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The Maker's Happy Hour
by Craig Cowan
The Makers Happy Hour is an up beat, casual chat with two friends and their guests. Let's dive into random topics and get our mind off the world around us. Hosted by Lindsay Zuelich (@Wood_Brain) and Craig Cowan (@TheBarefootForge).
Episodes
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Episode 81 Work Bench Con 2022
Tonight we chat about Work Bench Con, a great event for all makers taking place in Atlanta Georgia Feb 24th-26th. We're going, and we've partnered up with WBC to offer you a discount! See ya there!
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Episode80- Planning for Makers Camp '21
After a year's Hiatus- Craig and Lindsay return to triumphantly plan an IN PERSON Happy Hour event at the Catskill Mountain Maker's Camp! Be there! In this episode, we talk about training our bodies for in person events, Jurassic Park, cold weather clothing, nipples, a Racist man with a…
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Episode 79- Kat Liepins questions Third Nipples.
Tonight we chat with octopus artist Kat Liepins (@Kat_Liepins_Art) about the allure of additional nipples, and whether or not mermaids have butt cheeks. We discuss college pranks, overhead projectors, and propose legislation outlawing glitter during the pandemic. Kat is about as cool of a Kat as...
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Episode 78- Caleb talks about Breakfast.
Tonight we chat with Caleb of “You Can Make This Too” (@Youcanmakethistoo)- a Youtubesman with a passion for Waffles. We chat extensively about the physics of hash browns and tater tots, the properties of a good omelet, and why birds don’t have nipples. We learn about the importance of BBQ, the...
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Episode 77- Joanie Sprague talks about Toilet Plungers.
Tonight we chat with America’s Next Top Model star Joanie Sprague (@Joaniesprague), about toilet plungers. We chat about chasing waterfalls (Don’t!!!), Crazy industrial tours, and how to run your business in a “me” vs “we” basis. We break down where to stay at conferences, the important of...
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Episode 76- Johnny Tromboukis talks about Meatloaf.
Tonight we chat with Johnny Tromboukis (@Jtwoodworks), a woodworker who once built a kite. We talk extensively about meatloaf, discuss fertilizers and plant nutrient deficiencies, famous instagram dogs, and line dancing at middle school dances. This is a lengthy discussion on the intricacies of...
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Episode 75- We're Still Doing This!!!
Tonight, Lindsay and Craig chat about the fact that they're still chatting! We're 75 episodes deep, over 100 hours of content, and we love you! Thanks for the support!
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Episode 74- Ethan Carter talks about Yachts and Fish.
Tonight we chat with Ethan of @Ethancarterdesigns mostly about yachts, eating dogs, and fish. We chat about the films of John C Reilly, the sinking of “The Essex”, how axle grease will ruin your life, and specify when is the correct time to wash your pants. Ethan jumped right into it, and we had…
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Episode 73- Char started eating meat.
Tonight our friend Char of @WoodenMaven tells us how the pandemic inspired her to start eating meat again! We have a detailed discussion on garbage, the finest mac and cheese, dry cereal, and the importance of good butter. Char is apparently terrified of spiders, ready to learn tik tok, and built…
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Episode 72- Brad Rodriguez teaches us about Lightning Bugs.
Tonight we chat with Karaoke Legend Brad Rodriguez (@FixThisBuildThat ). This is by far our most random episode to date, we touch on everything from pocket monkeys to bass fishing, the quest to be Bilingual to the perfect Mac and Cheese, and all manner of Adam Sandler movies. Brad answers the age...
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Episode 71- Justin tells a dirty story and April plays with Legos.
Tonight we speak with the dynamic content duo of Justin Mabie (@_Callmemabie_) and April Wilkerson (@Wilker_Dos). This episode becomes Justin's "Quarterly performance review", we learn that everything is bigger in Texas, discuss our school mascots, give tips on how to eat a hot dog, and discuss…
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Episode 70- Alma describes the perfect Hamburger.
Tonight we chat with Alma of Pink Soul Studios (@Pinksoulstudios) about our poop schedules, the ultimate Pickel, the best hamburger, and the importance of noodle texture in Mac and Cheese. We agreed that Kettle Corn is delicious, our favorite cartoons, and our past experiences with pet fish. Alma...
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Episode 68- Shara discusses frozen Pizza.
Tonight we chat with Shara (@Woodshopdiaries) about advancements in frozen Pizza technology, our favorite seafoods, and our enthusiasm for communal nachos. We get into the detail’s of Shara’s house build in the middle of a field of beans, how corn is harvested, and describe our favorite barbecue...
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Episode 69- Mecyver talks about Cats.
Tonight we chat with MJ (@Mecyver) about cats, everyone’s favorite bread, and men’s overalls. We take a deep dive into pizza, wetsuits, and her favorite pair of pants. At some point Craig has a side conversation with his father about what gear a VW bus should be in to go up a particular hill, and...
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Episode 67- Amanda Russel discusses "Flip Phones".
Tonight we chat with woodworking teacher Amanda Russel (@Sawdustwoman) about flip phones, old technology, and shaving your legs with a straight razor. We talk about sardines and other preserved small fishes, technological advancements that effect our lives, and our favorite wood working tools!...
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Episode 66- A Jeweler who eats anchovies.
Tonight we chat with our new friend Margot Wolf (@Margotwolfjewelry), a Texas based jeweler that we just met like running into someone at a bar. Despite being someone who produces high end bolo-ties and has owned multiple Dodge Strati (Is that the plural for a Dodge Stratus?), she's a pretty cool...
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Episode 65- Knabe Woodworking talks about professional cornhole.
Tonight we chat with Nick and Kaitlyn of Knabe Woodworking (@Knabewoodwork) about Horology, Cartography, and professional cornhole. We get some guidance in how to reach out to brands you'd like to work with, how to build a relationship with sponsors, and the importance of a good hug. These guys…
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Episode 64- Lazy Guy DIY and the perfect PBJ.
Tonight we chat with a Lazy Guy named Adam (@lazyguydiy) about the perfect peanut butter and jelly sandwich. We dive deep into our favorite berries, the first person to eat a tomato, words with friends, and the predatory instincts of chickens. Adam is a good friend, a fun guy, and a truly wise…
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Episode 63- A painter discusses grilled cheese sandwiches.
Tonight we chat with Kimberlee Watson (@kimberleewatsonart), an artist that we just met on this podcast. Just like we’re hanging out at a bar, we brought on someone that was a stranger to us (but left as a friend!). This Texas based painter taught us everything we need to know about the ideal...
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Episode 62- Adam Rich discusses Slabs.
Tonight we chat with our buddy Adam Rich of @Rich17designs about slabs of wood, the extremeness of Australia, and a resurgence in "Pogs". We lay down some hot tips on how to grow better tomatoes, review energy drinks, and watch something weird involving "Robo Cop". There's few things better in…
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Episode 61- Bart Komar wants a Sloth.
Today we hang out with Bart Komar @Komarproject for a deep dive into the exotic animal industry. We touch on some bass fishing tips, the value of currency, and the delights of good fresh fruit. This one's long, and fantastic!
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Episode 60- Stevie Loves Harry Potter!
Tonight we talk with Stevie of @builtbystevie, a nashville based superhero of woodworking about the Harry Potter Chronicles. We discuss toilet paper shortages, strange laws, and a love of dehydrated foods. Steveie, like everyone, wishes to be an astronaut, so we discuss safety glasses and first…
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Episode 59- Ben Uyeda "Grand Theft Agriculture"
Tonight we chat with Ben Uyeda (@Benjaminuyeda) about keeping up with the kardashians, ugly houses, cans of wine, and something called "Grand Theft Agriculture". We chat about women's pockets, men's overalls, and our favorite Jim Carey movies. This was a fun hangout, and it gets pretty weird…
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Episode 58- Stephanie hates spiders.
Tonight we chat with Stephanie of Uncommon Outpost (@Uncommonoutpost), a cool cat that makes stuff! We chat about liquor, gardening, and freezing vegetables. We touch on avoiding hangovers, weird medical history, and she showed up with a box of mashed potatoes with a face on it! It got weird, but...
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Episode 57- Joe Mielke has an impressive VHS Collection.
Tonight we have the joy of chatting with Joe Mielke (@SkodaBigJoe) about two by fours, old video games, and his impressive VHS collection. We discuss "Kiestering" board game pieces into prisons, the prices of sprinter vans, and the combination to Craig's highschool Gym Locker. Most importantly…
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Episode 56- Chris Giffrow talks about natural disasters.
Tonight we chat with Chris Griffrow (@Cowdogcraftworks), a woodworker and attorney from Florida about natural disasters and the musical artist "Pittbull" (The voice of our generation). We describe flavors and smells, have a lengthy talk about drill bits, and lay down some great tips in how to…
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Episode 55- Ronders talks about Breakfast Cereal.
Tonight we chat with a man who’s last name contains no Vowels (Ronald Dyrcz) (@Rondersdotcom) about breakfast cereals, unsuccessful movies, and etsy. We touch on slabbing trees, murder hornets, and partake in one of the greatest debates of our time- “Home Depot” vs “Lowes”. Ronders is a fun guy,...
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Episode 54- Sadie Mae talks about Bugs!
Tonight we talk with Sadie Mae (@Theawesomeorange) about living with scorpions, how to cook a lobster, and lawnmowers! We discuss many different bugs (Including lightning bugs), Chia Pets, and this crazy story about Curt’s Wash Machine. Sadie is a bundle of joy, and this was blast!
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Episode 53- Chris from Maker Made CNC talks about 3D printing and getting into CNC!
Tonight we chat with Chris Skiles of Maker Made CNC (@MakermadeCNC) about harbor freight tools, crappy AA batteries, and home improvement projects. We also touch on 3D printers and their practical applications, the low barrier of entry CNC routers that Maker Made produces, and the importance of a...
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Episode 52- Zack Herberholz discusses Oregon Trail.
Tonight we chat with Zach Herberholz (@ZHFabrications)- assistant adjunct blacksmith at ZH Fabrications in Delaware Ohio. We talk about computer technology from the 1990s and the importance of Oregon Trail, the 2001 cinematic masterpiece “Osmosis Jones”, and our appreciation for champagne. We get...
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Episode 51- Carla's episode gets interrupted by a Bear!
Tonight we chat with Carla (@MakerBabeDIY) about mitre saws and 3d printers, Craig gets in an argument with a Black Bear, and nobody died! This episode took a very sudden and surprising turn in a way we could have never expected! Carla is a cool cat, and we've since had some great conversations...
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Episode 50- We've Made It This Far!
Tonight we chat with.....EACHOTHER! Lindsay (@wood_brain) and Craig (@Thebarefootforge) reflect upon the experience so far, and the fact that we've made it to FIFTY EPISODES.
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Episode 49- The Smiths talk about Cats.
Tonight we chat with our friends Luke and Priscilla Smith (@PLSmithed) about cats, peeing outside, and flip flops. We got pretty saucy, and we ended up talking for almost FOUR HOURS (But edited it down to relevant content) about everything from How to grow your social media accounts, some fun...
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Episode 48- Chris Zep talks about Whale Oil.
Tonight we chat with our friend Chris Zep of @MakeEverythingshop, a youtubesman from long island for a good chat about the useful features of whale oil and NiCd batteries. We share a passion for leatherman multitools, stop motion videos, and names that contain the letter "Z". Chris used to eat...
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Episode 47- Little Bare Furniture talks about Pokemon.
Tonight we talk with Ellen Fure Smith (@LittleBareFurniture) about the wonderful vacation opportunities Ohio has to offer and a deep dive into the world of Pokemon. We talk about woodworking, PPE, overalls, and sour beers. Ellen is a mother, so like most people- she just became a teacher as well,...
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Episode 46- Derek From Malden is someone you should follow!
Tonight we chat with our inspiration for the entire podcast- Derek from Malden! Derek is a fantastically skilled and motivated maker, a truly fantastic friend to everyone, and a genuinely awesome person. If you don’t know Derek- you should be following him! There’s no point in saying any more…
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Episode 45- Keith Decent talks about Jorts.
Tonight we talk with Keith Decent (@Keithdecent), a Youtubesman and wood crafter about how to make YouTube money, how to crate and ship heavy things, and Tik Tok. Craig from our previous episode joins us, takes a bit out of an onion, and we chat about in person networking events. Keith is a fun…
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Episode 44- Craig Decicco talks about the Amish.
Tonight we chat with Craig Decicco (@Decicco_Woodshop), a veteran wood smith from North Carolina. We chat about bee keeping and our experiences with the Amish. We cover an instructional guide to making your own “Jorts”, and make an analogy at some point to squeezing out hundreds of individual...
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Episode 43- Brandy Aube showed up with a pineapple.
Tonight we chat with Brandy Aube of @Brandy.studio about TIG welding, fire extinguishers, meat shortages, and getting old. We chat about the role of metal workers in the maker community and all three of us showed up with a pineapple. It was a good time!
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Episode 42- Sarah Fogle talks about chocolate chip cookies.
Tonight we speak with master blogger Sarah Fogle (@Uglyducklingdiy) about her 1946 camper build, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and the qualities of a good chocolate chip cookie. We discuss her giant carrot, the merits of pies vs cakes, and how to best loose SD memory cards. Sarah's always been a fun...
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Episode 41- An electrician talks about Pants.
Tonight we talk with an expert on electricity- Patrick Reynolds (@Reynopatrick) about pants. We dive deep into what goes into a good pair of pants, efficient use of pocket space, vandalizing cars, people from Australia, and Rottweilers. We touch on eating rabbits, cow tipping, and Patrick lays…
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Episode 40- Bernie Solo loves tomatoes.
Tonight we speak with Bernie Solo (@Worksbysolo), a creative inventor from Michigan about the history of tomatoes, carnivorous plants, and getting into blacksmithing. We discuss the sinking of the Edmond Fitzgerald, the fact that Lindsay’s been on instagram since 2010, and some practical insight...
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Episode 39- Xyla Foxlin talks about Bacon.
Tonight we talk with Xyla Foxlin, an engineer from Ohio and and former "Mrs. Cleveland" about Tik Tok, Bacon, and pooping. We touch on clogging drains, a wooden corset, and continuously shout out our friends at Total Boat. We discuss the engineering and marketing associated with Kit Kat's…
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Episode 38- Growler Domestic Edited
Tonight we hang out with Jordan Goetz (@Growlerdomestic) a woodsmith from texas. We chat about how to make the best macaroni and cheese, we argue the merits of miracle whip vs mayonnaise, and debate the difference between "Bands" and "Groups". We talk about poop knives, mens overalls, and the...
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Episode 37- Paul Jackman talks about Cats.
Tonight we chat with Paul Jackman, a legendary puppeteer from Southern Kansas about the Honda Element, Cutting off fingers, and our mutual hero- Derek From Malden. We touch on organizing video files, dangerous tools, and cats. Paul is a larger than life fellow that comes up with creative ways to...
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Episode 36- Our lawyer talks about "Star Wars".
Tonight we chat with our buddy Curt Wadsworth (@Curtwadsworth) about trademarks, patents, and why we won't use the term "Super Bowl" without the expressed written consent of the NFL. We dive deep into his creepy basement CNC workshop, the different types of belly buttons that exist, and he…
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Episode 35- Michael Alm names all the Spice Girls.
Tonight we chat with plywood artist Michael Alm (@Almfab) about pond yachts, seaplanes, and books about great adventures. We discuss electric lawnmowers, why you can't bring a banana on a boat, and the plot of the cinematic masterpiece "Spice World". We spent two hours hanging out, though at some...
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Episode 34- Sarah Listi has enough toilet paper.
Tonight we talk with Sarah Listi of @ToolGirlsGarage about the joys of owl pellets, her crazy neighbor, worm farming, and epoxy. She’s teaching her kids at home the importance of traditional math- none of that “NEW MATH” in the Listi house, and we chat about diamonds. Sarah is a ton of fun and...
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Episode 33- Marylou talks about good oral hygiene.
Tonight we talk with Marylou Anderson (@madeby_marylou) about the importance of good oral hygiene, our favorite breakfasts, and videography equipment. At some point, Lindsay had to take a nap, everyone grabs a potato, and we really break down the poem “Gin and Juice”. This one got particularly...
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Episode 32- Ellen Durkan showed up in lingerie.
Tonight we chat with Ellen Durkin (@Ironmaidenforge) who showed up wearing lingerie, and we got pretty saucy. Honestly, I didn't really listen to this episode- so i have no idea what to say about this one. I look forward to hearing it!
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The Makers Happy Hour is an up beat, casual chat with two friends and their guests. Let's dive into random topics and get our mind off the world around us. Hosted by Lindsay Zuelich (@Wood_Brain) and Craig Cowan (@TheBarefootForge).
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The Maker's Happy Hour is created and hosted by Craig Cowan.
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