Best Linux Matters Podcasts (2025)

1
Ethical Retro Gaming 30:46

Play Pause

9d ago30:46

30:46

In this episode: Mark has been retro gaming with an Evercade. Martin replaced the official Dropbox client with Maestral. Alan created an MCP server for Grype. You can send your feedback via [email protected] or the Contact Form. If you’d like to hang out with other listeners and share your feedback with the community, you can join: The Linux Mat…

1
Linux Matters 64: Ethical Retro Gaming 30:46

8d ago30:46

30:46

In this episode: Mark has been retro gaming with an Evercade. Martin replaced the official Dropbox client with Maestral. Alan created an MCP server for Grype. You can send your feedback via [email protected] or the Contact Form. If you’d like to hang out with other listeners and share your feedback with the community you can join: The Linux Matt…

1
Linux After Dark – Episode 105 23:49

26m ago23:49

23:49

We cover some of your emails, questions, and comments. A challenge suggestion of not using a package manager, donating old hardware, why we don’t use custom ROMs on our phones, whether low end laptops with soldered eMMC storage are worth buying (they aren’t), and tips for using Home Assistant with Apple gear and Jellyfin on Android. The terrible la…

1
2.5 Admins 266: Jiggawatts of Hallucinations 31:17

18h ago31:17

31:17

Intel and Nvidia are teaming up for multiple reasons, Open AI are planning to build data centers and use a ludicrous amount of power, LLM hallucinations aren’t going away, and how long we keep servers and hard drives in production. Plugs Support us on patreon and get an ad-free RSS feed with early episodes sometimes Troubleshooting ZFS – Common Iss…

1
Late Night Linux – Episode 352 27:02

3d ago27:02

27:02

Drama in KDE land, more worries about Android source code, Ubuntu’s transition away from GNU coreutils hits a slight speed bump, Mastodon adds a serious potential revenue stream, and a glimpse of a Blade Runner style dystopian tech future. With guest hosts Andy from Linux Dev Time, and Chris from Linux After Dark. News OggCamp 2026 OggCamp tickets …

1
Episode 6:01: Yet Another Clanker 1:15:46

2d ago1:15:46

1:15:46

Coming up in this episode We took a break over the break Windows 10 pulls a fast one Firefox brings in another clanker 0:00 Cold Open 2:27 A Distro, a Router and a Choice 25:26 Windows 10 Isn't Dead Yet... 43:45 Browser Watch (feat. Firefox) 1:09:58 Next Time! 1:14:57 Stinger The Video Version! https://youtu.be/Rsn57QtNsiI 🔥Warm Up🔥 Leo has been pl…

1
Linux Dev Time – Episode 133 23:24

3d ago23:24

23:24

Some of the alternatives to GitHub that we use, why we use them, and how they differ in terms of features and workflows. Support us on Patreon and get an ad-free RSS feed with early episodes sometimes See our contact page for ways to get in touch. Subscribe to the RSS feedBy The Late Night Linux Family

1
11: IPv6 - Size really does matter 1:07:41

4d ago1:07:41

1:07:41

The internet has been around for more than 40 years in some form. It's outgrown its ability to handle all of the hosts and fortunately, there's a solution. IPv6 is mature and wide-spread and not only does it increase the address space to 128-bits (up from 32-bits) it is also more efficient for routing and transferring data across the net and it's b…

1
We Know Why No One's Watching LTT - WAN Show September 19, 2025 2:43:07

7d ago2:43:07

2:43:07

Get a free 15-day trial of Odoo’s all-in-one business solution and see how it can make your life easier! Check it out at https://www.odoo.com/wan Step into fall ready with versatile, ultra-light Vessi Sneakers. Vessi claims they are fully waterproof, and they come with a 1-year warranty with 30-days of worry-free returns. Enjoy 15% off your first p…

1
Hybrid Cloud Show – Episode 39 28:19

5d ago28:19

28:19

SMTP relays and observability, why we didn’t recommend Podman over Docker to a newcomer, and Gary gives us an update on his homelab. Insta360 Go Ultra Insta360 have just launched their brand-new pocket camera, the GO Ultra. To get free Sticky Tabs with it go to store.insta360.com and use the promo code “hybridcloud”, available for the first 30 purc…

1
2.5 Admins 265: Storage Lies 27:53

6d ago27:53

27:53

Joe set up a FreeBSD box to serve as a replication target and it was surprisingly straightforward, if rather different from Linux. Plus the lies that storage tells us. Plug Support us on patreon and get an ad-free RSS feed with early episodes sometimes See our contact page for ways to get in touch.By The Late Night Linux Family

1
Late Night Linux – Episode 351 28:54

9d ago28:54

28:54

Cloning disks (again), Félim’s new colour e-reader, 3 ways to make a QR code, improving your typing with a TUI and a game, a quick KDE Korner, and more. Discoveries Clonezilla Kobo Clara Colour Just a QR Code mini-qr libqrencode Nallely-midi pico-rv32ima typr Epistory KDE Korner 2024 KDE e.V. Report We’ve formally sent a proposal to the GNOME Found…

1
I Ordered My New iPhone - WAN Show September 12, 2025 3:34:14

14d ago3:34:14

3:34:14

Check out Proton Mail for free at https://proton.me/wan or get up to 38% off their plans! Step into fall ready with versatile, ultra-light Vessi Sneakers. Vessi claims they are fully waterproof, and they come with a 1-year warranty with 30-days of worry-free returns. Enjoy 15% off your first pair at https://vessi.com/wanshow at checkout! Visit http…

1
Linux After Dark – Episode 104 22:38

12d ago22:38

22:38

Summer is officially over. As the nights draw in it’s time to hunker down and work on our technical debt. We all have Linuxy projects that we planning, so we commit to doing them by Christmas – when we will record a follow-up episode. Docker Compose, Immich, Jellyfin, learning Python, moving away from Synology, Home Assistant, and more. Support us …

1
2.5 Admins 264: A Question of Trust 30:27

13d ago30:27

30:27

Matrix shows how painful enormous databases can be to restore, why the certificate authority system doesn’t seem to make sense in 2025, a hosting provider thinks they are better than Cloudflare at blocking malicious traffic, a viral app turns out to be written by an enthusiastic dev who doesn’t understand best practices, and using S3 object storage…

1
Ask The Hosts – Episode 28 16:37

14d ago16:37

16:37

Historic musical performances that we’d go back and watch, and our scariest travel experiences. With Martin, Mark and Alan from Linux Matters. Patrons got this this in their feed two weeks ago.By The Late Night Linux Family

1
Late Night Linux – Episode 350 31:41

15d ago31:41

31:41

Android becomes more like iOS, another key dev leaves the Asahi Linux project, Mozilla will probably keep their Google search deal, we troll Félim with some AI bollocks, GNOME can’t keep an executive director, Microsoft releases the source for an ancient BASIC implementation, friend of the show Connor is snubbed by an Irish newspaper, a brief revie…

1
Linux Dev Time – Episode 132 25:02

17d ago25:02

25:02

A lot of key open source software is paid for by large companies. That has some advantages, but it can also cause some issues. Maybe it would be better if more FOSS development was paid for by smaller companies and contributions from users. Support us on Patreon and get an ad-free RSS feed with early episodes sometimes See our contact page for ways…

1
10: Command-Line Superpowers: Connecting Simple Tools for Complex Solutions 1:36:17

18d ago1:36:17

1:36:17

Most programmers are comfortable in their IDE but still click through file managers and manually handle repetitive tasks outside of it. You might know basic command line navigation, maybe even write the occasional script, but you're missing the real superpower: composition - the art of connecting existing tools to solve complex problems without wri…

1
I Met THE Linus - WAN Show September 5, 2025 3:11:34

19d ago3:11:34

3:11:34

Whether you need a wedding ring, anniversary ring, or you just want a ring that looks awesome, head over to https://www.thorum.com and code WAN to get 20% off a truly unique ring Get 20% off DeleteMe US consumer plans when you go to https://joindeleteme.com/WAN and use promo code WAN at checkout. DeleteMe International Plans: https://international.…

1
Hybrid Cloud Show – Episode 38 27:42

19d ago27:42

27:42

The first steps to move away from a “pets” mindset and towards automation and infrastructure as code, why we use a lot of abstraction at home, and how to use your homelab to improve your employment prospects. With guest host Joe Ressington from Late Night Linux. Insta360 Go Ultra Insta360 have just launched their brand-new pocket camera, the GO Ult…

1
2.5 Admins 263: Seagate RAID 28:41

20d ago28:41

28:41

McDonald’s IT systems seem to be riddled with 90s-style coding errors, we finally know where the fraudulent hard drives came from, when IT workers go rogue, and ZFS on root without using FreeBSD or Ubuntu. Plug Support us on patreon and get an ad-free RSS feed with early episodes sometimes News/discussion How I Hacked McDonald’s Seagate Uncovers Gl…

1
Running Linux on an IPad 37:15

22d ago37:15

37:15

In this episode: Martin has been running Linux on an iPad using a-Shell, a-Shell mini, and iSH. He also used copyparty. Alan went to a hackathon and used Tessl. If you want to try their closed beta, join their discord and tell them popey sent you. Mark installed GrapheneOS on a Pixel 8a. You can send your feedback via [email protected]. If you’d…

1
Linux Matters 63: Running Linux on an iPad 37:15

22d ago37:15

37:15

In this episode: Martin has been running Linux on an iPad using a-Shell, a-Shell mini, and iSH. He also used copyparty. Alan went to a hackathon and used Tessl. If you want to try their closed beta, join their discord and tell them popey sent you. Mark installed GrapheneOS on a Pixel 8a. You can send your feedback via [email protected] or the Co…

1
Late Night Linux – Episode 349 32:15

23d ago32:15

32:15

What happens to Linux after Linus, what a German legal case might mean for blocking ads on the web, Graham tell us about his new foldable phone which Joe has also had for about 7 months, and a quick KDE Korner. News/disccussion The plan for Linux after Torvalds has a kernel of truth: There isn’t one ‘Ad Blocking is Not Piracy’ Decision Overturned B…

1
Android Has Become Apple - WAN Show August 29, 2025 3:17:26

28d ago3:17:26

3:17:26

Go to http://FactorMeals.com/WAN50OFF and use code WAN50OFF to get 50% off your first box, plus Free Breakfast for 1 Year. (Offer only valid for new Factor customers with code and qualifying auto-renewing subscription purchase.) Help your teams get great done - find out how at http://miro.com Thanks to UGREEN for sposoring this episode! Check them …

1
Linux After Dark – Episode 103 24:52

26d ago24:52

24:52

It’s the £20 Linux machine challenge! This time the rules are stricter: no adding storage and RAM. It turns out that if you try really hard, you can buy a really nice Linux computer on a seriously low budget. Check out part 1 and part 2 of the £50 challenge that we did previously. Support us on Patreon and get an ad-free RSS feed with early episode…

1
2.5 Admins 262: It’s About Control 28:51

27d ago28:51

28:51

Google is planning to assert even more control over which Android apps can be installed, the US government takes a 10% stake in Intel, and minimum networking speeds in homes and offices. Plugs Support us on patreon and get an ad-free RSS feed with early episodes sometimes ZFS Basecamp Launch: A Panel with the People Behind ZFS News/discussion A new…

1
Late Night Linux – Episode 348 21:06

30d ago21:06

21:06

The AI crawler bot arms race has developed more quickly than we hoped, Google pretends to care what the community thinks, full Linux desktop apps are probably coming to Android, Thunderbird shares more details of their paid services and we are interested, and PuTTY has a great new domain name. News It seems like the AI crawlers learned how to solve…

1
Linux Dev Time – Episode 131 26:03

1M ago26:03

26:03

We explore the differences between terms like coder, software developer, engineer, and architect. They are often used interchangeably, but there can be real differences between them. Or at least once upon a time there were differences. Vibe coders are in for a shock. Writing code was never that hard. Don’t Let Architecture Astronauts Scare You Supp…

1
9: Looking at Data Types From Both Sides 1:26:41

1M ago1:26:41

1:26:41

We talk about data types and their importance in software development. Modern dynamic languages hide type information from you but it's still there, under the hood. Statically-typed languages, on the other hand, bring types right out in front of you. What are the fundamental types and why are they important? What about user defined types and aggreg…

1
My Favorite Website Is Gone Forever - WAN Show August 22, 2025 3:30:23

1M ago3:30:23

3:30:23

Get the transparency you deserve and make sure you see the whole story with Ground News. Subscribe to their Vantage plan today and save 40% with our link: https://ground.news/WAN Cool down your PC in style! Check out MSI’s MPG CORELIQUID P13 AIO at https://lmg.gg/7UjMo Step confidently into daily life with the ultra-light Vessi Sneakers. Vessi clai…

1
Hybrid Cloud Show – Episode 37 30:36

1M ago30:36

30:36

What exactly is platform engineering, and how does it differ from DevOps? Insta360 Go Ultra Insta360 have just launched their brand-new pocket camera, the GO Ultra. To get free Sticky Tabs with it go to store.insta360.com and use the promo code “hybridcloud”, available for the first 30 purchases only. Support us on patreon and get an ad-free RSS fe…

1
2.5 Admins 261: Worms and Baskets 24:01

1M ago24:01

24:01

Why you can’t rely on a single cloud provider, Jim discovers AI that spreads itself like a worm, and configuring all-flash arrays. Plugs Support us on patreon and get an ad-free RSS feed with early episodes sometimes FreeBSD Summer Roundup: Guide to Lock-In Free Infrastructure News/discussion AWS deleted my 10-year account and all data without warn…

1
Mirrors, Motors and Makefiles 36:05

1M ago36:05

36:05

In this episode: Alan prepares for the inevitable by mirroring GitHub to Forgejo. Martin sidesteps complexity with Just. Mark gives his first thoughts on the VW ID.3. You can send your feedback via [email protected]. If you’d like to hang out with other listeners and share your feedback with the community, you can join: The Linux Matters Chatter…

1
Linux Matters 62: Mirrors, Motors and Makefiles 36:06

1M ago36:06

36:06

In this episode: Alan prepares for the inevitable by mirroring GitHub to Forgejo. Martin sidesteps complexity with Just. Mark gives his first thoughts on the VW ID.3. You can send your feedback via [email protected] or the Contact Form. If you’d like to hang out with other listeners and share your feedback with the community you can join: The Li…

1
Late Night Linux – Episode 347 32:51

1M ago32:51

32:51

Xfce running on Wayland on openSUSE, Canonical laid off the printing guy, Mozilla pisses people off with AI tab groups, and what the post-x86 world will look like for desktop Linux. Plus a handy way to save and run project-specific commands, turning any device into a file server, and a convoluted way to get wind data from planes. With guest hosts G…

1
Why Is Roblox Shielding Child Predators? - WAN Show August 15, 2025 3:41:25

1M ago3:41:25

3:41:25

Visit https://www.squarespace.com/WAN and use offer code WAN for 10% off Get 20% off DeleteMe US consumer plans when you go to https://joindeleteme.com/WAN and use promo code WAN at checkout. DeleteMe International Plans: https://international.joindeleteme.com/ Enter AMD's giveaway at https://bit.ly/4lgkIIG for a chance to win a Pro Gaming Upgrade …

1
Linux After Dark – Episode 102 23:47

1M ago23:47

23:47

It’s our annual episode where we need to talk about Ubuntu. This time most of us are broadly indifferent about the distro itself, so we end up mostly discussing our concerns about Canonical. Support us on Patreon and get an ad-free RSS feed with early episodes sometimes See our contact page for ways to get in touch. Subscribe to the RSS feed.…

1
2.5 Admins 260: Watery Email 26:36

1M ago26:36

26:36

AMD’s recent mobile-class processors impress us with their power to performance ratio, the UK government suggests a preposterous way to save water, setting up verified boot with snapshots, and the best way to configure ZFS to run VMs. Plugs Support us on patreon and get an ad-free RSS feed with early episodes sometimes ZFS Summer Roundup: Smart Har…

1
Ask The Hosts – Episode 27 18:44

1M ago18:44

18:44

The field of science we find most interesting, the bionic enhancements we’d want, the longest we’ve stayed awake, and the wisdom we’d pass onto the next generation. With Gary from Linux After Dark and Félim from Late Night Linux. Patrons got this this in their feed two weeks ago.By The Late Night Linux Family

1
Late Night Linux – Episode 346 24:49

2M ago24:49

24:49

A new Debian version is out and it’s the end of the 32-bit x86 era, an AWS user almost found out the hard way about the need for proper backups, GitHub is finally fully swallowed into Microsoft (having gone all in on AI), and a quick KDE Korner. With guest hosts Gary from Linux After Dark and Hybrid Cloud Show, and Kevin from Linux Dev Time. News D…

1
Linux Dev Time – Episode 130 21:11

2M ago21:11

21:11

Not invented here syndrome is very common in open source. We get into why that is, when it makes sense to start your own project from scratch, and how contributing to existing software can sometimes be better for everyone. Support us on Patreon and get an ad-free RSS feed with early episodes sometimes See our contact page for ways to get in touch. …

1
8: I’ve Been Using AI to Code for a Year. Here’s What I Learned 1:19:12

2M ago1:19:12

1:19:12

If you’re expecting AI to write entire programs for you while you sit back and watch, we're going to disappoint you right up front—that’s not what these tools do well, and chasing that fantasy will waste your time. But what if we told you there’s a tool that could help you interpret cryptic error messages, navigate tricky syntax in unfamiliar langu…