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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November 3, 2025Episode 931 hr 2 min
Episode 93 - Stagehand Lineset
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.
October 1, 2025Episode 921 hr 45 min
Episode 92 - Spikemark Pendant
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.
August 9, 2025Episode 911 hr 16 min
Episode 91 - Scissor Lifts and Pendant vNext and Camera Talk
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.
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.
June 4, 2025Episode 891 hr 49 min
Episode 89 – Deep Diving On Spikemark, Vantis, Stagehand FX & Custom Projects
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.
May 12, 2025Episode 8853 min
Episode 88 - Chatting With Dave Thomas CEO Of Wenger Corporation
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.
April 7, 2025Episode 871 hr 37 min
Episode 87 - Installation Woes
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!
February 28, 2025Episode 861 hr 17 min
Episode 86 - Tracking Video Walls, Consoles, and Chain Motors
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.
February 1, 2025Episode 851 hr 52 min
Episode 85 - Sunroofs, iPads, Chain Motors, and More.
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.
December 31, 2024Episode 841 hr 41 min
Episode 84 - Dual Motor Machines, Canadian Tech Support, And 2024 Recap
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.
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