Podcasts for Makers

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The fourth industrial revolution of artificial intelligence, virtual reality and disruptive technologies has allowed the digital world to build on the mass production capabilities that prior industrial revolutions gave us.

But in recent years we've witnessed the rise of the so-called ‘maker movement’, a flourishing of the handmade that somewhat recalls the craft revival of the 1970s. In the 21st century however, makers are fueled by the connectivity of the digital world, able to self market through social media and online marketplaces.

Armed with a smartphone and a few social media accounts makers can now self reflect and network like never before. The podcast is a modern social phenomenon that empowers maker industries from the ground up. On air, online, 24/7 –  you can now download and listen to others like you, with similar concerns and parallel life journeys.

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Very new on the scene is Adrian Potter’s Designer Maker Revolution. Adrian is a South Australian maker who originally trained in fine woodworking under George Ingham at the School of Art, ANU. He has written for Australian Wood Review and appeared on the cover of issue 77. Read the profile of Adrian that appeared in that issue. In his first podcast Adrian talks to glass artist Nick Mount; in his second, designer maker Peter Walker .

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Another podcast for makers with Australian/New Zealand hosts is The Shop Stool Podcast by Robin Lewis, Joey Chalk and Bryan Cush. Bryan Cush is featured in the current issue of Australian Wood Review #104 and has an article in the December issue #105. Evan Dunstone, another who has been featured in and written for AWR also has a podcast series Crafting a Life accessible on his website.

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Internet searches will bring up some very good podcasts by overseas makers, for example, Woodworkers Podcast, which has featured Australian makers such as Bern Chandley, Roy Schack and most recently David Boucher.

If you know of more related and locally created podcasts feel free to let me know via email.

Linda Nathan, Wood Review online and print editor.

 

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