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Hello listeners and viewers, welcome to a new episode of the Mind Spark podcast. Today we feature a new episode in our series called Ignite. In this series. We take a deeper dive into the skills and techniques used when creating projects at the makerspace. Our focus for this semester will be on textiles. Join us, boost your skills and knowledge in creating your own tote bag! If you'd like to f...

Hello listeners and viewers, welcome to a new episode of the Mind Spark podcast. Today we feature a new episode in our series called Ignite. In this series. We take a deeper dive into the skills and techniques used when creating projects at the makerspace. Our focus for this semester will be on textiles. Join us, boost your skills and knowledge in creating your own tote bag! If you'd like to follo...

Hello viewers, welcome to a new episode of the Mind Spark podcast. In today’s episode of What’s Your Spark! We interviewed our Spark team member, Aastha. This is Aastha’s first time appearing on our podcast. She is a maker at The Spark at Frisco Landing. Join us as we get to know Aastha and her ideas in making and life.   Guests: Aastha Budhiraja Producer: Steven Sparkman Executive producers: Judy...

Hello viewers, welcome to a new episode of the Mind Spark podcast. In today’s episode of What’s Your Spark! We interviewed our Spark team member, Abbi. It has been 4 years since her first interview on the podcast. Join us as we talk about what has changed in those 4 years and what hasn’t.   Guests: Abbi Luton Producer: Steven Sparkman Executive producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez,...

Hello listeners and viewers! Welcome to a new episode of the Mind Spark podcast. Today, we feature a new episode in our Maker Life Stories series. In this series, we talk to experts in their field to find out about all the nuances in creative work that happens around us every day.  Join us today as we talk to Alex Heder, a professor in the UNT Theatre costuming department.   Guests: Alex Heder Pro...

Hello listeners and viewers, welcome to a new episode of the Mind Spark podcast. Today, we feature a new episode in our Ignite series. In this series, we take a deeper dive into the skills and techniques used when creating projects at the makerspace. Our focus for this semester will be on textiles. Join us, boost your skills and knowledge in creating your own tote bag!   If you'd like to follo...

Welcome to another episode of What's your Spark? Today we are talking to Emma, a graphics designer and print maker. This is Emma's last semester with us at the Spark. We interviewed Emma two years ago around this time. Tune in to hear from Emma about what has changed in those two years.   Guests: Emma Ortiz Rojas Producer: Steven Sparkman Executive producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Al...

Welcome to a new episode of the Mind Spark podcast, now featuring video! This episode of Ignite is special. Featuring behind-the-scenes coverage of our end-of-semester project. The Spark 2025 fashion show! Hear from our makers about the pieces that they have made and their journey in creating them.   Guests: The Spark Team   Videographer: Anthony Grosse   Producer: Steven Sparkman   Executive prod...

In this episode of Maker Life Stories, we talk to Will Harlan from APL Innovate. We talk about the history of the APL Innovate Digital Makerspace, the challenges of running a digital makerspace, and exciting special projects geared towards those with low visibility.   Guest: Will Harlan   Editor: Anthony Grosse   Producer: Dax Laber   Executive producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez,...

Welcome to another episode of What’s your Spark? In this episode, we interviewed one of our newest hires, Kelsey. Join us in hearing about Kelsey’s experience in making and her passions in film and game development. As well as our usual line of funny questions that help us get to know our new team members.  Host: Steven Sparkman Guest: Kelsey Mwenebatu Producer: Steven Sparkman Executive producers...

In this episode of Maker Life Stories, we talk to Brett Harper from Baylor's Moody Makerspace. We talk about the history of the Moody Makerspace, the application of maker space technologies for academics as well as personal projects, and the future of their space.   Guest: Brett Harper   Editor: Anthony Grosse   Producer: Dax Laber   Executive producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez,...

In this episode of Ignite, Austin explains how 3D printing works at Spark. Learn about all the possibilities of 3D printing as Austin gives a comprehensive rundown of everything you need to know.   Guest: Austin Matthew Editor: Alexis Producer: Alexis Executive producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, Steven Sparkman, Joe Jordan Music: Relax Synth by gabrieleromanoy on Pixabay https:/...

  In this episode of What's your Spark? get to know Austin, one of our new makers. In addition to favorite snacks and inspirations, we talk about what creativity means to him as well as what drives him to be a maker.   Guest: Austin Matthew Editor: Alexis Producer: Alexis Executive producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, Steven Sparkman, Joe Jordan Music: Relax Synth by gabrieler...

On this episode of Maker Life Stories we're joined by Rachel from the Innovation Zone at Farmer's Branch Library. The Innovation zone is a relatively new Makerspace open to thew public with many exciting events and machines to experience. We discuss the resources available at the Farmer's Branch makerspace as well as the importance of having a place to practice new skills.    Host: Alexis Guest: R...

On this episode of ignite one of our audio-visual specialists, Anthony, details how anyone can make their very own short film while avoiding some of the common pitfalls filmmakers seem to encounter.   Guest: Anthony Grosse Editor: Alexis Producer: Alexis Executive producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, Steven Sparkman, Joe Jordan Music: Relax Synth by gabrieleromanoy on Pixabay http...

Tune in for another episode of What’s your Spark? On this episode we talk to Anthony, a new maker who specializes in A/V production. Get to know him as we discuss everything from what inspires him to create to optimal ways to do karaoke in the car.   Host: Alexis Guest: Anthony Editor: Alexis Producer: Alexis Executive producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, Steven Sparkman, Joe Jord...

Join us on another exciting episode of Maker Life Stories as we are joined by out new host, Alexis, who will be interviewing the UNT Comic book club. Come learn about the founding of the club and the dedicated members of the club. Also learn about a book that the UNT Comic book club are publishing. All of this and more in this latest episode of Maker Life Stories. Host: Alexis Truman Guest: Emily...

Join us on another episode of Ignite. This episode’s topic is that of mixed media filmmaking. This topic is one that our host, Alexis, is very passionate about. Listen as she goes into detail of how she first got started and how she’s been improving her craft over the years. Learn all that and more in this episode of Ignite. Host: Alexis Truman Guest: Alexis Truman Editor: RaeLynn Dominquez Produc...

Come and join us on another episode of What’s Your Spark? Joining us for this episode will be the extremely talented Alexis. She is one of our makers in the makerspace and is pursuing a degree in film. She has a passion for making and creating, from skits to stop motion animation. Learn about all of this and more during this episode of What’s Your Spark?   Host: Jerry Johnson Guest: Alexis Truman...

Maker Life Stories - Texas Women's University   Description:   Welcome to another episode of Maker Life Stories. For this episode we will be joined by Nicholas from the Texas Women’s University Makerspace. During this interview, we get to learn about all the interesting projects and technologies that the space offers for all TWU students. We also get to learn about Nicholas and how they got st...

Welcome to another episode of What’s Your Spark. For this episode, we will be interviewing one of our fantastic makers, Elijah. Join us to learn about his perspective on a whole host of questions, from how he deals with imposter syndrome, as well as some questions to learn more about him as a whole, like if he had to survive on one meal, what would it be. Learn all of this and more in this episode...

Modding is a culture of taking objects that you own and making adjustments or modifications (mods), whether it be hardware or software, to make them function better for you. In this episode of ignite, we are joined by one of our makers, Elijah, who has a background in doing modifications for fun, especially on old iPod. He’ll tell you about how he got started, what made him interested, and more in...

Description:   Join us with RaeLynn Dominguez, Vice president of the Women in Cinema Club, as she tells us her story and inspirations of screen writing. Learn from their perspective on how to improve and create great pieces of writing that could one day end up on the big screen. You'll also learn some of their struggles with writing and how to overcome those. Thank you for joining us for anoth...

Description: Hello and welcome to another episode of Maker Life Stories and joining us today is James Thurman from the Denton Maker Center. James is a professor here at UNT who specializes in metal smithing and jewelry. He and his wife wanted to start a space for all of those looking into learning the creative fields and becoming makers. Denton Maker Center was doing a soft open, but officially ha...

Description:  Hello everyone and welcome to a whole new series for the UNT Mindspark podcast called Spark Spotlight. This show is an opportunity for makers around UNT that use the Spark Makerspace to come in and tell us all about the projects that they've made. For our very first episode, We are joined by John Nye, a student here at UNT that used the space to create a replica of the Mahoraga w...