# Making It #013: Be Curious

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2015-03-19
- Length: 54m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-03-19-making-it-013-be-curious
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/making-it-013-be-curious

## Summary

Host Bob Fygett, along with guests Jimmy Diresta and David Picciuto, discuss their unconventional career paths and the importance of curiosity in learning. They share how diverse experiences—from graphic design and web development to toy engineering and woodworking—converged to create their current careers in maker media. The conversation emphasizes learning through hands-on projects, seeking mentorship, and maintaining a curious mindset about materials and processes.

## Chapters

- [0:02](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-03-19-making-it-013-be-curious#t=2) Introduction and Current Projects
- [4:34](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-03-19-making-it-013-be-curious#t=274) Video Production Workflow and Gear
- [8:24](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-03-19-making-it-013-be-curious#t=504) Jimmy Diresta's Career Path
- [13:43](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-03-19-making-it-013-be-curious#t=823) Bob Fygett's Journey to Woodworking
- [15:35](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-03-19-making-it-013-be-curious#t=935) David Picciuto's Path to Wood Whisperer
- [21:04](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-03-19-making-it-013-be-curious#t=1264) Jimmy Diresta's Background and Toy Design
- [36:15](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-03-19-making-it-013-be-curious#t=2175) The Role of Curiosity in Learning
- [41:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-03-19-making-it-013-be-curious#t=2466) Methods of Learning and Mentorship
- [45:57](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-03-19-making-it-013-be-curious#t=2757) Project-Based Learning and Practice
- [52:42](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-03-19-making-it-013-be-curious#t=3162) Conclusion and Resources

## Topics

- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)
- [Fabrication & craft](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/fabrication-and-craft)
- [Validation & product-market fit](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/validation-and-product-market-fit)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Crown Royal Bar (product)
- Paraphet cat paws (product)
- SD card (other)
- Arduino (other)

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- [STL339: The Woodshop is a Play Room](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2025-04-18-stl339-the-woodshop-is-a-play-room) (Shop Talk Live)

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