
Slightly Caffeinated
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.
Latest episodes

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/

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/

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

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/

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

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/

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

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/

Mar 1, 2025 • 35min
Coffee Shop Preferences, Onboarding, and Prism Updates
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.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://puritycoffee.com/collections/whole-bean-coffeehttps://greatlakescoffee.com/collections/coffeehttps://prism.echolabs.dev/

Feb 15, 2025 • 34min
AI Writing Style guides and integrating Go with Laravel
Listeners are treated to personal updates on job transitions and fun outdoor projects. The hosts dive into the world of AI in writing, discussing how it can enhance workflows while preserving a unique voice. Exciting tech talk continues with insights on integrating Go with Laravel, highlighting performance and security benefits. Finally, community-driven code refactoring strategies are explored, underscoring the importance of collaboration in coding advancements. It's a blend of personal stories and cutting-edge tech discussions!