KMUD - Tech Mud
by Garth Epling and Rick Silva
Latest episode
Tech MUD: Halloween Edition
Tech MUD: Halloween Edition
About this podcast
"Tech Mud: Exploring the Good, the Bad, and the Downright Paranoid of Technology."
Join Garth and Rick as they dive into the world of technology—the good, the bad, and the downright paranoid. From breaking tech news to government hacking, they'll fill the airwaves with their talk of bits and bytes.
Tech Mud is primarily a radio on Redwood Community Radio. Callers are welcome with their tech questions or comments.
Don't miss out on this tech talk extravaganza.
Episodes
- Tech MUD: Halloween Edition · 1 h 0 minA ransomware gang haunts a Northern California city hall, hackers talk to kids through baby monitors, and a lightning round of scary tech stories: hijacked robot vacuums, AI…
- The AI Apocalypse Debate · 59 minWill AI wipe out humanity before the end of the decade? This week, we dive into the world of technology - the good, the bad, and the downright paranoid. We explore the…
- The good, the bad, and the chaotic neutral of technology · 59 minThis month Garth and Rick talk local internet headaches when your fiber goes dark and nobody has answers, the showdown between Anthropic and OpenAI over Pentagon AI contracts and…
- Tech Mud - The Rise of Data Tracking and How To Protect Personal Information · 57 minIn this episode of Tech Mud, Garth and Rick focus on digital privacy in 2026 and how surveillance tech, AI systems, traffic cameras, and everyday apps are collecting more data…
- Tech Mud - Privacy Concerns of Surveillance Tech and Reflections on 2025's AI Decisions · 1 h 0 minIn this episode of Tech Mud, Garth and Rick dig into real-world tech topics shaped by listener call-ins, including questions about security cameras, traffic monitoring, and how…
- Tech Mud – 2025's AI, Tech Issues, and Cybersecurity Concerns · 1 h 0 minIn this episode of Tech Mud, Garth and Rick look back at the AI landscape of 2025, what actually mattered, and what turned out to be hype. Along the way, they dig into real-world…
- Tech Mud - Linux Discussion · 55 minGarth & Rick discuss the pros and cons of Linux, including how it can revive old hardware and keep it out of the e-waste pile. They also dive into what we can look forward to—or…
- Tech MUD: CES, AI Fakes, and Fire Conspiracies · 46 minGarth and Rick briefly attempt to discuss CES before diving into the massive amount of fake AI-generated videos and photos circulating online about the SoCal fires. They also…
- Last Minute Gifts · 49 minTech News for the last 30 days and last minutes gifts for Christmas shopping with shipping deadlines and some item suggestions.
- Tech Mud – November 20th Episode · 49 minJoin Garth and Rick on Tech Mud as they explore the latest in technology and its effects on our daily lives. In this episode: Local Business Faces a $70K Scam Attempt – Learn how…
- Tech Mud - Tech implications of Israel's intelligence in the supply chain and more · 60 minGarth and Rick dive into the latest tech news during the KMUD membership drive.Garth shares a personal story about his inkjet printer downloading a firmware update that now…
- Tech Mud - Hacked camera in your own home and more · 57 minGarth and Rick take calls and dive into the latest tech news.A local listener was using an enormous amount of data, only to discover it was due to a hacked camera in their…
- Tech Mud - How modern cars are spying on you and more · 1 h 3 minGarth and Rick discuss how modern cars are spying on you and the massive profits the industry is making by buying and selling the data your car collects.They also cover local…
- Tech Mud - Windows 11 takes screenshots every few minutes · 1 h 1 minThis episode from June 19th, 2024 covers topics such as the installation of Starlink Gen 3, issues with PG&E, a toothbrush rendered unusable by an Amazon update, and the growing…
