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.

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

References Mentioned

• https://counterculturecoffee.com/collections/all/products/12-oz-slow-motion
• https://docs.anthropic.com/en/docs/agents-and-tools/claude-code/overview

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.

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://toddycafe.com/product/toddy-cold-brew-system
• https://prismphp.com/

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 discussions on future plans and community engagement.

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.grillagrills.com/product/ps-primate-gas-grill-and-griddle
• https://github.com/prism-php/relay
• https://x.com/heytjmiller/status/1907528507770479066
• https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol

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://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://clickhouse.com/
• https://kafka.apache.org/
• https://vector.dev/
• https://zookeeper.apache.org/
• https://www.anthropic.com/news/web-search
• https://docs.anthropic.com/en/docs/agents-and-tools/claude-code/overview
• https://aider.chat/

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 team.

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://support.anthropic.com/en/articles/9519177-how-can-i-create-and-manage-projects
• https://github.com/PatrickJS/awesome-cursorrules
• https://gist.github.com/sixlive/07004c5d09515f986d04edbc484277e6
• https://www.yeti.com/drinkware/mugs
• https://us.keepcup.com/
• https://www.youtube.com/live/KpcxiEGmN84

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 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.instagram.com/p/DGtUjQftjqA/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
• https://greatlakescoffee.com/
• https://puritycoffee.com/
• https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDekjByxiGX/?igsh=MXMzeDVkZDQ2dW93ZQ==
• https://alfred.app/
• https://www.raycast.com/
• https://prism.echolabs.dev/

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
• 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/whole-bean-coffee
• https://greatlakescoffee.com/collections/coffee
• https://prism.echolabs.dev/

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@)
• 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.geocod.io/code-and-coordinates/2025-02-10-supercharging-laravel-with-go/
• https://themsaid.com/the-polyglot-stack
• https://themsaid.com/php-to-go
• https://prism.echolabs.dev/

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 development of their projects.

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://chrisgmyr.dev/series/ynab-cli-in-laravel
• Jess Archer’s ClickHouse talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jjvaFWWKqg
• Laracon EU Day 1 Stream https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gk8pX7RUn3A
• Laracon EU Day 2 Stream https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShavO_oNoaY
• https://prism.echolabs.dev/

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/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://clickhouse.com/
• https://chrisgmyr.dev/building-a-ynab-cli-in-laravel
• https://themsaid.com/the-polyglot-stack
• https://themsaid.com/courses/php-to-go/
• https://www.deepseek.com/
• https://groq.com/
• https://x.com/aarondfrancis
• https://prism.echolabs.dev/