Hobby Public Radio is a technology focused podcast that releases shows every weekday Monday to Friday. Our shows are produced by listeners like you and can be on any topic that is of interest to hobbyists, makers, etc. We are a welcoming community that offers positive feedback and encourages respectful debate.

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hpr4586 (2026-03-02) :: HPR Community News for February 2026 by HPR Volunteers
HPR Volunteers Kevie and Ken talk about shows released and comments posted in February 2026
hpr4585 (2026-02-27) :: mpv util scripts by candycanearter
a collection of hand-written scripts for mpv and explaining how the mpv api works
hpr4584 (2026-02-26) :: Recording a show, and crappy audio by Archer72
Archer72 demonstrates 3 forms of microphones, some better than others.
hpr4583 (2026-02-25) :: Nuclear Reactor Technology - Ep 7 Small Modular Reactors by Whiskeyjack
This episode covers Small Modular Reactors, or SMRs.
hpr4582 (2026-02-24) :: Hackerpublic Radio New Years Eve Show 2026 Episode 1 by Honkeymagoo
the hpr community comes together to converse
hpr4581 (2026-02-23) :: Sharp Intake of Breath City (A.K.A.) How I learnt to stop worrying about the fork bomb by not_toby
My journey into the magickal world of beastie bits on disks and daemons all the way down...
hpr4580 (2026-02-20) :: The First Doctor, Part 4 by Ahuka
A continuing look at the first Doctor Who.
hpr4579 (2026-02-19) :: Happy by shower by Antoine
On what makes me joyfull when I’m destroyed (spoiler: an anchor, hope)
hpr4578 (2026-02-18) :: Alex's journey into Amateur Radio by thelovebug
Dave talks to his son, Alex, about his experiences as a newly-licensed amateur radio operator
hpr4577 (2026-02-17) :: HPR Beer Garden 10 - Scotch Ale/Wee Heavy by Kevie
Dave and Kevie talk about the Wee Heavy ale style.

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Latest Comments

Comment 1: candycanearter07 on 2026-03-01 23:39:18: "41:40"
on hpr4586 (2026-03-02) "HPR Community News for February 2026" by HPR Volunteers
Comment 4: candycanearter07 on 2026-03-01 22:35:38: "updated script"
on hpr4585 (2026-02-27) "mpv util scripts" by candycanearter
Comment 4: murph on 2026-03-01 19:21:46: "Great show, looking forward to more."
on hpr4574 (2026-02-12) "UNIX Curio #0 - Introduction" by Vance
Comment 3: Archer72 on 2026-03-01 08:52:41: "Second in mpv fanclub"
on hpr4585 (2026-02-27) "mpv util scripts" by candycanearter
Comment 2: Windigo on 2026-03-01 05:07:24: "Re: mpv fanclub"
on hpr4585 (2026-02-27) "mpv util scripts" by candycanearter
Comment 2: Whiskeyjack on 2026-02-28 23:06:46: "Reply to Archer72"
on hpr4573 (2026-02-11) "Nuclear Reactor Technology - Ep 6 Thorium Reactors" by Whiskeyjack
Comment 1: Archer72 on 2026-02-28 16:59:15: "Interesting series"
on hpr4573 (2026-02-11) "Nuclear Reactor Technology - Ep 6 Thorium Reactors" by Whiskeyjack
Comment 1: Archer72 on 2026-02-28 15:51:52: "Good to hear 73's"
on hpr4575 (2026-02-13) "Making First Contact" by Ken Fallon
Comment 1: Windigo on 2026-02-28 01:55:28: "mpv fanclub"
on hpr4585 (2026-02-27) "mpv util scripts" by candycanearter
Comment 2: Kevin O'Brien on 2026-02-27 17:29:43: "The Zoom was perfect"
on hpr4584 (2026-02-26) "Recording a show, and crappy audio" by Archer72

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