#872 People suck

This week on The Bugcast: a Royal falls, China spy case falls, AI videos of a dearly beloved actor, Jamboree, and eight tracks of amazing Creative Commons music.

Songs played

Intro: Chris Juergensen – Bug Lips
Outro: Mark Marshall – Man Walking

Topics

BBC News: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgqlyw9g7weo">Prince Andrew gives up his title as Duke of York</a><br />
BBC News: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckgyvq754q0o">China Spy case – who was at fault for collapse?</a><br />
The Guardian: <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/film/2025/oct/07/robin-williams-daughter-zelda-hits-out-at-ai-generated-videos-of-her-dead-father">Robin Williams’ daughter pleads with people to stop sending AI videos of her dad</a><br />
Wikipedia: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamboree_on_the_Air">Jamboree On The Air</a><br />
JOTA: <a href="https://www.jotajoti.info/">Official site</a><br />
<strong>There will be no show next week!</strong>

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TuxJam 124 – Predators & Pistes

Following a restful summer (and autumn for Kevie) Dave, Andrew, Al and Kevie reunite once again to look at software that is open and free, and tunes that are commonly creative. They begin with their usual roundup from distrowatch.

Next we look at a lean and mean gnu/linux distro called Catbird which sports the attractively lightweight and rodent-free DWM window manager.

We then chill out by playing the beautiful and endless skiing game called Lato. Note however that the eponymous hero, Lato, who is always late, frequently meets his end and if you’re not careful so will your phone. It is only the side-scrolling that is, in theory, endless.

Finally we discuss feedback with a difference. It was given in-person according to Kevie but the rest of us are unsure as to what that means and are researching the “in-person” app. We mention the recently launched HPR Beer Garden series hosted by Kevie and Dave and also, not one but two upcoming podcrawls.

Creative commons tunes played in this episode are:

  1. The Fifth Resonance – The Wandering Sage
  2. The Glass Child – Oceans
  3. The NumbKnives – You Don’t Understand Me
  4. Infraction – Time To Believe

And also a snippet of the soundtrack of Lato:

Traveler (2019) by Alexander Nakarada (http://www.serpentsoundstudios.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

#871 Hoa Hoa Hoa season

This week on The Bugcast: digital IDs for kids, no more MTV, Twilight, bananas, and eight tracks of amazing Creative Commons music.

Songs played

Intro: Chris Juergensen – Bug Lips
Outro: Mark Marshall – Man Walking

Topics

BBC News: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czjvrgd48evo">Government to consult on digital IDs for 13-year-olds</a><br />
BBC News: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdr612yz8p0o">MTV to axe its music TV channels in the UK</a><br />
Twilight Saga-athon on Sunday<br />
Etsy: <a href="https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1830950625/artist-as-dumb-as-a-banana">Artist as dumb as a banana</a>

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#870 It’s pronounced “boo-kay”!

This week on The Bugcast: Patricia Routledge, Jane Goodall, Storm Amy, Black Sabbath, and eight tracks of amazing Creative Commons music.

Songs played

Intro: Chris Juergensen – Bug Lips
Outro: Mark Marshall – Man Walking

Topics

BBC News: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czdjegvjz3do">Keeping Up Appearances star Patricia Routledge dies at 96</a><br />
BBC News: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c98d2ep62z7o">Storm Amy danger warnings as 100mph gusts recorded</a><br />
RyanAir flight affected by Storm Amy<br />
BBC News: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgj1pz8q63go">Dame Jane Goodall passed away</a><br />
BBC News: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cx2703lnww4t">Manchester synagogue attacks</a><br />
Black Sabbath Ballet and The Talented Mr Ripley and a trip to Dudley<br />
BBC News: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cly65xkz1xko">Doctor walked out of operation for sex with nurse</a>

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#869 The last phase is always the most glorious

This week on The Bugcast: Caroline’s travels, Calendar Girls, catfishing, and eight tracks of amazing Creative Commons music.

Songs played

Intro: Chris Juergensen – Bug Lips
Outro: Mark Marshall – Man Walking

Topics

Moo on her travels<br />
Wakefield Little Theatre Productions: <a href="https://wlt.productions/shows/calendargirls/">Calendar Girls</a><br />
IMDb: <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0337909/">Calendar Girls (2003)</a><br />
Netflix: <a href="https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/unknown-number-the-high-school-catfish-where-are-lauryn-kendra-licari-now">Unknown Number</a>

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#868 Schrödinger’s caps

This week on The Bugcast: further theatre updates, free speech, educational progress, and eight tracks of amazing Creative Commons music.

Songs played

Intro: Chris Juergensen – Bug Lips
Outro: Mark Marshall – Man Walking

Topics

<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Educating_Rita">Educating Rita</a> play<br />
<a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clyxjve3pe2o">US TV host Kimmel off air</a> – backed by other hosts<br />
Ethan is an Undergraduate<br />
Luke is a HNDer<br />
<a href="https://www.murderplay.com/">Murder At Midnight</a> play

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#867 Oh Mandy!

This week on The Bugcast: theatre updates, political scandal, more beer podcasting, and eight tracks of amazing Creative Commons music.

Songs played

Intro: Chris Juergensen – Bug Lips
Outro: Mark Marshall – Man Walking

Topics

<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don%27t_Dress_for_Dinner">Don’t Dress for Dinner</a> review<br />
<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Journey%27s_End">Journey’s End</a> is actually a journey’s beginning!<br />
BBC News: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cx238pwwqg6o">Mandelson sacked, PM weakened</a><br />
<a href="https://hackerpublicradio.org/eps/hpr4462/">HPR Beer Garden episode 1</a> is live!<br />
<a href="https://hackerpublicradio.org/eps/hpr4473/">HPR Beer Garden episode 2</a> is in the future feed

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#866 Don’t Dress For Dinner

This week on The Bugcast: urgent advertising, beer podcasting, a theatre trip, and eight tracks of amazing Creative Commons music.

Songs played

Intro: Chris Juergensen – Bug Lips
Outro: Mark Marshall – Man Walking

Topics

Art courses with time pressured advertising<br />
<a href="https://hackerpublicradio.org/eps/hpr4462/index.html">HPR Beer Garden</a>, first episode released next week<br />
Off to the Theatre – <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don%27t_Dress_for_Dinner">Don’t Dress for Dinner</a>

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#865 AI schlock

This week on The Bugcast: flat pack, pigeons, three AI-related stories, and eight tracks of amazing Creative Commons music.

Songs played

Intro: Chris Juergensen – Bug Lips
Outro: Mark Marshall – Man Walking

Topics

Death by IKEA<br />
Update on unwanted visitors<br />
BBC News: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgerwp7rdlvo">Parents of teenager who took his own life sue OpenAI</a><br />
BBC News: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c24zdel5j18o">Microsoft boss troubled by rise in reports of ‘AI psychosis’</a><br />
BBC News: <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/clydz8d03dvo">Fans loved her new album. The thing was, she hadn’t released one</a>

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#864 BAA* Distinction

This week on The Bugcast: academic achievements, holidays, vermin pests, and eight tracks of amazing Creative Commons music.

Songs played

Intro: Chris Juergensen – Bug Lips
Outro: Mark Marshall – Man Walking

Topics

Ethan: A Level Success – B, A, A*<br />
Luke: HNC Success – Distinction<br />
Ethan: Art Competition<br />
Holibobs<br />
Fellow of the <a href="https://icrs.info/membership/fellowship/">Institute of Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability</a><br />
Unwelcome guests under the solar panels, and now in the chimney<br />
Number 1 song in the UK – <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yebNIHKAC4A">KPop Demon Hunters</a><br />
Feedback

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