Podcast catalog

Mostly Technical

Ian Landsman and Aaron Francis

Episodes

  • 156: Batten Down The Hatches

    Ian abandoned a working AI knowledge-base prototype after roughly three hours because achieving the mobile polish, speed, security, and refinement he wanted would still require substantial work.

  • 155: The PHPocalypse

    Aaron’s “sin eater” thesis is that products become more defensible and valuable when they absorb difficult, painful, or risky work that customers do not want to handle themselves.

  • 154: Ian Laravel New'd Again!

    Building specialized infrastructure, such as Solo's peer-to-peer system, can lead to significant improvements in privacy, security, and control.

  • 153: 13 Billion Tokens

    Building webhooks at scale is a hard problem, and Svix offers a dedicated solution to handle failures and scaling issues.

  • 152: Feel The AGI

    Justin Jackson’s patriotic Coke Zero jingle successfully captures American spirit and could inspire recurring creative content.

  • 151: Tokenmogged

    Zvix has effectively solved the hard problems of scaling webhooks, allowing companies to avoid issues like fail deliveries and incremental feature builds.

  • 150: Everybody Loves Jev

    Understanding human motivations and trade-offs is essential for effective sales and marketing, especially in technical fields.

  • 149: I Am The Harness

    AI models and tools like Quinn can significantly streamline development workflows, automate onboarding, and improve diagnostics when integrated properly.

  • 148: AI Psychosis Day

    The hosts are deeply engaged in AI experimentation and development, emphasizing local model training and practical applications for automation.

  • 147: It's Orbin' Time

    Sponsoring podcasts can be a valuable advertising opportunity, especially with pre-roll spots.

  • 146: Do Things & Tell People

    Attending conferences as a speaker can significantly boost your career and your network; start small with local meetups to build confidence.

  • Sweet Hang #5: My Psychosis Moment w/ Jesse Hanley

    Authentic, casual video content can have a powerful impact on business growth and community engagement, especially when sharing real moments and experiences.

  • 145: Marketing As Engineering

    Always opt for a cabana if possible during vacations to enhance relaxation, privacy, and overall experience.

  • 144: First Week as VP

    Effective documentation and communication are critical in remote organizations, and simplifying tools and processes fosters trust and efficiency.

  • 143: Rice On Your Nachos

    Aaron's first day involved navigating remote tools and preparing for his Laracon MC role, emphasizing the importance of community engagement.

  • 142: Aaron's a VP at Laravel?!

    Aaron’s transition to VP at Laravel was heavily influenced by his community visibility and technical content creation, demonstrating the importance of personal branding and transparency.

  • 141: The Era of Sol

    Apple's macOS Sonoma currently suffers from stability and performance issues, highlighting the need for bug fixes and refinement over new features.

  • 140: Eating The Burst

    The podcast covers everyday frustrations with vehicle regulations, highlighting how state-specific rules can be both confusing and humorous.

  • 139: High On Fable

    The importance of safety and oversight in physical activities with children, especially bounce houses at events.

  • 138: Back In The Game

    Adjust your approach based on the specific game type—cash vs. tournaments—to improve performance.

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