The Nerd Party - Makers Method

028 - Project Burnout

1/27/2022

Derek "Burn" Young and Darren "Out" Moser talk about their experiences with project burnout and ways they can support each other. Because sometimes it is perfectly fine to take a break.
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027 - Robyn Giel (VaultFox)

1/18/2022

Derek "VanOaksProps" Young and Darren "Drscifi" Moser are joined by Robyn "VaultFox" Giel to talk about creating YouTube content and telling your maker story.
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026 - Do Tools Make the Maker?

1/12/2022

Derek "New Tool" Young and Darren "Old Tool" Moser talk about their experiences when a new tool comes into your shop as well as how to teach others your techniques with an open mind.
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025 - Making Resolutions '22

1/5/2022

Derek "Standing Desk" Young and Darren "Star To Sail By" Moser talk about their New Years resolutions. YouTube, Desks, Connecting with Makers and more.
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024 - Makers Making Gifts

12/22/2021

Derek "Santa" Young and Darren "St. Nick" Moser talk about making gifts for family and friends. Is it easier to just buy something or is the hand crafted nature of a Maker's gift the best option?
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023 - Maker Responsibility

12/9/2021

Derek "Respirator" Young and Darren "New Yankee" Moser talk about being a responsible maker when producing content on social media. From dealing with safety tips, caustic substances and gatekeeping. Being a part of the maker community comes with a responsibility to your fellow maker.
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022 - Projects In The Field

12/1/2021

Derek "Power Saw" Young and Darren "Zip Tie" Moser talk about when they need to take their projects out into the field. Either for final installation or for an event. Darren also shares about his puppet BD-1's first time out.
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021 - Putting Off Projects

11/24/2021

Derek "Procras" Young and Darren "Tination" Moser talk about when you put off projects and letting procrastination flow. When is the best time to put things off? Can that be a making method?
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020 - Eric Jones (Coregeek)

11/17/2021

Derek "Sanding" Young and Darren "Sanding" Moser are joined by Eric "Coregeek" Jones to talk about sanding, projects and online cosplay competitions.
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Coregeek Website | Coregeek Instagram

019 - Cutting Projects Loose

11/9/2021

Derek "Craigslist" Young and Darren "Dusty Shelf" Moser talk about when the time comes to cut a project loose. Has it been sitting on your workbench for too long? Has your interest waned? Or the next best thing has come along to occupy your time.
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