Smart Home
Home Assistant, IoT, baby monitors, automation
15 episodes
The Science of Shadows: Paranormal Data and Ancient Lore
Why do 54% of people believe in ghosts? Explore the intersection of ancient Talmudic rituals, Irish folklore, and the science of the unseen.
Clear the Air: Navigating Mold, VOCs, and HEPA Filters
Worried about mold or asthma? Herman and Corn break down the science of air sensors and how to choose a HEPA filter that actually works.
Beyond Matter: Decoding the IoT Alphabet Soup
Will Matter replace Zigbee and LoRa? Herman and Corn dive into the physics of radio waves and why one smart home standard can't rule them all.
Breathe Easy: Navigating the World of 3M Respirators
Learn how to choose the right respirator for woodworking, mold, and wildfire smoke in this deep dive into 3M filter systems and safety.
Digital Preparedness: A Guide to Portable Power Stations
Learn how to choose and maintain the right portable power station for emergencies, from LFP battery tech to the 80/20 charging rule.
Beyond the Battery: The Future of Home Energy Backups
Transform your UPS into a mini-generator. Herman and Corn explore sustainable battery tech and the future of home energy resilience.
Reclaiming the Rhythm: The Radical Circadian Lifestyle
Stop being a passenger in your own biology. Herman and Corn explore how to radically sync your life and home with the natural cycle of the sun.
DIY Smart Home Status Lights: From ESP32 to AI Tools
Discover why the ESP32 is the ultimate brain for DIY smart homes and how AI tools are revolutionizing hardware hacking for everyone.
The Ghost in the Machine: Why Gadgets Wake Up After Blackouts
Why does a power flicker turn on your lights but not your TV? Herman and Corn explain the engineering behind post-outage device behavior.
New Year's Special: Meet Herman and Corn
Herman and Corn finally tell their origin stories as 2025 comes to a close.
The $15 Radar: Inside the Global Micro-Tech Economy
How can a high-tech radar sensor cost less than a sandwich? Explore the hidden machinery of the 2025 global supply chain.
Industrial Strength: Why Airports Don’t Use Smart Bulbs
Why do airports stay lit while your smart home fails? Herman and Corn dive into industrial-grade tech and the physics of beaming internet.
The Story Behind the Show
Daniel Rosehill explains the origins, motivation, and technical pipeline behind the My Weird Prompts AI-generated podcast.
Why Your Smart Home Isn't an Airport: Industrial Reliability
Why can't you run the Louvre on a Raspberry Pi? Herman and Corn dive into the rugged, wired world of industrial building automation.
Zigbee vs. Matter: Is Your Smart Home Already Obsolete?
Is Zigbee a "reliable old truck" or a dead end? Herman and Corn debate the future of local control in the age of Matter and Thread.