Guest Suggestions - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: ChrisGammell
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 18, 2011, 01:21:36 pm
content: I wouldn't ask for this directly on the site, but are there guests that people would be interested in hearing on The Amp Hour? I think I might finally have my rig figured out to the point where I can reliably record those who are calling in.So, who would you like to hear on the show? And why?Please, no self nominations, even if just trying to be silly.

author: firewalker
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 18, 2011, 01:58:16 pm
content: What are our options? E.g. I would love to hear RMS. Is it possible? Limited only to EE related?

author: Zad
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 18, 2011, 04:51:59 pm
content: I'd never nominate myself anyway. Other than not owning a microphone I absolutely hate listening to my own voice which would mean I couldn't listen to that week's Amp Hour! How about Amanda Wozniak? Limor would be a good choice, but we get an hour of her every week anyway.Of course the ideal show would have the Engineer's Engineers on, Mosfet and Darlington. But I can't speak cat language so that probably wouldn't work so well.

author: alvarop
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: April 18, 2011, 05:27:20 pm
content: As long as we're talking about Woz's, how about Steve Wozniak?

author: ChrisGammell
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 18, 2011, 06:48:55 pm
content: Quote from: firewalker on April 18, 2011, 01:58:16 pmI'd like to talk electronics with the person (i.e. pull them into the usual banter about the weeks' stories). If we have to talk about that person the whole time, it'll be quite different from how we usually do the show (basically because we can't focus on anything...but I like that).Also, I don't know what you mean by RMS, unless it's Root Mean Square.

author: monpjc
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: April 18, 2011, 07:41:56 pm
content: You need some English talent to balance you and Dave out. Now who could you get.? Ummm?)

author: firewalker
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 18, 2011, 08:38:12 pm
content: Quote from: ChrisGammell on April 18, 2011, 06:48:55 pmOk, got it.R.M.S.was just an example from computer software industry (not an EE).

author: saturation
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 18, 2011, 08:42:20 pm
content: I'd like to hear from the engineering teams of various products. Chip designers, the teams on test & measurement gear from Fluke, Agilent, Gossen, Rigol, etc., what were the challenges, the pit fall, the deadlines, what is it like designing equipment in huge organizations.Then I'd like to hear from designers who work in smaller companies, and contrast their products and work life.

author: quirmche
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: April 18, 2011, 09:10:18 pm
content: Forrest Mims!!!!

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 18, 2011, 09:23:11 pm
content: Quote from: saturation on April 18, 2011, 08:42:20 pmAs Chris said, I think they really have to be people who can/will contribute to the banter of show as a co-host, else they are really just an "interview" type segment (which would of course be interesting, but it's a different ball game).Dave.

author: firewalker
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 18, 2011, 09:23:24 pm
content: It will also be interesting to hear someone from military and/or aerospace industry. A friend of yours perhaps.

author: dmlandrum
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 18, 2011, 10:03:05 pm
content: Hold the occasional lottery of all the forum members, and whoever's chosen gets to be a guest on the show.If someone refuses, just draw someone else.

author: oPossum
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 18, 2011, 10:07:15 pm
content: Forrest M. Mimms IIISteve CiarciaSteve SanghiSomeone from AgilentSomeone from Tek

author: Joshua
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: April 19, 2011, 12:16:02 pm
content: Hey Chris,I would like to request the guy from Afrotech Mods.(sorry,I don't remember his name)He has really good tutorials, but he is funny and enjOyable to listen to. I think he would fit in with the normal banter.Joshua

author: quirmche
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: April 19, 2011, 06:24:25 pm
content: Quote from: PianoKid1994 on April 19, 2011, 12:16:02 pmSecond that!

author: mikeselectricstuff
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 20, 2011, 09:31:33 pm
content: Bob PeaseJack GanssleJim Williams

author: dimlow
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 21, 2011, 05:58:37 am
content: @mikeselectricstuff I recommend you!you seem to have a very interesting LAB and do some interesting projects in it. You always seem to jump in on some of these posts here with just the sensible answers. Get one theAmpHour and talk about what you do. I would find that interesting!Oh and your guide for making Homebrew PCB'c. That got me started making my own. thanks for that.

author: ChrisGammell
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: April 22, 2011, 04:34:30 pm
content: Quote from: mikeselectricstuff on April 20, 2011, 09:31:33 pmI'll talk to Jack next month, hopefully will see him at ESC. Bob might be there too. I plan on asking a lot of people at the conference if they want to be on The Amp Hour sometime.I was also telling Dave last night, I would love to get Randall Munroe on the show. Of course xkcd is the reason I think he's brilliant, but the dude seems like a pretty legit nerd too!http://blog.xkcd.com/2010/11/05/submarines/Would have to a.) Find him and b.) see if he could hang with the electronics shop talk

author: majesticman
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: April 28, 2011, 12:38:49 pm
content: Long time EEVblog watcher - AmpHour Listener and first time forum poster now!Well I think i would make an interesting guest <not that it sounds arrogant or anything..lol>I am a final year undergrad electrical engineering student from Melbourne, Australia. I am doing a final year thesis project on the Bionic Eye and looking for a job at the end of the year. I hope coming on the blog might help with thatMight make a good blog talking about career advice etc. as well.Dave i read on a survey you did a while back that 22% of your viewers are engineering students...where's the love mate?

author: Excavatoree
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 26, 2011, 06:00:15 pm
content: I'll "third" Bob Pease and Forrest Mims as well as add:Kiriokos - fellow meter guy and Agilent ReviewerDoug Ford, from your earlier "meter destruction" blogs to discuss HV and the non-meter destruction uses for that HV equipment.Not they he'd do it, or that you'd have him, but that guy who does the crazy experiments on youtube (washer desctruction man?) OK, maybe not....

author: Jope
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 03, 2011, 03:05:01 pm
content: Ed Nisley.He is one of my engineering heros. He has written articles for Circuit Cellarfor more than 23 years and also had an monthly column in Dr Dobb's Journalfrom 2000-2006 on embedded stuff.There seems to be nothing in the field of electrical engineering he knows nothing about.Analog, digital, RF (he is a ham), optics, robotics, CNC manufacturing, microcontrollers, etc.He is also a promoter of open-source soft- and hardware.Here is a list of his Circuit Cellar articles:http://www.dtweed.com/circuitcellar/xnisleye.htmIf you go todrdobbs.com, type in "Ed Nisley" in the search field to find his old columns.He has his own blog,The Smell Of Molten Projects In The Morning(http://softsolder.com/),with tons of stuff on CNC/3D Printing, Arduino(!), etc.

author: Bloch
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 06, 2011, 05:38:08 pm
content: Quote from: ChrisGammell on April 18, 2011, 01:21:36 pmDon LancasterHis web pagehttp://www.tinaja.combiohttp://www.tinaja.com/glib/waywere.pdfI have been reading his webpage for so many years.One eksample is his Magic Sinewaveshttp://www.tinaja.com/glib/msintro1.pdfOr just take a pic from herehttp://www.tinaja.com/eeweb01.aspBut if you cant get him or dont want to have him on the show. Then I hope you and Dave will talk about the Magic Sinewaves on the show !And then I'll take this opportunity to say thanks for the broadcasts that have already been made??. It's the best hour in the week and if you continue the same style I promise to continue listening to them :-) Thanks

author: ivan747
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 06, 2011, 10:16:46 pm
content: Quote from: quirmche on April 18, 2011, 09:10:18 pmYeah, Forrest M. Mims *the third*!!!

author: shadewind
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 09, 2011, 11:42:46 pm
content: Quote from: ChrisGammell on April 22, 2011, 04:34:30 pmRandall Munroe would totally awesome! Please see if you can make that happen, XKCD is the best thing ever.

author: ivan747
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 10, 2011, 05:50:43 pm
content: Quote from: quirmche on April 19, 2011, 06:24:25 pmThird!

author: mgburr
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: June 13, 2011, 12:48:28 pm
content: Quote from: monpjc on April 18, 2011, 07:41:56 pmClive "Max" Maxfield would work for the "English" Talent. :-D

author: Slobodan
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 13, 2011, 01:37:49 pm
content: Ben Heck. I like his show.

author: tekfan
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 13, 2011, 05:23:58 pm
content: Quote from: mgburr on June 13, 2011, 12:48:28 pmHow about Tim Hunkin?

author: monpjc
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: June 13, 2011, 06:55:50 pm
content: Quote from: tekfan on June 13, 2011, 05:23:58 pmI meant me when I posted that comment.

author: Zad
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 13, 2011, 11:39:22 pm
content: Anything but Ben Heck... He calls himself an artist anyway, definitely isn't an engineer.

author: gregariz
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: June 16, 2011, 02:06:21 am
content: Maybe Dave could rustle up one of the Aussie entrepreneurial icons.Would love to hear Dick Smith, Owen Hill (microbee) or maybe Jim Rowe (EA/SC) talk about the past and future of electronics there.In the US would be interested in someone like Nate from sparkfun.Basically and engineers entrepreneur. Would also be interested in hearing the thoughts of VC's in the future funding trends.

author: alvarop
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: August 01, 2011, 02:37:00 pm
content: Maybe one of the guys fromhttp://embeddedgurus.com/?Nigel Jones, Michael Barr, etc...

author: reagle
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 06, 2011, 06:32:04 pm
content: The guy from Circuit Cellar (Steve Ciarcia) might be fun

author: BBQdChips
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: August 18, 2011, 05:27:39 am
content: How about a discussion with Pete Anderson,http://www.phanderson.com/

author: SgtRock
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 18, 2011, 08:25:17 am
content: Dear Chris and Dave:--Have a female production assistant get an Audiophool, or even better would be one of the "Zero Point Energy" guys, or best of all would be the guy that sells the bicycle wheel with the magnets on it. I would really like to see him taken out behind the dumpster.-- To get any real fun out of it, you would not want go gobble him up all at once. Oh no, you would have to play along credulously, a' la Art Bell for 15 or 20 minutes. This might necessitate duct taping Dave Jones to a chair and paralyzing his vocal cords with a short acting drug. Now stay with me.--Chris, you would just keep on paying out rope to the guy for 10 minutes. Then you start to ask increasingly pertinent questions for the next few minutes, and as soon as Dave's Vocal chords recover, cut him loose and then, you can both start toying with your prey. You have seen a cat with a mouse, yes? When the guy starts getting hostile, then you can both start laying the wood to his ass, right smartly, figuratively speaking of course.--Then the guy storms off of the set, or you cut his feed or whatever. Now you demolish his entire schpiel, point by point.--Properly done, me hearties, that would make some fine radio. And provide a public service as well.

author: AntiProtonBoy
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: August 18, 2011, 05:11:12 pm
content: I second mikeselectricstuffOther candidates:Jeremy Blum- aka sciguy14 on youtubeBen Krasnow - aka bkraz333 on youtubetronixstuffBen HeckPhotonicinduction - I DARE YA

author: Zad
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: August 18, 2011, 07:19:21 pm
content: Only get Ben Heck on if you want to remorselessly rip the p*ss out of him for an hour. Despite Element-14's best efforts to present him as one, Ben is not an engineer.

author: Unknown
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: August 18, 2011, 07:50:01 pm
content: Ben Krasnow is one guy I'd definitely like to meet personally. If that's not possible having him on The Amp Hour is the next best thing.

author: Slobodan
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 05, 2011, 01:57:12 pm
content: Limor Fried (Ladyada).

author: johnboxall
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 08, 2011, 10:43:34 am
content: Quote from: AntiProtonBoy on August 18, 2011, 05:11:12 pm-1 for me. I vote for Steve Wozniak. He seems quite approachable and down to earth, and loves to talk - most interviewers have to cut him off.

author: wosser
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: September 08, 2011, 08:11:59 pm
content: Dean KamenOr Tom Jenner (the guy who did all those cool "Minimlist" entries in Chris and Jeri's 555 timer contest), it would be cool to have another analog guy on the show.

author: ivan747
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: September 09, 2011, 11:55:43 pm
content: Quote from: tronixstuff on September 08, 2011, 10:43:34 amJust the opposite of Steve Jobs.

author: johnboxall
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 10, 2011, 12:38:01 am
content: Quote from: ivan747 on September 09, 2011, 11:55:43 pmIndeed. I watched the movie "Pirates of Silicon Valley" last week, it may have been a varying mix of fiction and reality but still quite amusing re: Jobs.But to keep things on track, Jon Oxer from freetronics.com would be interesting, he has much to say about open source hardware and so on.

author: Unknown
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 10, 2011, 01:56:36 am
content: Quote from: tronixstuff on September 10, 2011, 12:38:01 amI'd agree with that J.O. is an enthusiastic speaker, but why the -1 for yourself? Shy?Your tutorials have been very popular, besides it's just a myth about the Arduino and the kittens.

author: AntiProtonBoy
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: September 10, 2011, 04:44:06 am
content: 'carn tronix, i know you can do it!

author: johnboxall
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 11, 2011, 12:38:47 am
content: Quote from: Uncle Vernon on September 10, 2011, 01:56:36 amHey it was a simple mistake, after checking the sketch it seems I set the automatic cat feeder to yearly instead of daily...

author: SgtRock
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 11, 2011, 04:38:07 am
content: Dear D&C:--Without a doubt the best suggested guest is Steve Wozniak. I would put him at the top of the list and keep him there, until you get him. I know you could not pay Mr. Wozniak anything much, and I doubt he needs money very badly. Reportedly, he enjoys teaching children, Your program could be part of that effort. Also, perhaps you could get a sponsor for the program, and have the sponsor make a donation to one of Mr. Wozniak's charities. The people of the EEVBLOG community are sho' 'nuff his kindred spirits. If you manage to get him, make sure to pre-publicize, because the listenership potential is tremendous, stupendous, colossal.--If you cannot get him right away I recommend you have a tribute program. You could summarize excerpts from his biography, and recount interesting stories about him and the beginnings of Apple. You could also interview some of the people who have worked with him over the years (be careful here).--If you manage to do either of the above, needless to say, some preparation will be necessary. If you get a really bang up program out of the deal, you could, after suitable editing, post a YouTube video by adding an occasional picture of Steve, the Apples, etc.--This man is one of the most important inventors of the last hundred years, certainly in the top ten, heck, probably the top 5. He is to the personal computer what Philo T. Farnsworth is to television. The next WOZ could very well be in your audience.--Doing tribute programs could be a way of having guests that you cannot get. So my last suggestion is for you do a program in tribute (an homage if you prefer), to Philo T. Farnsworth. This would allow D&C to get down into the weeds, and discuss some of the technical aspects of TV, and analog vs digital, bobs your uncle.--If you ever need help with research for a project like one of the ones above, just PM me with a precis, giving me an idea of what you want, how much you want and how you want it, and I would be glad to help, Pro Bono.--Please remember my idea about getting an "out and out" charlatan on your air, and laying the wood to his ass, after a suitable lulling. Nothing libelous of course. Best RegardsClear Ether

author: johnboxall
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 11, 2011, 07:43:55 am
content: Quote from: Zad on August 18, 2011, 07:19:21 pmIn all fairness to e14 and Ben, he is presented as an 'electronics hobbyist'Seehttp://www.element14.com/community/community/experts/benheck"Introducingelectronics hobbyistBen Heckendorn, star of the all new Ben Heck Show, sponsored exclusively by element14. Join Ben and ..."

author: SgtRock
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 17, 2011, 02:53:57 am
content: Dear Chris:--I also recommend Michael Malone; Author of "Bill and Dave" a history of HP. If I were you I would call his publisher and try to get him. Your program would be good exposure.Barnes and Noble Publishing Inc.Private Subsidiary, Headquarters Location122 Fifth Ave., New York, NY 10011-5605, United States(800)843-2665, (212)633-3300, (212)675-0413 fax,http://www.barnesandnoble.com/See if you can get some books for prizes. See link below for M. Malone discussing his book:http://fora.tv/2007/05/18/History_of_Hewlett_Packard"Three weeks in the lab will save you a day in the library every time" Stanley Williams, HP LabsBest RegardsClear Ether

author: EEVblog
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 17, 2011, 03:59:21 am
content: Quote from: SgtRock on August 18, 2011, 08:25:17 amNot a chance.The result would be they will take specific soundbites to add credibility to their cause.As Richard Dawkins always says about debating creationists - "It'll look better on their resume than mine..."That's why I wouldn't give them the time of day.Dave.

author: SgtRock
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 17, 2011, 04:24:07 am
content: Dear Dave:--I suppose you are right about having fly by nights on your program. Still I would love to see you lay into them. Maybe you could have a "Second Law of Thermodynamics Violator" feature, where you trash the product, like you did the vacuum cleaner, priceless.--Speaking of Richard Dawkins. I would like to see him debate Roger Penrose. They have slightly different takes on the Second Law. Either one would make a good guest."Three weeks in the lab will save you a day in the library every time" Stanley Williams, HP LabsBest RegardsClear Ether

author: johnboxall
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: September 17, 2011, 04:27:18 am
content: In general I believe the guests should be those that would be genuinely interesting to the target audience. To invite people onto the show just to mock or deride them just lowers the tone and others' opinions of the show. I would rather spend one hour of my time listening to some interesting people than have some fool get the mickey taken out of them.

author: Jope
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: September 28, 2011, 11:43:54 am
content: Guest suggestion: Ian Lesnet.I listened to theOpen Source Hardware Junkiespodcast with Ian as a guest, and I think hewould fit into the AmpHour pretty well:http://opensourcehardwarejunkies.com/2011/07/how-to-know-a-chip-hacking-with-dangerous-prototypes/He is the founder of Dangerous Prototypes (theBus Piratebeing their most famous product):http://dangerousprototypes.com/

author: Slobodan
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: November 13, 2011, 12:34:44 pm
content: Will Limor Fried (Ladyada) ever be a guest on The Amp Hour?

author: firewalker
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 29, 2012, 04:47:07 pm
content: What about someone from the Raspberry-Pi team? It is relevant this days.Alexander.

author: Pat Pending
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: March 01, 2012, 05:03:55 am
content: My guest suggestions are for:HAL 9000 - as in "I'm sorry Dave. I'm afraid I can't do that"or the TI Speak & Spell