Digitally Creative

Welcome to Episode 61! The one and only Garage Avenger, Justin White, joins us to talk about all kinds of stuff including his history as a maker, ballzing things up, and what it means to be a maker and content creator. Enjoy! Video of the Week: A Stop-Motion Tool Restoration Story: Click Here Justin's Thing of the Week:   3D Printing: Click Here Ethan's Thing of the Week:   Jack Conte -...

Welcome to Episode 60! Justin Mabie joins us to talk about how a good documentary is made, his work with the maker community, and then we ambush him with a surprise guest! Enjoy! Video of the Week: Always Home Run Bat: Click Here Justin's Thing of the Week:   Moon Devil Threads: Click Here Ethan's Thing of the Week:   Wing and Wave Design Stitching Pony: Click Here Vincent's Thing of the...

Welcome to Episode 59! Programming note: The audio on this episode is slightly off, but we hope you'll enjoy it anyway. Starting with episode 60, we'll be using a new recording app and the problem should be alleviated significantly.  Special thanks to Grant for salvaging the audio for this episode!! Grant Alexander joins us on the show this week and we talk about making, shipping, tools, and...

Welcome to Episode 58! Ethan and Vincent read reviews, talk about the Enlighten Us challenge and just have a fun hang. No guests, just hosts! Enjoy! Video of the Week: The Money Table: Click Here Ethan's Thing of the Week:  Ryobi AirStrike Nailgun: Click Here Vincent's Thing of the Week:  Coway AP-1512HH Mighty Air Purifier with True HEPA and Eco Mode: Click Here Where to find Ethan Carter online:...

Welcome to Episode 57! After the debacle of our first attempt at episode 57, Vincent and guest-host Justin (Bearmaked) take questions from the audience and just have a casual fun chat. Enjoy! Enjoy! Video of the Week: Making a Mini Low-Angle Block Plane with Dovetails: Click Here Justin's Thing of the Week:   Canon SL2 Camera: Click Here Vincent's Thing of the Week:   Dremel GO-01 Screwd...

Welcome to Episode 56! We've been wanting to have Michael and Brooke from Makers Workshop on for a long time and we finally got them on! To be fair, all we had to do was actually ask. Funny how that works! Anyway, we had a great conversation about life at their Makerspace, their inspiration, their background, and the importance of education for young people in the arts of making. Enjoy! Video of t...

Welcome to Episode 55! This episode is Jackman-sized! We have the great Paul Jackman join us for a talk about how he got to using his trademark material, how he handles negative comments, and one of (quite possibly) the best self-owns ever. Enjoy! Video of the Week: Chevron Name Sign: Click Here Paul's Thing of the Week:   Sam Simmons: Being Silly: Click Here Ethan's Thing of the Week:  ...

Welcome to Episode 54! Tyler Bell is a name you all should be paying attention to. He makes some of the coolest and most interesting machines and projects on YouTube and he does it with an infectious smile and enthusiasm. In this episode we talk about his backstory and how his "go for it" attitude is really working well for him Enjoy! Video of the Week: Impossible Origami Folding Door: Click Here...

Welcome to Episode 53! This week Wesley Treat joins us to talk about vintage signs, what inspires him, and a fun chat about our first computers. All this and more on this episode of Because We Make! Enjoy! Video of the Week: Woodworking: Making a Picket Fence: Click Here Wesley's Thing of the Week:   Catskills Maker Camp: Click Here Ethan's Thing of the Week:   Colonial Needle 45mm Rotar...

Welcome to Episode 52! When we think of fine woodworking, we think of people like John Parilla who does incredily clean detailed and beautiful work with wood. Dare we call him an artist? Yes. We dare. The Enlighten Us Challenge! Click Here Enjoy! Social Justice Raffles / Auctions / Charities Lindsay Murphy's Social Justice Raffle Atlanta Black-Owned Business Relief Bear Maked's Pen Auction Brother...

Welcome to Episode 51! YouTube rabbit holes lead you to some super-interesting things, and one of those super interesting things it led Vincent to was the restoration of Matchbox and Hotwheels cars. Lee, also known as Timerider on Youtube is one of the best at it! Enjoy! Video of the Week: Building the Ultimate Nightstands! With Wireless Charging, USB ports, and Glowing Resin River: Click Here Lee...

Welcome to Episode 50! 50 is divisible by 25, which means it's another chat with the one and only Dave Szweduik! We talk about creativity in all its many forms and a whole bunch of other fun stuff. Enjoy! Video of the Week: Building and HYDRO-DIPPING a Custom PIA x JEM Guitar: Click Here Dave's Thing of the Week:   Rabbits (Podcast): Click Here Ethan's Thing of the Week:   Grand Brass: C...

Welcome to Episode 49! A dream guest for both of us as we got to talk to the amazing David PIcciuto. We talked about his origin story, loving what you do, and keeping your head when everyone around you is losing theirs. Or something. You'll just have to listen! Enjoy! Video of the Week: Building a full-size Star Wars Cockpit Arcade Machine!: Click Here David's Thing of the Week:   Building th...

Welcome to Episode 48! One year ago, Vincent had an idea for a podcast and put it out expecting no one to listen. He's never been happier to be wrong! Come along with us on this trip down memory lane as we reminisce about a few of our favorite moments and stay 'til the end for a special announcement! Enjoy! Video of the Week: Making a Facemask With Animations by Nerdforge: Click Here Ethan's Thing...

Welcome to Episode 47! If you've seen the hashtag #mayformakers, then you've seen the handiwork of Priscilla and Luke of PLSmithed. We talk to them about their beginnings, their maker career, and of course, the hashtag everyone is doing! Enjoy! Video of the Week: Making the Wavy Vase: Click Here Priscilla's Thing of the Week:   Fixed Mindset vs Growth Mindset: Click Here Luke's Thing of the W...

Welcome to Episode 46! We had a very special guest this week. Vincent has been talking about Tabitha Park for weeks and she's finally here! She's very graciously brought with her some tips to help you improve your product photography. If you're a maker, and you want to present your work in the best light, this is the episode you need to listen to! Enjoy! Video of the Week: How to Make A Modern TV...

Welcome to Episode 45! We speak to the super-talented Michael Alm about making, his inspiration, and Vincent's love of Sol Lewitt (how's that for osbscure?) You're going to love this episode. We guarantee it. Enjoy! Video of the Week: Bear Maked's Stacked Leather Pen: Click Here Michael's Thing of the Week:   His Tambor Patterned Plywood Project: Click Here Ethan's Thing of the Week:   M...

Welcome to Episode 44! Morley Kert is a name you should know. He's a young and talented maker and artist from Toronto who's crushing it with original and interesting projects, particularly in leather. He's also building a community and helping makers connect with each other in the crazy times we're currently in. Enjoy! Video of the Week: Trevor's Wibbly Wobbly Timey Wimey Clock: Click Here Morley'...

Welcome to Episode 43! This is a big one! Ethan and Vincent speak to the one and only Peter Brown! You definitely don't want to pass this one by because Peter is now a friend of the show. Don't offend a friend of the show! Enjoy! Video of the Week: Making a Coffee Table out of 10,000 Colored Pencil Pieces to look like a World Map: Click Here Peter's Thing of the Week:  The Repair Shop (Netflix / B...

Welcome to another bonus episode! Vincent joined Bruce and Doug on The New Weather'd Soul Podcast to talk about making, his origin in podcasting, entrepreneurship, what's going on in quarantine, and what changes in mindset are happening to people as a result of the current crisis.  It's a fun conversation that we hope you enjoy!  We'll be back again next week with a new episode on Wednes...

Welcome to Episode 42! This week we had the pleasure of talking to Marylou from Made by Marylou on YouTube and Instagram! We talked about all kinds of stuff including music, making, the importance of a functional shop and othe great stuff. Enjoy! Video of the Week: How to Make a Maker Video: Click Here Marylou's Thing of the Week:   Uncorked (Netflix) Ethan's Thing of the Week:   Zoom Me...

Welcome to Episode 41! This week Vincent and Ethan had a chance to speak to the one and only Caleb Harris from You Can Make This Too, and talked about work life balance, Caleb's history with making, and then we chill out with some good stuff for you to binge on when you run out of stuff to watch. Enjoy! Video of the Week: ILTMS: Shop Class: Click Here Ethan's Things of the Week:   Maker Monst...

Welcome to Episode 40! Welcome back to guestland! This week we had the amazingly talented and funny Chris Giffrow from Cowdog Craftworks on. It's a lot of woodworking talk, but there are plenty of great takeaways for all makers in this one! Oh, and for the first time ever we had our Video of the Week winner on the show. Crazy times, y'all! Enjoy! Video of the Week: Making a Cafe Table: Click Here...

SURPRISE!  Normally we bank episodes where one of us is on another show for a week we need to take off, but since we have guests booked for the next month, we wanted to bring you this one as a bonus episode!  In this episode of Adventures in Creativity, Vincent and Dave Szweduik talk about creative plateaus,  how it's okay to like cliches, expanding your skill set, and the dread impostor syndrome....

Welcome to Episode 39! Ethan is back from Aruba and he learned a new skill, while Vincent may have found some purpose in his life. Missing the podcast for one week did both of them really well! Enjoy! Video of the Week: Making a Little Squiggle Wine Rack: Click Here Ethan's Thing of the Week:   Mike Parson's Custom Creations: Click Here Vincent's Thing of the Week:   The War of Art by St...