Makers Waffle

We had a fantastic time at Makers Central 2023 so we thought it only fitting to have a group chat about it with previous guests and good friends, Becky, Kev, Matt & Peter, who were also there. A list of some of the people and key things we mentioned, with links to where they can be found, is in the description of the YouTube video for this episode:  https://www.youtube.com/live/TwnZjpObOx8 As...

CW/TW: fairly early in the chat there is talk about polygamy, religion, racism and pornography. This episode contains strong language. We had a really interesting chat with Isaac from Rusted Friend covering a wide range of topics including polygamy, religion, ADHD, names, fixing things, workshops, dice, being a young Adam Savage and automation. We hope you enjoy it too.   A list of some of the peo...

It's always a pleasure to spend time with Andy Birkey. We go deep in this episode and we are immensely grateful to Andy for giving us an insight into the fire that struck his workshop in February. We also get to hear some of the plans he has to rise phoenix like out of the ashes. There's also some interesting discussion on the maker mind-set and passing that on to the next generation. We h...

We had a really interesting chat with Karl from The Strawbyte Workshop covering a wide range of topics including the wisdom of Laura Kidd, social media, Wes Anderson, high-vis vests in sailing, screw-heads, right to repair, track-saw tips, 3D printing and workshop access issues. We hope you enjoy it too.   A list of some of the people and key things we mentioned, with links to where they can be fo...

We had a great and fun chat with Matt & Jonny from Brothers Make. As well as a couple of exclusives, we chatted about many things including a human advertising blimp, recycling (obviously), Reddit, cow hoof trimming, beach cleaning, dad jokes and oyster jam. We hope you enjoy it too.   A list of some of the people and key things we mentioned, with links to where they can be found, is in the de...

We had a long, fun chat with Dan from Simple Electronics about many things including escape rooms, making tea, exercise, ChatGPT, computer operating systems, cars, Raspberry Pis and weather in Canada & the UK. We hope you enjoy it too.   A list of some of the people and key things we mentioned, with links to where they can be found, is in the description of the YouTube video for this episode: ...

We had a fun chat with Tim Frith of TF Turning about many things including plants, making, TV, music, puzzles and cars. We hope you enjoy it too.   A list of some of the people and key things we mentioned, with links to where they can be found, is in the description of the YouTube video for this episode:  https://youtube.com/live/et2UK7CppS4 As Makers Waffle we can be found in the following places...

We had a great chat with Leo Grundfunkel about school days, living in noisy houses, bags, jackets with pockets and ultra-light back/bike-packing. We hope you enjoy it too.   A list of some of the people and key things we mentioned, with links to where they can be found, is in the description of the YouTube video for this episode:  https://www.youtube.com/live/VdEc7LlCiMM As Makers Waffle we can be...

Andy and Niall, who was guest hosting for an absent Jamie, had a great chat with Mark Peach covering topics such as saw mills, YT shorts, working for clients, integrity, the advice situation in big box stores, ChatGPT, gatekeeping and the impostor syndrome/perfectionism problem. We hope you enjoy it too.   A list of some of the people and key things we mentioned, with links to where they can...

We knew that it would be a fun chat with the Kids Invent Stuff team, faces were definitely aching by the end. Topics included Kids Invent Stuff merchandise, such as Kids Invent Stuff mugs and Kids Invent Stuff hoodies, that will be available soon through the Kids Invent Stuff website: https://kidsinventstuff.com/ ,  the behind the scenes low-down of Kids Invent Stuff in the YouTube Secret San...

We had a great chat with Steve House and Niall Brown, covering such topics as topics on podcasts, limits aiding creativity, music in videos, languages, belt grinders and the connection between Red Dwarf and Star Trek. Apologies for the occasional bout of underwater sound from Steve and Andy. They were waving their arms about. We hope you enjoy it too.   A list of some of the people and key th...

We had a great chat with Lucas Hadley about medical instruments in making, puppets, story telling and inside Big Bird. We hope you enjoy it too.   A list of some of the people and key things we mentioned, with links to where they can be found, is in the description of the YouTube video for this episode: https://youtube.com/live/yu5cuoEyAJw As Makers Waffle we can be found in the following pla...

We had a great chat with Wayne Gilbert about tools, maker journeys, art and enjoyment in making.  We hope you enjoy it too.   A list of some of the people and key things we mentioned, with links to where they can be found, is in the description of the YouTube video for this episode: https://youtube.com/live/fBqFeCezYP8 As Makers Waffle we can be found in the following places: Instagram Y...

Andy was sick so Allie Katz stood in to waffle with Jamie and guest Erik Cederberg. Andy is writing this before listening but is confident that it was a great chat. We hope you enjoy it too.   A list of some of the people and key things we mentioned, with links to where they can be found, is in the description of the YouTube video for this episode: https://youtube.com/live/XbWSy_V4LIw As Make...

We had a great waffle with Matt Gray; topics included cheese on planes, keeping YouTube fun and the history of Technical Difficulties, amongst other things. We hope you enjoy it too.   A list of some of the people and key things we mentioned, with links to where they can be found, is in the description of the YouTube video for this episode: https://youtu.be/YWOz7SBIw0o As Makers Waffle we can...

We had a great waffle with Shaun Whitehead; topics included working with brands and writing a book, amongst other things. We hope you enjoy it too.   A list of some of the people and key things we mentioned, with links to where they can be found, is in the description of the YouTube video for this episode: https://youtu.be/vr_j4gSPoJU As Makers Waffle we can be found in the following places:...

We had a great waffle with Paul Brookes; topics included food, woodsmithing and making creations and content. We hope you enjoy it too.   A list of some of the people and key things we mentioned, with links to where they can be found, is in the description of the YouTube video for this episode: https://youtu.be/ZkI3d3xS0jU As Makers Waffle we can be found in the following places: Instagram Yo...

Andy wasn't able to join this episode so Jamie was joined by previous guests Rasmus and Simon. We hope you enjoy the chat. A list of some of the people and key things we mentioned, with links to where they can be found, is in the description of the YouTube video for this episode: https://youtu.be/jsDyyBFSSNo As Makers Waffle we can be found in the following places: Instagram YouTube Twitter  ...

We had such a great waffle with KJ Stjernström; topics included driving, lasers, main-stream media, electrical engineering, jobs that won't exist in the future and good & bad ICT practices. We hope you enjoy it too.  We did, which is why there are gaps in the audio as we were laughing so much. A list of some of the people and key things we mentioned, with links to where they can be found,...

We had such a great chat with previous guests Alan Fisher and Khurram Hussain about their inroads and experiences with STEM education. We didn't come up with any solutions but we did have a good discussion and sharing of some great ideas and practice. We hope you enjoy it too.   A list of some of the people and key things we mentioned, with links to where they can be found, is in the descript...

We had such a great waffle with Sam Ritte; topics included alcohol, jewellery, slugs, food, the meanings of songs, neuroscience, maths and insults. We hope you enjoy it too.  We did, which is why there are gaps in the audio as we were laughing so much. A list of some of the people and key things we mentioned, with links to where they can be found, is in the description of the YouTube video fo...

We had such a great waffle with Dale Kirkwood; topics included Scotland, workshops and lots of tech. We hope you enjoy it too. A list of some of the people and key things we mentioned, with links to where they can be found, is in the description of the YouTube video for this episode: https://youtu.be/vkwSDgxOtV0 As Makers Waffle we can be found in the following places: Instagram YouTube Twitter &n...

We had such a great chat with Sean Evelegh; topics included work shops, French cleats, flat pack furniture, the joy of catalogues, inspiration, stealing like an artist, timber sports and hearing loss. We hope you enjoy it too. A list of some of the people and key things we mentioned, with links to where they can be found, is in the description of the YouTube video for this episode: https://youtu.b...

We had a great chat with our good friend Alan Fisher; topics included scrapping cars, going back to school, the Round Table and a whole host of other things. We hope you enjoy it too. A list of some of the people and key things we mentioned, with links to where they can be found, is in the description of the YouTube video for this episode: https://youtu.be/GQRDXsbEKPY As Makers Waffle we can be fo...

We had a great chat with Ollie Allen; topics included hoarding, workshops, neurodiversity, making with kids, Sheffield and the TV programme Grand Designs. We hope you enjoy it too. A list of some of the people and key things we mentioned, with links to where they can be found, is in the description of the YouTube video for this episode: https://youtu.be/L4fvjsGEjOM As Makers Waffle we can be found...