The Podcast For Makers (makercast)

Sean Rubino of is a woodworker and furniture maker known primarily for his YouTube channel SpunjinWorks and his podcast, The Dusty Life. But Sean started out with much different career ambitions. Even though woodworking began as a hobby, it has become a way for Sean to connect with his son. Join us as we talk about: Finding his path in life Leaving a teaching position to be a stay-at-home dad Falling down the YouTube rabbit hole and taking the plunge himself What exactly is a “spunjin” Visit the show notes for this episode Tweet at Jon or Sean Checkout Jon or Sean on Instagram Sean on Facebook MakerCast FaceBook page Buy a MakerCast shirt Support the show on Patreon   This weekly audio show is about being a maker and everything it means to be one. MakerCast seeks out makers of things and celebrates their uniqueness, skill set, and drive. Their stories, the themes that drive them, and the real answers to your questions are found here. Whether in a makerspace or garage or barn, making is the heart of us. Clic

Ted Moores and Joan Barrett have been building boats for almost 45 years. At Bear Mountain Boats, Ted and Joan don’t just make canoes. They also help to popularize canoe building among hobbyists all over the world and sell kits to those who find it daunting to source their own material. Working together, Ted and Joan have become evangelists for wooden canoes, and have crossed paths with makers and builders all over the world — including Jimmy DiResta and Nick Offerman. Ted and Joan have a lifetime of stories to share. Join us as we talk to Ted and Joan about: How Ted became a maker and the “back to the land” movement The evolution of Bear Mountain Boats The history and legacy of wooden boats in Canada and worldwide The writing of CanoeCraft and the filming of the DVD companion Visit the show notes for this episode Tweet at Jon or Bear Mountain Checkout Jon or Bear Mountain on Instagram Bear Mountain on FaceBook MakerCast FaceBook page Buy a MakerCast shirt Support the show on Patreon   This weekly audio sh

Self-described polymath Hugo van Schalkwyk has been documenting his Maker journey on his YouTube channel, SA-Maker (the SA stands for South Africa). With a day job as a web programmer, Hugo treats his workshop time as a second job — but he gets to be his own client and make whatever he wants. Join us as we talk to Hugo about: Fixing things with his father The joy of doing whatever you want The drive to learn new things all the time Visit the show notes for this episode Tweet at Jon or Hugo Checkout Jon or Hugo on Instagram Hugo on YouTube MakerCast FaceBook page Buy a MakerCast shirt Support the show on Patreon   This weekly audio show is about being a maker and everything it means to be one. MakerCast seeks out makers of things and celebrates their uniqueness, skill set, and drive. Their stories, the themes that drive them, and the real answers to your questions are found here. Whether in a makerspace or garage or barn, making is the heart of us. Click to check out some of the most popular recent episodes

Ty Moser of MonoLoco Workshop lives a life of exploration. Growing up on a small farm in rural Idaho, Ty learned about fixing what broke and doing what needed to be done. His early education in electronics led to an interest in all things computer. Now, when he’s not working in high-level IT, Ty is a Maker of whatever needs to be made – from fine furniture to cast pen blanks to a hand-made steel fence around his home. Listen in as we talk to Ty about: Learning the value of hard work at a young age The value of making things you can hold in your hands His foray into blogging and how it led to content creation on YouTube Visit the show notes for this episode Tweet at Jon or Ty Checkout Jon or Ty on Instagram Ty on FaceBook  Ty on YouTube MakerCast FaceBook page Buy a MakerCast shirt Support the show on Patreon   This weekly audio show is about being a maker and everything it means to be one. MakerCast seeks out makers of things and celebrates their uniqueness, skill set, and drive. Their stories, the themes t

From the first latex mask he ever made to his work on blockbuster Hollywood movies, makeup and effects artist Frank Ippolito has always known what he wanted to do. These days, he’s a member of the Tested crew with Adam Savage, and co-hosts a podcast called CreatureGeek. He has also appeared on the SyFy channel series “Face Off.” Frank’s career is an object lesson in what can happen when you follow your passion. Join us as we talk to Frank about: Learning to take chances Finding his passion early and channeling it into a career The value of the creative FX community in southern California Working on Star Wars with his creative idols Visit the show notes for this episode Tweet at Jon or Frank Checkout Jon or Frank on Instagram Frank on FaceBook  Jump to Frank's Podcast MakerCast FaceBook page Buy a MakerCast shirt Support the show on Patreon   This weekly audio show is about being a maker and everything it means to be one. MakerCast seeks out makers of things and celebrates their uniqueness, skill set, and

Father Thomas Bailey is a modern renaissance man. A priest and Benedictine monk in the Eastern Orthodox Church, Father Thomas also teaches college, holds a doctorate in history, performs services at his parish — and he’s a woodworker. His YouTube channel and website, Monkwerks, contain some of his past projects. But while he builds a few items for his monastery and parish, Father Thomas mostly makes things for pleasure. He sees Making as his reward for all of the other work he does. Join us as we talk to Father Thomas about: Learning to fix things alongside his father Choosing to become a monk His experiences in teaching How even a monk can get caught up in the rat race Visit the show notes for this episode Tweet at Jon or Thomas Checkout Jon or Thomas on Instagram Thomas on FaceBook  MakerCast FaceBook page Buy a MakerCast shirt Support the show on Patreon This weekly audio show is about being a maker and everything it means to be one. MakerCast seeks out makers of things and celebrates their uniqueness,

Steve Ramsey believes that woodworking is for everyone. Since 2008, Steve has been creating YouTube videos on his channel, Woodworking For Mere Mortals, where he makes videos that demonstrate how easy and fun woodworking can be. His easygoing presentation and emphasis on simple projects put beginners at ease. Join us as we talk to Steve about: His early experiences in Making How he developed his presentation style What led him to YouTube in the first place Why he leaves his mistakes in the video Visit the show notes for this episode Tweet at Jon or Steve Checkout Jon or Steve on Instagram WWMM FaceBook page MakerCast FaceBook page Buy a MakerCast shirt Support the show on Patreon

Marsh Wildman is the founder of Wildman Tech, a fabrication shop in Sacramento that helps artists integrate technology into their work. A solid educational foundation in the industrial arts helped Marsh to explore his creativity in a wide variety of jobs spanning all aspects of making, including a YouTube channel. Our conversation with Marsh covers many areas of his colorful life, so join us as we talk to Marsh about: The foundational role of industrial arts education in his life Hacking on bicycles as a child The growth of the new Industrial Arts via the Maker movement and Makerspaces Visit the show notes for this episode Tweet at Jon or Marsh Checkout Jon or Marsh on Instagram WildmanTech FaceBook page MakerCast FaceBook page Buy a MakerCast shirt Support the show on Patreon  

Amy Davis Roth wants to take over the world. As the owner of Surly-Ramics, a company that makes ceramic jewelry, Amy has made over 18,000 necklaces by hand over the last ten years. The necklaces are made from her illustrations, which focus on topics relevant to science, nature, and critical thinking. Visit the show notes for this episode Tweet at Jon or Amy Checkout Jon or Amy on Instagram SurlyRamics FaceBook page MakerCast FaceBook page Buy a MakerCast shirt!  

Sam Raimondi of the blog DIYHuntress is known for publishing budget-friendly DIY projects that appeal to everyone. After spending her formative years helping her father renovate houses, Sam built a business from her tiny home workshop in Montauk, Long Island. Over time, the business evolved into a flourishing blog, where she highlights budget-friendly DIY and home improvement projects that anyone can do. Join us as we talk to Sam about: How she got involved in sign work Working renovation jobs with her father through high school Learning to be a ‘true professional’ The idea of failure Visit the show notes for this episode Tweet at Jon or Sam Checkout Jon or Sam on Instagram Sam's YouTube channel MakerCast FaceBook page Buy a MakerCast shirt!

Braxton Wirthlin is a full-time stay-at-home dad and a part-time woodworker. Best known for his YouTube channel, Braxton has a passion for woodturning and a drive to explore new things. Braxton’s path to becoming a YouTube woodworker has its beginnings in a love for the BMX videos of his childhood. Visit the show notes for this episode Tweet at Jon or Braxton Checkout Jon or Braxton on Instagram Braxton's YouTube channel MakerCast FaceBook page Buy a MakerCast shirt!

Stuart Bray is a makeup effects artist known for his work in television and film. His work has been featured in several well-known movies and television shows, including Saving Private Ryan, Gladiator, Doctor Strange, and Game of Thrones. As a practical effects artist working in the film industry, Stuart has a unique perspective on the business and how practical effects and digital effects work together — and how each technology has a place. Visit the show notes for this episode Tweet at Jon or Stuart Checkout Jon or Stuart on Instagram Stuart's YouTube channel MakerCast FaceBook page Buy a MakerCast shirt!

Woodworker Craig Thibodeau is a maker of fine furniture and a writer for Fine Woodworking Magazine. His work is known for its incorporation of marquetry and other intricate veneering. A mechanical engineer by trade, Craig started a business that failed before making the jump to woodworking full time — and he’s been doing it ever since. Visit the show notes for this episode Tweet at Jon  Checkout Jon or Craig on Instagram Craig's FaceBook page MakerCast FaceBook page Buy a MakerCast shirt!

Metallurgist and mineralogist Kevin Moore has a Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins, but he considers his shop classes to be the most valuable courses he ever took. Kevin was the host of “What Could Possibly Go Wrong?” on Science Channel, a former staff scientist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, is a certified weld inspector, and builds motorcycles on the side. Join us as we talk to Kevin about: Going to college on a wrestling scholarship Blending academic knowledge and trade skills How he ended up on television Visit the show notes for this episode Tweet at Jon or Kevin Checkout Jon or Kevin on Instagram MakerCast FaceBook page Buy a MakerCast shirt!

Custom furniture designer John Malecki makes rustic industrial furniture from his home in Pittsburgh. John draws inspiration from the architecture and history around him. But growing up in Pittsburgh, John wanted to be a football player — and he actually made it to the NFL and played for a number of teams, including the Steelers. So how did he end up becoming a maker? We’ll talk to John about: His career in the NFL Missing out on shop class – and trying to bring it back Learning to market yourself Visit the show notes for this episode Tweet at Jon or John Checkout Jon or John on Instagram John's FaceBook page MakerCast FaceBook page Buy a MakerCast shirt!

Woodworker and stay-at-home dad Frank Howarth is known for his beautiful YouTube videos and the impeccable quality of his work. Frank grew up in Honolulu thinking he would become a scientist like his father, but ended up becoming an architect and spending 15 years in that profession before making the switch to woodworking full-time. His intricate projects are complimented by a relaxing pace and a talent for stop-motion photography. Join us as we talk about: Experiencing the analog-to-digital switchover firsthand Finding the perfect fit by finding yourself The “thousand little failures” in every project Visit the show notes for this episode Tweet at Jon or Frank Checkout Jon or Frank on Instagram Frank's FaceBook page MakerCast FaceBook page Buy a MakerCast shirt!

Taylor Forrest is known as a maker of modern steel and leather sling-back chairs. With a keen eye for aesthetics but a strong desire for finite projects with clear start and end points, Taylor combined her artist’s eye and her knack for mathematics and moved into furniture design. A love for horseback riding made Taylor curious about saddle leather and other ways to use it, and an iconic line of furniture was born. Join us as we talk about: School and the influence of negativity Bringing ideas from 2D to 3D and the value of working with your hands How examining horseback riding tack led to her current furniture designs The influence of environment on creativity and work Visit the show notes for this episode Tweet at Jon or checkout Jon on Instagram or FaceBook Buy a MakerCast shirt!

  Shannon Rogers has been creating online woodworking content since 2008. Starting as a blogger, Shannon has since become one of the online woodworking community’s better known personalities. Even with a full-time job at a lumber yard, Shannon produces content at his own site, The Renaissance Woodworker, as well as a series of classes at the Hand Tool School. He is also one of the hosts of the Wood Talk podcast with two of our past guests, Marc Spagnuolo and Matt Cremona. You can also connect with Shannon on Instagram or FaceBook Visit the show notes for this episode Tweet at Shannon or Jon Checkout Jon on Instagram Buy a MakerCast shirt! Want to support the show while getting an amazing tool to run your maker business? Check out FreshBooks for a free trial, today!

Known for his nostalgic video game-inspired builds, Wes Swain grew up watching his grandfather work as a gunsmith. Wes learned electronics and technology over a series of jobs, starting with four years as an aviation electronics specialist in the US Navy. These days, Wes is passionate about nerd culture, making things, and fatherhood. His YouTube channel, Geeksmithing, blends ‘80s nostalgia with the complexities of parenting while paying homage to the lessons Wes learned from his grandfather. Wes also cohosts a podcast, Making Geeks, where he discusses his passions with other like-minded makers. You can also connect with Wes on Instagram or FaceBook Visit the show notes for this episode Tweet at Wes or Jon Checkout Jon on Instagram Buy a MakerCast shirt! Want to support the show while getting an amazing tool to run your maker business? Check out FreshBooks for a free trial, today!

Andrew Setters is a news writer who enjoys his career. Going to school for broadcasting taught him that he enjoys writing, and he is able to make a living doing so. But writing, like all jobs, has rules. Andrew uses making as ‘play,’ a way to escape the rules and boundaries of his day job. The freedom of making gives Andrew a way to express his creativity in any way he chooses, and he shares several of those projects on his YouTube channel. Join us as we talk to Andrew about: •Work versus play •Storytelling and the challenge of making information relatable •Pushing the envelope Visit the show notes for this episode Tweet at Andrew or Jon Checkout Jon on Instagram Want to support the show while getting an amazing tool to run your maker business? Check out FreshBooks for a free trial, today!