Overtired

Nov 11 2024 220 ep. 68 mins 217
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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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422: Election Madness and Terminal Emulators

Nov 11 2024 78 mins  
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 shade at the DNC, reminisce about the nightmare of 2016, and fantasize about burning it all down. In a lighter twist, we get the lowdown on a revol

421: Give Yourself A Five

Oct 28 2024 66 mins  
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 personal struggles. Jeff finds mental solace in his organized workshop, crafting metal art while Brett recounts school rebellions. The trio also disc

420: Beauty of the Lonely Boys (Merlin Mann: Part 2)

Oct 22 2024 103 mins  
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 integration in daily tasks, and practical wisdom from the Wisdom Project. Expect pop culture musings, heartfelt chats on personal growth, and

419: ISIS Pickup Lines

Oct 07 2024 73 mins  
Join Christina, Brett, and Jeff as they embark on a chaotic journey exploring everything from Marjorie Taylor Greene’s concerning weather tweets to Asheville’s artsy past drowning in climate disaster. Dive into debates over Joker 2, Deadpool’s wacky showdown with Wolverine, and ponder corporate charity tactics. Christina’s Waymo love affair, Jeff’s garage guru tal

418: S-Tier Face (Merlin Mann: Part 1)

Sep 30 2024 91 mins  
This is the first of two episodes. The idea was for Merlin and Jeff to discuss how they were using chatGPT in ways that are maybe novel. The thing is, the pre-show banter became in-show banter that barely touched the intended topic, which is awesome because now, thanks to the transcript of this episode, we have fodder for chatGPT experimentation between episodes.

417: You Don’t Have the Butts

Sep 17 2024 64 mins  
On this episode of Overtired, Brett, Christina, and Jeff dive into the nuances of recording at offbeat hours, battle through heavy metal noise and prescription pill bottle museums, and share laugh-worthy tales of mental health mishaps and medication struggles. Copilot's magic, ChatGPT's native Mac app, and a Sinatra of everyday cheat sheets make the tech cut, while Jeff chases elus

416: Accidental Meth

Sep 09 2024 82 mins  
Christina, Jeff, and Brett dive into a rollercoaster episode packed with wild travel tales, parenting epiphanies, and tech geekery. Christina shares her whirlwind trip to San Francisco, while Jeff reminisces about meth-centric band auditions. Brett navigates an Accidental Vyvanse Overdose and a transition to VS Code, with plenty of geek love for GitHub extensions and markdown edito

415: Making the Best of Goat Castration

Aug 27 2024 60 mins  
A Brett and Jeff episode! The co-hosts discuss Jeff's recovery from COVID, including musings on mask-wearing fatigue. Jeff opens up about the emotional experience of dropping his son off at college, while both share their struggles with being increasingly moved to tears by everyday events (like TV commercials). The duo also dives into their longtime fondness for apps like Noteplan

414: Jammin’ on the One

Jul 22 2024 67 mins  
It’s Brett’s 46th birthday bash, and he’s celebrating in style with Jeff and Christina. Expect gifts like Cooks Illustrated and flood detectors, riveting overflowing toilet tales, and sampling fun with Koala. Dive into comedy insights with an ‘Elf’ story featuring James Caan, and honor Bob Newhart’s 1961 Grammy win. Plus, a TUAW domain kerfuffle and

413: Politics, Money, and Tacos

Jul 08 2024 83 mins  
After a brief hiatus, Brett and Christina are back, juggling life’s chaos from sciatica distress and political uproar to mouthwatering taco discoveries and tech marvels. They dissect mental health struggles, modern politics, and the power of local action. Brett spills on his heartwarming mushroom taco experience and flaunts his shiny new iPhone 15 and Sonos Ace headphones, while