The Standup Thanksgiving Special - TheStandup
Nov 27, 2025
Join Casey Muratori, a software developer known for his insights into developer tooling and low-level programming, as he dishes on the value of quality tools like FilePilot. The conversation gets quirky with snack confessions and goofy morning routines. Casey dives into tech topics like the PMC Trace project for Windows performance counters and shares his journey creating a game for his son. They also reflect on work-life balance at Netflix and spark creativity through personal projects, all while embracing gratitude this Thanksgiving.
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Candy Mouthwash And Judo Fuel
- Trash Dev swished candy in his mouth to freshen breath while driving and used candy as a morning mouthwash substitute.
- He joked that Funyuns and gummy bears fuel his early-morning judo sessions and knock out opponents with bad breath.
Buy Quality Tools You Use Daily
- Casey Muratori recommends paying for high-quality tools you use daily, like FilePilot, when they save time and frustration.
- He bought a perpetual license because a core tool's productivity gain makes the cost negligible.
Starting A Second Company Together
- ThePrimeagen described launching a new company with teammates and enjoying collaborative creative work after years of solo content creation.
- He stressed gratitude for the supportive audience and teammates who keep showing up weekly.