Overtired

Christina Warren, Jeff Severns Guntzel, and Brett Terpstra

4.8 (107)
TECHNOLOGY
UPDATED SEMIMONTHLY

Christina Warren, Jeff Severns Guntzel, and Brett Terpstra chat weekly about mental health, tech, and pop culture.

NOV 11

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 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 revolutionary terminal emulator, Mitchell Hashimoto's Ghostty. Oh, and Tim Walz playing Crazy Taxi? Priceless. All this while navigating the wild west of social media insanity. Buckle up!

1h 19m
OCT 28

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 personal struggles. Jeff finds mental solace in his organized workshop, crafting metal art while Brett recounts school rebellions. The trio also discuss AI tools, secret SkunkWorks projects, and quirky app designs. Expect tech talk tangents, live coding passion, and a touch of corporate drama – all with a dose of irreverent humor! Sponsor 1Password Extended Access Management solves the problems traditional IAM and MDM can’t . It’s security for the way we work today, and it’s now generally available to companies with Okta and Microsoft Entra, and in beta for Google Workspace customers. Check it out at 1password.com/overtired. Highlights https://overtiredpod.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Highlight-Reel-of-Give-Yourself-a-Five.mp4 Chapters * 00:00 Welcome and Introductions * 00:32 Merlin Episodes and Podcasting Dreams * 01:50 Mental Health Corner: Jay’s Work Challenges * 14:40 Mental Health Corner: Brett’s Health Journey * 20:55 Jeff’s Workshop and Mental Health * 28:15 Sponsor Break: 1Password * 32:13 Work and Developer Relations at Oracle * 35:07 Crafting Personalized Outreach with AI * 35:37 Effective Blogger Engagement Strategies * 36:32 Building Genuine Connections in Tech * 37:30 Innovative Projects and Their Impact * 39:50 Challenges of Corporate Metrics * 43:01 The Value of Unquantifiable Work in DevRel * 45:13 Exploring Useful Apps and Tools * 54:03 The Future of Link Management * 01:03:39 Encouraging Open Source Development * 01:04:17 Live Coding and Teaching Insights Show Links * https://kjaymiller.com * What I learned from a boring contribution * Surviving the Whirlwind. A Ramble after (yet another) round of Layoffs * Jeff’s Mastodon posts about his lathe * Dinner in the shop! * Polishing century-old handles! * Extracted the spindle assembly! * I’m going to be brave! * Front and Center * Zellij * Zellij bananas roadmap * LinkWarden * HistoryHound Join the Conversation * Merch * Come chat on Discord! * Twitter/ovrtrd * Instagram/ovrtrd * Youtube * a href="http://overtiredpod.com/sendy/subscription?

1h 6m
OCT 22

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 integration in daily tasks, and practical wisdom from the Wisdom Project. Expect pop culture musings, heartfelt chats on personal growth, and humorous tales—from DIY hacks. Dive in for tech talk, life lessons, and a pinch of philosophical reflection. Sponsor Blogging is making a comeback and Pika is a great way to get a blog online fast. Visit pika.page/overtired now to give yourself a chance to experience the personal internet as it was meant to be. Enter coupon code OVERTIRED20 to get 20% off your first year of Pika Pro. Show Links Part 1 of this conversation: * S-Tier Face (Merlin Mann Part 1) * The Spotify playlist for episode 418 * The GitHub repo for the episode, containing a chatGPT-generated episode glossary and other fun stuff The work of Merlin Mann: * Merlin’s website * Merlin’s Wisdom Project (Referred to repeatedly as “The Document”) * Do by Friday (Podcast with Alex Cox. Hi Alex!) * Roderick on the Line (Podcast with John Roderick) * Reconcilable Differences (Podcast with John Siracusa) Odds + Ends: * Overtired #402: Emotional Sweep with Merlin Mann is Part 0 of this conversation * Developmental Evaluation * Kai Scissors * Grand Royal (magazine) * The XY Problem Apps: * MacWhisper * Descript * TableFlip Join the Conversation * Merch * Come chat on Discord! * Twitter/ovrtrd * Instagram/ovrtrd * Youtube * Get the Newsletter Thanks! You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network Check out more episodes at overtiredpod.com and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. Find Brett as @ttscoff, Christina as @film_girl, Jeff as @jsguntzel, and follow Overtired at @ovrtrd on Twitter. Transcript Beauty of the Lonely Boys (Merlin Mann Part 2) [00:00:00] Jeff: Hey everybody.

1h 44m
OCT 7

419: ISIS Pickup Lines

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 tales, and despair over old-school Marvel flicks. Add a sprinkle of WordPress scandal, a walkthrough of the PropEdit plist wizardry, plus some cheeky banter about sleep, weather, and world takeover plans. What an epic ride! Sponsor Blogging is making a comeback and Pika is a great way to get a blog online fast. Visit pika.page/overtired now to give yourself a chance to experience the personal internet as it was meant to be. Enter coupon code OVERTIRED20 to get 20% off your first year of Pika Pro. Chapters * 00:00 Introduction and Greetings * 00:44 Weather and Asheville Crisis Discussion * 07:06 Mental Health Check-In * 26:14 Sponsor: Pika * 28:57 On Dick Drawings * 30:39 Blogging and Personal Writing Reflections * 34:20 Cybertruck and Twitter Musings * 36:03 Waymo: The Future of Self-Driving Cars * 39:02 The Challenges of Human Drivers * 42:23 The Debate on Electric Vehicles * 45:34 WordPress Drama Unfolds * 52:14 The Impact of Open Source Contributions * 58:58 grAPPtitude Show Links * S-Tier Face (Overtired 418) Playlist * Hit Charade: Lou Pearlman * The Boy Band Con - YouTube Original * Dirty Pop: Netflix * US officials want to know why Islamists love Toyotas * The WordPress/WP Engine Explained * Cybertruck PRNDL * Name Mangler * You Need a Budget * PropEdit Join the Conversation * Merch * Come chat on Discord! * Twitter/ovrtrd * Instagram/ovrtrd * Youtube * Get the Newsletter Thanks! You’re downloading today’s show from CacheFly’s network BackBeat Media Podcast Network Check out more episodes at overtiredpod.com and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. Find Brett as @ttscoff, Christina as @film_girl, Jeff as @jsguntzel, and follow Overtired at @ovrtrd on Twitter.

1h 14m
SEP 30

S-Tier Face (Merlin Mann: Part 1)

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.

1h 32m
SEP 17

You Don't Have the Butts

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 elusive cinematic experiences with Repo Man, Ridgemont High, and classic noir flicks. You don't got the butts to miss this episode.

1h 5m
SEP 9

Accidental Meth

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 editors. They debate light themes, licensing chaos, and the quirks of macro automation tools.

1h 23m
AUG 27

Making the Best of Goat Castration

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 and DevonThink, Brett's rewrite of his tool Planter, and the newfound allure of VS Code over Sublime.

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107 Ratings

Smooth show titles and segues

01/04/2022

rrgym06

It’s not everyday that you get to hear tech in the same convo as 90s deep dives, Taylor Swift, and manic random ADHD tangents. Brett and Christina, along with the occasional guest, bring you along for a relaxing and strange conversation. Sit back, preferably tired, and enjoy the ride 👍🏼
Feels like home

10/12/2021

BryanGuffey

I look forward to Overtired every week because listening to Brett and Christina makes my ADHD brain feel it's at peace because the podcast sounds like my brain. It is absolutely the most comfortable I feel each week.
One of my favorites

07/05/2021

crisnoh

You’re both wonderful and one of the highlights of my podcast feed. Quickly made it onto my “must listen” list
OverMired in Great Content

06/08/2021

Flatbread311

You know what I’m talking about. But really—great conversational chemistry. I appreciate the breadth of things here, that OverTired is centralized around tech, but can tangent-off into the distance without losing the conceit of the show. Great stuff!