SolderSmoke Podcasts

Yes, the political commentary of 2020 was disappointing, and likely caused a significant drop in the number of loyal listeners. But, they still provide very interesting shows with great information. Even if the discussion is technically advanced, there are still interesting little facts that might help those who like building or modifying their equipment. “…every man I meet is my superior in some way, and in that I learn from him.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson

This is one of my favorites. Bill and Pete have a nice style while discussing electronics. I’m a neophyte regarding electronics building, and I wish they would do a handful of “beginners” shows. It’s still quite a good podcast and I’m learning just by listening. I’m seriously surprised to see so many visceral reactions regarding the 10/31/2020 podcast. I think these guys have taken a moderate position, and since the dismal behavior of our former president the next January.... I think Bill and Pete’s position was vindicated. Bill built this podcast, it’s his podcast... and he has every right to take a position. If you don’t stand for something, you’ll fall for anything. I hope Bill and Pete keep making podcasts for a long time!

I find it disgusting that they felt it necessary to bring politics into radio regardless of what side of the spectrum you find yourself on. Remember the good old days where you kept politics and religious opinions to yourself?

I started listening after hearing an interview with Bill Meara on another podcast. I started going through the episodes until I got to the December 2020 one only to discover that there was a ham radio variant of Trump Derangement Syndrome, and that it had infected the hosts. That was it; I deleted all of the downloads and will never listen to another one. Ham radio is a great escape from the world's ills, including divisive politics. If I wanted to listen to leftists I could tune to almost any broadcast tv or radio station, or pick up any nearly daily paper. Wish I would've read the other reviews before starting to listen.