Best The Purpose Patch Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 275: Mud Pulse Telemetry, 3D Printed Gears in Detail, and Display Hacking in our Future 1:09:10

1h ago1:09:10

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Join Hackaday Editors Elliot Williams and Tom Nardi for a review of the best stories to grace the front page of Hackaday this week. Things kick off with the news about Raspberry Pi going public, and what that might mean for everyone's favorite single-board computer. From there they'll cover the technology behind communicating through mud, DIY press…

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Ep 274: Capstan Robots, Avionics of Uncertain Purpose, and What the Frack? 51:15

2h ago51:15

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What do capstans, direct conversion receivers, and fracking have in common? They were all topics Hackaday editors Elliot Williams and Al Williams found fascinating this week. If you wonder what makes an electrical ground a ground, or what a theodolite is, you should check it out. Al struck on on the What's That Sound, but [Ferric Bueler] didn't so …

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EP 26: The Evolution of Arts Purpose w. Aki Yaguchi 1:09:25

1d ago1:09:25

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Send us a Text Message. Aki Yaguchi is an artist based in Naarm (Melbourne), Australia. She creates these gorgeous murals and artworks with a figure as the main focus. I have been wanting to have her on my podcast for quite some time now! I think the work she makes is gorgeous and I have been really curious about who that figure is and what inspire…

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Ep 273: A Tube Snoot, Dynamic Button Blobs, and Tokamaks Aren't Whack 42:21

18d ago42:21

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This week, it was Kristina's turn in the hot seat with Editor-in-Chief Elliot Williams. First up in the news: Germany's solar expansion and a lot of wind have resulted in excess energy, which some people think is bad. In Hackaday news, the entries in the 2024 Business Card Challenge are really stacking up. Then it's on to What's That Sound, which K…

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Botox, fillers, body dysmorphia and dangers of fast aesthetics with Leslie Lee 1:18:00

18d ago1:18:00

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This week, I bring you a thought-provoking conversation with Leslie Lee, a dedicated nurse injector making waves in the beauty industry. I have known Leslie for a while now and just love her to pieces. Leslie opens up about her personal journey into aesthetics, motivated by a deep interest in helping others look and feel their best as they age grac…

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E07: Keri-Lynne Shaw …”you are allowed to love what you do and get the pay to match…I love helping people learn how to advocate for themselves and I do think it’s what I was meant to do” 34:50

11d ago34:50

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Keri-Lynne Shaw describes herself as a ….. KL describes how much power the phrase has for her when it comes to life and when it comes to career. We explore the frequent ‘mucky/messy’ situations that KL has come across as a Chief People Officer. How important it is to talk about these messy situations, and how by talking about it allows us to explor…

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Ep 272: Desktop EDM, Silence of the Leaves, and the Tyranny of the Rocket Equation 1:16:18

14d ago1:16:18

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With Elliot off on vacation, Tom and Dan made a valiant effort to avoid the dreaded "clip show" and provide you with the tastiest hacker treats of the week. Did they succeed? That's not for us to say, but if you're interested in things like non-emulated N64 games and unnecessarily cool filament sensors, this just might be one to check out. We also …

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E06: Minola Jac “...a journalist by trade and a change practitioner by choice…” 28:49

18d ago28:49

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Minola Jac has written the most exceptional book “Everyday Inspiration for Change” (or “my baby doorstopper”!!) … We chat about the book initially before diving into Minola’s incredible journey through her work and life. Minola has a way of articulating moments that will stay with you for many weeks after hearing this conversation. A journalist by …

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EP 25: Spray Cans & Second Chances w. Cax One 1:22:16

18d ago1:22:16

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Send us a Text Message. Disclaimer: The podcast episode contains discussions about criminal activities involving graffiti and other crimes. Any references to illegal activities are provided for educational purposes only and should not be construed as condoning or promoting such behaviour. We do not endorse or encourage any unlawful actions. We enco…

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Ep 271: Audio Delay in a Hose, Ribbon Cable Repair, and DIY Hacker Metrology 54:21

27d ago54:21

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What did Hackaday Editors Elliot Williams and Al Williams find interesting on Hackaday this week? Well, honestly, all the posts, but they had to pick some to share with you in the podcast below. There's news about SuperCon 2024, and failing insulin pumps. After a mystery sound, the guys jump into reverbing garden hoses, Z80s, and even ribbon cable …

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E05: Freddie Fforde: “...at Patch, we see ourselves as guests in somebody else’s community…” 29:24

29d ago29:24

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Freddie Fforde is the founder of Patch...Freddie introduces us to the vision of Patch and how it incorporates everything to do with community, collaboration and local business, as well as being a shared “work near home” workspace. We speak about how working near to the people and places that we love means that we can invest more time into those peo…

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Ep 270: A Cluster of Microcontrollers, a rocket engine from scratch, and a look inside Voyager 1:08:25

1M ago1:08:25

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Join Hackaday Editors Elliot Williams and Tom Nardi as they get excited over the pocket-sized possibilities of the recently announced 2024 Business Card Challenge, and once again discuss their picks for the most interesting stories and hacks from the last week. There's cheap microcontrollers in highly parallel applications, a library that can easil…

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EP 24: From Graffiti to Fine Art w. Emmanuel Moore 1:14:59

29d ago1:14:59

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I speak with Brisbane based artist Emmauel Moore. A key focus in this discussion is how moving away from your roots, taking on feedback and critiques can help you within an arts practice and ultimately help you flourish into a better artist. Emmanuel's deep love for art is evident through his journey from gr…

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E04: Kathy Love "...."there's a lot of messiness in my life...and there's also a lot of beauty." 31:37

1M ago31:37

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Kathy Love talks about how we can have beautiful moments within the mess of our lives. We share about Kathy’s role as “Chief Community Officer” for “The Outlier Project”, founded by Scott Macgregor, and what an inspirational and crucial community it has become for both of us. We hear about Kathy’s work and practice, particularly her own discovery o…

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Ep 269: 3D Printed Flexure Whegs, El Cheapo Bullet Time, and a DIY Cell Phone Sniffer 48:45

1M ago48:45

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This week, it was Kristina's turn in the hot seat with Editor-in-Chief Elliot Williams. First up in the news -- the results are in for the 2024 Home Sweet Home Automation contest! First and second place went to some really gnarly, well-documented hacks, and third went to the cutest pill-dispensing robot you'll probably see before you hit the retire…

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E03: Botagoz Shantemirova ..."the things that I had to go through became a trigger for my self discovery” 24:52

1M ago24:52

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Welcome to another episode of Beautiful Mess where we explore how to navigate life's challenges and find meaning through adversity. Today's guest Botagoz Shantemirova shares her inspiring journey of personal growth after facing difficult life events. Botagoz shares how parenting her neurodivergent son opened her eyes in life-changing ways. Tune in …

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E02: Untangling the Beautiful Mess: Breathwork, Neurodiversity, and Inclusive Leadership 10:23

1M ago10:23

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Ready to breathe easy through your beautiful mess? Today’s episode is all about untangling neurodiversity and finding empowerment through breath. As someone who received her own ADHD diagnosis later in life, Isabel Pollen brings a personal lens while demonstrating breathing exercises you can use anytime challenging conversations arise. Whether you'…

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Ep 268: RF Burns, Wireless Charging Sucks, and Barnacles Grow on Flaperons 1:11:02

1M ago1:11:02

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Elliot and Dan got together to enshrine the week's hacks in podcast form, and to commiserate about their respective moms, each of whom recently fell victim to phishing attacks. It's not easy being ad hoc tech support sometimes, and as Elliot says, when someone is on the phone telling you that you've been hacked, he's the hacker. Moving on to the ha…

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Embracing the Journey with Kate Nelson 1:07:36

2M ago1:07:36

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Another amazing episode folks!!! This week, I introduce you to a dear friend and a woman going places: Kate Nelson. An Alaska Native Tlingit tribal member, Kate Nelson is an award-winning journalist based in Minneapolis who focuses on amplifying important Native American change makers and issues. Her writing has appeared in top publications includi…

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E01: Beautiful Mess Beginnings 15:32

2M ago15:32

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Discover the beauty within life's chaos. On this premiere episode of Beautiful Mess, Isabel Pollen launches her new podcast exploring personal growth through diverse stories of challenge and strength. In the debut episode, hear the intriguing origin of the name "Beautiful Mess," and get a glimpse into Isabel's storied theater career. Discover her p…

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EP 23: Art Chat w. Phoebe Paradise (Part 1) 1:30:21

2M ago1:30:21

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Send us a Text Message. I am calling this art chat because we spoke about a huge range of subjects; her journey, studio, businesses, fashion and art practice, and more! There is no one way to describe her, she is an incredible artist and human being. This is also PART 1 because we both decided we are going to do a follow up art chat at a later date…

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Ep 267: Metal Casting, Plasma Cutting, and a Spicy 555 1:03:38

2M ago1:03:38

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What were some of the best posts on Hackaday last week? Elliot Williams and Al Williams decided there were too many to choose from, but they did take a sampling of the ones that caught their attention. This week's picks were an eclectic mix of everything from metal casting and plasma cutters to radio astronomy and space telescope budgets. In betwee…

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Ep 266: A Writer's Deck, Patching Your Battleship, and Fact-Checking the Eclipse 1:10:44

2M ago1:10:44

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Before Elliot Williams jumps on a train for Hackaday Europe, there was just enough time to meet up virtually with Tom Nardi to discuss their favorite hacks and stories from the previous week. This episode's topics include the potential benefits of having a dual-gantry 3D printer, using microcontrollers to build bespoke note taking gadgets, the exci…

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Turn An Overwhelmed Life Into A Fulfilled Life 51:35

2M ago51:35

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This week on the Uplevel Together podcast, we talk to Michael Madaus, a retired thoracic surgeon with an exceptional story to tell. From a turbulent childhood to the height of medical success, and finally finding true fulfillment beyond the operating room, Michael's story is both riveting and thought-provoking. Michael opens up about achieving prof…

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EP 22: Exploring Painting as an Enigma w. Michael Delany 1:16:21

2M ago1:16:21

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Send us a Text Message. Michael Delany is a powerhouse of a creative and individual. He is an artist, interior designer, and nightclub owner in Sydney and Melbourne. I have adored Delany's artworks for a few years now, he has this ability to make you pause and check yourself physically and mentally - something I find to be very provocative. His use…

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Ep 265: Behind the Epic SSH Hack, 1980s Cyber Butler, The Story of Season 7 42:44

2M ago42:44

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This week, Editor-in-Chief Elliot Williams and Kristina Panos convened once again to give the lowdown on this week's best hacks. First up in the news -- it's giga-sunset time for Gigaset IoT devices, which simultaneously became paperweights on March 29th. And all that Flipper Zero panic? It has spread to Australia, but still remains exactly that: p…

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Ep 264: Cheap Minimills, 65-in-1 Electronics, and Time on Moon 1:03:59

3M ago1:03:59

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It was Dan's turn behind the mic with Elliot this time as we uncovered the latest from the world of hacking, and what an eclectic mix it was. It was slightly heavy on machining, with a look at mini-mills that are better than nothing, and a DIY DRO that's A-OK. We also kicked the nostalgia bucket over -- whatever that means -- and got a new twist on…

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Beyond Success: Redefining Leadership with Katy Burke 47:55

2M ago47:55

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In this episode of "Uplevel Together," I sat down with Katy Burke, entrepreneur and visionary behind TeamWomen. Tune in to explore how TeamWomen is reshaping leadership, fostering women's growth in business, and creating a supportive community through mentorship, partnerships, and engaging events. Discover the importance of embracing diversity, liv…

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Ep 263: Better DCMA, AI Spreadsheet Play, and Home Assistants Your Way 1:08:54

3M ago1:08:54

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No need to wonder what stories Hackaday Editors Elliot Williams and Al Williams were reading this week. They'll tell you about them in this week's podcast. The guys revisit the McDonald's ice cream machine issue to start. This week, DIY voice assistants and home automation took center stage. But you'll also hear about AI chat models implemented as …

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Ep 262: Wheelchair Hacking, Big Little Science at Home, Arya Talks PCBs 1:02:45

3M ago1:02:45

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Join Hackaday Editors Elliot Williams and Tom Nardi as they go over their favorite hacks and stories from the past week. This episode starts off with an update on Hackaday Europe 2024, which is now less than a month away, and from there dives into wheelchairs with subscription plans, using classic woodworking techniques to improve your 3D printer’s…

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Beautiful Mess Trailer 1:25

3M ago1:25

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Welcome to Beautiful Mess, where personal growth is a lifelong journey. Join our host Isabel Pollen and her guests of entrepreneurs, mental health advocates, parents, and more! Our goal is to ignite curiosity, spark conversations, and offer practical strategies for navigating life's complexities.By Isabel Pollen

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Ep 261: Rickroll Toothbrush, Keyboard Cat, Zombie Dialup 36:55

3M ago36:55

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This week, Editor-in-Chief Elliot Williams and Kristina Panos met up in a new disposable location to give the lowdown on this week's best hacks. First up in the news -- the Home Sweet Home Automation contest is still going strong. You've still got plenty of time, so get on over to Hackaday.IO and start your entry today. In the news, the UK is askin…

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Hope after suicide attempt: Sam Eaton's story 46:44

3M ago46:44

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In this powerful episode, I talk to Sam Eaton, founder of Recklessly Alive - https://www.recklesslyalive.com/. Sam Eaton takes us through his own battle with depression and suicide attempt to the creation of a suicide prevention initiative. His experience sheds light on the stark realities of mental health and the toxic influence of social media on…

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EP 21: Answering r/ArtBusiness Questions (Reddit) - What Would Madbutt Do? 25:24

3M ago25:24

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Send us a Text Message. This is a super quick episode in bite size chunks. In this episode, I go over some posted questions on r/ArtBusiness on Reddit and what I would do! The topics include: Copyright Social Media - is X (twitter) worth it or what works well? Selling Online - how to start, selling through Etsy, Lawyers - what to do! Commerical Use…

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Ep 260: KiCad 8, Two Weather Stations, and Multiple I2Cs 1:07:10

4M ago1:07:10

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It's a leap year, so Elliot and Dan put the extra day to good use tracking down all the hottest hacks from the past week and dorking out about them. There's big news in the KiCad community, and we talked about all the new features along with some old woes. Great minds think alike, apparently, since two different e-ink weather stations made the cut …

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