Category: Podcasts

Episode 207 – Back from Fiji

Adam Bell and Peter Nikolaidis
The Blurring The Lines Podcast

Health Update and Meniscus Injury 0:01

Health and Medical Procedures
Knee Pain and Surgery Discussion 7:50

Adam Bell’s Experience in Fiji 16:54

Discussion on Fiji and New Zealand 21:57

Discussion on Reading and Entertainment Subscriptions 24:34

USB-C Connector Standards Discussion 27:31

Discussion on USB adapters and charging devices 33:14

Damn Small Linux Returns 38:09

Discussion on OpenAI’s Latest Projects 40:32

OpenAI’s Sora Text-to-Video Generator
AI Speculations and Business Decisions 42:39

Links: DSL returns after 10 years – DamnSmallLinux.org

Learn More About the Hosts:

Peter Nikolaidis
https://YogaWithPeter.com
https://friendswithbrews.com
Mastodon @nikolaidis@infosec.exchange

Adam Bell
Sublime Computer Services
https://www.sublimecomp.com
https://rrlavenderfarm.com
@sublimecomp

Episode 206 Hosting Woes

Adam Bell and Peter Nikolaidis
The Blurring The Lines Podcast

Blurring the Lines Podcast Introduction 0:01
Technical issues with audio recording
Discussion on Injuries and Physical Therapy 7:21
Podcast Hosting Woes 11:46
Hosting provider issues
Discussion on Amazon S3 and File Transfer Experience 19:33
Book Discussion and Accents 27:19
Book Recommendations and Reading Habits 32:17
Book recommendations and reviews
Copyright Laws and Public Domain 37:50
Discussion on Books and Preferences 46:02
Discussion on 4K Monitors 51:33
Cybersecurity Threats and Spear Phishing 57:45
Spear phishing email experience
End of Podcast Recording 59:53

Learn More About the Hosts:

Peter Nikolaidis
https://YogaWithPeter.com
https://friendswithbrews.com
Mastodon @nikolaidis@infosec.exchange

Adam Bell
Sublime Computer Services
https://www.sublimecomp.com
https://rrlavenderfarm.com
@sublimecomp

Episode 205 – Winter Storm 2024

Adam Bell and Peter Nikolaidis
The Blurring The Lines Podcast

Blurring the Lines Podcast Episode 205 0:00
Winter storm preparations
Monitoring and managing home heating systems remotely
Issues with IoT Devices 6:01
Discussion on Photo Storage and Editing Options 12:16
Discussion on AI-generated photos and facial recognition 15:38
Challenges with Canceling Supplemental Health Insurance 20:56
Supplemental health insurance and billing processes
Issues with Credit Card Customer Service 25:08
Ach Processing and Security Concerns 29:46
Managing Online Payments and Subscriptions 33:54
Streaming services and subscriptions
Issues with Audible App on Apple Watch 38:52
Audible app functionality on Apple Watch

https://youtu.be/tRUx2ebcBsQ

Learn More About the Hosts:

Peter Nikolaidis
https://YogaWithPeter.com
https://friendswithbrews.com
Mastodon @nikolaidis@infosec.exchange

Adam Bell
Sublime Computer Services
https://www.sublimecomp.com
https://rrlavenderfarm.com
@sublimecomp

Episode Title: Episode 204 – Where is my Supersuit?

Adam Bell and Peter Nikolaidis
The Blurring The Lines Podcast

Superhero Movie Discussion 0:00
Peter’s Running Achievements and Setbacks 3:32
Adam Bell’s Travel Experiences 6:20
Health Update and Plans for Treatment 9:41
Setting Personal Goals 12:38
Yoga and fitness goals
Apple Air Tags Negligence Lawsuit 20:25
Legal issues with Apple’s AirTags
Discussion on Apple’s Responsibility for Stalking Tools 23:32
Monitoring Software and Employee Surveillance 26:56
Discussion on TV Shows and Series 32:23
Invincible animated series
Comparing Streaming Services 36:50
Streaming services and subscriptions
Big Red Button 47:19

Learn More About the Hosts:

Peter Nikolaidis
https://YogaWithPeter.com
https://friendswithbrews.com
Mastodon @nikolaidis@infosec.exchange

Adam Bell
Sublime Computer Services
https://www.sublimecomp.com
https://rrlavenderfarm.com
@sublimecomp

Episode 203 – Dear Peter

Adam Bell and Peter Nikolaidis
The Blurring The Lines Podcast

AI Summary:
Peter and Adam discussed various topics ranging from their recent travels for work to their favorite Christmas movies and music. They also talked about their experiences with open enrollment and health insurance, with Peter opting for flexibility and Adam expressing frustration with the high cost of his family’s health insurance plan. Additionally, they discussed their love for running and staying active, as well as their favorite comedians and upcoming comedy shows they plan to attend.

The two also discussed communication tactics and the importance of being considerate of others’ time, particularly in the case of last-minute cancellations. They also talked about the use of SMS for MFA and the security concerns surrounding it, emphasizing the need for users to take necessary precautions to protect their accounts. Finally, they discussed the future of remote work and predicted that hybrid work will become the norm, with occasional in-person connectivity being beneficial.

Overall, the meeting covered a wide range of topics, from personal interests to professional concerns. Despite the lighthearted nature of some of the discussions, there were also important takeaways related to communication, security, and the future of work.

Chapters:

Catching up on Travel and Work 0:02

Open enrollment for health insurance
Open Enrollment and Health Insurance Discussion 3:08

Running and Racing Plans 8:00

Running and fitness
Christmas Movies and Music 11:44

Christmas movies and music
Comedy Show Discussion 16:02

Complaints and Business Partnerships 19:09

Scheduling Woes 21:53

SMS for MFA and Security Concerns 27:35

SMS for MFA (multi-factor authentication)
Meeting Expectations for Small vs. Medium Businesses 35:06

The Future of Remote Work 41:25
Remote workforce and hybrid work models

Learn More About the Hosts:

Peter Nikolaidis
https://YogaWithPeter.com
https://friendswithbrews.com
Mastodon @nikolaidis@infosec.exchange

Adam Bell
Sublime Computer Services
https://www.sublimecomp.com
https://rrlavenderfarm.com
@sublimecomp