The Maker's Happy Hour

Tonight we chat about Work Bench Con, a great event for all makers taking place in Atlanta Georgia Feb 24th-26th. We're going, and we've partnered up with WBC to offer you a discount!See ya there!

After a year's Hiatus- Craig and Lindsay return to triumphantly plan an IN PERSON Happy Hour event at the Catskill Mountain Maker's Camp! Be there!In this episode, we talk about training our bodies for in person events, Jurassic Park, cold weather clothing, nipples, a Racist man with a functional Tank, and start planning an in person happy hour at the 2021 Catskill Mountain Maker's Camp!

Tonight we chat with octopus artist Kat Liepins (@Kat_Liepins_Art) about the allure of additional nipples, and whether or not mermaids have butt cheeks. We discuss college pranks, overhead projectors, and propose legislation outlawing glitter during the pandemic. Kat is about as cool of a Kat as they get, heck she was even born on Christmas!

Tonight we chat with Caleb of “You Can Make This Too” (@Youcanmakethistoo)- a Youtubesman with a passion for Waffles. We chat extensively about the physics of hash browns and tater tots, the properties of a good omelet, and why birds don't have nipples. We learn about the importance of BBQ, the cost of projector bulbs, and Craig's “Only Fans” page. 
We reminisce about a Korean Karaoke Bar, and predict our horoscopes. 


Tonight we chat with America's Next Top Model star Joanie Sprague (@Joaniesprague), about toilet plungers. 
We chat about chasing waterfalls (Don't!!!), Crazy industrial tours, and how to run your business in a “me” vs “we” basis. We break down where to stay at conferences, the important of pedialite popsicles, and Joanie gives us some great advise on growing an authentic following. We talk about fans, and get a pretty deep chat on giant poops and “poop knives”. 
Joanie has become a great friend of our podcast, and she's a fun person!

Tonight we chat with Johnny Tromboukis (@Jtwoodworks), a woodworker who once built a kite. We talk extensively about meatloaf, discuss fertilizers and plant nutrient deficiencies, famous instagram dogs, and line dancing at middle school dances. 
This is a lengthy discussion on the intricacies of meatloaf. 


Tonight, Lindsay and Craig chat about the fact that they're still chatting! We're 75 episodes deep, over 100 hours of content, and we love you! Thanks for the support!

Tonight we chat with Ethan of @Ethancarterdesigns mostly about yachts, eating dogs, and fish. We chat about the films of John C Reilly, the sinking of “The Essex”, how axle grease will ruin your life, and specify when is the correct time to wash your pants. 
Ethan jumped right into it, and we had a great chat!

Tonight our friend Char of @WoodenMaven tells us how the pandemic inspired her to start eating meat again! We have a detailed discussion on garbage, the finest mac and cheese, dry cereal, and the importance of good butter. Char is apparently terrified of spiders, ready to learn tik tok, and built a business out of "Taking the fear out of power tools". Char is a ton of fun, and we're thankful for her to be in our lives and on our podcast!

Tonight we chat with Karaoke Legend Brad Rodriguez (@FixThisBuildThat ). This is by far our most random episode to date, we touch on everything from pocket monkeys to bass fishing, the quest to be Bilingual to the perfect Mac and Cheese, and all manner of Adam Sandler movies. Brad answers the age old question of “Where do Lightning Bugs go in the Winter”, we talk about cake icings, and the importance of slowing down to spend time with your family. 
Brad is a great guy, a great inspiration to many, and this was a chat completely filled with laughs and random discussions!

Tonight we speak with the dynamic content duo of Justin Mabie (@_Callmemabie_) and April Wilkerson (@Wilker_Dos). This episode becomes Justin's "Quarterly performance review", we learn that everything is bigger in Texas, discuss our school mascots, give tips on how to eat a hot dog, and discuss the merits of chocolate milk on a hot day. Apparently, Justin is pretty bad at asking out girls, April drops some really motivating knowledge bombs, and Justin tells a very graphic story.This one was FUN!

Tonight we chat with Alma of Pink Soul Studios (@Pinksoulstudios) about our poop schedules, the ultimate Pickel, the best hamburger, and the importance of noodle texture in Mac and Cheese. We agreed that Kettle Corn is delicious, our favorite cartoons, and our past experiences with pet fish. Alma lays down some great advise on working with sponsors, and it all ends as something spectacular explodes outside of Lindsay's house.

Tonight we chat with Shara (@Woodshopdiaries) about advancements in frozen Pizza technology, our favorite seafoods, and our enthusiasm for communal nachos. We get into the detail's of Shara's house build in the middle of a field of beans, how corn is harvested, and describe our favorite barbecue sauces. Shara's such a fun guest- that we've had her twice! (We accidentally deleted the first chat.)


Tonight we chat with MJ (@Mecyver) about cats, everyone's favorite bread, and men's overalls. We take a deep dive into pizza, wetsuits, and her favorite pair of pants. 
At some point Craig has a side conversation with his father about what gear a VW bus should be in to go up a particular hill, and completely forgot to edit out. 
MJ is a household name in the maker world, and we loved hanging out with her!

Tonight we chat with woodworking teacher Amanda Russel (@Sawdustwoman) about flip phones, old technology, and shaving your legs with a straight razor. We talk about sardines and other preserved small fishes, technological advancements that effect our lives, and our favorite wood working tools! Amanda is a fun person empowering the next group of wood workers, and we're proud to call her our friend!



Tonight we chat with our new friend Margot Wolf (@Margotwolfjewelry), a Texas based jeweler that we just met like running into someone at a bar. Despite being someone who produces high end bolo-ties and has owned multiple Dodge Strati (Is that the plural for a Dodge Stratus?), she's a pretty cool person! We learn all about flying squirrels as pets, discuss our favorite pizzas, and carnivorous plants. In the end, we find out that Margot and Lindsay went to the same college, at about the same time! CRAZY! Small world!I hope you enjoyed making this stranger into a friend as much as we did!

Tonight we chat with Nick and Kaitlyn of Knabe Woodworking (@Knabewoodwork) about Horology, Cartography, and professional cornhole. We get some guidance in how to reach out to brands you'd like to work with, how to build a relationship with sponsors, and the importance of a good hug. These guys are fun, and we look forward to seeing you again at an event in the future!

Tonight we chat with a Lazy Guy named Adam (@lazyguydiy) about the perfect peanut butter and jelly sandwich. We dive deep into our favorite berries, the first person to eat a tomato, words with friends, and the predatory instincts of chickens. Adam is a good friend, a fun guy, and a truly wise man- despite his proclivity for efficiency (Laziness).

Tonight we chat with Kimberlee Watson (@kimberleewatsonart), an artist that we just met on this podcast. Just like we're hanging out at a bar, we brought on someone that was a stranger to us (but left as a friend!). 
This Texas based painter taught us everything we need to know about the ideal grilled cheese sandwich, we had a lengthy discussion on how to install a duvet cover on a down comforter, and talked a bunch about ghosts. We learned about her acting career, our recognition in the value of dry cleaning, and the tastiness of hotdogs. 
Hopefully, she's your friend now as well!

Tonight we chat with our buddy Adam Rich of @Rich17designs about slabs of wood, the extremeness of Australia, and a resurgence in "Pogs". We lay down some hot tips on how to grow better tomatoes, review energy drinks, and watch something weird involving "Robo Cop". There's few things better in this world then a vocal performance of the EDM song "Sandstorm", so luckily- we also included that!This was a fun chat and Adam is always a fun friend to see at a conference!~

Today we hang out with Bart Komar @Komarproject for a deep dive into the exotic animal industry. We touch on some bass fishing tips, the value of currency, and the delights of good fresh fruit. This one's long, and fantastic!

Tonight we talk with Stevie of @builtbystevie, a nashville based superhero of woodworking about the Harry Potter Chronicles. We discuss toilet paper shortages, strange laws, and a love of dehydrated foods. Steveie, like everyone, wishes to be an astronaut, so we discuss safety glasses and first aid kits. 
We love Stevie!

Tonight we chat with Ben Uyeda (@Benjaminuyeda) about keeping up with the kardashians, ugly houses, cans of wine, and something called "Grand Theft Agriculture". We chat about women's pockets, men's overalls, and our favorite Jim Carey movies. This was a fun hangout, and it gets pretty weird- just the way we like it!

Tonight we chat with Stephanie of Uncommon Outpost (@Uncommonoutpost), a cool cat that makes stuff! We chat about liquor, gardening, and freezing vegetables. We touch on avoiding hangovers, weird medical history, and she showed up with a box of mashed potatoes with a face on it! 
It got weird, but we love her!

Tonight we have the joy of chatting with Joe Mielke (@SkodaBigJoe) about two by fours, old video games, and his impressive VHS collection. We discuss "Kiestering" board game pieces into prisons, the prices of sprinter vans, and the combination to Craig's highschool Gym Locker. Most importantly, he lays down some real knowledge bombs at the end in how to reach out to brands, and inspires everyone to find their own voice. Joe is a ton of fun and a great roll model in the maker world- we're thankful to have him and enjoyed the chat!

Tonight we chat with Chris Griffrow (@Cowdogcraftworks), a woodworker and attorney from Florida about natural disasters and the musical artist "Pittbull" (The voice of our generation). We describe flavors and smells, have a lengthy talk about drill bits, and lay down some great tips in how to shit in the woods. We learn about Crocks and the charms that exist for them, "Florida Man", and how to get monetized on Youtube. Chris is a fun guy- this was a fun chat!

Tonight we chat with a man who's last name contains no Vowels (Ronald Dyrcz) (@Rondersdotcom) about breakfast cereals, unsuccessful movies, and etsy. We touch on slabbing trees, murder hornets, and partake in one of the greatest debates of our time- “Home Depot” vs “Lowes”. 
Ronders is a fun guy, and we look forward to seeing him at more maker events soon!


Tonight we talk with Sadie Mae (@Theawesomeorange) about living with scorpions, how to cook a lobster, and lawnmowers! 
We discuss many different bugs (Including lightning bugs), Chia Pets, and this crazy story about Curt's Wash Machine. Sadie is a bundle of joy, and this was blast!


Tonight we chat with Chris Skiles of Maker Made CNC (@MakermadeCNC) about harbor freight tools, crappy AA batteries, and home improvement projects. We also touch on 3D printers and their practical applications, the low barrier of entry CNC routers that Maker Made produces, and the importance of a properly cooked steak. 
Chris is a great guy and has done so much with his passion to help fill niches in the maker community- so we're thrilled to talk with him!
Lindsay got horizontal somewhere in the middle of this episode, and didn't quite make it to the end, a testament to how much fun we have on this podcast! 


Tonight we chat with Zach Herberholz (@ZHFabrications)- assistant adjunct blacksmith at ZH Fabrications in Delaware Ohio. We talk about computer technology from the 1990s and the importance of Oregon Trail, the 2001 cinematic masterpiece “Osmosis Jones”, and our appreciation for champagne. We get in depth on the perks of modern canning technology and the availability of high quality varieties of mustard- it's been fun! 


Tonight we chat with Carla (@MakerBabeDIY) about mitre saws and 3d printers, Craig gets in an argument with a Black Bear, and nobody died! This episode took a very sudden and surprising turn in a way we could have never expected!Carla is a cool cat, and we've since had some great conversations that make up for the time lost in this episode- this one got weird.

Tonight we chat with.....EACHOTHER!Lindsay (@wood_brain) and Craig (@Thebarefootforge) reflect upon the experience so far, and the fact that we've made it to FIFTY EPISODES.

Tonight we chat with our friends Luke and Priscilla Smith (@PLSmithed) about cats, peeing outside, and flip flops. We got pretty saucy, and we ended up talking for almost FOUR HOURS (But edited it down to relevant content) about everything from How to grow your social media accounts, some fun projects with power carving, and the fact that their house is filled with paintings of boobs. We had a great chat, and these two are a powerhouse couple with a passion for the maker's community- check them out for sure!

Tonight we chat with our friend Chris Zep of @MakeEverythingshop, a youtubesman from long island for a good chat about the useful features of whale oil and NiCd batteries. We share a passion for leatherman multitools, stop motion videos, and names that contain the letter "Z". Chris used to eat bricks of ramen noodles, raw, and i just can't get that image out of my mind. This was a fun chat with a great maker!

Tonight we talk with Ellen Fure Smith (@LittleBareFurniture) about the wonderful vacation opportunities Ohio has to offer and a deep dive into the world of Pokemon. We talk about woodworking, PPE, overalls, and sour beers. Ellen is a mother, so like most people- she just became a teacher as well, and we touch on the exciting journey that these weird times have brought. She took a picture with the bride at Work Bench Con, and that's a feather few people get to put in their Cap! Ellen is a fun person and a joy to hang out with- we're thrilled to spend an evening chatting it up with this one! Sit back, pour a beverage, you're going to enjoy this discussion!

Tonight we chat with our inspiration for the entire podcast- Derek from Malden! Derek is a fantastically skilled and motivated maker, a truly fantastic friend to everyone, and a genuinely awesome person. If you don't know Derek- you should be following him!
There's no point in saying any more then that, check it out, then learn from his ways. (He's honestly one of the most impressive people at this…..)


Tonight we talk with Keith Decent (@Keithdecent), a Youtubesman and wood crafter about how to make YouTube money, how to crate and ship heavy things, and Tik Tok. Craig from our previous episode joins us, takes a bit out of an onion, and we chat about in person networking events. Keith is a fun guy and full of energy and we're glad he shared his sage wisdom with us!

Tonight we chat with Craig Decicco (@Decicco_Woodshop), a veteran wood smith from North Carolina. We chat about bee keeping and our experiences with the Amish. We cover an instructional guide to making your own “Jorts”, and make an analogy at some point to squeezing out hundreds of individual ketchup packets. This was a fun one, Craig is always a smiling face and a good guy- thanks for joining us Craig!


Tonight we chat with Brandy Aube of @Brandy.studio about TIG welding, fire extinguishers, meat shortages, and getting old. We chat about the role of metal workers in the maker community and all three of us showed up with a pineapple. 
It was a good time!

Tonight we speak with master blogger Sarah Fogle (@Uglyducklingdiy) about her 1946 camper build, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and the qualities of a good chocolate chip cookie. We discuss her giant carrot, the merits of pies vs cakes, and how to best loose SD memory cards. Sarah's always been a fun person to hang out with, and we're glad we got to hang out on the podcast!

Tonight we talk with an expert on electricity- Patrick Reynolds (@Reynopatrick) about pants. We dive deep into what goes into a good pair of pants, efficient use of pocket space, vandalizing cars, people from Australia, and Rottweilers. We touch on eating rabbits, cow tipping, and Patrick lays down some useful electrical tips to the Maker community. 
This was a valuable conversation and we learned alot! Patrick is always a fun one to hang out with, and we're glad to have him!

Tonight we speak with Bernie Solo (@Worksbysolo), a creative inventor from Michigan about the history of tomatoes, carnivorous plants, and getting into blacksmithing. We discuss the sinking of the Edmond Fitzgerald, the fact that Lindsay's been on instagram since 2010, and some practical insight into patents and enforcement. 
Bernie is one of the brightest minds in the maker world, and its always a pleasure to chat with him!


Tonight we talk with Xyla Foxlin, an engineer from Ohio and and former "Mrs. Cleveland" about Tik Tok, Bacon, and pooping. We touch on clogging drains, a wooden corset, and continuously shout out our friends at Total Boat. We discuss the engineering and marketing associated with Kit Kat's, jumping over things, and celebrities that don't age. Xyla is a ton of fun and energy, and it was great to catch up with her- we look forward to seeing her at more events soon!

Tonight we hang out with Jordan Goetz (@Growlerdomestic) a woodsmith from texas. We chat about how to make the best macaroni and cheese, we argue the merits of miracle whip vs mayonnaise, and debate the difference between "Bands" and "Groups". We talk about poop knives, mens overalls, and the struggles to stay awake late night at WBC. This guy is FUN!

Tonight we chat with Paul Jackman, a legendary puppeteer from Southern Kansas about the Honda Element, Cutting off fingers, and our mutual hero- Derek From Malden. We touch on organizing video files, dangerous tools, and cats. 
Paul is a larger than life fellow that comes up with creative ways to showcase his talents on YouTube, and he was a blast to chat with (despite being vegetarian).

Tonight we chat with our buddy Curt Wadsworth (@Curtwadsworth) about trademarks, patents, and why we won't use the term "Super Bowl" without the expressed written consent of the NFL. We dive deep into his creepy basement CNC workshop, the different types of belly buttons that exist, and he explains the plot of "Star Wars". Curt is a great friend and a great resource, and tonight he filled us in with some really useful lessons! Pull up a chair, it's time for a beer.

Tonight we chat with plywood artist Michael Alm (@Almfab) about pond yachts, seaplanes, and books about great adventures. We discuss electric lawnmowers, why you can't bring a banana on a boat, and the plot of the cinematic masterpiece "Spice World". We spent two hours hanging out, though at some point Michael did answer the phone and take a call...(1hour and 22minutes in)- this one was fun!

Tonight we talk with Sarah Listi of @ToolGirlsGarage about the joys of owl pellets, her crazy neighbor, worm farming, and epoxy. She's teaching her kids at home the importance of traditional math- none of that “NEW MATH” in the Listi house, and we chat about diamonds. Sarah is a ton of fun and we're lucky to have her as a friend!

Tonight we talk with Marylou Anderson (@madeby_marylou) about the importance of good oral hygiene, our favorite breakfasts, and videography equipment. At some point, Lindsay had to take a nap, everyone grabs a potato, and we really break down the poem “Gin and Juice”.
This one got particularly saucy! 


Tonight we chat with Ellen Durkin (@Ironmaidenforge) who showed up wearing lingerie, and we got pretty saucy. Honestly, I didn't really listen to this episode- so i have no idea what to say about this one. I look forward to hearing it!

Tonight we chat with Andrew Alexander (@Blacksmithtools) about obscure military vehicles, spear fishing, and Furries. Andrew lays down some great parenting advise and mentions that he's NEVER tried Ramen Noodles. It's a fun discussion with a great guy, so pull up a stool and pour a glass of chat!