
Thanksgiving prep, traditions, and home automations
11/23/24 • 44 min
Chris Gmyr and TJ Miller discuss their recent experiences, including coaching a Science Olympiad team, home improvements, and Thanksgiving traditions. They delve into the benefits of home automation and smart technology, sharing insights on their setups and future plans for enhancing their homes with automation. The conversation highlights the importance of family, traditions, and the joy of teaching and learning together.
Socials
- https://slightlycaffeinated.fm (email hey@)
- https://suggest.gg/slightlycaff
- https://bsky.app/profile/slightlycaffeinated.fm
- https://x.com/slightlycaffpod
- https://bsky.app/profile/chrisgmyr.dev
- https://x.com/cmgmyr
- https://chrisgmyr.dev
- https://bsky.app/profile/tjmiller.bsky.social
- https://x.com/heytjmiller
- https://www.tjmiller.me
References Mentioned
- https://www.adafruit.com/product/3333
- https://app.plantoeat.com/recipes/8481706 (turkey + wet brine)
- https://store-us.meater.com/products/meater-block (wireless thermometers)
- https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N1GH4C8 (turkey with gratitude cards)
- https://bsky.app/profile/chrisgmyr.dev/post/3lbal7r5hlk2p
- https://www.wyze.com/
- https://www.ecobee.com/en-us/smart-thermostats/
- https://www.arlo.com/en-us/cameras
- https://www.philips-hue.com/en-us
- https://us.shelly.com/
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matter_(standard)
- https://www.digi.com/solutions/by-technology/zigbee-wireless-standard
Chris Gmyr and TJ Miller discuss their recent experiences, including coaching a Science Olympiad team, home improvements, and Thanksgiving traditions. They delve into the benefits of home automation and smart technology, sharing insights on their setups and future plans for enhancing their homes with automation. The conversation highlights the importance of family, traditions, and the joy of teaching and learning together.
Socials
- https://slightlycaffeinated.fm (email hey@)
- https://suggest.gg/slightlycaff
- https://bsky.app/profile/slightlycaffeinated.fm
- https://x.com/slightlycaffpod
- https://bsky.app/profile/chrisgmyr.dev
- https://x.com/cmgmyr
- https://chrisgmyr.dev
- https://bsky.app/profile/tjmiller.bsky.social
- https://x.com/heytjmiller
- https://www.tjmiller.me
References Mentioned
- https://www.adafruit.com/product/3333
- https://app.plantoeat.com/recipes/8481706 (turkey + wet brine)
- https://store-us.meater.com/products/meater-block (wireless thermometers)
- https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N1GH4C8 (turkey with gratitude cards)
- https://bsky.app/profile/chrisgmyr.dev/post/3lbal7r5hlk2p
- https://www.wyze.com/
- https://www.ecobee.com/en-us/smart-thermostats/
- https://www.arlo.com/en-us/cameras
- https://www.philips-hue.com/en-us
- https://us.shelly.com/
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matter_(standard)
- https://www.digi.com/solutions/by-technology/zigbee-wireless-standard
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TJ Miller and Chris Gmyr discuss the challenges of homeownership, including renovations and unexpected issues. They delve into the world of home automation, sharing experiences with smart devices and thermostats. The conversation shifts to the development of a GraphQL SDK, exploring the complexities and potential solutions for better integration. Finally, they discuss browser preferences, particularly the future of the Arc browser and alternatives like Zen browser, weighing the pros and cons of each.
Socials
- https://slightlycaffeinated.fm (email hey@)
- https://suggest.gg/slightlycaff
- https://bsky.app/profile/slightlycaffeinated.fm
- https://x.com/slightlycaffpod
- https://bsky.app/profile/chrisgmyr.dev
- https://x.com/cmgmyr
- https://chrisgmyr.dev
- https://bsky.app/profile/tjmiller.bsky.social
- https://x.com/heytjmiller
- https://www.tjmiller.me
References Mentioned
Next Episode

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Socials
- https://slightlycaffeinated.fm (email hey@)
- https://suggest.gg/slightlycaff
- https://bsky.app/profile/slightlycaffeinated.fm
- https://x.com/slightlycaffpod
- https://bsky.app/profile/chrisgmyr.dev
- https://x.com/cmgmyr
- https://chrisgmyr.dev
- https://bsky.app/profile/tjmiller.bsky.social
- https://x.com/heytjmiller
- https://www.tjmiller.me
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