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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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Ian and Aaron discuss Ian's misadventures with poker, a huge update for Solo (Windows!), why Aaron thinks languages don't matter but frameworks & ecosystems do, and so much more.

Sponsored by Laracon AU, Honeybadger, Bento, Vask, and DropInBlog.

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Aaron is joined by John & Daniel of Thunk to talk about why you should think like a PM, what they want to see from Solo, trash cans in New York, "footy", and a whole lot more.

Sponsored by Laracon AU, Honeybadger, Bento, Vask, and DropInBlog.

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Ian and Aaron discuss why HelpSpot raised prices, what Aaron's building for teams with Solo, the short-lived reign of Fable 5, pros & cons of DJ's, and so much more.

Sponsored by Laracon AU, Honeybadger, Bento, Vask, and DropInBlog.

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Ian and Aaron discuss hiring new employees, Ian claiming he's over AI coding, huge updates to Outro, going big or going home on Token Town, and more.

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Recent Guests

John Rudolph Drexler
Co-founder of Thunk.dev and software engineer with Forge experience
Thunk.dev / Laravel Forge
Episode: 137: You Do Have To Care w/ John Drexler & Daniel Coulbourne
Jesse Hanley
Founder of Bento
Bento
Episode: 133: Do The Hardest Thing with Jesse Hanley
John Drexler
Co-host/guest, involved with Tidy and Zero Risk Agency concepts
Zero Risk Agency / Tidy
Episode: 127: Charge It To The Game w/ John Drexler & Daniel Coulbourne
Daniel Coulbourne
Co-host/guest, contributor to Tidy and BD strategy
Zero Risk Agency / Tidy
Episode: 127: Charge It To The Game w/ John Drexler & Daniel Coulbourne
John O'Nolan
Creator and founder of Ghost.org, an open-source publishing platform
Ghost.org
Episode: Sweet Hang #3: Matching Tattoos w/ John O'Nolan
Jeffrey Way
Founder of Laracasts and a prominent figure in the PHP community.
Laracasts
Episode: Sweet Hang #2: Humans Still Required w/ Jeffrey Way
Michele Hansen
CEO and co-founder of Geocodio, author of Deploy Empathy
Geocodio
Episode: Sweet Hang #1: Fever Dream w/ Michele Hansen
Michelle Hansen
Co-founder of Geocodia
Geocodia
Episode: 100: Bury The Hatchet
Glauber Costa
CEO of Terso, an organization focused on databases.
Terso
Episode: 87: No Sparkle Buttons

Hosts

Ian Landsman
Host and co-founder of Mostly Technical
Aaron Francis
Co-host and co-founder of Mostly Technical

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 109 ratings
  • Great

    Love keeping up with the lives, business and tech explorations of Ian and Aaron. Feels like hanging out with friends who have similar interests. Also best ad reads of any podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mackseraner
    Germanya year ago
  • Can’t wait for Thursday’s.

    Love listening to these two, mostly for when they argue and disagree. Best banter on a podcast ever.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ninjaparade
    Canadaa year ago
  • My favorite podcast

    I can listen to Aaron and Ian all the time. It’s entertaining and just enough technical.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    neverything
    Switzerlanda year ago
  • Tech Talk That Actually Keeps You Interested

    Mostly Technical is one of those podcasts that makes you feel smarter without putting you to sleep. The hosts have great chemistry and break down complex topics in a way that’s super relatable. It’s technical, yeah—but also funny, laid-back, and easy to follow. Perfect for devs, tinkerers, or anyone who likes geeking out without getting overwhelmed.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jeffrey Davidson
    United Statesa year ago
  • 10/10

    I laughed, I cried, I learned, I grew as a person, I got chipotle. No notes.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    sifrious
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Good mix of tech depth and accessible storytelling that keeps a dev audience engaged.
Consistent sponsor mentions feel integrated and not overwhelming, which helps credibility.
Listeners appreciate practical, actionable takeaways without dry lecturing.
Banter and chemistry between hosts is a standout; banter elevates the technical talk.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#75
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#142
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Apple Podcasts
#156
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#169
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Apple Podcasts
#180
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#201
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

137: You Do Have To Care w/ John Drexler & Daniel Coulbourne
Q: What is the value of product management in this AI-enabled workflow?
Product management helps crystallize requirements, define roadmaps, and write precise documents that guide AI tooling, enabling faster, safer, and more scalable software delivery while preserving human architectural oversight.
137: You Do Have To Care w/ John Drexler & Daniel Coulbourne
Q: How has the role of developers changed with AI, according to the discussion?
Developers should still care deeply about the code and architecture, but they can shift away from hand-writing every line and instead rely on AI to implement, while they maintain ownership, strategic direction, and accountability through clear PRDs and design decisions.
82: Peak Bubbly
Q: What were your thoughts on DHH's recent comments regarding Basecamp?
The hosts discuss the misinterpretations surrounding DHH's comments and argue about people's assumptions on Basecamp's business model.
64: Yes Man
Q: How does any of that strike you?
Yeah. Yeah. I got a present for you.
24: What's The Good Word?
Q: How do you handle on-prem installations of your customers at Help Spot? How is it implemented at the architectural level?
The on-prem version is a standard PHP app that can be downloaded and installed. We used to have an installer but got rid of it since managing installations became cumbersome.

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Two hosts dive into tech, entrepreneurship, and practical tooling with a focus on Laravel, AI-assisted development, and building in public. They discuss live product experiments, developer tools (Solo, Counselors), and revenue-minded topics like sponsorships and audience feedback, all delivered with candid banter and a bias toward actionable takeaways for builders and small teams. Noteworthy elements include a consistent emphasis on shipping in public, pragmatic security and tooling discussions, and a willingness to riff across software, communities, and events, which keeps conversations relatable for developers who work mid- to senior-level roles or run small tech ventures.

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