Making Problems to Solve

Shane and I have a great conversation about conservation and restoration of furniture and other wooden artifacts. Shane is working on a series about the various materials and techniques of wood finishing called "Finished: The Art and Science of Wooden Surfaces". Please note we mention a number that should be 476,000 instead of 4.5 million but the point is consistent. We discuss the importance of sharing and passing on knowledge, and there's a fun bit about dairy products as well. Follow Shane on Instagram to keep up on the news of the video series "Finished"

Woops, uploaded the wrong file! Here's the real one. Mark and Nick and I chat about the joy of working with contractors, volume printing, content creation, and potential motorcycle adventures. Mark at ⁠@markadamspictures⁠ Nick at ⁠@designisblank

Looking back a little bit, looking ahead a little more. Then we chat about books a little bit. We went all over the place, this is just the first half. We'll back back next week as well. Check out my guests Mark Adams on Instagram Nick Toga on Instagram

Erin Winick Anthony is the founder of science communication company STEAM Power Media which works to share the creativity in science and engineering, and help others tell their science stories. We talked about her beginnings from sewing and journalism with her high school newspaper to engineering school to reporting for the MIT Technology Review and science communication and outreach for the International Space Station. We discussed starting a 3D printed jewelry company and her interest in competitive pinball! Follow Erin on Instagram and check out her web site.

Xyla Foxlin is an innovative engineer and artist celebrated for her creative projects like an LED-powered kayak and an electric violin. In this discussion, she shares insights on how curiosity fuels creativity and the importance of boredom in sparking innovation. Xyla explores the fusion of art and engineering, emphasizing the need to bridge these fields in education. She reflects on the mental rejuvenation offered by nature and the surprising connection between boredom and creative breakthroughs, reminding us that creativity thrives in diverse environments.

Justin Mabie and Mark Adams chat about their motivation and creative process is recording makers at Maker Camp or in their own shop environment from a split second to a 50 minute epic story. Follow Justin's Maker Documentaries on Youtube. Check out Mark on Instagram. Cover Art thanks to Ryan Smith

This time is a full episode chat with Jason Nix, layout artist for Mark Adams "Five Years of Maker Camp Book" and tool rescuer. We talk about collecting tools, and selling the ones you don't need right now, to fund the next hobby. We go on a bit about art, museums, overlapping skill sets, and permission. Check out Jason on Instagram and Youtube.

Bonus content aftershow with Jason Nix, Mark Adams, and Nick Toga where we chat about Maker Camp, Pottery ASMR, Instagram Rants, and problem-solving! You can subscribe on Patreon to never miss an aftershow! Jason Nix Mark Adams Nick Toga

It's a super Maker Camp retrospective with Mark Adams, Sarah from Rosie's Woodshop and Matt from Ndrizzimakes. We discuss the Catskill Mountain Maker Camp from four difference perspectives and mention a lot of cool folks along the way. Learn about what it's like to experience Maker Camp for the first time, and the first time with a kid in tow. Check out all the latest maker portraits from Mark at ⁠@markadamspictures⁠ Check out Sarah's work at ⁠@rosieswoodshop⁠ Matt posts occasionally at ⁠@ndrizzimakes⁠

This week I talk to Sara from Wartooth Designs about the ancient history of the maker community and art for everyone! We discuss the differences between design and art, and Lego and Playdoh! Check out Sara's work on Instagram Twitch and the Web