Show overview
Home Gadget Geeks has been publishing since 2024, and across the 2 years since has built a catalogue of 66 episodes. That works out to roughly 85 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence.
Episodes typically run an hour to ninety minutes — most land between 1h 10m and 1h 25m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Technology show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 6 days ago, with 25 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 33 episodes published. Published by Jim Collison.
From the publisher
We cover all your favorite tech gadgets that find their way into your home!
Latest Episodes
View all 66 episodesHome Assistant AI Automation, Tesla FSD and Energy Monitoring with Phil Hawthorne – HGG691
Tesla, Home Assistant, ESPHome and Smarter Automation with Gavin Campbell – HGG690
POC Radios for Kids, Off-Site Backups, Remote Gaming and Frigate 0.18 with Mike Wieger – HGG689
Concert Photography Gear, Backup Strategy and AI Editing with Jay Franze – HGG688
Pixel Lights, Robot Mowers, Maslow CNC and Home Automation – HGG687
Phil Hawthorne on Smarter Home Assistant Automations, ESPHome, E-Ink and AI – HGG686
T.J. Huddleston on Smart Gardens, Solar-Powered Sheds and Home Assistant AI – HGG685
Christian Johnson on Passkeys, Self-Hosted Bitwarden and Guardrails for AI Agents – HGG684
LEPRO Lights Revisited, DIY Storm Guard and Safer AI Agents – HGG683
Ring 4K Cameras, Robot Mowers, Coffee Gear and Travel Tech with Erin Lawrence – HGG682
AI at Work, Fiber at Home and Mountain E-Bikes with Mike Wieger – HGG681
OpenClaw vs Hermes: AI Agents for Home Assistant with Gavin Campbell – HGG680
AI in Managed Services, RingConn Health Tracking and Smarter Cable Management – HGG679
Tech, BBQ, and the Blackstone Lifestyle with Mark Robson – HGG678
AI That Thinks: Dewain Robinson on Agents, Copilot, and What’s Next – HGG677
Should You Trust OpenClaw on Your Network? with Christian Johnson – HGG676
A Hard Look at OpenClaw: Is It Safe to Use This AI Right Now with Gavin Campbell – HGG675
Is the AI future helpful or just plain dangerous? This week, Gavin Campbell from HomeTech.fm and I take a hard look at OpenClaw, “vibe coding,” and what it really takes to run autonomous AI agents safely in your home lab. I’m trying to find out if you can actually let AI do the work without losing control of your network… or getting roasted by your own creations. Thanks for listening! In this episode of Home Gadget Geeks, Jim Collison is joined by Gavin Campbell from HomeTech.fm to take a hard look at one of the fastest-moving areas in technology today:
Upgrading an Older Home: Heat Pumps, Air Sealing and Smart Energy with Paul Braren – HGG674
Paul Braren from TinkerTry.com joins me this week to discuss energy-efficient home technology, including heat pumps, air sealing, and upgrading older homes for modern HVAC systems. They explore the real-world costs of improving home energy efficiency, the role of smart electrical panels and lithium-ion battery backups, and how modern monitoring tools help homeowners better understand their energy usage. The conversation also covers robotics, network upgrades, and the growing role of AI in everyday technology troubleshooting. Thanks for listening! In this episode of Home Gadget Geeks, Jim Collison welcomes Paul Braren, founder of TinkerTry.com and a long-time advocate for energy-efficient home
How AI Is Disrupting Songwriting and the Music Business with Jay Franze – HGG673
Jay Franze joins me to talk about how AI is showing up in real songwriting workflows, not just as a toy, but as a tool people are actually using. We unpack how we built the new Home Gadget Geeks theme, what’s happening in Nashville studios, and whether AI makes music more creative or more predictable. Along the way, we hit crypto regret, bourbon country, and the bigger question: what happens when anyone can make a full song in minutes? Thanks for listening! Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Home Gadget Geeks #673 – AI, Songwriting & the Music Industry What is Home
Ring 4K Doorbell Tested, Amazon Art TV Announced & Alexa+ Early Access with Erin Lawrence – HGG672
Erin Lawrence from https://www.techgadgetscanada.com/ joins me this week to break down Ring’s new 4K doorbell, the real impact of AI in consumer tech after CES 2026, Amazon’s move into the Art TV market, and Alexa+ early access. We separate meaningful upgrades from marketing hype and talk through where smart home tech is actually headed. Thanks for listening! In Home Gadget Geeks 672, I’m joined by Erin Lawrence to unpack the biggest smart home trends emerging after CES 2026. While artificial intelligence dominated the headlines, our focus is on what’s actually improving products versus what may simply be driving up costs.