Technology
Hardware, software, networking, and development
#707: The Surprising Economics of Hand-Built PCs
Explore the high-stakes world of PC assembly, from manual "microsurgery" to the high-speed robots building the world’s hardware.
#704: The Unkillable SMS: Security vs. Access
Why do we still rely on 1980s tech to secure our bank accounts? Explore the dangerous paradox of SMS-based two-factor authentication.
#703: The Economics of Spam: Why It Pays to Be a Digital Mosquito
Why is your inbox overflowing? Explore the technical and economic reasons behind the relentless rise of digital and physical spam.
#700: Why Cheap Screwdrivers Strip Your Screws
Tired of stripped screws and static shocks? Learn how professional-grade tools like Wiha and Wera can save your high-end PC components.
#695: Behind the Curtain: How My Weird Prompts Gets Made
Corn and Herman explain exactly how each episode of My Weird Prompts is produced, from voice recording to published podcast.
#689: The Secret Life of Webhooks: How "Always On" Costs Nothing
Ever wonder how webhooks stay "always on" without costing a fortune? Herman and Corn dive into the kernel magic of sockets and interrupts.
#684: Breaking the Speed Limit: The Science of Overclocking
Why settle for factory speeds? Herman and Corn dive into the world of overclocking, from silicon binning to the physics of pushing your CPU.
#683: Can Smartphones Save the Grid?
Herman and Corn explore the technical and legal hurdles of replacing massive data centers with a global peer-to-peer network of consumer devices.
#682: Why Your Phone Mic Beats Your Studio Headset
Why does a phone mic outperform a pro headset for AI transcription? Herman and Corn dive into the physics of MEMS and the truth about audio quality.
#678: Beyond the Code: Redefining Open Source in 2026
Herman and Corn explore why "open source" in 2026 requires more than just code, from AI prompts to documentation and intellectual property.
#677: The Social Contract of Your Code
Don’t let your AI project become a legal "radioactive zone." Herman and Corn break down the philosophy and pitfalls of open-source licensing.
#675: From Digital Libraries to Intelligence Factories
From liquid cooling to nuclear power, Herman and Corn explore how AI is transforming data centers into high-density "intelligence factories."
#674: Data Forever: From Blockchains to Lunar Vaults
Worried about the Digital Dark Age? Herman and Corn explore how to keep your data safe on the Moon, under mountains, and in the blockweave.
#671: Keys to the Kingdom: Securing AI Model Weights
How do AI labs share their models without losing the secret sauce? Explore the tech keeping Claude secure in the Pentagon’s hands.
#667: When AI Replaces the Agency That Doesn't Use It
Explore how professional agencies survived the AI gold rush to emerge as "workflow architects" in this deep dive into the 2026 landscape.
#665: Inside the Stack: The Hidden Layers of Every AI Prompt
Ever wonder what happens after you hit enter? Discover the hidden "stack" of instructions and memories shaping every AI response.
#663: The Three Pillars of Workstation Performance
Is a high-end desktop enough, or do you need a workstation? Herman and Corn break down the "three pillars" of professional hardware.
#661: Cracking the Global Supply Chain: Why Your Tech Costs More
Why does a $400 switch cost $700 elsewhere? Herman and Corn explore the tools that unmask global pricing and supply chain secrets.
#659: Why Voice Is the Fusion Power of Biometrics
Explore why voice biometrics hasn't replaced Face ID and how generative AI is making "voice prints" a massive security risk.
#658: Beyond Peanut Brittle: The Search for the Toughest Laptops
Stop carrying a "sheet of peanut brittle." Herman and Corn break down the ruggedization spectrum to find laptops that actually survive the road.