This week we have the one and only Dan Rodo on so of course we talk about art, creativity, the creative process, and so on, but we also delve into social media, mental health, and finding your place in the creative world. Dan is truly inspirational and really digs deep in this episode. Dan's Thing of the Week: Rabbit Air MinusA2 Air Purifier (https://www.rabbitair.com/pages/minusa2-air-purifier) Ethan's Things of the Week: Bumblechutes (https://www.bumblechutes.com/) and Corter Leather (https://...
Nov 17, 2021•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 124
This week we welcome Jake Drews of I Make Jake, to talk about all kinds of making, woodworking, and YouTube stuff including the philosophy behind his channel and how he got into woodworking. Enjoy the episode! Jake's Thing of the Week: I tried blacksmithing and only got slightly burned (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2HUg144liM) Ethan's Thing of the Week: Brass Carbide Scribe from High Caliber Craftsman (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQpAyAjqlGY) Vincent's Thing of the Week: Andrew Richard's...
Nov 10, 2021•1 hr 36 min•Season 1Ep. 123
This week Ethan and Vincent are joined by Nicole and Thure from When Geeks Craft! The conversation ranges from their origins, to Nicole's love of maps, to their project process... It's a lot of fun and lively chatting that you'll definitely enjoy! Nicole's Thing of the Week: Inventables Xcarve ( https://www.inventables.com/ ) Thure's Thing of the Week: Goodwill Auctions ( https://www.shopgoodwill.com/ ) Ethan's Thing of the Week: Olfa Rotary Cutter - 60mm ( https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09J1S2MFQ )...
Nov 03, 2021•1 hr 47 min•Season 1Ep. 122
Jaimie and Jay from Wicked Makers join Vincent and special guest cohost Kit Clever to talk about how they got into such a specific niche, what it's like working together as a married couple, and other fun topics. Enjoy the episode! Jaimie and Jay's Things of the Week: Subnautica (With Multiplayer Mod): https://nitrox.rux.gg/ William Osman; I'm Done: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVCpKfedfok Kit's Thing of the Week: D&D Character Sheet Basics ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4b9itiAO4s ) ...
Oct 27, 2021•1 hr 37 min•Season 1Ep. 121
Angie Holden of the Country Chic Cottage joins us to talk Cricut, teaching, how she got into her niche, and other fun stuff. We even have an extended vent about how awful Design Space can, on occasion, be. Enjoy the episode! Angie's Thing of the Week: We Are Memory Keepers Print Maker ( https://www.michaels.com/we-r-memory-keepers-printmaker-all-in-one-kit/10674580.html ) Ethan's Things of the Week: Justin Mabie ( https://www.callmemabie.com/ ) and Maker Gray ( https://www.makergray.com/ ) Vince...
Oct 20, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 120
Austin Saunders, aka High Caliber Craftsman is a guy who has done more in his life than most people twice his age, and is not afraid to do new and interesting things while putting a lot of love and care into everything that comes out of his shop. This week we talk to him about his origin story, his workaholism, and what gets him going. Enjoy the conversation! Austin's Thing of the Week: Smashin' Metal With My Homies (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-eEWYt9AO0) Ethan's Things of the Week: ManMad...
Oct 13, 2021•1 hr 35 min•Season 1Ep. 119
In this episode we talk to the wonderful Claire Burgess who is easily one of the most positive and enthusiastic people on the internet. She makes great stuff and is not afraid to teach you through her fails, and she was bold enough to take the plunge and go full-time on YouTube! You should definitely check her out at her links below. After you listen to the episode, of course. Enjoy! Claire's Things of the Week: The Lunchbox (https://www.amazon.com/Lunchbox-Irrfan-Khan/dp/B00KGENZI4) and Queen (...
Oct 06, 2021•1 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 118
Dean Duplantis joins Vincent this week to talk about all the things that make the maker community special as well as motivation through competition, and appreciation for what we have and how we worked to get there including how we value our own work. Enjoy the Episode! Dean's Things of the Week: Nicholas Berchtold: https://www.instagram.com/berchtolddesignbuild / Vincent's Things of the Week: Cricut Maker Metal Project: Engraving a Ring Dish: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQBpVo86pWI Where to ...
Sep 29, 2021•1 hr 43 min•Season 1Ep. 117
With Ethan in Rwanda this week, Vincent had the privilege of chatting with Ashley Stillson of Chipped Builds. She's a content creator and maker and has a great range of skills and, like Vincent, is a skill collector. They talk about creativity and making, the importance of having a good support system, and why digital fabrication is just the way of the future love it or hate it. It's a fun chat we hope you'll enjoy as well! Ashley's Thing of the Week: Tis Sew Sweet ( https://www.etsy.com/shop/Ti...
Sep 22, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 116
A true craftsman with a strong understanding of what it means to be part of a community, Ben Niemann is one of the good guys. In this episode we talk about so much including staying motivated, motivating others, and what keeps us going in the shop. We also talk about the importance of recognition and even an insane update on Vincent's Thing of the Week from last week. Enjoy the episode! Ben's Things of the Week: Phrozen Sonic Mega 8k ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6wljI-6EzI ) The Marvel Cin...
Sep 15, 2021•1 hr 59 min•Season 1Ep. 115
This week Ethan and Vincent talk to the mastermind behind the Maker Chess Set project, Emmett Newsome, a collaboration between makers to produce a chess set to raffle for Proud Haven, a charity that helps LGBT youths. Enjoy the conversation and, if you have a moment, please check out Emmett's Instagram, YouTube, and Linktree and buy a few tickets for this amazing set! Emmett's Things of the Week : Makers on Zoom Having Coffee & Contributors to the Maker Chess Set Ethan's Things of the Week :...
Sep 08, 2021•1 hr 43 min•Season 1Ep. 114
Ethan and Vincent do some housekeeping, talk about reviews, plans for future stuff for backers on BMAC and the merch we've been promising, and other fun stuff. No guest, just us, still fun! Ethan's Things of the Week: Gunflint Designs' Snake Box ( https://www.gunflintdesigns.com/product-page/snakebox ) Michael Alm and Jason Hibbs Build a Boat: Michael Alm Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17tKDCDIqQ8 Michael Alm Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8vbR1Uz-Qw Jason Hibbs Part 1: https:...
Sep 01, 2021•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 113
Welcome to Episode 112! Shane Conlan, aka Uncle Knackers from DIY for Knuckleheads joins us from Australia! We talked about a wide range of things from how he learned what he knows to YouTube burnout, to cooking in the shop and even his uncanny resemblance to Jurgen Klopp and the hilarity that ensued when Liverpool visited Sydney! Enjoy the episode! Shane's Thing of the Week : Chad & Steve Have a Podcast ( https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chad-and-steve-have-a-podcast/id1535077104 ) Eth...
Aug 25, 2021•1 hr 38 min•Season 1Ep. 112
PRODUCTION NOTE: Vincent's audio, after a week of computer drama, was his webcam (accidentally) so the quality is not up to snuff but the conversation is fun and interesting anyway so please have patience and thanks for your continued support! Welcome to episode 111! This week Dave Szweduik fills in for Ethan and joins Vincent to talk to internet music legend Kevin MacLeod, the internet legend whose work literally precedes him! We talk about learning music, how art works, and a bunch of other st...
Aug 18, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 1111
When it comes to arts and crafts on YouTube, Steve McDonald is a name you need to know. After leaving his career as a professor, he's now teaching everyone how to be just a little craftier in their life, and how to turn that into a functional business as well! Enjoy the episode! Steve's Thing of the Week : Steve's Coloring Books ( https://stevemcdonaldcrafts.com/shop ) Ethan's Things of the Week : FirmGrip Dura-Knit Gloves ( https://firmgrip.com/product/dura-knit/ ) and Morley Teaches 3D Stamp M...
Aug 11, 2021•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 110
This week's guest is Donovan from Once Upon a Workbench! We discuss so much in this episode, and even touch on some raw thoughts on how it feels when your content isn't popping with audiences the way you want it to. It's a great chat that you're really going to enjoy and it might just motivate you and inspire you to change your perspective a little. Enjoy the episode! Donovan's Thing of the Week: Aputure MC RGBWW LED Light ( https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1512600-REG/aputure_mc_rgbww_led...
Aug 04, 2021•1 hr 42 min•Season 1Ep. 109
Fellow podcaster, maker, and YouTuber Adam Mackey joins us to talk about how he's adding a new skill to his repertoire, what it's like being Australian in a world of Yanks, and how Australians hate when Americans mention shrimps on the barbie or Foster's. Enjoy the episode! Adam's Thing of the Week: BroinWood ( https://www.youtube.com/c/Broinwood ) Ethan's Thing of the Week: Hemlock and Hyde ( https://www.instagram.com/p/CRyuH4DjquF/ ) Vincent's Thing of the Week: Man vs. History ( https://www.h...
Jul 28, 2021•1 hr 35 min•Season 1Ep. 108
Tinneal Rowsome of Rowsome Designs joins us this week to talk about how she got started in leatherworking and her love of leather and its versatility and even gives us a crash course for non Canadians about what Canada is like! Well, Manitoba at least. Also, as a special treat, with Ethan in Rwanda Vincent enlisted the help of the guy he started podcasting with all those years ago, Chris Roberts! Enjoy the show! Tinneal's Thing of the Week : Ask a Mortician ( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi5...
Jul 21, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 107
This week, Ken Madden joins Ethan and Vincent to talk about his art, his love of cars, and then the guys get into a discussion of their favorite 80's TV shows. There's also a lot of Knight Rider talk. Are you surprised? It's a fun conversation that runs a wide range of subjects and we hope you enjoy it! Ken's Thing of the Week : ABENICS Active Ball Joint Mechanism with three DoF based on spherical gear meshings ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHUv9Zda_48 ) Ethan's Things of the Week : DIY Pool...
Jul 14, 2021•1 hr 52 min•Season 1Ep. 106
What do you get when you combine leather, punk, and high fashion? We're not sure but you can probably find a complementary bag to match it by our guest Jamie Seel, a Columbus-based leather accessory maker who is always riding the edge of fast fashion in her designs. We talked a lot about how she runs her business and how she got started with leather and where her design ideas come from. Enjoy the episode! Jamie's Thing of the Week: Weaver Leather Master Tools ( https://www.weaverleathersupply.co...
Jul 07, 2021•1 hr 46 min•Season 1Ep. 105
Emily, aka Tomatoda, joins Vincent to discuss her origin story, why she loves working with polymer clay, and a whole bunch of other stuff in this wide-ranging chat. Enjoy the episode! Emily's Thing of the Week : Syrian Hamsters ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_hamster ) Vincent's Thing of the Week : Scrap Wood Resin Cutting Board by Brooke ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEvaBUbmx6s ) Where to find Emily online : YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJPDaA_KPmJx9vI4RXC7RKw Instagram...
Jun 30, 2021•1 hr 30 min•Season 1Ep. 104
We've had some uniquely talented people on this podcast over the 2+ years of its existence, and Chris Raley is definitely one of the most unique. He specializes in recreating iconic and historic signs from around the US and does them at a level of detail that's incomprehensible until you see it. His work is amazing and his passion for it is equally amazing, so check out his stuff at all the links below! Chris' Thing of the Week : The Neon Museum Las Vegas ( https://www.neonmuseum.org/ ) Ethan's ...
Jun 23, 2021•1 hr 40 min•Season 1Ep. 103
Erica from Painted Gypsy Design joins us to talk about running a small business, work life balance, creativity, and the importance of knowing what works for a business versus a passion project. Lots of info from a great guest you guys are totally going to love! Enjoy! Erica's Thing of the Week: NGGodiez Sublimation Spray ( https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08N8RP1BJ ) Vincent's Thing of the Week: Will Paterson ( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIp9sEZiv36cDG7cEnrVU7Q ) Ethan's Thing of the Week: A Cra...
Jun 16, 2021•1 hr 43 min•Season 1Ep. 102
We had such a fun time talking to JZ and Daniel of Just Might DIY! The conversation went all kinds of places, and if these two don't inspire you nobody will. It was a great chat and we hope you enjoy it! JZ's Things of the Week : Epson Ecotank Printers ( https://epson.com/ecotank-ink-tank-printers ) and Hiipoo Sublimation Paper (Coming soon!) Daniel's Thing of the Week : Beekeeping ( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beekeeping ) Vincent's Thing of the Week: Milanote - Referral Link ( https://www.mi...
Jun 09, 2021•1 hr 41 min•Season 1Ep. 101
It's episode 100! The century mark! And what better way to celebrate it than our good friend Dave Szweduik, without whom Because We Make would not exist? We talk about so much that it would be impossible to list it all here, but it's a great conversation as usual. Dave's Things of the Week Cricut Mug Press - The newest kitchen gadget! ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fh-e0kScJFQ ) The Way I Heard It With Mike Rowe ( https://mikerowe.com/podcast/ ) Vincent's Things of the Week Microsoft Edge ( h...
Jun 02, 2021•1 hr 41 min•Season 1Ep. 100
There are certain divine pleasures in this world, and one of them is Carvel Ice Cream Cake. If you've never had it, that's truly a tragedy because it is literally one of the best things on earth as Brooke, Michael, Ethan and Vincent will tell you in this episode. Oh yeah and there's some maker-type stuff in here too. Michael's Thing of the Week: Brooke's Birthday (5/25/21)! Happy Birthday Brooke! Brooke's Thing of the Week: Carvel Ice Cream Cake (https://www.carvel.com/cakes/ice-cream-party-cake...
May 26, 2021•1 hr 48 min•Season 1Ep. 99
Allen Canterbury (aka AC Nailed It) joins us to talk about making, music, and motivation; the three M's of our space! It's a great conversation loaded with nuggets of wisdom that you won't want to miss! Allen's Thing of the Week: Moving Boxes and Justin Mabie ( http://instagram.com/_callmemabie_ ) Ethan's Half Thing of the Week : Silhouette Mint ( https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZSQX63O ) Vincent's Thing of the Week : Just Rolled In ( https://www.youtube.com/c/justrolledin ) Allen on Makers Figurin...
May 19, 2021•1 hr 49 min•Season 1Ep. 98
It's been nearly 2 years since Kim & Garrett visited the show, and a lot has happened since then! Join us as we talk about what they've done since their last appearance and how they've started to turn their side hustle and content creation business into something so much bigger. Enjoy the episode! Kim & Garrett's Thing of the Week: Unicorn Spit: https://unicornspit.com/ Ethan's Thing of the Week: Mateo Mattia: https://www.instagram.com/mateomattia/ Vincent's Thing of the Week : Skech Art...
May 12, 2021•1 hr 47 min•Season 1Ep. 97
Jeff Stein (aka Aweirdguy) joins us to talk about the importance of not getting stuck at the starting line, doing cool stuff with a CNC, and even some retro video game talk. Enjoy the episode! Jeff's Thing of the Week: 3-sided rotary CNC routing with the Shapeoko - Carving a Koi fish (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-reSew5u5Oc) Ethan's Things of the Week: Clubhouse (https://www.joinclubhouse.com/) and Hemlock and Hyde (https://hemlockandhyde.com/) Vincent's Thing of the Week: Crazy Cooking With...
May 05, 2021•2 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 96
Amy makes that. What's "that?" Whatever, and that's what makes her awesome. Amy talks about her creative journey and the unexpected pivot she had to take that set her on the path that was perfect for her. Enjoy the episode! Amy's Thing of the Week : CF Fans by Creative Fabrica: https://fans.creativefabrica.com/creators/amy-makes-that/ Ethan's Things of the Week : Emmett from Deadrise Woodcrafts: https://www.instagram.com/deadrisewoodcrafts/ and Jimmy Diresta's Belt Loops: https://imakeny.com/pro...
Apr 28, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 95
