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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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