The Modern Maker Podcast

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

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Watch Video Episode: https://youtu.be/NWXeFxrE594 Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtqHeUYt583AYJJwNTbByMw After a 6 month hibernatio...

The Community Is Leveling Up - Ep. 243

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 com...

Glass & Epoxy Terrazzo - EP. 242

03 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 Mon...

WINNERS ANNOUNCED #ROCKLERHOBBYCHALLENGE - ep. 241

23 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Drum Roll Please..... Thank you times a million to everyone who participated in this years Modern Maker Challenge brought to you by Rockler; the #rock...

"Artisanal Offcuts" - Ep. 240

11 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Rockler Hobby Challenge wrap up is next week so get your entries in!! #rocklerhobbychallenge.  Ben Uyeda: @benjaminuyeda Mike Montgomery: @mo...

Shipping Container Hotel Got Approved!! - Ep. 239

22 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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: @moder...

Getting PAID or Gaining KNOWLEDGE - Ep. 238

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

More #rocklerhobbychallenge submissions are rolling in, plenty of time to still get started and we'll continue highlighting our favorites before the B...

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

21 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Submissions are rolling in and the #rocklerhobbychallenge projects are off the chain. Plenty of time to build and enter, just create a project that re...

WEEKEND EXTRAVAGANZA!! #rocklerhobbychallenge - Ep. 236

17 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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.r...

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

13 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

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

30 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

NEW CHALLENGE ANNOUNCEMENT!! - ep. 233

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Leveling Up and New Opportunities - Ep. 232

01 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

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

13 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chris launched a new vlog/behind the scenes YouTube channel and it's awesome!! Welcome to the Woodshop Mike Montgomery: @modernbuilds Chris Salamone:...

OUTDOOR TOILET EMERGENCY! - Ep. 230

01 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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?...

Knowing When To Switch It Up - Ep. 229

23 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Don't let things become stale... also should we ad video to the podcast??? Chris Salamone: @foureyesfurniture Mike Montgomery: @modernbuilds Ben Uyed...

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

18 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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:...

Bird House Hunters International - EP. 227

26 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The bird saga continues... and it looks like the Electric Honda Ridgeline story is too!! Mike Montgomery: @modernbuilds Chris Salamone: @foureyesfurn...

ELECTRIC Honda Ridgeline Maker Reaction!! - Ep. 226

14 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We all made fun of the Ridgeline... until now!!!  Electric Honda Ridgeline Mike Montgomery: @modernbuilds Chris Salamone: @foureyesfurniture Be...

Solving the Lumber Crisis - Ep. 225

06 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Title may be an overstatement, but give us your opinions on "affordable hardwoods" Ben Uyeda: @benjaminuyeda Mike Montgomery: @modernbuilds Chris Sal...

Chris has Aphantasia!! - ep. 224

23 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

No wonder he never get's what I'm trying to describe to him haha!! Ben Uyeda: @benjaminuyeda Mike Montgomery: @modernbuilds Chris Salamone: @foureyesf...

Ben U on Flagrant 2 - Ep. 223

17 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Plywood Factory Field Trip! - Ep. 222

30 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wonder how they get veneers onto all of those sheet goods?? Let's talk about it! Ben Uyeda: @benjaminuyeda Mike Montgomery: @modernbuilds Chris ...

BUFF & TUFF - ep. 221

24 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 M...

Ben Askren vs Jake Paul OFFICIAL PREDICTIONS - ep. 220

16 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 Montgo...

Will Lumber Costs Go Down??? Ep. 219

09 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Pandemic has made lumber costs go THROUGH THE ROOF how does all this shake out??  Mike Montgomery: @modernbuilds Chris Salamone: @foureyesfu...

Ep. 218 - NUTS TO BUTTS

21 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Just your friendly, neighborhood Ben Uyeda 😂 Sponsors: -Try Indeed out with a FREE SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT at https://www.Indeed.com/MODERN -Sa...

Ep. 217 - What Did We Get Wrong??

14 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What's something you were confident of that ended up being the opposite?! Sponsors: -SawStop: https://bit.ly/3bKkMzH --Explore your creativity at htt...

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

05 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What are you excited to try next?!?! Sponsors: -Try Indeed out with a FREE SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT at https://www.Indeed.com/MODERN

Ep. 215 - Lift Gate Hits Woman

28 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Stay Safe Out There! @modernbuilds @foureyesfurniture @benjaminuyeda

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

20 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

back and better than ever!! Sponsors: -Try Indeed out with a FREE SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT at https://www.Indeed.com/MODERN @modernbuilds - Mike Mo...

Ep. 213 - Two Mics, No Mikes

05 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 lis...

Ep. 212 - HGTV is Trash

22 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 h...

Recycled Plastic Guitar - Ep. 211

07 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ht...

EP. 210 - WINNERS ANNOUNCED!! #ROCKLERDESKCHALLENGE

20 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the over 1000+ posts on the hashtags #rocklerdeskchallenge. Y'all built some incredible projects and we took ...

Ep. 209 - Gingerbread Mansion

11 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Why not, since nobody eats them anyways! Support the Show, Support the Sponsors :) -Visit https://www.mintmobile.com/modern for UNLIMITED Talk, Text,...

Ep. 208 - Flipping a Tractor

04 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 http...

Ep. 207 - Mike Bought a House to Renovate

26 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thanksgiving Day Special!!! Thanks to everyone who listens and supports, have a great weekend!!! Sponsors: Go to https://convertkit.com/modernmaker t...

Ep. 206 - Hand Tool Fight to the Death!

20 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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: -...

Ep. 205 - Building with Old Windmill Blades

12 Nov 2020

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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 fas...

Ep. 204 - HOTSHOT IT!!!

08 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Pouring a concrete slab, brainstorming the perfect shoe wheel, and more!! This week's episode of the Modern Maker Podcast is a #Certifiedbanger Thank...

Ep. 203 - Frankinception

29 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

ep. 202 - Mullet Desk

22 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thank you to Storyblocks for sponsoring this episode - learn more by visiting https://www.storyblocks.com/modernmaker PSA the RocklerDeskChallenge has...

Ep. 201 | Ben Almost Lost an Eye!!!

16 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 ge...

Ep. 200 - The 200th Episode!

09 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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-perso...

Ep. 199 | Building New Skills #rocklerdeskchallenge

03 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 tri...

Ep. 198 - New Challenge Is Live! The #RocklerDeskChallenge

24 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thank you to Storyblocks for sponsoring this episode - learn more by visiting https://www.storyblocks.com/modernmaker A new episode is live. The #Rock...

Ep. 197 | You Ask, We Answer.

21 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Modern Maker Podcast, the crew goes back and forth answering questions fielded by the audience. 

Ep. 196 - Super Hot Sky Scrapper Takes

05 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

You asked for it...and we have them. Hot takes on sky scrappers. Enjoy

Ep. 195 - A Hairpin Idea

28 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thank you to Storyblocks for sponsoring this episode - learn more by visiting https://www.storyblocks.com/modernmaker In this episode the boys discuss...

Ep. 194 | Container House: SOLD

14 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Built for: $_______ Sold for: $________... Find out in today's episode with Ben Uyeda, Chris Salamone, and Mike Montgomery. Modern Builds: https://w...

Ep. 193 | Foureyes Furniture Q&A w/ Chris Salamone and Shaun Boyd

10 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week the "Foureyes Guys" Chris and Shaun answer listener questions while the Mike and Ben are out!  
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Ep. 192 | Know What, Know Why.

24 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Modern Maker Podcast Ben Uyeda, Chris Salamone, and Mike Montgomery discuss the core ideas behind understanding WHAT is the right procedu...

Ep. 191 | Planning vs Scheduling

17 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Chris Salamone, Ben Uyeda, and Mike Montgomery chat about the difference between planning and scheduling goals and how those two c...

Ep. 190 | How Much is a Buttload??

13 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Enough Said. Support or sponsors: Explore your creativity at http://www.Skillshare.com/MODERNMAKER and get 2 free months of premium membership! Get ...

Ep. 189 | $500 in Materials to Make a $6000 Table

06 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Are you charging the right amount for projects you design / build?? Ben Uyeda, Chris Salamone, and Mike Montgomery discuss how to get the most value o...

Ep. 188 | Flex Seal Jet Ski

29 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We're back after a week off and had one of our funnest episodes in a while. We had some technical issues causing us to miss last thursday, but will be...

Ep. 187 | Gimmick Tools, Gimmick Projects, All the Gimmicks

12 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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Ep. 186 | This one is a little heavy

05 Jun 2020

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Ep. 185 | Ramblin'

31 May 2020

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This week we rambled on for 77 minutes instead of our normal 60 minutes. That's 17 extra minutes of hot ramblin' action! Learn more about your ad choi...

Ep. 184 | What's the Plan

21 May 2020

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Support The Show by Supporting Our Sponsors:  Literati - go to https://literati.com/modernmaker for 25% your first two orders! Learn more about your ...

Ep. 183 | You Live Your Life Like You Eat A Salad

14 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Support Our Sponsors:  Bespoke Post - Get 20% off your first monthly box when you sign up at http://www.BoxOfAwesome.com and enter the code maker20 a...

Ep. 182 | Don't Blink

08 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sponsors: Thank you to the new show "THE SHIVERING TRUTH" - season two, premiering Sunday May 10 th at midnight. Only on Adult Swim. It starts with ...

Ep. 181 | We Need a Hashtag!

30 Apr 2020

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Support The Show by Supporting Our Sponsors:  Literati - go to https://literati.com/modernmaker for 25% your first two orders! Learn more about your ...

EP. 180 | How Big Is My Speed Square??

24 Apr 2020

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A whole lot of shop talk, Thanks for listening. @modernmakerpodcast Support Our Sponsors:  Bespoke Post - Get 20% off your first monthly box when yo...

Ep. 179 | A Week Late

17 Apr 2020

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Ep. 178 | Making Cameos

03 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Support Our Sponsors: Visit https://betterhelp.com/modernmaker and join the over 500,000 people talking charge of their mental health with the help of...

EP. 177 | Building The Ultimate Desk!

27 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the Modern Maker Podcast, Mike, Chris, and Ben do what they do best... Talk for an hour about building stuff :) Thanks for all the support an...

Ep. 176 | Corona

22 Mar 2020

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Support the show by supporting our sponsors INEDEED - Post your job today at https://www.indeed.com/modern and get a free sponsored job upgrade on you...

EP. 175 | Is Hemp Wood Any Good??

17 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we catch up under quarantine. Chris is building with Hemp Wood, Ben may go overseas, and Mike is building away on the bus! Supporting Sponsors ...

Ep. 174 | About a Bus...and other stuff

06 Mar 2020

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Ep. 173 | Ben Knows His Polar Bear Ish

27 Feb 2020

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On this episode the guys talk about Polar Bear fun facts, recap Workbench Con, and MORE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...

Ep. 172 | Question Roulette

20 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode Chris and Shaun asnwer some questions at random :) -also there was an editing error in the middle. See if you can spot it! Learn more ...

Ep. 171 | Fully Moved In...Almost

14 Feb 2020

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On this episode the gang talks about Chris' expanding workshop, and very un-thought-out possibilities for the future of maker spaces Learn more about ...

Ep. 170 | Mike's On A Billboard - be on the lookout!

07 Feb 2020

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EP. 169 | "Willpower Doesn't Work"

31 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week Ben and Mike talk about designing projects around reaching your 'desired outcome'. Willpower Doesn't Work, by Benjamin Hardy is the book tha...

Ep. 168 | M-A-T-H and stuff

23 Jan 2020

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Support the show by supporting our sponsors Explore your creativity at http://www.Skillshare.com/MODERNMAKER and get 2 free months of premium membersh...

Ep. 167 | A Very Special Tuesday Episode...Not Really

21 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this special Tuesday episode of the Modern Maker Podcast, that we are putting up because we missed getting it out last week, we talk about...you gu...

EP. 166 | Ben's Building Beds

16 Jan 2020

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Ep. 165 | It's The Future!

03 Jan 2020

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Support the show by supporting our sponsors Go to http://www.HoneyBook.com/MODERNMAKER for 50% off of your first year! On this episode we catch up aft...

Ep. 164 | Building in Heaven

06 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode we talk about the repeal of prohibition, the surprising beauty of Shanghai, and showing bad TV shows to kids. You know...just typical ...

Ep. 163 | Q and A - Cybertrucks, Makerbrand, Headphones, NBA, and MORE!!!

28 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Ben is gone, so Mike and Chris do a little good old fashioned Q and A. I would list some of the questions here, but I kinda already di...

Ep. 162 | Tree-less, House-less, Treehouse

22 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Support the show by supporting our sponsors Go to http://www.HoneyBook.com/MODERNMAKER for 50% off of your first year! On Today's episode, Ben breaks...

Ep. 161 | RocklerBentWoodChallenge Wrap Up and Winners Announced

14 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On today's show we wrap up the Rockler Bent Wood Challenge! We had so many awesome submissions there was no way we could have possibly covered everyth...

Ep. 160 | Giving it 10%

07 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 ta...

EP. 159 | Mike Effed Up

31 Oct 2019

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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 - Ente...

Ep. 158 | Two Guys One Mic

18 Oct 2019

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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 ar...

Ep. 157 | MakesGiving 2019 Recap

11 Oct 2019

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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/M...

Ep. 156 | Carrots and Nutella

03 Oct 2019

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Support the show by supporting our sponsors Skill Share - Get 2 months of Skillshare for FREE: https://skillshare.com/modernmaker Simple Habit: 30% of...

Ep. 155 | The Greatest Intro Ever Recorded...that we forgot to record

26 Sep 2019

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Support the show by supporting our sponsors Story Blocks - https://www.storyblocks.com/modernmaker 3M Clash of the Grinders - Enter At 3M.com/PodClash...

Ep. 154 | Sweating Mayonnaise & Sneezing Hot Sauce

19 Sep 2019

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Ep. 153 | Epoxy Sandwich

12 Sep 2019

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Support the show by supporting our sponsors Story Blocks - https://www.storyblocks.com/modernmaker Visit https://www.volusion.com/MAKER Get a free 14-...

Ep. 152 | With Extra Cheese

05 Sep 2019

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Support the show by supporting our sponsors Simple Habit: 30% off Premium Subscriptions for the first 50 Listeners - Simplehabit.com/modernmaker Story...

Ep. 151 | #RocklerBentWoodChallenge Begins!

29 Aug 2019

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Ep. 150 | Once Upon A Time in Bending Wood

22 Aug 2019

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Ep. 149 | Unofficial Challenge Announcement

15 Aug 2019

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Supporting the show by supporting our sponsors:  Simple Habit: 30% off Premium Subscriptions for the first 50 Listeners - Simplehabit.com/modernmaker...

Ep. 148 | Best Sandwich Nominees (Summer 2019 Edition)

09 Aug 2019

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Support the show by supporting our sponsors: Visit https://www.mywallst.com/modernmaker to download their app now and get access totheir market-beatin...

Ep. 147 | Ben "Powdered Gold" Uyeda

01 Aug 2019

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Support the show by supporting our sponsors: Story Blocks: https://storyblocks.com/modernmaker On this episode Ben reveals his alter ego :)  Learn mo...

Ep. 146 | Better Busier

25 Jul 2019

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Support the show by supporting our sponsors: Story Blocks: https://storyblocks.com/modernmaker This week we tell people they should drop out of school...

Ep. 145 | Lightning Round 2

18 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we go (relatively) quickly through more of the question you submitted last week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices