GNY EP.164 | Maker Faire Syracuse
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April 20, 2026 · 17 min · Season 1 · Episode 164
About this episode
The episode previews the Syracuse Maker Fair, discussing its growth and various exhibits.
Syracuse Maker Fair Preview: eSports, Cosplay, Robotics, and Community Creativity Host Noah Chrysler interviews Pauline Lynch Shostak and Jonathan (John Hur) from Maker Fair Syracuse about the event as a “world’s greatest show-and-tell” where Central New York makers share creations ranging from blacksmithing and retro games to robotics and cosplay. They discuss what defines a “maker,” growth from 80 makers/1,200 attendees in year one to 144 makers this fifth year, and the impact on students who present projects. New this year are an eSports Smash Brothers tournament (17 and under) with free play, a bike-repair co-op exhibit encouraging attendees to ride in, expanded cosplay partnering with NOCO Con, and an indoor “Science Museum on Wheels” physics bus due to a larger venue. They mention exhibits like Lego League and FIRST robotics, a remote-control La-Z-Boy, Harry Potter props, and Star Wars costumers. The fair is May 2 at the New York State Fairgrounds, Center of Progress Building, with tickets at syracuse.makerfair.com/tickets . 00:00 Welcome and Guests 00:33 What Is Maker Fair 01:32 What Makes a Maker 02:34 New This Year 04:04 How Big It’s Gotten 04:33 Kids Showing Their Work…
People in this episode
Host: Noah Chrysler
Guests: Pauline Lynch Shostak, Jonathan (John Hur)
Topics covered
- Student Projects
- Maker Faire
- eSports
- Cosplay
- Robotics
- Community Creativity
Keywords
- Maker Faire
- eSports
- Cosplay
- Robotics
- Community
- Student Projects
- Tickets
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Maker Fair Syracuse
Places: Central New York, New York State Fairgrounds
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