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535: The You in the Machine

October 01, 2026

Adam Smith from UC Santa Cruz joins us to discuss local Small Language Models (SLMs) and building open, autonomous tools. We explore his BayLeaf AI counterplatform, transagency (the "me-and-the-car" concept of human-agent collaboration), context distillation, and running models locally without relying on data-harvesting corporate clouds.  Adam also shares practical strategies for working with coding agents, including why plain-text AGENTS.md files outperform model weight fine-tuning for long-...

534: I Think We'll Add a Head

September 17, 2026

Aaed Musa joins us to talk about building robot dogs, custom actuators, and his YouTube channel. He shares how he moved from 3D-printing servo robots in his parents' garage to designing capstan drives, and how he uses reinforcement learning to train quadrupedal walking gaits. We also talk about his senior design project (CARA 2.0), his Spider-Man web-shooter build, lessons in storytelling and video editing, and why he's starting a company to bring friendly, expressive quadrupeds into the home...

533: The Garage Is Open

September 04, 2026

Author Susan Lammers joins the show to discuss the 40th anniversary edition of her classic book, Programmers at Work. We discuss what it was like to interview young and pioneering software developers like Toru Iwatani, C. Wayne Ratliff, and Michael Hawley and how the personal computer revolution was built by individuals seeking freedom from corporate mainframes.  Susan also shares her experiences as Editor-in-Chief at Microsoft Press, leading Microsoft's early interactive CD-ROM division, fou...

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Embedded is hosted by Elecia White and Christopher White. Its publicly listed email is show@embedded.fm. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Embedded?

The publicly listed email for Embedded: show@embedded.fm.

How many listeners does Embedded have?

Podseeker estimates Embedded reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Embedded?

Embedded typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Substantive expertise in engineering, science, technology, education, art, or making, demonstrated through technical work, research, an innovative product, an educational project, a book, or a relevant company. The show accommodates both recognized authorities and knowledgeable practitioners working outside the spotlight. Common among recent guests: Technical product or hardware development; Scientific research or academic leadership; Published books or technical writing. Recent guests include Aaed Musa, Susan Lammers, and Kevin Santo Cappuccio.

How hard is it to get booked on Embedded?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Embedded cover?

Recent episodes cover Technology, Engineering, Embedded Systems, Robotics, and Electronics. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.