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/ch...
Jul 26, 2025•39 min•Ep. 36
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 effect...
Jul 19, 2025•39 min•Ep. 35
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 improvemen...
Jul 12, 2025•44 min•Ep. 34
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 Ray...
Jun 14, 2025•53 min•Ep. 33
Chris Gmyr and TJ Miller discuss their personal lives, including family updates and the challenges they face. They dive into their love for coffee, particularly cold brew and protein coffee, before transitioning to a conversation about AI, specifically Claude Code and its impact on their development work. The discussion then shifts to updates on the Prism project, including telemetry features and upcoming plans for Laracon. The episode wraps up with reflections on the importance of visualization...
Jun 07, 2025•40 min•Ep. 32
TJ Miller and Chris Gmyr discuss their weekend plans, including attending a music festival and other adventures. They delve into TJ's recent experience at a PHP conference, highlighting the speaker dinner, workshop preparation, and the feedback received. The conversation shifts to TJ's talk on ClickHouse implementation, reflecting on the community engagement and future plans for upcoming conferences. Socials https://slightlycaffeinated.fm (email hey@) https://suggest.gg/slightlycaff https://bsky...
May 24, 2025•37 min•Ep. 31
Chris Gmyr and TJ Miller discuss personal updates, including challenges in their lives and excitement for upcoming events like PHP Tech. They delve into technical topics such as database technologies, particularly DynamoDB, and share their experiences with productivity tools like Raycast and Alfred. The conversation also touches on coffee culture, with both hosts sharing their preferences and brewing methods. They explore the future of PHP, including recent developments in the PHP Foundation and...
May 17, 2025•37 min•Ep. 30
TJ Miller and Chris Gmyr discuss their busy lives, including family events and work commitments. They delve into the topic of coffee, sharing their experiences with decaf and caffeine consumption. The conversation shifts to technical discussions about writing tech specs and the challenges of adapting to new roles in software development. They also explore the use of AI tools like Claude Code in their coding processes, highlighting its potential and limitations. Socials https://slightlycaffeinate...
May 03, 2025•37 min•Ep. 29
Chris Gmyr and TJ Miller share personal updates, including recent travels, family activities, and their evolving coffee habits. They discuss work-related topics, including preparations for an upcoming conference and technical challenges related to API conventions. The conversation also touches on the use of AI for summarizing discussions and the latest advancements in image generation technology. Finally, they provide updates on the Prism project, highlighting new features and design changes. So...
Apr 26, 2025•39 min•Ep. 28
TJ Miller and Chris Gmyr discuss their recent family activities, including spring break adventures and pet health challenges. They share insights on cooking and grilling innovations, particularly focusing on a new griddle. The conversation shifts to teaching kids coding and the challenges of engaging them in learning. They also explore their evolving coffee preferences over time, before diving into the exciting developments around Prism Relay and MCP server innovations. The episode wraps up with...
Apr 05, 2025•27 min•Ep. 27
Chris Gmyr and TJ Miller discuss their recent weekend getaways, family activities, and the challenges of managing open source projects. They delve into their fitness routines, coffee preferences, and share insights on technology, particularly focusing on ClickHouse and Kafka for data management. The conversation also touches on the evolving landscape of AI tools and their impact on development practices. Socials https://slightlycaffeinated.fm (email hey@) https://suggest.gg/slightlycaff https://...
Mar 29, 2025•43 min•Ep. 26
TJ Miller and Chris Gmyr discuss their recent experiences with Claude projects, coding challenges, and team dynamics during a Science Olympiad competition. They share insights on using Claude for coding tasks, the importance of documentation, and personal updates from their lives. The conversation also includes a light-hearted coffee talk segment where they share their favorite mugs and accessories. The episode wraps up with reflections on learning resources and future plans for their coding tea...
Mar 15, 2025•36 min•Ep. 25
Chris Gmyr and TJ Miller discuss various topics ranging from preparing for the Science Olympiad competition to skiing adventures in the North Carolina mountains. They also dive into coffee preferences and gadgets, comparing their experiences with different brewing methods. The conversation shifts to productivity tools, specifically Alfred and Raycast, and concludes with updates on the Prism project, including its recent achievements and future plans. Socials https://slightlycaffeinated.fm (email...
Mar 08, 2025•40 min•Ep. 24
TJ Miller and Chris Gmyr share personal stories about family adventures, gym routines, and coffee preferences. They discuss the challenges and successes of onboarding in new jobs, emphasizing the importance of company culture. The conversation also highlights updates on the Prism project and the significance of community contributions. Socials https://slightlycaffeinated.fm (email hey@) https://suggest.gg/slightlycaff https://bsky.app/profile/slightlycaffeinated.fm https://x.com/slightlycaffpod ...
Mar 01, 2025•35 min•Ep. 23
Chris Gmyr and TJ Miller discuss their recent personal updates, including job transitions and outdoor projects. They delve into AI writing workflows, exploring how to use AI tools to enhance writing style and efficiency. The conversation shifts to integrating Go with Laravel, discussing the benefits and challenges of using both technologies together. Finally, they share updates on Prism, including new features and future plans for development. Socials https://slightlycaffeinated.fm (email hey@) ...
Feb 15, 2025•34 min•Ep. 22
TJ Miller and Chris Gmyr discuss their experiences with family life, the challenges of writing and coding, their fitness journeys, and delve into technical topics such as the ClickHouse database and updates on the Prism project. They share insights on the importance of appreciation in family roles, the effort involved in writing technical articles, and the motivation behind maintaining a fitness routine. The conversation also highlights the excitement around new technologies and the ongoing deve...
Feb 08, 2025•53 min•Ep. 21
Chris Gmyr and TJ Miller discuss their week, including experiences with the Pinewood Derby, YNAB budgeting strategies, and their explorations in Laravel and CLI tools. They also delve into the DeepSeek R1 model and its implications for AI development, as well as the importance of blogging and open-source projects. Socials https://slightlycaffeinated.fm (email hey@) https://suggest.gg/slightlycaff https://bsky.app/profile/slightlycaffeinated.fm https://x.com/slightlycaffpod https://bsky.app/profi...
Feb 01, 2025•36 min•Ep. 20
TJ Miller and Chris Gmyr discuss the challenges of winter weather affecting school schedules, the excitement and chaos of parenting, particularly with Pinewood Derby preparations, and the new responsibilities of coaching a Science Olympiad team. They also delve into their upcoming participation in the PHPTek conference, sharing insights on public speaking and the differences between casual streaming and formal presentations. The conversation shifts to the balance between tooling and manual proce...
Jan 25, 2025•37 min•Ep. 19
Chris Gmyr and TJ Miller discuss a variety of topics ranging from 3D printing projects and local coffee roasters to family activities like the Pinewood Derby. They delve into the recent developments in Laravel on iOS, the challenges of coaching a Science Olympiad coding team, and the implications of the upcoming TikTok ban. The conversation wraps up with updates on TJ's Prism project and the technical hurdles he faces. Socials https://slightlycaffeinated.fm (email hey@) https://suggest.gg/slight...
Jan 18, 2025•44 min•Ep. 18
TJ Miller and Chris Gmyr discuss their experiences transitioning back to work after the holidays, share highlights from their New Year celebrations, and delve into the joys of 3D printing. They reflect on family traditions, travel adventures, and the challenges of managing ADHD during busy times. The conversation is filled with humor and relatable anecdotes about parenting and holiday festivities. Socials https://slightlycaffeinated.fm (email hey@) https://suggest.gg/slightlycaff https://bsky.ap...
Jan 11, 2025•23 min•Ep. 17
Chris Gmyr and TJ Miller discuss their holiday preparations, family traditions, and personal updates. They share insights on their Christmas plans, including food traditions and family gatherings. The conversation shifts to their professional goals for the upcoming year, focusing on personal development, health, and strategies for effective goal setting. They emphasize the importance of community building and the challenges of balancing work and personal life, especially during the holiday seaso...
Dec 21, 2024•35 min•Ep. 16
TJ Miller and Chris Gmyr reflect on their Thanksgiving experiences, discussing family gatherings and holiday traditions. They then transition into a technical discussion about GraphQL, DTOs, and the challenges of implementing structured output in their projects. The conversation wraps up with updates on AI development and the Prism library, highlighting the ongoing refactor and new features being added. Socials https://slightlycaffeinated.fm (email hey@) https://suggest.gg/slightlycaff https://b...
Dec 14, 2024•51 min•Ep. 15
Chris Gmyr and TJ Miller discuss their recent experiences, including coaching a Science Olympiad team, home improvements, and Thanksgiving traditions. They delve into the benefits of home automation and smart technology, sharing insights on their setups and future plans for enhancing their homes with automation. The conversation highlights the importance of family, traditions, and the joy of teaching and learning together. Socials https://slightlycaffeinated.fm (email hey@) https://suggest.gg/sl...
Nov 23, 2024•45 min•Ep. 14
TJ Miller and Chris Gmyr discuss the challenges of homeownership, including renovations and unexpected issues. They delve into the world of home automation, sharing experiences with smart devices and thermostats. The conversation shifts to the development of a GraphQL SDK, exploring the complexities and potential solutions for better integration. Finally, they discuss browser preferences, particularly the future of the Arc browser and alternatives like Zen browser, weighing the pros and cons of ...
Nov 16, 2024•42 min•Ep. 13
Chris Gmyr and TJ Miller discuss their recent personal and professional experiences, including updates on work projects, challenges in documentation, home renovation projects, and the potential shift in podcast scheduling. They also explore the emerging social media platform Blue Sky and its community dynamics, as well as new features for their podcast. Socials https://slightlycaffeinated.fm (email hey@) https://suggest.gg/slightlycaff https://bsky.app/profile/slightlycaffeinated.fm https://x.co...
Nov 09, 2024•36 min•Ep. 12
TJ Miller and Chris Gmyr share their recent experiences, including camping adventures, Halloween festivities, and insights from the All Things Open conference. They discuss the challenges of various projects they've worked on, highlighting the importance of thoughtful problem-solving and collaboration in development. The conversation emphasizes the evolving landscape of technology, particularly in AI and developer tools, while also reflecting on personal growth through challenging experiences. S...
Nov 05, 2024•51 min•Ep. 11
Chris Gmyr and TJ Miller discuss their recent experiences with autumn, family activities, and the upcoming All Things Open conference. They delve into the pros and cons of multi-track conferences, sharing insights from their own experiences. The conversation shifts to the latest developments in the Prism project, particularly focusing on the new image support feature and its implications for AI integration. Finally, they explore the purpose and functionality of the Prism server, discussing its r...
Oct 29, 2024•43 min•Ep. 10
TJ Miller and Chris Gmyr discuss their personal updates, work challenges, and the transition from Lumen to Laravel. They delve into mocking strategies in testing, particularly in the context of API calls, and share insights on the development of the Prism package, focusing on JSON schema creation and its implications for software development. Socials https://slightlycaffeinated.fm https://x.com/slightlycaffpod https://x.com/cmgmyr https://chrisgmyr.dev https://x.com/heytjmiller https://www.tjmil...
Oct 22, 2024•48 min•Ep. 9
Chris and TJ discuss their recent life updates, including family adventures and seasonal activities. They delve into the potential retirement of the IO domain due to geopolitical changes and its implications for tech companies. The conversation shifts to the successful launch of TJ's new project, Prism, highlighting community engagement and support. They conclude with discussions on future plans for Prism, including feature development and establishing a supportive community. Socials https://sli...
Oct 15, 2024•42 min•Ep. 8
TJ Miller and Chris Gmyr discuss their experiences with knowledge management systems, the creativity flywheel, and the evolution of AI and CAPTCHA systems. They delve into the importance of open source contributions, the challenges of learning new programming languages, and the comfort of familiar frameworks like Laravel. The conversation culminates in the launch of TJ's new project, Prism, and the significance of community feedback and engagement. Socials https://slightlycaffeinated.fm https://...
Oct 08, 2024•48 min•Ep. 7
