Circuit and Gear

Circuit and Gear

Creative Conners, Inc.

Episodes 93
Avg. Duration 1h 11m
Activity Sporadic
Apple Rating 5.0 (22)
Since Jun 2015
Latest Episode Nov 2025

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About This Podcast

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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Recent Episodes

Episode 93 - Stagehand Lineset

Nov 03, 2025 1h 2m

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…

Episode 92 - Spikemark Pendant

Oct 01, 2025 1h 45m

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…

Episode 91 - Scissor Lifts and Pendant vNext and Camera Talk

Aug 09, 2025 1h 16m

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…

Episode 90 - Fixed Speed Controllers & Floorpockets

Jul 08, 2025 51m

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…

Episode 89 – Deep Diving On Spikemark, Vantis, Stagehand FX & Custom Projects

Jun 04, 2025 1h 49m

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…

Episode 88 - Chatting With Dave Thomas CEO Of Wenger Corporation

May 12, 2025 53m

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

Apr 07, 2025 1h 37m

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…

Episode 86 - Tracking Video Walls, Consoles, and Chain Motors

Feb 28, 2025 1h 17m

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…

Episode 85 - Sunroofs, iPads, Chain Motors, and More.

Feb 01, 2025 1h 52m

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

Dec 31, 2024 1h 41m

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!

Nov 30, 2024 1h 26m

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…

Episode 82 - A Few Quick Projects

Nov 01, 2024 1h 22m

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…

Episode 81 - More Than Just Hawaii

Sep 30, 2024

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…

Episode 80 - Installing In Hawaii

Sep 16, 2024 1h 24m

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…

Episode 79 - Spikemark 6 is coming!

Aug 02, 2024 1h 38m

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…

Episode 78 - Absolutely Heading Hawaii

Jul 01, 2024

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…

Episode 77 - Talking Automation With Joe Jeremy

May 31, 2024 1h 15m

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…

Episode 76 - Bugs Lots Of Bugs

Apr 29, 2024 1h 45m

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…

Episode 75 - CAT1 & USITT

Apr 01, 2024 1h 31m

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…

Episode 74 - Tech Support & Product Summit

Mar 01, 2024 1h 26m

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…

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