# 400: Are We Done Yet?

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2023-06-09
- Length: 1h 08m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-06-09-400-are-we-done-yet
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/400-are-we-done-yet

## Summary

Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their current projects, including Jimmy's pool table and go-kart builds, Bob's Karmann Ghia restoration and plasma table installation, and David's progress on his car. They also brainstorm concepts for a potential live podcast tour, discussing interactive elements and audience engagement strategies. The episode concludes with recommendations for other creators and media, highlighting Jake Carlini, Peter Quinstagram, and the film Across the Spider-Verse.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-06-09-400-are-we-done-yet#t=1) Introduction: Recording mishaps and backup audio strategies
- [2:49](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-06-09-400-are-we-done-yet#t=169) Jimmy Diresta: Being followed for filming traffic and paranoia
- [8:47](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-06-09-400-are-we-done-yet#t=527) Bob Clagett: Plasma table power issues and Karmann Ghia bodywork
- [22:02](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-06-09-400-are-we-done-yet#t=1322) David Picciuto: Pool table construction and go-kart plans
- [29:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-06-09-400-are-we-done-yet#t=1740) Jimmy Diresta: New house restoration and printing press setup
- [30:57](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-06-09-400-are-we-done-yet#t=1857) Live Podcast Tour: Brainstorming interactive formats and games
- [42:47](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-06-09-400-are-we-done-yet#t=2567) Motorcycle stories: Billy Lane, Daytona Beach, and the 'Leaf' incident
- [50:44](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-06-09-400-are-we-done-yet#t=3044) Patreon shoutouts and creator recommendations
- [1:07:38](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2023-06-09-400-are-we-done-yet#t=4058) Conclusion: Celebrating 400 episodes

## Topics

- [Crowdfunding & preorders](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/crowdfunding)
- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)
- [Mechanical engineering](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/mechanical-engineering)
- [Materials & manufacturing processes](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/materials-and-processes)
- [Sourcing & supply chain](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sourcing-and-supply-chain)
- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies

## Mentioned

- Roadcaster (tool)
- GoPro (product)
- DJI (product)
- Apple Watch (product)
- Karmann Ghia (product)
- Rust Mort (material)
- Black Billiards (company)
- Harbor Freight (company)
- Choppers Inc. (company)
- Jake Carlini (other)
- Peter Quinstagram (other)
- Across the Spider-Verse (other)

## Related episodes from other shows

- [56: Are We About To Do a Gift Guide Episode?](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/thoroughly-considered/2019-12-04-56-are-we-about-to-do-a-gift-guide-episode) (Thoroughly Considered)
- [STL214.5: The one with no questions](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/shop-talk-live/2020-05-01-stl214-5-the-one-with-no-questions) (Shop Talk Live)
- [BONUS: Your Cat's Not Part of the Band](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2021-06-18-bonus-your-cats-not-part-of-the-band) (Embedded.fm)
- [Tools, Education, & Community for Engineers](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/being-an-engineer/2023-07-21-tools-education-community-for-engineers) (Being an Engineer)
- [033 - All Over the Place](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/unnamed-reverse-engineering-podcast/2020-04-27-033-all-over-the-place) (Unnamed Reverse Engineering Podcast)

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