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Make:castIt's Time to Design for Repair - Jude PullenTrying to repair almost anything can be a frustrating exercise. Repair is made more difficult by the way devices are designed and the ability to repair a device could be improved greatly if different design decisions were made. This moment in time demands a new generation of designers, engineers and makers to consider how to make products that can be more easily and safely repaired by more people. My guest on this episode is Jude Pullen, a creative technologist from the UK. "What's really exciting, both about technology and creativity, is putting them side by side and see...
2024-01-1343 min
UbcNews3D Printing Website Releases Report On Pioneers Of Additive ManufacturingIt may feel like 3D printing popped out of nowhere, but it stands on the shoulders of giants. And you can learn all about them in Functionalize’s new report.
The resource helps you better understand the technology and techniques behind 3D printing by tracking their historical development. This guide also includes a section on the methods and equipment used by leaders in the field, which serve as inspirations if you wish to explore this manufacturing technique.
The report’s author notes that a historical case study can give you valuable insights into the art and...
2024-01-1002 min
Degrees of FreedomGen-Z EngineersCan engineering education be delivered in a better, more engaging way? Will a diverse, socially conscience, talented generation of designers and engineers change the world for the better? Does (G)en(Z)gineers work as a pun for a podcast title?
Elvis Tinago and Isabella Mascarenhas are two people that think so. They head up the community Engineering department at RS Group - not only a global provider of components and parts for millions of engineers - but also an influential voice in the future of engineering education. Ellie is away this week so Alby & Ashik head t...
2023-03-1644 min
Geeks We Are Your FathersFathers Day Special: Days Out, Days In and The Perfect GiftOur geeky dads are back just in time for Fathers Day! They discuss what their perfect Fathers Day would be like, in sunshine or rain and explore soft gift ideas.
The trio also put forward a famous dad for Geek of the Week.
2021-06-1735 min
Best Thing with Danyl Johnson#5 Andrew WhiteAndrew White Having performed stand-up since the age of 15, Andrew White is an up-and-coming comedian "not to be missed" (Daily Record ).Andrew performs all over the country at various clubs, festivals, and corporate events throughout the year. Most notably, he's performed three successful shows at the famous Edinburgh Fringe, and will be returning for 2021 with his new hour."One of the most talked about rising star comedians" (Essex Magazine)Andrew White is a comedian fast going up the ranks of the stand-up world, with an act that's "Not...
2021-05-1754 min
The Engineering EdgeS2 E6: Expansion Pack: Keeping Bees BuzzingIn this expansion pack for Episode 6 - The Everyday Tech...Keeping Bees Buzzing, we looked at hive monitoring and in this final episode of the series, Lucy shares how she built her own home temperature monitoring kit.
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2021-04-1809 min
The Engineering EdgeS2 E6: Expansion Pack: Keeping Bees BuzzingIn this expansion pack for Episode 6 - The Everyday Tech...Keeping Bees Buzzing, we looked at hive monitoring and in this final episode of the series, Lucy shares how she built her own home temperature monitoring kit.
Also see the project in detail through this article: is it hot in here?
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2021-04-1809 min
The Engineering EdgeS2 E6: The Everyday Tech Keeping Bees BuzzingIn Episode 6 Lucy discovers how temperature sensors are helping fight the decline of one of nature’s most important pollinators. She talks to Broodminder founder Rich Morris about hive monitoring, Beekeeper Sara Hilt about how she quintupled her bee population and Professor Christina Grozinger about how data from sensors powered by everyday tech could help reverse bee decline.
Plus, can Lucy use the tech for herself to stop her ice-creams from melting?
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2021-04-1130 min
The Engineering EdgeS2 E6: The Everyday Tech Keeping Bees BuzzingIn Episode 6 Lucy discovers how temperature sensors are helping fight the decline of one of nature’s most important pollinators. She talks to Broodminder founder Rich Morris about hive monitoring, Beekeeper Sara Hilt about how she quintupled her bee population and Professor Christina Grozinger about how data from sensors powered by everyday tech could help reverse bee decline.
Plus, can Lucy use the tech for herself to stop her ice-creams from melting?
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2021-04-1130 min
The Engineering EdgeS2 E5: Expansion Pack: The Everyday Tech Growing the Future of FoodIn this expansion pack for Episode 5 - Lucy talks to (at the time of recording) Ocado’s Chief Technology Offer Paul Clarke about dark kitchens and the future of food production and distribution.
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2021-04-0415 min
The Engineering EdgeS2 E5: Expansion Pack: The Everyday Tech Growing the Future of FoodIn this expansion pack for Episode 5 - Lucy talks to (at the time of recording) Ocado’s Chief Technology Offer Paul Clarke about dark kitchens and the future of food production and distribution.
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2021-04-0415 min
The Engineering EdgeS2 E5: The Everyday Tech Growing the Future of FoodIn Episode 5 Lucy discovers how humidity and moisture sensors are helping to revolutionise the way we grow our food. She talks to Adam Waterman at LettUs Grow about aeroponic farms that can manage themselves, and Le Lan Anh from Mimosa Technology on how everyday tech sensors are helping Vietnamese farmers manage scarce water supplies.
Plus, can Lucy use the tech for herself to keep her own plants alive when she’s off on her adventures?
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2021-03-2828 min
The Engineering EdgeS2 E5: The Everyday Tech Growing the Future of FoodIn Episode 5 Lucy discovers how humidity and moisture sensors are helping to revolutionise the way we grow our food. She talks to Adam Waterman at LettUs Grow about aeroponic farms that can manage themselves, and Le Lan Anh from Mimosa Technology on how everyday tech sensors are helping Vietnamese farmers manage scarce water supplies.
Plus, can Lucy use the tech for herself to keep her own plants alive when she’s off on her adventures?
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2021-03-2828 min
The Engineering EdgeS2 E4: Expansion Pack: The Everyday Tech students launched with NASAThe show that explores how everyday tech can be used in extraordinary ways. In this tongue in cheek expansion pack for Episode 4 - RFID tags, Lucy finds her lab going haywire when her RFID tagging gets out of hand…
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2021-03-2104 min
The Engineering EdgeS2 E4: Expansion Pack: The Everyday Tech students launched with NASAThe show that explores how everyday tech can be used in extraordinary ways. In this tongue in cheek expansion pack for Episode 4 - RFID tags, Lucy finds her lab going haywire when her RFID tagging gets out of hand…
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2021-03-2104 min
The Engineering EdgeS2 E4: The Everyday Tech Students Have Launched with NASAIn Episode 4 Lucy discovers how students flew RF tags (as used in passes and security labels) into space to test a new way for satellites to communicate. She talks to mechanical engineer Julie Cox about how she launched her experiment, Mission Manager Scott Higginbotham about why NASA likes to work with student innovators and Professor Hiroaki Akiyama about other everyday tech being used in space research.
Plus, what happens when Lucy gets given a load of RFID tags to play with?
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2021-03-1430 min
The Engineering EdgeS2 E4: The Everyday Tech Students Have Launched with NASAIn Episode 4 Lucy discovers how students flew RF tags (as used in passes and security labels) into space to test a new way for satellites to communicate. She talks to mechanical engineer Julie Cox about how she launched her experiment, Mission Manager Scott Higginbotham about why NASA likes to work with student innovators and Professor Hiroaki Akiyama about other everyday tech being used in space research.
Plus, what happens when Lucy gets given a load of RFID tags to play with?
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2021-03-1430 minGeeks We Are Your FathersRaspberry Pi Special: Python, Superman and RadioGlobeJoin Robbie, Pete and Dave as they discuss Raspberry Pi. Find out how Pete's DesignSpark blog caught the attention of Eben Upton and how Dave created one of the first 3D models of the Pi.
The trio also discuss their favourite Pi projects and nominate their Geek of the Week.
2021-03-1351 min
The Engineering EdgeS2 E3 Expansion Pack: Revealing Wildlife SecretsThe show that explores how everyday tech can be used in extraordinary ways. In this expansion pack for Episode 3 - Accelerometers, Lucy takes you behind the scenes on how she built a smart collar for Encke.
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2021-03-0708 min
The Engineering EdgeS2 E3 Expansion Pack: Revealing Wildlife SecretsThe show that explores how everyday tech can be used in extraordinary ways. In this expansion pack for Episode 3 - Accelerometers, Lucy takes you behind the scenes on how she built a smart collar for Encke.
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2021-03-0708 min
The Engineering EdgeS2 E3: The Everyday Tech Revealing Wildlife SecretsIn Episode 3 Lucy discovers how accelerometers are helping conservationists better understand animals in the wild. She talks to researcher Danielle Brown about why accelerometers are a game-changer compared to GPS and animal movement expert Rory Wilson shares the mystery of the kicking albatrosses...
Plus, what happens if you attach a smart collar to your pet dog?
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2021-02-2833 min
The Engineering EdgeS2 E3: The Everyday Tech Revealing Wildlife SecretsIn Episode 3 Lucy discovers how accelerometers are helping conservationists better understand animals in the wild. She talks to researcher Danielle Brown about why accelerometers are a game-changer compared to GPS and animal movement expert Rory Wilson shares the mystery of the kicking albatrosses...
Plus, what happens if you attach a smart collar to your pet dog?
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2021-02-2833 min
The Engineering EdgeS2 E2: Expansion Pack: Lucy Builds a Navi-hatThe show that explores how everyday tech can be used in extraordinary ways. In this expansion pack to Episode 2 - Haptic Motors, Professor Lucy Rogers shares a step by step guide to how she built her Navi-hat. For more great shows, makes and content visit designspark.com/podcasts. If you enjoyed the show, don't forget to like, subscribe and tell a friend!
2021-02-2110 min
The Engineering EdgeS2 E2: Expansion Pack: Lucy Builds a Navi-hatThe show that explores how everyday tech can be used in extraordinary ways. In this expansion pack to Episode 2 - Haptic Motors, Professor Lucy Rogers shares a step by step guide to how she built her Navi-hat.
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2021-02-2110 min
The Engineering EdgeS2 E2: The Everyday Tech Giving Humans a Sixth SenseIn Episode 2 Lucy discovers how haptic motors are being used to give humans a sixth sense. She talks with feelSpace founder Susan Wache about the innovative Navibelt, Dario Madani about how as a blind user it’s transformed his life, and science writer Matthew Hutson about the other ways researchers are trying to give humans a sixth sense. Plus, can Lucy use a home-made Navi-hat to find herself some ice-cream?For more great shows, makes and content visit designspark.com/podcasts. For more great shows, makes and content visit designspark.com/podcasts.If you...
2021-02-1436 min
The Engineering EdgeS2 E2: The Everyday Tech Giving Humans a Sixth SenseIn Episode 2 Lucy discovers how haptic motors are being used to give humans a sixth sense. She talks with feelSpace founder Susan Wache about the innovative Navibelt, Dario Madani about how as a blind user it’s transformed his life, and science writer Matthew Hutson about the other ways researchers are trying to give humans a sixth sense.
Plus, can Lucy use a home-made Navi-hat to find herself some ice-cream?
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2021-02-1436 minGeeks We Are Your FathersLEGO Day: Memories, The Goonies and RobloxThursday 29th January 2021 is International LEGO Day, so our trio of Geek Dads decided to invite a guest from across the pond and dedicate an entire episode to our favourite toy (or favorite toy for Matt)!
Join Robbie, Pete, Dave and Matt as they discuss their first memories with the timeless Danish bricks, and how they are still continuing to play in their adult lives.
They also pitch their ideas for new LEGO sets that don't yet exist (not as easy as you'd think) and nominate their Geek of the Week.
2021-01-2639 minGeeks We Are Your FathersXmas Special: Argos Catalogues, Lego and Die HardRobbie, Pete and Dave are discussing Christmas in the latest episode of Geeks, We Are Your Fathers.
They're taking a look back at Christmas from their own childhoods, how it's changed for their children and as usual end up discussing LEGO!
The trio have also been discussing their favourite Christmas films and debating whether Die Hard even counts!
2020-12-1146 minGeeks We Are Your FathersCassette Tapes, Eurovision and Recording an Album in LockdownIn this episode Dave, Pete and Robbie take a trip down memory lane, as they explore the world of music.
They talk us through the first albums and singles that they bought, their guilty pleasures and their thoughts on downloading or streaming music rather than physically owning it.
There is also an exclusive interview with Eric Smith, a member of the band Ryan Law and The Shelter, who have remotely recorded and released their debut album during lockdown, with inputs from the USA, Germany and the UK.
2020-11-261h 10
Rough Sketch PodcastHarriet Braine - Ep#27We are super happy to bring you a chat with Harriet Braine. Harriet is the second presenter of The Design Spark Podcast that we have been lucky enough to get onto the show.
We talk to Harriet about her experience of recording the podcast with Lucy Rogers and Bec Hill. Her experiences living and working in Edinburgh during the festival, as well as the highs and lows that winning awards early in your career can bring. We also learn that Harriet is not just a super talented musician and comedian but a dab hand at a bit...
2020-09-181h 16
Rough Sketch PodcastHarriet Braine - Ep#27We are super happy to bring you a chat with Harriet Braine. Harriet is the second presenter of The Design Spark Podcast that we have been lucky enough to get onto the show.We talk to Harriet about her experience of recording the podcast with Lucy Rogers and Bec Hill. Her experiences living and working in Edinburgh during the festival, as well as the highs and lows that winning awards early in your career can bring. We also learn that Harriet is not just a super talented musician and comedian but a dab hand at a bit...
2020-09-181h 16
CambridgeJBSCUTalks: Tim Minshall, Head, Cambridge Institute for ManufacturingIn this episode of CUTalks, Shreya Singhal and Thomas Bohné talk to Tim Minshall, the Dr John C. Taylor Professor of Innovation at the University of Cambridge, and also Head of the Institute for Manufacturing. They discuss the development of the Cambridge innovation ecosystem into the buzzing community that it is today, as well as advice for aspiring innovators on how to get started.
This episode was sponsored by DesignSpark: design tools and resources for engineers to help make their ideas happen. The podcast was produced by Carl Homer, Cambridge TV.
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2020-09-0741 min
CambridgeJBSCUTalks: Nicola Filzmoser, co-founder of Happyr Health#CUTalks by CUTEC has just launched a new mini-series: Female Founders in the Spotlight. This series has the aim of increasing visibility of female founders of early-stage startups. To launch the series, Shreya Singhal and Thomas Bohné have been talking to Nicola Filzmoser, co-founder of Happyr Health, a mobile game based on cognitive behavioral therapy, to help children cope with recurring migraines. We met Nicola at the EnterpriseWOMEN program at the Judge Business School. Nicola is pursuing a Master of Entrepreneurship at Cambridge while working on Happyr full-time. She shares about her personal experience dealing with migraines when she was y...
2020-09-0710 min
CambridgeJBSCUTalks: Alex Murray, co-founder of FlitBikeIn this episode of CUTalks, Shreya Singhal and Thomas Bohné talk to Alex Murray, co-founder of FlitBike, a new folding electric bike company based in Cambridge. Alex has a background in business development and strategy consultancy (OC&C) and together with his co-founder Dave, combined expertise to produce the Flit-16 Bike. Alex speaks about his experience in China, and some of the business essentials of FlitBike. He discusses raising money through crowd-founding and top tips for founders to consider when undergoing crowd-funding, as well as managing a hardware startup in terms of manufacturing and IP considerations.
This episode was sponsored b...
2020-09-0740 min
CambridgeJBSCUTalks: Bruno Cotta, Executive Director, CJBS Entrepreneurship CentreIn this episode of CUTalks, Shreya Singhal and Thomas Bohné talk to Bruno Cotta, Executive Director of the Entrepreneurship Centre at the Cambridge Judge Business School. Bruno discusses his previous and current roles, and thoughts on some of the key skills that entrepreneurs require.
This episode was sponsored by DesignSpark: design tools and resources for engineers to help make their ideas happen. The podcast was produced by Carl Homer, Cambridge TV.
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Key elements of a well-functioning ecosystem - 10:04
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Experience in p...
2020-09-0726 min
CambridgeJBSCUTalks: Tim Minshall, Cambridge Institute for ManufacturingIn this episode of CUTalks, Shreya Singhal and Thomas Bohné talk to Tim Minshall, the Dr John C. Taylor Professor of Innovation at the University of Cambridge, and also Head of the Institute for Manufacturing. They discuss the development of the Cambridge innovation ecosystem into the buzzing community that it is today, as well as advice for aspiring innovators on how to get started.
This episode was sponsored by DesignSpark: design tools and resources for engineers to help make their ideas happen. The podcast was produced by Carl Homer, Cambridge TV.
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D...
2020-09-0741 minGeeks We Are Your FathersThe Jetsons, Alexa and Stark MansionPete, Dave and Robbie are discussing smart homes in the latest episode of Geeks, We Are Your Fathers.
Find out what gadgets the trio have installed in their homes, how their children consume smart home tech and which house from a TV series or movie they would most like to live in.
We also have an exclusive interview with Caspar Schoenmakers, the founder of ChargeMakers, and owner of an awesome smart home in the Netherlands.
2020-08-211h 02
The DesignSpark PodcastS3 E6 Expansion Pack: Quantum Computing with Dr Sue BlackThis week Lucy has interviewed Dr Sue Black about Quantum Computing.
Technology Evangelist, Sue, is a Professor of Computer Science at Durham University. She set up the first online network for women in tech (BCSWomen) in 1998 and led the campaign to save Bletchley Park.
Find out more about Dr Sue Black at: https://sueblack.co.uk/
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2020-08-1409 minThe DesignSpark PodcastS3 E6: Mastering the Mysteries of Quantum ComputingLucy, Bec and Harriet are back again, as they use facts, songs and precision-engineered puns to master the mysteries of Quantum Computing.
Join them on their journey, which includes Lucy's Quick Start Guide, Harriet's History of Quantum Computing, Bec's Big Idea, Harriet's song and much more...
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2020-08-1032 minThe DesignSpark PodcastS3 E5 Expansion Pack: Biometrics with Matt ParkerThis week Matt Parker has left a voicemail on our expansion pack, testing Bec, Harriet and Lucy.
Mathematician and comedian Matt co-hosts the "A Problem Squared Podcast" with Bec Hill and has a question about Biometrics for our hosts.
Find out more about Matt on his website at: http://standupmaths.com/
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2020-08-0310 minThe DesignSpark PodcastS3 E5: Mastering the Mysteries of BiometricsLucy, Bec and Harriet are back again, as they use facts, songs and precision-engineered puns to master the mysteries of Biometrics.
Join them on their journey, which includes Lucy's Quick Start Guide, Harriet's History of Biometrics, Bec's Big Idea, Harriet's song and much more...
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2020-07-2733 minThe DesignSpark PodcastS3 E4 Expansion Pack: Climate Engineering with Alice BellThis week Bec Hill has been to interview climate charity worker and campaigner for a better future, Alice Bell, for our expansion pack.
Alice is a part-time historian of the apocalypse and part-time campaigner for a better future.
She is currently writing a book on the history of the climate crisis: OUR BIGGEST EXPERIMENT, which will be released with Bloomsbury Sigma in Autumn 2021. If you can’t wait that long, she has just written an illustrated non-fiction book on the environmental crisis for Thames and Hudson, CAN WE SAVE THE PLANET?
Her day jo...
2020-07-2012 min
Rough Sketch PodcastLucy Rogers - Ep#23Professor Lucy Rogers (PhD) is an inventor with a sense of fun. She is a Royal Academy of Engineers visiting Professor of Engineering: Creativity and Communication at Brunel University, London, a Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and she is adept at bringing ideas to life, from robot dinosaurs to mini-mannequins and even a "fartometer" for IBM! Chris had the pleasure of meeting Lucy at an improve intensive weekend with The Maydays and just knew we had to get her on the podcast.
Lucy has turned her hand to a plethora of things in her personal...
2020-07-171h 21
Rough Sketch PodcastLucy Rogers - Ep#23Professor Lucy Rogers (PhD) is an inventor with a sense of fun. She is a Royal Academy of Engineers visiting Professor of Engineering: Creativity and Communication at Brunel University, London, a Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and she is adept at bringing ideas to life, from robot dinosaurs to mini-mannequins and even a "fartometer" for IBM! Chris had the pleasure of meeting Lucy at an improve intensive weekend with The Maydays and just knew we had to get her on the podcast.Lucy has turned her hand to a plethora of things in her personal...
2020-07-171h 21The DesignSpark PodcastS3 E4: Mastering the Mysteries of Climate EngineeringLucy, Bec and Harriet are back again, as they use facts, songs and precision-engineered puns to master the mysteries of Climate Engineering.
They discuss warm snow, perfect weather conditions and saving the world!
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2020-07-1339 minThe DesignSpark PodcastS3 E3 Expansion Pack: Food Technology with Barry LewisThis week YouTuber and food tech expert Barry Lewis has left a voicemail for Bec, Harriet and Lucy to ask them an important question.
Listen to our hosts answers, which include an array of Elvis related egg puns and some great ideas for new inventions.
Find out more about Barry Lewis at https://barrylewis.net/ and watch his awesome videos on YouTube by Clicking Here.
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2020-07-0609 min
Geeks We Are Your FathersDesignSpark's 10th Birthday, Superman in Space and Maker FairesIt's a special celebration episode as the DesignSpark engineering platform turns 10!
Pete, Robbie and Dave discuss their favourite projects and memories over the last decade, including sending a Superman action figure to the edge of space and back.
We also have an exclusive interview with modelling jedi Jude Pullen to find out more about his BBC TV shows, projects and his Obi Wan Cardboard Kenobi.
2020-07-031h 08The DesignSpark PodcastS3 E3: Mastering the Mysteries of Food TechnologyThis week Dr Lucy Rogers, Bec Hill and Harriet Braine are discussing Food Technology.
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2020-06-2944 minGeeks We Are Your FathersMid-Life Crisis, Sports Cars and Starting a BandPete, Dave and Robbie are discussing mid-life crises and everything from forming a band to sports cars and sky diving.
Find out all about how they're re-living their youth, planning to tick off their bucket lists, before Pete and Dave are put to the test in the Mid Life Cris-Quiz.
We also have an exclusive interview with Ben Redford, the founder of start-up Mayku.
2020-06-261h 03The DesignSpark PodcastS3 E2 Expansion Pack: Smart Homes with with Stacey HigginbothamThis week's expansion pack is an exclusive interview with IoT and Smart Homes expert Stacey Higginbotham.
Stacey has been covering technology for major publications for 18 years. Her work has appeared in Fortune (where she was Senior Editor), PCMag, MIT Tech Review, Gigaom and Worth magazine.
She publishes a weekly newsletter called Stacey Knows Things and is the host of The Internet of Things Podcast and This Week in Google podcast.
We sent Harriet to find out more...
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2020-06-2216 minThe DesignSpark PodcastS3 E2: Mastering the Mysteries of Smart HomesIt's time for some Tech with a Comedy Twist!
Dr Lucy Rogers, Bec Hill and Harriet Braine return for another episode of The DesignSpark Podcast, the show that uses facts, songs and well-engineered puns to master the mysteries of modern technology.
This week, the trio are exploring Smart Homes, as they discuss everything from meter readings and smart fridges to Alexa and "Smart Scotsmen" who can save you money on your energy bills!
Join them on their journey, which includes Lucy's Quick Start Guide, Harriet's History of Smart Homes, Bec's Big Idea, a s...
2020-06-1539 minThe DesignSpark PodcastS3 E1 Expansion Pack: Space Tourism with Mark ThompsonMark Thompson is a British astronomer, television presenter and writer best known for being one of the presenting team on the BBC show Stargazing Live and is a regular face on Good Morning Britain.
Following last week's episode on Space Tourism, Mark has been in touch and left a voicemail for Lucy, Bec and Harriet. He's left a question for them to discuss.
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2020-06-0809 min
Geeks We Are Your FathersMarvel Special: Captain America, Richard Browning and Royal RumblesDave, Pete and Robbie are joined by "Captain America" Matt this week to discuss all things MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe).
Find out which of the films are their favourites, what soundtrack is playing on repeat and the piece of Marvel memorabilia hanging above Pete's bed at his wife's request!
We also have an exclusive interview with the real-life Iron Man, Richard Browning and discuss which of the Avengers would win in a Royal Rumble!
2020-06-0456 minThe DesignSpark PodcastS3 E1: Mastering the Mysteries of Space TourismIt's time for some Tech with a Comedy Twist!
Dr Lucy Rogers, Bec Hill and Harriet Braine are back for Series 3 of The DesignSpark Podcast, the show that uses facts, songs and well-engineered puns to master the mysteries of modern technology.
In this episode, the trio are exploring the world of Space Tourism. It is the area of technology that comprises two of the world's most difficult things; rocket science and customer service.
Join them on their journey, which includes Lucy's Quick Start Guide, Harriet's History of Space Tourism, Bec's Big Idea, a so...
2020-06-0140 minGeeks We Are Your FathersWiFi Hacks, Apollo Guidance Computer and Streaming ServicesIn this episode, our Geek Dads explore hacks that have been helping them with working from home. These include improving productivity, balancing homeschooling and tech tips to get a better WiFi signal around your house.
We also have an exclusive interview with Marc Verdiell, a key member of the team who restored an original Apollo Guidance Computer, the first computer to use integrated circuits, with a 1MHz clock, four 16-bits registers, 4K RAM, and 32K ROM.
Robbie, Pete and Dave also debate which streaming service is the best, and answer the question of which they wo...
2020-05-1956 minGeeks We Are Your FathersAerospace, Flight Sim and Pilot-less PlanesIn Episode 4, our trio return to discuss all things aviation and aerospace.
From reminiscing about 80's holiday flights to Dave's flight sim addiction and the future of flying, they've got it covered!
There is also an exclusive interview with flight enthusiast Simon Lummis.
2020-05-1159 min
The Funny Haha Survival GuideEpisode 6- Sooz Kempner and Harriet BraineIn this episode, hosted by Alexis Strum with special guests Sooz Kempner and Harriet Braine, we chat: sleeping naked, 'doing a Britney' and panic-buying foil metallic curtains! A few notes on our guests:Funny Women Variety Award Winner 2012 Sooz Kempner has taken seven solo hours to the Edinburgh Fringe and is one of the hosts of the 'Mystery On the Rocks' podcast. In 2019 she went viral with a Twitter thread about her time as a Christina Aguilera tribute act.Harriet Braine is a Funny Women Award winning musical comedian, who mos...
2020-05-0835 min
Geeks We Are Your FathersStar Wars Day Special (Episode III)The trio are back for the greatest day of the year! It's Star Wars Day!
Dave, Pete and Robbie discuss how they will be celebrating, some of their favourite Star Wars moments and debate their favourite ever characters.
They also have an exclusive interview with 3D technologies jedi Steve Cox, talking giant chocolate oranges and COVID-19 support.
May The Fourth Be With You!
2020-05-0444 minGeeks We Are Your FathersPete's Shed Of Shame, 3D Printing and Super Villains.Dave, Pete and Robbie return. They are 3 proud geeky dads who are here to talk about all things tech, sci-fi, gaming and more.
In episode 2 the trio explore the wonders to be found inside of Pete's Shed of Shame, debate their favourite comic book/film villains and interview 3D printing geek Alex Gibson.
If you're interested in electronics projects, hacking, model painting, comics or 3D printing then this episode is for you! Or if you just like listening to three blokes talking rubbish, I'm sure you'll enjoy it too.
May the mass times ac...
2020-05-0145 minGeeks We Are Your FathersHam Radio, Gaming and Working From HomeIntroducing Dave, Pete and Robbie... 3 proud geeky dads who are here to talk about all things tech, sci-fi, gaming and more.
In episode 1 the trio discusses working from home, debate their rediscovered hobbies during lockdown and interview YouTuber Ruth Amos from the Kids Invent Stuff channel.
If you're interested in ham radio, gaming, war model painting or 3D printing, then this episode is for you! Or if you just like listening to three blokes talking rubbish, I'm sure you'll enjoy it too.
May the mass times acceleration be with you!
2020-04-2058 min
みんなのLifetech Cast#8：ジョーカー、世界最高のフットボールチーム、名コーチ今日はふくさんが選んだ記事について雑談します。
選んだ記事はこちら↓
大ヒット問題作『ジョーカー』共感と酷評がまっぷたつのワケ https://gendai.ismedia.jp/articles/-/67821
ラグビーの起源は「サッカーの試合中にボールを持って走った」ではなかった！ https://wedge.ismedia.jp/articles/-/14498
Network science reveals the secrets of the world’s best soccer team https://www.technologyreview.com/s/614440/network-science-reveals-the-secrets-of-the-worlds-best-soccer-team/
ビームスが虎ノ門のクリニックをデザイン 設楽社長は「健康が次の時代の重要なテーマ」と提言 https://www.wwdjapan.com/articles/962022
話はこんな方向に広がりました。
サッカーにおけるIoT活用 https://www.rs-online.com/designspark/iot-and-big-data-in-football-jp
奇跡のレッスン https://www4.nhk.or.jp/wonderlesson/
Manchester City監督のあり方 https://www.amazon.com/All-Nothing-Manchester-City-Season/dp/B07FS1KVYV
2019-11-2741 min
The DesignSpark PodcastS2 E6: Should We All Live In Space?Dr Lucy, Bec and Harriet are back! The hosts of our 5-star-rated History Makers series return for The DesignSpark Podcast, exploring some of the hottest topics in tech through a mix of fun facts, exuberant stand-up, outlandish sketches and foot-tapping songs.
In episode 6 they're exploring space! Let's hope they make it back to earth in one piece.
It's time for TechLOLogy.
2019-06-2433 min
The DesignSpark PodcastS2 E5: Dude, Where's My Hoverboard?Dr Lucy, Bec and Harriet are back! The hosts of our 5-star-rated History Makers series return for The DesignSpark Podcast, exploring some of the hottest topics in tech through a mix of fun facts, exuberant stand-up, outlandish sketches and foot-tapping songs.
In episode 5 they're exploring the future of transport! Where are the hoverboards that we were promised as children?
It's time for TechLOLogy.
2019-06-1729 min
The DesignSpark PodcastS2 E4: How Do I Know You're Not A RobotDr Lucy, Bec and Harriet are back! The hosts of our 5-star-rated History Makers series return for The DesignSpark Podcast, exploring some of the hottest topics in tech through a mix of fun facts, exuberant stand-up, outlandish sketches and foot-tapping songs.
In episode 4 they're exploring the world of robotics.
It's time for TechLOLogy.
2019-06-1029 min
The DesignSpark PodcastS2 E3: Can I Get An Upgrade?Dr Lucy, Bec and Harriet are back! The hosts of our 5-star-rated History Makers series return for The DesignSpark Podcast, exploring some of the hottest topics in tech through a mix of fun facts, exuberant stand-up, outlandish sketches and foot-tapping songs.
In episode 3 they're exploring the world of augmented humans! Find out why Bec can't brush her teeth without hearing music from the Black Eyed Peas.
It's time for TechLOLogy.
2019-06-0328 min
The DesignSpark PodcastS2 E2: Can I Hack Your Heart?Dr Lucy, Bec and Harriet are back! The hosts of our 5-star-rated History Makers series return for The DesignSpark Podcast, exploring some of the hottest topics in tech through a mix of fun facts, exuberant stand-up, outlandish sketches and foot-tapping songs.
In episode 2 they're exploring the world of medical technology! Kick back while the trio discuss defribrillators, fitbits and non-bots.
It's time for TechLOLogy.
2019-05-2728 min
The DesignSpark PodcastS2 E1: Did Facebook Try To Sell Me A Bubble House?Dr Lucy, Bec and Harriet are back! The hosts of our 5-star-rated History Makers series return for The DesignSpark Podcast, exploring some of the hottest topics in tech through a mix of fun facts, exuberant stand-up, outlandish sketches and foot-tapping songs.
In episode 1 they're entering the world of Big Data. Listen to Bec's best Brummy accent as the trio discuss spying companies, weird online ads and much more...
It's time for TechLOLogy.
2019-05-2028 min
The DesignSpark PodcastS1 E6 - Cyber: “I have been using my free anti-virus trial for 10 years”Former Robot Wars judge and DesignSpark blogger Dr Lucy Rogers is joined by award winning comedians Bec Hill and Harriet Braine for the History Makers podcast, where they explore modern technology and the people throughout history who have made it all possible.
In episode six, the trio discusses whether cyber is our salvation or damnation. Dr Lucy demystifies all things cyber, “robot” Harriet uses her databanks to bring a maker from history to life and Bec desperately changes all of her passwords to something more complicated than 1234.
So set your ears to receive and your mind to...
2018-10-0724 min
The DesignSpark PodcastS1 E5 - 3D Manufacturing: “How to get the Kinder surprise toy without opening the egg"Former Robot Wars judge and DesignSpark blogger Dr Lucy Rogers is joined by award winning comedians Bec Hill and Harriet Braine for the History Makers podcast, where they explore modern technology and the people throughout history who have made it all possible.
In episode five, the trio discusses whether 3D manufacturing and printing is our salvation or damnation. Dr Lucy explains the weird world of 3D manufacturing, “robot” Harriet uses her databanks to bring a maker from history to life and Bec desperately clings on to the concept of hope in a world increasingly obsessed by materialistic wealth...
2018-09-3024 min
The DesignSpark PodcastS1 E4 - Navigation: “GPS would make the Wizard of Oz boring”Dr Lucy Rogers is joined by comedians Bec Hill and Harriet Braine for the History Makers podcast, where they explore modern technology and the people throughout history who have made it all possible.
In episode four, the trio discusses whether navigation technology is our salvation or damnation. Dr Lucy guides us through the subject of navigation, “robot” Harriet uses her databanks to bring a maker from history to life and Bec locates the nearest exit in case of emergency.
So set your ears to receive and your mind to blown for History Makers!
Featur...
2018-09-2324 min
The DesignSpark PodcastS1 E3 - Computer Programming: "The first computer bug was a moth"Former Robot Wars judge and DesignSpark blogger Dr Lucy Rogers is joined by comedians Bec Hill and Harriet Braine for the History Makers podcast, where they explore modern technology and the people throughout history who have made it all possible.
In episode three, the trio discusses whether computer programming is our salvation or damnation. Dr Lucy explains the origins of programming, “robot” Harriet uses her databanks to bring a maker from history to life and Bec works out whether C++ really is Fortran's evil cousin or just her best ever maths score.
So set your ears to r...
2018-09-1625 min
The DesignSpark PodcastS1 E2 - Artificial Intelligence: "What would Mary Shelley make of Westworld?"Former Robot Wars judge Dr Lucy Rogers is joined by award-winning comedians Bec Hill and Harriet Braine for the History Makers podcast, where they explore modern technology and the people throughout history who have made it all possible.
In episode two, the trio discusses whether artificial intelligence is our salvation or damnation. Dr Lucy explains how AI has developed, “robot” Harriet uses her databanks to bring Mary Shelley to life and Bec keeps her eye on the kill switch in case it all goes wrong.
So set your ears to receive and your mind to blown fo...
2018-09-1028 min
The DesignSpark PodcastS1 E1: Wireless Communication: "It's addictive, dangerous and I don't trust it"
Dr Lucy Rogers is joined by comedians Bec Hill and Harriet Braine for the History Makers podcast, where they explore modern technology and the people throughout history who have made it all possible.
In episode one, the trio discusses whether wireless communication is our salvation or damnation. Dr Lucy explains how Wi-Fi works, “robot” Harriet uses her databanks to bring some makers to life and Bec tells us why we should have never moved on from plastic cups and a piece of string.
So set your ears to receive and your mind to blown f...
2018-08-3025 min
Bricolagepod06 Lucy Rogers RPi Robots, Guild of Makers & Robot WarsIn this episode Dominic talks to Lucy Rogers better known as Dr-Lucy-Rogers usually said in one breath. She is a fellow of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers. Lucy is known for being a strong presence in the maker scene and for her work in broadcasting. She was a judge on the last 3 series of BBC Robot Wars. Recently she embarked on the founding of a guild, the Guild of Makers, an organisation that supports the growth of the industry related to makers and providing them with support and opportunities to build a community together. They met at th...
2018-04-3026 min