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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 the release of GPT-6 "Astra", building Solo for Linux, Ian's camera setup, why Outro isn't out yet, and so much more.

Sponsored by Svix, Bento, DropInBlog, Valorin Security, and Typesense.

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Ian and Aaron discuss the release of Solo v0.10, Aaron's trip to Boise, Ian's trip to the fair, why Ian's all in on Orbs, and so much more.

Sponsored by Bento, DropInBlog, Valorin Security, and Typesense.

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Ian and Aaron discuss Aaron's trip to Copenhagen for Laravel Live DK, meeting DHH, having "the hell trip home", using AI to beat Air Canada's bureaucracy, and so much more.

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Ian is joined by Jesse Hanley, founder of Bento, to discuss everything from Grok Bot to finding your ideal customer to the future of knowledge work and so much more.

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Recent Guests

David Heinemeier Hansson
Creator of Ruby on Rails; prominent open-source developer
Omarchy, Rails
Episode: 146: Do Things & Tell People
Abigail Otwell
Community member involved in conference experiences
Laravel community
Episode: 146: Do Things & Tell People
Casper Hansen
Conference organizer (Laracon Denmark)
GeoCodeo / Laravel Sweden
Episode: 146: Do Things & Tell People
Matthias Hansen
Moderator for fireside segment
GeoCodeo
Episode: 146: Do Things & Tell People
Sam Chavez
Flight/bookings coordinator for conference travel
Laravel Holdings / Tryhard Studios
Episode: 146: Do Things & Tell People
Sam Sappenfield
Colleague; conference attendee and fellow developer
Tryhard Studios
Episode: 146: Do Things & Tell People
Joe Dixon
Laravel employee
Laravel
Episode: 146: Do Things & Tell People
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

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 112 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

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The show's format and guest-less episodes are seen as approachable for devs and startup audiences.
Fans enjoy practical takeaways on AI tooling, pricing, and deployment discussed in real-world contexts.
Listeners praise the chemistry and banter between the hosts and the approachable depth on tech topics.
Many appreciate candid, transparent discussions about company-building and sponsorships.

Chart Rankings

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

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#163
Australia/Technology
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#65
Ukraine/Technology
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#93
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Apple Podcasts
#114
Spain/Technology
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#182
South Africa/Technology
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#183
Ireland/Technology

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

142: Aaron's a VP at Laravel?!
Q: How will you balance being a public figure with internal leadership?
Aaron notes the importance of staying connected to engineers and developers, while leveraging the platform to elevate others and ensure the marketing team supports sales and product goals.
142: Aaron's a VP at Laravel?!
Q: What is the core vision for Laravel marketing under this leadership?
The vision emphasizes turning internal engineering credibility outward, building compelling technical content, and unifying marketing and community to grow the ecosystem and attract new builders.
142: Aaron's a VP at Laravel?!
Q: Why did you decide to take the VP role now?
Aaron explains that the opportunity aligns with his network-building habits, his long-term public visibility, and the chance to shape a North Star for Laravel marketing, combining community care with strategic direction.
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.

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Two longtime hosts discuss Laravel, software engineering, and entrepreneurship with a casual, fun tone. Recent episodes blend hands-on technical talk (AI tooling, deployment, pricing, and tooling stacks) with company-building topics (growth, sponsorships, live formats, and events). The show stands out for practical, candid conversations that mix deep engineering context with relatable lifestyle banter, guestless deep-dives, and a willingness to experiment with format and monetization while keeping community and authenticity central.

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