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    • May 22, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 40m AVG DURATION
    • 18 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Type Pals Podcast: Pen Pals with Typewriters

    Joe Van Cleave on the Royal Saturn, Type-Ins & 3D Printed Keycaps

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 19:40


    Joe Van Cleave joins Gregory the Poor Typist and the Type Pals to discuss some of his recent YouTube videos, projects, and ideas, including his Royal Saturn typewriter, the Las Cruces Type-In, and 3D printed keycaps. Mail letters and postcards to be read in a future episode here: Type Pals Podcast PO Box 4292 Riverside CA 92514 United States of America Type Pals: https://www.typepals.com Gregory the Poor Typist's blog: http://www.poortypist.com Theme music "Typewriter" by Dubcontext: https://dubcontext.bandcamp.com/track/typewriter Special thanks to: Alan Nowogrodzki and Joe Van Cleave. Please visit our sponsors: Typewriter Muse: http://www.typewritermuse.com Willowcreek Typewriters: http://www.willowcreektypewriters.com Philly Typewriter: http://www.phillytypewriter.com Thanks for listening! © Copyright 2023 by Gregory Short. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

    Repurposed Stationery, Old Family Letterhead, Typewriters in Airport Security

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 10:37


    Type Pal Neil in Key West, Florida, joins Gregory the Poor Typist and others to discuss repurposing discarded stationery, using a letterhead from an old family business, and taking his Smith-Corona Skyriter through airport security. Mail letters and postcards to be read in a future episode here: Type Pals Podcast PO Box 4292 Riverside CA 92514 United States of America Type Pals: https://www.typepals.com Gregory the Poor Typist's blog: http://www.poortypist.com Theme music "Typewriter" by Dubcontext: https://dubcontext.bandcamp.com/track/typewriter Special thanks to: Neil McMichael. Please visit our sponsors: Typewriter Muse: http://www.typewritermuse.com Willowcreek Typewriters: http://www.willowcreektypewriters.com Philly Typewriter: http://www.phillytypewriter.com Thanks for listening! © Copyright 2023 by Gregory Short. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

    Stapler Club LIVE

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2022 45:23


    Join Gregory the Poor Typist as he reads postcards from Germany and Canada. Hear the latest news, including typewriters in the headlines, new Type Pals members, and birthday wishes to Type Pals celebrating in November. Then listen as the Type Pals obsess over staplers. Mail letters and postcards to be read in a future episode here: Type Pals Podcast PO Box 4292 Riverside CA 92514 United States of America Type Pals: https://www.typepals.com We need YOU to record a bumper or member spotlight for the podcast: http://inbox.typepals.com Gregory the Poor Typist's blog: http://www.poortypist.com Theme music "Typewriter" by Dubcontext: https://dubcontext.bandcamp.com/track/typewriter Sound effect "type writing" by mlekoman on Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/search/mlekoman Special thanks to: Robert Lehmann, Currie Russell, Dan Rubin, and Daniel Burgoyne. New episodes now on Saturdays. Please visit our sponsors: Typewriter Muse: http://www.typewritermuse.com Willowcreek Typewriters: http://www.willowcreektypewriters.com Philly Typewriter: http://www.phillytypewriter.com Thanks for listening! © Copyright 2022 by Gregory Short. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

    Letter from Portugal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2022 15:38


    Join Gregory the Poor Typist as he reads a letter from Portugal! Cam Pooter, our announcer and news correspondent, covers the latest news, welcomes new members, offers birthday wishes to Type Pals celebrating in July, and highlights some of the posts in the Type Pals forums. Mail letters and postcards to be read in a future episode here: Type Pals Podcast PO Box 4292 Riverside CA 92514 United States of America Type Pals: https://www.typepals.com We need YOU to record a bumper or member spotlight for the podcast: http://inbox.typepals.com Gregory the Poor Typist's blog: http://www.poortypist.com Theme music "Typewriter" by Dubcontext: https://dubcontext.bandcamp.com/track/typewriter Sound effect "type writing" by mlekoman on Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/search/mlekoman Special thanks to: Paolo Coelho, Nicola Fisher, and Diane Maher. New episodes most Thursdays. Please visit our sponsors: Typewriter Muse: http://www.typewritermuse.com Willowcreek Typewriters: http://www.willowcreektypewriters.com Philly Typewriter: http://www.phillytypewriter.com Thanks for listening! © Copyright 2022 by Gregory Short. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

    We've Got Mail!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2022 11:26


    Join Gregory the Poor Typist as he reads our first official letter! Also, welcome Cam Pooter, our announcer and news correspondent. Mail letters and postcards to be read in a future episode here: Type Pals Podcast PO Box 4292 Riverside CA 92514 United States of America News stories mentioned in this episode: https://www.hhmi.org/news/dna-typewriter-taps-out-record-inside-cells https://english.aawsat.com/home/article/3755361/typewriters-are-still-thriving-bolivia https://laconnerweeklynews.com/Content/Default/Community/Article/Brian-Young-goes-old-school-with-museum-typewriter-exhibit-/-3/495/7207 https://6abc.com/philly-typewriter-antique-typewriters-digital-burnout-repair-shop/11990987/ https://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/local/teen-starts-typewriter-enthusiasts-club-in-grand-rapids/69-2a2fb1c8-e3f1-4f1e-b06b-4b1f8248b872 https://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/local/teen-starts-typewriter-enthusiasts-club-in-grand-rapids/69-2a2fb1c8-e3f1-4f1e-b06b-4b1f8248b872 https://www.barrons.com/news/for-uk-artist-the-key-to-good-art-is-a-typewriter-01657000507 https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/photos/trends/current-affairs-trends/a-look-at-the-brief-history-of-typewriters-8724181.html Type Pals: https://www.typepals.com We need YOU to record a bumper or member spotlight for the podcast: http://inbox.typepals.com Gregory the Poor Typist's blog: http://www.poortypist.com Theme music "Typewriter" by Dubcontext: https://dubcontext.bandcamp.com/track/typewriter Sound effect "type writing" by mlekoman on Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/search/mlekoman Special thanks to: Sean Bolli and Neil McMichael. New episodes most Thursdays. Please visit our sponsors: Typewriter Muse: http://www.typewritermuse.com Willowcreek Typewriters: http://www.willowcreektypewriters.com Philly Typewriter: http://www.phillytypewriter.com Thanks for listening! © Copyright 2022 by Gregory Short. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

    North Texas Type-In

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2022 30:51


    Gregory the Poor Typist and the Type Pals speak with Susan Kuver about the North Texas Type-In. This episode features highlights from Typewriter Club LIVE. The original recording was streamed live on YouTube on June 19, 2022. Video recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuWU3FYxKQ8 Type Pals: https://www.typepals.com We need YOU to record a bumper or member spotlight for the podcast: http://inbox.typepals.com Gregory the Poor Typist's blog: http://www.poortypist.com Theme music "Typewriter" by Dubcontext: https://dubcontext.bandcamp.com/track/typewriter Sound effect "type writing" by mlekoman on Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/search/mlekoman Special thanks to: Susan Kuver and Tony Valoppi. New episodes Thursdays at 5 am Pacific. This episode generously sponsored by Typewriter Muse: http://www.typewritermuse.com Thanks for listening! © Copyright 2022 by Gregory Short. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

    Blue

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2022 35:59


    Gregory the Poor Typist and the Type Pals talk Valentine versus Contessa versus SM4, letter writing, 3D printed daisy wheels, and the typing prompt, "Blue." This episode features highlights from Typewriter Club LIVE. The original recording was streamed live on YouTube on June 12, 2022. Video recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Djmwf2RuC9I Type Pals: https://www.typepals.com Your voice on the podcast: http://inbox.typepals.com Gregory the Poor Typist's blog: http://www.poortypist.com Theme music "Typewriter" by Dubcontext: https://dubcontext.bandcamp.com/track/typewriter Sound effect "type writing" by mlekoman on Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/search/mlekoman Special thanks to: Sean Bolli and Andrew Smith. New episodes Thursdays at 5 am Pacific. This episode generously sponsored by Typewriter Muse: http://www.typewritermuse.com Thanks for listening! © Copyright 2022 by Gregory Short. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

    Alone with My Typewriter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 45:06


    Gregory the Poor Typist and the Type Pals talk 6 cpi, typewriter storage, and the typing prompt, "It was a dark and stormy night, and I was alone with my typewriter." Enjoy a musical interlude with the song, "Typewriter" by eyenine. This episode features highlights from Typewriter Club LIVE. The original recording was streamed live on YouTube on May 29, 2022. Video recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wg9dYhdM7-8 Type Pals: https://www.typepals.com Your voice on the podcast: http://inbox.typepals.com Gregory the Poor Typist's blog: http://www.poortypist.com Download "Typewriter" by eyenine here: https://eyenine.bandcamp.com Theme music "Typewriter" by Dubcontext: https://dubcontext.bandcamp.com/track/typewriter Sound effect "type writing" by mlekoman on Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/search/mlekoman Special thanks to: eyenine, Dan Rubin, Neil McMichael, and Currie Russell. New episodes Thursdays at 5 am Pacific. This episode generously sponsored by Typewriter Muse: http://www.typewritermuse.com Thanks for listening! © Copyright 2022 by Gregory Short. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

    Never Have I Ever Read Typewriter Erotica

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 34:52


    Gregory the Poor Typist and the Type Pals talk adding machines, mechanical pencils, virtual typewriter hangouts, and the book, Sexy Legs and Typewriters by Paul Robert. Enjoy a musical interlude with the song, "Typewriter" by Loveseat. This episode features highlights from Typewriter Club LIVE. The original recording was streamed live on YouTube on May 22, 2022. Video recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgPWQPZa8T0 Type Pals: https://www.typepals.com Your voice on the podcast: http://inbox.typepals.com Gregory the Poor Typist's blog: http://www.poortypist.com Download "Typewriter" by Loveseat here: https://loveseatsounds.bandcamp.com Remington Rand typewriter commercial courtesy of Internet Archive here: https://archive.org/details/1958CommercialsForRemingtonRandTypewriters/RemingtonRandCommercial1.mpg (the audio was modified for use in this podcast to reduce noise) Theme music "Typewriter" by Dubcontext: https://dubcontext.bandcamp.com/track/typewriter Sound effect "type writing" by mlekoman on Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/search/mlekoman Special thanks to: Loveseat, Brendan Raftery, Daniel Burgoyne, and Nicola Fisher. New episodes Thursdays at 5 am Pacific. This episode generously sponsored by Typewriter Muse: http://www.typewritermuse.com Thanks for listening! © Copyright 2022 by Gregory Short. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

    Typing About Typing

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2022 49:51


    Gregory the Poor Typist and the Type Pals talk typing about typing, street poetry, and first typewriters. Plus, Mei Lynne Travis performs an original song about typewriters. This episode features highlights from Typewriter Club LIVE. The original recording was streamed live on YouTube on May 15, 2022. Video recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYltMtjtGRw Type Pals: https://www.typepals.com Your voice on the podcast: http://inbox.typepals.com Gregory the Poor Typist's blog: http://www.poortypist.com Theme music "Typewriter" by Dubcontext: https://dubcontext.bandcamp.com/track/typewriter Sound effect "type writing" by mlekoman on Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/search/mlekoman Special thanks to: Mei Lynne Travis, Currie Russell, Sean Bolli, and Andrew Smith. New episodes Thursdays at 5 am Pacific. This episode generously sponsored by Typewriter Muse: http://www.typewritermuse.com Thanks for listening! © Copyright 2022 by Gregory Short. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

    Time, Tables & Toilets

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022 38:08


    Gregory the Poor Typist and the Type Pals talk making time for typing, typewriter tables, and toilet typing. This episode features highlights from Typewriter Club LIVE. The original recording was streamed live on YouTube on May 8, 2022. Video recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-CzHzso5s4 Type Pals: https://www.typepals.com Your voice on the podcast: http://inbox.typepals.com Gregory the Poor Typist's blog: http://www.poortypist.com Theme music "Typewriter" by Dubcontext: https://dubcontext.bandcamp.com/track/typewriter Sound effect "type writing" by mlekoman on Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/search/mlekoman Special thanks to: Sean Bolli. New episodes Thursdays at 5 am Pacific. This episode generously sponsored by Typewriter Muse: http://www.typewritermuse.com Thanks for listening! © Copyright 2022 by Gregory Short. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

    Typers, Type-Ins & Tom Hanks

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022 53:38


    Gregory the Poor Typist and the Type Pals talk typewriter repairs, type-ins, and Tom Hanks. This episode features highlights from Typewriter Club LIVE. The original recording was streamed live on YouTube on May 1, 2022. Video recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMnUVqAWj1Q Type Pals: https://www.typepals.com Your voice on the podcast: http://inbox.typepals.com Gregory the Poor Typist's blog: http://www.poortypist.com Theme music "Typewriter" by Dubcontext: https://dubcontext.bandcamp.com/track/typewriter Sound effect "type writing" by mlekoman on Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/search/mlekoman Special thanks to: Andrew Smith, Currie Russell, and Dan Rubin. New episodes Thursdays at 5 am Pacific. This episode generously sponsored by Typewriter Muse: http://www.typewritermuse.com Thanks for listening! © Copyright 2022 by Gregory Short. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

    This is My Typewriter Collecting Philosophy

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 46:47


    Gregory the Poor Typist and the Type Pals share their responses to the typing prompt, "This is my typewriter collecting philosophy." This episode also features highlights from Typewriter Club LIVE, and we meet Type Pals member Dan Rubin. The original recording was streamed live on YouTube on April 24, 2022. Video recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVCpMLa42JY Type Pals: https://www.typepals.com Your voice on the podcast: http://inbox.typepals.com Gregory the Poor Typist's blog: http://www.poortypist.com Theme music "Typewriter" by Dubcontext: https://dubcontext.bandcamp.com/track/typewriter Sound effect "type writing" by mlekoman on Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/search/mlekoman Special thanks to: Dan Rubin, Diane Maher, Tony Valoppi, and Patrick Taillon. New episodes Thursdays at 5 am Pacific. This episode generously sponsored by Typewriter Muse: http://www.typewritermuse.com Thanks for listening! © Copyright 2022 by Gregory Short. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

    Nobody Expected Me to Bring a Typewriter to a Party

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 46:32


    Gregory the Poor Typist and the Type Pals share their responses to the typing prompt, "Nobody expected me to bring a typewriter to a party." This episode also features highlights from Typewriter Club LIVE, and we meet Type Pals member Diane Maher. The original recording was streamed live on YouTube on April 17, 2022. Video recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWslEFdEOCs Type Pals: https://www.typepals.com Your voice on the podcast: http://inbox.typepals.com Gregory the Poor Typist's blog: http://www.poortypist.com Theme music "Typewriter" by Dubcontext: https://dubcontext.bandcamp.com/track/typewriter Sound effect "type writing" by mlekoman on Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/search/mlekoman Special thanks to: Diane Maher, Daniel Burgoyne, Nicola Fisher, and Neil McMichael. New episodes Thursdays at 5 am Pacific. This episode generously sponsored by Typewriter Muse: http://www.typewritermuse.com Thanks for listening! © Copyright 2022 by Gregory Short. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

    Well, That was Foolish

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 32:01


    Gregory the Poor Typist and the Type Pals share their responses to the typing prompt, "Well, that was foolish." This episode also features highlights from Typewriter Club LIVE, and we meet Type Pals member Nicola Fisher. The original recording was streamed live on YouTube on April 3, 2022. Video recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5T-8OdXvt4 Type Pals: https://www.typepals.com Your voice on the podcast: http://inbox.typepals.com Gregory the Poor Typist's blog: http://www.poortypist.com Theme music "Typewriter" by Dubcontext: https://dubcontext.bandcamp.com/track/typewriter Sound effect "type writing" by mlekoman on Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/search/mlekoman Special thanks to: Nicola Fisher, Patrick Taillon, Dan Rubin, and Brendan Raftery New episodes Thursdays at 5 am Pacific. This episode generously sponsored by Typewriter Muse: http://www.typewritermuse.com Thanks for listening! © Copyright 2022 by Gregory Short. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

    Ask Joe Van Cleave (Special Episode)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 114:18


    Gregory the Poor Typist was honored to speak with the eminent YouTuber Joe Van Cleave, creator of over 300 videos about typewriters, as well as a blogger and photographer. The original recording was streamed live on YouTube on September 19, 2021. Video recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqfuDX91uuQ Joe Van Cleave on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/JoeVCA Joe Van Cleave's Blog: http://joevancleave.blogspot.com Joe Van Cleave's Books: https://www.blurb.com/user/jvcabacus Type Pals: https://www.typepals.com Your voice on the podcast: http://inbox.typepals.com Gregory the Poor Typist's blog: http://www.poortypist.com Theme music "Typewriter" by Dubcontext: https://dubcontext.bandcamp.com/track/typewriter Sound effect "type writing" by mlekoman on Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/search/mlekoman Special thanks to: Antony Valoppi, Diane Maher, and Neil McMichael. New episodes Thursdays at 5 am Pacific. Thanks for listening! © Copyright 2022 by Gregory Short. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

    Ask Theodore Munk (Special Episode)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 104:30


    Gregory the Poor Typist had the pleasure of interviewing Theodore Munk, archivist for the Typewriter Database and author of the Typewriter Repair Bibles. The original recording was streamed live on YouTube on August 29, 2021. Video recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2QkVOu0wTg Typewriter Database: https://typewriterdatabase.com Theodore Munk's Blog: https://munk.org/typecast Typewriter Database Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=9561480 Type Pals: https://www.typepals.com Your voice on the podcast: http://inbox.typepals.com Gregory the Poor Typist's blog: http://www.poortypist.com Theme music "Typewriter" by Dubcontext: https://dubcontext.bandcamp.com/track/typewriter Sound effect "type writing" by mlekoman on Pixabay: https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/search/mlekoman Special thanks to: Nicola Fisher, Brendan Raftery, and Daniel Burgoyne. New episodes Thursdays at 5 am Pacific. Thanks for listening! © Copyright 2022 by Gregory Short. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

    Trailer: Type Pals Podcast - Where Typewriter People Meet

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2022 1:17


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