# Episode 039: Emergency Penguin

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2015-10-02
- Length: 41m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-10-02-episode-039-emergency-penguin
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-039-emergency-penguin

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their recent experiences at the Woodworking in America (WIA) conference, where they met with fellow YouTube creators and fans. David Picciuto shares the story of creating an 'emergency penguin' prototype for a commercial shoot, while Bob Clagett talks about the release of his new book. The hosts also reflect on the growing influence of YouTube in the woodworking community and recommend several channels and creators.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-10-02-episode-039-emergency-penguin#t=1) Introduction and Book Release
- [6:10](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-10-02-episode-039-emergency-penguin#t=370) David's Emergency Penguin Prototype
- [8:55](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-10-02-episode-039-emergency-penguin#t=535) Bob's Airport Travel Mishap
- [12:36](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-10-02-episode-039-emergency-penguin#t=756) Woodworking in America Conference Recap
- [19:43](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-10-02-episode-039-emergency-penguin#t=1183) YouTube vs. Traditional Media in Woodworking
- [23:20](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-10-02-episode-039-emergency-penguin#t=1400) Creator Community and Fan Interactions
- [36:14](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2015-10-02-episode-039-emergency-penguin#t=2174) Recommended Channels and Upcoming Events

## Topics

- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)
- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Woodworking in America (other)
- Atlanta Maker Fair (other)
- Pittsburgh Maker Fair (other)
- X-Carve (product)
- Blazing Nail Gun (other)
- Get Hands Dirty (other)

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- [STL250: Catching up with Ed Pirnik](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2021-09-24-stl250-catching-up-with-ed-pirnik) (Shop Talk Live)
- [Special Announcement from Shop Talk Live](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2013-04-19-special-announcement-from-shop-talk-live) (Shop Talk Live)
- [STL327: Live from Woodworking In America](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2024-10-18-stl327-live-from-woodworking-in-america) (Shop Talk Live)
- [STL354: Go and Do the Thing](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2025-11-14-stl354-go-and-do-the-thing) (Shop Talk Live)
- [81: Two of Those People Can't Be Ducks](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2014-12-17-81-two-of-those-people-cant-be-ducks) (Embedded.fm)

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