Making Geeks Podcast:

Its been a few weeks, but we're back. This week we talk about motivation and difficulties as we are trying to adjust to being home and trying to use our time to be as productive as possible. And... Dolphin Butts

Trying to keep the show on a lighter note this week, Donovan tests our geek cred with a movie trivia game. Listen and play along. PS, it's also Donovan's Birthday

Military practices, family schedules and Minecraft Shenanigans

The current state of affairs has us all looking for ways to take advantage of the extra time that some of us have so we are turning to gardening, fixing motorcycles and coding to broaden our scope of skills

Social Distancing does not mean social isolation, so we did a live show with several of our listeners. A special thanks to Nicole and Thure from When Geeks Craft, George from Technically Woodworking, Clint from C3D Prop, long time patron Seth Williams, and one of our newest listeners David Eberle for hanging out with us and joining in on the fun.

With the first week of the quarantine done, listen in to see how things have changed and how we are evolving to keep up with the changes.

Food Prepping, School Closures, and living overseas during an epidemic. This is a great episode, don't miss it.

What was the turning point where you realized that you had some special skills that were unique?

This episode is all about the amazing time that Josh, Wes, and Donovan had at WorkBench Con, we are all so grateful to be part of such an amazing community of makers.

Do younger generations lack self awareness and they missing the critical feedback to improve?

Wes, the 3D printing expert, has an interesting opportunity and we discuss different ways of getting exposure and the value of getting products into people's hands.

This week we talk about soloing as a Dad, cookie launchers, Wes' galactic drinking fountain and Donovan's ARG treasure hunt.

While Wes is exploring the Disney World wilderness, Josh, Donovan, and Shawn talk about what's worked and what hasn't worked with social media marketing.

With 2020 finally here, it's a good time to talk about plans for the year ahead including new gear, things we want to learn and new jobs?

Happy New Year, It's 2020. Ignite your lightsabers because our first episode of the year is a comprehensive review of The Rise of Skywalker.

A packed episode talking about the YouTube Coppa debacle, Thanksgiving Rap Up, The Imagineering Story, Theme Parks, VR, oh and Josh hates the Louvre.

Josh is out watching episode 9, Shawn, Wes, and Donovan hold down the fort and talk about all things Star Wars. Minor Mandalorian Spoilers... You've been warned.

Thanksgiving Dinners, VR, Disney, National Lampoon, Ninja Turtles and More! Join us in this great episode about everything Geek.

When should you push in your chips and go all in? Donovan contemplates ditching his job to become a full-time maker, while Josh, Wes, and Shawn help his assess the risks and potential payoffs.

Improvements in CGI have allowed for more realistic characters over the years, but should it be used to digitally resurrect the dead, we chime in.

Convenience and accessibility to resources and entertainment are nice, but it comes at a price. This week's show focuses on how the digital age has affected, entertainment, attainment of knowledge, and other aspects of everyday life.

Wes is back from ERRF and gives us a run down of the cool 3D printing technology and creations he saw at the festival while we discuss the challenges and learning curve of our own 3D printing adventures.

Lasers are really cool, so cool that we spent a whole episode talking about the benefits, drawbacks, and cool things you can make with them.

With Josh out this week, Shawn, Donovan, and Wes get nostalgic about a few of their most memorable gaming experiences.

What were the formative moments in your youth that helped mold who you are today? That and some strange facts about ducks.