HTML All The Things is a podcast for developers navigating the modern web industry.
Hosted by web development agency owners Matt Lawrence and Mike Karan, the show explores web development, AI-driven industry shifts, and the realities of building a sustainable career in tech.
Matt and Mike discuss foundational technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript along with modern tools and frameworks such as Svelte, Vue, WordPress, React, and Tailwind. But beyond the code, the show also dives into freelancing, running a web agency, dealing with clients, and how developers can stay competitive as the industry evolves.
If you're a developer who wants to sharpen your technical skills, understand where the industry is heading, and build long-term leverage in your career or business, this podcast is for you.
Episodes
Nov 6, 2025
Nov 6, 2025
32 min
In this episode, Mike sits down with legendary developer and content creator Marko Denic - a full-stack web developer, educator, and agency owner with more than 260k followers across social media. They talk about Marko’s journey from building websites to building an audience, how content creation transformed his career, and what role AI plays in his work today.
Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcast/leveraging-social-media-and-content-creation-w-marko-denic
Nov 4, 2025
Nov 4, 2025
55 min
In this episode, Matt and Mike compare JavaScript and Python for building LLM-powered chatbots. They explore how each ecosystem handles tool calling, type safety, performance, and framework support — from TypeScript’s tight end-to-end types to Python’s dominance in data and ML. They also discuss architecture patterns that mix the best of both worlds, helping teams choose the right stack for scalable, efficient AI projects.
Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcast/javascript-vs-python-which-is-better-for-building-llm-chatbots
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Nov 1, 2025
Nov 1, 2025
21 min
In this Web News episode, Matt and Mike dive into the big question — is WordPress still relevant in 2025? With modern tools like Webflow, SvelteKit, and Next.js gaining traction, does WordPress still deserve its spot as the world’s most popular CMS? The duo explore its staying power, the ecosystem that keeps it alive, and whether developers should still be learning it today.
Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcast/is-wordpress-still-relevant-in-2025
Oct 28, 2025
Oct 28, 2025
1hr 2 min
In this episode of the HTML All The Things Podcast, Matt dives into the nuances of researching for a client. Learn how to take a client's diverse needs, turn them into actionable plans, and present solutions that fit perfectly—all while balancing technical expertise with a client-friendly approach.
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Oct 25, 2025
Oct 25, 2025
21 min
In this Web News, Matt and Mike discusses the recent AWS outage and what it says about our overreliance on centralized services. From fragile cloud infrastructure to “move fast and break things” culture, this episode explores how we built systems that can take entire industries offline — and what developers can do to make technology more resilient, including offline-first features and smarter UX design.
Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcast/our-tech-is-too-fragile-aws-outage
Oct 23, 2025
Oct 23, 2025
1hr 24 min
In this episode of the HTML All The Things Podcast, Matt sits down with Quincy Larson - founder of freeCodeCamp.org - to talk about the future of learning to code in 2025. They discuss how AI is changing developer education, how to escape tutorial hell, and what makes freeCodeCamp’s free, open-source approach so effective. Quincy also shares insights into building a non-profit tech education platform and advice for aspiring developers looking to go freelance or start their own projects.
Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcast/inside-freecodecamp-learning-to-code-in-2025-w-quincy-larson
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Oct 21, 2025
Oct 21, 2025
1hr 3 min
In this episode of the HTML All The Things Podcast, Mike opens up about the real challenges he faces as a web developer. From procrastination and work-life balance to imposter syndrome, AI overreliance, and the ongoing question of management versus hands-on coding — he dives into the struggles that often go unspoken in the dev world. Mike shares how he tries (and sometimes fails) to overcome these hurdles, offering a candid look at the ups and downs of staying productive and motivated in tech.
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Oct 18, 2025
Oct 18, 2025
29 min
In this edition of the HTML All The Things Web News, Matt and Mike discuss a viral Reddit post where a web developer says their manager’s use of ChatGPT has made their job a nightmare. They unpack whether this is the new workplace reality or a case of AI overstepping its bounds. Along the way, they share their own client experiences, talk AI etiquette, and explore how developers can set healthy boundaries when working alongside artificial intelligence.
Show Notes: www.htmlallthethings.com/podcast/a-chatgpt-nightmare-ai-etiquette
Original Reddit Post: https://www.reddit.com/r/webdev/comments/1o80iri/chat_gpt_is_making_my_job_into_a_nightmare/