The Modern Maker Podcast

By Mike Montgomery, Ben Uyeda, Chris Salomone

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What's The Modern Maker Podcast about?

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" it's current state.

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Ep. 160 | Giving it 10%

11.07.2019

No real direction to this conversation. It kind of jumps all over the place. We did get on a kick about working with agencies. I think Agents might take 10%...maybe...who knows. Hence the title Learn more about your ad choices. ...

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11.07.2019 Ep. 160 \| Giving it 10% No real direction to this conversation. It kind of jumps all over the place. We did get on a kick about working with agencies. I think Agents might take 10%...maybe...who knows. Hence the title Learn more about your ad choices. ...
10.31.2019 EP. 159 \| Mike Effed Up Support the show by supporting our sponsors Go to http://www.HoneyBook.com/MODERNMAKER for 50% off of your first year! 3M Clash of the Grinders - Enter At 3M.com/PodClash On today's episode we recap what's happened over the past two weeks... turns out ...
10.18.2019 Ep. 158 \| Two Guys One Mic Support the show by supporting our sponsors Go to http://www.HoneyBook.com/MODERNMAKER for 50% off of your first year! On this episode Mike and Ben are coming to you live from New York (Chris is in California,) and talk about what has ...
10.11.2019 Ep. 157 \| MakesGiving 2019 Recap Support the show by supporting our sponsors Go to http://www.HoneyBook.com/MODERNMAKER for 50% off of your first year! Visit http://www.volusion.com/MAKER Get a free 14-day, no risk trial. No credit card required and get 50% off your first month’s plan with code ...
10.03.2019 Ep. 156 \| Carrots and Nutella Support the show by supporting our sponsors Skill Share - Get 2 months of Skillshare for FREE: https://skillshare.com/modernmaker Simple Habit: 30% off Premium Subscriptions for the first 50 Listeners - Simplehabit.com/modernmaker On this episode we talk about all of the ...
09.26.2019 Ep. 155 \| The Greatest Intro Ever Recorded...that we forgot to record Support the show by supporting our sponsors Story Blocks - https://www.storyblocks.com/modernmaker 3M Clash of the Grinders - Enter At 3M.com/PodClash Visit volusion.com/MAKER Get a free 14-day, no risk trial. No credit card required and get 50% off your first month’s ...
09.19.2019 Ep. 154 \| Sweating Mayonnaise & Sneezing Hot Sauce Support the show by supporting our sponsors Story Blocks - https://www.storyblocks.com/modernmaker Skill Share - Get 2 months of Skillshare for FREE: https://skillshare.com/modernmaker On this episode Chris is joined by Shaun Boyd. The two answer listener submitted questions including the possible ...
09.12.2019 Ep. 153 \| Epoxy Sandwich Support the show by supporting our sponsors Story Blocks - https://www.storyblocks.com/modernmaker Visit https://www.volusion.com/MAKER Get a free 14-day, no risk trial. No credit card required and get 50% off your first month’s plan with code MAKER. On this episode, we talk ...
09.05.2019 Ep. 152 \| With Extra Cheese Support the show by supporting our sponsors Simple Habit: 30% off Premium Subscriptions for the first 50 Listeners - Simplehabit.com/modernmaker Story Blocks - https://www.storyblocks.com/modernmaker On this episode, we talk about the launch of the latest challenge the #RocklerBentWoodChallenge - the ...
08.29.2019 Ep. 151 \| #RocklerBentWoodChallenge Begins! Support the show by supporting our sponsors: 3M Clash of the Grinders - Enter At 3M.com/PodClash Visit volusion.com/MAKER Get a free 14-day, no risk trial. No credit card required and get 50% off your first month’s plan with code MAKER. ...
08.22.2019 Ep. 150 \| Once Upon A Time in Bending Wood Support the show by supporting our sponsors: My Wall Street - Visit https://www.mywallst.com/modernmaker to download their app now and get access to their market-beating stock picks and expert guidance. Story Blocks - https://www.storyblocks.com/modernmaker On this episode, learn why Ben punched ...
08.15.2019 Ep. 149 \| Unofficial Challenge Announcement Supporting the show by supporting our sponsors: Simple Habit: 30% off Premium Subscriptions for the first 50 Listeners - Simplehabit.com/modernmaker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
08.09.2019 Ep. 148 \| Best Sandwich Nominees (Summer 2019 Edition) Support the show by supporting our sponsors: Visit https://www.mywallst.com/modernmaker to download their app now and get access totheir market-beating stock picks and expert guidance. Story Blocks: https://www.storyblocks.com/modernmaker It's the moment you've waited all year four. Which three sandwiches will earn ...
08.01.2019 Ep. 147 \| Ben "Powdered Gold" Uyeda Support the show by supporting our sponsors: Story Blocks: https://storyblocks.com/modernmaker On this episode Ben reveals his alter ego :) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
07.25.2019 Ep. 146 \| Better Busier Support the show by supporting our sponsors: Story Blocks: https://storyblocks.com/modernmaker This week we tell people they should drop out of school.....or do we??? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
07.18.2019 Ep. 145 \| Lightning Round 2 Today we go (relatively) quickly through more of the question you submitted last week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
07.11.2019 EP. 144 \| Dear 2029 Us Support the show by supporting our sponsors: Story Blocks: https://storyblocks.com/modernmaker Get 2 months of Skillshare for FREE: https://skillshare.com/modernmaker This week on the Modern Maker Podcast, we answer some burning listener questions including where we would like to see our content ...
07.04.2019 Ep. 143 \| Dear 2014 Us In this episode we are asked to give advice to ourselves from 5 years ago. And we oblige :) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
06.28.2019 Ep. 142 \| Ben Is Mad! Support the Show by Supporting our Sponsors! Story Blocks: https://storyblocks.com/modernmaker Get 2 months of Skillshare for FREE: https://skillshare.com/modernmaker Somebody is messin' with Ben's dance floor...and he is not happy about it. Also we answer a few questions, and talk about ...
06.21.2019 EP. 141 \| DIGITAL FABRICATION ISN'T "EASIER" Support Our Sponsors:. http://storyblocks.com/modernmaker Skeptics say using tools like 3D printers and CNC Machines and makes building things easier. Let's talk about that ;) https://makerbrandco.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
06.20.2019 EP. 141 \| Digital Fabrication Isn't "Easier" Support Our Sponsors: http://storyblocks.com/modernmaker Skeptics say using tools like 3D printers and CNC Machines and makes building things easier. Let's talk about that ;) https://makerbrandco.com/
06.13.2019 EP. 140 \| What Tools Should I Get? Today, we chat about the common questions we always get asked :) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
06.06.2019 EP. 139 \| Shi++y Terrazzo Support the Show by Supporting our Sponsors! Get 2 months of Skillshare for FREE: https://skillshare.com/modernmaker _ On this episode we talk about making white concrete, making terrazzo out of oreos, and prancercizing :) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
06.06.2019 Ep. 139 \| Shi++y Terrazzo Support the Show by Supporting our Sponsors! Get 2 months of Skillshare for FREE: https://skillshare.com/modernmaker _ On this episode we talk about making white concrete, making terrazzo out of oreos, and prancercizing :)
05.31.2019 EP. 138 \| Those Who Can't On today's episode we talk about Mojitos, Teaching, and....ummm....something else Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05.24.2019 EP 137 \| Living The Dream Support the Show by Supporting our Sponsors! Get 50% Off Plus Free Shipping at: https://drinktrade.com with promocode MODERNMAKER Today we talk about Slam Ball, Bidets...and of course, making stuff :) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
05.24.2019 ep. 137 \| Living The Dream Support the Show by Supporting our Sponsors! Get 50% Off Plus Free Shipping at: https://drinktrade.com with promocode MODERNMAKER Today we talk about Slam Ball, Bidets...and of course, making stuff :)
05.17.2019 Ep. 136 \| Things are Falling Apart Support the Show by Supporting our Sponsors! Get 2 months of Skillshare for FREE: https://skillshare.com/modernmaker _ On this episode we talk about some of our projects that, maybe, aren't holding up as well as we might have hoped. Plus a ...
05.09.2019 Ep. 135 \| 10,000 Hours Support the Show by Supporting our Sponsors! Get 50% Off Plus Free Shipping at: https://drinktrade.com with promocode MODERNMAKER _ On this episode we talk about Socks, Nintendo Switch, and Time...oh, and making stuff :) Learn more about your ad choices. ...
05.02.2019 Ep. 134 \| PizzaBurgerSub Support the Show by Supporting our Sponsors! Get 50% Off Plus Free Shipping at: https://drinktrade.com with promocode MODERNMAKER Get 2 months of Skillshare for FREE: https://skillshare.com/modernmaker _ On this episode we talk about cheeseburgers, pizza, stickers, basketball, coffee, weed wackers....on ...
04.25.2019 Ep. 133 \| World Penguin Day Sorry we missed last week. But I tell you what. To make up for it we'll ramble on for an extra 9 or so minutes this week. Even? Cool. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
04.11.2019 Ep. 132 \| Bamboo...it's not just for Juice Shops Anymore On this episode we talk about Ben's re-found love of Bamboo Plywood, collaborating, and...I think that's actually about it :) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
04.04.2019 EP. 131 \| Breakfast Thank you Duke Cannon for sponsoring this episode. Save 15% with offer code MODERNMAKER at https://dukecannon.com/ On this episode Mike makes his return to update us on his condition, and then we answer a few more Qs that we couldn't ...
03.28.2019 Ep. 130 \| Mikes of Hazard This episode is brought to you by: Skillshare (get 2 months for free) https://www.skillshare.com/modernmaker Duke Cannon (save 15% with offer code MODERNMAKER) https://dukecannon.com/ On today's episode we give a brief update on Mike's condition (he is fine) and then do ...
03.21.2019 EP. 129 \| Certified Banger This week on the Modern Maker Podcast, Mike, Chris, and Ben sit down with Johnny Brooke from Crafted Workshop to chat about what going down at the #RocklerRetreat in Whittier, CA. @Craftedworkshop @modernbuilds @foureyesfurniture @benjaminuyeda Learn more about your ad ...
03.14.2019 EP. 128 \| The Problem With Routines "Getting In a Groove" can be really awesome. Things seem to fall into place, but often times that flow can be hard to maintain. What to do when your routines get disrupted and how to make the best of any ...
03.07.2019 Ep. 127 \| Paul Jackman: In His Element Welcome to a brand new episode of the Modern Maker Podcast. Presented by the All New 2004 Honda Element...apparently. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
02.28.2019 EP. 126 \| SAVE-A-MIKE #Workbenchcon2019 recap to end all recaps. https://makerbrandco.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
02.14.2019 ep. 125 \| 1-on-1 with Jonny Builds Today Chris and Jonny from the YouTube channel "Jonny Builds" chat 1-on-1 about viral videos, dumpster fires, and everything in between. Which is actually nothing. We were surprised by how closely related those two things are. You will be too ...
02.07.2019 EP. 124 \| The Next Challenge What should the next podcast challenge be??? @modernmakerpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01.31.2019 Ep. 123 \| Rakem Nredom Mike gets butt hurt, Chris is seeing Starrs, and Ben is ruining Joshua Tree...all that and more on today's episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01.25.2019 EP. 122 \| Determining Value When's it worth splurging and when it's best being budget-minded https://www.workbenchcon.com/ https://makerbrandco.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01.17.2019 Ep. 121 \| Ef You En Ben likes Prairie Dogs, Chris can cut more than just farts, and Mike discovers routing...it's a really FUN episode :) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
01.11.2019 EP. 120 \| F*ck You Money New Year, Same Us :) makerbrandco.com https://www.workbenchcon.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12.20.2018 EP. 119 \| Low Expectations Today we talk about low expectations and Meat Loaf. Mostly Meat Loaf. Check out Greg Raiewski on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gregoryraiewski/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12.13.2018 EP. 118 \| Sellouts. This week on the Modern Maker Podcast, Mike, Chris, & Ben discuss tools, travel, and when advertising crosses the line into selling out. @modernbuilds @Foureyesfurniture @benjaminuyeda https://makerbrandco.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11.29.2018 Ep. 117 \| Open Desks & Closed Minds Opendesk is an online marketplace that hosts independently designed furniture and connects its customers to local makers around the world. Todays conversation centers around a listener question and somewhat impromptu responses as the three of us digest the website. Learn ...
11.23.2018 EP. 116 \| The Thanksgiving Show Maker Brand Co. Black Friday Sale: 15% off Sitewide. Starting Friday at 6:00 a.m. https://makerbrandco.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11.15.2018 ep. 115 \| Side Bar No Topic for today's episode, just three dudes shooting the breeze. Talking trash on Cantaloupe, Honey Dews and other Melon :) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11.08.2018 EP. 114 \| Value Your Time. Time.. It's all we have. https://makerbrandco.com/ https://www.workbenchcon.com/ @modernbuilds @foureyesfurniture @benjaminuyeda @modernmakerpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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