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.

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• https://x.com/heytjmiller
• https://www.tjmiller.me

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• https://www.tjmiller.me/posts/iris-agent-updates/
• https://obsidian.md/

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.

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• https://www.tjmiller.me

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• 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/

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.

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• 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/

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.

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• https://censusapistatus.com
• https://fineprinthound.com/
• https://laravel.com/ai/boost
• https://github.com/prism-php/prism
• https://iris.prismphp.com/

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.

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• https://iris.prismphp.com/
• https://www.plex.tv/personal-media-server/
• https://fineprinthound.com/

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.

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• https://iris.prismphp.com/

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.

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• 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/

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.

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• 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)

TJ and Chris discuss their recent experiences with AI coding agents, the challenges of balancing AI assistance with traditional coding skills, and the evolving landscape of software development. They explore the implications of using AI tools in the workplace, the differences between OpenAI and Anthropic, and share updates on their personal projects, including the development of a personal assistant AI and enhancements to the Prism framework.

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References Mentioned

• https://github.com/f/git-rewrite-commits
• https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/openai-anthropic-profitability-e9f5bcd6
• https://www.reddit.com/r/ClaudeAI/comments/1oivjvm/claude_code_is_a_beast_tips_from_6_months_of/

Chris Gmyr and TJ Miller catch up on recent happenings, from Halloween antics to chilly camping adventures. They dive into technical discussions about tool calling with structured output and the innovative use of skill activation hooks in Claude Code. The duo also shares personal stories about their coffee experiences and the challenges of coding workflows.

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• https://www.reddit.com/r/ClaudeAI/comments/1oivjvm/claude_code_is_a_beast_tips_from_6_months_of/
• https://buildermethods.com/agent-os
• https://readwise.io/i/chris384 
• https://www.notion.so
• https://obsidian.md
• https://github.com/prism-php/prism