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Two amateur authors and amateur humans—Daniel and Dina—discuss all things writing and books, and re-tell chaotic life adventures from cults to exes that think they’re horses. We’ve got you covered in this comedic and sarcastic, life-centered podcast. Follow us as we fail to not make it weird.
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This is your bi-weekly deep dive on making, DIY, electronics, and technical topics of interest to the radio amateur. Join your host George KJ6VU and the HRWB team as they discuss current developments in ham radio while introducing listeners to a plethora of topics and skills such as test equipment, 3D Printing, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and more. Ham radio is a hobby of hobbies - George and team introduce hams of all ages to experimenting and learning within ham radio, which can be one of the m ...
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THE Australian movie podcast! Unpretentious (but just wanky enough), the Footscray Film Circle podcast is the podcast that deep dives into the world of Australian movies, be they beloved classics, forgotten failures, overlooked gems or outright fiascos. Join hosts Daniel and David as they chat, critique and over-analyze a different Australian movie selection each month.
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The episode takes a conspiratorial twist when we dig into the mysterious disappearance of Kate Middleton. Amid community efforts to recover a missing piece for Dina and her Kickstarter success story, we dive into gripping conspiracy theories about the British royal family. From speculating on Queen Elizabeth's secret demise to debating the relevanc…
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HRWB 213 - Radio Rejuvenation with Dan Quigley N7HQ
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In this episode we bring back our good friend Dan Quigley, N7HQ, to talk about restoring older radio equipment. Should you return an old radio to it's original state or repurpose the chassis for a more modern project with the look and feel of a classic radio of the past? We explore various approaches to restoring radio equipment including tools, te…
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The One Where Dina Escapes A Cult Pt. IV (The One Where We Grow Up Gothard)
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Can a lack of hugs spark a hilarious debate? Celebrate our third anniversary and the thrilling end of season two of the "Don't Make It Weird" podcast! This episode is packed with laughs as we reminisce about our journey, featuring Daniel's infamous intros, comedic mishaps, and a hilarious mix-up between "quokka" and "quaker." Dina shares her amusin…
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HRWB 212 - Networking and Field Day Prep with Colin Vallance KC8DHY
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In this episode we meet Colin Vallance, KC8DHY, a professional network engineer who also manages the WiFi network at DefCon and other events. We talk with Colin about how to set up your network in the ham stack. We also have a round table discussion about our plans for Field Day 2024.By Ham Radio Workbench Podcast
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HRWB 211 - Project TouCans with Hamilton Carter KD0FNR, and Hamie Carter KO6BTY
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In this episode we meet Hamilton Carter, KD0FNR and his daughter, Hamie Carter, KO6BTY. This amazing father / daughter team have build and deployed multiple creative radio projects. One in particular, Project TouCans, puts a QRP transciever right at the dipole antenna feed point eliminating coax cables and communicates with the operator's station o…
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HRWB 209 - A Conversation with Kirk Kleinschmidt NT0Z
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Kirk Kleinschmidt, NT0Z, has a deep background in radio and communications having spent over 30 years writing about radio. Kirk is a former Assistant Managing Editor for QST by the ARRL, aughor of the book Stealth Amateur Radio and has been a regular columnist for Monitoring Times and Popular Communications. You can follow Kirk today in his regular…
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HRWB 210 - Flex Radio 8400 / 8600 New Product Announcement
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This is a special edition featuring Mike Walker, VA3MW from Flex Radio, telling us all about the newly announced Flex 8400 / 8600 radios. Mike is at Hamvention 2024 and took a few minutes out of his busy schedule to tell us all about the new radios.By Ham Radio Workbench Podcast
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HRWB 208 - Modern MultiMeters with Dr. Doug Millar K6JEY
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In this episode we have our good friend, Dr. Doug Millar, K6JEY, join us to talk about multi meters, what they do and buying recommendations. Every ham radio operator or DIY electronics fan needs a good multi meter. But should you spend $20 or $200 on a meter and what's the difference? Doug explains it all.…
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HRWB 207 - Coaxial Stub Filters and Portable Operating with Daniel WV1T
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In this episode we meet Daniel Winn, WV1T, a very active portable ham radio opertor. Daniel was searching for a way to filter out strong local signals when operating in the field and he started building stub tuned filters with coaxial cable. This simple and cost effective approach is a great way to build notch filters that can significantly reduce …
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HRWB 206 - Operating from Challenging Locations with Dr. Charles Powell NK8O
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In this episode we meet our good friend, Dr. Charles Powell, NK8O. Charles is medical doctor specializing in neonatal infant care. In addition to his professional accomplishments as a doctor, musician, and head of a medical non-profit organization, Charles is an avid portable radio operator and has logged many thousands of contacts from all over th…
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HRWB 205 - Universal Radio Controller with Mark Herbert G1LRO
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In this episode we meet Mark Herbert, G1LRO, designer of the Universal Radio Controller. We talk all about ham radio project building and Mark's journey of discovery as he envisioned the URC. Taking an idea, overcoming challenges and turning it into something that people can use and be inspired by.By Ham Radio Workbench Podcast
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HRWB 204 - Modern Contesting with Dr. Scott Wright K0MD and Remaking The Digikeyer with Don Johanneck
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In this episode we have two great interviews. We kick things off with Dr. Scott Wright, K0MD, who clues us in on the latest hapennings in the world of contesting. Technical innovations, operating tips and ways to encourage new hams to take up contesting. Scott is a great ambassador and spokesperson for amateur radio. We also interview Don Johanneck…
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If you've ever wondered whether an elephant is more akin to a dog or a cat, or if you've found yourself lost in the peculiarities of Australian slang, buckle up for this wild literary escapade. With the brilliant Dzintra (Zee) Sullivan in the mix, we're throwing the rulebook out the window and serving up a feast of storytelling with a side of irrev…
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HRWB 203 - Creative Antenna Projects with Ben Eadie VE6SFX
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In this episode we meet Ben, VE6SFX, who was licensed just a year ago and has already pushed the bounderies of antenna design and construction with an energetic and creative approach. As a professional special effects and prop maker for the movie and TV industry, Ben has come up with novel construction methods including a cloth J-pole, mobile slot …
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Daniel and David talk about the charming low budget Australian indie film, My First Summer. How does this one stand apart from other queer cinema? Is it successful in tapping into the feelings of first love? What is your favourite flavour of chocolate milk? Please enjoy.By DK & DI
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HRWB 202 - Cool Radio Projects with Ara N6ARA
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In this episode we meet Ara Kourchians, N6ARA, a real life professional aerospace robotics expert and avid portable ham radio operator. Ara has engiuneered some really cool products that he makes available through his web site N6ARA Electronics at www.n6ara.comBy Ham Radio Workbench Podcast
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Daniel and Dinasaurus, your beloved raconteurs, are back to whisk you through a whirlwind of absurdities and heartfelt realness in this week's brand new episode of Don't Make It Weird. This time, Producer Sean forgot to record the footage for the first 20 minutes. OOPS! From Dina's quick-witted recap of what we missed, to Danq's progressive shirt u…
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HRWB 201 - Conversation with Eric Guth from the QSO Today Podcast and HRWBOTA Update
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In this episode we talk with Eric Guth, 4Z1UG, the host of the QSO Today podcast and good freind of the show. We get an update on Eric's ham radio activites and celebrate passing the 200th episode milestone of the HRWB podcast. We also get an update on HRWBOTA, Ham Radio Workbenches On The Air.By Ham Radio Workbench Podcast
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In this episode we are joined by many close friends of the show to celebrate our 200th anniversary. We kick things off with Jeremy KF7IJZ co-founder of the show along with George KJ6VU. We are also joined by Dan N7HQ, Paul WD9GCO, Troy K4JDA, Vince VE6LK, Mark N6MTS, and Thomas K4SWL. We take a look back over the first 200 episodes and look to the …
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Ever found yourself in the aftermath of a shower, faced with a toilet disaster that has you contemplating life choices? Yeah, us too—and we're spilling it all in this episode! Join Daniel and Dinasaurus, along with our quick-witted Producer Sean, as we navigate through the murky waters of bathroom blunders with a side of Sunny D Vodka Seltzers. Pre…
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The One With The Holiday Hoedown Throwdown (feat. Special Guests!)
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Grab your Santa hat and a cold pint of Death Raptor because this holiday special of our podcast is like the weirdest, wildest office Christmas party you've never attended – but always wished you had. Planned entirely by Dinasaurus, as scandalous and spirited as ever in her holiday get-up, we take you through a winter wonderland of topics, from the …
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Ever found yourself pondering the peculiar color change of soggy clothes or which insurance plan Lightning McQueen prefers? Well, your curiosities are about to be sated as we, Daniel Quigley and Dinasaurus, guide you through an episode that's anything but ordinary. With the whimsically wonderful Sarah Eriksen, a master of the written word and gamin…
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David and Daniel talk about one of the big guns of Australian cinema - Strictly Ballroom. Famously Baz Luhrmann's debut feature, but is it still, to date, his best film? Does Paul Mercurio have the wildest list of film credits in the years following this movie? Why didn't Tara Morice get higher profile roles after this film's success? Is love truly…
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HRWB 199 - SOTAMAT: Summits-On-The-Air Automated with Brian AB6D
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In this episode we talk with Brian, AB6D, about his software development project SOTAMAT (pronounced sota-mate). SOTAMAT has many features that allow you to spot yourself over the air, send messages, and even remotely control hardware. This is a very interesting discussion with Brian who is a professional engineer and high tech executive who starte…
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HRWB 198 - The European Ham Radio Show
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On this episode, George KJ6VU, Thomas K4SWL, and Vince VE6LK are invited to join Morten LB0FI and crew on the European Ham Radio Show on YouTube. We had a great time getting to know eachother and talking about all things ham radio. Check out their channel: https://www.youtube.com/@hamshoweuBy Ham Radio Workbench Podcast
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HRWB 197 - EmComm Tools with Gaston, KT7RUN
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In this episode we talk with Gaston, KT7RUN, about his software development project called EmComm tools. Gaston hosts a very popular YouTube channel called The Tech Prepper. Check it out. https://www.youtube.com/@TheTechPrepperBy Ham Radio Workbench Podcast
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HRWB 196 - A Conversation with Dan Quigley, N7HQ, from Flex Radio
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In this show we talk about what is on Dan's workbench and the increased demand for HF spectrum. Dan is a wealth of knowledge on ham radio and electrical engineering in general. We cover a wide range of topics in this show.By Ham Radio Workbench Podcast
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HRWB 195 - 2023 Holiday Shopping Show
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In this episode we talk about great gifts for your spouse, friends, yourself or even the HRWB staff ! (Just sayin') We talk about our top picks for radios, tools, test equipment, and even non-radio gear for the shack and the field.By Ham Radio Workbench Podcast
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Daniel and David talk about Yahoo Serious' 1993 movie, Reckless Kelly, the not-so-easy to navigate "second album" after his hugely successful debut. Did lightning strike twice for Mr. Serious? Does he make the best of his incredibly stacked cast? Are "boing- boing" sound effects your kind of comedy jam? Please enjoy.…
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HRWB Special Announcement: HRWBOTA ! Ham Radio Workbenches On The Air !!
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Yes you heard that right. The very first HRWB live on the air operating event will be Sunday December 3rd from 10 AM to 2 PM PST. We will have multiple stations operating on multiple bands and modes. Come join the fun ! For more details go to https://hrwbota.com/By Ham Radio Workbench Podcast
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