This week, Brooke and Vincent got to hang out with Laura, Louis, and Layla of Imee Made! They talked about a variety of topics including how they come up with ideas, their prized project camper van, and what's in store for their channel going forward. Enjoy the episode! Laura, Louis & Layla's Thing of the Week: YUDODO Reflective Pet Dog Sling (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07R4W38VT) Brooke: Makers Workshop Slab Sale June 3rd and 4th in Maynard, Mass. Vincent: Etching Bronze, Brass, and Copper by Dark Horse Workshop (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNPv-gllX8I) & Forging Friends (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhxzaOiihsg) Where to find Laura, Louis & Layla Online: Website: https://imeemade.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/imeemade Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imee_made/ === Host links here: https://www.becausewemake.com/links Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/becausewemake

On this week's episode Brooke and Vincent talk to Derek from Malden! They chat about his Netflix show, Making Fun, how he got started making, and a bunch of other fun stuff, so sit back and enjoy the episode! Derek's Thing of the Week: The Wazer (Kind of) https://www.wazer.com/ Brooke's Thing of the Week: Shari's Berries https://www.berries.com/ Vincent's Thing of the Week: The Complete Metalsmith by Tim McCreight https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Metalsmith-Professional-Tim-McCreight/dp/1929565054 Where to find Derek online Website: https://www.derekfrommalden.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/derekfrommalden/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DerekFromMalden Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hand-made/id1515894443 === Host links here: https://www.becausewemake.com/links Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/becausewemake

This week, Dan Klitsner, inventor of Bop-it and a bunch of other stuff joins Brooke and Vincent to talk about the invention process, how to bring a product to market, and his work forming the Bop It for Good program! A fun time was had by all with minimal twisting, pulling, and bopping. Enjoy the episode! Dan's Thing of the Week: Vintage Metal Shoe Stretchers https://www.etsy.com/listing/821868438/vintage-metal-shoe-stretcher-forms-set Brooke's Thing of the Week: Estate Sales Vincent's Thing of the Week: CLAMP Episode 99: https://clamp.buzzsprout.com/1039975/10528581-episode-99-making-time-for-play Where to find Dan online: Bop It for Good: https://bopitforgood.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bopitinventor/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bopitinventor Twitter: https://twitter.com/bopitinventor === Host links here: https://www.becausewemake.com/links Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/becausewemake

This week Brooke and Vincent got to speak to Bill Small who's a mindfulness enthusiast, business coach, musician, podcaster, and all around awesome guy. The conversation was wide-ranging with a lot of great nuggets about how to overcome the creative blocks that so many of us as creatives face in our work. Listen to this episode, and get unstuck! Bill's Thing of the Week: Chorus Songwriting and Lyrics App https://writewithchorus.com/ Brooke's Things of the Week: The Road Less Stupid https://www.amazon.com/Road-Less-Stupid-Keith-Cunningham/dp/0984659269 and Trader Joe's Sparkling Coconut Water with Yuzu http://www.whatsgoodattraderjoes.com/2018/09/trader-joes-sparkling-coconut-water.html Vincent's Thing of the Week: Sigma 18-35 F1.8 DC ART https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/967344-REG/sigma_18_35mm_f1_8_dc_hsm.html Where to find Bill Online: Podcast: https://subtleartofnotyelling.com/ Website: https://billsmallmusic.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindartcoach/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wbsmall === Host links here: https://www.becausewemake.com/links Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/becausewemake

Martina and Hansi of Nerdforge join Vincent and Brooke this week to talk about their origins and evolution as a channel, how they got to where they are, and what their inspiration and motivation is for doing what they do. It's a great conversation you won't want to miss, so take off your armor, put your sword on the wall rack, and enjoy the discussion! Martina and Hansi's Thing of the Week: Scalpel with Surgical Steel Blades: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WTVF64Z Brooke's Thing of the Week: Penguin CNC Blue 8080: https://pcncinc.com/product/penguin-cnc-blue-8080/ Vincent's Thing of the Week: FAST AND EASY 3D Printed Tool Holders: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2KFJkfqgWY Where to find Martina and Hansi: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Nerdforge Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenerdforge/ Website: https://thenerdforge.com/ ===== Host Links Here: https://www.becausewemake.com/links Support the Show Here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/becausewemake

On this week's episode, Brooke and Vincent talk to Steve Weiss, a competitor from the hit Netflix series Is It Cake! They talk about everything from how he got started, to how you can get started to what it's like filming such a unique concept of a show. It's an interesting journey into the mind of the Silent Assassin! Steve's Thing of the Week: Airtight Artwork Brooke's Thing of the Week: Her Daughter's Impeccable Cakes Vincent's Thing of the Week: Turning Old Junk Into a Wall Sconce Where to find Steve online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chefsugar2/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chefsugarishere/ ============== Host Links Here: https://www.becausewemake.com/links Support the show on Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/becausewemake

This week we have two guests! It's the fantastic Dre (of @craftswithdre) and Lucas (of @mannmadeinma) and we had such a great chat about all kinds of things. Enjoy the episode! Lucas' Thing of the Week: A grinder that's seen some things. Brooke's Thing of the Week: Some digital key fobs made cool by a member of Maker's Workshop Dre's Thing of the Week: Resin-ing keys. Vincent's Thing of the Week: Aurikatariina: https://www.youtube.com/c/Aurikatariina Where to find Lucas Online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannmadeinma/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/mannmadeinma TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mannmadeinma Where to find Dre Online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craftswithdre/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@craftswithdre YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8rnZJLIAbtsk8DdxV2NOBA === Host links here: https://www.becausewemake.com/links Support the show at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/becausewemake

This week, Brooke and Vincent are joined by Pat Lap, aka Canadian Pat! Enjoy the Episode! Pat's Things of the Week: Professional Face Shield: https://www.leevalley.com/en-us/shop/tools/apparel-and-safety-gear/eyewear-and-face-protection/shields/56669-professional-face-shield?item=22R7260 Brooke's Thing of the Week: Singer HD6700: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08JH88BRN Vincent's Things of the Week: All of us are Dead: https://www.netflix.com/title/81237994 Where to find Pat online: Website: https://www.patlap.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patlapofficial/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PatLap =========== All the Hosts' Links Can Be Found Here: https://www.becausewemake.com/links Support the Show at Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/becausewemake

Jacob Anguiano of Maker Cuisine joins Brooke and Vincent this week to talk about his journey as a maker, his love of food, and the three share hot takes on a bunch of things food-related. It's a fun chat you're definitely going to enjoy! Jacob's Things of the Week: Let's Make a Mug Too: https://www.crunchyroll.com/lets-make-a-mug-too Plotsvoice: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7BRUyV1S0T53q5Izh4Mn8A Brooke's Thing of the Week: The secret wood slab on her door step. Vincent's Things of the Week: Joe Rogan talks to Mr. Beast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5lokpznqvSrJO3gButgQvs ENGRAVE METAL WITH A GLOWFORGE || MUSTARD HACK: https://youtu.be/ZZuIVpJGF6g Where to find Jacob Online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makercuisine/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NativeSonWoodArt === Host Links Here: https://www.becausewemake.com/links Support the Show on Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/becausewemake

In this week's episode, Brooke and Vincent take your questions, and have a few for each other. Enjoy the episode! Brooke's Thing of the Week: Her big toe and its stowaway guest.. Vincent's Thing of the Week: Rebbl Protein Drinks (https://shop.rebbl.co/collections/plant-protein-elixirs) ===== All the Hosts' Links Can Be Found Here: https://www.becausewemake.com/links Support the Show at Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/becausewemake

This week Brooke and Vincent are joined by Alan Curboy who teaches (and demonstrates) blacksmithing at Sturbridge Village in Massachusetts. Enjoy the Episode! Alan's Thing of the Week: The Ford Maverick (https://www.ford.com/trucks/maverick/) and the way Ford encourages customization. Brooke's and Vincent's Thing of the Week: Making Fun on Netflix (https://www.netflix.com/title/81267200) Where to find Alan online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luckynailblacksmith/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/irstswar =========== All the Hosts' Links Can Be Found Here: https://www.becausewemake.com/links Support the Show at Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/becausewemake

In this episode, we talk to Boston-area artist Dahlia Raz about creativity, finding your voice as an artist, the real meaning of talent, and how she dropped out of art school to save her art. It's a great conversation over a wide range of topics, and we just know you're going to love her as much as we do. Dahlia's Thing of the Week: Decluttering Her Studio Brooke's Thing of the Week: Vintage Fabric Vincent's Things of the Week: Black Garlic (https://www.traderjoesgroceryreviews.com/fermented-garlic-trader-joes-black-garlic/) and Ethan's Leather Rubik's Cube video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-dqs_gXYj0s) Where to find Dahlia Online: Website: https://www.dahliaraz.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dahlia.raz/?hl=en Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dahliaraz?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dahliarazART/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9USZH3JfZ041eWsMQ_Hjpg Buy her book!  https://www.amazon.com/dp/0578687968/ =========== All the Hosts' Links Can Be Found Here: https://www.becausewemake.com/links Support the Show at Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/becausewemake

Brooke and Vincent had a chance this week to sit down and chat with Nate, former host of The King of Random and currently known as Nate from the Internet about making, working on TKOR, food, and particularly apples! It's an interesting convo that goes a lot of places. Enjoy! Nate's Thing of the Week: Sweetango Apples (https://sweetango.com/) Brooke's Thing of the Week: Magazines, like NatGeo (https://www.nationalgeographic.com/) Vincent's Thing of the Week: Magnacart Personal (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000HVVSDU) Where to find Nate online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nate_from_the_internet YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJHJBWNtaO2r77YEk-mhBCQ ==== All the Hosts' Links Can Be Found Here: https://www.becausewemake.com/links Support the Show at Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/becausewemake

Ethan and Vincent have something very important to tell you this week. It's not a typical episode, but it's definitely worth listening to. Thanks for all your support, and we'll be back to the normal routine next week!

This week, John Kuiphoff joins Ethan and Vincent to talk about his teaching career, digital fabrication, and the perils of side hustles, imposter syndrome, and insecurity, which are all part and parcel to being a creative person. Enjoy the Episode! John's Things of the Week: A Comprehensive Guide to Table Saw Blades with 60,000 FPS Slow Mo https://youtu.be/HYgNrIDPM4A Ethan's Thing of the Week: Outside Furniture || Building a Bench for Neil Patrick Harris https://youtu.be/chUQC2aRJJ4 Vincent's Things of the Week: Complete Metalsmith https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Metalsmith-Professional-Tim-McCreight/dp/1929565054 and Making the Space Shuttle Discovery Out of Glass https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEKaU65mvEk Where to find John online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnkuiphoff/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcULRf5ys_TV9x1my9lRXuA Glowforge for Beginners: https://glowforgeforbeginners.com/ =========== All the Hosts' Links Can Be Found Here: https://www.becausewemake.com/links Support the Show at Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/becausewemake

Ant Pruitt joins the boys this week to talk about a wide variety of stuff including photography, what it's like working with TWiT, and what he's been up to since his last visit to the show back on Episode 18. It's been awhile! Enjoy the Episode! Ant's Things of the Week: Davinci Resolve Training (https://www.youtube.com/c/BlackmagicDesignOfficial/playlists?view=50&sort=dd&shelf_id=1) and 'Succession' Theme Song Explained By The Composer | Vanity Fair (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0WzqanwlG0) Ethan's Thing of the Week: GWNNSH Camera Lightweight Travel Tripod (https://amzn.to/3FZXdyG) Chris Powell (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Za2wHP1Wb40) Morley Kert (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6r7hcR5U30) Vincent's Things of the Week: 20 Cricut Hacks from TikTok (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWSyjjjFWf8) Where to find Ant online: Website: https://antpruitt.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ant_pruitt/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ant_pruitt TWiT: https://twit.tv/people/ant-pruitt =========== All the Hosts' Links Can Be Found Here: https://www.becausewemake.com/links Support the Show at Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/becausewemake

This week, Vincent is joined by Jake Drews, aka Make With Jake, to chat with Erik Albrecht of Bumblechutes. We talk about his day job, how he got into such a niche product, and what it's been like growing a small business that makers love. Enjoy the Episode! Erik's Thing of the Week: Edmonton Garbage Trucks: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/garbage-collection-takes-on-new-look-in-edmonton-with-fewer-pickups-1.5863772 Jake's Things of the Week: Citys Skylines: https://www.citiesskylines.com/enand The All New Kindle Paperwhite: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08KTZ8249 Vincent's Things of the Week: My Hero Academia: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5626028/ Where to find Erik Online: Website: Bumblechutes.com Instagram: instagram.com/bumblechutes Twitter: twitter.com/bumblechutes Facebook: facebook.com/bumblechutes Where to find Jake Online: Website: https://makewithjake.net/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/make_with_jake YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGuWJDL5tZQ2vSgViejwZxA =========== All the Hosts' Links Can Be Found Here: https://www.becausewemake.com/links Support the Show at Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/becausewemake

This week, Ethan and Vincent talk all about their hiatus, what went down in the time off, what their plans for the year are, and also all the cool new stuff that's coming for listeners and supporters of the podcast. Enjoy the Episode! Ethan's Things of the Week: Weaver Leather Master Tool French Edger: https://www.weaverleathersupply.com/catalog/item-detail/00081 Claridge Leather: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfbqymx9rUk and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrAx2yiy7MY Vincent's Things of the Week: Funimation: https://www.funimation.com/ =========== All the Hosts' Links Can Be Found Here: https://www.becausewemake.com/links Support the Show at Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/becausewemake

Ethan and Vincent end the year with a bang. It could be the bang of heavy machinery, blacksmithing, or making a store trailer display out of wood, since their guest this week is the one and only Jimmy Diresta. We will be back around the second week of January so stay subscribed and enjoy the episode!! Jimmy's Things of the Week: Fireball Tool: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVveEFTOd6khhSXXnRhxJmg Peter Caine Dog Training: https://www.youtube.com/c/PeterCaineDogtraining The Fullblast Podcast, Tyler Bell Might Be the Chosen One: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tyler-bell-might-be-the-chosen-one/id1515894196?i=1000495759740 Ethan's Things of the Week: Tyler Bell: Robot Hand Controlled by my Hand: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bc_y5lfNAfk Zak George's Dog Training Revolution: https://www.youtube.com/c/zakgeorge Vincent's Thing of the Week: Making Walnut Groot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSCoWT_q5Hw Where to find Jimmy online: Website: https://jimmydiresta.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jimmydiresta Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimmydiresta/ ===== Host Links Here: https://www.becausewemake.com/links Support the show on Buy Me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/becausewemake

Special guest host Keith Drennan joins Vincent to chat with Steve Moseley of Making at Home to talk about making stuff, woodworking, his projects, some fun talk about shop injuries and other things. It was a fun chat with a lot of laughs that we think you'll really enjoy! Steve's Thing of the Week: Rolling Ball Sculpture 176: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NXwflqDx2I Keith's Thing of the Week: The Etsee Boys: https://www.instagram.com/etsee_boys/ Vincent's Thing of the Week: Corner Hole Jig https://www.vincentmferrari.com/product-page/corner-hole-jig or the STL file: https://www.vincentmferrari.com/product-page/cutting-board-corner-hole-jig Where to find Steve online: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/makingathome/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makingathome/ Website: https://www.makingathome.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makingathome? Where to find Keith online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackthornconcepts/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/blackthorn454 ==== Host Links Here: https://www.becausewemake.com/links Support the Show Here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/becausewemake