<![CDATA[Omarchy Stories]]>Omarchy Stories — A signal from nowhere.

This is a transmission by the community, for the community.

Omarchy is beautiful, fun & agentic Linux — opinionated by DHH, but yours to command. And behind every install there's a story: the developer who stopped renting their workflow from Cupertino, the tinkerer who vibed their way through an alteration nobody thought possible, the stubborn fix that became community knowledge overnight.

Omarchy Stories broadcasts those people. Each episode is a field report from someone in command — what they escaped, what they changed, what they fixed, and what the next Omarch can learn from it.

No gatekeepers, no marketing filter, no permission required.

If you have an interesting Omarchy story, this is your platform.

Because that's the whole point: when something breaks, nobody here waits for Apple or Microsoft to allow the fix.

Someone finds it. Someone shares it. Everybody moves faster.

The community is the signal. Tune in.

We can fix everything.

]]>https://omarchystories.orgRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 10 Sep 2026 22:45:22 GMTWed, 02 Sep 2026 09:41:20 GMT60Basti<p><b>Omarchy Stories — A signal from nowhere.</b></p><p></p><p>This is a transmission by the community, for the community.</p><p>Omarchy is beautiful, fun &amp; agentic Linux — opinionated by DHH, but yours to command. And behind every install there's a story: the developer who stopped renting their workflow from Cupertino, the tinkerer who vibed their way through an alteration nobody thought possible, the stubborn fix that became community knowledge overnight.</p><p></p><p>Omarchy Stories broadcasts those people. Each episode is a field report from someone in command — what they escaped, what they changed, what they fixed, and what the next Omarch can learn from it. </p><p></p><p>No gatekeepers, no marketing filter, no permission required. </p><p></p><p>If you have an interesting Omarchy story, this is your platform.</p><p>Because that's the whole point: when something breaks, nobody here waits for Apple or Microsoft to allow the fix. </p><p></p><p>Someone finds it. Someone shares it. Everybody moves faster.</p><p></p><p>The community is the signal. Tune in.</p><p></p><p><b>We can fix everything.</b></p>episodicBastihey@basti.netno<![CDATA[Erik Melton - Omarchy Security Team]]>Erik Melton shares his path into software engineering and cybersecurity, and why problem-solving skills matter more than formal education.

He breaks down the complexities of PCI DSS compliance, his move from a highly regulated industry into media, and how the role of code in software engineering is changing. The conversation covers what actually counts in today's job market — preparation, real experience and a strong portfolio — as well as the weight of clear communication and personal connection in the interview process. It closes on the role of trust and community engagement in security-related projects.

Erik Melton on X - https://x.com/meltonaerik
Basti on X - https://x.com/bastidotnet
Omarchy Stories on X - https://x.com/OmarchyStories
Omarchy Stories Website - https://omarchystories.org

Chapters

00:00 Journey into Software Engineering and Cybersecurity
03:09 PCI DSS Compliance and Transition to Media Industry
17:34 The Evolving Role of Code in Software Engineering
24:08 Preparation and Experience in the Job Market
27:08 The Role of Effective Communication in Interviews
39:10 The Importance of Trust and Community Engagement

]]>e6dfec79-5ed3-4b3f-9562-4ffc1d4cb9c6Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT<p><b>Erik Melton</b> shares his path into software engineering and cybersecurity, and why problem-solving skills matter more than formal education.</p><p></p><p>He breaks down the complexities of PCI DSS compliance, his move from a highly regulated industry into media, and how the role of code in software engineering is changing. The conversation covers what actually counts in today's job market — preparation, real experience and a strong portfolio — as well as the weight of clear communication and personal connection in the interview process. It closes on the role of trust and community engagement in security-related projects.</p><p></p><p>Erik Melton on X - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/meltonaerik" target="_blank">https://x.com/meltonaerik</a><br />Basti on X - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/bastidotnet" target="_blank">https://x.com/bastidotnet</a><br />Omarchy Stories on X - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/OmarchyStories" target="_blank">https://x.com/OmarchyStories</a><br />Omarchy Stories Website - <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://omarchystories.org/" target="_blank">https://omarchystories.org</a></p><p></p><p><b>Chapters</b></p><p>00:00 Journey into Software Engineering and Cybersecurity<br />03:09 PCI DSS Compliance and Transition to Media Industry<br />17:34 The Evolving Role of Code in Software Engineering<br />24:08 Preparation and Experience in the Job Market<br />27:08 The Role of Effective Communication in Interviews<br />39:10 The Importance of Trust and Community Engagement</p>no00:48:01Erik Melton - Omarchy Security Teamfull<![CDATA[Mehmet Ince - Omarcy Security Team]]>In the first episode of Omarchy Stories, I'm joined by Mehmet Ince from the Omarchy Security Team.

We talk about how he found his way into cybersecurity and what still draws him to vulnerability research — the kind of work where you keep digging until something gives.

Mehmet shares what his role on the security team looks like and how the team works internally: how closely they collaborate, and how much learning happens along the way. We get into the impact of AI on vulnerability research, open source culture, and how vulnerabilities get reported — including what it means when one of them hits the entire Linux ecosystem.

From there we look at the particular challenges in the Postgres ecosystem, the wider cybersecurity landscape, and Mehmet's view that security is above all a path of learning and exploration that never really ends.

We close on what makes Omarchy what it is — the innovation coming out of the community, and the excitement and engagement behind it.

Omarchy Stories — the podcast from the community, for the community.

Takeaways

  • Passion for cybersecurity from a young age
  • Impact of AI on vulnerability research Open source culture fosters contributions to the Linux ecosystem.
  • Vulnerability research in the Postgres ecosystem presents security challenges.

https://x.com/mdisec

https://mehmetince.net/part-1-6-systemic-risks-in-the-managed-postgresql-industry-extension-risks-are-real-exploiting-postgis-memory-corruption-bug-at-neondb-supabase-and-many-more/

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Cybersecurity
  • 01:01 Early Years and Passion for Cybersecurity
  • 02:15 Professional Journey in Cybersecurity
  • 03:15 Exploring Linux and Vulnerability Research
  • 04:18 Joining Omarchi and Security Team
  • 05:35 Impact of AI on Vulnerability Research
  • 15:49 Internal Workings and Reporting Process
  • 21:33 Collaboration and Learning in the Team
  • 23:54 Open Source Culture and Dependencies
  • 24:53 Vulnerability Reporting and Mitigation
  • 25:50 Contributions to the Linux Ecosystem
  • 26:56 Rapid Decision-Making and Experience
  • 28:34 Vulnerability Research in Postgres Ecosystem
  • 29:56 Challenges in Postgres Ecosystem Security
  • 31:23 Cybersecurity Landscape and Impact
  • 33:58 Getting Started in Cybersecurity
  • 37:24 Journey of Learning and Exploration
  • 39:33 Community Innovation and Excitement
  • 42:36 Omachii Culture and Community Engagement
]]>ca6c5af0-b493-4e86-99d5-9b4121d139feFri, 04 Sep 2026 10:08:42 GMT<p>In the first episode of <i>Omarchy Stories</i>, I'm joined by Mehmet Ince from the Omarchy Security Team. </p><p></p><p>We talk about how he found his way into cybersecurity and what still draws him to vulnerability research — the kind of work where you keep digging until something gives.</p><p></p><p>Mehmet shares what his role on the security team looks like and how the team works internally: how closely they collaborate, and how much learning happens along the way. We get into the impact of AI on vulnerability research, open source culture, and how vulnerabilities get reported — including what it means when one of them hits the entire Linux ecosystem.</p><p></p><p>From there we look at the particular challenges in the Postgres ecosystem, the wider cybersecurity landscape, and Mehmet's view that security is above all a path of learning and exploration that never really ends.</p><p></p><p>We close on what makes Omarchy what it is — the innovation coming out of the community, and the excitement and engagement behind it.</p><p><i>Omarchy Stories — the podcast from the community, for the community.</i></p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Passion for cybersecurity from a young age</li><li>Impact of AI on vulnerability research Open source culture fosters contributions to the Linux ecosystem.</li><li>Vulnerability research in the Postgres ecosystem presents security challenges.</li></ul><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://x.com/mdisec" target="_blank">https://x.com/mdisec</a></p><p></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://mehmetince.net/part-1-6-systemic-risks-in-the-managed-postgresql-industry-extension-risks-are-real-exploiting-postgis-memory-corruption-bug-at-neondb-supabase-and-many-more/" target="_blank">https://mehmetince.net/part-1-6-systemic-risks-in-the-managed-postgresql-industry-extension-risks-are-real-exploiting-postgis-memory-corruption-bug-at-neondb-supabase-and-many-more/</a></p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Cybersecurity</li><li>01:01 Early Years and Passion for Cybersecurity</li><li>02:15 Professional Journey in Cybersecurity</li><li>03:15 Exploring Linux and Vulnerability Research</li><li>04:18 Joining Omarchi and Security Team</li><li>05:35 Impact of AI on Vulnerability Research</li><li>15:49 Internal Workings and Reporting Process</li><li>21:33 Collaboration and Learning in the Team</li><li>23:54 Open Source Culture and Dependencies</li><li>24:53 Vulnerability Reporting and Mitigation</li><li>25:50 Contributions to the Linux Ecosystem</li><li>26:56 Rapid Decision-Making and Experience</li><li>28:34 Vulnerability Research in Postgres Ecosystem</li><li>29:56 Challenges in Postgres Ecosystem Security</li><li>31:23 Cybersecurity Landscape and Impact</li><li>33:58 Getting Started in Cybersecurity</li><li>37:24 Journey of Learning and Exploration</li><li>39:33 Community Innovation and Excitement</li><li>42:36 Omachii Culture and Community Engagement</li></ul>no00:46:27Mehmet Ince - Omarcy Security Teamfull