# The 10 Most Memorable Moments from the First 100 Episodes of Manufacturing Happy Hour

- Show: [Manufacturing Happy Hour](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour)
- Published: 2022-07-19
- Length: 26m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2022-07-19-the-10-most-memorable-moments-from-the-first-100-episodes-of-manufacturing-happy
- Listen: http://manufacturinghappyhour.com

## Summary

Host Chris Luecke recounts the 10 most memorable moments from the first 100 episodes of Manufacturing Happy Hour, reflecting on the show's evolution from a DIY video series to a global community platform. He highlights key milestones including the launch of the podcast in 2019, the pivot to virtual events during the pandemic, and the successful return to live events at major industry conferences like Automate. Luecke emphasizes the importance of human connection, citing specific guests such as Steve Parkhill, Vinod Anandarajah, and Jeff Burnstein, and shares anecdotes about the show's early beer-fueled recordings and unexpected live event interruptions.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2022-07-19-the-10-most-memorable-moments-from-the-first-100-episodes-of-manufacturing-happy#t=0) Introduction and Show Milestones
- [0:40](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2022-07-19-the-10-most-memorable-moments-from-the-first-100-episodes-of-manufacturing-happy#t=40) The Manufacturing Happy Hour Community
- [0:40](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2022-07-19-the-10-most-memorable-moments-from-the-first-100-episodes-of-manufacturing-happy#t=40) Starting the Show and Early Beer-Fueled Episodes
- [0:40](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2022-07-19-the-10-most-memorable-moments-from-the-first-100-episodes-of-manufacturing-happy#t=40) First Live Event Outside the Bay Area
- [0:40](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2022-07-19-the-10-most-memorable-moments-from-the-first-100-episodes-of-manufacturing-happy#t=40) Live Event Mishaps and Interruptions
- [13:59](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2022-07-19-the-10-most-memorable-moments-from-the-first-100-episodes-of-manufacturing-happy#t=839) Launching the Podcast and Early Guests
- [13:59](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2022-07-19-the-10-most-memorable-moments-from-the-first-100-episodes-of-manufacturing-happy#t=839) The First Virtual Happy Hour During the Pandemic
- [13:59](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2022-07-19-the-10-most-memorable-moments-from-the-first-100-episodes-of-manufacturing-happy#t=839) Automation Fair Pre-Party and Return to Live Events
- [13:59](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2022-07-19-the-10-most-memorable-moments-from-the-first-100-episodes-of-manufacturing-happy#t=839) Conclusion and Future Outlook

## Topics

- [Marketing & brand](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/marketing-and-brand)
- [Creator business](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/creator-business)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Maker community & events](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/maker-community)
- [Growth, exits & acquisitions](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/growth-exits-and-acquisitions)

## Most relevant to

companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- Rockwell Automation (company)
- Kanavu Automation (company)
- Softing (company)
- Zebra Technologies (company)
- Marquette University (other)
- FedEx (company)
- A3 Association for Advancing Automation (company)
- Haymarket Brewing (other)
- Pubcast Worldwide (product)

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- [500: Making It Live in Boston](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2025-10-03-500-making-it-live-in-boston) (Making It)
- [Episode 182: Been trying to sell out for years](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2018-09-07-episode-182-been-trying-to-sell-out-for-years) (Making It)
- [100 - Celebrating our 100th episode from the Specright Summit with Cory, Matthew, and Megan](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/people-of-packaging/2022-01-20-100-celebrating-our-100th-episode-from-the-specright-summit-with-cory-matthew-an) (People of Packaging)
- [It's the Electromaker Show 100th Episode!](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-electromaker-show/2023-02-23-its-the-electromaker-show-100th-episode) (The Electromaker Show)
- [Episode 200: Making It 200 Live (not really)](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/making-it/2019-02-01-episode-200-making-it-200-live-not-really) (Making It)

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