# Episode 166: Opie Matlock

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2018-04-27
- Length: 58m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-04-27-episode-166-opie-matlock
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-166-opie-matlock

## Summary

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.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-04-27-episode-166-opie-matlock#t=1) Introduction and Shop Updates
- [4:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-04-27-episode-166-opie-matlock#t=241) Jimmy's Shop Renovation and Adam Perry Lang Cabinet
- [14:33](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-04-27-episode-166-opie-matlock#t=873) Bob's Antique Hunting and Lounge Build
- [17:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-04-27-episode-166-opie-matlock#t=1026) David's Infinity Gauntlet Salad Tongs
- [20:38](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-04-27-episode-166-opie-matlock#t=1238) Movies, Star Wars, and Franchise Fatigue
- [25:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-04-27-episode-166-opie-matlock#t=1508) Creator Growth and Audience Retention
- [35:29](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-04-27-episode-166-opie-matlock#t=2129) Living in Public and Privacy Concerns
- [44:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-04-27-episode-166-opie-matlock#t=2640) Is the Maker Movement Plateauing?
- [52:25](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-04-27-episode-166-opie-matlock#t=3145) Podcast Recommendations and Patreon

## Topics

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

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Adam Perry Lang (other)
- Squarespace (tool)
- Tony Rouleau (other)
- Maker Central (other)
- Shaper (company)
- Herman Miller (company)
- Eames (other)
- Avengers (product)
- Infinity Gauntlet (product)
- Ron Howard (other)
- American Graffiti (product)
- Star Wars (product)
- Disney (company)
- Colin Furze (other)
- Rockler (company)
- FastCap (company)
- Michael Aalm (other)
- Glow Forge (product)
- Cool Tools (product)
- Kevin Kelly (other)
- Knife Talk (product)
- Craig (other)
- The Make or Break Show (product)
- Brandon (other)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [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)
- [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)
- [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)
- [The 10 Most Memorable Moments from the First 100 Episodes of Manufacturing Happy Hour](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2022-07-19-the-10-most-memorable-moments-from-the-first-100-episodes-of-manufacturing-happy) (Manufacturing Happy Hour)
- [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)

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