I'm No Expert

Maker Minute: USPS Workers

It's that time of the year when Jason reviews his highly organized system of post it note ideas and picks which ones we can expect to see realized in the coming twelve months.

It's a doozy of a list: Foursevens MX3, a new LED, more tritium products and a bunch of rad 3D-printed goodies.

There was only one way to go after the NFT episode. Jason and Ben swallow the blue pill and enter the Matr– I mean Metaverse and examine the promises of its virtual glory. The good, the bad, the unknown. It's not coming. It's here. Are you ready?

Maker Minute: Ready Player One

In an I'm No Expert first Jason and Ben bring on a guest to bring the two hosts up to speed on the fast-moving world of NFTs. Alex may not be an expert, but his passion runs deep. We talk nuts and bolts, artists to keep an eye on, and we absolutely 100% do NOT give financial advice.

Maker Minute: Dmitri Cherniak

Quitters never win? Think again. Sometimes they live to fight another day...and win THAT fight. Or something like that. Turns out there's some science behind the art of quitting. So stop banging your head against the wall. Walk away and find another one.

Maker Minute: David Blaine

Did the M 16 lose the Vietnam War for the United States? That's a bold claim and obviously an inaccurate one. BUT, there is an interesting story about the M 16 as it pertains to its reliability (or notorious lack thereof) that we dive into. A little war history, a little product design, a lot of non-expert discussion of a topic brought to mind on the heels of our withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Maker Minute: Mikhail Kalashnikov

Honorable Mention: Kenmore Progressive Vacuum Cleaner

Inspired by a recent Jocko Willink video post, Jason and Ben discuss the qualities of a good leader, their own leadership experience, and how different leadership styles can impact results. Fun AND serious. Kind of.

Maker Minute: Jocko Willink

A follow up to the "Don't Knock it Til You Try It" episode in which Jason and Ben happily list and explore the things they would NOT do, from hard drugs and hard climbs to fermented teas and pig's anus.

Maker Minute: The Last Traverse by Ty Gagne

Oh no, they're coming for our burgers! What's with the attack on meat? Should we be eating crickets instead? Or that lab-grown stuff? Or should we stick to the diet that served us well for millions of years? So many questions. All the answers.

Maker Minute: Paul Saladino (CarnivoreMD)

In the spirit of Green Eggs & Ham, Jason & Ben extol the value of first hand experience, using that lens through which to view gun legislation (among other things). Come with an open mind.

Maker Minute: Mike Rowe (again)