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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Latest Shows
- hpr4710 (2026-08-21) :: Civilization VI by Ahuka
- A first look at the next version of Civilization from 2016, Civilization VI.
- hpr4709 (2026-08-20) :: Peertube: my two penneth by Kevie
- Kevie discusses his thoughts on the video streaming platform PeerTube
- hpr4708 (2026-08-19) :: Programmable Logic Controls - Episode 1 by Whiskeyjack
- A brief overview of industrial control systems.
- hpr4707 (2026-08-18) :: UNIX Curio #12 - expr by Vance
- Another way to do math (and more)
- hpr4706 (2026-08-17) :: Quirks and Customisations by Lee
- Lee talks about customisations on his Linux system
- hpr4705 (2026-08-14) :: Free Software Is Wasted On You Teens by Trollercoaster
- Asked (sort of) to sell teens on FOSS, Trollercoaster spends an episode telling them not to bother.
- hpr4704 (2026-08-13) :: HPR Beer Garden 17 - Double DDH IPAs by Kevie
- Kevie, Paul and Dave talk about a very recent beer style: the DDH IPA
- hpr4703 (2026-08-12) :: Ebooks and Audiobooks by Ahuka
- A look at some apps for Ebooks, and at some sources for Ebooks and Audiobooks.
- hpr4702 (2026-08-11) :: MakeACopy is an open-source document scanner app for Android by Ken Fallon
- Ken creates create searchable pdfs from photos using his android phone
- hpr4701 (2026-08-10) :: Elsbeth muses with Lee on her experiences and opinions on AI by Elsbeth
- Elsbeth Starling on ethical AI, protecting artists' IP, and AI's promise for neurodivergent minds.
Latest Comments
- Comment 4: Whiskeyjack on 2026-08-21 16:00:48: "HPR4707 Unix curio - Stack Machines"
- on hpr4707 (2026-08-18) "UNIX Curio #12 - expr" by Vance
- Comment 1: xmanmonk on 2026-08-20 19:15:57: "Thanks for the episode"
- on hpr4709 (2026-08-20) "Peertube: my two penneth" by Kevie
- Comment 3: Vance on 2026-08-20 04:47:32: "dc"
- on hpr4707 (2026-08-18) "UNIX Curio #12 - expr" by Vance
- Comment 4: Whiskeyjack on 2026-08-20 02:02:44: "Reply to Trey on HPR4708 - PLCs Episode 1"
- on hpr4708 (2026-08-19) "Programmable Logic Controls - Episode 1" by Whiskeyjack
- Comment 2: Whiskeyjack on 2026-08-19 14:31:02: "HPR4707 Unix curio - dc"
- on hpr4707 (2026-08-18) "UNIX Curio #12 - expr" by Vance
- Comment 3: Trey on 2026-08-19 13:01:41: "Memories of Ladder Logic"
- on hpr4708 (2026-08-19) "Programmable Logic Controls - Episode 1" by Whiskeyjack
- Comment 1: xmanmonk on 2026-08-18 22:22:56: "Another great show"
- on hpr4707 (2026-08-18) "UNIX Curio #12 - expr" by Vance
- Comment 7: Trollercoaster (our of character) on 2026-08-16 19:25:41: "Woopsie"
- on hpr4705 (2026-08-14) "Free Software Is Wasted On You Teens" by Trollercoaster
- Comment 6: Trollercoaster on 2026-08-15 07:54:33: "Who's talking about satire?"
- on hpr4705 (2026-08-14) "Free Software Is Wasted On You Teens" by Trollercoaster
- Comment 5: candycanearter07 on 2026-08-14 21:42:55: "good satire again"
- on hpr4705 (2026-08-14) "Free Software Is Wasted On You Teens" by Trollercoaster