HPR4741 is a community news roundup for September 2026 from Hacker Public Radio, a volunteer-run podcast network. The episode catalogs the month's programming across diverse technical and hobbyist topics. September featured 22 episodes spanning ham radio (blind operator interview), electronics (multimeter basics,…
Worth it if you're an HPR regular looking to catch up on the month's output or discover which episodes generated community interest.
This episode of Hacker Public Radio examines Robert A. Heinlein's prolific and influential 1960s period, when he transitioned from writing juvenile science fiction to more adult-oriented works that brought him mainstream recognition. The host traces how Heinlein's rejection by Scribners for Starship Troopers freed him…
Worth it if you're a Heinlein fan wanting a guided tour of his most significant decade, or a science fiction reader curious about how these canonical works shaped the genre.
HPR4739 is a deeply personal, introspective episode where the host explores internal sources of happiness and well-being, contrasting with previous episodes that focused on external factors. The episode opens with an important caveat: the host emphasizes that personal experiences and coping strategies are not formulas…
Worth it if you appreciate intimate, philosophical podcasts exploring trauma recovery, memory, and personal growth through first-person narrative.
This is episode 4 of an 8-part series on Programmable Logic Controllers, focusing on the Siemens S5 series as a case study in how PLCs evolved beyond early designs like the Allen Bradley PLC2. The host provides a detailed technical overview of the S5 architecture, particularly the lower-end S5-100 series. Key topics…
Worth it if you're interested in industrial control systems history, PLC programming fundamentals, or comparative computer architecture from the 1970s–80s era.
HPR4737 is a practical DIY episode documenting how the host ran a 25-foot Ethernet cable through their mobile home. The episode walks through the specific materials used: a Cable Matters Cat 6 Ethernet cable (25ft, 10Gbps rated), blue PEX tubing as a conduit, electrical tape for securing, an extendable pole with a…
Worth it if you're planning a similar Ethernet run through a mobile home or want practical examples of resourceful cable management using common hardware-store materials.
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HPR4736 is a practical how-to episode covering the straightforward task of replacing a car key fob battery, using a Nissan Micra as the example vehicle. The episode walks through the basic steps: removing the emergency key, prying open the fob casing with a blunt tool, noting battery polarity before replacement, and…
Worth it if you need a quick, practical walkthrough for replacing your car key fob battery and want to avoid a dealership visit.
This is part 5 of the 'friedcamp interviews' series on Hacker Public Radio, featuring Yvon Masyn. Based on the provided links, Masyn appears to be a maker and creative technologist with an active presence on Instructables (a DIY/maker platform), a personal website (masynmachien.be), and Instagram. The show notes…
Worth it if you're already familiar with the friedcamp interview series and interested in maker/DIY technology topics, but the minimal show notes make it hard to assess beforehand.
HPR4734 is an informal, unedited recording from the TuxJam Half-cut live event in Manchester, where the Hacker Public Radio core trio (Dave, Kevie, and Paul) meet in person for the first time alongside guests Al, Andrew, Joe, and Rainy. Rather than following the show's typical structured format, this episode captures…
Worth it if you're an existing Hacker Public Radio listener who enjoys the hosts' personalities and wants to hear them interact casually over beers, or if you're interested in casual beer-tasting commentary.
HPR4733 is the first episode of a series called "Static Adict" focused on reviewing experimental and noise music. This inaugural episode covers Merzbow's landmark 1997 album "Pulse Demon," one of the most extreme and challenging works in the noise genre. The host provides background on Merzbow (the project of Japanese…
Worth it if you're curious about noise music history and want an accessible entry point to Merzbow's work, or if you enjoy casual, informal music discussion.
HPR4732 is a technical deep-dive into WebP, the image format developed by Google intended to replace GIF, JPEG, and PNG. The episode explains WebP's core features: lossy and lossless compression, metadata support (EXIF and XMP), alpha channel transparency, embedded ICC color profiles, and multi-frame animation…
Worth it if you work with images, manage web infrastructure, or want to understand modern image compression technology beyond marketing claims.
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HPR4731 examines a WordPress security vulnerability called WP2Shell, described as a pre-authentication remote code execution (RCE) flaw in WordPress Core. The vulnerability is notable because it requires no preconditions and can be exploited by anonymous users against stock WordPress installations with no plugins,…
Worth it if you run WordPress sites and want a quick security briefing on the WP2Shell vulnerability, but skip it if you need detailed technical explanation or real-world incident analysis.
HPR4730 is an educational deep-dive into Civilization VI's District system, the game's most significant mechanical overhaul from previous versions. The episode explains how Districts fundamentally changed city building from a one-size-fits-all approach to a strategic land-allocation puzzle. The host walks through the…
Worth it if you play or want to learn Civilization VI strategy, or enjoy detailed game mechanic breakdowns from someone who understands both the systems and the design philosophy behind them.
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