Packets and Bolts

18th episode of Packets and Bolts: The podcast about technology, life, philosophy, and everything in between.

Tonight we celebrate System Admin Appreciation Day 2020 with our guest Sim the SysAdmin! To all those System Admins that get no recognition because the job is being don correctly, we salute you!!!

As always we discuss headlines and mix up a drink.

Tonight's drink:

The Pegu Club:

Ingredients:

2oz London Dry Gin

3/4oz Dry Curacao, (Pierre Ferrand if possible)

3/4oz Lime Juice

Dash Angostura Bitters

Dash Orange Bitters

Garnish: Lime Peel

Directions:

Shake all ingredients and pour into a chilled coupe or cocktail glass. Garnish with a lime peel

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17th episode of Packets and Bolts: The podcast about technology, life, philosophy, and everything in between.

Tonight Muskrat and Mongoose discuss DOXing and the implications for a civil society.

Of course we review headlines and drink like there is no tomorrow because, you know, there might not be.

Gather around and let's see where we end up....

16th episode of Packets and Bolts: The podcast about technology, life, philosophy, and everything in between.

Tonight we sit down with Matt Stein of Podcast of Terror, and Monster Madness, among other podcasts he has done. We discuss technology's influence on recording music, the Apocalypse with the 'Rona and other subjects. Matt Stein is also the drummer of Drown the Lifeguard, a hardcore metal band in Wisconsin.

As usual, we discuss headlines and mix up a tasty cocktail. Join us this May evening in 2020 as we head into the abyss....

15th episode of Packets and Bolts: The podcast about technology, life, philosophy, and everything in between.

Join us as we sit in our respective bunkers sheltered from the modern day plague that is Covid-19.

We will drink, laugh at some dumb responses, and maybe gain some wisdom....

Good song to remind us to stay inside:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0-2XxgHIXk&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR2wdpnxpuNKmc5gTEvjDOpVjJxNfvRQYNNUZu_nai9NBbXS7NC2LdTaEcU

14th episode of Packets and Bolts: The podcast about technology, life, philosophy, and everything in between.

This Leap Day we begin the Packets and Bolts Superfoods Challenge! We selected the foods listed below to eat for the next couple months to see how it affects our physical and mental health.

Can a proper diet be the majority of medicine needed for a healthy life?

• The Major Players
  • Yerba Mate
  • Red Ginseng
  • Jicama
  • Manukora UMF 15+ /MGO 500+
• Supporting Cast
  • Fatty Fish
  • Shitake Mushrooms
  • Ginger
  • Chanca Piedra
  • Mao Feng Shui

Spicy Jicama & Basil Soup

By Mongoose

Prep: 15 minutes Cook: approx. 30 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1/4 lg. Jicama, cut into 1/8" x 1" sticks
• 1 Poblano Pepper, medium dice
• 1 oz. Ginger Root, minced
• 1 bunch Green Onions
• 6 leaves of Basil, chopped
• 1 cup Shiitake Mushrooms, soaked, rinsed, and cut into 1/4" strips
• 2 cups Organic Vegetable Broth
• 1 T Soy Sauce
• 2 t Red Chili Paste
• 2 t Minced Garlic
• 1/2 t Ground Turmeric
• 1 T Coconut Oil
• 1/2 t Iodized Salt
• Fresh Lemon Juice

Method:

In a stock pot, warm the coconut oil over medium heat and saute the jicama for eight minutes. Add the Poblano Pepper, garlic and the "onion half" of the green onions. Season with a pinch of salt. Continue to saute for another four minutes. Deglaze with the Soy Sauce.

Add Shiitake Mushrooms, Chili Paste, Turmeric, Ginger, Vegetable Broth, Salt, and remaining green onions. (For a milder flavor, use less chili paste.) Bring to a simmer and cook, uncovered, for ten minutes. Add basil and cook for an additional five minutes. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and salt to taste. Garnish and serve.

13th episode of Packets and Bolts: The podcast about technology, life, philosophy, and everything in between.

We meet up with Ken Knight again to discuss increased noise from the media, and political leaders which cause us to lose sight of the real issues we face.

As always, Muskrat and Mongoose cover headlines and mix up a cocktail for the first episode of 2020.

12th episode of Packets and Bolts: The podcast about technology, life, philosophy, and everything in between.

Join us as we discuss gun violence in the US and abroad. Are we unique?

In addition, Muskrat and Mongoose cover headlines and mix up a cocktail for the last episode of 2019 in the end of year finale.

11th episode of Packets and Bolts: The podcast about technology, life, philosophy, and everything in between.

Join us as Muskrat sits down to discuss information security with Marcus Ranum which begins at 48:26 in the show for those wishing to skip ahead.

As always, Muskrat and Mongoose discuss headlines and mix up a cocktail for the occasion.

Marcus J. Ranum is a world-renowned expert on security system design and implementation. Ranum is a pioneer in security technology who was one of the early innovators in firewall, VPN, and intrusion detection systems. He has been involved in every level of operations of a security product business, from developer, to founder and CEO of NFR. He holds numerous industry awards.

10th episode of Packets and Bolts: The podcast about technology, life, philosophy, and everything in between.

Join Muskrat and Mongoose as we discuss the decline of America. Are we doomed to follow the footsteps of Rome or is there a way out?

Gather around with your favorite drink on this chilly October evening as we discuss our situation and what we can do about it. As always, we review headlines and have a cocktail mixed up while we listen to the latest installment of Packet and Bolts...

9th episode of Packets and Bolts: The podcast about technology, life, philosophy, and everything in between.

Join Muskrat and Mongoose as we get an update from Meerkat from her coastal journey and talk with Matt Stein (Podcast of Terror, Cast and Furious, and Monster Madness) in the new segment: A Jury of Your Beers, the only beer review where the beers judge us after we judge the beers.

Our main topic is discussing some of our grievances with the recent network technologies that have caused a lot of buzz.

So grab a drink, and pull up a chair as we spend the evening deep in thought, conversation, and alcohol....