Allen Wyma talks with Kyle Machulis, lead developer on Buttplug. Buttplug is an open-source standards and software project for controlling intimate hardware such as sex toys.

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Timestamps

[@0:58] - Kyle’s Introduction
[@3:17] - What got Kyle into sex tech and why start Buttplug
[@9:08] - How does Buttplug operate and what functions does it provide?
[@11:45] - How did Rust come into their project?
[@19:48] - How was their experience with the Rust community?
[@28:05] - What protocols does Buttplug use and develop?
[@33:33] - Buttplug’s capabilities, limitations, and safety protocols
[@44:23] - Why the name “Buttplug”?
[@51:53] - Buttplug’s push for not just entertainment but also health and wellness purposes
[@56:07] - How people can help contribute to pushing Buttplug’s project
[@59:45] - Kyle’s parting thoughts

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Credits

Intro Theme: Aerocity

Audio Editing: Plangora

Hosting Infrastructure: Jon Gjengset

Show Notes: Plangora

Hosts: Allen Wyma

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