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Inside Greg’s Brain

Networking gear, Ansible playbooks, and a podcast on the side.

Mikrotik tutorials, Ansible Automation Platform deep-dives, and conversations that chase the story behind the person.

Latest posts

  • Why Am I Sasha Zaitsev – Radio Free Memphis

    Why Am I Sasha Zaitsev – Radio Free Memphis

    Ever wonder what it feels like to be a radio pirate in Memphis? Sasha Zaitsev shares his unique journey as the mastermind behind Radio Free Memphis, a pirate radio station disrupting the airwaves. Dive into his world of experimental music, designed to challenge and provoke, and uncover what it truly means to march to the…

  • Fantasy Restaurant Dee Parson

    Fantasy Restaurant Dee Parson

    Ever wondered what your ultimate comfort meal would look like if you had no limits? Join me in Dee Parson’s fantasy restaurant, where nostalgia and rebellion serve up a side of spicy popcorn chicken. From childhood influences like Grandma’s canned Pepsi to the ultimate birthday cake handcrafted by a best friend’s mother, Dee’s choice of…

  • Why Am I Brady Drennan – Navel Nuke

    Why Am I Brady Drennan – Navel Nuke

    What’s life really like when your workplace is a submarine, your family is 120 sailors, and your phone calls home are measured in words instead of minutes? Navy veteran Brady Drennan shares stories from 38 years of service, from fast attack submarines to aircraft carriers, nuclear power, deployment life, leadership, family, and the little pieces…

  • Why Am I Jeffrey Zurek – Volcanologist

    Why Am I Jeffrey Zurek – Volcanologist

    On this episode of Why Am I, Greg talks with scientist and podcaster Jeff Zurek about volcanoes, curiosity, public speaking, “type two fun,” and the strange paths that lead us into the work that lights us up. Jeff has a gift for making science feel less like homework and more like an adventure, especially when…

  • Ansible Automation Platform MCP Server To Claude Code

    Ansible Automation Platform MCP Server To Claude Code

    I’m using AI…you’re using AI…now how do we get it to play with the rest of our tools? MCP is the way my friends. I’m going to cover how I quickly connected my AAP MCP to Claude Code(CC) running on a RHEL 9 VM. I was initially trying to do it via the Windows desktop…

  • Why Am I Rusty Surrette-Alvarez – Life as a News Anchor

    Why Am I Rusty Surrette-Alvarez – Life as a News Anchor

    On this episode of Why Am I, Greg sits down with Rusty, a Bryan-College Station news anchor who sees journalism less as being on TV and more as helping people feel seen. They talk about curiosity, trust, changing media, social media, Texas pride, and why the best stories usually come from everyday people. Don’t forget…

  • Why Am I Jerry Beck – Cartoon Historian

    Why Am I Jerry Beck – Cartoon Historian

    Jerry Beck has spent a lifetime chasing, preserving, and celebrating the cartoons most people almost forgot. From underground film collecting to restoring classic animation and meeting the legends who made it, this conversation is about obsession, art, nostalgia, and why old cartoons still matter. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations that…