Hardware Podcasts

Episode 166: Opie Matlock

Making It · 27 Apr 2018 · 58m

What this episode covers

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss the current state of the maker movement, debating whether it has plateaued or is simply evolving. They share personal updates, including Jimmy's shop renovations and a heavy steel cabinet for celebrity chef Adam Perry Lang, Bob's antique hunting and lounge build, and David's 'Infinity Gauntlet' salad tongs. The conversation also explores the challenges creators face in balancing audience growth with personal artistic evolution and the logistical realities of living their lives in public.

Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Shaper, Herman Miller, Disney, Rockler, FastCap
Products
Avengers, Infinity Gauntlet, American Graffiti, Star Wars, Glow Forge, Cool Tools, Knife Talk, The Make or Break Show
Tools
Squarespace
Also
Adam Perry Lang, Tony Rouleau, Maker Central, Eames, Ron Howard, Colin Furze, Michael Aalm, Kevin Kelly, Craig, Brandon

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