The Bootloader podcast

The Bootloader

A monthly podcast loading you up with news, project updates and product talk from the CircuitPython and maker communities. Hosted by Tod Kurt and Paul Cutler.

A monthly podcast loading you up with news, project updates and product talk from the CircuitPython and maker communities. Hosted by Tod Kurt and Paul Cutler.

 

#29

Don't call it a comeback

Show Notes ---------- In this episode, Tod and Paul discuss the recent Hackaday Supercon,... more

01 Dec 2025

33 MINS

33:40

01 Dec 2025


#28

Super Smooth - with Liz Clark

Liz Clark joins the show for a second time. Liz, Paul, and Tod each share two things they ... more

03 Nov 2025

25 MINS

25:49

03 Nov 2025


#27

I Feel the Need for Speed

Paul and Tod discuss speeding up a Raspberry Pi, parts management with Inventree, product ... more

06 Oct 2025

26 MINS

26:19

06 Oct 2025


#26

CircuitPython Day 2025

This episode is a replay of The Bootloader’s [live CircuitPython Day 2025 show] (https://w... more

22 Aug 2025

24 MINS

24:47

22 Aug 2025


#25

Drop the beat - with guest John Park

In this episode, Tod and Paul welcome John Park to the show. They discuss a floppy disk MI... more

04 Aug 2025

32 MINS

32:10

04 Aug 2025


#24

The rant and the love letter

Tod and Paul discuss a MIDI chip, an epic rant, a love letter, and more. Follow the show o... more

07 Jul 2025

22 MINS

22:59

07 Jul 2025


#23

Rated PG for Language

Paul and Tod discuss tariffs, desoldering tricks, a classic arcade game, and more. Follow ... more

02 Jun 2025

21 MINS

21:57

02 Jun 2025


#22

I'm Afraid it's TRMNL

Welcome to a new episode! Tod and Paul chat about woodworking, MP3 players, a CircuitPytho... more

05 May 2025

18 MINS

18:31

05 May 2025


#21

Welcome Andy Piper

Andy Piper joins Tod and Paul and they discuss an open source laptop, 3D printing filament... more

07 Apr 2025

28 MINS

28:36

07 Apr 2025


#20

Welcome Brent Rubell

Follow the show on [Mastodon] (https://www.circuitpythonshow.com/@thebootloader/follow) or... more

03 Mar 2025

26 MINS

26:14

03 Mar 2025


#19

Bamboozled

Paul and Tod discuss drama in the world of 3D printing, oscilloscope music, inventory mana... more

03 Feb 2025

22 MINS

22:30

03 Feb 2025


#18

Sunsets, Synths, and Pinball!

Happy New Year! Tod and Paul are back, each with three things to share. They discuss sunse... more

06 Jan 2025

23 MINS

23:26

06 Jan 2025


#17

Supercon 2024

Tod and Paul discuss the recent Hackaday Supercon. They share some of their favorite talks... more

02 Dec 2024

29 MINS

29:52

02 Dec 2024


#16

Welcome Kevin Santo Cappuccio

Welcome to the show =================== For detailed show notes and a transcript, visit [... more

04 Nov 2024

29 MINS

29:55

04 Nov 2024


#15

Welcome Liz Clark

Paul and Tod welcome their first ever guest, Liz Clark aka BlitzCityDIY. They chat about t... more

07 Oct 2024

25 MINS

25:24

07 Oct 2024


#14

From Arcade to Synth

Welcome to a new episode of The Bootloader. For detailed show notes and transcripts, [chec... more

02 Sep 2024

22 MINS

22:48

02 Sep 2024


#13

Teardown 2024 with Debra Ansell

In this episode of The Bootloader, Paul and Tod are joined by Debra Ansell who recaps Tear... more

05 Aug 2024

30 MINS

30:18

05 Aug 2024


#12

Four Topics and an Interview

Paul and Tod chat about Professor Gallaugher’s CircuitPython tutorial videos, Embedded Swi... more

01 Jul 2024

24 MINS

24:37

01 Jul 2024


#11

Beautiful Bezier Curves

In episode 9, Paul and Tod chat about the M5Stack Cardputer, RadioFreeFedi, migrating to K... more

03 Jun 2024

26 MINS

26:50

03 Jun 2024


#10

Built from the ground up

In this episode, Paul and Tod each share three interesting things from learn to solder kit... more

29 Apr 2024

29 MINS

29:43

29 Apr 2024


#9

The CircuitPython 9 Release Show

00:00 Welcome to The Bootloader 00:22 What are we excited about in CircuitPython 9? 00:56 ... more

22 Mar 2024

22 MINS

22:00

22 Mar 2024


#8

Supersized for Supercon

Tod shares some of his favorite talks from the recent Supercon conference in Pasadena, CA.... more

05 Dec 2022

25 MINS

25:01

05 Dec 2022


#7

Pandas and Breadboards

Tod and Paul share a few interesting things including virtual breadboards, Hey Github, and... more

21 Nov 2022

28 MINS

28:02

21 Nov 2022


#6

What's the Matter?

In episode 4, Tod and Paul discuss macOS Ventura, the Matter smart home specification, vid... more

07 Nov 2022

21 MINS

21:54

07 Nov 2022


#5

The Middle is a Pumpkin

In episode 3, Paul and Tod share news about boards, code editors, sensors, and something f... more

24 Oct 2022

27 MINS

27:05

24 Oct 2022


#4

M is for Makers, Music, and Machine Learning

In episode 2, Paul and Tod talk about some makers and their cool projects, including the L... more

10 Oct 2022

28 MINS

28:46

10 Oct 2022


#3

Rock Stars Are Just Like Us

In this first episode, Paul and Tod each share a few things they found interesting. They d... more

26 Sep 2022

13 MINS

13:35

26 Sep 2022


#2

Trailer #2

Paul and Tod preview The Bootloader and share a fun fact. The Bootloader is coming Septemb... more

19 Sep 2022

00 MINS

00:42

19 Sep 2022


#1

The Bootloader Trailer

Welcome to The Bootloader with Tod Kurt and Paul Cutler. Each episode we'll bring you news... more

09 Sep 2022

00 MINS

00:25

09 Sep 2022