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Slightly Caffeinated

Chris Gmyr, TJ Miller

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.

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  • #50
    January 31 · 46 min

    Snowstorms, Side Projects, and AI Workflows

    Chris and TJ discuss their recent projects, focusing on the development of Fine Print Hound and Iris. They explore the integration of AI in their workflows, the challenges of memory systems, and the evolution of concepts like 'truths' in AI. The conversation also touches on family life amidst winter weather and the excitement of building with new technologies. Ask a question, suggest a topic https://slightlycaffeinated.fm/ask-a-question Podcast https://slightlycaffeinated.fm https://bsky.app/profile/slightlycaffeinated.fm https://x.com/slightlycaffpod Chris https://bsky.app/profile/chrisgmyr.dev https://x.com/cmgmyr https://chrisgmyr.dev TJ https://bsky.app/profile/tjmiller.bsky.social https://x.com/heytjmiller https://www.tjmiller.me References Mentioned https://censusapistatus.com https://fineprinthound.com/ https://laravel.com/ai/boost https://github.com/prism-php/prism https://iris.prismphp.com/

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  • #49
    January 24 · 45 min

    Iris, Plex, and Fine Print Hound

    TJ and Chris discuss their personal and professional challenges, including health issues and work projects. They delve into innovations in AI, particularly focusing on the development of Iris and Prism, and explore the setup of a NAS and Plex for media management. Additionally, Chris introduces his new project, Fine Print Hound, which aims to alert users about changes in privacy policies. The conversation highlights the balance between personal life and technology, with insights into the importance of data privacy and the ongoing journey of their respective projects. Ask a question, suggest a topic https://slightlycaffeinated.fm/ask-a-question Podcast https://slightlycaffeinated.fm https://bsky.app/profile/slightlycaffeinated.fm https://x.com/slightlycaffpod Chris https://bsky.app/profile/chrisgmyr.dev https://x.com/cmgmyr https://chrisgmyr.dev TJ https://bsky.app/profile/tjmiller.bsky.social https://x.com/heytjmiller https://www.tjmiller.me References Mentioned https://iris.prismphp.com/ https://www.plex.tv/personal-media-server/ https://fineprinthound.com/

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  • #48
    January 10 · 45 min

    Road Caffeine, Iris, and Building a Memory System

    Chris and TJ reflect on their holiday experiences, discuss the development of TJ's personal AI project named Iris, and navigate the ethical concerns surrounding AI technology. They explore the evolution of Iris as a personal assistant, its unique memory systems, and the challenges of launching it to the public while ensuring responsible use. The conversation wraps up with insights into future plans and the journey of building a meaningful AI companion. Ask a question, suggest a topic https://slightlycaffeinated.fm/ask-a-question Podcast https://slightlycaffeinated.fm https://bsky.app/profile/slightlycaffeinated.fm https://x.com/slightlycaffpod Chris https://bsky.app/profile/chrisgmyr.dev https://x.com/cmgmyr https://chrisgmyr.dev TJ https://bsky.app/profile/tjmiller.bsky.social https://x.com/heytjmiller https://www.tjmiller.me References Mentioned https://iris.prismphp.com/

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  • #47
    Dec 6, 2025 · 54 min

    Ethiopian Coffee, Bun, and Building a Life Companion on Prism

    TJ and Chris reflect on their Thanksgiving experiences and the end of the year. They discuss their coffee preferences and recent AI developments, particularly focusing on OpenAI and Anthropic. The conversation then shifts to TJ's exciting project, a life companion built using AI, which aims to assist with daily tasks and emotional support. They explore the technology behind the project, including memory management and conversation summarization, and conclude with thoughts on future developments and the potential for commercialization. Ask a question, suggest a topic https://slightlycaffeinated.fm/ask-a-question Podcast https://slightlycaffeinated.fm https://bsky.app/profile/slightlycaffeinated.fm https://x.com/slightlycaffpod Chris https://bsky.app/profile/chrisgmyr.dev https://x.com/cmgmyr https://chrisgmyr.dev TJ https://bsky.app/profile/tjmiller.bsky.social https://x.com/heytjmiller https://www.tjmiller.me References Mentioned https://puritycoffee.com/products/ethiopia-bette-buna https://counterculturecoffee.com/ https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/openais-altman-declares-code-red-to-improve-chatgpt-as-google-threatens-ai-lead-7faf5ea6 https://bun.com/blog/bun-joins-anthropic https://www.cnbc.com/2025/12/03/anthropic-claude-reportedly-preparing-ipo-race-openai-chatgpt-ft-wilson-sonsini-goodrich-rosati.html https://www.tjmiller.me/posts/building-nova-foundation/

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  • #46
    Nov 22, 2025 · 32 min

    Fancy Turkish Coffee, Plugins, and Structured Output

    Chris Gmyr and TJ Miller share their experiences from a recent Comic Con, discuss home renovation challenges, and prepare for Thanksgiving. They dive into coffee preferences, explore the latest developments in cloud plugins and Claude's structured output, and share updates on Prism. The conversation wraps up with a focus on the importance of observability in AI development. Ask a question, suggest a topic https://slightlycaffeinated.fm/ask-a-question Podcast https://slightlycaffeinated.fm https://bsky.app/profile/slightlycaffeinated.fm https://x.com/slightlycaffpod Chris https://bsky.app/profile/chrisgmyr.dev https://x.com/cmgmyr https://chrisgmyr.dev TJ https://bsky.app/profile/tjmiller.bsky.social https://x.com/heytjmiller https://www.tjmiller.me References Mentioned https://chrisgmyr.dev/subscribe https://counterculturecoffee.com/products/cinco-de-junio https://bsky.app/profile/chrisgmyr.dev/post/3m634gcbujc2a https://www.geocod.io/code-and-coordinates/ https://code.claude.com/docs/en/plugins https://platform.claude.com/docs/en/build-with-claude/structured-outputs https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1rmxPvPrpBdGN (~1hr, 30min)

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