

Overtired
Christina Warren, Jeff Severns Guntzel, and Brett Terpstra
Christina Warren & Brett Terpstra have odd sleep schedules. They nerd out over varied interests: gadgets, software, and life in a connected world. Tune in to find out what keeps them up at night.
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Mar 24, 2025 • 0sec
428: You’re Not Invulnerable
This week, Merlin Mann, a pioneer in blogging and podcasting, joins the crew for a lively chat. They tackle the humorous side of managing medications and the chaos of personal health. The conversation swings from nostalgic reflections on childhood literature to the struggles of corporate reorganization. Expect laughter as they discuss tech productivity hacks, the emotional depth found in music, and the vulnerable side of discussing politics. It's a blend of heartfelt insights and not-so-serious banter that keeps everyone engaged.

Mar 10, 2025 • 0sec
LOST and Found
Brett and Christina dive into a sleepless whirlwind of tech chatter and media binges in this wildly overtired episode. Brett recounts his struggles with insomnia, trazodone, and Gabapentin while lamenting the lack of manic productivity….

Mar 3, 2025 • 56min
426: Retro Gaming Rabbit Hole
Brett and Christina return from a break (sans Jeff for a couple weeks) with an episode that’s part health saga, part tech chatter, and part retro gaming geek-out. Christina boasts a new gig at Google DeepMind, while Brett recounts his…

Jan 20, 2025 • 1h 3min
425: Always Sunny Girl
In a hilariously overtired episode, the trio - Brett Terpshire, Christina Warren, and freshly 50 Jeff Severns Guntzel - shares personal updates and tech tidbits. Jeff reflects on turning 50 and throws an TV-themed party filled with…

Jan 6, 2025 • 0sec
424: I’m Bad for Computers
Brett and Christina return from their hiatus with a chaotic blend of health updates, travel tales, and tech talk. Brett opens up about his struggles with Dysautonomia and the labyrinth of healthcare, while Christina shares her whirlwind…

Nov 25, 2024 • 1h 5min
423: I Can’t Follow Beautiful
Brett’s back from death’s door with dizziness and newfound medical theories, while Jeff scores a major mental health milestone by conquering his driveway chaos. They dive deep into VPNs, Tor, and Signal for all you privacy freaks, and Jeff…

Nov 11, 2024 • 1h 19min
422: Election Madness and Terminal Emulators
Jeff and Christina kick off the Overtired Podcast with a hearty dose of election angst, send their well wishes to Brett struggling with health issues, and dive deep into coping strategies for the shitshow that is US politics. They throw…

Oct 28, 2024 • 1h 6min
421: Give Yourself A Five
Brett, Jeff, and the fabulous Jay Miller dive into hilarious and chaotic tales of surviving corporate reorgs, handling ADHD, and wrestling with DevRel magic. From API designing demands to repeated layoffs, they share hearty laughs and…

Oct 22, 2024 • 1h 44min
420: Beauty of the Lonely Boys (Merlin Mann: Part 2)
This is the second part of a two-part conversation with Merlin Mann. Join Jeff Severns Gunzel and Merlin Mann on a whimsical journey through AI antics, creative teamwork, and nostalgic rabbit holes. Get insights on ChatGPT’s quirks, AI…

Oct 7, 2024 • 1h 14min
419: ISIS Pickup Lines
Join the chaotic conversations as they dive into Marjorie Taylor Greene's bizarre weather tweets and the climate disaster threatening Asheville's arts scene. They debate pop culture like Joker 2 and Deadpool vs. Wolverine, while exploring the future of self-driving cars and the quirks of the Cybertruck. Personal anecdotes about blogging and mental health emerge, alongside a humorous look at corporate drama in the WordPress community. Get ready for witty banter and unexpected insights on everything from tech innovations to personal finance tips!


