Our vibe coded projects that actually work
Jun 29, 2026 · 33m
Summary
David Pierce, Jake Kastronakis, and Hayden Field discuss their experiences with "vibe coding," sharing personal AI-built tools like a meeting notes app, a custom email client, and a habit tracker. They highlight the ease of creation versus the challenges of security vulnerabilities and feature creep. The hosts then launch a four-week challenge to build personal websites for upcoming life events, such as a wedding or family photo sharing.
Topics discussed
Intro: The Vibe Coding Challenge
90 Seconds on the Verge: News roundup
Sponsors: ServiceNow and Geico
Setting the stage for the vibe coding projects
Jake's project: Automated meeting notes
Discussion: The 'Toothbrush Test' and utility
Hayden's project: Custom habit tracker
David's projects: Planner and Web Clipper
Sponsors: Geico, Fetch, Monday.com, Verizon
Discussion: Security, sharing, and maintenance
Comparing Codex vs. Cloud Code
The next challenge and outro
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