Going live for the first time in 2025, TechTube view counts crashing due to ad blockers, bizarre PR email about a Raspberry Pi 5, a 1991 Radio Shack ad showing a recording setup in your pocket, and my NAS kit review sample literally exploded.
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Website: https://interfacinglinux.com/
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:09 Going live for the first time in 2025
01:52 A decade of podcasting
02:05 Rethinking streaming live setup and new gear
06:04 Welcome to episode 1 of IntPOD
06:25 Tech-Tuber view counts hit by adblockers
08:30 Why view count is super important
09:58 Story: Asking Intel for a GPU review sample
11:26 A sketchy Raspberry Pi 5 review offer, scam?
14:56 90’s Radio Shack ad has everything you need to get started
16:03 You don’t need to buy new equipment starting out
19:16 Publishing your content is the only way forward
21:09 What to do when the review sample EXPLODES
23:45 A Linux gaming PC headed my way for review
24:26 Thoughts, hints, suggestions?
Story Links:
Tech-Tube crash: https://www.jeffgeerling.com/blog/2025/digging-deeper-youtubes-view-count-discrepancy
1991 Radio Shack: https://www.trendingbuffalo.com/life/uncle-steves-buffalo/everything-from-1991-radio-shack-ad-now/
In the first episode, I talk about working with companies as a small Tech Tuber, from honest gear offers to sketchy review demands. Then I chat about Valve’s Fremont appearing on Geekbench, modern digital effects pedals, and Framework’s upgradeable laptop GPU.
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/interfacinglinux
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InterfacingLinux
Website: https://interfacinglinux.com/
Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:08 About the podcast
00:31 My background in media production
01:10 Origins of Interfacing Linux
02:06 Why make a podcast?
02:20 My history with YouTube content creation
02:43 Trying to make a proper Tech Tube channel
02:59 You get a lot of free products
03:17 Documenting what goes on behind the scenes
03:34 The two types of companies that offer review samples
03:53 The good
04:42 The bad
04:55 Companies reach out to you
05:17 Free stuff for a video review
05:25 They only want a review video
06:43 Beware the second email
07:46 Advice for review emails
08:56 Finding a compromise with the company
11:00 Welcome to In Exchange For Review
11:31 Mr. Ting and the Mele mini PC
14:41 Willing to negotiate?
16:17 Some of the good from Ice Whale
16:37 ZimaBlade DIY NAS kit
18:32 I want some of a product
18:49 Hey, I need a NAS anyway
20:29 Tale of the mystery review sample
21:23 Careful with your personal information
24:36 Vintage digital effects pedals
26:35 BOSS effect pedal runs plugins
27:45 Challenges making a DIY effects pedal
28:33 Is Valve working on a living room gaming console?
29:53 Valve Freemont appears on Geekbench
30:53 Quest for the PC living room console
32:11 It's all about the price
32:34 Upgradable laptop GPU from Framework
34:44 Next week: Getting the computer-2 and dodgy Amazon sellers
