Best Open And Clear Broadcasting Podcasts (2025)

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618: TUI Challenge Kickoff 1:10:23

1h ago1:10:23

1:10:23

Our terminal apps are loaded, the goals are set, but we're already hitting a few snags. The TUI Challenge begins... Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! 1Password Extended Access Management: 1Password Extended Access Management is a device …

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Unraveling the Puzzle: When HD1 Drops But HD2 Doesn't 11:18

1d ago11:18

11:18

Send me a text! Ever faced a technical problem that defied conventional wisdom? In our latest deep-dive, we unravel a perplexing HD radio mystery that had us questioning everything we thought we knew about digital transmission. Our HD1 signal kept dropping out randomly for fractions of seconds while HD2 played flawlessly—a contradiction that should…

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617: The Disposable Server 48:52

2d ago48:52

48:52

Spin up, share, nuke. We each build a throwaway server, and then rate each others' setups. Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! 1Password Extended Access Management: 1Password Extended Access Management is a device trust solution for compan…

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Engineers can finally study anywhere with SBE's new web-based certification tools 9:36

9d ago9:36

9:36

Send me a text! Broadcast engineering certification just got a whole lot more accessible. The SBE has finally brought their CertPreview practice exams into the modern era with a completely web-based platform that eliminates the installation headaches and compatibility issues that plagued the previous system. As broadcast engineers, we're rarely in …

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616: From Boston to bootc 1:30:37

9d ago1:30:37

1:30:37

Fresh off Red Hat Summit, Chris is eyeing an exit from NixOS. What's luring him back to the mainstream? Our highlights, and the signal from the noise from open source's biggest event of the year. Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! 1Passwo…

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When Your Backup Plan Needs a Backup Plan: The Slow Death of a Generator 7:34

16d ago7:34

7:34

Send me a text! There's a special kind of dread that comes with finding metal shavings in your generator's oil pan. That unmistakable sign of internal engine breakdown couldn't have come at a worse time for our critical broadcast site. The story of our Cummins 400kVA generator is one of changing technology and infrastructure planning challenges. In…

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615: 25.05 Reasons to NixOS 1:05:04

16d ago1:05:04

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With NixOS 25.05 around the corner, we sit down with a release manager to unpack what's new, what's changing, and what's finally getting easier. Spoiler: it's not just the tooling. Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! 1Password Extended Acc…

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Free Software, Priceless Results: Essential Open Source Tools for Broadcast Engineers 10:00

23d ago10:00

10:00

Send me a text! Dive into the world of free and open source software that's revolutionizing broadcast engineering! We're peeling back the curtain on the powerful tools that keep stations running without breaking the bank. The humble Linux penguin (affectionately known as Tux) might be the unsung hero of broadcasting. As Kirk Harnack perfectly put i…

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614: Self-Hosted Location Tracking 1:16:00

23d ago1:16:00

1:16:00

We test-drive a self-hosted alternative to Google Location History. Plus, we cover the week's Linux news highlights, then spill the beans on our upcoming TUI challenge. Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! 1Password Extended Access Manageme…

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From Engineers to Babysitters: How Corporate Consolidation Transformed Broadcast Technology 10:31

30d ago10:31

10:31

Send me a text! Remember when your local TV station actually felt local? When engineers knew every inch of the equipment and could fix problems with a screwdriver instead of a help desk ticket? Those days are rapidly disappearing as corporate consolidation reshapes the broadcast landscape. The quiet revolution in local television has transformed in…

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613: Packets, Power, and Paulus 1:13:11

30d ago1:13:11

1:13:11

We chat with the founder of Home Assistant and then fire up Brent's Linux-powered rig. Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! 1Password Extended Access Management: 1Password Extended Access Management is a device trust solution for companies …

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612: 25 Years of LinuxFest Northwest 1:06:30

1M ago1:06:30

1:06:30

We're live from LinuxFest Northwest 2025. We're joined by guests from the audience, try our hand at Linux trivia and share our experiences from the best fest in the West. Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! 1Password Extended Access Manage…

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FEMA Restores Critical Funding for Public Broadcaster Safety Systems 6:16

1M ago6:16

6:16

Send me a text! When disaster strikes, every second counts. Behind those emergency alerts that interrupt your favorite shows is critical infrastructure that saves lives — and it just got a major boost. FEMA has lifted a freeze on emergency alert grants for public broadcasters, releasing $9.6 million to 22 media organizations. For rural and remote a…

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Public Access TV: When Everyone Had a Voice, Not Just a Channel 10:26

2M ago10:26

10:26

Send me a text! Whatever happened to that weird channel where your neighbor ranted about aliens one hour and the high school poetry club performed the next? Before YouTube, public access television was America's original media democracy experiment—and it disappeared while we weren't looking. Growing up in Tampa, my media career began at the local p…

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611: Distro Double Trouble 59:41

1M ago59:41

59:41

Fedora 42 and Ubuntu 25.04 are here—We break down what's new, what stands out, and what we love most about each release. Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! 1Password Extended Access Management: 1Password Extended Access Management is a de…

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610: Linus' Next Big Thing 1:10:34

2M ago1:10:34

1:10:34

Apple's software is going rotten, while Linux sneaks up as the better Mac. Linus grumbles through Git's 20th birthday, and we spot a hardware window Linux better not slam shut. Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! 1Password Extended Access …

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609: We Used to Be Friends 1:04:10

2M ago1:04:10

1:04:10

We attempt to get one of the great gaming classics running on Linux, and dig into some of the technical issues still holding back Linux. Plus: Chris has a new handheld. Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! 1Password Extended Access Manageme…

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608: Linus' NT Surprise 54:46

2M ago54:46

54:46

Linux 6.14 lands with big improvements for gaming, laptops, and filesystems—but why is a Windows feature sneaking into our kernel? Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! 1Password Extended Access Management: 1Password Extended Access Manageme…

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607: Ubuntu's Rusty Roadmap 1:04:13

2M ago1:04:13

1:04:13

Canonical's VP of Engineering for Ubuntu reveals why they're swapping coreutils for Rust-built tools. Then we break down the GNOME 48 release, and why this one is special. Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! 1Password Extended Access Manag…

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606: Nix's Magic Cookbook 1:38:15

3M ago1:38:15

1:38:15

We have stories to share, guests joining us, insights from our week at Planet Nix, and Brent's big bombshell. Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! 1Password Extended Access Management: 1Password Extended Access Management is a device trust …

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605: Goodbye World 53:43

3M ago53:43

53:43

We are digging into a superpower inside your Linux Kernel. How eBPF works, and how anyone can take advantage of it. Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! 1Password Extended Access Management: 1Password Extended Access Management is a device …

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604: One Week Left 1:01:10

3M ago1:01:10

1:01:10

We're pre-gaming two of the biggest Linux events of the year. Engineers, organizers, and surprise guests are dropping by to give us the scoop before it all begins. Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! 1Password Extended Access Management: 1…

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603: All Your Kernels Belong to Rust 1:00:30

3M ago1:00:30

1:00:30

There have been major Rust developments in the Linux Kernel; we discuss what's new and how it will impact the future. Plus, we're joined by a special guest. Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! 1Password Extended Access Management: 1Passwor…

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602: The BSD Humbling 1:07:11

4M ago1:07:11

1:07:11

Our FreeBSD Challenge comes to a close, and chances are one of us will be paying the Windows tax. Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! 1Password Extended Access Management: 1Password Extended Access Management is a device trust solution for…

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601: Taming the Demons 1:08:42

4M ago1:08:42

1:08:42

It's week one of our FreeBSD challenge, and for one of us, that penalty Windows install looks uncomfortably close! Plus, Zach Mitchell joins us to update us on Planet Nix. Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! 1Password Extended Access Manag…

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600: Everyone, Everywhere, All at Once 1:08:50

4M ago1:08:50

1:08:50

We celebrate 600 episodes, announce a new show feature, and officially launch the FreeBSD challenge. Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! 1Password Extended Access Management: 1Password Extended Access Management is a device trust solution …

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599: Psycho Shower Linux Power 1:02:12

4M ago1:02:12

1:02:12

On the eve of episode 600, we introduce our next challenge and explore the new wave of Linux phones. Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! 1Password Extended Access Management: 1Password Extended Access Management is a device trust solution …

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598: Not Your Distrohopper's Distro 1:23:41

5M ago1:23:41

1:23:41

With more criticisms of NixOS than ever—do they have a point? We'll dig into the tough critiques and give our perspective. Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! 1Password Extended Access Management: 1Password Extended Access Management is a …

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597: Cache My OS 1:18:21

5M ago1:18:21

1:18:21

We're taking on some of the toughest critiques of the Linux desktop, then taking a look at CachyOS and what makes it feel like a million bucks. Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! 1Password Extended Access Management: 1Password Extended Ac…

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596: Perilously Pontificated Predictions 1:15:12

5M ago1:15:12

1:15:12

We make our big Linux predictions for 2025, but first, we score how we did for 2024. Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! 1Password Extended Access Management: 1Password Extended Access Management is a device trust solution for companies wi…

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595: Network 'n Burning Bonanza 1:10:04

5M ago1:10:04

1:10:04

We tested out the OpenWRT One and tried it in a unique use case. Then, Wes goes back to 1999 to solve a problem. Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! 1Password Extended Access Management: 1Password Extended Access Management is a device tru…

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594: 2024 Tuxies 55:57

6M ago55:57

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It's the fifth annual Unplugged Tuxies; our community votes on the best projects, distros, and desktops of 2024. Join us for the final Tuxies, and the second annual Boosties! Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! 1Password Extended Access Ma…

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593: Zen and the Art of Kernel Preempting 1:17:56

6M ago1:17:56

1:17:56

A special guest joins us for the news, then we dive headfirst into our RT Linux kernel adventures—where speed seduced, but stability ghosted us. Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! 1Password Extended Access Management: 1Password Extended A…

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592: Chris' Netboot Nonsense 1:17:25

6M ago1:17:25

1:17:25

USB thumb drives are old and busted. No hard drive? No problem. Need a quick system rescue or work in another distro for the day? Easy. Sponsored By: Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! 1Password Extended Access Management: 1Password Extended Access Man…

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591: KDE Goes Banana 1:17:38

6M ago1:17:38

1:17:38

The KDE and GNOME projects are working on official Linux distributions, but do we need more distros? We dig into their special sauce. Plus: Wes' top DNS server pick, and it's not one we've heard before. Sponsored By: Black Friday Member Sale: 30% Off for the lifetime of your Membership! Code: blackfriday Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable netwo…

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590: Self-Host Before You're Toast 1:20:41

7M ago1:20:41

1:20:41

Two years ago, we took a small step toward digital privacy. Today, we're rethinking everything about our online lives, and we'll give you the tools to do the same. Sponsored By: Black Friday Member Sale: 30% Off for the lifetime of your Membership! Code: blackfriday Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secu…

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589: 6 Reasons to Love Linux 6.12 1:13:03

7M ago1:13:03

1:13:03

The Linux 6.12 kernel isn't just another update — it's a game-changer that deserves our full attention, from performance improvements to fascinating new features. Sponsored By: Jupiter Party Annual Membership: Put your support on automatic with our annual plan, and get one month of membership for free! Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable network…

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588: Clearing out the Tumbleweeds 1:21:41

7M ago1:21:41

1:21:41

We go back in time to revisit our favorite classic SUSE release and then fix Brent's broken box the hard way. Sponsored By: Jupiter Party Annual Membership: Put your support on automatic with our annual plan, and get one month of membership for free! Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - …

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Podcast Finale 28:23

7M ago28:23

28:23

It has been my honor and privilege to share the practice of breath and meditation with you. This journey started in 2020 as a way to offer support to others during Covid. After 169 episodes and over 11,000 downloads, I am concluding this podcast. I thank all of you who have listened, shared and downloaded over these years. The podcast will remain u…

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587: Triple Fedora Taste-Test 1:28:07

7M ago1:28:07

1:28:07

Fedora 41 is here! We break down the best new features, then branch out for a three-way spin showdown. Which flavor will come out on top? Sponsored By: Jupiter Party Annual Membership: Put your support on automatic with our annual plan, and get one month of membership for free! Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is priv…

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Conception: Fourth Quarter Reading 21:04

7M ago21:04

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An Angel Reading by Maggie Kalas of Soul Light Coach. Please join us as Maggie in a wrap-up of the year past and what to expect from the energetic realm in the final quarter of 2024, into 2025. We have moved through a great deal and center our focus on conception of the new. Having held our own through all the changes of the past year, we find ours…

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586: Kexec with Determination 1:09:25

7M ago1:09:25

1:09:25

We're hot-swapping our rigs to Fedora 41; then Graham Christensen gives us the inside scoop on a new Nix distribution, and Determinate Systems' big week! Sponsored By: Jupiter Party Annual Membership: Put your support on automatic with our annual plan, and get one month of membership for free! Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking softw…

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585: Choosy Moms Choose Ubuntu 1:14:43

8M ago1:14:43

1:14:43

Wes got Mom a new Linux laptop, and he lets her pick the distro. Plus, we take a look at the new Ubuntu 24.10, and why we think this release might be a good sign for the future. Sponsored By: Jupiter Party Annual Membership: Put your support on automatic with our annual plan, and get one month of membership for free! Tailscale: Tailscale is a progr…

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584: Captain Meshtastic and the Solar Cowboy 1:14:37

8M ago1:14:37

1:14:37

After building nodes, climbing roofs, swapping antennas, and even some war driving, it's time for our Meshtastic deep dive! Sponsored By: Jupiter Party Annual Membership: Put your support on automatic with our annual plan, and get one month of membership for free! Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure…

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583: Nix on Easy Mode 1:16:52

8M ago1:16:52

1:16:52

Wes gives his shell superpowers to solve a tricky problem. Then, we share an update on our favorite Google Photos alternative, including breaking changes and a great new way to run it. Sponsored By: Jupiter Party Annual Membership: Put your support on automatic with our annual plan, and get one month of membership for free! Tailscale: Tailscale is …

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582: On the CUPS of Disaster 1:07:30

8M ago1:07:30

1:07:30

We explain the one-packet attack on CUPS and discuss its real-world implications. Plus, a Meshtastic update and more. Sponsored By: Jupiter Party Annual Membership: Put your support on automatic with our annual plan, and get one month of membership for free! Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by de…

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Clearing Energy with your Divine Self 32:26

9M ago32:26

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Connecting to our Divine Self and using this light to clear a stuck place. 'Angels of Beauty' music by Sanaya Roman (orindaben.com) Podcast production by iRonick Media (ironickmedia.com) Disclaimer: Breath exercises are not intended to diagnose or treat illness. Anyone undertaking to practice breath awareness and exercises should be mindful of thei…

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581: The Linux Escape Hatch 1:07:38

9M ago1:07:38

1:07:38

What if we had to abandon ship and stop using Desktop Linux? We've come up with a master plan, and put it to the test. Sponsored By: Jupiter Party Annual Membership: Put your support on automatic with our annual plan, and get one month of membership for free! Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by d…

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Telepathy: Understanding NonVerbal Communication 34:50

9M ago34:50

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This chapter is especially poignant for those sensitive folks who have felt bombarded by others’ emotions and thoughts all their lives. Here we learn to discern our own thoughts and emotions, how to tune our minds to our own knowing, and how to turn down the volume on the thoughts and emotions of others. We are reading and learning from the book Pe…

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580: Brent's Boogie Bus Broadcast Bash 1:11:41

9M ago1:11:41

1:11:41

The things we like in the new Nextcloud release, and we attempt to upgrade our production server live—from a big blue bus. Sponsored By: Core Contributor Membership: Take $1 a month of your membership for a lifetime! Tailscale: Tailscale is a programmable networking software that is private and secure by default - get it free on up to 100 devices! …

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