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Slightly Caffeinated

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Jun 14, 2025 • 53min

Nitro Coffee, ButcherBox AI, and Zen Browser

Chris shares how he's using Claude AI to automate his monthly ButcherBox orders, turning a time-consuming $1,500+ cart into smart, budget-friendly selections. The guys discuss browser switches - TJ's move from Arc to Zen Browser and whether it's worth the migration effort.TJ dives into major Prism package updates, including a massive HTTP client refactor to fix streaming issues that have been frustrating users. Plus, Chris explores AI photo tagging for his family website, and they celebrate Raycast's new "Bring Your Own Key" feature that opens up AI tools without needing a Pro subscription.Practical AI workflows, browser comparisons, and the real challenges of maintaining open-source packages - this episode covers tools and techniques you can actually use.Socialshttps://slightlycaffeinated.fm (email hey@)https://suggest.gg/slightlycaffhttps://bsky.app/profile/slightlycaffeinated.fmhttps://x.com/slightlycaffpodhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisgmyr.devhttps://x.com/cmgmyrhttps://chrisgmyr.devhttps://bsky.app/profile/tjmiller.bsky.socialhttps://x.com/heytjmillerhttps://www.tjmiller.meReferences Mentionedhttps://laravellive.dk/https://www.diabrowser.com/https://arc.net/https://zen-browser.app/https://shop.butcherbox.com/partners/try-bb-free?coupon_code=EGTB-1081581-YtlShCik&utm_source=referral&utm_medium=copy_linkhttps://www.photoprism.app/https://www.raycast.com/changelog/1-100-0
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Jun 7, 2025 • 40min

Protein Coffee, Claude 4, and Prism Pairing

Chris Gmyr and TJ Miller discuss their personal lives, including family updates and the challenges they face. They dive into their love for coffee, particularly cold brew and protein coffee, before transitioning to a conversation about AI, specifically Claude Code and its impact on their development work. The discussion then shifts to updates on the Prism project, including telemetry features and upcoming plans for Laracon. The episode wraps up with reflections on the importance of visualization in coding and the excitement for future developments.Socialshttps://slightlycaffeinated.fm (email hey@)https://suggest.gg/slightlycaffhttps://bsky.app/profile/slightlycaffeinated.fmhttps://x.com/slightlycaffpodhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisgmyr.devhttps://x.com/cmgmyrhttps://chrisgmyr.devhttps://bsky.app/profile/tjmiller.bsky.socialhttps://x.com/heytjmillerhttps://www.tjmiller.meReferences Mentionedhttps://www.anthropic.com/news/claude-4https://www.anthropic.com/claude-codehttps://prism.echolabs.dev/https://www.openwebui.com/https://opentelemetry.io/https://x.com/pushpak1300/status/1926633458811453593
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May 24, 2025 • 37min

PHPTek, AI workshop, and ClickHouse talk

TJ Miller and Chris Gmyr discuss their weekend plans, including attending a music festival and other adventures. They delve into TJ's recent experience at a PHP conference, highlighting the speaker dinner, workshop preparation, and the feedback received. The conversation shifts to TJ's talk on ClickHouse implementation, reflecting on the community engagement and future plans for upcoming conferences.Socialshttps://slightlycaffeinated.fm (email hey@)https://suggest.gg/slightlycaffhttps://bsky.app/profile/slightlycaffeinated.fmhttps://x.com/slightlycaffpodhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisgmyr.devhttps://x.com/cmgmyrhttps://chrisgmyr.devhttps://bsky.app/profile/tjmiller.bsky.socialhttps://x.com/heytjmillerhttps://www.tjmiller.meReferences Mentionedhttps://2025.phptek.io/https://www.phparch.com/https://github.com/sixlive/phptek-workshop-2025https://www.geocod.io/https://longhornphp.com/
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May 17, 2025 • 37min

DynamoDB, Raycast workflows, and NativePHP

Chris Gmyr and TJ Miller discuss personal updates, including challenges in their lives and excitement for upcoming events like PHP Tech. They delve into technical topics such as database technologies, particularly DynamoDB, and share their experiences with productivity tools like Raycast and Alfred. The conversation also touches on coffee culture, with both hosts sharing their preferences and brewing methods. They explore the future of PHP, including recent developments in the PHP Foundation and the potential of native PHP for iOS development.Socialshttps://slightlycaffeinated.fm (email hey@)https://suggest.gg/slightlycaffhttps://bsky.app/profile/slightlycaffeinated.fmhttps://x.com/slightlycaffpodhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisgmyr.devhttps://x.com/cmgmyrhttps://chrisgmyr.devhttps://bsky.app/profile/tjmiller.bsky.socialhttps://x.com/heytjmillerhttps://www.tjmiller.meReferences Mentionedhttps://2025.phptek.io/registerhttps://aws.amazon.com/dynamodb/https://counterculturecoffee.com/products/12-oz-hologramhttps://www.stumptowncoffee.com/products/founders-blend?variant=42198358687912https://www.raycast.com/https://formulae.brew.sh/formula/blueutilhttps://the-bucket.transistor.fm/episodes/nativephp-mobile-hits-100khttps://frankenphp.dev/https://thephp.foundation/
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May 3, 2025 • 37min

Decaf Coffee, Tech Specs, and Claude Code

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.Socialshttps://slightlycaffeinated.fm (email hey@)https://suggest.gg/slightlycaffhttps://bsky.app/profile/slightlycaffeinated.fmhttps://x.com/slightlycaffpodhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisgmyr.devhttps://x.com/cmgmyrhttps://chrisgmyr.devhttps://bsky.app/profile/tjmiller.bsky.socialhttps://x.com/heytjmillerhttps://www.tjmiller.meReferences Mentionedhttps://counterculturecoffee.com/collections/all/products/12-oz-slow-motionhttps://docs.anthropic.com/en/docs/agents-and-tools/claude-code/overview
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Apr 26, 2025 • 39min

Concerts, Cold Brew, AI Conversations, and Prism Updates

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.Socialshttps://slightlycaffeinated.fm (email hey@)https://suggest.gg/slightlycaffhttps://bsky.app/profile/slightlycaffeinated.fmhttps://x.com/slightlycaffpodhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisgmyr.devhttps://x.com/cmgmyrhttps://chrisgmyr.devhttps://bsky.app/profile/tjmiller.bsky.socialhttps://x.com/heytjmillerhttps://www.tjmiller.meReferences Mentionedhttps://toddycafe.com/product/toddy-cold-brew-systemhttps://prismphp.com/
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Apr 5, 2025 • 27min

New grill, Evolution of coffee, and Prism Relay

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.Socialshttps://slightlycaffeinated.fm (email hey@)https://suggest.gg/slightlycaffhttps://bsky.app/profile/slightlycaffeinated.fmhttps://x.com/slightlycaffpodhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisgmyr.devhttps://x.com/cmgmyrhttps://chrisgmyr.devhttps://bsky.app/profile/tjmiller.bsky.socialhttps://x.com/heytjmillerhttps://www.tjmiller.meReferences Mentionedhttps://www.grillagrills.com/product/ps-primate-gas-grill-and-griddlehttps://github.com/prism-php/relayhttps://x.com/heytjmiller/status/1907528507770479066https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol
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Mar 29, 2025 • 43min

The Worst Coffee, ClickHouse & Kafka, AI Updates & Coding Tools

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.Socialshttps://slightlycaffeinated.fm (email hey@)https://suggest.gg/slightlycaffhttps://bsky.app/profile/slightlycaffeinated.fmhttps://x.com/slightlycaffpodhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisgmyr.devhttps://x.com/cmgmyrhttps://chrisgmyr.devhttps://bsky.app/profile/tjmiller.bsky.socialhttps://x.com/heytjmillerhttps://www.tjmiller.meReferences Mentionedhttps://clickhouse.com/https://kafka.apache.org/https://vector.dev/https://zookeeper.apache.org/https://www.anthropic.com/news/web-searchhttps://docs.anthropic.com/en/docs/agents-and-tools/claude-code/overviewhttps://aider.chat/
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Mar 15, 2025 • 36min

Favorite Mugs, Claude Projects, and Science Olympiad Sorrows

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.Socialshttps://slightlycaffeinated.fm (email hey@)https://suggest.gg/slightlycaffhttps://bsky.app/profile/slightlycaffeinated.fmhttps://x.com/slightlycaffpodhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisgmyr.devhttps://x.com/cmgmyrhttps://chrisgmyr.devhttps://bsky.app/profile/tjmiller.bsky.socialhttps://x.com/heytjmillerhttps://www.tjmiller.meReferences Mentionedhttps://support.anthropic.com/en/articles/9519177-how-can-i-create-and-manage-projectshttps://github.com/PatrickJS/awesome-cursorruleshttps://gist.github.com/sixlive/07004c5d09515f986d04edbc484277e6https://www.yeti.com/drinkware/mugshttps://us.keepcup.com/https://www.youtube.com/live/KpcxiEGmN84
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Mar 8, 2025 • 40min

Turkish coffee, Alfred vs Raycast, and Prism updates

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.Socialshttps://slightlycaffeinated.fm (email hey@)https://suggest.gg/slightlycaffhttps://bsky.app/profile/slightlycaffeinated.fmhttps://x.com/slightlycaffpodhttps://bsky.app/profile/chrisgmyr.devhttps://x.com/cmgmyrhttps://chrisgmyr.devhttps://bsky.app/profile/tjmiller.bsky.socialhttps://x.com/heytjmillerhttps://www.tjmiller.meReferences Mentionedhttps://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/

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