Tinkering Belles with Tamara Robertson

 Do you love Magic, Home Improvement and general Maker Shop Talk? 

If so, join Tamara Robertson (Mythbusters, Maker Science, Seekers of Science ) as she kicks off with a Tech Talk about Hot Air Balloons then sits down with DIYer, Magician, Woodworker and Maker Extraordinaire Lindsay Zuelich (Wood Brain).

Topics they cover include (but are surely not limited to):
- Hot Air Balloons
- WoodBrain the Band
- YouTube as a Business
- Creating a Maker Podcast
- Planning to NOT Hijack a Hot Air Balloon
- Improving Makers Happy Hour with IsoTunes
- Inheriting Her Father's Shop
- Free Pantry Build
- Adorable Dog Snores
- Utilitarian Making versus Content Creation
- Impact Drivers
- Tool Hoarding and why it is OK
- Movies I shouldn't have seen as a kid
- Makers Happy Hour Podcast
- The SnapOn Guy
- Maker Inspiration
- Creepers who visit from the Internet
- Lithium Ion Batteries and Mythbusters
- Making your Content work for you
- iPhones and Airpods
- Learning from other Content Creators
... and so much more

This is the 7th episode of Tinkering Belles and you're surely not going to want to miss it!

So join in on Tamara's adventure as a Maker as she works to amplify the BAMF Females Behind the Builds one interview at a time! 

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Are you a visual person who needs to see all the cool moments?  Head over to the "Tinkering Belles" Playlist on Youtube to see all the fun behind the scenes moments from this episode!

If you enjoyed the show join in on the Maker adventure with Tamara and her guests on the Tinkering Belles Instagram page.

You can follow Lindsay’s adventures here, here, and here:
YouTube - Wood Brain
Instagram -  @Wood_Brain
Podcast - The Makers Happy Hour
Facebook - Wood Brain by Lindsay Zuelich
Podcast - The Makers Happy Hour
Lindsay & Craig Interview Tamara
Ultimate Garage Makeover

Music for this Episode was provided by Bill Trowell Music.  Visit BillTrowellMusic.com to hear more and to subscribe to Bill's Patreon, where he covers favorite showtunes, movie themes, classic rock and jazz, as well as requests from Patron's. 

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Do you love Wood Working, iconic Workwear Brands and general Maker Shop Talk? 

If so, join Tamara Robertson (Mythbusters, Maker Science,  Seekers of Science ) as she kicks off with a Tech Talk about iconic maker work wear brand Dickies then sits down with Woodworker, Workwear Model, Woodshop Teacher, and Maker Extraordinaire Char Miller-King (Wooden Maven).

Topics they cover include (but are surely not limited to):
-  Dust Collection
- Running a Calendar Driven Business
- The Collective Life Experience with Social Media
- Inspiring Young Makers
- Assembling a CNC
- Having a Passion Driven Career
- Raising Creative Children
- There's no Basic in Content Creation
- Teaching Wood Shop
- Empowering people with Power Tools
- Being a Maker at Heart
- Effectively Dealing with Man-splaining Students & Volunteers
- Maker ED
- Kids Ask the Darndest Things "Ask Auntie" Series
- Normalizing Women in a Shop
- Being Featured by the Iconic Dickie's Brand
... and so much more

This is the 6th episode of Tinkering Belles and you're surely not going to want to miss it!

So join in on Tamara's adventure as a Maker as she works to amplify the BAMF Females Behind the Builds one interview at a time! 

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Are you a visual person who needs to see all the cool moments?  Head over to the "Tinkering Belles" Playlist on Youtube to see all the fun behind the scenes moments from this episode!

If you enjoyed the show join in on the Maker adventure with Tamara and her guests on the Tinkering Belles Instagram page.

You can follow Char's adventures here, here, and here:
All The Awesome Links - Woodenmaven LinkTree
Blog - The Wooden Maven
YouTube - Wooden Maven
Instagram -  Char | Woodshop Teacher
Dickies Spot - Meet Char Miller-King, The Wooden Maven
Carhartt Spot - Carhartt Mother's Day 2021 | The Shift that Never Ends
Popular Woodworking Feature - Woodworking in America: Char Miller-King
PBS Feature - The Wooden Maven

Music for this Episode was provided by Bill Trowell Music.  Visit BillTrowellMusic.com to hear more and to subscribe to Bill's Patreon, where he covers favorite showtunes, movie themes, classic rock and jazz, as well as requests from Patron's.

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Do you love all things DIY Content Creation, Being your own Business and general Maker Shop Talk? 

If so, join Tamara Robertson (Mythbusters, Maker Science, Seekers of Science) as she kicks off with a Tech Talk about Cross Stitch then sits down with THE OG Blogger, Pinterest Maven and Maker Extraordinaire Sarah Fogle (UglyDuckling DIY).

Topics they cover include (but are surely not limited to):
- Not your Grandma's Cross Stitch Patterns
- The Evolution of the Online World for Content Creators
- Pin in to win it on Pinterest
- Babies and Building
- Why Consent is so important in Social Media
- Collabs and Learning from other Platforms
- Why we are never on time
- Maternity Leave as a Content Creator
- The Subscription Model
- The Real Cost of being your own Brand
- Internet Trolls
- All the Colors in the Rainbow - Matching Pantones
- Can Hair Make or Break Brand Recognition?
- Solid Works / CAD versus Sketch Up
- The Real Value of Passive Income Streams
- Pregnancy and Ladders
- Why you SHOULDN'T slide into someone's DM's
- Balancing Honesty and Kindness in the Internet Age
... and so much more

This is the 5th episode of Tinkering Belles and you're surely not going to want to miss it!

So join in on Tamara's adventure as a Maker as she works to amplify the BAMF Females Behind the Builds one interview at a time! 

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Are you a visual person who needs to see all the cool moments?  Head over to the "Tinkering Belles" Playlist on Youtube to see all the fun behind the scenes moments from this episode!

If you enjoyed the show, consider becoming a supporter via Tamara's Patreon Page and as always join in on the Maker adventure with Tamara and her guests on the Tinkering Belles Instagram page.

You can follow Sarah's adventures here, here, and here:
All The Awesome Links - Ugly Duckling House • Instagram (@uglyducklingDIY)
Blog - UGLY Duckling House
Instagram - @UglyDucklingDIY
Pinterest - Ugly Duckling House
Youtube - Ugly Duckling House
Etsy - Ugly Duckling House

Music for this Episode was provided by Bill Trowell Music.  Visit BillTrowellMusic.com to hear more and to subscribe to Bill's Patreon, where he covers favorite showtunes, movie themes, classic rock and jazz, as well as requests from Patron's.

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Do you love Explosions,  Redefining Edutainment and general Maker Shop Talk? 

If so, join Tamara Robertson (Mythbusters, Maker Science, Seekers of Science) as she kicks off with a Tech Talk about C4 then sits down with Host, Producer and Maker Kari Byron (Crash Test World,  EXPLR Media, Crash Test Girl, Mythbusters).

For almost two decades Kari Byron has been a strong presence in the world of reality-based science and adventure television. She is best known as a host on Discovery Channel’s Mythbusters but has gone on to host and produce shows spanning several networks. 

Currently, Crash Test World, which she hosts and produces, is both airing globally and being used in classrooms. After being presented at the AFS Global Education Conference, Crash Test World is recommended by the US State Department and Education Ministers around the world to be utilized as a remote education resource. 

Kari's biggest project yet launches June 1st  with creator Jenny Buccos of Project Explorer fame.  EXPLR Media goes live as a streaming resource of "smart content for curious kids", short format shows with lesson plans for teachers and parents. 

 Topics they cover include (but are surely not limited to):
- Mythbusters
- EXPLR Media
- Crash Test World
- Anthony Bourdain
- Manner Monsters
- Crash Test Girl
 - Normalizing Women in a Shop
- SFX
- Lucas Ranch
- Comicon
- Leatherman Wave
- Star Wars Myths
- Farting in Public
- Putting the "A" in STEAM with Explosives
- Telekinesis
- Things we shouldn't learn from the Internet
... and so much more

This is the 4th episode of Tinkering Belles and you're surely not going to want to miss it!

So join in on Tamara's adventure as a Maker as she works to amplify the BAMF Females Behind the Builds one interview at a time! 

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Are you a visual person who needs to see all the cool moments?  Head over to the "Tinkering Belles" Playlist on Youtube to see all the fun behind the scenes moments from this episode!

If you enjoyed the show, consider becoming a supporter via Tamara's Patreon Page and as always join in on the Maker adventure with Tamara and her guests on the Tinkering Belles Instagram page.

You can follow Kari's adventures here, here, and here:
Web - Kari Byron
Instagram - @TheRealKariByron
Twitter -  @KariByron
EXPLR Media Kickstarter - EXPLR Smart Content for Curious Kids
Book - Crash Test Girl
New Show - Crash Test World on Science Channel!
Mythbusters Bio - Kari Byron 

 Music for this Episode was provided by Bill Trowell Music.  Visit BillTrowellMusic.com to hear more and to subscribe to Bill's Patreon, where he covers favorite showtunes, movie themes, classic rock and jazz, as well as requests from

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Do you love Saving the Planet, Drinking Dino Pee and general Maker Shop Talk? 

If so, join Tamara Robertson (Mythbusters, Maker Science, Seekers of Science) as she kicks off with a Tech Talk about the Dremel then sits down with Engineer, Environmentalist and Maker  Dr. Tracy Fanara (Weather Channel, What on Earth, Mythbusters The Search, Seekers of Science). 

Topics they cover include (but are surely not limited to):
- Putting the E In STEM - Engineering
- Time Management with Content Creation
- Building Non-Profit Tech with Mote
- Sustaining Life as we Know it with NOAA
- Fish for Mars with NASA
- "Seekers of Science" Outreach Comic
- Drinking Dinosaur Pee
- Poop Flavored Shrimp
- Mythbusters
- Make Up Science
- Star Wars Cosplay
- The Truth About Being in TV
- Black Panther Tech
- Balancing Opportunity Gain versus Lost Opportunity Cost
- Westworld
... and so much more

This is the 3rd episode of Tinkering Belles and you're surely not going to want to miss it!

So join in on Tamara's adventure as a Maker as she works to amplify the BAMF Females Behind the Builds one interview at a time! 

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Are you a visual person who needs to see all the cool moments?  Head over to the "Tinkering Belles" Playlist on Youtube to see all the fun behind the scenes moments from this episode!
If you enjoyed the show, consider becoming a supporter via Tamara's Patreon Page and as always join in on the Maker adventure with Tamara and her guests on the Tinkering Belles Instagram page.

You can follow Tracy's Environmental and Engineering adventures here, here, and here:
Web - InspectorPlanet
Instagram - @InspectorPlanet
Twitter -  @InspectorPlanet
Youtube -  Inspector Planet
Outreach Comic - Seekers of Science Volume 1
Climate Change Rap Video - Polar Ice, Ice Baby
NASA's Mars Mission Could be Powered by Fish

 Music for this Episode was provided by Bill Trowell Music.  Visit BillTrowellMusic.com to hear more and to subscribe to Bill's Patreon, where he covers favorite showtunes, movie themes, classic rock and jazz, as well as requests from Patron's.

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Do you love Robots, 3D Printing, Inventing and general Maker Shop Talk? 

If so, join Tamara Robertson (Mythbusters, Maker Science, Seekers of Science) as she kicks off with a Tech Talk about Robots then sits down with young Indigenous (Ojibwe) Educator, Inventor, Author, and Activist Extraordinaire Danielle Boyer

Danielle creates innovative and accessible learning solutions utilizing robots that she invents to reduce the barrier to entry to valuable technical skills for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) youth.  Founding the STEAM Connection, her educational nonprofit, has helped her reach children all around the world.  From mentoring 35 youth robotics teams, to pursuing a future in engineering as a student, to working as a diversity champion and speaker, she is a tenacious advocate for the child she once was.

Topics they cover include (but are surely not limited to):
- Robotics
- Accomplishing the Goal of "Every Kid Gets a Robot"
- The Evolution of 3D Printing
- "Hands on Techie Talks" Podcast
- The Hangover Part 2
- Setting up your First Conference Booth
- Importance of Talking about Gender Barriers in Making
- Amazon to the Rescue
- The Pressure to Know it All
- Legos and Robot Sharks
- Raising Indigenous and Marginalized Voices
- Solidworks / Ada Fruit / FIRST Robotics / Makerfaire / Matterhackers
- Detroit Institute of Art / American Indian Science and Engineering Society / Natives in Tech
- Sarah Petkus' Robot Army
- Binge Watching Peacock, Hulu, and Netflix
... and so much more

This is the 2nd episode of Tinkering Belles and you're surely not going to want to miss it!

So join in on Tamara's adventure as a Maker as she works to amplify the BAMF Females Behind the Builds one interview at a time!

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Are you a visual person who needs to see all the cool moments?  Head over to the "Tinkering Belles" Playlist on Youtube to see all the fun behind the scenes moments from this episode!

If you enjoyed the show, consider becoming a supporter via Tamara's Patreon Page and as always join in on the Maker adventure with Tamara and her guests on the Tinkering Belles Instagram page.

You can follow Danielle's Robotic, Maker and STEAM Superhero adventures here, here, and here:
"Every Kid Gets a Robot" 501(c)3 nonprofit - STEAM Connection
Podcast "Hands-on Techie Talks"
Instagram -  @DanielleBoyer / @STEAMConnection / @Handsontechietalks
Twitter -  @DanielleBoyerr / @STEAMConnection
L'Oreal Woman of Worth Profile
People Girls Changing the World Profile

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Do you love Lego, Cosplay and general Maker Shop Talk? 

If so, join Tamara Robertson (Mythbusters, Maker Science, Seekers of Science) as she kicks off with a Tech Talk about Lego Bricks then sits down with Maker, Hacker, Cosplayer, and Lego Extraordinaire Amie Dansby. 

Topics they cover include (but are surely not limited to):
- Sports Bras and Table Saws
- CNCs
- West World
- Lasers
- All Dogs go to Heaven
- Leatherwork
- Solder Suckers (its a real thing)
- Body Mods
- Cosplay
- Tigers (before Tiger King was a thing)
- Top Shop Tools
- Nsync and Justin Timberlake
- Superhero Science and why Tony Stark became Iron Man
- Jurassic Park
... and so much more

This is the inaugural episode of Tinkering Belles and you're surely not going to want to miss it!

So join in on Tamara's adventure as a Maker as she works to amplify the BAMF Females Behind the Builds one interview at a time! 

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If you enjoyed the show, consider becoming a supporter via Tamara's Patreon Page and as always join in on the Maker adventure with Tamara and her guests on the Tinkering Belles Instagram page.

You can follow Amie's Lego, Cosplay and Maker adventures here, here, and here:
Web - AmieDD - Magical Unicorn Software Engineer
Web Media Kit(if needed) - Media Kit (amiedd.com)
Instagram - @amiedoubled
Twitter - @amiedoubled
Scholarship Program - Scholarship Program (amiedd.com) and NVM Scholarship | NVM (nvmusa.org)

 Music for this Episode was provided by Bill Trowell Music.  Visit BillTrowellMusic.com to hear more and to subscribe to Bill's Patreon, where he covers favorite showtunes, movie themes, classic rock and jazz, as well as requests from Patron's.

Support the show