Podcasts about Contraption

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2019 54:37

We depart a bit in this episode to feature a filmmaker instead of a drummer. Jeremy Bout, a prolific filmmaker, speaker and overall inspiring individual, is the founder of Edge Factor, whose mission is to “inspire and equip communities through the power of storytelling.” The story Jeremy talks with us about here is his incredible film, Masters of Resonance, which features the story of John Good of DW drums and the journey of a centuries old log from river to rock stage. The film is actually way more nuanced than that, but it’s something you have to experience. For it’s not only about the building a a great DW kit for famed drummer Neil Peart, but also an inspiring story of following one’s passion, whether that be drumming, drum making, or any other thing you call your own. I first learned about Masters of Resonance while doing the first interview for Contraption, which was with drummer Paul Wertico. I had actually interviewed Paul the day after he returned from LA as a panel member for a screening of Masters of Ressonance, in which he appears. Jeremy was happy to share his story and the story of the film, which I encourage you to see.

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Craig Pilo

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2019 63:39

Originally from Connecticut, drummer/drum educator Craig Pilo graduated from the University of North Texas in 1995 and began life as a working musician in LA a year later. One of his earliest gigs was with trumpeter Maynard Ferguson! He’s also worked with Pat Boone, Edgar Winter and was on tour for several years with rock and roll Hall of Fame’s Frankie Valli. Craig continues to work with the group Little Fish, as well as Player, which became famous for the song "Baby, Come Back." He also keeps a busy schedule recording and teaching, including a faculty position with the California School of Music. Having studied with Alan Dawson, Ed Soph, Dave Weckl and Jeff Hamilton, to name just a few, Craig’s professional work and lifelong teaching and learning makes for a wonderful interview for Contraption’s new and returning drummers.

Ra-Kalam Bob Moses

Retro Asylum - The UK’s No.1 Retro Gaming Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2019 76:34

There are many reasons so many drummers respect Ra-Kalam Bob Moses. His seminal book Drum Wisdom brought out his 8/8 concept of playing to resolution points. His ground-breaking 1973 album, Bittersuite in the Ozone, marked the start of a solo recording career that continues through this day. He's worked with some of the most respected names in jazz, including playing with Jaco Pastorious on Pat Metheny's classic 1976 debut album, Bright Size Life. The godson of Ed Shaughnessy, young Bob Moses was fortunate to grow up in the same building with such greats as Max Roach, Art Blakey and Elvin Jones. Admittedly getting into drums as a young teen to impress others, he soon was inspired by seeing Coltrane and realized that music was about much more than what people thought or admired. From that point on, Bob Moses began playing music from the heart, music that could fill the world with much needed love. In a world of fakes and copies, Ra-Kalam honors his own heroes by going his own way in life, music and art. In this very special episode of Contraption, I am honored to talk with Ra-kalam Bob Moses, who shares stories of his past, news of his current and upcoming work, and his overall “drum wisdom.”

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Episode 198: The Incredible Machine

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2019 144:41

Chris and Mads dive into contraption making with The Incredible Machine. Plus we find the winner of our competition, reveal the game of February, and the list of games to vote on for March.

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Johnny Vidacovich

Port Orchard Church of the Nazarene

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2019 47:12

There are few musicians who, although strongly associated with a particular instrument, transcend that instrument to exhibit an overall musicality. It’s not about technique, proficiency or virtuosity -- It’s about serving the song as the music pours out of every pore of his or her body. Jaco Pastorious was such a musician – the man who changed the role of the bass and the way it’s played. Tied to that iconic sunburst Fender jazz that he personally defretted, Jaco went beyond the bass – he was the music. Johnny Vidacovich, today’s guest on Contraption, is that same kind of musician.An incredible drummer in the tradition of New Orleans hitters like Zigaboo, Herlin Riley and Stanton Moore, Johnny goes beyond the drums to infuse every set and song he plays with that rare musicality that touches those he plays with and those he plays for. Johnny credits growing up in New Orleans and hearing the sounds and beats of the bands that passed his modest childhood home. It began, he says, during his infancy, before he could walk or read. It’s part of his DNA – part of his very soul. You’d think someone as gifted and talented as Johnny Vidacovich had set out his whole life to be a working musician, but he was working as a drummer without really thinking about it as a career – that was until his daughter was born when he was 31. The truth of the matter is Johnny has worked hard – very hard – for his legendary reputation. Taking lessons with New Orleans drummer Charlie Suchor after getting his first drum kit when he was twelve, that eventually led him to a life changing offer as a high schooler… It should be noted that Johnny was happy to talk with us – he loves to share his story and his ideas related to playing – to be a musician. So all I can say is I’m humbled and honored and so appreciative to have had this time with Johnny to share with all of you.

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The God Contraption - Audio

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2019 48:36

This week, we were blessed to be joined again by John Crowder. He rocked us once again in his usual style by challenging our view of theology. Even though everybody has a theology, it may not line up with the real good news of the Gospel.

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TrixX K - Contraption (Original Mix) Preview

TrixX K - Techno Tracks

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2018 2:05

Our new album, Grimmaldika & TrixX K are 'The Sinner and The Saint'

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#559: Unstable Cards, Part 6

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2018 62:13

This podcast is part six of a six-part series on the design of each and every non-Contraption card in Unstable.

#558: Unstable Cards, Part 5

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2018 40:52

This podcast is part five of a six-part series on the design of each and every non-Contraption card in Unstable.

#557: Unstable Cards, Part 4

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2018 46:57

This podcast is part four of a six-part series on the design of each and every non-Contraption card in Unstable.

#555: Unstable Cards, Part 3

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2018 42:26

This podcast is part three of a six-part series on the design of each and every non-Contraption card in Unstable.

#553: Unstable Cards, Part 1

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2018 39:02

This podcast is part one of a six-part series on the design of each and every non-Contraption card in Unstable.

#554: Unstable Cards, Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2018 40:37

This podcast is part two of a six-part series on the design of each and every non-Contraption card in Unstable.

The World Of Buddy Pegs Children's Podcast

S1: EP 13 | Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself - Children's Podcast - Part 1

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2018 20:36

Part 1. What exactly does the Buddy Pegs bike shop look like anyway? Well, in Part 1 of this 2 part episode you can take a look for yourself! The Buddy pegs crew takes you on a tour of the shop complete with Schmiddy’s fantastical contraptions like the Repair Bike Check-in-omatic 4000 (RBC4K for short), and a garage door opener like you’ve never seen before. Oh, and the best part… wait until you hear about the secret entrance to the underground part of Buddy Pegs! Only Watson, Wrigley, and Schmiddy know about that… and now you too! Lessons Learned: Slowing down to finish what you started. The importance of teamwork. Words to Explore: Contraption Constellation Suspended Simultaneously Tips For Your Family Ride: Do you and your kids safety check your bikes before each ride? Well there’s no better time to start than today! Before each ride, make sure: Handlebars are tight Wheels are on tight Brakes are working properly Tires are inflated Chains are lubed Click Here to Watch a PRO PARENT Tip video on how to safety check your kiddos bike! Have a safe ride and help your kids build habits they can carry over into all areas of their lives. Remember, check yourself before you wreck yourself! Written by Scott Fitzgerald and Bob Berky Performed by Scott Fitzgerald, Bob Berky, and Jannine Fitzgerald. Written for kids 7 & under but safe and fun for kids of all ages. Read Full Show Notes HERE. Check out all of our episodes at BUDDYPEGS.COM/PODCAST Creator Notes: When we wrote this episode we had four things in mind: Describe the shop in more detail (in the past we’ve spent a lot of time describing the characters who work at Buddy Pegs, but not the shop itself). Explain more of the “character flaws” of Watson, the dalmation who is co-owner of Buddy Pegs. Introduce the underground lair beneath Buddy Pegs. Lay the groundwork for an adventure and bigger theme that will evolve in Part 2 of this episode. Buddy Pegs is not your typical bike shop and we had a blast thinking up all the crazy contraptions that Schmiddy the dog, the cat has built over the years and we’re only getting started. Of course these are the gadgets we wish we had in our bike shop! Imagine an automated track system that quickly moved bikes around the shop - bring it on! Watson is perhaps your typical bike shop owner… if you’re describing me when I was a shop owner. Always moving to the next thing and not slowing down long enough to complete a task has consequences. Boy did I learn that the hard way. And so will Watson in Part 2! We really hope this supports the conversations you’re already having with your kids about the importance of stopping to finish a task and clean up before rushing into the next “thing”. But we can’t have a teaching moment without a little drama and intrigue can we? Finally we get to show you the Buddy Pegs underground lair! As you’ve heard in past episodes, Schmiddy is the mastermind behind Poppawheelie and Captain Endo’s super gadgets. But where and when does Schmiddy make them? Well below Buddy Pegs in his master workshop of course! We have some great things to show you in Part 2…. Just don’t expect any Batmobiles. And finally, what does “check yourself before you wreck yourself” really mean? As you can imagine, Watson is in for a life lesson in Part 2 that will make it all clear. Until then… keep your thumbs up and the rubber side down. ~Fitzy

Ep 029 - Contraption Traction

Path to Cube

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2017 66:51

This week, Fernando and Kevin focus on the mechanics spoiled so far on the new unset, Unstable. Path to Cube is a weekly MTG cube podcast that talks about the latest developments in cube run by your hosts, Fernando and Kevin. We play a modular cube every week which you can check out at: www.cubetutor.com/cubeblog/83926 For more info on modular cubes, listen to Ep 012 or read the description on the cubetutor link.

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168: Black Spray-painted Contraption of PVC Pipe (Dalek)

Trust Your Doctor: A Doctor Who Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2017 51:15

Every single prop is made of PVC. It only took 5 weeks, but this week we’re cashing in on the most popular Doctor Who villain ever created. We probably could have held out longer, but we need people to listen. It’s Dalek, written by Robert Shearman and aired on April 30, 2005. Doctor Who ©Continue reading →

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Episode 171 – Foggy Dinosaur Area

Horror Show Hot Dog

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2017 130:09

Movies discussed: Black Death, Turbo Kid, When Animals Dream, The Contraption (short) Seriously, if you haven’t seen Turbo Kid yet, go do that immediately. If you have, you can enjoy listening to us all gush about it on this weeks episode. Next weeks assignments: Fulci movies! The Beyond The House by the Cemetery City of the Living Dead Operator Episode 1 (short) Watch along with us if you like and we’ll see you next week. The post Episode 171 – Foggy Dinosaur Area appeared first on Horror Show Hot Dog.

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Nintendo, what is this contraption?

H.A.M. Radio Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2017 75:34

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Contraption Podcast 003 [CLUBMIX EDITION]

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2017 50:26

Our latest mixtape for your ears and enjoyment! It's a special clubmix edition including the freshest dancefloor tunes - enjoy! Free Download: bit.ly/contraptionpodcast-clubmix Follow us on social media: https://facebook.com/Alcatrapz https://twitter.com/Alcatrapz https://instagram.com/Alcatrapz https://hearthis.at/Alcatrapz

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Contraption Podcast 003 [CLUBMIX EDITION]

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Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2017 50:26

Our latest mixtape for your ears and enjoyment! It's a special clubmix edition including the freshest dancefloor tunes - enjoy! Free Download: bit.ly/contraptionpodcast-clubmix Follow us on social media: https://facebook.com/Alcatrapz https://twitter.com/Alcatrapz https://instagram.com/Alcatrapz https://hearthis.at/Alcatrapz

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006 - Trate

RaRaRoom Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2017 61:40

O.G. Willikers is joined by fellow Santa Fe emcee Fluid of the Outstanding Citizens and ABQ electronic music producer Trate. They discuss the thought process behind Trate's work and what it takes to make original music in a world of musical presets. This episode also takes a behind the scenes look at Trate's latest album entitled "The Comeback" soundcloud.com/tratemusic ogwillikers.com Song info: "The Contraption" by Trate "The Comeback" by Trate "I Have Everything ft. Via Casidine" by Trate

108 – Golden Key Contraption

Podcast – Our Brooklyn Bytes

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2016

Stephanie loses her marbles in Perchang, while Leon winds-up playing Clockwork Knight 2. Also, we speculate on what a TurboGrafx-16 Flashback from Konami might be like. Download MP3

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#36 Nitty Gritty of Life with a Family - To Establishing Routine or Not? Cracked heels, adventure and a new contraption!

Gypsyfam Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2016 76:32

Eaves drop on a private conversation between 2 humans (us) who are working through living life and re-establishing routine. This is the conversation that surrounds the conflict and clash of 2 worlds, adventure vs. routine...hum....don't worry we end with fun stories about my small bladder and a wonderful human who made an epic contraption in Rincon! We survived our first week of school and the podcast launch! Charles and I talk through the recreation of our lives and the activities that we want to be a part of, it may or may not get a lil heated! Does life ever look different than how you imagined it? Charles goes through some of those "images" that he believed we would have. We talk through extra curricular activities and some of the emotional aspects of this experience. When you imagine something in life does not always mean that is what it will look like. For Charles, he thought this 6 months would be different, maybe even one long vacation. We take a deep breath and talk about the cool new experiences we are having here in Puerto Rico. If you are curious about how we have transitioned to life here, this is a good one to listen to. For more info head to www.gypsyfam.com and connect on FB Gypsy Fam

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EPISODE 35 - The Fallout Feed: A Fallout 4 podcast

the Fallout Feed

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2016 86:24

Victor, Cara and Andrew talk mods, non-spoilery Far Harbor, some Contraption design, Survival mode and even a little Roundtable season 2 speculation. Plus emails galore! Please support the show by using our Amazon link: http://amzn.to/1cylrSK To Join the Roundtable email: FalloutRoundtable@gmail.com Visit ASAPodcasting.com for all of our shows, video content and show information. Contact the show at: TheFalloutFeed@gmail.com Twitter: twitter.com/thefalloutfeed FB: facebook.com/groups/askyrimaddictpodcast Join our Forum: ASAPodcasting.Proboards.comSupport the show (http://patreon.com/asapodcasting)

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Podcast Mutante Episodio 123: Contraption Workshop!, Review y Demostración.

Podcast Mutante

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2016 173:39

Hacemos un "pequeño" review del nuevo DLC de Bethesda y mostramos algunas de las cosas que se pueden hacer en este DLC para el Fallout. Redes Sociales: Facebook: Podcast Mutante Twitter: @CentralHNexus Itunes: Podcast Mutante Ivoox: Podcast Mutante

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The humble dipole ... contraption.

Foundations of Amateur Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2016 5:38

Foundations of Amateur Radio Today I'm going to talk about dipoles. You know the tried and true antenna, the go-to design for getting on air, the simple first antenna you ever make, the one you learn from, you know the one. It's the mainstay of every amateur, of any field-day, of all things Amateur Radio. It's a simple thing. Using metric, rather than imperial measurements, but the point stands, you use the speed of light in vacuum divided by the required operating frequency and you get the overall wave length for that frequency. In absolute terms, roughly 300 m/s divided by 50 MHz, gives you 6 meters. Surprise, that's the band name for 50 MHz. Now the dipole is a half-wave contraption, so, 6 meters divided by 2 gives you 3 meters for your total half-wave dipole. Each leg is half that, a quarter wave length, so you have 3 meters divided by 2 again and you end up with two bits of wire, a meter and a half long each. If you're following along, that's 300 divided by 50 divided by 2 divided by 2, or using the same numbers in a slightly different order, 300 divided by 2 divided by 2 divided by 50 MHz, or 75 divided by 50 MHz. Still one and a half meters per leg of your shiny new dipole. So, the basic formula for a metric dipole can be stated as 75 divided by the frequency in MHz per leg. If you're playing with feet and inches, 300 m/s becomes 984 ft/s, half that is 492, half that is 246 feet, so the imperial version is 246 divided by the frequency in MHz, gives you length in feet for each leg. So, you've cut your wires, tied them to some magical feed point contraption, plug it into your radio and you're good to go, right? Now, anyone who's actually done this knows that this is not what will actually happen. It's never that simple, and frankly if it were, we wouldn't be Amateurs, we'd be, unlicensed or something. So, what affects the actual length of this magical antenna? Lots and lots of things. Here are a few that come to mind: - The thickness of the wire you're using. - The thickness of the insulation on the wire. - A thing called the end-effect. - The height of the contraption above the ground. - The kind of ground. - The price of the copper you're using. Sorry that last one isn't right. I have been told, time and time again that there are only two kinds of wire, cheap wire and free wire. The preference is for the latter. So, price of the copper doesn't matter. Another thing that does matter is that some wire can stretch while in the air, making the antenna longer, so keep that in mind. Fine and well I hear you say. But how does this really matter? If you increase the thickness of the wire, the resonant frequency goes down, that is, the antenna is "too long". If you increase the thickness of the insulation, the resonant frequency goes down as well. The end-effect is like adding a capacitor to the end of the wire, making it "longer" as well. The height effect is different for each height. Generally the effect is that the antenna resonates at a lower frequency. Each type of ground has a different amount of effect. Water vs rock vs sand vs clay. I can hear you groan at this point. First comment to make is that all of these effects make the antenna resonate at a lower frequency. This means that the suggestion to cut your antenna longer than the calculated number doesn't make much sense. If you start with the basic calculation, 75 divided by the frequency in MHz, you'll end up with an antenna that's extremely likely to be too long. I can hear you screaming at me right about now. Hold your tar and feathers. I gave you the First comment. Here's a Second one. If you don't have space for a straight dipole, say, you need to go around a corner, or put a bend in the wire, all of what I just said goes out the window. If you put this above a metal roof, poof, also out the window. If you cannot terminate the wire to a rope without bending the end of the wire, poof. A Third comment. You cannot cut wire longer. You can only cut it shorter. Cutting it longer is called soldering and that's a whole 'nother thing. Let me finish with some tips for new players. Don't ever cut your wire. It won't work like you expect and it will only give you more work. Always, always, always, fold your wire back over itself and wind it back over the end. If you leave it dangling you're adding capacitance and doing all manner of other weird stuff to your antenna. Also, if you need extra length because the 80m dipole just won't fit into the back yard, you can use the end capacitance to good effect, hang it down towards the ground and you'll end up with an antenna more to your liking. Final comment and then you can start sending me emails about how I'm wrong. The humble dipole antenna is a magnificent contraption. It has more variables than you can poke a stick at and anyone who tells you that it's just a case of calculating this by doing a simple division hasn't got the faintest idea of what's actually going on. There are times when simplification is helpful. This is not one of those times. So, have fun, play with your dipole, try different things and observe the differences when you try different things. I've spoken with Amateurs who've been doing this longer than I've been alive and they still can't calculate the actual length of a dipole, put it in the air and have it work first time. Sometimes you get lucky. More practice, more luck. I'm Onno VK6FLAB

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Happy Hour Sudden Thought #2

Happy Hour With Andy

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2016 0:29

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Contraption Podcast 002

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2016 36:59

Episode #002 of the Contraption Podcast has landed! Don't get trapped!

Happy Hour Sudden Thought #1

Happy Hour With Andy

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2016 0:31

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Contraption Podcast 002

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2016 36:59

Episode #002 of the Contraption Podcast has landed! Don't get trapped!

139 Hardcore Will Never Die

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2015 124:45

If you enjoy these Podcasts please donate just £2 to the NSPCC via our Justgiving fundhttps://www.justgiving.com/HWNDOr TXT "HWND69 2" to 70070 1 Double dutch - drop top 2 Scott brown - definition of a bad boy 3 Styles and breeze - heart beats 4 Darren styles - back to the oldskool 5 Demand - expansions 2002 6 Ripped 2 fuck - move your body 7 Scott brown - fly with you 8 Stompy - star tonight 9 Euphoria - hardcore overdose 10 Safe and respect - breath again 11 Bo and luke - angel 12 Styles and breeze - future shining 13 Kaos and ethos - lost 14 Contraption - dreaming of another way 15 Bang - lost in space 16 Darren styles - takin me higher 17 Scott brown - elysium plus 18 Brisk and ham - angel eyes 19 Johnny el and fastrax - hide you 20 Scott brown - turn up the music 21 Ripped 2 fuck - 4am 22 Styles and breeze - electtric 23 Double dutch - here comes the noise 24 Scott brown - back and forth 25 UFO and MC Marley - connections 26 Hixxy - come together

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Contraption Podcast 001

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2015 28:44

There it is! The long awaited first episode of our brand new Contraption Podcast! ++Full Tracklist coming++ Wanna be featured in one of our future episodes? Just hit us up! Enjoy, like and share bitchachos! ;)

Contraption Podcast 001

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2015 28:44

There it is! The long awaited first episode of our brand new Contraption Podcast! ++Full Tracklist coming++ Wanna be featured in one of our future episodes? Just hit us up! Enjoy, like and share bitchachos! ;)