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Running Clock

Welcome to "Running Clock," my new interview series where I fire off questions to top developers about their favorite tools, frameworks, and coding obsessions. The catch? We only have five minutes to get through all of my questions...and the clock is ticking!

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Episodes
11
Run Time
1h 3m
Difficulty
Beginner
Last Updated
Jun 30, 2025
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  1. Season 1 (11)

    1. Jeffrey Way: Managing Laracasts

      Today we're chatting with Jeffrey Way, the founder of Laracasts and originator of the Running Clock format. What's it like to run Laracasts and teach for so many years? Start the clock!

    2. Simon Vrachliotis: Interviewing the Host

      This week, we're interviewing Simon Vrachliotis himself, the host of Running Clock. We'll discuss his approach to design, teaching, and a recording workflow that helps him stay focused and creative.

    3. Caleb Porzio - Livewire

      Our next guest needs no introduction, but we'll give him one anyways. Caleb Porzio is the prolific creator of Livewire, Alpine.js, and Flux.

    5. Christoph Rumpel: Teaching Laravel

      Christoph is a long-time Laravel contributor, educator, and now one of the faces of Laravel on the Laravel team. Christoph, the clock starts now!

    6. Aaron Francis: Trying Hard

      Aaron Francis needs no introduction in the Laravel community. In this episode, we discuss everything from his opinions about SQLite in production, to Jerry Seinfeld educational courses, to how he decides when to pivot. Can he answer all my questions before the clock runs out?

    7. Jess Archer: Leading Nightwatch

      In this episode, Jess Archer joins us to discuss her journey in the tech world, her favorite tools, and how she balances work and life. Can she beat the clock?

    9. Michael Dyrynda: Organizing Laracon

      In this episode, we do a quick-dive into how a massive conference like Laracon AU is organized, from the chaos of check-in to the thrill of getting first-time speakers on stage. Michael, the clock starts now.

    10. Joe Tannenbaum: The Wonders of Inertia.js

      Inertia shines when you want a seamless single-page app that leverages Laravel’s full backend power while writing your frontend in React or Vue. In this episode, I chat with Joe Tannenbaum, the lead maintainer of Inertia.js.

    11. Matt Pocock: No TypeScript Regrets

      TypeScript isn’t just about type safety; it's also about supercharging your IDE. In this episode, I chat with Matt Pocock.

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