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Host Jim Collison and the Guys are LIVE each week on Thursday nights, 8pmC/9E at http://theAverageGuy.tv Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:59:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 yes Jim Collison no podcast https://theaverageguy.tv/wp-content/plugins/powerpress/rss_default.jpg https://theaverageguy.tv TV-G Financial,Fitness,Home,Tech,Technology,Windows,Office,Live,running,racing,computers,help,how,toTips and Tricks for the Average GuyTips and Tricks for the Average Guypodcast@theaverageguy.tvJim Collison https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/10/13/what-should-ai-agent-do-smart-home/ https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/10/13/what-should-ai-agent-do-smart-home/#respond Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://theaverageguy.tv/?p=21026 https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/10/13/what-should-ai-agent-do-smart-home/feed/ 0 podcast@theaverageguy.tv (Jim Collison) https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/10/11/ask-the-podcast-coach-after-further-review-596-answers-experiments-branding/ https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/10/11/ask-the-podcast-coach-after-further-review-596-answers-experiments-branding/#respond Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0000 https://theaverageguy.tv/?p=21062 https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/10/11/ask-the-podcast-coach-after-further-review-596-answers-experiments-branding/feed/ 0 podcast@theaverageguy.tv (Jim Collison) https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/10/11/why-ai-agents-use-so-many-tokens-control-costs/ https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/10/11/why-ai-agents-use-so-many-tokens-control-costs/#respond Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://theaverageguy.tv/?p=21025 https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/10/11/why-ai-agents-use-so-many-tokens-control-costs/feed/ 0 podcast@theaverageguy.tv (Jim Collison) https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/10/10/openclaw-vs-hermes-choose-ai-agent-home-lab/ https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/10/10/openclaw-vs-hermes-choose-ai-agent-home-lab/#comments Sat, 10 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://theaverageguy.tv/?p=21024 https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/10/10/openclaw-vs-hermes-choose-ai-agent-home-lab/feed/ 1 podcast@theaverageguy.tv (Jim Collison) https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/10/05/ask-the-podcast-coach-after-further-review-what-the-metrics-are-really-telling-me/ https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/10/05/ask-the-podcast-coach-after-further-review-what-the-metrics-are-really-telling-me/#respond Mon, 05 Oct 2026 17:37:38 +0000 https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/10/05/ask-the-podcast-coach-after-further-review-what-the-metrics-are-really-telling-me/ https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/10/05/ask-the-podcast-coach-after-further-review-what-the-metrics-are-really-telling-me/feed/ 0 podcast@theaverageguy.tv (Jim Collison) https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/10/04/ai-and-home-assistant-what-should-ai-control/ https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/10/04/ai-and-home-assistant-what-should-ai-control/#respond Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:40:30 +0000 https://theaverageguy.tv/?p=20677 https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/10/04/ai-and-home-assistant-what-should-ai-control/feed/ 0 podcast@theaverageguy.tv (Jim Collison) https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/10/04/home-assistant-automations-how-to-build-a-smart-home-that-actually-automates/ https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/10/04/home-assistant-automations-how-to-build-a-smart-home-that-actually-automates/#respond Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:16:55 +0000 https://theaverageguy.tv/?p=20674 https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/10/04/home-assistant-automations-how-to-build-a-smart-home-that-actually-automates/feed/ 0 podcast@theaverageguy.tv (Jim Collison) https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/10/04/home-assistant-sensors-what-should-you-measure/ https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/10/04/home-assistant-sensors-what-should-you-measure/#comments Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:52:39 +0000 https://theaverageguy.tv/?p=20671 https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/10/04/home-assistant-sensors-what-should-you-measure/feed/ 3 podcast@theaverageguy.tv (Jim Collison) https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/10/03/ask-the-podcast-coach-after-further-review-experiments-analytics-strengths/ https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/10/03/ask-the-podcast-coach-after-further-review-experiments-analytics-strengths/#respond Sat, 03 Oct 2026 23:00:23 +0000 https://theaverageguy.tv/?p=20666 https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/10/03/ask-the-podcast-coach-after-further-review-experiments-analytics-strengths/feed/ 0 podcast@theaverageguy.tv (Jim Collison) https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/10/03/home-assistant-ai-automation-tesla-fsd-and-energy-monitoring-with-phil-hawthorne-hgg691/ https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/10/03/home-assistant-ai-automation-tesla-fsd-and-energy-monitoring-with-phil-hawthorne-hgg691/#comments Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:19:34 +0000 https://theaverageguy.tv/?p=20660 https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/10/03/home-assistant-ai-automation-tesla-fsd-and-energy-monitoring-with-phil-hawthorne-hgg691/feed/ 1 full 1:27:02 podcast@theaverageguy.tv (Jim Collison)noPhil Hawthorne joins me to talk Home Assistant AI automation, the upcoming 2026.10 release, Tesla Full Self-Driving, smarter energy monitoring, climate zones and a 3D-printed presence-sensor planter. We also discover why my Home Assistant Container installation had fallen several releases behind.Jim CollisonPhil Hawthorne joins me to talk Home Assistant AI automation, the upcoming 2026.10 release, Tesla Full Self-Driving, smarter energy monitoring, climate zones and a 3D-printed presence-sensor planter. We also discover why my Home Assistant Container installation had fallen several releases behind.Financial,Fitness,Home,Tech,Technology,Windows,Office,Live,running,racing,computers,help,how,to https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/09/29/best-hardware-for-frigate/ https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/09/29/best-hardware-for-frigate/#respond Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:21:47 +0000 https://theaverageguy.tv/?p=20616 https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/09/29/best-hardware-for-frigate/feed/ 0 podcast@theaverageguy.tv (Jim Collison) https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/09/28/best-cameras-for-frigate/ https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/09/28/best-cameras-for-frigate/#comments Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:48:34 +0000 https://theaverageguy.tv/?p=20603 https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/09/28/best-cameras-for-frigate/feed/ 2 podcast@theaverageguy.tv (Jim Collison) https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/09/28/frigate-vs-blue-iris-vs-unifi-protect/ https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/09/28/frigate-vs-blue-iris-vs-unifi-protect/#comments Mon, 28 Sep 2026 18:18:06 +0000 https://theaverageguy.tv/?p=20599 https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/09/28/frigate-vs-blue-iris-vs-unifi-protect/feed/ 1 podcast@theaverageguy.tv (Jim Collison) https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/09/27/what-is-frigate-home-assistant-guide/ https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/09/27/what-is-frigate-home-assistant-guide/#comments Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:25:22 +0000 https://theaverageguy.tv/?p=20592 https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/09/27/what-is-frigate-home-assistant-guide/feed/ 4 podcast@theaverageguy.tv (Jim Collison) https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/09/27/what-is-esphome-home-assistant-guide/ https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/09/27/what-is-esphome-home-assistant-guide/#comments Sun, 27 Sep 2026 21:20:16 +0000 https://theaverageguy.tv/?p=20587 https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/09/27/what-is-esphome-home-assistant-guide/feed/ 1 podcast@theaverageguy.tv (Jim Collison) https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/09/26/tesla-home-assistant-esphome-and-smarter-automation-with-gavin-campbell-hgg690/ https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/09/26/tesla-home-assistant-esphome-and-smarter-automation-with-gavin-campbell-hgg690/#comments Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:15:27 +0000 https://theaverageguy.tv/?p=20567 https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/09/26/tesla-home-assistant-esphome-and-smarter-automation-with-gavin-campbell-hgg690/feed/ 5 full 1:23:00 podcast@theaverageguy.tv (Jim Collison)noGavin Campbell is back, and this one turns into a tour of what happens when Home Assistant stops being a dashboard and starts becoming the operating system for the house. We talk through Gavin’s first Tesla, garage-door automation, water and leak monitoring, ESPHome projects, lawn and soil sensors, emergency power, camera systems and the growing role AI can play in making sense of all that home data.Jim CollisonGavin Campbell is back, and this one turns into a tour of what happens when Home Assistant stops being a dashboard and starts becoming the operating system for the house. We talk through Gavin’s first Tesla, garage-door automation, water and leak monitoring, ESPHome projects, lawn and soil sensors, emergency power, camera systems and the growing role AI can play in making sense of all that home data.Financial,Fitness,Home,Tech,Technology,Windows,Office,Live,running,racing,computers,help,how,to https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/09/19/poc-radios-remote-gaming-frigate-mike-wieger-hgg689/ https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/09/19/poc-radios-remote-gaming-frigate-mike-wieger-hgg689/#comments Sat, 19 Sep 2026 11:48:32 +0000 https://theaverageguy.tv/?p=20550 https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/09/19/poc-radios-remote-gaming-frigate-mike-wieger-hgg689/feed/ 2 full 1:31:52 podcast@theaverageguy.tv (Jim Collison)noDo kids need a full smartphone just to stay in touch? Mike Wieger joins me for HGG689 with a different answer: push-to-talk-over-cellular radios built around simple family communication. We also dig into practical off-site backups with Unraid, TrueNAS, ZFS and Tailscale, Apollo and Moonlight for using one gaming PC from almost anywhere, and Frigate 0.18 for a much easier local-camera and NVR setup. For a broader setup walkthrough, see the complete guide to Frigate and Home Assistant. Chapters / Timestamps Guest Context Mike Wieger returns to Home Gadget Geeks with three practical technology topics aimed at parents, gamers and homelabJim CollisonDo kids need a full smartphone just to stay in touch? Mike Wieger joins me for HGG689 with a different answer: push-to-talk-over-cellular radios built around simple family communication. We also dig into practical off-site backups with Unraid, TrueNAS, ZFS and Tailscale, Apollo and Moonlight for using one gaming PC from almost anywhere, and Frigate 0.18 for a much easier local-camera and NVR setup. For a broader setup walkthrough, see the complete guide to Frigate and Home Assistant. Chapters / Timestamps Guest Context Mike Wieger returns to Home Gadget Geeks with three practical technology topics aimed at parents, gamers and homelabFinancial,Fitness,Home,Tech,Technology,Windows,Office,Live,running,racing,computers,help,how,to https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/09/13/how-do-you-keep-off-site-backups-safe-a-community-guide/ https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/09/13/how-do-you-keep-off-site-backups-safe-a-community-guide/#respond Sun, 13 Sep 2026 22:23:58 +0000 https://theaverageguy.tv/?p=20525 https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/09/13/how-do-you-keep-off-site-backups-safe-a-community-guide/feed/ 0 podcast@theaverageguy.tv (Jim Collison) https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/09/13/growing-theaverageguy-with-ai/ https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/09/13/growing-theaverageguy-with-ai/#respond Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:49:21 +0000 https://theaverageguy.tv/?p=20500 https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/09/13/growing-theaverageguy-with-ai/feed/ 0 podcast@theaverageguy.tv (Jim Collison) https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/09/12/portable-power-station-know-it-guyde/ https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/09/12/portable-power-station-know-it-guyde/#comments Sat, 12 Sep 2026 14:06:42 +0000 https://theaverageguy.tv/?p=20493 https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/09/12/portable-power-station-know-it-guyde/feed/ 1 podcast@theaverageguy.tv (Jim Collison) https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/09/11/hdd-vs-ssd-for-backup/ https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/09/11/hdd-vs-ssd-for-backup/#comments Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:29:31 +0000 https://theaverageguy.tv/?p=20466 https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/09/11/hdd-vs-ssd-for-backup/feed/ 2 podcast@theaverageguy.tv (Jim Collison) https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/09/11/cmr-vs-smr-hard-drives/ https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/09/11/cmr-vs-smr-hard-drives/#comments Sat, 12 Sep 2026 00:20:27 +0000 https://theaverageguy.tv/?p=20463 https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/09/11/cmr-vs-smr-hard-drives/feed/ 3 podcast@theaverageguy.tv (Jim Collison) https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/09/10/backblaze-hard-drive-reliability-data/ https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/09/10/backblaze-hard-drive-reliability-data/#comments Fri, 11 Sep 2026 03:09:50 +0000 https://theaverageguy.tv/?p=20452 https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/09/10/backblaze-hard-drive-reliability-data/feed/ 3 podcast@theaverageguy.tv (Jim Collison) https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/09/10/hard-drive-know-it-guyde/ https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/09/10/hard-drive-know-it-guyde/#comments Fri, 11 Sep 2026 02:04:12 +0000 https://theaverageguy.tv/?p=20449 https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/09/10/hard-drive-know-it-guyde/feed/ 4 podcast@theaverageguy.tv (Jim Collison) https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/09/10/cloud-storage-know-it-guyde/ https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/09/10/cloud-storage-know-it-guyde/#comments Fri, 11 Sep 2026 00:32:42 +0000 https://theaverageguy.tv/?p=20444 https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/09/10/cloud-storage-know-it-guyde/feed/ 2 podcast@theaverageguy.tv (Jim Collison) https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/09/10/windows-know-it-guyde/ https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/09/10/windows-know-it-guyde/#respond Thu, 10 Sep 2026 23:40:33 +0000 https://theaverageguy.tv/?p=20440 https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/09/10/windows-know-it-guyde/feed/ 0 podcast@theaverageguy.tv (Jim Collison) https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/09/09/mac-mini-m4-vs-rtx-3060-pc-local-ai/ https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/09/09/mac-mini-m4-vs-rtx-3060-pc-local-ai/#comments Thu, 10 Sep 2026 01:20:12 +0000 https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/09/09/mac-mini-m4-vs-rtx-3060-pc-local-ai/ https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/09/09/mac-mini-m4-vs-rtx-3060-pc-local-ai/feed/ 4 podcast@theaverageguy.tv (Jim Collison) https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/09/09/ecoflow-delta-3-long-term-review-home-backup-solar/ https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/09/09/ecoflow-delta-3-long-term-review-home-backup-solar/#comments Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:54:50 +0000 https://theaverageguy.tv/?p=20367 https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/09/09/ecoflow-delta-3-long-term-review-home-backup-solar/feed/ 1 podcast@theaverageguy.tv (Jim Collison) https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/09/09/bluetti-vs-ecoflow-which-portable-power-station-brand-is-better-2026/ https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/09/09/bluetti-vs-ecoflow-which-portable-power-station-brand-is-better-2026/#respond Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:34:08 +0000 https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/09/09/bluetti-vs-ecoflow-which-portable-power-station-brand-is-better-2026/ https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/09/09/bluetti-vs-ecoflow-which-portable-power-station-brand-is-better-2026/feed/ 0 podcast@theaverageguy.tv (Jim Collison) https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/09/05/concert-photography-gear-backup-strategy-ai-editing-jay-franze-hgg688/ https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/09/05/concert-photography-gear-backup-strategy-ai-editing-jay-franze-hgg688/#comments Sat, 05 Sep 2026 12:25:48 +0000 https://theaverageguy.tv/?p=20351 https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/09/05/concert-photography-gear-backup-strategy-ai-editing-jay-franze-hgg688/feed/ 1 full 1:18:18 podcast@theaverageguy.tv (Jim Collison)noJay Franze joins HGG688 to discuss concert photography gear, Nikon cameras, RAW workflows, redundant backups, AI photo editing, mastering and spatial audio.Jim CollisonJay Franze joins HGG688 to discuss concert photography gear, Nikon cameras, RAW workflows, redundant backups, AI photo editing, mastering and spatial audio.Financial,Fitness,Home,Tech,Technology,Windows,Office,Live,running,racing,computers,help,how,to https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/08/29/pixel-lights-robot-mowers-maslow-cnc-home-automation-hgg687/ https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/08/29/pixel-lights-robot-mowers-maslow-cnc-home-automation-hgg687/#comments Sat, 29 Aug 2026 12:17:09 +0000 https://theaverageguy.tv/?p=20336 https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/08/29/pixel-lights-robot-mowers-maslow-cnc-home-automation-hgg687/feed/ 1 full 1:19:45 podcast@theaverageguy.tv (Jim Collison)noSeth Johnson from HomeTech.fm joins Jim Collison to talk about programmable pixel lights, holiday displays and the hardware behind thousands of individually addressable LEDs. They cover HolidayCoro, QuinLED, WLED, Xlights, Home Assistant and why electrical calculations still need more than a confident AI answer.Jim CollisonSeth Johnson from HomeTech.fm joins Jim Collison to talk about programmable pixel lights, holiday displays and the hardware behind thousands of individually addressable LEDs. They cover HolidayCoro, QuinLED, WLED, Xlights, Home Assistant and why electrical calculations still need more than a confident AI answer.Financial,Fitness,Home,Tech,Technology,Windows,Office,Live,running,racing,computers,help,how,to https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/08/15/getting-started-openclaw-build-trust-before-agents/ https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/08/15/getting-started-openclaw-build-trust-before-agents/#comments Sat, 15 Aug 2026 17:16:17 +0000 https://theaverageguy.tv/?p=20283 https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/08/15/getting-started-openclaw-build-trust-before-agents/feed/ 2 podcast@theaverageguy.tv (Jim Collison) https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/07/31/phil-hawthorne-on-smarter-home-assistant-automations-esphome-e-ink-and-ai-hgg686/ https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/07/31/phil-hawthorne-on-smarter-home-assistant-automations-esphome-e-ink-and-ai-hgg686/#comments Fri, 31 Jul 2026 23:34:04 +0000 https://theaverageguy.tv/?p=20277 https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/07/31/phil-hawthorne-on-smarter-home-assistant-automations-esphome-e-ink-and-ai-hgg686/feed/ 2 full 1:21:14 podcast@theaverageguy.tv (Jim Collison)noPhil Hawthorne joins Jim to explore Home Assistant Blueprints, area-based automations, ESPHome Bluetooth proxies, e-ink dashboards, AI integration and the Open Home Foundation.Jim CollisonPhil Hawthorne joins Jim to explore Home Assistant Blueprints, area-based automations, ESPHome Bluetooth proxies, e-ink dashboards, AI integration and the Open Home Foundation.Financial,Fitness,Home,Tech,Technology,Windows,Office,Live,running,racing,computers,help,how,to https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/07/26/openclaw-operational-intelligence-data-misread-system/ https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/07/26/openclaw-operational-intelligence-data-misread-system/#respond Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://theaverageguy.tv/?p=20271 https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/07/26/openclaw-operational-intelligence-data-misread-system/feed/ 0 podcast@theaverageguy.tv (Jim Collison) https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/07/25/hgg685-tj-huddleston-smart-gardens-solar-shed-home-assistant-ai/ https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/07/25/hgg685-tj-huddleston-smart-gardens-solar-shed-home-assistant-ai/#respond Sat, 25 Jul 2026 12:32:25 +0000 https://theaverageguy.tv/?p=20267 https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/07/25/hgg685-tj-huddleston-smart-gardens-solar-shed-home-assistant-ai/feed/ 0 full 1:23:12 podcast@theaverageguy.tv (Jim Collison)noT.J. Huddleston joins me to talk pollinator gardens, smart irrigation, a solar-powered shed, and using Hermes to build safer Home Assistant tools.Jim CollisonT.J. Huddleston joins me to talk pollinator gardens, smart irrigation, a solar-powered shed, and using Hermes to build safer Home Assistant tools.Financial,Fitness,Home,Tech,Technology,Windows,Office,Live,running,racing,computers,help,how,to https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/07/18/openclaw-model-routing-ai-trust-permission-boundary/ https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/07/18/openclaw-model-routing-ai-trust-permission-boundary/#comments Sun, 19 Jul 2026 01:11:17 +0000 https://theaverageguy.tv/?p=20224 https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/07/18/openclaw-model-routing-ai-trust-permission-boundary/feed/ 2 podcast@theaverageguy.tv (Jim Collison) https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/07/18/christian-johnson-passkeys-self-hosted-bitwarden-guardrails-ai-agents-hgg684/ https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/07/18/christian-johnson-passkeys-self-hosted-bitwarden-guardrails-ai-agents-hgg684/#comments Sat, 18 Jul 2026 12:29:07 +0000 https://theaverageguy.tv/?p=20214 https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/07/18/christian-johnson-passkeys-self-hosted-bitwarden-guardrails-ai-agents-hgg684/feed/ 1 full 1:23:13 podcast@theaverageguy.tv (Jim Collison)noChristian Johnson joins Jim Collison for Home Gadget Geeks 684 to talk about passkeys, Bitwarden, Vaultwarden, managed container hosting through Maple Grove Partners and the guardrails needed when AI agents begin doing real operational work.Jim CollisonChristian Johnson joins Jim Collison for Home Gadget Geeks 684 to talk about passkeys, Bitwarden, Vaultwarden, managed container hosting through Maple Grove Partners and the guardrails needed when AI agents begin doing real operational work.Financial,Fitness,Home,Tech,Technology,Windows,Office,Live,running,racing,computers,help,how,to https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/07/12/smaller-keys-clearer-lanes-ai-managers-openclaw-hermes/ https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/07/12/smaller-keys-clearer-lanes-ai-managers-openclaw-hermes/#comments Sun, 12 Jul 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://theaverageguy.tv/?p=20154 https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/07/12/smaller-keys-clearer-lanes-ai-managers-openclaw-hermes/feed/ 3 podcast@theaverageguy.tv (Jim Collison) https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/07/11/lepro-lights-revisited-diy-storm-guard-safer-ai-agents-hgg683/ https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/07/11/lepro-lights-revisited-diy-storm-guard-safer-ai-agents-hgg683/#respond Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:30:30 +0000 https://theaverageguy.tv/?p=20159 https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/07/11/lepro-lights-revisited-diy-storm-guard-safer-ai-agents-hgg683/feed/ 0 full 57:50 podcast@theaverageguy.tv (Jim Collison)noJim revisits the LEPRO permanent outdoor lights after six months, then walks through two OpenClaw projects in depth: a DIY Home Assistant Storm Guard for EcoFlow and BLUETTI batteries — tested during a real severe-weather event — and an Amazon Affiliate Manager for TheAverageGuy.tv. He shares what he has learned about AI agent authority, batch size, observable state, gold-standard workflows and conversational memory, along with notes on AI costs, hardware and adapting the OpenClaw series for Medium.Jim CollisonJim revisits the LEPRO permanent outdoor lights after six months, then walks through two OpenClaw projects in depth: a DIY Home Assistant Storm Guard for EcoFlow and BLUETTI batteries — tested during a real severe-weather event — and an Amazon Affiliate Manager for TheAverageGuy.tv. He shares what he has learned about AI agent authority, batch size, observable state, gold-standard workflows and conversational memory, along with notes on AI costs, hardware and adapting the OpenClaw series for Medium.Financial,Fitness,Home,Tech,Technology,Windows,Office,Live,running,racing,computers,help,how,to https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/07/08/safe-write-access-openclaw-ai-managers-earned-permission/ https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/07/08/safe-write-access-openclaw-ai-managers-earned-permission/#comments Wed, 08 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0000 https://theaverageguy.tv/?p=20153 https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/07/08/safe-write-access-openclaw-ai-managers-earned-permission/feed/ 1 podcast@theaverageguy.tv (Jim Collison) https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/07/04/ring-4k-cameras-robot-mowers-coffee-gear-travel-tech-erin-lawrence-hgg682/ https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/07/04/ring-4k-cameras-robot-mowers-coffee-gear-travel-tech-erin-lawrence-hgg682/#comments Sun, 05 Jul 2026 03:53:20 +0000 https://theaverageguy.tv/?p=20120 https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/07/04/ring-4k-cameras-robot-mowers-coffee-gear-travel-tech-erin-lawrence-hgg682/feed/ 1 full 1:28:02 podcast@theaverageguy.tv (Jim Collison)noErin Lawrence joins HGG682 to compare Ring 4K cameras, robot mowers, coffee gear, travel cameras, smart lighting and review workflows.Jim CollisonErin Lawrence joins HGG682 to compare Ring 4K cameras, robot mowers, coffee gear, travel cameras, smart lighting and review workflows.Financial,Fitness,Home,Tech,Technology,Windows,Office,Live,running,racing,computers,help,how,to https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/06/29/managers-need-memory-ai-feedback-loops/ https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/06/29/managers-need-memory-ai-feedback-loops/#comments Tue, 30 Jun 2026 00:58:08 +0000 https://theaverageguy.tv/?p=20107 https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/06/29/managers-need-memory-ai-feedback-loops/feed/ 1 podcast@theaverageguy.tv (Jim Collison) https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/06/24/openclaw-assistants-to-managers/ https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/06/24/openclaw-assistants-to-managers/#comments Thu, 25 Jun 2026 01:03:10 +0000 https://theaverageguy.tv/?p=19690 https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/06/24/openclaw-assistants-to-managers/feed/ 3 podcast@theaverageguy.tv (Jim Collison) https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/06/20/ai-at-work-fiber-at-home-mountain-e-bikes-mike-wieger-hgg681/ https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/06/20/ai-at-work-fiber-at-home-mountain-e-bikes-mike-wieger-hgg681/#respond Sat, 20 Jun 2026 12:49:31 +0000 https://theaverageguy.tv/?p=18853 https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/06/20/ai-at-work-fiber-at-home-mountain-e-bikes-mike-wieger-hgg681/feed/ 0 full 1:13:44 podcast@theaverageguy.tv (Jim Collison)noMike Wieger joins me for HGG681 — AI at work in a regulated M&A environment, OpenClaw and Hermes at home, new fiber internet, mountain e-bikes, and a real update on MeshCore and Meshtastic in the Omaha/Lincoln mesh community.Jim CollisonMike Wieger joins me for HGG681 — AI at work in a regulated M&A environment, OpenClaw and Hermes at home, new fiber internet, mountain e-bikes, and a real update on MeshCore and Meshtastic in the Omaha/Lincoln mesh community.Financial,Fitness,Home,Tech,Technology,Windows,Office,Live,running,racing,computers,help,how,to https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/06/17/what-the-dashboard-couldnt-know-first-weeks-running-openclaw/ https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/06/17/what-the-dashboard-couldnt-know-first-weeks-running-openclaw/#comments Thu, 18 Jun 2026 01:05:47 +0000 https://theaverageguy.tv/?p=18849 https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/06/17/what-the-dashboard-couldnt-know-first-weeks-running-openclaw/feed/ 3 podcast@theaverageguy.tv (Jim Collison) https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/06/11/constrained-by-design-openclaw-environment/ https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/06/11/constrained-by-design-openclaw-environment/#comments Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:49:05 +0000 https://theaverageguy.tv/?p=18838 https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/06/11/constrained-by-design-openclaw-environment/feed/ 8 podcast@theaverageguy.tv (Jim Collison) https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/06/10/authority-before-autonomy-staging-openclaw-before-first-real-access/ https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/06/10/authority-before-autonomy-staging-openclaw-before-first-real-access/#comments Thu, 11 Jun 2026 03:52:45 +0000 https://theaverageguy.tv/?p=18819 https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/06/10/authority-before-autonomy-staging-openclaw-before-first-real-access/feed/ 5 podcast@theaverageguy.tv (Jim Collison) https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/06/05/openclaw-vs-hermes-ai-agents-for-home-assistant-hgg680/ https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/06/05/openclaw-vs-hermes-ai-agents-for-home-assistant-hgg680/#comments Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:10:36 +0000 https://theaverageguy.tv/?p=18770 https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/06/05/openclaw-vs-hermes-ai-agents-for-home-assistant-hgg680/feed/ 2 full 1:27:06 podcast@theaverageguy.tv (Jim Collison)noJim Collison and Gavin Campbell compare OpenClaw, Hermes, Home Assistant agents, local LLMs, Docker isolation, and safe approval workflows for home-lab automation.Jim CollisonJim Collison and Gavin Campbell compare OpenClaw, Hermes, Home Assistant agents, local LLMs, Docker isolation, and safe approval workflows for home-lab automation.Financial,Fitness,Home,Tech,Technology,Windows,Office,Live,running,racing,computers,help,how,to https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/05/16/ai-in-managed-services-ringconn-health-tracking-and-smarter-cable-management-hgg679/ https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/05/16/ai-in-managed-services-ringconn-health-tracking-and-smarter-cable-management-hgg679/#respond Sat, 16 May 2026 11:45:29 +0000 https://theaverageguy.tv/?p=18723 https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/05/16/ai-in-managed-services-ringconn-health-tracking-and-smarter-cable-management-hgg679/feed/ 0 full 1:14:41 podcast@theaverageguy.tv (Jim Collison)noJim Collison and Marv Bee discuss AI in managed services, including virtual agents, automation, memory across conversations and where human experience still matters. They also cover soundbar buying advice, RingConn health and sleep tracking, USB-C cable testers, surge protectors and practical power gear for everyday tech setups.Jim CollisonJim Collison and Marv Bee discuss AI in managed services, including virtual agents, automation, memory across conversations and where human experience still matters. They also cover soundbar buying advice, RingConn health and sleep tracking, USB-C cable testers, surge protectors and practical power gear for everyday tech setups.Financial,Fitness,Home,Tech,Technology,Windows,Office,Live,running,racing,computers,help,how,to https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/04/25/tech-bbq-and-the-blackstone-lifestyle-with-mark-robson-hgg678/ https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/04/25/tech-bbq-and-the-blackstone-lifestyle-with-mark-robson-hgg678/#respond Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:24:32 +0000 https://theaverageguy.tv/?p=18716 https://theaverageguy.tv/2026/04/25/tech-bbq-and-the-blackstone-lifestyle-with-mark-robson-hgg678/feed/ 0 full 1:25:32 podcast@theaverageguy.tv (Jim Collison)noWhat happens when technology troubleshooting meets backyard cooking, meal planning, and a growing obsession with grills? This week, Mark Robson returns to Home Gadget Geeks for a relaxed conversation that blends home tech, networking stories, pellet grills, Blackstone cooking, pizza ovens, and the routines that make outdoor cooking such an addictive hobby. From fixing a broken cable that disrupted a mesh network to experimenting with dry brining, reverse searing, and maple syrup in savory dishes, this episode covers the overlap between gadgets, workflow, and food culture. If you enjoy cooking, grilling, home labs, or simply building better systems around hobbies,Jim CollisonWhat happens when technology troubleshooting meets backyard cooking, meal planning, and a growing obsession with grills? This week, Mark Robson returns to Home Gadget Geeks for a relaxed conversation that blends home tech, networking stories, pellet grills, Blackstone cooking, pizza ovens, and the routines that make outdoor cooking such an addictive hobby. From fixing a broken cable that disrupted a mesh network to experimenting with dry brining, reverse searing, and maple syrup in savory dishes, this episode covers the overlap between gadgets, workflow, and food culture. If you enjoy cooking, grilling, home labs, or simply building better systems around hobbies,Financial,Fitness,Home,Tech,Technology,Windows,Office,Live,running,racing,computers,help,how,to