Podcasts about screencasting

Ian and Aaron talk about the disastrous Screencasting.com launch and what's next for Aaron, Steve, and Try Hard.Sponsored by Bento, WorkOS, ForwardMX, and Laracon US 2025Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - AI Aaron Follow Up (02:51) - Existential Crisis Mode (24:35) - A Concept of a Plan (42:25) - What's The Prescription? (54:12) - Other Ideas (01:01:06) - A Callback Links:https://screencasting.com/SparkToroJason Beggs

Ian and Aaron discuss Ian's trip to PHP x NYC, Aaron's new art, how to try to thrive if you think a recession is coming, and so much more.Sponsored by Bento and WorkOS.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - A Billionaire Sighting (06:22) - PHP × NYC (14:25) - Follow Up (18:28) - Aaron's Art (27:51) - Ian's New Computer (39:34) - Screencasting.com (45:23) - Adapting to a Recession (01:03:20) - Conference Talk Links:Jerry JonesMansion on Turtle CreekThe NannyT. Boone PickensThe First Billion Is the Hardest (Book)RosieAaron's ArtLazarus of BethanyStage Manager (macOS)Marshall HaasDave RamseyKent C. DoddsEpic Web Conference 2025MicroConf

Ian and Aaron discuss all things related to AI, Ian's new thing he built, a Rails course, and more.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://sponsor.mostlytechnical.com to learn more.(00:00) - Sleep Talk (04:00) - Ian Built Something (17:05) - Let's Talk AI (44:45) - There's A New Superman?! (51:22) - Aaron's Going To Amsterdam (56:24) - Rails Course! Links:How to drink tea (Notes on Work)Mike and the Mad DogChatGPT ProWindsurf EditorOfficial Laravel VS Code ExtensionDeepSeekBoston Dynamics RobotsI, RobotRobot & FrankSuperman Official Teaser TrailerHigh Leverage Rails announcement

Ian and Aaron discuss the importance of seeing your friends in person, why Blade needs to be as fast as possible, weapons grade social media, conferences, and a lot more.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - What's The Good Word? (11:36) - Southern Hospitality (17:24) - Degens (20:02) - The Blade Czar (28:52) - NativePHP on iOS (36:05) - Aaron's Laracon EU Update (45:13) - Conferences (56:06) - I'm Not A TikTok Man (59:26) - PHP Has Never Been Cool Links:New York Paycheck Calculator (with info on NYC's separate income tax)Dagger Components for Laravel BladeSimon Hamp's newsletter re: NativePHPLaracon EUJake Bennett's talk about State Machines at Laracon US 2023Tony Lea on XShipFast

Ian & Aaron talk about Aaron's upcoming JS library, a new course idea, "AI Aaron Francis", Disney Adults, and a lot more.Sponsored by LaraJobs, & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Body Talk (05:18) - Ready For 2025 (19:20) - Long Plays (28:10) - New Course Idea (34:26) - Twenty Years of Grinding (39:22) - It's Actually Marketing (56:18) - About 30% Done (01:02:53) - The Panel Links:Year In ReviewLaracon EUCaleb's post on GitHub sponsorshipBootstrapped WebNotes on Work episode about the date picker (January 12th, 2025)The Panel

Jake and Michael discuss all the latest Laravel releases, tutorials, and happenings in the community.This episode is sponsored by Honeybadger - move fast and fix things with application monitoring that helps developers get it done.Show linksURI Parsing and Mutation in Laravel 11.35 Set Data on a Fluent Instance in Laravel 11.36 New Eloquent Relation Existence Methods in Laravel 11.37 Laravel VS Code Extension Public Beta Aaron Francis: Laravel Solo, Courses, Screencasting, and more Ghostty Is a Fast, Feature-Rich, Cross-Platform Terminal Laravel News 2024 Recap Wirechat - Laravel Livewire chat package Automated API documentation of Laravel API resources Log Alarm Package for Laravel Token Forge - API Token Management with Laravel Breeze Get a Server's Public IP Address With PHP One-time Password Manager for Laravel A Laravel Package for the Quickpay API Microsoft Teams Notifications Package Laravel Microsoft Graph Using AI to Manage Translations in Laravel Dummy - Generate PHP class instances populated with dummy data using Faker TutorialsManaging concurrent requests with Laravel session blockingUsing Fluent to work with HTTP client responses in LaravelDynamic page updates with Laravel Blade fragmentsConverting collections to queries in Laravel using toQuery()Laravel whenLoadedCustomize the truncation of HTTP client request exceptionsUsing withoutWrapping to flatten API responsesCustomizing data transformations with Laravel castsPreserving collection keys in Laravel API resourcesWorking with URIs in LaravelDiscover file downloads in Laravel with Storage::downloadWorking with JSON attributes using Laravel's array castsAdding request context in Laravel applicationsExtracting sequential data with Laravel's takeWhileDeep array manipulation with Laravel's replaceRecursive methodFiltering collection objects by type with whereInstanceOfConverting Laravel models to JSON for API responsesAccessing raw model data with Laravel's attributesToArray methodOptimizing factory data creation with Laravel's recycle methodEarly view data preparation with Laravel view creatorsManaging proxy trust in Laravel applicationsCustomizing model date formats in LaravelOptimizing large data delivery with Laravel streaming responses

Ian and Aaron discuss Aaron's TUI app, what it's like being a founder over 40, "the drones", and so much more.Sponsored by LaraJobs, Screencasting.com, and CodeRabbitInterested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Founders Over Forty (10:54) - It's Gonna Be Bad (15:25) - Watch Guy (22:41) - TUI Is A Silly Word (38:03) - Try Hard Empire Update (58:46) - Ian Found A Budgeting App! (01:07:29) - Advertising Platform (01:12:39) - What Time Is It? (01:18:58) - The Drones Links:Justin Jackson - What's Happening With Founders Over 40Tim Ferriss ShowJoe Tannenbaum on BlueskyTermskyLaravel PromptsTerminal CoffeeANSI Escape CodeUdemyMonarchThunkChris Rock's FilmographyKen Wheeler on XD.B. Cooper

Ian and Aaron talk about everything from Interstellar to the Late Night Wars of the 90s to speaking at conferences to maybe the greatest question of the week: what do you want to do when you retire?Sponsored by LaraJobs, Screencasting.com, and CodeRabbitInterested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Let's Not Talk About Bluesky (05:54) - Pay Homage / Respect (11:40) - Playing Some Poker (23:50) - What Do You Want To Do When You Retie (34:35) - HelpSpot BackOffice (46:38) - Interstellar (53:28) - Commit Your Code (01:08:35) - I Don't Wittle (01:13:00) - Expand & Contract Links:Late Night with David LettermanThe Late ShiftTriumph the Insult Comic DogIan's Bluesky post about pokerWinStar CasinoHelpSpotAuthorize.netNotes on WorkInterstellarBen Holmen on BlueskyCommit Your Code ConferenceYum! Brands

Ian and Aaron go in-depth on Aaron's highly anticipated arrival on Bluesky - what's good, what's bad, and why he doesn't like when people tell him he's using it wrong.  Plus an update on ads, a big garage idea, and more.Sponsored by LaraJobs, Screencasting.com, Mailtrap, and Mailcoach.  Use code MOSTLYTECHNICAL to get 3 free months when signing up for MailCoach.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Time Was Infinite (09:02) - The Blue Ocean of Bluesky (44:12) - Early Movers (01:01:43) - Texas Basement Boys (01:24:14) - A Different Idea For Ads Links:Pot-Limit Omaha - A Beginners GuidePapa Murphy's PizzaAaron Francis on BlueskyCar ElevatorCar Turntable (CarTurner)Thunk

Ian and Aaron discuss feedback on ads for the podcast, what the heck Ian does every day, updates on the Try Hard empire, & so much more.Sponsored by Mailtrap, LaraJobs, & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Vibes From The People (09:03) - What Does Ian Even Do (23:59) - Fitting In Side Projects (34:11) - Sales Update (38:04) - Bootstrapper Syndrome (41:14) - Extra Heaviness (46:51) - Guest Instructor (58:57) - Laravel Cloud (01:05:54) - UserScape & Sons Links:Brian Casel on BlueskyLaraJobs Affiliate ProgramTinyMCEDay OneDependabotTogglOwl.soChris Fidao on BlueskyLaravel CloudNightwatch

Ian and Aaron are back this week to discuss Aaron's adventures with the terminal, Ian's ideas for the future of Mostly Technical, a trip to Boise, and so much more.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Airing of the Grievances (09:24) - Terminal TUI Thing (22:08) - Trip to Boise (34:41) - Try Hard Update (44:08) - SQL Course (49:11) - Let's Get Meta (01:13:53) - Surgery Update (01:17:32) - Markdown Meh (01:21:14) - Where's All The Good Software?! (01:25:43) - Busy Monday Links:Copilot MoneyLaravel PromptsChewie, a package that helps you build TUIs.Solo, a package to run multiple commands at onceMulti-Armed Bandit TestingClickhouse databaseBear.app

Ian's joined by Matt Swanson while Aaron is out ✂️. We cover the forgotten victims of the Wordpress drama like Gravatar and Day One, if a bootstrapper should be happy about $10k/mrr and make the case for jobs as being good, should the government sell ads on the Penny, and "things Aaron should do".Don't miss our bonus Youtube video this week as well: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8IIvZtrrzs Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.

Ian and Aaron discuss Aaron's trip to San Francisco, Bluesky vs. Twitter, and why Ian's not doing his secret side project plus our tier rankings for...pizza toppings?!Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.Links:AmoxicillinSanityWeb Dev ChallengeKent C DoddsNextJS ConfThomas Frank on YouTubeElo Rating AlgorithmTartineBlueskyFive Families in The GodfatherJustin Jackson's Laravel starter pack for BlueskyLouie's in Dallas

Ian and Aaron discuss updates on Aaron's house, the Try Hard Factory, his course launch, and so much more.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Mostly Arguing About Mars (08:54) - House Update (20:27) - Francis Real Estate Empire (31:15) - We Found A Videographer (37:32) - Postgres Launch (38:51) - A Little Side Adventure (42:09) - Back to Postgres (49:31) - Try Hard Offsite (58:14) - Ian's Mystery Idea Links:Bootstrapped Web PodcastEuropa ClipperJames Webb Space TelescopeVoyager Program2001: A Space OdysseyLimestoneDan ShipperAll-In PodcastChris Morrell on Twitter

Ian and Aaron discuss everything from Aaron's dream for a Try Hard Factory to Ian being unimpressed with SpaceX rockets to the biggest question of all - what do you want to do with your life?Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Terrible Business Idea (06:15) - Weekends Are Tough (08:45) - Thing After Thing (10:49) - Product Guesses (14:23) - A Giant Bread (17:40) - Try Hard Factory (33:59) - What Do I Want To Do With My Life (01:05:24) - Postgres Update (01:11:27) - Some Big Rocket Thing Links:

Ian and Aaron reunite to talk about bad design, WordPress drama, Aaron's secret physical product, why you want to be liquid, and more.Sponsored by LaraJobs, Screencasting.com, and Mailcoach.  Use code MOSTLYTECHNICAL to get 3 free months when signing up for Mailcoach.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Freaking Wrecked (03:48) - A Great Roundtable (12:58) - The Duality of Ian (22:54) - Aaron's Decision (26:25) - Rich People Have No Imagination (39:06) - WordPress Drama (48:44) - White On White On White (58:47) - Course Update (01:10:58) - A Physical Product (?!) (01:17:40) - One Last Thing Links:MailcoachStatamic RoundtableLaravel CloudWall Street (IMDB)What the heck is going on with WordPress?Ian's tweet about designersLinearMastering PostgresAaron's tweet about post-it notes

Ian is joined this week by Jack McDade, creator of Statamic, and a motley crew (John O'Nolan, Caleb Porzio, and Adam Wathan) to discuss what the future of Statamic might look like.  Should the price change?  Should it be open source?  Who should it be marketed at?  Does Statamic need an enterprise offering?  All that & a ton more.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.Note: Recorded and streamed live on September 30th, 2024Links:Jack McDade on TwitterJohn O'Nolan on TwitterCaleb Porzio on TwitterAdam Wathan on TwitterJack's tweet that started this whole conversationStatamicGhostGhost's KickstarterStatamic Starter KitsFlat Camp

Ian and Aaron are joined this week by Caleb Porzio (friend of the show) on our very first live stream in honor of Flux, which Caleb literally launches live on the podcast.  Plus everything from password hygiene to cloud exits to hiring people to, of course, all the ups & downs of launching a product like Flux.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.Note: Recorded live on September 23rd, 2024.Links:FluxDigital OceanNotes on Work: How to drink teaHugo Sainte-Marie on TwitterCaleb's launch tweet for FluxCaleb's blog post on crossing $1 million on GItHub SponsorsShadcnZenvoiceBillion Dollar Creator on YouTube

Ian is back (!) with Aaron to check in about what happened to Ian's gallbladder, Aaron's announcement video, dreaming big, and so much more.Sponsored by LaraJobs, Screencasting.com, and Mailcoach.  Use code MOSTLYTECHNICAL to get 3 free months when signing up for Mailcoach.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - They Failed Again (11:28) - The Show Must Go On (15:36) - A Different Kind of Plumbing (24:36) - Laracon Vibes (35:13) - The Big $57 Million Announcement (46:51) - MrBeast is Gordon Gekko (56:10) - Dream A Little Bit Bigger (01:12:52) - Low Hanging Fruit (01:19:25) - Sinatra Baby! Links:MailcoachIan's tweet about his gallbladder surgery reportLaparoscopic surgery & gasSeinfeld Junior Mint clipInterNACHIDavid Hill on TwitterLaravel Investment AnnouncementAaron interviews Taylor about the investmentGordon Gekko'How to succeed in MrBeast Production' Ian's thread about the documentMastering Postgres announcement video

Aaron is joined this week once again by Caleb Porzio to discuss everything that happened at Laracon (including a basketball game?!) before diving deep into Flux, the online reaction to the price, and what comes next.Sponsored by LaraJobs, Screencasting.com, and Mailcoach.  Use code MOSTLYTECHNICAL to get 3 free months when signing up for MailCoach.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Man of the People (03:25) - A Quick Ad Read (04:29) - Laravel vs. Terminal Coffee

Aaron 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) - He Did It Again (54:40) - This One's On You (01:04:36) - Mafioso Wisdom (01:08:06) - A Little Bit Of Laracon (01:21:36) - Well Gang... (01:22:32) - Gross-Squeamish (01:29:27) - Event Sourcing Will Save Me Links:No Plans To MergeCaleb Porzio on TwitterDaniel Coulbourne on TwitterProducer Dave (Dave Hicking) on TwitterTorchlightTextmate for macOSZedEmmetCursorSupermavenMake VS Code AwesomeJosh Cirre on TwitterMatt Stauffer on TwitterFive-Minute Geek Show Episode 95: Credit where credit's dueExcalidrawAaron Francis - An argument for logging offCNBC - The ProfitTexas Card HouseTerminal CoffeeOsmosis Jones on IMDB'Combating Jargon' in the Verbs documentation

In today's episode, we bring back Aaron Francis. If you haven't watched our previous episode with him, he is a software developer, fellow content creator and co-founder of Try Hard Studios. In the past he's been an accountant at a Big 4 but now he focuses on Laravel, web development and all things business and video. This episode will step away from the usual tech focused content and we'll talk a bit more about the business side of things, how you have to balance entertainment and education when creating courses, Aaron's High Performance SQLite course, building a personal brand through the discomfort of centering it around yourself, how good presentation matters and how proactiveness puts you miles ahead of the majority, so stay tuned! Learn back-end development - https://www.boot.dev Listen on your favorite podcast player: https://www.backendbanter.fm Aaron's X/Twitter: https://x.com/aarondfrancis Aaron's Website: https://aaronfrancis.com/ High Performance SQLite: https://highperformancesqlite.com/ Screencasting: https://screencasting.com/ Mostly Technical Podcast: https://mostlytechnical.com/ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:32 Podcast listening going up when having a kid 02:25 Podcast about earning the first million 08:54 You have to choose the entertainment vs education levels 10:37 You have to shape your material to the platforms 16:40 Long hour videos vs 2 minute ones 20:16 Are the videos in the High Performance SQLite in linear order? 24:19 Figuring out the metrics 28:06 Building courses on other domains 31:46 Building brands is difficult 35:55 quick disclaimer 36:30 Personal brand vs company 37:57 Is this sellable? 40:23 Do you need an audience? 44:26 The strategy is simple but it is also hard to execute 49:31 The presentation matters a LOT 51:54 On being proactive 57:00 Where to find Aaron

Aaron is joined this week by special guest Caleb Porzio (filling in for Ian) to talk about everything from solo parenting to Caleb's new project to rejuvenating Torchlight and a lot more.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Low Energy Jeb (06:06) - Time on Twitter (Isn't Profitable) (11:34) - The Thunk Boys (18:18) - An Essential Piece (26:01) - Caleb's Solo Empire (29:36) - 9 Months of Darkness (31:41) - Two Weeks to Laracon (42:00) - Why Do You Hate Money (50:57) - Torchlight Also (01:05:39) - Riddle Me This (01:23:04) - I Think I Want To Event Source Links:An argument for logging off - Aaron FrancisThunkJohn Rudolph Drexler on TwitterJason BeggsCaleb's tweet about fluxLivewire Partner ProgramAnystackTorchlightAstroGetDownNo Plans To MergeCaleb Porzio

Ian and Aaron check in about everything from tacos in NY to Twitter vs. Threads plus how Aaron found his next Linda, Aaron's new video series, & more.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Ian's Trying Obsidian (14:23) - Life OS Update (18:55) - MT ❤️ NY (28:17) - Your Next Linda (39:55) - Poppin Off (47:04) - Twitter vs. Threads (58:37) - Two Elons (01:07:56) - Los Tacos No. 1 Links:The PARA MethodObsidian.mdfollow your stupid dreams. (YouTube)Kelsey Petrich on TwitterAaron's first 'Poppin Off' videoIan's tweet about Los Tacos No. 1Bomb Pop popsicle

Ian and Aaron talk about the investment that got away, why Try Hard is a media company, bringing back the forum, and an incredible idea for a new contest.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Kubera (03:01) - Do It For The Content (08:24) - Idea For The Show (14:59) - Yo Dude! Pick Me! (24:38) - A Media Company (34:53) - Yo Dawg Me (42:20) - 25 Seat License (48:31) - Mentally You're In A Wednesday (54:22) - Bringing Back The Forum Links:KuberaConvertKitLaravel ShiftDoug DeMuro (YouTube)Startups for the Rest of Us Episode 160Business of SoftwareMicroConfPatio11 (Twitter)The most infamous forum thread (Bodybuilding.com Forum)Discourse

Ian and Aaron talk about Ian's new idea that's got him frazzled and on tilt, Aaron's sales milestone, the game Factorio, and a lot more.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - I'm Very Tilted (13:19) - Know A Guy (19:31) - Course Update (34:09) - Do As I Say, Not As I Do (49:58) - Factorio (53:02) - A Mostly Technical Interview Links:Aaron's tweet about 100kJason Beggs on TwitterMary Perry on TwitterFactorio

Join host Kevin Griffin as he welcomes Aaron Francis, co-founder of TryHard Studios, to discuss the journey from side projects to full-time success. Discover Aaron's insights on creating high-quality content for developers, increasing your luck surface area, and practical advice for taking your first steps in the tech industry. Learn about TryHard Studios' innovative approach to educational content and how Aaron balances his professional and family life while navigating the challenges of self-employment. If you're an aspiring developer or entrepreneur, this episode is packed with valuable lessons and inspiration!Aaron on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aarondfrancisAaron: https://aaronfrancis.com/TryHard Studios: https://tryhardstudios.com/High Performance Sqlite: https://highperformancesqlite.com/Creators & Guests Kevin Griffin - Host Aaron Francis - Guest 00:00 Welcome and Introduction of Special Guest01:58 The Origin of Try Hard Studios03:04 Deep Dive into SQLite05:33 The Journey to Starting a Business07:54 Balancing Side Projects and Full-Time Work19:00 The Transition to Full-Time Entrepreneurship19:31 Screencasting and Other Ventures27:00 Background and Early Career28:21 Current Status of the Project29:05 Choosing Evergreen Topics30:25 Transition from Accounting to Software Development32:11 The Concept of Luck Surface Area36:51 Navigating Health Insurance as an Entrepreneur45:12 Future Plans for Tryhard Studios52:03 Action Over Inspiration: Final Advice

Ian & Aaron talk about Ian's adventures with hiring (and Ian unveils a blisteringly hot take), how Aaron's course performance, why Aaron needs a stage name (maybe), and a lot more.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - The Long Weekend (04:51) - Tired Because You're Hiring (15:26) - A Controversial Topic (30:24) - We're Still Doing Numbers (42:46) - Email Update (55:26) - Stage Name (56:53) - Life Automation (01:19:29) - One Last Thing Links:Vegas Vacation (IMDB)Beach Boys - "Kokomo" (YouTube)What's new in MySQL 9YNAB

Ian and Aaron check in the results of Aaron's course launch, talk about the new developer position that Ian just posted, dive into the benefits of "scheming time", and so much more.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Hat Guy (02:34) - Launch Update (15:10) - Mailing List Drama (28:54) - Launch Results (48:27) - Scheming Time (52:45) - A Domain Story (57:49) - Ian's Hiring A Dev! Links:High Performance SQLiteIan's hat ('Google Dino Cap')Aaron's live stream where he launched the course (Twitter)'Purple Cow: Transform Your Business by Being Remarkable' on AmazonBentoUserScape's job posting: Full-Stack Laravel Developer (applications due by 7/15/24)

Ian & Aaron discuss the launch of Aaron's new course, a trip to Texas Hill Country, the idea of 'Profit First', 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) - The Thumb System (02:18) - Sausage Fest (14:09) - Profit First (22:34) - Launch Week (39:17) - Only So Much Time! (54:28) - Texas Elites (56:30) - Gotta Go Cloudflare Links:Siskel & EbertTexas Hill Country Profit First (Book)John Scalzi blog post about being in it for the moneyBentoDatabase School (on YouTube)Kent C. DoddsFly.ioLaravel OctaneCloudflare AI GatewayCloudflare Workers

Ian & Aaron discuss Aaron's various small bets, why they're both so tired, the upcoming variety show

Ian and Aaron are joined by Dan Myers, CEO of Flair, for a very special episode about Aaron's HVAC system, Ian's feelings about batteries, why people like "treats in the feed", and more.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Welcome To The Show (03:08) - Highly Biased But Knowledgable (12:43) - Let's Keep It On Aaron (21:23) - Ian's Ruling (26:48) - Home Assistant Integration (28:47) - Man Of The People (33:46) - Treats In The Feed Links:Dan Myers on LinkedInFlair.co

Ian & Aaron discuss what's going on with Aaron's course and Ian's feistiness on Twitter before diving into what's going on with Aaron's HVAC system (seriously) and a lot more.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Getting Healthy (08:38) - Babies Are Humans (17:51) - Picking Fights On Twitter (31:07) - The Big Move (38:16) - My Primary Concern Is Batteries (55:54) - Course Update: It's Gonna Be Good (01:06:18) - Are You An Apple Guy? Links:Ian's tweet about walkingIan's tweet about his first customerFlair.coAaron's DHH interview

In this week's episode of the Business of Laravel podcast, host Matt Stauffer talks with Caleb Porzio, a prominent figure in the Laravel community and the creator of Livewire and Alpine.js.Caleb shares his unconventional journey from being a self-proclaimed "terrible employee" (at Matt's company!) to becoming a successful self-employed educator and entrepreneur through his company, Wireable LLC.He also shares insights into his strategies for turning open-source projects into sustainable businesses and building a dedicated audience through educational content and documentation sites related to the tool's niche.Matt Stauffer Twitter - https://twitter.com/stauffermattCaleb Porzio Twitter - https://x.com/calebporzioTighten Website - https://tighten.com/Livewire: livewire.laravel.comAlpine.js: https://alpinejs.dev/Adam Wathan's Blog Post: https://adamwathan.me/the-book-launch-that-let-me-quit-my-job/-----Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten.

Ian 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) - Just Make It Up! (01:02:35) - Laracon US Update (01:06:14) - Real Time Tracking (01:08:10) - Lambo Write Off (01:11:36) - I'm The Tastemaker Links:Taylor Otwell on TwitterLaracon US 2024

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)

Ian & Aaron are joined this week by Dax & Adam Elmore to discuss the Laravel vs. JavaScript discourse, selling coffee over the command line, and a lot more.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Grownup Serious Stuff (08:02) - The Meanest Person In The World (10:41) - My Soul Hates New York (14:36) - StatMuse (20:18) - I Like The Health Insurance! (25:03) - Why JavaScript? (40:14) - The Discourse (47:57) - Aaron's Video (50:37) - Coffee From The Terminal (01:05:26) - Terminal x Laracon (01:14:54) - A Full On Course (01:24:04) - Laravel Blend Links:Adam on TwitterDax on TwitterHow About Tomorrow (Podcast)Serverless FrameworkStatMuseLinearVercelAaron's video about Laravel + Livewire terminal dot shop on TwitterBillion Dollar Creator (Podcast)terminal x Laracon (Tweet)Adam's course on AWS

Ian & Aaron discuss Aaron's new SQLite course, identifiers in Laravel, New York City, and last but not least - socks.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - The F Word (09:17) - New York City (Taylor's Version) (14:30) - Dallas Dallas (22:18) - Aaron's SQLite Course (33:35) - Highlighting Technique (45:52) - SQLite Big Shots (48:06) - Identifiers in Laravel (01:00:46) - The Role of Taste (01:08:51) - Truly Unruly Number of Socks

Ian & Aaron discuss cheese boards, Aaron's lunch adventure, high performance database consulting, and the Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar beef with special guest Dave Hicking aka Producer Dave.Sponsored by Buttondown, LaraJobs, & Screencasting.com.Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more.(00:00) - Kids Birthday Parties (03:43) - The Cheese Board (17:16) - Went To The Burbs (22:47) - Is Twitter Over? (33:26) - Aaron's New Video (41:34) - This Needs To Be Content! (50:12) - Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar Links:Ian's 'Date lunch' tweetLink to NYT article about "girl dinner"GrazeryAaron's signed copy of his SQLite bookAaron's new video about macrosIn Deep Geek on YouTubeDave Hicking on TwitterClock Radio SpeakersKendrick Lamar - "Meet The Grahams" (YouTube)Francis and the Lights (YouTube)

Ian & Aaron discuss men's fashion, DHH, location sharing follow-up, AI therapy hot takes, Laravel Octane, upcoming course update, is MySQL over?, non-competes and concierge medicine, hacking Laravel for prefix indexes, PHP x NYCSponsored by Buttondown, LaraJobs, & Screencasting.com.Menswear guyArt but make it sportsDHH Monitor tweetAaron's Laravel Octane videoPHP x NYC

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

Aaron Francis (@aarondfrancis) lost his job and gained a new outlook on life — or rather, he stepped into entrepreneurship for good. Aaron weighed his options, found old friends who were ready for new adventures and finally took the plunge that his supportive audience wanted to see him take.Building his platform in public got him here. The skills he developed along the way keep the customers coming. So, where will this journey take him?Aaron will share his approach, his fears, his hopes, and his strategy with you here today. And he's trying really hard ;)Aaron on Twitter: https://twitter.com/aarondfrancis/00:00:00 Navigating Layoffs and Entrepreneurship Journey00:12:06 Building a Genuine Online Community00:19:48 The Power of Authentic Storytelling00:28:39 Try Hard Studios Video Production00:33:01 Navigating the Galaxy Quadrant Theory00:40:34 Navigating Career Paths Through ExplorationThis episode is sponsored by Acquire.comThe blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/aaron-francis-youre-fired/The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/312-aaron-francis-youre-firedThe video: https://youtu.be/mzSW6ALsmgYYou'll find my weekly article on my blog: https://thebootstrappedfounder.comPodcast: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/podcastNewsletter: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/newsletterMy book Zero to Sold: https://zerotosold.com/My book The Embedded Entrepreneur: https://embeddedentrepreneur.com/My course Find Your Following: https://findyourfollowing.comHere are a few tools I use. Using my affiliate links will support my work at no additional cost to you.- Notion (which I use to organize, write, coordinate, and archive my podcast + newsletter): https://affiliate.notion.so/465mv1536drx- Riverside.fm (that's what I recorded this episode with): https://riverside.fm/?via=arvid- TweetHunter (for speedy scheduling and writing Tweets): http://tweethunter.io/?via=arvid- HypeFury (for massive Twitter analytics and scheduling): https://hypefury.com/?via=arvid60- AudioPen (for taking voice notes and getting amazing summaries): https://audiopen.ai/?aff=PXErZ- Descript (for word-based video editing, subtitles, and clips): https://www.descript.com/?lmref=3cf39Q- ConvertKit (for email lists, newsletters, even finding sponsors): https://convertkit.com?lmref=bN9CZw (00:00) - Navigating Layoffs and Entrepreneurship Journey (12:06) - Building a Genuine Online Community (19:48) - The Power of Authentic Storytelling (28:39) - Try Hard Studios Video Production (33:01) - Navigating the Galaxy Quadrant Theory (40:34) - Navigating Career Paths Through Exploration

Ian & Aaron return after a few weeks off to check in on Aaron's new business, his studio, and yes, his healthcare woes.  Sponsored by Laracasts, Buttondown, LaraJobs, & Screencasting.com.Send questions or feedback to mostlytechnicalpodcast@gmail.com.(00:00) - Chilipad Fixes All (01:40) - Eclipse Update (04:29) - I'm The Top of the Funnel (16:55) - Healthcare Stuff (37:35) - Everybody Updates Their Apps Too Fast (46:26) - Aaron's Office Update (59:00) - Trading Places Links:Hackers Incorporated episode with Aaron FrancisLemon Squeeze's interview with Aaron FrancisAaron's video on Cloudflare Aaron's tweet about healthcareContinuation of Health Coverage (COBRA)JustworksGustoS corp vs. C corp vs. LLCStartup to Last podcastLess Annoying CRMLegUp Health

Ian and Aaron are joined by Adam Wathan (our first returning guest!) to talk about Aaron's future plans for courses & consulting, Adam's plans for hiring at Tailwind, & a lot more.Sponsored by Laracasts, LaraJobs, & Screencasting.com.Send questions or feedback to mostlytechnicalpodcast@gmail.com.(00:00) - The Interloper (01:49) - Hiring at Tailwind (09:00) - Extra Effort Matters (19:47) - Magic Company Money (23:02) - Jerry Seinfeld's Voice (27:45) - Nothing Sexier Than a Database (43:49) - Taste as a Service (54:34) - Courses vs. Consulting (01:07:56) - The Aaron Francis Experience (01:13:33) - The Master Plan (01:28:53) - Price of Admission (01:33:17) - En Route To Mars Links:Subscribe to Laracasts! Seriously.Adam's tweets announcing the Design Engineer & Staff Software Engineer jobs at TailwindAdam's tweet about 90% of applicants not following instructionsTest Driven LaravelSandwich VideoKevin Shen's Dream Studio Course on lightingJonathan Reinink on Twitter

Ian & Aaron discuss Chilipad, the Aaron Francis Studio of Light and Sound, the week of calls, how to properly apply to a job, Shibboleth secret passwords, what's next for Aaron, the background on how Try Hard Studios came to be, and behind the scenes on the creation of their launch video.Sponsored by Laracasts, LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Send questions or feedback to mostlytechnicalpodcast@gmail.com.Links:Subscribe to Laracasts! Seriously.ChilipadTry Hard StudiosAaron's what's next tweetTry Hard Studios launch video & YouTube channel

Ian & Aaron discuss being laid off, what comes next for Aaron, why layoffs always go bad, good free tiers vs. bad free tiers, & more.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Sent questions or feedback to mostlytechnicalpodcast@gmail.com.(00:00) - We Don't Have Bosses (06:51) - Dune Part 2 Side Tangent (14:19) - The Main Character (26:13) - These Things Always Go Bad (32:44) - Free Tiers (42:50) - Have You Heard About Cloudflare? (48:32) - Thoughts on Content Marketing (56:34) - Face of the Organization (01:01:48) - The Future (01:15:18) - The Future, Continued (01:27:31) - I'm Hot & Rich Now! (01:34:14) - Aaron Francis Studio of Light & Sound (01:37:33) - Follow Up & An Interesting Idea Links:"...@ianlandsman, who is a gifted takesman" (on Twitter)Aaron got laid offAaron Francis Studio of Light and SoundAlamo DrafthouseStudio Movie GrillAaron's tweet about seeing Dune 2PlanetScale forever (blog post)PlanetScale's schema recommendationsLaracon US - tickets still available!Primeagen's breakdown of the PlanetScale layoffs (on YouTube)The Ramsey ShowCar TalkMike and the Mad DogAaron's tweet about a call in radio show 

Ian & Aaron discuss config files in Laravel 11, having ambitious goals, the merits of checking vs. not checking your bag, & more.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Sent questions or feedback to mostlytechnicalpodcast@gmail.com.(00:00) - Open Some Emails, Kiss Some Babies (08:49) - Follow Up (20:31) - Even More Follow Up (26:08) - Checked vs. No Checked Bag (35:28) - Aaron's Ambitious Goal (45:16) - Not Thinking Big Enough (52:39) - Config Files in Laravel 11 (56:02) - Ian DoorDashed Chipotle (01:00:49) - Diet Coke Upate Links:Mailo on the App StoreChilipadMary (@sifrious) on TwitterIan's Chipotle order (on Twitter)

Ian & Aaron discuss morning people, PHP/Laravel origin stories, using ChatGPT to write blog posts, Diet Coke vs. Coke Zero, & more.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Sent questions or feedback to mostlytechnicalpodcast@gmail.com.(00:00) - Morning Guy (07:39) - Reachability Crisis (11:15) - You Need One More Set (17:21) - Follow Up (26:32) - PHP/Laravel Origin Story (33:09) - Aaron Bought a Chilipad (40:15) - Do Literally Anything (01:03:36) - Vices Links:Ian's drinking cheap wine (on Twitter)Aaron's tweet about getting paid for his kidsCometeer coffeeZevia sodaYii frameworkChilipadAaron's blog post: Do literally anything Aura FramesZyn

Ian & Aaron discuss the joy of Diet Coke, Ian's deep dive into DTOs, Inertia vs. Livewire, & more.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Sent questions or feedback to mostlytechnicalpodcast@gmail.com.(00:00) - Totally Zonked (04:46) - Little A (09:31) - Feedback (18:38) - Even More Feedback (29:29) - Laracon US Tickets (30:52) - Blade + Livewire (35:41) - Inertia vs. Livewire (45:54) - Deep into DTOs (55:40) - The Sleep Is Not Great Links:Aaron's dad nap (on Twitter)Taking Cara BabiesNew York Times Dialect Quiz (Gift Link)LinearArchitect/plotter/outliner vs. GardenerHelpSpot On-PremisePodline.fmPodscan.fmGeocodioLaracon US 2024Livewire: Blade Components ScreencastTaylor's friendly reminder re: Inertia vs. Livewire (on Twitter)maryUI

Ian & Aaron discuss everything from cryotherapy to the ugliness of most B2B apps to Aaron's first time doing meditation and a lot more.Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com.Sent questions or feedback to mostlytechnicalpodcast@gmail.com.(00:00) - Super Bowl Update (03:05) - PlanetScale Pricing Update (05:21) - A Valuable Idea (09:28) - Ian's Invisalign (17:44) - Adorable Dad Stories (25:23) - What Do You Need A Writer For? (32:17) - ONCE / Campfire Update (41:56) - Beautiful Failures (46:54) - Meditation, Cryotherapy, & Cupcakes (01:00:30) - Screencasting.com Update Links:How many people watched the Super Bowl? (CBS)Who shot J.R.?PlanetScale Pricing PageInvisalignIan on the 'Build Your SaaS' podcast - "Is ONCE enough?"Cryotherapy (Wikipedia)