

Mostly Technical
Ian Landsman and Aaron Francis
Hosted by Ian Landsman and Aaron Francis, Mostly Technical is a lively discussion on Laravel, business, and an eclectic mix of related topics.
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Jun 11, 2024 • 1h 11min
38: Morning Person
Aaron and Ian discuss health changes, Twitter feuds, and home problems like HVAC. They also cover course updates, Apple products, and personal experiences with humor and banter.

Jun 4, 2024 • 1h 16min
37: S-Tier Software with Taylor Otwell
Founder & CEO of Laravel, Taylor Otwell, discusses Twitter wars, new Laravel updates, hiring, growth strategies, and movie production aspirations. Highlights include real-time tracking, Lambo write off (just kidding), and upcoming Laracon US event.

May 28, 2024 • 1h 20min
36: Business Dad
Ian & Aaron discuss Aaron's DHH interview, Ian's phishing fiasco, and are joined by special guest Sam Rose to talk about high effort content & a lot more.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:Ian's Phishing Email (on Twitter)Aaron's DHH InterviewLaravel vs. React (on YouTube)Sam Rose's websiteAn example of Sam's "high effort content" (on Twitter)

May 21, 2024 • 1h 28min
35: Laravel vs. JavaScript with Dax & Adam Elmore
Dax & Adam Elmore discuss JavaScript vs. Laravel, selling coffee from terminals, balancing internet use, negotiating medical bills, evolution of tech stacks, coffee business ventures, distribution strategies, and creating a teaching business.

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May 14, 2024 • 1h 15min
34: It's All Vibes
Aaron talks about his new SQLite course, identifiers in Laravel, New York City vibes, and an unruly number of socks. From highlighting techniques to discussing taste and music production, this episode covers a wide range of topics in a fun and engaging way.

May 7, 2024 • 1h 20min
33: The Secret
Special guest Dave Hicking joins the hosts to discuss topics like cheese boards, high performance database consulting, Twitter relevancy, Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar beef, and the value of content creation. A fun and diverse conversation that keeps listeners engaged.

Apr 30, 2024 • 1h 14min
32: AI Therapy Connoisseur
The podcast discusses men's fashion, DHH's monitor tweet, AI therapy security concerns, Laravel Octane video, MySQL competitiveness, non-compete agreements in healthcare, and hacking Laravel for prefix indexes.

Apr 23, 2024 • 1h 12min
31: Fight or Win
Ian & 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

Apr 16, 2024 • 1h 12min
30: We're Gonna Make It
Topics include healthcare costs, fast app updates, setting up a home office, navigating payroll issues, and optimizing business operations with professional services.

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Mar 27, 2024 • 1h 38min
29: Super Epic Crazy with Adam Wathan
Adam Wathan discusses hiring practices at Tailwind, the value of extra effort in job applications, and the challenges of balancing teaching evergreen content versus rapidly changing technologies. The conversation touches on optimizing database interactions, creating impactful content, marketing Laravel courses, and navigating work-life balance with kids.


