Best Laravel News Podcasts (2025)

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Boost, Inertia Forms, and multiple personas 36:02

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Jake and Michael discuss all the latest Laravel releases, tutorials, and happenings in the community. Show links Laravel Boost is released Supercharge Your Laravel Projects: Real AI Coding with Laravel Boost! Inertia Releases a New Form Component Filament v4 is Stable! Send Notifications in Laravel with Firebase Cloud Messaging and Notifire Record …

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Laravel Boost with Ashley Hindle 44:24

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Laravel Boost is your new AI coding starter kit, designed to make working with AI agents better. It does this by feeding them Laravel-specific data to help them write higher-quality code. Ashley Hindle described it as, "Boost helps guide the AI to do better". Some of the features of Boost include: Provides a Laravel-specific MCP Server Version-spec…

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When Giants Fight, Underdogs Get Noticed 20:06

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Cloudflare vs Perplexity heats up, and Browserbase gets pulled into the fight. We dig into Perplexity’s shaky defense, the counter-positioning angle they missed, and why people don’t fully trust either side. Browserbase came out looking sharp, not just inserting themselves but being directly named in Perplexity’s reply. Then we shift to the influen…

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Laravel & AI: Inside Boost with Ashley Hindle 39:46

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In this episode of the Laravel Podcast, host Matt Stauffer sits down with Ashley Hindle, senior software engineer at Laravel, to explore his path to the team, the rise of AI in programming, and the launch of Laravel Boost, Laravel’s AI toolkit. They dive into Ashley’s experiences with coding assistants, the key features of Boost—from built-in guide…

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31: Cloudflare vs Perplexity, Laracon Recap, & Old News 22:32

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This week, we break down Cloudflare’s public callout of Perplexity and why it’s a perfect PR move for their new bot-charging feature. Hank recaps Laracon, from selling more tickets than ever to turning a golf course into a sponsor-speaker free-for-all with documentary crews, Lambo stress toys, and collectible jackets & patches. We wrap with the biz…

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Laravel News live from Laracon 1:05:00

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In this special live episode, Jake and Michael sit down face to face (for the first time ever!) at Laracon US 2025 in Denver to bring you a recap of the conference atmosphere, and highlights from the talks right from the floor of the venue. You'll hear about: The buzz around new Laravel features and packages Conference talk highlights and surprise …

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Live from Laracon US: Taylor Otwell Talks New Features, Forge & Cloud 37:04

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Recorded live at Laracon US, Matt Stauffer sits down with Taylor Otwell to unpack the latest announcements and the exciting growth of Laravel. They explore the evolution of Laracon, new framework features designed to make the ecosystem even more accessible, and the cohesive design philosophy behind it all. The conversation also dives into the futur…

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From Standup to DevRel: How Josh Cirre Found Laravel 42:55

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In this episode of the Laravel podcast, host Matt Stauffer talks with Josh Cirre, a DevRel at Laravel, about his journey into the Laravel community, his role in content creation, and the upcoming refreshed Laravel Bootcamp. They discuss the importance of community engagement, the tech stacks he uses, and the creative process behind video content. M…

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When in London 1:33:55

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In this episode, Shane Rosenthal and Simon Hamp recount their recent adventure in London, from sipping tea in Heathrow to attending Laravel Live UK. We also announce the big project underway at NativePHP: the build service we'll be calling Bifrost. Links Laravel Live UK: https://laravellive.uk NativePHP: https://nativephp.com Chapters 00:00:00 - In…

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Faster NativePHP, PHP pipes, and AI chat kits 46:48

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Jake and Michael discuss all the latest Laravel releases, tutorials, and happenings in the community. Show links Conditionally Fail Queue Jobs While Throttling Exceptions in Laravel 12.20 JetBrains PHPverse 2025: Videos are now live! Laravel in the First Half of 2025 Run Laravel Pint Faster in Parallel Mode NativePHP for Mobile v1.1: Smaller, Smart…

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Design at Laravel & Terminal with David Hill 39:52

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In this episode, Matt Stauffer sits down with David Hill, the Head of Design at Laravel. David shares his journey from industrial design to digital product design, discussing the challenges and opportunities he encounters in his role. He highlights the importance of problem-solving in design, the need for adaptability, and the creative constraints …

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Eloquent builders, manipulating images, and translating apps 38:02

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Jake and Michael discuss all the latest Laravel releases, tutorials, and happenings in the community. Show links Laravel 12.19 Adds a useEloquentBuilder Attribute, a FailOnException Queue Middleware, and More Larallow is a Permissions Package With Support for Scopes Manipulate Image URLs in Laravel with the Image Transform Package Lightning Fast Sc…

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All about Mocking, with Wiremock's Tom Akehurst 51:41

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Mocking is one of those things that started out as a simple idea, and has evolved to support an incredible amount of developer use cases over the years. In this episode of the Podcast, Tom from Wiremock chats with Phil about what mocking is, strategies for not littering OpenAPI doc with mocking details, and ways to keep api dev teams empowered by m…

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Generating API Specs can be Painful, with Joel Clermont from Mastering Laravel 27:35

2M ago27:35

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In this episode of 'APIs You Won't Hate', the Phil discusses API development with Joel Clermont, a prominent member of the Laravel PHP community. They explore different approaches to building APIs, focusing particularly on the debate between code-first and design-first methodologies. Joel shares his experiences and challenges with generating API sp…

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Devtools are Pivoting + Cluely Hype 22:09

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We unpack the shift toward solopreneurs, prosumers, and "builder" personas, and what it means for onboarding, support, and product strategy. Then we break down Cluely, the Gen-Z startup with no clear product but a massive hype engine. Does marketing your marketing work? Should every startup build a hype team? And is Cluely the Fyre Festival of devt…

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When Big Tech Copies You 16:22

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Raycast got Sherlocked by Apple... or did they? We break down how they flipped the narrative from panic to power move with a killer mix of transparency, humor, and speed. Then we shift gears to talk about Accel’s video content strategy, including one about letting ScaleAI's founder live in a VC's basement. VCs are getting good at content and honest…

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When in Koblenz 50:10

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In this episode, Simon and Shane recount their recent adventures in London and Germany, sharing humorous anecdotes about cultural differences, culinary experiences, and the excitement of attending a massive metal festival. They discuss the challenges of navigating a foreign country, the joy of trying local foods, and the unexpected connections made…

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Leading Engineering Teams with Empathy 44:11

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In this episode of the Laravel Podcast, Matt Stauffer sits down with André Valentin, Director of Engineering at Laravel, to explore his unique journey from customer support to engineering leadership. André opens up about the challenges he’s faced, the lessons learned along the way, and how building strong relationships within a team has shaped his …

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Watching the night, essential defaults, and cable broadcasts 41:43

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Jake and Michael discuss all the latest Laravel releases, tutorials, and happenings in the community. Show links Encrypt and Decrypt String Helpers in Laravel 12.18 Laravel Nightwatch - Deep monitoring & insights, no matter where you deploy. Nightwatch AMA with Jess Archer Filament v4 Beta - Feature Overview Better defaults for your Laravel applica…

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Three Levels of Ad Landing Pages 17:26

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You spent real money. The ad worked. They clicked. Now what? In this episode, we break down how Vercel, Claude, and Statsig handled their Acquired podcast sponsorships and what happened after the click. From custom landing pages to mismatched CTAs, we dissect what worked and what didn’t. Then we shift to launch videos. Cursor mailed it in. Sentry n…

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Marketing an Open Source Ecosystem with Hank Taylor 43:31

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In this episode of the Laravel Podcast, Matt Stauffer sits down with Hank Taylor, Laravel’s head of marketing, to unpack what it really looks like to market the ecosystem surrounding a major open-source framework. Hank shares his path into the world of Laravel, his deep roots in marketing (especially in open-source) and how he’s helping shape the f…

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Clark, Cringe, & Counterpositioning: Retool vs Superblocks 22:32

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Two agent platforms launched within 24 hours (Retool Agents and Superblocks’s "Clark"), but only one nailed the launch & positioning. We break down why naming your AI sucks, what Superblocks did right with counterpositioning, and how Retool missed the messaging mark despite a solid(?) product. Plus, a rant on why launch videos are now table stakes …

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Frontend hooks, birthdays, and passkeys 45:37

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Jake and Michael discuss all the latest Laravel releases, tutorials, and happenings in the community. This episode is sponsored by CodeRabbit - cut code review time and bugs in half with AI-driven, contextual feedback. Show links Arr::from() Method in Laravel 12.14 "In Array Keys" Validation Rule Added in Laravel 12.16 Cast Model Properties to a Ur…

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Laravel News Creator - Eric Barnes 1:14:51

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Summary In this engaging conversation, Eric Barnes shares his journey from PHP development to becoming a media figure with Laravel News. The discussion covers the evolution of Laravel News, the shift from written content to video, and the importance of community engagement. Eric also shares his travel plans, excitement for upcoming conferences, and…

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PLG isn't Passive: Multi-Product Startups + AI Distribution Wars 24:07

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We explore how Clerk nailed its self-service, multi-product strategy without chasing enterprise customers. Hank breaks down why great second products should eclipse your first, while Gonto highlights Clerk’s clever integration with Stripe and strategic funding. Plus, Bolt's "Unleash the Vibes" event sets the stage for their massive hackathon, and O…

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PHPverse - Celebrating PHP's 30th Anniversary with Brent Roose 50:56

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Eric and Brent discuss the evolution of PHP, the importance of testing, and the introduction of Tempest, a new PHP framework. They delve into the challenges of code highlighting and the innovations that have emerged in the PHP community, including the exciting developments surrounding Franken-PHP. The discussion also touches on the future of PHP an…

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Post PHP[TEK] Reflections 29:25

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In this episode, the hosts discuss their experiences at the PHP Tech conference, focusing on the excitement and challenges of public speaking, networking with industry leaders, and the emotional journey of presenting for the first time. They also touch on community engagement, a giveaway for a Laracon ticket, and reflections on being featured in an…

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Co-Creation and Live Streaming Laravel with Nuno Maduro 41:52

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In this episode, Matt Stauffer chats with Nuno Maduro, a prominent Software Engineer at Laravel, about his journey from a traditional developer role to becoming a key voice in the Laravel ecosystem. Nuno shares reflections from his early days, how simplicity has become a cornerstone of his coding philosophy, and what he's learned through co-creatin…

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To Trial, or Not To Trial 1:11:14

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In this episode, Steven, Simon, and Shane discuss the potential for offering trials for their product. Shane also shares his personal experiences leading up to his upcoming talk at PHP Tech, emphasizing the need for excitement and support from the community. The conversation shifts to the challenges and considerations of implementing trial options,…

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The Shovel vs The Tractor 1:27:19

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In this conversation, Alfred Nutile shares his insights on the evolution of web development, emphasizing the importance of viewing technology as a product rather than just a tool. He discusses the rise of no-code and low-code solutions, their impact on productivity, and the challenges developers face in multitasking. The conversation also explores …

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Pirates, Argonauts, and framework reminders 42:14

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Jake and Michael discuss all the latest Laravel releases, tutorials, and happenings in the community. This episode is sponsored by CodeRabbit - cut code review time and bugs in half with AI-driven, contextual feedback. Show links Typed Arr Getters Added in Laravel 12.11 Name Queued Closures in Laravel 12.13 All About the Filament v4 Beta Release Ce…

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NativePHP Mobile Hits $100k 1:05:03

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In this episode, Simon, Shane, and Steven discuss the recent launch of Native PHP Mobile, celebrating its success and the significant revenue milestone achieved. They delve into the decision to adopt a paid model for the mobile app, emphasizing the importance of financial sustainability for ongoing development. The discussion also highlights commun…

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The Making of Laravel Cloud: Behind the Scenes with Joe Dixon 49:47

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In this episode of the Laravel Podcast, host Matt Stauffer chats with Joe Dixon, Engineering Team Lead at Laravel. Joe shares his journey to Laravel, his experiences working on Vapor and Reverb, and the transition to Laravel Cloud. They explore his shift from writing code to managing teams, the unexpected challenges behind the Cloud build, and the …

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Memoized caches, mobile Laravel, and HTTP fixtures 44:19

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Jake and Michael discuss all the latest Laravel releases, tutorials, and happenings in the community. This episode is sponsored by CodeRabbit - cut code review time and bugs in half with AI-driven, contextual feedback. Show links Memoized Cache Driver in Laravel 12.9 Map Eloquent Attributes into an Object Using the Collection Cast in Laravel 12.10 …

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Cloud Launch Reflections, Nightwatch, and the Future of Forge 37:58

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In this episode of the Laravel Podcast, host Matt Stauffer welcomes back the one and only Taylor Otwell to dive into the latest developments in the Laravel ecosystem. They unpack the launch of Laravel Cloud, share early user feedback, and discuss Taylor’s focus on educating users about pricing and usage. The conversation explores how Cloud fits int…

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Meeting Haters at React Miami 23:23

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In this episode Hank and Gonto dive into Hank's experience at React Miami, where online beefs turned surprisingly civil and a "Family Feud" parody stole the show. They also discuss Figma's head-scratching trademark battle over "DevMode," a move that ended up being less strategic genius, more meme fuel.…

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Really eager loading, Larabelles, and whispy SSH servers 34:52

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Jake and Michael discuss all the latest Laravel releases, tutorials, and happenings in the community. This episode is sponsored by CodeRabbit - cut code review time and bugs in half with AI-driven, contextual feedback. Show links Model Resource Helper Functions in Laravel 12.7 Automatic Relation Loading in Laravel 12.8 NativePHP v1 is finally here!…

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Whisp, a Pure PHP SSH server, with Ashley Hindle 28:38

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WhispPHP is a Pure PHP SSH server created by Ashley Hindle. It is the simplest way to build PHP SSH apps and allows you to run your Laravel Prompts apps through SSH with ridiculous simplicity. Show Links: - Whisp Docs - https://whispphp.com - Whisp Demos - https://whispphp.com/docs/1.0.0/whisp-demos - Ashley’s site - https://ashleyhindle.com - Fanc…

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Hard Times for Developer Marketing 36:56

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We share the wild projects, crazy constraints, and innovative pivots that turned panic into progress.

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How We Built Nightwatch, with Jess Archer 49:27

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In this episode of the Laravel Podcast, host Matt Stauffer sits down with Jess Archer, Engineering Team Lead at Laravel, to explore her journey to the team and her work on key projects—most notably Nightwatch, Laravel’s tool for exception tracking, performance monitoring, and logging. They dive into how Nightwatch came to life, the architecture beh…