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Making Geeks Podcast
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
Shawn, Wes, and Donovan predict which 10 movies will dominate the Summer Box office, who will win the crown?
Quick discussions about what Shawn, Wes, and Donovan have been up to over the last year.
Spoilercast of the Super Mario Bros Movie, Season 3 recap of the Mandalorian, and the Summer Movie Preview.
Donovan puts on his game master hat again as we try to guess a variety of video game sounds.
Wes turns the tables and puts on the GameMaster hat to quiz Shawn and Donovan on their Geek Knowledge
Donovan's angering Sponsors, Wes is cutting holes in walls, Shawn still playing with lasers and Jordan Rempel is this week's guest.
This episode talks about our good friend Andy Birkey and his recent shop fire. Also, if you had to start over as a maker, what would you buy again and what could you do without. This episode talks about our good friend Andy Birkey and his recent shop fire.
It's new year which mean we have a new set of goals and events we are excited about for the year
It's been a while, it's time to catch up! Wes talks home theaters and lanterns, Shawn is gushing over Avatar two, and Donovan is doubling down on 2 YouTube channels
Welcome to 2017! Listen in as we reflect on 2016 and layout our plans for what we have in store for the New Year
What was the one magical gift you wanted for Christmas when you were a kid. And did you know that Wes is a marial arts master?
We have geek coming out of our pores. A ton of new geek related properties were shown today, let's discuss.
This week we welcome Kit from the Skill Tree YouTube channel to talk about maker origins and the benefits of pairing a theme with your skill.
The first season of Andor is about halfway done, listen in to hear Wes, Shawn, and Donovan's take on this pre-trilogy drama
A good discussion of how A.I. and Algorithms are impacting the way we live and the choices we make.
Donavan talks 3D Base camp wrap up, Wes talks about the ERRF, and Shawn just talks about balls.
Donvan made it back across the border in time for us to talk about conventions and the new Super Mario Bros Trailer.
While Donovan is stuck in another country, Wes and Shawn discuss some future tech that has the potential to vastly change our lives.
This week we have maker and inventor AJ Huff on to talk about maker and business orgins as well as his new Kickstarter
Shawn is finally back as we do a minor spoiler cast for She Hulk and discuss some of the D23 Marvel and Star Wars annoucements
Long time Patron and friend Jordan Rempel takes Shawn's spot in the podcast tonight to get into the weeds as we discuss Amazon's insanely ambitious "The Rings of Power" ?
Creating Content online is like dealing with the wild west. What responsibilities do we have to our audiences?
Is Maker Faire still viable in today's community? What other venues could possibly take its place?
The DC Cinematic Universe is Collapsing, Donovan gets some cool recognition, is it ok to still like Bill Cosby, and why is Rudolph's nose really red?
We have David Eberle joining us this week to talk about all the awesomeness from the Maker Alliance Maker Camp event
Donovan hosts the hardest trivia game ever played on the show. Play along and see if you can do better that Wes and Shawn... it won't take much
It's the end of July and that means that it's also time for Comic Con. What are we most looking forward to?
Media is in a constant state of change, how willing are we to change and evolve as makers and content creators?
This week we have Thomas Baisch on inventor of the Frogpod to talk about invention, bringing ideas to reality and his Kickstarter Campaign
Back from a Small Break, Shawn, Wes and Donvan talk about Education Conferences, Disneyland, current projects and home renovation difficulties
This week we welcome, Donovan from the Beardless Man YouTube Channel as he berates us about our geek status and challenges us to a game he calls, "Beat the Geek"
Shawn hates Star Wars, Wes tramps through a dungeon on the road and Donovan actually likes a movie! And, we celebrate the 6th Anniversary of the MGPC
This week we wish Wes a happy birthday, make fun of old man Shawn and talk about our parents and family's struggle to keep up with changes in technology
Do you remember that time before kids? What was it like? What hobbies did you use to have?
Spoilercast Warning!!! We are doing an in depth review and spoilercast for Dr. Strange and the Multiverse of Madness.?
Spoilercast Warning!!! We are doing a wrap up discussion and review of Moon Knight S1 - Did you like it?
Science Fiction has always been an amazing repository for innonvation and imagination. How many technological wonders have come to fruition because of those visionaries?
Wes, Donovan, and Shawn are all back for a major geeking out session. There is too much geeky stuff on the horizon
Wes is out Exploring the world again, so Shawn and Donovan have a one on one about the background and history with animation.
All things old are new again. This week we talk about retro games and how we have introduced them to our kids.
Wes, Shawn, and Donovan do some listener submitted QA's Including the most important one, what is up with Donovan's pants?
Ownership and Privacy are being made increasingly more difficult as technology evolves to mimic people IRL, how does that affect content creation and owning your own likeness?
Shawn talks about some notes from the Ben Uyeda(Home Made Modern) and Brad Rodriguez's(Fix this Build That) class at WBC and how it applies to working with sponsors.
Review of the last 3 episodes and overall view of the series. Spoilers galore, you've been warned.
Vacations, sickness and Star Wars. If you are caught up with the Book of Boba Fett, then we have a fantastic spoilercast review for you.
Happy New Year, tune in as we talk about our Christmas hall, 2022 goals and minor Hawkeye Spoilers at the end of the episode.
This week, we talk about a few of our favorite things of 2021. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year
Want to make a snowglobe, make some Zelda Themed Hot Chocolate, or geek out about a bunch of new movie and game trailer releases? The answer is Yes.
This week we welcome special guest, Sean from Tinkering Rocks as we talk about Mechanical Bears, Boy Scouts, Programming and other sorts of maker goodness
This episode is a look back at the Making 100 event in Boston with special guests Cory Irwin, Seth Williams, Marc Schaefermeyer, Jesse Uyeda, and a special message from Phil Pinsky at the end of the episode
Today's episode is a response to a user submitted question, "What cool feature did you want your house to have when you were a kid"
Today's episode is an origin story of sorts as Donovan interviews Wes about how he got started in the maker community and forged the long lasting bonds that he has with so many of us
Today we have special guest Matt Regonini from the Never Not Making YouTube Channel. We cover just about everything in this packed episode, from Matt's background as a designer to how not to squash your kid's creativity.
In his 3rd appearance on the show, Alex from Super Make Something fills in while Shawn is out this week. We talk everything from Tiny Houses, Muppets, Video Games, holiday decorations, AI, and characters on YouTube, we got something for everyone here.
The "Making" and DIY industry is more flooded than ever and the challenge to be seen and sell products is higher than ever. What strategies are we using to keep our businesses going and adaptable during this time?
This spoilercast is a prism of endless possibilities. Listen it to hear our take on the whole season of Marvel's "What If". Warning spoilers galore and spoilers for the end credits of Venom 2
Are we alone, or is E.T. staring at you through a car window? Listen in for a fun conversation about the universe, space travel, and movie nostalgia.
We are going to Workbench Con 2022. This week we talk about the con, what to expect, and how the bar has been raised for makers.
Patreon Rivalry? Trolls in the Comments? Maker Origins? Join us for a great episode with our special guest, Derek from Square Splinter.
News was released of a new partnership between Michaels and Glowforge. How will this affect customers and possibly set a precedence for other internet connected DIY devices in the future?
Is Shang Chi the best Marvel movie? And why is Donovan sitting in Movie Theaters alone?
Wes and Shawn are flying solo for this episode as they talk about a huge purchase Wes just made and some goal setting plans that they want to complete before year's end.
It's game night and the topic is food. Game Master Donovan has created a few food related trivia games, listen in and play along
Hop into the wayback machine and enjoy this hilarious episode from the vault involving everything from childhood shenanigans to Josh’s epic Tae Kwon Do battle.
This week, we have Anthony Lee Rose from I like to Make Stuff on the show. Listen in as we talk about maker spaces, discount wood, and his experience at I Like to Make Stuff.
Wes loves roller coasters, Old man Shawn is too old for them now, and Donovan has a hole in his eye, wtf?
Do you remember some of your favorite board games as kids? So do we! This week, Wes, Shawn, and Donovan get nostalgic those old games and also geek out about the new influx of designer games on the market.
Now that the first season of the Disney+ Loki show is complete, its time to talk about how the show measures up and what it means for the rest of the MCU
Everyone needs a little time away. If you were able to get away on a non vacation and non work trip, where would you go and what would you do?
With the 30 day challenge complete, Wes, Shawn, and Donovan share their thoughts and lessons learned from the experiment.
Did you know that Wes was a martial arts Master, or that Donovan was a swimstar, or that Shawn was a 3 sport athlete in high school? Check out the 2nd part of our Q and A session. And It's Out 5th Year Anniversary!!
This week, we're answering questions from the audience, send in your questions if you want them read and answered on the show
YouTube numbers are down, channels are struggling, and everyone is trying to figure out what to do. Listen in as Wes, Shawn, and Donovan outline their crazy plan
As parents, how do you curate the content that your kids consume? This week, Wes, Shawn, and Donovan talk about their criteria and philosophies about what they deem appropriate for their kids.
This week, Wes, Shawn and Donovan are working on their modeling skills! Listen in as the guys talk about building models as kids while they assemble a model live on air. Check out our video on YouTube for the full experience.
This week, Wes, Shawn, and Donovan talk about stolen designs, Intellectual Property, and the issues with creating geek related builds and content.
The Marvelverse has wrapped up another show and we are here with Grant from Dad Crafted to talk about the season and finale of Falcon and the Winter Soldier
This week, we are hanging out with Grant from Dadcrafted talking all thing Star Wars, Old Houses, and the high price of our wood
Creating content can be challenging what do you do to keep going? This week, Wes, Shawn, and Donovan talk about what they do to get through their slumps and what they are looking forward to as life is slowly getting back to normal.
Wes, Shawn, and Donovan are out looking for lost treasure this week, so please enjoy this episode from the vault- our Interview with the one and only Bobby Duke.
Wes, Shawn, and Donovan talk about the wrap up of Wanda Vision and their predictions for the new Falcon and Winter Soldier Disney+ show. Potential spoilers here, you've been warned.
Alex from Super Make Something is back for another episode to join us for game night. Follow the 4 clues and see if you can figure out the Linkee!
Alex from the "Super Make Something" YouTube channel is here. Listen in as we discuss the Mars Rover, Giant 3D Printers, and how he is the original "Make Something"
This week, Wes, Shawn, and Donovan jump into the wayback machine to talk about the childhood influences that have a direct on the things we choose to make.
While, Wes, Shawn, and Donovan are off slaying dragons this week, we're dusting off an episode from the vault. Please enjoy a rebroadcast of our interview of Brian Gordon from Foul Language Comics.
Join while we play the trivia game "Geek Out" and let's see who is the biggest most knowledgeable geek on the show.
Back for our first Episode of 2021, Wes, Shawn, and Donovan talk about some new changes for the podcast and their take on the end of season 2 of the Mandalorian and their theories on Wanda Vision. It's good to be back.
Wes, Donovan, and Shawn get caught up after a few weeks off. Listen in to hear their take on the Disneys investor's meeting and debating the viability of clone troopers
The Mandalorian is back for season 2 and we delve in and make predictions based on the first Episode of the season and Donovan thinks intertexuality is a dirty word.
Josh is back to help us celebrate our 200th Episode, along with Wesley Treat, Keith Decent, Matt Regonini, Tony Roleau, Bobby Duke, and Andy Birkey. Listen in as we talk about the podcast origin story, the last 4 years as makers, and the future of the podcast.
New products get released every year, but with very little innovation, what do you want to see improved? Listen in for details about Episode 200
Find out about our Epic 200th Episode on October 25th and why we gravitate towards geeky things? Listen and find out.
This week with have awesome maker and special guest Wesley Treat on the podcast as we talk about motivation and vending machines.
Do you like food? We do... and this week Wes, Donovan, and Shawn talk about different foods from Geek Properties that they want to try... or not try.
This week, Wes, Donovan, and Shawn make plans for Halloween and other projects they want to finish by the end of the year.
This week we talk about movies we love, but others hate. We Geek out about the new "Dune" trailer, "Cobra Kai", and introducing our kids to classic films that we loved when we were younger.
Wes, Donovan, and Shawn talk about the ins and outs of working with sponsors and product placement and go into an extended Geek Out session about the Mario 35th Anniversary announcements.
Join a fun and geeky conversation with a very simple question. What character from each geek franchise would be worthy of lifting Mjolnir?
This week we talk about Giaco's new product and products that we would like to see made. Tune in for a special announcement about the show.
Wes talks about all things Nintendo and recaps his marathon Twitch stream of his Lego Nintendo Build while Donovan listens and drools.
Wes and Josh are out on vacation this week. Donovan and Shawn have invited Andrew in to talk about giant Gameboys, Ikea furniture and trying to find to to make with a busy schedule.
Nicole and Thure from WHEN GEEKS CRAFT are here to to talk about their origin story and favorite video game endings.
Making progress and moving the needle is hard. Listen in to our brainstorming session as we try to tackle, Reddit, YouTube, and community involvement.
It has officially been 4 years of Making Geeks(Insert Cheer Here). Listen in as we reminisce about maker meet ups and hopeful plans for the future.
It's Wes' Birthday! Josh and Donavan talk about preplanning for projects and Shawn's talking about pinball.... Again.
Listen in to this quick brainstorm session about projects, learning how to build circuits and a few other gems.
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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
Food Prepping, School Closures, and living overseas during an epidemic. This is a great episode, don't miss it.
What was the turning point where you realized that you had some special skills that were unique?
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.
Do younger generations lack self awareness and they missing the critical feedback to improve?
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.
This week we talk about soloing as a Dad, cookie launchers, Wes' galactic drinking fountain and Donovan's ARG treasure hunt.
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.
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?
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.
A packed episode talking about the YouTube Coppa debacle, Thanksgiving Rap Up, The Imagineering Story, Theme Parks, VR, oh and Josh hates the Louvre.
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.
Thanksgiving Dinners, VR, Disney, National Lampoon, Ninja Turtles and More! Join us in this great episode about everything Geek.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
With Josh out this week, Shawn, Donovan, and Wes get nostalgic about a few of their most memorable gaming experiences.
What were the formative moments in your youth that helped mold who you are today? That and some strange facts about ducks.
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.
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.
This week, Shawn, Josh, Wes, and Donovan do a full geekout episode Rey's new lightsaber, the fate of Spiderman and whether or not old films should be changed.
Wes went full-time, Donovan's busy adulting, Shawn is closing out his summer and Josh had a one on one with the man himself, Adam Savage.
A fellow maker has passed, Grant Thompson, founder of the King of Random YouTube channel met an unfortunate end as a result of a paragliding accident. The incident has inspired us to discuss and share our own plans and preparations if the need ever presents itself.
Wes is out exploring Wyoming, while we do some adulting and explore the ins and outs of being a home owner with an HOA.
Donovan lights himself on fire, Josh has a b-hole problem, Wes gets to play Mario for real, and Shawn is rocking and rolling in California.
This week we're focusing our efforts on tearing down an article that talks about the Millenial Generation's lack of DIY skills. This is gonna be fun.
Do you like crowded airports, communal bathrooms and back road attractions? This week we talk about our experiences with traveling.
News has dropped that the Flagship Maker Faires have been officially cancelled. What does this mean for the future of make and the maker community?
How do you manage your maker brain? Does it get in the way? How do you turn it off? Do you need to turn it off? All of this and more on this week's episode.
The 2019 Maker Faire has come and gone. Listen in as we recap this very special and hopefully not last Maker Faire.
Maker Faire is only a week away, but we wanted to sneak in a very special episode and a very special spoilercast of Avengers:Endgame. This is a full spoilercast, we highly advise that you see the film before listening.
Maker Faire is coming, schedules are busy, projects are getting completed, what are some tips to better manage time and get the most out of your work?
Avengers Endgame comes out today, so this week, we are discussing, debating, and arguing about all things Marvel. Who's going to live, die, and who's going to be resurrected? And where's Josh?
Listen in as Mike Warren from Autodesk talks with us about digital manufacturing, getting books published, and the future of the making community
Stranded Elevators, Deserted Beaches, Hobbies, and Profanity. These are the questions you asked and we answered.
The crew is finally all back together after a few weeks of sporadic interruptions. Josh fills us in on the Midwest RepRap festival, Shawn Geeks out about MatterHackers, Donovan talks t-shirts, and Wes is wet for some reason...
Too bad Josh and Shawn are out this week because we have an awesome guest, Alex from Bevelish Creations as we discuss his foray into making, and all matters of being a Maker, Dad, and Geek.
Shawn's on a field trip this week, so Josh, Donovan, and Wes talk about skills that still intimidate them and their experiences trying to fix things around the house.
We get a little topical this week discussing the state of education and the practice of buying your kid's way into college. Feel free to send us some responses of your take on the matter.
Donovan gives his full report of Workbench Con 2019 and we talk about the brotherhood of the maker community.
Even in a sea of choices for entertainment, it seems like there is an abundance of reboots and a lack of original content. Check out our talk about what we would like to see rebooted and what shouldn't.
We've ignored it for as long as we could, but its time to talk about Fortnite... in true Making Geeks fashion
The DIY movement has spawned a huge demand for new and innovative products, so what happens when companies like Maker Geeks can't keep with demand?
Are MCN's(Multi-Channe Networks) still relevant, are they necessary for YouTube growth and success, or are they an unecessay middle-man keeping people from their own money?
Everyone needs a little time away. If you were able to get away on a non vacation and non work trip, where would you go and what would you do?
Happy 2019. We are kicking things off for the new year with a spoilercast of the much anticipated "Into the Spiderverse". May contain spoilers, You've been warned
That strange time between Christmas and New Years is upon us, so we take this time to reflect on our individual Christmas' and take a look at our hopes, expectations, and desires for the year ahead.
This week we talk traditions new and old along with holiday disasters and everything else involving this joyous time of year
With the holiday season in full swing, we talk about Xmas specific projects that we're working on, how to get attention for products you're selling, and some general advice for how to spread word of mouth to help sell those projects so you can keep the maker train rolling.
Listen in while we geek out with this week's guest, handmade with Ashley. We get into all topics of geek including retro Nintendo, Dungeons and Dragons, Disney remakes, and more.
What innovations and human achievements do you hope to see during your lifetime? Also play along with Donovan's true or false quiz about fantastical(kind of) inventions...
Donovan from the Once Upon a Workbench Youtube Channel is back again to quiz us about our geeky preferences, injuries, and embarrassing stories with our spouses. Be sure to listen in to hear a big announcement!!
Is it better to be a generalist or specialist. What are the pros and cons of each? Also be sure to check the YouTube video of the show to see Wes's mega costume build and Josh's devilishly good helmet prop.
This week were talking animation. We share some of our favorite animated shows and take about the rise of animated shows that are intended for adults.
Wes is hanging out with Josh this week and do some reminiscing about how we built our network of maker acquaintances.
3d Printing is quickly becoming a standard for many DIYers, so this week we breakdown some of the different technologies and their applications.
This week is all about branding and we have Donavan, from the newly branded "Once Upon a Workbench" to pick our brains about the process.
This week we revisit some previous topics and see how our commentary and predictions hold up. Spoiler... We were eerily accurate on several occasions.
How do you choose between the projects that are easy and the ones that are challenging and inevitably stretch our abilities.
In preparation for Hurricane Florence, Wes and the Making Geeks crew discuss how they prepare with a few tips and tricks for their own regional natural disasters
Are we alone, or is E.T. staring at you through a car window? Listen in for a fun conversation about the universe, space travel, and movie nostalgia.
Is there an activity or career path that you are against your kids following? And if you've ever been waiting to hear someone geek out about Excel, this is your episode.
The current state of job hunting is hard. What are the new expectations of resumes, cover letters and new job training? How do you try to stand out from the competition and get the job you want?
How far can you modify something before it is no longer the same as the original? How do you protect your designs and creations. How many river tables have you made?
We get topical talking about the recent decision to allow the the digital distribution of plans for a 3D printed gun. Is this a concern, how does this affect the maker community?
A family trip to the theme park is a long practiced American Tradition, how do we deal with the long lines, overpriced food, and vomit inducing rides, listen to this week's episode to find out.
With work, full-time parenthood, and everything in between, how do you spend that special time with your significant other?
We all run into roadblocks or challenges on projects and today we attempt to lend each other a hand in solving some of those issues.
Mark sounds like a Wookie and is out this week, so the rest of the crew tries to pilot their way through a treacherous review of Solo - A Star Wars Story.
This week we wish Wes a happy birthday, make fun of old man Shawn and talk about our parents and family's struggle to keep up with changes in technology
Here about Andrew's experience making shoes, hacking an Elmo doll, and as his time aboard the Millennium Falcon.
Back to civilian life, we discuss the good, the bad, and the friendships of Maker Faire 2018...and Snapships
This is the recording of our 2018Bay Area Maker Faire Live Show **Quick note: The show was recorded live on location and some background noise and clipped audio.
We invited Darrel back from the Broken Nerd Youtube channel to take part in our spoilercast of Avengers: Infinity War. Who’s ready for Corn Flakes?
Mark and Shawn are currently at some professional crossroads and look to the group for some recommendations and guidance. Listen in to see if were Forked or realize there is no spoon. And be sure to listen to the end of the show for an announcement that we can't stop Geeking Out about!
Join us in this lighthearted hypothetical question. If you could be any cartoon character, who would you be and why?
What is a game, movie, or experience that you had as a kid, that you now see different as an adult? Dark Crystal anyone?
How do we embrace the idea of leadership in the many facets of what we do: as fathers, community representatives, and in our professions? We have some great tips and stories about our experiences to share with you.
In this midweek presentation of the making geeks podcast, we get a little topical discussing the potential impact of the Facebook allegations on the maker community and what that could mean for all social media interaction.
How do you price for a craft fair? Do you prefer commissions or vendor events? How can you maximize your bottom line? Get out your notebooks, we've got some tips for you.
If you want a "Clue" you might get caught in the "Crossfire", while building your "Monopoly". This week we're tackling board games.
If you could go back in time and pick any historical figure to accompany you to Maker Faire this year, who would it be?
Recorded during a livestream, Mark opens a mystery package and we revisit the question about dream projects with a few additional conditions.
We addressed a question from the live chat for this episode:Are we brand loyal?". Listen in to hear our responses and more! Recorded during our YouTube Live Stream.
Today we have special guest Matt Regonini from the Never Not Making YouTube Channel. We cover just about everything in this packed episode, from Matt's background as a designer to how not to squash your kid's creativity.
This week's episode is a smorgasbord of weirdness involving everything from childhood shenanigans to Josh's epic Tae Kwon Do battle.
Donavan from the "I am the Beardless Man" Youtube channel is back again to test our knowledge of all things geek while live streaming on YouTube. Play along and see how you score against Shawn, Josh, Wes, and Mark.
Josh is back from WorkBench Con with all sorts of cool info and advice for content creators who want to better connect with companies and advertisers. And for some reason, he's really excited about paint!
Darrell from the Broken Nerd YouTube channel joins us this week to tell us about his experience in 3D printing and how he makes his incredible projects come to life. Everyone should go check out his work right now...after the podcast.
With news of more and more people announcing that they've decided to become full-time makers, we pause to reflect on our own aspirations as content creators and makers have changed.
This week Josh, Wes, Mark, and Shawn talk about how the recent Space X Falcon Heavy launch is essential to inspiring a whole new generation of dreamers.
With Maker Faire only a few months away, Josh, Shawn, and Mark talk about the explosion of maker coventions and events that have been great for exposure to the public, but has also separated the group in some interesting ways. And Wes... well he's knee deep in buffets, sea sick tourists, and Bare Naked Ladies...
Get onboard the nostalgia train once again while we spend an entire episode geeking out about the new Netflix show "The Toys that Made Us"
Josh is out sick, but we have a very special guest filling in. We have Senior Editor for Make: Magazine, Mr. Caleb Kraft with us as we discuss Nintendo's latest news regarding their games to life product, Nintendo Labo.
In this episode we discuss how being a content creator potentially limits skill as a maker and how much the video process gets in the way of what our current motivations are with our own channels.
We recorded this before the holidays, but just releasing it now. This episode is focused on the impact of net neutrality along with all the possible effects of the ruling.
With Christmas over, it's time to review our 2017 predictions and set the stage for what we want to accomplish in 2018. Happy New year everyone!
Throw on your favorite white, black, or... grey cloak as we look for the balance in this week's spoilercast of the Last Jedi with our good friend Bob Clagett
Wes, is a land lubber (lover) once again, Josh is thawing his pipes while we discuss the odd look of photo realistic effects in feature films
This week we do a round robin of questions with our special guest about current events, technology, and trying to find maker groups in the real world.
Spoilers Ahead This week we talk about the much anticipated "Thor Ragnarok". We do discuss several spoilers, so be warned if you have not seen the film yet.
As parents, we are constantly looking for ways to get our kids into making, building and inventing. Listen to our starter list for intro building and engineering projects for kids
Are you bad at something that everyone finds easy, or maybe you are really good at something that is complicated for everyone else. Listen in to hear our flaws and special skills
Double, double toil and trouble; the Making Geeks Crew talks about ghost stories, past Halloween Costumes, Candy, and Josh is still afraid of Clown... Red Balloons not welcome
Remember when you wanted to be a Toys R Us kid? Well, that might become a distant memory now that the famed toy store filed chapter 11. Is Amazon going to be the one site to rule them all?
This week, our stomachs do the talking as we pontificate about cooking routines, the best food, the strangest food, and the worst food we've tried.
We try not to talk about current events or politically polarizing topics, but this one was hard to avoid. So bear with us and listen in as we discuss the our different and hopefully even handed perspectives on the Vegas incident and US. gun ownership
To round out our month of makers, this week's episode features artist and maker extraordinaire, Bobby Duke. Bobby tells of his early experiences carving, his love of reptiles, and gives us a sneak preview of some other projects in the works. Oh, and Wes gets excited about a tetanus shot... We're confused too.
What do you do when you come to that metaphorical fork in the road, or when things do no go as planned? This week, we talk about those moments that we all face and how we decide to take that next uncomfortable step.
This week we are in the presence of greatness as we talk with the one and only Andy Birkey about the restoration of Gothic Churches, the need to use all of the tools you have at your disposal, and whether or not customers should know how an item was made.
This week we welcome, Donovan from the Beardless Man YouTube Channel as he berates us about our geek status and challenges us to a game he calls, "Beat the Geek"
For this week's episode, we play a game called "I have never___________" with our special guest Keith Decent.
As a result of joining in on a group dietbet, we discuss our methods and issues with trying to stay healthy as husbands, fathers, and working professionals.
This week, we hop in our Deloreans and talk about the fantastical and practical future tech that we wish was here right now!
This week we welcome our special guest Sara from Wartooth Designs and listen to her story of working through doubt, taking chances, and landing her dream job
This week's episode evaluates the current state and future of a popular Facebook Maker Group. We also discuss concepts like exclusivity, decorum, and expectations of online interactions
Does the 2nd reboot of everyone's favorite friendly neighborhood Spiderman live up to the hype? We answer that question and more in this spoilercast.
NSFWToday,we peer into our crystal balls to figure out what challenges we anticipate for our kids as they get older and how we can best prepare them.
Workshop blunders, adolescent shenanigans, and just overall bad ideas are the topic of this week's show.
What risks have you taken, what risks have you not taken- why? And.. Congratulate Josh on his new journey, find out what it is!
Personal production and replication has wreaked havoc on our antiquated IP laws, we weigh in from multiple perspectives
This week's episode is focused on perspective and how other people perceive what we do as podcasters and makers
Our 1 year Anniversary Episode was streamed live on YouTube. Listen in as we tell the origin story of the podcast and attempt to field all the off the wall comments from the livestream
This week, the guys talk about the importance of criticism and its effects on the maker community.
Shawn and Wes recap The 2017 Bay Area Maker Faire, Mark gives us the finger (update), and we announce the trivia question winner from episode 47
Mark's Finger Explodes, Josh still wants to go to space, and Wes and Shawn are headed to Maker Faire. And this week's topic: Fidget Spinners, harmless toy or gateway to delinquincy?
If you could pick 5 Makers to create the best build team possible, who would you choose? Vote for your favorite team
In an attempt to lighten the mood from the last episode, we are "borrowing" a segment from another podcast- please enjoy our round table of fun questions and answers.
We get a little topical in this episode as we discuss the ethics and fall out of a YouTube channel that features a family who plays pranks on their kids. Go give your kids a big hug after hearing this episode.
Listen in as we geek out about all of the big summer movies coming out this year. Which ones are we excited to see? Find out now.
Josh and Wes recap the Atlanta Wood Working show and we talk about how to tackle the doubt monster. What do you do when you start to doubt your actions and decisions as a father, maker, and provider?
How do promote yourself online and in person without sounding pompous and annoying? We also announce the winner of the custom Making Geeks Notebook Giveaway!
Josh and Wes are on location at the Missing Digit Woodshop for Atlanta wood working show as we talk about the ins and outs of networking. Listen in for surprise visits from Andy Birkey, Tony Rouleau, and Chris Dixon
This week we discuss the maker, dad, and life skills that are often overlooked and undervalued, oh and Josh talks about his man crush
How do we justify using the title of Maker as opposed to all the other titles for creating objects, content, and experiences?
What do you do when you feel opportunity is passing you by? We tackle this question and more.
This is a special Q n A episode of the podcast. Listen in as we attempt to answer the wide variety of questions that our listeners have thrown at us.
Does work get in the way of making? How do schedule your day so that you maintain that balance your creative passions that keep you sane? We try to answer that and more
Creating Content online is like dealing with the wild west. What responsibilities do we have to our audiences?
This week we are joined by the Scroll Saw Scribbler himself, Mr. Justin Christensen. We get some insight into his process, inspiration, and some plans for future projects that are pretty BA
Let's talk about cold hard cash. What revenue streams are we using and how are we currently trying to earn through making.
We're a man down since Josh got pulled into a special work schedule, so Shawn, Wes and Mark get into some nostalgic talk about video games.
Warning NSFW Language Brian Gordon creator of Fowl Language Comics joins us to talk about all matters of the struggles and laughter of self employment and parenting, which does often require some, FOWL LANGUAGE
What did you want to be when you grow up? How close did you come to your original dreams? We answer those questions and more this week. #easlier
Welcome to 2017! Listen in as we reflect on 2016 and layout our plans for what we have in store for the New Year
Spoiler Warning: This is a spoiler heavy review of Rogue One, listen in as we geek out over the latest installment of the Star Wars Saga
In our first Holiday episode, we talk about holiday traditions and geek gift recommendations
Listen in as we recap all of the fun and shenanigans from our live show in Boston! #WheresWes
Warning!!! Spoilers The Making Geeks Crew review the film Dr. Strange in all of its wonder and weirdness. Shambala!!!
Making friends as an adult is strange and weird, listen to how we deal with this awkward phemomenon and the awkwardness continues as we loosen our belts and get ready for the holiday feasts coming out way. Happy Thanksgiving!
Join us and Josh's sexy voice as we talk about the endless problem of finding the motivation to finish projects and follow through on long gestating builds.
Listen is as we dive into the creative mind of Izzy Swan as we discuss all matters of making, drill, and dinosaurs.... lots of dinosaurs
Come laugh with us as we talk about what grinds out gears and Josh figures out how to clean his pipes.
This week we talk about the effects of jealousy on work, life, and motivations. Oh, and be careful what you tweet, your students might read them back to you.
The inimitable 3D Printing Nerd Joel Telling joins us this week to talk about 3D printing and it's far reaching impact in manufacturing, education, family, and pancakes?
Do you wear a mask? Do you have a secret identity? Has social media and trying to grow your brand turned you into someone else? We work through these questions and more.
Josh talks evacuation, we reflect on the wives podcast, Wes makes a big announcement, and stay away from Walmart
The tables have turned and the ladies have taken over the podcast. Listen in as the Making Geeks wives discuss all matters of parenting, making, and geeking out
Life is challenging. Listen in as we discuss our current struggles with learning to adult.
This week, Josh broadcasts from a Hotel Pantry as we discuss how nostalgia impacts us as fathers, makers, and geeks.
Peter Brown joins us as we tackle gaming with our kids, hating on the new Star Trek, and how Peter got started as a maker.
Skunk problems, spaceship changing tables, ripping on Ben Affleck, and stand up comedy- just another episode of Making Geeks!
How do we keep everything in balance as fathers, makers and geeks Oh, and Wes can sleep through a Jet landing..... literally!
With summer coming to a close soon, the guys talk about their most memorable vacations spots and some that they still want to visit. We also announce the winner of the Adam Savage Poster Giveaway!
Good jobs, bad jobs, fun jobs. Learn who dressed up as a giant rat, lit carnival prizes on fire, and who can paint lighthouses like no other. Tune in for a great episode.
After a week off, we are back with a new episode and a new format With no script or agenda we talk about all matters of comic con, Josh's new adventure and creepy Lego People
This week we discuss the phenomenon of Pokemon Go and delve deep into the effect of video games on our lives including how we view them now as parents, complete with questions, concerns, and recommendations.
This week we tackle the idea of the Maker Movement- what it means and how it has impacted us all, even if we are just idiots with screwdrivers
This week we are joined by Bob Clagett from I like to Make Stuff as we discuss movies and fatherhood. Listen in and find out who is afraid of clowns, who is afraid of a geek classic, and who should have their geek card revoked.
This week we discuss all of our dream builds and what is possibly preventing us from seeing those builds through...Except for Wes- Listen to find out why.
This episode focuses on our past experiences and how they influenced us to be makers – Full of 80’s nostalgia and plenty of “Geeking Out”
In our debut podcast, we introduce ourselves to the world, discuss and what it is like to munch on a chocolate Diresta.