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Slightly Caffeinated
By Chris Gmyr, TJ MillerTechnology
Slightly Caffeinated episodes
- New Grinder, Solo, and AI Burnout
Chris Gmyr and TJ Miller catch up on dead coffee grinders and summer plans, then dig into Chris's experience with Aaron Francis's Solo and its orchestrator-agent workflow. They close with an honest talk about AI burnout, brain fatigue, and stepping outside to touch grass.
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References Mentioned
- https://www.amazon.com/Aromaster-Settings-Stainless-Adjustable-Anti-static/dp/B0G6D2G1RX
- Baratza Encore https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007F183LK
- Baratza Virtuoso+ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QMY8GLX
- https://soloterm.com/
- https://mostlytechnical.com/
40 min - Meeting Voice Review, Assembly AI, and Marketplace Plugins
TJ Miller and Chris Gmyr talk through recovering from a back injury, coffee and caffeine finds, and a deep run on AI tooling: voice analysis skills, Assembly AI transcription, marketplace plugins, skill context budgets, and the agents-versus-rules question.
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References Mentioned
- Meeting analysis video
- https://krisp.ai
- AssemblyAI
49 min - Turkish Coffee Finally, Multi-Step Synthesis, and AI as Enhancement
Chris Gmyr and TJ Miller talk about the long-awaited Turkish coffee finally landing, Unitree versus PiDog robot dogs, and a tour of TJ's forum comment analysis system at Luma. They also compare notes on AI as enhancement rather than replacement, multi-level synthesis patterns for both work reviews and product features, and the role of LLM-as-judge evals in shipping production AI.
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References Mentioned
- https://shop.unitree.com/products/unitree-go2
- https://www.sunfounder.com/products/sunfounder-pidog-robot-dog-kit-for-raspberry-pi
36 min - Rig, Iris Journaling, and 3D Printing with Claude
TJ Miller and Chris Gmyr walk through a new dev tool called Rig that collapses microservice infrastructure into a single Docker Compose, plus Iris's new internal journal and the run of Anthropic credits it burned through. They also talk through provider lock-in, AWS Bedrock as an off-ramp, and a few weekend AI experiments outside the editor.
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References Mentioned
- https://counterculturecoffee.com/products/fast-forward-12oz-bag
- https://iris.prismphp.com/
- https://usegent.com/
48 min - Usage Limits, Session Skills, and Iris Updates
Chris Gmyr and TJ Miller cover personal updates, travel experiences, and deep dives into AI workflows, cloud usage limits, and Iris enhancements. The hosts share insights on managing AI session context, proactive messaging, and Iris's evolving features, offering practical tips for AI enthusiasts and developers.
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References Mentioned
- https://www.anthropic.com/news/higher-limits-spacex
- https://www.instagram.com/edhonour/
- https://iris.prismphp.com/
54 min - LLM Wiki, Content Intake, and Defuddle
TJ Miller and Chris Gmyr discuss their latest projects involving AI, Obsidian, and Iris, sharing insights on managing context windows, building AI tools, and organizing digital knowledge. They explore practical techniques for enhancing AI workflows, integrating social media scraping, and optimizing note-taking systems.
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References Mentioned
- LLM Wiki
- https://github.com/kepano/obsidian-skills
- https://github.com/safishamsi/graphify
- https://chrisgmyr.dev/newsletter/dev-notes-april-17-2026
- https://defuddle.md/
- https://github.com/daijro/camoufox
33 min - Reflection Skill, PRDs, and Self-Improving Workflows
Chris Gmyr and TJ Miller discuss their latest projects involving AI, PRD generation, and system automation, sharing insights on improving workflow efficiency and code quality.
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References Mentioned
- https://tidal.com/
- https://usegent.com/
- LLM Wiki https://gist.github.com/karpathy/442a6bf555914893e9891c11519de94f
39 min - Still No Turkish Coffee, Audit Pipelines, and ButcherBox Automation
TJ Miller and Chris Gmyr discuss their recent projects involving AI, automation, and software development, sharing insights on building AI pipelines, automating workflows, and managing legacy code. They explore practical applications of AI in content auditing, code review, and personal productivity tools, emphasizing the importance of human-in-the-loop processes.
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References Mentioned
- ButcherBox
- Plan To Eat
- https://github.com/MiniCodeMonkey/chief
- Krisp
- Algolia
- https://github.com/pinchtab/pinchtab
55 min - OpenClaw, 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.
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References Mentioned
- https://openclaw.ai/
- https://obsidian.md/
- https://obsidian.md/help/sync/headless
- https://chrisgmyr.dev/blog/i-wired-openclaw-into-my-obsidian-vault-heres-what-it-can-do
- https://chrisgmyr.dev/blog/i-built-a-content-flywheel-that-runs-on-obsidian-and-ai-skills
- https://chrisgmyr.dev/blog/not-every-podcast-has-a-transcript-now-i-dont-care
35 min - New 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.
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References Mentioned
- https://www.tjmiller.me/posts/iris-agent-updates/
- https://obsidian.md/
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About Slightly Caffeinated
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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.