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Cyberpunk Librarian – Episode 70 – Tales from the Dark Side

Dan dives into the past and brings you a talk that was the genesis of his Defcon 32 presentation. We’re going to talk about shadow libraries, shadow librarianship, and what the traditional library might learn from the underground. If you’re into watching the podcast with a slide deck, its available on PeerTube. Also… Check out…

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Cyberpunk Librarian – Episode 69 – Electric Libraryland

It’s time for something a little different and this time around, Dan brings you a presentation from IUG 2025! We’re going to dive into AI, copyright, and data ownership and how the times are changing… and what that might mean for libraries. Watch If you want to watch the podcast with the accompanying slide deck,…

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Cyberpunk Librarian – Episode 68 – Come With it Now

Episode 67 leads right into episode 68 as Dan takes on the theory and practice of underground librarianship, anarchivism, and shadow librarianship. Links Music Sounds & Images Also… Check out The L0WL1F3 Podcast and Neon Dystopia! If you like this podcast, you’re gonna love L0WL1F3! And if you love cyberpunk culture, Neon Dystopia is your…

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Cyberpunk Librarian – Episode 67 – Rise Above

Libraries are in danger and Dan is angry. There have been more books banned in the last two years than ever before. Censorship and attacks on libraries are both on the rise, but we can fight back. We can rise above. Links Music

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Cyberpunk Librarian – Episode 66 – The Radical Act of Self-Hosting

You can have it your way, on your hardware, with software you prefer. Your little free Cyberpunk Librarian gets into the philosophies and basics of self-hosting! Links Music

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Cyberpunk Librarian – Episode 65 – Infopump

It’s a full episode follow up and we’re gonna talk about a free and open source library project that Dan is building with his own three hands! Links Music Goodies Check out my shop on RedBubble! Ya know, if you want to.

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Cyberpunk Librarian – Episode 64 – Catching Up

The Cyberpunk Librarian is back! Again! I think? Anyway, Dan finally got some time to make podcasts again so welcome back to the high tech, low budget world of Cyberpunk Librarian! As things go, Dan’s been busy working on a lot of library tech goodies, and that makes for an extra geeky episode. Grab a…

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Cyberpunk Librarian – Episode 63 – My Favourite Operating System

Holy crap! The Cyberpunk Librarian is back with a new episode about his favourite operating system that’s not actually an operating system. But then again, it may as well be, because that’s what he’s using most of time. Join Dan as he walks you through Firefox, how to use it better and more efficiently, how…

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Cyberpunk Librarian – Episode 62 – Cyberpunk Community Librarian Part Three

Build your own Netflix with free, open source software and the Cyberpunk Librarian. Join Dan for part three of the cyberpunk community library series and learn how to set up your own media streaming server! Screenshots Support & Charity Donate to Tornado Recovery Efforts in Kentucky – On the night and early morning of December…

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A Second Very Special Episode – Cyberpunk Librarian and the L0WL1F3 Podcast

You thought it was done. You thought it was over. But it’s not over, and nothing is ever done. The Cyberpunk Librarian and the L0WL1F3 Podcast are back for part two of their descent into madness – a deep dive into Super Mario Bros: The Motion Picture. Note This one is tagged explicit for a…

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Cyberpunk Librarian

High tech, low budget. Library technology, FOSS, and cyberpunk.

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Parables of the Vibe

My name is Sister Kyrie Eleison — and I kill AIs.

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Cause for Calamity

A podcast about The Legend of Calamity Jane

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Hyperlinked History

A multifaceted journey through time

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WRTH - AM 800

You're driving alone, it's dark, and the highway is deserted. All you can pick up is a single AM radio station.

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Intragalactic Librarian

Tales of high adventure in deep space starring Skylar and Jessica! It's pulp sci-fi with a librarian twist.

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Generating X

From video games to television to movies and events, Generating X offers insights on the times – the times being from the late 70s to the mid 90s.

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