The Bootloader
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A monthly podcast loading you up with news from the maker, tech, and CircuitPython communities. Learn more at https://www.thebootloader.net or find us wherever you get your podcasts.
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Here's @todbot.com in the latest episode sharing how you can run GitHub Actions locally on macOS, Windows and Linux using act.
January 8, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Here's @todbot.com in the latest episode sharing how you can run GitHub Actions locally on macOS, Windows and Linux using act.
New episode of The Bootloader is out! Paul has mic issues (sorry!) and Tod is getting over something, but we discuss building your own Steam Machine, learning to sew, learning analog circuits, and more. Find the show wherever you get your podcasts or visit www.thebootloader.net/episodes/202...
Episode 28 - Games Without Frontiers - The Bootloader
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January 5, 2026 at 4:15 PM
New episode of The Bootloader is out! Paul has mic issues (sorry!) and Tod is getting over something, but we discuss building your own Steam Machine, learning to sew, learning analog circuits, and more. Find the show wherever you get your podcasts or visit www.thebootloader.net/episodes/202...
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Hey want free stickers? How about a free podcast? We got both! And cat pics! www.thebootloader.net
January 3, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Hey want free stickers? How about a free podcast? We got both! And cat pics! www.thebootloader.net
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New episode of The Bootloader coming Monday! I have some mic issues, Tod's getting over a cold and we're still here to share how to build your own Steam Machine, learning analog circuits by building synths, and more.
January 2, 2026 at 8:40 PM
New episode of The Bootloader coming Monday! I have some mic issues, Tod's getting over a cold and we're still here to share how to build your own Steam Machine, learning analog circuits by building synths, and more.
Paul has mic issues and Tod has a cold, but we're still bringing you a new episode Monday. We chat gaming, sewing, synths, and more. Find the show wherever you get your podcasts. Happy New Year!
January 1, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Paul has mic issues and Tod has a cold, but we're still bringing you a new episode Monday. We chat gaming, sewing, synths, and more. Find the show wherever you get your podcasts. Happy New Year!
New episode! @todbot.com chats about his recent trip to Supercon, Microsoft open sources Zork, the return of the 80s style computer magazines, and more. Find the show wherever you get your podcasts or visit www.thebootloader.net/episodes/ep0...
Episode 27 - Don't call it a comeback - The Bootloader
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December 1, 2025 at 4:10 PM
New episode! @todbot.com chats about his recent trip to Supercon, Microsoft open sources Zork, the return of the 80s style computer magazines, and more. Find the show wherever you get your podcasts or visit www.thebootloader.net/episodes/ep0...
Coming tomorrow on a new episode: @paulcutler.org and @todbot.com talk about Tod's recent trip to Supercon. And of course they discuss the badge:
November 30, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Coming tomorrow on a new episode: @paulcutler.org and @todbot.com talk about Tod's recent trip to Supercon. And of course they discuss the badge:
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Coming Monday on a new episode of The Bootloader: @todbot.com recaps Supercon, we discuss Microsoft open sourcing Zork, ultrawideband, and more. Also, one of my picks, DOCTYPE magazine, todbot received for Christmas:
November 28, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Coming Monday on a new episode of The Bootloader: @todbot.com recaps Supercon, we discuss Microsoft open sourcing Zork, ultrawideband, and more. Also, one of my picks, DOCTYPE magazine, todbot received for Christmas:
We are thankful for each and every one of you who listens to the show. To those in the US, Happy Thanksgiving! (And a new episode coming Monday)
November 27, 2025 at 2:10 PM
We are thankful for each and every one of you who listens to the show. To those in the US, Happy Thanksgiving! (And a new episode coming Monday)
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I got @thebootloader.net stickers! Thanks @paulcutler.org! And they’re cat-approved (sorta, you know cats) #caturday #podcats #podcast
November 13, 2025 at 12:59 AM
I got @thebootloader.net stickers! Thanks @paulcutler.org! And they’re cat-approved (sorta, you know cats) #caturday #podcats #podcast
New episode! Tod and Paul welcome guest Liz Clark and chat about Raspberry Pi Connect, an open source e-Reader, code as PCB design, and more. Find the show wherever you get your podcasts or visit www.thebootloader.net/episodes/ep0...
Episode 26 - Super Smooth with Liz Clark - The Bootloader
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November 3, 2025 at 4:31 PM
New episode! Tod and Paul welcome guest Liz Clark and chat about Raspberry Pi Connect, an open source e-Reader, code as PCB design, and more. Find the show wherever you get your podcasts or visit www.thebootloader.net/episodes/ep0...
I have stickers! Want one? Request here (US addresses only, sorry): docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
October 29, 2025 at 10:27 PM
I have stickers! Want one? Request here (US addresses only, sorry): docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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I ended up ordering some 2" x 2" stickers for The Bootloader. I'll set up a form in a couple weeks where you can request them and I'll send you some for free!
October 16, 2025 at 6:02 PM
I ended up ordering some 2" x 2" stickers for The Bootloader. I'll set up a form in a couple weeks where you can request them and I'll send you some for free!
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I've reopened sponsorships for The Bootloader and The CircuitPython Show - more info at www.circuitpythonshow.com/pages/sponsors - All funds go to supporting the show, including podcast hosting, recording, and calendar scheduling.
Sponsors | The CircuitPython Show
A podcast with the people creating awesome things with CircuitPython and more.
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October 15, 2025 at 10:50 PM
I've reopened sponsorships for The Bootloader and The CircuitPython Show - more info at www.circuitpythonshow.com/pages/sponsors - All funds go to supporting the show, including podcast hosting, recording, and calendar scheduling.
New episode! @todbot.com and @paulcutler.org chat about speeding up your Raspberry Pi, a couple product reviews, synths, and more. Find the show wherever you get your podcasts or visit www.thebootloader.net/episodes/ep0...
Episode 25 - I Feel the Need for Speed - The Bootloader
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October 6, 2025 at 3:23 PM
New episode! @todbot.com and @paulcutler.org chat about speeding up your Raspberry Pi, a couple product reviews, synths, and more. Find the show wherever you get your podcasts or visit www.thebootloader.net/episodes/ep0...
Coming Monday on a new episode: @todbot.com shares his impressions of the Framework 12 Laptop -
October 3, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Coming Monday on a new episode: @todbot.com shares his impressions of the Framework 12 Laptop -
Our website has a new coat of paint! We've transitioned from using Hugo to mkdocs-material for the site and all our show notes. Check it out at www.thebootloader.net
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September 25, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Our website has a new coat of paint! We've transitioned from using Hugo to mkdocs-material for the site and all our show notes. Check it out at www.thebootloader.net
New episode! Miss last Friday's live show? Take the show on the go in this special replay of the live CircuitPython Day 2025 episode. Paul & Tod share a few of their favorite CircuitPython things from the last year. www.thebootloader.net/blog/2025/08...
CircuitPython Day 2025 Special Edition
The Bootloader LIVE on CircuitPython Day 2025
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August 22, 2025 at 1:56 PM
New episode! Miss last Friday's live show? Take the show on the go in this special replay of the live CircuitPython Day 2025 episode. Paul & Tod share a few of their favorite CircuitPython things from the last year. www.thebootloader.net/blog/2025/08...
1 hour!
In just over two hours, @todbot.com and I will bring you a special live episode of The Bootloader for #CircuitPythonDay2025. Tune in here at 4pm EDT / 1pm PDT: youtube.com/live/05c2LV6...
The Bootloader Podcast: Live! #CircuitPythonDay2025
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August 15, 2025 at 6:56 PM
1 hour!
Catch up on the latest episode with special guest John Park. Here's a clip of @todbot.com sharing the KiCad CLI and its benefits. Find the show wherever you get your podcasts.
August 13, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Catch up on the latest episode with special guest John Park. Here's a clip of @todbot.com sharing the KiCad CLI and its benefits. Find the show wherever you get your podcasts.
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In the most recent @thebootloader.net podcast, I talked about AlgoRave & Strudel music live-coding. It's a lot of fun! Switch Angel just posted a great video showing how to do beats & audio chopping in Strudel. www.youtube.com/watch?v=3h1v...
(also www.thebootloader.net/blog/2025/08...)
(also www.thebootloader.net/blog/2025/08...)
Chopping Audio in Strudel Pt. 2! (DNB Edition)
YouTube video by Switch Angel
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August 12, 2025 at 11:27 PM
In the most recent @thebootloader.net podcast, I talked about AlgoRave & Strudel music live-coding. It's a lot of fun! Switch Angel just posted a great video showing how to do beats & audio chopping in Strudel. www.youtube.com/watch?v=3h1v...
(also www.thebootloader.net/blog/2025/08...)
(also www.thebootloader.net/blog/2025/08...)
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If you were a fan of the Roland MT-32, you’ll love the MIDI Blaster that JP built and the devices that inspired it! #generalmidi #midi #mt32
New episode! @johnpark.bsky.social joins the show and shares floppy disk MIDI boomboxes, @todbot.com shares AlgoRave - live coding music, @paulcutler.org shares the rp2350 as a mini-computer (with the Adafruit Fruit Jam released days after recording), and more! www.thebootloader.net/blog/2025/08...
Drop the beat - with John Park
Drop the beat - with John Park
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August 4, 2025 at 4:02 PM
If you were a fan of the Roland MT-32, you’ll love the MIDI Blaster that JP built and the devices that inspired it! #generalmidi #midi #mt32
New episode! @johnpark.bsky.social joins the show and shares floppy disk MIDI boomboxes, @todbot.com shares AlgoRave - live coding music, @paulcutler.org shares the rp2350 as a mini-computer (with the Adafruit Fruit Jam released days after recording), and more! www.thebootloader.net/blog/2025/08...
Drop the beat - with John Park
Drop the beat - with John Park
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August 4, 2025 at 3:25 PM
New episode! @johnpark.bsky.social joins the show and shares floppy disk MIDI boomboxes, @todbot.com shares AlgoRave - live coding music, @paulcutler.org shares the rp2350 as a mini-computer (with the Adafruit Fruit Jam released days after recording), and more! www.thebootloader.net/blog/2025/08...
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Coming Monday on a new episode of The Bootloader: @johnpark.bsky.social joins the show and shares... boomboxes that play MIDI files using floppies?
August 2, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Coming Monday on a new episode of The Bootloader: @johnpark.bsky.social joins the show and shares... boomboxes that play MIDI files using floppies?