Making Geeks Ep0184 "Fix it in Pre"
It's Wes' Birthday! Josh and Donavan talk about preplanning for projects and Shawn's talking about pinball.... Again.
Jun 12, 2020•1 hr 16 min
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Making Geeks is a podcast for people who are striving to find the balance between raising great kids and holding onto the creative passions that keep them Sane. Whether it's woodworking, prop building, 3D printing, or gaming, we're trying to make a new generation of geeks the best way we can
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Making Geeks Ep0183 "Bits and Bops"
Listen in to this quick brainstorm session about projects, learning how to build circuits and a few other gems.
May 29, 2020•59 min
Making Geeks Ep0182 "Pixel Memories"
Nostalgia towards old video games and systems has skyrocketed over the last 10 years, we recall some of our favorites and talk about some of the treasures that we still hold on to.
May 22, 2020•1 hr 3 min
Making Geeks Ep0181 "Hurdles and Anchors"
Its been a few weeks, but we're back. This week we talk about motivation and difficulties as we are trying to adjust to being home and trying to use our time to be as productive as possible. And... Dolphin Butts
May 16, 2020•51 min
Making Geeks Ep0180 "Beat the Geek Movie Trivia"
Trying to keep the show on a lighter note this week, Donovan tests our geek cred with a movie trivia game. Listen and play along. PS, it's also Donovan's Birthday
Apr 25, 2020•1 hr 1 min
Making Geeks Ep0179 "Keeping the Norm"
Military practices, family schedules and Minecraft Shenanigans
Apr 11, 2020•58 min
Making Geeks Ep0178 "Time for Learning"
The current state of affairs has us all looking for ways to take advantage of the extra time that some of us have so we are turning to gardening, fixing motorcycles and coding to broaden our scope of skills
Apr 05, 2020•54 min
Making Geeks Ep0177 "Quarantine Hangout"
Social Distancing does not mean social isolation, so we did a live show with several of our listeners. A special thanks to Nicole and Thure from When Geeks Craft, George from Technically Woodworking, Clint from C3D Prop, long time patron Seth Williams, and one of our newest listeners David Eberle for hanging out with us and joining in on the fun.
Mar 28, 2020•1 hr 9 min
Making Geeks Ep0176 "Curbside Culture"
With the first week of the quarantine done, listen in to see how things have changed and how we are evolving to keep up with the changes.
Mar 21, 2020•1 hr 24 min
Making Geeks Ep0175 "Marked Safe"
Food Prepping, School Closures, and living overseas during an epidemic. This is a great episode, don't miss it.
Mar 14, 2020•1 hr 5 min
Making Geeks Ep0174 "We Like the Weird"
What was the turning point where you realized that you had some special skills that were unique?
Mar 07, 2020•1 hr 16 min
Making Geeks Ep0173 "WorkBench Con 2020"
This episode is all about the amazing time that Josh, Wes, and Donovan had at WorkBench Con, we are all so grateful to be part of such an amazing community of makers.
Feb 29, 2020•1 hr 7 min
Making Geeks Ep0172 "The FeedBack Loop"
Do younger generations lack self awareness and they missing the critical feedback to improve?
Feb 15, 2020•1 hr 8 min
Making Geeks Ep0171 "Decent Exposure"
Wes, the 3D printing expert, has an interesting opportunity and we discuss different ways of getting exposure and the value of getting products into people's hands.
Feb 08, 2020•1 hr 10 min
Making Geeks Ep0170 "Daddy Duty and Puzzles"
This week we talk about soloing as a Dad, cookie launchers, Wes' galactic drinking fountain and Donovan's ARG treasure hunt.
Jan 25, 2020•1 hr 12 min
Making Geeks Ep0169 "Strategerizing!"
While Wes is exploring the Disney World wilderness, Josh, Donovan, and Shawn talk about what's worked and what hasn't worked with social media marketing.
Jan 19, 2020•52 min
Making Geeks Ep0168 "New Year New Gear"
With 2020 finally here, it's a good time to talk about plans for the year ahead including new gear, things we want to learn and new jobs?
Jan 11, 2020•55 min
Making Geeks Ep0167 "The Rise of Skywalker Spoilercast"
Happy New Year, It's 2020. Ignite your lightsabers because our first episode of the year is a comprehensive review of The Rise of Skywalker.
Jan 03, 2020•1 hr 19 min
Making Geeks Ep0165 "Fighting the Coppa Cabana"
A packed episode talking about the YouTube Coppa debacle, Thanksgiving Rap Up, The Imagineering Story, Theme Parks, VR, oh and Josh hates the Louvre.
Dec 23, 2019•1 hr 19 min
Making Geeks Ep0166 "Bounty Hunters and Babies"
Josh is out watching episode 9, Shawn, Wes, and Donovan hold down the fort and talk about all things Star Wars. Minor Mandalorian Spoilers... You've been warned.
Dec 21, 2019•1 hr 5 min
Making Geeks Ep0164 "The Super Ultra Deluxe Geek Out Episode"
Thanksgiving Dinners, VR, Disney, National Lampoon, Ninja Turtles and More! Join us in this great episode about everything Geek.
Nov 23, 2019•1 hr 10 min
Making Geeks Ep0163 "When to Go All In"
When should you push in your chips and go all in? Donovan contemplates ditching his job to become a full-time maker, while Josh, Wes, and Shawn help his assess the risks and potential payoffs.
Nov 15, 2019•1 hr 16 min
Making Geeks Ep0162 "Rebel Without a Clause"
Improvements in CGI have allowed for more realistic characters over the years, but should it be used to digitally resurrect the dead, we chime in.
Nov 10, 2019•1 hr 10 min
Making Geeks Ep0161 "The End of Ownership"
Convenience and accessibility to resources and entertainment are nice, but it comes at a price. This week's show focuses on how the digital age has affected, entertainment, attainment of knowledge, and other aspects of everyday life.
Oct 25, 2019•1 hr 13 min
Making Geeks Ep0160 "So Much To Learn"
Wes is back from ERRF and gives us a run down of the cool 3D printing technology and creations he saw at the festival while we discuss the challenges and learning curve of our own 3D printing adventures.
Oct 18, 2019•1 hr 10 min
Making Geeks Ep0159 "Laser Brain"
Lasers are really cool, so cool that we spent a whole episode talking about the benefits, drawbacks, and cool things you can make with them.
Oct 11, 2019•1 hr 19 min
Making Geeks Ep0158 "It's All a Game"
With Josh out this week, Shawn, Donovan, and Wes get nostalgic about a few of their most memorable gaming experiences.
Oct 04, 2019•1 hr 6 min
Making Geeks Ep0157 "All the Branches"
What were the formative moments in your youth that helped mold who you are today? That and some strange facts about ducks.
Sep 27, 2019•1 hr 11 min
Making Geeks Ep0156 "Santa's Sloppy Socks"
This week we find out that Shawn might be coaching an ESports team, which leads us to the debate about what qualifies as a sport. This episode is hilarious.
Sep 20, 2019•1 hr 17 min
Making Geeks Ep0155 "Put Your Kids to Work"
This week we Talk Disney+, The New Wii/Switch Fit, the IPhone debacle, and how to get your kids to successfully(hopefully) do their chores.
Sep 14, 2019•51 min
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