In this episode of the Open Hardware Manufacturing Podcast, we explore the influential media that has shaped our journeys as engineers and entrepreneurs. Join Stephen and Thea as they dive into the books, documentaries, and creators that have left a lasting impact on their careers. From the lessons learned in the world of open source hardware to the entrepreneurial spirit ignited by unexpected sources, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration.

If you would like the links to these recommendations, our YouTube link to this episode has all of them in the Description: https://youtu.be/INYg_2RSEPo

Stephen’s Inspiration

• ▶️ YouTube Video: Stephen Hawes Flamethrower
• ▶️ YouTube Video: Everett Bradford Flame Thrower

Thea’s Recommendation

• 📚 Book: Code: The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software

Stephen’s Recommendation

• ▶️ YouTube Series: Crash Course: Computer Science
• ▶️ YouTube Channel: Ben Eater

Thea’s Recommendation

• 📚 Book: Schiit Happened

Stephen’s Recommendation

• 📝 Blog Post: Strategy Letter I: Ben and Jerry’s vs. Amazon
• 📚 Book: The Hardware Hacker by Bunnie Huang

Thea’s Inspiration

• 👨‍🍳 Person: Gordon Ramsay
• ▶️ YouTube Video: Gordon Ramsay trained by Marco Pierre White
• ▶️ YouTube Video: Gordon Ramsay makes the perfect scrambled eggs

Stephen’s Recommendation

• 🎥 Documentary Series: Developing Hell: Launching Hades

Thea’s Recommendation

• 🎥 Documentary Series: Double Fine PsychOdyssey
• 📺 TV Show: Mayday: Air Disasters

Stephen’s Recommendation

• 🎬 Movie: The Social Network (IMDb)

Thea’s Recommendation

• 📺 TV Show: Silicon Valley

Stephen’s Recommendation

• 🎬 Movie: Print the Legend
• 🎮 Creator: Freddie Wong: RocketJump YouTube, VGHS Wiki, and Dungeons and Daddies Podcast

Stephen’s Lightning Round

• 🎙️ Podcast: Seth Godin - Startup School
• 🎙️ Podcast: StartUp by Gimlet (Wikipedia)
• 📝 Blog: Brad Feld - Three Machines
• 📚 Book: The Dip – Seth Godin
• 📚 Book: Death by Meeting
• 📚 Book: Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
• 📚 Book: The Lean Startup
• 📚 Book: The Mom Test
• 📚 Book: Deep Work
• 📚 Book: Crossing the Chasm
• 📚 Book: Primalbranding

Thea’s Lightning Round

• 📺 TV Show: Halt and Catch Fire
• 📚 Book: Game Programming Patterns
• 📚 Book: Crafting Interpreters
• 📚 Book: Hackers: Heroes of the Computer Revolution
• ▶️ YouTube: Tantacrul (Martin Keary)
• ▶️ YouTube: KazeN64
• 📚 Book: Game Feel by Steve Swink
• ▶️ YouTube: Coding Secrets
• ▶️ YouTube: 3blue1brown

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