The Modern Maker Podcast

Michael Montgomery

The Modern Maker Podcast is a weekly podcast about making things by hand. From wood, to concrete, to leather, our hosts Ben Uyeda, Chris Salomone, and Mike Montgomery chat about what it's like to be a "Maker" in it's current state.

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253 episodes
Updated July 18

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Sep 10, 2017 · 24 min
EP. 053 | Mike Interviews Ben
Happy Weekend! Mike interviews Ben in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 7, 2017 · 52 min
EP. 052 | Frustrations
In this episode we talk about frustrations, what would happen if YouTube disappeared...and answer the age old question "which Doritos do you consider your videos?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 3, 2017 · 35 min
EP. 051 | Ben Interviews Mike
While Mike and Ben were hanging out in California, they decided to record a couple podcasts in person. In this episode Mike Interviews Ben. @benjaminuyeda @modernbuilds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 31, 2017 · 50 min
EP. 050 | No Picnic
Today we talk about what we get out of making (in addition to the items we produce, and any monetary perks.) We also touch on a new and exciting endeavor that the three of us will be undertaking in partner with DWELL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 26, 2017 · 25 min
EP. 049 | Underwater
Ben does his best Mike Rowe imitation, as he sits down with his long-time friend and underwater welder, Rodney to discuss his work. Follow Rodney on Instagram at roderik823 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 24, 2017 · 45 min
EP. 048 | Shortcuts
Some shortcuts we've developed over our making careers. @modernmakerpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 19, 2017 · 23 min
Ep. 047 | No Direction
We were on the verge of not doing a weekend podcast, but Mike and Chris hunkered down and recorded one to keep the streak alive. This is a very unstructured episode, so hopefully you don't hate it. If this is your first listen...start elsewhere :) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 17, 2017 · 57 min
EP. 046 | Just Say No
When to say no. Whether it's to friends, family, clients, or sponsors. Also some cool news at the end, so stick around. @modernmakerpodcast Workbench Con link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/workbenchcon-tickets-35649607937?aff=Ben&afu=5413945177 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 12, 2017 · 34 min
EP. 045 | Picture This
Some tips on staging your work to make the best impact online. @modernmakerpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 10, 2017 · 47 min
EP. 044 | Modern and Beyond
https://www.ryobitools.com/modernmaker This week we talk about how we use the term "Mid Century Modern", if we're in a boom time, and what might be in store for us moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 5, 2017 · 38 min
EP. 043 | Another Conversation with Brad
Weekend alumni Brad Rodriguez, from "Fix This Build That," is back for another one on one conversation with Ben, and to talk about his new podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 3, 2017 · 49 min
EP. 042 | Built To Last
No doubt Seinfeld was built to last, but should your furniture be? All that and more will be revealed this week on the Modern Maker Podcast. @modernmakerpodcast @benjaminuyeda @modernbuilds @foureyesfurniture Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 29, 2017 · 29 min
EP. 041 | With Corey Decker - Sawdust 2 Stitches
Ben sits down with Corey Decker to chat about what it's like being one of the few people renovating spaces AND building the furniture that goes into them. Follow Corey Decker: @sawdust2stitches http://sawdust2stitches.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 27, 2017 · 1 hr 2 min
EP. 040 | Post on Tuesdays!
Today the gang discusses how much work actually goes into producing an entire video, how long it takes us, and why if you only do one thing - it should be posting videos on Tuesdays Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 22, 2017 · 47 min
EP. 039 | Troll the Trolls - until they stab you
This week(end) we take listener questions about handling criticism, tool selection, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 20, 2017 · 1 hr
EP. 038 | PodcastEditFinalFinal01.wav
What do you do to organize your work and daily life? Keep a to do list... multiple to do lists? Lot's of good stuff this week. @modernmakerpodcast @foureyesfurniture @modernbuilds @benjaminuyeda Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 15, 2017 · 46 min
EP. 037 | Wedding Season
We've got the whole crew together for a weekend show! We talk content, inspiration, the future, and a whole lot more. Also stickers are back in stock. If you want one all you have to do is: 1. Give the podcast a review on itunes, etc.. 2. Screenshot the review 3. email it to modernmakerpodcast@gmail.com with your shipping info Thanks in advance for the reviews and support! @modernmakerpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 13, 2017 · 1 hr
EP. 036 | To Buy Or Not To Buy (Make)
There's a time for making and a time for buying...and that time is unique to each of us. This week we talk about that, answer some questions, and Mike gets emotional. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 8, 2017 · 49 min
EP. 035 | It's "Double XL" not "XXL"
Failed mirror projects, new CNC's, and an axe in the middle of the forest. Happy weekend, make something cool! @modernmakerpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 6, 2017 · 1 hr
EP. 034 | Kiss the Chicken
No specific topic going into todays episode, but we end up talking mainly about motivation and fried chicken - the two staples that any good maker should be relying on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Modern Maker Podcast

EP. 053 | Mike Interviews Ben

EP. 052 | Frustrations

EP. 051 | Ben Interviews Mike

EP. 050 | No Picnic

EP. 049 | Underwater

EP. 048 | Shortcuts

Ep. 047 | No Direction

EP. 046 | Just Say No

EP. 045 | Picture This

EP. 044 | Modern and Beyond

EP. 043 | Another Conversation with Brad

EP. 042 | Built To Last

EP. 041 | With Corey Decker - Sawdust 2 Stitches

EP. 040 | Post on Tuesdays!

EP. 039 | Troll the Trolls - until they stab you

EP. 038 | PodcastEditFinalFinal01.wav

EP. 037 | Wedding Season

EP. 036 | To Buy Or Not To Buy (Make)

EP. 035 | It's "Double XL" not "XXL"

EP. 034 | Kiss the Chicken