Overtired Christina Warren, Jeff Severns Guntzel, and Brett Terpstra

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 Macstock marvels. Laugh, learn, and maybe even fix your toilet seat!

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Chapters



* 00:00 Introduction and Birthday Celebrations

* 00:43 Gifts and Subscriptions

* 02:37 Home Improvement and Plumbing Stories

* 03:53 The Best Toilet Seat Ever

* 05:52 Plumbing Mishaps and Family History

* 11:10 Birthday Party Plans

* 13:40 CrowdStrike Incident

* 19:09 Sponsor: 1Password

* 21:20 Sponsor bonus content

* 27:33 Reviving TUAW: A Controversial Story

* 33:59 AI Articles and Identity Theft

* 35:08 The Resurrection of Old Content

* 35:48 Reflecting on Past Work

* 37:40 The Sale of Content Rights

* 44:50 Macstock Reunion

* 50:09 GrAPPtitude: App Recommendations

* 01:04:38 Remembering Bob Newhart



Show Links



* Best toilet seat ever

* Major Windows BSOD issue hits banks, airlines, and TV broadcasters - The Verge

* A Beloved Tech Blog Is Now Publishing AI Articles Under the Names of Its Old Human Staff (404media.co)

* Early Apple tech bloggers are shocked to find their name and work have been AI-zombified - The Verge

* Apple blog TUAW returns as an AI content farm (engadget.com)

* Screen Studio

* Kaleidoscope





* Welcome Kaleidoscope 5



* Koala Sampler

* Jammin’ on the One





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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 Christina geeks out over iTerm2’s latest update. With witty banter and unfiltered thoughts, they tackle the iTerm2 AI drama, share their love for the open-source Home Assistant, and more. Plug in your earbuds for a rollercoaster of emotions, tech talk, and foodie fantasies.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Jeff’s Absence

00:46 Discussing Back Pain and Sciatica

01:52 Political Anxiety and Mental Health

07:13 Conference Experiences and AI

19:10 Financial Talk and 401k Loans

27:06 ExpressVPN Sponsorship

31:32 Reviewing Sonos Ace Headphones

38:29 New iPhone 15 and Switching Carriers

40:34 Exploring iPhone Camera Features

41:32 The Evolution of iPhones

43:31 Bluetooth and Headphone Technology

45:42 Bone Conductor Headphones

53:53 A Memorable Trip to Minneapolis

01:00:09 The Future of iThoughts

01:10:26 Grapptitude: iTerm2 and Home Assistant

Show Links



* 401K loans

* Sonos Ace headphones

* iPhone 15

* Genital Shame

* iThoughts

* iTerm 3.5.x

* Warp AI

* Brett and Christina on the iTerm thanks screen



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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

Politics, Money, and Tacos



[00:00:00] Introduction and Jeff’s Absencebr ...

Overtired Goes Overtime with Sports, PTSD, and Coffee Controversies

In this episode of Overtired, Brett and Christina are joined by guest Jay Miller for an impromptu sports-centric discussion that spans the globe from baseball to European soccer. Along the way, they dive into the logistics of crazy travel schedules, the trials of corporate events, and the importance of happy birthday attention. They also discuss the latest in Mac tools, including Launch Control, Ecamm Live, and the rising star, Mise. All this while periodically engaging in sidebar rants about loud tech conferences and the struggles of navigating evolving relationships during Father's Day. Grab your AeroPress, sit back, and enjoy the tangents.

Geeky Giggles, Merch Madness, and Taco Tech Tips: The Overtired Trio

Brace yourself for some uproarious fun as Brett Terpstra, Christina Warren, and Jeff Severins Gunsel hit a two-week reunion record! Dive into the madness with Brett unveiling the show’s new must-have merch—’Get Some Sleep' totes and, wait for it, ‘Overtired’ thongs. The trio delves into a rollercoaster of mental health updates: Brett reminisces about manic creativity, Jeff raves about mid-day naps, and Christina juggles workshop anxiety with WWDC excitement. In the mix, Brett questions Christina on her bizarre hotel misadventures, and they hash out the chaos of project management, with throwbacks to ‘The Mythical Man Month,’ NVAlt, and nvUltra. Christina drops some tech love for Carbon Copy Cloner 7 and open-source stand-ins for Bartender, now cloaked in corporate mystery. Don’t miss their foodie detour into the hilarious Taco Fancy GitHub project and snag some savvy coding tips along the way. Your ultimate guide to tech, tacos, thongs, and more!

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Chapters



* 0:00 Bad At Being Good At Computers

* 00:03 Welcome and Introductions

* 00:25 Merchandise Announcement

* 02:55 Mental Health Corner

* 06:34 WWDC Plans and Reflections

* 09:10 Workshop Preparation Stress

* 12:40 ADHD and Deadline Management

* 21:31 PSA and Upcoming Events

* 23:42 Keyboard Talk

* 33:29 Sponsor: ExpressVPN

* 35:23 Hotel Woes and Travel Reflections

* 35:52 The Fascination with Hidden Information

* 36:36 A Rough Hotel Experience

* 39:05 The Mythical Man-Month Discussion

* 40:47 Software Development Challenges

* 45:58 The Second System Effect

* 47:30 Managing Software Projects

* 56:34 Gratitude Picks: Software Tools and Apps

* 01:11:52 Farewell and Final Thoughts



Highlights

https://overtiredpod.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Highlight-Reel-of-Bad-At-Being-Good-At-Computers.mp4

Show Links



* Overtired Merch!

* Get Some Sleep Jeff Tote

* Overtired Pillow

* The Mythical Man-Month

* The Innovator’s Dilemma

* The Archive

* TableFlip

* Erin’s show

* Mythical Man Month

* Second-System Effect

* Lily58

* Via Project

* Tower](https://www.git-tower.com/mac)

* Carbon Copy Cloner 7

* Ice (Bartender replacement)

* Taco Fancy

In this episode of Overtired, hosts Jeff, Brett, and Christina discuss a variety of topics ranging from outdoor experiences with mosquitoes and birds to in-depth health conversations involving weight loss drugs and mental health updates. They also delve into issues with Spotify, the challenges of managing subscriptions and permissions, and explore new technologies and apps, such as Kino and Fish Shell. The episode wraps up with a discussion on entertainment preferences and grAPPtitude shoutouts.

Vacations and day jobs, AI search and web traffic, laptops and browser wars.