A couple fellas from Iowa are curious: how do you do things? Join Josh and Austin as they take a look at a different problem each episode and let curiosity drive the conversation. Mostly tech stuff, but also personal and career things, too.

Josh and Austin Figure It Out
Claim This Podcastby Josh Larson and Austin Crim
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A couple fellas from Iowa are curious: how do you do things? Join Josh and Austin as they take a look at a different problem each episode and let curiosity drive the conversation. Mostly tech stuff, but also personal and career things, too.
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8/20/2024
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Recent Episodes

January 17, 2026
Moving and Vibe Coding
<p>We're back after a break. Josh and Austin discuss seasonal illnesses, the challenges of selling a house with kids, and moving into a new home. They share their holiday experiences, including family gatherings and managing kids' excitement. Then they talk VIBE CODING: AI's practical applications in coding and the hype surrounding new AI models. Despite facing some failures and frustrations, they explore the potential of tools like Claude and Zo.</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Welcome Back!</p><p>00:48 Life Updates and Challenges</p><p>03:13 Holiday Recap</p><p>08:22 AI and Work</p><p>17:43 Navigating AI in the Workplace</p><p>18:34 Microsoft Copilot? More like Microsoft No-pilot</p><p>20:53 Vibe Coding</p><p>23:23 Exploring Zo Computer</p><p>30:21 AI Agents in Side Projects</p><p>33:32 Wrapping Up and Future Plans</p>

December 4, 2025
Home Sales and Holiday Travels
<p>It's Turkey Time! Austin discusses the challenges of moving homes during the holiday season, dealing with family sickness, and navigating Daylight Savings Time with young kids. Josh shares his recent travels to Toronto and Chicago, and an upcoming trip to New York City. They also chat AI hype and recent innovations from Cloudflare like Cap'n Web and Worker Loaders.</p><p>00:00 Welcome and Introductions</p><p>00:03 Dealing with Seasonal Illnesses</p><p>01:26 Roller Skating Party and Daylight Savings</p><p>04:05 House Selling and Moving Plans</p><p>12:37 Toronto Work Trip and Chicago Adventure</p><p>17:14 Unexpected Family Reunion</p><p>18:21 Travel Plans and Holiday Prep</p><p>19:19 Babysitting and Pet Care Logistics</p><p>21:15 Current Trends in Technology</p><p>21:51 AI Hype and Practical Applications</p><p>26:43 Exploring Cloudflare Stuff</p><p>33:37 Tech Burnout and Future Projects</p><p>34:59 Closing Remarks and Holiday Wishes</p>

October 10, 2025
Life Updates and Phone Updates
<p>Holy cow: Austin has some updates! We're talking major life events, people. His first whittling project comes to a finale, a new job as a senior software engineer at Workiva, and a potential new house purchase in Ames. Not to be outdone, Josh talks about his recent upgrade to the iPhone 17 Pro and details the Alexa Plus experience. The episode is rounded out with a discussion on why autumn is the best season.00:00 Welcome to the Podcast00:51 Whittling Adventures04:05 New Job Announcement15:43 House Hunting Excitement18:05 Moving Close to Family19:06 New House Excitement20:10 Challenges of Selling a House22:05 Quick House Sale Success22:41 Tips for Selling a House with Kids25:37 New iPhone Experience27:53 Upgrading to Alexa Plus31:59 Balancing Work and Kids34:52 The Best Season Debate</p>
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