# Episode 216: A love letter to MAKER FAIRE

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2019-06-14
- Length: 1h 02m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-06-14-episode-216-a-love-letter-to-maker-faire
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-216-a-love-letter-to-maker-faire

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss the recent shutdown of Maker Media, including the layoff of 22 staff members and the suspension of Maker Faire events, while debating how the maker community can sustain local fairs without the central infrastructure. The hosts critique the previous execution of Maker Faire, citing issues with YouTube channel curation, vendor integration, and audio quality, while proposing new formats like a 'Maker Con' or brick-and-mortar 'Maker Con Shop' to replace the event model. They also share current projects, including Diresta’s rush-built Guinness beer table using V-carving techniques, Picciuto’s world’s fanciest trash can, and Clagett’s axe-throwing build for kids.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-06-14-episode-216-a-love-letter-to-maker-faire#t=1) Introduction: Maker Media Shutdown and Staff Layoffs
- [3:21](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-06-14-episode-216-a-love-letter-to-maker-faire#t=201) Critique of Maker Faire Execution and YouTube Channel
- [13:02](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-06-14-episode-216-a-love-letter-to-maker-faire#t=782) Vendor Integration and Community Interaction Ideas
- [22:40](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-06-14-episode-216-a-love-letter-to-maker-faire#t=1360) Supporting Local Mini Maker Fairs and Community Engagement
- [38:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-06-14-episode-216-a-love-letter-to-maker-faire#t=2280) Conceptualizing a Maker Con or Brick-and-Mortar Shop
- [52:43](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-06-14-episode-216-a-love-letter-to-maker-faire#t=3163) Current Projects: Guinness Table, Trash Can, and Axe Throwing

## Topics

- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)
- [Crowdfunding & preorders](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/crowdfunding)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Maker Media (company)
- Maker Faire (product)
- Tested (product)
- Essential Joinery (product)
- No Weld Forge (product)

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