The Context Podcast

Proof Systems & Humans
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This podcast is about workplace innovation through technology, with a special focus on Claris FileMaker and the Claris Community.

  1. 29 May

    FileMaker, AI, and ProofKit

    Featuring:  Ernest Koe, CEO of Proof Todd Geist, CTO of ProofEric Luce, Sr. Software Engineer  Description: In this episode of the Context Podcast, Ernest Koe, Todd Geist, and Eric Luce dive into This Week in AI: FileMaker Edition. They explore Claris’ strategic pivot and the evolving core value proposition of FileMaker within the AI engineering era. The team also introduces ProofKit, our new toolkit for agentic FileMaker development, discussing how we’re sharing it with the world. Tune in to understand why navigating this AI-driven landscape—filled with both immense opportunity and complex security risks—is more critical than ever. Interested in ProofKit office hours? Share what you’re building with ProofKit on social media, and email us a link! We’d love to chat about what you’re using it for.  Featured Links: Ryan‘s Blog Post: How Claris is building for what comes next.Richard Cartlon’s podcast: What Comes Next: FileMaker & AI with Ryan McCannVideo: Build a FileMaker Web Viewer App in Under 10 Minutes with Cursor + ProofKit Proof Community Ernest’s Blog Post: A brief investigation into the nature of AI psychosisProofKitProofKit’s YouTube playlist

    1hr 5min

  2. 22 May

    Ottomatic and AI

    Featuring:  Ernest Koe, CEO of Proof Todd Geist, CTO of ProofKyle Duval, Software Engineer at ProofDescription: In this episode of the Context Podcast, join Ernest Koe, Todd Geist, and Kyle Duval in another AI conversation. This week, they discuss the “slop cannon”, and all the reasons that SaaS isn’t dead. From more advanced security threats, to the skills needed to manage a complex code base, there’s still plenty of reasons why engineers are needed.  In the second part of the episode, they discuss the newest AI-related changes to the Ottomatic platform. OttoFMS supports MCP servers, and documentation now supports AI-assisted chat. Got a question? Just type it in, and find what you’re looking for fast with doc-based querying. Featured Links: Mo Bitar’s video on AIMCP Server Documentation

    58 min

  3. 11 May

    Ottomatic Essentials

    Featuring:  Ernest Koe, CEO of ProofAngelo Lunchi, Director of Infrastructure Operations at ProofDescription: In this episode of the Context Podcast, join Ernest Koe and Angelo Luchi as they go over Ottomatic Essentials: the hosting service for small teams who want to think big.  In this discussion, they discuss the offerings of Essentials and how they benefit users. From the security compliance and ease of Dockerization, to the acceleration benefits of HTTPS Tunneling and Cloudflare, and even the control afforded by the Ottomatic Cloud Console and OttoFMS. This episode will give you a full understanding of how the Essentials levels of our hosting platform aren’t a budget solution— they are a powerful choice that gives you the ability to get up and running quickly.  Featured Links: Ottomatic EssentialsOttomatic Cloud ConsoleOttoFMS

    27 min

  4. 22 Apr

    ProofKit MCP

    Featuring:  Ernest Koe, CEO of Proof Todd Geist, CTO of ProofDescription: The demo portions in the latter half of the podcast are viewable on YouTube. In this episode of the Context Podcast, join Ernest Koe and Todd Geist for another installment of "This Week in AI".  They begin with their experiences with Claude CoWork and their internal use cases, such as automatic time tracking. They also discuss the importance of project setup and making sure that agents have their own isolated data to keep things moving quickly and securely.  Finally, they lead into a short demo of ProofKit MCP and how you can expose AI agents to FileMaker, highlighting the differences between ProofChat and ProofKit.  Featured Links: ProofKit The Last Quiet Thing by Terry Godier Latent Space Podcast “Why Anthropic Thinks AI Should Have Its Own Computer — Felix Rieseberg of Claude Cowork & Claude Code Desktop”

    1hr 43min

  5. 18 Mar

    AI Blastoff

    Featuring:  Ernest Koe, CEO of Proof+Geist Todd Geist, CTO of Proof+Geist  Description:  In this episode of The Context Podcast, join Todd Geist and Ernest Koe as they discuss the whirlwind of activity in the AI space and how that affects FileMaker. They go over the practices and theories behind “vibe coding”, agentic engineering, the different platforms, and more.  You can also find this episode on YouTube.

    1hr 27min

  6. 29/10/2025

    ProofChat

    Featuring: Martha Zink, Director of Experience at Proof+Geist Ernest Koe, CEO of Proof+Geist Todd Geist, CTO of Proof+Geist Description: In this episode of The Context Podcast, join Martha Zink, Todd Geist, and Ernest Koe as they discuss ProofChat— our new, FREE tool that allows you to add an AI Chat interface directly into your FileMaker solutions. Join the conversation to learn all the reasons why this could save you time and change your development, as well as some pitfalls to be aware of while working with AI. You might also catch a reference to Formula 1 racing, or two. Or three. Or four. Find this episode on YouTube, or your favorite podcasting platform. Featured Links:https://www.proofchat.ai/ ProofChat is herehttps://www.proofgeist.com/blog/2025/10/28/proofchat-is-here/

    1hr 4min

  7. 27/08/2025

    ProofKit

    Featuring:  Martha Zink, Director of Experience at Proof+Geist Eric Luce, Senior Software Engineer at Proof+GeistDescription:  In this episode of The Context Podcast, join Martha Zink and Eric Luce as they discuss the suite of JavaScript tools in ProofKit. In the modern era, having an easily accessible app for your clients is crucial. With ProofKit, FileMaker developers without much experience in JavaScript can create clean and functional web apps connected to FileMaker data, or interactive web viewers for your customers.  Check out our growing list of content below to get started with ProofKit, and keep an eye out for the newest update on the horizon. You can also find this episode on Youtube. Featured Links:  https://proofkit.dev/ Claris Engage 2025 Session: How to build next-level web apps with Claris FileMakerBuild web apps with Claris FileMaker: ProofKit Claris Community LiveProof+Geist Talks with Richard Carlton

    41 min

  8. 04/02/2025

    Claris Engage 2025

    Featuring:  Martha Zink, Director of Experience at Proof+Geist Julie Sigfrinius, Former Senior Director of Customer Success at ClarisDescription:  In this episode of The Context Podcast, join Martha Zink and Julie Sigfrinius as they discuss the upcoming Claris Engage 2025 conference! Get a sneak preview of all the fascinating things scheduled for the event. From retro games to exclusive merchandise, an expo hall, and a packed roster of talks lead by FileMaker experts. They also talk about the importance of community and the welcoming atmosphere for first-time attendees— no matter if it's your first time attending or your return, you’ll find a strong community to welcome you into the fold. You can also find this episode on YouTube.  Featured Links:  Learn more about Claris Engage 2025: http://www.claris.com/engage  Check out the training days and see what sparks your interest: https://www.claris.com/engage/2025/sessions/?tag=training-day   Want to be a sponsor or an exhibitor at Claris Engage 2025?: Email them at engage2025@claris.com Have something for The Claris Museum? https://www.linkedin.com/posts/clay-maeckel_clarisengage2025-activity-7273132883827990528-m31D?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

    41 min
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This podcast is about workplace innovation through technology, with a special focus on Claris FileMaker and the Claris Community.

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  • Creator
    Proof Systems & Humans
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    110
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2022 Proof+Geist
  • Show Website
    The Context Podcast

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