Michael Montgomery

The Modern Maker Podcast

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The Modern Maker Podcast is a weekly podcast about making things by hand. From wood, to concrete, to leather, our hosts Ben Uyeda, Chris Salomone, and Mike Montgomery chat about what it's like to be a "Maker" in it's current state.

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Michael Montgomery

Episodes

EP. 027 | #Two2x4Challenge Wrap up 11.06.2017 1:03

The challenge wrap up video is live on our youtube channel. Either copy and paste the link below or just search Modern Maker Podcast on youtube and you should be able to find it. Thanks to everyone that entered, it really was surprising just how many people participated. Thanks! https://youtu.be/AOskZF0ScQc @modernmakerpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP. 026 | Cost vs. Value 08.06.2017 1:09:47

On today's episode we discuss shop safety, the idea of cost vs value, and we rag on Applebee's again for some reason :-) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP. 025 | Get Ears Listening 03.06.2017 1:11:59

Chris and Cris (Get Hands Dirty) have a one-on-one conversation about their names, woodworking/making, Cris' home in Porto, and mais (that means "more" in Portuguese.) If you're not familiar with Cris' YouTube page, check her out: https://www.youtube.com/GetHandsDirty Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP. 024 | GOOGLE IT! 01.06.2017 1:01:21

Lot's happening this week: questions, answers to those questions.... now that I think about it, it was mostly a Q&A episode. Thanks for all the reviews and #two2x4challenge entries, we'll be putting together a really cool video to close it all out to spotlight the makers who participated. @modernmakerpodcast on Instagram If you want a sticker just give us a review on iTunes, screenshot it, and ema...

EP. 023 | The Wood Whisperer 27.05.2017 50:54

Today Chris and Mark Spagnuolo (AKA "The Wood Whisperer) sit down for a one-on-one chat about woodworking, Seinfeld, YouTube, his business model, and everyone's favorite subject...farts!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP. 022 | Questions, Questions.... 25.05.2017 1:14:19

We got a lot of five star review questions this week, so we decided to knock 'em out in a Q&A episode. Keep the reviews coming and get a free Modern Maker Podcast sticker. How to get a free sticker: 1. Give us a review on iTunes, google play etc... 2. Screenshot it 3. email modernmakerpodcast@gmail.com with you shipping info and I'll send it your way. @modernmakerpodcast #two2x4challenge @christia...

EP. 021 | With Jimmy Diresta 20.05.2017 36:08

Happy weekend everybody! Today, Ben is sitting down with Jimmy Diresta for a little shop talk in his new big shop. Enjoy. Follow Jimmy @jimmydiresta and his podcast: Making It @modernmakerpodcast www.modernmakerpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP. 020 | That "Oh So Fresh" Feeling 18.05.2017 1:18:19

On today's episode the guys chat about keeping things fresh from a content, and production point of view, in addition to how we picked our channel names and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP. 019 | ft. Brad Rodriguez from Fix This Build That 13.05.2017 29:55

Today, Ben is sitting down with Brad Rodriquez from Fix This Build That to talk design, Instagram, Youtube, and more. If you're not already following him, you should be, that's @fixthisbuildthat on Instagram and on Youtube, just search "Fix This Build That" @modernmakerpodcast #two2x4challenge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP. 018 | UNINTENTIONAL TEACHING 11.05.2017 55:27

NOTE: SORRY THAT THE AUDIO IS A LITTLE MESSED UP :-( Who are we to be teaching? - this week we discuss how we view ourselves as it relates to "teaching", what makes for a good teacher, what we think about technique criticism, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP. 017 | #TWO2X4CHALLENGE 06.05.2017 37:20

This week(end) we're talking about our two 2x4 challenge videos. What did we do right, wrong, and what would we have done differently. The challenge is open until June 1st so grab some 2x4's and make something! To enter, tag @modernmakerpodcast on instagram and use the hashtag #two2x4challenge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP. 016 | It's About Time! 04.05.2017 50:06

In this week's episode the guys discuss time management, hobbies, and how much money somebody would have to pay them to give up the craft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP. 015 | BEN GOES ROGUE 29.04.2017 42:06

On this weekend show Ben sits down with Jamison Rants (AKA The Rogue Engineer) to talk about making, and all sorts of other fun stuff. This was recorded on location at an event, so the audio quality is a little worse than normal - but that shouldn't stop you from enjoying! The Rogue Engineer - https://rogueengineer.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP. 014 | Two Hosts (I Wonder Which Ones) 27.04.2017 50:34

Keeping it light... unlike our prime rib. Paul Jackman's Video: "Making Inspirational Living Wall Frames" Johnny Brook's Video: "Scrap Wood End Table" "Sorry for the clickbait title lol" - Mike Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP. 013 | Cheap Tools & Cheap Legs 22.04.2017 34:55

This week(end) we're catching up on all the lister questions we've been getting. Keep 'em coming! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP. 012 | Intellectual Property 20.04.2017 56:06

Where's the line between sharing, copying, and stealing ideas? Let's find out! Follow us on Instagram @modernmakerpodcast @foureyesfurniture @benjaminuyeda @modernbuilds https://www.modernmakerpodcast.com/ Christiana’s speaker video: https://youtu.be/FufwoCE0wfQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP. 011 | Chris and Will 15.04.2017 35:28

Like we said, the weekend show is our place for experimenting with format and style. This week, Chris sat down with Will Walker to chat about woodworking and videomaking. Wm. Walker Co.: https://goo.gl/d6DhiU Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP. 010 | Interviewing Each Other 13.04.2017 1:07:09

This week, we're asking some questions so we can all get to know each other better. No rigid topic, just hanging out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP. 009 | Chatting With Izzy Swan 08.04.2017 47:43

It's the first weekend show, and this week's guest is the one and only Izzy Swan. Toolmasters Association: https://www.izzyswan.com/toolmasters/ Izzy's Etch-a-Sketch Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulblySFElo4 Don't forget to leave us a questions for Will Walker next week's weekend show: https://www.modernmakerpodcast.com/contact/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...

EP. 008 | Small Victories 06.04.2017 58:12

Don't take the small victories in projects and life for granted, they're what propel you to something greater. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ep. 007 | Digital Fabrication 30.03.2017 1:05:44

Is new technology in the maker space all they're cracked up to be? How are these advances in digital fabrication effecting the maker movement going in to the future? Also, we're going to start a new challenge. Be sure to contact us with your ideas about the rules or regulations. NEW INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/modernmakerpodcast/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...

EP. 006 | Chatting With Laura Kampf 23.03.2017 56:06

Ben is out of town this week, but we were lucky enough to get have the incredible Laura Kampf as replacement host. Find out more about Laura at: https://goo.gl/JuJYtM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP. 005 | Strengths & Weaknesses 16.03.2017 56:06

This week, the three of us each pick two strengths and two weaknesses to discuss. https://www.modernmakerpodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP. 004 | Origin Stories 13.03.2017 1:05:00

Where did they come from? How did they get here? All answers are soon to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EP. 003 | Form vs Function vs Experimentation 06.03.2017 50:06

The classic debate: Form vs Function... but with a twist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices