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Catch the latest episode and learn about @todbot.com's new favorite WiFi dev board. Find the show wherever you get your podcasts.

Catch up on the latest episode and hear @paulcutler.org geek out over an open source record player. Find the show wherever you get your podcasts.

Switch-like split controller for Playstation?! Thanks to @paulcutler.org for latest ep of @thebootloader.net podcast that introduces me to the OpenSplitDeck by TommyB. He’s got a demo video & repo to build your own: ‪https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycMgIToLav8‬ #steamdeck #arduino

Episode 30 - Spin the Black Circle - The Bootloader

New episode! @paulcutler.org and @todbot.com chat about an open source turntable, a new operating system for MicroPython along with Tod's favorite new WiFi dev board, and Eurovision 2026. Find the show wherever you get your podcasts or visit www.thebootloader.net/episodes/202...

A screenshot of web page showing a new episode of The Bootloader titled Spin the Black Circle is scheduled for Monday March 2 at 4 a.m.

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Coming Monday on a new episode of The Bootloader: @todbot.com and @paulcutler.org chat about an open source turntable, Tod shares his new favorite dev board, you won't believe who is going to perform at Eurovision, and more. Find the show wherever you get your podcasts or visit thebootloader.net

Listen to the latest episode of The Bootloader and hear @todbot.com and @paulcutler.org celebrate the long awaited addition of 5GHz WiFi to ESP32 microcontrollers:

In the latest episode of The Bootloader, hear Paul gush over the Fruit Jam and the software available for it. (Spoiler alert: Might have to have an episode of The CircuitPython Show about the Fruit Jam)

Catch up on the latest episode of The Bootloader. Here's @todbot.com introducing us to Benn Jordan and his hacking of Flock cameras:

Episode 29 - Kick Out the Jams - The Bootloader

New episode! @paulcutler.org and @todbot.com chat about Benn Jordan's Flock camera hacking, the Adafruit Fruit Jam, Neural Networks in CircuitPython, and more. Find the show wherever you get your podcasts or visit www.thebootloader.net/episodes/202...

Coming Monday on a new episode: @todbot.com and @paulcutler.org discuss hacking Flock cameras, the Adafruit Fruit Jam, neural networks in CircuitPython, some bad legislation around 3D printing, and more. Find the show wherever you get your podcasts or visit thebootloader.net

Here's @todbot.com in the latest episode sharing how you can run GitHub Actions locally on macOS, Windows and Linux using act.

Episode 28 - Games Without Frontiers - The Bootloader

New episode of The Bootloader is out! Paul has mic issues (sorry!) and Tod is getting over something, but we discuss building your own Steam Machine, learning to sew, learning analog circuits, and more. Find the show wherever you get your podcasts or visit www.thebootloader.net/episodes/202...

Hey want free stickers? How about a free podcast? We got both! And cat pics! www.thebootloader.net

New episode of The Bootloader coming Monday! I have some mic issues, Tod's getting over a cold and we're still here to share how to build your own Steam Machine, learning analog circuits by building synths, and more.

Paul has mic issues and Tod has a cold, but we're still bringing you a new episode Monday. We chat gaming, sewing, synths, and more. Find the show wherever you get your podcasts. Happy New Year!

Happy Holidays!

Episode 27 - Don't call it a comeback - The Bootloader

New episode! @todbot.com chats about his recent trip to Supercon, Microsoft open sources Zork, the return of the 80s style computer magazines, and more. Find the show wherever you get your podcasts or visit www.thebootloader.net/episodes/ep0...

Coming tomorrow on a new episode: @paulcutler.org and @todbot.com talk about Tod's recent trip to Supercon. And of course they discuss the badge:

Coming Monday on a new episode of The Bootloader: @todbot.com recaps Supercon, we discuss Microsoft open sourcing Zork, ultrawideband, and more. Also, one of my picks, DOCTYPE magazine, todbot received for Christmas:

We are thankful for each and every one of you who listens to the show. To those in the US, Happy Thanksgiving! (And a new episode coming Monday)

Sleepy brown tuxedo cat with a The Bootloader Podcast sticker propped up on him

I got @thebootloader.net stickers! Thanks @paulcutler.org! And they’re cat-approved (sorta, you know cats) #caturday #podcats #podcast

Episode 26 - Super Smooth with Liz Clark - The Bootloader None

New episode! Tod and Paul welcome guest Liz Clark and chat about Raspberry Pi Connect, an open source e-Reader, code as PCB design, and more. Find the show wherever you get your podcasts or visit www.thebootloader.net/episodes/ep0...

My hand holding a roll of stickers. Two are face up that read "The Bootloader Podcast"

I have stickers! Want one? Request here (US addresses only, sorry): docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

The logo for The Bootloader podcast, which it says in the middle, with a microchip behind it and circuit like lines coming down from the top

I ended up ordering some 2" x 2" stickers for The Bootloader. I'll set up a form in a couple weeks where you can request them and I'll send you some for free!

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I've reopened sponsorships for The Bootloader and The CircuitPython Show - more info at www.circuitpythonshow.com/pages/sponsors - All funds go to supporting the show, including podcast hosting, recording, and calendar scheduling.

Episode 25 - I Feel the Need for Speed - The Bootloader None

New episode! @todbot.com and @paulcutler.org chat about speeding up your Raspberry Pi, a couple product reviews, synths, and more. Find the show wherever you get your podcasts or visit www.thebootloader.net/episodes/ep0...

Coming Monday on a new episode: @todbot.com shares his impressions of the Framework 12 Laptop -

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Our website has a new coat of paint! We've transitioned from using Hugo to mkdocs-material for the site and all our show notes. Check it out at www.thebootloader.net

CircuitPython Day 2025 Special Edition The Bootloader LIVE on CircuitPython Day 2025

New episode! Miss last Friday's live show? Take the show on the go in this special replay of the live CircuitPython Day 2025 episode. Paul & Tod share a few of their favorite CircuitPython things from the last year. www.thebootloader.net/blog/2025/08...