Best Taylor Otwell Podcasts (2025)

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The Architecture Behind Laravel Cloud with Chris Fidao 37:19

4d ago37:19

37:19

In this episode of the Laravel Podcast, host Matt Stauffer chats with Chris Fidao, Team Lead of Laravel’s Infrastructure Cloud Team. They talk about Chris’s journey from his first experience with Laravel to creating educational content and eventually leading an engineering team. Chris shares what it takes to build and maintain Laravel’s Cloud infra…

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Denis Rechkunov: When Consistency Becomes a Culture 1:06:58

19d ago1:06:58

1:06:58

Maintaining consistency across a sprawling codebase is one of the hardest challenges in software engineering. Denis Rechkunov, a Principal Software Engineer at Elastic, joins Robby to share how his team turned consistency into a cultural practice rather than a technical checklist. From managing open source projects with hundreds of contributors to …

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The Art of Teaching Laravel with Christoph Rumpel 30:34

17d ago30:34

30:34

In this episode of the Laravel Podcast, host Matt Stauffer speaks with Christoph Rumpel, a DevRel Engineer at Laravel. They discuss Christoph’s journey to joining the Laravel team, the evolution of Laravel’s learning resources, and the launch of Laravel’s new learning platform, Laravel Learn. Christoph shares what it’s like to shape educational con…

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Nathan Ladd: Relentless Improvement and the Cost of Neglect 54:31

1M ago54:31

54:31

Episode Notes The discussion moves into how standards evolve beyond tools, the trade-offs of monocultures vs. consensus-driven teams, and why ownership matters when the original authors move on. Nathan also unpacks the cost of neglect, describing defects as anything that slows developers down—not just issues that impact end users. Later in the conv…

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TypeScript, Wayfinder, and Ranger with Joe Tannenbaum 41:46

2M ago41:46

41:46

In this episode, Matt Stauffer chats with Joe Tannenbaum about Wayfinder, a tool that generates TypeScript for Laravel routes to improve type safety and developer experience. They dive into the advantages of TypeScript, the unique features of Wayfinder, and how static analysis can boost performance. Joe also shares tips for writing Laravel code tha…

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Inside Laravel Customer Support with Feri Bartha 23:36

2M ago23:36

23:36

In this episode of the Laravel Podcast, Matt talks with Feri Bartha, Laravel’s Director of Customer Success and Support. They explore the role of customer success, the proactive side of support, and what it takes to build a support team from the ground up. Feri shares perspectives on team metrics, knowledge management, and how AI is shaping the fut…

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Taylor Otwell: What 14 Years of Laravel Taught Me About Maintainability 55:56

3M ago55:56

55:56

Taylor Otwell, creator of Laravel and CEO of Laravel LLC, joins Robby to reflect on his 14-year journey building and maintaining one of the most popular web frameworks in the world. From its PHP 5.3 origins to a full-time business with a 70-person team, Taylor shares what he's learned about code maintainability, developer experience, and what it me…

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Inside Forge 2.0 and Laravel VPS with James Brooks 46:01

2M ago46:01

46:01

In this episode of the Laravel Podcast, Matt Stauffer chats with James Brooks, engineering lead for Laravel Forge. James shares his path into Laravel, his early contributions, and the evolution of Forge, including a look ahead at Forge 2.0 and Laravel VPS. They dig into the technical challenges of building new features, the role of community, and t…

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153: DHH – Omarchy and Designing Your Own OS on Arch Linux 1:16:25

3M ago1:16:25

1:16:25

I talk to DHH about Omarchy, the carefully curated distribution of Arch Linux he's been refining for the last few months. We talk about stuff like: How did he discover Arch + Hyprland in the first place? What even is Arch, what even is Hyprland, and how the fuck do you make the mouse show up in Linux? Should you really be afraid of trying to mainta…

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

3M ago39:46

39:46

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

3M ago37:04

37:04

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

4M ago42:55

42:55

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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Sara Jackson: Why Resilience Is a Team Sport 53:06

4M ago53:06

53:06

Robby is joined by Sara Jackson, Senior Developer at thoughtbot, to explore the practical ways teams can foster resilience—not just in their infrastructure, but in their everyday habits. They talk about why documentation is more than a chore, how to build trust in test suites, and how Chaos Engineering at the application layer can help make the cas…

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Design at Laravel & Terminal with David Hill 39:52

4M ago39:52

39:52

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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Joel Chippindale: Why High-Quality Software Isn’t About Developer Skill Alone 56:39

5M ago56:39

56:39

CTO coach Joel Chippindale joins Robby to share what he's learned over two decades of building and leading software teams. Joel argues that maintainability has less to do with “clean code” and more to do with how teams communicate, prioritize, and make progress visible. Drawing on his time at Unmade and his current coaching practice, Joel outlines …

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Leading Engineering Teams with Empathy 44:11

5M ago44:11

44:11

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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Melanie Sumner: Why Continuous Accessibility Is a Strategic Advantage 49:30

5M ago49:30

49:30

Melanie Sumner: Why Continuous Accessibility Is a Strategic Advantage Melanie Sumner, Product Accessibility Lead for Design Systems at HashiCorp, joins Robby to talk about what it takes to scale accessibility across legacy products—and how aligning design and engineering processes creates lasting change. Melanie shares her work making Ember.js more…

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Marketing an Open Source Ecosystem with Hank Taylor 43:31

5M ago43:31

43:31

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

6M ago41:52

41:52

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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Joe Masilotti: Simplify Your Stack, Ship Mobile Sooner 55:42

6M ago55:42

55:42

In this episode of Maintainable, Robby speaks with Joe Masilotti, an independent consultant who helps Rails teams ship mobile apps using Hotwire Native. Joe shares his perspective on what makes software maintainable—especially for consultants who need to onboard quickly. He explains why setup scripts often add unnecessary complexity, and how he eva…

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

6M ago49:47

49:47

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

7M ago37:58

37:58

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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Freedom Dumlao: What 70 Java Services Taught Me About Focus 1:03:19

7M ago1:03:19

1:03:19

Freedom Dumlao (CTO at Vestmark) joins Robby to explore what it means to maintain software at scale—and why teams sometimes need to unlearn the hype. With two decades of experience supporting financial systems, Freedom shares how his team manages a Java monolith that oversees $1.6 trillion in assets. But what’s most surprising? His story of how a t…

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How We Built Nightwatch, with Jess Archer 49:27

7M ago49:27

49:27

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…

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Mercedes Bernard: Friendly Code Welcomes Everyone In 49:27

7M ago49:27

49:27

Mercedes Bernard, Staff Software Engineer at Kit, joins Robby to talk about what it really means to write code that lasts—and who it should be written for. In this episode of Maintainable, Mercedes shares a thoughtful and practical perspective on working with legacy codebases, managing technical debt, and creating a team culture that values maintai…

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Evan Phoenix: The Why of the One Line 1:09:13

8M ago1:09:13

1:09:13

Evan Phoenix (@evanphx), CEO of Miren, joins Robby to explore the subtle but powerful difference between writing code that works and writing code that explains itself. They discuss the role of clarity in maintainable systems, why splitting a monolith can backfire, and what developers can learn from artists and tradespeople alike. Episode Highlights…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Taylor Otwell Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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The Laravel Snippet

Taylor Otwell

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The Laravel Podcast

Taylor Otwell, Matt Stauffer

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Maintainable

Robby Russell

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Full Stack Radio

Adam Wathan

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The Top Shelf

topshelf

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The Architecture Behind Laravel Cloud with Chris Fidao 37:19

1
Denis Rechkunov: When Consistency Becomes a Culture 1:06:58

1
The Art of Teaching Laravel with Christoph Rumpel 30:34

1
Nathan Ladd: Relentless Improvement and the Cost of Neglect 54:31

1
TypeScript, Wayfinder, and Ranger with Joe Tannenbaum 41:46

1
Inside Laravel Customer Support with Feri Bartha 23:36

1
Taylor Otwell: What 14 Years of Laravel Taught Me About Maintainability 55:56

1
Inside Forge 2.0 and Laravel VPS with James Brooks 46:01

1
153: DHH – Omarchy and Designing Your Own OS on Arch Linux 1:16:25

1
Laravel & AI: Inside Boost with Ashley Hindle 39:46

1
Live from Laracon US: Taylor Otwell Talks New Features, Forge & Cloud 37:04

1
From Standup to DevRel: How Josh Cirre Found Laravel 42:55

1
Sara Jackson: Why Resilience Is a Team Sport 53:06

1
Design at Laravel & Terminal with David Hill 39:52

1
Joel Chippindale: Why High-Quality Software Isn’t About Developer Skill Alone 56:39

1
Leading Engineering Teams with Empathy 44:11

1
Melanie Sumner: Why Continuous Accessibility Is a Strategic Advantage 49:30

1
Marketing an Open Source Ecosystem with Hank Taylor 43:31

1
Co-Creation and Live Streaming Laravel with Nuno Maduro 41:52

1
Joe Masilotti: Simplify Your Stack, Ship Mobile Sooner 55:42

1
The Making of Laravel Cloud: Behind the Scenes with Joe Dixon 49:47

1
Cloud Launch Reflections, Nightwatch, and the Future of Forge 37:58

1
Freedom Dumlao: What 70 Java Services Taught Me About Focus 1:03:19

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How We Built Nightwatch, with Jess Archer 49:27

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Mercedes Bernard: Friendly Code Welcomes Everyone In 49:27

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Evan Phoenix: The Why of the One Line 1:09:13

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