Best Laracon Podcasts (2025)

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Bad Cold Brew, Laracon Talk Prep, and Prism Developments 44:22

20d ago44:22

44:22

Chris Gmyr and TJ Miller discuss their recent experiences, including travel challenges and family dynamics. They delve into their coffee preferences and the struggles of finding good cold brew. The conversation shifts to TJ's preparation for the upcoming Laracon conference, where he will present on Prism, a development tool. They explore the intric…

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Laracon, controller middleware, and permissions 50:50

22d ago50:50

50:50

In this episode, Michael and Jake kick things off with some Laracon travel talk, sharing their hotel plans, coffee quests, and even jokes about pillow fights at the conference hotel. Michael reveals his precise coffee scouting for the Vib by Best Western hotel, determined not to survive three days on Starbucks alone. Should you define middleware in…

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Honey Processed Coffee, Claude Custom Commands, and Newsletters 39:01

6d ago39:01

39:01

Chris Gmyr and TJ Miller discuss their preparations for Laracon, including mental health and coding challenges. They delve into coffee processing methods, share thoughts on the value of newsletters, and explore custom commands in Cloud Code, highlighting their experiences and insights in software development. Socials https://slightlycaffeinated.fm …

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No Coffee?, Claude Thinking, and Git Workflows 38:41

13d ago38:41

38:41

TJ Miller and Chris Gmyr discuss a range of topics from personal life updates, including family celebrations and mental health challenges, to professional insights on AI tools like Claude and their impact on productivity. They explore the importance of open conversations about mental health, the rituals surrounding coffee and tea, and the intricaci…

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Flavours of busy, restrained features, and variable static views 47:07

1M ago47:07

47:07

In this episode, Jake and Michael discuss the nuance of being “busy”, saying no to features (and why), handling user feedback early, Laravel-powered static views with dynamic data, and building tools that stand the test of time.By Jacob Bennett and Michael Dyrynda

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Nitro Coffee, ButcherBox AI, and Zen Browser 53:01

2M ago53:01

53:01

Chris shares how he's using Claude AI to automate his monthly ButcherBox orders, turning a time-consuming $1,500+ cart into smart, budget-friendly selections. The guys discuss browser switches - TJ's move from Arc to Zen Browser and whether it's worth the migration effort. TJ dives into major Prism package updates, including a massive HTTP client r…

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Liquid glass, video thumbnails, and children growing up 45:44

2M ago45:44

45:44

In this episode, Jake and Michael reflect on parenting, discuss Apple's new Liquid Glass UI, finding smarter ways to use video on the web, plus share thoughts on AI overload, Laracon prep, and why Wistia might be your next favourite video tool. In this episode: - Apple’s Liquid Glass UI - Kit.com and Wistia for video - Reflections on AI, tech bubbl…

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Protein Coffee, Claude 4, and Prism Pairing 40:24

2M ago40:24

40:24

Chris Gmyr and TJ Miller discuss their personal lives, including family updates and the challenges they face. They dive into their love for coffee, particularly cold brew and protein coffee, before transitioning to a conversation about AI, specifically Claude Code and its impact on their development work. The discussion then shifts to updates on th…

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PHPTek, AI workshop, and ClickHouse talk 36:43

2M ago36:43

36:43

TJ Miller and Chris Gmyr discuss their weekend plans, including attending a music festival and other adventures. They delve into TJ's recent experience at a PHP conference, highlighting the speaker dinner, workshop preparation, and the feedback received. The conversation shifts to TJ's talk on ClickHouse implementation, reflecting on the community …

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Stealth grills, metric takeover, and selecting conference talks 41:11

2M ago41:11

41:11

In this episode, Jake and Michael discuss Jake's new stealth grill, his eldest son's takeover of the state finals (and metric's takeover of measurement), and Michael goes through the process of refining over 150 talk submissions down to the final Laracon AU schedule.By Jacob Bennett and Michael Dyrynda

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DynamoDB, Raycast workflows, and NativePHP 37:10

3M ago37:10

37:10

Chris Gmyr and TJ Miller discuss personal updates, including challenges in their lives and excitement for upcoming events like PHP Tech. They delve into technical topics such as database technologies, particularly DynamoDB, and share their experiences with productivity tools like Raycast and Alfred. The conversation also touches on coffee culture, …

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The AI Episode 12:17

3M ago12:17

12:17

In this episode, we dig into the subject of AI... and whether it's going to steal your job or not. Don't worry: no bait in this video. Just an honest conversation about where we are, and what it all might mean.By Jeffrey Way

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Constant interfaces, nested input, and array access 42:12

3M ago42:12

42:12

In this episode, Jake and Michael discuss using interfaces as a dictionary of constants, working with and testing inputs passed down multiple layers of the application, and refactoring legacy code with PHP's ArrayAccess interface.By Jacob Bennett and Michael Dyrynda

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Decaf Coffee, Tech Specs, and Claude Code 36:57

3M ago36:57

36:57

TJ Miller and Chris Gmyr discuss their busy lives, including family events and work commitments. They delve into the topic of coffee, sharing their experiences with decaf and caffeine consumption. The conversation shifts to technical discussions about writing tech specs and the challenges of adapting to new roles in software development. They also …

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Concerts, Cold Brew, AI Conversations, and Prism Updates 38:39

3M ago38:39

38:39

Chris Gmyr and TJ Miller share personal updates, including recent travels, family activities, and their evolving coffee habits. They discuss work-related topics, including preparations for an upcoming conference and technical challenges related to API conventions. The conversation also touches on the use of AI for summarizing discussions and the la…

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Laracon AU, queued batches, and leveraging AI 36:45

3M ago36:45

36:45

In this episode, Jake and Michael discuss the ramp up of Laracon AU planning, touch base on Jake's unorthodox usage of Laravel Horizon, and Michael finally coming around to using AI.By Jacob Bennett and Michael Dyrynda

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New setups, Saloon SDKs, and configuring Horizon 40:26

4M ago40:26

40:26

In this episode, Jake and Michael discuss Michael's new recording gear, building integrations with external APIs using Saloon, and configuring Laravel Horizon.By Jacob Bennett and Michael Dyrynda

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New grill, Evolution of coffee, and Prism Relay 26:43

4M ago26:43

26:43

TJ Miller and Chris Gmyr discuss their recent family activities, including spring break adventures and pet health challenges. They share insights on cooking and grilling innovations, particularly focusing on a new griddle. The conversation shifts to teaching kids coding and the challenges of engaging them in learning. They also explore their evolvi…

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The Worst Coffee, ClickHouse & Kafka, AI Updates & Coding Tools 42:51

4M ago42:51

42:51

Chris Gmyr and TJ Miller discuss their recent weekend getaways, family activities, and the challenges of managing open source projects. They delve into their fitness routines, coffee preferences, and share insights on technology, particularly focusing on ClickHouse and Kafka for data management. The conversation also touches on the evolving landsca…

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Favorite Mugs, Claude Projects, and Science Olympiad Sorrows 36:23

5M ago36:23

36:23

TJ Miller and Chris Gmyr discuss their recent experiences with Claude projects, coding challenges, and team dynamics during a Science Olympiad competition. They share insights on using Claude for coding tasks, the importance of documentation, and personal updates from their lives. The conversation also includes a light-hearted coffee talk segment w…

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Turkish coffee, Alfred vs Raycast, and Prism updates 40:05

5M ago40:05

40:05

Chris Gmyr and TJ Miller discuss various topics ranging from preparing for the Science Olympiad competition to skiing adventures in the North Carolina mountains. They also dive into coffee preferences and gadgets, comparing their experiences with different brewing methods. The conversation shifts to productivity tools, specifically Alfred and Rayca…

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Concentric circles, eloquent values, and application monitoring 39:05

5M ago39:05

39:05

In this episode, Jake and Michael discuss circles of influence and information, eloquently handling return of single values from the database, and monitoring tools for your applications.By Jacob Bennett and Michael Dyrynda

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Coffee Shop Preferences, Onboarding, and Prism Updates 34:51

5M ago34:51

34:51

TJ Miller and Chris Gmyr share personal stories about family adventures, gym routines, and coffee preferences. They discuss the challenges and successes of onboarding in new jobs, emphasizing the importance of company culture. The conversation also highlights updates on the Prism project and the significance of community contributions. Socials http…

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Succession plans, unused features, and testing living systems 31:50

5M ago31:50

31:50

Jake and Michael discuss those features you ship that nobody uses but everybody has feedback for, testing a system where the valid state can change based on user input, and compliance auditing and adherence.By Jacob Bennett and Michael Dyrynda

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Livewire 4 Mind Palace [FIXED] 1:40:24

6M ago1:40:24

1:40:24

The boys envision a world where Livewire components render as PDFsBy Daniel Coulbourne & Caleb Porzio

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AI Writing Style guides and integrating Go with Laravel 34:16

6M ago34:16

34:16

Chris Gmyr and TJ Miller discuss their recent personal updates, including job transitions and outdoor projects. They delve into AI writing workflows, exploring how to use AI tools to enhance writing style and efficiency. The conversation shifts to integrating Go with Laravel, discussing the benefits and challenges of using both technologies togethe…

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Family life, Technical writing, ClickHouse tactics, and Laracon EU 52:42

6M ago52:42

52:42

TJ Miller and Chris Gmyr discuss their experiences with family life, the challenges of writing and coding, their fitness journeys, and delve into technical topics such as the ClickHouse database and updates on the Prism project. They share insights on the importance of appreciation in family roles, the effort involved in writing technical articles,…

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Luka and AD, Laracon US, and pitching our Laracon talks 37:01

6M ago37:01

37:01

In this episode, Jake and Michael discuss the blockbuster trade of Luka Dončić to the the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis, the just-announced Laracon US, and pitch our talks for the very same conference.By Jacob Bennett and Michael Dyrynda

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YNAB, CLI Tooling, and Deepseek AI 36:05

6M ago36:05

36:05

Chris Gmyr and TJ Miller discuss their week, including experiences with the Pinewood Derby, YNAB budgeting strategies, and their explorations in Laravel and CLI tools. They also delve into the DeepSeek R1 model and its implications for AI development, as well as the importance of blogging and open-source projects. Socials https://slightlycaffeinate…

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Winter blues, PHPTek, tooling gone to far, Prism 37:23

6M ago37:23

37:23

TJ Miller and Chris Gmyr discuss the challenges of winter weather affecting school schedules, the excitement and chaos of parenting, particularly with Pinewood Derby preparations, and the new responsibilities of coaching a Science Olympiad team. They also delve into their upcoming participation in the PHPTek conference, sharing insights on public s…

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Laravel iOS, TikTok, Prism Updates 44:11

7M ago44:11

44:11

Chris Gmyr and TJ Miller discuss a variety of topics ranging from 3D printing projects and local coffee roasters to family activities like the Pinewood Derby. They delve into the recent developments in Laravel on iOS, the challenges of coaching a Science Olympiad coding team, and the implications of the upcoming TikTok ban. The conversation wraps u…

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Old packages, Laravel upgrades, and breaking changes 41:15

7M ago41:15

41:15

Jake and Michael recap their Christmas and New Year break, talk through lingering packages, Laravel 11 upgrades, and breaking changes in PHPUnit.By Jacob Bennett and Michael Dyrynda

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3D printing and holiday adventures 22:57

7M ago22:57

22:57

TJ Miller and Chris Gmyr discuss their experiences transitioning back to work after the holidays, share highlights from their New Year celebrations, and delve into the joys of 3D printing. They reflect on family traditions, travel adventures, and the challenges of managing ADHD during busy times. The conversation is filled with humor and relatable …

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Holiday Fun and New Year Planning 34:33

7M ago34:33

34:33

Chris Gmyr and TJ Miller discuss their holiday preparations, family traditions, and personal updates. They share insights on their Christmas plans, including food traditions and family gatherings. The conversation shifts to their professional goals for the upcoming year, focusing on personal development, health, and strategies for effective goal se…

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North Meets South meets Slightly Caffeinated meets David Hemphill Christmas Extravaganza 1:01:23

8M ago1:01:23

1:01:23

Join Jake, Michael, David, TJ, and Chris for a merry chat about tech, holiday antics, and the entertaining Wheel of Fortune game! ## Links Engineering Management for the rest of us ## Social X https://x.com/northsouthaudio https://x.com/JacobBennett https://x.com/michaeldyrynda https://x.com/davidhemphill https://x.com/heytjmiller https://x.com/cmg…

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Caps lock, GraphQL, and Prism Refactorings 51:17

8M ago51:17

51:17

TJ Miller and Chris Gmyr reflect on their Thanksgiving experiences, discussing family gatherings and holiday traditions. They then transition into a technical discussion about GraphQL, DTOs, and the challenges of implementing structured output in their projects. The conversation wraps up with updates on AI development and the Prism library, highlig…

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Loud coffee machines, Prezet, recursion, and staging environments 29:17

8M ago29:17

29:17

Join Michael and Jake as they explore noisy coffee machines, dive into documentation challenges with Prezet, and discuss the nuances of sandbox environments. (00:00) - Introduction (01:14) - Noisy Coffee Machines (03:06) - Basketball Recap (03:48) - Documentation with Prezet (07:31) - Carrier Documentation Permissions (10:07) - Code Rendering Issue…

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Big Fish, Little Fish 12:29

8M ago12:29

12:29

There was a time long ago, before the internet, when each of us had the ability to be a big fish in the small pond. At least in some small way, that's true. But not anymore. And I wonder... what does that do to our confidence levels?By Jeffrey Way

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Thanksgiving prep, traditions, and home automations 44:43

8M ago44:43

44:43

Chris Gmyr and TJ Miller discuss their recent experiences, including coaching a Science Olympiad team, home improvements, and Thanksgiving traditions. They delve into the benefits of home automation and smart technology, sharing insights on their setups and future plans for enhancing their homes with automation. The conversation highlights the impo…

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Laracon AU retro, coffee machines, and dynamic directories 37:51

8M ago37:51

37:51

Join Michael and Jake as they dive into Laracon AU highlights, reveal new coffee adventures, and discuss dynamic directories and tenant file storage.By Jacob Bennett and Michael Dyrynda

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GraphQL SDK development & Arc and Zen browser futures 41:51

9M ago41:51

41:51

TJ Miller and Chris Gmyr discuss the challenges of homeownership, including renovations and unexpected issues. They delve into the world of home automation, sharing experiences with smart devices and thermostats. The conversation shifts to the development of a GraphQL SDK, exploring the complexities and potential solutions for better integration. F…

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Cold Brew, HVAC, Rewriting Docs and BlueSky 36:11

9M ago36:11

36:11

Chris Gmyr and TJ Miller discuss their recent personal and professional experiences, including updates on work projects, challenges in documentation, home renovation projects, and the potential shift in podcast scheduling. They also explore the emerging social media platform Blue Sky and its community dynamics, as well as new features for their pod…

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All Things Open Recap and Our Most Challenging Projects 51:01

9M ago51:01

51:01

TJ Miller and Chris Gmyr share their recent experiences, including camping adventures, Halloween festivities, and insights from the All Things Open conference. They discuss the challenges of various projects they've worked on, highlighting the importance of thoughtful problem-solving and collaboration in development. The conversation emphasizes the…

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Conferences, Prism image support and server 42:48

9M ago42:48

42:48

Chris Gmyr and TJ Miller discuss their recent experiences with autumn, family activities, and the upcoming All Things Open conference. They delve into the pros and cons of multi-track conferences, sharing insights from their own experiences. The conversation shifts to the latest developments in the Prism project, particularly focusing on the new im…

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Large file uploads, scrambled spotlights, and preparing for Laracon AU 26:22

9M ago26:22

26:22

In this episode, Jake and Michael discuss large file uploads without double-handling them, generating API documentation for your app, and the mad rush of the last two weeks before this year's Laracon AU Show links Rodecaster Duo Michael's tattoo Stoplight Scramble Vitepress Laracon AUBy Jacob Bennett and Michael Dyrynda

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The Art of Mocking & Building JSON Schema in Prism 48:26

9M ago48:26

48:26

TJ Miller and Chris Gmyr discuss their personal updates, work challenges, and the transition from Lumen to Laravel. They delve into mocking strategies in testing, particularly in the context of API calls, and share insights on the development of the Prism package, focusing on JSON schema creation and its implications for software development. Socia…

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The death of IO domains? Long live Prism! 42:05

10M ago42:05

42:05

Chris and TJ discuss their recent life updates, including family adventures and seasonal activities. They delve into the potential retirement of the IO domain due to geopolitical changes and its implications for tech companies. The conversation shifts to the successful launch of TJ's new project, Prism, highlighting community engagement and support…

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Dynamic images, Livewire slots, and API-based file uploads 45:31

10M ago45:31

45:31

In this episode, Jake and Michael discuss (clever?) ways to generate dynamic images for OpenGraph purposes, how a missing slot variable sent Michael mad, Jake's adventures with API-based file uploads, and some more details about Laracon AU.By Jacob Bennett and Michael Dyrynda