Today I have a co-host in the lounge. Maker Conversations is not only the name of her podcast, it’s her persona. She loves talking to all kinds of amazing and talented makers, and yet she wanted to have me on her podcast last week. We had so much fun over there I asked Tiff Marchand to co-host with me today. His logo may be the only one I’ve seen with a spyglass, but I’ve been spying on his stuff for a long time, and today he is going to give us a Glimpse Inside of his business and how he got st...
Feb 24, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep 23•Transcript available on Metacast Dean Duplantis and Trey Jones join me to talk about the first 21 episodes of the podcast, how the podcast has evolved, and what to expect in future episodes. I hope you enjoy this recap episode. Check out the Patreon page at http://www.patreon.com/makerloungepodcast Find us all at the following links Maker Lounge on Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/makerloungepodcast Matt (Host) with Voeltner Woodworking: http://www.linktree.com/voeltnerwoodworking Maker Loung...
Feb 17, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep 22•Transcript available on Metacast If you want to know how to properly say Cah-haht or Smaht, this guy is your tutor. You may have seen him making a commode or working a grinder on the Netflix show Making Fun. This guy makes ZZ Top seem like ZZ Bottom and gives me tremendous beard envy. Not only is this blue-collar maker great on camera building taco launching dinosaurs and glitter farting unicorns, this woodworker makes some amazing signs, furniture, and other custom projects. He’s everyone’s homeboy! Derek from Malden joins us ...
Feb 10, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep 21•Transcript available on Metacast She is an ex-cardiac nurse, now small business owner, but her days of working on hearts isn’t over because she has captured the hearts of makers all over the world. I’m talking about the one and only Christy with Oakhill Millworks. In Christy’s words, this guy likes ducks, not getting haircuts, and is always “Fixin’ to” do something! I agree with all of that because this duck-lovin’ maker always keeps us on our toes trying to figure out what he’s going to make next. Nick with Stated Woods Co is ...
Feb 03, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep 20•Transcript available on Metacast Whether you’re looking for hard wood, or for someone to stick your wood in a kiln for proper treatment, today’s guest in the lounge has your wood covered. His mustache measures approximately ⅓ of a board foot and is as impressive as his business portfolio. “Save the Trees” appears to be this guy’s motto. The only thing cooler than the slabs he makes is his name. Matt with M2 Lumber is with me in the lounge. Check out the Patreon page at http://www.patreon.com/makerloungepodcast Find us all at th...
Jan 27, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep 19•Transcript available on Metacast Jimmy Diresta joins the Maker Lounge Podcast! From toy making to dumpster diving in shows like Trash to Cash or Dirty Money, today’s guest knows how to get his hands dirty. He’s an author, inventor, and flea market fanatic. He dabbles in just about every medium there is in the maker community, from leather and metal to wood, glass, and everything in between. He was born holding a DiResta ice pick and the world’s first GoPro in his hand. Nick Offerman called him the love-child of Robin Hood...
Jan 20, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep 18•Transcript available on Metacast You may have seen him on a show called Assembly Required or in a variety of YouTube videos, building things from a van with an attached BMX ramp or a massive banshee hamster wheel. The only thing his welder hasn’t touched is a bad time. I’m pretty sure his motto is "Don’t Die." He also couldn’t decide what to make, so he called his business Make Everything. Chris Zeppieri is in the lounge. Check out the Patreon page at http://www.patreon.com/makerloungepodcast Find us all at the following links ...
Jan 13, 2023•2 hr 49 min•Ep 17•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the year end holiday hangout episode. In the Lounge, his dad owns 3 peacocks, one of them is called Scott and the other two have feathers, Scott Walsh is here…and lastly, this guy has not only mastered the art of foley in his videos, sometimes he does woodworking. Mr. Suman is here. Today we’re having a holiday feast, and Jon with Lincoln Street Woodworking was supposed to bring the food, but he is walking uphill in the snow, both ways. Unfortunately Jon couldn't join us for the episo...
Jan 06, 2023•2 hr 50 min•Ep 16•Transcript available on Metacast Lindsay Murphy began metalworking after her career at NASA was over in 2011. She found herself falling in love with blacksmithing and started making custom art pieces and jewelry. Lindsay participates in makerspaces here in the Houston area and mostly sells her handcrafted pieces online through her website. It was great getting to talk with Lindsay and learn more about metalworking and how she runs her business. Her bio is "Merging nature, art, metalwork, & a hint of geek into sentimental je...
Dec 30, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Ep 15•Transcript available on Metacast You would know him if you saw him. From his towering stature to his bent-brim snapback. With over 170k YouTube subscribers, this woodworker teaches others how to build a variety of projects. Since 2003, he has been serving in the US Army, traveling around the world, and dishing out orders as a Drill Sergeant. Today, he’s here in the lounge, and I’ve never felt more inclined to do a rep of pushups. Jason Bent with Bents Woodworking is today’s guest in the lounge. In this episode we talk ab...
Dec 23, 2022•2 hr 37 min•Ep 14•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode I talk with Raechal and Adam from Makers Challenge Central about how the challenge got started, the future of the Makers Challenge Central, and everything in between. Raechal started the challenge by collaborating with a few other makers on an Anna White design, each with their own unique spin, which ended with Anna judging the finished projects; that spun off into multiple different challenges under the Makers Challenge Central umbrella as she brought Adam on board. Since ...
Dec 16, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep 13•Transcript available on Metacast I had the opportunity to chat with Tony and Tyler, the guys behind the brand TNT Industries. Tony and Tyler are up-and-coming creators who have been working together for quite some time; they got started in farming together and moved into construction before starting their own adventure with the creation of TNT Industries. Recently, TNT Industries LLC has launched a new product called the TNT Clamp Rack (working title) for the garage woodworker. The clamp rack is a modular unit that allows the u...
Dec 09, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Ep 12•Transcript available on Metacast Today, I have a very special guest. He’s a maker, Youtuber, Ameteur Engineer, Artist, and Master of Jig-O-Nometry. I know this because it says so in his bio. If you say his name backwards, it’s the same as it is forward. I’m talking about the Godfather of invention. Izzy Swan. Izzy Swan is known for his knack for inventing and innovating existing products to be more functional. He has grown his YouTube presence to over 875k subscribers, has a tremendous Instagram presence, and has networked his ...
Dec 02, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the Lounge. I’m Matt with Voeltner Woodworking and your host of the Maker Lounge Podcast, where we have a rotating group of makers, hanging out, and talking craft to each other. Thanks for hanging out with us in the lounge. Today, the guest becomes cohost. The Big D, 3D Dave, is back to cohost with me. Even Chuck Norris asks Dave for 3D Printing advice. We had so much fun in last week’s episode that by a unanimous vote of 1, I asked him back. Our guest in the lounge today is one whose...
Nov 25, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast Support the show Welcome to the Lounge. I’m Matt with Voeltner Woodworking and your host of the Maker Lounge Podcast, where we have a rotating group of makers, hanging out, and talking craft to each other. Thanks for hanging out with us in the lounge. Today, I’ve got a guest host with me - Trey from Handcrafted by Trey. You may remember Trey from the first few episodes on the podcast. I asked him to join me because not only has he kept his lasers and CNC busy, he also dabbles in 3D printin...
Nov 19, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of the Maker Lounge Podcast, I'm joined by the guys from the Sawdust Nation Podcast - Josh, Nap, and Nick. We talk about everything from what they do in the service to what they do in the shop. This Veteran's Day episode is dedicated to the men and women serving our country in the armed forces. We thank you for your service. The game Yes or No is back - a game that has two answers. It's a simple game, but there's always some targeted questions for the guests. ...
Nov 11, 2022•49 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the Maker Lounge Podcast, the self-proclaimed best new podcast on the planet. I’m Matt with Voeltner Woodworking and your host of the Maker Lounge Podcast, where we have a rotating group of makers, hanging out, and talking craft to each other. Thanks for hanging out with us in the lounge. I hope you’ve been enjoying the podcast so far. If you haven’t heard, we have a new Patreon subscription, where you can listen to the episodes early, access exclusive content, and get free swag. The ...
Nov 04, 2022•57 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast The beards are back for another packed episode; one is too small, one is too large, and the other is just right. Sit back and enjoy three warm-chinned guys talking about production, from shooting video to post production tips and tricks. In this episode we take what we talked about in the last two episodes and figure out what to do next with our video content and post production. If you haven't watched the last two episodes, it would be good to go back and watch those so you can get some of...
Oct 28, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast What did you think of the pre production stuff we talked about in last week's episode? If you haven't listened to that episode yet, I encourage you to do that because this is part two in a multi-episode series on production. Dean, Joseph, and Matt talk about production equipment in this episode. From podcast setups to video shoots in your workshop or garage, we cover all sorts of gear to get you started. We won't focus on specific brands here, but we talk about the concepts to imp...
Oct 21, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast I hope you have enjoyed the first few episodes of the podcast so far. Today, I’m joined by two guys who make my audio sound like I’m recording in a fishbowl. I’ve got a couple of guys who both have way more experience behind the microphone than I have time behind a beard. In this episode we talk through some pre production topics and ideas, from creating a storyboard before you shoot to creating shot lists to help speed up your production process for content creation. Joseph has extensive experi...
Oct 14, 2022•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast This is the third of three episodes with Trey, Rod, and Pete. Thanks for hanging out with us in the lounge. I hope you have enjoyed the first couple of episodes. If you haven’t had a chance to listen to those previous episodes, I’d suggest checking them out so you can get to know these guys a little bit more. This will be a shorter episode than the first two as we wrap up our discussion. In this show we get to know more about the origins of our businesses and we’ll be talking about how each of u...
Oct 07, 2022•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast I’m joined today in the lounge by Pete, Trey, and Rod. Last week we talked a lot about CNCs and Lasers, and I introduced a game we’ll play again in this episode called “Yes or No.” Thanks for hanging out with us in the lounge. I hope you enjoyed the premier episode last week with these guys. Initially I was going to break this up into two parts, but there was so much to take away from this conversation, this will be part two of three. So, make sure you save our podcast to your library so you can...
Sep 30, 2022•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this first episode, we talk about CNCs, lasers, and what a flathead screwdriver is. We talk about the progression of our CNC purchases and talk about some of the pros and cons of each of our setups. Pete asks some great questions about lasers and we try to convince him to get in the laser game for his shop projects. We also play a game called "Yes or No" where I give the guys a series of questions or statements and they have to say either Yes or No; they could also say "hard pa...
Sep 23, 2022•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast What is the Maker Lounge Podcast? What's it all about? Here's a quick intro to tell you what to expect in the podcast. Make sure to tune in for our first episode. We will have Dave with 3D DIY Dave, Trey with Handcrafted By Trey, and Rod with Mountain Makers. I'm Matt with Voeltner Woodworking, and each week we will have a new cast of characters. We will break the episodes down by topic. I hope you'll join us in the Lounge and share with your friends. Host: Matt with Voeltner...
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