Chris and TJ share their experiences with coffee, parenting, and the importance of planning ahead. The conversation shifts to the journey of writing newsletters and blogging, highlighting the motivation and feedback received. They also celebrate career milestones, including TJ's new role at Geocodio, and discuss the latest updates in AI, particularly regarding Claude and Anthropic. Finally, they dive into the progress of the Prism project, sharing updates and future plans.

Socials

• https://slightlycaffeinated.fm (email hey@)
• https://suggest.gg/slightlycaff
• https://bsky.app/profile/slightlycaffeinated.fm
• https://x.com/slightlycaffpod
• https://bsky.app/profile/chrisgmyr.dev
• https://x.com/cmgmyr
• https://chrisgmyr.dev
• https://bsky.app/profile/tjmiller.bsky.social
• https://x.com/heytjmiller
• https://www.tjmiller.me

References Mentioned

• https://www.lacolombe.com/products/triple-draft-latte
• https://www.tjmiller.me/newsletter/
• https://www.geocod.io/
• https://claude.ai
• https://github.com/prism-php/prism/

TJ and Chris discuss their personal updates, work challenges, and developments in technology, particularly focusing on the ClickHouse project and streaming output refactor. They also share insights on family life, school experiences, and their latest coffee discoveries, wrapping up with thoughts on the future of their projects and the importance of community support.

Socials

• https://slightlycaffeinated.fm (email hey@)
• https://suggest.gg/slightlycaff
• https://bsky.app/profile/slightlycaffeinated.fm
• https://x.com/slightlycaffpod
• https://bsky.app/profile/chrisgmyr.dev
• https://x.com/cmgmyr
• https://chrisgmyr.dev
• https://bsky.app/profile/tjmiller.bsky.social
• https://x.com/heytjmiller
• https://www.tjmiller.me

References Mentioned

• https://puritycoffee.com/collections/sacred-cups/products/18-conejo-medium-roast
• https://counterculturecoffee.com/collections/blends/products/12-oz-hologram
• https://www.carvercoffee.com/ - Thanks Jeffery D!
• https://clickhouse.com/
• https://github.com/prism-php/prism

Chris Gmyr and TJ Miller dive into their recent adventures, from celebrating family birthdays to tackling ambitious tech projects. Join them as they share insights on navigating the challenges of open-source contributions, the joys of seasonal coffee, and the excitement of a year-long podcast journey.

Socials

• https://slightlycaffeinated.fm (email hey@)
• https://suggest.gg/slightlycaff
• https://bsky.app/profile/slightlycaffeinated.fm
• https://x.com/slightlycaffpod
• https://bsky.app/profile/chrisgmyr.dev
• https://x.com/cmgmyr
• https://chrisgmyr.dev
• https://bsky.app/profile/tjmiller.bsky.social
• https://x.com/heytjmiller
• https://www.tjmiller.me

References Mentioned

• Chris’s Ribs https://bsky.app/profile/chrisgmyr.dev/post/3lxrs5y3a222p
• https://github.com/laravel/boost
• https://prismphp.com/
• https://github.com/prism-php/prism/discussions/569

TJ and Chris catch up after a month apart, sharing personal updates, family adventures, and highlights from recent conferences. They discuss the excitement of launching projects, the joy of family trips, and the unique experiences at a tech conference in Copenhagen. The conversation also touches on memorable animal encounters at the San Diego Zoo and the challenges of finding good coffee while traveling. Throughout the episode, they reflect on the importance of community and the impact of their work in the tech space.

Socials

• https://slightlycaffeinated.fm (email hey@)
• https://suggest.gg/slightlycaff
• https://bsky.app/profile/slightlycaffeinated.fm
• https://x.com/slightlycaffpod
• https://bsky.app/profile/chrisgmyr.dev
• https://x.com/cmgmyr
• https://chrisgmyr.dev
• https://bsky.app/profile/tjmiller.bsky.social
• https://x.com/heytjmiller
• https://www.tjmiller.me

References Mentioned

• TJ’s Laracon Talk - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsEeIjWrPhI
• https://laravellive.dk/
• https://zoo.sandiegozoo.org/

Chris Gmyr and TJ Miller discuss their preparations for Laracon, including mental health and coding challenges. They delve into coffee processing methods, share thoughts on the value of newsletters, and explore custom commands in Cloud Code, highlighting their experiences and insights in software development.

Socials

• https://slightlycaffeinated.fm (email hey@)
• https://suggest.gg/slightlycaff
• https://bsky.app/profile/slightlycaffeinated.fm
• https://x.com/slightlycaffpod
• https://bsky.app/profile/chrisgmyr.dev
• https://x.com/cmgmyr
• https://chrisgmyr.dev
• https://bsky.app/profile/tjmiller.bsky.social
• https://x.com/heytjmiller
• https://www.tjmiller.me

References Mentioned

• https://counterculturecoffee.com/search?q=natural
• https://mattstauffer.com/newsletter/
• https://aaronfrancis.com/now
• https://mostlytechnical.com/
• https://readwise.io/i/chris384 (Readwise & Reader - Chris’s Referral Link)
• https://docs.anthropic.com/en/docs/claude-code/slash-commands

TJ Miller and Chris Gmyr discuss a range of topics from personal life updates, including family celebrations and mental health challenges, to professional insights on AI tools like Claude and their impact on productivity. They explore the importance of open conversations about mental health, the rituals surrounding coffee and tea, and the intricacies of managing work with Git and PR reviews. The episode wraps up with a discussion on evaluating API plans and usage, emphasizing the need for effective workflows in tech.

Socials

• https://slightlycaffeinated.fm (email hey@)
• https://suggest.gg/slightlycaff
• https://bsky.app/profile/slightlycaffeinated.fm
• https://x.com/slightlycaffpod
• https://bsky.app/profile/chrisgmyr.dev
• https://x.com/cmgmyr
• https://chrisgmyr.dev
• https://bsky.app/profile/tjmiller.bsky.social
• https://x.com/heytjmiller
• https://www.tjmiller.me

References Mentioned

• https://mostlytechnical.com/episodes/91-up-to-the-right
• https://www.anthropic.com/engineering/claude-code-best-practices#3-try-common-workflows
• https://git-scm.com/docs/git-worktree
• https://taskfile.dev/

Chris Gmyr and TJ Miller discuss their recent experiences, including travel challenges and family dynamics. They delve into their coffee preferences and the struggles of finding good cold brew. The conversation shifts to TJ's preparation for the upcoming Laracon conference, where he will present on Prism, a development tool. They explore the intricacies of coding, the importance of clear communication in tech talks, and the future of Prism development, including potential features and improvements.

Socials

• https://slightlycaffeinated.fm (email hey@)
• https://suggest.gg/slightlycaff
• https://bsky.app/profile/slightlycaffeinated.fm
• https://x.com/slightlycaffpod
• https://bsky.app/profile/chrisgmyr.dev
• https://x.com/cmgmyr
• https://chrisgmyr.dev
• https://bsky.app/profile/tjmiller.bsky.social
• https://x.com/heytjmiller
• https://www.tjmiller.me

References Mentioned

• https://www.mistobox.com/
• https://www.drinktrade.com/
• https://www.seattlecoffeegear.com/collections/coffee
• https://laracon.us/
• https://prismphp.com/
• https://sli.dev/
• https://vercel.com/ai

Chris shares how he's using Claude AI to automate his monthly ButcherBox orders, turning a time-consuming $1,500+ cart into smart, budget-friendly selections. The guys discuss browser switches - TJ's move from Arc to Zen Browser and whether it's worth the migration effort.

TJ dives into major Prism package updates, including a massive HTTP client refactor to fix streaming issues that have been frustrating users. Plus, Chris explores AI photo tagging for his family website, and they celebrate Raycast's new "Bring Your Own Key" feature that opens up AI tools without needing a Pro subscription.

Practical AI workflows, browser comparisons, and the real challenges of maintaining open-source packages - this episode covers tools and techniques you can actually use.

Socials

• https://slightlycaffeinated.fm (email hey@)
• https://suggest.gg/slightlycaff
• https://bsky.app/profile/slightlycaffeinated.fm
• https://x.com/slightlycaffpod
• https://bsky.app/profile/chrisgmyr.dev
• https://x.com/cmgmyr
• https://chrisgmyr.dev
• https://bsky.app/profile/tjmiller.bsky.social
• https://x.com/heytjmiller
• https://www.tjmiller.me

References Mentioned

• https://laravellive.dk/
• https://www.diabrowser.com/
• https://arc.net/
• https://zen-browser.app/
• https://shop.butcherbox.com/partners/try-bb-free?coupon_code=EGTB-1081581-YtlShCik&utm_source=referral&utm_medium=copy_link
• https://www.photoprism.app/
• https://www.raycast.com/changelog/1-100-0