The guys are joined by Patti Gilstrap on the podcast this week, after a few years of scheduling issues. They talk about the pageantry of the Olympic opening ceremonies, Patti's pathway to Maker Camp, and how her love of sewing and teaching has made her one of the highlights Maker Camp each year. They also talk about her background in dance, costuming, puppetry, and touring Europe with Julie Christmas and her band.

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@pattibrooklyn on IG

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Recommendations:

Patti:

The New Muppet Show w/ Sabrina Carpenter as the host:

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt37969426/

The puppet builder and Puppeteer Barnaby Dixon: https:

//www.youtube.com/user/barnabydixon

Devon:

The Knight of the Seven Kingdoms on MAX

Dustin:

@impingguin on IG

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The guys talk about positive affirmations, the upcoming Olympics, and Axe storage, as well as picking the right music, and one of the best bars in Baltimore closing.

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Recommendations:

Dustin:

@katievanslyke on IG

Devon:

"The Making of a Knight" the behind the scenes making-of for the new show from HBO Max "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms"

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Devon and Dustin talk about Devon's experience with his daughter and watching all three extended versions of The Lord of The Rings movies in three days and also discuss the Epic snow storm of 2026, and how they are dealing with it at this early stage. Lastly they talk about Dustin turning 43 and celebrating 3 times.

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Recommendations:

Dustin:

Brandon Roost @buckaroost and his IG reel of the exploding tree.

Devon:

Alex Honnold Climbing Taipei 101 on Netflix

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The guys talk about lasers, sheep shear knives, camping in trucks, grinder springs, and The Lord of the Rings.

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Recommendations:

Dustin:

Housemade.us

Triple T Podcast and their 100th episode

Devon:

Knight of the Seven Kingdoms on HBO Max airing the first episode this Sunday

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The four O'Hara brothers are back together and this time they are revisiting 2025 as a past year in review discussion.

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@derek_ohara

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Recommendations:

Dustin:

Selmer Leather on YT

Drew:

Ambition Strikes on YT

Derek:

Telepathy Tapes Podcast

Devon: Boylei Hobby Time on YT

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The fellas tell a few strange tales, and then talk about being a Maker during the holidays, and the meaning behind giving gifts to those who you love.

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Recommendations:

Dustin:

Reid Jenkins @nighttakesking on IG

Taylor Mazer @tlmazer on IG

Devon:

Luke and Pricilla Smith @plsmithed on IG

"Get Back" by Peter Jackson

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The gents talk a bit about lost loved ones, and the importance of living your life fully on a daily basis. They also go into several atypical top 5 categories and have some fun thinking of things that have been part of past memories.

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Recommendations:

Dustin:@thornwoodforge on IG

Devon:

Technology Connections on YouTube

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The guys catch up after the thanksgiving holiday, talking about what new types of videos they want to make on the channel, Dustin's current revival of axe making in the shop, Devon's new Christmas light magic wand, and the beauty of new trucks.

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Recommendations:

Dustin:

Luke McFadden's new videos about the Stealth Camping Amazon DIY camper boat.

https://youtu.be/NBH2lNwc8N4?si=qfmqT1PiXy8n5whS

https://youtu.be/1MHkUK9NR34?si=LtZHl_JL8KH0j_k6

Devon:

The audio book "Mr. Wilman's Motoring Adventures" free for download on Spotify

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The brother talk about thing they are thankful for (and not thankful for) on this early Thanksgiving episode. They also play the thanksgiving draft, choosing main dishes, sides, deserts, drinks, and a wild card.

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Recommendations:

Dustin:

Facebook Groups: Axe Junkies, and the member John John

Devon:

Meat Eater, Season 13: Episode Tanzania

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The guys are joined by Mary, the creator of "Show and Tell for Grown Ups", a live show held several times a month in Chicago. Her show brings strangers together to meet other nerds who know about cool stuff and gives them an avenue to "Tell [you] Why Its Cool" (another name for her shows, and her instagram, @tellmewhyitscool_show) They also have a mini version of the show on the podcast, and Mary plays "This of That".

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@tellmewhyitscool on IG

tellmewhyshow.com

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https://www.youtube.com/@ShowandTellforGrown-Ups

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Recommendations:

Mary:

"I Said Not Gifts" Podcast

Mary says: Find live shows in the arts in your area, and go out and take an improv class

Devon:

The Traveling Wilburys, their 1st album, and the song "Not Alone Anymore"

Dustin:

@smith_makes and his Maker Camp 2025 poster bundle for sale for $30 on Etsy

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