Best The Dark Knot Podcasts (2024)

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458: YouTuber-Y 1:13:22

17m ago1:13:22

1:13:22

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about relieving the pressure. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Headed to Sweden for a sawmill event David Picciuto Headed to Austin for anniversary/F1 race Bob Clagett Went to Red River Gorge with the family What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Frank Gehry The Architect / Pedul…

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33: How the Heart Knows Where to Build a Nest 18:36

1d ago18:36

18:36

Perhaps you feel at home where you were born--or perhaps you never have. Maybe you've finally found a place to put down roots, after ages of wandering... Or it could be that you're still on the move, seeking that place whose heart calls to yours. It could also be that home is exactly where you are, and you're happy to follow the call of the road wh…

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32: How to Greet The Magical Darkness Within You (featuring Katharina Löwenherz) 44:51

4d ago44:51

44:51

As the darkness of Halloween/Samhain and winter approaches, as the light wanes and the shadows lengthen, many of us feel a tug on our hearts. Perhaps it's more than the bittersweetness of summer's exit, but a deep and primordial call to go within. The dark journey to the Underworlds undertaken by Inanna or Persephone, the descending into the depths…

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Better With A Blade Than A Spoon: The Found Family Trope 1:11:28

1h ago1:11:28

1:11:28

It's the first episode of Season Seven! We are talking about some of our favourite fantasy and sci-fi romances which feature the Found Family trope! A full list of the books featured can be found below. There may be some plot point spoilers in our discussion of the books but as always with romance, we know there is going to be a HEA and our episode…

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457: Horse Poopie Smell 58:43

33m ago58:43

58:43

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about putting up walls or filtering input from others. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Getting a sawmill, and an expensive ******** David Picciuto Starting a Goodwill project Bob Clagett Working on a quick mystery project What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Johnny Tromboukis …

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One Trailer To Rule Them All 6:06

36m ago6:06

6:06

Since the SFFRomCast has been running for a few years now (at the time of releasing this, Season Seven is just around the corner) we decided to do one main trailer to introduce potential listeners/viewers to what we do here to celebrate and share our love of sci-fi and fantasy romance books. You can also watch this trailer on You Tube if you'd like…

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456: cough SELLOUT cough 1:17:48

5d ago1:17:48

1:17:48

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about THE MONEY. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Went to hang out at Carolina Shoes sales meeting David Picciuto Finishing up two videos Bob Clagett Has been mostly designing and cleaning What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Flatlander Tech Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Rise and F…

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31: Take a September Walk with Me in Tuscany (featuring very special guests!) 31:55

12d ago31:55

31:55

All around you, the seasons are changing--can you feel them? Can you see them? Hear them? Out in the olive groves, fields and oak forests above my house, all you need to do is go for a stroll in order to immerse yourself in the transition. Are you ready to come for a walk with me? Also in this episode: strange and wondrous guest appearances by Hors…

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455: Put The Knots In 1:05:28

25d ago1:05:28

1:05:28

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about fighting perfection and Professor Jones. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Finishing up a gigantic set of drawers David Picciuto Working on the bed project Bob Clagett Doing SO MUCH BODY WORK on the Ghia What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Idea Farm Jimmy’s Pick of the We…

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454: Getting Dressed With A Door Open 1:07:06

26d ago1:07:06

1:07:06

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about doing a podcast FOR 10 YEARS What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Building a giant cabinet using the CNC David Picciuto Working on the calculator and a beefy bed Bob Clagett FINALLY working on the Ghia front end What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: The Bucket Shot 2 / Adventu…

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453: Half Made Zippy-Something 1:01:55

1M ago1:01:55

1:01:55

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about inspiration. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Just got back from a inspiration/vacation David Picciuto Finishing up the wooden calculator Bob Clagett Made a pole storage system for spray cans What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: Stand Up Maths Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Pr…

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452: I Wish I'd Thought of That 1:07:42

2M ago1:07:42

1:07:42

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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Our Special Brand of Chaos: A Sort-Of Summer Special 43:53

2M ago43:53

43:53

For our "Sort-Of" Summer Special, we set ourselves a little literary homework and went off to research the giants our favourite subgenres stand on the shoulders of. Emma focused on paranormal romance and couldn't resist creating a Venn diagram, and Jess went the whole hog, digging back into romance in fantasy as far as The Iliad! There might be som…

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451: I Never Put a Quarter In Ms. Pacman 1:00:44

2M ago1:00:44

1:00:44

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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30: Take an August Walk With Me in Tuscany 32:28

2M ago32:28

32:28

“In the summer, the days were long, stretching into each other. Out of school, everything was on pause and yet happening at the same time, this collection of weeks when anything was possible.” (Sarah Dessen, "Along for the Ride") Come outside with me and let's savor this collection of weeks when anything is possible. Let yourself be engulfed in the…

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450: Sabbati-cool 1:06:17

3M ago1:06:17

1:06:17

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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29: Tying the Knot, Jumping the Pond, Glimpsing the Future 13:52

3M ago13:52

13:52

Do something every day that scares you," said Eleanor Roosevelt (hopefully listening to me talk isn't one of them). In this episode, I'll update you on the things that are making my heart race--both in Magic, Medicine and Mayhem and in my personal life. After all, they've both been entwined since my broken hip was what spurred me to create a podcas…

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449: Like Walking Through A Room In The Dark 1:02:00

3M ago1:02:00

1:02:00

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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448: There's No Slow Piano 1:13:02

3M ago1:13:02

1:13:02

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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28: Take a July Walk With Me in Tuscany 30:00

3M ago30:00

30:00

🌳Reconnect with nature. Re-wild. We hear these phrases a lot these days, but what do they actually mean? How can someone in this busy modern world plug themselves back into nature? 🌳Find out when you come on a walk with me in Tuscany. It's July, so we're going outside together to see what July looks like, smells like and feels like. As I wander thr…

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27: (Sylvology 101) Transformational Wisdom with the Italian Tree Frog 24:21

4M ago24:21

24:21

Last week on the podcast, I mentioned that the frog has become something of a mascot for the LGBTQIA+ community–even though, scientifically speaking, only 2 species of frogs have ever been recorded as displaying homosexual behavior. So, why frogs then? Well, thanks to the internet–and the weird places that it sometimes takes us. Tune in to this wee…

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447: Summer Camp 1:10:27

3M ago1:10:27

1:10:27

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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26: Introducing Magic, Medicine and Mayhem 19:07

4M ago19:07

19:07

Welcome to the new and improved podcast (formerly known as Live From Suckville). In this episode I’ll share the vision and reasons behind the evolution of this podcast and tell you more about me, your host Sylva Florence. You’ll also hear what is blooming after this period of silence (aka silent transformation) and find out what exciting things are…

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446: Nixon Riding A Unicorn 1:12:54

4M ago1:12:54

1:12:54

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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445: Look For The Lightning Bolt 1:15:36

4M ago1:15:36

1:15:36

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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444: Folding Time Back On Itself 1:08:38

5M ago1:08:38

1:08:38

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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More Often Than Knot: Bride by Ali Hazelwood 1:11:16

5M ago1:11:16

1:11:16

It's the final episode of Season Six and we're talking about Bride by Ali Hazelwood. You can visit the author's website ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ for details about her other work. There will be some small plot point spoilers in our discussion of the book but we always try to warn you. As always with romance, we know there is going to be a HEA and our episodes aim t…

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443: Challenge My Skeleton 1:10:43

5M ago1:10:43

1:10:43

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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There Are Always Reasons: The Whispering Dark by Kelly Andrew & Of Mist and Shadow by Jenna Wolfhart 1:07:03

5M ago1:07:03

1:07:03

In the fifth episode of Season Six we continue our individual six degrees of separation to lead us back to a joint book in the final episode. This week Jessica's choice was Of Mist and Shadow by ⁠Jenna Wolfhart and Emma's choice was The Whispering Dark by ⁠Kelly Andrew⁠. Click on the author names for links to their website or for details of further…

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442: Pigs and AI 1:13:17

5M ago1:13:17

1:13:17

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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Go Forth and Cuddle: Beastly and Bookish by Cantrina Bell & The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna 44:23

5M ago44:23

44:23

In the fourth episode of Season Six we continue our individual six degrees of separation to lead us back to a joint book in the final episode. This week Jessica's choice was Beastly and Bookish by Catrina Bell⁠⁠ and Emma's choice was The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna. Click on the author names for links to their website…

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441: Wooden Shoes For A King 1:12:09

5M ago1:12:09

1:12:09

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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All The Red Flags: Fiasco by Constance Fay and Honeysuckle by January Rayne 58:05

5M ago58:05

58:05

In the third episode of Season Six we continue our individual six degrees of separation to lead us back to a joint book in the final episode. This week Jessica's choice was Honeysuckles by ⁠January Rayne⁠ and Emma's choice was Fiasco by ⁠Constance Fay. Click on the author names for links to their website or for details of further books in the serie…

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440: Big Wheels for Humans 1:00:37

5M ago1:00:37

1:00:37

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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ThunderCats Are Old!: Tempting the Beast by Lora Leigh & Paladin's Grace by T Kingfisher 1:08:06

6M ago1:08:06

1:08:06

In the second episode of Season Six we begin our individual six degrees of separation to lead us back to a joint book in the final episode. This week Jessica's choice was Tempting the Beast by Lora Leigh and Emma's choice was Paladin's Grace by T Kingfisher. Click on the author names for links to their website or for details of further books in the…

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439: The Right Side Of The Grass 1:20:21

6M ago1:20:21

1:20:21

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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The Moment He Sniffs Her: The Winter King by C L Wilson 1:03:23

6M ago1:03:23

1:03:23

We're back with the first episode of Season Six and we're talking about The Winter King, a fantasy romance by C L Wilson. You can visit the author's website ⁠here⁠ for details of further books in the series and additional work. There will be some small plot point spoilers in our discussion of the book but we always try to warn you so you can skip a…

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438: It Feels Like a Big Boy Saw 56:08

6M ago56:08

56:08

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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25: How to Move From Surviving to Thriving (with Justin Sunseri) 47:22

6M ago47:22

47:22

Did you know that you can start (or continue) the path to healing your trauma just by listening to this episode? My guest this week, Justin Sunseri, will tell you that whatever is blocking you comes down to biology and inherent mechanisms which exist in each of us to help us survive. But what neither of us wants is for you to just survive. We want …

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Season Six Trailer 4:24

6M ago4:24

4:24

Season Six of the SFFRomCast is on the way! We're returning to our six degrees of separation but with a special twist, and this short trailer is to let you what you can expect as we continue to celebrate and share our love of sci-fi and fantasy romance books. You can also watch this trailer on You Tube if you'd like to put faces to voices and find …

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437: This is a terrible thing to say... 1:03:24

6M ago1:03:24

1:03:24

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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24: How to Say Yes to Life 29:31

6M ago29:31

29:31

Are you ready to say yes to life? Are you ready to surrender to it? Did you know that these two concepts are also one and the same? If surrendering sounds like giving up, if it's difficult for you or if you're not even sure where to begin, this episode is for you! Join in to listen to stories of and lessons from moments of utter surrender from my o…

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436: In Case I Saw A Witch Fly By 1:18:31

7M ago1:18:31

1:18:31

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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435: I Still Eat Like A Jerk 1:04:43

7M ago1:04:43

1:04:43

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about changes for our health and why it’s worth it. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Still riding the bike, but ignoring the lessons (and enjoying it again) David Picciuto Really focusing on his health, reaching new goals! Bob Clagett Planning a major shop reorg Links: Atomic Habits Wh…

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23: How to Turn Your Trauma Into Your Medicine (Part 2) 39:28

7M ago39:28

39:28

❤️‍🩹If you feel like your healing is a constant work in progress, you're certainly not alone. Join me and my guest, Katie MacDonald as we finish what we started in episode 4: wisdom and advice collected along an ongoing journey of healing through codependency. It's not about perfection and hindsight, but more about vulnerability and honoring the pa…

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434: Caboose Factory 1:06:29

7M ago1:06:29

1:06:29

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about what we could live without. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Made a forged chain David Picciuto Making skateboards from scratch Bob Clagett Have a GIANT 3D printer coming https://www.elegoo.com/pages/elegoo-orangestorm-giga What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: I made a Ch…

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433: Enough Is Too Much 1:06:49

7M ago1:06:49

1:06:49

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about how much is enough. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Came to Louisville and DIDN’T EVEN CALL BOB David Picciuto Taking a week off Bob Clagett Finished up the convertible ping pong table What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: SK8CAD Jimmy’s Pick of the Week: Chop With Chris …

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22: How to Stop Culturally Sucking (An International Women's Day Special) 33:49

7M ago33:49

33:49

A conversation I had at a pizzeria last week got me really fired up... And thus a new episode was born! Yes, I am here to rant against the patriarchy this week--but not only. Other than my own recent and not-so-recent experiences, you'll hear from other women about the trials and tribulations they have come up against, and the powerful lessons that…

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432: The Windowlicker Room 1:04:29

8M ago1:04:29

1:04:29

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about materials we STILL haven’t tried yet, and buying too much stuff. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta On The way to WorkbenchCon, had a great time talking to kids in Alabama David Picciuto Made a tambour cabinet, bought a tele-promter Bob Clagett Making a transforming pingpong table …

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431: Like An Angry Chicken 1:07:02

8M ago1:07:02

1:07:02

This week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about patience, blowing up and power trips. What We’re Working On Jimmy Diresta Headed to Alabama to talk to kids about making David Picciuto Record player stand video is finally finished! Bob Clagett Dealing with light/camera problems What we’re watching: David Pick of the Week: It’s Not…

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