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The Modern Maker Podcast

Michael Montgomerywww.modernmakerpodcast.com
The Modern Maker Podcast is a weekly podcast about making things by hand. From wood, to concrete, to leather, our hosts Ben Uyeda, Chris Salomone, and Mike Montgomery chat about what it's like to be a "Maker" in it's current state.

Episodes

Ep. 214 - Ben Got The Windmill Blades!!!

back and better than ever!! Sponsors: -Try Indeed out with a FREE SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT at https://www.Indeed.com/MODERN @modernbuilds - Mike Montgomery @benjaminuyeda - Ben Uyeda @foureyesfurniture - Chris Salamone

Feb 20, 20211 hr 2 min

Ep. 213 - Two Mics, No Mikes

On this episode we're down one mic and one Mike. But Ben and Chris, somehow, were still able to talk about what they've been up to and answer some listener questions. Sponsors: -Try Indeed out with a FREE SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT at https://www.Indeed.com/MODERN @modernbuilds - Mike Montgomery @benjaminuyeda - Ben Uyeda @foureyesfurniture - Chris Salamone

Feb 05, 202156 min

Ep. 212 - HGTV is Trash

On this episode we dive into the changing landscape of "home renovation content" Sponsors: -Try Indeed out with a FREE SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT at https://www.Indeed.com/MODERN @modernbuilds - Mike Montgomery @benjaminuyeda - Ben Uyeda @foureyesfurniture - Chris Salamone

Jan 22, 20211 hr 3 min

Recycled Plastic Guitar - Ep. 211

First episode of the Modern Maker Podcast for 2021, let's start it off strong! Sponsors: -Try Indeed out with a FREE SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT at https://www.Indeed.com/MODERN -Explore your creativity at https://Skillshare.com/MODERNMAKER and get a free trial of Premium Membership @modernbuilds - Mike Montgomery @benjaminuyeda - Ben Uyeda @foureyesfurniture - Chris Salamone https://makerbrandco.com ...

Jan 07, 20211 hr 17 min

EP. 210 - WINNERS ANNOUNCED!! #ROCKLERDESKCHALLENGE

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the over 1000+ posts on the hashtags #rocklerdeskchallenge. Y'all built some incredible projects and we took time in this episode to highlight as many as we could and at the end of the episode we announce our 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. Thanks to Rockler as always for being such a great supporter of the online maker community! Sponsors: -Visit https://www.mintmobile.com/modern for UNLIMITED Talk, Text, and Data for $30/month -Go to https://convertkit...

Dec 20, 202058 min

Ep. 209 - Gingerbread Mansion

Why not, since nobody eats them anyways! Support the Show, Support the Sponsors :) -Visit https://www.mintmobile.com/modern for UNLIMITED Talk, Text, and Data for $30/month -Go to https://convertkit.com/modernmaker to sign up for a free account and find your audience faster. -Try Indeed out with a FREE SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT at https://www.Indeed.com/MODERN

Dec 11, 20201 hr

Ep. 208 - Flipping a Tractor

There’s a lot happening the week after thanksgiving and we’re here to keep you updated!! Thanks to the Sponsors of today’s episode! -Go to https://convertkit.com/modernmaker to sign up for a free account and find your audience faster. -Thank you to Storyblocks for sponsoring this episode, learn more by visiting https://www.storyblocks.com/modernmaker -Visit https://www.mintmobile.com/modern for UNLIMITED Talk, Text, and Data for $30/month -Explore your creativity at https://Skillshare.com/MODERN...

Dec 04, 20201 hr 17 min

Ep. 207 - Mike Bought a House to Renovate

Thanksgiving Day Special!!! Thanks to everyone who listens and supports, have a great weekend!!! Sponsors: Go to https://convertkit.com/modernmaker to sign up for a free account and find your audience faster. Visit https://www.mintmobile.com/modern for UNLIMITED Talk, Text, and Data for $30/month

Nov 26, 202049 min

Ep. 206 - Hand Tool Fight to the Death!

What non motorized tool would you bring into battle? Also... send us some more crazy topic ideas like this! Support the Show; Support the Sponsors: -Visit https://www.mintmobile.com/modern for UNLIMITED Talk, Text, and Data for $30/month -Thank you to Storyblocks for sponsoring this episode, learn more by visiting https://www.storyblocks.com/modernmaker -Go to https://convertkit.com/modernmaker to sign up for a FREE account and find your audience faster....

Nov 20, 202050 min

Ep. 205 - Building with Old Windmill Blades

What would you make out of retired windmill blades? Go to https://convertkit.com/modernmaker to sign up for a free account and find your audience faster.

Nov 12, 20201 hr 2 min

Ep. 204 - HOTSHOT IT!!!

Pouring a concrete slab, brainstorming the perfect shoe wheel, and more!! This week's episode of the Modern Maker Podcast is a #Certifiedbanger Thank you to Storyblocks for sponsoring this episode - learn more by visiting https://www.storyblocks.com/modernmaker Try Indeed out with a FREE SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT at https://www.Indeed.com/MODERN  PSA the RocklerDeskChallenge has been extended, and will now end on November 30th 2020. So you've still got plenty of time to get in there and mi...

Nov 08, 202057 min

Ep. 203 - Frankinception

The #RocklerDeskChallenge is live now and you have until the 30th of November (2020) to get in your projects. Still plenty of time, depending on when you're reading this. If it's 2027 and you're reading this, the challenge is over...long over....but man what a challenge it was :) 

Oct 29, 202057 min

ep. 202 - Mullet Desk

Thank you to Storyblocks for sponsoring this episode - learn more by visiting https://www.storyblocks.com/modernmaker PSA the RocklerDeskChallenge has been extended, and will now end on November 30th 2020. So you've still got plenty of time to get in there and mix things up. 

Oct 22, 202050 min

Ep. 201 | Ben Almost Lost an Eye!!!

What a crazy week! Safety police be warned :) Support the Show by Supporting our Sponsors: -Go to HelloFresh.com/80MODERN and use code 80MODERN to get a total of $80 off across 5 boxes, including free shipping on your first box! -Try Maker Brand Simple Finish: https://makerbrandco.com

Oct 16, 202059 min

Ep. 200 - The 200th Episode!

Thank you to Storyblocks for sponsoring this episode - learn more by visiting https://www.storyblocks.com/modernmaker We can't do it live and in-person like the 100th episode...but we can still answer your questions. So that's what we did :) 

Oct 09, 20201 hr 9 min

Ep. 199 | Building New Skills #rocklerdeskchallenge

How to you retain skills? Explore your creativity at https://Skillshare.com/modernmaker and the first 1,000 people to use our link will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership” #rocklerdeskchallenge info: https://www.rockler.com/desk-challenge

Oct 03, 202034 min

Ep. 198 - New Challenge Is Live! The #RocklerDeskChallenge

Thank you to Storyblocks for sponsoring this episode - learn more by visiting https://www.storyblocks.com/modernmaker A new episode is live. The #RocklerDeskChallenge which will run from now until Nov. 5th 2020. For full details on how to enter, what you'll win, and all that good stuff, follow the link here: www.rockler.com/desk-challenge

Sep 24, 202046 min

Ep. 197 | You Ask, We Answer.

Today on the Modern Maker Podcast, the crew goes back and forth answering questions fielded by the audience. 

Sep 21, 202054 min

Ep. 195 - A Hairpin Idea

Thank you to Storyblocks for sponsoring this episode - learn more by visiting https://www.storyblocks.com/modernmaker In this episode the boys discuss everything from wooden stuff to metal stuff, and maybe even a little plastic stuff.

Aug 28, 202052 min

Ep. 194 | Container House: SOLD

Built for: $_______ Sold for: $________... Find out in today's episode with Ben Uyeda, Chris Salamone, and Mike Montgomery. Modern Builds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIxAaCJ84uefATKmazDyIjw Foureyes Furniture: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1V-DYqsaj764uBis9-UDug Homemade Modern: https://www.youtube.com/user/HomeMadeModern...

Aug 14, 202056 min

Ep. 193 | Foureyes Furniture Q&A w/ Chris Salamone and Shaun Boyd

This week the "Foureyes Guys" Chris and Shaun answer listener questions while the Mike and Ben are out!  Support or sponsors: Explore your creativity at http://www.Skillshare.com/MODERNMAKER and get 2 free months of premium membership! Get Simple Finish: https://makerbrandco.com/collections/simple-finish/products/simple-finish-hardening-finish-with-wax-sealer-for-wood

Aug 10, 202054 min

Ep. 192 | Know What, Know Why.

Today on the Modern Maker Podcast Ben Uyeda, Chris Salamone, and Mike Montgomery discuss the core ideas behind understanding WHAT is the right procedure, but more importantly; they WHY behind it. Understanding that unlocks unlocks shortcuts, new techniques, and a lot of creative freedom.  https://makerbrandco.com/ @modernbuilds @foureyesfurniture @benjaminuyeda on instagram!

Jul 24, 202058 min

Ep. 191 | Planning vs Scheduling

In today's episode, Chris Salamone, Ben Uyeda, and Mike Montgomery chat about the difference between planning and scheduling goals and how those two concepts work together towards making ideas come to life. Simple Finish: https://makerbrandco.com/collections/simple-finish Modern Builds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIxAaCJ84uefATKmazDyIjw Foureyes Furniture: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1V-DYqsaj764uBis9-UDug  Homemade Modern: https://www.youtube.com/user/HomeMadeModern...

Jul 17, 202045 min

Ep. 190 | How Much is a Buttload??

Enough Said. Support or sponsors: Explore your creativity at http://www.Skillshare.com/MODERNMAKER and get 2 free months of premium membership! Get Simple Finish: https://makerbrandco.com/collections/simple-finish/products/simple-finish-hardening-finish-with-wax-sealer-for-wood

Jul 13, 202058 min

Ep. 189 | $500 in Materials to Make a $6000 Table

Are you charging the right amount for projects you design / build?? Ben Uyeda, Chris Salamone, and Mike Montgomery discuss how to get the most value out of your time and ideas based on our own experiences.  Get Simple Finish: https://makerbrandco.com/collections/simple-finish/products/simple-finish-hardening-finish-with-wax-sealer-for-wood

Jul 06, 20201 hr 15 min

Ep. 188 | Flex Seal Jet Ski

We're back after a week off and had one of our funnest episodes in a while. We had some technical issues causing us to miss last thursday, but will be posting every thursday from here on!! Thanks for listening and don't forget to follow everyone on instagram!!

Jun 29, 20201 hr 1 min

Ep. 186 | This one is a little heavy

Support the show by supporting our sponsors Explore your creativity at http://www.Skillshare.com/MODERNMAKER and get 2 free months of premium membership! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 05, 202050 min

Ep. 185 | Ramblin'

This week we rambled on for 77 minutes instead of our normal 60 minutes. That's 17 extra minutes of hot ramblin' action! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 31, 20201 hr 17 min