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 stories, including repairing a battered Royal Model O for a woman rebuilding her life after divorce and helping connect another collector to the legacy of poet T. S. Eliot through one of his favorite machines. The episode explores repair philosophy, rare machines, collecting, the growing resurgence of typewriters among younger generations, and how the hobby creates unexpected friendships and artistic connections. Scott also discusses his experiences with legendary shops like Gramercy Typewriter, typewriter art exhibits, online communities, and the enduring magic of analog creativity in a digital world.

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 shares how his love of writing led him to restore machines, collaborate on a novel written entirely on a typewriter, and build a unique business out of his home. The episode blends typewriter history, blues music influences, and unforgettable stories—from rare machine finds to bizarre collection pickups—highlighting the deep creativity, craftsmanship, and community that keep the typewriter world alive.

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 everything he does and how growing up in Kansas gave him the space to build a life that’s truly his own—unconventional, creative, and uniquely connected.