Josh Bailey

The Maker Dad

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Join me as I document my journey from live-streaming to the workshop. I'm a dad who traded the webcam for wood glue and sawdust, and I'm learning woodworking one project at a time. In each episode, we'll explore what it really takes to build a maker practice without breaking the bank. From workshop organization and tool choices to tackling first projects and avoiding the "you're not serious if you don't overspend" mentality, this is an honest look at the ups, downs, and lessons learned along the way. Whether you're a seasoned woodworker, a curious beginner, or someone who just loves making thi...

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Josh Bailey

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The Maker's Mindset 17.04.2026 13:59

In this episode, I discuss how the pursuit of perfection and constant optimization in hobbies like biking, 3D printing, and maker projects can drain the joy out of creating. I share personal insights and practical tips for maintaining the fun and spontaneity in your creative process while avoiding burnout. Key topics: How over-optimization diminishes enjoyment in hobbies and creative pursuits The...

Workflow, Burnout, and Finding the Line 01.04.2026 16:23

In this episode, Josh gets real about what it actually takes to turn a creative hobby into a business. Using his own woodworking journey as the backdrop, he talks through three big lessons that every maker eventually runs into. First up is workflow. Before you can sell anything, you need a repeatable process. Josh uses cutting boards as the example, walking through how important it is to know how...

Let's Break Into the Created by Humans Era of Creativity 01.03.2026 20:48

Welcome to the very first episode of The MakerDad Podcast! I'm Josh, and tonight I'm getting into something that's been on my mind for a while: how do we as makers and creators hold our ground in a world that's increasingly flooded with AI-generated content and products? We're already seeing AI slop creep from our screens into the real world, and I think we're heading toward a future where the phr...