Can YouTube Shorts help you pick a better podcast cold open? I'm testing that idea with Home Gadget Geeks. The early results have me questioning some old editing habits. More in After Further Review 597: theaverageguy.tv/?p=21202&ut…

Sometimes the hardest part of podcasting isn't starting. It's knowing when to stop. In After Further Review 597, I revisit podcast endings, backup plans, and testing YouTube Shorts. theaverageguy.tv/?p=21202&ut…

🤖 Are smart gadgets getting smarter—or just more complicated? @erinLYYC joins me for HGG692 to talk robots, AI TVs, smart vacuums and tech that should make life easier. 🎥 theaverageguy.tv/2026/10/17/…

Building a Frigate NVR setup? Camera choice matters more than you might think. I looked at what works best for local AI detection, Home Assistant, and keeping video off the cloud. theaverageguy.tv/2026/09/28/…

Are we overthinking podcasting? In After Further Review #596, I dig into listener answers, experiments, and building a recognizable podcast brand. theaverageguy.tv/2026/10/11/…

AI agents are powerful, but giving them unlimited access to everything? Not my style. Here's how I built my first OpenClaw environment with guardrails, boundaries, and control from day one. theaverageguy.tv/2026/06/11/…

Podcast metrics tell you what happened. They don't always tell you why. I've been learning that firsthand. Here's what the numbers are teaching me. theaverageguy.tv/2026/10/05/…

Running OpenClaw taught me something dashboards couldn't: an AI agent can look healthy while still missing the mark. Here's what I learned. theaverageguy.tv/2026/06/17/…

Frigate, Blue Iris, or UniFi Protect? I compared the tradeoffs in AI detection, hardware, and local control. Which would you choose? theaverageguy.tv/2026/09/28/…

Home Assistant can track almost anything. But what data is actually useful? Here's how I think about choosing the right sensors. theaverageguy.tv/2026/10/04/…

🏈 After Further Review #596 is live! This week I revisit 3 things I said on Ask the Podcast Coach: 🎙️ Answer the question first ⚾ Take more swings 📊 Branding isn't engagement One call even got modified after review. theaverageguy.tv/2026/10/11/…

Thinking about running Frigate for home security? Camera choice makes a difference, especially when you're trying to balance image quality, detection performance and cost. Here's what I'd look for when choosing cameras for Frigate. theaverageguy.tv/2026/09/28/…

I've spent time using both the Bluetti AC180 and EcoFlow Delta 3. Both are capable portable power stations, but I found myself favoring the EcoFlow. Here's what made the difference for me in real-world use. theaverageguy.tv/2025/08/31/…

What happens when you connect your Tesla to Home Assistant? Gavin Campbell joined me on Home Gadget Geeks to talk about EV integrations, ESPHome sensors, and the automations he's building around his home. Lots of practical ideas in this one! theaverageguy.tv/2026/09/26/…

After spending time with both the Bluetti AC180 and EcoFlow Delta 3, I’ve developed a clear preference. Both are capable portable power stations, but the differences show up in everyday use. Here's why I lean toward the EcoFlow: theaverageguy.tv/2025/08/31/…

Frigate, Blue Iris, or UniFi Protect? All three offer different approaches to local security cameras. I break down the tradeoffs, from DIY flexibility to ease of use, to help you decide which fits your home. theaverageguy.tv/2026/09/28/…

Giving an AI agent real access to your systems? Start with boundaries, not permissions. Here’s how I think about staging OpenClaw before trusting it with real work. theaverageguy.tv/2026/06/10/…

What should you actually measure in Home Assistant? I pulled together the sensors that are most useful for understanding what’s happening around the house without turning your dashboard into noise. theaverageguy.tv/2026/10/04/…

Looking for the right cameras for Frigate? I put together a practical guide to the options that make the most sense for a local NVR setup. theaverageguy.tv/2026/09/28/…

I’ve spent real time with both the Bluetti AC180 and EcoFlow Delta 3, and the differences matter more than the spec sheets suggest. Here’s why I still favor the EcoFlow: theaverageguy.tv/2025/08/31/…