# 491: A Mouth Like a Torn Bag

- Show: [Making It](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it)
- Published: 2025-07-25
- Length: 1h 19m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-07-25-491-a-mouth-like-a-torn-bag
- Listen: https://making-it-with-jimmy-diresta-bob-clagett-and-david-picciuto.castos.com/episodes/491-a-mouth-like-a-torn-bag

## Summary

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.

## Chapters

- [0:01](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-07-25-491-a-mouth-like-a-torn-bag#t=1) Live Event Announcement and Project Updates
- [4:20](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-07-25-491-a-mouth-like-a-torn-bag#t=260) Bob Clagett's Car Restoration and House Renovations
- [11:27](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-07-25-491-a-mouth-like-a-torn-bag#t=687) David Picciuto's Upcycled Cabinet and Creative Process
- [19:12](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-07-25-491-a-mouth-like-a-torn-bag#t=1152) Jimmy Diresta's Pool Noodle Connector System
- [27:30](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-07-25-491-a-mouth-like-a-torn-bag#t=1650) Designing the Pool House and Construction Challenges
- [44:15](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-07-25-491-a-mouth-like-a-torn-bag#t=2655) Ethical Dilemmas in Sponsorships and Ads
- [52:08](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-07-25-491-a-mouth-like-a-torn-bag#t=3128) Sustainability, Plastic Waste, and Filament Recycling
- [1:12:20](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-07-25-491-a-mouth-like-a-torn-bag#t=4340) Recommendations and Patreon Support

## Topics

- [Validation & product-market fit](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/validation-and-product-market-fit)
- [Prototyping & iteration](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/prototyping)
- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)
- [Sustainability & circular products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sustainability-and-circularity)
- [Industrial & consumer product design](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/industrial-design)

## Most relevant to

makers and hobbyists

## Mentioned

- Carolina Boots (company)
- PETG (material)
- PLA (material)
- Fusion (tool)
- Revit (tool)
- Ford Bronco (product)
- Scout (product)
- BetterHelp (company)
- Form Labs (company)
- Loop (company)

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