# Making It #008 : Who inspires us

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2015-01-29
- Length: 39m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-01-29-making-it-008-who-inspires-us
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/making-it-008-who-inspires-us

## Summary

Hosts Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their personal inspirations, ranging from historical figures like Walt Disney and the Eameses to contemporary creators like Casey Neistat and Jack Conte. They share anecdotes about their current projects, including Bob's arcade machine electronics, Jimmy's teepee build inspired by Dick Proenneke, and David's attempt to rebuild a flip-clock. The conversation explores how creativity is fueled by observation, restraint, and the willingness to copy and mutate existing ideas.

## Chapters

- [0:11](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-01-29-making-it-008-who-inspires-us#t=11) Introduction and Current Projects
- [5:15](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-01-29-making-it-008-who-inspires-us#t=315) Inspiration from Walt Disney and Dick Proenneke
- [9:11](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-01-29-making-it-008-who-inspires-us#t=551) Artistic Influences: Paul Cox, Jesse James, and the Eameses
- [16:29](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-01-29-making-it-008-who-inspires-us#t=989) Restraint and Creativity: Radiohead, Banksy, and Andy Warhol
- [21:43](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-01-29-making-it-008-who-inspires-us#t=1303) YouTube Community and Jack Conte's Impact
- [29:29](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-01-29-making-it-008-who-inspires-us#t=1769) Musical Inspiration: Jack White, Chet Baker, and Beethoven
- [33:56](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-01-29-making-it-008-who-inspires-us#t=2036) Defining Creativity and Copying as a Tool
- [37:34](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-01-29-making-it-008-who-inspires-us#t=2254) Outro and Maker Fair Announcement

## Topics

- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Raspberry Pi (chip)
- Pinterest (other)
- Dick Proenneke (other)
- Walt Disney (other)
- Epcot (product)
- Sam Maloof (other)
- Paul Cox (other)
- Indian Larry (other)
- Jesse James (other)
- Ray Eames (other)
- Charles Eames (other)
- Andy Warhol (other)
- Banksy (other)
- Casey Neistat (other)
- Jack Conte (other)
- Patreon (other)
- Jack White (other)
- The White Stripes (other)
- Chet Baker (other)
- Hank Williams (other)
- Beethoven (other)
- Radio Lab (other)
- Richard Serra (other)
- Andy Goldsworthy (other)

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- [439: Ditches and Psychology](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2023-01-06-439-ditches-and-psychology) (Embedded.fm)
- [033 - All Over the Place](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/unnamed-reverse-engineering-podcast/2020-04-27-033-all-over-the-place) (Unnamed Reverse Engineering Podcast)
- [358: Woodturning Influencer](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2021-01-15-358-woodturning-influencer) (Embedded.fm)
- [406: R2D2 Is a Trash Can](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2022-03-17-406-r2d2-is-a-trash-can) (Embedded.fm)

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