Mostly Technical

Ian and Aaron discuss pricing for Outro.fm, what kind of sponsors Aaron should have on Database School, trips vs. vacations, GPT-5, and so much more. Sponsored by: Bento , Honeybadger , Laravel Nightwatch , Flare by Spatie , and Laracon AU . Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more. (00:00) - Trip vs. Vacation (05:46) - First Real School...

Ian and Aaron recap everything that happened during Laracon US 2025 - the Mostly Technical parties, highlights from the conference, the "longest night in a decade", and so much more.  Oh, and Aaron also MC'd another conference?! Sponsored by: Bento , Honeybadger , Laravel Nightwatch , and Flare by Spatie . Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to l...

Ian and Aaron discuss timezones, visiting the rodeo, the Hot Takes Game, and so much more. Sponsored by: Bento , ForwardMX , Laravel Nightwatch , and Flare by Spatie . Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more. (00:00) - Mile High Windy City (04:10) - Aaron Francis, Texan (11:02) - Follow Ups (22:13) - Dangerous Professionals (38:35) - A...

Ian and Aaron discuss haters on the internet, doing more with AI, why Aaron is automating as much as possible with Telegram, and so much more. Sponsored by: Bento , ForwardMX , Laravel Nightwatch , and Flare by Spatie . Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more. (00:00) - Weekends Are Hard (09:30) - Haters & Social Media (21:23) - Sco...

Ian and Aaron talk about what's going on with Outro, building slip & slides, Aaron's Mac Studio wizardry, and so much more. Sponsored by: Bento , ForwardMX , Laravel Nightwatch , and Flare by Spatie . Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more. (00:00) - Ian Builds A Slip & Slide (05:12) - A Long Weekend (12:30) - A Story About Eri...

Ian and Aaron talk about what’s new with Outro.fm , why Aaron suddenly has an embarrassment of Mac hardware riches, and what’s new with Aaron after last week’s dramatic episode. Sponsored by Bento , WorkOS , NativePHP for Mobile , ForwardMX , and Laracon US 2025 Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more. (00:00) - Garage Trouble (02:54) -...

Ian and Aaron talk about Ian’s new side project….which already has a domain name (!?!) before digging deep into an even bigger bombshell: Steve is leaving Try Hard? Sponsored by Bento , WorkOS , NativePHP for Mobile , ForwardMX , and Laracon US 2025 Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more. (00:00) - Ian's Side Project (30:27) - The Reve...

Ian and Aaron talk about UI Kits in the era of AI, dreams of being at Laracon, Aaron’s next steps, Ian’s mysterious side project, and more. Sponsored by Bento , WorkOS , NativePHP for Mobile , ForwardMX , and Laracon US 2025 Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more. (00:00) - Father's Day (10:49) - The New Focus (16:53) - UI Kits in the...

Ian and Aaron talk about Ian’s new love of Codex, what happened after “panic mode”, Aaron’s weekend with the guys, and more. Sponsored by Bento , WorkOS , NativePHP for Mobile , ForwardMX , and Laracon US 2025 Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more. (00:00) - Table Captaining (11:49) - Ads Work! (13:42) - Panic Mode Update (27:48) - Ma...

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 2025 Interested 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 Prescrip...

Ian and Aaron discuss the need for an AI Newsletter, being beamed up to the mothership, web components, and more. Sponsored by Bento , WorkOS , NativePHP for Mobile , and Laracon US 2025 Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more. (00:00) - Cushy W-2's (03:29) - New Madness (15:28) - Aaron's Very Good Tweet (22:50) - AI Newsletter (33:40)...

Ian and Aaron discuss a certain viral tweet about Livewire, the benefits of being a regular, Aaron's video about Cloudflare, & more. Sponsored by Bento , WorkOS , NativePHP for Mobile , and Laracon US 2025 Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more. (00:00) - Ian's New Toy (02:40) - Weekend Update (16:37) - Being a Regular (29:09) - Th...

Ian and Aaron talk about getting feisty on Twitter, a possible AI bubble, NativePHP, an awesome game idea for Laracon, and more. Sponsored by Bento , WorkOS , NativePHP for Mobile , and Laracon US 2025 Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more. (00:00) - 93 Degrees (06:39) - Aaron Gets Feisty (18:19) - AI Bubble? (24:56) - Vector Follow U...

Ian and Aaron give updates on the Mostly Technical Party & what's new with Try Hard Studios before talking a little bit about politics (tariffs!), using AI, and more. Sponsored by Bento , WorkOS , Native PHP for Mobile , and Laracon US 2025 Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more. (00:00) - Hanging In There (06:53) - Twin Dad Meetup...

Ian and Aaron are joined by Taylor Otwell to discuss the Mostly Technical Party at Laracon, what exactly Taylor does on a day-to-day basis, how they all use AI, and so much more. Sponsored by Bento , WorkOS , Native PHP for Mobile , and Laracon US 2025 Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more. (00:00) - Revenge of the Sith (09:18) - The...

Ian and Aaron discuss their respective trips to Vegas and Miami, Aaron's latest video, making new friends in real life, & more. Sponsored by Bento , WorkOS , Native PHP for Mobile , and Laracon US 2025 Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more. (00:00) - Back from Vegas (17:26) - Marker 237 (17:26) - Mostly Technical Day Zero Party (2...

Ian and Aaron discuss upcoming travel to Miami & Vegas, Aaron's new 'Dead Drop" command, the future of Fusion, & more. Sponsored by Bento , WorkOS , Native PHP for Mobile , and Laracon US 2025 Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more. (00:00) - Rebounding (11:46) - Heading To React Miami (16:01) - Vegas Baby, Vegas (22:56) - Dead...

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 (3...

Recorded live after PHP × NYC with Ben Holmen, John Drexler, Daniel Coulbourne, Chris Morrell, Ian Landsman, Dave Hicking, and Joe Tannenbaum. Considering we're all podcasters, we decided to sit down and discuss the most important issues of the day: Trader Joe's in basements, Poker, Day 2 Soup, Chess.com, something called "The Pizza Belt", and so much more.

Aaron is joined this week by Adam Wathan to talk about everything from Disney Cruises to what he wants to do on YouTube and a whole lot more. Sponsored by Bento and WorkOS . Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more. (00:00) - The Disney Debate (03:27) - Zero MRR (05:15) - YouTube Stuff (13:38) - Course Talk (23:33) - Competitive Advantag...

Ian and Aaron discuss Ian's trip to Disney World, Aaron's adventures with Reddit & Hacker News, building a new billing system, and so much more. Sponsored by Bento , Stream , Laravel Cloud , and PHP Tek 2025 . Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more. (00:00) - Disney World (17:01) - Follow Up (22:03) - Aaron's Newsletter (25:59) - B...

Aaron is joined this week by Jordan Gal (Ian's off at Disney World) to discuss everything from finding product market fit for his new product Rosie to the Try Hard business model and so much more. Sponsored by Bento , Stream , Laravel Cloud , and PHP Tek 2025 . Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more. (00:00) - #1 Topic (02:47) - What M...

Ian and Aaron talk about scheduling your day, Aaron's newsletter, setting big goals, and a whole more. Sponsored by Bento , Stream , Laravel Cloud , and PHP Tek 2025 . Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more. Links: Chris Morrell on Bluesky Steve Carell with gray hair  'What Is The Cosmere?' Jesse Hanley's eyepatch photo Lex.page Aaron'...

Ian and Aaron discuss Aaron's viral tweet, more problems with HVAC, accountability for your own time, and so much more. Sponsored by Bento , Stream , Laravel Cloud , and PHP Tek 2025 . Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more. (00:00) - Video Game Historian (14:01) - Do Up A Prototype (19:38) - A Little Business Dad (29:32) - Will AI Des...

Ian and Aaron discuss Aaron's day off, 90s news anchors, Laravel's Big Day, and so much more. Sponsored by Bento , Moonbase Labs , and Packetly . Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more. Links: First Watch Aaron's tweet about news Peter Jennings Calvin and Hobbes "Hang a Lantern" Laravel Shift Taylor streaming with ThePrimeagen Brandon...