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Episode 138 is on the scene and we are joined by NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Star Craig Lutz. Lutz talks to us about his win at North Wilkesboro Speedway over a week ago and what he thought overall about the caution filled event that everyone is still talking about. We also dive into his background which started in Late Models while competing at some of the toughest places in the North East including Stafford, Thompson and Waterford Speedbowl where he won multiple races before running the Tour full time since 2014.Trackhouse Racing's Bobby Measmer Jr calls into the show fresh off winning at Bowman Gray Stadium in the modified division for the first time since 2018. He tells us whether or not this win as sunk in and the biggest thing that has changed at the stadium since he was a regular there years ago. He also reveals a story that hasn't been revealed anywhere else and reveals how long he has worked for Trackhouse Racing and what the shop was like celebrating Ross Chastain's Coca Cola 600 win. Landon Pembelton joins the show again but this time, he's coming off of a win South Boston Speedway during one of their twin Late Model events from over the weekend. Landon discusses his transition from driving for HC Sellers to Marcus Richmond and where he sees their connection at this point in the season. We give a full review of the SMART Modified Tour powered by Pace-O-Matic event from Franklin County Raceway. Everyone is discussing the dirt that was added when the facility ran out of speedy dry. We give our takes on that plus everything else that took place last Friday night. We preview the upcoming zMAX CARS Tour event from Langley Speedway. Will the hometown driver Connor Hall win this event for a third straight season for a third different organization? Can Landen Lewis win three straight? What about local star Matt Waltz who was fourth last season? We discuss it all here.We review the Coca Cola 600 and Ross Chastain's first crown jewel win and dissect how Amazon Prime did in their debut race as a provider. We also talk about the NASCAR Whelen Modified penalty being amended for Stephen Kopcik, our race of the week, picks for Nashville and more!All this and much more on another jam packed DLN!

Episode 137 is on the scene and we welcome back Kyle Dudley back to the show. Kyle has had a lot of success over the last year. From becoming the 100th winner at South Boston Speedway to winning the pole for two of the three Virginia Triple Crown races last season to winning multiple races at Franklin County Raceway including this past Saturday night. The biggest win of his career came five weeks ago when his first child was born. We discuss what being a dad is like, when she's going to drink formula out of a funnel like her dad does and how many races she's already been to. It's always a fun conversation with Kyle so you don't want to miss it!Gary Smith also joins us. Smith competes at Franklin County Raceway in both the Stock 4 and Legends Division and he secured a win on Saturday in the Legends division. He also races at Shenandoah & at Natural Bridge Speedway and explains how he got his start in racing during Covid and what he wants to accomplish in his career going forward. We preview the upcoming Kenny Minter Classic presented by Clarence's Steakhouse for the SMART Modified Tour this Friday at Franklin County Raceway and the upcoming ASA STARS National Tour events from Hickory and Newport this weekend. With the dominant win from Landen Lewis on Friday, we discuss if he is the new driver that everyone needs to be gunning to beat on tour now that he has back to back wins on the CARS Tour. We breakdown the event at North Wilkesboro that saw the tour race on national, traditional television and debate whether the Pro Late Model and Late Model Stock races should run on seperate days going forward. We review the All Star Race at North Wilkesboro which saw Christopher become "Million Dollar Bell." We discuss if the track should obtain a points race and where the All Star race should go and which co-host is leaning towards eliminating stage breaks after the random caution that came out on Sunday. We make our picks for Charlotte, Indy and more this week on DLN!

Episode 136 is on the scene with former NASCAR Cup Series and current Grand National Super Series Star Jeremy Mayfield. He tells his story of coming up through the ranks in Nashville to winning at the highest level of racing while rattling the cages of legends to his sudden exile from the sport. He reveals what happened that day in 2009 and the events that followed. Plus he gives his take on the current legal issues that involve 23XI and Front Row Motorsports and more. We debut our race of the week. Jody reviews the Late Model races from Langley Speedway which saw Matt Waltz sweep both features while Julian dives into the wild Limited Late Model Feature at Ace Speedway which saw Dalton Ledbetter come from the rear twice with a missing right side of his car to nip Chase Murphy at the line for one of the closest finishes you will see. We also take a deep dive into the Spring Fling held at Ace on Friday night. The boys review Viny's Restaurant & Italian Delight Family Restaurant Night from South Boston Speedway. Peyton Sellers swept the Late Model events and edges closer to Trevor Ward's points lead. Since this puts him 14 races behind all time leader Phillip Morris, we debate when Sellers can catch him. We also review first time winners from both the Budweiser Limited Sportsman and Southside Disposal Pure Stock events won by Tristan Brunelli and Dillon Davis respectively while Landon Milam returned to victory lane in the Hornets. Who can compete with Kyle Larson? Well no one did at Kansas so we debate on who is number two right now in the Cup Series to best challenge Larson. Bowman Gray Stadium is heating up and review this past weekend's action which saw Burt Myers win his 99th career event at the stadium. Is his bad luck behind him? Time will tell. We preview the action from North Wilkesboro for the CARS Tour, Whelen Modified Tour, Truck Series and Cup Series All Star race and Julian tells us about his recent DNF after his ACE trip that required a tow to the garage area this week on DLN!

Episode 135 is on the scene and while most of the Mid Atlantic did not race due to rain, the zMAX CARS Tour and Ace Speedway dodged the rain drops just enough to get the entire Late Model race in and over half the Pro Late Model show in to make that official. Landen Lewis picked up his second career win on tour on Saturday and he joins us this week from the shops of Kevin Harvick Incorporated. We discuss racing vs the rain, having legendary crew chief Rodney Childers in his pit stall, the continued support given to him by Hall of Famer Ron Hornaday and what has been the key to getting this team within five points of Connor Hall in the championship points race.Speaking of which, we give exclusive breakdowns of both the Late Model and Pro Late model event from Ace, should penalties had been assessed to some teams who had flat tires that brought out yellows, and give a state of the Tour following the first third of the season with three drivers separated by five points in the title hunt. The Cup Series ran at Texas Motor Speedway on Sunday and we review the roller coaster day that saw Joey Logano end up in victory lane from his 27th starting spot. Does Penske Racing seem to have gotten their groove back with two straight wins? How about this racing we see at Texas? Did the boys like what they saw? Nathan Byrd obtained his career best finish on the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driving for Young's Motorsports on Friday at Texas.  The Arizona turned Indiana native joins us to tell us about his career that started off as male cheerleader with racing not being on his radar. His radar eventually led him to karting and after running many disciplines of racing, he had dreams of running the Indy 500 which his family either sponsored entries or owned them. That dream did not come to pass but an entry into the fast speedways of NASCAR opened up and his story is one of the best we have ever told on this program!We serve up a few dubs from the weekend, tell you who's racing in the Mid Atlantic this weekend while we preview the action from Kansas & much more fun this week on DLN!

Episode 132 is on the scene and we welcome 14 year old Paulie Hartwig III to the podcast. Paulie became the youngest winner in the history of the SMART Modified Tour on Saturday at Hickory. We discuss the bump and run with Luke Baldwin, his pre-race phone call with Carson Loftin, last second spotters, what his fellow classmates think of his success and how much he cares about it and who some of his influences are. We go to Cordele and talk about the CARS Tour maiden voyage to the land of Watermelons. Connor Hall and Mini Tyrrell stole the show at the front of the field with Hall coming out victorious adding to his ridiculous season average of 1.3. We discuss the start times for some of the races and what we think the sweet spot is for getting the races up, running and over with barring issues.We had a conversation with Peyton Sellers who won his 60th career LMSC event at South Boston on Saturday. Plus we break down Danville Toyota Race Day at the speedway on Saturday. Our Kulwicki Development Driver Spotlight Series comes to an end with our special guest Bryce Miller. Miller, who is a University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Graduate, competes on the tough short tracks in the Midwest and is keeping the Wisconsin tradition alive by representing Kulwicki's home state in the program.We break down the events at Bristol and weigh in on the continuing issues with the short tracks with the Gen 7 car while marveling at the dominance of Kyle Larson. We preview the Xfinity Series and Truck Series return to Rockingham, the upcoming season at Bowman Gray and much more this week on DLN!

Episode 130 is on the scene and we are joined by the latest winner on zMAX CARS Tour Mini Tyrrell. Mini details his dominant weekend at Wake County which saw him win the pole, lead every lap and break a nearly 4 year winless streak dating back to 2021 at Tri-County. We ask Mini what the difference has been over the last year for his team and to speak about all the challenges he faced on Saturday including his incident with Doug Barnes Jr. He also shares the relief he feels about ending such a winless drought and talks about the clean slate him and his competitors have for Cordele in two weeks. Did the CARS Tour make the right decision on penalizing Landon Huffman after making contact with Ryan Millington? Well, it isn't for us to decide that but we talk about it while we break down the second race of the season. Our Kulwicki Development Driver Program Series continues with a conversation with second generation star Taylor Hoar, Hoar who is the daughter of Brian Hoar discusses her start in the sport, feeling pressure to live up to her dad who been as successful as anyone has been at the tough tracks in Vermont and how it feels to be chosen for this distinguished driver development program. The SMART Modified Tour powered by Pace-O-Matic rumbles to Orange County Speedway in North Carolina for the annual Rumble In Rougemont. We give you the details on who has the edge coming into the fourth stop of the season for SMART Tour and pick a winner!Denny Hamlin returns to victory lane at Martinsville and we discuss all the big stories that took place at the Paper Clip. We discuss his us against the world mentality and whether Goodyear should stick with the same tire compound that was successful at Phoenix a few weeks ago. We touch on Daniel Hemric's first Truck Series win and all the mayhem that took place in the Xfinity Race on Saturday. Should NASCAR step in or should the drivers police themselves? The boys weigh in. The ASA STARS National Tour makes their first visit to Dominion Raceway this weekend and we preview the upcoming event. Can points leader Gavan Boschele continue his stellar start to the season? What about Cole Butcher? Can he make it two in a row or will Stephen Nasse figure out his qualifying woes and nab a win in the Commonwealth State? We discuss all the key storylines.We review what happened in the Short Track World across the Carolina's this past weekend and preview a gigantic slate of short track racing in the region this weekend as many facilities are starting their seasons this week. Short Track Spotlight will have you covered. We also give our favorite throwback as the Cup and Xfinity Series roll into Throwback Weekend at Darlington which DLN will be on the scene for! All this and more on DLN!

Episode 128 is on the scene with Tyler Tomassi who will be looking to make his NASCAR Xfinity Series debut in two weeks at Martinsville Speedway. The Rhode Island native has also competed in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and tells us about his journey to get to two of the top touring series of NASCARWe introduce to you part one of our series highlighting this year's Kulwicki Driver Development Program Finalists. Founded in honor of the 1992 NASCAR Cup Series Champion and 2019 NASCAR Hall of Fame Inductee, Alan Kulwicki, the program is the premier short track driver development program. The first finalist is seventeen year old Seth Christensen. Get to know this super late model racer that is taking the Southeast by storm.We discuss how big Josh Berry's win for the Wood Brothers is for the sport and if it is too early to declare them a playoff contender after two straight top five finishes. We also talk about the increase in loose wheels and what that may be a result of and preview the action coming up at Homestead this weekend. We also set the stage for the SMART Modified Tour crowning a King of The Modifieds this weekend at South Boston by giving an extensive preview of not only that race but the Alliance Driveaway Solutions Super Stock Tour and the Sentara Health Late Models. We also talk Coyotes, Easter Bunnies, rattlers and review Jeremy Gerstner's big comeback win from injury at Caraway Speedway in their tour type modified event  plus a lot more this week on DLN!

Episode 127 is on the scene and we welcome back to the show the most recent winner on the SMART Modified Tour, Luke Baldwin back to the program. We discuss his win from over the weekend, who he thinks can beat him when he defends his King of The Modifieds title at South Boston on March 22nd, his upcoming NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Debut and what he will be doing on his lone off weekend this summer. Plus we get some insight on what his dad Tommy likes to jam out to in the shop!We review the SMART Tour race from Anderson and discuss the incident between Jack Baldwin and Jake Crum and we assess how the rookies are doing and which one ultimately wins first on the tour.Bethany Sox has a background in drag racing and is using that background and her passion for the sport working for the RPM Group. Find out more about her background and what she hopes to accomplish with RPM Group and how they help drivers, tracks and other personalities promote their brand in this social media driven world we live in. We discuss the action from Phoenix which featured Joe Gibbs Racing sweeping the weekend. How long can Christopher Bell keep this pace up after winning three Cup races in a row? Was his move on Denny Hamlin late a clean move? Which driver is in panic mode after a slow start to the season? We answer all those questions plus debate Alex Bowman vs Aric Almirola at the end of the Xfinity race and Butterbean vs Brent Crews from the ARCA race. Wyatt Miller is the grandson of Dale Earnhardt and we discuss his Limited Late Model debut from Saturday in our Short Track Spotlight and Winners Segment from the weekend plus Jody's oldest daughter parks it in victory lane in dance and much more this week on DLN!127

In Linux Out Loud episode 107, the hosts dive into gaming, robotics, and Linux-powered fun! Wendy shares her FTC robotics volunteer experience, Matt tests out the Chuwi MiniBook X, and Bill talks dog recovery and aqua therapy. They also discuss TrueNAS setups, Windows vs. Linux balancing acts, and 3D printing adventures. From Magic: The Gathering game nights to open-source contributions, it's another episode packed with tech, tinkering, and tabletop gaming! Find the rest of the show notes at https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/linux-out-loud/lol-107/ Contact info Matt (Twitter @MattTDN (https://twitter.com/MattTDN)) Wendy (Mastodon @WendyDLN (https://mastodon.online/@WendyDLN)) Nate (Website CubicleNate.com (https://cubiclenate.com/)) Bill (Discord: ctlinux, Mastodon @ctlinux)

In Linux Out Loud episode 106, the hosts dive into MacOS frustrations, hardware upgrades, and Linux experiments! Nate battles a Framework fan repair gone wrong, Matt explores his new Radeon RX 7800 XT, and Wendy shares updates on robotics teams heading to competition. They also debate Fedora vs. Arch, discuss OPNsense firewall upgrades, and build an offline benchmarking toolkit for Linux gaming. From printer woes to Midwest weather rants, it's another tech-filled episode packed with humor and open-source goodness! Find the rest of the show notes at https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/linux-out-loud/lol-106/ Chapters: 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:53 MacOS: User-Friendly? More Like User-Hostile! 00:04:00 Fixing My Framework with… Another Framework 00:09:31 Radeon RX 7800 XT: Finally, Fan Curves! It Only Took a Year 00:21:14 Breaking the Arch Curse: CachyOS Wins Nate Over 00:23:56 Updates on Robotics Teams and Competitions 00:34:06 OPNsense Upgrade: WatchGuard Gets a New Life 00:40:05 Building the Ultimate Offline Benchmarking Kit 00:51:06 Choosing the Right Linux Distro: Fedora vs. Arch 00:56:08 The Printer Dilemma: A Necessary Evil 00:58:37 Weathering the Storm: Life in Michigan 01:01:42 Welcome to Fedora 01:02:37 Guest Host Battle 01:04:00 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans 01:05:07 Outro Contact info Matt (Twitter @MattTDN (https://twitter.com/MattTDN)) Wendy (Mastodon @WendyDLN (https://mastodon.online/@WendyDLN)) Nate (Website CubicleNate.com (https://cubiclenate.com/)) Bill (Discord: ctlinux, Mastodon @ctlinux)

Episode 124 is on the scene and we are joined this week by the 2025 World Series of Asphalt Super Late Model Champion and first time ASA STARS National Tour winner Gavan Boschele. Find out how he spent his 17th birthday in Florida and his thoughts on a career making week and his prospects on running for a ASA STARS National Tour championship this season.Also joining us this week is the Director of the SMART Modified Tour powered by Pace-O-Matic Chris Williams. We ask Chris about a number of topics including possible expansion further down south, the rookies on the tour this week, bass fishing, tightening up the rule book and what they learned from the issues at South Boston towards the end of last season. Chris also talks about his relationship with the CARS Tour and assesses the health of the tour. We also preview the upcoming SMART Modified Tour season by predicting our SMART 3, dark horses, potential winners and the overall champion heading into their first event on March 1st at Florence.We also review the action from Daytona which included William Byron making history by winning the Daytona 500 back to back, whether plate racing has become stagnant, Butterbean winning the ARCA race and whether NASCAR has a problem keeping cars on the ground after Ryan Preece went for a wild ride during the closing laps among other stories from the week. We also preview this weekend's triple header at Atlanta and more this week on DLN!

Episode 120 is on the scene and it's a bonus episode of DLN. We are joined by Boo Carlisle and Erin Goodman as they detail a bittersweet weekend at this year's New Year's Bash at Dillon Motor Speedway in South Carolina. The two take you behind the scenes of their journey to Dillon earlier this year. The duo faced many obstacles just getting to Dillon this year and there was a moment where the trip was in jeopardy all together. Being sick before a long trip south is one thing but facing this trip without a pit crew at the very last moment would make anyone reconsider their options. The promise of achieving a goal of making one of the biggest street stock events of the season weighed large and the duo made a last second plea to the racing community for help over social media. The duo details how the help arrived which included a late night meeting up with said help and that was before qualifying.During our conversation, find out which CARS Tour Champion guided Carlisle to a win in the last chance qualifier and the strategy used in the race itself. Elation quickly turned to panic and anxiety as Carlisle had the hardest hit of his career on the front straightway. Hear how Boo was rushed to the hospital and how their last minute group of warriors came together to make sure everything else was taken care of including removing the car from the property and their dog Checker's making it safely to Virginia.It's a unique conversation that gives you insight how tight knit the racing community is and that racers and their loved ones will go through the ringer just to have a shot at glory and a win on any given weekend. We hope you will enjoy this unique episode of DLN.

In Linux Out Loud episode 105, the hosts look ahead to 2025 with big Linux hopes and smart tech ideas! Nate shows off his retro-inspired keyboard. Bill has an update on Home Assistant voice control, and the team debates universal packages like AppImages and Flatpaks. With off-topic laughs about Atari decanters and a tech purchase competition, it's a lively blend of predictions, open-source fun, and a splash of RGB chaos! Find the rest of the show notes at https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/linux-out-loud/lol-105/ Contact info Matt (Twitter @MattTDN (https://twitter.com/MattTDN)) Wendy (Mastodon @WendyDLN (https://mastodon.online/@WendyDLN)) Nate (Website CubicleNate.com (https://cubiclenate.com/)) Bill (Discord: ctlinux, Mastodon @ctlinux) Special Guest: Bill.

This month we are celebrating major milestones and want to share those with you. The Climate Hub network just celebrated its 10 year anniversary. As part of that anniversary our partners recorded short stories about some of their favorite projects. We have compiled a selection of those for this episode to kick off the new year.Relevant links:USDA Climate Hubs: Stories from Our First 10 YearsUSDA Climate Hubs: Celebrating 10 Years!If you're enjoying this podcast, please consider rating us and/or leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts, Podcast Addict, or Podchaser Thanks!Follow us on X @RainShinePodNever miss an episode! Sign up to get an email alert whenever a new episode publishes!Have a suggestion for a future episode? Please tell us!Come Rain or Shine affiliate links:DOI Southwest CASC: https://www.swcasc.arizona.edu/  USDA Southwest Climate Hub: https://www.climatehubs.usda.gov/hubs/southwest  Sustainable Southwest Beef Project (NIFA Grant #2019-69012-29853): https://southwestbeef.org/ 

In Linux Out Loud episode 104 the hosts dive into holiday cheer with festive projects, from electrifying Christmas displays to arcade cabinet builds. They tackle 3D printer challenges, explore CAD tools for custom projects, and share tips on cleaning up server rooms and managing printers. It's a lively mix of problem-solving, creative tech, and Linux fun! Find the rest of the show notes at https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/linux-out-loud/lol-104/ Contact info Matt (Twitter @MattTDN (https://twitter.com/MattTDN)) Wendy (Mastodon @WendyDLN (https://mastodon.online/@WendyDLN)) Nate (Website CubicleNate.com (https://cubiclenate.com/)) Bill (Discord: ctlinux, Mastodon @ctlinux) Special Guest: Bill.

Episode 116 is on the scene and we welcome the 2024 South Carolina 400 winner Treyten Lapcevich to the show. The Grimsby, Ontario, Canada native talks to us about his racing journey. From racing quarter midgets in the United States at four and a half to winning to becoming a NASCAR Canada Series Champion in 2023 to winning the biggest race of his career a few weeks ago at Florence in the South Carolina 400. We go in depth with Treyton about his 2024 racing season which saw him run full time on the zMAX CARS Tour capturing one win, six top fives and 12 top ten finishes for Chad Bryant Racing and review his Snowball Derby weekend from Five Flags Speedway. He goes in depth about how the racing scene is in Canada and if we ever plan on seeing him participate in some Bare Knuckle Fighting. We discuss the 57th running of the Snowball Derby which saw Kaden Honeycutt pick up the biggest win of his career. We breakdown some of the key storylines of the race which saw Stephen Nasse nearly sweeping the weekend from deep in the field, FloRacing's coverage of the event and Casey Roderick's huge impact on Saturday among other topics.With Juan Soto signing the biggest contract in professional sports history, we offer our opinion on who would get such a contract in racing and the boys nearly give an identical answer. Brenden "Butterbean" Queen finally announced his 2025 plans and we discussed that and some other news in the sport plus we salute Lou from CARS Tour Digest who announced he is stepping away from operating the popular carstourdigest.com website. All this and more this week on DLN!

In Linux Out Loud episode 103, the hosts dive into backups and archiving, sharing tips on keeping your data safe with tools like Deja-Dup and rsync. From data security and printer repairs to smart tech and a Thunderbolt 4 dock debate, this episode is packed with practical advice, humor, and techy tales. Find the rest of the show notes at https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/linux-out-loud/lol-103/ Contact info Matt (Twitter @MattTDN (https://twitter.com/MattTDN)) Wendy (Mastodon @WendyDLN (https://mastodon.online/@WendyDLN)) Nate (Website CubicleNate.com (https://cubiclenate.com/)) Bill (Discord: ctlinux, Mastodon @ctlinux) Special Guest: Bill.

Episode 114 is on the scene and we break down the South Carolina 400 from Florence Motor Speedway with Joshua and Billy Weatherman of Short Track Report. We discussed everything from the cold weather, traffic jams, almost not being let into the facility, lack of internet which led to major streaming issues, Dale Jr returning to the Budweiser car  and how we felt about fans leaving early once Dale fell out of the race.We further dissect the event by talking about Treyton Lapcevich's win in the race and where this puts him amongst the best in short track racing, Doug Barnes Jr barely missing out on another South Carolina 400 win, Carson Loftin's debut in a late model from modifieds, Jacob Heafner's season defining top five finish, the impressive Darren Krantz Jr and of course the Diaz vs Jones fight.We also talk about the upcoming Thanksgiving Classic from Southern National Motorsports Park as we provide some insight on who we think may win based on those that we know will be a part of the event. We also welcome BJ Thrasher to the show. BJ was the winner of the Mini Stock feature during South Carolina 400 and we discuss the amount of success he has had in 2024 which includes multiple wins at Florence, Dillon and a dominant season at Anderson Motor Speedway in South Carolina. All this plus Jody bags a deer just in time for Thanksgiving on another episode of DLN!

In Linux Out Loud episode 102, the hosts discuss the existence of new Linux users and the impact of atypical content creators. Bash scripting and AppImage tools, new apps to play with, and Matt shows his angel and demon. It's a blend of helpful insights, Linux community growth, and tech discoveries, delivered with the usual humor and camaraderie! Find the rest of the show notes at https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/linux-out-loud/lol-102/ Contact info Matt (Twitter @MattTDN (https://twitter.com/MattTDN)) Wendy (Mastodon @WendyDLN (https://mastodon.online/@WendyDLN)) Nate (Website CubicleNate.com (https://cubiclenate.com/))

In Linux Out Loud episode 101, the hosts mix nostalgia with tech upgrades! Matt dives into retro gaming with his Alienware Alpha, sparking laughs, while the team debates package managers like DNF and APT. Nate shares a big switch to SUSE Harvester at work, and Wendy tackles 3D printer hot bed challanges. The team even goes a bit gaming crazy! From retro buys and Linux insights to DIY Christmas lights, it's a lively blend of tech tips, gaming talk, and holiday cheer! Find the rest of the show notes at https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/linux-out-loud/lol-101/ Contact info Matt (Twitter @MattTDN (https://twitter.com/MattTDN)) Wendy (Mastodon @WendyDLN (https://mastodon.online/@WendyDLN)) Nate (Website CubicleNate.com (https://cubiclenate.com/))

Episode 110 is on the scene and we welcome three time CARS Tour champion Bobby McCarty to the podcast. We discuss what led to the formation of McCarty Motorsports and why now was the time to pull the trigger on this. We discuss what led to his departure from R&S Race Cars, which NASCAR Hall Of Famer gave him a positive reaction to his announcement and his feelings towards the future of short track racing.We discuss the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour finale from Martinsville on Saturday. Justin Bonsignore ends the season with a three race win streak and we debate his place amongst the great in tour modified racing. We also discuss Whelen Engineering extending their entitlement agreement to sponsor the tour and their big commitment to the sport which includes more money into the purses and incentives to run full time. The NASCAR Cup Series had a phenomenal race at Homestead Miami Speedway on Sunday which saw three lead changes in the closing moments of the race. Was this the greatest Next Gen Playoff race of this era? The impact Michael Jordan has on this team by being at the track, Tyler Reddick's walk-off win awkwardness if 23X1 would win the title and all the other stories from the weekend. We also touch on the Conner Jones, Matt Mills incident, preview the All American 400 from Nashville, the Rodney Cook Classic from Ace and the triple header from Martinsville this weekend on another packed episode of DLN!

In Linux Out Loud episode 100, the hosts celebrate with a lively mix of tech talk, from Nate's six-monitor setup to Matt's new laptop rage buy. Wendy dives into distro hopping, sharing the ups and downs of different Linux distros. They reminisce about the playful, whimsical side of old-school tech and explore how modern tech has changed. It's a fun blend of nostalgia, practical tips, and celebration for this milestone episode! Find the rest of the show notes at https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/linux-out-loud/lol-100/ Contact info Matt (Twitter @MattTDN (https://twitter.com/MattTDN)) Wendy (Mastodon @WendyDLN (https://mastodon.online/@WendyDLN)) Nate (Website CubicleNate.com (https://cubiclenate.com/))

Episode 108 is on the scene with the latest winner on the STAR Super Stock Tour Jeff Melton. Melton took home the trophy on Saturday at South Boston Speedway and the former New Year's Bash winner tells us about his weekend, how he got his start, his inspiration for his awesome throwback schemes he runs and we find out indeed where his money is. It was a treat to talk to the Street Stock veteran and you'll need to tune in for the entire interview!Officiating is the name of the game this week in nearly every series we covered this weekend. Burt Myers picked up his first win of the season Saturday at South Boston but it didn't come without controversy. An interpretation of the rule book caused the tour to turn the SMART 3 into the SMART 5 for North Wilkesboro. We give our analysis of what went down and what to expect this weekend for the season finale.The zMAX CARS Tour saw it's Pro Late Model event came down to it being shortened because of the curfew at Tri-County and Tristan McKee having his victory reversed due to him jumping the last restart. This awarded the race to second place finisher Kaden Honeycutt and Julian caught up with him for an exclusive conversation about that and his big plans for 2025 in the Truck Series. Fuel was a major issue as contenders ran out of gas in the Late Model feature Saturday. Conner Jones survived the carnage and had enough gas to claim his first win since 2022. We were able to catch up with him. We discuss that plus Connor Hall's new ride for 2025 and what the two championship contenders need to do this weekend in the North Wilkesboro finale.Officiating came to play for the NASCAR Xfinity Series and Cup Series events at the Charlotte Roval. We discuss Alex Bowman's disqualification that knocks him out of the playoffs, the decision to throw the yellow just as Parker Kligerman was crossing the finish line to take the white flag and we make our picks for the Round of 8 in both the Xfinity and Cup Series. All this and much more this week on DLN!

In Linux Out Loud episode 99, titled "Match Made in Arch Heaven", the hosts dive into tech adventures, from upgrading laptops for kids and scoring grants to managing multiple kernel versions in Tumbleweed. Matt shows off his new portable monitor, and the crew discusses the exciting collaboration between Valve and Arch Linux. With plenty of laughs and insights into gaming, open-source tech, and community-driven projects, this episode is packed with fun and techy goodness! Find the rest of the show notes at https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/linux-out-loud/lol-99/ Contact info Matt (Twitter @MattTDN (https://twitter.com/MattTDN)) Wendy (Mastodon @WendyDLN (https://mastodon.online/@WendyDLN)) Nate (Website CubicleNate.com (https://cubiclenate.com/))

Episode 107 is on the scene and we welcome the 2024 Super Street Division Champion at Monadnock Speedway in New Hampshire, Chris Riendeau to the podcast. The Vermont native talks to Jody and Julian about his start in racing which included racing Chevy Cavalier's as a twelve year old to  navigating through the tough tracks in the North East to his will to race down south in the big races. We discuss what drives him to make the 12-14 hour trips down south and he gives us some surprising insight about tires, the cost of racing among other differences from the North and South. The boys preview the upcoming STAR Super Stock Tour event at South Boston Speedway which Riendeau will be competing in. The track is also the home for the next to last SMART Modified Tour event of 2024. The boys give you insight on who will race for a championship and who will be the ones to beat at SoBo this weekend.The CARS Tour is back in action at Tri-County Speedway and the boys break down the insane points battle between Connor Hall and Brenden 'Butterbean Queen as well as who has the edge in their next to last race of the season.NASCAR is facing some heavy criticism over the damaged vehicle policy at Talladega on Sunday as well as the ongoing lawsuit the sanctioning body is facing as a result from the injunction filed by 23X1 and Front Row Motorsports. The boys discuss what this means for the future of the sport and the race teams and dive into Ricky Stenhouse Jr's first win since the Daytona 500 in 2023. The Rodney Cook Classic is a little less than a month away but the format is facing a lot of discussion from racers and family members of Rodney online. We discuss the format and why it is causing so much controversy while debating if the buzz being created is a good thing for the event. All this plus Julian describes what the wobble is, our picks for this weekend and more on DLN!

Episode 106 is on the scene and we give you a full recap of the Valley Star 300 from Martinsville Speedway. Brandon White of NASCAR Regional joins us to help us break down this year's running of the event. We discuss Carson Kvapil adding this crown jewel to his impressive resume, Mike Looney's runner up finish, Lee Pulliam's return to the driver's seat, the Virginia Triple Crown, the event being moved to a one day show and our thoughts about the new race director Chase Brashears plus exclusive interviews with several of the key players. We are joined by NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series star Layne Riggs. Riggs has been on a tear lately by winning two of the last three races. We discuss what has led to the turnaround, if he's going to race the playoff drivers any difference since he didn't make the playoffs this year, gelling with Front Row Motorsports, an update on his shoulder and what he is going to do what is going to do with the Sword he won at Bristol among other subjects. STAR Super Stock Tour promoter Boo Carlisle returns to talk about the upcoming event at South Boston Speedway, what led to the creation of the event, their new tire compound, ways to get new competitors to come run with the tour and where he sees the series as it wraps up its second year plus more!We discuss the latest playoff event at Kansas where several playoff drivers suffered trouble. Ross Chastain becomes the 17th winner of the season, Alex Bowman continues to impress in the playoffs by accumulating precious points, concern in the Denny Hamlin camp and we preview the upcoming weekend at Talladega.All this and more this week on DLN!

In Linux Out Loud episode 98, the hosts dive into a whirlwind of tech adventures! Matt explores Ubuntu Touch on the Fairphone 4, sharing insights on its performance. Wendy takes listeners on her 3D printing journey, showcasing upgrades and creative projects. Meanwhile, Nate wrestles with server setups and virtualization. From Pi-powered printing to retro gaming recommendations, this episode blends DIY fun with the latest in open-source tech, all with a healthy dose of banter and camaraderie! Find the rest of the show notes at https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/linux-out-loud/lol-98/ Contact info Matt (Twitter @MattTDN (https://twitter.com/MattTDN)) Wendy (Mastodon @WendyDLN (https://mastodon.online/@WendyDLN)) Nate (Website CubicleNate.com (https://cubiclenate.com/))

Episode 104 is on the scene with the 2024 Budweiser Limited Sportsman Division Champion from South Boston Speedway Jason Myers. Myers discusses going back to back in what was an extremely competitive Limited Sportsman Division in 2024 and his preparations to go for a Martinsville Speedway grandfather clock in two weeks. This is the second part of our champions spotlight from South Boston Speedway.Danny Bohn recently picked up his first career SMART Modified Tour win at Carteret County on Labor Day Weekend. Bohn joins the show coming off a third place finish at Dominion over the weekend. Bohn discusses his big season on the SMART Tour, his past NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and Xfinity Series opportunities and how he feels the current SMART Modified Tour stacks up with the former NASCAR Southern Modified Tour a decade ago and much more!We had a conversation with Carson Kvapil who returned to zMAX CARS Tour victory lane on Saturday at South Boston. We discuss his goals for the rest of the season which includes Martinsville and finishing up this season on Tour strong as well as his Xfinity Series opportunities the rest of the season.We break down the AutosByNelson.com 280 CARS Tour race from South Boston. Ryan Millington dominated but Kvapil was the one who reminded everyone why he was on top the last two seasons. We also discuss another solid run by rookie Treyton Lapcevich, the game plan Brenden Queen is following towards a championship and how Connor Hall turned a tough night into a solid seventh place run. We also discuss Spencer Davis going back to back on the Pro Late Model side and more!We also break down the SMART Modified Tour race from Dominion. Luke Baldwin loves racing in Virginia as he has two wins in the commonwealth with his dominating win on Saturday. We discuss the run by Jimmy Showtime Blewett and set up for the upcoming playoff races at South Boston and North Wilkesboro now that the upcoming race at Lonesome Pine was canceled due to rain. Other topics of discussion include.Connor Zilisch history making Xfinity Series win and ARCA Domination. Chris Buescher taking advantage of a rare SVG mistake, big names outside the playoff bubble, damaged vehicle policies and more from Watkins Glen. We also set the scene for the last race in the first round of the playoffs from Bristol,  championship battles to be decided at Franklin County Speedway as well as the STAR Super Stock Tour's next race at the same facility and some fun facts about the Valley Star 300 at Martinsville Speedway as we are inching ever so closer to the biggest Late Model event of the year on September 28th!This and so much more on DLN!!

In Linux Out Loud episode 97, the hosts serve up a mix of tech tips, BBQ talk, and laughs! Nate shares how he uses crontab to automate log cleanup, Bill dives into speeding up DNF downloads, and Wendy tackles laptop fan issues and OBS quirks. They also explore the magic of HomeBridge, manage systems via Cockpit, and even throw in some grilling stories for good measure. It's a blend of practical Linux solutions, witty banter, and tasty tech adventures—guaranteed to heat things up! Find the rest of the show notes at https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/linux-out-loud/lol-97/ Contact info Matt (Twitter @MattTDN (https://twitter.com/MattTDN)) Wendy (Mastodon @WendyDLN (https://mastodon.online/@WendyDLN)) Nate (Website CubicleNate.com (https://cubiclenate.com/))

Episode 102 is on the scene with the two most recent winners on zMAX CARS Tour Late Model Stock Tour.Landen Lewis captured his first win at Wake County Speedway on August 24th. The Kevin Harvick Incorporated driver describes this win as being the biggest of his career, shares the advice his owner Kevin Harvick recently gave him after a tough weekend at the track, how he has developed as a driver and more.Ryan Millington hadn't won a tour race since 2020. He's been up front all season long but circumstances prevented him from winning. He finally broke through and captured a win at Florence last weekend and he discusses the win, returning to the F45 tires, operating with such a limited crew, working with R&S race cars, overcoming disqualifications, accidents and preparing for a potential title run while feeling more optimistic than ever as he attempts to win a Martinsville Grandfather Clock later this month.Scott Phillips wasn't even going to run the season finale at South Boston in the Southside Disposal Pure Stock Division after running out of funds due to some emergencies outside the track. With the help of many friends, family and fellow racers, he was able to run this past weekend and it paid off for his first win of the season. Phillips tells us this story as well as overcoming substance abuse issues, personal demons and how racing saved him. It is a story of perseverance and one that you do not want go go without hearing as it may help someone who needs it.We breakdown the SMART Modified Tour doubleheader from New River and Carteret County over the weekend. Ryan Newman won the first race and Danny Bohn finally broke through in his own right to claim his first SMARTY. We discuss the CARS Tour and STAR Super Stock races from Florence with analysis and post race interviews. Ricky Locklair Jr picked up his first STAR Tour win, Alby Ovitt retains his points lead, Marlin Yoder has troubles and Jeff Melton enjoys success up front and more. We also discuss Brenden Queen and Matt Cox battling for second, strategy that took place, and whether the comers and goers made it for an exciting race with the return of the aforementioned F45's among other subjects.The NASCAR Cup Series wrapped up their regular season at Darlington. We discuss Chase Briscoe's win, Tyler Reddick overcoming sickness and set up the playoff field by discussing who will be the first four out and make our final four picks. We discuss South Boston's Championship night, the Whelen Modified Tour, preview Atlanta and much more on another packed DLN!

In episode 96 of Linux Out Loud, the hosts are back with a mix of tech mischief and massive upgrades! Matt shares how a Windows gaming laptop pushed him into building a custom desktop—just don't forget that CPU cooler! Wendy dives into her 42 TB storage upgrade and RAM boost, while Nate experiments with a MIDI keyboard and dreams of vintage computers. They also explore the rabbit hole of Ubuntu Touch, 3D printer repairs, and upcoming robotics adventures. It's a fun, geeky ride through the world of Linux and beyond! Find the rest of the show notes at https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/linux-out-loud/lol-96/ Contact info Matt (Twitter @MattTDN (https://twitter.com/MattTDN)) Wendy (Mastodon @WendyDLN (https://mastodon.online/@WendyDLN)) Nate (Website CubicleNate.com (https://cubiclenate.com/))

Episode 101 is on the scene and we are discussing the love for F45's in response to the tire situation that has been a subject of conversation all season long on the CARS Tour. We discuss the impact of the switch back to the Hoosier F45's from the controversial ST2's plus give our analysis of Friday's Drive For Puryear 125 from Wake County Speedway. Landen Lewis added his name to a growing list of winners on the tour this season and we discuss that, the incident between him and teammate Brent Crews, the points shake up and how some of the local ringers did. Donovan Strauss is a name rising through the short track ranks that you need to keep an eye out on. The Philadelphia native is in the midst of his first full year running late models at Florence Speedway in Florence South Carolina and joins the podcast this week. We discuss his recent breakthrough win at Florence in weekly competition, his upcoming CARS Tour debut, his start in racing, competing in ESports, his successful Legends career and love for the Philadelphia Eagles. Kaleb Hall has been around the sport his entire life. Growing up near Franklin County Speedway in Virginia, he was always destined to try his hand in racing at the track. Over the weekend, he scored his first ever win in the Rookie Division and notched two three place finishes in Stock 4. He joins the show to discuss this, his Visual Works Company and any secrets he may have about his Co-Host Uncle Julian. We discuss Harrison Burton's upset win at Daytona and the impact the 100th win for the Wood Brothers has on the industry, how this win disrupts the playoffs, keeping cars on the ground after two more blowovers and who has the edge at Darlington in the regular season finale among more topics. Layne Riggs may have separated his shoulder celebrating his first win in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series but it didn't put a damper on breaking through the win column on what has been a tough year for the former CARS Tour star and South Boston Speedway weekly competitorSpeaking of South Boston, we set the stage for Halifax County Farm Bureau Championship Night this weekend at South Boston Speedway. Who will come out of this as season long champion in the Sentara Late Models, Budweiser Limited Sportsman, Southside Disposal Pure Stock and VSP HEAT Hornet Divisions? You will need to listen to find out.We also preview the upcoming SMART Modified Tour doubleheader from New River All-American Speedway and Carteret County Speedway this weekend, STAR Super Stock Tour race from Florence, review championship night at Bowman Gray Stadium and so much more on a jam packed episode of DLN!

Episode 95 of Linux Out Loud dives into the experiences of using two different laptops. The hosts compare their quirks, strengths, and how each one fits into their Linux workflow. There's a playful back-and-forth about the pros and cons of each machine, along with some unexpected challenges they faced. The episode is a blend of tech insights, personal anecdotes, and a bit of humor, making it an enjoyable listen for anyone interested in Linux and laptops. Find the rest of the show notes at https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/linux-out-loud/lol-94/ Contact info Matt (Twitter @MattTDN (https://twitter.com/MattTDN)) Wendy (Mastodon @WendyDLN (https://mastodon.online/@WendyDLN)) Nate (Website CubicleNate.com (https://cubiclenate.com/)) Special Guest: Bill.

Episode 99 is on the scene  and we give our reaction to Austin Dillon's controversial win in the Cup Series race at Richmond Raceway. We debate if NASCAR should set precedence and issue a penalty for the last lap infraction on the track from Dillon to Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin. Where is the line and was it crossed? Are the drivers policing themselves just as bad? The boys have mixed feelings about the entire thing. We also discuss how the tire option affected the race and if it should be used going forward. We welcome Brett Suggs to the program. The Central Florida native has raced weekly at Hickory Motor Speedway, the Allison Legacy Series, Southeast Super Trucks and most recently the CARS Tour Pro Late Models. The High Point University Graduate also tells us about working with other drivers on their content and social media game and how he got into the content creation business. We also dive into his racing history and where he gets his work ethic to continue to carve his name into the industry.We discuss some of the racing action from over the weekend including a busy night at Bowman Gray Stadium, Landon Huffman tying his father for wins at Hickory Motor Speedway, Connor Hall's Craftsman Truck debut and who else we may see get a Truck or Xfinity opportunity one day in the short track world.We discuss the upcoming Virginia Racers Challenge at Dominion and Langley in this weeks news segment plus give other results from the weekend, preview the action at short tracks throughout the region this weekend, tell you who's hot and who needs a hug on the zMAX CARS Tour and preview the Xfinity and Cup Series race at Michigan this weekend on another jam packed DLN.

Episode 98 is on the scene with former Langley Speedway Late Model Track Champion Matt Waltz. Waltz discusses his recent runs in the CARS Tour and his performance in the Hampton Heat. We discuss his background in the sport and where he got his start in racing. We also dive into his brief NASCAR Xfinity Series career and what the future looks like for the veteran racer.We breakdown the zMAX CARS Tour Pro and Late Model Stock races from North Wilkesboro Speedway. Tristan McKee continues to add to his impressive resume at just 14 years old with another Pro Late Model win and Treyton Lapcevich becomes the fourth first time winner on the Late Model side. What does this win do for the points as he picked up precious points on Connor Hall? Speaking of Hall, he was involved in a huge crash in the first half of the race and the boys talk about how this may impact the championship and how that accident affected the race. We also marvel at Lapcevich's save when he drove through the oil to avoid Brandon Pierce with four to go. We also preview this Friday's event at ACE Speedway where the Kvapil's are looking for another sweep of the night. The NASCAR Cup and Craftsman Truck Series are back after the Olympic break this weekend in Richmond Virginia. Will the new tire compound rules affect the racing in a positive way? Who has the edge between Bubba Wallace, Ross Chastain and Chris Buescher as we head towards the playoffs between these bubble drivers? Plus we debate whether or not private investors are a good thing for the Cup Series and we make our picks for both events. We also debate who will make the Truck Series playoffs between Daniel Dye, Tanner Gray and Stewart Friesen plus how will Connor Hall do in his maiden truck series event as well as some of the CARS Tour former winners that are in the field Friday. We discuss the winners from some of the Short Tracks across the region, the phenomenal ARCA finish at Elko, Austin Beers ending a dry spell in the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour at Lancaster and we pay tribute to Virginia Racing legend Roy Hendrick who recently passed away all on another jam packed episode of DLN!

In this episode of Linux Out Loud, the hosts dive into the often contentious topic of how people react to corporate contributions to Linux. Despite the significant support corporations provide to the Linux ecosystem, many users still harbor frustration and anger towards them. The hosts discuss the reasons behind this paradox, share their own perspectives, and explore how these contributions shape the future of Linux. Tune in for an engaging conversation that sheds light on the complex relationship between the open-source community and corporate entities. Find the rest of the show notes at https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/linux-out-loud/lol-94/ Contact info Matt (Twitter @MattTDN (https://twitter.com/MattTDN)) Wendy (Mastodon @WendyDLN (https://mastodon.online/@WendyDLN)) Nate (Website CubicleNate.com (https://cubiclenate.com/))

Join us for laughs and tech talk on Linux Out Loud! We dive into 3D printing mishaps, programmable LEDs, and the latest in gaming. Get ready for a wild ride with "Blender Woes and Keyboard Pros." Find the rest of the show notes at https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/linux-out-loud/lol-93/ Contact info Matt (Twitter @MattTDN (https://twitter.com/MattTDN)) Wendy (Mastodon @WendyDLN (https://mastodon.online/@WendyDLN)) Nate (Website CubicleNate.com (https://cubiclenate.com/))

Episode 95 is on the scene and by the looks of things, we went to Jared.Former CARS Tour Champion and 2022 Hampton Heat Winner Jared Fryar is on the scene with us this week. We discussed his return to behind the wheel at Caraway a few weeks ago after sustaining a leg injury in the off season. We also discussed the timeline of his recovery, how it was getting back into the car, what had changed since the last time he was behind the wheel, moving to Florida and what is still on his bucket list to accomplish.Jared Dawson is the latest and newest Budweiser Limited Sportsman Division winner at South Boston Speedway and we welcome him to the show. We discuss his big win on Saturday, racing with all of his brothers in the same division, his start in racing and so much more!We review Boones Tractor Night presented by Billy's AC Service at South Boston on Saturday which saw Peyton Sellers win his 57th and 58th career race at the facility. The Cup Series maneuvered their way through the Tricky Triangle at Pocono and when it was all said and done, Ryan Blaney picked up his second win of the season. We discuss if this catapults Blaney to the top of the list for championship contenders, who should be very concerned about not making the playoffs and what to look for this weekend at Indianapolis. We also preview this weekend's short track events throughout the Virginia's and Carolinas, the next ASA National Tour stop at Anderson Indiana and much more on another episode of DLN!

Episode 94 is on the scene and  we have a doctor in the house! Dr. Patrick Staropoli is this week's guest. The late model racer turned Vitreoretinal Surgeon describes his journey through late model stocks to winning a competition to earn an opportunity with Michael Waltrip Racing, being a winner in the ARCA Menards Series West Division, graduating from Harvard, moving to Texas to be a Vitreoretinal Surgeon and launching a campaign Driving to Flight Blindness. It is one of the most interesting conversations we have ever had on this podcast. Alex Bowman ended a 80 race winless drought using wet weather tires in the streets of Chicago. We discuss the ramifications of this win, the idea of more timed races, electric cars coming to NASCAR and who to look out for at the Tricky Triangle at Pocono this weekend. We review the wild CARS Tour race from Caraway. Brent Crews wins his second event of the year with a bump and run to Connor Hall late in Wednesday's race. Should Crews expect racers to keep that move in mind going forward?  We discuss how rivalries are good for the sport in regards to a possible Carson Kvapil vs Connor Hall rivalry plus discuss how Lee Pulliam Performance would soon forget about Caraway after both of their cars had wild incidents. We also spotlight Jared Fryar's return to racing after injury and the other drivers who had good runs as the CARS Tour takes a two week break before Hickory.The SMART Modified Tour race at Caraway on Saturday was won by Bobby Labonte. It was also the longest tour event in speedway history as it took nearly 2 hours to run 99 laps. We discussed the three wide move near the end of the race that led up to the multi car accident on the back stretch and whether or not the original move going into turn one was foul or not. We also review the weekend in short track racing, preview the upcoming weekend and much more on another episode of DLN!

In Episode 92 of "Linux Out Loud," hosts Matt, Nate, and Wendy dive into tech hijinks and nostalgic nerdiness. Nate shares his VLAN adventures, Wendy battles 3D printing glitches, and Matt geeks out over a new laptop with Linux. They rave about Garuda Linux, dream of an external GPU setup, and gush over open-source projects like the Orange Pie Neo. Retro gaming and DIY projects take center stage, with a splash of nostalgia as Nate reminisces about his Linux journey. The episode wraps with Wendy's creative Blender project and a retro WINAMP-inspired Raspberry Pi setup. Fun, techy, and full of laughs! Find the rest of the show notes at https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/linux-out-loud/lol-92/ Contact info Matt (Twitter @MattTDN (https://twitter.com/MattTDN)) Wendy (Mastodon @WendyDLN (https://mastodon.online/@WendyDLN)) Nate (Website CubicleNate.com (https://cubiclenate.com/))

Episode 93 is on the scene with Brandon White of NASCAR Regional as he helps us break down the first leg of the Virginia Triple Crown from South Boston Speedway.  Brandon lets us in on a story he's working on celebrating Tim Brown's 100th win at Bowman Gray Stadium and we talk about Lee Pulliam vs Phillip Morris as featured in his latest article for NASCAR Regional. Connor Hall came from the back of the field to win the big 200 lap event on Saturday and we break down how he did that and where he ranks among the biggest names in short track racing at the moment.  Trevor Ward won the Virginia Triple Crown in 2023 and he is off to a good start to repeating that this season. We discuss his second place finish Saturday along with the other storylines coming out of that event in our full wrap up of the Thunder Road Harley-Davidson 200. The Cup Series in Nashville featured five overtimes that left some heated and Joey Logano into the playoffs with a fuel saving win. We discuss that plus the budding Kyle Larson and Denny Hamlin rivalry.We also welcome Erin Goodman, the new Director of Operations for the STAR Super Stock Tour. Hear her story of how she got into racing, the importance of good PR, her vision for the STAR Tour along and who her son's favorite race car driver is among other exciting tidbits!We preview the midweek zMAX CARS Tour event from Caraway and the upcoming SMART Modified Tour race from the same facility on Saturday plus we dive into who won on the short tracks this past weekend and tell you where you can celebrate the fourth of July holiday this weekend in this week's Short Track Spotlight plus preview the Chicago Street Race and much more on another episode of DLN!

Episode 92 is on the scene and we welcome one of the most recognizable voices in short track racing and one of the voices of the zMAX CARS Tour, Eric Brennan. Brennan details his humble beginnings growing up in New Jersey that led hi m to cut his teeth as an announcer at legendary Wall Stadium in New Jersey. He details his journey down south where it led to a stint with the World Karting Association and his feeling when he got the call to be one of the voices of the CARS Tour alongside Blake McCandless. We also go over his other opportunities with the ARCA Menards Series on FS1 and what the future may hold for one of the most smoothest voices you'll hear behind a microphone.  Jeff Sparks and Marlin Yoder waged battle for a majority of Saturday's Meredith Battery 50 STAR Super Stock Tour race at Anderson Speedway on Saturday. It was Sparks who came out the winner and became the fourth different winner in series history. Jeff joins the podcast and speaks candidly about his budding on track rivalry with Marlin Yoder, the state of street stock racing and how he first broke into the sport. The first leg of the Virginia Triple Crown is on Saturday at South Boston Speedway and we are bringing you all of the analysis and break down. We preview the race by making our four fantasy picks and the overall winner. Christopher Bell and New Hampshire Motor Speedway go together like lobster and butter. We breakdown the USA Today 301 at Loudon on Sunday that featured wet weather tires being used for the first time at the Magic Mile. We discuss silly season news now that Chase Briscoe is officially going to Joe Gibbs Racing to replace the retiring Martin Truex Jr and discuss Gene Haas retaining his one Cup team and two Xfinity Teams.We also review the weekend that was in short track racing that saw Landon Huffman return to victory lane, Michael Bumgarner and Clark Houston dueling it out at Hickory and Greg Edwards edging out the defending National Champ Connor Hall at Langley among other news in this week's Short Track Spotlight. Did ARCA make the wrong call on the last restart at Mid Ohio? The boys weigh in on that and much more this week on DLN!!

Linux Out Lod 91 gets heavy in hardware with a sprinkling of some open-source software. Find the rest of the show notes at https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/linux-out-loud/lol-91/ Contact info Matt (Twitter @MattTDN (https://twitter.com/MattTDN)) Wendy (Mastodon @WendyDLN (https://mastodon.online/@WendyDLN)) Nate (Website CubicleNate.com (https://cubiclenate.com/))

Episode 90 is on the scene with long-time zMAX CARS Tour competitor Mini Tyrrell. Tyrrell discusses his season so far as he is currently fourth in the standings. He gives his thoughts on the Hoosier Tire situation and how he obtained the name "Mini". We also discuss this weekend's Mini's Mission 125 at where his non profit organization Mini's Mission is giving 30 sick children along with their families from Walter Reed Hospital the ultimate weekend at Dominion Raceway. To donate to the cause, you can log on to www.pcfcmilitary.org/donate. Landon Milam made history this weekend by becoming the first driver to win twin VSP HEAT Hornet features at South Boston Speedway on the same night. He joins us to discuss his season, driving brother Kendall's pure stock and how the Milam family feels about South Boston Speedway. We preview the upcoming zMAX CARS Tour event at Dominion and tell you who will be drivers to beat and who else to look out for on the fast track in Thornburg VA. We discuss the exciting racing from South Boston, Kade Brown winning the Jack Ingram Memorial at Hickory, more Kelley dominance at Florence, the latest happenings from Bowman Gray Stadium and much more on this week's Short Track Spotlight.We also discuss the NASCAR Weekend from Sonoma which saw Kyle Larson get the win and put to bed all the waiver talk. Shane Van Gisbergen winning in the Xfinity Series again and preview the action from Iowa plus more on another jam packed episode of DLN!

In episode 90 of Linux Out Loud (LOL), Nate, Wendy, and Bill talk about their technical overhead. Don't worry, Bill still has a game recommendation while Matt is away. Find the rest of the show notes at https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/linux-out-loud/lol-90/ Contact info Matt (Twitter @MattTDN (https://twitter.com/MattTDN)) Wendy (Mastodon @WendyDLN (https://mastodon.online/@WendyDLN)) Nate (Website CubicleNate.com (https://cubiclenate.com/)) Special Guest: Bill.

Episode 89 is on the scene with special guest host Terry Radford. Radford has one of the smoothest voices in the announcing game and is the voice at Florence Motor Speedway. We discuss some of the points battles at Florence and who may step up to overtake the Kelley Brothers in the late model division as they gear up for Bell and Bell Night this Saturday. Thomas Beane is a former track champion at Tri-County Speedway and this past Friday, he won the Marty Ward Memorial at Anderson Motor Speedway. He joins us to discuss his winning weekend and give a glimpse of what the rest of the 2024 season may look like.Boo Carlisle returns to the show to discuss the STAR Super Stock Series heading to Anderson later this month and the tour being a part of the reopening of Newport Speedway in Tennessee in July. He tells us how this deal came together and who he expects to make the trip.We discuss the closest finish in zMAX CARS Tour history with Connor Hall barely edging out Brent Crews and Carson Kvapil. Hear from all three combatants with our exclusive post race interviews and our full analysis of the event from Langley Speedway this past Saturday. We also spoke with Hall's girlfriend Lindsey Hankins and car owner Barry Nelson to get their perspectives!We preview the NASCAR Weekend from Sonoma and discuss Austin Cindric's playoff clinching win at World Wide Technology Raceway and how this shakes up the playoff field. We discuss more about the Waiver rule and the lack of a decision from NASCAR concerning Kyle Larson's eligibility plus a lot more this week on DLN!

Episode 88 is on the scene where we dive into the news of Stewart Haas Racing's closure after the 2024 season. We discuss the effect it will have on the sport going forward and the ripple effect it surely will cause. We welcome back the winner of the Kenny Minter Classic 110 from Franklin County Speedway last Friday, Carson Loftin. Loftin goes into details about his winning weekend from Callaway, how he's going to spend his summer vacation, hanging out with the Minter family and more!The boys discuss NASCAR's choice to end the Coca Cola 600 early due to the track not drying and whether or not Kyle Larson should get a waiver for the playoffs this fall. They also get very candid about fighting and racing in reference to the brawl that took place at Franklin County Speedway.  Do race fans truly come to the track and watch racing for the fights just like they do for the crashes? We do our best to talk about an ugly situation. We go in depth about the CARS Tour race at Tri County which saw Brenden "Butterbean" Queen pick up his first win of the season. We discuss career runs from Chase Burrow and Andrew Grady and dissect the tight points battles in both the Late Model Stocks and the Pro Late Models plus we preview the upcoming race at Larry King Law's Langley Speedway.We give results of short track racing from this past weekend and tell you where you can see some great short track action this weekend and more this week on DLN!

Join us in this energetic episode of Linux Out Loud. The team dives into the world of gaming controllers, and sit-stand desks, touching on RAM upgrades, gaming preferences, and system enhancements. Find the rest of the show notes at https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/linux-out-loud/lol-88/ Contact info Matt (Twitter @MattTDN (https://twitter.com/MattTDN)) Wendy (Mastodon @WendyDLN (https://mastodon.online/@WendyDLN)) Nate (Website CubicleNate.com (https://cubiclenate.com/)) Music * Local Elevator by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ * Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1300012 * Artist: http://incompetech.com/

In episode 88 of Linux Out Loud, Nate and Wendy blend tech updates with personal stories. Join them for VR gaming, close source games going open, and updates on the nonconventional PC build. Find the rest of the show notes at https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/linux-out-loud/lol-88/ Contact info Matt (Twitter @MattTDN (https://twitter.com/MattTDN)) Wendy (Mastodon @WendyDLN (https://mastodon.online/@WendyDLN)) Nate (Website CubicleNate.com (https://cubiclenate.com/))

Join us in this episode of Linux Out Loud 87. Wendy and Matt delve into a hardware-centric discussion, sharing insights on their recent tech experiences. Find the rest of the show notes at https://tuxdigital.com/podcasts/linux-out-loud/lol-87/ Contact info Matt (Twitter @MattTDN (https://twitter.com/MattTDN)) Wendy (Mastodon @WendyDLN (https://mastodon.online/@WendyDLN)) Nate (Website CubicleNate.com (https://cubiclenate.com/))