Making Geeks Podcast:
300 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 months ago - ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsMaking 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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Episodes
Making Geeks Ep0150 "Rockets Red Glare"
July 12, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 1 ByteDonovan 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.
Making Geeks Ep0149 "Fix the Furnace"
June 29, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 1 ByteThis 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.
Making Geeks Ep0148 "Traveling Man (Family)"
June 24, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 1 ByteDo you like crowded airports, communal bathrooms and back road attractions? This week we talk about our experiences with traveling.
Making Geeks Ep0147 "Pouring One Out for Maker Faire"
June 15, 2019 15:00 - 58 minutes - 1 ByteNews has dropped that the Flagship Maker Faires have been officially cancelled. What does this mean for the future of make and the maker community?
Making Geeks Ep0146 "Managing the Maker Brain"
May 31, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 1 ByteHow 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.
Making Geeks Ep0145 "Maker Faire 2019 Recap"
May 25, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 1 ByteThe 2019 Maker Faire has come and gone. Listen in as we recap this very special and hopefully not last Maker Faire.
Making Geeks Ep0144 "Avengers Endgame Spoilercast"
May 04, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 1 ByteMaker 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.
Making Geeks Ep0143 "Smarter Working Than Harder"
May 04, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 1 ByteMaker 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?
Making Geeks Ep0142 "A MARVEL-ous Discussion"
April 25, 2019 15:00 - 57 minutes - 1 ByteAvengers 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?
Making Geeks Ep0141 "OMG It's Prototype Designer, Educator, and Author Mike Warren"
April 19, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 1 ByteListen in as Mike Warren from Autodesk talks with us about digital manufacturing, getting books published, and the future of the making community
Making Geeks Ep0140 "Q and A The Sequel"
April 11, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 1 ByteStranded Elevators, Deserted Beaches, Hobbies, and Profanity. These are the questions you asked and we answered.
Making Geeks Ep0139 "Together Again"
April 05, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 1 ByteThe 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...
Making Geeks Ep0138 "OMG It's Alex from Bevelish Creations"
March 30, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 1 ByteToo 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.
Making Geeks Ep0137 "Mr. Fix It"
March 22, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 1 ByteShawn'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.
Making Geeks Ep0136 "The $400k SAT"
March 14, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 1 ByteWe 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.
Making Geeks Ep0135 "Ghosts of Projects Past"
March 08, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 1 ByteWhat purpose do your projects serve, what do you do with them once they're built?
Making Geeks Ep0134 "Navigating Workbench Con"
March 01, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 1 ByteDonovan gives his full report of Workbench Con 2019 and we talk about the brotherhood of the maker community.
Making Geeks Ep0133 "Booting Up"
February 15, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 1 ByteEven 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.
Making Geeks Ep0132 "Fortnite Shmortnite"
February 08, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 1 ByteWe've ignored it for as long as we could, but its time to talk about Fortnite... in true Making Geeks fashion
Making Geeks Ep0131 "Business Up Front"
February 01, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 1 ByteThe 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?
Making Geeks Ep0130 "Dollars and Sense"
January 26, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 1 ByteAre 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?
Making Geeks Ep0129 "Treating Yo-Self to a Retreat"
January 18, 2019 15:00 - 57 minutes - 1 ByteEveryone 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?
Making Geeks Ep0128 "Favorite Movies of 2018"
January 11, 2019 15:00 - 55 minutes - 1 ByteAnother year gone and another year of some amazing movies. Which were your favorites?
Making Geeks Ep0127 "Into the Spiderverse Spoilercast"
January 05, 2019 15:00 - 1 hour - 1 ByteHappy 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
Making Geeks Ep0126 "The Year Ahead"
December 29, 2018 15:00 - 1 hour - 1 ByteThat 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.
Making Geeks Ep0125 "By the Chimney with Care"
December 14, 2018 15:00 - 1 hour - 1 ByteThis week we talk traditions new and old along with holiday disasters and everything else involving this joyous time of year
Making Geeks Ep0124 "It's a Making Xmas"
December 07, 2018 15:00 - 1 hour - 1 ByteWith 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.
Making Geeks Ep0123 "OMG It's Handmade with Ashley"
November 30, 2018 15:00 - 1 hour - 1 ByteListen 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.
Making Geeks Ep0122 "Welcome to the World of Tomorrow"
November 16, 2018 15:00 - 57 minutes - 1 ByteWhat 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...
Making Geeks Ep0121 "A New Challenger"
November 09, 2018 15:00 - 1 hour - 1 ByteDonovan 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!!
Making Geeks Ep0120 "Generally Special"
November 02, 2018 15:00 - 1 hour - 1 ByteIs 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.
Making Geeks Ep0119 "Dirty Jokes and Paint"
October 26, 2018 15:00 - 1 hour - 1 ByteThis 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.
Making Geeks Ep0118 "The Maker Stock Exchange"
October 19, 2018 15:00 - 53 minutes - 1 ByteWes is hanging out with Josh this week and do some reminiscing about how we built our network of maker acquaintances.
Making Geeks Ep0117 "Printing in the 3rd Dimension"
October 12, 2018 15:00 - 59 minutes - 1 Byte3d Printing is quickly becoming a standard for many DIYers, so this week we breakdown some of the different technologies and their applications.
Making Geeks Ep0116 "Branding Your Brand with Branding"
October 05, 2018 15:00 - 1 hour - 1 ByteThis week is all about branding and we have Donavan, from the newly branded "Once Upon a Workbench" to pick our brains about the process.
Making Geeks Ep0115 "Our Crystal Balls"
September 28, 2018 15:00 - 1 hour - 1 ByteThis week we revisit some previous topics and see how our commentary and predictions hold up. Spoiler... We were eerily accurate on several occasions.
Making Geeks Ep0114 "Choosing Projects"
September 21, 2018 15:00 - 55 minutes - 1 ByteHow do you choose between the projects that are easy and the ones that are challenging and inevitably stretch our abilities.
Making Geeks Ep0113 "Rock Me Like a Hurricane"
September 14, 2018 15:00 - 54 minutes - 1 ByteIn 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
Making Geeks Ep0112 "Is There Anybody Out There"
August 31, 2018 15:00 - 1 hour - 1 ByteAre 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.
Making Geeks Ep0111 "No Good Title"
August 25, 2018 15:00 - 56 minutes - 1 ByteIs 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.
Making Geeks Ep0110 "Help Wanted"
August 17, 2018 15:00 - 55 minutes - 1 ByteThe 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?
Making Geeks Ep0109 "Maker IP"
August 10, 2018 15:00 - 1 hour - 1 ByteHow 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?
Making Geeks Ep0108 "The Right to Print Arms"
August 03, 2018 15:00 - 1 hour - 1 ByteWe 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?
Making Geeks Ep0107 "For the Thrill of It"
July 27, 2018 15:00 - 1 hour - 1 ByteA 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.
Making Geeks Ep0106 "What's Your Date Night"
July 13, 2018 15:00 - 53 minutes - 1 ByteWith work, full-time parenthood, and everything in between, how do you spend that special time with your significant other?
Making Geeks Ep0105 "Storming Some Brains"
June 30, 2018 15:00 - 1 hour - 1 ByteWe all run into roadblocks or challenges on projects and today we attempt to lend each other a hand in solving some of those issues.
Making Geeks Ep0104 "Solo-ing through the Galaxy"
June 23, 2018 15:00 - 1 hour - 1 ByteMark 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.
Making Geeks Ep0103 "Parental Interneting"
June 16, 2018 15:00 - 1 hour - 1 ByteThis 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
Making Geeks Ep0102 "OMG It's Maker Andrew Setters"
June 08, 2018 15:00 - 1 hour - 1 ByteHere about Andrew's experience making shoes, hacking an Elmo doll, and as his time aboard the Millennium Falcon.
Making Geeks Ep0101 "Faires, Friends, and Green Shirts"
May 25, 2018 15:00 - 1 hour - 1 ByteBack to civilian life, we discuss the good, the bad, and the friendships of Maker Faire 2018...and Snapships