Best Mathias Hansen Podcasts (2025)

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Testing and Coding with Sandro Gehri 16:05

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13d ago16:05

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In this conversation, Sandro Gehri shares his journey into software development, starting from his early experiences with computers and programming. He discusses the evolution of his career, the significance of testing in software quality, and the transformative role of AI in coding practices. The conversation also touches on cultural comparisons b…

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The future of AI coding with Ashley Hindle 21:20

14d ago21:20

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In this conversation, Ashley Hindle discusses the relevance of MCP, shares his coding journey from early hacking aspirations to professional development, and reflects on the evolution of technology and challenges faced in live video streaming. The conversation also highlights the importance of community and the anticipation of upcoming conferences.…

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The One Billion Row Challenge with Florian Engelhardt 14:05

15d ago14:05

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In this conversation, Florian Engelhardt shares his journey from early computing experiences to his current work with PHP and Linux. He discusses the evolution of operating systems he has used, his challenges with scaling applications, and insights into performance tuning in PHP. The conversation also touches on his excitement for an upcoming confe…

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From Hardware to Web and the Laravel Community with Johannes Güntner 24:58

16d ago24:58

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Johannes Güntner shares his journey into programming, detailing his early exposure to computers and how he transitioned into web development, particularly with Laravel. He discusses the importance of community in the Laravel ecosystem, his upcoming talk at a conference, and the challenges of writing maintainable code. The conversation also touches …

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Databases are cool with Graham Campbell 19:36

17d ago19:36

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In this conversation, Mathias Hansen interviews Graham Campbell, discussing his journey in programming, the challenges of scaling PHP applications, and insights into database management. Graham shares his experiences with SQL and NoSQL databases, emphasizing the importance of choosing the right tools for specific use cases. The conversation also to…

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From Stop Motion to Software Development with Dan Harrin 16:55

18d ago16:55

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In this conversation, Mathias Hansen interviews Dan Harrin about his journey in technology, his experiences with Filament, and his upcoming talk at the Laravel Live Denmark conference. They discuss Dan's early interest in computers, the development of Filament, team dynamics, the importance of documentation, and Dan's excitement about visiting Cope…

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Building the Future with Native PHP - Simon Hamp 18:59

19d ago18:59

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In this episode, Mathias Hansen interviews Simon Hamp about his journey into programming, the evolution of PHP, and the development of native PHP applications. They discuss the challenges and triumphs of building applications with PHP, the importance of community feedback, and future plans for native PHP. Simon shares insights from his experiences …

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A deep dive into Trek’s new, versatile Fuel platform 35:08

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Trek has just launched a versatile trail platform in its new Fuel. Riders here at CCM have been fans of the previous Fuel EX and the Slash enduro bikes. The new Fuel, which actually comes in three configurations, has elements of both of the preceding models as well as the 27.5” Remedy. In this episode of the Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast, MTB e…

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Modernizing codebases with Isak Berglind 13:14

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In this conversation, Isak shares his journey from being a gamer to becoming a professional programmer. He discusses his early experiences with programming, the challenges of working with legacy code, and the innovative approaches he has taken to modernize database structures. Isak also reflects on the impact of AI tools in coding and shares his ex…

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From Amiga to AI with Rasmus Nielsen 20:05

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In this conversation, Mathias Hansen interviews Rasmus Nielsen, a developer who shares his journey from early experiences with computers to his current work with PHP and concurrency. Rasmus discusses his fascination with hardware, robotics, and the impact of AI on coding practices. He also shares insights about living in Aarhus and recommendations …

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From Math to Code with Leah Thompson 15:39

2M ago15:39

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In this episode, Mathias Hansen interviews Leah Thompson, who shares her journey into programming, her experiences with coding, and her upcoming talk at Laravel Live Denmark. Leah discusses her background in mathematics, the challenges she faced in her early programming courses, and how she found joy in coding through community support. She also to…

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AI Coding with Peter Suhm 22:51

2M ago22:51

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In this conversation, Peter shares his journey through the tech industry, discussing his dual roles at Tailwind Labs and Laravel, his early experiences with programming, and the evolution of web development. He reflects on his first software sales, the impact of AI on coding, and his upcoming talk at Laravel Live Denmark. The discussion also touche…

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Old school PHP with TJ Miller 22:18

2M ago22:18

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In this conversation, Mathias Hansen interviews TJ Miller, who shares his journey into technology, from early exposure to computers and programming to his current work with Laravel and Prism. TJ discusses his experiences with various coding tools, his passion for 3D printing, and his transition into web development. He also highlights his speaking …

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Rob Britton’s Unbound Gravel XL win and the types of rides he wants to do next 1:03:42

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A run-in with a badger, a gentlemanly pee break, a spectacular sunset and some amazing competition—those were just a few of the features of Rob Britton’s record-breaking Unbound Gravel XL win. It set his rough gravel season right, even if after more than two weeks following the race, the Victoria rider was still not fully recovered. Before the big …

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The art of saying no with Jakob Steinn 16:27

2M ago16:27

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In this episode of Countdown to Laravel Live, Mathias Hansen interviews Jakob Steinn, who shares his journey into the tech world, his experiences in the Laravel community, and his upcoming talk at Laravel Live. Jakob discusses the importance of addressing mental health and boundaries in the tech industry, as well as his passion for music and commun…

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From Code to Hardware with Dan Johnson 13:29

3M ago13:29

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In this conversation, Dan Johnson shares his journey from early programming experiences to becoming the head of engineering. He discusses his passion for building things, the challenges of imposter syndrome, and his innovative work with the Pinout library that allows Laravel developers to interact with hardware. Dan also shares his excitement for r…

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Digging into the debates that shaped Shimano’s wireless XTR groupset 1:02:51

3M ago1:02:51

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Shimano has released the latest version of its long-running, iconic XTR group, the brand’s flagship mountain bike set. XTR Di2 M9200 finally brings Shimano into the age of wireless shifting for mountain bikes. Anytime Shimano releases a new top-end group, it’s big news. But the Japanese brand’s mountain bike groups have, historically, foreshadowed …

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How rising star Mara Roldan went from a nomadic lifestyle to a home on a WorldTeam 1:01:17

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You’ve seen Mara Roldan in the mix at some of the biggest races this year. She was in the breakaway at her first Amstel Gold Race and managed to finish in top 10. She recently completed her first Grand Tour, the Vuelta España Femenina. Despite a few crashes and injuries, Roldan not only made it to the end of the seven-stage event, she helped her te…

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Two riders go DIY to race gravel (and more) at the highest level 51:09

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Recently, Andrew L’Esperance and Alexis Cartier kicked off their North American race season. At the Sea Otter Classic gravel race, L’Esperance finished 13th, making him the top Canadian at the first event in the Life Time Grand Prix series. Cartier had a tough race. “It was fun, but I didn't perform at all,” he says in this episode. “I kind of expe…

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How did so many Canadians end up on a French ProTeam? 1:13:52

5M ago1:13:52

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Winspace Orange Seal is a Women’s Pro Team based in France. Yet, it has a rider from Alma, Que., one from Vancouver, one from Guelph, Ont., and a rider from Edmonton. They are Florence Normand, Nadia Gontova, Kiara Lylyk and Jenaya Francis. Currently, they are all based in Europe attending races, such as the Vuelta a Extremadura Femenina, Omloop Ni…

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World championship medallist Emilly Johnston leaps to the next level with her dream team 43:31

5M ago43:31

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Two days before Emilly Johnston won the Argentario instalment of the Internazionali d'Italia Series, she chatted about all the new changes that have occurred in the past seven months. As the 2024 mountain bike world championships began at the end of this past August, Johnston signed with the team she’d race with in 2025, Scott-SRAM MTB Racing, the …

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From MTBer to pro roadie: How Toronto’s Noah Ramsay won Zwift Academy 54:49

6M ago54:49

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Sprinting against Jasper Philipsen, navigating a slippery go-kart track, powering up a climb in Spain trying to put out more watts than three other finalists—those were some of the challenges Noah Ramsay faced this past December as he competed in Zwift Academy for its prize of a spot on the Alpecin-Deceuninck development team. In the end, Ramsay wo…

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Track cycling star Mathias Guillemette sets his own route on the road 59:46

6M ago59:46

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As a kid, Mathias Guillemette would get stuffed into the back seat of his parents car, wedged between a cooler and luggage, bikes all around, his older brother crammed in there too on their way to a Quebec race anywhere from three to seven hours away from their home in Trois-Rivières. There was also time on the velodromes in Bromont and Milton, Ont…

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Tales of mud, crashes and celebrations at the Canadian cyclocross championships 47:03

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Recently, the country’s top cyclocross riders took on a slick, muddy course in Lévis, Que., site of the 2024 national cyclocross championships. Just past the finish line, Canadian Cycling Magazine was there to capture the reactions of six new champions. Regular contributor Jake Williams was at the event, not only racing in the relay and the champio…

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Trash talk and disses from the cyclocross sidelines 49:35

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A mother tells her son that he sucks. A pro, on his way to a race win, lobs a retort revealing local knowledge. A masters rider can’t stop thinking about a burn yelled at him across a field years ago. A course designer screams platitudes with the frightening intensity of a death metal singer. These are all part of the world of cyclocross heckles, w…

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Woods, Gee, Leonard and more—Interviews from the biggest road cycling events in Canada 1:28:37

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How long will Michael Woods continue to race? What was it like for Michael Leonard in the breakaway in Montreal? Is Derek Gee giving up birding? Each year, the Grands Prix Cyclistes de Québec et de Montréal bring the world’s best riders to Canada. In 2024, mixing it up with Tadej Pogačar, Biniam Girmay and Julian Alaphilippe, were most of the top C…

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Becoming legendary: The evolving influence of Micayla Gatto in mountain biking 1:04:23

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This past August, the day after Micayla Gatto’s 36th birthday, the freerider, filmmaker and artist was at a boatyard in Squamish. She was there to fix up the family’s sailboat. Her goal is not only to get the craft seaworthy, but to use it to travel to new riding destinations—another chapter in the varied career of the rider-Renaissance woman. In t…

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AI and training insights from a Toronto cyclist working to make riders stronger 58:25

1y ago58:25

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Years ago, Armando Mastracci got a recumbent bike that could provide him with heart rate, cadence and power data. As Mastracci trained on the bike indoors throughout one winter, the graduate of engineering science at the University of Toronto recorded his training data on spreadsheets. He also started performing his own experiments. What happened i…

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The What, Why, & How of Data Modeling with Dan Singerman 48:16

1y ago48:16

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Today, we’re joined by Dan Singerman, founder and director of Reason Factory. He talks to us about why you should consider the user’s mental model when creating software, why it’s important to have consistent vernacular across your system, and more. Reason Factory Follow Dan on Twitter Chapters (00:36) - Dan’s background and what his consultancy do…

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The cloak-and-dagger story of how mountain biking became an Olympic sport 1:01:11

1y ago1:01:11

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In March 1993, four men met in secret on a beach in Cuba. The topic of discussion was mountain biking. Could they take the still-young cycling discipline to the Olympic Games in Atlanta within three years? One of the men, the one who’d been helping to build the sport for years, figured it could be done, but they’d have to continue to operate withou…

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Simplifying Developers’ Lives with Ivar Østhus 44:14

1y ago44:14

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Today, we’re joined by Ivar Østhus, CTO and co-founder of Unleash. He talks to us about the inspiration behind Unleash, why they have two different APIs in their platform, and more. Unleash Check out Unleash on GitHub Follow Ivar on Twitter Follow Unleash on Twitter Chapters (00:33) - What is Unleash? (01:05) - Tall tale about the inspiration behin…

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Podcast: How a Toronto rider became a U.S. national champion 45:19

1y ago45:19

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This past spring, Ashlin Barry won two junior national championship titles: one in the time trial and one in road race. The Toronto rider snagged the victories south of the 49th parallel, so he pulled on the stars and stripes each time he stood on the podium. Since the beginning of the year, Barry—son of Michael and Dede Barry—has been racing with …

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Demystifying DNS with Anthony Eden 42:07

1y ago42:07

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Today, we’re joined by Anthony Eden, co-founder of DNSimple. He talks to us about the difference between DNS and domain registration, what ephemeral data is, and more. DNSimple How DNS Works Follow Anthony on Twitter Connect with Anthony on LinkedIn Chapters (00:35) - What is DNSimple? (01:24) - DNS versus domain registration (02:44) - DNSimple’s t…

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Riding in the heat: What you need to know 55:18

1y ago55:18

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Recently, Environment and Climate Change Canada delivered its summer seasonal forecast. It looks like things will be hot, or at least most of the country will experience above average temperatures. These temperatures will mostly be seen in the North, across most of Ontario, Quebec and the Atlantic Provinces. While we don’t know things like how many…