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Eric Hendricks

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Welcome to the ‘IT Guy Show’, your go-to destination for all things tech with Eric, your friendly neighborhood IT guy! Join Eric as he shares his wealth of knowledge, insights, and experiences gained from years of working in the IT industry. From troubleshooting common tech issues to exploring the latest trends and innovations, each episode is packed with practical tips, expert advice, and engaging discussions. Whether you're a seasoned IT professional looking to stay ahead of the curve or a tech enthusiast eager to expand your knowledge, Eric has you covered. With a passion for simplifying complex tech concepts and a knack for making technology accessible to everyone, Eric creates an inclusive and welcoming space where listeners can learn, laugh, and connect. Tune in to 'Office of the IT Guy' and embark on a journey of discovery, empowerment, and endless possibilities in the ever-evolving world of technology. Don't miss out on the chance to join Eric and his special guests as they navigate the digital landscape, one episode at a time. Subscribe now and make the 'Office of the IT Guy' your new favorite tech destination!

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  • July 21 · 41 min

    Episode 25: The Homelab SLA

    Most of us treat our homelabs like a junk drawer. Something breaks, we shrug, we fix it whenever we get around to it. Mathias Palmersheim does not operate that way.

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  • July 8 · 59 min

    Episode 24: Learn to Play Tabletop Role Playing Games

    We covered the basics of TTRPGs, walked through systems like D&D, Savage Worlds, and Dungeon World, and then built a one-shot together live with the audience. The room gave me a 97 year old Elf Wizard named Ethan on a desperate mission to save his favorite tiki bar from burning down. The villain was named Bob. He stole all the turtles. The tacos were at stake. It went exactly as chaotic as you'd expect.

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  • May 28 · 43 min

    Episode 23: Keep It Techie

    Home labs have evolved from hobbyist experiments to essential infrastructure for tech professionals, but knowing when to build one…and how…isn't always clear.

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  • May 12 · 1 hr 6 min

    Episode 22: A Human in the Middle

    AI is everywhere, and so is the fear that it's coming for your job. But what if the real story is more interesting than that?

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  • April 28 · 20 min

    Episode 21: Ubuntu Community: Years of "Just Works"

    Teaching a Linux course will humble you fast, especially when your students ask about apt and you realize the last time you logged into an Ubuntu server was when you were still a sysadmin.

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  • March 31 · 53 min

    Episode 20: First Boot, First Inference

    Eric sits down with Damen Knight, CIQ Sr. Principal Automation Engineer, to talk about something every AI team knows but nobody budgets for: the hidden cost of configuring Linux for GPU workloads.

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  • February 17 · 28 min

    Episode 19: The Problem with Subscriptions

    We’re starting 2026 with a reality check: subscriptions are eating our wallets. From streaming services to password managers, cloud storage to to-do apps — the "monthly drip" is everywhere.

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  • Nov 18, 2025 · 47 min

    Episode 18: Wayland and My eX-11 | The IT Guy Show 018

    Join Eric and guest Brodie Robertson as they explore the history of X11, its weird quirks, and why it stuck around so long, before unpacking what makes Wayland different, better, and sometimes frustrating.

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  • Oct 21, 2025 · 35 min

    Episode 16: When the Layoff Comes

    Getting laid off is hard. It can shake your confidence, your routines, and your sense of direction. But it doesn’t have to define you.

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  • Oct 7, 2025 · 43 min

    Episode 15: DevLife with Chris DeMars

    What happens when two nerds who love the community side of tech get together? A whole lot of stories, laughs, and insights.

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  • Sep 9, 2025 · 32 min

    Episode 13: How I Became a SysAdmin

    Before DevOps, SRE, and the cloud were all the rage, there were sysadmins—tech generalists who kept the lights on, often with duct tape, bash scripts, and caffine.

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  • Aug 26, 2025 · 54 min

    Episode 12: Working in GovTech: What’s Different?

    From AI to compliance, modernization to mission-critical infrastructure, working in the public sector versus government tech can look similar on the surface… but the reality is often worlds apart.

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  • Aug 12, 2025 · 24 min

    Episode 11: NixOS: The Distro That Thinks Code

    For many Linux users, configuration means dotfiles, bash scripts, and duct tape. But what if your entire system, from packages to users to services could be described, versioned, and rolled back like code?

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  • Jul 29, 2025 · 42 min

    Episode 10: GitOps for the Linux Administrator

    GitOps can feel like buzzword soup, especially for seasoned Linux admins who’ve spent years mastering bash, cron, and config files. But what if it’s not as scary—or as different—as it sounds?

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  • Jul 15, 2025 · 46 min

    Episode 9: Lomiri - The Linux Shell That Goes Anywhere

    What if your desktop, tablet, and phone all spoke the same open-source language? Meet Lomiri — a fast, lightweight, and flexible user interface originally developed for Ubuntu Touch, and now maintained by the UBports community.

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