Uncast Episode XIV: Return of the Uncast!


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Uncast Episode XIV: Return of the Uncast with Bob from RetroRGB

Season 2 of the Uncast pod is back and better than ever, with new host Ed Rawlings, aka @SpaceInvaderOne 👾

On this episode, Bob from RetroRGB joins the Uncast to talk about all things retro gaming, his discovery and use cases for Unraid, a deep dive into RetroNAS, and much more!


Check out the show links below to connect with Bob or learn more about specific projects discussed.

 

 

 

Show Topics with ~Timestamps:

Intro from Ed, aka Spaceinvader One 👾

~1:20: Listener participation on the pod with speakpipe.com/uncast. Speakpipe will allow you to ask questions to Ed about Unraid, ask questions directly to guests, and more.

~2:50: Upcoming Guests

~3:30: Bob from RetroRGB joins to talk about Unraid vs. prebuilt NAS solutions, use cases, and RetroNAS VMs.

~6:30: Unraid on a laptop?

~9:30: Array Protection, data recovery, New Configs, new hardware and client swapping.

~11:50: Discovering Unraid, VMs, capture cards, user error.

~17:30: VMs, Thunderbolt passthrough issues, Thunderbolt controllers, Intel vs. AMD, motherboard hardware, and BIOS issues/tips.

~21:30: All about Bob and RetroRGB.

~23:00: Retro games on modern TVs and hardware and platforms.

~24:34: MiSTerFPGA Project

~27:15: RetroNAS

~30:30: RetroNAS security: Creating VLANs, best practices, and networking tips.

~37:15: Using Virtiofs with RetroNAS on Unraid, VMs vs. Docker, and streamlining the RetroNAS install process.

~43:13: Everdrive Console Cartridges and optical drive emulators.

~46:50: Realistic expectations and advice to new retro gaming enthusiasts.

~51:05: MiSTer setup how to's and retro gaming community demographics.

~55:45: Retro gaming, CRTs, emulation scaling, wheeled retro gaming setups, and how to test components and avoid hardware scams.

~1:05: Console switches, scalers, and other setup equipment. In the end, it all comes down to personal choice.

Show Links:

Connect and support Bob:

https://retrorgb.link/bob
 

Send in your Uncast questions, comments, and good vibes:

https://www.speakpipe.com/uncast
 

Spaceinvader One interview on RetroRGB

MiSTer FPGA Hardware

https://www.retrorgb.com/mister.html

RetroNAS info:

https://www.retrorgb.com/introducing-retronas.html
 

Other Ways to Support and Connect with the Uncast

Subscribe/Support Spaceinvader One

 

Youtube

https://www.youtube.com/@uncastpod

 

 

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I am surprised that there are not more comments on this new episode of Uncast, so I'll share my thoughts.

 

To put it simply, I was disappointed by this episode.

I am not looking to be mean or anything but I think it is important to acknowledge that and explain why. My goal is to provide feedback and improve things if my opinion is shared by others.

 

Let's start by saying that I do appreciate Ed's work for the Unraid community and that I would not be capable of doing what he is doing on his channel or on this first Uncast.

My disappointment principally comes from the content of this episode. It felt to me that there was a lot of retro-gaming content and only a little Unraid content sprinkled here and there.

I have nothing against retro-gaming but when I launch Uncast, I am expecting to hear mainly about Unraid (70-80%). Sure, when there is a guest, I understand that there would be talk about what the guest is doing, how does it interacts with Unraid, etc.

Here, it felt like it was more 20-30% Unraid.

 

The episode was also quite long, while it's not an issue by itself if there is a lot of content I like, here it seemed to never end since it felt mostly off-topic for me,.

 

Anyway, I am still eager to listen to the next episode, we will see what direction it goes in the future. 🙂

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My disappointment principally comes from the content of this episode. It felt to me that there was a lot of retro-gaming content and only a little Unraid content sprinkled here and there. I have nothing against retro-gaming but when I launch Uncast, I am expecting to hear mainly about Unraid (70-80%) .....

I agree with this comment also and look forward to the next episode.  I do appreciate all of Ed's great Unraid work, just not retro-gaming content.😏

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1 hour ago, ChatNoir said:

My disappointment principally comes from the content of this episode. It felt to me that there was a lot of retro-gaming content and only a little Unraid content sprinkled here and there.

I have nothing against retro-gaming but when I launch Uncast, I am expecting to hear mainly about Unraid (70-80%). Sure, when there is a guest, I understand that there would be talk about what the guest is doing, how does it interacts with Unraid, etc.

Here, it felt like it was more 20-30% Unraid.

 

Thanks for the feedback. As they say, different strokes for different folks; We do plan to have a wide range of guests and topics and it won't always be 100% or even majority Unraid-centric but will include topics and discussions relevant to Unraid users yet perhaps slightly adjacent to Unraid itself. 

 

With that said, if you have topic or show ideas, questions or comments, we are always open to them here and on speakpipe! https://www.speakpipe.com/uncast

 

Thanks for listening!

 

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