
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

Oct 24, 2023 • 1h 25min
11: Your Computer Is Your Sanctuary
The podcast covers topics like YouTube comments, interpreting days of the week, opinions on using text.com, creating MP4 videos with Remotion, using React components with Live Wire, preferences for ordering socks, buying artisan socks, having a professional au pair, childhood experiences with roommates, and adjusting to a new au pair.

Oct 17, 2023 • 1h 5min
10: Late Night Bite
Ian & Aaron discuss time zones, tunnels, Aaron's hatred of NYC, static site generators, and more.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Sent questions or feedback to mostlytechnicalpodcast@gmail.comLinks:Laravel News link to the sole() Query Builder MethodMatt Swanson's tweet about First vs. OnlyTaylor Swift: The Eras Tour (movie)The SphereThe Halal GuysAaron's tweet about his spreadsheet appHandsontableAG GridStaticCuldesac TempeAaron's tweet about tunnel videos

Oct 10, 2023 • 56min
09: Just Enough Laracons
Ian & Aaron discuss a recent minivan purchase, upcoming Laracons around the world, Taylor Swift vs. Lionel Messi, & more.Oh - and they actually disagreed (!) about something.Sponsored by LaraJobs.Sent questions or feedback to mostlytechnicalpodcast@gmail.comLinks:2022 Honda OdysseyCarGurusAaron's appearance on the Indie Bites podcastArvid Calles on TwitterSmall BetsLaracon IndiaLaracon EULaracon AULaravel News article on sole()Pico.css

Oct 3, 2023 • 60min
08: Galaxy Quadrant Theory
The podcast covers topics such as the dangers of reading documentation, the 'long slow SaaS ramp of death', and a discussion about something 'so freaking stupid'. The hosts also touch on Taylor's return to the podcast and the importance of reading documentation for programming languages and tools.

Sep 26, 2023 • 1h 6min
07: Forward Only!
Ian & Aaron discuss the launch of Screencasting.com, whether or not babies are "super tough", down migrations in Laravel, and a lot more.Sponsored by LaraJobs & HelloQuery.Sent questions or feedback to mostlytechnicalpodcast@gmail.comLinks for this week's show:ConvertKit Affiliate ProgramLaracon EUJosh Pigford on TwitterLaserTweetsIan's tweet about down migrations

Sep 19, 2023 • 1h 9min
06: The Week of Aaron
Ian & Aaron discuss Screencasting.com, why Ian can't leave email alone, how and why the internet is a vast place, and much more.Sponsored by LaraJobs & HelloQuery.Sent questions or feedback to mostlytechnicalpodcast@gmail.comLinks for this week's episode:Jason Beggs on TwitterLemon SqueezyCaleb Porzio's SushiOrbit, a flat-file db driver for EloquentConvertKitSendStackFlowToneBoris on TwitterJosh Pigford on TwitterFoundation on Apple TV+

Sep 13, 2023 • 1h 8min
05: He Loves a Manifesto
Discussions on the benefits of separate workspaces and the reactions to excluding TypeScript from a library. Debates on the effectiveness and ethics of outrage marketing. Refuting misconceptions about B2B software. Exploring the 'recycle' feature in Laravel factories. Emphasizing the value of positive Twitter engagement and setting ambitious goals. Exploring the concept of rewarding listeners with physical patches.

Sep 6, 2023 • 1h 9min
04: The Year of Livewire
Ian & Aaron discuss what's new with Screencasting.com & HelloQuery, why LinkedIn might not be terrible, and why 2024 is going to be the year of Livewire.Sponsored by LaraJobs & HelloQuery.Sent questions or feedback to mostlytechnicalpodcast@gmail.comLinks for this week's episode:Ian's tweet about Taylor SwiftNational Postal MuseumTopGolfHelpSpotIanLandsman.comAaron's tweet about working on his websiteAdvanced Inertia by Boris LepikhinIan's tweet about the year of LivewirePhilo Hermans' website

Aug 30, 2023 • 1h 9min
03: The Secret Is to Get a Truck
Ian & Aaron discuss Ian's vacation on the Outer Banks, Aaron's drive back from Vermont, Lift for Laravel, making videos for YouTube, & more.Sponsored by LaraJobs & HelloQuery.Sent questions or feedback to mostlytechnicalpodcast@gmail.comLinks for this week's show:Lift for LaravelHassan Zahirnia - designerPHP doesn't suck (anymore) - YouTubePHP Doesn't Suck Anymore | Prime Reacts - YouTubeIan's Tweet re: Photo BooksSplitWise

Aug 15, 2023 • 1h 2min
02: It's React in PHP
Ian & Aaron discuss Messi, Aaron becoming an Oracle ACE, their shared accounting background, Livewire Volt, source diving, and more.Sponsored by LaraJobs & HelloQuery.Sent questions or feedback to mostlytechnicalpodcast@gmail.comLinks for this week's show:MLS Season PassOracle ACEAaron's accounting courseShowCode.appLivewire Volt