Best Mr. Hacker Podcasts (2025)

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In Conversation Episode 23 - "It's Jim Hacker Simulator, effectively!" 58:34

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"It's Jim Hacker Simulator, effectively!"This time Ben Baker, writer and podcaster, joins the 'RTA' Team to talk about his latest book 'Kiss Your Television', his 'ALFsplaining' podcast, his fear of 'Worzel Gummidge', why 'Gladiators' doesn't have warm-up by Felix Bowness and how he once had his very own Christmas edition of 'Bullseye'.'Round The A…

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'Round The Archives In Conversation' Episode 22 - The 'Crossroads' Christmas special! 1:10:04

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The Christmas at 'Crossroads' Special."Is it hissy or are his pots boiling over?"(SPOILER WARNING : In this episode, we discuss many of the plotlines from the 1970s episodes of 'Crossroads', so be aware if you've not watched them yet...)This time Lisa and Andrew check in to 'Crossroads' to relive every Christmas from 1974 to 1979 and meet all the s…

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RTA068 - Episode 68 - Tim Worthington, 'Pickwick', Edward Kellett & 'Alice In Wonderland'. 1:23:53

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Episode 68 of the 'Round The Archives' podcast sees us in a literary mood as we chat to Tim Worthington about his new book 'The Golden Age Of Children's TV'.We then pop back to 1969 for some rousing songs from Harry Secombe and friends in the colourful BBC production of 'Pickwick'.Edward Kellett then reads an extract from the first volume of 'Reach…

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In Conversation - Episode 21 - "At that moment Lionel Blair came in wearing a witch's hat..." 57:01

1y ago57:01

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"At that moment Lionel Blair came in wearing a witch's hat..."This time Oliver Crocker, producer of 'The Bill Podcast' joins the 'RTA' Team to talk about a host of subjects including working in television, his books examining 'The Bill' & 'All Creatures Great And Small' and working on the DVDs of 'Z Cars' and 'Dixon Of Dock Green'. Oh, and also tha…

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RTA067 - Episode 67 - 'Bulman', 'Metroland' & 'Dixon Of Dock Green' 1:37:06

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Episode 67 of the 'Round The Archives' podcast sees Michael Seely revisiting the career of 'Bulman', while Warren takes a trip with Sir John Betjeman to explore 'Metroland'.Paul & Toppie discuss some of the more obscure corners of US and UK telly and we round off with Andrew & Lisa celebrating the surviving episodes of 'Dixon Of Dock Green'.That's …

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ETM Show # 33: Remembering Kevin Mitnick and Hacker Tools of the Trade 1:33:32

1+ y ago1:33:32

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RIP Kevin Mitnick and long live his memory! On this episode of Emerging Tech Mastery (ETM) we brought back on good friend and contributor of the show Frank Trezza, Certified Ethical Hacker, InfoSec professional and all around good human. We discuss the legacy and memory of Kevin Mitnick, one of the best hackers of all time and master of social engi…

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ETM Show # 32: Were Our 10 Emerging Tech Predictions for 2024 Right or Wrong? 21:18

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We recently did an episode, Our Top 10 Emerging Tech Predictions for 2024, to explore what might happen in Tech this year. We thought it would be fun to see what has taken place so far this year and whether we were on point or not. Here were our original predictions: AI disappears behind the scenes AI resurrects old and hard to use Tech Everyone wi…

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ETM Show #31: Our Top 10 Emerging Tech Predictions for 2024 6:44

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Happy New Year! Ready for some Emerging Tech predictions for 2024? Well, don't worry we're happy to be wrong and contrarian. We considered this a fun thought exercise for posterity sake to see where our head and hearts were. In fact, some of these predictions are already beginning to poke their head up through the cracks of reality. Our Top 10 Emer…

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bonus/leave-the-world-behind.aiff 56:35

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devlin, Erinn, and Production Dave reunite to kick off 2024 by watching Sam Esmail's new thriller, Leave the World Behind.By MR. REWATCH - A Mr Robot Podcast

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ETM Show # 30: 8 Examples of How to Use Tech for Good 17:12

2y ago17:12

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This episode is an initial exploration of real world examples of Technology used for social good. While researching our last episode, 6 Ways to Use Tech For Good, we came across a paper by McKinsey, a famous consultancy, called Tech for Good: Smoothing disruption, improving well being. The paper covers topics like core definitions of technology and…

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ETM Show # 29: 6 Reasons to Use Tech for Good 15:14

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On this episode we explore using Tech for good, socially, economically and philosophically speaking. This show was originally inspired by a talk, How to make learning as addictive as social media, from Luis Von Ahn, CEO of Duolingo, a popular language learning app. In a world of manipulative uses of AI and Algorithms, this perspective was quite ref…

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ETM Show #28: A New Free and Open Internet using a Decentralized Blockchain 1:24:48

2y ago1:24:48

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On this episode we discuss Qortal, a community driven initiative aimed at making a new, user operated internet that leverages Blockchain's data security. Rather than focusing on token price and getting on more exchanges like other projects, Qortal focuses on making a usable, decentralized data infrastructure. The community and even User Interface (…

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ETM Show #27: 6 Reasons Why Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) Will Save the World 15:00

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Free and Open Source Software, FOSS for short, is the backbone of computers, programming, and the World Wide Web (WWW) as a whole. In fact, almost 40% of known websites' operating systems (OS) and a whopping 85% of smartphones use Linux, a wildly popular free and open source operating system. (Source: True List) “Free software” means software that …

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ETM Show #26: 6 Tech Tool Categories We Use For This Show 11:32

2y ago11:32

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For this episode, we pull back the curtain on concrete tech tool categories we use to make this ETM show and website happen. Most of these tools have free versions and almost all are open source. Part of our thinking when creating ETM was showcase all the powerful (free and open-source) tools at our fingertips. The best part of all is that your pro…

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In Conversation - Episode 20 - "Fred Harris haunted my nightmares!" 1:06:19

2y ago1:06:19

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"Fred Harris haunted my nightmares!"This time Bob Fischer of the Haunted Generation joins us to talk about subjects such as 'Doctor Who', 'The Box Of Delights', 'The Paper Lads' and that weird feeling of melancholy familiar to those growing up in the 70s and 80s...Bob's website may be found at https://hauntedgeneration.co.uk/'Round The Archives In …

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ETM Show #25: What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Big Data fed into Algorithms 43:36

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been all the rage as a buzz word this year. But, what does AI really mean? And more importantly, what does it do? We're looking at you, Skynet. Here are some definitions: "Artificial intelligence (AI), the ability of a digital computer or computer-controlled robot to perform tasks commonly associated with intelligen…

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ETM Show #24: 9 Epic Ways AgTech Is Saving The World 15:10

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Curious how Agricultural Technology (AgTech) is helping reverse the cycle of destruction and paving the way for a healthier planet? One of the biggest challenges with new highly industrialized technologies, is their effect on the environment. While there have been a lot of positive shifts toward social good and renewable energy sources, there is st…

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RTA066 - Episode 66 - 'Dr Snuggles', 'The Waltons' & 'The Mind Of Mr J G Reeder' 1:43:22

2y ago1:43:22

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Episode 66 of the 'Round The Archives' podcast sees Nick Goodman joining us on the sofa to look at 'Dr Snuggles' and his links with Douglas Adams & John Lloyd.Next, Martin Holmes travels back in time to Jefferson County, Virginia, to spend some time with 'The Waltons'.Finally, Andrew and Lisa explore the murky world of 1920s crime as they probe 'Th…

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ETM Show #23: How to Protect Yourself from Hackers and Cyber Attacks 1:01:45

2y ago1:01:45

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Ever wondered how hackers work? On this episode we brought back Information Security (InfoSec) professional and Certified Ethical Hacker, Frank Trezza, to tell us. He helps illuminate where various data vulnerabilities are and how to shield yourself from them. Information Security is the practice of protecting information from unauthorized access, …

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ETM Show #22: 7 Rants, Raves, and Reflections on Technology in General 15:34

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It's been a little bit since a Rants, Raves and Reflections episode, and this time I'm talking about Technology in general. Technology is not without cost, and I'm not talking monetarily. I'm talking time and sanity. That is usually your cost of admission. Ok, let's jump in to my 7 Rants, Raves and Reflections on Tech in General: Tech is always a p…

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ETM Show #21: Engineering the Metaverse and Exploring the Tech Behind It 1:02:50

2y ago1:02:50

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On this episode we explored engineering the Metaverse and what some of the technologies and hardware are behind it. Engineering is defined as: "The creative application of “scientific principles to design or develop structures, machines, apparatus, or manufacturing processes"... Brittanica What a cool time we live in to see such rich and engaging u…

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ETM Show # 20: 9 Insights on Emerging Technology for 2023 17:23

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Emerging Technology for 2023 has been quite the transformative and break-out year for lots of cool, cutting edge tools. We have learned and seen a lot and wanted to share our top insights for the year. Consider this a round-up and summary of a variety of topics, and you will find relevant shows for each insight and topic discussed. Happy Emerging T…

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ETM Show # 19: NeRF Summit 2023: A meeting of the minds in breakthrough 3D Photo and Video Rendering Tech 1:00:48

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Meet NeRF, Neural Radiance Fields, a breakthrough technology in media, namely photography, video and 3D asset rendering. No, it's not those children's toys some of us may remember. It's actually a really powerful conglomeration of technology tools like Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) fueled software and Graphics Processing Un…

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ETM Show # 18: 10 Cool Things To Do With Your Raspberry Pi 17:56

2y ago17:56

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On this episode, we wanted to take a little break from the usual information firehose and rabbit holes we are used to. Instead, we wanted to cover some cool and fun things you can do with your Raspberry Pi. After all, what fun is technology if we aren't doing interesting things for us personally? 10 Cool Things to Do With Your Raspberry Pi Here's o…

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ETM Show # 17: Spatial and Immersive Audio: A New Deeply Engaging Sound Experience 24:14

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You may have heard of Immersive Technology, Media, and Video. But did you know that audio can also be Immersive and Spatial? In fact, audio is often the most important and overlooked medium that ties our favorite immersive experiences together. Experiences like gaming, movies, music, and other entertainment we all know and love. To explore this new…

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ETM Show #16: What is Siggraph? A Futuristic 50 Year Old Computer Graphics Expo 47:40

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Once the sensory overload died down, what was left was incredible experience of cutting edge research and technology. But, before we dive into ACM Siggraph 2023, let's explore the parent organization that created it, called the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM). What is the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)? "ACM, the world's larges…

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In Conversation - Episode 19 - "I don't like the idea of a looming Jimmy Clitheroe!" 59:33

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"I don't like the idea of a looming Jimmy Clitheroe!"This time Tim Worthington, host of the 'Looks Unfamiliar' podcast joins us for a wide-ranging chat about the worlds of archive TV and the importance of spreading the word about the forgotten stuff.Tim's website may can be found at https://timworthington.org/'Round The Archives In Conversation' Ep…

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ETM Show #15: What is the Metaverse? A 3D Real-time Online World 57:17

2y ago57:17

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The "metaverse" is known by many, but often not fully understood. This episode brings some clarity and concrete definitions to this topic. Put simply, the metaverse is an open, shared global, 3-dimensional digital environment that's "always on" for people to exist in. This could mean anything from building worlds and games with Roblox or Minecraft …

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ETM Show #14: 13 Ways to Learn About Emerging Tech 21:46

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We were thrilled to get a College student studying Technology Marketing reach out on LinkedIn asking about how they could learn tech in a long term and lasting way. We pondered on this question a bit and came up with 13 things you can do now to learn about emerging tech. 13 Ways to Learn Emerging Tech Learn how to learn - If you can master a great …

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ETM Show #13: How To Build Emerging Tech Communities 46:07

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On this episode your host Aaron Mangal caught up with Mike Wilson, community builder and founder of Vegas Crypto Group. Mike has been in the Tech scene before it was fashionable including attending all of the first 10 DEFCon events in Las Vegas. Since then he has built up a local community group and meetup around new technology like Cryptocurrency …

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ETM Show # 12: A Decade of Crypto: Reflections from 2013-2023 15:25

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On this solo episode, Aaron Mangal reflects on his decade of being in the Crypto scene from 2013-2023. It all started in the corner of a Brier Creek Panera Bread in Raleigh, NC with the Triangle Bitcoin Meetup. From there it was expanded into a Tech Co-working space called the American Underground in Durham, NC. He and a few dozen attendees would e…

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ETM Show #11: Telos, a High Performance, Multi-Chain Layer 1 DPoS Blockchain 50:43

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On this episode, Aaron Mangal interviews Justin Guidici, co-founder and head of product for Telos (TLOS) Network. Telos aims to provide fast, scalable infrastructure and feeless transactions plus smart contract functionality. The value proposition improves on problems with many Layer 1 Blockchains like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). Blockchains …

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ETM Show #10: Is Crypto Dead? 5 Reasons Why It's Not (But Is Still Hard) 14:56

2+ y ago14:56

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TLDR; No, Crypto is not dead. Yes, there are problems and yes, there are plenty of reasons to criticize it. But that doesn't equate to death. In fact, it's quite the opposite and is significantly better than its early years on a technology level. 5 Reasons Why Crypto Is Not Dead Reason # 1: The price has dropped significantly since it's all time hi…

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In Conversation - Episode 18 - "I've gone off on tangents with guests about Hylda Baker..." 57:39

2+ y ago57:39

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"I've gone off on tangents with guests about Hylda Baker..."This time Tyler Adams the host and producer of 'Goon Pod' joins the 'RTA' Team to talk about growing up in New Zealand discovering the world of UK comedy via such shows as 'Are You Being Served?' & 'Steptoe And Son'.You can follow Goon Pod on Twitter at https://twitter.com/goonshowpod'Roun…

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ETM Show #9: What happened at AWE 2023 and The New Wave of Augmented Reality (AR) 1:07:03

2+ y ago1:07:03

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Well, the Augmented World Expo, AWE 2023, has wrapped up but the realities and memories shown continue to persist. We assure you, we are not hallucinating but still gathering ourselves from the highly stimulating and visceral experience that is this new Mixed Reality (XR) space. So many brands, corporations, creators and of course developers across…

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ETM Show #8: 9 Reasons Why I do NOT like the Raspberry Pi 14:12

2+ y ago14:12

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Hello Single Board Computer (SBC) Enthusiast! The Raspberry Pi has some downsides, the first of which is its overpricing and lack of supply. We also cover the challenges and other reasons why we aren't a fan. Now, there are other single board computer (SBC) competitors who even work with Raspberry Pi OS. It's a great sign to see more brands and har…

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ETM Show # 7: What is Augmented Reality (AR)? 58:11

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Hello there from a variety of realities! Augmented Reality (AR) has really been the talk of the town lately especially with Augmented World Expo (AWE) just happening and the Apple WDC announcement happening today. To really dive in, we brought back on Immersive Technology professional and UX Designer, Eric Azares. It's truly a great time to be invo…

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ETM Show #6: 8 Reasons Why You Should Learn Linux 11:06

2+ y ago11:06

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Hey Tech Adventurer, On this episode, a solo one, Aaron Mangal provides his reasons for why you should learn Linux. For one, most of the internet and smart phones run on it in one way or another. Plus it's open-source, free and full of passionate builders who truly allow us to stand on the shoulders of giants. For that we greatly appreciate those w…

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ETM Show #5: What is Information Security, Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking? 1:15:09

2+ y ago1:15:09

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ETM Show # 5 is a chat with Frank Trezza, an InfoSec Professional and Certified Ethical Hacker, about how he got started, examples of cyber attacks and best practices to protect yourself. After listening to this episode you will learn: How Frank found the teacher's answers to his course assignments for the year How the field of InfoSec and Cyber Se…

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ETM Show #4: 8 Reasons Why the Raspberry Pi Rocks 16:34

2+ y ago16:34

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On this episode Aaron Mangal explores 8 reasons why he enjoys the Raspberry Pi and it's operating system, Raspberry Pi OS. The Pi is in a fairly new category of computers called Single Board Computers. This category includes many other computers and other brands who have taken this form factor (of a single circuit board) and made improvements, upgr…

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Bonus Episode: NAB 2023, Volumetric Video and Media Technology 1:21:49

2+ y ago1:21:49

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Hello friends, on this hybrid solo and talk show episode, myself and Eric Azares discuss our reactions and experiences from NAB 2023. We also shout out organizations we ran across and share some tips to "get in" for newcomers to the industry. After listening to this episode you will learn: What was NAB 2023 and what happened? What were some interes…

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In Conversation - Episode 17 - "William Hartnell had the longest fingers I'd ever seen!" 57:44

2+ y ago57:44

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"William Hartnell had the longest fingers that I'd ever seen!This time Medusa Cascade joins the 'RTA' Team to talk about life as a YouTuber, reacting to all manner of shows including 'Doctor Who', 'Babylon 5' and 'Sapphire & Steel'. You can subscribe to her YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@medusacascade'Round The Archives In Conversation…

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ETM Show #3: The Past, Present and Future of Virtual Reality (VR) 1:15:45

2+ y ago1:15:45

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On this episode of the Emerging Tech Mastery (ETM) Show we caught up with a Immersive Technology Enthusiast and Professional. That would be none other than Eric Azares. Eric is no stranger to the digital realms and shares his knowledge of the Virtual Reality (VR) industry including a brief history, what it is and where its going. See you in one of …

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ETM Show #2: Rants, Raves and Reflections: Crypto 17:43

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Hello Hello! For this episode we are trying a new format called Rants, Raves and Reflections. This means personal reflections from our experiences in the trenches around a particular niche or technology. For this episode Aaron Mangal, ETM Show host, covers his loves, hates and overall reflections on the Cryptocurrency and Blockchain space. Enjoy! P…

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ETM Show #1: What are Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) and Rare Digital Art? 1:40:28

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On this episode, ETM Show host Aaron Mangal interviews Joe Chiappetta, a long time cartoonist, comic book creator and rare digital art (NFT) creator. After listening to this episode you will learn: Joe's background and how he became an artist What "Zines" were and what the scene was like What NFTs and Rare Digital Art are Some platforms for NFTs th…

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ETM Show # 0: Introducing Ourselves and Your Emerging Tech Journey 13:27

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Hello and welcome to the first ever Emerging Tech Mastery (ETM) Show episode! We're honored you decided to give us a listen, thank you. Our goal is to create easy to digest media and information around Emerging Technology topics for anyone interested. In this episode Aaron Mangal, founder of Emerging Tech Mastery (ETM), shares his reasons for start…

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RTA065 - Episode 65 - 'NYPD Blue', 'The Avengers' & 'The Shadow Of The Tower' 1:38:21

2+ y ago1:38:21

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Episode 65 of the 'Round The Archives' podcast sees Martin Holmes considering 30 years of 'NYPD Blue'.Paul Chandler welcomes new voice Muffleyontour to the 'Round The Archives' team as they take a look at two black-and-white Emma Peel episodes of 'The Avengers' : 'The Hour That Never Was' and 'The House That Jack Built'.Finally, Andrew and Lisa com…

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In Conversation - Episode 16 - "Actually, I really fancy a go on the tape!" 1:01:55

2+ y ago1:01:55

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"Actually, I really fancy a go on the tape!"Nick Goodman joins us on the sofa to talk about taping on audio and video and his ongoing mission to preserve our personal history.You can watch a video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0rzXkt0YiYYou can find Nick's YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.c…

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In Conversation - Episode 15 - "Why do you wear spaghetti on your head?" 58:29

2+ y ago58:29

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"Why do you wear spaghetti on your head?"This time Warren joins us on the sofa for a discussion of the range of 'Doctor Who' videos released during the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s.You can watch a video version of this podcast on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXEykPXZvnE'Round The Archives In Conversation' Episode 15 stars Warren…

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RTA064 - Episode 64 - 'The Army Game', 'Father Brown', 'Sutherland's Law' & 'Z Cars' 1:50:27

3y ago1:50:27

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Episode 64 of the 'Round The Archives' podcast sees Martin Holmes visit Hut 29 to take a look at 'The Army Game'.Paul Chandler and his mum Pat talk about the modern incarnation of Father Brown, then Michael Seely takes a trip to BBC Scotland with 'Sutherland's Law'.Finally, Andrew and Lisa examine 'Four Of A Kind', the very first episode of 'Z Cars…