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Nature Guys connects you to the exciting natural world right in your own neighborhood. These nature connections will help you be cool, calm, collected and ready to make a positive difference in the world. Nature Guys is hosted by Bob a long time nature lover.
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In depth discussion of Essential Craftsman videos, related topics, and the spec house series. Also casual and deeper dive conversations with tradesmen, business owners, and lots of other experts across various areas of craftsmanship, hobby, and lifestyles.
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This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about pivoting on the fly. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Made giant doors for his barn, we love Dave Gagné David Picciuto Remaking an old calculator, GOT COVID Bob Clagett Made a camera stand for quick camera movements What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: 8-bit guy Jimmy’s P…
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Caroline joins Bob to talk about her true passion Native Grasses. Learn how these grasses can add to the diversity of life in the landscapes of our neighborhoods. Related episodes: Lawns, Boxwood Bash Our sources for this episode include: Understanding Roots by Robert Kourik Benefits of Native Grasses in Urban Landscaping Beyond Flowers: Enhancing …
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This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about compromise. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Woke up late, making progress on the graveyard house David Picciuto Making countertops for a coffee station Bob Clagett Made an inflatable hotdog What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Prince’s Work Ethic / Postcard Printing Pres…
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This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about taking a sabbatical. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Commercial shoot is finished David Picciuto Made a cool keyboard tray Bob Clagett Working on scanning parts of his Land Cruiser What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: When America Broke The Olympics Jimmy’s Pick of the W…
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This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about the unexpected. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Track day went well, made a Double H grill David Picciuto Making a design video, using a cutting board Bob Clagett Not getting a lot done, but getting a lot done What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Matthew Encina Jimmy’s P…
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This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about being allowed to change. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Modified a go kart for July 13 David Picciuto Making pet urns Bob Clagett Got back from vacation What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Big Time Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Morley Kurt – Round Chair Bob’s Pick of the W…
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This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about going to camp, as an adult. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Went to Camp Arrowhead In North Carolina, making a go kart David Picciuto Making a Super Weird Picture Frame Bob Clagett Been camping/building What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: David Choe – Embrace Fearlessne…
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This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about life rhythms and AI, AGAIN. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Finishing up a graveyard house video David Picciuto Had an A-HA moment about the bench project Bob Clagett Camped, prepping for travel, worked on the Ghia Links: What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Patreon CEO …
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This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about rules for the shop. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Finished up the Johnny Walker cart, it’s gone David Picciuto Making a keyboard stand Bob Clagett Prepping for summer What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Brian Hendricks Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: DiesInEveryFilm Bob’s P…
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This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about doubling up tasks, and wrestling with finding contentment. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Hangin out with friends, painting things yellow David Picciuto Been on vacation, saw LCD Soundsystem Bob Clagett Cleaning What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Make With Miles Jimmy…
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This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about if we’re progressing as makers, or not. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Putting together his 48″ bandsaw David Picciuto Making coasters Bob Clagett Finishing up the “clean room” What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Paul ET – Zooming In Movies / Yard Act Jimmy’s Pick of t…
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Turkey Tail mushrooms are everywhere! Gia admits that mushrooms may be her favorite things in nature. Learn all about one of the most common and easy to find mushrooms. Our sources for this episode include: Michael Kuo's take on turkey tail / Trametes versicolor: The Turkey Tail (MushroomExpert.Com) Good explanation of medicinal properties / How to…
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This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about AI, somehow. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Dumping dirt on his neighbors yard David Picciuto Making a new case for a Bluetooth radio Bob Clagett Working on the clean room design and lights What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Max Joseph – Happiness Jimmy’s Pick of the …
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This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about avoiding and todo lists. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Made a Maloof style stool, working on a bar cart with pressurized drink system David Picciuto Starting an acoustic guitar build Bob Clagett Building out the new “clean room” What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Des…
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This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about feeling bad because of comparison. Your worth has nothing to do with your accomplishments. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Making a trailer bar for a golf cart David Picciuto Taking a maintenance week to catch up Bob Clagett Finishing up his “clean room” in the shop Links: Survi…
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This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about titles, thumbnails, coasting and a LOT more. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Released his wooden bucket video David Picciuto Made a video about comparing big & budget shop Bob Clagett Working on a clean room for the shop Links: New YouTube Thumbnail Style Taking Over YouTube Wha…
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Central Indiana had clear skies for the April 8, 2024 eclipse! Bob joined a fantastic group of family, friends and other nature lovers at Jenkins Forever Farm animal sanctuary for a spectacular eclipse. He was able to record some of their reactions before, during and after the eclipse. Related Episodes: Eclipse with Dean Regas, Eclipse Lovers…
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This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about how to interact with people at an event. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Made a tapered wooden bucket David Picciuto Made a table saw station Bob Clagett Totally changed his shop What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: TenHundred Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Drew Witt Bob’s Pi…
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This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about art, assistants, and outside impressive. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Working on the barn, garden cart David Picciuto Making a medicine cabinet for the rental house Bob Clagett Went to DisneyWorld with the family Links: Frank Stella Matt Bober What we’re watching: David Pick …
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In the final episode of the Invasive Plant Series Bob, Greg and Sam outline several possible paths that the common person can undertake to help turn the tide of invasive plants. From education and community driven initiatives to pushing market changes through purchasing power, we can all do a small part to make a big difference. Related Episodes: W…
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In this episode the discussion turns toward the horticulture industry and the impact working with plants has had overtime. Bob, Greg and Sam then turn to examine the branch of Ornamental Horticulture and its culpability in the mass production and distribution of non-native plants around the world. While this trend continues, new options of planting…
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This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about running out of time to learn the things we want to learn. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Working on a utility cart David Picciuto “Finishing” up video about his finish Bob Clagett Thinking through a BIG video outline Links: How To Manage Multiple Interests What we’re watching: …
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In episode 2 of our Invasive Plant Series Bob, Greg and Sam discuss why invasive plants pose such a problem to our ecosystem. The plant guru dives into the intricate connections between plants and other wildlife, explaining that plants truly are the basis of all ecosystems. From there, we talk about the way our land use decisions have created the p…
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Bob sits down with Greg and Sam to discuss one of the most pressing environmental issues of our time, invasive plants. It’s such a dense topic that we decided to break it up into 4 separate episodes. In part 1, we introduce the concept of native and non-native invasive plants. Greg and Sam provide a big picture perspective on the human systems that…
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