All Episodes
Page 290 of 320 · February 2026
#622: The Invisible Battlefield: Why Stealth Still Needs Chaos
Discover the Boeing EA-18G Growler, the aircraft that dominates the electromagnetic spectrum through chaos, deception, and raw power.
#621: From a Dead Motherboard to Five Nines
Discover how the world’s biggest platforms stay online when hardware fails. Herman and Corn break down the invisible systems of high availability.
#620: When ZFS Pools Survive Hardware Death
Your motherboard fried, but is your data safe? Discover the secrets of ZFS portability, forced imports, and professional recovery workflows.
#619: The Village and the Vibe: Kids, Cafes, and Clean Air
Should kids be in bars and cafes? Herman and Corn explore the "social apprenticeship" of third places and the battle for smoke-free public air.
#618: When Ancient Cloth Beats Modern Filters
As Jerusalem turns orange under a massive dust storm, Herman and Corn explore how Bedouin traditions and human biology adapt to a world of sand.
#617: Why Your Body Is a Slow-Moving Ocean Liner
Ever wonder why Montelukast takes 14 days to work? Herman and Corn dive into the biology of "immunological plasticity" and the slow immune system.
#616: The Midnight Myth: Why Sleep Timing Matters Most
Is sleep before midnight actually worth more? Herman and Corn dive into circadian biology to see if the "when" of sleep matters as much as the "how...
#615: Beyond the Vibe: How Experts Rank Public Transport
Explore the professional yardsticks used to rank global transit, from reliability metrics to the psychology of ticket inspectors.
#614: When Arrest Warrants Are Just Paper
Herman and Corn break down the mechanics of ICC warrants, the role of Interpol, and why international law often clashes with global politics.
#613: When ChatGPT Tells You to Fix a CPU Socket
Bent a motherboard pin? Don’t panic. Herman and Corn discuss the tools and techniques needed to save your hardware from a gold-plated tragedy.
#612: The Three-Second Rule for First Aid Kits
Stop using peroxide! Herman and Corn break down the 2025 first aid essentials every family needs and how to keep your kit from expiring.
#611: Jerusalem’s Light Rail: Public Transit or Private Power?
Corn and Herman explore the aggressive "enforcement theater" on Jerusalem’s light rail and how residents can organize against systemic harassment.
#610: The Data Center Trap: Is Enterprise Hardware Worth It?
Can a $5,000 server chip for the price of lunch power your home lab? Herman and Corn dive into the pros and cons of used enterprise hardware.
#609: Surviving the Rampocalypse: Pro Tech on a Budget
Learn how to beat rising RAM prices by sourcing professional data center hardware from the secondary market.
#608: When AI Eats the World's Memory
Why is a 32GB RAM kit now $400? Herman and Corn dive into how OpenAI is gobbling up 40% of the world's memory supply for its "Stargate" project.
#607: The 3.06 Shift: Understanding the Shekel’s Surge
Why is the shekel hitting 3.06? Herman and Corn dive into the tech exports and energy shifts driving this massive currency move.
#606: Why Fast SSDs Still Need Slow RAM
Discover why RAM remains the essential high-speed "countertop" for your CPU and how to avoid common hardware traps when building your next server.
#605: Why Your Home Lab Can't Be One Big Computer
Herman and Corn explore how to turn separate servers into a unified supercomputer using high-speed interlinks and resource pooling.
#604: The Secret Chat Keeping Ships Safe in War Zones
Explore the invisible infrastructure keeping global trade alive, from secure naval chat rooms to armored ship citadels.
#603: The Desk Height That Was Never Right
Is your desk hurting your neck? Herman and Corn break down the physics of height-adjustable desks and why your setup might need a major upgrade.