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Pencils down: We share our vibe-coded websites

Aug 10, 2026 · 45m

Summary

Host David Pierce and colleagues Jake Kastronakis and Hayden Field revisit their "Vibe Coding" challenge, sharing the websites they built using AI tools like Codex, Gemini, and Claude Code. They discuss the frustrations of working with these agents, including broken features and design limitations, while showcasing their final projects: a portfolio site, a farm share distribution tool, and a secure family photo archive. The episode also covers recent tech news, including Mark Zuckerberg’s AI manifesto, the arrival of third-party Android app stores, and a controversial mirror satellite propo…

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