
Mostly Technical
Hosted by Ian Landsman and Aaron Francis, Mostly Technical is a lively discussion on Laravel, business, and an eclectic mix of related topics.
Latest episodes

Sep 24, 2024 • 2h 27min
51: Launching Flux (Live) with Caleb Porzio
Caleb Porzio, a developer and entrepreneur, launches Flux live on the podcast, sharing the thrills and challenges of product launches. He discusses password security, server optimization in real time, and the importance of effective communication in software marketing. The conversation also dives into navigating GitHub sponsorship, managing software licensing, and the intricacies of hiring in small businesses. Throughout, Caleb emphasizes the value of simplicity in problem-solving and the excitement surrounding new tools like Flux for PHP developers.

Sep 18, 2024 • 1h 31min
50: Paid In Respect
Ian, fresh from gallbladder surgery, and Aaron, who just made a buzzworthy announcement video, delve into their personal journeys of health and creation. They swap tales of post-surgery challenges and the humor found in parenting twins. The duo tackles the entrepreneurial landscape, drawing insights from figures like Mr. Beast while discussing the balance between creative ambitions and financial stability. Expect engaging reflections on home renovations and exciting marketing strategies for their projects, all wrapped in a heartfelt conversation.

Sep 3, 2024 • 1h 53min
49: Stay Lean, Stay Clean with Caleb Porzio
Caleb Porzio, a prominent figure in the Laravel community, returns to share his insights from Laracon, including amusing conference tales and a basketball game. They dive into the exciting features of Flux, discussing its reception and pricing strategies. Caleb also reflects on the importance of community feedback and shares personal anecdotes about navigating the tech scene. With a blend of humor and technical depth, this conversation covers everything from UI innovations to the challenges of presenting at conferences.

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Aug 20, 2024 • 1h 36min
48: Mostly NPTM with Caleb Porzio & Daniel Coulbourne
Join Caleb Porzio, a Laracon prep expert and text editor enthusiast, alongside Daniel Coulbourne, a newcomer sharing technical insights. They dive into the excitement of Laracon and the nuances of coding tools like Claude and Cursor. Expect playful banter on variable naming conventions, the ethics of monetizing coding skills, and the thrill of social dynamics at tech events. They also share amusing plane anecdotes and reflect on personal branding in tech education, balancing humor with in-depth discussions that resonate with developers!

Aug 13, 2024 • 1h 27min
47: Jank Free With Caleb Porzio
Caleb Porzio, a developer and solo parent, shares his thoughts on the juggling act of parenting while managing tech projects. He humorously discusses his new project, Flux, and the challenges of email marketing. Caleb reflects on the trials of team dynamics in software development, emphasizing trust and productivity. The conversation also dives into pricing strategies for software, particularly his work with Torchlight, and the inventive monetization tactics he's exploring. Expect anecdotes sprinkled with insights on balancing personal and professional commitments.

Jul 30, 2024 • 1h 17min
46: Aaron Francis, Inc.
Aaron Francis, a content creator diving into a new video series, shares his insights on navigating the evolving social media landscape. He discusses the rivalry between Twitter and Threads, exploring authenticity in a world driven by metrics. The pair also savor the delights of New York tacos and reflect on their unique culinary experiences. With anecdotes about family adventures and the challenge of keeping genuine connections in content creation, this lively conversation is both relatable and thought-provoking.

Jul 23, 2024 • 1h 6min
45: The Contest
Ian and Aaron discuss missed investment opportunities, the concept of building a media company, bringing back forums, and the idea of a new contest. They touch on domains, personal branding through apparel, revenue recognition confusion, language nuances, and the resurgence of forums online.

Jul 16, 2024 • 1h 6min
44: Idea About Ideas
Ian and Aaron discuss Ian's new idea causing stress, Aaron's sales milestone, and their love for the game Factorio. They touch on missed domain opportunities, balancing creativity and execution in partnerships, video marketing strategies, time management, and crafting effective resumes for interviews.

Jul 9, 2024 • 1h 22min
43: Just Do Stuff
Ian and Aaron discuss hiring challenges and a controversial take, Aaron's course progress, the need for a stage name, life automation, and more interesting topics like toothpaste brand competition and MySQL 9 release excitement.

Jul 2, 2024 • 1h 11min
42: Push The Button
Ian and Aaron discuss Aaron's course launch results and the new developer position. They explore the benefits of 'scheming time' and share a domain story. Ian is hiring a developer and they talk about high-performance SQLite.