Hacker Culture

Hacker Culture

Author: Jaron Swab Language: English Episodes: 79
Tune into Hacker Culture for a grounded, practical conversation about technology that prioritizes user autonomy over convenience. Host Jaron Swab, a self-taught software engineer who has been hands-on with code since 2005, moves beyond abstract theory to discuss the daily tools and philosophies that can reclaim your digital life. In each episode, you'll hear specific advice on navigating Linux systems, practical programming insights, and the tangible benefits of open-source software. The discussions are geared toward enhancing your personal productivity and tightening your security posture, all while demystifying the true, constructive ethos of hacking. This isn't about sensationalism; it's about the empowerment that comes from understanding and controlling your own tech stack. Whether you're aiming to transition into a technology career, optimize your workflow, or step outside the restrictive ecosystems of major tech companies, this podcast offers a roadmap from someone who has done exactly that. Jaron's perspective is built on a long-standing passion for taking technology into one's own hands, making every episode a step toward greater independence and skill.
Episodes
Ditching Linux For OpenBSD?! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:06
In this episode we chat about OpenBSD vs. Linux and why I started to dabble in OpenBSD on my X200
It's Time To Be Your Own Platform [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:19
In thin episode we talk about how it's easier than ever to be your own host and platform. Now is the time to take back the web and decentralize it as it was meant to be.
Automating Youtube-DL for Copyright Free Music [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:15
In this episode we chat about a shell script I wrote called "audiodl" and how it simplified my process of saving music from an online source to my computer.
How to do Open Source as a Business [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:20
In this episode we talk about my plan to pivot my Internet based company to allow me to write open source code full time. There are three ways that may work and I'm going to try them all.
Finally De-Googled & Social Feed Free [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:47
In thin episode we talk about how home-y a Google free Android device feels. As well as my new site at swab.dev
DWM or Bust! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:20
In this episode we tank about tiling window managers and how much I missed DWM.
Google Free Again? Not so fast kiddo... [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:55
In today's episode I talk about the long hard road to being Google free again on my Android device.
Gitea [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:42
Gitea is a fork of Gogs; both of which are a self hosted Git solution putting you in full control of your repos. Join us at chat.jrswab.com