Best Frigate Podcasts (2026)

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From Alexa to Assist: NetworkChuck’s Smart Home with Frigate, UniFi, and AI 1:25:18

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YouTuber NetworkChuck joins Phil and Rohan to break down his real-world Home Assistant setup: migrating off Alexa, building a Home Assistant voice assistant (with a Terry Crews voice clone!), wiring Frigate to Reolink cameras, and using UniFi + AI to debug Wi‑Fi chaos. We also compare Node‑RED vs n8n, talk Plex vs Jellyfin and NAS headaches, invent…

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Navy cancels Constellation-Class Frigate + Reagan Forum Preview 5:06

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The Navy's decision to cancel its Constellation-class frigate program has shifted from quiet speculation to front-page news. In this episode of The Weekly Break Out, Breaking Defense unpacks what might come next for Fincantieri and US sailors. Then the conversation moves west to Simi Valley, where the upcoming Reagan National Defense Forum is set t…

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CAVASSHIPS Podcast [Jan 01, ’26] Ep: 224 End of Year Discussion w/ International Maritime Analysts Xavier Vavasseur and Richard Scott 59:11

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Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. This week…we have a special edition of the podcast this week, welcoming back our friends Xavier Vavasseur and Richard Scott. We’ll hear about a …

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CAVASSHIPS Podcast [Dec 26, ’25] Ep: 223 End of Year Discussion w/ USNI News 1:22:03

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Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. This week…from the red sea to the Caribbean to shipyards around the nation, it was a busy naval year! We take a look back at some 2025's top sto…

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Case #58 – The Year of Tech (and Talking Sh*t) 1:04:07

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Walt and I, wrapping up the year the only way we know how—talking sh*t about tech, recapping what went down, and dreaming about what we want to see in the future. From gear overload to real progression, we reflect on the year of tech, what actually mattered, or we think matters? what didn’t, and where we hope foiling is headed next. No agenda, no g…

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030_Best of Parawinging in 2025: Ewan Jaspan, Ken Adgate & Cynthia Brown 2:00:48

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In this end-of-year special, I invited Cynthia Brown, Ken Adgate and Ewan Jaspan to reflect on the significant developments in parawinging throughout 2025. We discuss the evolution of riding styles, innovations in gear, and the moments that have elevated the sport. The conversation also touches on the challenges and opportunities for growth, partic…

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CAVASSHIPS Podcast [Dec 19, ’25] Ep: 222 Ingalls President Blanchette on FF(X) & Clark and Sadler Review '25 1:00:34

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187 Automations, 300 Devices: Josh’s Smart Home Assistant Journey 1:22:24

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Josh from Josh’s Smart Home joins Phil and Rohan to unpack a 300-device Home Assistant setup running on Home Assistant Green. We dive into the move from SmartThings, building a reliable Zigbee mesh, energy automations with Tesla Powerwall and a smart pool pump and theatre room presence. Watch this episode on YouTube Show notes for this episode are …

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[Dec 12, ’25] Ep: 221 CNO Speaks at Reagan Defense & BJ Armstrong Helps Commemorate Navy's 250th Birthday 1:00:34

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Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. This week…as many of you know, it’s the 250th anniversary of the US Navy. History professor B J Armstrong from the Naval Academy is here to talk…

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029_Dom Zimmermann: The Ozone Power Pack has arrived! New Parawing Release! 42:37

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In this conversation, Dom Zimmerman, head of R&D at Ozone, discusses the new Power Pack parawing, detailing its design innovations, target audience, and performance features. The discussion covers the changes made to the bar system, line configuration, and canopy design, as well as how these changes enhance user experience. Dom also compares the Po…

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New National Security Strategy drops as Congress floats $901B NDAA 7:18

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This week on The Weekly Break Out, Aaron Mehta and Lee Ferran break down the Trump administration's new National Security Strategy, what it signals for Europe, Russia and homeland defense — and how it aligns with what we heard at the Reagan National Defense Forum. Then after the break, the hosts dig into the compromise 2026 National Defense Authori…

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Defense & Aerospace Report CAVASSHIPS Podcast [Dec 04, ’25] Ep: 220 Tom Modly & Chuck Goddard on Constellation Lessons Learned 46:23

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Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. This week…Cavas and Servello are on the road this week, so we jump right into the discussion portion of the podcast. Joining us to deep dive int…

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Home Assistant 2025.12: Labs, Smarter Automations, Real‑Time Energy and Frenck 1:42:54

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We’re closing out the final Home Assistant release for 2025 with Frenck and a massive Home Assistant 2025.12. Home Assistant Labs, purpose‑specific triggers and conditions, a smarter automation UI, real‑time power flows in Energy, Android Auto/Widgets improvements, tons of new integrations, and more. Plus hardware talk: ZBT2, Zigbee 4, and Matter.j…

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CAVASSHIPS Podcast [Nov 28, ’25] Ep: 219 Talking Turkey on Decision to Move Away From Frigates 47:40

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Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. We said last week that we’d be taking the Thanksgiving holiday off, but the Navy’s announcement about the cancellation of the bulk of the Conste…

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What's new at the Dubai Airshow + touring the F-35 8:15

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At the 2025 Dubai Airshow, Breaking Defense breaks down the biggest trends in combat aviation in the Middle East — from a surge in autonomous systems to global competition between the US, Russia, China and more. Agnes Helou and Michael Marrow highlight what's driving demand in the region and what's new on the show floor. Then, we take you on a walk…

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From Pi to Blue, we’re revisiting Courtenay Watson 1:06:24

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We’re revisiting Courtenay, who was last spoke to on Episode 45 six years ago. She’s here to share six years of Home Assistant progress: moving from Raspberry Pi to Home Assistant Blue, mastering the Energy Dashboard with MQTT, surviving cloud outages on Tuya, and restoring from backups in minutes. Watch this episode on YouTube https://homeassistan…

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Case 57: Just the Boys: Reviews + Catch-Up 1:08:01

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It’s just Walt and I — a long-overdue catch-up and a high-demand review on the new F4 foils. We dive into first impressions, and how these foils fit into the evolving landscape. We also chat about Foildrive, and what ever else pops into our head! Nothing fancy, just classic energy and some gear talk everyone’s been asking for. Always a good time ca…

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028_Nicolas Caillou: F-One Frigate Designer | The Parawing has the Right DNA for Success 1:37:42

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In this conversation, Nicolas Calais, the designer of the F1 frigate, shares his extensive journey through the world of water sports, from his early days of surfing to becoming a leading designer in the kite and hydrofoil industry. He discusses the evolution of water sports, the challenges faced in designing the F-One Frigate parawing, and the impo…

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Defense & Aerospace Report CAVASSHIPS Podcast [Nov 21, ’25] Ep: 218 Nick Guertin on Pentagon Proposed Acquisition Changes & More 47:38

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Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. This week…former top Navy acquisition official Nick Guertin joins us to discuss the Pentagon’s proposed acquisition changes, Navy shipbuilding, …

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New plans for US Cyber Command and Army helicopter training - The Weekly Break Out 5:18

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US Cyber Command (CYBERCOM) is rethinking its anticipated "2.0" overhaul — but the final plan looks different from what many expected. On this episode of The Weekly Break Out, Breaking Defense's Deputy Editor Lee Ferran and Senior Networks and Information Warfare Reporter Mark Pomerleau walk through what actually changed, what didn't, and why CYBER…

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Case #56 - Unapologetically North: Mike Raper in the Van 38:09

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In Case 56, Walt and I sit down with Mike Raper, North’s Brand Director — and yes, I give him a hard time for being too good at promoting the North lineup. The man is proudly dialed into every product, every update, and every detail… and honestly, rightfully so.We run through a quick overview of what North has been up to, some of the standouts in t…

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Inside the Open Home: Darren Griffin 1:09:37

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Go inside the Open Home Foundation with Darren, the web developer behind Home Assistant’s sites. From keeping the various Open Home Project websites online to automating his own home, we cover a lot in this one. Watch this episode on YouTube https://homeassistant.fm/ha211 Support the Podcast Get early-access to episodes and an ad-free feed by suppo…

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027_Francesco Maffei: Designing the Ultimate Parawing Board Quiver for Parawinging with Frank Boards 1:51:11

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In this episode, I sit down with Francesco Maffei to chat about his journey—from growing up as a young surfer in Italy to becoming one of the go-to shapers for custom parawing boards. We talk about how board sports have evolved, why custom parawing boards are blowing up right now, and all the little details that actually make a board feel good unde…

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Defense & Aerospace Report CAVASSHIPS Podcast [Nov 14, ’25] Ep: 217 Retired Admiral Greenert Discusses the Latest News from the Submarine Force 45:02

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Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. This week… Today we focus on the Silent Service – the US submarine force. Former Chief of Naval Operations retired Admiral Jonathan Greenert, a …

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Brewing With Home Assistant: From Modbus PIDs to ESPHome Fermentation Control with Greg Martin 59:24

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Greg joins Phil and Rohan to share how he built a brewery control system with ESPHome and Home Assistant: Modbus PID retrofits, ESP32-based temperature control with one-wire probes and 24V valves, Bluetooth gravity sensors via proxies, pressure management, and full on-site HA installs with PoE satellites. Watch this episode on YouTube https://homea…

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Defense & Aerospace Report CAVASSHIPS Podcast [Nov 07, ’25] Ep: 216 Review Sec Hegseth's Call for Greater Acquisition Urgency & Speed 43:09

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Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. This week… Chris and Chris discuss Sec Hegseth’s acquisition reform remarks and the latest happens across the Navy.Please send us feedback by DM…

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Case 55 - Ever Evolving: KT Lineup with Keith Teboul 25:21

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In Case 55, Walt and I sit down with Keith Teboul for a super insightful chat about the current KT lineup and what’s on the horizon. Keith needs no intro, but this time we skip the history lesson and get right into what’s relevant now—from refinements across the range to the new shapes and design philosophies driving KT forward. We talk about how p…

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Hegseth to unveil major acquisition reforms in address to defense CEOs - The Weekly Break Out 6:26

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The defense industry is standing by with bated breath as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to give a high-profile speech about acquisition on Friday. While no one's sure what exactly he'll say, there's plenty to preview in this episode of The Weekly Break Out. Then, hear what one congressman says is "heartbreaking" about the current state of US…

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Home Assistant 2025.11: Improved target picker and energy pie charts 57:05

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In this episode Phil and Rohan break down Home Assistant 2025.11. We cover the revamped Automation UI with the new target picker, naming options on dashboards, the new Energy pie chart, update progress indicators, and an upgraded Home dashboard. Watch this episode on YouTube https://hasspodcast.io/ha209 Support the Podcast Get early-access to episo…

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026_Aliaj Valic: How Triple Seven Is Redefining Parawing Technology 1:27:57

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In this conversation, Aljaz Valik shares his journey from a childhood immersed in aviation to becoming a prominent figure in the parawing design industry. He discusses his competitive background in paragliding, the transition to kite design, and the evolution of foiling. Aljaz highlights the innovations in parawing design, particularly the differen…

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Defense & Aerospace Report CAVASSHIPS Podcast [Oct 31, ’25] Ep: 215 Noted Naval Thinker, Entrepreneur & Innovator Greg Glaros 53:31

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Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. This week…Navy shipbuilding, the future of unmanned surface warfare, and now something called The Golden Fleet. We’ll dive into those topics and…

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Garage Doors, E‑Ink Dashboards, and Entity Chaos with the Evil Genius Dave Slusher 1:24:20

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Podcaster Dave Slusher joins Phil and Rohan to share hard-won smart home lessons: building a reliable mesh, solving a 100m mailbox sensor with Z-Wave Long Range and the ZWA2, and retiring MyQ with RATGDO + ESPHome. We also cover using an e‑ink terminal as a Home Assistant dashboard. Watch this episode on YouTube https://hasspodcast.io/ha208 Support…

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Zombie planes and other Pentagon ghost stories - The Weekly Break Out 7:32

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Something wicked this way comes to Breaking Defense... Our special Halloween episode of The Weekly Break Out brings you spooky tales of military technology programs that have died — and some that could return from beyond the grave.

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Case 54: The Frigate Formula -Test Pilot and Designer Nicolas Caillou 46:39

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In Case 54, Walt and I were lucky enough to steal a bit of time from Nicolas Caillou, the designer of the F-One Frigate Parawing. Nicolas has a seriously deep background — he’s the founder of ZEEKO, a PhD in mathematical modeling, and a rider who actually pushes the limits of the products he designs. Where most brands need both a test pilot and an …