# 372: I became addicted to making things

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2022-10-07
- Length: 1h 20m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-10-07-372-i-became-addicted-to-making-things
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/episode-372-i-became-addicted-to-making-things

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss how making serves as a form of therapy and a replacement for destructive habits. Diresta details his preparation for Maker Camp, including managing his home and a new pizza oven, while also showcasing a screen-accurate severed hand prop for a Star Wars lightsaber display. Clagett shares his personal history with alcoholism and how the workshop became his 'therapy,' while Picciuto reflects on the energizing experience of attending VidSummit and the importance of continuous learning.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-10-07-372-i-became-addicted-to-making-things#t=1) Introduction: Maker Camp preparations and house management
- [5:53](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-10-07-372-i-became-addicted-to-making-things#t=353) Maker Camp activities: Panels, welding, and the jackalope burn
- [15:55](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-10-07-372-i-became-addicted-to-making-things#t=955) David Picciuto's VidSummit experience and note-taking strategies
- [23:37](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-10-07-372-i-became-addicted-to-making-things#t=1417) Jimmy Diresta's Arduino course and Star Wars lightsaber prop
- [34:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-10-07-372-i-became-addicted-to-making-things#t=2040) Bob Clagett's journey from alcoholism to workshop therapy
- [46:39](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-10-07-372-i-became-addicted-to-making-things#t=2799) Making as therapy: Replacing addiction with productive habits
- [57:42](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-10-07-372-i-became-addicted-to-making-things#t=3462) Health transitions and making better choices in middle age
- [1:11:47](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2022-10-07-372-i-became-addicted-to-making-things#t=4307) Creator recommendations: Johnny Harris, Cinema Alchemist, and Creativity Inc.

## Topics

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

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Maker Camp (other)
- VidSummit (other)
- Casper (product)
- 1st Build (product)
- Blackthorn Concepts (company)
- VidCon (other)
- Colin and Samir (other)
- Mr. Beast (other)
- Creativity Inc. (other)
- Star Wars (product)
- Cinema Alchemist (other)
- Nick's Wild Ride (other)
- Vice Grip Garage (other)

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- [STL342: What We Wish We Knew](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2025-05-30-stl342-what-we-wish-we-knew) (Shop Talk Live)
- [STL339: The Woodshop is a Play Room](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2025-04-18-stl339-the-woodshop-is-a-play-room) (Shop Talk Live)
- [Finishing Prototypes with Zack Freedman](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-amp-hour/2021-07-19-finishing-prototypes-with-zack-freedman) (The Amp Hour)
- [439: Ditches and Psychology](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2023-01-06-439-ditches-and-psychology) (Embedded.fm)

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