# chris dave (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover chris dave. Page: Feed: --- ## [E&M Reality Emerges with Robert Fennis](https://theamphour.com/731-e-m-reality-emerges-with-robert-fennis/) _2026-08-19 · The Amp Hour_ Robert Fennis joins Chris to demystify the black magic of RF and talk about his open-source, Python-based 3D electromagnetic solver, EMerge. They discuss why simulation is like building a pyramid of knowledge, how silk screen can completely de-tune a patch antenna, and Robert’s quest to build the “IKEA of FEM solvers” so hardware developers everywhere can simulate their designs without relying on… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/theamphour/TheAmpHour-731-EMRealityEmergesWithRobertFennis.mp3) ## [Talking Scales and so Much More](https://share.transistor.fm/s/8af99578) _2026-08-12 · Bill Sparks · Wednesday Coffee Club_ [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/8af99578/18abe4ab.mp3) ## [Cooking Techniques Iphones and More](https://share.transistor.fm/s/c5548fab) _2026-08-05 · Bill Sparks · Wednesday Coffee Club_ [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/c5548fab/4377dd07.mp3) ## [The Focus Knob Works](https://theamphour.com/730-the-focus-knob-works/) _2026-08-05 · The Amp Hour_ Dave and Chris celebrate 16 years of the show (1st episode was August 10th, 2010) by launching a brand-new static website featuring searchable transcripts and a “pissed-old amber” SVG scope with a working focus knob–and links to merch!. They also discuss Dave’s new employee, 10 cent RISC-V debuggers, and why naming your startup after an un-Googleable Australian cryptid is a bad move [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/theamphour/TheAmpHour-730-TheFocusKnobWorks.mp3) ## [All About Food and More](https://share.transistor.fm/s/29f0eedd) _2026-07-29 · Bill Sparks · Wednesday Coffee Club_ [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/29f0eedd/547ea5d9.mp3) ## [The Terahertz Frontier with Greg Charvat of Teradar](https://theamphour.com/729-the-terahertz-frontier-greg-charvat-teradar/) _2026-07-22 · The Amp Hour_ Dr Greg Charvat, CTO and co-founder of Teradar, joins Chris for a 5th appearance on The Amp Hour to talk about how terahertz frequency radar will revolutionize the automotive space and far outstrips the capabilities of LIDAR and Blobbology [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/theamphour/TheAmpHour-729-GregCharvatTeradar.mp3) ## [The Last Hit Point: How To Make Death Matter in Your TTRPGs](https://3wisedms.com/the-last-hit-point-how-to-make-death-matter-in-your-ttrpgs) _2026-07-12 · 3 Wise DMs_ Few moments at the gaming table carry more weight than the death of a player character. Is it the ultimate consequence of failure, a dramatic turning point in the story, or simply an opportunity for the next chapter to begin? In this episode, Tony, Chris, and Dave tackle one of the oldest debates in tabletop gaming: how should DMs handle character death? From the evolution of death mechanics… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/af31a9fb-8271-411f-9bf4-d0766fd37534.mp3) ## [Space Age Bluetooth with Alex Haro](https://theamphour.com/728-space-age-bluetooth-with-alex-haro/) _2026-07-09 · The Amp Hour_ Alex Haro, CEO of Hubble, joins Chris to talk about building a network of terrestrial and space (!) based Bluetooth infrastructure to track low power devices across the globe, without a data plan or a GPS module onboard. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/theamphour/TheAmpHour-728-SpaceAgeBluetoothWithAlexHaro.mp3) ## [Boat Anchor Warehouse](https://theamphour.com/727-boat-anchor-warehouse/) _2026-07-02 · The Amp Hour_ Dave and Chris discuss a massive “boat anchor” warehouse clearance, 0201 board assembly, Texas Instruments’ stealthy datasheet updates for classic op-amps, the latest in local AI models, and paper-based electronics art [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/theamphour/TheAmpHour-727-BoatAnchorWarehouse.mp3) ## [I Can't Explain: Does Your D&D Adventure Need To Make Sense?](https://3wisedms.com/i-cant-explain-does-your-dd-adventure-need-to-make-sense) _2026-06-21 · 3 Wise DMs_ Books, movies, and television shows benefit from one major advantage: the entire story is planned before the audience experiences it. D&D campaigns don't have that luxury. Players miss clues, chase unexpected leads, ignore carefully crafted plot hooks, and sometimes decide that the villain's plan sounds surprisingly reasonable. As a result, even the most carefully prepared campaign can become a… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/ffc19f0b-963b-4b86-bcc9-3971d4a90c87.mp3) ## [Stop CI/CD & Supply-Chain Attacks (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/YLHqcNAaof6p) _2026-06-21 · **Sponsored**_ Per-PR: 17 CI/CD checks and package malware scans with inline Check Run findings. ## [Iphone Tips and Tricks](https://share.transistor.fm/s/f125fb38) _2026-06-17 · Bill Sparks · Wednesday Coffee Club_ [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/f125fb38/2d9faa6f.mp3) ## [Arduino's Invisible Touch with Massimo Banzi](https://theamphour.com/the-amp-hour-726-arduinos-invisible-touch-with-massimo-banzi/) _2026-06-17 · The Amp Hour_ Massimo Banzi is co-founder of Arduino, the worldwide project built upon easily accessible embedded hardware. He joins Chris to talk about the design, rise, struggles, and eventual exit of the company, and what he’s now doing with Supermoderno. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/theamphour/TheAmpHour-726-ArduinoMassimoBanzi.mp3) ## [Health Technology and AI](https://share.transistor.fm/s/b0baf834) _2026-06-10 · Bill Sparks · Wednesday Coffee Club_ [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/b0baf834/f34102ae.mp3) ## [Turn Slogs into Showdowns: Making Memorable and Epic Finales for Your D&D Campaign](https://3wisedms.com/turn-slogs-into-showdowns-making-memorable-and-epic-finales-for-your-dd-campaign) _2026-06-07 · 3 Wise DMs_ Some listener questions come in and just HAVE to be answered. This was the case with a question that came in from longtime friend of the show, Dr. DM himself, Jason. His son’s school D&D club was planning a seriously epic finale to multiple campaign tables in a stupendous one-shot. Everything was gong well until the head DM brought their BBEG… we’ll let Jason tell you the rest. In this episode,… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/1c4deb32-d102-4d27-87df-6987bc62ef85.mp3) ## [The Secret Life of Circuits with lcamtuf / Michał Zalewski](https://theamphour.com/725-the-secret-life-of-circuits-with-lcamtuf-michal-zalewski/) _2026-06-04 · The Amp Hour_ Michał Zalewski (lcamtuf) is a security researcher, author, electronics enthusiast, and calculator collector. He joins Chris to talk about his new book The Secret Life of Circuits and his interest in the field of electronics and explaining things to others. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/theamphour/TheAmpHour-725-The-Secret-Life-of-Circuits-with-lcamtuf.mp3) ## [Tipping and More](https://share.transistor.fm/s/50dc0bca) _2026-05-28 · Bill Sparks · Wednesday Coffee Club_ [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/50dc0bca/709dc908.mp3) ## [All Heat, No Useful Work](https://theamphour.com/724-all-heat-no-useful-work/) _2026-05-25 · The Amp Hour_ Dave and Chris discuss the infrastructure and massive energy demands of AI data centers, injecting power through a programming header, Linux changes, and dogfooding your own projects. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/theamphour/TheAmpHour-724-AllHeat_NoUsefulWork.mp3) ## [Two DMs Share Best Tips To Combine Call of Cthulhu and D&D into One Adventure!](https://3wisedms.com/two-dms-share-best-tips-to-combine-call-of-cthulhu-and-dd-into-one-adventure) _2026-05-24 · 3 Wise DMs_ Birthday games are 3WDs specialty… and it has now begun to grow. New DMs are joining in on the fun and running new, unique, and exciting games in all types of systems and taking on the challenge of one-upping the Wise DMs. In this episode, Tony, Chris, and Dave sit down with returning guests, Bonnie and Elizabeth, to review, unpack, and discuss the steps they took to take a one-off Call of Cthulhu… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/a3964316-1c41-4a63-a203-3fe23f252ff1.mp3) ## [101 Free services Offered By the Government and Nonprofit Organizations](https://share.transistor.fm/s/43667844) _2026-05-20 · Bill Sparks · Wednesday Coffee Club_ [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/43667844/61331dce.mp3) ## [Looking for an Accessible Television](https://share.transistor.fm/s/2ba59f92) _2026-05-13 · Bill Sparks · Wednesday Coffee Club_ [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/2ba59f92/dc9053f9.mp3) ## [Marketplace for AI-Powered Professionals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/lkxaI2VTZJjD) _2026-05-13 · **Sponsored**_ Find professionals who use ChatGPT, Copilot, and Claude to deliver work faster. ## [BeagleBoard's Back with Jason Kridner](https://theamphour.com/723-beagleboards-back-with-jason-kridner/) _2026-05-07 · The Amp Hour_ Jason Kridner returns to The Amp Hour after his first appearance 15 years ago to talk about the BeagleBadge and Zepto boards that showcase new capabilities in the Linux and Zephyr space. The BeagleBoard.org project is still focused on building open source, affordable, and accessible Linux and embedded hardware. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/theamphour/TheAmpHour-723-BeagleBoardsBack.mp3) ## [Challenges with Medicare and Medicaid and More](https://share.transistor.fm/s/423046cf) _2026-05-06 · Bill Sparks · Wednesday Coffee Club_ [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/423046cf/e95079ee.mp3) ## [3 Wise DMs Reveal the 7 DM Styles To Make You Run The Best D&D Game Ever](https://3wisedms.com/3-wise-dms-reveal-the-7-dm-styles-to-make-you-run-the-best-dd-game-ever) _2026-05-03 · 3 Wise DMs_ Recently, Matt Colville of the Running the Game YouTube series and author of the new Draw Steel TTRPG, discussed the concept of “DM Style.” With someone who has been involved in all things tabletop for over 40 years, you would think that he would believe in developing a DM Style. However, his hot take was that he wasn’t sure there even was such a thing. In this episode, Tony, Chris, and Dave sit… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/42cf8e20-bd59-431d-8c21-c0cf4b39d97c.mp3) ## [Avoiding Scams and Staying Healthy](https://share.transistor.fm/s/fc68a28a) _2026-04-29 · Bill Sparks · Wednesday Coffee Club_ [Listen](https://media.transistor.fm/fc68a28a/d5704542.mp3) ## [AI Tooling with Matt Liberty and Luke Beno](https://theamphour.com/722-ai-tooling-with-matt-liberty-and-luke-beno/) _2026-04-23 · The Amp Hour_ Past guests Matt Liberty (Joulescope) and Luke Beno (Werewolf.us) join Chris to talk through using AI tooling for small businesses in the hardware and firmware space. Both have built custom ERP systems, among many other tooling for their businesses, in a fast moving environment. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/theamphour/TheAmpHour-722-AITooling.mp3) ## [First D&D Campaign Tonight? The 6 Must-Have Tips To Making It Memorable and Stress-Free](https://3wisedms.com/first-dd-campaign-tonight-the-6-must-have-tips-to-making-it-memorable-and-stress-free) _2026-04-19 · 3 Wise DMs_ Maybe you’ve run some one-shots or even multi-night campaigns. But now you’ve made the decision to run a long-term campaign for many levels – maybe all the way to 20th. How do you make the jump? What do you need to know that will make the transition seamless? What are the differences between running a single session and many sessions that tell an epic, massive story? In this episode, Tony, Chris,… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/44b2a4ac-df95-49f3-9160-77c491f48ad1.mp3) ## [Join the Quest: Unearthing the Mysteries of Boomtown’s 5e Western Wonderland!](https://3wisedms.com/join-the-quest-unearthing-the-mysteries-of-boomtowns-5e-western-wonderland) _2026-04-05 · 3 Wise DMs_ Over the course of twelve episodes, we have enlisted the help of all our listeners to create the first-ever crowdsourced and collaborative campaign setting – what we call Boomtown! In this episode, Tony, Chris, and Dave sit down to reveal the end of this very successful experiment… well, maybe not the end, but a very solid foundation from which to launch Boomtown. For anyone who is new to the… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/17ab2edb-62df-49ea-a58c-0833d1ce7c64.mp3) ## [Super Heroes: When DMs Go to Marvel’s Secret Wars](https://3wisedms.com/super-heroes-when-dms-go-to-marvels-secret-wars) _2026-03-22 · 3 Wise DMs_ You’ve seen the trailer. You saw the #MinisMonday post… Tony’s birthday game where Chris and Dave teamed up to run our group through a tabletop wargame in our own custom Marvel Universe of 6-1-SHIT, where the heroes were brought to Battleplanet to fight the SECRET WARS! In this episode, Tony, Chris, and Dave sit down to discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of our custom, simplified, Heroclix… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/13544578-b922-4281-9db8-14afcacd076d.mp3) ## [Elevate Your TTRPG: Discover New Dimensions of Magic!](https://3wisedms.com/elevate-your-ttrpg-discover-new-dimensions-of-magic) _2026-03-01 · 3 Wise DMs_ One of the easiest ways to make your campaign and your setting feel real, immersive, and unique is by taking away the certitude that magic is always going to act the same way. This mysterious, world-altering energy should not ever be completely understood by your characters, as the discovery of it is a big part of the fun. In this episode, Tony, Chris, and Dave sit down to respond to a listener… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/38c633dd-3052-4a31-8ac0-a5b198eb62c4.mp3) ## [Find it on Amazon (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/WVqpQc2a1ZXU) _2026-03-01 · **Sponsored**_ Open the Amazon product listing to see details and availability ## [The Magic Man – Building a D&D 5e Wizard in Boomtown](https://3wisedms.com/the-magic-man-building-a-dd-5e-wizard-in-boomtown) _2026-02-15 · 3 Wise DMs_ We continue to build upon Boomtown - our real-time worldbuilding experiment - armed with the comments of our listeners. Having been playing through the Lord of the Rings Roleplaying Game, we’ve experienced firsthand how alterations to the classes available for players really helps to lend a unique and immersive quality to the campaign setting – setting it apart from all others. In this episode,… [Listen](https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/9da9c6d7-31c3-4316-a5bf-4d359cc6ad1b.mp3)