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Have a beer with Jeff and Dave -- they've been working as programmers, system administrators, security engineers, and devops engineers for about 10 years each. In this podcast, they cover technology topics in an accessible way: the tech job interview process, career tips and tricks, useful tech tool…

David Cohen and Jeff Morski


    • Sep 1, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 21 EPISODES


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    Tech Learning Projects

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2019 52:18


    Main Course: Learning in Linux, computer science degrees vs practical non-sciency engineering skills, useful learning projects, exiting the matrix with your code Appetizers: Running a youtube channel, graphical whizbangs for the computer, auditd and logging in Linux, useful linux commands, mac os switching to zsh by default, Linux on windows, ssh clients on windows Dessert: Shared hosting of the olden days (and new again on AWS!), blogging to learn

    Episode 17: We all make mistakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2018 47:34


    Can it be true? Dave and Jeff are back with another episode so soon!? This week Jeff and Dave answer two questions. What to do and how to recover for a massive screw up that causes an outage. They also give their opinion on convincing your company they need to care about backend services. We get a lot of influence from reddit and other stories around the internet. If you see something you want us to talk about contact us below and we will try to get to it on an up comming episode. Follow Us! twitter.com/@kernelpaniclive (https://twitter.com/@kernelpaniclive) twitter.com/@tutorialinux (https://twitter.com/@tutorialinux) twitter.com/@dmbuddy (https://twitter.com/@dmbuddy) r/kernelpanicpodcast (https://www.reddit.com/r/kernelpanicpodcast)

    Episode 16: We are back, probably,

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2018 33:32


    Dave and Jeff are back with one of their worst episodes to date. It will probably take them a few episodes to get back into the swing of things. If you have been around this long you know to expect nothing more. We have some ideas for future shows and once Jeff gets a new mic things should start rolling along. If We can push through the holiday season I think we will be on track for a successful year. Follow Us! twitter.com/@kernelpaniclive (https://twitter.com/@kernelpaniclive) twitter.com/@tutorialinux (https://twitter.com/@tutorialinux) twitter.com/@dmbuddy (https://twitter.com/@dmbuddy)

    Episode 15: The Best Tech Advice You Can Get

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2018 75:41


    Live from The Cantina, Jeff and Dave interview one of their mentors. They discuss a variety of topics ranging from getting your first job, the skills you need to land that first job and internet sensation LilTay. This episode is filled with great advice, amazing stories from Jeff and Chris's past. You will not want to miss this episode. Make sure you listen to the very end if you want to see a sneak peak of what happens behind the scenes of a Kernel Panic Podcast recording session. Make sure you check out our previous episodes at www.kernelpanicpodcast.com. If you are interested in Corporate IT make sure you listen to our last episode with Dre (https://www.instagram.com/r3dgear/) Show Links Women Who Code (https://www.womenwhocode.com/) LilTay (https://www.kernelpanicpodcast.com) No I'm not linking to that Meetups (https://www.meetup.com/cities/us/ma/boston/tech/?_cookie-check=vAsn9MuA9BZyDjbB) One Laptop Per Child (http://one.laptop.org/) Follow Us! twitter.com/@kernelpaniclive (https://twitter.com/@kernelpaniclive) twitter.com/@tutorialinux (https://twitter.com/@tutorialinux) twitter.com/@dmbuddy (https://twitter.com/@dmbuddy) Help Support the Kernel Panic Podcast All of the stuff below we use and swear by. These are referral links, so we might get something out of if you decide to click through. We don't care if you do, though. Learn some Python (https://www.humblebundle.com/software/python-dev-kit-bundle?partner=kernelpanicpodcast) Need some really inexpensive VPS hosting? Try out Linode (https://www.linode.com/?r=20432203230a2cafb7d9b412dbf4727615ae0817) Have a dog? Get your first BarkBox for free! (https://www.barkbox.com/r/1OARRWF9W3) Intro Credit: www.bensound.com Special Guest: Chris Morley.

    Episode 14: Corporate IT didn't forget about Dre

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2018 48:19


    This week Jeff and Dave interview Dre (https://www.instagram.com/r3dgear/). Dre took a nontraditional route into the IT world and here is here to share his story. Dre gives you some advice so maybe you don't make the same mistakes he did and some advice on how you can emulate what he did correctly. Follow Dre instagram.com/@r3dgear (https://www.instagram.com/r3dgear/) TAKE OUR SURVEY! (http://survey.kernelpanicpodcast.com) Stories Professor Messer (https://www.youtube.com/user/professormesser) Learn Powershell (https://amzn.to/2JNacHx) Hidden AT&T Room (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Room_641A) KDE NEON (https://neon.kde.org/) Follow Us! twitter.com/@kernelpaniclive (https://twitter.com/@kernelpaniclive) twitter.com/@tutorialinux (https://twitter.com/@tutorialinux) twitter.com/@dmbuddy (https://twitter.com/@dmbuddy) We got new Equipment! Mics (http://amzn.to/2fx1oIA) Mixer (http://amzn.to/2x0gQs4) Help Support the Kernel Panic Podcast All of the stuff below we use and swear by. These are referral links, so we might get something out of if you decide to click through. We don't care if you do, though. Need some really inexpensive VPS hosting? Try out Linode (https://www.linode.com/?r=20432203230a2cafb7d9b412dbf4727615ae0817) Have a dog? Get your first BarkBox for free! (https://www.barkbox.com/r/1OARRWF9W3) Intro Credit: www.bensound.com Special Guest: Dre Vanhorn.

    Episode 13: Bitcoin is Riddled with Child Porn

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2018 68:05


    Dave and Jeff get off topic as usual and start talking about how bitcoin is riddled with child porn. Uber runs over a person and again they talk about how much they hate online ads. https://www.reddit.com/r/KernelPanicPodcast/ (https://www.reddit.com/r/KernelPanicPodcast/) Catch Us Live (https://www.twitch.tv/kernelpaniclive) Shoutouts and Stories chimpanzee riding on a segway (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPGUIpv-JxI) Bitcoin filled with childporn (https://nypost.com/2018/03/21/blockchain-for-bitcoin-is-infected-with-child-porn/) Or is it? (https://news.bitcoin.com/no-isnt-child-porn-bitcoin-blockchain/) Keep Facebook from Spying (https://lifehacker.com/keep-facebook-from-spying-on-you-with-firefoxs-new-exte-1824119891) Follow Us! twitter.com/@kernelpaniclive (https://twitter.com/@kernelpaniclive) twitter.com/@tutorialinux (https://twitter.com/@tutorialinux) twitter.com/@dmbuddy (https://twitter.com/@dmbuddy) We got new Equipment! Mics (http://amzn.to/2fx1oIA) Mixer (http://amzn.to/2x0gQs4) Help Support the Kernel Panic Podcast All of the stuff below we use and swear by. These are referral links, so we might get something out of if you decide to click through. We don't care if you do, though. Need some really inexpensive VPS hosting? Try out Linode (https://www.linode.com/?r=20432203230a2cafb7d9b412dbf4727615ae0817) Have a dog? Get your first BarkBox for free! (https://www.barkbox.com/r/1OARRWF9W3) Music: https://www.bensound.com (https://www.bensound.com)

    Episode 12: Luke, I Am Your Father

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2018 45:21


    In Jeff's first episode as a dad, we talk about current tech/futurism TV shows, tech news in general, remote work, virtual offices, mobile gaming and the horrors of the current ad-funded Web, the best ways to fund content creators, multitasking, child labor, the value of 4-year universities in tech careers, and more. https://www.reddit.com/r/KernelPanicPodcast/ (https://www.reddit.com/r/KernelPanicPodcast/) Catch Us Live (https://www.twitch.tv/kernelpaniclive) Don't forget about our practical, hands-on learning/fun/practice intiative, in the form of semi-guided Kernel Panic / tutorialinux tech projects. Finally! See the post titled "Your First Task" in our subreddit. Shoutouts and Stories Stressbaking (http://www.stressbaking.com) Meltdown and Spectre (https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2018/01/heres-how-and-why-the-spectre-and-meltdown-patches-will-hurt-performance/) More Meltdown and Spectre (https://www.wired.com/story/meltdown-and-spectre-patches-take-toll/) Follow Us! twitter.com/@kernelpaniclive (https://twitter.com/@kernelpaniclive) twitter.com/@tutorialinux (https://twitter.com/@tutorialinux) twitter.com/@dmbuddy (https://twitter.com/@dmbuddy) We got new Equipment! Mics (http://amzn.to/2fx1oIA) Mixer (http://amzn.to/2x0gQs4) Help Support the Kernel Panic Podcast All of the stuff below we use and swear by. These are referral links, so we might get something out of if you decide to click through. We don't care if you do, though. Need some really inexpensive VPS hosting? Try out Linode (https://www.linode.com/?r=20432203230a2cafb7d9b412dbf4727615ae0817) Have a dog? Get your first BarkBox for free! (https://www.barkbox.com/r/1OARRWF9W3) Music: TQ Jam - Pineapple Connection (http://www.tq-jam.com/) Photo by Jelleke Vanooteghem on Unsplash

    Episoded 11: Meltdown Spectre Heartbleed 2.0

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2018 55:49


    This week Dave and Jeff discuss the Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities, how Brian Krzanich might have been involved in some insider trading and why you guys are not using the kernel panic podcast subreddit. https://www.reddit.com/r/KernelPanicPodcast/ (https://www.reddit.com/r/KernelPanicPodcast/) Catch Us Live (https://www.twitch.tv/kernelpaniclive) Don't forget about our practical, hands-on learning/fun/practice intiative, in the form of semi-guided Kernel Panic / tutorialinux tech projects. Finally! See the post titled "Your First Task" in our subreddit. Shoutouts and Stories Stressbaking (http://www.stressbaking.com) Meltdown and Spectre (https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2018/01/heres-how-and-why-the-spectre-and-meltdown-patches-will-hurt-performance/) More Meltdown and Spectre (https://www.wired.com/story/meltdown-and-spectre-patches-take-toll/) Follow Us! twitter.com/@kernelpaniclive (https://twitter.com/@kernelpaniclive) twitter.com/@tutorialinux (https://twitter.com/@tutorialinux) twitter.com/@dmbuddy (https://twitter.com/@dmbuddy) We got new Equipment! Mics (http://amzn.to/2fx1oIA) Mixer (http://amzn.to/2x0gQs4) Help Support the Kernel Panic Podcast All of the stuff below we use and swear by. These are referral links, so we might get something out of if you decide to click through. We don't care if you do, though. Need some really inexpensive VPS hosting? Try out Linode (https://www.linode.com/?r=20432203230a2cafb7d9b412dbf4727615ae0817) Have a dog? Get your first BarkBox for free! (https://www.barkbox.com/r/1OARRWF9W3) Music: https://www.bensound.com (https://www.bensound.com)

    Episode 10: Happy New Year!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2018 50:33


    In this episode we discuss our insane New Year's partying, swatting, home/security cameras, privacy (or what's left of it), new social networks that we might invent, advertising on facebook, live streaming as a metaphor for all that is wrong with the world (and our livestreaming plans), and the official kernel panic podcast subreddit! https://www.reddit.com/r/KernelPanicPodcast/ We're also launching a practical, hands-on learning/fun/practice intiative, in the form of semi-guided Kernel Panic / tutorialinux tech projects. Finally! See the post titled "Your First Task" in our subreddit. Music: https://www.bensound.com

    Episode 9: Okay Google, We are back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2017 53:18


    Dave and Jeff took way too much time off to get their lives in order. They are back with no direction, no topic but there are lots of laughs. Listen to them discuss some of the tech they have in their house. What they have been up to for the past few months and a quick review of Dave's interview with Ben Whaley, co-author of the Unix and Linux System Administration Handbook TAKE OUR SURVEY! (http://survey.kernelpanicpodcast.com) Stories Google Home Mini Always Listening (http://bgr.com/2017/10/11/google-home-mini-spying-on-user-fix/) Fight for Net Neutrality (http://GoFCCYourself.com) Interview with Ben Whaley (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pwD3BgKm1s) Follow Us! twitter.com/@kernelpaniclive (https://twitter.com/@kernelpaniclive) twitter.com/@tutorialinux (https://twitter.com/@tutorialinux) twitter.com/@dmbuddy (https://twitter.com/@dmbuddy) We got new Equipment! Mics (http://amzn.to/2fx1oIA) Mixer (http://amzn.to/2x0gQs4) Help Support the Kernel Panic Podcast All of the stuff below we use and swear by. These are referral links, so we might get something out of if you decide to click through. We don't care if you do, though. Need some really inexpensive VPS hosting? Try out Linode (https://www.linode.com/?r=20432203230a2cafb7d9b412dbf4727615ae0817) Have a dog? Get your first BarkBox for free! (https://www.barkbox.com/r/1OARRWF9W3) Intro Credit: www.bensound.com

    Episode 8: The Career Switch

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2017 70:48


    This week Jeff and Dave interview Jake (@jakebathman). Jake is someone who switched careers to a developer job with no professional developer experience. Listen to find out how he did it and how to learn from his mistakes. Follow Jake twitter.com/@jakebathman (https://twitter.com/@jakebathman) twitter.com/@daysleft4trump (https://twitter.com/@daysleft4trump) reddit.com/r/reddittryhard (https://www.reddit.com/r/reddittryhard) TAKE OUR SURVEY! (http://survey.kernelpanicpodcast.com) Stories Results from a Longitudinal Survey Summary (https://www.bls.gov/news.release/nlsoy.nr0.htm) Quick Facts: Software Developers (https://www.bls.gov/ooh/computer-and-information-technology/software-developers.htm) Follow Us! twitter.com/@kernelpaniclive (https://twitter.com/@kernelpaniclive) twitter.com/@tutorialinux (https://twitter.com/@tutorialinux) twitter.com/@dmbuddy (https://twitter.com/@dmbuddy) We got new Equipment! Mics (http://amzn.to/2fx1oIA) Mixer (http://amzn.to/2x0gQs4) Help Support the Kernel Panic Podcast All of the stuff below we use and swear by. These are referral links, so we might get something out of if you decide to click through. We don't care if you do, though. Need some really inexpensive VPS hosting? Try out Linode (https://www.linode.com/?r=20432203230a2cafb7d9b412dbf4727615ae0817) Have a dog? Get your first BarkBox for free! (https://www.barkbox.com/r/1OARRWF9W3) Intro Credit: www.bensound.com Special Guest: Jake Bathman.

    Episode 7: The Equifax Hack

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2017 49:29


    This week we talk about this shit show that is the Equifax Hack. How can one company keep messing up so bad? Shouldn't their be laws to protect your data? TAKE OUR SURVEY! (http://survey.kernelpanicpodcast.com) Stories Equifax Directed Customers To Fake Site (http://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2017/09/21/552681357/after-massive-data-breach-equifax-directed-customers-to-fake-site) As Equifax Amassed Ever More Data, Safety Was a Sales Pitch (https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/23/business/equifax-data-breach.html) Follow Us! twitter.com/@kernelpaniclive (https://twitter.com/@kernelpaniclive) twitter.com/@tutorialinux (https://twitter.com/@tutorialinux) twitter.com/@dmbuddy (https://twitter.com/@dmbuddy) We got new Equipment! Mics (http://amzn.to/2fx1oIA) Mixer (http://amzn.to/2x0gQs4) Help Support the Kernel Panic Podcast All of the stuff below we use and swear by. These are referral links, so we might get something out of if you decide to click through. We don't care if you do, though. Need some really inexpensive VPS hosting? Try out Linode (https://www.linode.com/?r=20432203230a2cafb7d9b412dbf4727615ae0817) Have a dog? Get your first BarkBox for free! (https://www.barkbox.com/r/1OARRWF9W3) Intro Credit: www.bensound.com

    Episode 6: Stuff We Wish We Knew

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2017 37:41


    We are back! Sorry for inconsistent schedule we have had some things going on in our personal lives but we will be back to a normal schedule soon. In this episode of Kernel Panic Dave and Jeff discuss all the things they wish they knew before they started their careers. Humble Bundle (https://www.humblebundle.com/books/tech-job-for-dummies-books?partner=tutorialinux) EXPIRES SEPT 25th 2017! Help Support the Kernel Panic Podcast All of the stuff below we use and swear by. These are referral links, so we might get something out of if you decide to click through. We don't care if you do, though. Need some really inexpensive VPS hosting? Try out Linode (https://www.linode.com/?r=20432203230a2cafb7d9b412dbf4727615ae0817) We record with this mic, in case you were wondering (http://amzn.to/2vd2obY) Have a dog? Get your first BarkBox for free! (https://www.barkbox.com/r/1OARRWF9W3)

    Episode 5: Tech Industry Jobs

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2017 48:20


    In this episode the guys talk about all the different type of tech jobs that are out there. They talk about some of the easier tech careers to get into and what ones pay the most but require the most hard work. There are a lot more jobs then just software and linux administration. Help Support the Kernel Panic Podcast All of the stuff below we use and swear by. These are referral links, so we might get something out of if you decide to click through. We don't care if you do, though. Need some really inexpensive VPS hosting? Try out Linode (https://www.linode.com/?r=20432203230a2cafb7d9b412dbf4727615ae0817) We record with this mic, in case you were wondering (http://amzn.to/2vd2obY) Have a dog? Get your first BarkBox for free! (https://www.barkbox.com/r/1OARRWF9W3)

    Episode 4: What is a VPN?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2017 40:47


    In this episode, the guys do a deep dive into the wonderful world of VPNs. They explain what a VPN is, how it protects you online, and what you need to look out for when choosing one. That One Privacy Site (https://thatoneprivacysite.net/simple-vpn-comparison-chart/) Mullvad (https://www.mullvad.net) Bolehvpn (https://www.bolehvpn.net) Black VPN (https://www.blackvpn.com) IVPN (https://www.ivpn.net) Help Support the Kernel Panic Podcast All of the stuff below we use and swear by. These are referral links, so we might get something out of if you decide to click through. We don't care if you do, though. Need some really inexpensive VPS hosting? Try out Linode (https://www.linode.com/?r=20432203230a2cafb7d9b412dbf4727615ae0817) We record with this mic, in case you were wondering (http://amzn.to/2vd2obY) Have a dog? Get your first BarkBox for free! (https://www.barkbox.com/r/1OARRWF9W3)

    Community Questions Answered #1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2017 34:58


    Show Links [TCP Pigeon ](https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc2549 FreeBSD (https://www.freebsd.org/) NetBSD (https://www.netbsd.org/) Cantrillogy (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=cantrillogy) Lazy Reading (https://www.dragonflydigest.com/) UNIX and Linux System Administration Handbook (http://amzn.to/2vQ9PaY) Help Support the Kernel Panic Podcast All of the stuff below we use and swear by. These are referral links, so we might get something out of if you decide to click through. We don't care if you do, though. Need some really inexpensive VPS hosting? Try out Linode (https://www.linode.com/?r=20432203230a2cafb7d9b412dbf4727615ae0817) We record with this mic if you were wondering (http://amzn.to/2vd2obY) Get your first BarkBox for free! (https://www.barkbox.com/r/1OARRWF9W3)

    Episode 3: The Dreaded Tech Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2017 50:42


    Hold on to your butts, this is a long one. This week Dave and Jeff discuss the (awful) standard tech interview process. They give you some dos, don'ts, and tips to make passing the interview easier. They tell what you what things you can and not prepare for. They also talk about the type of questions you should and should not ask. Remember you are interviewing the company also. Help Support the Kernel Panic Podcast All of the stuff below we use and swear by. These are referral links, so we might get something out of if you decide to click through. We don't care if you do, though. Need some really inexpensive VPS hosting? Try out Linode (https://www.linode.com/?r=20432203230a2cafb7d9b412dbf4727615ae0817) We record with this mic if you were wondering (http://amzn.to/2vd2obY) Get your first BarkBox for free! (https://www.barkbox.com/r/1OARRWF9W3)

    Episode 2: Recruiter Voodoo

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2017 38:00


    This week, Dave and Jeff talk about what it's like to work with tech recruiters during a job hunt. They cover why you would want to use a recruiter, and why you might want to avoid them. Both Dave and Jeff have used recruiters in the past -- with some success. They also have some awful, shady (funny?) stories from some of the recruiters they've used. Listen now to hear their discussion about tech recruiters. Help Support the Kernel Panic Podcast All of the stuff below we use and swear by. These are referral links, so we might get something out of if you decide to click through. We don't care if you do, though. Need some really inexpensive VPS hosting? Try out Linode (https://www.linode.com/?r=20432203230a2cafb7d9b412dbf4727615ae0817) We record with this mic if you were wondering (http://amzn.to/2vd2obY) Get your first BarkBox for free! (https://www.barkbox.com/r/1OARRWF9W3)

    Episode 1: Technology Certificate Chasers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2017 36:24


    In this episode, Dave and Jeff discuss whether or not Technology Certificates are worth your time and money. Is there a better way to start your career? Is there a better way to study? Find out on this episode of the Kernel Panic podcast.

    Episode 0: Welcome to the Kernel Panic Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2017 7:21


    The first episode of many. We discuss who we are and what we are about. Short and to the point. Hopefully this is the start to an amazing journey into the tech world. Follow us along on this ride. Hit us up on Twitter! Kernel Panic - @KernelPanicLive Dave - @tutoriaLinux Jeff - @dmbuddy

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