TheBoard - Mechanical Keyboard Talk by Mechanical Keyboard Enthusiasts
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
The Board - How do you make a GB Safe? [57:34]
11 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Long time between drinks, but I thought I'd express some of my thoughts on this new MK Trust and Safety System (https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKey...
The Board - Shooting The Ploop with Ploopy [1:08:46]
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this special, Phil and Colin from Ploopy join me to talk about their company, what they do, why they do it, and some of the challenges they face an...
The Board - Peaks and Troughs [39:42]
01 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Everyone~! Happy New Financial Year! Hope you're all keeping well, and that you enjoy another random musing episode of The Board.
The Board - Stakeholder Engagement [44:05]
29 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, I talk through the concept of Stakeholder Engagement, and a little on the Thomas-Kilman Conflict Mode assessment, and how it could poten...
The Board - Happy Lunar New Year 2023 [45:47]
04 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy LNY! Hope it is a happy and prosperous one for all that celebrate. In this episode I talk about DnD OGL debacle; passion, quality, and excellenc...
The Board - Happy New Year 2023 [30:24]
01 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! A recap on 2023, and my hopes for whats coming up in 2023. Stay safe, be good to each other, and until next time, Happy Clacking!
[The Board] Status Episode [40:24]
08 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Just another status episode, and future direction thoughts for The Board.
The Board - Happy Birthday To You (Text Only)
20 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Its been a while, over a month now, but I thought I'd give a Happy Birthday shoutout to everyone from The Board, because it'll be The Board's 6th Birt...
The Board - Small Update [Text only]
02 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Everyone, Apologies for not having an episode last week, closing out the financial year has been pretty busy for me at work, and constantly in call...
The Board - Hard enough to puke [53:13]
11 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks for all your patience! Link to the article - https://freedom.to/blog/danny/ Â Happy Clacking!
The Board - ACL I-CORE [51:18]
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A bit of a later episode, but what does modelling cars in clay, hack and slash bonsai, and soy sauce making have to do with Keyboards? What does the t...
The Board - Scuffed Board Makers [1:04:21]
07 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A bit of update around the house, new competition for May, and then I hop onto discord for a chat with some locals who call themselves the most scuffe...
The Board - A slap and then kick [43:25]
16 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What a two weeks its been. Slapped in the face with some unexpected problems with the house, and then a kick in the guts to follow up... Well, we're a...
The Board - Reno [50:14]
02 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bit of an unusual one this week, I pretty much just talk about the house renovations so if you're thinking of buying an older house and renovating it,...
The Board - Wet wet wet [53:40]
12 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Its been a hectic two weeks here, so the episode is a little somewhat slapdash. Stay safe, stay dry, and catch you in a fortnight!
The Board - Gee em kay [55:23]
26 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wet wet wet the weather has been these last two weeks, but really the main focus this week has been about GMK. Â Be good to each other, and thank you...
The Board - Hustlin [1:05:55]
12 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A week out of schedule, we get through the Jan winners for the competition and announce the Feb competition, plus mull over what taste changes and the...
The Board - Social Media [58:33]
22 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wow, what a fortnight of stress chemicals relating to the house hunt, well, it certainly is a learning experience in managing stress and risk, but I s...
The Board - Happy New Year [57:07]
08 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! Hope you all had a good Christmas and New Years, and are ready for another year of keyboards :) I talk about TherminGoat's latest blog...
The Board - Happy Holidays 2021 [54:44]
25 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The last episode for the year. Bit of a ramble I'm afraid, but thank you all for your love and support this year, and hope to talk to you again in the...
The Board - Bad Timing
19 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Been a bit of bad timing this week, did a lot of talking Friday with work function, then Saturday night we were out for my Grandmothers' birthday dinn...
The Board - How Do You Bend? [1:09:25]
04 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This fortnight's episode, I talk over a few things: - Random CNC manu reaching out to me - Owl Labs Flips - PCB Bending - Switch Sounds  Hopefully i...
The Board - Flood Plains [53:53]
20 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Bit of a lacklustre episode, I certainly don't think its the best, but got to still make episodes right? A few thoughts this week on if GBs need an ad...
The Board - Much Disappoint [57:33]
06 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I have a bit of extension from my last YouTube video (the review on the FBB keyboard carry case), as well as a bit of discussion around how...
The Board - Transactionals [1:00:33]
23 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week's I have a bit of musing on buying/selling, and also what should we be thinking about in regards to false representation in products/buys et...
The Board - Blending Pencils [1:02:18]
09 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Another fortnight, another episode, bit tangental, but some talk about how other communities stack up compared to keyboards, kinda. Â Hope you're all...
The Board - Monte Carlo [55:52]
25 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Just thought I'd put down some thoughts related to the DKC that was announced, amongst a few topics this week. Â Stay safe! Â ** Our Instagram is at...
The Board - Week Off
18 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Everyone, Apologies, going to take this week off, hopefully will do this week's episode next week. A bit of a heavy week coming up ahead next week ...
The Board - Slippery when Lubed [56:10]
04 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I had a bit of musing about how objective lubing could get, and also depth of sound of switches. ** Our Instagram is at https://www.instagr...
The Board - 5 Year Special Beep [25:15]
27 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wow, 5 years. Well, I spliced some stuff together. Hope the trip down some episode memories was good for you :) Thanks for the support, and as always,...
The Board - Lacklustre [40:19]
21 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A bit of a shorter episode this week, just a few random thoughts here and there. Take care of yourselves! Â
The Board - How Many Review Units [1:08:16]
07 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A bit of talk on what cost might be involved in sending out review units and units to be sold to recover those costs. Check out https://kbd.news/ also...
The Board - Keyboard Olympics [39:54]
24 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Brain fried, shorter episode, olympics related. Thanks for listening!
The Board - What is worth flexing? [1:04:42]
10 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Back for another episode, punch through some things from the last week and of course another month so another competition! If you want to check out th...
Last Episode Republished
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Everyone, It was brought to my attention that the last episode was cut off. Turns out somehow the file loaded into Libsyn was truncated size wise b...
The Board - Whats in a Custom? [56:25]
26 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Back for another fortnight of updates in whats been happening here at The Board, plus another few musings on things I've had that are related to the m...
The Board - Facing Flying Objects [56:57]
12 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Another fortnight, another lot of challenges, but you get to hear all about them! The AllPCB link mentioned - https://www.allpcb.com/activity/free-pcb...
The Board - Most Disappointed [1:01:34]
29 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After a few weeks hiatus, we're back with an episode, though practically half of it was just recapping why I hadn't done an episode for weeks.... uuuu...
The Board - A few difficult days
23 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Everyone, Apologies for not having done an episode for a few weeks now, but life finds a way. Semi-solid slug has been going through a bit of separ...
The Board - Buying a Keyboard is like buying a house [58:58]
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Its been a few weeks so I figured I really should do another episode to update you all on whats been happening to The Board, and of course to draw the...
The Board - Bread and Butter [51:43]
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Last person standing in my household not down with some kind of illness this week, hoping to hold the fort... I monologue through three discussion poi...
The Board - New Box Who This [56:44]
10 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
New desktop, power issues, sound issues, so apologies if the audio was very saturated this episode. Thanks for listening! *** Our Instagram is at http...
The Board - Social Talk [1:08:40]
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I hang out in a social discord and chat Mechanical Keyboards and chat through stuff in general. It was lot of fun! Hope you enjoy! **...
The Board - What the heck is RSV
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
So, I had some cold-like symptoms this week, and of course doing the right thing, I went and got tested. Test results came back good and bad, good I d...
The Board - Strats and Visions [54:13]
13 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week, my work had a "All Hands" session to talk about the company strategy and vision for 2021, so it got me thinking about how it applies, if at...
The Board - What Arrrrrr Week [52:20]
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling my age with some creaky joints and aching muscles, but still giving the old voice box a workout. No links for this weeks episode. Hope you enj...
The Board - Welcome Home NPKC [50:32]
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Back after a hectic CNY weekend with some food for thought. Â Only one link this week, which is a great digest post thingy: https://www.reddit.com/r...
The Board - Check-in 08 FEB 21 [12:36]
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Just a short check-in on whats been happening over the last week, and what is coming up. Cheers, and look after yourselves! *** Our Instagram is at ht...
The Board - A Scorcher [47:58]
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A number of rip cracker hot days of late, but still getting in an episode with milkslug by my lap. Links from this show of note: - https://github.com/...
The Board - Freedom [51:43]
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Back with an episode after two weeks of self-isolation. No links this week, but I talk through my experience in self-isolation and some of the things ...
The Board - Close Contact [Text Only]
03 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Everyone, Its been a heck of a few days, the long and short of it is that I became a close contact with a person who was COVID-19 infected; as a re...
The Board - All I got for Christmas [1:00:48]
28 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hope you had a lovely Christmas gone by, and that you all have a great New Years coming! - https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/klm4...
The Board - Desserts Backwards [46:51]
20 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Apologies for the lack of episode last week and short on this week, but I've been fully under the pump all week, and am still trying to decompress in ...
The Board - Levels and Ranks [53:00]
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Delay on recording this week's episode was technically my wife's fault.... for bringing home too good a dinner! Â This week's topic links: - https:/...
The Board - One-Offs [56:45]
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sorry for the late episode, life got in the way a little, and inadvertent timing. Â Topics this week - - https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboard...
The Board - Typing Samples [37:30]
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, been a tad stressed, hot and humid, but I ramble through some things that happened this week, plus I finally get around to doing something ...
The Board - Raffle Rumble [1:02:09]
14 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We continue on with the Adventures of Milkslug to start with, but then roll in to mention, and talk about a few keyboard related things. After all, te...
Cross-Over Episode with The Thocc!
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Everyone, I had the great opportunity to be on The Thocc for their episode, please go check it out here: https://thethocc.libsyn.com/episode-6-dons...
The Board - Return of the Milk Slug [1:06:12]
01 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
An update on the milk slug, and a few kind of rants this week. - https://drop.com/buy/drop-mt3-white-on-black-keycap-set/talk#discussions - ARTSEY.io ...
The Board - Lights! [59:28]
24 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, our Patreon Shoutout from Jake reminds us to all be aware of what Suicide Prevention Resources are available to us in our countries. Please...
The Board - Milk Slug [58:07]
17 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Back after a bit of a break with the newborn. Bit of backlog on some topics I had previously selected: Â - Keycap Designers Information (https://docs...
The Nappy - A Not Keyboard Related Episode [45:01]
04 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Just a bit of a debrief on the hectic week its been. Â
The Board - New Arrival (Text Only)
26 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Everyone, I'd like to say that there won't be an episode this week, I apologise for the inconvenience. Those who follow our instagram will know, bu...
The Board - Six Weeks [53:15]
19 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A six-week wait for new audio equipment and then this happens.... Â This week's topics touched upon: - https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/...
The Board - Discord Hopping [59:21]
12 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Pretty low effort episode this week, so low that I'm not even going to share it on Reddit (it'll be a good way to see how the listen numbers go to see...
The Board - Happy 4th Birthday [47:48]
05 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we celebrate our 4th birthday of the show by drawing the competition for August, and a small number of topics.: Â - https://www.reddit.co...
The Board - Not Glorious [1:05:32]
29 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, quite a few things to punch through: - https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/if5kzq/after_this_morning/ - https://www.reddi...
The Board - Drop It Like Its On Fire [1:04:25]
23 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Oh boy, this week, Drop goes on a trifecta of discussion points, plus a few others: - https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/ic430n/dro...
The Board - Back to the House Hunt [1:03:02]
15 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we didn't win the auction, but it gave me plenty to talk about! - Keycult Statement - https://gist.github.com/zachallaun/6de71550e190ffc461...
The Board - The Culture Triangle [1:05:14]
09 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the tension builds on the house hunt, and we talk through about: - Consumer culture vs maker culture - https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalK...
The Board - B-Listing [1:05:03]
01 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the house hunt continues, and we talk through about: Â - B List - Parallel vs Series Traces - Soldering Experience - Clack Fancy (https://...
The Board - Gates Open [1:06:10]
25 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Update on the house hunting (Totally not keyboards haha) and some more thoughts on keeping the gates open on keyboard content. - https://geekhack.org/...
The Board - C-Bombing [55:33]
18 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Switched microphones today for a bit of a test, and some topics that flow onto each other not too badly. Some c-bombs dropped in the last topic at abo...
The Board - Brain Fried [1:05:04]
09 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bit of some befuddlement in todays episode, sorry, brain a bit fried. Topics covered this week: - https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comment...
The Board - Not Cool [1:08:09]
02 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A couple of rolled in topics this week with okay segues between them. - https://github.com/jackhall14/KeyboardMarket - https://www.keebtalk.com/t/gmk-...
The Board - Return of the Vickrey? [58:21]
25 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
- https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/he6fhi/psa_mito_canvas_can_fade/ - https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/hegm6...
The Board - Food for Thought [1:03:04]
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, no links. A selection of things I was having thoughts about during the week instead to mull over. - Flipping donated boards - Hollow cases ...
The Board - Licensing [47:52]
10 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Board - Licensing [47:52] This weeks topics - - https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/gz1mph/scraft_studio_has_apparently_successf...
The Board - He's Back [1:05:05]
02 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Back in action for June, lets see how we go! Topics this week I tumbled around in: - https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/guijps/psa_...
The Board - Update 12 May 2020 [19:57]
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Board - Health Update 28 April 2020
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Everyone, The ongoing saga with my throat continues. I have been to see the doctor again, and at this point, we have been able to rule out COVID an...
The Board - Health Update 22 April 2020
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Everyone, Unfortunately as much as I don't want to be writing this, I have to be giving this update via text as my doctor has extended my vocal res...
The Board - Medically unfit [Text only]
15 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Everyone, So my throat issues haven't gone away, and I went to see the doctor again, and I've now been issued a medical certificate that pretty m...
Podcasting on [46:16]
08 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, still pushing on with my voice, and thank you to all of the good work in flattening the curve! Topics this week: - https://switches.mx/ - h...
Powering On [51:00]
01 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, giving my voice a run, still not 100% but gotta keep up with keeping you guys something to listen to. Topics this week: - https://geekhack....
The Board - Update 26 March 2020
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hi Everyone, I'd like to just give a text update as I haven't done an episode this week either, and it would be amiss of me to not let you know what i...
The Board - Update 21 March 2020 [11:08]
21 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
5 simple rules: 1. Stay home 2. Don't touch anything (when you go out) 3. Don't touch anyone (when you go out) 4. Don't touch your face 5. Wash your h...
The Board - Wash your Hands [47:04]
11 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
COVID-19 has struck close to work, so, make sure you wash your hands and keep your hygiene up, and for goodness sakes, don't hoard toilet paper! Â Th...
The Board - 7 Secrets To [1:15:32]
04 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Back end of this episode is not about keyboards so if you're not interested, all good and thanks for listening! - https://github.com/qmk/qmk_firmware/...
The Board - Simulations [48:22]
25 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Back from a week off due to illness, I gab through the following topics: - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEfv7V8J9RqvUqTSPVW6WJw - https://drive.go...
The Board - Tangents [54:43]
11 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Very light on topics this week, so instead I go off on some tangents and not quite keyboard related spiel at the end. Â - https://www.reddit.com/r/Me...
The Board - How to get kicked [1:25:35]
05 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bit of a slightly longer episode this week. - https://geekhack.org/index.php?topic=102667.msg2859897#msg2859897 - https://drop.com/buy/keycap-grab-bag...
The Board - Happy CNY 2020 [35:08]
28 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Chinese New Year! A short Episode today due to family circumstances and a hectic weekend. A couple of topics: -https://geekhack.org/index.php?t...
The Board - Appealing [50:37]
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week has seen a great number of community members coming forward with some great support for the Australian Bushfire appeals, so here's a shoutou...
The Board - High and Low Switches [46:02]
14 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sorry for the episode being a day late, its been a bit of quiet week of sorts on the community though. Links for this week: - https://old.reddit.com/r...
The Board - Bleach Required [53:31]
06 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I go on a bit of a rant at the end, but the topics I touch through this week are: - https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicalKeyboards/comments/eimph6/gngkb...
The Board - Seeing Out 2019 [28:45]
30 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you all for a great 2019, wishing you all a safe and fantastic New Years with family and friends. Â See you all in the New Year! Â -https://w...
The Board - Christmas Special 2019 [1:15:58]
24 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you to William and Anthony for their lovely thoughtful Christmas Secret Santa Gifts! If you'd like to also read our Census data for the heck of ...
The Board - 3000 [55:38]
16 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hit that sweet 3000 milestone this week on YouTube, so go check out the video and giveaway! Topics covered this hot windy week: - https://www.reddit.c...
The Board - Smokey [54:39]
10 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Its been a horrid week for bushfires here in Sydney, and the city is shrouded in smoke, so this week's episode goes out with a lot of love for our fir...