My Awesome Hobby

Episode Overview

I talk with Tom Durgin about how he got involved with flying drones in the Air Force and how it eventually it turning into one of his favorite hobbies. We chatted about common misconceptions with drones (and why racers prefer to call them quads), safety, how races/race courses work and how fast racing drones can fly. 

Mentioned During the Show

• MultiGP - https://multigp.com
• The Drone Racing League - https://thedroneracingleague.com 
• Southwest Pod Racers Facebook Group - https://facebook.com/groups/SouthwestPodracing
• Race Day Quads - https://racedayquads.com
• Pyrodrone - https://pyrodrone.com
• NewBeeDrone Store - https://newbeedrone.com

Contact Tom

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa6djbQRsJfEv0NZw8zKGqg
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/lobokwad
• Twitter:  https://twitter.com/Lobo_Viking

Contact Jay

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/jaylane
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/iamjaylane
• LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/digitaljaylane
• Email: [email protected]
• Personal website: JayLane.com
• Custom handcrafted Bourbon barrel heads & wood art: MadeByJayLane.com

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Episode Overview

I chat with Mike about his experiences with all kinds of fishing ranging from offshore to fly fishing. We talk about Mike growing up with four father figures that heavily influenced his life, having the opportunity to catch a 63" Wahoo because his friend was sick, and a life-changing fishing story that didn't actually involve fishing that shaped Mike's perspective on life forever ("Life is too short to not do the things you love.")  

Contact Mike

• Instagram: https://instagram.com/_belv

Contact Jay

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/jaylane
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/iamjaylane
• LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/digitaljaylane
• Email: [email protected]
• Personal website: JayLane.com
• Custom handcrafted Bourbon barrel heads & wood art: MadeByJayLane.com

Subscribe to the Podcast

Listen and subscribe to My Awesome Hobby on all the major podcasting platform including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeart Radio, and Pocket Casts.

Be a Guest on the Show!

If you have a hobby (or hobbies) that you love talking about, I'd love to have you on the show. Drop me a line!

Episode Overview

I talk with Brian, a self-professed Star Wars nerd, about his lifelong love for making art and how he's using cutting-edge technology to make props such as firearms, lasers and armor inspired by video games and movies. He shares about his journey starting with traditional tools and materials to make props from scratch but now uses 3D printers and lasers to make his lifelike props that look like they came right out of an episode of The Mandalorian. We also talk about taking ideas from concept to reality and finding your tribe with people that share the same interests and passions. 

Mentioned During the Show

Prop building resources

• Replica Prop Forum: therpf.com
• Punished Props Academy: punishedprops.com
• Kamui Cosplay: kamuicosplay.com
• The Dented Helmet: thedentedhelmet.com
• 405th.com: 405th.com/forums
• Tip: Check Instagram, Facebook groups, YouTube and Reddit.com for more prop building and cosplay tutorials.

3D printing resources

• Thingiverse: thingiverse.com
• My Mini Factory: myminifactory.com
• All3DP: all3dp.com

3D printers

• Creality Ender3
• Prusa Mini
• Elegoo Mars

3D modeling

• Tinkercad: tinkercad.com
• Fusion 360: autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/overview
• Shapr3d: shapr3d.com

Contact Brian

• Instagram: https://instagram.com/fierysquirrelart
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fierysquirrelart
• Personal Website: https://fierysquirrelart.com
• Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/fierysquirrelart

Contact Jay

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/jaylane
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/iamjaylane
• LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/digitaljaylane
• Email: [email protected]
• Personal website: JayLane.com
• Custom handcrafted Bourbon barrel heads & wood art: MadeByJayLane.com

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Be a Guest on the Show! If you have a hobby (or hobbies) that you love talking about, I'd love to have you on the show. 

Drop me a line!

 In this episode, I talk with Kenn Glenn about collecting Power Rangers toys, memorabilia and nostalgic items from his childhood (like Ziploc bags). We discuss the backstory of Power Rangers, how the show/toyline got started in the U.S., and why the show was like Saved By the Bell with Godzilla live action. We also talk about how toys have changed since the 80's/90's, the ratio of adults-to-kids toys in the stores, Marie Kondo-ing a collection, and Ken getting his name in the credits of a Power Rangers DVD set.  

Mentioned during this episode:

• MMPR Toys: https://www.youtube.com/user/MMPRtoys
• Ranger Command Power Hour: https://twitter.com/RangerCommandPH
• No Pink Spandex: https://twitter.com/nopinkspandex
• PR Collection Info: https://twitter.com/LightningFigPR
• Ranger Board: https://www.rangerboard.com/

Contact Kenn:

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/thekennglenn
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/kenng109

Contact Jay:

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/jaylane
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/iamjaylane
• LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/digitaljaylane
• Email: [email protected]
• Personal website: JayLane.com
• Custom handcrafted Bourbon barrel heads & wood art: MadeByJayLane.com

Subscribe to the Podcast

Listen and subscribe to My Awesome Hobby on all the major podcasting platform including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeart Radio, and Pocket Casts.

Be a Guest on the Show!

If you have a hobby (or hobbies) that you love talking about, I'd love to have you on the show. Drop me a line!

In this episode, I talk with my good friend Ross Schoenbaechler about playing fantasy basketball (and other fantasy sports). We discussed how fantasy basketball works, formats (rotisserie vs. head-to-head), the comradery involved in playing a game together with friends, and the joy of winning a league and then turning around to pay a kid's medical bill with the grand prize money. Ross also shares about the time he didn't make the playoffs in a league and how he tried to get another owner kicked out of the league so he could get the final spot. 

The following were mentioned during the podcast: 

• ESPN.com Fantasy Basketball - https://www.espn.com/fantasy/basketball/
• NBC Sports Edge - https://www.nbcsports.com/edge/sports/nba/basketball

Contact Ross:

• Twitter: @rschoenbaechler
• Email: [email protected] 

Contact Jay:

• Twitter: @jaylane
• Instagram: @iamjaylane
• LinkedIn: @digitaljaylane
• Email: [email protected]
• Personal website: JayLane.com
• Custom handcrafted Bourbon barrel heads & wood art: MadeByJayLane.com

Subscribe to the Podcast

Listen and subscribe to My Awesome Hobby on all the major podcasting platform including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeart Radio, and Pocket Casts.

Be a Guest on the Show!

If you have a hobby (or hobbies) that you love talking about, I'd love to have you on the show. Drop me a line!

In this episode, Sarah talks about getting started in hunting as an adult, the range of emotions evolved in a hunt, common misconceptions others have about hunting, conservation, what a mountain lion tastes like and we learn about a World Turkey Slam (hint: it does not involved wrestling). Sarah also talked about how she's developed as a person and shared a bunch of great resources sure to help out any new hunters. 

The following were mentioned during the podcast: 

• Huntress View: https://www.huntressview.com/
• ReelCamo Girl: https://reelcamogirl.com/
• GoWild app: https://timetogowild.com/
• Sisterhood of the outdoors: https://www.sisterhoodoutdoors.com 
• Hunters of Color on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/huntersofcolor

Contact Sarah:

• Instagram: @waddysarah
• GoWild app: @sarahhonadel

Contact Jay:

• Twitter: @jaylane
• LinkedIn: @digitaljaylane
• Email: [email protected]
• Personal website: JayLane.com
• Custom handcrafted wood art business: MadeByJayLane.com

Subscribe to the Podcast

Listen and subscribe to My Awesome Hobby on all the major podcasting platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeart Radio, and Pocket Casts.

Be a Guest on the Show!

If you have a hobby (or hobbies) that you love talking about, I'd love to have you on the show. Drop me a line!

I talk with Clay Greene about collecting Star Wars LEGO, the joy of tracking down a retired Batman set, relaxing after work, surrounding yourself with toys you love, and some advice for new LEGO collectors. We also talked briefly about the free LEGO VIP program where you earn points for every dollar you spend in the LEGO store or online.

Contact Clay:

• Twitter: @ClayGreene1977
• Instagram: @claygreene1977
• Facebook: @Clay.greene1977

Contact Jay:

• Twitter: @jaylane
• LinkedIn: @digitaljaylane
• Email: [email protected]
• Personal website: JayLane.com
• Custom handcrafted wood art business: MadeByJayLane.com

Subscribe to the Podcast

Listen and subscribe to My Awesome Hobby on all the major podcasting platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeart Radio, and Pocket Casts. 

Be a Guest on the Show!

If you have a hobby (or hobbies) that you love talking about, I'd love to have you on the show. Drop me a line!

I love hobbies and I have a lot of them. A lot. Over the years, they have provided a great way for me to chill out and get away from the hustle and bustle of my every day life. In fact, I love hobbies so much that I decided to start a podcast, My Awesome Hobby.

In This Episode

I talk about why I started the podcast and share a little bit about myself, including my favorite hobbies. 

Why I started the podcast

1. I'm making it my personal mission to promote hobbies and help people find activities that they will love.
2. I enjoy talking about hobbies and noticed that others do too.
3. I love creative projects and have always wanted to start a podcast.

About me

• I live in Louisville, KY (born and raised)
• I've been married to my wife, Mary, for 18+ years
• We have three kids and a Goldendoodle named Gertie

My Hobbies

• Traditional woodworking - Check out my gallery here. 
• Scroll saw art - I have a side hustle making custom wood art. Learn more at MadeByJayLane.com.
• LEGO
• Video games
• Cheering for the Minnesota Vikings
• Fantasy football

Contact Jay Lane

• Twitter: @jaylane
• LinkedIn: @digitaljaylane
• Email: [email protected]
• Personal website: JayLane.com
• Custom handcrafted wood art business: MadeByJayLane.com

Subscribe to the Podcast

Listen and subscribe to My Awesome Hobby on all the major podcasting platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, iHeart Radio, and Pocket Casts.

Be a Guest on the Show!

If you have a hobby (or hobbies) that you love talking about, I'd love to have you on the show. Drop me a line!