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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We are running very low on shows at the moment. Have a look at the hosts page and if you don't see "2026-??-??" next to your name, or if your name is not listed, you might consider sending us in something.

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Latest Shows

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.
hpr4576 (2026-02-16) :: Responce to Lee/Elsbeth eps by operat0r
Yet Another White Male Opinion
hpr4575 (2026-02-13) :: Making First Contact by Ken Fallon
Ken finally makes his first contact with Kees

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Latest Comments

Comment 2: Antoine on 2026-02-26 00:37:55: "Re # 1 -"
on hpr4579 (2026-02-19) "Happy by shower" by Antoine
Comment 2: Carsten on 2026-02-25 00:29:08: "Amazing project"
on hpr4596 (2026-03-16) "Adding voice-over audio track created using text to speech on the movie subtitles" by Ken Fallon
Comment 3: Steve Barnes on 2026-02-23 23:22:58: "Potted Plant Emoji"
on 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
Comment 2: Trey on 2026-02-23 14:31:28: "Welcome!"
on 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
Comment 6: hobs on 2026-02-23 03:56:47: "Loved the show!"
on hpr4567 (2026-02-03) "Movie Recommendations for Hackers" by Deltaray
Comment 1: candycanearter07 on 2026-02-20 14:49:04: "timing"
on hpr4579 (2026-02-19) "Happy by shower" by Antoine
Comment 2: Trey on 2026-02-18 22:47:13: "Congratulations! "
on hpr4578 (2026-02-18) "Alex's journey into Amateur Radio" by thelovebug
Comment 1: Gan Ainm on 2026-02-18 18:48:03: ""Scotch" Ale from the Baltic Sea"
on hpr4577 (2026-02-17) "HPR Beer Garden 10 - Scotch Ale/Wee Heavy" by Kevie
Comment 2: Beeza on 2026-02-18 15:21:50: "A Special Episode"
on hpr4571 (2026-02-09) "Data processing retrospective" by Lee
Comment 4: Paulj on 2026-02-18 11:58:27: "Great Information"
on hpr4572 (2026-02-10) "Uncommon Commands, Episode 3 - strace" by Deltaray

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