# Episode 309: A thousand decisions

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2021-06-04
- Length: 56m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-06-04-episode-309-a-thousand-decisions
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-309-a-thousand-decisions

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss the intense decision-making required in their respective projects, from Diresta's TV show production to Picciuto's custom cabinetry and Diresta's R2-D2 build. They analyze how audience expectations and release schedules impact content performance, noting that deviating from their usual Thursday drop caused a significant drop in views for one video. The conversation also covers the technical challenges of using a CNC machine with an automatic tool changer and the supply chain delays affecting Diresta's kitchen renovation.

## Chapters

- [0:11](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-06-04-episode-309-a-thousand-decisions#t=11) The 'Thousand Decisions' of TV Production
- [19:18](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-06-04-episode-309-a-thousand-decisions#t=1158) Supply Chain Delays and Kitchen Renovation
- [27:23](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-06-04-episode-309-a-thousand-decisions#t=1643) Impact of Release Day on Video Performance
- [33:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-06-04-episode-309-a-thousand-decisions#t=1988) Building and Navigating the R2-D2 Robot
- [44:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-06-04-episode-309-a-thousand-decisions#t=2648) CNC Tool Changers and Machine Crashes
- [49:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2021-06-04-episode-309-a-thousand-decisions#t=2948) Content Recommendations and Industry Commentary

## Topics

- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [EDA & CAD tools](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/eda-and-cad-tools)
- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)

## Most relevant to

companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- Home Depot (company)
- Shot Bot (tool)
- DIY Perks (other)
- PlayStation 5 (product)
- He-Man (product)
- R2-D2 (product)
- Corian (material)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [120: Imbue All of the Choices](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2025-01-18-120-imbue-all-of-the-choices) (Thoroughly Considered)
- [77: Frozen, Comfortable, Bubble](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2022-02-23-77-frozen-comfortable-bubble) (Thoroughly Considered)
- [11: The Time In-Between](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2016-04-01-11-the-time-in-between) (Thoroughly Considered)
- [18: No Cool Cheap Screwdrivers](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2016-09-17-18-no-cool-cheap-screwdrivers) (Thoroughly Considered)
- [58: Nothing Can Stop Us Now](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2020-04-01-58-nothing-can-stop-us-now) (Thoroughly Considered)

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