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Making the Bands

by Cameron Banga & Jon Becker

Our protagonists, Cameron Banga and Jon Becker, are Apple Watch enthusiasts. After a year of watch ownership, both agree that there is a gap in the market for a very specific type of watch band. In this podcast, Cameron and Jon will discuss their experiences as they source different watch bands from a variety of manufacturers, in an attempt to create a product they can sell on the internet.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 15: This Entire Episode Was Edited on an iPad

    In this episode, Cameron decided to pay $20 for the full In App Purchase inside of Ferrite for iPad, so that he could edit the entire episode on iPad. The results are a mixed bag. And we apologize for Cameron falling off the podcast for a thirty second interval or two. Also, our favorite part is…

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  2. Episode 14: Let's Talk About Our First Month of Sales

    After a short hiatus, Jon and Cameron return to talk about how sales have gone during the first month of ToneBands availability.

  3. Episode 13: Our First Week of Sales

    ToneBands have been for sale officially, for 7 days and 16 hours. Jon and Cameron offer their hot takes on the first week of availability.

  4. Episode 12: ToneBands are Available for Sale

    There's no summary, no build up, no beating around the bush. ToneBands are available today at ToneBands.com. During this episode, Jon and Cameron discuss this historic event.

  5. Episode 11: A Slight Delay, but Still On Course

    We've taken a few weeks off while we waited for the band and worked out logistics. But we're close! Website and official sales discussed in this fantastic episode!

  6. Episode 10: A Test of the Emergency Broadcast System

    In an abbreviated emergency episode of the podcast (due mostly to Cameron's inability to stay healthy), the guys discuss a couple potential issues that have arisen during the purchase of the first order of ToneBands. Will the order still be possible? Will the project bankrupt our protagonists?…

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  7. Episode 9: Down on the Farm

    Very important news. Our order has been placed. Soon, we will have bands which will be available for sale on our website! Listen as Jon and Cameron discuss the process of ordering bands, setting up a website, and what comes next. And for those of you who don't get tired of listening to us talk,...

  8. Episode 8: Cameron Deleted the Better Version of This Episode

    After a long holiday hiatus, Jon and Cameron are back, for arguably the most important episode of Making the Bands. In this episode, Cameron and Jon drop information on the first run of ToneBands. If you want to know which colors are available, and what they'll cost, then you'll want to hear this...

  9. Episode 7: I Looked to See What Was Not Good

    Presidential libraries, shipping fiascos, and our final thoughts before we finalize an order of bands.

  10. Episode 6: So We Got Some Feedback

    We have sample band giveaway winners this week! Didn't win? We're seeing a lot of interest in bands and want to make sure that everyone who wants one can get one. So listen in at the 12:30 mark, and we have some information on getting onto a first-priority list once we have actual bands available...

  11. Episode 5: A Social Media Extravaganza!

    So far, Cameron and Jon have used this podcast to discuss the process of ordering and testing sample Apple Watch bands that they have ordered thus far. In this episode, they've tossed the silicone and metal pin talk out the window, and are talking exclusively about how they are currently using...

  12. Episode 4: Susan Lake Red

    This is what happens when you go into a show with no notes. Jon and Cameron spend the first bit of this show discussing the hypothetical situation of ARM processors in MacBook Pros. From there, things progress to a lengthy discussion about what colors to order in what will hopefully be the final...

  13. Episode 3: A Little Bit Larger and More Bulbous

    Jon and Cameron have both gotten the chance to give both sets of band samples a test drive. The guys talk overall impressions on both sample batches, what they want to order next, and answer some listener email!

  14. Episode 2: Make Your Wearing Fashioner

    It's a very exciting time, as the first sample bands have arrived from Shenzhen, China. Cameron and Jon discuss their initial impressions on the black metal pin, the silicone band quality, the band color, and a variety of other details with their new sample watch bands.

  15. Episode 1: The O-Town of Third Party Apple Watch Band Makers

    Cameron Banga and Jon Becker have determined that there is a specific type of band for their Apple Watches that they can not buy. Despite looking far and wide for a band that meets their need, they still feel as if there is a gap in the market. In this episode, Cameron and Jon discuss how they…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Our protagonists, Cameron Banga and Jon Becker, are Apple Watch enthusiasts. After a year of watch ownership, both agree that there is a gap in the market for a very specific type of watch band. In this podcast, Cameron and Jon will discuss their experiences as they source different watch bands from a variety of manufacturers, in an attempt to create a product they can sell on the internet.

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Cameron Banga & Jon Becker

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How many episodes does Making the Bands have?

Making the Bands currently has 15 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Making the Bands about?

Our protagonists, Cameron Banga and Jon Becker, are Apple Watch enthusiasts. After a year of watch ownership, both agree that there is a gap in the market for a very specific type of watch band. In this podcast, Cameron and Jon will discuss their experiences as they source different watch bands...

How often does Making the Bands release new episodes?

Making the Bands has 15 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.

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Making the Bands is created and hosted by Cameron Banga & Jon Becker.
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