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Pragmatic

Pragmatic

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 Pragmatic is a discussion show contemplating the practical application of technology. Exploring the real world trade offs we look at how great ideas are transformed into products and services that can change our lives. Nothing is as simple as it seems.John Chidgey
Episodes
  • 118: Call Me Anywhere (Just Not Underwater)

    118: Call Me Anywhere (Just Not Underwater)
    Feb 20 2026
    After some updates about the past few months, Vic and I touch on the Starlink and SpaceX Direct To Cell technology. How it works and the ways in which it differs from other entrants like Iridium.
    With Vic Hudson and John Chidgey.

    TEN Show Links:

    • Pragmatic Episode 99: StarLink

    Links of Potential Interest:

    • LTE Signal Strength Guide
    • DTC Thread
    • Free Space Loss Calculator
    • SpaceX completes 1st Starlink DTC constellation launch
    • SpaceX Exec Tips High-Speed Cellular With 15K Satellites
    • PCMag Tested T-Mobile’s Cellular Starlink Service
    • Direct To Cell rating Thread
    • Starlink Business Direct To Cell

    Support Pragmatic on Patreon

    Episode Gold Producers: 'r', Steven Bridle, Kellen Frodelius-Fujimoto and Steve Branam.
    Episode Silver Producers: Mitch Biegler, Shane O'Neill, Jared Roman, Katharina Will, Chad Juehring, Ian Gallagher and Jamie Russell.
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    58 mins
  • 117: Video is Harder

    117: Video is Harder
    May 14 2025
    Having recorded and edited over 130 video episodes of various shows, John discusses everything he's learned with Vic, reflecting on gear choices and changes and the tradeoffs between scripting and not and finally editing. All of this to reach a singular conclusion...video is harder.
    With Vic Hudson and John Chidgey.

    TEN Show Links:

    • TEN: Causality TV
    • TEN: Pragmatic Electric
    • TEN: Whisky Whiskey

    Links of Potential Interest:

    • Stream Deck Mini
    • Stream Deck Pedal
    • Prompter
    • DJI Osmo Mobile 6
    • Blackmagic Camera

    Support Pragmatic on Patreon

    Episode Gold Producers: 'r', Steven Bridle, Kellen Frodelius-Fujimoto and Steve Branam.
    Episode Silver Producers: Mitch Biegler, Shane O'Neill, Jared Roman, Katharina Will, Chad Juehring, Ian Gallagher and Jamie Russell.
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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • 116: Whisky Whiskey

    116: Whisky Whiskey
    Oct 20 2024
    Vic joins John to discuss all things Whisky/Whiskey as John launches a new Video Podcast of the same name. Think of Pragmatic...but applied to Whisky...in a video form. We cover everything from Mash Bills to Distilling, Barrel Influence and lots and lots more.
    With Vic Hudson and John Chidgey.

    TEN Show Links: (Causality TV)

    • TEN: Causality TV Episode 1: CrowdStrike
    • TEN: Causality TV

    TEN Show Links: (Whisky Whiskey)

    • TEN: Whisky Whiskey
    • TEN: Whisky Whiskey Episode 1: The Macallan 12yr Sherry Oak
    • TEN: Whisky Whiskey Episode 2: Bushmills 16yr
    • TEN: Whisky Whiskey Episode 3: Lark Symphony No.1 and Liquor Loot
    • TEN: Whisky Whiskey Episode 4: Chivas Regal 12yr vs 18yr

    Links of Potential Interest:

    • What is a Mash Bill?
    • Column Still
    • What is a Coffey Still?
    • Lark Distillery Australia
    • Upshot: Cask Strength – World Whisky Awards 2020
    • Bruichladdich: The Classic Laddie Unpeated Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

    Support Pragmatic on Patreon

    Episode Gold Producers: 'r', Steven Bridle and Kellen Frodelius-Fujimoto.
    Episode Silver Producers: Mitch Biegler, Shane O'Neill, Jared Roman, Katharina Will, Chad Juehring and Ian Gallagher.
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    2 hrs and 3 mins
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