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Paul Cutler
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Vinyl music lover. Python student. Maker. Host of The CircuitPython Show and co-host of The Bootloader podcasts.
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My Christmas present showed up a month early, the just released Zoom PodTrak P4Next. This will replace my MOTU M2 and the P4Next should give me slightly better mic quality with its built-in EQ and compressor.
A picture of a Zoom PodTrakP4Next - it has 4 inputs on its rear for XLR microphones. On the front are four knobs for mic gain and 4 knobs under those for headphone volume
November 6, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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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!
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
October 16, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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My wife helped hang all my autographed flats. From L to R: Lissie, Gordi, Polica, Jenny Lewis, The Staves, and Garbage.
Above a large picture window just under the ceiling are 6 picture frames with autographed flats from Lissie, Gordi, Polica, Jenny Lewis, The Staves, and Garbage. A picture of my record collection, a 4x4 IKEA Kallax shelves. On top of the shevels are various music books and above it are 3 autographed sleeves from The New Pornographers, Best Coast, and Polica. To the right of that, above a large picture window, are 6 frames with autographed flats from Lissie, Gordi, Polica, Jenny Lewis, The Staves, and Garbage.
October 12, 2025 at 11:53 PM
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Just working on finishing up editing episode 50(!) of The CircuitPython Show with guest John Romkey. And recording episode 51 later today.
A screenshot of the digital audio workstation, Reaper. It shows 2 main audio tracks, 2 tracks for the intro / outro, and 2 tracks for the music.
October 10, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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I know what I'm doing this weekend!
A picture of 2 Steelbook cases for the movies Tron and Tron: Legacy in 4K UHD Blu-Ray.
September 18, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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30 years ago today Garbage released their debut self-titled album. The band (minus Ms. Manson) is from my home state of Wisconsin. Just a few months later Garbage would play their first show at the 7th Street Entry, which is the smaller venue attached to the legendary nightclub First Avenue in MN
On the left standing up is the album sleeve for Garbage's self-titled debut. It features the word garbage across the center and below that in the center is a big G. My copy is autographed by the band, one in each corner. On the right, my record player plays a red record.
August 15, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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I finished my updated SongMatrix project with a 3D printed case courtesy of the Transit Tracker project from @eastsideurbanism.org. And I added a piece of acrylic which really does make it look better. (Yes, I know the acrylic is off center, but it works)
A picture of a 128x32 LED matrix in a 3D printed case sitting in front of a monitor arm on my desk. It is scrolling the song title Summer Girl in the top row and the band name, HAIM, in the bottom row.
August 6, 2025 at 12:33 AM
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I'm on IRC like it's 1997 - but using a microcontroller!
A picture of a monitor filled with text - the text is the introduction when joining the Libera Chat server. It shows me connected to it and joining the fruit-jam channel in IRC
August 5, 2025 at 1:38 AM
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My Fruit Jam arrived!
Sitting on top of some bubblewrap is a credit card sized PCB labeled "Adafruit Fruit Jam". It's amicrocontoller mini-pic with DVI out, stereo out, 4 buttons, and USB host.
August 5, 2025 at 12:04 AM
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Coming Monday on a new episode of The Bootloader: @johnpark.bsky.social joins the show and shares... boomboxes that play MIDI files using floppies?
August 2, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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Now spinning: No Kings by Minneapolis hip-hop collective Doomtree.
On the left standing up is the album sleeve for Doomtree's No Kings album. It features a hand drawn crown with a circle and line through it. On the right my record player spins a black record.
June 14, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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Kicking off the weekend with the first James Bond movie, Dr. No.
A picture of my tv showing the title card to Dr. No. Bond is in a small circle shooting a gun as blood covers the screen A picture of my tv showing a scene from Dr. No. M is on the left, Bond in the middle, and a third man on the right
June 13, 2025 at 11:44 PM
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I know what I'm watching this weekend. The reviews have been fantastic.
The 4K Blu-Ray case for the first six James Bond movies starring Sean Connery.
June 13, 2025 at 12:06 AM
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Pro tip if storing records in a Kallax - cut a small piece of wood and glue it down. Then attach foam insulation - this will let the records stay in place and the foam adds some protection.
One shelf of my 4x4 Kallax that is empty. In the back is a piece of wood approximately 1.5" tall with a foam insulation strip in the middle to protect my records.
June 12, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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Years ago when I first got my IKEA 4x4 Kallax, my partner told me that when it was full I would have to stop collecting records. Thankfully, I was able to buy a Kallax 1x4 today to let my collection breathe a bit.
An IKEA Kallax with 16 shelves, 4 x 4, full of records An IKEA Kallax with 16 shelves, 4 x 4, full of records with another 1x4 laying flat on the ground next to the 4x4.
June 12, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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I've been watching Walton Goggins since he was on The Shield and he's fantastic. And another reason to love him - he's a Soul Coughing fan!

From the recent Variety article:
But back to other topics. Goggins is the “most enthusiastic man ever,” Wood says — something I didn’t need to hear. When he came in for the 10 a.m. photoshoot, his energy was contagious. “Let’s have some fuckin’ fun,” he told our crew as he walked into the photo studio in West Hollywood, carrying his own speaker and asking to connect his own music. First, he played Soul Coughing’s “Screenwriter’s Blues,” and followed up with Led Zeppelin.
June 5, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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Tonight’s watch. I’m your huckleberry.
A picture of the 4K Blu-ray of the movie Tombstone. It features Kurt Russell holding a six shooter with Val Kilmer in front of him.
May 7, 2025 at 12:26 AM
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This week's new movie arrivals. Having a hard time picking the first one to watch!
Two 4k Blu-Ray cases standing up. On the left is Sneakers. On the right is Tombstone featuring Kurt Russell and Val Kilmer on the cover
April 25, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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I absolutely agree - I don't watch trailers anymore either. In fact, I have this Bloom County comic on my wall:
A framed picture with a comic from Bloom County 2015. Binckley to Milo: First Star Wars Triler about to debut. Where's Cutter John? MIlo: Not here. He says today's trailer spoil every great movie. Binckley: The man is a monument to mature self-discipline. Milo: Thank god for adults in this world. Cut to a scene of Cutter John and his girlfriend, Cozy. Cutter John and his wheelchair are chained to a tree. Cutter John: Cozy, I was kidding. Give me the key. I wasn't really serious. GIMME THE W@*$& KEY!! Cozy: The key to my heart? You already have it honey.
April 22, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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Back from my local record store with new and recent releases from Bon Iver, Momma, Craig Finn, and a classic Brian Setzer Orchestra album. People were already lined up 24 hours in advance for Record Store Day tomorrow. Crazy!
Laying down in front of my record player are albums from the Brian Setzer Orchestra, Bon Iver, Momma, and Craig Finn.
April 11, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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Coming Monday on a new episode of The CircuitPython Show: hear about the new audio effects in CircuitPython and @todbot.bsky.social's quest for a fatter synth sound:
April 5, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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Coming Monday on a new episode of the @thebootloader.net: @andypiper.me joins Tod and me and we chat about hardware, software, synths, 3D printing, and more. Find the show where ever you get your podcasts. Find the show wherever you get your podcasts.
A screenshot from the digital audio workstation, Reaper. It shows 3 audio tracks for the speakers and two audio tracks for the intro and outro music.
April 4, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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Hired an artist for new podcast cover art:
A new logo for The CircuitPython Show - the logo has each word on its own line and splits Circuit and Python to its own lines. There is a line drawn through the two Cs in Circuit, as if it had a circuit. The O in Python features a snake head embedded in the O
March 30, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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This afternoon's movie: my first purchase from the Criterion Collection, The Princess Bride. One of the most quotable movies of all time, what's your favorite line?
A picture of the 4K UHD Blu-Ray case for the movie The Princess Bride. It features Wesley and Buttercup drawn facing each other.
March 30, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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My new book from John Scalzi via SubPress has arrived!
The book, When the Moon Hits Your Eye by John Scalzi, standing up with more John Scalzi books behind it The title page to the book When the Moon Hits Your Eye. It is transcribed "Paul - to the moon! John Scalzi"
March 24, 2025 at 10:30 PM