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Austin Typewriter, Ink. - Podcast
by David Torres
Take a walk into the nostalgic world of typewriters with the founders of Austin Typewriter, Ink. as we explore the typospherian world with humor and fun stories galore.
Episodes
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Episode 95: Episode 95 Greg Fudacz and the Golden Age of Typewriters
Did Royal really give away gold typewriters in essay contests? A question from ATI community member Tammy Smith-McConner brings Greg Fudacz back to the ATI podcast to help David and Everitto find out. Greg traces gold-plated machines from rare early Blickensderfers to Royal’s dazzling models,...
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Episode 94: Episode 94 – Dr. Peter Weil Uncovering the Hidden Stories of Typewriter History
Everything begins with an object, but it’s all about people. In Part 1 of this fascinating conversation, Austin Typewriter, Ink. Podcast co-hosts David and Everitto sit down with renowned typewriter historian and collector Dr. Peter Weil. Peter explores Thomas Edison’s surprising connection to...
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Episode 93: Episode 93: Finding His People — Trent Coursey’s Typewriter Journey
A $25 IBM Selectric discovered at an estate sale launched Trent Coursey into the fascinating world of vintage typewriters. Nearly 50 machines later, Trent joins co-hosts David and Everitto to talk about collecting, restoration, the thrill of the hunt and the stories hidden inside these remarkable...
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Episode 92: Episode 92 - John TheShy - Letter writing
John, TheShy Typospherian, is back, and he’s always guaranteed to make a splash in the Austin Typewriter, Ink. Podcast pool! In Episode 92, John joins hosts David and Everitto for a lively conversation about the timeless art of letter writing. The trio discusses what makes a good letter, their...
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Episode 91: Episode 91 - A chat with Eric Becker - Part 2 of 2
The conversation continues! In Episode 91 of the Austin Typewriter, Ink. podcast, co-hosts David and Everitto welcome Eric Becker back for Part 2 of their fascinating discussion about typewriter history, restoration, industrial design, advertising, and ephemera. From the enduring influence of...
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Episode 90: Episode 90 - A chat with Eric Becker, Part 1 of 2
David and Everitto are joined by collector and educator Eric Becker, whose fascination with typewriters began after spotting one in the television series Wednesday. Eric shares his typewriter origin story, describes introducing his students to vintage machines, and explores how the Industrial...
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Episode 89: Episode 89 - Chat with Joshua Dimora - Pre-1920's & more
David and Everitto sit down with Joshua DiMora for a fascinating journey into the inventive and sometimes unsuccessful world of pre-1920 typewriters. Joshua shares why the machines that failed often interest him the most and how his experience as a machinist restoring antique tractors helps him...
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Episode 88: Episode 88 - Dan Linder - Part 2 of 2
Join Everitto and David for Part 2 of their conversation with Swedish typewriter enthusiast Dan Linder. Dan shares stories about memorable machines, typewriter exhibitions, his career in journalism, and the role typewriters play in his writing and daily life. He also discusses preparing for a…
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Episode 87: Episode 87 - A chat with Dan Linder, Part 1 of 2
Join David and Everitto as they travel virtually to Sweden for Part 1 of their conversation with writer and typewriter collector Dan Linder. Dan shares how his fascination with typewriters began, the machines that shaped his writing, life as a collector in Sweden, and his love for typewritten...
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Episode 86: Episode 86 - The Type Space - Part 2 of 2
Join David and Everitto on Austin Typewriter, Ink. podcast with Part 2 of 2 as they continue their conversation with Antony Valoppi and Mark Naylor of The Type Space in Oregon. On this episode, they explore typewriter repair, preserving fading technical knowledge, the emotional stories behind...
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Episode 85: Episode 85 - A chat with Antony Valoppi & Mark Naylor - The Type Space
Join David and Everitto in Episode 85, Part 1 of 2, as they sit down with Antony Valoppi and Mark Naylor of The Type Space in Portland, Oregon. They share how their passion for typewriters grew into a thriving shop, repair center, and gathering place for writers and enthusiasts. From restoring...
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Episode 84: Episode 84 - Typewriter Myths & Lore - Again
In this episode, David, John TheShy, and Everitto dive into the fascinating world of typewriter myths, collector lore, and restoration wisdom. From maintenance practices and repair techniques to ribbons, spools, electric machines, and storage methods, the conversation explores where conventional...
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Episode 83: Episode 83 - A chat with Scott Connors - Part 2 of 2
Episode 83 of the Austin Typewriter, Ink. podcast features Part 2 of David and Everitto’s conversation with Scott Connors of Stephentown Typewriter Company in New York, diving deep into the emotional, mechanical, and cultural world of vintage typewriters. Scott shares unforgettable restoration...
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Episode 82: Episode 82 - A chat with Scott Connors - Part 1 of 2
Episode 82 of the Austin Typewriter, Ink. podcast with David and Everitto features a lively and story-filled conversation with Scott Connors of the Stephentown Typewriter Company (New York), diving into his journey from writer and Hemingway fan to passionate collector and repair expert. Scott...
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Episode 81: Episode 81 - Jonathan Swanberg - Hey Kansas!
David and Everitto welcome Jonathan Swanberg—a typewriter repairman, musician, and mathematician—whose life doesn’t fit into neat categories. Instead of juggling separate passions, Jonathan has blended all three into one way of living and thinking. In this episode, he shares how that mix shapes...
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Episode 80: Episode 80 - A Chat with Joel Berger
Join David and Everitto as they chat it up with Chicago-area collector Joel Berger who went from repairing his first LC Smith as a Christmas gift to amassing 60 typewriters in just one year. In this episode, he shares his journey into mechanical tinkering, his YouTube channel "Dynamically Typed,"...
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Episode 79: Episode 79 - Dr. Richard Polt, The Typewriter Revolution, Part 2 of 2
In Part 2 of the Austin Typewriter, Ink. conversation, Dr. Richard Polt, The Typewriter Revolution, the talk moves past theory and into how typewriters actually shape the way people think, write, and connect. Starting with a story from one of David’s pop-up type-ins, Polt reflects on the quiet...
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Episode 78: Episode 78 - Dr. Richard Polt - Typewriter Revolution - Part 1 of 2
And another podcast, this time with Dr. Richard Polt, author of Typewriter Revolution, a philosopher by training, and one of the most thoughtful voices in the modern typewriter revival. He doesn’t just collect or restore machines. He asks harder questions about why they still matter, what they do...
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Episode 77: Episode 77 - Tony Casillo - Part 2 of 2
Join David and Everitto as they join Tony Casillo in the second part of the podcast. In this episode, we go deeper into Tony’s world — the passion, the history, and the machines that shaped his journey. After exploring how he built his collection and documented the hobby in his book, we shift the...
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Episode 76: Episode 76 - Tony Casillo - Part 1 of 2
Join David and Everitto as they sit down with the legendary Tony Casillo to talk about his path into the typewriter world back when collecting was still a wild frontier. Before cell phones, before the internet, before online auctions, Tony was out there tracking down incredible machines the hard...
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Episode 75: Episode 75 - A chat with Ben Metzger - Part 2 of 2
Join David and Everitto once again as they continue their chat with Ben Metzger on how life circumstances pushed him into typewriter collecting and helped to shape an amazing collection of machines - and friendships in the typosphere. This is Part 2 of 2.
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Episode 74: Episode 74 - Ben Metzger - Part 1 of 2
Join David and Everitto as they chat it up with Ben Metzger on how life circumstances pushed him into typewriter collecting and helped to shape an amazing collection of machines - and friendships in the typosphere. This is Part 1 of 2.
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Episode 73: Episode 73 - David, Everitto & John TheShy - Typewriter Myths Yes or Nah
Join David, Everitto, and John TheShy (back together again) as they chat it up about typewriter myths - yes or no? Get out the popcorn, because this one is a hoot!
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Episode 72: Episode 72 - A chat with Sam Abeyrathna ("Sam")
Join David and Everitto as they chat it up with a very interesting typewriter collector, Sameera Sandaruwan Abeyrathna (aka Sam). Sam is always on the hunt with his "partners in crime" for the next great typewriter to add to his enormous and unique collection of typewriters and ephemera.
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Episode 71: Episode 71 - Greg Fudacz - The AntiKey Chop
Join David and Everitto as they visit with Greg Fudacz, The AntiKey Chop, as they discuss a wide variety of topics regarding the typewriter experience. This almost two-hour chat is quite a bit of information, so hang onto your hat because it's about to get busy.
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Episode 70: Episode 70 - Blake Banner & Luz Salinas (Arroz con Pollo)
Join David and Everitto as they chat with Blake Banner and Luz Salinas about everything typewriter. This episode sparks a lot of conversation about how couples can truly enjoy the beauty of typewriters and make it a true adventure in the collection process as well as learning about one another.…
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Episode 69: Episode 69 - A chat with Josh Nickila - Nickila Typewriter
Join David and Everitto as they sit down with Josh Nickila from Nickila Typewriter in Minnesota, exploring the many hobbies and interests that keep Josh busy.
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Episode 68: Episode 68 - A chat with Jett Morton - The Oliver Typewriter
Join David and Everitto as they explore the world of The Batwing - The Oliver Typewriter with guest Jett Morton. Jett also talks about his amazing new book exclusive about this very unique typewriter.
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Episode 67: Episode 67 - A Chat with Wilfred Esteves - Writer and Type
Join David and Everitt as they chat it up with guest, Wilfred Esteves, local Austinite. Wilfred is a writer and a very active member in Austin Typewriter, Ink. Get out the popcorn and enjoy the show. And away we go!!!
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Episode 66: Episode 66 - A chat with Lucas Dul - Typewriter Chicago
Join David and Everitto as they catch up with the great Lucas Dul of Typewriter Chicago as they talk about a wide variety of topics revolving around Lucas' world.
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Episode 65: Episode 65 - Will Davis Speaks Typewriters & More
Join David and Everitto as they sit down and chat typewriters and so much more with the great Will Davis.
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Episode 64: Episode 64 - The Grail Machine
Join David, Everitto & John TheShy as they sit down and talk about that "Grail Machine" everyone is hoping will become part of their respective collections.
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Episode 63: Episode 63 - Trip'n in Houston with Glen, Amanda & Cesar
Join David on the road trip'n to Houston, Texas as he chats it up with Glen, Amanda, and Cesar about typewriter road trips!
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Episode 62: Episode 62 - A Chat with Cesar & Company
Join David & Everitto as they travel down to San Antonio to visit with Cesar Martinez, Eagle Eye Projekt, along with Zander, as they talk typewriter mechanikz!
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Episode 61: Episode 61 - A chat with Typewriter repairman, Larry Jenkins (retired)
Join David and Everitto as they join Larry Jenkins to discuss what it was like to be a repairman in the hey-day of typewriter usage over a span of his 50-year career.
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Episode 60: Episode 60 - A Chat with Karen Payton talking about her husband John Payton - legacy
Join Everitto and David as they are invited into the home of Karen Payton (and her late husband, collector, John Payton, as they discuss his life involving typewriters, toy cars, and other special interests. This is such a special episode.
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Episode 59: Episode 59 - A Chat with Cody McCullin
Join Everitto and David as they sit down with Cody McCullin talking about everything typewriter. Cody drove into Austin to pick up a Pittsburgh Typewrite from another ATI member, so we decided to sit down and gab a bit.
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Episode 58: Episode 58 - What does 'value' mean in typewriter collecting?
Join Everitto and David as they talk about something we hear quite often in the typewriter community - what is the value of my typewriter? We touch a lot of different topics related to "value" in the typewriter collecting effort, so here we go!
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Episode 57: Episode 57 - A Chat with Evan Dwyer - after a ride into Austin on a train
Join David as he chats it up with Evan Dwyer after he traveled into Austin on an Amtrak train. Quite often we focus on the mechanics of a typewriter, so this episode focuses a bit more on the "writer" end of the machines.
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Episode 56: Episode 56 - Having T-ypewriter Talk with Paul & Angela Mackay - ATI UK Chapter
This is a really special episode, because David is joined by Paul & Angela Mackay, who came all the way from the UK to experience an ATI podcast. Put on your best pair of socks, grab some tea and cheese and enjoy the chat with this delightful couple.
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Episode 55: Episode 55 - Trio Ketchup
After a long period, Everitt, John TheShy, and David reunite to ketchup (catch up) on goings-on with their various typewriter projects.
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Episode 54: Episode 54 - A chat with Vinny Minchillo - The Angry Typewriter
Everett and David sit down with 'The Angry' Typer, Vinny Minchillo, as they discuss typewriters (of course) and vintage foreign cars, along with a sprinkle of journalism. Hang on to your loose paper!
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Episode 53: Episode 53 - A Chat with Nashville Typewriter's Kirk Jackson
Everett and David sat down with Kirk Jackson of Nashville (December 2023) to talk typewriters and opening a new typewriter shop when so many long-time shops are closing.
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Episode 52: Episode 52 - Dr. Peter Weil "Typewriter Influence"
Join Everitto and David as they chat it up with Peter Weil discussing the influence of typewriters.
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Episode 51: Episode 51 - Dr. Peter Weil - "The Typewriter Feel"
Join hosts David and Everitto as they chat with Dr. Peter Weil about the "feel" of typewriter and what it means in terms of connectivity.
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Episode 50: Episode 50 - Erick The Haikuist
What a typewriter it touches so many hearts in three--five--three parts Erick, founder and working member of The Haikuists sits down with West Coast Host Bob Marshall and tells us what it is like to earn a living with a good typewriter and a lot of talented people. You won't want to miss this one...
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Episode 49: Episode 49 - A Chat with Dr. Peter Weil Part 3
It's another great episode with hosts, Everitto and Gimme It as they join Dr. Peter Weil in Houston talking about typewriter history and the machine's influence over the years,
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Episode 48: Episode 48 - TypeTown
Neil Barraclough from Manchester England - tapping into typewriting history with us. TypeTown is a fortnightly newsletter celebrating the typewriter's place in history and modern culture. So what inspires Neil to research and publish this for us? Find out - on Austin Typewriters Ink....
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Episode 47: Episode 47 - Typewriters in the Wild West of Canada with Sean of YYC Typewriters
In this episode we hear from Sean of Calgary, Alberta. Single handedly he took his passion of vintage analog technology and turned it into a thriving business to serve his community. Don't let his many accent foul you, he knows what he is talking about in the world of typewriters. Don't forget…
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Episode 46: Episode 46 - Typywood - The Business of Typewriters in Southern California
There is happiness found under the hills of sunny Southern California. In this long awaited episode, your West Coast Host sits down with Aaron Therol of Typewriter Connection in the Typewriter Muse Shop. We discuss how our love for all things typewriters has only grown in the last few years. So…
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Take a walk into the nostalgic world of typewriters with the founders of Austin Typewriter, Ink. as we explore the typospherian world with humor and fun stories galore.
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