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SouthGeek News

Donovan Adkisson & Ben Rehberg, with Samuel Lewis

Join Southern IT experts Donovan Adkisson and Ben Rehberg, along with occasional guest speakers, as they break down the latest in technology in a straightforward, relatable way for everyday listeners. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/southgeek-news--6576669/support.

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87:14

The Vacuum That Knew Too Much

SouthGeek News ·

2025/10/30

Welcome back to SouthGeek News, where we talk tech with a drawl and a dose of common sense! In this week’s episode (October 29, 2025), Donovan, Ben, and Samuel saddle up for another round of geekery, southern humor, and a few good-natured rants about the state of technology — and humanity.This episode kicks off with Samuel diving headfirst into Sora, the new AI video social platform that’s got the internet buzzing. He’s having a ball remixing videos, while Donovan and Ben shake their heads like two

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84:40

The Goblin, the Drone, and the Wi-Fi Router Walk Into...

SouthGeek News ·

2025/10/16

In this week’s SouthGeek News, the guys dive deep into tech, AI, aliens, and all things absurdly geeky. Donovan’s upgrading networks like a mad scientist, Ben’s turning his studio into a low-budget EDM lab, and Sam’s exploring Fallout 76 because apparently the apocalypse is more relaxing than real life. They geek out over Wi-Fi 8 (“faster, but not that fast”), real estate agents using AI to catfish homebuyers, and Georgia Tech launching drones that’ll “respond in 90 seconds or less—whether you

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65:22

Scarlett Johansson.exe Has Entered the Chat

SouthGeek News ·

2025/10/02

Donovan and Ben hold down the fort without Sam, who’s apparently still wrestling zoo alligators. Ben drops a hard drive (RIP 10TB of forgotten MP3s), debates whether $1,300 iPads are just overpriced sketchpads, and confesses his Bitcoin stash started as free Monero mining. Donovan rants about Windows 11 upgrades, registry hacks, and Microsoft’s uncanny ability to make File Explorer even worse.The duo also roast Amazon’s latest “who asked for this?” gadgets, DoorDash’s delivery robots frying in the

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94:30

Pumpkin Spice Pro Max

SouthGeek News ·

2025/09/18

This week on SouthGeek News, the gang dives headfirst into the holiday creep—yes, it’s already pumpkins, turkeys, and Christmas lights all battling for shelf space at Lowe’s. Donovan shares how his house has become a year-round “holiday tree zone” while Ben and Sam confess their own festive quirks (spoiler: seven Christmas trees might be too many). Sam plugs his new voice-acting project Everly Heights Tales, which sounds like if Parks and Rec and Twilight Zone had a baby and raised it in Ohio

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123:13

Fiber Good, Starlink Dumb

SouthGeek News ·

2025/08/21

This week on SouthGeek News, the crew goes full nerd. Samuel dives headfirst into “building a second brain” with Notion and the PARA method—because apparently one brain isn’t enough when you’re juggling classes, jokes, and memory gaps. Ben battles Proxmox and GRUB with GPT’s help, proving that even Linux admins occasionally pray to the AI gods. Donovan and Tyler reminisce about running enterprise-style phone systems on Intel Atoms (yes, really), before diving into the absurdity of subscription-based

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91:40

Tech We Can’t Quit (But Might Complain About)

SouthGeek News ·

2025/08/07

After an extended hiatus (because life, DNS, and jury duty happen), Donovan, Ben, and Samuel return with a jam-packed episode full of geekery, Amazon horror stories, and deep philosophical questions like: “Do you have a butt?” This week, the trio dives into:🧻 ChatGPT Haikus from Hell – A 2600 Magazine piece turns the Terms of Service from Big Tech into poetry that hits a little too hard.💨 Amazon’s Nose Knows – Donovan’s air purifier screams “ODOR,” but Amazon cancels his filter order faster than

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0:43

We're on Hiatus Until the End of July

SouthGeek News ·

2025/07/10

The show is on hiatus until the end of July.Thanks!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/southgeek-news--6576669/support.

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69:08

Grok, Telegram, and Other Things You Won’t Use

SouthGeek News ·

2025/06/12

This week on SouthGeek News, we’re not entirely sure which episode number this is (19-ish?), but Donovan and Ben bravely press on without Samuel, who’s out for this one. The guys kick things off with a recap of Apple’s WWDC, where Apple Intelligence still isn’t quite intelligent, iOS 26 looks suspiciously like Windows Vista with Liquid Glass, and the iPad continues its identity crisis as a wannabe MacBook. Ben also discovers the joy of trying to find the Do Not Disturb button on a Mac—because

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143:23

I Get Rich. You Die.

SouthGeek News ·

2025/05/29

This episode marks a milestone—our first with four hosts—and naturally, things spiral into glorious tech chaos, mountain tales, and existential dread about encryption. Tyler returns from a mountain cabin in Gatlinburg where the Wi-Fi was literally duct-taped to a stick, proving once again that satellite internet is just hope with lag. Donovan descends into full-blown network madness trying to understand why HP laptops refuse to connect to Wi-Fi unless you bribe them with a separate SSID and some

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108:47

Don’t Ask What Your Social Media Can Do for You…

SouthGeek News ·

2025/05/16

In this episode of SouthGeek News, Donovan, Ben, and Samuel dive headfirst into the absurd and the technical, starting with a cash drawer that connects via Ethernet—because apparently, your money needs its own IP address now. Samuel goes full tabletop nerd, wrangling the chaotic card sprawl of Munchkin into a collector's box roughly the size of a microwave, while also recommending a book called How Minds Change, which argues that screaming facts at people is a great way to make them never, ever

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98:32

Forgetting to Silence the Truck

SouthGeek News ·

2025/05/02

In Episode 16 of SouthGeek News, Donovan and Ben are joined once again by guest co-host Samuel Lewis for a wide-ranging and often hilarious dive into the week’s tech, life, and pop culture happenings. Sam kicks things off by sharing his deep love for Disney Dreamlight Valley, especially the latest Alice in Wonderland update that adds fan-favorite characters and surprisingly emotional storylines to the whimsical life sim. Ben talks about surviving a wild week that included long commutes, a solo

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100:18

It's So Secret, I Have No Idea What I'm Doing

SouthGeek News ·

2025/04/18

Episode 15 of SouthGeek News kicks off with Donovan and Ben catching up on their recent tech trials and domestic adventures. Ben dives into ongoing frustrations with sluggish Hyper-V VMs running on a weak RAID 5 setup and discusses experimenting with open-source surveillance tools like Shinobi and ZoneMinder, both of which fall short of expectations. Donovan shares his own camera setup woes, eventually conceding that consumer-grade NVRs like Lorex might be the way to go. They swap updates about

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120:08

The Only CAPTCHA You Should Copy-Paste is ‘Nope’

SouthGeek News ·

2025/03/21

In this episode, the hosts dive into various tech topics, starting with Samuel’s experience as a beta tester for the Bee wearable AI assistant, a device designed to summarize conversations and transcribe notes in real-time. He shares how it has helped him with podcasting and studying, despite its early-stage quirks. He also introduces Brick, a physical device that locks down distractions on an iPhone by utilizing Apple's Screen Time settings, requiring users to physically tap it to unlock access to

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101:30

We Fixed Nothing, but Here’s a Podcast

SouthGeek News ·

2025/03/07

After a few weeks off, Donovan and Ben are back with stories of surprise houseguests, home repairs, and getting pulled over for expired tags. From leaking windows to the rising costs of cars, they share their latest life updates before diving into the tech news. This episode covers Twitter/X blocking Signal links, Windows 11’s latest update headaches, Starlink’s growing pains, and the growing role of AI in government. Plus, they say a not-so-fond farewell to Skype and debate just how much worse the

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1:20

Where Have We Been?

SouthGeek News ·

2025/02/27

A quick note on why we haven’t repleased an episode recently. Thanks for for your patience. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit southgeeknews.substack.com/subscribe

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72:53

Have You Seen My BeaverTail?

SouthGeek News ·

2025/02/07

In this episode of SouthGeek News, Donovan and Ben catch up on the unpredictable South Georgia weather and discuss recent IT projects, including network setups and dealing with frustrating Wi-Fi hardware. Ben shares his unexpected recognition with a Volunteer of the Year award for his hands-on work at a nonprofit.They dive into major tech stories, starting with OpenAI's launch of ChatGPTGov, designed for government agencies, sparking discussions on AI security and efficiency. Congress’s outdated

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2:20

My Mistake

SouthGeek News ·

2025/01/31

I screwed up and put the wrong content in the wrong feed. Oops, and sorry. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit southgeeknews.substack.com/subscribe

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103:03

South Georgia Snowpocalypse

SouthGeek News ·

2025/01/24

South Geek News - Episode 10🎙️ Recorded January 22, 2025In this episode of South Geek News, Ben and Donovan cover a winter storm surprise in South Georgia, tech news highlights, and some personal stories. Here's what we discuss:❄️ Winter Wonderland in Georgia?* Winter Storm Enzo left South Georgia with 4–6 inches of snow! Ben and Donovan recount their snowy adventures and how rare this is for the area.🔧 Tech Talk & News Highlights* Apple Privacy Lawsuit: Details of Apple’s $95 million settlement

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90:54

The Firewall is Funky

SouthGeek News ·

2025/01/10

The latest episode of SouthGeek News dives into a mix of tech updates, personal anecdotes, and lighthearted banter. Ben and Donovan share their experiences with hardware upgrades, such as testing WireGuard VPN on high-speed networks and experimenting with budget-friendly equipment. They discuss the rising costs of gaming PCs and the challenges of balancing performance with affordability. Nostalgia also takes center stage, with reflections on outdated tech like Blu-ray players and Commodore 64

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103:52

The Typhoon is Salty

SouthGeek News ·

2024/12/20

In this episode of SouthGeek News, recorded on December 18, 2024, Ben Rehberg and Donovan Adkisson were joined by guest host Samuel Lewis. The show opened with Ben calling in remotely due to COVID, while Samuel shared updates on his life, including his recent upgrade to a custom-built computer for streaming and gaming. Samuel detailed how the new setup has significantly improved his workflow and performance, sharing amusing anecdotes about quirky extras included with the build.The conversation also

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