Best Laravel News Podcasts (2025)

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Local errors, pretty PHP, and terminal UIs 34:58

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Jake and Michael discuss all the latest Laravel releases, tutorials, and happenings in the community. Show links A New Local Error Page in Laravel 12.29 Infinite Scroll in Inertia v2.2 Laravel MCP Beta is Released Filament v4.1 is here! PrettyPHP is an opinionated code formatter for PHP Meet LaraUtilX: A Utility Toolkit Every Laravel Developer Need…

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Inside the New Laravel Forge with James Brooks 25:13

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In this episode, Eric Barnes sits down with James Brooks, team lead for Laravel’s core services team, to dive into the new Laravel Forge launch. James walks through the biggest updates to Forge, from organization support and zero-downtime deployments to the new command palette that makes managing servers and deployments easier than ever. We also ex…

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

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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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Bifrost, Beam, and Feeds 35:04

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Jake and Michael discuss all the latest Laravel releases, tutorials, and happenings in the community. Show links The Bifrost is About to Open Laravel launches Laravel Learn with two free mini-courses Lightweight Access Control Management for Laravel with Porter Customizable reference numbers for your models with Referenceable Simple XML Converter P…

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Inside Laravel Customer Support with Feri Bartha 23:36

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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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New Pest, speaker bingo, and Laravel in Practice 42:42

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Jake and Michael discuss all the latest Laravel releases, tutorials, and happenings in the community. Show links Heartbeat Collection Method in Laravel 12.26; Wayfinder Now in React and Vue Starter Kits Use Amazon's new Fair Queue Feature With SQS in Laravel 12.27 Pest 4 is Released Laracon AU 2025 Talk Titles Revealed Handle ownership relationship…

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

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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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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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Boost, Inertia Forms, and multiple personas 36:02

2M ago36:02

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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 & AI: Inside Boost with Ashley Hindle 39:46

2M ago39:46

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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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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

2M ago37:04

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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

2M ago42:55

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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

3M ago1:33:55

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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

3M ago46:48

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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

3M ago39:52

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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

3M 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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When in Koblenz 50:10

4M ago50:10

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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

4M ago44:11

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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

4M ago41:43

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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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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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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

4M ago1:14:51

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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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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

5M ago1:11:14

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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

5M ago1:27:19

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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

5M ago42:14

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

5M ago49:47

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

6M ago34:52

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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

6M ago28:38

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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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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…