A Laravel Conference in Japan with Ryuta Hamasaki
In this episode, Matt Stauffer interviews Ryuta Hamasaki, a senior software engineer at Laravel, who shares his journey from discovering Laravel to becoming a key player in the Laravel community. Ryuta discusses his experiences attending international conferences, his motivations for organizing Laravel Live Japan, and his day-to-day work at Laravel, particularly on the Nightwatch team. The conversation highlights the importance of community, collaboration, and the challenges of organizing tech events in Japan.Matt Stauffer on TwitterRyuta Hamasaki (@avosalmon) on XRyuta on GitHubLaravel Live JapanLaravel TwitterLaravel WebsiteTighten WebsiteSuggestion Box----- Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten.
16 Dec 31min
From Tire Shop to Solutions Engineer with Devon Garbalosa
In this conversation, Devon Garbalosa shares his journey from working in a tire shop to discovering his passion for web development, highlighting a pivotal moment when he discovered Laravel. He discusses the ease of connecting to databases and implementing authentication, emphasizing how frameworks can significantly enhance development efficiency and effectiveness.Matt Stauffer on TwitterDevon Garbalosa on TwitterLaravel TwitterLaravel WebsiteTighten WebsiteSuggestion Box----- Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten.
1 Dec 45min
From Math Teacher to DevRel with Leah Thompson
In this episode, Matt Stauffer interviews Leah Thompson, a DevRel engineer at Laravel, who shares her unique journey into tech, transitioning from a mathematics background and teaching to web development. Leah discusses her experiences in the Laravel community, the importance of networking, and her role in building marketing websites. She emphasizes the value of public speaking, building in public, and engaging with the community through streaming.Matt Stauffer on TwitterLeah Thompson on TwitterLeah Thompson on TwitchLeah Thompson on GitHubLeah Thompson on BlueskyDesign That Sticks | Leah Thompson Laracon US 2025Laravel TwitterLaravel WebsiteTighten WebsiteSuggestion Box----- Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten.
17 Nov 42min
The Art of Teaching Laravel with Christoph Rumpel
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 content for developers, how he balances creativity and code in video production, and the ongoing art of teaching and learning in tech.Matt Stauffer on TwitterChristoph Rumpel on TwitterChristoph Rumpel WebsiteLaravel LearnLaravel TwitterLaravel WebsiteTighten WebsiteSuggestion Box----- Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten.
20 Okt 30min
TypeScript, Wayfinder, and Ranger with Joe Tannenbaum
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 that pairs seamlessly with Wayfinder and introduces Ranger, a new tool for app discovery.Matt Stauffer on TwitterJoe Tannenbaum on TwitterJoe Tannenbaum on Blue SkyJoe Tannenbaum on GitHubSeason 7, Episode 3 Laravel Podcast with Joe TannenbaumLaravel TwitterLaravel WebsiteTighten WebsiteSuggestion Box----- Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten.
22 Sep 41min
Inside Laravel Customer Support with Feri Bartha
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 future of support. The conversation also dives into personalized customer care and the creative support initiatives happening at Laravel.Matt Stauffer on Twitter Feri Bartha on LinkedIn Laravel Twitter Laravel WebsiteTighten Website Suggestion Box ----- Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten.
8 Sep 23min
Inside Forge 2.0 and Laravel VPS with James Brooks
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 the collaborative spirit that fuels the Laravel ecosystem. Matt Stauffer on TwitterJames Brooks on TwitterJames Brooks on GitHubJames Brooks WebsiteLaravel TwitterLaravel WebsiteTighten WebsiteLaravel EnvoyerLaravel ForgeSuggestion Box----- Editing and transcription sponsored by Tighten.
25 Aug 46min
