Slightly Caffeinated

Chris Gmyr, TJ Miller

Join Chris Gmyr and TJ Miller as they dive into the world of PHP, Laravel, and all things programming, while also sharing insights on family life and other musings.

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#65
August 22 · 41 min
Hive, Halcyon Notes, and Shipping Real Products
TJ Miller and Chris Gmyr dig into Hive, the tmux-based agent orchestration tool Chris built to replace Solo, from profiles and runbooks to the optional dashboard. They also cover TJ's Halcyon notes app, his new local dictation app Sonari, and the app store compliance maze, sharing insights on turning side projects into real products. Ask a question, suggest a topic https://slightlycaffeinated.fm/ask-a-question Podcast https://slightlycaffeinated.fm https://bsky.app/profile/slightlycaffeinated.fm https://x.com/slightlycaffpod Chris https://bsky.app/profile/chrisgmyr.dev https://x.com/cmgmyr https://chrisgmyr.dev TJ https://bsky.app/profile/tjmiller.bsky.social https://x.com/heytjmiller https://www.tjmiller.me References Mentioned https://x.com/samsappenfield1 https://x.com/abbygilson28/status/2089384180597817553 https://soloterm.com/ https://www.halcyonnotes.com/ https://www.sonari.audio/
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#64
August 8 · 44 min
Boston Coffee, Just Use Laravel, and Vim in Your Vault
Chris Gmyr and TJ Miller recap Laracon Boston, from the talks and the community response to TJ's post about stepping away, to Laravel Cloud expanding beyond PHP. They also get into the native markdown note-taking app TJ started building with Tauri and React, sharing insights on picking a stack, pricing a first product, and working at the edge of your experience. Ask a question, suggest a topic https://slightlycaffeinated.fm/ask-a-question Podcast https://slightlycaffeinated.fm https://bsky.app/profile/slightlycaffeinated.fm https://x.com/slightlycaffpod Chris https://bsky.app/profile/chrisgmyr.dev https://x.com/cmgmyr https://chrisgmyr.dev TJ https://bsky.app/profile/tjmiller.bsky.social https://x.com/heytjmiller https://www.tjmiller.me References Mentioned https://www.enderlycoffee.com/product/brazil https://mostlytechnical.com/ https://www.tjmiller.me/posts/where-ive-been/ https://laracon.us/ https://www.halcyonnotes.com
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#63
July 25 · 38 min
Caffeine Cutbacks, Agent Orchestration, and Content Wizards
TJ Miller and Chris Gmyr catch up after a summer break on family trips, caffeine cutbacks, and getting back into side projects. They compare notes on using Fable for PRDs and code review, cross-provider tooling like Codex and OpenCode, and TJ's new AI content-creation project at Luma. Ask a question, suggest a topic https://slightlycaffeinated.fm/ask-a-question Podcast https://slightlycaffeinated.fm https://bsky.app/profile/slightlycaffeinated.fm https://x.com/slightlycaffpod Chris https://bsky.app/profile/chrisgmyr.dev https://x.com/cmgmyr https://chrisgmyr.dev TJ https://bsky.app/profile/tjmiller.bsky.social https://x.com/heytjmiller https://www.tjmiller.me References Mentioned https://laracon.us/ https://pureintentionscoffee.com/products/porchlight-medium-roast?variant=39919760277570 https://tokentown.com/ https://mostlytechnical.com/ https://soloterm.com/ https://www.anthropic.com/claude/fable https://openai.com/index/gpt-5-6/
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#62
June 13 · 39 min
New Grinder, Solo, and AI Burnout
Chris Gmyr and TJ Miller catch up on dead coffee grinders and summer plans, then dig into Chris's experience with Aaron Francis's Solo and its orchestrator-agent workflow. They close with an honest talk about AI burnout, brain fatigue, and stepping outside to touch grass. Ask a question, suggest a topic https://slightlycaffeinated.fm/ask-a-question Podcast https://slightlycaffeinated.fm https://bsky.app/profile/slightlycaffeinated.fm https://x.com/slightlycaffpod Chris https://bsky.app/profile/chrisgmyr.dev https://x.com/cmgmyr https://chrisgmyr.dev TJ https://bsky.app/profile/tjmiller.bsky.social https://x.com/heytjmiller https://www.tjmiller.me References Mentioned https://www.amazon.com/Aromaster-Settings-Stainless-Adjustable-Anti-static/dp/B0G6D2G1RX Baratza Encore https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007F183LK Baratza Virtuoso+ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QMY8GLX https://soloterm.com/ https://mostlytechnical.com/
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#61
May 30 · 48 min
Meeting Voice Review, Assembly AI, and Marketplace Plugins
TJ Miller and Chris Gmyr talk through recovering from a back injury, coffee and caffeine finds, and a deep run on AI tooling: voice analysis skills, Assembly AI transcription, marketplace plugins, skill context budgets, and the agents-versus-rules question. Ask a question, suggest a topic https://slightlycaffeinated.fm/ask-a-question Podcast https://slightlycaffeinated.fm https://bsky.app/profile/slightlycaffeinated.fm https://x.com/slightlycaffpod Chris https://bsky.app/profile/chrisgmyr.dev https://x.com/cmgmyr https://chrisgmyr.dev TJ https://bsky.app/profile/tjmiller.bsky.social https://x.com/heytjmiller https://www.tjmiller.me References Mentioned Meeting analysis video https://krisp.ai AssemblyAI
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#60
May 23 · 35 min
Turkish Coffee Finally, Multi-Step Synthesis, and AI as Enhancement
Chris Gmyr and TJ Miller talk about the long-awaited Turkish coffee finally landing, Unitree versus PiDog robot dogs, and a tour of TJ's forum comment analysis system at Luma. They also compare notes on AI as enhancement rather than replacement, multi-level synthesis patterns for both work reviews and product features, and the role of LLM-as-judge evals in shipping production AI. Ask a question, suggest a topic https://slightlycaffeinated.fm/ask-a-question Podcast https://slightlycaffeinated.fm https://bsky.app/profile/slightlycaffeinated.fm https://x.com/slightlycaffpod Chris https://bsky.app/profile/chrisgmyr.dev https://x.com/cmgmyr https://chrisgmyr.dev TJ https://bsky.app/profile/tjmiller.bsky.social https://x.com/heytjmiller https://www.tjmiller.me References Mentioned https://shop.unitree.com/products/unitree-go2 https://www.sunfounder.com/products/sunfounder-pidog-robot-dog-kit-for-raspberry-pi
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#59
May 16 · 47 min
Rig, Iris Journaling, and 3D Printing with Claude
TJ Miller and Chris Gmyr walk through a new dev tool called Rig that collapses microservice infrastructure into a single Docker Compose, plus Iris's new internal journal and the run of Anthropic credits it burned through. They also talk through provider lock-in, AWS Bedrock as an off-ramp, and a few weekend AI experiments outside the editor. Ask a question, suggest a topic https://slightlycaffeinated.fm/ask-a-question Podcast https://slightlycaffeinated.fm https://bsky.app/profile/slightlycaffeinated.fm https://x.com/slightlycaffpod Chris https://bsky.app/profile/chrisgmyr.dev https://x.com/cmgmyr https://chrisgmyr.dev TJ https://bsky.app/profile/tjmiller.bsky.social https://x.com/heytjmiller https://www.tjmiller.me References Mentioned https://counterculturecoffee.com/products/fast-forward-12oz-bag https://iris.prismphp.com/ https://usegent.com/
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#58
May 9 · 53 min
Usage Limits, Session Skills, and Iris Updates
Chris Gmyr and TJ Miller cover personal updates, travel experiences, and deep dives into AI workflows, cloud usage limits, and Iris enhancements. The hosts share insights on managing AI session context, proactive messaging, and Iris's evolving features, offering practical tips for AI enthusiasts and developers. Ask a question, suggest a topic https://slightlycaffeinated.fm/ask-a-question Podcast https://slightlycaffeinated.fm https://bsky.app/profile/slightlycaffeinated.fm https://x.com/slightlycaffpod Chris https://bsky.app/profile/chrisgmyr.dev https://x.com/cmgmyr https://chrisgmyr.dev TJ https://bsky.app/profile/tjmiller.bsky.social https://x.com/heytjmiller https://www.tjmiller.me References Mentioned https://www.anthropic.com/news/higher-limits-spacex https://www.instagram.com/edhonour/ https://iris.prismphp.com/
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#57
April 25 · 33 min
LLM Wiki, Content Intake, and Defuddle
TJ Miller and Chris Gmyr discuss their latest projects involving AI, Obsidian, and Iris, sharing insights on managing context windows, building AI tools, and organizing digital knowledge. They explore practical techniques for enhancing AI workflows, integrating social media scraping, and optimizing note-taking systems. Ask a question, suggest a topic https://slightlycaffeinated.fm/ask-a-question Podcast https://slightlycaffeinated.fm https://bsky.app/profile/slightlycaffeinated.fm https://x.com/slightlycaffpod Chris https://bsky.app/profile/chrisgmyr.dev https://x.com/cmgmyr https://chrisgmyr.dev TJ https://bsky.app/profile/tjmiller.bsky.social https://x.com/heytjmiller https://www.tjmiller.me References Mentioned LLM Wiki https://github.com/kepano/obsidian-skills https://github.com/safishamsi/graphify https://chrisgmyr.dev/newsletter/dev-notes-april-17-2026 https://defuddle.md/ https://github.com/daijro/camoufox
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#56
April 18 · 38 min
Reflection Skill, PRDs, and Self-Improving Workflows
Chris Gmyr and TJ Miller discuss their latest projects involving AI, PRD generation, and system automation, sharing insights on improving workflow efficiency and code quality. Ask a question, suggest a topic https://slightlycaffeinated.fm/ask-a-question Podcast https://slightlycaffeinated.fm https://bsky.app/profile/slightlycaffeinated.fm https://x.com/slightlycaffpod Chris https://bsky.app/profile/chrisgmyr.dev https://x.com/cmgmyr https://chrisgmyr.dev TJ https://bsky.app/profile/tjmiller.bsky.social https://x.com/heytjmiller https://www.tjmiller.me References Mentioned https://tidal.com/ https://usegent.com/ LLM Wiki https://gist.github.com/karpathy/442a6bf555914893e9891c11519de94f
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#55
April 11 · 54 min
Still No Turkish Coffee, Audit Pipelines, and ButcherBox Automation
TJ Miller and Chris Gmyr discuss their recent projects involving AI, automation, and software development, sharing insights on building AI pipelines, automating workflows, and managing legacy code. They explore practical applications of AI in content auditing, code review, and personal productivity tools, emphasizing the importance of human-in-the-loop processes. Ask a question, suggest a topic https://slightlycaffeinated.fm/ask-a-question Podcast https://slightlycaffeinated.fm https://bsky.app/profile/slightlycaffeinated.fm https://x.com/slightlycaffpod Chris https://bsky.app/profile/chrisgmyr.dev https://x.com/cmgmyr https://chrisgmyr.dev TJ https://bsky.app/profile/tjmiller.bsky.social https://x.com/heytjmiller https://www.tjmiller.me References Mentioned ButcherBox Plan To Eat https://github.com/MiniCodeMonkey/chief Krisp Algolia https://github.com/pinchtab/pinchtab
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#54
March 28 · 34 min
OpenClaw, Obsidian, and Dev Tools
Chris Gmyr and TJ Miller share their latest projects, explore AI tools like OpenClaw and Obsidian, and discuss optimizing AI workflows and costs. They delve into personal projects, tech stacks, and future plans for AI development environments. Ask a question, suggest a topic https://slightlycaffeinated.fm/ask-a-question Podcast https://slightlycaffeinated.fm https://bsky.app/profile/slightlycaffeinated.fm https://x.com/slightlycaffpod Chris https://bsky.app/profile/chrisgmyr.dev https://x.com/cmgmyr https://chrisgmyr.dev TJ https://bsky.app/profile/tjmiller.bsky.social https://x.com/heytjmiller https://www.tjmiller.me References Mentioned https://openclaw.ai/ https://obsidian.md/ https://obsidian.md/help/sync/headless https://chrisgmyr.dev/blog/i-wired-openclaw-into-my-obsidian-vault-heres-what-it-can-do https://chrisgmyr.dev/blog/i-built-a-content-flywheel-that-runs-on-obsidian-and-ai-skills https://chrisgmyr.dev/blog/not-every-podcast-has-a-transcript-now-i-dont-care
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#53
March 14 · 38 min
New Adventures, Iris Long Running Jobs, and Multi-Threaded Conversations
TJ Miller and Chris Gmyr share updates on their personal projects, discuss new adventures in their careers, and explore tools like Iris and Claude for AI-driven ideation and project management. They also delve into their recent experiences with coding, home projects, and future plans for leveraging AI in their workflows. Ask a question, suggest a topic https://slightlycaffeinated.fm/ask-a-question Podcast https://slightlycaffeinated.fm https://bsky.app/profile/slightlycaffeinated.fm https://x.com/slightlycaffpod Chris https://bsky.app/profile/chrisgmyr.dev https://x.com/cmgmyr https://chrisgmyr.dev TJ https://bsky.app/profile/tjmiller.bsky.social https://x.com/heytjmiller https://www.tjmiller.me References Mentioned https://www.tjmiller.me/posts/iris-agent-updates/ https://obsidian.md/
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#52
March 7 · 50 min
Taking Space, Site Redesign, Iris Launch and New Features
Chris and TJ share personal updates, discuss the latest in AI tools like Cloud Code, Iris, and Prism, and explore the importance of taking time for creativity and mental health. They also delve into recent website redesigns, new features, and productivity hacks, offering valuable insights for developers and tech enthusiasts. Ask a question, suggest a topic https://slightlycaffeinated.fm/ask-a-question Podcast https://slightlycaffeinated.fm https://bsky.app/profile/slightlycaffeinated.fm https://x.com/slightlycaffpod Chris https://bsky.app/profile/chrisgmyr.dev https://x.com/cmgmyr https://chrisgmyr.dev TJ https://bsky.app/profile/tjmiller.bsky.social https://x.com/heytjmiller https://www.tjmiller.me References Mentioned https://counterculturecoffee.com/ https://www.cafebustelo.com/coffee/ready-to-drink-iced-coffee/unsweetened releasebot.io https://hashnode.com/ https://chrisgmyr.dev/blog/i-rebuilt-my-personal-site-with-claude-ai-and-claude-code-heres-exactly-how https://iris.prismphp.com/ https://skills.sh/ https://skills.laravel.cloud/
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#51
February 7 · 51 min
Laravel Shift, Claude Shopping, and Prism Forever
TJ Miller and Chris Gmyr share personal updates, including family challenges and daily routines. They delve into the integration of Laravel Shift and Claude, discussing the benefits of these tools in development. The conversation also touches on the impact of AI models, the importance of open source dependencies, and the future of their projects, Iris and Prism. The hosts emphasize the value of community and learning in the development process, while navigating the complexities of life and work. Ask a question, suggest a topic https://slightlycaffeinated.fm/ask-a-question Podcast https://slightlycaffeinated.fm https://bsky.app/profile/slightlycaffeinated.fm https://x.com/slightlycaffpod Chris https://bsky.app/profile/chrisgmyr.dev https://x.com/cmgmyr https://chrisgmyr.dev TJ https://bsky.app/profile/tjmiller.bsky.social https://x.com/heytjmiller https://www.tjmiller.me References Mentioned https://laravelshift.com/ https://www.remotion.dev/docs/ai/claude-code https://skills.sh/maartenlouis/elevenlabs-remotion-skill/elevenlabs-remotion https://x.com/heytjmiller/status/2015187902049706475?s=20 https://iris.prismphp.com/ https://www.tjmiller.me/newsletter/
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#50
January 31 · 46 min
Snowstorms, Side Projects, and AI Workflows
Chris and TJ discuss their recent projects, focusing on the development of Fine Print Hound and Iris. They explore the integration of AI in their workflows, the challenges of memory systems, and the evolution of concepts like 'truths' in AI. The conversation also touches on family life amidst winter weather and the excitement of building with new technologies. Ask a question, suggest a topic https://slightlycaffeinated.fm/ask-a-question Podcast https://slightlycaffeinated.fm https://bsky.app/profile/slightlycaffeinated.fm https://x.com/slightlycaffpod Chris https://bsky.app/profile/chrisgmyr.dev https://x.com/cmgmyr https://chrisgmyr.dev TJ https://bsky.app/profile/tjmiller.bsky.social https://x.com/heytjmiller https://www.tjmiller.me References Mentioned https://censusapistatus.com https://fineprinthound.com/ https://laravel.com/ai/boost https://github.com/prism-php/prism https://iris.prismphp.com/
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#49
January 24 · 45 min
Iris, Plex, and Fine Print Hound
TJ and Chris discuss their personal and professional challenges, including health issues and work projects. They delve into innovations in AI, particularly focusing on the development of Iris and Prism, and explore the setup of a NAS and Plex for media management. Additionally, Chris introduces his new project, Fine Print Hound, which aims to alert users about changes in privacy policies. The conversation highlights the balance between personal life and technology, with insights into the importance of data privacy and the ongoing journey of their respective projects. Ask a question, suggest a topic https://slightlycaffeinated.fm/ask-a-question Podcast https://slightlycaffeinated.fm https://bsky.app/profile/slightlycaffeinated.fm https://x.com/slightlycaffpod Chris https://bsky.app/profile/chrisgmyr.dev https://x.com/cmgmyr https://chrisgmyr.dev TJ https://bsky.app/profile/tjmiller.bsky.social https://x.com/heytjmiller https://www.tjmiller.me References Mentioned https://iris.prismphp.com/ https://www.plex.tv/personal-media-server/ https://fineprinthound.com/
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#48
January 10 · 45 min
Road Caffeine, Iris, and Building a Memory System
Chris and TJ reflect on their holiday experiences, discuss the development of TJ's personal AI project named Iris, and navigate the ethical concerns surrounding AI technology. They explore the evolution of Iris as a personal assistant, its unique memory systems, and the challenges of launching it to the public while ensuring responsible use. The conversation wraps up with insights into future plans and the journey of building a meaningful AI companion. Ask a question, suggest a topic https://slightlycaffeinated.fm/ask-a-question Podcast https://slightlycaffeinated.fm https://bsky.app/profile/slightlycaffeinated.fm https://x.com/slightlycaffpod Chris https://bsky.app/profile/chrisgmyr.dev https://x.com/cmgmyr https://chrisgmyr.dev TJ https://bsky.app/profile/tjmiller.bsky.social https://x.com/heytjmiller https://www.tjmiller.me References Mentioned https://iris.prismphp.com/
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#47
Dec 6, 2025 · 54 min
Ethiopian Coffee, Bun, and Building a Life Companion on Prism
TJ and Chris reflect on their Thanksgiving experiences and the end of the year. They discuss their coffee preferences and recent AI developments, particularly focusing on OpenAI and Anthropic. The conversation then shifts to TJ's exciting project, a life companion built using AI, which aims to assist with daily tasks and emotional support. They explore the technology behind the project, including memory management and conversation summarization, and conclude with thoughts on future developments and the potential for commercialization. Ask a question, suggest a topic https://slightlycaffeinated.fm/ask-a-question Podcast https://slightlycaffeinated.fm https://bsky.app/profile/slightlycaffeinated.fm https://x.com/slightlycaffpod Chris https://bsky.app/profile/chrisgmyr.dev https://x.com/cmgmyr https://chrisgmyr.dev TJ https://bsky.app/profile/tjmiller.bsky.social https://x.com/heytjmiller https://www.tjmiller.me References Mentioned https://puritycoffee.com/products/ethiopia-bette-buna https://counterculturecoffee.com/ https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/openais-altman-declares-code-red-to-improve-chatgpt-as-google-threatens-ai-lead-7faf5ea6 https://bun.com/blog/bun-joins-anthropic https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/03/anthropic-claude-reportedly-preparing-ipo-race-openai-chatgpt-ft-wilson-sonsini-goodrich-rosati.html https://www.tjmiller.me/posts/building-nova-foundation/
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#46
Nov 22, 2025 · 32 min
Fancy Turkish Coffee, Plugins, and Structured Output
Chris Gmyr and TJ Miller share their experiences from a recent Comic Con, discuss home renovation challenges, and prepare for Thanksgiving. They dive into coffee preferences, explore the latest developments in cloud plugins and Claude's structured output, and share updates on Prism. The conversation wraps up with a focus on the importance of observability in AI development. Ask a question, suggest a topic https://slightlycaffeinated.fm/ask-a-question Podcast https://slightlycaffeinated.fm https://bsky.app/profile/slightlycaffeinated.fm https://x.com/slightlycaffpod Chris https://bsky.app/profile/chrisgmyr.dev https://x.com/cmgmyr https://chrisgmyr.dev TJ https://bsky.app/profile/tjmiller.bsky.social https://x.com/heytjmiller https://www.tjmiller.me References Mentioned https://chrisgmyr.dev/subscribe https://counterculturecoffee.com/products/cinco-de-junio https://bsky.app/profile/chrisgmyr.dev/post/3m634gcbujc2a https://www.geocod.io/code-and-coordinates/ https://code.claude.com/docs/en/plugins https://platform.claude.com/docs/en/build-with-claude/structured-outputs https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1rmxPvPrpBdGN (~1hr, 30min)
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