
Slightly Caffeinated
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..
Chris Gmyr, TJ Miller · Chris Gmyr
Show overview
Slightly Caffeinated has been publishing since 2024, and across the 2 years since has built a catalogue of 68 episodes. That works out to roughly 45 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 38 min and 46 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Technology show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 4 days ago, with 21 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Chris Gmyr.
From the publisher
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.
Latest Episodes
View all 68 episodesLaptop Rescue, Rig, and Decision Fatigue
Starday Coffee, Book Club App, and Tauri vs Swift
Usage Limits, Codex in Hive, and a Week-Long Sync Build
Hive, Halcyon Notes, and Shipping Real Products
Boston Coffee, Just Use Laravel, and Vim in Your Vault
Caffeine Cutbacks, Agent Orchestration, and Content Wizards
New Grinder, Solo, and AI Burnout
Meeting Voice Review, Assembly AI, and Marketplace Plugins
Turkish Coffee Finally, Multi-Step Synthesis, and AI as Enhancement
Rig, Iris Journaling, and 3D Printing with Claude
Usage Limits, Session Skills, and Iris Updates
LLM Wiki, Content Intake, and Defuddle
Reflection Skill, PRDs, and Self-Improving Workflows
Still No Turkish Coffee, Audit Pipelines, and ButcherBox Automation

Ep 54OpenClaw, 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 topichttps://slightlycaffeinated.fm/ask-a-questionPodcasthttps://slightlycaffeinated.fmhttps://bsky.app/profile/slightlycaffeinated.fmhttps://x.com/slightlycaffpodChrishttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisgmyr.devhttps://x.com/cmgmyrhttps://chrisgmyr.devTJhttps://bsky.app/profile/tjmiller.bsky.socialhttps://x.com/heytjmillerhttps://www.tjmiller.meReferences Mentionedhttps://openclaw.ai/https://obsidian.md/https://obsidian.md/help/sync/headlesshttps://chrisgmyr.dev/blog/i-wired-openclaw-into-my-obsidian-vault-heres-what-it-can-dohttps://chrisgmyr.dev/blog/i-built-a-content-flywheel-that-runs-on-obsidian-and-ai-skillshttps://chrisgmyr.dev/blog/not-every-podcast-has-a-transcript-now-i-dont-care

Ep 53New 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 topichttps://slightlycaffeinated.fm/ask-a-questionPodcasthttps://slightlycaffeinated.fmhttps://bsky.app/profile/slightlycaffeinated.fmhttps://x.com/slightlycaffpodChrishttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisgmyr.devhttps://x.com/cmgmyrhttps://chrisgmyr.devTJhttps://bsky.app/profile/tjmiller.bsky.socialhttps://x.com/heytjmillerhttps://www.tjmiller.meReferences Mentionedhttps://www.tjmiller.me/posts/iris-agent-updates/https://obsidian.md/

Ep 52Taking 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 topichttps://slightlycaffeinated.fm/ask-a-questionPodcasthttps://slightlycaffeinated.fmhttps://bsky.app/profile/slightlycaffeinated.fmhttps://x.com/slightlycaffpodChrishttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisgmyr.devhttps://x.com/cmgmyrhttps://chrisgmyr.devTJhttps://bsky.app/profile/tjmiller.bsky.socialhttps://x.com/heytjmillerhttps://www.tjmiller.meReferences Mentionedhttps://counterculturecoffee.com/https://www.cafebustelo.com/coffee/ready-to-drink-iced-coffee/unsweetenedreleasebot.iohttps://hashnode.com/https://chrisgmyr.dev/blog/i-rebuilt-my-personal-site-with-claude-ai-and-claude-code-heres-exactly-howhttps://iris.prismphp.com/https://skills.sh/https://skills.laravel.cloud/

Ep 51Laravel 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 topichttps://slightlycaffeinated.fm/ask-a-questionPodcasthttps://slightlycaffeinated.fmhttps://bsky.app/profile/slightlycaffeinated.fmhttps://x.com/slightlycaffpodChrishttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisgmyr.devhttps://x.com/cmgmyrhttps://chrisgmyr.devTJhttps://bsky.app/profile/tjmiller.bsky.socialhttps://x.com/heytjmillerhttps://www.tjmiller.meReferences Mentionedhttps://laravelshift.com/https://www.remotion.dev/docs/ai/claude-codehttps://skills.sh/maartenlouis/elevenlabs-remotion-skill/elevenlabs-remotionhttps://x.com/heytjmiller/status/2015187902049706475?s=20https://iris.prismphp.com/https://www.tjmiller.me/newsletter/

Ep 50Snowstorms, 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 topichttps://slightlycaffeinated.fm/ask-a-questionPodcasthttps://slightlycaffeinated.fmhttps://bsky.app/profile/slightlycaffeinated.fmhttps://x.com/slightlycaffpodChrishttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisgmyr.devhttps://x.com/cmgmyrhttps://chrisgmyr.devTJhttps://bsky.app/profile/tjmiller.bsky.socialhttps://x.com/heytjmillerhttps://www.tjmiller.meReferences Mentionedhttps://censusapistatus.comhttps://fineprinthound.com/https://laravel.com/ai/boosthttps://github.com/prism-php/prismhttps://iris.prismphp.com/

Ep 49Iris, 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 topichttps://slightlycaffeinated.fm/ask-a-questionPodcasthttps://slightlycaffeinated.fmhttps://bsky.app/profile/slightlycaffeinated.fmhttps://x.com/slightlycaffpodChrishttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisgmyr.devhttps://x.com/cmgmyrhttps://chrisgmyr.devTJhttps://bsky.app/profile/tjmiller.bsky.socialhttps://x.com/heytjmillerhttps://www.tjmiller.meReferences Mentionedhttps://iris.prismphp.com/https://www.plex.tv/personal-media-server/https://fineprinthound.com/