The Modern Maker Podcast

By Michael Montgomery

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" in it's current state.

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The Modern Maker Podcast episodes:

07.18.2022
**NEW** THE MODERN MAKER PODCAST IS BACK AND IT'S A SHOW EP. 244
Watch Video Episode: https://youtu.be/NWXeFxrE594 Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtqHeUYt583AYJJwNTbByMw After a 6 month hibernation, the boys are back and we're live from Chris's workshop! Recording in person instead of over video call was so much more fun to make and we added video too!!...
02.14.2022
The Community Is Leveling Up - Ep. 243
The new Netflix show: MAKING FUN is premiering March 4th, be sure to click the reminder button in the link so it on your Netflix home page when it comes out!! https://www.netflix.com/title/81267200 Ben Uyeda: @benjaminuyeda Mike Montgomery: @modernbuilds Chris Salamone: @foureyesfurniture Support The Show by...
02.03.2022
Glass & Epoxy Terrazzo - EP. 242
After taking January off to settle into the new year, we're back and we have a lot to catch up on! Let's talk DIY! Ben Uyeda: @benjaminuyeda Mike Montgomery: @modernbuilds Chris Salamone: @foureyesfurniture Support The Show by Supporting the Sponsors: -Get a SawStop: https://bit.ly/3dDUgbu -Simple Cushions:...
12.23.2021
WINNERS ANNOUNCED #ROCKLERHOBBYCHALLENGE - ep. 241
Drum Roll Please..... Thank you times a million to everyone who participated in this years Modern Maker Challenge brought to you by Rockler; the #rocklerhobbychallenge. Be sure to check out the # on instagram to see all of the projects...
12.11.2021
"Artisanal Offcuts" - Ep. 240
The Rockler Hobby Challenge wrap up is next week so get your entries in!! #rocklerhobbychallenge. Ben Uyeda: @benjaminuyeda Mike Montgomery: @modernbuilds Chris Salamone: @foureyesfurniture Support The Show by Supporting the Sponsors: -Try Indeed out with a FREE SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT at https://www.Indeed.com/MODERN -Get a SawStop: https://bit.ly/3dDUgbu -Simple...
11.22.2021
Shipping Container Hotel Got Approved!! - Ep. 239
DIY Gym Building with mike, High level DIY'ing with Chris, and Ben Got the Joshua Tree Hotel Plans Approved by the city! Mike Montgomery: @modernbuilds Chris Salamone: @foureyesfurniture Ben Uyeda: @benjaminuyeda Support The Show by Supporting the Sponsors: -Try Indeed out with a FREE SEVENTY-FIVE...
11.01.2021
Getting PAID or Gaining KNOWLEDGE - Ep. 238
More #rocklerhobbychallenge submissions are rolling in, plenty of time to still get started and we'll continue highlighting our favorites before the BIG rundown episode!! How many do you think Ben can do?? Find Us On Instagram: Chris Salamone: @foureyesfurniture Ben Uyeda: @benjaminuyeda Mike Montgomery:...
10.21.2021
Ending the Sausage Body Debate Once and for All!! #rocklerhobbychallenge - Ep. 237
Submissions are rolling in and the #rocklerhobbychallenge projects are off the chain. Plenty of time to build and enter, just create a project that relates to a personal hobby (other than building stuff) and post it on instagram / YouTube...
10.17.2021
WEEKEND EXTRAVAGANZA!! #rocklerhobbychallenge - Ep. 236
Things are heating up and we're celebrating Sweetest Day the only way we know how.. talking sawdust and Oreos!! Rockler Hobby Challenge: https://www.rockler.com/hobby-challenge Find Us On Instagram: Ben Uyeda: @benjaminuyeda Mike Montgomery: @modernbuilds Chris Salamone: @foureyesfurniture Support The Show by Supporting the Sponsors: -Get your FREE business banking...
10.13.2021
Chris & Mike TELL ALL!!!! ep. 235
Thank you everyone for the questions to answer, we'll be sure to do more in the future. Ben was in NY for this episode but he'll be back for a special weekend episode on Saturday!! Mike Montgomery: @modernbuilds Chris Salamone: @foureyesfurniture Ben Uyeda:...
09.30.2021
Chris Posted His #RocklerHobbyChallenge Project!! - ep. 234
The first of our #rocklerhobbychallenge videos are live! apologies for the bad audio but too fun of a show to throw away! Can't wait to see what you all build! Mike Montgomery: @modernbuilds Chris Salamone: @foureyesfurniture Ben Uyeda: @benjaminuyeda Support The Show by Supporting...
09.13.2021
NEW CHALLENGE ANNOUNCEMENT!! - ep. 233
What's going to be the new #rocklerchallenge for 2021?!? find out below. This is our challenge "soft launch" to get people's gears turning. We'll have project videos coming out over the next few weeks and the challenge will be open...
09.01.2021
Leveling Up and New Opportunities - Ep. 232
Back at it with another episode of the Modern Maker Podcast. Plus Semi Exact, the furniture company we're all three invested in are starting a MAKER's PROGRAM. Learn more here: https://semiexact.com/pages/maker-program Mike Montgomery: @modernbuilds Chris Salamone: @foureyesfurniture Ben Uyeda: @benjaminuyeda Support The Show by...
08.13.2021
Chris's New YouTube Channel: Welcome To The Woodshop - Ep. 231
Chris launched a new vlog/behind the scenes YouTube channel and it's awesome!! Welcome to the Woodshop Mike Montgomery: @modernbuilds Chris Salamone: @foureyesfurniture Ben Uyeda: @benjaminuyeda Support The Show by Supporting the Sponsors: -Try Indeed out with a FREE SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT at https://www.Indeed.com/MODERN -Get a SawStop:...
08.01.2021
OUTDOOR TOILET EMERGENCY! - Ep. 230
What do you do when you're 10 stories about the ground and have a bathroom emergency... you DIY your way out of it!! Has 5 Minute Crafts gone too far?? Chris Salamone: @foureyesfurniture Mike Montgomery: @modernbuilds Ben Uyeda: @benjaminuyeda Support The Show by Supporting...
07.23.2021
Knowing When To Switch It Up - Ep. 229
Don't let things become stale... also should we ad video to the podcast??? Chris Salamone: @foureyesfurniture Mike Montgomery: @modernbuilds Ben Uyeda: @benjaminuyeda Support The Show by Supporting the Sponsors: -Get a SawStop: https://bit.ly/3bKkMzH -get 25% off the entire InsideTracker store: info.InsideTracker.com/MODERNMAKER | discount code: MODERNMAKER25 -Simple Finish...
07.18.2021
Ben Uyeda: Future King of Tool Reviews - Ep. 228
Mike's Dad came to visit, Chris signed an NDA and can't talk about it, and Ben is getting some COOL TOOLS!! The Modern Maker Podcast. Mike Montgomery: @modernbuilds Chris Salamone: @foureyesfurniture Ben Uyeda: @benjaminuyeda Support The Show by Supporting the Sponsors: -Try Indeed out with...
06.26.2021
Bird House Hunters International - EP. 227
The bird saga continues... and it looks like the Electric Honda Ridgeline story is too!! Mike Montgomery: @modernbuilds Chris Salamone: @foureyesfurniture Ben Uyeda: @benjaminuyeda Support The Show by Supporting the Sponsors: -Simple Finish is back in stock: https://makerbrandco.com/ -Get a SawStop: https://bit.ly/3bKkMzH -Simple Cushions: https://simplecushioncompany.com
06.14.2021
ELECTRIC Honda Ridgeline Maker Reaction!! - Ep. 226
We all made fun of the Ridgeline... until now!!! Electric Honda Ridgeline Mike Montgomery: @modernbuilds Chris Salamone: @foureyesfurniture Ben Uyeda: @benjaminuyeda Support The Show by Supporting the Sponsors: -Try Indeed out with a FREE SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT at https://www.Indeed.com/MODERN -Get a SawStop: https://bit.ly/3bKkMzH -Simple Cushions: https://simplecushioncompany.com -Simple Finish is...
06.06.2021
Solving the Lumber Crisis - Ep. 225
Title may be an overstatement, but give us your opinions on "affordable hardwoods" Ben Uyeda: @benjaminuyeda Mike Montgomery: @modernbuilds Chris Salamone: @foureyesfurniture Support The Show by Supporting the Sponsors: -Simple Finish is back in stock: https://makerbrandco.com/ -Get a SawStop: https://bit.ly/3bKkMzH -Simple Cushions: https://simplecushioncompany.com -Chris's Semi Exact Legs: https://semiexact.com/collections/spider-legs-presale/products/spider-table-legs
05.23.2021
Chris has Aphantasia!! - ep. 224
No wonder he never get's what I'm trying to describe to him haha!! Ben Uyeda: @benjaminuyeda Mike Montgomery: @modernbuilds Chris Salamone: @foureyesfurniture Support The Show by Supporting the Sponsors: -Simple Finish is back in stock: https://makerbrandco.com/ -Get a SawStop: https://bit.ly/3bKkMzH -Simple Cushions: https://simplecushioncompany.com -Chris's Semi Exact Legs: https://semiexact.com/collections/spider-legs-presale/products/spider-table-legs
05.17.2021
Ben U on Flagrant 2 - Ep. 223
Ben was on Flagrant " U" with Andrew Schulz, Mike used dirt as a concrete form, and Chris Designed prefab Table Legs with Semi Exact!! Mike Montgomery: @modernbuilds Chris Salamone: @foureyesfurniture Ben Uyeda: @benjaminuyeda Support The Show by Supporting the Sponsors: -Try Indeed out with...
04.30.2021
Plywood Factory Field Trip! - Ep. 222
Ever wonder how they get veneers onto all of those sheet goods?? Let's talk about it! Ben Uyeda: @benjaminuyeda Mike Montgomery: @modernbuilds Chris Salamone: @foureyesfurniture Support The Show by Supporting the Sponsors: -Get a SawStop: https://bit.ly/3bKkMzH -Simple Cushions: https://simplecushioncompany.com
04.24.2021
BUFF & TUFF - ep. 221
Mike apologizes for his terrible betting advice and we get to the bottom of when these lumber costs might be getting back to normal...if ever. Mike Montgomery: @modernbuilds Chris Salamone: @foureyesfurniture Ben Uyeda: @benjaminuyeda Support The Show by Supporting the Sponsors: -Get a SawStop: https://bit.ly/3bKkMzH -Simple...
04.16.2021
Ben Askren vs Jake Paul OFFICIAL PREDICTIONS - ep. 220
Listen to the "Current Obsessions" section at the end of the show to hear our picks! Aside from that we mostly talk about building stuff! Mike Montgomery: @modernbuilds Chris Salamone: @foureyesfurniture Ben Uyeda: @benjaminuyeda Support The Show by Supporting the Sponsors: -Get a SawStop: https://bit.ly/3bKkMzH
04.09.2021
Will Lumber Costs Go Down??? Ep. 219
The Pandemic has made lumber costs go THROUGH THE ROOF how does all this shake out?? Mike Montgomery: @modernbuilds Chris Salamone: @foureyesfurniture Ben Uyeda: @benjaminuyeda Support The Show by Supporting the Sponsors: -Try Indeed out with a FREE SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT at: https://www.Indeed.com/MODERN -Get a SawStop:...
03.21.2021
Ep. 218 - NUTS TO BUTTS
Just your friendly, neighborhood Ben Uyeda
03.14.2021
Ep. 217 - What Did We Get Wrong??
What's something you were confident of that ended up being the opposite?! Sponsors: -SawStop: https://bit.ly/3bKkMzH --Explore your creativity at https://Skillshare.com/MODERNMAKER and get a free trial of Premium Membership
03.05.2021
Ep. 216 - What's Your Next Big Experiment??
What are you excited to try next?!?! Sponsors: -Try Indeed out with a FREE SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT at https://www.Indeed.com/MODERN
02.28.2021
Ep. 215 - Lift Gate Hits Woman
Stay Safe Out There! @modernbuilds @foureyesfurniture @benjaminuyeda
02.20.2021
Ep. 214 - Ben Got The Windmill Blades!!!
back and better than ever!! 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
02.05.2021
Ep. 213 - Two Mics, No Mikes
On this episode we're down one mic and one Mike. But Ben and Chris, somehow, were still able to talk about what they've been up to and answer some listener questions. Sponsors: -Try Indeed out with a FREE SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT at...
01.22.2021
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
01.07.2021
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 -...
12.20.2020
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...
12.11.2020
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...
12.04.2020
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...
11.26.2020
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
11.20.2020
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,...
11.12.2020
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.
11.08.2020
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...
10.29.2020
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...
10.22.2020
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...
10.16.2020
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...
10.09.2020
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 :)
10.03.2020
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
09.24.2020
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...
09.21.2020
Ep. 197 | You Ask, We Answer.
Today on the Modern Maker Podcast, the crew goes back and forth answering questions fielded by the audience.
09.05.2020
Ep. 196 - Super Hot Sky Scrapper Takes
You asked for it...and we have them. Hot takes on sky scrappers. Enjoy
08.28.2020
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.

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The Modern Maker Podcast episodes:

**NEW** THE MODERN MAKER PODCAST IS BACK AND IT'S A SHOW EP. 244

The Community Is Leveling Up - Ep. 243

Glass & Epoxy Terrazzo - EP. 242

WINNERS ANNOUNCED #ROCKLERHOBBYCHALLENGE - ep. 241

"Artisanal Offcuts" - Ep. 240

Shipping Container Hotel Got Approved!! - Ep. 239

Getting PAID or Gaining KNOWLEDGE - Ep. 238

Ending the Sausage Body Debate Once and for All!! #rocklerhobbychallenge - Ep. 237

WEEKEND EXTRAVAGANZA!! #rocklerhobbychallenge - Ep. 236

Chris & Mike TELL ALL!!!! ep. 235

Chris Posted His #RocklerHobbyChallenge Project!! - ep. 234

NEW CHALLENGE ANNOUNCEMENT!! - ep. 233

Leveling Up and New Opportunities - Ep. 232

Chris's New YouTube Channel: Welcome To The Woodshop - Ep. 231

OUTDOOR TOILET EMERGENCY! - Ep. 230

Knowing When To Switch It Up - Ep. 229

Ben Uyeda: Future King of Tool Reviews - Ep. 228

Bird House Hunters International - EP. 227

ELECTRIC Honda Ridgeline Maker Reaction!! - Ep. 226

Solving the Lumber Crisis - Ep. 225

Chris has Aphantasia!! - ep. 224

Ben U on Flagrant 2 - Ep. 223

Plywood Factory Field Trip! - Ep. 222

BUFF & TUFF - ep. 221

Ben Askren vs Jake Paul OFFICIAL PREDICTIONS - ep. 220

Will Lumber Costs Go Down??? Ep. 219

Ep. 218 - NUTS TO BUTTS

Ep. 217 - What Did We Get Wrong??

Ep. 216 - What's Your Next Big Experiment??

Ep. 215 - Lift Gate Hits Woman

Ep. 214 - Ben Got The Windmill Blades!!!

Ep. 213 - Two Mics, No Mikes

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

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