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Ripples

by Michael Dyrynda and Greg Skerman

Greg and Michael discuss the thrill, the uncertainty, and all the other emotions that come with putting yourself out there and never really knowing where or when the ripples you send out into the world will overlap again.

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Episodes

  1. It's the vibe, it's Mabo with Tim MacDonald

    In this episode, Michael and Greg are joined by Tim MacDonald, who shares his ripples journey, highlighting community, coding practices, and the importance of real-world problem-solving. "It's the vibe"

  2. Didn't think that'd work with Sam Levy

    In this episode, Michael and Greg are joined by Sam Levy, who shares his ripples journey from agency life to, running a consultancy, and being the poster person for doing things with code that others might consider unsavoury.

  3. It started as a hobby with Mary Perry

    In this episode, Michael and Greg are joined by Mary Perry, who shares her ripples journey from studying economics, to learning Python, then picking up Laravel and heading to Laracon US in Nashville without knowing a single person.

  4. Where it all began with Jess Archer

    In this episode, Michael is joined by Jess Archer - a member of Laravel's core team - to discuss her ripples journey from attending her first-ever conference back in 2018, right through to today where she is now an engineering team lead.

  5. Laracon AU is go

    Greg and Michael discuss the Laracon AU venue announcement and tickets going on sale, Greg's coaching pricing experimentation, and more considered approaches to using AI in your applications. Show links Laracon AU tickets

  6. We don't need roads with Marty Friedel

    Greg and Michael are joined by Marty Friedel to discuss speaking at conferences and overcoming shyness.

  7. Making waves

    In this episode, Greg and Michael aren't joined by any guests, but touch base on how their own journeys are progressing, and Michael shares some hints about the upcoming launch of Laracon AU! Show links Brisbane Laravel Meetup Designing with friction, it's irritatingly good

  8. The Grand Slam with Rissa Jackson

    Rissa Jackson joins Greg and Michael to discuss her journey from English teacher to engineer, on her way to completing the Laracon Grand Slam tour in her first year as a conference speaker.

  9. Trying really hard with Aaron Francis

    In this episode, we are joined by our spiritual leader Aaron Francis, to discuss a tumultuous few months, how he got here, and what he has in store for the future.

  10. Content marketing as a sales funnel

    Greg and Michael discuss a busy February, lean March, and some thoughts around using content to provide value, while also testing and shaping new material. Show links - https://nathan.ck.page/products/money - the evergreen newsletter Michael mentioned - https://share.transistor.fm/s/e6a94949 and...

  11. Prompting for input with Joe Tannenbaum

    Greg and Michael are joined by Joe Tannenbaum, the creator of some outrageously cool Laravel Prompts-inspired mania. Joe talks about his Ripples journey, from a simple trailer, to Norton Commander and an entire resume on the command line, and beyond!

  12. Securing a niche with Stephen Rees-Carter

    Greg and Michael are joined by Stephen Rees-Carter and discuss his journey from working on security plugins for WordPress to an everyday name in the Laravel community. Show links Stephen's socials Website Security Audits Securing Laravel Practical Laravel Security

  13. Coaching updates and developer metrics

    In this episode, Greg and Michael discuss how Greg's first coaching client went, and how the prospecting phase looks for future clients. The discussion then shifts to KPIs, developer metrics, and professional development.

  14. What's the deal with Ripples?

    In this first episode of Ripples, Greg and Michael discuss the theme of the podcast, and talk a little bit about Greg's journey with Ripples after speaking at Laracon AU 2023. Michael also shares some details about Laracon AU 2024. Show links Hallway track podcast Welcome to Laracon AU Simon...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Greg and Michael discuss the thrill, the uncertainty, and all the other emotions that come with putting yourself out there and never really knowing where or when the ripples you send out into the world will overlap again.

HOSTED BY

Michael Dyrynda and Greg Skerman

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Ripples currently has 14 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Ripples about?

Greg and Michael discuss the thrill, the uncertainty, and all the other emotions that come with putting yourself out there and never really knowing where or when the ripples you send out into the world will overlap again.

How often does Ripples release new episodes?

Ripples has 14 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Who hosts Ripples?

Ripples is created and hosted by Michael Dyrynda and Greg Skerman.
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