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North Meets South Web Podcast

Jacob Bennett and Michael Dyrynda
Laravel
Laracon AU
Web Development
PHP
Laracon
Software Development
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Feature Flags
Laravel Cloud
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Vector Embeddings
Github Actions
Home Automation
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Javascript
Laravel 11
Around.co
Parenting
Security Questionnaires

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

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes194Founded10 years ago
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Latest Episodes

In this episode, Michael shares details from a major internal platform shift at work, including the decision to completely remove an underused public JSON API and rebuild integrations around real customer needs instead of hypothetical use cases. The ... more

Michael and Jake are joined by David Hemphill to discuss David's macOS app Gent, a task runner built on the "Ralph loop" pattern for AI-powered coding workflows.

The conversation covers how Gent takes a project requirements document (PRD), breaks it... more

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In this episode, Michael and Jake catch up ahead of Laracon and share a wild travel story involving flight changes, third-party booking headaches, and expensive rebooking.

Jake then shares a fun personal highlight: attending the NCAA Men's Basketbal... more

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In this episode, Jake and Michael dive into modern infrastructure security practices, sparked by an annual audit and the painful process of rotating AWS IAM tokens. That experience leads into a broader discussion on why long-lived credentials in GitH... more

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Recent Guests

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Episode: Gents on Gent with David Hemphill
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Episode: Large file uploads, scrambled spotlights, and preparing for Laracon AU
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Hosts

Michael Dyrynda
Co-host of North Meets South Web Podcast; frequent speaker on Laravel, PHP, and developer tooling; long-standing host with deep community involvement
Jake Bennett
Co-host of North Meets South Web Podcast; regular partner in technical conversations about Laravel, JavaScript tooling, and developer workflows

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 64 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
    Ireland8 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
    Australia8 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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Listeners praise the show for being concise and useful for real-world workflows.
Great mix of practical tips and authentic host banter for Laravel developers.
Hosts are knowledgeable and approachable, making complex dev topics feel accessible.
The dynamic between hosts is a highlight, with clear expertise and friendly humor.

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Jason explains that fake providers allow developers to simulate interactions without needing real API endpoints, making local development smoother.
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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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Frequently Asked Questions About North Meets South Web Podcast

What is North Meets South Web Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two web developers explore practical governance, security, and tooling for modern web apps, with a focus on short-lived credentials, secure CI/CD workflows, and auditable access. They also discuss developer productivity, AI-assisted tooling, and the balance between rapid prototyping and due diligence, often tying in Laravel, PHP, and modern JavaScript tooling. Across episodes, the show often highlights real-world practices for keeping infrastructure and code secure while sharing hands-on tips, tool recommendations, and personal experiences that make complex topics accessible. A noteworthy edge is the practical, no-nonsense approach to implementing production safeguards (like OIDC and bastion hosts) alongside candid discussions of home setup... more

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