Making It · 25 Jul 2025 · 1h 19m
Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto discuss their current projects, including Diresta's pool noodle connector system and pool house design, Clagett's car restoration and house renovations, and Picciuto's upcycled wall cabinet. The hosts also engage in a deep dive into the ethics of choosing sponsorships, debating integrity regarding cigarette ads, video games, and past controversies like BetterHelp's data practices. They conclude by recommending creators like Mr. Pete and Alison Crowther, and discussing the new Superman movie and Flula Borg's videos.
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Dan Provost and Tom Gerhardt of Studio Neat provide an update on the production of their product, the Keen, discussing the challenges of tolerances and assembly. They then engage in a deep discussion about the ethics of product reviews, specifically analyzing the backlash against the Humane AI Pin and Rabbit R1 for launching unfinished hardware with polished industrial design. The hosts debate the responsibility of influential reviewers like Marques Brownlee and the importance of context and shared values in evaluating tech products.
Tom Gerhardt and Dan Provost of Studio Neat discuss the launch of their new product, The Material Dock, an adjustable charging stand for iPhones and Apple Watches made from walnut and molded cork. They detail the manufacturing challenges, including supplier failures and a lightning strike on their local woodshop, and explain design decisions such as including a screwdriver and using 3D printed internal parts. The episode also covers the creation of a viral marketing video using post-Steve Jobs keynote footage and their strategy for selling directly to consumers.
Hosts Elecia White and Christopher White discuss non-work activities, including Christopher's office rearrangement and the installation of a Waldorf Blofeld synthesizer and a 48-Point Balanced Patchbay to manage his music gear. They review the Solarbotics Squid Hunting CearouSol Kit, noting its clever solar-charging capacitor circuit, and discuss Chris's collaboration with his brother on music production and potential vinyl releases via Kickstarter. Elecia shares her progress in origami and the formation of a virtual book club, while both hosts reflect on their goals for 2020 and the negative impact of social media.
Dan Provost and Tom Gerhardt of Studio Neat discuss how their products, the Material Dock and Cosmonaut, benefited from unexpected viral moments, such as the AirPower announcement and the Draw Something app launch. They reflect on the risks of relying on these 'flash in the pan' opportunities and explain their strategic shift away from rushing products to beat Apple rumors toward focusing on sustainable, high-quality design. The episode concludes with a 'Dan's Tech Corner' segment analyzing the engineering and user experience trade-offs of foldable smartphones, specifically comparing the Samsung Galaxy Fold and Huawei Mate X.
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