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Slop to Slap | LINUX Unplugged 657

Slop to Slap | LINUX Unplugged 657

8 March 2026

After experiencing Planet Nix and SCaLE, we come back convinced that the next phase of Linux is already taking shape.
Why KDE Linux Surprised Us | LINUX Unplugged 656

Why KDE Linux Surprised Us | LINUX Unplugged 656

1 March 2026

We take KDE Linux for a spin and push it a little too far. Plus, a friend of the show stops by with a fresh tool: Nebula Commander.
Cope, Narratives, and Dark Pools | This Week in Bitcoin 94

Cope, Narratives, and Dark Pools | This Week in Bitcoin 94

25 February 2026

Bitcoiners find evidence of market manipulation, and Wall Street calls it liquidity. This week: dark pools, Jane Street, AI capital rotation, and why two things can be true at the same time.
Panic from the Past | The Launch 🚀 56

Panic from the Past | The Launch 🚀 56

25 February 2026

In 1896, critics claimed the bicycle was "the devil’s advance agent." In 1860, doctors swore trains traveling over 30 mph caused "instant insanity." Today, the panic has a new face and a $20 million price tag.
Speeding Up Mistakes | LINUX Unplugged 655

Speeding Up Mistakes | LINUX Unplugged 655

22 February 2026

Planet Nix and SCaLE are just days away, and we're getting a head start with two guests, the tech, and the trends shaping open source. Our trip starts here!
Manufactured Bitcoin Crisis | This Week in Bitcoin 93

Manufactured Bitcoin Crisis | This Week in Bitcoin 93

18 February 2026

AI is getting the blame for deflation, but other forces may be driving it. What happens to Bitcoin in a world of falling prices? Then: BIP-110 and the biggest governance fight since the blocksize wars.
Apple Killed the YouTube Star | The Launch 🚀 55

Apple Killed the YouTube Star | The Launch 🚀 55

18 February 2026

Apple is bringing video to Apple Podcasts, promising seamless switching between watching and listening. Why Chris isn’t convinced the bigger picture will play out the way Apple hopes.
Creating Discord in the Matrix | LINUX Unplugged 654

Creating Discord in the Matrix | LINUX Unplugged 654

15 February 2026

We were minutes away from shutting down our Matrix server when the Discord news hit. Now we're not just keeping it, we're doubling down. Can open source seize this moment?
Bears Smell Blood | This Week in Bitcoin 92

Bears Smell Blood | This Week in Bitcoin 92

11 February 2026

The macro shifts, the media smells blood, and Bitcoin is back on trial. I dismantle the latest attacks and the whale tactics behind the dips. Plus, the new push against quantum FUD.