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The Laravel Podcast

Matt Stauffer

Booking Overview

A technical interview podcast focused on Laravel, PHP, and web development, typically featuring framework leaders, developer-tool executives, community figures, and design specialists. Credible pitches include Laravel/PHP maintainers, web-platform founders, AI-for-programming experts, and senior engineering or product-design leaders with practical expertise; booking is likely high difficulty because recent guests include Laravel’s creator, senior Laravel executives, and prominent ecosystem figures.

Metrics

Episodes: 162

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 3.7k subscribers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

matt@tighten.co

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Host

Matt Stauffer - CEO of Tighten, author of Laravel: Up & Running, and a prominent Laravel educator and community leader.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Senior expertise in Laravel, PHP, web development, developer tools, product design, or technical community leadership, with a direct connection to the Laravel ecosystem or adjacent technology sector.
Required Achievements:  
Created or led a major web development framework or developer platform, Held a senior leadership role at a notable technology company, Built recognized developer tools or products, Led technical communities or spoken at major developer conferences

Recent Guest Discussions

Jake Bennett - Laracon Highlights, Laravel Releases, Ai-assisted Development, And The Laravel Community.

Michael Dyrynda - Laracon Highlights, Laravel Releases, Ai-assisted Development, And Operating Laracon Au.

Taylor Otwell - Laravel Framework Strategy, AI Tooling, Laravel Cloud, And Laravel’s Evolution As A Multilingual Full-stack Framework.

Aaron Francis - Laravel’s Community Strategy, Developer Marketing, Technical Credibility, And Broadening The Framework’s Reach.

Taylor Otwell - Laravel Boost, AI Coding Agents, Opinionated Frameworks, And The Future Of Programming.

Recent Topics

Technology, Web Development, Laravel, Php, Developer Tools

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Laravel Podcast
:

Eric Barnes Lives a Dream Life, Launching PHP News

October 13, 2026

Matt Stauffer kicks off Season 8 of The Laravel Podcast with longtime friend Eric Barnes, creator of Laravel News, in a wide-ranging conversation that wanders well beyond code.They talk about how Eric learned sales on a motorcycle dealership floor, running a business with Profit First, and how Laravel News is changing now that AI has taken away search traffic. Eric argues that editorial curation still matters. They also announce their new project, PHPNews , and Matt makes the case that PHP is...

How a Non-Developer Builds and Ships Laravel Apps with AI Agents

September 29, 2026

The Laravel Podcast is brought to you by Tighten, your friendly neighborhood Laravel experts. Check us out at tighten.com and also by other sponsors you will hear about later in the episode. In the Season 7 finale, Matt Stauffer talks with Sam Sappenfield, senior field marketing manager and two-time Laravel team member, about her unlikely path from athlete to journalism grad to marketer to Laravel's first dedicated events hire.They get into why she left, why she came back, and how Laracon US ...

A Laravel and Laracon Catch-Up With Michael Dyrynda and Jake Bennett

September 01, 2026

The Laravel Podcast is brought to you by Tighten, your friendly neighborhood Laravel experts. Check us out at tighten.com and also by other sponsors you will hear about later in the episode. In this episode, Matt Stauffer is joined by two of his oldest friends in the community — Michael Dyrynda and Jake Bennett, co-hosts of the Laravel News Podcast — for a Laracon-fueled catch-up that starts with golf, soccer, and adult swim lessons before turning to the framework.They dig into the Laracon US...

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Frequently asked questions

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The Laravel Podcast
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How do I get in touch with The Laravel Podcast?

The Laravel Podcast is hosted by Matt Stauffer. Its publicly listed email is matt@tighten.co. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Laravel Podcast?

The publicly listed email for The Laravel Podcast: matt@tighten.co.

How many listeners does The Laravel Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates The Laravel Podcast reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Laravel Podcast?

The Laravel Podcast typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Senior expertise in Laravel, PHP, web development, developer tools, product design, or technical community leadership, with a direct connection to the Laravel ecosystem or adjacent technology sector. Common among recent guests: Created or led a major web development framework or developer platform; Held a senior leadership role at a notable technology company; Built recognized developer tools or products. Recent guests include Jake Bennett, Michael Dyrynda, and Taylor Otwell.

How hard is it to get booked on The Laravel Podcast?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does The Laravel Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Technology, Web Development, Laravel, Php, and Developer Tools. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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