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North Meets South Web Podcast

Jacob Bennett and Michael Dyrynda
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Jake Bennett and Michael Dyrynda conquer a 14.5 hour time difference to talk about life as web developers

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Jake and Michael dive into a wide range of topics, from coding practices in Laravel to the evolving role of AI in software development. They kick things off with daylight savings and weekend updates before moving into technical discussions on authori... more

In this episode, Michael and Jake catch up on life and code. They talk about fatigue, seasonal shifts, lawn adventures, and the return of hay fever.

We dive into replacing a legacy Salesforce integration with Saloon, frustrations with mocks, and how... more

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In this episode, Jake and Michael catch up on life, family, and tech.

Michael shares proud stories about his son Eli turning into a “soccer terrorist” on the field, while Jake recounts his own stint as a stand-in soccer coach. They dive into Laracon... more

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In this episode, Michael and Jake reflect on their recent time at Laracon US 2025 in Denver - catching up in person after six years, reconnecting with the Laravel community, and sharing behind-the-scenes stories from the conference floor.

They also ... more

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Co-host known for his technical insights and personal anecdotes related to web development and family life.
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Co-host recognized for his engaging storytelling and expertise in web development and modern technologies.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 63 ratings
  • Superb podcast for developers

    I've been a big fan of this podcast for some time now. Jake and Michael are excellent hosts with different personalities but they work really well together on the podcast. If you're a Laravel developer you'll find it particularly good as both the hosts are prominent members of the Laravel community (they also host the Laravel News podcast - you should check that out too!). I'm always happy when I see a new episode of North Meets South is ready in PocketCasts, you should definitely check it out! ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    joe_lennon
    Ireland7 years ago
  • Great resource and all round good guys

    A great way to learn about latest happenings in real world Laravel, PHP and javascript development. Michael and Jake are two down to earth hosts who manage to teach me new information while simultaneously helping me feel like I'm doing okay and not totally out of my league.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Andy L F
    Australia7 years ago
  • Nice variety of topics

    I enjoy hearing the experiences and opinions of the hosts. The show is focused on web development, but there is a nice variety of other topics mixed in as well. Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    joelc_wi
    United States8 years ago
  • Great for commutes

    You can ride a train to work and easily listen to this podcast. Often makes me smile more around strangers. Which is great because smiles are contagious and have correlated physiological benefits. Also, great place to learn about new tools & packages for Laravel & Vue and the other stuff.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tor Miller
    United States8 years ago
  • One of the best

    Michael and Jacob are fantastic hosts who are both able to balance technical concepts while still being approachable to beginners. They are incredibly talented, very humble, and a joy to listen to. I look forward to every new episode, and appreciate all they do for the dev community.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    alexpgates
    United States8 years ago

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The engaging personalities of the hosts make complex technical discussions accessible and entertaining.
Personal anecdotes about family life resonate well with audiences, creating a relatable listening experience.
The podcast is seen as a valuable resource for developers at all stages of their careers, offering insights and practical advice.
The hosts are recognized for contributing to the broader developer community, often discussed due to their work with Laravel.
Listeners appreciate the hosts' varied expertise in web development, especially in Laravel and PHP.

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Fake drivers with Jason Beggs
Q: How do you handle fake providers in the Laravel Cloud?
Jason explains that fake providers allow developers to simulate interactions without needing real API endpoints, making local development smoother.
Fake drivers with Jason Beggs
Q: What brought you on to Team Laravel?
Jason shares that he started working with Laravel about seven years ago and has since participated in significant projects leading to his invitation to join the team.

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