Brodie Robertson
Special guest
Brodie Robertson is a Linux content creator and open source advocate known for his in-depth YouTube videos, livestreams, and community engagement around Linux desktops, privacy, and alternative tech. With a clear, approachable style, he breaks down complex topics like Wayland, window managers, and FOSS tooling for both newcomers and seasoned users alike. When he’s not making content, Brodie’s likely diving into the latest weird window manager or testing obscure distros so you don’t have to.
Brodie Robertson has been a guest on 1 episode.
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Episode 18: Wayland and My eX-11 | The IT Guy Show 018
November 18th, 2025 | 47 mins 33 secs
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Join Eric and guest Brodie Robertson as they explore the history of X11, its weird quirks, and why it stuck around so long, before unpacking what makes Wayland different, better, and sometimes frustrating.