Machinist Therapy Hotline
Episodes
Machinist therapy Hotline - Episode 59
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Apparently the hotline team have been on holiday, in this come back episode we have a quick catch up and talk about whats next - can we track down the...
Machinist Therapy Hotline - Episode 58
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Where is your moral compass? could you turn away millions of dollars because the gut feel isn't there? Lets discuss! Welcome to the machinist the...
Machinist Therapy Hotline - Episode 57
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded on New Years eve 2023 - just when you thought we would never do another episode, bang! More of a catch up between hosts and planning around t...
Machinist Therapy Hotline - Episode 56
07 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We decided that there was no point in making excuses for our absence in recent months, so we unashamedly just.... Get on with the podcast! Today we di...
Machinist Therapy Hotline - Episode 55
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk to David McClure ( insta @cnccuttingedge ) an out there guy who enjoys sticking dildos to cnc milling machines. He walks us through ...
Machinist Therapy Hotline - Episode 54
02 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is it possible to pass an audit by putting a fuel can and matches on a table? Can Dan show us how small, small is? and what happens when a bear walks ...
Machinist Therapy Hotline - Episode 53
19 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week the guys talk to Sean Miksys, co founder of Great Lakes Machining, a self proclaimed jack of all trades…. Master of none, this is the dude...
Machinist Therapy Hotline - Episode 52
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We have a new guy joining the Team!! 3 becomes 4 again. Welcome to the club Dan..... Dan Rudolph has years of experience in the manufacturing world. ...
Machinist Therapy Hotline - Episode 51
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tony, Shane and Jody talk openly about how the dynamic of the #instamachinist community has changed with the evolution of instagram, not necessarily f...
Machinist Therapy Hotline - Episode 50
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The guys finally get the time to sit down and talk shop. Jody's recent health scare comes up, Tony's new machine and Shane shares some info. All with ...
Machinist Therapy Hotline - Episode 49
10 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Finishing off 2021, the MTH crew provide some shop talk and some cutting edge tools like the TC2000 swarf conveyor. Chuck in some swiss machining and ...
Machinist Therapy Hotline - Episode 48
17 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
After a little break away from the glamorous podcast lifestyle, the guys are back to catch up and see what's what in the world of machining and everyd...
Machinist Therapy Hotline - Episode 47
18 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week the guys discuss tony's Okuma breakdown and the way in which the Gosiger service technician has approached the diagnosis, this also happens ...
Machinist Therapy Hotline - Episode 46
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we had the pleasure of chatting with Brandon Bebault, a self proclaimed tinkerer/machinist and mad scientist - Heres what he had to say: "Bl...
Machinist Therapy Hotline - Episode 45
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we chat to Aaron Morrill aka The Cnc repair man “I grew up working on Cnc machines with my father. I’ve learned lots along the way and...
Machinist Therapy Hotline - Episode 44
09 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk to Mark Gregory Catano, Technical Manager for Hangsterfer's Laboratories, specialising in metal cutting fluids and coolants, mark ha...
Machinist Therapy Hotline - Episode 43
30 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we chat to Denis lecouffe, owner of FFMetalworks. Denis has been machining since 2008, starting his career in aerospace, then he went on to ...
Machinist Therapy Hotline - Episode 42
11 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We sit down and talk with Troy Donovan, a specialist facade designer based in Sydney Australia, Troy explains how the connection between machining and...
Machinist Therapy Hotline - Episode 41
02 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we meet Brandon Sudiswa his IG is @machineshopoutlaw A completely random dude that enjoys the manufacturing side of things. Learning new pro...
Machinist Therapy Hotline - Episode 40
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we have David Hernandez on (aka @cncbigdog) as he talks through how he got into the machining world and what that meant to him, having...
Machinist Therapy Hotline - Episode 39
21 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week the guys discuss the stresses of purchasing new machines, they also go into why people will leave a company, is it wage based or is it oppor...
MTH - 2021 kick off
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With Albert away sick, the guys decide to by pass machining and discuss politics, keyboards, lights from the hills and vasectomies. NOTE* The vi...
Machinist Therapy Hotline - Episode 38
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode the guys talk with Gavin Clair from Nu-Press in Cardiff, NSW, Australia. Gavin is a 31yr old production engineer who loves manufacturi...
Machinist Therapy Hotline - Episode 37
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week the team talk about ERP systems, odd threads and goats! Boomer also brings along his keyboard to get into the musical spirit. As always the ...
Machinist Therapy Hotline - Episode 36
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we speak with the super fast guy Matt Sackman, he started with Don Schumacher Racing (DSR) in 2013 as a clutch assistant/tyre speciali...
Machinist Therapy Hotline - Episode 35
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Having builders in your shop can be a challenge especially when you are trying to still produce components, Jody explains his current struggles as he ...
Machinist Therapy Hotline - Episode 34
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we have Brandon Mathis as our guest, he is a sales manager for Ellison Technologies in the United States of America, based just outsid...
Machinist Therapy Hotline - Episode 33
06 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Albert finally discusses the issues he has been having with DMG MORI, when customer Service should be king but unfortunately Albert has been dumped on...
Machinist Therapy Hotline - Episode 32
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We catch up with Ryan Bankel, owner of IMAGO manufacturing an ISO certified, 100% Solar Powered, precision CNC machining company specializing in short...
Machinist Therapy Hotline - Episode 31
10 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Motivating people can be difficult, the boys try to tackle this subject the only way they know how, full on and with no sugar coating! Tony explains h...
Machinist Therapy Hotline - Episode 30
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The retirement episode, knowing that eventually we will all hit a certain age where retirement will be only around the corner, the team decide to have...
Machinist Therapy Hotline - Episode 29
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk to Jake Krotje ( @theflyingdutchmanco ) an automotive manufacturer, his story shows what it takes to turn your life around and...
Machinist Therapy Hotline - Episode 28
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week the MTH crew talk about using online services for finding new customers, do these websites work? or are they effectively driving down the co...
Machinist Therapy Hotline - Episode 27
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have Peter Bingman (IG @bing3520 ) as a guest host, he is an applications engineer for Open Mind , a Chicago based CADCAM baby who specia...
Machinist Therapy Hotline -Episode 26
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Reflecting on days of being kids and how on earth we all ended up in this industry, the guys take on a fun topic, is Lego still valuable today? Does B...
Machinist Therapy Hotline - Episode 25
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you like Moto-Cross and Machining, then you'll get on really well with Clayton Miller of Trick Engineering, based in Texas. A former Supercross and...
Machinist Therapy Hotline - Episode 24
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Quoting can be an absolute minefield, the MTH team ponder over if the way they do things is any better than each other, you probably already know the ...
Machinist Therapy Hotline - episode 23
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This weeks guest host is Chris Fox from ignite digi in australia, Chris and his business partner Tom have built up the reputation of being one of the ...
Machinist Therapy Hotline - Episode 22
04 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The team attempt to discuss the economic impact of corona virus, how Tony has made a product that is on one of the most famous pop stars of all time a...
Machinist Therapy Hotline - Episode 21
17 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 21 - Inspection people are somewhat strange and it takes a special breed of person to be one, the MTH team discuss and put out thei...
Machinist Therapy Hotline - Episode 20
27 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest host this week is Son Tran, owner of ImpakTech, based in California, they specialise in the fabrication and machining of quality protectio...
Machinist Therapy Hotline - Episode 19
06 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The first episode of 2020 for the MTH team which means an open discussion around what the future year might look like and is it possible to drive a tr...
Machinist Therapy Hotline - Episode 18
22 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Its the final full episode of the year and the decade! The team review the previous posts around time keeping and file ownership, they also get into a...
Machinist Therapy Hotline - Episode 17
09 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The team co host with Mischa de Bruijn, a very talented machinist that lives in the Netherlands. Talking about his drive for perfection and the strugg...
Machinist Therapy Hotline - Episode 16
24 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Team approach a subject that most people seem to shy away from in this industry, mental health. Discussing what they do when things are tough and ...
Machinist Therapy Hotline - Episode 15
11 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode we have Kyle Szczypienski as our guest Co-Host, he is the owner operator of KCS Advanced machining services in Detroit, specializing in 5...
Machinist Therapy Hotline - Episode 14
28 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tony Clouser reveals all about his recent job interview, after being out of the job market for more than 20yrs, Tony is asked to go to a company for a...
Machinist Therapy Hotline - Episode 13
14 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode the MMM ( Master machine manufacturing ) brothers Nace and Geordan join the MTH guys and talk in depth about how they got into the bus...
Machinist Therapy Hotline - Episode 12
30 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Tony’s recent trip to Gosiger have the boys discussing Y-axis parting and prime turning. Alberts recent trip involves no shirts... ever. Can the guy...
Machinist Therapy Hotline - Episode 11
14 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ken Spalding ( @zodiaceng ) is the guest host in this episode, so the guys talk about his background and where his journey started. Conversations abou...
Machinist Therapy Hotline - Episode 10
02 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode the team discuss deep hole drilling, scrap metal prices and whether there is a global recession coming. As always there is good humour...
Machinist Therapy Hotline - Episode 9
17 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The MTH team interview Kemal Alpay ( IG- @kalpay ) owner of RPM Corp, a machining specialist located in Modesto CA. Kemal tells about his first start ...
Machinist Therapy Hotline - Episode 8
05 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 8 is all about the free balling conversation, the team jump into the acid and toxic world of electro platers and also talk about the benefits ...
Machinist Therapy Hotline - Episode 7
22 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 7, the team talk to Elo aka @woman_machinist from instagram, discussing her background and posing questions about how she got into the trad...
Machinist Therapy Hotline - Episode 6
10 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The team talk about crims, toilet paper, dynamic milling and the word “machinist” - if you want to get involved send us a message with your topic ...
Machinist Therapy Hotline - Episode 5
22 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode the boys talk to Alfred Lyon, one of the coolest cats on Instagram and arguably the original badass machinist! Imagine interviewing so...
Machinist Therapy Hotline - Episode 4
07 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 4! The MTH boys discuss idiot proofing, jobs that broke us, tool libraries and coolant! Get ready for info and some serious belly laughs
Machinist Therapy Hotline - Episode 3
19 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 3, in this episode we discuss machine crashes, time management , crazy drawings and interview techniques.
Machinist Therapy Hotline - Episode 2
05 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Machinist Therapy Hotline Episode 2- we’ve picked 4 topics from our messages on Instagram - visit our page to find out the people that asked these q...
Machinist Therapy Hotline - Episode 1
20 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 1 - An introduction to your hosts Shane Poole, Jody Tuckwell, Albert Raczynski and Tony Clouser. Direct contact anformation can be found on In...