Best Pixel Beat Podcasts (2025)

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[158] That Sounds Familiar - Part III 45:03

6d ago45:03

45:03

About: In this episode we play pairs of songs that have a similar quality to each other. Whether it’s a small riff, or an overall similar feel or sound, these tracks are reminiscent of each other. Artwork: Undertale & Final Fantasy XIV 00:00 - Home [Undertale] by Toby Fox > 02:00 - The Last Stand [Final Fantasy XIV] by Masayoshi Soken > 06:57 - War…

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From This Beating Heart, From This Fractured Mind – FFP 1024 7:25

3h ago7:25

7:25

“From This Beating Heart, From This Fractured Mind” by Elisabeth Ring Manawaker Patreon: https://patreon.com/manawaker/ Manawaker store: https://payhip.com/Manawaker Manawaker Discord: https://discord.gg/zjzA2pY9f9 More info / Contact CB Droege: https://cbdroege.taplink.ws The Flash Fiction Podcast Theme Song is by Kevin McCleod The Producer, Edito…

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Teens Under the Influence (of Chatbots) 35:41

5h ago35:41

35:41

Young people are increasingly turning to AI “companion chatbots” to meet their emotional needs. But a new study shows that these chatbots, which are designed to mimic real social relationships, can carry serious risks. In this episode, Morgan and her sister put one chatbot's safety guardrails to the test — and get more than they bargained for. Then…

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The Tower, The Mother, and Death – FFP 1023 8:18

7d ago8:18

8:18

“The Tower, The Mother, and Death” by Mahalia Smith Manawaker Patreon: https://patreon.com/manawaker/ Manawaker store: https://payhip.com/Manawaker Manawaker Discord: https://discord.gg/zjzA2pY9f9 More info / Contact CB Droege: https://cbdroege.taplink.ws The Flash Fiction Podcast Theme Song is by Kevin McCleod The Producer, Editor, and Narrator of…

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Cloud Culture & Community: Bart Farrell’s Journey from Beats to Cloud Native🎙️ 45:55

10d ago45:55

45:55

In this episode of Code to Cloud, we sit down with the ever-energetic Bart Farrell—CNCF Ambassador, community builder, and creative technologist with a passion for human connection in cloud-native spaces. Connect With Us We unpack Bart’s fascinating origin story, from his early career in education and media to leading community efforts that power s…

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Bridging the Gap: The Human Element in AI🎙️ (Stampede 🤠 Bonus Episode) 44:43

13d ago44:43

44:43

Code To Cloud: In this conversation, Kevin Evans hosts Ryan Rex, Kim St-Georges, and Blake Hanna from The Collective AI, a consulting firm focused on the human aspect of AI transformation. They discuss the origins of their company, the challenges organizations face in adopting AI, the importance of trust and regulations, and the need for standardiz…

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The Great Spell – FFP 1022 8:31

14d ago8:31

8:31

“The Great Spell” by Simon Kewin Manawaker Patreon: https://patreon.com/manawaker/ Manawaker store: https://payhip.com/Manawaker Manawaker Discord: https://discord.gg/zjzA2pY9f9 More info / Contact CB Droege: https://cbdroege.taplink.ws The Flash Fiction Podcast Theme Song is by Kevin McCleod The Producer, Editor, and Narrator of the podcast is CB …

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How the Furry Fandom Says Goodbye 35:31

14d ago35:31

35:31

Furries are often known for wearing full-body animal suits at conventions — but the characters they inhabit, called “fursonas,” are much more than costumes. They’re deeply personal expressions of identity and creativity. So when someone in the furry fandom dies, how does the community say goodbye? In this episode, Morgan explores a virtual memorial…

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[157] A Sense Of Uneasiness 30:45

19d ago30:45

30:45

About: A dark, uneasy vibe lingers, invading the mind with thoughts of despair and hopelessness. A more sinister episode lies ahead. Artwork: The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time 00:00 - Huaina [The House In Fata Morgana] by Mellok’n > 02:32 - Count Down [Chaos;Child] by Takeshi Abo > 04:58 - Who… Are You? [Final Fantasy VII] by Nobuo Uematsu > 06:…

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Just Breathe – FFP 2021 8:24

20d ago8:24

8:24

“Just Breathe” by Paul Alex Gray Manawaker Patreon: https://patreon.com/manawaker/ Manawaker store: https://payhip.com/Manawaker Manawaker Discord: https://discord.gg/zjzA2pY9f9 More info / Contact CB Droege: https://cbdroege.taplink.ws The Flash Fiction Podcast Theme Song is by Kevin McCleod The Producer, Editor, and Narrator of the podcast is CB …

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Curls, Coils, and Pixels: Researchers Crack the Code on Black Hair Animation 33:56

21d ago33:56

33:56

The animation industry has long struggled to get Black hair right — from the infamous “Killmonger locs,” named after the Black Panther character and copied across video games, to the stiff, oversized afros of The Sims 4. As it turns out, hair animation tools were built almost exclusively with straight hair in mind. Two researchers, A.M. Darke and T…

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CTRL - ALT - RESIST: DevOps, SRE, and the Road Ahead with David Beale🎙️ 42:29

23d ago42:29

42:29

In this episode of Code to Cloud, we sit down with legendary engineer David Beale—a name synonymous with early DevOps tooling, deep infrastructure know-how, and a rebellious spirit that refuses to settle for the status quo. Connect With Us We dive into David’s career journey—from the early Jenkins and Chef days to navigating the evolving landscape …

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A Pixel, A Word, A Lie, A Speck of You – FFP 1020 7:04

29d ago7:04

7:04

“A Pixel, A Word, A Lie, A Speck of You” by Hannya Kay Manawaker Patreon: https://patreon.com/manawaker/ Manawaker store: https://payhip.com/Manawaker Manawaker Discord: https://discord.gg/zjzA2pY9f9 More info / Contact CB Droege: https://cbdroege.taplink.ws The Flash Fiction Podcast Theme Song is by Kevin McCleod The Producer, Editor, and Narrator…

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The Spotify Effect, Pt 2: Micro-Genre Madness 36:16

30d ago36:16

36:16

Spotify didn’t just change how we listen to music — it changed what a genre even is. In this episode, producer and rapper Quinn reflects on being thrust into the spotlight at age 15 as one of the breakout faces of Spotify’s meteoric Hyperpop playlist.. Then, music journalist Kieran Press-Reynolds breaks down how Spotify’s made-up micro-genres—like …

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[156] The Winter Collection - Part II 46:06

1M ago46:06

46:06

About: We did a seasonal set of episodes in the past, but found we had such an abundance of fantastic winter tunes! Time to showcase some more winter themed tracks, as we have so many fantastic snowy tunes to share. Artwork: Xenoblade Chronicles 00:00 - Buried In Snow [Final Fantasy VII] by Nobuo Uematsu > 03:07 - A Freezing Breath [Scarlet Nexus] …

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And the Rest Is Silence – FFP 1019 5:51

1M ago5:51

5:51

“And the Rest Is Silence” by Rie Sheridan Rose Manawaker Patreon: https://patreon.com/manawaker/ Manawaker store: https://payhip.com/Manawaker Manawaker Discord: https://discord.gg/zjzA2pY9f9 More info / Contact CB Droege: https://cbdroege.taplink.ws The Flash Fiction Podcast Theme Song is by Kevin McCleod The Producer, Editor, and Narrator of the …

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Elon's Great Crash-Out / Unmasked in LA 27:03

1M ago27:03

27:03

Elon Musk and President Trump breaking up? LA protesters clashing with law enforcement? Waymos on fire (again)? Things have been moving fast the last few days — and like you, our feeds are on overload. Today, we’re bringing you a quick reaction episode to catch you up on a couple stories we’ve covered before that are suddenly back in the news. Clos…

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Push and Pray: From Docker to Dagger with Solomon Hykes🎙️ 1:11:22

1M ago1:11:22

1:11:22

In this episode of the Code to Cloud podcast, we’re joined by legendary developer and founder Solomon Hykes, the mind behind Docker and now Dagger. Solomon shares his origin story, the challenges of building a revolutionary platform, and what it was like watching Docker shape the containerization movement. We talk about the “push and pray” days of …

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Staying Lost – FFP 1018 7:17

1M ago7:17

7:17

“Staying Lost” by H.E. Bergeron Manawaker Patreon: https://patreon.com/manawaker/ Manawaker store: https://payhip.com/Manawaker Manawaker Discord: https://discord.gg/zjzA2pY9f9 More info / Contact CB Droege: https://cbdroege.taplink.ws The Flash Fiction Podcast Theme Song is by Kevin McCleod The Producer, Editor, and Narrator of the podcast is CB D…

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The Spotify Effect, Pt 1: Ghosts in the Playlist 34:53

1M ago34:53

34:53

Spotify has morphed from a straightforward music library and search engine into a data-driven system built to feed you songs to match your mood and optimize your time on the platform. In this episode, Morgan is joined by music journalist and author Liz Pelly to break down how Spotify built its playlist empire, the rise of so-called “ghost artists” …

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Affinition – 1017 10:33

2M ago10:33

10:33

“Affinition” by Adriana Kantcheva Manawaker Patreon: https://patreon.com/manawaker/ Manawaker store: https://payhip.com/Manawaker Manawaker Discord: https://discord.gg/zjzA2pY9f9 More info / Contact CB Droege: https://cbdroege.taplink.ws The Flash Fiction Podcast Theme Song is by Kevin McCleod The Producer, Editor, and Narrator of the podcast is CB…

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[155] I Could Grow Old Here - Part IV 36:05

2M ago36:05

36:05

About: When it’s all said and done, you’ll need somewhere peaceful to hunker down. This third instalment features a batch of homely themes that showcase the serenity within these carefree towns and villages. Artwork: The Legend of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild 00:00 - Farm Boy [Final Fantasy VII] by Nobuo Uematsu > 02:47 - Water Symphony [Tales Of Symp…

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Do You Hear What I Hear? Audio Illusions and Misinformation 33:07

2M ago33:07

33:07

Are you old enough to remember the “Magic Eye” optical illusion mania that gripped the nation in the 90’s—random patterns that you had to squint at just right for the 3D image to pop out? It turns out it's not just our eyes that can be fooled. Our ears can play tricks on us too. There's a whole world of auditory illusions that seem to say one thing…

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KubeBuddy, Can You Deploy? – Simplifying Kubernetes with The Pixel Robot🎙️ 45:32

2M ago45:32

45:32

In this episode of Code to Cloud, host Kevin Evans is joined by none other than Richard Hooper, a.k.a. The Pixel Robot! 🚀 We dive into Richard’s latest CNCF-nominated project, KubeBuddy — a tool designed to simplify production Kubernetes deployments and make life easier for platform engineers everywhere. Richard also shares insights into KRO(kro.ru…

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This Morning, She Was Caroline – FFP 1016 6:53

2M ago6:53

6:53

“This Morning, She Was Caroline” by Derek Alan Jones Manawaker Patreon: https://patreon.com/manawaker/ Manawaker store: https://payhip.com/Manawaker Manawaker Discord: https://discord.gg/zjzA2pY9f9 More info / Contact CB Droege: https://cbdroege.taplink.ws The Flash Fiction Podcast Theme Song is by Kevin McCleod The Producer, Editor, and Narrator o…

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Bonus Episode: “Push and Pray — The DevOps Ballad You Didn’t Know You Needed” 🎧 3:10

2M ago3:10

3:10

In this surprise bonus episode, we dive into the heart (and heartbreak) of modern DevOps culture—through the soulful sounds of our AI-generated anthem: Push and Pray. Connect With Us From late-night deployments to the sacred refresh ritual, this episode captures the chaos, comedy, and camaraderie of cloud-native life. You’ll hear: The story behind …

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Why Can’t Hentai Go Legit? 33:38

2M ago33:38

33:38

Hentai, sexually explicit Japanese animation (anime) and comics (manga), is a genre that’s been criticized for depicting violent or ethically questionable scenarios. But some fans also see it as a space for expanding the boundaries of art, culture, and sexuality in a way that reverberates beyond its status as a niche subculture. In this episode, Mo…

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[154] Pierce The Sky 54:16

2M ago54:16

54:16

About: An episode dedicated to those large monoliths that point towards the sky. This episode is all about tower themes. Artwork: Lufia II: Rise Of The Sinistrals 00:00 - Tower [Lufia II] by Yasunori Shiono > 02:16 - Through The Tower [Ragnarok Online] by soundTeMP > 03:53 - Tundaria Tower [Golden Sun: The Lost Age] by Motoi Sakuraba > 06:08 - Towe…

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Dad and Ick – FFP 1015 7:36

2M ago7:36

7:36

“Dad and Ick” by Susan Taitel Manawaker Patreon: https://patreon.com/manawaker/ Manawaker store: https://payhip.com/Manawaker Manawaker Discord: https://discord.gg/zjzA2pY9f9 More info / Contact CB Droege: https://cbdroege.taplink.ws The Flash Fiction Podcast Theme Song is by Kevin McCleod The Producer, Editor, and Narrator of the podcast is CB Dro…

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The Surveillance Machine, Pt 2: No Opt-Out 32:49

2M ago32:49

32:49

Think you can opt out of surveillance? Think again. Our locations, behaviors, and images are being tracked at unprecedented levels — and private tech companies are at the center, selling that information directly to the government. In this episode, Morgan talks with Nicol Turner Lee, Director of the Center for Technology Innovation at The Brookings…

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Ctrl + Alt + Secure With Dom Vogel🎙️ 58:29

2M ago58:29

58:29

Connect with us! 🔒 Ctrl + Alt + Secure – Where Cyber Meets the Boardroom In this episode, Kevin Evans and Dom Vogel break down the realities of cybersecurity in today’s world—from the fundamentals to the strategies that help businesses stay ahead. We dive into why cyber has become mainstream for organizations and why now is the time to get on board…

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The Ark Employee Orientation Guide, Two Hundred and Sixth Edition – FFP 1014 8:01

2M ago8:01

8:01

“The Ark Employee Orientation Guide, Two Hundred and Sixth Edition” by Annabella Zaccaro Manawaker Patreon: https://patreon.com/manawaker/ Manawaker store: https://payhip.com/Manawaker Manawaker Discord: https://discord.gg/zjzA2pY9f9 More info / Contact CB Droege: https://cbdroege.taplink.ws The Flash Fiction Podcast Theme Song is by Kevin McCleod …

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The Surveillance Machine, Pt 1: How We Got Here 33:19

2M ago33:19

33:19

The tools of high tech surveillance are increasingly all around us: security cameras in public and embedded in doorbells, location data on your phone, online ad tracking. A lot of this has become normalized, utterly mundane. But in the year since nationwide student protests for Palestine, heightened scrutiny of and retaliation against activists in …

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The Book of Tar – FFP 1013 9:32

3M ago9:32

9:32

“The Book of Tar” by Brandon Case Manawaker Patreon: https://patreon.com/manawaker/ Manawaker store: https://payhip.com/Manawaker Manawaker Discord: https://discord.gg/zjzA2pY9f9 More info / Contact CB Droege: https://cbdroege.taplink.ws The Flash Fiction Podcast Theme Song is by Kevin McCleod The Producer, Editor, and Narrator of the podcast is CB…

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[153] Super Smashed Arrangements Vol. 4 54:13

3M ago54:13

54:13

About: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is truly a ‘one-in-a-lifetime’ game that combines the legacies of so many video game properties into one, for lack of a better word, ultimate package. It’s almost unbelievable how many video game series’ are represented, especially through the games music, which includes a whopping 1018 songs! All of this episodes …

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Recession Indicator Memes Are Getting Too Real 31:52

3M ago31:52

31:52

Recession indicator memes are everywhere, pointing to everything from office wear at the club to Lady Gaga’s return to pop music as signs of looming economic doom. But with the stock market sinking and tariffs piling up, the jokes are starting to hit closer to home. In this episode, KQED community reporter Carlos Cabrera-Lomelí joins Morgan to unpa…

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Open Source: The Code Awakens 🎙️ 45:45

3M ago45:45

45:45

In this episode of the Code to Cloud Podcast, we’re diving into the world of open source with special guest Jorge Castro, a seasoned advocate for open source and community building. 🌟 Jorge's Linkedin We discuss: • How to take your first steps into the open source community and contribute meaningfully. • An introduction to The Linux Foundation and …

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How Safe is AI Therapy? 31:57

3M ago31:57

31:57

After a divorce, KQED health reporter Lesley McClurg felt anxious over the prospect of dating again. On a whim, she turned to ChatGPT for a little emotional support — and found herself unexpectedly comforted. That experience launched her investigation into the fast-growing world of AI therapy. In this episode, Lesley joins Morgan to explore the pro…

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