Best Toast News Network Podcasts (2025)

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A Kernel in Every Core 1:28:36

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Can't get enough Linux? How about multiple kernels running simultaneously, side by side, not in a VM, all on the same hardware; this week it's finally looking real. Sponsored By: Managed Nebula: Meet Managed Nebula from Defined Networking. A decentralized VPN built on the open-source Nebula platform that we love. 1Password Extended Access Managemen…

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632: The Nightly Wobble 1:12:40

9d ago1:12:40

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Our first look at KDE Linux, then Chris shares the latest on Hyprvibe, while Wes braves his first install. Sponsored By: Managed Nebula: Meet Managed Nebula from Defined Networking. A decentralized VPN built on the open-source Nebula platform that we love. 1Password Extended Access Management: 1Password Extended Access Management is a device trust …

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631: Offline By Default 1:06:27

16d ago1:06:27

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Chris managed to turn low bandwidth into a lifestyle, and curated a batch of self-hosted apps that make near-offline living possible. Sponsored By: Managed Nebula: Meet Managed Nebula from Defined Networking. A decentralized VPN built on the open-source Nebula platform that we love. 1Password Extended Access Management: 1Password Extended Access Ma…

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630: Google's Garden Lockdown 1:16:59

23d ago1:16:59

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Google's sideloading lockdown has us pushing Wes' Pixel further than Google ever dreamed. Sponsored By: Managed Nebula: Meet Managed Nebula from Defined Networking. A decentralized VPN built on the open-source Nebula platform that we love. 1Password Extended Access Management: 1Password Extended Access Management is a device trust solution for comp…

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629: Arch Enemies 1:18:19

1M ago1:18:19

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Arch is under fire, two weeks and counting. We'll break down the mess, and share a quick fix. Plus, the killer new apps we've just added to our homelabs. Sponsored By: Managed Nebula: Meet Managed Nebula from Defined Networking. A decentralized VPN built on the open-source Nebula platform that we love. 1Password Extended Access Management: 1Passwor…

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628: Don't Call it a Christro 1:31:28

1M ago1:31:28

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When personalities clash, the users come last. Meanwhile, Chris' hyper-tuned setup stops being a toy and starts looking like a daily driver. Sponsored By: Managed Nebula: Meet Managed Nebula from Defined Networking. A decentralized VPN built on the open-source Nebula platform that we love. 1Password Extended Access Management: 1Password Extended Ac…

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627: The 2 a.m. Rescue 1:24:38

1M ago1:24:38

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Wes performs a 2 a.m. rescue at DEFCON, and Chris attempts to build a Linux desktop using nothing but vibes. Sponsored By: Managed Nebula: Meet Managed Nebula from Defined Networking. A decentralized VPN built on the open-source Nebula platform that we love. 1Password Extended Access Management: 1Password Extended Access Management is a device trus…

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626: The Btrfs Blues 1:09:30

2M ago1:09:30

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A Btrfs bug that bites is in the wild, and we discover whole home audio that works like a charm. Sponsored By: Managed Nebula: Meet Managed Nebula from Defined Networking. A decentralized VPN built on the open-source Nebula platform that we love. 1Password Extended Access Management: 1Password Extended Access Management is a device trust solution f…

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625: They're Doing it Wrong! 1:15:42

2M ago1:15:42

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A radical rethink of what a Linux distro should do, and what it should stop doing. Plus, we dig into what's great about Linux 6.16. Sponsored By: Managed Nebula: Meet Managed Nebula from Defined Networking. A decentralized VPN built on the open-source Nebula platform that we love. 1Password Extended Access Management: 1Password Extended Access Mana…

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624: Tiny PC, Huge Problems 1:22:32

2M ago1:22:32

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Everything wrong with our homelabs, and how we're finally fixing them. Plus: two self-hosted apps you didn't know you needed. Sponsored By: Managed Nebula: Meet Managed Nebula from Defined Networking. A decentralized VPN built on the open-source Nebula platform that we love. 1Password Extended Access Management: 1Password Extended Access Management…

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623: 50 Days of Blue 1:14:51

2M ago1:14:51

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Chris fled a declarative-first world for the promised land of Bluefin's atomic simplicity. Fifty days in, did he find desktop bliss or just fresh compromises? Sponsored By: 1Password Extended Access Management: 1Password Extended Access Management is a device trust solution for companies with Okta, and they ensure that if a device isn't trusted and…

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622: Omarchy Hits Different 1:07:23

3M ago1:07:23

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Developers are abandoning their Macs for a new frontier: Arch Linux with Hyprland. We dive into Omarchy, and the broader trend fueling 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 …

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621: The Sunday Secret Sauce 1:04:48

3M ago1:04:48

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We're highlighting several stories and reviews that never made it into the show. From GrapheneOS trouble, Asahi updates, Framework's desktop reveal, Starlink's Linux magic, and more. 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 A…

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620: Brent Loves Building Things 57:20

3M ago57:20

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Off-the-shelf didn't cut it, so we built what we needed using open hardware and open source. 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 comp…

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619: The Trouble with TUIs 1:12:56

3M ago1:12:56

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We spent the week learning keybindings, installing dependencies, and cramming for bonus points. Today, we score up and see how we did in the 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 Management: 1Password…

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618: TUI Challenge Kickoff 1:10:23

4M ago1:10:23

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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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617: The Disposable Server 48:52

4M ago48:52

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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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616: From Boston to bootc 1:30:37

4M ago1:30:37

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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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615: 25.05 Reasons to NixOS 1:05:04

4M 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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614: Self-Hosted Location Tracking 1:16:00

5M ago1:16:00

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

5M ago1:13:11

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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

5M ago1:06:30

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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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611: Distro Double Trouble 59:41

5M ago59:41

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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

5M ago1:10:34

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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

6M ago1:04:10

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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

6M ago54:46

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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

6M ago1:04:13

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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

6M ago1:38:15

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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

7M ago53:43

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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

7M ago1:01:10

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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

7M ago1:00:30

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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

7M ago1:07:11

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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

8M ago1:08:42

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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

8M ago1:08:50

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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

8M ago1:02:12

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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

8M ago1:23:41

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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

8M ago1:18:21

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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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Trudeau Quits: Is the Globalist Agenda Crumbling in Canada? 7:35

9M ago7:35

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Trudeau Quits: Is the Globalist Agenda Crumbling in Canada? In this episode, Vanessa Grace uncovers the shocking resignation of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, exposing the failures of nearly a decade of liberal leadership. With fiery passion, Vanessa dissects Trudeau’s legacy, unraveling the web of globalist policies and leftist agendas th…

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596: Perilously Pontificated Predictions 1:15:12

9M ago1:15:12

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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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Norovirus and Moral Decay: Vanessa Grace Exposes the Real Enemy! 10:55

9M ago10:55

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In this episode, Vanessa Grace uncovers the shocking truth behind the New Year’s Day norovirus outbreak. With a fiery blend of righteous indignation and patriotic fervor, she takes aim at liberal policies, hygiene hypocrisy, and the godless forces she believes are tearing America apart. Brace yourself for an unfiltered exploration of how faith, fre…

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

9M ago1:10:04

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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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Will Drones Ruin Christmas? How NORAD is Fighting to Protect Santa’s Journey?! 23:00

9M ago23:00

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In this episode, Vanessa Grace uncovers the shocking modern challenges facing Santa Claus as drones fill the skies, threatening his magical Christmas Eve journey. With her signature fiery passion, Grace exposes how unchecked liberal policies on drone regulation are endangering not just airspace safety but the very essence of American Christmas trad…

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594: 2024 Tuxies 55:57

9M 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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Smash the Clocks: Reclaiming America’s Time -The Daylight Saving Deception 29:20

9M ago29:20

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Smash the Clocks: Reclaiming America’s Time -The Daylight Saving Deception In this explosive episode, Vanessa Grace takes on the sinister forces behind daylight saving time, exposing how clocks have become tools of control used by global elites to break the human spirit. From the lies of energy efficiency to the manipulation of our natural rhythms,…

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Avocado Toast, Yoga Pants, and Big Tech: Vanessa Grace Exposes Remote Work’s Dark Truth 7:36

9M ago7:36

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Vanessa Grace passionately defends Donald Trump’s plan to fire federal employees refusing to return to in-office work, framing remote work as a symbol of America’s decline. She argues that remote policies are not just about laziness but part of a Deep State conspiracy to weaken American values, foster socialism, and erode the national work ethic. B…

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

9M ago1:17:56

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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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Conspiracy Theories Swirl Around Mysterious New Jersey Drone Sightings 12:54

10M ago12:54

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New Jersey skies have become the center of controversy as sightings of mysterious drones spark conspiracy theories and political commentary. The drones, described as sophisticated and flying in strategic patterns, have been observed in various areas, including near sensitive locations such as President Donald Trump's Bedminster golf course. Congres…

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Gnomes, Santas, and Truth: Vanessa Grace Exposes the Left's War on Family Values and Pete Hegseth 21:10

10M ago21:10

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In this episode, we dig into the unwavering defense of Pete Hegseth by his remarkable mother. Discover how her passionate support not only shields Pete from liberal critiques but also showcases the irresistible charm and strength that every true conservative man embodies. Join us as we explore Vanessa Grace’s ultra-conservative perspective, uncover…

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592: Chris' Netboot Nonsense 1:17:25

10M ago1:17:25

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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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Secret Santa Scam: How Liberals Use Gift-Giving to Control You 16:30

10M ago16:30

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In this episode, we dig into President Biden's controversial decision to pardon his son, Hunter Biden, despite prior promises to uphold justice impartially. We explore the implications of this act on public trust and the integrity of our legal system. Additionally, we delve into the seemingly innocuous tradition of Secret Santa, uncovering its pote…