Feb 25
982: Bots Are Ruining the Internet
Wes and Scott talk about the latest dev news: Node enabling Temporal by default, OpenAI acquiring OpenClaw, TypeScript 6, new TanStack and Deno releases, the explosion of AI agent platforms, and more. Courtney Tolinski's Podcast Phases: A Parenting Podcast https://phases.fm/ Show ... Show More
49m 14s
Feb 18
980: AI Coding Explained
Wes and Scott talk about the state of AI coding in 2026—from editors and models to agents, skills, slash commands, MCPs, and more. They unpack what these things actually do, how they overlap, and how to use them effectively without overcomplicating your setup. Show Notes 00:00 We ... Show More
52m 13s
Feb 16
979: WebMCP: New Standard to Expose Your Apps to AI
Scott and Wes unpack WebMCP, a new standard that lets AI interact with websites through structured tools instead of slow, bot-style clicking. They demo it, debate imperative vs declarative APIs, and share their hottest take: this might be the web’s real AI moment. Show Notes 00:0 ... Show More
16m 44s
Mar 2025
The creator of WordPress opens up about becoming an internet villain, why he’s taking a stand, and the future of open source | Matt Mullenweg (founder and CEO, Automattic)
<p><strong>Matt Mullenweg</strong> is the co-founder of WordPress, the open source platform powering a staggering 43% of the internet. He also serves as CEO of Automattic—the parent company of brands like WordPress.com, WooCommerce, and Tumblr—which is worth over $7 billion, with ... Show More
1h 34m
Mar 2020
E1040: Figma CEO & Co-Founder Dylan Field shares insights on crucial moments in Figma’s creation, overcoming SaaS burnout, active vs. passive user-pricing, getting Greylock & Sequoia to invest after they initially passed & more!
1:00 Jason intros Figma’s Dylan Field & Dylan explains why WebGL was crucial to Figma’s creation<br />
7:09 Why ChromeOS is flourishing in schools<br />
11:28 Who are Figma’s competitors & how do they compare<br />
14:12 How does multiplayer mode work on Figma?<br />
17:29 Wh ... Show More
1h 22m
Oct 2025
Figma’s CEO: Why AI makes design, craft, and quality the new moat for startups | Dylan Field
Dylan Field is co-founder and CEO of Figma, a beloved tool used by every modern product team. Founded in 2012, Figma has expanded from a single design tool to a comprehensive platform including FigJam, Slides, Dev Mode, and, most recently, Figma Make. After a $20 billion acquisit ... Show More
1h 26m
Scott and Wes unpack Interop 2026 and the browser features finally aligning across engines, from container style queries and anchor positioning to scroll-driven animations and view transitions. They break down what it all means for day-to-day devs and how close we really are to a fully interoperable web.
Show Notes
00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
00:21 What ... Show More
