The Context Podcast
Episodes
AI Blastoff
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Featuring: Ernest Koe, CEO of Proof+Geist Todd Geist, CTO of Proof+Geist Description: In this episode of The Context Podcast, join Todd Geist and ...
ProofChat
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Featuring: Martha Zink, Director of Experience at Proof+Geist Ernest Koe, CEO of Proof+Geist Todd Geist, CTO of Proof+Geist Description: In this episo...
ProofKit
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Featuring: Martha Zink, Director of Experience at Proof+Geist Eric Luce, Senior Software Engineer at Proof+GeistDescription: In this episode of The...
Claris Engage 2025
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Featuring: Martha Zink, Director of Experience at Proof+Geist Julie Sigfrinius, Former Senior Director of Customer Success at ClarisDescription: In...
OData to the rescue! Web-enabling FileMaker data with Five and Ottomatic.
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Featuring:Jonathan Marcus, Head of Software Development at SureguardDominik Keller, CEO at Co-Founder at FiveErnest KoeTodd GeistIn this episode of Th...
Updates from Claris with Ryan McCann
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ryan McCann, CEO at Claris, joins us to discuss his journey stepping into the role, the organizational strategies driving growth, and...
Offline and Web Apps
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Context Podcast, Martha Zink hosts Eric Luce and Aloe Torres Navarro to discuss innovative projects utilizing FileMaker and web...
Claris Engage 2024
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for another exciting episode of The Context Podcast, featuring Andrew LeCates from Claris. In this episode, Andrew joins Proof+Geist’s Mar...
Update on Claris’ Roadmap
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Featuring: Andrew Lecates, Chief Product Owner for Claris FileMakerTodd Geist Ernest KoeCorn WalkerDescription:Get ready for a special new episode o...
Chris Rogers of TourPro
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Featuring: Martha ZinkTodd GeistChris Rogers Description:In this episode of The Context Podcast, Martha Zink and Todd Geist from Proof+Geist sit dow...
The Impact of AI on FileMaker
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Featuring: Todd Geist Cris IppoliteDescription: In this episode of The Context Podcast, join Proof+Geist CTO, Todd Geist and Cris Ippolite, founder ...
Unlocking Efficiency with SimpleQ
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this episode of The Context Podcast where we explore the incredible capabilities of SimpleQ! This week includes our host Martha Zink, along...
Claris 2023
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Featuring:Martha Zink Todd Geist Rick KalmanDescription: In this episode of The Context Podcast, Martha Zink and Todd Geist talk toRick Kalman from...
Transactions in FileMaker 19.6
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Context Podcast, we are joined by Todd Geist, Corn Walker, and Peter Vinogradov for an epic debate between Team Pro-Transaction...
Pause on Production Part 3 — Interviews from PauseOnError Attendees
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Featuring:Martha Zink Drew FessendenShawn KreugerJoe RanneMarcus Swift Description:In the scenic mountains of North Georgia, open-minded attendees g...
Pause on Production Part 2 — Interviews from PauseOnError Attendees
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Since PauseOnError 2022 ended, we’ve collected attendees’ big learnings and aha moments for The Context Podcast. Listen to their stories and disco...
Pause on Production Part 1 — Interviews from PauseOnError Attendees
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the scenic mountains of north Georgia, open-minded attendees gathered together to connect, learn, and grow with one another. In this episode, our g...
Changes to the Claris Platform
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Martha Zink, The Context Podcast Host & Proof+Geist Director of MarketingTodd Geist, Proof+Geist Co-Founder/CTOÂ Matt Navarre, FileMaker Talks Co-...
Events in the Claris FileMaker Community
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join Martha Zink, Todd Geist, and Matt Navarre in this episode for a crossover podcast with 1 of the 2 Matts from the FileMaker Chat podcast. They dis...
Reinventing the UX/UI Design Process in Modern FileMaker with Mizu
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, join Ernest Koe and Martha Zink as they discuss the design thinking methodologies that informed Mizu, how it complements the modern F...
Expanding the Possibilities of Modular & Decoupled Development with OData
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Context Podcast: Expanding the Possibilities of Modular & Decoupled Development with ODataFeaturing:Martha Zink, The Context Podcast Host &...
New Features in FileMaker 19.5
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Featuring:Martha Zink Todd Geist Angelo Luchi FileMaker 19.5 comes with hundreds of bug fixes–some of them small, and some of them game-changing....
Protecting Your Data Hosted with FileMaker Server
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Martha Zink, The Context Podcast Host & Proof+Geist Director of MarketingAngelo Luchi, Proof+Geist Director of InfrastructureTodd Geist, Proof+Gei...
The Evolving Claris Platform (with Peter Nelson and Andrew LeCates from Claris)
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Nelson, Claris Vice President of EngineeringAndrew LeCates, Claris Director of Platform EvangelismMartha Zink, The Context Podcast Host & Pr...
Multi-File Solutions & The Evolving FileMaker Platform
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Martha Zink, The Context Podcast Host & Proof+Geist Director of MarketingTodd Geist, Proof+Geist Co-Founder/CTOJohn Renfrew, Independent Developer...
The Modern FileMaker Revolution
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
(Audio updated with improved post-production: 03/14/22. Thank you all for your feedback and patience. Live, learn, adjust.)The Modern FileMaker Revolu...
Ransomware For Claris FileMaker Developers
05 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
More information about Ransomware.https://www.knowbe4.com/ransomwareMethods of attack: https://attack.mitre.org/Email attack example: https://youtu.be...
PauseOnError 2021, GA Summer Camp: Co-CEO Reflections
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Reach out to PauseOnError through their website.Listen to the previous episodes about PauseOnError 2021.Reflections Ep 1Reflections Ep 2Reflections Ep...
Reflections on PauseOnError 2021, Ep 3
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Gold is an Application Developer at Proof+Geist.Becca Ingram-Bryant works at Seedcode.Taylor Sharpe is President of TMS Software, LLC.Kimberly Ca...
Reflections on PauseOnError 2021, Ep 2
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today these four people join us:Steven Ritchie of Proof+Geist.Heidi Porter & Chris Moyer of The Moyer GroupMike Ross of Ross Digital, LLCHeidi men...
Reflections on PauseOnError 2021, Ep. 1
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Makah works at Soliant Consulting and has recently spoken at Claris Engage Beyond.Jonn Howell is an inhouse developer. You can find him all throughout...
Solutions to Problems Created by Other Solutions, with Corn Walker
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Information about ProofEDU is found here.Our topics today include:1. The Party Model (see below for relevant links)2. Table Hopping Performance issues...
Machine Learning: A Top-5 Example with Cris Ippolite
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know FileMaker has been featured in sports? Specifically an app built by today's guest appeared all around that world as one of the best apps ...
The JavaScript Dev Environment: A Discussion With Todd
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You can start using the JS Dev Environment here, found here: https://github.com/proofgeist/js-dev-environmentAnd a blog post describing its purpose: h...
The "OYeah" of OData, with John Renfrew
14 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The FileMaker platform keeps introducing new ways to send and receive data from other files or from another service. IN the latest versions, oData was...
Community In Action: Collaborating with Kevin Frank
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we speak about the JavaScript library JSONata.Kevin Frank is found at kevinfrank.com and fileMakerhacks.comThe query language we're wo...
Guiding a Successful Problem-Solving Development Shop, with David Knight
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode involves no technical content about FileMaker. We’re not gonna talk about virtual lists or repeating fields or even javaScript. In...
Connecting with Claris, Ep 1: Andy LeCates
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Andy talks with us about the following topics:INTRO: 00:01:12Community & Learning: 00:10:21Claris Engage Beyond: 00:54:08Claris' Agile Process: 01...
Making Great Change in a Business, with Colleen Hammersley
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Colleen Hammersley is the owner of DataWaves.
Performance Considerations, with Nick Lightbody
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our main goal as Claris FileMaker developers is to solve problems for clients or for ourselves. Our secondary goal is to build systems which perform v...
You Do You(r Chosen Technologies), with Ernest Koe
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by Otto. Join Dave Graham for Office Hours, learning more about Otto.If you choose to learn another technology, JavaScr...
Talking Tech Topics with Todd
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is brought to you by FMPerception.HEre's a list of the stuff we mentioned:Modular FileMakerClaus' episode on Modular FileMakerReact an...
Claris Connect, Using it in the Real World, With Kate Waldhauser
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is brought to you by FMPerception (and FMComparison)Download the 14-day trial (macOS & Windows) and see how intelligent it makes y...
FileMaker & Claris Connect User Groups & 'Bread 'n' Butter Features, with Tony White
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tony White is at twdesigns.comCheck out Tony's infographics and other resources.And follow him on Twitter.Here's the resources you can use to find loc...
Deploying, Hosting, Maintaining, with Molly Connolly
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is brought to you by Proof+Hosting (the + is silent). Email us at [email protected] for more info.Molly Connolly of Thorsen Consulti...
Modular Programming, With Claus Lavendt
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Claus is found at https://www.datamanix.com/Modular FileMakerMore About Add-ons
User Experience Sans User Interface, with Jake Johnson
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This Episode is brought to you by FMPerception and FMComparison.Jake Johnson is Director of Design at Angel City Data.Stuff we talk about:Apple Human ...
The Claris FileMaker 2020 Year Review
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is brought to you by FMPerception and its companion product FMComparison (in beta, for registered users of FMPerception).Here's the pi...
UI/UX Fundamentals For Workflow-Based Design Course, with Alexis Allen
07 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The course description is found here.And check out the UI/UX Facebook page.
Discussing DayBack Calendar & FileMaker Development History, with John Sindelar
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is brought to you by Otto.John Sindelar of SeedCode joins us today to talk about DayBack CalendarHere's the video of John and Todd cod...
FileMaker Origin Stories Ep. 11: John, Kimberly, and Stephan
06 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
John Sindelar is CEO of SeedCode, makers of the DayBack Calendar (a new version for FileMaker 19!)Kimberly Carlson is President of AppWorks.Stephan Ca...
Claris FileMaker 19: In-Product Add-ons
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by LedgerLink.Check out the Add-ons blog post series starting here:And review videos about them from Claris.We have an ...
FileMaker Origin Stories, Ep 10: Michael, Mary, and Andrew
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My three guests today areMichael Layne CTO of Gearbox Solutions Find him on Twitter or LinkedInMary McCassey of Butterfield Technologies Inc.Andrew Du...
FileMaker Diffs: FMComparison, with Dave Ramsey
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Check out FMComparison.It is in beta, and is free now and forever for licensed users of FMPerception.Follow FMPerception on Twitter.Follow Dave Ramsey...
Backup Strategies with Wim Decorte
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is brought to you by FMPerceptionWim participated in two panels during Claris Engage.Check out Soliant's Cloud ServicesWim and others ...
Integrations with Andrew Duncan
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode is brought to you by LedgerLinkCheck out Andrew Duncan at Databuzz.com.au. Take a look at his products and services.
Claris Engage 2020 Thoughts (and more about Add-ons) with Todd
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Claris Engage 2020 is over, but the good times and reminiscing is not. We at Geist Interactive are still celebrating the event with a once-in-a-year 2...
FileMaker Origin Stories, Ep 9: Deborah & Stathis & Will
24 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My guests today areStathis Askaridis of SicoaWill Loving of Dedication Technologies, IncDeborah Zempel of Deborah Zempel ConsultingThe learning resour...
FileMaker Origin Stories Ep 8: Allison & Ignasi & Mike
09 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Allison works at Skeleton KeyIgnasi is found in FMForumsMike works at MainSpringThe learning resources mentioned include:Productive Computing's PCUThe...
Primary Keys, with Todd
07 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by LedgerLink.Here's the question Jeremy asked a long time ago.The book Database Design for Mere Mortals is an excellen...
FIleMaker Go: Covering a lot with Claus Lavendt
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by Otto.Claus Lavendt is part of Datamanix. Follow them on TwitterHe has a new free tool called DM InsertText HelperApp...
FileMaker Origin Stories Ep 7: Beverly and David and Mike Duncan
26 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Duncan works at Soliant ConsultingDavid Wilkstrom runs CamelCase DataBeverly Voth is very active in the community. Follow her. She's got lots of ...
Evolving Our Thinking, with Todd & Dave
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is brought to you by LedgerLink.In a very old video, Todd talks about Selector Connector.Jason Young of Seedcode also worked out Selec...
FileMaker 19: Shortcuts and NFC, with Cris Ippolite
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by FMPerception. Check it out. Download the 14-day trial and see how awesome it works in FileMaker 19.Todd is leading a...
FileMaker Origin Stories: Ep 6: Thomas & Teresa, Jesse, and Greg
11 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Thomas and Teresa Mokwa are of Pro File DevelopersJesse Roberts owns and runs N2O SolutionsGreg Lane is Vice President of Skeleton Key
FileMaker 19: JS Functions with Todd
09 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is brought to you by LedgerLink.We've got a lot of information coming up about the topics covered in this episode. Stay tuned to Geist...
FileMaker Origin Stories Ep 5: Makah, Martha, Alycia, Anastasia, and Sara
04 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Makah, Martha, Sara, Alycia, and Anastasia all are at Soliant Consulting.Anastasia came to the platform through 42 Silicon Valley.
FileMaker 19: FileMaker Add-ons with BigTom
03 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by FMPerception.We've written about the FileMaker Execute Data API script step to return records or to get metaData.And...
FileMaker Origin Stories: Ep 4: Kristine and Josh W and Mark
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kristine Anmark is part of SquareMoon in Stockholm, Sweden.Josh Willing is found in the Claris Community.Mark Richman is founder and CEO of Skeleton K...
FileMaker 19: Execute FileMaker Data API, and CoreML with Cris Ippolite
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by FMPerception.Cris Ippolite is our guest. He's the Founder / Head Coach / Trainer of iSolutions.Cris has courses on L...
FileMaker 19: FMPerception 19
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you and completely about FMPerception.Dave Ramsey is found at on Twitter.We also wrote about FMPerception's latest features...
FileMaker 19 is here. A Discussion with Todd
20 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is brought to you by FMPerception, which is ready for FileMaker 19!Todd writes up his thoughts about this new open platform. Check tho...
FileMaker Origin Stories, Ep 3: Bryn and Jason C and Lisette
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Creager is of Geist Interactive.Lisette Wilson is the CEO of Informing Designs.Bryn Behrenshausen works in-house and is in the Claris Community.
FileMaker Origin Stories: Ep 2: Sarah and Barb L and Dave G
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's origin stories comes from:Sarah StickfortBarb LevineDave GrahamWe mention the WITFm Claris Engage ScholarshipSarah is working on integrating D...
FileMaker Origin Stories: Cris and Erika and Sully
30 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here's a list of what we talked about:Cris Ippolite of iSolutions42 Silicon ValleyDave Sullivan
Trailer: FileMaker Origin Stories
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Send an email to [email protected] to set up a time to share your origin story.Ping Jeremy via Twitter to set up an interview time.
Random Thoughts About FileMaker
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Here's some things we talked about in the episode:Concepts of FileMakerThe first JavaScript article I read by Mike DuncanThe Web Viewer Integrations f...
Coaching in FileMaker with Mark Baum
08 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Baum can be reached at [email protected] and in the Claris Community.Jonn Howell runs a Presentation Coaching Meet up.Mark's FileMaker ...
The Claris COVID-19 Response Team Discussion
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Claris International put out a blog post describing their response.join::table also described their joint initiative.Use Social Media to reach out to ...
Tinkering in FileMaker: Do it, with John Renfrew
19 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is brought to you by FMPerception.John Renfrew is found on Twitter. Everyone tweet at him and say hi.John mentioned the Myers Briggs p...
Workflow-Based Design, with Alexis Allen
12 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by Otto: Automatic Server-to-Server File Migration Alexis' website is: https://www.fmdesignuniversity.com/Her new Faceb...
Claris Connect, with Mike Beargie
04 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by FMPerception.More about Claris Connect is found here.Download the 15-day trial.Mike Beargie, Senior Application Deve...
Discussing Workflow Design and Patterns, With Matt O'Dell
25 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by: FMPerception Matt's Previous DevCon SessionsBuilding PrototypesBuilding Polished Interfaces: Hands on LabResourcesA...
WITFm Scholarship For Claris Engage, with Elizabeth Swenson
19 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
WITfm exists to provide visibility, community, and resources for women involved in FileMaker development, services, and business. Their scholarship fu...
When to Rebuild an App, With Jesse Roberts
19 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by OttoThis episode is also brought to you by the Geist Interactive Team. Reach out and let us rebuild your app!
Honoring the Legacy; Embracing the New, (and Search and Find) with Ernest Koe
11 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by FMPerception: The only Real-Time Developer Intelligence tool out there.Follow Ernest Koe on Twitter. His company is ...
More on the FileMaker Community with Tom Oathoudt
04 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Online Forums:Join the FileMaker Community here.Join the FM Forums here.The FBA (FileMaker Business Alliance) is now the Claris Partner Program. Consi...
Beverly Voth
28 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Beverly Mentions her FileMaker Mentors:John Mark Osborne @ Database ProsDr. Ray Cologon @ NightWing EnterprisesWim Decorte @ Soliant ConsultingKevin F...
FileMaker & APIs: The New Normal, with Logan Cornelius
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Check out Spikeball here.Logan spoke at FileMaker DevCon 2019. His session is found here.Logan talks about using the Insert from URL script step. Chec...
Virtual Lists in Depth with Kevin Frank & Paul Jansen
14 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Jansen's website: https://apjuk.com/Kevin Frank at https://filemakerhacks.com/Kevin's blog post of all the Virtual List posts: This episode is br...
Claris Engage with Rosemary Tietge
07 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The last FileMaker DevCon happened in 2019, and the conference we’ve attended for many years is no more. Instead, Claris International brings us Cla...
Holidays at Geist Interactive
23 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Geist Interactive team: Todd Geist, Dave Graham, Jeremy Brown, Barbara Cooney, and Jason Creager have a holiday party virtually. We talk holiday t...
Learning about One Spark Academy
10 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Visit One Spark Academy to view their mission statement, to see great pictures of life at the academy, and to watch a great video about the learning e...
Just a Small Update with Jeremy (3.5 min)
10 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is just a short little update regarding the podcast. No we're not retiring. Instead, we are excited about what's happened so far with this podcas...
Todd's Thoughts about The Claris Product Roadmap
03 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by Otto.ON Twitter:Follow Todd @toddgeistFollow Jeremy @JLBmagic Pick up the book Digital Transformation by Thomas Sieb...
Cajoling FileMaker with Kevin Frank
26 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is brought to you by: Geist Interactive Implementation PackagesKevin Frank of filemakerhacks.comHere's a list of posts from the site w...
What to Learn in FileMaker & A Recap of the Product Roadmap 2019
20 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's Episode is brought to you by Otto.The FileMaker Product Roadmap webinar is found here.We discussed the following topics.JSON: Here are the JSO...
Concepts of FileMaker with Todd
05 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Here are the concepts we talk about today:TransactionsRecord Life CycleScriptingParts of FileMakerSecurityIndexingRelationshipsData ModelingCalculatio...
What do Users Care About with Tom Oathoudt
30 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's Episode is brought to you by Otto: An Automatic Server-to-Server Migration dev tool.BigTom is found in the community here. He has a lot of goo...
Dave Ramsey: FMPerception and FMComparison
22 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Here are the links mentioned in this episode.FMPerceptionDave Ramsey @designdbFMComparisonRealtime Developer Intelligence ToolDave's podcast: Project ...