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The Laravel PodcastLive from Laracon US: Taylor Otwell Talks New Features, Forge & CloudRecorded live at Laracon US, Matt Stauffer sits down with Taylor Otwell to unpack the latest announcements and the exciting growth of Laravel. They explore the evolution of Laracon, new framework features designed to make the ecosystem even more accessible, and the cohesive design philosophy behind it all. The conversation also dives into the future of testing with Dusk and Pest, as well as innovations in products like Forge and Laravel Cloud.Matt Stauffer on TwitterTaylor Otwell on TwitterLaravel TwitterLaravel WebsiteTighten WebsiteLaravel ForgeLaravel CloudKeynoteLaracon US 2025 Blog Post Suggestion Box----- Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten.
2025-08-0537 min
The Bootstrapped Founder394: Taylor Otwell — The (Quite Entrepreneurial) Creator of LaravelTaylor Otwell (@taylorotwell) didn't just create the popular open-source framework Laravel. He turned it into a highly profitable business that helps developers build profitable businesses themselves. Few other open-source devs have such a clear understanding of market needs AND developer requirements. Taylor shares his approach to monetizing freely available code, how he intentionally built an ecosystem of free and paid-for tooling, and where the Laravel journey will go.The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/taylor-otwell-the-quite-entrepreneurial-creator-of-laravel/ The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/394-taylor-otwell-the-quite-entrepreneurial-creator-of-laravelCheck out Podscan, the Podcast database that transcribes...
2025-06-1141 min
The Laravel PodcastCloud Launch Reflections, Nightwatch, and the Future of ForgeIn this episode of the Laravel Podcast, host Matt Stauffer welcomes back the one and only Taylor Otwell to dive into the latest developments in the Laravel ecosystem. They unpack the launch of Laravel Cloud, share early user feedback, and discuss Taylor’s focus on educating users about pricing and usage. The conversation explores how Cloud fits into the broader Laravel stack and what’s on the horizon for Forge. Taylor also teases the upcoming launch of Nightwatch, a powerful monitoring tool built for integrated analytics and deeper performance insights. They touch on the value of performance metrics in unde...
2025-04-2837 min
Sic 'Em StudiosBulldog Bites | Week of 12/9/24Suggestions/Feedback for our show? Click Here.Check out Season II/Episode 11 of Bulldog Bites! Bulldog Bites will keep you informed of the highlights happening each week at Otwell Middle School. In this episode, for the week of 12/9/24, we talk about:Hanukah/Christmas/Kwanza Celebrations!Heart of Forsyth Winter Fest tomorrow! (6-8pm)Please bring toys to Otwell for the Holiday HousePBS store is open this Wednesday!DECA Winter Clothes Drive December 4th-20thDAWG Mart Mystery Bags on Friday
2024-12-1002 min
The Laravel PodcastLaracon AU Update & Nightwatch Q&AIn this episode of the Laravel podcast, host Matt Stauffer is joined by Taylor Otwell and Jess Archer at Laracon Australia to discuss the new Laravel Nightwatch product and answer listener questions about the Nightwatch announcement. They dive into the development timeline, team dynamics, and the integration of Nightwatch with existing Laravel tools like Pulse, Horizon, and Telescope. The conversation also covers the tech stack used for Nightwatch, the challenges faced during development, and future integrations and features planned for the product.Taylor Otwell's Twitter Matt Stauffer’s TwitterJess Archer’s Twitter Laravel Twitter Laravel Website Tighten Website Nightwatc...
2024-11-1234 min
The Laravel PodcastPhp.new, Inertia v2, Sublime vs. VS code, and More Laravel Cloud UpdatesIn this episode of the Laravel Podcast, hosts Matt Stauffer and Taylor Otwell explore the latest updates in the Laravel ecosystem, highlighting new features, tools, and enhancements designed to improve the developer experience. They cover the introduction of php.new for simplified PHP installation, a new composer script for easier app setup, and the beta release of Inertia.js V2. The discussion also includes upcoming features in Laravel Cloud and the ongoing debate between popular development tools like Sublime Text and VS Code. Additionally, Taylor shares his process for writing documentation for Laravel. Taylor Otwell's TwitterMatt S...
2024-10-2236 min
NowhereWelcome to NowhereWelcome to the podcast Nowhere, featuring interviews with people living on the fringes of society, on the road, and those currently homeless, living nowhere. I'm the host Keegan Otwell and I was homeless all over the USA, traveling for three years. You'll hear a little about that, but I'll also be exploring the fringes of the human condition, our spectrum of beliefs, and places where science greets the unknown. Look forward to interviews and episodes about the paranormal, spirituality and new frontiers of science, human connection and AI, and conspiracy theory culture. Humanity in one weird nutshell. I'll be...
2024-10-1503 min
Sic 'Em StudiosSeason 3 /Ep. 6 | Brandy White from Sawnee Mountain Biscuit CompanySuggestions/Feedback for our show? Click Here.In this episode we catch up with alumni and local business owner, Brandy White. Brandy is a former Otwell student and is now the owner of Sawnee Mountain Biscuit Company.
2024-10-0839 min
Sic 'Em StudiosBulldog Bites | Week of 10/1/24Suggestions/Feedback for our show? Click Here.Check out Season II/Episode 4 of Bulldog Bites! Bulldog Bites will keep you informed of the highlights happening each week at Otwell Middle School. In this episode, for the week of 10/1/24, we talk about: Girls Basketball Tryouts (10/15 & 10/17)Cumming Fair is back on Thursday October 3rdCooking Club Meeting (10/8)FCHS Academic Pathway Night (10/29)Chorus Concert on 10/3Custodian Appreciation Week
2024-10-0202 min
Sic 'Em StudiosBulldog Bites | Week of 9/16/24Suggestions/Feedback for our show? Click Here.Check out Season II/Episode 3 of Bulldog Bites! Bulldog Bites will keep you informed of the highlights happening each week at Otwell Middle School. In this episode, for the week of 9/16/24, we talk about: Home football game tonight!FFA Chapter meeting this ThursdayCelebrating National Arts in Education Day!Volley Banquet this ThursdayDECA Fall field trip (November 14th)
2024-09-1701 min
The Laravel PodcastListener Q&A with Taylor Otwell After Accel Investment AnnouncementIn this episode of the Laravel podcast, we address some listener-submitted questions regarding the recent investment in Laravel and the announcement of Laravel Cloud. We explore the motivation behind Taylor taking investment, the goals of Accel, and what the future holds for Laravel and its ecosystem. Plus, we cover the future of Laravel Forge and give you a glimpse of what migrating your projects from Forge to Laravel Cloud might look like.Taylor Otwell's Twitter Matt Stauffer’s TwitterLaravel TwitterLaravel WebsiteTighten WebsiteSpecial Announcement - Accel invests $57M into Laravel Products & Open-Source Framework VideoLive Q&A re: $57M fundraise, Lar...
2024-09-1126 min
Sic 'Em StudiosBulldog Bites | Week of 9/9/24Suggestions/Feedback for our show? Click Here.Check out Season II/Episode 2 of Bulldog Bites! Bulldog Bites will keep you informed of the highlights happening each week at Otwell Middle School. In this episode, for the week of 9/9/24, we talk about: Junior Bulldog swim parent info (9/12)OMS Volleyball (9/11)Basketball workout infoDrama dress rehearsal9/11 remembrance/moment of silence
2024-09-1101 min
Sic 'Em StudiosBulldog Bites | Week of 9/2/24Suggestions/Feedback for our show? Click Here.Check out Season II/Episode 1 of Bulldog Bites! Bulldog Bites will keep you informed of the highlights happening each week at Otwell Middle School. In this episode, for the week of 9/2/24, we talk about: Basketball Clinic (9/30-10/4)Volleyball practice (9/5)OMS Pep Rally (9/5) OMS Math Team (1st meeting 9/11)
2024-09-0401 min
The Laravel PodcastLaravel’s Current Moment, and Laravel Cloud Listener Q&AIn this episode, recorded live at Laracon US, we talk about the current moment we’re seeing in the Laravel world, reflecting on Laravel’s evolution and where it stands today. We also dedicate time to answering your questions from Laracon US, mainly about Laravel Cloud, bringing insights directly from the heart of the Laravel community.Taylor Otwell's Twitter Matt Stauffer’s TwitterLaravel TwitterLaravel WebsiteTighten WebsitePodcast Suggestions Laravel Cloud-----Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten.
2024-09-0326 min
Sic 'Em StudiosSeason 3 /Ep. 3 | Precilla Saint-Jean & Tracey WinklerSuggestions/Feedback for our show? Click Here.In this episode we talk to the principals of Otwell Middle School and Forsyth Central High School, Precilla Saint-Jean & Tracey Winkler. We discuss the start of the school year, Project Connect, and what they are most excited about for this school year!
2024-08-2028 min
The Laravel PodcastCountdown to Laracon US, Meetup Tips, Nova/Filament Insights, and Listener Q&AAfter a short break, we're back and the countdown to Laracon US is on! Join us as we discuss the upcoming Laracon US and the journey from local meetups to bigger Laravel events. We also explore the future of Nova and Filament, two key admin panel tools in the Laravel ecosystem. Plus, we're answering more of your questions! We cover open-source projects by the Laravel team, coding styles within the Laravel community, the use of Livewire and Alpine for front-end development, testing practices, PWA support in Laravel, and database query optimization.Taylor Otwell's Twitter Matt Stauffer’s TwitterLaravel Twi...
2024-07-3038 min
The Laravel PodcastListener Q&A: ChatGPT, Laravel Hangups & Best Practices, API Docs, Inertia Next StepsIn this episode, we dive into listener-generated questions. Join us as we cover a wide range of topics, from hangups in new Laravel apps and best practices for bigger apps, to the impact of AI tools on our workflows. We'll discuss common mistakes when building your first Laravel application, tips for documenting APIs, Laravel's transformative impact on business, and what Inertia needs to become feature complete.Taylor Otwell's Twitter - https://twitter.com/taylorotwellMatt Stauffer’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/stauffermattLaravel Twitter - https://twitter.com/laravelphpLaravel Website - https://laravel.com/Tighten Website - https://tighten.co...
2024-06-2444 min
The Laravel PodcastAn Open-Source Panel, the Future of PHP, and Delegation in BusinessIn this episode of the Laravel podcast, Matt and Taylor explore a variety of topics, including ones suggested by listeners! Taylor shares insights from his recent trip to San Francisco, where he participated in an open-source discussion panel hosted by the venture capital firm, Accel. They also discuss the current state of PHP, how it is perceived by other programmers, and what the Laravel community can do to keep PHP relevant and attractive. Additionally, they dive into the challenges and benefits of delegation in business, offering tips on delegating tasks, managing email inboxes, and the importance of creating systems...
2024-06-0443 min
Mostly 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 16
Sic 'Em StudiosBulldog Bites-Week of 5/20/24Suggestions/Feedback for our show? Click Here.Check out the final episode of the school year, the 27th episode of Bulldog Bites! Bulldog Bites will keep you informed of all the amazing things happening each week at Otwell Middle School. In this episode, for the week of May 20th, we talk about: Medication picked up by May 22/23X-country starts! (May 21/May 22)8th grade picnic (May 22)OMS Futsol tournament (May 22)Have a great summer!
2024-05-2003 min
Sic 'Em StudiosDawg Talk | Ep. 8Suggestions/Feedback for our show? Click Here.Check out the last episode of Dawg Talk for Season 1. In this episode the crew reflects on their time here at Otwell Middle School and talk about the teachers that made an impact on them.
2024-05-1517 min
Sic 'Em StudiosBulldog Bites | Week of 5/6/24Suggestions/Feedback for our show? Click Here.Check out the 26th episode of Bulldog Bites! Bulldog Bites will keep you informed of all the amazing things happening each week at Otwell Middle School. In this episode, for the week of May 6th, we talk about: 8th Grade Dance on Friday8th Grade Field Trip on Wednesday7th Grade Milestones this weekFamily Connect Night on WednesdayNurse Appreciation Cross Country Meetings
2024-05-0604 min
Sic 'Em StudiosBulldog Bites | Week of 4/29/24Suggestions/Feedback for our show? Click Here.Check out the 25th episode of Bulldog Bites! Bulldog Bites will keep you informed of all the amazing things happening each week at Otwell Middle School. In this episode, for the week of April 29th, we talk about: Art Club MeetingSpring Football PracticeKona Ice on Friday8th Grade Georgia MilestonesVolleyball Feeder TryoutsVEX IQ Robotics team going to WorldsFine Arts Night at the FOCAL Center6th Grade Chorus performing at the FCHS PAC
2024-04-2903 min
Over EngineeredThe Future of the Laravel Frontend w/ Taylor OtwellTaylor Otwell has been finding ways to improve Laravel for over a decade, but has only more recently set his sights on the front-end side of things. In today's episode, we sit down and talk about the current state of building UIs in Laravel, and what the future might hold.Links:Laravel VoltAire Form BuilderLaravel “Context” FeatureHooks PackageLaravel CareersBlade Parser
2024-04-241h 18Over EngineeredThe Future of the Laravel Frontend w/ Taylor OtwellTaylor Otwell has been finding ways to improve Laravel for over a decade, but has only more recently set his sights on the front-end side of things. In today's episode, we sit down and talk about the current state of building UIs in Laravel, and what the future might hold.Links:Laravel VoltAire Form BuilderLaravel “Context” FeatureHooks PackageLaravel CareersBlade Parser
2024-04-241h 18
Sic 'Em StudiosBulldog Bites | Week of 4/22/24Suggestions/Feedback for our show? Click Here.Check out the 25th episode of Bulldog Bites! Bulldog Bites will keep you informed of all the amazing things happening each week at Otwell Middle School. In this episode, for the week of April 22nd, we talk about: Earth DayGeorgia Milestone TestingDeaf History MonthAutism AwarenessSoccer County Championship on Saturday at FCHSFCA on Friday in the Gym
2024-04-2302 min
Sic 'Em StudiosBulldog Bites | Week of 4/15/24Suggestions/Feedback for our show? Click Here.Check out the 24th episode of Bulldog Bites! Bulldog Bites will keep you informed of all the amazing things happening each week at Otwell Middle School. In this episode, for the week of April 15th, we talk about: Solo Ensemble/Dessert Concert @ OMS (Tuesday 6pm)Friendship Grams (this Thursday/$1.00)Milestones Snacks!6th grade Milestones (next week April 22-24)FFA chapter meeting (this Friday 4:30 pm)Spring Pep Rally this Thursday!Los Rios Spirit Night this Wednesday (11am-10pm)
2024-04-1503 min
The Laravel PodcastLaravel 11 Release, Context, New Hires, & Open-Source SustainabilityWelcome back to another episode of the Laravel podcast! In this episode, we dive into the exciting release of Laravel 11 and discuss its impact since it has been out in the wild. Taylor also shares his insights on the release and other recent developments in the Laravel ecosystem, including the launch of Herd Pro. Additionally, we discuss the new hires at Laravel, including Andre Valentin, Chris Fadao, Mohammed Said, and Alyssa Mazzina and touch on the topic of open-source sustainability.Taylor Otwell's Twitter - https://twitter.com/taylorotwellMatt Stauffer’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/st...
2024-04-0933 min
Sic 'Em StudiosBulldog Bites | Week of 4/8/24Suggestions/Feedback for our show? Click Here.Check out the 23rd episode of Bulldog Bites! Bulldog Bites will keep you informed of all the amazing things happening each week at Otwell Middle School. In this episode, for the week of April 8th, we talk about: Sources of Strength Spirit Week (next week)8th grade snack shack this Friday!8th grade dance coming up!OMS track and field meet this week!
2024-04-0802 min
Sic 'Em StudiosBulldog Bites | Week of 3/25/24Suggestions/Feedback for our show? Click Here.Check out the 22nd episode of Bulldog Bites! Bulldog Bites will keep you informed of all the amazing things happening each week at Otwell Middle School. In this episode, for the week of March 25th, we talk about: Women's History MonthSpecial Olympics on FridayFCA on FridayNational Joe DaySpring Break
2024-03-2502 min
Sic 'Em StudiosSeason 2 /Ep. 30 | Alumni Edition: Slate AmosSuggestions/Feedback for our show? Click Here.Join us as we catch up with Otwell Alum, Slate Amos.
2024-03-1923 min
Sic 'Em StudiosBulldog Bites | Week of 3/18/24Suggestions/Feedback for our show? Click Here.Check out the 21st episode of Bulldog Bites! Bulldog Bites will keep you informed of all the amazing things happening each week at Otwell Middle School. In this episode, for the week of March 18th, we talk about: Spring is here!OMS soccer games this week7th grade Snack Shack (this Friday)DECA meeting this FridayChik-Fil-A biscuit 4 sale!Fine Arts teacher spotlight (Mrs. Mayabb)
2024-03-1803 min
Sic 'Em StudiosBulldog Bites-Week of 3/11/24Suggestions/Feedback for our show? Click Here.Check out the 20th episode of Bulldog Bites! Bulldog Bites will keep you informed of all the amazing things happening each week at Otwell Middle School. In this episode, for the week of March 11th, we talk about: Happy National Pie Day!OMS track/field meet this weekLollipop sales this week for roboticsEarly Release this Thursday/No school this Friday!Heart of the Forsyth Festival coming up!FCHS Cheer tryouts coming up!Fine Arts Spotlight (Mr. Martinez)
2024-03-1103 min
Sic 'Em StudiosBulldog Bites-Week of 3/4/24Suggestions/Feedback for our show? Click Here.Check out the 19th episode of Bulldog Bites! Bulldog Bites will keep you informed of all the amazing things happening each week at Otwell Middle School. In this episode, for the week of March 4th, we talk about: Drama Dawgs performance (Little Mermaid Jr.) this week! FCHS Cheer tryout clinicOMS Science Fair winners!Exceptional Children's Week8th grade snack shack this weekKONA Ice this FridayCTAE Teacher Spotlight (Mrs. Shiver)Staff Member of the Month (Mrs. Morlanne)
2024-03-0505 min
Sic 'Em StudiosBulldog Bites-Week of 2/26/24Suggestions/Feedback for our show? Click Here.Check out the 18th episode of Bulldog Bites! Bulldog Bites will keep you informed of all the amazing things happening each week at Otwell Middle School. In this episode, for the week of February 26th, we talk about: Spring musical rehearsalsFCA Easter Basket Drive donations until March 8th (Mrs.Kitrell)Otwell Chorus Concert this ThursdayCTAE Teacher Spotlight (The legend that is Mr.Walkup!)
2024-02-2703 min
The Laravel PodcastLaravel 11, Reverb, Herd Windows/Pro, & Other Laracon EU RecapIn this episode of the Laravel Podcast, we are diving into the highlights of Laracon EU including the unveiling of Laravel 11 and the introduction of Laravel Reverb. Taylor Otwell shares insights on the streamlined application structure and new features in Laravel 11. We also discuss the launch of Laravel Herd for Windows and Herd Pro, offering power user features for local development, and provide some exciting updates about the upcoming Laracon US.Taylor Otwell's Twitter - https://twitter.com/taylorotwellMatt Stauffer’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/stauffermattLaravel Twitter - https://twitter.com/laravelphpLaravel Website - https://laravel.com/Ti...
2024-02-2737 min
Sic 'Em StudiosBulldog Bites-Week of 2/12/24Suggestions/Feedback for our show? Click Here.Check out the 17th episode of Bulldog Bites! Bulldog Bites will keep you informed of all the amazing things happening each week at Otwell Middle School. In this episode, for the week of February 12th, we talk about: Happy Valentine's Day!Pre-order your yearbook now!Hoops for Heart this Thursday8th grade field trip this weekOfficer Young shoutout!CTAE teacher spotlight (Ms.Hall)
2024-02-1302 min
Sic 'Em StudiosBulldog Bites-Week of 2/05/24Suggestions/Feedback for our show? Click Here.Check out the 16th episode of Bulldog Bites! Bulldog Bites will keep you informed of all the amazing things happening each week at Otwell Middle School. In this episode, for the week of February 5th, we talk about: OMS Oratorical Competition Elementary Tours Happening at Otwell! 6th Grade Parent Night this Week!National Counselor Week (we love our OMS counselors!)CTAE Teacher Spotlight (Mrs.Henderson)
2024-02-0602 min
The Laravel PodcastHiring at Laravel, Laracons & Laravel Lives, and TypesenseIn this episode of the Laravel Podcast, we talk about the recent announcement of hiring a new head of engineering at Laravel and the impact it will have on the future of Laravel. We also dive into the upcoming conferences and events, including Laracon EU, Laracon US, and Laracon India. Additionally, we talk about Typesense, a potential alternative to Meilisearch and Algolia for self-hosted search functionality.Taylor Otwell's Twitter - https://twitter.com/taylorotwellMatt Stauffer’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/stauffermattLaravel Twitter - https://twitter.com/laravelphpLaravel Website - https://laravel.com/Tighten.co - https://tighten.co...
2024-02-0630 min
Sic 'Em StudiosBulldog Bites-Week of 1/29/24Suggestions/Feedback for our show? Click Here.Check out the 15th episode of Bulldog Bites! Bulldog Bites will keep you informed of all the amazing things happening each week at Otwell Middle School. In this episode, for the week of January 29th, we talk about: Track pre-season conditioning/try outs are here (don't forget your physical forms)!FCHS course registrationSuperintendent Dr. Bearden visits OMS today!Rising 6th grade toursVolleyball clinics coming up!CTAE teacher spotlight (Mr. Tony Collins)
2024-01-3002 min
Sic 'Em StudiosSeason 2 /Ep. 24 | Assistant Administrator: Will HowellSuggestions/Feedback for our show? Click Here.In this episode we sit down with our Assistant Administrator, Will Howell. Will talks to us about his journey that led him to the field of education. He also describes what it's like to be an administrator here at Otwell Middle School.
2024-01-2520 min
The Tuple PodcastTaylor Otwell, Creator of LaravelIn this conversation, Ben interviews Taylor Otwell, the creator of Laravel. They discuss everything from the age-old argument of tabs vs. spaces to the origins of Laravel and how Taylor has turned it into a thriving, sustainable business.Links:Laravel, the framework Taylor createdTuple, used by the Laravel team to collaboratesTakeawaysCoding preferences and philosophies can vary among developers and programming ecosystems.Maintaining backwards compatibility is important for frameworks with a large user base.Clean code can be subjective and depends on the specific needs and goals of a project...
2024-01-241h 04
Sic 'Em StudiosBulldog Bites- Week of 1/22/24Suggestions/Feedback for our show? Click Here.Check out the 14th episode of Bulldog Bites! Bulldog Bites will keep you informed of all the amazing things happening each week at Otwell Middle School. In this episode, for the week of January 22nd, we talk about: Math NightKONA IceFCA on FridaySnack Shack for 6th Grade
2024-01-2301 min
Sic 'Em StudiosBulldog Bites- Week of 1/16/24Suggestions/Feedback for our show? Click Here.Check out the 13th episode of Bulldog Bites! Bulldog Bites will keep you informed of all the amazing things happening each week at Otwell Middle School.
2024-01-1705 min
The Laravel PodcastCashier vs. Spark, Pest vs. PHPUnit, and How We Manage Remote TeamsIn this episode of the Laravel Podcast we are packing it in! We're diving into the freshest drops, like FrankenPHP, Cashier Quickstarts, and the buzz about the upcoming Laravel Worldwide Meetup. We'll also weigh Cashier against Spark, discuss boot service providers for all your apps, pit Pest versus PHPUnit for testing, and get into the details of how we manage our teams.Taylor Otwell's Twitter - https://twitter.com/taylorotwellMatt Stauffer’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/stauffermattLaravel Twitter - https://twitter.com/laravelphpLaravel Website - https://laravel.com/Tighten.co - https://tighten.com/Taylor and Ramus Tw...
2024-01-1641 min
Sic 'Em StudiosBulldog Bites | Week of 01/08/24Suggestions/Feedback for our show? Click Here.Check out the 12th episode of Bulldog Bites! Bulldog Bites will keep you informed of all the amazing things happening each week at Otwell Middle School. In this episode, for the week of January 8th, we talk about: Otwell Spirit NightFamily Connect Night (No H.W.!)Junior Swim ChampionshipJA 6th grade field trips coming up!Soccer tryouts coming up!Mrs. Daly Staff Member of the Month
2024-01-0903 min
Sic 'Em StudiosSeason 2 /Ep. 23 | Alumni Edition: Jake KellySuggestions/Feedback for our show? Click Here.Join us as we talk with Otwell Alumni, Jake Kelly. After Jake graduated from the Central Cluster, he attended the University of Georgia. At UGA, he started to make connections in the film industry and has been involved in many projects. He has even had the opportunity to work along side such celebrities like Jamie Foxx and Snoop Dogg. He is currently a Production Assistant, working in the Assistant Director department.
2024-01-0833 min
The Laravel PodcastHow Taylor Otwell Came Up With Products That Have Earned Him MillionsIn this episode of the Laravel Podcast, we revisit a Laravel Snippet from 2019 in which Taylor talks about how he comes up with ideas for products.We also cover how to build your audience, how to balance perfection and just shipping, and how to finish what you’ve started.Whether you identify as a programmer or harbor aspirations of entrepreneurship, this episode promises to offer valuable insights and inspiration for the successful launch of your software products.Taylor Otwell's Twitter - https://twitter.com/taylorotwellMatt Stauffer’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/stauffermattLaravel Twit...
2023-12-1942 min
Sic 'Em StudiosSeason 2 /Ep. 22 | Alumni Edition with Chris CauleySuggestions/Feedback for our show? Click Here.In this episode we talk with former Otwell student, Chris Cauley. Chris is the owner of Four Carsons Entertainment and works with the Cumming City Center to provide entertainment to our community. He describes for us how he started out in the music industry and then leveraged that knowledge to begin his business.
2023-12-1829 min
Sic 'Em StudiosBulldog Bites | Week of 12/11/23Suggestions/Feedback for our show? Click Here.Check out the 11th episode of Bulldog Bites! Bulldog Bites will keep you informed of all the amazing things happening each week at Otwell Middle School. In this episode, for the week of December 11th, we talk about: Art Club this ThursdayDECA sales this Thursday/FridayOtwell basketball game tonight &Thursday Pajama Day (this Friday)Early Release/Winter Break coming up next week!Happy Holidays!!
2023-12-1202 min
Sic 'Em StudiosBulldog Bites | Week of 12/4/23Suggestions/Feedback for our show? Click Here.Check out the 10th episode of Bulldog Bites! Bulldog Bites will keep you informed of all the amazing things happening each week at Otwell Middle School. In this episode, for the week of December 4th, we talk about: December Holiday (Hanukkah) Family Connect NightSnack ShackBook FairOMS Winter Concert
2023-12-0501 min
The Laravel PodcastLaravel Pulse, First Party Packages, & the Future of LaravelIn this episode, we're unwrapping the highlights from Laracon AU, with a special focus on Laravel Pulse leading our discussion. Taylor takes the reins to guide us through the origins and functionality of Laravel Pulse, a health monitoring tool for your Laravel applications.We then shift our discussion to Laravel first party packages. Taylor openly shares insights into his decision-making process—revealing how he selects packages to join the Laravel family and when it's time to bid them farewell.Our conversation doesn’t end there though. We also look at the future of Laravel and examin...
2023-11-2839 min
Sic 'Em StudiosBulldog Bites | Week of 11/27/23Suggestions/Feedback for our show? Click Here.Check out the 9th episode of Bulldog Bites! Bulldog Bites will keep you informed of all the amazing things happening each week at Otwell Middle School. In this episode, for the week of November 27th, we talk about:Otwell basketball games tonight & ThursdayESOL Parent Night (this Thursday)Winter Band Concert next week (Mr. Martinez)The Place holiday drive
2023-11-2802 min
Sic 'Em StudiosBulldog Bites | Week of 11/13/23Suggestions/Feedback for our show? Click Here.Check out the 8th episode of Bulldog Bites! Bulldog Bites will keep you informed of all the amazing things happening each week at Otwell Middle School. In this episode, for the week of November 14th, we talk about:PTO Friendship Grams on sale this Friday!Thanksgiving break next week!Otwell Spirit Night (Los Rios)Otwell boys/girls basketball games this week!Out of school district requests due November 30th
2023-11-1401 min
The Laravel PodcastMatt & Taylor’s Preferred Tech Stacks for New Laravel AppsIn this jam-packed episode, we dive deep into the world of app development, exploring the essential choices and tools that shape a successful project from start to finish. Join us as we share our preferred tech stacks for launching a brand new app, discuss the intricacies of hosting and deploying Laravel applications, and explore the myriad of options available.Whether you're a seasoned developer or just embarking on your coding journey, consider this episode your roadmap to cultivating a robust and efficient app development process.Taylor Otwell's Twitter - https://twitter.com/taylorotwellMatt Stauffer’s Twitter...
2023-11-1442 min
Sic 'Em StudiosSeason 2 /Ep. 18 | Sources of StrengthSuggestions/Feedback for our show? Click Here.Join us as we talk to our 7th grade counselor, Chrissy Morlanne, to discuss what Sources of Strength looks like here at Otwell Middle School.
2023-11-1316 min
Sic 'Em StudiosBulldog Bites | Week of 11/6/23Suggestions/Feedback for our show? Click Here.Check out the 7th episode of Bulldog Bites! Bulldog Bites will keep you informed of all the amazing things happening each week at Otwell Middle School. In this episode, for the week of November 6th, we talk about:Deadline to sign up for Academies at FCHS is November 10thDrama Dawgs Performance with Ms. ShiverHappy Veterans DayCelebration of Diwali Check out Dawg TalkJA Field TripSwim & Dive Meet
2023-11-0704 min
Sic 'Em StudiosSeason 2 /Ep. 17 | Alumni Edition with Maxwell BentleySuggestions/Feedback for our show? Click Here.Join us for a special "Alumni Edition" of Bulldawgs Unleashed! In this episode we talk with Maxwell Bentley. Maxwell was a student at Otwell Middle School from 2006-2009. He is the founder of Bentley Media Group, which is a video production and digital marketing company.Check out Bentley Media Group
2023-11-0638 min
Sic 'Em StudiosDawg Talk | Ep. 1Suggestions/Feedback for our show? Click Here.First ever entirely student led podcast that provides the student voice for Otwell Middle School. In this episode we talk to our volleyball and cross country coaches to discuss their athletes of the month.
2023-11-0304 min
Sic 'Em StudiosBulldog Bites | Week of 10/30/23Suggestions/Feedback for our show? Click Here.Check out the 6th episode of Bulldog Bites! Bulldog Bites will keep you informed of all the amazing things happening each week at Otwell Middle School. In this episode, for the week of Oct.30, we talk about:*Halloween Edition!*Basketball scrimmages this week*National Principal Appreciation Month (Principal Saint-Jean)*Picture re-take*Dawg Day
2023-10-3103 min
The Laravel PodcastA Day in the Life of Taylor Otwell, Managing a Remote Team, Productivity, Regrets, & MarriageYou asked, we answered! In this episode we are addressing your questions! Join us as we explore a typical day in Taylor’s life at Laravel, share insights on remote team management, and inquire about Taylor’s productivity secrets. We also share our regrets related to Laravel and Tighten, and engage in a candid conversation about marriage.Taylor Otwell's Twitter - https://twitter.com/taylorotwellMatt Stauffer’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/stauffermattLaravel Twitter - https://twitter.com/laravelphpLaravel Website - https://laravel.com/Tighten.co - https://tighten.com/Basecamp - https://basecamp.com/Slab - https://slab.c...
2023-10-3145 min
Sic 'Em StudiosBulldog Bites | Week of 10/23/23Suggestions/Feedback for our show? Click Here.Check out the 5th episode of Bulldog Bites! Bulldog Bites will keep you informed of all the amazing things happening each week at Otwell Middle School. In this episode, for the week of Oct.23, we talk about:*Spirit/Red Ribbon Week (listen for what to wear each day)*Food Drive coming up!*Treat Street*Erica Billups (Marketing/DECA teacher)*Forsyth Central High School Academies applications due soon!*DECA meetings coming up!*Art Club coming up!*Scouts interest meeting
2023-10-2404 min
Sic 'Em StudiosBulldog Bites | Week of 10/16/23Suggestions/Feedback for our show? Click Here.Check out the 4th episode of Bulldog Bites! Bulldog Bites will keep you informed of all the amazing things happening each week at Otwell Middle School. In this episode, for the week of Oct.16, we talk about:*Ninja shortage*Treat Street*Trunk or Treat Band Concert tonight*No school this Friday*On-line learning day this Thursday*Robotics competition winners*Girls basketball tryouts
2023-10-1702 min
The Laravel PodcastVolt Breeze, Testing, Traits, & InheritanceJoin us in this episode as we discuss the new Livewire + Volt Functional API stack for Breeze and its capabilities. We also demystify essential testing best practices to keep your code scandal-free and away from front-page mishaps. Uncover the art of crafting meaningful tests, evaluate the pros and cons of Pest vs. PHPUnit, venture into the realm of traits and inheritance, and determine the optimal number of tests for your project. Tune in for a jam-packed episode brimming with insights and strategies to elevate your testing game.• Taylor Otwell's Twitter - https://twitter.com/taylorotwell• Matt Stau...
2023-10-1742 min
Sic 'Em StudiosSeason 2 /Ep. 13 | Staff Member of the Month: Edina CokicSuggestions/Feedback for our show? Click Here.Join us as we talk to our September Staff Member of the Month, Edina Cokic. Edina is one of our wonderful custodians and she does an amazing job here at Otwell Middle School.
2023-10-1613 min
Sic 'Em StudiosBulldog Bites | Week of 10/9/23Suggestions/Feedback for our show? Click Here.Check out the third episode of Bulldog Bites! Bulldog Bites will keep you informed of all the amazing things happening each week at Otwell Middle School. In this episode, for the week of Oct.9, we talk about:*Forsyth Central Academies*Spirit Week (next week!)*Last home football game tonight-Pink Out!*National School Lunch Week (Mrs.Bergeron)*Social Media Scares event*VEX Robotics competition (Mr. Collins)
2023-10-1002 min
Sic 'Em StudiosBulldog Bites | Week of 10/2/23Suggestions/Feedback for our show? Click Here.Check out the second episode of Bulldog Bites! Bulldog Bites will keep you informed of all the amazing things happening each week at Otwell Middle School. In this episode, for the week of Oct.2, we talk about:Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month (Sara Good, Angie Lagos, Casey Johns) Custodian Appreciation Week (Edina Cokic)Kona Ice on FridayForsyth Central Academies Virtual Nights
2023-10-0304 min
The Laravel PodcastScreencasting, Livewire Breeze, Hosting Options, Envoyer, & Pull RequestsNew Laravel features are making deployment easier than ever! In our second episode of season six, we explore various topics, screencasting.com by Aaron Francis, the Livewire stack within Breeze, new features in Laravel Prompts, Laravel Pail, a range of hosting choices, and an exciting addition – the new Envoyer tab now accessible within Forge. Additionally, Taylor addresses one of the most frequently asked questions and guides us through the steps involved in reviewing and merging pull requests.Screencasting - https://screencasting.com/Taylor Otwell's Twitter - https://twitter.com/taylorotwellLaravel Twitter - https://twitter.com/laravelphpLaravel Website - ht...
2023-10-0330 min
The Laravel PodcastWelcome back Taylor! Laravel 11, Folio/Volt, PHP, and Final ClassesIn our first episode of season six, we welcome back Taylor Otwell as a co-host and talk about all the exciting developments in the world of Laravel. In this episode, we dive into Laravel 11, Folio and Volt, final classes and types, and how PHP fits into the language ecosystem in today’s world. Taylor Otwell's Twitter - https://twitter.com/taylorotwellLaravel Twitter - https://twitter.com/laravelphpLaravel Website - https://laravel.com/Laravel Folio - https://laravel.com/docs/10.x/folioLivewire Volt – https://livewire.laravel.com/docs/voltCaleb Porzio - https://calebporzio.com/Caleb Porzio GitHub - htt...
2023-09-2644 min
Sic 'Em StudiosBulldog Bites | Week of 9/18/23Suggestions/Feedback for our show? Click Here.Check out the very first episode of Bulldog Bites! Bulldog Bites will keep you informed of all the amazing things happening each week at Otwell Middle School. In this episode, for the week of Sept.18, we talk about:Art Club Bookmark winnersThe upcoming iChallengeOur football game against NFMSFamily Connect NightFall BreakTeacher of the Month (Hannah Szvetecz)Staff Member of the Month (Tiffany Flowers)
2023-09-1902 min
Sic 'Em StudiosSeason 2 /Ep. 1 | Precilla Saint-Jean and Dr. Josh LoweSuggestions/Feedback for our show? Click Here.Join us for the first episode of Season 2! In this episode we talk with the Principal of Otwell Middle School, Mrs. Precilla Saint-Jean and the Principal of Forsyth Central High School, Dr. Josh Lowe.
2023-08-0925 min
Sic 'Em StudiosSeason 1/Ep. 46 | A Tribute to Tom PelkySuggestions/Feedback for our show? Click Here.In November of 2022, the Otwell Family lost one of our counselors, Tom Pelky. Tom served at Otwell for over 20 years. He had a passion for students and would do whatever it took to help students succeed. In this episode you will hear from friends and colleagues who had the pleasure of working with Tom over those many years. This episode is dedicated to the life of Tom Pelky.
2023-05-1122 min
Sic 'Em StudiosSeason 1/Ep. 21 | Esports Coaches: Logan Florence & Stephanie WhartonSuggestions/Feedback for our show? Click Here.In this latest episode, we talk to our Esports Coaches, Logan Florence & Stephanie Wharton. We get to know the coaches a little better and find out what Esports looks like here at Otwell Middle School.
2022-11-0932 min
Sic 'Em StudiosSeason 1/Ep. 20 | Jim OtwellSuggestions/Feedback for our show? Click Here.Join us as we sit down with the owner of Andean Chevrolet, Jim Otwell. Mr. Otwell talks to us about his uncle, Roy Otwell, and his impact on our community and school.
2022-11-0320 min
Sic 'Em StudiosSeason 1/Ep. 18 | Red Ribbon WeekSuggestions/Feedback for our show? Click Here.Join us as we talk to Melissa Sessa to see how Otwell is promoting drug awareness during Red Ribbon Week.
2022-10-2627 min
Sic 'Em StudiosSeason 1/Ep. 12 | Cafeteria StaffSuggestions/Feedback for our show? Click Here.Join us as we talk to Janet Reece and Tammy Adkins. These two ladies have a combine total of 60 years of service at Otwell in our Cafeteria. Listen in as we get to learn a little bit about them and how they want to be remembered here at Otwell.
2022-10-0622 min
Sic 'Em StudiosSeason 1/Ep.5 | OMS Teacher of the Year-Barry BruceSuggestions/Feedback for our show? Click Here.Join us as we interview our 2022 Otwell Middle School Teacher of the Year, Barry Bruce.
2022-08-3110 min
The Laravel PodcastSocialite, Scout & Sail, with Taylor OtwellIn this episode we talk with Taylor Otwell about the first-party Laravel packages Socialite, Scout, and Sail. Socialite is a tool for authenticating users with other login providers, and makes it easy to add a login with GitHub authentication flow to your application. Scout provides a simple, driver based solution for adding full-text search to your Eloquent models. Finally, Sail is a light-weight command-line interface for interacting with Laravel's default Docker development environment.Taylor Otwell's Twitter - https://twitter.com/taylorotwellLaravel Twitter - https://twitter.com/laravelphpLaravel Website - https://laravel.com/Laravel Socialite - https://laravel.com...
2022-05-2734 min
The Laravel PodcastSanctum & Passport, with Taylor OtwellIn this episode, we talk with Taylor Otwell about the first-party Laravel auth packages Passport and Sanctum. We discuss the history of how they came to be, their differences, and which of the two might better serve your needs.Taylor Otwell's Twitter - https://twitter.com/taylorotwellLaravel, Twitter - https://twitter.com/laravelphpLaravel, Website - https://laravel.com/Laravel Docs: Passport - https://laravel.com/docs/8.x/passport#main-contentGitHub: Passport - https://github.com/jaredhanson/passport-githubLaravel Docs: Sanctum - https://laravel.com/docs/9.x/sanctumGitHub: Sanctum - https://github.com/laravel/sanctumThe League of Extraordinary Packages - https...
2022-04-1522 min
Build Your SaaSTaylor Otwell: the business of Laravel in 2022Taylor Otwell, is the founder of Laravel, a programming framework for PHP. But he's also one of the most successful indie SaaS operators I know. In this episode we discuss:0:30 – Taylor is changing how he hires and manages people at Laravel6:01 – How Taylor is finding new employees to work on Forge, Vapor, and his other products7:34 – The Laravel ecosystem has incubated incredible talent: Miguel Piedrafita, Caleb Porzio, Adam Wathan, Aaron Francis, Jack Ellis...10:03 – More and more indie SaaS apps are being built in Laravel10:48 – When is the next Laracon conference?13:11 – Taylor Otwell has the classic bootstrap success story14:28 – Laravel has be...
2022-04-0551 min
The Laravel PodcastFortify, Breeze, Jetstream, & Spark, with Taylor OtwellIn the first episode of season 5, Taylor Otwell joins us to talk about the packages Fortify, Breeze, Jetstream, and Spark. We discuss the differences between each one and which package is a great place to start.Taylor Otwell - https://twitter.com/taylorotwell Laravel, Twitter - https://twitter.com/laravelphpLaravel, Website - https://laravel.com/Laravel Docs: Fortify - https://laravel.com/docs/8.x/fortifyGitHub: Fortify - https://github.com/laravel/fortifyLaravel Docs: Breeze - https://laravel.com/docs/8.x/starter-kitsGitHub: Breeze - https://github.com/laravel/breezeJetstream - https://jetstream.laravel.com/2.x/introduction.htmlGitHub: Jetstream - htt...
2022-03-0427 min
The Laravel PodcastThe Ethos of Laravel, with Taylor OtwellLaravel Podcast Season Four is all about the topics you need to know to work in Laravel.This episode is about The Ethos of Laravel, and Matt is joined by Taylor Otwell, creator of Laravel. They talk about what makes Laravel tick--why Taylor created it, how it's unique, what the driving forces are behind the decisions he made in creating it, and much more.Taylor on season 3 of the podcastJiro dreams of sushiTaylor asking about obsession with “pretty” code on StackExchangeSymposiumThe Laravel Snippettaylorotwell on Twitter Laracon-----Editing sponsored by Tighten; transcript spon...
2020-04-1449 min
Build Your SaaSTaylor Otwell: "PHP (and a cheap laptop) changed my life"Jon is away so Justin called up Taylor Otwell, the creator of Laravel. In this episode we covered:How Laravel become the most popular backend framework on GitHub.Surprise! Taylor wasn't really into computers before he created Laravel.What was Taylor's motivation? Why did he create this, even though there were other alternatives?What's Laravel's secret? Why did it succeed?How is Laravel a business? How does it earn revenue?"Before Laravel, there were a lot of programmers that were burnt out on PHP. These folks hated their job. But after Laravel, they enjoyed their job more. It...
2019-04-1657 min
The Laravel PodcastInterview: Abigail Otwell, Mrs. LaravelAn interview with Abigail Otwell, wife of Laravel creator Taylor Otwell and co-owner of Laravel LLC.-----Editing sponsored by Larajobs; transcription sponsored by GoTranscript.com.
2018-02-0135 min
The Laravel PodcastInterview: Taylor Otwell, creator of LaravelAn interview with Taylor Otwell, creator of Laravel, about what he did before Laravel and what got him started.Views by DrakeThe Life of Pablo by Kanye WestFree 6LACK by 6LACK808s and heartbreak by Kanye WestBlue Neighbourhood by Troye SivanLaravel & Lawns-----Editing sponsored by Tighten ;transcription sponsored by Laravel News.
2017-09-1247 min
The Laravel PodcastEpisode 8 - LaraEverythingTaylor Otwell and Jeffrey Way join us and talk about what they've been working on. We discuss Laracasts and Laravel 4.1 including some focus on the Laravel documentation. Taylor also gives some information about LaraconUS.
2013-11-0151 min
The Laravel PodcastEpisode 4 - War StoriesIn this episode Shawn McCool, Taylor Otwell, and Matthew Machuga discuss the upcoming Laravel conference in Amsterdam, code-base complexity and they share war stories.
2013-08-2459 min
The Laravel PodcastEpisode 3 - PackagesIn this episode, Laravel author Taylor Otwell discusses packages with his teammate / backbone-ninja Eric Barnes and Laravel community contributor, Ryan Tablada.
2013-08-1445 min
The Laravel PodcastEpisode 2 - Testing Testing TestingIn this episode Shawn McCool, Taylor Otwell and Jeffrey Way discuss Laracon, architecture, testing and more. Enjoy!
2013-08-0451 min
The Laravel PodcastEpisode 1 - Hello WorldIn this first episode we're joined by Taylor Otwell, the creator of Laravel to discuss Laravel 4, and Shawn McCool to discuss Laracon EU taking place in August, 2013. Enjoy!
2013-05-2353 min