Mostly Technical

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 Nex...

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...

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...

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...

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 Dr...

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 S...

Ian & Aaron discuss Aaron's various small bets, why they're both so tired, the upcoming variety show 👀, & more. Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com . Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more. (00:00) - Happy Fathers Day (05:45) - I'm So Tired (19:56) - Toughest Decade (24:33) - Long Form VIdeos (32:13) - Aaron's Big Be...

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 Know...

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) - Picki...

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 (...

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 (...

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) -...

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)...

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) - T...

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 NYC Sponsored by Buttondown , LaraJobs , & Screencasting.com . Menswear guy Art but make it sports DHH Monitor tweet Aaron's Laravel Octane video PHP 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. HelpSpot Try Hard Studios Location sharing tweet

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...

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...

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 mostlytechnicalp...

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...

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...

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) -...

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 (4...

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...

Ian & Aaron give out their Super Bowl Predictions, recap the first wave of announcements from Laracon EU, & more. Sponsored by LaraJobs & Screencasting.com . Sent questions or feedback to mostlytechnicalpodcast@gmail.com. (00:00) - Hit You With Some Woo (21:55) - Wipe Conservationist (24:47) - Super Bowl Predictions (28:46) - Laravel 11 (37:26) - You’re a Database Man (42:23) - Herd Pr...