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Ep. #192 - Inside the World of Console Mods with Samtron5000

In this thrilling episode of The Scene World Podcast, we are joined by the ingenious Samtron5000, a renowned figure in the gaming community for her exceptional skills in console modifications, repairs, and upgrades. Tune in as we delve into Samtron5000’s fascinating journey from an avid gamer to a highly respected content creator on YouTube and Twitch. We explore her most challenging and rewarding projects, the latest trends in gaming hardware, and her tips for anyone looking to get into console modding. Whether you're a hardcore gamer, a tech hobbyist, or just curious about the inner workings of game consoles, this episode is packed with insights and stories that will captivate and inspire. Don’t miss out on this deep dive into the cutting-edge world of gaming tech with Samtron5000! The interview starts at minute 28:28

Posted by Nafcom on Jun 20, 2024 // Read more »

Podcast Episode #111 - Repair Cafes with Martine Postma

When Martine Postma was done with the "throw away and buy new" behavior of society, she had no idea that her idea for a repair cafe where the layman can come in and get help repairing their electronic devices, would cause international awareness. Nowadays repair cafes are spread all around the world! Learn her story how it all started, how it moved the society back to a more repair-than-bin mentality, and how it helps the #righttorepair movement despite she is not officially a part of it. (Interview begins at 6:30)

Posted by Derision on Mar 17, 2021 // Read more »

Podcast Episode #84 - Right to Repair South Africa with Gunther Schmitz

If you thought that the Right to Repair was limited to Europe and North America, you were totally wrong! Being able to repair your own stuff is an important topic all over the world, including Africa. Joerg and AJ talk with Gunther Schmitz of Right to Repair South Africa about how this topic relates to his unique neck of the woods, and ways that this is important for more than just us tech nerds. (Interview begins at 10:15)

Posted by Derision on Feb 25, 2020 // Read more »

Podcast Episode #78 - Creating a New Mechanical Amiga Keyboard with Liwei Guan

The Micronics is hard at work creating a new mechanical keyboard for the Amiga 500, 600, and 1200, and Liwei Guan is the person making it all happen. AJ and Joerg talk to her about how she got involved in the Amiga community, the logistics of creating a new keyboard, and the unique directions she's taking to get this done. (Interview begins at 10:19)

Posted by Derision on Nov 21, 2019 // Read more »

Podcast Episode #71 - The Repair Association with Gay Gordon-Byrne

Gay Gordon-Byrne is the Executive Director of The Repair Association, and is one of the foremost voices in the Right to Repair movement. She joins AJ and Joerg to finish up Scene World's Right to Repair Month [obnoxious air horn], to discuss why the right to repair is so important, the ways in which we're losing this right, and how everyone can help to keep the right to repair. (interview begins at 8:55)

Posted by Derision on Jul 16, 2019 // Read more »

Podcast Episode #69 - iFixit's Kelsea Weber and Kay-Kay Clapp

If you're looking to repair almost anything, iFixit is THE place to go for almost every resource you'd need. Joerg wraps up Scene World's Right to Repair Month [obnoxious air horn] with iFixit's Kelsea Weber and Kay-Kay Clapp, where they talk about the amazing resource that iFixit provides to those who want to repair their stuff, and why having the right to repair is so important. (interview begins at 11:40)

Posted by Derision on Jun 29, 2019 // Read more »

Podcast Episode #68 - iPad Rehab with Jessa Jones, PhD

Jessa Jones is the force behind iPad Rehab, and one of the foremost authorities on data iPhone/iPad data recovery. She joins AJ and Joerg for part 2 of Scene World's Right to Repair Month to talk about her history, the amazing work she does, and why having the right to repair your own devices is so important. Interview starts at 14:07

Posted by Derision on Jun 21, 2019 // Read more »

Podcast Episode #67 - Strange Parts with Scotty Allen

Scotty Allen is the man behind the hugely successful YouTube channel, Strange Parts. He joins Joerg and AJ for Scene World's Repair Month to talk building and repairing your own hardware, China's unique electronics marketplace, and why preserving older hardware is important for future generations. (Interview begins at 14:42)

Posted by Derision on Jun 11, 2019 // Read more »

Podcast Episode #66 - Valerio Cannone

Valerio Cannone is a hardware developer known for repairing vintage arcade machines in his spare time. Valerio shares some of his knowledge with Joerg, and gives us some insight into his history, what drives him, and why keeping vintage arcade machines functional is important in the 21st century. (Interview begins at 8:40)

Posted by Derision on May 31, 2019 // Read more »