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Episode 52 - Upfronts and VFD struggles
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Listen along to Mike and Kody talk about doing an upfront in New York and Christian ramble on about VFD parameters.
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Listen along to Mike and Kody talk about doing an upfront in New York and Christian ramble on about VFD parameters.
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1 Episode 88 - Chatting With Dave Thomas CEO Of Wenger Corporation 53:18
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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.
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!

1 Episode 86 - Tracking Video Walls, Consoles, and Chain Motors 1:17:24
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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.

1 Episode 85 - Sunroofs, iPads, Chain Motors, and More. 1:52:18
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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.

1 Episode 84 - Dual Motor Machines, Canadian Tech Support, And 2024 Recap 1:41:10
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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.
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!…
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.
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.…
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.
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.…
The gang is back to chat about a big project heading to Hawaii (sshh… it’s secret, just between you and us). We’ve been tackling woes of absolute encoders and precision load cells. Laugh along as we cry.

1 Episode 77 - Talking Automation With Joe Jeremy 1:15:51
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Gareth, Kody, and Christian got the chance to sit down and chat with Joe Jeremy! They started with Joe’s impressive career starting as a carpenter all the way through founding Niscon. Along the way they also got to talk about some of the cool projects Joe’s worked on all around the world.
Mike, Kody, Christian, and Gareth have been squashing lots of bugs over the last month and have lots to say about them. In the midst of bug squashing Gareth also built a 6-axis show and Kody designed a new Stagehand.
Mike, Kody, Christian, and Gareth get together to chat about CAT1 stopping and brake sequencing for an upcoming job in Hawaii. Kody and Mike also recount some of the fun from USITT this year, all of which leads to an impromptu discussion about our headphones.

1 Episode 74 - Tech Support & Product Summit 1:26:11
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Gareth, Mike, Kody, and Christian are back discussing some of the ever-green tech support issues and some of the new products that were proposed during Creative Conners’ annual product summit. All of this set to the dulcet tones of general contractors renovating the new offices.
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Gareth, Mike, Christian, and Kody are back discussing bringing New features to old controllers, big New Spikemark features, and the New ways they’re looking at the company and what they do.
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Kody, Christian, Mike, and Gareth are here to look back on 2023 in this very special bonus episode.
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Kody, Christian, Mike, and Gareth chat for 4 hours about the Geffen Vortek retrofit that Kody and Christian were just on site for, and even in this abridged version they follow all the tangents.
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1 Episode 70 - New Services, Tangents, and Farewells 1:07:21
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Mike, Kody, Christian, Harry, and Gareth are back at it introducing some new service offerings from Creative Conners. In the midst of all the new they(Kody) experience some technical difficulties and really lean into the “other cool tech” part of the show with some tangents about Windows and cameras. Finally they say farewell to Harry as he moves on to new and exciting things.…
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The gang's all here! Kody, Christian, Harry, Mike, and Gareth are back this time discussing the upcoming improvements to Spikemark groups, the brand new Spotline Mini, and some cool new features in Fusion 360. Along the way they get distracted with Christian’s impeccable naming skills as well as a few other things.…
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1 Episode 68 - Gareth’s Back With Some Custom Jobs, Cool Sensors, And Fun Business News 1:21:11
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Gareth’s back on the podcast with Christian, Kody, Harry, and Mike. They have lots to say about some custom jobs, new products, cool sensors, and much more.
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1 Episode 67 - The Custom Tsunami Continues 1:15:56
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On this episode Kody, Christian, and Harry talk about the influx of custom projects. From building lifts in the parking lot to tricky servo installs. Oh yah and on top of all that we’re moving shops!
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1 Episode 66 - The Tsunami of Custom Jobs 4:13:56
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Kody, Christian, and Harry are back talking about the myriad of custom design and stock product design going on in July. In between all the design talk they also squeeze in some Spikemark feature teasers and a really really really cool Spikemark pro tip. Additionally they get another perspective on how to name a four post lift and a book recommendation from a listener.…
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1 Episode 65 - Stagehands, custom projects, and more Stagehands 1:07:10
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The Stagehand Pro 5 is officially released! With the Pro 5 out in the wild Harry, Kody, and Christian talk about the last push of development and testing on it. As well as some of the custom projects working through the shop right now.
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1 Episode 64 - Digging Into Positioning In Spikemark 42:20
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Mike, Kody, and Christian chat through how Spikemark and the Stagehand convert the encoder feedback into usable distances and then how the Stagehand remembers that position. They also explore how target tolerance, max position error, and position lag time all play a role in motion.
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1 Episode 63 - Talking Automation With Brian Fauska 1:14:49
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Kody, Harry, Mike, and Christian continue the series of peer interviews this time with Brian Fauska. Brian recently joined the team at Creative Conners but before that he worked for Seattle Rep for over a decade, and he recounts some of the cool effects he’s done as well as some unfortunate baths in hydraulic fluid.…
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Mike, Kody, Christian, and Harry talk about a couple quick turn around projects, recount USITT 2023, and then dive deep into the top tools to bring onto site.
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1 Episode 61 - Product Development and Installation 1:03:46
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Mike, Kody, and Christian talk about how the development of Spotline v2 and Stagehand Pro 5 are coming along, and Mike shares some insights from installing some of the gear on site. They also tease some new features in Spikemark and new swag that will be shown off at USITT both 339.
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1 Episode 60 - Talking Automation With Bo Bogaev 59:17
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Kody, Harry, Mike, and Christian continue our peer interview series with Bo Bogaev. Bo recently joined our merry band of automation misfits, settling here in Rhode Island after nearly a decade on the road as head carpenter for numerous Broadway tours.
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1 Episode 59 - Spotlines Stagehands and Onsite Madness 1:41:03
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Kody and Christian dive deep on some exciting Spotline and Stagehand developments while Mike recounts some of the big tech support woes from last month.
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1 Episode 58 - Talking all things automation with Ben Clark 1:57:17
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We are trying something new! Kody, Harry, and Christian kick off a new series where we invite peers in the industry to chat about automation. This time we talk to Ben Clark, Assoc. Professor at SDSU and freelance Technical Designer. We talk about how he got his start in automation, why he wrote a book and some of the cool stuff he’s worked on over the years. Links from the episode Ben’s Book https://www.modernstagecraft.com/ Angels in America http://www.showmotion.com/angels-in-america…
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1 Episode 57 - Stagehand vNext, E800s, and Pro Tips 1:03:27
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Kody, Mike, Harry, and Christian talk about some new Spikemark UI updates coming soon, check in on how the development of Stagehand vNext is coming along, and talk through some troubleshooting pro tips learned this month from tech support.
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1 Episode 56 - Product Iterations, Training, & Cameras 50:57
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Mike, Christian, and Harry talk about some cool product iterations, training happening for us and for you, and then round out the episode with our most favorite segment camera talk.
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1 Episode 55 - Spotline, Spikemark, & Support 1:36:13
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Kody, Mike, and Christian get together to talk about some cool Spotline vNext accessories, some Spikemark wishlist features, and lots of tech support. Also Mike and Kody finally did it. Did what? Well listen and find out.
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1 Episode 54 - Podcast V54 Rev Jul Type 2022 1:35:21
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Kody, Mike, Christian, and special guest Gareth chat about the happenings around the shop and chat a bit about the company turning 18 in this svelte one and a half hour episode.
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1 Episode 53 - VFDs, Vnext, & Very Free Turntable Template 1:30:00
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Kody, Mike, Christian, and Harry are back at it talking about all the recent VFD and Stagehand vNext development going on. In addition Harry and Mike talk about the new free turntable template now available for download.
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1 Episode 52 - Upfronts and VFD struggles 1:25:18
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Listen along to Mike and Kody talk about doing an upfront in New York and Christian ramble on about VFD parameters.
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1 Episode 51 - Tracks, Onsite, and Paper Projects 58:47
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Kody, Mike, Christian, and Harry are all in Rhode Island and chatting about this month's onsite work as well as some new cool product development with a hint of lasers thrown in for good measure.
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The guys talk about the new four post lift design as well as the new pivot. Mike and Kody also recap USITT and talk about all the job openings at Creative Conners.
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Kody digs deep on the custom lift for a Las Vegas spectacle. Christian gives the update on Stagehand vNext. Mike is still mired in turntable troubles. And the gang is heading to USITT!
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Mike stops by to walk through 8 turntable stories from the fall. Kody & Christian get new cameras.
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The guys wrap up 2021 with a discussion of lifting safely with Stagehand control, a recap of LDI 2021, Kody’s camera quest, and gear for next year. Lifting safely with Stagehand control LDI recap Kody’s camera quest continues Black Friday buys Christmas gear
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1 Episode 46 - Nobody Wants 40 Dollar Dental Floss 1:29:13
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Kody, Christian, and Gareth are back to chat about: Split accel/decel and Stagehand vNext Modbus improvements on the horizon Crazy component shortages Product Summit 2022 New cameras!
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Christian, Kody, and Gareth are back with our second episode of 2021 (yeah, yeah, we know…). But we had a lot of fun chatting about a giant donut for a game show, a not-a-Floorpocket lift for a show in Las Vegas, and waffling about buying new Macs. [Warning] We get a little salty in this one.
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Check it out! Spikemark 5 is nearly ready for release so Christian and Gareth decided to release a video version of Circuit and Gear so you can see the action . Join them for a tour of Spikemark 5’s new features, and hear some of the stories behind its development.
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Christian is back on the show to talk about big new features that are coming to both the next iteration of Stagehand motion controllers and Spikemark software. And then we talk a lot about cameras too. Fixing the Cue Grid in Big Show Mode Extending the Stagehand motion controller for load cells Adding dedicated cross-groove detection inputs to the Stagehand Improved jogging Addressable E-Stops Falling down the camera rabbit hole Mirrorless vs DSLR Nikon, Sony, Fuji options Full-frame or APS-C…
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Mike is back joining Gareth to talk about: Training with the Trainee Mike’s new video training series Austerity measures in the shop to conserve costs and carry on This one gets a little salty in spots, especially in the blooper reel. You’ve been warned.
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Kody and Gareth get excited about the launch of Trainee (a new educational kit for scenic automation) and discuss its genesis in detail.
Kody & Gareth dive deep, really deep, on new development work inside Spikemark to make it better to use on large shows with many axes. Problems Cue grid side-scrolling Slow loading Jogging Facility vs production needs Solutions New cue sheet Jog screen Filtering and tagging Theatre vs Show Pre-release screenshots These features may never ship as shown, but you can visualize some of what we’re discussing on the show. View fullsize View fullsize…
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1 Episode 39 - Meet Bridget and our West Coast Office 45:52
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Bridget Katzanek joins Gareth this month to chat about her new role heading up the Creative Conners West Coast Rental Office. Though we’re still bumbling around amidst the COVID pandemic shutdown, listen in to meet Bridget and learn about our Los Angeles rental operation!
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We’ve got a gaggle of automation junkies this month on the show. Join Steve, Zep, Mike, Harry, Christian, and Gareth as we talk about how we’ve been bumbling through the pandemic work-wise. The past 4 months have been adventures in broadening horizons as the live events have been shut down. We’ve been working on new designs for the eventual re-opening, and new products for new markets. What have y’all been up to?…
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1 Episode 37 - Crossing the streams with Ethan Gilson 1:07:36
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This weeks episode we dive, (or is it move?) into the world of automation with Gareth and Ethan Gilson. We discuss the differences between traditional rigging and automation, how it's implemented, and how and when it can be a useful tool. https://creativeconners.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Scenic-Automation-Handbook-Gareth-Conner/dp/1138850276 https://www.amazon.com/Automated-Performer-Flying-State-Art/dp/081535214X http://entertainmentriggingservices.com/podcast.html…
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1 Episode 36 - Closing the loop on old and new 49:33
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Kody joins from NYC to talk with Gareth about: March 2020 COVID early days The final chapter in summer 2019 hydraulics Spotline Mini installation in Chicago CCI West!! We are opening an office in LA (whenever LA opens again)
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1 Episode 35 - YADW (Yet Another Deck Winch) 1:00:33
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Harry Beauregard is back to chat with Gareth about: A new deck winch – The Pushstick Zero Autodesk University RARR – Real world risk assessment for kooky machinery
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1 Episode 34 - Cool Tools with Kody and Steve 1:35:10
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Kody & Steve join Gareth to discuss some non-automation cool tech tools. We chat about: Cameras Basecamp OTS - Off the Shelf Wrike Notability
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Kody Green sits to down to talk about: Theatre Calgary’s Christmas Carol and Sky Turtle Kinetic sculpture spinner New Showstopper products Kody building stuff that he designed before he travels around the world to install it…
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1 Episode 31 - Christian Basse and Software Development 1:15:10
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Christian pops into the podcast studio to talk about software development. Specifically, we dig into: Spikemark features, the Pendant, and some custom Beckhoff controls.
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1 Episode 30 - Steve Hnath and the Pushstick Mini 1:15:40
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Steve Hnath sits down with Gareth to chat a bit about what he does at Creative Conners, a bit of his history, and then we dive deep on the Pushstick Mini.
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Mike and Gareth are back and bettah than evah. Topic include: - Custom camera lifts for ESPN - Spotline Mini final design and execution - Custom Floorpockets and sunroofs in California - Sky Turtle flies to Calgary - Middel East chain motor challenges
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