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S1 · E1 · Apr 4, 2017

Origins Episode 1

This week on the Ask Noah Show we kick things off by taking a deep dive into the anti-privacy bill that is expected to be signed by President Trump. We also tell you about the layout and format of the show & what to expect. Then take calls about microphone levels for podcasting, routers, NATs, Privacy & more!

S1 · E2 · Apr 10, 2017

The Ultimate Question Episode 2

This week on the Ask Noah Show we dive straight into the Ubuntu dropping Unity news story, talk about the best open source messenger application & of course take your questions live on the air.

S1 · E3 · Apr 17, 2017

Be nice to Newbies Episode 3

This week we talk about the new release of Ubuntu 17.04, take a deep dive into the “right to repair” bill that is sweeping 11 states & the newest player in the social media space, Mastodon.

S1 · E4 · Apr 24, 2017

Honest VPS Round-Up Episode 4

This week we talk about the new AMD Ryzen, different VPS providers you could take a look at & of course – we take your calls.

S1 · E5 · May 1, 2017

The Cost Of Cloud Episode 5

This week we talk about PayPal and other payment providers you can use to send and receive money, the cloud & of course – we take your calls.

S1 · E6 · May 8, 2017

Live from Linuxfest NW Episode 6

On this episode of the Ask Noah Show, we’re LIVE from LinuxFest Northwest! We have the head of Ubuntu Mate on the show & he gives us hope on the future of the Linux Desktop, then talk about Electron and it’s roll, plus take your questions live on the air.

S1 · E7 · May 16, 2017

Perfect Gnome Setup Episode 7

This week we give you the rundown on what it takes to make Gnome the perfect desktop. Find out what extensions we use, tweaks we make, plus your calls & much more!

S1 · E8 · May 22, 2017

Having A Backup Plan Episode 8

This week on the Ask Noah Show we show you what it takes to get your data everywhere without using proprietary solutions, cover recent experiences with Seafile & of course take your calls!

S1 · E9 · May 29, 2017

Security Enhanced Linux Episode 9

We take a serious look at SELinux: what it is, how you can manage it, and what Cockpit can do for you. The Raspberry Pi Thin client has been announced plus we take your calls!

S1 · E10 · Jun 5, 2017

Linux Active Directory Episode 10

This week we take a look at how you can implement a domain controller on Linux or get the same functionality as active directory on a Linux ecosystem. Plus the most calls we’ve ever taken.

S1 · E11 · Jun 10, 2017

Live from SELF Episode 11

This week we’re live from the floor at SELF! We talk to the movers & shakers in the community. RedHat employees flood in to talk about the great things they’re doing for the Linux community.

S1 · E12 · Jun 12, 2017

The Golden Rule Episode 12

This week we’re live from Cincinnati Public Radio to bring a very controversial episode of the Ask Noah Show. We sit down with Paul M. Jones & he tells us why some codes of conduct are a bad idea. We take your calls, plus we we look to see if Linux security is flawed.

S1 · E13 · Jun 19, 2017

Tails of Privacy Episode 13

This week we’re back in Grand Forks and we give you a deep dive on TAILS linux – the distro designed from the ground up to provide you with a secure computing environment. Plus we talk about universal installers, the security of messengers & your calls.

S1 · E14 · Jun 26, 2017

Belmont IRL Episode 14

We dive into some really cool technology, talk about the latest Yubikey venture & Veronica Belmont joins us for a segment to talk about her upcoming show, IRLPodcast. Plus your calls!

S1 · E15 · Jul 3, 2017

Today is the Day Episode 15

We kick off with a bit of America, talk about System76’s Pop!_OS as well as Lenovo’s new “Retro ThinkPad” & of course take your calls.

S1 · E16 · Jul 10, 2017

Libvirt on QEMU Episode 16

We chat with Ryan from System76 about their new operating system Pop_OS!. Plus a bit of virtualization on linux & of course, your calls!

S1 · E17 · Jul 17, 2017

Fedora 26 Fleet Commander Episode 17

We talk about Fedora 26 and it’s new project “Fleet Commander” plus some follow up on libvirt, proxmox & of course your calls!

S1 · E18 · Jul 24, 2017

Switching London to Linux Episode 18

Steve from RedHat kicks off this hour with a howto on Ansible. We also take your calls and in them talk to Peter from London & pick his brain about switching people to Linux. Plus some Google Glass news!

S1 · E19 · Jul 31, 2017

/home/Dumpster Episode 19

Jason from GitLabs kicks off this hour of the Ask Noah Show, we talk about how to recover in Linux where Windows can’t & why Ubuntu Mate might be the best Linux distro out there!

S1 · E20 · Aug 7, 2017

Kickin’ Harder Than a Sensei Episode 20

Brandon from RedHat joins us to talk about oVirt & how you can manage your virtual infrastructure from a web console. Plus we break down the advantages and disadvantages of Android v IOS, your calls & more!

S1 · E21 · Aug 14, 2017

Google’s Echo Chamber Episode 21

We dive into the Google memo that went viral, talk answer some of your email and Facebook questions & of course your calls!

S1 · E22 · Aug 21, 2017

Linux in your Pocket Episode 22

In this episode we focus on your written questions, of course your calls & our take on the GPD pocket which is now shipping with LINUX!

S1 · E23 · Aug 28, 2017

Retro Tech Episode 23

In this episode we go back in time for some tech that is still pretty cool for being so old. Plus your written questions & your calls!

S1 · E24 · Sep 4, 2017

Linux Home Theater Episode 24

This week we detail exactly what you need to put a movie theater in your basement powered by Linux & open source. Plus your calls!

S1 · E25 · Sep 11, 2017

Interview with Bob Carver Episode 25

In this episode legendary home theater & stereo expert Bob Carver joins us on the air to talk about how to pick the perfect home theater & stereo speakers. Brandon Johnson from RedHat tells us how to tweak your libvirtd setup. Plus we take your calls.

S1 · E26 · Sep 18, 2017

Starting a Business with Linux Episode 26

In this episode founder of Sandbagger news Will Beaton joins us, plus Eric from the telegram group shares how he started his business entirely on Linux, all that & more including your calls from Russia!

S1 · E27 · Sep 25, 2017

Live from New York Episode 27

Chris Fisher joins us this episode, live from New York City! We take your questions live about business & tech.

S1 · E28 · Oct 2, 2017

Linux Powered Party Episode 28

In this episode we talk to Eric who runs a DJ business powered by Linux hardware. Noah shares how he became a DJ, exclusive interviews with community members from the Ubuntu Rally & of course your calls.

S1 · E29 · Oct 9, 2017

Ubuntu Rally Explained Episode 29

Noah takes a deep dive into Mir Wayland, what Canonical is doing with Ubuntu & how other projects like Arch and Fedora play into it. Interviews with people from the rally & of course your calls.

S1 · E30 · Oct 16, 2017

Doin’ Lines of WiFi Episode 30

Noah gives us the 30 second elevator pitch & then does a deep dive into this new attack that has plagued wifi. We talk about RedHat on it’s way to a 5 billion dollar company & of course your calls.

S1 · E31 · Oct 23, 2017

Ubuntu 17.10 Episode 31

We dive into what it’s like using Ubuntu 17.10 for a few days. Should you upgrade? What is cryptocurrency? We bring the mumble room in, plus your calls!

S1 · E32 · Oct 30, 2017

Linux is Calling Episode 32

Have you ever wanted to host your own phone system? Replace Google Voice? We go on site to VoxTeleSys, a linux based company that helps keep the Ask Noah Show on the air plus we give you our take on Pop_OS!

S1 · E33 · Nov 6, 2017

Bitcoin Explained Episode 33

This week we tell you everything you wanted to know about Bitcoin & more. We take your calls live on the air, plus as a special treat we streamed live to Facebook this week. If you’re watching the video version of the show this week you get a peek behind the curtain!

S1 · E34 · Nov 13, 2017

Owning Your Communications Episode 34

With Logitech bricking one of their hardware products, do you really trust the cloud? Is there an alternative messaging platform that you can self host? What’s the cost? Some say it’s as low as $25 one time fee. This week we dive into communications. Plus an interview with snapcraft.io & your calls.

S1 · E35 · Nov 20, 2017

Wendell Wilson Episode 35

This week we take a break from the phones & bring on Wendell Wilson from Level 1 Techs!

S1 · E36 · Nov 23, 2017

War Stories: Part 1 Episode 36

Join us for a special episode of the Ask Noah Show, where we talk about our IT war stories.

S1 · E37 · Nov 28, 2017

Net Neutrality Episode 37

Hear the Net Neutrality debate from a new perspective. Darcy from Portugal shares his insights from a land already regulated by Net Neutrality style laws. Plus a deep dive into free-rating, your calls & more!

S1 · E38 · Dec 4, 2017

Linux Bracket Elimination Episode 38

This week we lay out out plan to create a master list of Linux Distros! Which one is best? For what purpose? You tell us!

S1 · E39 · Dec 11, 2017

Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency Episode 39

This week we talk about Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Should you invest? Should you look at other alt coins?

S1 · E40 · Dec 19, 2017

Hacking on Linux Episode 40

This week we take a dive into what it takes to break into a network. We wrap by telling you what you need to know to stay safe. Plus your calls & our answers! Note: There were some hardware issues out of our control this week, so the audio is below our normal standard.

S1 · E41 · Dec 25, 2017

2017 Christmas Special Episode 41

This week on show we do something a little different. The phone lines are open but we’re taking calls about relationships, religion, politics, diet, life choices. Anything you can think to Ask Noah he answered in this special Christmas episode.

S1 · E42 · Jan 2, 2018

The end of Bitcoin Episode 42

This week on the show, we talk about Alt Coins and how Bitcoin ceases to be a viable concurrency for day to day operations. We take your calls, plus we include the Mumble room!

S1 · E43 · Jan 6, 2018

Meltdown & Spectre Episode 43

On this special edition of the Ask Noah Show we saw people looking for what they need to know about the latest Intel bugs, Meltdown & Spectre, so we break it down. Plus we take your calls, talk about your War Stories & what you’ve seen in the field!

S1 · E44 · Jan 10, 2018

RedHat with Brandon Johnson Episode 44

S1 · E45 · Jan 17, 2018

Pushing the Limits of Linux Episode 45

This week we see how far we can push Linux. Can you use Linux in a professional photo workflow? How about High Resolution Audio? We take your calls and interview industry audio expert Bob Carver.

S1 · E46 · Jan 23, 2018

Linus Torvalds Hates This Fix Episode 46

This week on the show we give you the latest update on the Intel vulnerabilities, Noah sets the record straight on Linux media personalities that don’t use Linux & as always your calls are the center of the show.

S1 · E47 · Jan 31, 2018

Apple Can’t Build This Episode 47

This week we’re live from the Ubuntu Sprint in Seattle, Washington! We show you how you can get the most out of your home audio with Volumio – the open source media server & as always your calls go to the front of the line.

S1 · E48 · Feb 6, 2018

Should Ubuntu Use Plasma? Episode 48

This week on The Ask Noah Show we take a hard look at KDE Plasma & ask the question, should Canonical be using Plasma by default on the upcoming 18.04 LTS?

S1 · E49 · Feb 13, 2018

Taking Tech Too Far? Episode 49

This week on The Ask Noah Show we ask the question “how far is too far?”. Some people are putting bluetooth speakers in their house, others are injecting bluetooth devices into their bodies. We break it down for you, plus your calls, all in this week’s episode!

S1 · E50 · Feb 21, 2018

Is Linux Right For This? Episode 50

For 50 episodes Noah has been telling callers Linux is the right choice. This week we take a call where Linux might not be the best fit! We talk crypto with Rikai our editor & tell you about the android app that will change your life!

S1 · E51 · Feb 27, 2018

Linux Users Trust Him Episode 51

This week we ask the question who can you trust in the linux media space? What kind of shows do you want to listen to, and what kind of talent do you look for when you listen to podcasts. We break it down for you, plus your calls in this weeks episode.

S1 · E52 · Mar 6, 2018

Can’t Live Without IT Episode 52

This week we talk about the open source projects and closed source alternatives that make your job as an IT admin a piece of cake. We talk to Ben who wants to know if he can get Linux on his MacBook, the mumble room joins us & a distro elimination challenge update.

S1 · E53 · Mar 11, 2018

Live from SCaLE 16x Episode 53

We come to you live from ScALE. Chris joins us for the episode and we offer some updates on some SimpleHelp confusion. Ben calls us for an update on his MacBook & more, all in this weeks episode!

S1 · E54 · Mar 14, 2018

Host Your Own Spotify Episode 54

This week on The Ask Noah Show Timothy calls back and puts all the discussion about a streaming audio player to an end. Noah gives you a brief look at some of the hosted services you can host, or pay to have hosted, and of course your calls go to the front of the line.

S1 · E55 · Mar 20, 2018

Getting Started with Chef Episode 55

This week on the show we bring you the industry experts to teach you more than you ever wanted to know about Chef. Learn how to automate your entire system. Plus uber’s self driving car kills someone & we give you our take, all that and more in this weeks episode.

S1 · E56 · Mar 28, 2018

Tech That Kills You Episode 56

Tech literally has a body count! And have you ever wanted to manage digital signage, using Linux, and on a budget? We have the solution for you. Plus your calls, and more!