Best Michael Rog Podcasts (2025)

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Episode #39 End of Xbox and PlayStation exclusive games 10:59

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6d ago10:59

10:59

Michael and Ray discuss the highly anticipated release of Helldivers 2 on Xbox. They explore the game's multiplayer co-op mechanics, its striking similarities to Starship Troopers, and the pricing options for the base game and the Super Citizen edition. They also delve into the excitement surrounding the potential Halo ODST themed content and the i…

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Episode #38: ROG Xbox Ally X a failure? 9:42

11d ago9:42

9:42

Welcome to another episode of Just Because Gaming with Michael and Ray! Today, we delve into the fierce competition in the handheld gaming world between the latest consoles, with a focus on the upcoming Xbox Series X and its competitors. We compare the Asus ROG Ally X and the MSI Claw 8 AI+, shedding light on why the MSI Claw stands out in terms of…

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Episode #37: Exciting Gamescom 2025 Predictions: Xbox ROG Ally X, New Games, and More! 11:39

10d ago11:39

11:39

Michael and Ray discuss the highly anticipated Gamescom 2025. In this episode, they cover the latest updates on Xbox's presence, including the Xbox ROG Ally and ROG Ally X hands-on experiences, and speculations about potential surprises from PlayStation. They also delve into rumors about upcoming game releases such as 'Hollow Knight: Silksong,' 'Ou…

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Episode #36 Xbox Fans Rejoice! Meet the Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition 8:44

2M ago8:44

8:44

Dive into the Meta Quest 3S Xbox Edition, detailing its features, price, and what sets it apart from the regular version. They discuss the inclusion of an Xbox controller, an elite head strap, and a 100-inch virtual screen. They also explore the potential for VR compatibility with Xbox Game Pass and Steam games, comparing it to the Oculus. Join the…

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Episode #35 Xbox Handheld Console 10:56

2M ago10:56

10:56

Michael and Ray dive into the recent Xbox Showcase, focusing on the new Xbox Rog Ally and Xbox Ally X handheld consoles. They break down the specs and differences between the two models, discuss their ergonomic design, and share their opinions on Microsoft's strategy in partnering with Rog. They also compare the consoles to Nintendo Switch and cont…

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Episode #34 2025 Xbox Showcase 14:11

2M ago14:11

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In this episode of Just Because Gaming, hosts Michael and Ray dive into the highlights of the recent Xbox Showcase. They discuss upcoming games like Outer Worlds 2, with its customizable RPG elements and humorous traits, and High on Life 2, known for its quirky humor and outrageous situations. Additionally, they touch on Plague Tale's intriguing pr…

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Episode #33 Nintendo Switch 2 drama 6:37

2M ago6:37

6:37

Michael and Ray talk about the new Nintendo Switch 2 already having drama after being launched ---------------------------------------------------------------- Visit us Online! - https://www.justbecausegaming.com Snag some sweet Merch - https://www.justbecausegaming.com/merch Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/JustBecauseGaming DON'T F…

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Episode #32 Nintendo Switch 2 games prices drop 13:52

5M ago13:52

13:52

Nintendo Switch 2 games, and the insane price confusion ---------------------------------------------------------------- Visit us Online! - https://www.justbecausegaming.com Snag some sweet Merch - https://www.justbecausegaming.com/merch Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/JustBecauseGaming DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, AND COMMENT! …

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Episode #31 New Nintendo Switch 2 preorder info and news 11:34

4M ago11:34

11:34

Michael and Ray talk about the new Nintendo Switch 2, Preorder drama, specs and surprises ---------------------------------------------------------------- Visit us Online! - https://www.justbecausegaming.com Snag some sweet Merch - https://www.justbecausegaming.com/merch Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/JustBecauseGaming DON'T FORGET…

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Episode #30 Nintendo Switch 2 leak info and Ninja Gaiden 4 31:51

7M ago31:51

31:51

Nintendo Switch 2 leak info and Ninja Gaiden 4!!! Michael and Ray talk about the new Nintendo Switch 2, Ray has giant hands, Mike threatens to quit videogaming over scalpers, Mike and ray talk about the games coming soon, and Ray wants a chainsaw shield. Nintendo Switch 2 – First-look trailer Ninja Gaiden 4 - Official Announcement Trailer (4K) | Xb…

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Episode #29 - Free games on Xbox and PS5! 26:11

8M ago26:11

26:11

Michael and Ray talk about new video games that are for free in January, Ray talks about some of his new favorite games that have come out recently, there are some retro editions to Game Pass that everyone is getting excited about, the Video Game Awards showcased some really cool games, and future consoles are going to be held back because of older…

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Episode #28 Call Of Duty Black Ops 6 Cheats 23:58

10M ago23:58

23:58

We have a winner for our first giveaway! We also review Black Ops 6, tell you how to cheat for the safehouse (no spoilers) so that you can get a head start/boost to the game early on. Ray makes fun of Mike for having camo skins, Mike wants to be a kid gamer again, Ray likes to slip and slide in Black Ops, and Mike was disappointed with a new Death …

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Episode #27 Get a PS5 Pro for $300, Giveaways, and the upcoming Xbox and Playstation Portable 25:48

11M ago25:48

25:48

You can get a PS5 Pro for cheap at only $300?!?! We are officially launching our giveaways, STALKER 2 has a heart wrenching documentary, Nintendo Switch 2 is coming, and so is Xbox and Playstation Portable consoles! Let us know what you think, or what you would like us to cover! Check out the best looking poker set on earth, and play like a pirate!…

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Episode #26: PS5 Pro killed Playstation 34:59

11M ago34:59

34:59

The PS5 Pro has so many things going on that it is painting itself in a corner. A crazy upgrade with an even crazier pricetag is coming on November 7th, but it has no disc-drive, stand, or payment plan! Is this the end of Playstation? Find out next on DRAGONBALL….err… JUST BECAUSE GAMING! Visit us Online! - https://www.justbecausegaming.com Snag so…

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Episode #25 Xbox is Dead, Playstation buys Bungie, new Gamepass tiers, and more 31:54

1y ago31:54

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Bungie is a sinking ship being saved by Sony, and are now working on a new project, and Mike hates physical games. There is new controllers for Xbox, Xbox is not exiting the console race, but Apple may be entering the console market. Mike has no faith in Apple Gaming, and consoles want to be more expensive. Gamepass is getting more complicated…agai…

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Episode #24 EA College Football 25, Gamepass, reviews and more 19:41

1y ago19:41

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College Football 25 is here!!! Ray likes playing games he can’t pronounce, Ray and Mike are drunken stuffed animals, and there are some sweet deals for Xbox on Amazon. Visit us Online! - https://www.justbecausegaming.com Snag some sweet Merch - https://www.justbecausegaming.com/merch Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/JustBecauseGaming…

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Episode #23 Giveaways, a rare Xbox version, FPS trainer to learn aiming for COD, and Marvel vs Capcom 21:34

1y ago21:34

21:34

Mike is pissed that Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics is not coming to Xbox, Ray teaches you how to shoot with AimLabs, there is an interesting Robin Hood game, and what the hell is Xbox: Project Keystone? Visit us Online! - https://www.justbecausegaming.com Snag some sweet Merch - https://www.justbecausegaming.com/merch Suppor…

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Episode 22 - JBG News - Elden Ring, Alan Wake, and Redfall 24:19

1y ago24:19

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Ray and Mike talk about the Elden Ring hype train, Alan Wake 2 DLC, and the infamous Redfall: Refund Edition. They also talk their favorite glitched games, and Ray gives a sneak peak at Still wakes the deep. Visit us Online! - https://www.justbecausegaming.com Snag some sweet Merch - https://www.justbecausegaming.com/merch Support us on Patreon - h…

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Episode 21: Microtransactions, Star Wars Outlaws, and IGN's Xbox Interview 27:33

1y ago27:33

27:33

Mike and Ray talk about Star Wars Outlaws, Microtransactions, and Hellblade 2. Ray and Mike struggle with digital games but physical bonuses, and Mike is still heartbroken over the PS Vita. See the IGN Phil Spencer Interview here: Phil Spencer Talks Xbox Showcase, Studio Closures, Xbox Handheld, and More! | IGN Live 2024 Visit us Online! - https://…

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Episode 20: June Xbox Showcase 1:11:43

1y ago1:11:43

1:11:43

Mike and Ray talk about the June Xbox Showcase, and the MANY games they showcased. Ray is happy about all the games shown, while Mike is worried about his character in the new Dragon Age game. Mike thinks South of Midnight is a weird nightmare game. Mike and Ray are tired of zombies. They are also upset that the Xbox Digital Console will have less …

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Episode 19: Playstation May State of Play 32:32

1y ago32:32

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Mike and Ray talk about the May State of Play from May 30th and some of the MANY games they showcased. Mike nerds out about some of the HD Remakes, and Ray is afraid of Aliens. Michael loves the AstroBot character! Please make AstroBot the face of Playstation!!!! See the full Sony State of Play here: State of Play | May 30, 2024 For the trailers fo…

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Episode 18: PS Vita 2, Black Ops 6, and RoosterTeeth 37:42

1y ago37:42

37:42

Mike and Ray talk about potential handheld consoles, a new Nintendo Switch 2, Harrold Halibut, CyberPunk, and Hellblade 2. They also mourn the loss of RoosterTeeth, and cry a little on the inside. Visit us Online! - https://www.justbecausegaming.com Snag some sweet Merch - https://www.justbecausegaming.com/merch Support Us on Patreon - https://www.…

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Episode 17: Nintendo Direct and New Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Consoles, and Xbox Portable 28:17

1+ y ago28:17

28:17

Mike and Ray discuss the recent Nintendo Direct and some of the MANY games they showcased. They also clear up some confusion about next-gen consoles vs mid-series refresh. And Ray wants a Princess Peach T-Shirt, so get us to 30 Subscribers by the end of March, and we will get him one and make him wear it! See the full Nintendo briefing here: Ninten…

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Episode 16: PS6, Xbox selling off games and quitting, and Microsoft Gamepass 21:08

1+ y ago21:08

21:08

Ray and Mike talk about the new PS6 and Xbox selling their games to Playstation and Nintendo, and what is going to happen with Gamepass Visit us Online! - https://www.justbecausegaming.com Snag some sweet Merch - https://www.justbecausegaming.com/merch Support Us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/JustBecauseGaming DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE, LIKE…

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Episode 15: Mr Beast hurt Mike, Gears Of War going to PS5, Murder in Palworld, and Podfest 2024 34:28

1+ y ago34:28

34:28

Mike and Ray talk about how Mike got his sensitive feelings hurt by Mr Beast, how awesome Podfest 2024 was, how MowPod helped them grow, how Xbox games may be making their way to PS5, and the complete anarchy and murder that exists in PalWorld. Visit us Online! - https://www.justbecausegaming.com Snag some sweet Merch - https://www.justbecausegamin…

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Episode 14: Avowed, Hellblade II, Visions of Mana, Ara History Untold, Indiana Jones, and the Developer Direct 34:31

1+ y ago34:31

34:31

Mike and Ray talk about how weird the concept of guns and wands are in Avowed. Mike never played Hellblade to Ray's horror. Even Mike's daughter does not want to play Visions of Mana. Ara History Untold looks pretty and confusing. Indiana Jones looks cautiously amazing. The Xbox Developer Direct was awkwardly presented, and we miss E3. Visit us Onl…

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Episode 13: GTA 6, Tekken 8, and the PS5 Pro 37:40

1+ y ago37:40

37:40

Ray and Mike talk about failed dice rolls and about Baldur's Gate, fighting games that turned into movies, the PS5 pro and if you should upgrade, GTA6 returning to Vice City (for better or worse), and Mike forgot Assassin's Creed exists. Support the show ---------------------------------------------------------------- Visit us Online! - https://www…

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Episode 12: Barbenheimer and smelly controllers 40:59

2y ago40:59

40:59

Mike and Ray talk about Barbenheimer, all the cool and even smelly controllers coming out, flying Master Chiefs, MewTwo in Pokemon Scarlett and Violet, talking guns and more. Support the show ---------------------------------------------------------------- Visit us Online! - https://www.justbecausegaming.com Snag some sweet Merch - https://www.just…

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Episode 11: Michael wants to feel gunshot wounds 24:57

2y ago24:57

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Michael and Ray mourn Major Nelson's retirement, Xbox gets rid of Live Gold, Spiderman 2 is a big deal, and you can feel getting stabbed and shot in Assassins' Creed: Mirage! Support the show ---------------------------------------------------------------- Visit us Online! - https://www.justbecausegaming.com Snag some sweet Merch - https://www.just…

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Episode 10: Xbox Showcase, now with Video 17:21

2y ago17:21

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Ray and Michael talk about their favorite games from the Xbox Showcase, and about how they are doing Video Podcasts now! Go find them on YouTube! Support the show ---------------------------------------------------------------- Visit us Online! - https://www.justbecausegaming.com Snag some sweet Merch - https://www.justbecausegaming.com/merch Suppo…

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Episode 09: R.I.P. E3 32:04

2+ y ago32:04

32:04

Ray and Michael talk about being E3 nerds, all the craziness around Microsoft trying to buy Activision, and talk about Redfall, Overwatch 2, and upcoming games Support the show ---------------------------------------------------------------- Visit us Online! - https://www.justbecausegaming.com Snag some sweet Merch - https://www.justbecausegaming.c…

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Episode 08: The Big O 33:04

2+ y ago33:04

33:04

Michael and Ray talk about "The Big O", the rumored PS5 Pro, Star Wars Survivor hype, and Michael gushes over WWE games Support the show ---------------------------------------------------------------- Visit us Online! - https://www.justbecausegaming.com Snag some sweet Merch - https://www.justbecausegaming.com/merch Support us on Patreon - https:/…

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Episode 07: Barely Functional Gamers 37:16

2+ y ago37:16

37:16

Ray and Michael learn how powerful Avada Kedavra really is, they realize they are barely functional gamers, Michael thinks Atomic Heart is Paul Blart with sexy vending machines, and Ray accidentally spoils the beginning of the season finale of The Last of Us season 1. Support the show ----------------------------------------------------------------…

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Episode 06: NFL "Big-Game" Bowl, and Hogwarts Legacy 38:22

2+ y ago38:22

38:22

Michael and Ray talk about the The "Big Game" Bowl halftime show, Michael is impatient about the ending for "It Takes Two", all the fun and drama around Hogwarts Legacy, and no one wants to be a Hufflepuff. AVADA KEDAVRA!!!! Support the show ---------------------------------------------------------------- Visit us Online! - https://www.justbecauseg…

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Episode 05: We want toys with our games 50:39

2+ y ago50:39

50:39

Ray and Michael talk about how they want toys with their games and happy meals, Michael can't do math, Ray can't pronounce "Inkulinati" and they open old videogame movie wounds because of Last of Us. Support the show ---------------------------------------------------------------- Visit us Online! - https://www.justbecausegaming.com Snag some sweet…

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Episode 04: Back from the Holidays! 35:29

2+ y ago35:29

35:29

Michael and Ray are back from the holidays and have some catching up to do! Support the show ---------------------------------------------------------------- Visit us Online! - https://www.justbecausegaming.com Snag some sweet Merch - https://www.justbecausegaming.com/merch Support us on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/JustBecauseGaming DON'T FOR…

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Episode 03: The one with the echo...sorry! 48:15

2+ y ago48:15

48:15

Mike and Ray talk Videogame awards and experiment with a Studio setup and fail, by creating an echo. Ugh. (We Fixed it going forward though…yay?) Support the show ---------------------------------------------------------------- Visit us Online! - https://www.justbecausegaming.com Snag some sweet Merch - https://www.justbecausegaming.com/merch Suppo…

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Episode 02: Thanksgiving Special 29:47

3y ago29:47

29:47

Mike and Ray talk Asassins Creed Valhalla, Pentiment, about Goats and Pokemon, Michael admits he can't dance, and Ray makes up an new word (Monotistic? Why not.) Support the show ---------------------------------------------------------------- Visit us Online! - https://www.justbecausegaming.com Snag some sweet Merch - https://www.justbecausegaming…

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Episode 01: The Beginning 55:35

3y ago55:35

55:35

The First Episode! Join us for videogame news, new releases, the games we are playing, and other randomness! Come on in and have some fun! Support the show ---------------------------------------------------------------- Visit us Online! - https://www.justbecausegaming.com Snag some sweet Merch - https://www.justbecausegaming.com/merch Support us o…

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#dotall2017 Recap 16:53

8y ago16:53

16:53

Recently in the CraftCMS world... The inaugural Dot All conference was a big success. Pixel & Tonic announced some exciting things: the Craft 3 GA release date (4/4/18), new licenses, a CKEditor 5 fieldtype, and more. Michael and Andrew talk about the talks they liked, their takeaways from the conference as a whole, and how they don't want to do an…

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2017 Year in Preview: Technologies and Trends We Are Looking Forward To 1:10:42

8+ y ago1:10:42

1:10:42

In this episode, we wish you a Happy New Year and chat about some [mostly Craft-related] technologies and trends we're looking forward to in 2017: Craft CMS 3, Yii 2, the Craft plugin store, VueJS, Google AMP, Facebook Instant Articles, Apple News, content marketing, CMFs (content management frameworks), and a golden age of #perfmatters. We wrap up…

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AMP-ing up your content, Solspace Freeform, Meetups, and kangaroos 17:09

8+ y ago17:09

17:09

Recently in the CraftCMS world... Michael and Andrew have been talking and writing about AMP — and Craft is the perfect CMS for implementing AMP content! Solspace released Freeform. Toronto and Melbourne have upcoming Meetups. Michael attempts to speak 'Strayan; Andrew is jealous.By Michael Rog & Andrew Welch

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Interview with Patrick Harrington & Marko Srdoč: The Journey from Drupal to Craft CMS 1:15:02

9y ago1:15:02

1:15:02

Michael & Andrew interview two developers who have made the switch from Drupal to Craft CMS: Patrick Harrington and Marko Srdo?. Some very interesting discussion ensued about the strengths of Craft CMS, and also where Craft CMS could learn from Drupal. The unique perspective that two experienced Drupal developers offer on their take of Craft CMS is…

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Multi-Site features coming to Craft 3 12:40

9y ago12:40

12:40

Recently in the CraftCMS world... Pixel & Tonic announced that Craft 3 will support multi-site setups by expanding the concept of locales into "sites."By Michael Rog & Andrew Welch

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Craft 3 is awake again, and Yii 2 is AWESOME 16:30

9y ago16:30

16:30

Recently in the CraftCMS world... PT has ported all the 2.5 and 2.6 functionality to the 3.x branch, which means Craft 3 beta is coming in hot. We talk about how Yii 2 is the focus for the 3.0 release, and why this is awesome.By Michael Rog & Andrew Welch

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Interview with Sean Smith: The Journey from ExpressionEngine to Craft CMS 1:11:47

9y ago1:11:47

1:11:47

Andrew & special guest host Earl Johnston interview long time ExpressionEngine developer Sean Smith from http://caffeinecreations.ca/ , discussing his recent transition to using Craft CMS. We cover both the moments of unbridled joy, and the moments of frustration as Sean discusses his approach to learning to use Craft, and the contrasts between it …

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Website Performance Part III: Efficient Templating 1:19:33

9y ago1:19:33

1:19:33

Michael & Andrew continue the conversation about website performance, focusing on efficient Twig templating with Craft CMS. Topics covered include how to code performant templates, using the {% cache %} tag efficiently, how to profile and optimize your front-end dev, and a good discussion of Eager Loading. TTFT (Time To First Teet is also covered)…

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Craft CMS Critical Update: Info from P&T's Brad Bell 16:04

9y ago16:04

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Recently in the CraftCMS world... Build 2.6.2791, Craft's first ever critical update, addresses a clever template injection vulnerability. Pixel & Tonic released a fix in less than 24 hours from initial disclosure, and you should definitely make sure you've updated. In this episode, Brad Bell walks us through how the exploit works and how they patc…

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Website Performance Part II: Time to First Byte & Server-Side Performance 58:05

9y ago58:05

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Michael & Andrew continue the conversation about website performance. This time we cover server-side performance, and the benefits of embracing performance-minded server tech like PHP7, Nginx, MariaDB, and HTTP2. As in our previous episode, we cover the practical implications, how to educate your clients about these technologies, and why you should…

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The Security Episode: Craft Security best practices, ImageMagick, Sherlock, and more 10:55

9y ago10:55

10:55

Recently in the Craft CMS world... ImageMagick (used by many Craft installs) has a security vulnerability. Michael & Andrew talk about the details and emphasize the importance of keeping your software up-to-date. We also talk about some emerging security best practices for Craft CMS as well as a new security audit plugin Sherlock.…