The Maker's Happy Hour
The Maker's Happy Hour
Craig Cowan
The Makers Happy Hour is an up beat, casual chat with two friends and their guests. Let's dive into random topics and get our mind off the world around us. Hosted by Lindsay Zuelich (@Wood_Brain) and Craig Cowan (@TheBarefootForge).
Episode 81 Work Bench Con 2022
Tonight we chat about Work Bench Con, a great event for all makers taking place in Atlanta Georgia Feb 24th-26th. We're going, and we've partnered up with WBC to offer you a discount!See ya there!
Nov 20, 2021
59 min
Episode80- Planning for Makers Camp '21
After a year's Hiatus- Craig and Lindsay return to triumphantly plan an IN PERSON Happy Hour event at the Catskill Mountain Maker's Camp! Be there!In this episode, we talk about training our bodies for in person events, Jurassic Park, cold weather clothing, nipples, a Racist man with a functional Tank, and start planning an in person happy hour at the 2021 Catskill Mountain Maker's Camp!
Sep 17, 2021
54 min
Episode 79- Kat Liepins questions Third Nipples.
Tonight we chat with octopus artist Kat Liepins (@Kat_Liepins_Art) about the allure of additional nipples, and whether or not mermaids have butt cheeks. We discuss college pranks, overhead projectors, and propose legislation outlawing glitter during the pandemic. Kat is about as cool of a Kat as they get, heck she was even born on Christmas!
Sep 25, 2020
1 hr 34 min
Episode 78- Caleb talks about Breakfast.
Tonight we chat with Caleb of “You Can Make This Too” (@Youcanmakethistoo)- a Youtubesman with a passion for Waffles. We chat extensively about the physics of hash browns and tater tots, the properties of a good omelet, and why birds don’t have nipples. We learn about the importance of BBQ, the cost of projector bulbs, and Craig’s “Only Fans” page. 
We reminisce about a Korean Karaoke Bar, and predict our horoscopes.
Sep 17, 2020
1 hr 18 min
Episode 77- Joanie Sprague talks about Toilet Plungers.
Tonight we chat with America’s Next Top Model star Joanie Sprague (@Joaniesprague), about toilet plungers. 
We chat about chasing waterfalls (Don’t!!!), Crazy industrial tours, and how to run your business in a “me” vs “we” basis. We break down where to stay at conferences, the important of pedialite popsicles, and Joanie gives us some great advise on growing an authentic following. We talk about fans, and get a pretty deep chat on giant poops and “poop knives”. 
Joanie has become a great friend of our podcast, and she’s a fun person!
Sep 4, 2020
1 hr 39 min
Episode 76- Johnny Tromboukis talks about Meatloaf.
Tonight we chat with Johnny Tromboukis (@Jtwoodworks), a woodworker who once built a kite. We talk extensively about meatloaf, discuss fertilizers and plant nutrient deficiencies, famous instagram dogs, and line dancing at middle school dances. 
This is a lengthy discussion on the intricacies of meatloaf.
Sep 1, 2020
1 hr 38 min
Episode 75- We're Still Doing This!!!
Tonight, Lindsay and Craig chat about the fact that they're still chatting! We're 75 episodes deep, over 100 hours of content, and we love you! Thanks for the support!
Aug 25, 2020
41 min
Episode 74- Ethan Carter talks about Yachts and Fish.
Tonight we chat with Ethan of @Ethancarterdesigns mostly about yachts, eating dogs, and fish. We chat about the films of John C Reilly, the sinking of “The Essex”, how axle grease will ruin your life, and specify when is the correct time to wash your pants. 
Ethan jumped right into it, and we had a great chat!
Aug 19, 2020
1 hr 3 min
Episode 73- Char started eating meat.
Tonight our friend Char of @WoodenMaven tells us how the pandemic inspired her to start eating meat again! We have a detailed discussion on garbage, the finest mac and cheese, dry cereal, and the importance of good butter. Char is apparently terrified of spiders, ready to learn tik tok, and built a business out of "Taking the fear out of power tools". Char is a ton of fun, and we're thankful for her to be in our lives and on our podcast!
Aug 17, 2020
57 min
Episode 72- Brad Rodriguez teaches us about Lightning Bugs.
Tonight we chat with Karaoke Legend Brad Rodriguez (@FixThisBuildThat ). This is by far our most random episode to date, we touch on everything from pocket monkeys to bass fishing, the quest to be Bilingual to the perfect Mac and Cheese, and all manner of Adam Sandler movies. Brad answers the age old question of “Where do Lightning Bugs go in the Winter”, we talk about cake icings, and the importance of slowing down to spend time with your family. 
Brad is a great guy, a great inspiration to many, and this was a chat completely filled with laughs and random discussions!
Aug 13, 2020
1 hr 6 min
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