Vibing with AI Code

Brendan Buckingham

We are here to discuss the latest in the world of coding with AI. We explore both the good and the bad, and help you make informed decisions based on our experiences. A key component of this channel is sharing what we learn, to improve both our skills and yours. Let's grow together!

Episodes

  1. 4h ago

    Episode 011: Activation Energy: How AI Gets You Back Into Old Projects

    Brendan dove back into three stalled projects in one day — a personal command center, a video game tracker, and a Rails 8 app he hadn't touched in two months — and both hosts dig into why AI makes restarting old projects so much easier: it remembers where you left off, tells you what's actually built, and (with Fable) plans and cross-checks the reassessment before you write a line of code. They get into when it's worth splitting context (personal vs. project-specific memory), why Fable feels like the best planner but not necessarily the best daily driver, and how tools like Conductor now auto-select models per task. Plus: what actually happens when sub-agents run out of session usage mid-task, and why lowering activation energy might be the single biggest thing AI has changed about how they work. Sponsor Powerful podcast hosting & analytics By podcasters, for podcasters. Since 2016 Brought to you by https://fireside.fm claudecode #claudeai #aicoding #aiagents Signup for our newsletter: https://vibing-with-ai-code.beehiiv.com Check out our Website https://vibingwithaicode.com

  2. Jul 20

    Episode 010: Where AI Still Breaks

    Two years into building daily with AI, Brendan and Baird check in on what's actually still broken. Baird shares an image-processing pipeline (GPT Image 2, Nano Banana) that nails 8 out of 10 images — then randomly crops the sandwich out of frame. Brendan tells the story of Claude claiming it spun up 10 sub-agents when it actually did the work itself and just said so. They dig into why non-determinism is still the real blocker for hands-off automation, why they're skeptical of "just let the agent loop figure it out," and where AI has genuinely transformed their work: killing activation energy, handling the tedious stuff, and letting them build things they never would have built otherwise. Thinking about bringing AI into your own work? We're opening up a limited amount of consulting — reach out via the link below. 00:00 Two-year check-in kicks off 02:00 Baird's image-cleanup pipeline: GPT Image 2 vs Nano Banana 05:00 "Fixes" that made it worse — stretched and doubled sandwich 10:00 Nano Banana's silent regeneration limit 12:00 Prompting in English: ambiguity is the real interface problem 14:00 Brendan's Rollbar sub-agent story 15:00 Babysitting scheduled automations 17:00 Why agent loops aren't the answer yet 20:00 Wrapping AI-written scripts to dodge non-determinism 21:00 Activation energy + missing the craft 26:00 Consulting announcement Sponsor Powerful podcast hosting & analytics By podcasters, for podcasters. Since 2016 Brought to you by https://fireside.fm claudecode #claudeai #aicoding #aiagents Signup for our newsletter: https://vibing-with-ai-code.beehiiv.com Check out our Website https://vibingwithaicode.com

  3. Jun 24

    Episode 009: How to Get Bespoke AI Design (Without Being a Designer)

    AI design is getting better — but it's also getting more homogenous. First it was the Tailwind default. Now it's the Claude Design default. In this episode, Baird walks through how he rebuilt his personal portfolio site using a design-systems approach with AI skills — and why that process produces something that actually feels intentional. Sponsor Powerful podcast hosting & analytics By podcasters, for podcasters. Since 2016 Brought to you by https://fireside.fm claudecode #claudeai #aidesign #aicoding #aiagents

    Episode 009: How to Get Bespoke AI Design (Without Being a Designer)

  4. Apr 27

    Episode 008: AI Coding Tools Are Getting More Expensive: How to Adapt with Models, Harnesses, and Skills

    The hosts discuss the rising costs and tightening limits for AI tools as companies try to recoup massive infrastructure spending. They note signs that features like Claude Code may be removed from the $20/month Pro plan. They compare experiences hitting usage caps faster when using agent-style workflows like the “Get Shit Done” framework, which can burn tokens quickly especially during planning. To cope, they describe mixing tools and models—Claude Code, OpenAI Codex, Windsurf, and free alternatives like Kimi—using cheaper models for research or simple tasks and reserving premium models for complex work. They also explore switching costs from tool ecosystems, differences between models and harnesses, and how reusable “skills” (often just markdown files) can improve reliability across platforms and help users stay productive on a budget. Sponsor Powerful podcast hosting & analytics By podcasters, for podcasters. Since 2016 Brought to you by https://fireside.fm claudecode #claudeai #aicoding #aiagents Signup for our newsletter: https://vibing-with-ai-code.beehiiv.com Check out our Website https://vibingwithaicode.com

  5. Apr 16

    Episode 007: Claude Dispatch Update and Building Local AI Agents with Gemma 4

    In this episode, the hosts share a hands-on update on using Claude Dispatch. They discuss how it works as a separate synced chat that can trigger and check on jobs remotely, create tickets from analysis results, and request new agents. They also reference the current friction around permissions and repository selection. The conversation then shifts to exploring local and lower-cost agentic AI workflows due to usage limits and subscription costs, including experimenting with Google’s Gemma 4 as a local “brain” via LM Studio and using Kimi in Windsurf to build a new local agent app (code-named “Loki”) with chat, tools, memory, and research capabilities. Sponsor Fireside Powerful podcast hosting & analytics By podcasters, for podcasters. Since 2016 Sign up for our newsletter Check out our Website 00:00 Dispatch Update Kickoff 01:10 What Dispatch Can Do 03:04 Poolside Rollbar Workflow 05:37 Dispatch Integration Questions 08:35 Rethinking Work With Agents 13:50 Claude Limits Spark Local Shift 15:26 Gemma 4 Local Agent App 18:32 Building The Framework Fast 22:52 Tauri Local First Architecture 27:43 Model Switching And Cost Hacks 30:58 Loki Next Steps Wrap Up

  6. Apr 6

    Episode 006: Claude Cowork Scheduling & Permissions: Fixing Friction in Autonomous AI Workflows

    In this episode, the hosts discuss practical challenges with Claude Cowork and scheduled AI jobs, focusing on friction points like needing a laptop to be awake for tasks to run, inconsistent scheduling behavior, and recurring permission prompts that can silently halt background workflows. Sponsor Fireside Powerful podcast hosting & analytics By podcasters, for podcasters. Since 2016 Sign up for our newsletter 00:19 Show Format And Goals 01:25 Claude Cowork Friction 01:59 Scheduling And Permissions 06:43 Dashboard And Tool Sprawl 08:08 Dispatch Mobile Layer 09:46 Live Debug With Claude 15:39 Global Bypass Is Risky 20:37 Whitelist The Middle Ground 24:17 Wrap Up And Subscribe

  7. Mar 30

    Episode 005: AI Liability & Vibe Coding: Security, Safeguards, and Best Practices for Founders

    AI is powerful but risky in the wrong hands. We break down the real liability and security concerns founders face when using LLMs in local development — from overly permissive "YOLO mode" to production database wipeouts. Plus practical best practices for vibe coders who want to ship fast without blowing up their app. Sponsor Fireside Powerful podcast hosting & analytics By podcasters, for podcasters. Since 2016 Link to The Bootstrapped Founder episode we discussed Sign up for our newsletter 00:00 AI News Overload 00:59 Podscan and Liability 02:21 YOLO Mode Dangers 04:17 Vibe Coding Blind Spots 08:38 Permission Prompt Fatigue 13:02 Sandboxing and Open Source 15:00 API Lockdowns and Best Practices 16:49 Avoiding Surprise Bills 23:03 Advice for New Vibe Coders 25:10 Code Reviews and Security Audits 28:39 Wrap Up and Newsletter

  8. Mar 23

    Episode 004: AI Productivity Systems for Developers: Claude Command Center, and Staying Focused

    After a bit of a hiatus, we are back this week to discuss AI-driven productivity and the challenge of staying focused amid rapidly evolving tools. We compare our approaches to using AI to help with productivity. We also discuss using multiple Claude instances to parallelize bug fixes, the difficulty of review/testing and maintaining understanding, and why safer integrated agent-style tools may beat early open-source alternatives. Sponsor Fireside Powerful podcast hosting & analytics By podcasters, for podcasters. Since 2016 00:00 Back on the Mic 00:45 AI Productivity Shift 01:35 Email and Slack Triage 03:43 PARA and Daily Priorities 04:37 Analog Cards vs Apps 06:00 AI Surfacing Tasks 08:45 Danger of False Productivity 12:03 Parallelizing Bug Fixes 13:24 Trust and Understanding Gaps 16:34 Acceptance Tests Missing 19:33 Back to Productivity Focus 20:07 Obie Fernandez Prompt System 21:11 Building the Command Center 22:53 Daily Prompts to Slash Commands 27:11 Minimalist Workflow and TickTick 31:02 OpenClaw vs Safer Agents 34:34 Finding the Right UI Layer 37:07 Keeping AI in Its Place 38:34 Wrap Up and Next Steps ClaudeCode #Windsurf #AICoding #VSCode #CodingTools #AIProgramming

  9. Mar 15

    Episode 003: Claude Code vs Windsurf: Why I Switched AI Coding Tools

    Thinking about switching AI coding tools? In this video, Baird breaks down his experience moving from Windsurf to Claude Code — why he made the switch, what each tool does well, and how they compare for real-world coding productivity. If you’re exploring AI coding assistants, VS Code extensions, or tools like Cursor, Claude, and Windsurf, this discussion will help you decide which is right for you. Sponsor Fireside Powerful podcast hosting & analytics By podcasters, for podcasters. Since 2016 ClaudeCode #Windsurf #AICoding #VSCode #CodingTools #AIProgramming #ClaudeAI #Cursor

  10. 09/08/2025

    Episode 002: AI Keeps Forgetting? How to Manage Context in Coding Tools (Cursor, Claude, Windsurf)

    Struggling with AI losing track of your prompts? In this episode, we dive into the context problem in AI coding—why large language models forget instructions, how it impacts developers, and practical strategies to manage context windows effectively. We discuss: ✅ How context retention affects AI coding in tools like Cursor, Windsurf, and Claude Code ✅ Proven techniques for managing context in AI development ✅ The future of AI interfaces, IDE integrations, and coding workflows ✅ Insights on pricing shifts, new tools like Kira, and where AI coding is headed Whether you’re a software engineer, AI enthusiast, or just exploring the future of coding with AI, this conversation will help you understand how to keep your AI tools on track and get better results. 👉 Listen now to level up your AI coding workflow and stay ahead of the curve! Sponsor Fireside Powerful podcast hosting & analytics By podcasters, for podcasters. Since 2016 Brendan's X/Twitter

  11. 08/19/2025

    Episode 001: The Beginning

    In this inaugural episode, brothers Brendan and Baird discuss their backgrounds as developers and share insights on AI-assisted coding. They delve into their experiences using AI tools like Cursor, Windsurf, and Claude, and explore topics such as AI coding workflows, the initial challenges of vibe coding, security concerns, and the long-term impact on coding skills. The episode also touches on innovative features in the AI world like Claude Swarm and AI-driven app development. Tune in to hear their candid thoughts and see how they navigate the evolving landscape of AI in software development. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 00:38 Meet the Hosts: Brendan and Baird 02:02 Exploring AI as a Coding Partner 02:51 AI Coding Workflows and Experiences 04:45 Challenges and Limitations of AI Coding 23:50 Security Concerns in AI-Generated Code 29:56 Future of AI in Coding and Final Thoughts 33:14 Cool AI News and Wrap-Up LINKS Claude On Rails Sponsor Fireside Powerful podcast hosting & analytics By podcasters, for podcasters. Since 2016 Brendan's X/Twitter

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We are here to discuss the latest in the world of coding with AI. We explore both the good and the bad, and help you make informed decisions based on our experiences. A key component of this channel is sharing what we learn, to improve both our skills and yours. Let's grow together!

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  • Creator
    Brendan Buckingham
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    11
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    © 2026 Vibing with AI Code
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