IntPOD: The Interfacing Linux Podcast

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Upcoming projects for Interfacing Linux, small-time TechTubing adventures, single board computers, gaming, audio-video production, and assorted bits of weapons-grade neatness.

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  1. When Review Samples EXPLODE

    SEP 22

    When Review Samples EXPLODE

    Going live for the first time in 2025, TechTube view counts crashing due to ad blockers, bizarre PR email about a Raspberry Pi 5, a 1991 Radio Shack ad showing a recording setup in your pocket, and my NAS kit review sample literally exploded. Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/interfacinglinux⁠ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@InterfacingLinux⁠ Website: ⁠https://interfacinglinux.com/ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:09 Going live for the first time in 2025 01:52 A decade of podcasting 02:05 Rethinking streaming live setup and new gear  06:04 Welcome to episode 1 of IntPOD 06:25 Tech-Tuber view counts hit by adblockers 08:30 Why view count is super important  09:58 Story: Asking Intel for a GPU review sample 11:26 A sketchy Raspberry Pi 5 review offer, scam? 14:56 90’s Radio Shack ad has everything you need to get started  16:03 You don’t need to buy new equipment starting out  19:16 Publishing your content is the only way forward  21:09 What to do when the review sample EXPLODES  23:45 A Linux gaming PC headed my way for review 24:26 Thoughts, hints, suggestions? Story Links: Tech-Tube crash: https://www.jeffgeerling.com/blog/2025/digging-deeper-youtubes-view-count-discrepancy 1991 Radio Shack: https://www.trendingbuffalo.com/life/uncle-steves-buffalo/everything-from-1991-radio-shack-ad-now/

    26 min
  2. Adventures In Small-Time Tech Tubing

    SEP 4

    Adventures In Small-Time Tech Tubing

    In the first episode, I talk about working with companies as a small Tech Tuber, from honest gear offers to sketchy review demands. Then I chat about Valve’s Fremont appearing on Geekbench, modern digital effects pedals, and Framework’s upgradeable laptop GPU. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/interfacinglinux YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InterfacingLinux Website: https://interfacinglinux.com/ Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:08 About the podcast 00:31 My background in media production 01:10 Origins of Interfacing Linux 02:06 Why make a podcast? 02:20 My history with YouTube content creation 02:43 Trying to make a proper Tech Tube channel 02:59 You get a lot of free products 03:17 Documenting what goes on behind the scenes 03:34 The two types of companies that offer review samples 03:53 The good 04:42 The bad 04:55 Companies reach out to you 05:17 Free stuff for a video review 05:25 They only want a review video 06:43 Beware the second email 07:46 Advice for review emails 08:56 Finding a compromise with the company 11:00 Welcome to In Exchange For Review 11:31 Mr. Ting and the Mele mini PC 14:41 Willing to negotiate? 16:17 Some of the good from Ice Whale 16:37 ZimaBlade DIY NAS kit 18:32 I want some of a product 18:49 Hey, I need a NAS anyway 20:29 Tale of the mystery review sample 21:23 Careful with your personal information 24:36 Vintage digital effects pedals 26:35 BOSS effect pedal runs plugins 27:45 Challenges making a DIY effects pedal 28:33 Is Valve working on a living room gaming console? 29:53 Valve Freemont appears on Geekbench 30:53 Quest for the PC living room console 32:11 It's all about the price 32:34 Upgradable laptop GPU from Framework 34:44 Next week: Getting the computer-2 and dodgy Amazon sellers

    38 min
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