Overtired
Christina Warren and Brett Terpstra have unusual sleep schedules, leading them to explore a wide range of topics during their late-night conversations. They nerd out over gadgets, software, and life in a connected world. The podcast delves into their varied interests, from technology to everyday life, with occasional guest appearances by Jeff Severns Guntzel. It offers a casual, insightful look at what keeps them awake at night.
Episodes
445: Nails and Keys with Melissa Davis (The Mac Mommy)
Brett records an episode without Christina and Jeff and chats with Melissa Davis (The Mac Mommy) about her start as a mommy blogger and longtime Mac podcaster, her tech-support work, and the strange lack of closure when online friends disappear. They trade mental-health and chronic-illness updates, Adderall vs. Vyvanse, difficulty finding curious doctors, and being labeled “worried well.” Don̵
444: Projects and Pitt-falls
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Chapters
00:00 Gang Back Together
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443: Mixed Climate January
Jeff and Christina are out of pocket this week, so Erin Dawson heroically steps in to keep the show afloat during trying times. Life, religion, dating, blogging… an everything bagel of a show.
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442: AI Agents and Political Chaos
Join Christina Warren and Brett Terpstra as they navigate the freezing Minnesotan cold without running water, delve into the intersection of tech and political turmoil, and explore the latest in AI agents and multi-agent workflows. Dive into a whirlwind of emotions, tech tips, and political ranting, all while contemplating the ethics of open source funding and AI coding. From brutal weather update
441: Promise Not to Whine
Christina and Jeff kick off the new year of Overtired sans Brett. They delve into Christina’s impending cervical spine surgery, ICE raids, and neighborhood signal groups. How do you keep mental health in check when Homeland Security is in your alley? Tune in for a wild start to 2026.
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440: Universal Serial Bitching
Brett and Christina host an OG episode. Christina talks about her upcoming spinal surgery and navigating insurance hassles. Brett talks about his sleep issues, project progress, and coding routines. They dive into the complexities of USB-C cables, from volts to data rates. And TV’s just ‘okay’ now, except for some softcore gay porn. Kagi search saves the day. Happy holidays ̵
439: 5K Sicko
The Overtired trio reunites for the first time in ages, diving into a whirlwind of health updates, hilarious anecdotes, and the latest tech obsessions. Christina shares a dramatic spinal saga while Brett and Jeff discuss everything from winning reddit contests to creating a universal markdown processor. Tune in for updates on Mark 3, the magical world of Scrivener, and why Brett’s back on Bi
438: Chekov’s Roast with Merlin Mann
Jeff and Brett are joined by Merlin Mann, who brings his usual blend of humor and chaos, including witty takes on knife-brandishing, app issues, and nostalgic TV shows. They discuss everything from kids growing up to intense medical appointments. The trio dives into language usage pet peeves and the weird world of higher education, touching on family, technology, and just how much they can all sur
437: This Time It’s Love (with Jay Miller)
On this episode of Overtired, Christina Warren, Jeff Severns Guntzel, and Jay Miller dive into tech talk, nonprofit initiatives, and some unexpected baseball chat. Jeff raves about his foray into Linux, while Jay updates us on Black Python Devs and their efforts to support developers in Latin America. Christina brings her Mac app gratitude like a pro, and baseball makes its way into the conversati
436: 100 Days Sober with Erin Dawson
After a two-month hiatus, Brett Terpstra and Christina Warren return with guest Erin Dawson for a lively episode. They kick things off by catching up on mental health, summer highlights, and adventures in sobriety. Topics range from the Mac OS X Tahoe update, the enduring love for code editors like VS Code and Cursor, to an elaborate rant about Quip's decline. This episode features a special 'Fuck
435: Horror Movies and Heatwaves
Join Brett Terpstra and Christina Warren as they navigate through a Jeff-less episode filled with jet ski jealousy, nostalgic TV, and movie marathons. Delve into the highs of coding joy, the lows of tech troubles, and the steady rhythm of maintaining mental health. Plus, stick around for a dive into Mac shortcut tools and musings on the ever-evolving Apple ecosystem.
434: Not As Nerdy As I Thought
In this episode of Overtired, Brett and Jeff go it on their own as Christina is out for the week. The duo kicks things off with a mental health check-in, then dives into Brett’s carpal tunnel surgery saga, the joys and pains of recovery, and the unexpected logistics of same-day surgery in small-town Minnesota. They swap stories about recent punk and metal shows, reflect on the enduring power of li
433: Magic Mike Food Pr0n
In this OG episode of Overtired, Christina Warren and Brett Terpstra navigate through sleep habits, medication discussions, and mental health struggles. They reminisce about theatrical experiences with Magic Mike, the allure of cooking shows, and gardening adventures. Brett's journey into movie recommendation tools and Christina's nostalgia over MTV highlight a fun and chaotic discussion. Plus, th
432: Rotten Soffits
In this episode, Brett reunites with Christina and Jeff after a few weeks' break. Jeff talks about boundless curiosity and Christina shares her excitement over Taylor Swift reclaiming her masters. Brett details his tiring job search post-Oracle and explores new avenues as an independent developer while updating the team on the latest features of his app 'Marked'. The conversation covers 'cheesy' m
431: The A Capella Episode
Jeff Guntzel and Christina Warren, along with guest Bryan Guffey, dive deep into a capella groups, vibe coding, and AI tools. Mental health journeys and new therapies, plus tech tips, including the use of granola and the Limitless pendant for recording conversations. This is what happens when Brett's not around.
430: Undiagnosed Dialog
In a hilariously ADHD (or just friendly chat) episode of Overtired, Christina wants everyone to know she’s definitely not an anarchist, while Brett and Jeff dive deep into the world of tech and political activism. Amid laughs and nostalgia, they discuss everything from the pitfalls of memory at work, lock boxes for protests, and the anarchist vs. black bloc debate, all while petting cats and
429: Two Truths and a Lie with Cory O’Brien
Hosts Brett Terpstra, Christina Warren, and Jeff Severns Guntzel welcome special guest Corey O'Brien, author of 'Two Truths and a Lie,' who shares his existential journey of writing and promoting his first novel, a rich noir cyberpunk entry. From the gritty soul of cyberpunk to the calming practice of metal welding, this episode is a rollercoaster of conversations, insights, and creative tools. O
428: You’re Not Invulnerable
Brett, Christina, and Jeff are joined by beloved guest Merlin Mann for a rollercoaster of emotions and tech tips. From Merlin’s humorous takes on invulnerability and the quirks of managing medications to deep dives into browser tab control and the joys of music discovery, there’s never a dull moment. Brett struggles with an Oracle reorg, Christina reminisces about heart-wrenching childhood b
LOST and Found
Brett and Christina dive into a sleepless whirlwind of tech chatter and media binges in this wildly overtired episode. Brett recounts his struggles with insomnia, trazodone, and Gabapentin while lamenting the lack of manic productivity. The pair highlight a futuristic cyberpunk novel and tease an exciting author interview. Together, they traverse the realms of new Macs, Framework desktops, and nos
426: Retro Gaming Rabbit Hole
Brett and Christina return from a break (sans Jeff for a couple weeks) with an episode that’s part health saga, part tech chatter, and part retro gaming geek-out. Christina boasts a new gig at Google DeepMind, while Brett recounts his personal health battle featuring an unexpected guest: shingles. They commiserate over the state of big tech job markets and share their takes on ReadWise and the lat
425: Always Sunny Girl
In a hilariously overtired episode, the trio - Brett Terpshire, Christina Warren, and freshly 50 Jeff Severns Guntzel - shares personal updates and tech tidbits. Jeff reflects on turning 50 and throws an TV-themed party filled with nostalgia and sentimentality. Christina bids farewell to GitHub, navigating the emotions of her final day on MLK Day 2025. Brett, struggling with health issues, excited
424: I’m Bad for Computers
Brett and Christina return from their hiatus with a chaotic blend of health updates, travel tales, and tech talk. Brett opens up about his struggles with Dysautonomia and the labyrinth of healthcare, while Christina shares her whirlwind travel experiences from Salt Lake City to Rome. They dive into the marvels of AI, revealing how even rabbis can now build apps with ChatGPT. Brett extols a schedul
423: I Can’t Follow Beautiful
Brett's back from death's door with dizziness and newfound medical theories, while Jeff scores a major mental health milestone by conquering his driveway chaos. They dive deep into VPNs, Tor, and Signal for all you privacy freaks, and Jeff finally finds love in Obsidian without burning out. It's part health scare, part tech geek-out, with a side of weighted vests and shooting skeet in Wisconsin.
422: 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 termina
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, se
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—f
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 o
418: 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.
417: 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 ex
416: 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
415: 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,
414: Jammin’ on the One
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.
413: Politics, Money, and Tacos
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 ou
412: Weirdly, A Sports Episode
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. Th
411: Bad At Being Good At Computers
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 rollercoast
410: It’s Not Escapism, It’s Rest
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 S
409: Sketch as F@ck
Vacations and day jobs, AI search and web traffic, laptops and browser wars.
408: I Hate This City
Our hosts talk about hating the city you live in, which muppets would be the best cellmates, anarchy, and Taylor Swift.
407: Bad Apple
Jeff is on Spring Break, so Christina and Brett keep the show going with a heavily tech-oriented episode. From security back doors to complaining about Apple software, it's all the tech talk you could want.
406: Latent Cheetos Smell
Erin Dawson, fresh off her latest tour, joins the gang to tell tales from the road. Plus the much-anticipated picks of the week!
405: It’s Fine, I’m OK
The gang waxes nostalgic about classic viral sites, discusses the best RSS readers, and gets back into the Mental Health Corner after a couple weeks off.
404: Error 404
A somewhat manic episode that covers everything (BUT the Mental Health Corner, which is a 404 again). Kicking it off with an in memoriam app pick, opining about Microsoft Word and Excel, and the Grammy talk you knew was coming.
403: Don’t Be a Regex Princess with Bryan Guffey
Bryan Guffey returns to talk coffee, religion, and mental health, possibly all at once. Maybe.
402: Emotional Sweep with Merlin Mann
Merlin Mann joins the show to talk mental health, generative AI, and be an all around fun guy.
401: Faster Than Hypertapping With Jay Miller
Yeah, it's another 2-hour episode. Jay Miller is back to talk retail therapy, keyboards, and Tetris. We threw in the usual grAPPtitude picks, so don't miss 'em!
400: Mental Health Overtime with Alex Cox
Alex Cox joins the crew to talk about mental health, Raspberry Pi, the New York Times, and some awesome Grapptitude picks for the week.
340: Person of the What?
Taylor Swift is Time's Person of the Year, mostly thanks to our tireless promotion at Overtired. Brett's having dark thoughts and the gang helps him clarify a few things.
339: Maybe A Little Too Nerdy
Brett and Jeff hold the fort down, with mental health checkins and some very, very nerdy talk of clean installs, Brett's projects, and their favorite apps.
338: The Curse of Best New Artist
The crew is back together again, talking about internalized homophobia and the Grammys, but in different segments. That was a weird sentence. Maybe I shouldn't be allowed to write show descriptions.
337: The DevRel Episode
Jay Miller joins Brett and Christina to talk about life in Developer Relations, a little bit of Taylor Swift, and some intriguing app discussions.
336: Rocket Was Always the Protaganist
A little dive into Guardians of the Galaxy and Brett’s history with raccoons. The group does mental health, Grapptitude… and ‘Grapptibitching.’
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335: Taylor Swift, But Just Briefly
The gang's all here once again to talk mental health, macOS video reactions, and our favorite software of the week.
334: More Mental Health, but With Jay Miller This Time
Developer Jay Miller joins Brett and Jeff to talk mental health, espresso machines, and, of course, our picks for Grapptitude this week.
333: The Mental Health Corner Episode
Jeff is back from Africa, and the gang is ready to dig into mental health. Everyone has stories to share.
332: The (Social) Wild West
Brett, Christina, and Bryan Guffey talk about the social network landscape, a bit of TV, and some Grapptitude picks to love.
331: Den of Iniquity
Erin Dawson joins Brett and Christina to discuss how to spend drink tickets, the origins of hashish, Titan implosions, and picks for grAPPtitude.
330: A Fond Farewell to The Best Kitty
The gang's all here to mourn the death of long-time friend of the show, Yeti. Plus, plumbing adventures, musical diversions, VisionPro, Mac Gaming, and some great GrAPPtitude picks.
329: I Am Not a Linter!
Christina is off to see Taylor Swift, so Brett and Jeff hold down the fort. Hiking for mental health, Markdown, file management and your weekly Grapptitude.
328: I (Git) Blame You
The gang's back and ready to chat about Apple Savings Accounts, insecure TLDs, and tab management.
327: Single Drunk Episode
Christina and Brett talk Tucker Carlson, Don Lemon, Single Drunk Female, the resurgence of RSS, and their favorite apps.
326: Fire the Stage Manager!
All three hosts are back this week, and the discussion ranges from favorite bookstores to favorite window managers, with a healthy dose of mental health in between.
325: TV Party (Again)
Jeff's gone this week, so Overtired returns to Original Recipe with Christina and Brett talking about Satanic Panics, TV, eating gluten free, and finding the shortest lines on your Disney vacation.
324: How Jeff Found Himself in Iraq (Again and Again)
Christina interviews Jeff on the years he spent going back and forth to pre-war Iraq, and about his ill-fated post-war trip. Then it's on to product placement in The White Lotus and, of course, Grapptitude.
323: Unchanging Institutions
From the Post Office to the latest in AI, you don't need to know anything about oversized VHS boxes to enjoy this amazing episode.
322: Chicago Dibs!
90s alternative bands are on tour, pets are aging gracefully, and parking in Chicago in the winter has its own customs.
321: Elegantly Extensible
Brett and Jeff fend for themselves as the conversation turns to microdosing, extensible software, Electron woes, and technology past and present.
320: I Have A Question Part 2 (Muppet Babies of Fortune)
Continuing the interview fun, here's part 2 of our hosts asking each other some thought provoking questions.
319: I Have A Question Part 1
Get engrossed in part 1 of a 2? part series where our hosts interview each other with some very creative questions. Much discussion ensues.
318: I Brake for Descenders
The gang is back together and there is catching up to do! Also, where have all the good rom-coms gone? Jeff pretty much sits that last bit out, but offers that he cried at The Notebook, FWIW.
317: The Keyboard Episode with Marcin Wichary
Marcin Wichary, author of Shift Happens, joins Brett and Christina to talk keyboards, the Playdate, and Mastodon.
316: Tweetbot Sleeps with Angels
Christina returns from her Vegas adventure; more and more and more tech layoffs; and Jeff gets his Chromium questins answered.
315: Brett vs. Bread Cheese
Brett is back after a vicious battle with bread cheese and, with his new lease on life, evaluates chatGPT as a coding assistant. And Twitter puts new fuel on the dumpster fire by effectively pulling the plug on the languishing and once great Tweetbot.
314: Resolutions Without Hubris
Christina and Jeff must be brave in Brett's absence. They discuss a gentler kind of New Year's resolution, the wonders of AI-assisted coding, and the dark underworld of search engine optimization.
313: PHP (Pretty Hot Party)
It's a new year! The gang talks chatGPT and what happens when we use AI to police AI. And Jeff presents a mystery involving his old Stack Overflow questions and a YouTuber who is clearly in the pocket of Big Mango Juice.
312: Code Word Felix with Daniel Muro Lamere
Friend of the show Danny Glamour joins us to talk health scares, Minneapolis hardcore, and app developers that know when to leave well enough alone.
311: Like It’s 1999
Take a trip back to New Year's 1999 and relive the horror and delight that was the Y2K scare. Plus, classic literature, hilarious antics, and some great apps of the week in the Grapptitude segment.
310: Brett’s Favorite Apps of 2022!
Christina is out with COVID and we hope she gets well real soon! Brett and Jeff duet on this episode and go into the weeds with Brett's bookmarklets and PopClip extensions. Brett is also forced into a lightning round where he tells us about his favorite apps of 2022. All that AND a cameo from Elle!
309: Seriously Though
The gang talks about grief and how to support friends who are going through it. There is also talk of professional transitions, search engine occultism, shitty but hilarious passwords, and our favorite hardware. C'mon by won't you?
308: Sherlock Sherlocked Watson
From Ticketmaster shenanigans (and Taylor Swift) to TV Zombies to Black Friday software deals, this episode is perfect for Thanksgiving hangovers.
307: Insidious Curly Taxonomies
Come along on a journey from Pooh's Corner to Brett's rock collection as we spin the feelings wheel and fire up the random word generator. Also: nvUltra update!
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