HTML All The Things - Web Development, AI, and Developer Careers

Hosted by Matt Lawrence and Mike Karan

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Oct 2026

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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.

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October 24, 2026Episode 52541 min

Online Security: Are We F*cked?

AI is finding security holes in old code - but is that making the internet safer or giving attackers more opportunities? After a week spent patching websites, Matt and Mike discuss PHP vulnerabilities, reports of exposed credentials, and the pressure on developers to respond. Matt argues that uncovering existing flaws could lead to a more secure internet, while Mike questions what happens when exploiting those flaws becomes easier and neglected websites remain unpatched. The conversation also explores the hidden maintenance burden of running a side project, why keeping years of customer data “just in case” can create unnecessary risk, and the value - and limitations - of managed hosting. Are we heading toward better security, or an arms race developers can’t keep up with? Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcast/online-security-are-we-f-cked

October 20, 2026Episode 5241 hr 8 min

10 Easy SEO Wins You're Probably Overlooking

Improving your website's SEO doesn't always mean writing more blog posts, investing in expensive tools, or launching a massive content strategy. Sometimes the biggest opportunities are hiding in the pages you've already published. In this episode, Matt and Mike explore 10 low-hanging SEO opportunities that small businesses and web developers can use to improve their existing websites. From finding pages that are close to ranking higher to identifying missed keywords, improving click-through rates, and fixing common technical problems, it's all about making smarter decisions with the data you already have. We also discuss why Google Search Console should be one of your first stops, how to learn from competitors and Google's AI Overviews, and why improving existing content can deliver more value than constantly creating something new. Whether you're managing your own small business website or helping clients with theirs, this episode is about finding evidence before investing more effort. Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcast/10-easy-seo-wins-youre-probably-overlooking Use our Scrimba affiliate link ( https://scrimba.com/?via=htmlallthethings ) for a 20% discount!! Full details in show notes.

October 17, 2026Episode 52319 min

Would You Pay More for Hand-Coded Software?

As AI becomes capable of writing more software, could hand-coded apps eventually become the digital equivalent of handmade furniture or artisan jewelry? In this edition of the Web News, Matt and Mike debate whether people will ever pay a premium for software written by humans, whether users actually care how an app was built, and why the outcome may matter far more than the tools developers use. They also discuss AI backlash in gaming, open-source software, the “software is dead” conversation, and why staying close to what users actually value could matter more than ever. Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcast/would-you-pay-more-for-hand-coded-software

October 13, 2026Episode 52259 min

AI Basics For Developers

AI coding tools are getting more capable, but learning to use them well is about more than chasing the newest model. In this episode, Matt and Mike break down the fundamentals developers need to work effectively with AI, from models, agents, and harnesses to tools like Cursor, Claude Code, and Codex. We also walk through a practical six-stage progression for building trust in AI-assisted development - starting with small tasks you verify yourself and gradually moving toward agents that can plan, build, review, and test work inside a reliable verification loop. Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcast/ai-basics-for-developers Use our Scrimba affiliate link ( https://scrimba.com/?via=htmlallthethings ) for a 20% discount!! Full details in show notes.

October 10, 2026Episode 52131 min

Is the AI Bubble Starting to Pop?

Is the AI bubble finally starting to pop? In this edition of the Web News, Matt and Mike discuss OpenAI reducing usage on its $200 Pro plan, the enormous cost of AI infrastructure, and growing questions around whether businesses are actually seeing enough financial return from their AI investments. They also look at the other side of the argument: AI usage and revenue are still growing rapidly, companies continue pouring money into the technology, and the industry may simply be moving out of an era of heavily subsidized compute. Is this the beginning of an AI correction, or just the next stage of the AI boom? Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcast/is-the-ai-bubble-starting-to-pop Use our Scrimba affiliate link ( https://scrimba.com/?via=htmlallthethings ) for a 20% discount!! Full details in show notes.

October 6, 2026Episode 5201 hr 4 min

AI Basics for Small Businesses

AI can save small businesses time, reduce repetitive work, and unlock capabilities that previously required more people, but where should you actually start? In this episode, Matt and Mike break down how small businesses can introduce AI without getting overwhelmed, from identifying high-frequency, low-risk tasks and protecting sensitive business data to turning successful experiments into repeatable AI workflows. We also discuss why you shouldn't automate everything at once, how your existing expertise makes AI more useful, when AI can hurt your brand, and why even a small business should consider having a basic AI policy. Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcast/ai-basics-for-small-businesses Use our Scrimba affiliate link ( https://scrimba.com/?via=htmlallthethings ) for a 20% discount!! Full details in show notes.

October 3, 2026Episode 51928 min

AI Has Made Skilled Labour Almost Free (And It’s Scary)

Our world already has an instant gratification problem and AI has somehow made it worse. It's making skilled work faster and cheaper than ever, which in turn makes us more impatient than ever. Why should we spend a week learning a new SEO tool or a new coding method when we can just ask our AI to do it in a snap? In this edition of the Web News, Matt and Mike discuss AI-powered instant gratification, the pressure to constantly build and experiment, and the strange feeling that when almost anything can be made quickly, maybe we should be doing everything. Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcast/ai-has-made-skilled-labour-almost-free-and-its-scary

September 29, 2026Episode 5181 hr 12 min

How to Prepare for a Tech Layoff

Tech layoffs can happen with little warning, even when your company is doing well. In this episode, Matt and Mike discuss the warning signs that layoffs may be coming, how to prepare while you're still employed, and what to do when a layoff starts looking imminent. From building an emergency fund and keeping your resume current to documenting your accomplishments and strengthening your professional network, we cover practical ways to make an unexpected layoff much easier to navigate. Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcast/how-to-prepare-for-a-tech-layoff Use our Scrimba affiliate link ( https://scrimba.com/?via=htmlallthethings ) for a 20% discount!! Full details in show notes.

September 26, 2026Episode 51722 min

AI’s Biggest Problem Isn’t Intelligence Anymore

AI models are already remarkably capable, but their intelligence doesn’t matter much if they’re too expensive, limited, or confusing to use. In this edition of the Web News, Matt and Mike discuss why cheaper and faster models, higher usage limits, and a better user experience could be more important than winning the next benchmark - and why the future of AI may be about making today’s technology genuinely usable. Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcast/ais-biggest-problem-isnt-intelligence-anymore

September 22, 2026Episode 51652 min

AI Basics: Learn These Tips First

AI is easy to start using, but getting good at it takes practice. In this episode, Matt and Mike break down the AI basics everyone should learn first, from improving your prompts and knowing when AI needs to search the web to verifying important answers and avoiding AI overload. Whether you're using ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, or another AI tool, these tips will help you build better habits and get more useful results. Show Notes: https://www.htmlallthethings.com/podcast/ai-basics-learn-these-tips-first Use our Scrimba affiliate link ( https://scrimba.com/?via=htmlallthethings ) for a 20% discount!! Full details in show notes.