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From the south shores of Lake Erie comes a look at cutting the cord to take advantage of streaming television. Taking advantage of streaming television is a bit different from a rural perspective. In this shot cast we"ll be talking hints and tips to enjoy the TV streamers while living in places where access to the Internet may not be the greatest. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 42: Life in Flux

69 Admins ·

2025/01/27

In this episode we talked about the need to disengage from the current streaming platforms available in the USA to instead utilize more disconnected, offline forms of media. We also talk about the chaos that has made much of life in flux caused by the national leadership.Links:France 24Trump orders tariffs on Colombia after country sends back two US deportation flightshttps://www.france24.com/en/americas/20250126-trump-orders-tariffs-on-colombia-after-country-sends-back-two-deportation-flightsCBC

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7:28

Episode 41: The New Dispensation

69 Admins ·

2025/01/13

In this episode we quickly talk about news and then move on to the main business of the new dispensation we're entering soon.Links:Ars TechnicaDisney, Fox, and WBD give up on controversial sports streaming app Venuhttps://arstechnica.com/uncategorized/2025/01/disney-fox-and-wbd-give-up-on-controversial-sports-streaming-app-venu/PolygonCritical Role pauses broadcast due to devastating LA wildfires, donates $30K to emergency

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6:29

2024 New Year's Eve Special

69 Admins ·

2025/01/01

In this New Year's Eve Special we look ahead to a strange future of weirdness and a polluted information ecology.Links:NHK World Japanhttps://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/ABC Newshttps://www.abc.net.au/newsCBC Newshttps://www.cbc.ca/newsFrance 24https://www.france24.com/en/BBC Newshttps://www.bbc.com/newsOur pick of the fortnight:Wikipedia: List of world news channelshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_world_news_channelsSupport us viaAmazon Wishlist,Ko-Fi,Liberapay, andPatreonWe proudly

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9:22

Episode 40: Contract Sanctity

69 Admins ·

2024/12/22

We talk the sanctity of contracts, shenanigans in Washington, and how that imperils our streaming services.Links:The Associated PressMusk helped kill a congressional spending bill. But much of what he spread was misinformationhttps://apnews.com/article/elon-musk-misinformation-government-shutdown-bill-budget-trump-musk-1235b15b425856bf902d0c8133eec222Definition of "sanctity of contract"https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/sanctity_of_contractOur pick of the fortnight:Check It

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6:36

Episode 39: Leaving News Deserts

69 Admins ·

2024/12/11

We talk about a situation in Syria that wound up getting ignored by our domestic streaming news media. We also discuss the impact of such active ignorance. Matt Gaetz somehow gets mentioned too.Links:Florida Phoenix via Yahoo! News‘The Matt Gaetz Show’ to premiere on OAN next month, but might be hard to find on Florida cablehttps://www.yahoo.com/news/matt-gaetz-show-premiere-oan-163229807.html69 AdminsEpisode 35: Your Own Stationhttps://69admins.com/2024/episode-35.htmlSimple English WikipediaFall

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6:57

Episode 38: Conglomerate Confusion

69 Admins ·

2024/11/24

In the aftermath of the presidential election in the United States we see ripples and shockwaves. Some of those ripples are hitting the media sector. Seeing presidential advisors openly considering buying up cable networks likely wasn't on anyone's bingo card for 2024, though.Links:ComcastComcast Announces Intention to Create Leading Independent Media Business Through Spin-Off of Select Cable Television Networkshttps://corporate.comcast.com/press/releases/spin-off-select-cable-television-networksLos

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5:36

Episode 37: Taking Detours

69 Admins ·

2024/11/11

Wasn't that afun election? In this episode we talk about making your own streaming outlet in the new political time to come.Links:OpenBroadcasterhttps://openbroadcaster.com/company/about-us/OwnCasthttps://owncast.online/The VergeJD Vance thinks monarchists have some good ideashttps://www.theverge.com/2024/10/16/24266512/jd-vance-curtis-yarvin-influence-rage-project-2025TechRadarThe death of the internet: why the future is terrifying, and how we fix

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8:01

Episode 36: Well That Is Ominous

69 Admins ·

2024/10/27

In this episode we read out two cybersecurity statements from the federal government and talk about the implications of some threats made by Donald Trump. If he gets elected we may wind up with a much, much smaller landscape of streaming services.Links:Joint ODNI, FBI, and CISA Statementhttps://www.cisa.gov/news-events/news/joint-odni-fbi-and-cisa-statement-0Joint Statement by FBI and CISA on PRC Activity Targeting

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5:00

Episode 35: Your Own Station

69 Admins ·

2024/10/14

In this episode we talk about setting up your own streaming television station in light of news likeDonald Trump threatening to use the force of the federal government against those speaking and writing things he does not like.Our pick of the fortnight:Mythica: The DarksporeSupport us viaKo-Fi,Liberapay, andPatreonWe proudly support theLate Night Linuxfamily of podcasts and so should you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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6:54

Episode 34: Gloomtastic

69 Admins ·

2024/09/30

In this episode we discuss some of the dangers of relying on streaming television in the face of hurricanes and other major natural disasters.Our pick of the fortnight:Save The D8Support us viaKo-Fi,Liberapay, andPatreonWe proudly support theLate Night Linuxfamily of podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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6:15

Episode 33: Against Pogroms

69 Admins ·

2024/09/14

In this episode we discuss what it takes to create your own streaming television station and why you might do that in the current climate.Links:Open Broadcasterhttps://openbroadcaster.com/Tri-Caster Mini Xhttps://www.vizrt.com/products/tricaster/tricaster-mini-x/Streaming via Vimeohttps://vimeo.com/features/livestreamingThe Springfield Situationhttps://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Springfield,_Ohio,_cat-eating_hoax&oldid=1245749138List of conspiracy theories promoted by Donald

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2:39

Episode 32: A Pick

69 Admins ·

2024/09/02

In this episode we lament a lack of news yet still bring a pick of the fortnight.Our pick of the fortnight:Quatermass 2Support us viaKo-Fi,Liberapay, andPatreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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9:10

Episode 31: The Commentary

69 Admins ·

2024/08/18

In this instance a commentary is offered about the present state of the media sector.Links:Pew Research Center“Cable News Fact Sheet”https://www.pewresearch.org/journalism/fact-sheet/cable-news/?tabItem=9be8a30a-f52a-4fcd-ba93-2230228d6601Our pick of the fortnight:Junior G-Men of the AirSupport us viaKo-Fi,Liberapay, andPatreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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5:38

Episode 30: The Lost Test Lab

69 Admins ·

2024/08/05

Sometimes episodes go missing. This is another one of them. At least we didn't get lost in a Pi-Hole.Links:Pi-Holehttps://pi-hole.net/Wikipedia“Ghoulardi”https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ghoulardi&oldid=1232424122Our pick of the fortnight:The Navy Versus The Night MonstersSupport us viaKo-Fi,Liberapay, andPatreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7:18

Episode 29: Uncertain Nature

69 Admins ·

2024/07/14

After the shocking news Saturday we stuck to just reviewing the news this episode.Links:EngadgetSay goodbye to RedboxArs TechnicaDVDs are dying right as streaming has made them appealing againVariety‘Survivor’ Gets Early Launch, But CBS Moves the Rest of Fall Premieres to Mid-OctoberPBSHow to watch the 2024 Republican National ConventionNieman LabAre you willing to pay for CNN.com? Prepare to be asked before year’s endTechRadarForget streaming subscriptions, Tubi is launching in the UK with 20,000

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7:36

Episode 28: The Bitter Pill

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2024/06/30

The episode this fortnight once again reviews the news. It also talks about that weird debate that happened.Links:EngadgetThe owner of Redbox has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcyTechDirtParamount Kills ‘MTV News’ Archives, Because Who Cares About History?EngadgetParamount's strategy of purposeful digital rot doesn't even make senseEngadgetRoku launches a weekly pop culture quizNieman LabIs the news industry ready for another pivot to video?VarietyWhat’s Coming to Tubi in July 2024Our pick of the

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5:42

Episode 27: And Now The News...

69 Admins ·

2024/06/17

The episode this fortnight reviews the news. Even though it is Father's Day in the USA things are still a bit weird.Links:TV InsiderBiden & Trump’s First Presidential Debate — How & When to WatchRNZWhat to watch: Chicken NuggetTechRadarThe latest Roku TV update has turned on motion smoothing for some users – and they're not happyTechDirtCanada Imposes 5% Tax On Streaming To Fund Local News, Diverse ContentOur first pick of the fortnight:Film FestOur second pick of the fortnight:Independence

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7:44

Episode 26: Parties Unknown

69 Admins ·

2024/06/02

The episode this fortnight reviews the news. In the shadow of the conviction of Donald John Trump by a court in New York City life has been getting weird in America. We try to puzzle through news together.Links:Ars TechnicaMystery malware destroys 600,000 routers from a single ISP during 72-hour spanhttps://arstechnica.com/security/2024/05/mystery-malware-destroys-600000-routers-from-a-single-isp-during-72-hour-span/TechRadarPolitical ads made with generative AI must be labelled, says

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7:44

Episode 26: Parties Unknown

69 Admins ·

2024/06/02

The episode this fortnight reviews the news. In the shadow of the conviction of Donald John Trump by a court in New York City life has been getting weird in America. We try to puzzle through news together.Links:Ars TechnicaMystery malware destroys 600,000 routers from a single ISP during 72-hour spanhttps://arstechnica.com/security/2024/05/mystery-malware-destroys-600000-routers-from-a-single-isp-during-72-hour-span/TechRadarPolitical ads made with generative AI must be labelled, says

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5:16

Episode 25: The Lost Episode 25

69 Admins ·

2024/05/27

After taking pains to record an episode it sometimes gets lost in the mix. This is one of those episodes that wound up recovered a week later.Links will not be added in this instance. Searching is highly suggested based upon the verbal descriptions provided in this recovered episode.Support us viaKo-Fi,Liberapay, andPatreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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