsually the blockers we have to creativity aren't the ones we think they are.
2025-09-2806 minGood Maker's MorningThe Feedback Loop CycleDiversification of content streams leads to diverse feedback loops. And it's awesome.
2025-09-2704 minGood Maker's MorningTry Things OutReviews and testimonials are great. But maybe we should just try things out too?
2025-09-2608 minGood Maker's MorningJust Do It Yourself?When do you use something borrowed and when do it do it yourself?
2025-09-2507 min2025-09-2508 min2025-09-2407 min2025-09-2210 min2025-09-2105 minGood Maker's MorningAlways Expect CriticismWhen you're not expecting criticism is usually when it's going to affect you the most.(note: I accidentally left a "pitch up" effect my kids were playing with on, so I had to manually pitch down after recording. Sorry this sounds weird.)
2025-09-2110 minGood Maker's MorningYou Gotta Give Up to GetPricing strategies and the psychology behind it might not be that bad.
2025-09-1905 minGood Maker's MorningThe Three Pronged ForkAs a semi-perfectionist, I have a hard time knowing when to give up things I like doing. Especially things I like doing well.
2025-09-1809 minGood Maker's MorningMake Your Good BetterA lesson on the things you suck at, inspired by Banana Ball.
2025-09-1708 minGood Maker's MorningA Persistent ShiftBeing persistent isn't always just saying yes when you want to say no.
2025-09-1607 minGood Maker's MorningBIFLLearning a new skill and picking up a new hobby shouldn't be that different.(I thought I hit publish on this one. Sorry for the late release)
2025-09-1508 min2025-09-1407 minGood Maker's MorningWhen Convenience Doesn't Equal ValueThings get more and more convenient. But is it at the cost of value?
2025-09-1308 minGood Maker's MorningYour Toolbelt Needs an ExpertUse the tools you have. But where does that break down and what should you do about it?
2025-09-1207 minGood Maker's MorningCherish the MomentsI often forget that I might not have these moments again.Article Mentioned:Does My Son Know You
2025-09-1108 minGood Maker's MorningPerception Matters?Communication and meeting someone new is all about perception. But should it be?
2025-09-1009 minGood Maker's MorningFind the Tool You Don't NeedI bought a tool from a Tattoo Shop. But it's exactly what I wanted.
2025-09-0909 minGood Maker's MorningTemporal Paradox"Time rushes by at a clip... so you might as well enjoy the blip."
2025-09-0804 min2025-09-0707 minGood Maker's MorningThe Learn to Love ScaleDoing something consistently leads to learning to love something.
2025-09-0605 minGood Maker's MorningTo RegulateOften, I try to do too much. The worst part? I try to do it all as good as I know I can.
2025-09-0508 minGood Maker's MorningLove Where You LiveBe content with where you are, but don't lose sight of where you're going.Inspiration:https://jasonlbeggs.com/blog/embrace-the-tools-you-use-even-if-you-dont-love-them
2025-09-0413 minGood Maker's MorningBoredom Brews CreativityAs adults, we've forgotten how to be bored. I think there's consequences.
2025-09-0309 minGood Maker's MorningMental Distractions are the WorstI often get distracted. But not in the way that most people see.
2025-09-0209 minGood Maker's MorningThe Art of Starting Something NewStarting something new is hard. But I think there's an art to it.
2025-09-0111 min
Riff & RefineS1E6: Ambitious Projects and Finding CriticismJosh and Will discuss their recent experiences at Laracon, including Will's first big-stage talk and the dynamics of attending tech conferences. They touch on topics such as the challenges of handling negative feedback, balancing personal projects with public opinion, and the unique aspects of Laravel community events. Additionally, they share funny anecdotes from the conference and outline their upcoming plans, including vacation and new tech projects.
2025-08-141h 14Riff & RefineS1E5: It Was Made to Be UsedJosh and Will are joined by none other than THE Rob Hope. The gang chats about Rob's transition from freelancing to launching his course 'Show Them', what the artist or creator's intent is for projects, products, and more. And then Rob shares the success of his 100 landing page tips campaign and how audience feedback led to his ebook. They also discuss balancing passion projects with essential work and the value of unscalable efforts. Rob also hints at an exciting upcoming announcement.
2025-08-121h 18
Mostly 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 35
The Laravel PodcastFrom Standup to DevRel: How Josh Cirre Found LaravelIn this episode of the Laravel podcast, host Matt Stauffer talks with Josh Cirre, a DevRel at Laravel, about his journey into the Laravel community, his role in content creation, and the upcoming refreshed Laravel Bootcamp. They discuss the importance of community engagement, the tech stacks he uses, and the creative process behind video content. Matt Stauffer on TwitterJosh Cirre on TwitterJosh Cirre on YouTubeLaravel TwitterLaravel WebsiteTighten WebsitePodcast Suggestions-----Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten.
2025-07-2842 minRiff & RefineS1E4: Leaving Your FingerprintWhat can you do that no one else can? And just what does that look like from a practical sense? Josh and Will are back chatting about that magical intersection where frequency, skills, passion, and time collide.
2025-07-231h 09Riff & RefineS1E3: It All Works Out in the EndThis episode, Josh and Will are joined by John O'Nolan, the founder and creator of Ghost. Ghost is the independent technology for modern publishing. He's been building it for the last 10 years and shows no signs of stopping. So what can his constant riffing and refining teach us all? John also shared some fantastic tips about working with AI to build things FAST.
2025-07-151h 07Riff & RefineS1E2: Some of that Quality QuantityJoin us for the latest episode of the Riff & Refine show, where Will and Josh discuss topics ranging from nostalgia versus excellence in 1997 computer games, the importance of quantity versus quality in creative work, and then a couple sidequests through the fields of music and dealing with imposter syndrome. This show is PACKED with some of that quality quantity. Live every Friday at 11:30AM PST/2:30PM EST00:00 Happy Friday When This Show is Live Every Week00:34 This Week03:16 AI is Still Winning04:11 Life Always Finds a Way09:05 Nostalgia vs. Excellence20:01...
2025-07-011h 10Riff & RefineS1E1: Aim Small, Miss SmallThe show is just getting started. Welcome to the Riff & Refine show. This week, Josh and Will take a look at some links, talk about some topics, and how design can be just as clear as it is fun. Will also shares a sneak peek at his Laracon talk. 👀
2025-06-271h 05Riff & RefineS0E2: The Rough DraftThe shape of a podcast, er... show is really coming together. But this is still the rough draft. So what has been going on last week and what's coming up in the lives of Will and Josh? Let's figure it out together.Introducing the Riff & Refine SHOW.
2025-06-261h 12Riff & RefineS0E1: The Initial CommitWhat are we doing here? What are our goals? Isn't this just another podcast? Join Will and Josh as they figure it out together and with you. Introducing the Riff & Refine podcast.
2025-06-031h 09
COMPRESSEDfm202 | Framework Trade-offs: What Laravel Offers JavaScript DevelopersJosh Cirre joins us to discuss his transition from the JavaScript ecosystem to Laravel, revealing why PHP frameworks can offer a compelling alternative for full-stack development. We explore the "identity crisis" many frontend developers face when needing robust backend solutions, how Laravel's batteries-included approach compares to piecing together JavaScript services, and the trade-offs between serverless and traditional hosting environments. Josh also shares insights on Laravel's developer experience, front-end integration options, and his thoughts on what JavaScript frameworks could learn from Laravel's approach to abstraction and infrastructure.Show Notes0:00 - Intro1:02 - Sponsor: Wix...
2025-04-0853 min
Whiskey Web and WhatnotFrom JavaScript to PHP: Josh Cirre’s Unexpected Dev JourneyThis week, Robbie and Chuck talk with Josh Cirre about his journey from JavaScript to PHP, working with the Laravel team, and creating content for developers. They also discuss the value of opinionated frameworks, whether React was a mistake, fast food whatnot, and a surprising hot take on Taco Bell’s quality. Plus, Josh shares insights on content creation, the power of consistency, and why the best-performing videos aren’t always the most polished.In this episode:
(00:00) - Intro
(02:30) - Whiskey intro and rating: Crown Royal 18 Extra Rare
(10:50) - Is Taco Bell Mexican food?
(15:17) - Was...
2025-02-2055 min
Web Dev DialoguesMr. Laravel — A Jack of All TradesI amvery excited to dive into this episode featuring Josh Cirre — or Mr. laravel as I like to call him. If you don’t know who Josh is, Josh is a developer, educator, and creator who works at Laravel HQ, and most importantly, husband and father.Linkdumphttps://x.com/joshcirrehttps://youtube.com/@joshcirrehttps://linkedin.com/in/joshcirreDuration: 74 minutesWant to reach out? Email me at ryan@ryanfurrer.com or shoot me a message onTwitter orBluesky @ryandotfurrer.
2025-02-111h 13
Chats with Kent C. DoddsLearning-Driven Development with Josh CirreJosh Cirre, a developer advocate and content creator, joins Kent to discuss his talk at Epic Web Conf: "Learning-Driven Development." Josh shares his philosophy on learning by doing—where the best way to master new technologies is by applying them to real-world projects rather than passively consuming tutorials.Josh and Kent discuss:The importance of curiosity in learning and how small observations can spark deeper exploration.Why focusing on what you want to build rather than what you want to learn leads to better retention.The challenges of transitioning from acting and comedy to tech, and ho...
2025-02-0616 min
Laravel News PodcastA three-week rapid recallJake and Michael discuss all the latest Laravel releases, tutorials, and happenings in the Laravel community.Show linksLaravel 11.28 Adds a Composer Dev Command Laravel 11.30 Released Laravel NightwatchIntroducing Laravel NightwatchLaracon AU with Michael Dyrynda Securing Laravel Applications with Stephen Rees-Carter Nested Describe Blocks Are Now Available in Pest v3.5 Laravel Herd Adds Native MongoDB Support Laravel Roundup - November PHPStan 2.0 is Here Cancel a Specific Batch of Queued Jobs With This Laravel Package Check Env Variables Across All .env Files Pan Analytics Viewer A Zero-dependency SVG Chart Library for PHP Translation Checker Blasp is a Profanity Filter Packag...
2024-11-1430 min
Laravel Creator SpotlightHow to Create Tech Videos for YouTube with Josh CirreIn this episode, we are joined by Josh Cirre to discuss his journey from creative beginnings in music and graphic design to his current role at Laravel and his passion for video production. Josh shares valuable insights on starting a YouTube channel, finding comfort in front of the camera, and the importance of using tools like OBS for efficient video editing. Sorry, the video on my side is jumpy. Had some technical issues during the recording 😢Show Links* Josh on X https://x.com/joshcirre* Josh on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@josh...
2024-10-2553 min
Learning Driven DevelopmentWhy Gumroad Didn't Choose HTMX - Sahil LavingiaIs it better to use the tech stack that you know and you're familiar with or the tech stack that better solves the problem at hand? Can tools like HTMX or Livewire measure up to the needs of a highly interactive web application like NextJS? Why did Gumroad choose to go with NextJS over HTMX and is that a good thing?Let's learn together. ––––Article: https://htmx.org/essays/why-gumroad-didnt-choose-htmx/Gumroad: https://gumroad.comSahil's Website: https://sahillavingia.com/HackerNews Thread: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=41733625HTMX: https...
2024-10-1220 min
The Save FileThe Save File Ep 16 - Josh CirreJosh Cirre comes from a creative background, but got into coding from a desire to help his customers. Now he works for Laravel as a Support Engineer and DevRel. We talked about beauty, morality and logic, and how he views them as pointing to God.We talked about a main objection to all of that, which is the existence of the Raccoon, and played a nice thought exercise that illuminated the role faith plays in his life.Follow Josh: https://x.com/joshcirre
2024-10-081h 47Learning Driven DevelopmentThe Pipeline Problem - Justin JacksonWhy aren't beginners learning PHP or Laravel instead of JavaScript or some enterprise language like Java or C#? Is it because there's more jobs outside of PHP?What can we do to fix this?Let's learn together. ––––Article: https://justinjackson.ca/summer-projectJustin Jackson's Website: https://justinjackson.ca/Justin Jackson on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/mijustinKeep creating.
2024-10-0411 minLearning Driven DevelopmentLook out, kids: PHP is the new JavaScript - Dave KissI didn't really touch PHP (other than some WP themes or plugins here and there, don't sue me) until 2 years ago when I started building apps in Laravel.PHP is a much different language than it was 10-15 years ago. But why is everyone talking about it now? We read an article from Mux/Dave Kiss where we get a front row seat as Dave tries Laravel for the first time. Let's learn together. ––––Article: https://www.mux.com/blog/php-is-the-new-javascriptDave's Other Posts: https://www.mux.com/team/dave-kis...
2024-09-2716 minLearning Driven DevelopmentHypermedia on Whatever You'd Like - Carson GrossThere's a lot of folks like me who prefer sending HTML over the wire with tools like Livewire, HTMX, Hotwire, AlpineAJAX or others. So do we all hate JavaScript?No. But, it doesn't mean you should use JavaScript for everything. In this episode, we read an article from Carson Gross (the creator of HTMX) on why Hypermedia should be used on ALL THE THINGS.Let's learn together. ––––Article: https://htmx.org/essays/hypermedia-on-whatever-youd-like/HTMX: https://htmx.orgBig Sky Software: https://bigsky.software/cv/My Tech Stack Video (r...
2024-09-2014 minLearning Driven DevelopmentHow to Build Anything Extremely Quickly - dnbt777Can you speedrun preparing to do something? Can you learn to do something fast by prepping to do it fast?In this episode, we delve into the secrets of building rapidly by exploring an article from LearnHowToLearn.org. Written by DNBT 777, the article details the technique of outline speedrunning, a method designed to speed up both the planning and execution phases of any project. Let's learn together. ––––Article: https://learnhowtolearn.org/how-to-build-extremely-quickly/My Tech Stack Video (referenced): https://youtu.be/1NyFkPVpwfgLearn How To Learn: https://learnhowtolearn.orgAuthor X/Twitte...
2024-09-1310 minLearning Driven DevelopmentHow to be better at making decisions - Max StoiberHow can we learn from past decisions (especially in tech) but also make better decisions in the future at the same time?Max Stoiber is a living legend in the JavaScript world. Cofounder & CEO of Stellate, co-creator of styled-components & react-boilerplate, and last but not least, the author of "How to better at making decisions" among other stellar notes.Let's learn together.Note Link: https://mxstbr.com/notes/decision-makingMax's Website: https://mxstbr.com/Max's X/Twitter: https://x.com/mxstbrKeep creating.
2024-09-0608 minLearning Driven DevelopmentBenefits of Writing Clean, Maintainable Code - Jamie PetersWhat is clean code? Are there benefits to writing it? What are things to think about as you write code and keep the future of maintaining that code in mind?This episode of Learning Driven Development, we read "Benefits of Writing Clean, Maintainable Code" by Jamie Peters at Jump24.Links:Article: https://jump24.co.uk/journal/benefits-of-writing-clean-maintainable-code/Jamie's Website: https://jamie-peters.co.uk/
2024-08-3015 minLearning Driven DevelopmentI don't write code the way I used to - Brent RooseWhat would you tell your younger self if you could tell them how to write better code? What would your younger self tell you now? Brent's Github: https://github.com/brendtStitcher.io: https://stitcher.io/newsletter/subscribeArticle Link: https://stitcher.io/blog/i-dont-code-the-way-i-used-toKeep creating.---📹 **Watch My VSCode Setup Video:** https://youtu.be/uoqhrFRuRF4🎓 **Make VSCode Awesome – Caleb Porzio's Course (support me with this link):** https://gumroad.com/a/636621331
2024-08-2309 minMostly 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 36Learning Driven DevelopmentWrite Code That's Easy To Delete - TefEvery line of code comes at a price.So how do you write "good" code?In this episode we read "Write code that is easy to delete, not easy to extend" by Tef.Article: https://programmingisterrible.com/post/139222674273/write-code-that-is-easy-to-delete-not-easy-toTef's Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@tefAbout Tef: https://programmingisterrible.com/about
2024-08-1622 minLearning Driven Development5 Lessons I Learned From Building My Own Laravel Package - Ash AllenPut down that book, pause that video, bookmark that course, and just start building the thing you've been wanting to build. You'll find the pieces you need to learn as you go.But just do it.In this episode of 'Learning Driven Development,' we dive into the five crucial lessons learned from creating a Laravel package, as shared by Ash Allen. From handling criticism to the importance of tests and documentation, Ash's insights offer invaluable advice for developers at all levels. Watch to discover practical tips on improving your skills through hands-on building and...
2024-08-0917 minLearning Driven DevelopmentHow I Force Quit My Old Career and Started Coding - Marcy AcevedoNo matter if you just started your development journey or your ten years deep, we all struggle with those feelings of self doubt. Am I even a developer?On this episode of Learning Driven Development, we read "Ctrl+Alt+Delete: How I Force Quit My Old Career and Started Coding" by Marcy Acevedo at Tighten.Links:Article: https://tighten.com/insights/ctrl-alt-del-force-quit-to-coding/Marcy's Twitter: https://x.com/_sugarcoded
2024-08-0215 minLearning Driven DevelopmentYour customers hate MVPs. Make a SLC instead. - Jason CohenOn this episode of the Learning Driven Development podcast, we read an article from one of my favorite authors in the startup space: Jason Cohen.Your customers hate MVPs. Make a SLC instead.Article: https://longform.asmartbear.com/slc/Jason's Website: https://longform.asmartbear.com/jason-cohen/Jason's Twitter/X: https://x.com/asmartbear
2024-07-2614 minLearning Driven DevelopmentStop Saying Best Practice - Will KingTLDR: Stop saying best practice and say what you're practicing.This is the first Learning Driven and Development episode where I get to have a chat with the author about the article we read together... and it was a BLAST.Let's learn together with Will King.Links:Will's WebsiteThe Stop Saying Best Practice ArticleWill's Twitter
2024-07-1942 minLearning Driven DevelopmentWe Are Entering a New Age: The Creation Age - GrahamTheDevCan AI be creative? Are we entering a new age as humans? Will AI and ChatGPT replace us as developers? On this episode of Learning Driven Development, we read "We are entering a new age: the creation age" by GrahamTheDev.Links:Article: https://dev.to/grahamthedev/we-are-entering-a-new-age-the-creation-age-1f0jGraham's Dev.to: https://dev.to/grahamthedevGraham's Twitter/X: https://x.com/GrahamTheDevGraham's A18y Discord: https://becomea.monster
2024-07-1212 minLearning Driven DevelopmentI Don't Care How You Pronounce SQL - Mary PerryHave you ever been told that you're doing or saying something incorrectly?On this episode of Learning Driven Development, we read Mary's (@sifrious on Twitter/X) post entitled: I Don't Care How You Pronounce SQLLinks:Blog Post: https://dev.to/sifrious/i-dont-care-how-you-pronounce-sql-43bcMary's Github: https://github.com/sifriousMary's Twitter/X: https://x.com/sifrious
2024-07-0512 minLearning Driven DevelopmentOn Understanding Computers - Sam RoseI'm back with another Learning Driven Development episode pulling up an incredible post from the archives of a prolific author. Sam Rose, author of recent viral posts Queues and Load Balancing published "On Understanding Computers" just over 10 years ago.Let's learn together.Blog Post: https://samwho.dev/blog/on-understanding-computers/Sam's Website: https://samwho.devSam's Twitter: https://x.com/samwhoo
2024-07-0212 minLearning Driven DevelopmentDon't Make Me Think - Maxi FerreiraIn this FIRST episode of the Learning Driven Development podcast (LDDPod 📖), we take a look at "Don't Make Me Think" by Maxi Ferreira (@charca on Twitter)Blog Post: https://frontendatscale.com/issues/8Frontend at Scale: https://frontendatscale.com/Maxi's Twitter: https://x.com/charca
2024-06-2807 min
Real ChillsJosh Cirre - An Exorcist, An Unsolved Murder, and A Secret Basement,It's our HALLOWEEN episode and wowie, are you in for a treat! We have Josh Cirre on to talk about an absolutely WILD story that has so many threads, we didn't know which one was the most incredible! One thing's for sure-- Flagstaff, AZ is one of the weirdest cities in America, perfect for a romantic honeymoon. We talk about the history of resurrection men and the skeletons hiding in Benjamin Franklin's clos--I mean, BASEMENT. Our game of Would You Rather ties everything together in a neat little package, just in time for social-distance Halloween fun. WEAR A MASK...
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