“Mattie Stevens, a young boy of the early 80′s, dreams of owning a Commodore 64. He sets out to convince everyone this is the perfect gift. But, along the way runs into opposition from his parents and everyone around him including old Santa Claus”
Chuck and I are deeply saddened to hear of Gil Gerard’s passing.
Back in 2010, we had the privilege of interviewing Gil at his booth during Dragon*Con for our short lived podcast, Interface to Face. While he is, of course, an icon for his role in Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, we found him to be much more than just his sci-fi legacy. He was incredibly funny, gracious, and generous with his time, chatting at length with us about his upcoming projects.
It was a memorable encounter with a true professional. Rest in peace, Gil.
We were thrilled to welcome back the incomparable Adam Savage1! It’s been two decades since his first interview with us, and the capital ‘M’ Maker is busier than ever. He shares how his work evolved after MythBusters and MythBusters Junior, moving to the creation of roughly 400 videos a year on his incredibly successful YouTube channel, Tested. Adam discusses the incredible access his reputation has granted him in film and aerospace industries, his thoughts on the current state of maker technology—from having 3D printers in his shop to his reluctance to jump on AI for creative output—and his philosophy of being a “permission machine” that inspires others to pursue their deepest passions. Tune in to hear the full interview, including Adam’s favorite movie, sound effect, and, of course, a deep dive into his complex relationship with duct tape!
If you would like to revisit the first time we interviewed him 20 years ago click here and listen.