Making It With Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto

Episode 226: Living up to the hype?

30 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about marketing yourself, even if you don’t feel like it’s natural for you. What We’...

Episode 225: My great, great Grandad’s R2-D2!

23 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about mortality and EDC. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta: Went antiquing with frie...

Episode 224: Jumping-in-furing-out-i-tiv-ness

16 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about bullies and answer questions from Twitter. David’s Pick of the Week: America’s...

Episode 223: Efficiency and batarangs

09 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about efficiency and batarangs.

Episode 222: Kafaffafaafaaa

02 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about the loss of Grant Thompson, being bored and automatic doghouses.

Episode 221: I bought a racetrack

19 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about how we’ve done on our 2019 goals (that we don’t remember).

Episode 220: Giant Plasma Table Hands

12 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about maker super powers.

Episode 219: Really? Plastic? Really??

05 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about how we buy tools (and a little bit about comments).

Episode 218: Rotten Onion Soup

28 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about the design process and the Ninja Ejection System. What We’re Working On Jimmy Di...

Episode 217: I don’t own a 10lb mouse

21 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about things people might not know about them. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta ...

Episode 216: A love letter to MAKER FAIRE

14 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about Make and Maker Faire. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Made a table for Gu...

Episode 215: iCharcoal pad pro computer

07 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about Jimmy’s computer setup, dealing with sponsors and projects that we wouldn’t do....

Episode 214: Blacksmithing and space helmets

31 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about Maker Faire, blacksmithing and space suits. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta...

Episode 213: LIVE from Maker Faire Bay Area!

24 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto record live from Maker Faire in Bay Area taking questions from the audience and where they hav...

Episode 212: I get to work on vacation!

03 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about Spring Make, creativity and tools. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Had a ...

Episode 211: Uncle Joe

26 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about how they choose when to use specific tools. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta...

Episode 210: You can’t bring your mother with you everywhere you go.

19 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about production runs and tool cost, and brand building vs education. What We’re Worki...

Episode 209: London English European Show

12 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about collaborating with others.

Episode 208: Eat that Frog

29 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about being flexible while Jimmy is in Hollywood.

Episode 207: Hop-a-long

22 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about what it’s like on the set of the TV show Jimmy is filming.

Episode 206: Spring cleaning for my face

15 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about what’s important.

Episode 205: Thinky Pad and Wippy Pen

08 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about making products.

Episode 204: The Maker Knife with Giaco Whatever

01 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk with Giaco Whatever about making the Maker Knife. Links: Maker Knife What we’re watch...

Episode 203: So and So Johnson

22 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about reassessing a plan and choosing what’s worth filming.

Episode 202: Jury Duty

15 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about jury duty, burnout, Fusion 360 and Jimmy’s collection of computers.

Episode 201: Tipping Point

08 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about when and why to get help. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Bulleit Signs ...

Episode 200: Making It 200 Live (not really)

01 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about what life would be like if we hadn’t started the podcast. What We’re Working O...

Episode 199: Jimmy for mayor!

25 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about multiple streams of income and Jimmy running for mayor. What We’re Working On J...

Episode 198: We make mistakes

18 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about hiding mistakes. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Made kitchen cabinets ...

Episode 197: The hammerhead alligator

11 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about their holiday breaks, birds attacking tables and 3D printing. What We’re Working...

Episode 196: PMA

21 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about when things go right.

Episode 195: Sometimes I go out and talk to the chickens…

14 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about chaos (and everything explodes). What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Got an e...

Episode 194: You just gotta do it.

07 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about changes for next year and what they can improve. What We’re Working On Jimmy Di...

Episode 193: It’s like when you see a dog wearing clothes.

30 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about what makes really good design. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Finished a...

Episode 192: Different or better with Evan & Katelyn

23 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto are joined by Evan & Katelyn to talk about new ideas being different but not better. What...

Episode 191: Heavy metal keeps you young

16 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk robot legs, power saw arms and head-mounted backward facing cameras…yeh, it gets weird....

Episode 190: Keeping it Fresh

09 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about comfort zones and keeping it fresh.

Episode 189: The seed of an idea

02 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto brainstorm some ideas for upcoming projects! What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Canoe i...

Episode 188: Robots that will kill you

26 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about being an artist, whether you think you are or not. What We’re Working On Jimmy ...

Episode 187: It’s like opening a whole bunch of pistachios

19 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about cheap/alternative tools and materials.

Episode 186: Soupy mud vs Firm mud

12 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about if they’d watch their own videos if someone else made them. What We’re Working...

Episode 185: Rube Goldberg of Mistakes

05 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about power hammers, YouTube algorithms and your local vs the big box store. What We’r...

Episode 184: Jimmy wants to make a robot.

28 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about movies, growing and changing and if the maker movement is dying.   Jimmy Diresta ...

Episode 183: I Don’t Care

14 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

his week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about changing for audience feedback. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Working on...

Episode 182: Been trying to sell out for years

07 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about how we’ve changed over the years. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Posted...

Episode 181: Jimmy’s Shopping Voice

31 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto (three guys who don’t know much about electricity) talk about electricity. What We’re Wor...

Episode 180: 50ish-esque

24 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about input ratios, sawdust in your underwear and dream collaborations. What We’re Wor...

Episode 179: It’s a napkin holder… WITH A LASER.

17 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about movies, growing and changing and if the maker movement is dying.

Episode 178: The Audience Journey

10 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about maker personality traits, things they don’t like doing in the shop and listening ...

Episode 177: A lot of hats that you shouldn’t wear

03 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about workaholism and beginner makers making videos. What We’re Working On Jimmy Dire...

Episode 176: Pretend you’re talking to a martian or a 3 year old.

20 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about what skills we’d love to copy from each other. What We’re Working On Jimmy Di...

Episode 175: Identity

13 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about making things as an identity, weight loss and growing old. What We’re Working On...

Episode 174: The Flying DiRestas

06 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about niching down versus going wide plus the importance of staying consistent in your ma...

Episode 173: Concrete Bandsaw

29 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto ask each other 2 questions. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Traveling to California, ...

Episode 172: The Jimmy Way

22 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about movies, growing and changing and if the maker movement is dying. What We’re Work...

Episode 171: Ant Insurance

15 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about movies, growing and changing and if the maker movement is dying. What We’re Work...

Episode 170: Elephants

08 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett, and David Picciuto talk about Jimmy’s most recent class, consumables, new camera people and unsolicited advice...

Episode 169: Jimmy is a huge Hello Kitty fan.

01 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about finding inspiration from ideas vs people, bad sponsors and it gets kind of deep. W...

Episode 168: 222

30 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about Maker Faire, eBay and do some project brainstorming. What We’re Working On Jimm...

Episode 167: Hoopty-scoop

18 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about movies, growing and changing and if the maker movement is dying. What We’re Work...

Episode 166: Opie Matlock

27 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about movies, growing and changing and if the maker movement is dying.

Episode 165: Don’t let it beat you.

20 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about film crews and bad design.

Episode 164: The Crow’s Nest

13 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about recent project challenges, voice over work and frustration.

Episode 163: Live Edge Bowling Ball

06 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about design styles, river tables and time travel.

Episode 162: An eyeball, tongue, ear and 2 big thumbs

30 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about finishes, paints and hot tubs.

Episode 161: Snakes & Glue Bottles (with Evan & Katelyn)

23 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk with Evan & Katelyn about glue, Androids and snakes!​

Episode 160: The Cadillac of trailers

16 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about tools that didn’t seem worthwhile, but totally are.

Episode 159: Drowning in cardboard

09 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto are joined by Laura Kampf to talk about nostalgia (and He-Man). What We’re Working On Jimmy ...

Episode 158: Jimmy.. destroyer of mailboxes.

02 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about WorkBenchCon, mailboxes and southern accents.

Episode 157: Wizard Robes

23 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about beginning projects for several different tools.

Episode 156: C in Sea

16 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about being settled/unsettled, rockets and CNC.

Episode 155: Brain tornado-ing and pretzels

09 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto bring an idea to brain storm.

Episode 154: You like screen grabs?

02 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about 3d printing, habits and routines.

Episode 153: Thinking hard about thinking hard

26 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about over thinking time vs thinking over time.

Episode 152: I’m in my jam jams, at the laser.

19 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about burnout, the cold, jam jams and more. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Working...

Episode 151: Balance vs Balancing

12 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about balance vs balancing. What we’re watching: David’s Pick of the Week: Bobby Duke...

Episode 150: Call me Pocket Hole

05 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about labels and goals (and nicknames from Burning Man). What we’re watching: David’s...

Episode 149: Stop, Start, Continue

22 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about what we want to start, stop and continue in 2018. What We’re Working On Jimmy Dir...

Episode 148: It’s not enough to kill you…

15 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about going to college to be a YouTuber (kind of).

Episode 147: You never know, you never know…

08 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about transitions and free tools.

Episode 146: Don’t clear your throat

01 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about distractions and how they try to avoid them. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta ...

Episode 145: GOBBLE GOBBLE

24 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about lots of things that they’re thankful for! What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta F...

Episode 144: Who knows where we’re going today

17 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about being green, writing books and more. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Still wo...

Episode 143: ROBOTS!!

10 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about future technologies for making things.

Episode 142: Crabs

03 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about sponsors. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Building is going up David Picciuto...

Episode 141: Jimmy Two-Shows

27 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about current “Making It” news and what you need to get started in woodworking. What ...

Episode 140: Social Schmedia

20 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about SOME of the people we love to watch. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Finished...

Episode 138: Rethinking Priorities

06 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about what they wish they’d focused on when starting making videos.

Episode 137: Where’s my broom?

29 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about some video failures, successes and how we decide what to shoot for project videos.

Episode 136: I can’t. I’m busy.

22 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto answer questions from Patreon supporters about all sorts of stuff.

Episode 135: Get Jimmy a 78 ft 2×4

15 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about how their personalities have an effect on their process and products.

Episode 134: THE SHOP OF THE FUTURE!!!!!

08 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about THE SHOP OF THE FUTURE!!!!

Episode 133: LASER BANDSAW (with William Osman)

01 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk to William Osman and Peter Sripal about all sorts of stuff!

Episode 132: The bottleneck

25 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about bottlenecks and how much life we put on display.

Episode 131: Monopoly and safety

18 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about SawStop, safety and patents.

Episode 130: Let’s talk about pants

11 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about what to wear in the shop.

Episode 129: Benjamin Buttoning

04 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about getting older and how age affects how we take risks.

Episode 128: Little Teepee Party

21 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about breaking rules, how paint colors cause fights and more.

Episode 127: Jimmy is a giant goldfish

14 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about limitations, fear, and giant goldfish.

Episode 126: Expect the unexpected

26 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about avoiding and setting expectations.