Mostly Technical

Ian Landsman and Aaron Francis
  • 4.8 (26)
  • TECHNOLOGY
  • UPDATED WEEKLY

Hosted by Ian Landsman and Aaron Francis, Mostly Technical is a lively discussion on Laravel, business, and an eclectic mix of related topics.

  1. 20H AGO

    112: Token Machine

    Ian and Aaron talk about Santa (obviously), do you still need an MBA (maybe not so obvious), why Ian isn't burning as many tokens as possible to get Outro out the door, what people are building with the Telegram API, and more. Sponsored by Bento, Flare, Ittybit, tldraw, OG Kit, Tighten, and Nusii Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more. (00:00) - Magically Better (08:59) - Pre-Holiday Adventures (17:17) - Burning The Midnight Tokens (25:35) - Outlasted By AI Agents (38:06) - Thinking Businessy (44:34) - Advent of SQL Update (50:39) - Telegram Bots Links:F150 LightningRivian Digital KeyVW Atlas1995 4 RunnerLos Tacos No. 1Bass Pro Shop's Santa's WonderlandCodex 5.2PHPStanAdvent of SQLJeffrey Way's post on building a Telegram BotNutgram

    57 min

  2. DEC 16

    111: Hearts & Minds

    Ian and Aaron discuss how Aaron's orchestrating fly.io boxes for Database School, why sometimes you need to use AI to help AI, and why Costco is truly a great place.  Plus an all-time Ian resume rant and so much more. Sponsored by Bento, Flare, Ittybit, tldraw, OG Kit, Tighten, and Nusii Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more. (00:00) - Classic Little Kid Disease (04:14) - Weekend Update (18:29) - Ian's Resume Rant (33:57) - Advent of SQL (46:50) - Using AI to Help AI Links:Google ClassroomNorthPark CenterDanbury Railway MuseumMelissa & DougThomas & FriendsAdvent of SQL on Database SchoolCodeRabbitStratechery

    1h 6m

  3. DEC 9

    110: The Big Boy Plan

    Ian and Aaron discuss all things AI this week - from Claude Max to pairing Gemini with Claude to why people want to code but they don't want to sell and so much more.  Plus Aaron's secret soccer past and why the game (of getting a job) isn't fair. Sponsored by Bento, Flare, Ittybit, tldraw, OG Kit, Tighten, and Nusii Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more. (00:00) - OD on AI (09:40) - Product vs Distribution (15:29) - Alcove (21:21) - What's Ian Building With AI? (27:18) - Using Claude With Gemini? (37:38) - Google or ChatGPT? (46:51) - Old Puritan Aaron (58:21) - The Game Is Unfair (01:03:20) - What's New With Database School? (01:07:13) - Sportsball! Links:Claude MaxAaron's tweet about a design tool he builtAlcoveLaravel Wrapped 2025Radix ColorsAmpCodeRabbitPrimeagen - 1 year, no jobHassan Nazari

    1h 19m

  4. DEC 2

    109: AI Bro

    Ian and Aaron discuss Claude vs. Gemini, *another* Laravel New idea, drama on Thanksgiving, and so much more. Sponsored by Bento, Flare, Ittybit, tldraw, OG Kit, Tighten, and Nusii Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more. (00:00) - Happy Cyber Monday! (01:39) - Follow Up (07:24) - AI Update: Claude vs. Gemini (24:43) - Laravel New, Again, Again? (36:30) - Ian's 🐕 Drama (43:25) - Kids & Parks (48:47) - A Childlike Server (52:50) - Even More Follow Up Links:Indie Hacker who had his wedding sponsoredMillion Dollar HomepageIntroducing Claude Opus 4.5JMac's 'child-like' $20/month DO box

    1 hr

  5. NOV 25

    108: Database School Launch 🚀

    Ian and Aaron talk about the launch of Database School - the branding, everything he did the morning of the launch, building the site with Gemini, and so much more.  Plus the world championship of….bagels? Sponsored by Bento, Flare, No Compromises, and Ittybit. Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more. (00:00) - Every Second Mattered (08:40) - The Morning Of (15:30) - The Last Launch? (18:07) - Walking With Adam (20:01) - Pricing (28:28) - Doing It Live (36:21) - We're Talking Logos (44:14) - Closing Thoughts On The Launch (49:21) - Built With Gemini (01:06:23) - World Championship of Bagels Links:NightwatchOG KitForgeLaravel CashierJamey Gannon on TwitterAaron's Blooper ReelAdam's Morning WalkLaravel VPSNano Banana ProGemini 3FilamentStarship Bagel

    1h 9m

  6. NOV 20

    Sweet Hang #3: Matching Tattoos w/ John O'Nolan

    Ian and Aaron are joined by John O'Nolan, creator of Ghost, to talk about double Laravel New'ing, side projects for your side projects, building an RSS reader, mastering Claude Code, and so much more. Sponsored by Bento, Flare, No Compromises, and Ittybit. Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more. (00:00) - Double Laravel New'd (08:52) - Claude Code Power User (21:26) - Queues! (32:58) - Your Side Project Has A Side Project (48:37) - All About Ghost (58:12) - Advice for Laravel New Believers Links:GhostMarco ArmentOvercastChartMogulJoel Spolsky on why you shouldn't ever do a rewrite

    1h 13m

  7. NOV 18

    107: A Ruthless Capitalist

    Ian and Aaron discuss screen time for kids, the impending launch of Database School, why Ian acquired Bootstrapped.fm, and more. Sponsored by Bento, Flare, No Compromises, and Ittybit. Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more. (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 Links:Wall StreetThe Secret Life of PetsClaude CodeBrowser testing in Pest 4Database SchoolJason Beggs"Rich enough not to waste time"Andrey ButovBootstrapped Episode 43: The UserScape DevelopersBootstrapped Episode 46: Jeffrey Way of LaracastsPluribusIs It Cake?

    53 min

  8. NOV 11

    106: We've Got ARR!

    Ian and Aaron talk about 20 years of HelpSpot, Aaron's big week on Twitter, and....talk about burying the lede....Aaron's got ARR!  Subscription revenue!  It's happening! Sponsored by Bento, Flare, and Ittybit. Interested in sponsoring Mostly Technical?  Head to https://mostlytechnical.com/sponsor to learn more. (00:00) - A Weekend Story (15:25) - Sick Kids (20:12) - Laravel New Update (22:40) - 20 Years of HelpSpot (37:27) - Ian's Hiring (43:03) - Aaron's Big Week on Twitter (53:20) - Database School Update Links:Paperless PostFuji X100VIRicoh GR IVLaravel NewIan's hiring!Aaron's tweet"Put Food On My Family"

    1h 14m
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Hosted by Ian Landsman and Aaron Francis, Mostly Technical is a lively discussion on Laravel, business, and an eclectic mix of related topics.

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  • Creator
    Ian Landsman and Aaron Francis
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    117
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Ian Landsman and Aaron Francis
  • Show Website
    Mostly Technical

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