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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Jan 22, 2021 · 1 hr 2 min
Ep. 212 - HGTV is Trash
On this episode we dive into the changing landscape of "home renovation content" Sponsors: -Try Indeed out with a FREE SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT at https://www.Indeed.com/MODERN @modernbuilds - Mike Montgomery @benjaminuyeda - Ben Uyeda @foureyesfurniture - Chris Salamone
Jan 7, 2021 · 1 hr 17 min
Recycled Plastic Guitar - Ep. 211
First episode of the Modern Maker Podcast for 2021, let's start it off strong! Sponsors: -Try Indeed out with a FREE SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT at https://www.Indeed.com/MODERN -Explore your creativity at https://Skillshare.com/MODERNMAKER and get a free trial of Premium Membership @modernbuilds - Mike Montgomery @benjaminuyeda - Ben Uyeda @foureyesfurniture - Chris Salamone https://makerbrandco.com
Dec 20, 2020 · 57 min
EP. 210 - WINNERS ANNOUNCED!! #ROCKLERDESKCHALLENGE
Thank you to everyone who contributed to the over 1000+ posts on the hashtags #rocklerdeskchallenge. Y'all built some incredible projects and we took time in this episode to highlight as many as we could and at the end of the episode we announce our 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. Thanks to Rockler as always for being such a great supporter of the online maker community! Sponsors: -Visit https://www.mintmobile.com/modern for UNLIMITED Talk, Text, and Data for $30/month -Go to https://convertkit.com/modernmaker to sign up for a free account and find your audience faster. -Thank you to Storyblocks for sponsoring this episode, learn more by visiting https://www.storyblocks.com/modernmaker Watch the #Rocklerdeskchallenge YouTube playlist!! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvubxQyFY-Ug17V1woqtNpmFmTHjQvQNn https://www.rockler.com/desk-challenge
Dec 11, 2020 · 1 hr
Ep. 209 - Gingerbread Mansion
Why not, since nobody eats them anyways! Support the Show, Support the Sponsors :) -Visit https://www.mintmobile.com/modern for UNLIMITED Talk, Text, and Data for $30/month -Go to https://convertkit.com/modernmaker to sign up for a free account and find your audience faster. -Try Indeed out with a FREE SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT at https://www.Indeed.com/MODERN
Dec 4, 2020 · 1 hr 16 min
Ep. 208 - Flipping a Tractor
There’s a lot happening the week after thanksgiving and we’re here to keep you updated!! Thanks to the Sponsors of today’s episode! -Go to https://convertkit.com/modernmaker to sign up for a free account and find your audience faster. -Thank you to Storyblocks for sponsoring this episode, learn more by visiting https://www.storyblocks.com/modernmaker -Visit https://www.mintmobile.com/modern for UNLIMITED Talk, Text, and Data for $30/month -Explore your creativity at https://Skillshare.com/MODERNMAKERand get a free trial of Premium Membership
Nov 26, 2020 · 48 min
Ep. 207 - Mike Bought a House to Renovate
Thanksgiving Day Special!!! Thanks to everyone who listens and supports, have a great weekend!!! Sponsors: Go to https://convertkit.com/modernmaker to sign up for a free account and find your audience faster. Visit https://www.mintmobile.com/modern for UNLIMITED Talk, Text, and Data for $30/month
Nov 20, 2020 · 50 min
Ep. 206 - Hand Tool Fight to the Death!
What non motorized tool would you bring into battle? Also... send us some more crazy topic ideas like this! Support the Show; Support the Sponsors: -Visit https://www.mintmobile.com/modern for UNLIMITED Talk, Text, and Data for $30/month -Thank you to Storyblocks for sponsoring this episode, learn more by visiting https://www.storyblocks.com/modernmaker -Go to https://convertkit.com/modernmaker to sign up for a FREE account and find your audience faster.
Nov 12, 2020 · 1 hr 1 min
Ep. 205 - Building with Old Windmill Blades
What would you make out of retired windmill blades? Go to https://convertkit.com/modernmaker to sign up for a free account and find your audience faster.
Nov 8, 2020 · 57 min
Ep. 204 - HOTSHOT IT!!!
Pouring a concrete slab, brainstorming the perfect shoe wheel, and more!! This week's episode of the Modern Maker Podcast is a #Certifiedbanger Thank you to Storyblocks for sponsoring this episode - learn more by visiting https://www.storyblocks.com/modernmaker Try Indeed out with a FREE SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT at https://www.Indeed.com/MODERN PSA the RocklerDeskChallenge has been extended, and will now end on November 30th 2020. So you've still got plenty of time to get in there and mix things up.
Oct 29, 2020 · 56 min
Ep. 203 - Frankinception
The #RocklerDeskChallenge is live now and you have until the 30th of November (2020) to get in your projects. Still plenty of time, depending on when you're reading this. If it's 2027 and you're reading this, the challenge is over...long over....but man what a challenge it was :)
Oct 22, 2020 · 49 min
ep. 202 - Mullet Desk
Thank you to Storyblocks for sponsoring this episode - learn more by visiting https://www.storyblocks.com/modernmaker PSA the RocklerDeskChallenge has been extended, and will now end on November 30th 2020. So you've still got plenty of time to get in there and mix things up.
Oct 16, 2020 · 58 min
Ep. 201 | Ben Almost Lost an Eye!!!
What a crazy week! Safety police be warned :) Support the Show by Supporting our Sponsors: -Go to HelloFresh.com/80MODERN and use code 80MODERN to get a total of $80 off across 5 boxes, including free shipping on your first box! -Try Maker Brand Simple Finish: https://makerbrandco.com
Oct 9, 2020 · 1 hr 8 min
Ep. 200 - The 200th Episode!
Thank you to Storyblocks for sponsoring this episode - learn more by visiting https://www.storyblocks.com/modernmaker We can't do it live and in-person like the 100th episode...but we can still answer your questions. So that's what we did :)
Oct 3, 2020 · 33 min
Ep. 199 | Building New Skills #rocklerdeskchallenge
How to you retain skills? Explore your creativity at https://Skillshare.com/modernmaker and the first 1,000 people to use our link will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership” #rocklerdeskchallenge info: https://www.rockler.com/desk-challenge
Sep 24, 2020 · 46 min
Ep. 198 - New Challenge Is Live! The #RocklerDeskChallenge
Thank you to Storyblocks for sponsoring this episode - learn more by visiting https://www.storyblocks.com/modernmaker A new episode is live. The #RocklerDeskChallenge which will run from now until Nov. 5th 2020. For full details on how to enter, what you'll win, and all that good stuff, follow the link here: www.rockler.com/desk-challenge
Sep 21, 2020 · 54 min
Ep. 197 | You Ask, We Answer.
Today on the Modern Maker Podcast, the crew goes back and forth answering questions fielded by the audience.
Sep 5, 2020 · 47 min
Ep. 196 - Super Hot Sky Scrapper Takes
You asked for it...and we have them. Hot takes on sky scrappers. Enjoy
Aug 28, 2020 · 52 min
Ep. 195 - A Hairpin Idea
Thank you to Storyblocks for sponsoring this episode - learn more by visiting https://www.storyblocks.com/modernmaker In this episode the boys discuss everything from wooden stuff to metal stuff, and maybe even a little plastic stuff.
Aug 14, 2020 · 56 min
Ep. 194 | Container House: SOLD
Built for: $_______ Sold for: $________... Find out in today's episode with Ben Uyeda, Chris Salamone, and Mike Montgomery. Modern Builds: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIxAaCJ84uefATKmazDyIjw Foureyes Furniture: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1V-DYqsaj764uBis9-UDug Homemade Modern: https://www.youtube.com/user/HomeMadeModern
Aug 10, 2020 · 54 min
Ep. 193 | Foureyes Furniture Q&A w/ Chris Salamone and Shaun Boyd
This week the "Foureyes Guys" Chris and Shaun answer listener questions while the Mike and Ben are out!   Support or sponsors: Explore your creativity at http://www.Skillshare.com/MODERNMAKER and get 2 free months of premium membership! Get Simple Finish: https://makerbrandco.com/collections/simple-finish/products/simple-finish-hardening-finish-with-wax-sealer-for-wood

The Modern Maker Podcast

Ep. 212 - HGTV is Trash

Recycled Plastic Guitar - Ep. 211

EP. 210 - WINNERS ANNOUNCED!! #ROCKLERDESKCHALLENGE

Ep. 209 - Gingerbread Mansion

Ep. 208 - Flipping a Tractor

Ep. 207 - Mike Bought a House to Renovate

Ep. 206 - Hand Tool Fight to the Death!

Ep. 205 - Building with Old Windmill Blades

Ep. 204 - HOTSHOT IT!!!

Ep. 203 - Frankinception

ep. 202 - Mullet Desk

Ep. 201 | Ben Almost Lost an Eye!!!

Ep. 200 - The 200th Episode!

Ep. 199 | Building New Skills #rocklerdeskchallenge

Ep. 198 - New Challenge Is Live! The #RocklerDeskChallenge

Ep. 197 | You Ask, We Answer.

Ep. 196 - Super Hot Sky Scrapper Takes

Ep. 195 - A Hairpin Idea

Ep. 194 | Container House: SOLD

Ep. 193 | Foureyes Furniture Q&A w/ Chris Salamone and Shaun Boyd