107: A Ruthless Capitalist

Nov 18, 2025 52m

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Ian and Aaron discuss screen time for kids, the impending launch of Database School, why Ian acquired Bootstrapped.fm, and more.

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(00:00) - The Screen Time Conundrum
(12:56) - Public Service Announcement
(23:18) - Database School Is Launching Next Week!
(32:26) - Thanksgiving Plans
(38:29) - Acquiring Bootstrapped.fm

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The Screen Time Conundrum

Ian and Aaron dive into the complexities of screen time for children. They reflect on their personal experiences as parents of toddlers and discuss their views on allowing television and other screen-based entertainment for young children. They share anecdotes about introducing their kids to movies, highlighting the stark differences between their own childhood experiences and modern parenting norms.

Public Service Announcements

In a spontaneous segment, both hosts share announcements regarding technical issues within the Laravel community. Ian provides a critical update on the new Cloud Code installer for Laravel, alerting listeners to issues it might cause with local development environments and advising on how to navigate these potential pitfalls.

Preparing for Database School Launch

As the conversation shifts, Ian reveals the upcoming launch of Database School, discussing the promotional strategies and plans for the email marketing campaign leading up to the launch. He emphasizes the importance of subscriber engagement and warming up the new email domains to ensure a successful rollout.

Thanksgiving Plans

Ian and Aaron engage in light-hearted banter about their Thanksgiving plans, touching on family gatherings, the pressures of hosting, and the inevitability of holiday chaos. They share how they balance festive obligations with their work commitments, especially with the upcoming launch.

Acquiring Bootstrapped.fm

In a surprising turn, Ian discusses his move to acquire the Bootstrapped.fm podcast, a nostalgic project that holds significance for him. He elaborates on the historical value of the podcast and his motivations for keeping it alive while also transitioning it to a new hosting platform.