The Maker Dad

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...

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...

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...