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93 episodes
Language
EnglishPublisher
Creative Conners, Inc.Explicit
No
Date created
2015/06/08
Latest episode
2025/11/03
Average duration
86 min.
Release period
33 days
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Join Gareth and Mike as we chat about the technology used in scenic automation. We dive into machine design, programming, and electronics, and how all that stuff can be used on stage to bring motion into live performances. We also might take an occasional detour to talk about other interesting gadgets.
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Episode 93 - Stagehand Lineset
2025/11/03
Kody, Mike, Christian, and Gareth dive into the new Stagehand Lineset being developed. They also discuss some of the exciting news at the company, including attending LDI, controls training, and the Texas Scenic acquisition.
Episode 92 - Spikemark Pendant
2025/10/01
Gareth, Mike, Christian, and Kody are back to follow every tangent as they talk about all the new Spikemark Pendant development and some of the exciting new things coming. They even find some time to talk about the Microsoft Surface and the latest iPhones.
Episode 91 - Scissor Lifts and Pendant vNext and Camera Talk
2025/08/09
Another electric scissor lift is hitting production. Spikemark Pendant is due for some updates and upgrades. We welcome some new camera gear and wave farewell to dead gear. Kody, Christian, Mike, and Gareth tell all in our nearly-monthly podcast.
Episode 90 - Fixed Speed Controllers & Floorpockets
2025/07/08
Mike, Kody, Christian, and Gareth are back talking about what a Stagehand Fixed Speed could be after some testing. They also dive into the latest build of Floorpockets and some of the load cell whose that came from it.
Episode 89 – Deep Diving On Spikemark, Vantis, Stagehand FX & Custom Projects
2025/06/04
Kody, Mike, Christian, and Gareth are back with plenty to share! After spending some time getting hands-on with Vantis, they dive into what the future might hold. From making interfaces simple and intuitive for facility users to keeping powerful control options for live performance pros, they explore how to balance it all. Plus, they chat about some cool custom projects and brainstorm what a new Stagehand FX could look like.
Episode 88 - Chatting With Dave Thomas CEO Of Wenger Corporation
2025/05/12
You might have heard the big news that Creative Conners was acquired by Wenger Corporation in April, and this month Kody, Christian, Mike, and Gareth get to chat with their new boss Dave Thomas.
Episode 87 - Installation Woes
2025/04/07
Kody, Mike, Christian, and Gareth are back to talk about a “quick” install in NYC that turned out to be not so quick. They also talk about some of the work that’s being done on the dual servo chain lift and some cool new features in Off The Shelf. They’ve also got some cool new Surface Laptops!
Episode 86 - Tracking Video Walls, Consoles, and Chain Motors
2025/02/28
Kody, Christian, Mike, and Gareth are back talking about another quick turn around LED video wall project as well as the new Spikemark Console. They also dive into some new Cable and Chain Motor improvements.
Episode 85 - Sunroofs, iPads, Chain Motors, and More.
2025/02/01
Gareth, Mike, Christian, and Kody are back and boy do they have a lot to say. Turns out a lot happened in January. Everything from custom machines to internal processes to new toys and so much more.
Episode 84 - Dual Motor Machines, Canadian Tech Support, And 2024 Recap
2024/12/31
Mike, Kody, Christian, and Gareth are back chatting about a few different dual motor projects, Canadian tech support, LDI, a few different tangents, and recapping 2024.
Episode 83 - Floorpocket v2!
2024/11/30
The first units of the new Floorpocket v2 have shipped and Kody, Christian, Mike, and Gareth are finally ready to talk about it. Also while the Floorpocket was finishing up there was a surprise trip to Hawaii for Mike, Gareth, and Christian.
We’ll also be at LDI booth 2009 to show off the new Spikemark 6 and Console!
Episode 82 - A Few Quick Projects
2024/11/01
There were some quick projects this month and some extended on site trips. Everything from SNL to residential art spinners to Hawaii (again), and Mike, Kody, Christian, and Gareth are back to chat about all of them.
Episode 81 - More Than Just Hawaii
2024/09/30
Turns out there has been more than just the Hawaii job happening in the shop. Mike, Christian, Kody, and Gareth chat about some of the other projects that have been going on at the shop. Everything from retrofitting controls in NYC, to building the new four post chain hoist lift, to Slushi machines and new cameras.
Episode 80 - Installing In Hawaii
2024/09/16
The episode may be a little bit late (what is 16 days really) but it finally happened! The project Mike, Kody, Christian, and Gareth have been talking about for months got installed! On this episode they dive deep on all the ups, downs, and bumps along the way.
Episode 79 - Spikemark 6 is coming
2024/08/02
We are just wrapping up™️ development the next version of Spikemark. Besides changing how cues are written, how many GO buttons are available, live speed adjustment mid-move, and a new authorization model, not much has changed 😂 Listen in as we dig into the details. Oh, and Christian got a new TV. And Gareth bought (another) lens.
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Woger Wabbit 2017/09/06
Entertaining backstage talk
Anyone who has any interest in what goes on backstage will find these guys very entertaining even when they get pretty technical.
WillTheTD 2015/11/02
Great for the automation nerd...
Gareath & Royal allow you a hugh peak behind the curtain in how (& why) they do stage automation. As they talk about things, they don't "dumb it down"...
jacdesign 2015/07/13
Great look behind the curtain!
This podcast is an insight and fun look behind the scenes at a scenic automation company. Gareth and Royal are smart and funny. This is perfect for bo...
tbattista89 2015/06/19
Lunch Table
Its just like sitting around the lunch table with these guys. Great conversation and lots of information, you will defiantly learn a thing or two.
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