Topic: Soldering Iron

2 chapters across the catalog

Sculley and Heil
Episode 737 1:11:46 - 1:15:15

737: Sculley and Heil

Music Store Beginnings, Fixing Fender Amplifiers

After a career as a professional organist, Bob Heil opened a Hammond Organ franchise in Marissa, Illinois. He describes how his ham radio background allowed him to easily repair broken Fender guitar amplifiers for local musicians. This reputation for technical skill quickly spread, leading him to service equipment for touring bands and promoters in the St. Louis area.

Boston Brakes
Episode 530 57:29 - 1:00:39

530: Boston Brakes

Equipment Failure, Superstition and Subconscious Sabotage

During the recording, a piece of equipment falls and shatters, requiring a quick repair with a soldering iron. The hosts joke that the accident was a result of "subconscious sabotage" due to missing a "Cinco de Mayo" ritual, leading to a broader discussion on how people inadvertently sabotage themselves when they are stressed or superstitious.