Join us on another exciting episode of Maker Life Stories as we are joined by out new host, Alexis, who will be interviewing the UNT Comic book club. Come learn about the founding of the club and the dedicated members of the club. Also learn about a book that the UNT Comic book club are publishing. All of this and more in this latest episode of Maker Life Stories. Host: Alexis Truman Guest: Emily Dickenson, Sam Miller Editor: Zane Crider Producer: Jerry Johnson Executive producers: Judy Hunter, ...
May 07, 2025•32 min
Join us on another episode of Ignite. This episode’s topic is that of mixed media filmmaking. This topic is one that our host, Alexis, is very passionate about. Listen as she goes into detail of how she first got started and how she’s been improving her craft over the years. Learn all that and more in this episode of Ignite. Host: Alexis Truman Guest: Alexis Truman Editor: RaeLynn Dominquez Producer: Jerry Johnson Executive producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, Steven Sparkman, J...
Apr 18, 2025•8 min
Come and Join us on another episode of What’s your Spark? Joining us for this episode will be the extremely talented Alexis. She is one of our makers in the makerspace and is pursuing a degree in film. She has a passion for making and creating, from skit to stop motion animation. Learn about all of this and more during this episode of What’s your Spark? Host: Jerry Johnson Guest: Alexis Truman Editor: Alexis Truman Producer: Alexis Truman Executive producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra ...
Apr 11, 2025•11 min
Maker Life Stories - Texas Women's University Description: Welcome to another episode of Maker Life Stories. For this episode we will be joined by Nicholas from the Texas Women’s University Makerspace. During this interview, we get to learn about all the interesting projects and technologies that the space offers for all TWU students. We also get to learn about Nicholas and how they got started as a maker and their passion behind the work they do. Learn all of this and more during this episode o...
Mar 28, 2025•28 min
Welcome to another episode of what’s your spark. For this episode we will be interviewing one of our fantastic makers, Elijah. Join us to learn about his perspective of a whole host of questions, from how he deals with imposter syndrome as well as some questions to learn more about him as a whole, like if he had to survive on one meal what would it be. Learn all of this and more in this episode of What’s your spark? Host: Jerry Johnson Guest: Elijah Ward Editor: Jerry Johnson Producer: Jerry Joh...
Mar 21, 2025•42 min
Modding is a culture of taking objects that you own and making adjustments or modifications (mods), whether it be hardware or software, to make them function better for you. In this episode of ignite, we are joined by one of our makers, Elijah, who has a background in doing modifications for fun, especially on old iPod. He’ll tell you about how he got started, what made him interested, and more in this episode of Ignite. Host: Elijah Ward Editor: Jerry Johnson Producer: Jerry Johnson Executive p...
Mar 07, 2025•7 min
Description: Join us with RaeLynn Dominguez, Vice president of the Women in Cinema Club, as she tells us her story and inspirations of screen writing. Learn from their perspective on how to improve and create great pieces of writing that could one day end up on the big screen. You'll also learn some of their struggles with writing and how to overcome those. Thank you for joining us for another info-packed ignite. Host: RaeLynn Dominguez Editor: Jerry Johnson Producer: Jerry Johnson Executive Pro...
Feb 21, 2025•17 min
Description: Hello and welcome to another episode of Maker Life Stories and joining us today is James Thurman from the Denton Maker Center. James is a professor here at UNT who specializes in metal smithing and jewelry. He and his wife wanted to start a space for all of those looking into learning the creative fields and becoming makers. Denton Maker Center was doing a soft open, but officially had their grand opening on January 25th. Learn more about the man behind the space and more in this ne...
Feb 14, 2025•19 min
Description: Hello everyone and welcome to a whole new series for the UNT Mindspark podcast called Spark Spotlight. This show is an opportunity for makers around UNT that use the Spark Makerspace to come in and tell us all about the projects that they've made. For our very first episode, We are joined by John Nye, a student here at UNT that used the space to create a replica of the Mahoraga wheel from Jujustu Kaisen. Learn how he made this and all of the steps he took during the first episode of...
Feb 07, 2025•10 min
Hello and welcome to another episode of Maker Life Stories. Joining us today is Devin Kraft, who is a prolific artist with years of experience in the industry. In this episode, we learn about how Devin got started into this field of work and how he has formed his craft to what he does today. We also learn about Devin's time in Japan and his time working inside the manga industry for a year. Hosts: Jerry Johnson and Alexis Truman Guest: Devon Kraft https://www.cheshirecatart.com/ Editor: Jerry Jo...
Nov 22, 2024•43 min
Hello everyone and welcome to another episode of Ignite. Today's host is an extremely talented member of our team, Jacky Cunningham. Jacky will be going extremely in-depth into the behemoth of a world that is photography. Learn everything you need to know about photography and more during this extra long Ignite. Host: Jacky Cunningham Editor: Jerry Johnson Producer: Jerry Johnson Executive Producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, Steven Sparkman, and Joe Jordan Music: Lofi Song - Ba...
Nov 15, 2024•23 min
Hello and welcome to yet another What’s your Spark? During this episode, we will be introduced to one of our newer makers Jacky. They are a first generation New media arts major with a passion for photography and a drive that could set anyone’s inspiration into overdrive. Learn all this and more during this “What’s your spark?”! Host: Jerry Johnson Guest: Jacky Cunningham Editor: Jerry Johnson Producer: Jerry Johnson Executive Producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, Steven Sparkman...
Nov 08, 2024•23 min
Hello and welcome to another episode of Maker Life Stories. This week we are joined by Emily Crawford from the Lacey Makerspace on the Saint Martins’ University campus. Join us in learning all of what they offer as well as a bit of the history behind the makerspace as well. Host: Jerry Johnson Guest : Emily Crawford Editor: Jerry Johnson Producer: Jerry Johnson Executive Producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, and Steven Sparkman Music: Lofi Beat by FASSounds on Pixabay https://pix...
Oct 18, 2024•34 min
Description: Hello and welcome to the second part of a 2 parter this time focusing on the world of Voice Acting. If you haven't watched the first of this series, we highly recommend that so you can jump right in with no issue. So join Jerry and learn all about the world of voice acting Host: Jerry Johnson Editor: Jerry Johnson Producer: Jerry Johnson Executive Producer: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, Joe Jordan, and Steven Sparkman Music: Coverless book (Lofi) by AmbientAUDIOVISION o...
Oct 11, 2024•5 min
Description: Welcome to another episode of What's your Spark? This episode we will be joined by Patrick, another recent addition to the team as a whole. Patrick is double majoring in Material Science and Japanese. Learn this and a whole lot more in this episode of What's your Spark? Host: Jerry Johnson Editor: Jerry Johnson Producer: Jerry Johnson Executive Producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, and Steven Sparkman Music: Playa del Sol - latin lofi by xethrocc https://pixabay.com/...
Oct 04, 2024•14 min
Description: Welcome to another Episode of Maker Life Stories. Joining us are Aaron and Tim from the DIYCave, over in Bend, Oregon. Learn all about how this makerspace got founded, have a great few laughs, and learn some sage advice from two of the players in the game. All of that and more are in store in this episode of Maker Life Stories. Host: Jerry Johnson Editor: Jerry Johnson Producer: Jerry Johnson Executive Producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, and Steven Sparkman Music: ...
Sep 20, 2024•1 hr 5 min
Description: Welcome to Ignite, the show that is all about creating that spark to ignite that passion that we all have in us. In this episode we have Jerry in a special two parter talking about the intricacies of Voice over and how to get started in this line of work. Learn about different mics and different techniques that you'll need for this line of work. Host: Jerry Johnson Editor: Jerry Johnson Producer: Jerry Johnson Executive Producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, and Steve...
Sep 13, 2024•11 min
Description: Welcome to another episode of What's your Spark? This episode we are joined by one of our fantastic makers Emma. Emma is a relatively new addition to our team and is a talented graphic designer. You'll learn this and so much more during this episode of, what's your Spark? Host: Jerry Johnson Editor: Jerry Johnson Producer: Jerry Johnson Executive Producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, and Steven Sparkman Music: Ciudades (lo-fi music ) - Produced by Taffy' Rhythm https...
Sep 06, 2024•19 min
Hello and welcome to another episode of “Ignite.” This week we will be joined by Jerry, a DIY-er in his own right as he tells us all about his past experiences with working with tools, as well as some of his current projects. He’ll also give you the run down of where to use tools and how to use them safely and efficiently. Host: Jerry Johnson Editor: Jerry Johnson Producer: Jerry Johnson Executive Producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez and Steven Sparkman Music : Once In Paris by P...
Apr 12, 2024•11 min
Hello and welcome to another “What’s your Spark?” This week we are doing a flash from our recent past with Grant. While we have had Grant on the podcast before, definitely not with this great of audio quality. Let’s have a chat with our now Team Lead and learn about him all over once again. Host : Jerry Johnson Editor: Jerry Johnson Producer: Jerry Johnson Executive Producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, and Steven Sparkman Music: Sunset Vibes(Lo-fi/chillhop) By 23843807 on PixaBa...
Apr 05, 2024•26 min
Welcome back to another episode of maker Life Stories. Joining us will be 3 fantastic members of the Fat Cat Fab Lab over in Greenwich, New York. Today we’ll learn what all this space has to offer for those in the New York area as well as get insight from our 3 guests. There are also some tidbits about the history of the location and some of the projects that have been/are being worked on as we speak. We are happy to be able to showcase this makerspace and all the cool things that they have goin...
Mar 22, 2024•43 min
Welcome back to another episode of Ignite. Joining us today, we have Grant, one of our leads and SS3s here at the Spark makerspace. Grant is going to let us into the world of 3d modeling using his favorite software Shaper3D. He’s also going to tell us more about some of the projects he’s used this software for as well as some advice for those that want to get into 3d modeling like Grant. Host: Grant Guedry Editor: Jerry Johnson Producer: Jerry Johnson Executive Producer: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobs...
Mar 15, 2024•12 min
Welcome back to another episode of what’s your Spark! This episode we will be joined by Spencer. One of our newly appointed SS3s here at the spark. We’ll learn about Spencer’s background in game design as well as what he aspires to do in the future. Also learn with some of Spencer’s quite insightful takes and philosophies. Host: Jerry Johnson Editor: Jerry Johnson Producer: Jerry Johnson Executive Producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, Steven Sparkman Music: Chillhop Beat "Thousan...
Mar 08, 2024•10 min
For this episode of Maker Life Stories, we will be joined by the fantastic folks over at The Forge. Join us in order to learn more about this fantastic makerspace located in the North Branch Library and all of the services that they offer to all those in the Denton area. Host - Jerry Johnson Editor - Zane Crider and Jerry Johnson Producer - Jerry Johnson Executive Producers - Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, and Steven Sparkman Music - Lofi Chill (Medium Version) By BoDleasons on Pixab...
Feb 23, 2024•23 min
For this episode of Ignite, we are joined by one of our makers, Zane Crider. With his extensive history dealing with not only music, but also music production, Zane will give you some of the advice that he’s learned throughout his years. As well as, some recommendations for those that want to get into this field. Host: Zane Crider Editor - Jerry Johnson Producer - Jerry Johnson Executive Producers - Judy Hunter, Alondra Lopez, Jake Jacobson, and Steven Sparkman Music - Sunset Vibes (Lo-Fi/Chillh...
Feb 16, 2024•11 min
Description: During this episode of What's your Spark, we are joined by Jason, A computer science major here at UNT. He hopes to get into a master's program focusing on AI. So, join us, and learn all of this and more in this month's episode. Host: Jerry Johnson Editor: Jerry Johnson Producer: Jerry Johnson Executive Producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, and Steven Sparkman Music: LoFi Study by FASSounds on Pixabay https://pixabay.com/music/beats-lofi-study-112191/...
Feb 09, 2024•13 min
This month on Maker Life Stories, we are joined by 3 individuals from CATalyst Studios over from the University of Arizona. It was an absolute pleasure having them on the podcast to tell of how things are run over there along with all of their personal experiences or running a makerspace as well as the unique challenges, they have to overcome. Some of the equipment they offer is 3D printing, crafting supplies, sound equipment, laser cutters, and much much more. They also have access to sound roo...
Nov 17, 2023•45 min
This month for Ignite, we have one of our fantastic makers Dax on to tell us all about the creative applications of 3D modeling and how to get into them. Dax specifically has a fair amount of experience in Blender, A free 3d modeling software, that he will tell you all about. Host : Dax Laber Editor: Zane Crider Producer: Jerry Johnson Executive Producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, and Steven Sparkman Music: Once In Paris, by Pumpupthemind on Pixabay https://pixabay.com/music/be...
Nov 10, 2023•21 min
For this month on What’s your Spark, we have Vic interviewing one of our makers, Sierra. Sierra is a Graphic design major here at UNT. You’ll learn that and a whole lot more during this week’s episode. Host : Vic Lozano Editor: Zane Crider Producer: Jerry Johnson Executive Producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, and Steven Sparkman Music: Coffee Chillout by RomanBelov on Pixabay https://pixabay.com/music/beats-coffee-chill-out-15283/...
Nov 03, 2023•17 min
In this episode of Ignite, we have Rae Flores, our illustration specialist. She will go into detail about how she fell in love with art from a young age and how she has grown into the career path. She will also give all of those that are interested in starting in the field a good direction in order to achieve their goals through both software and hardware means. Host: Rae Flores Editor: Zane Crider Producer: Jerry Johnson Executive Producer: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, and Steven ...
Oct 27, 2023•7 min
