Off the Cut Podcast

Eric Spencley, Zac Builds and Deric Jennings
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Come hang out and have some laughs with Eric, of Spencley Design Co, Zac, of Zac Builds, and Deric of Pecan Tree Design, as we discuss woodworking, building, making, and go off on some funny and interesting tangents as we attempt to answer all your questions! To submit a question for us to answer on the air, email us at offthecutpodcast@gmail.com. Want even more? Unlock the aftershow and tons of other perks by becoming a Patreon supporter: https://www.patreon.com/offthecutpodcast

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    The One Where They Run Out Of Tokens | Off The Cut Podcast Ep. 211

    Let’s be honest, half of this episode is just us battling the machines.Eric finally figures out why his gigabit internet is crawling (spoiler: mesh networks are liars), and Zac drops some serious cash on a Wi-Fi 7 router only to realize it sounds like last Thanksgivings turkey in the dryer on perma-press. We also dive deep into the current state of AI—from how “tokens” actually work to why chatbots confidently overlook some Apple products and how MacBook Pros that smell like rotten eggs, are to be expected. We help Zac workshop a name for his upcoming console modding course, Eric drops some hard truths on the absolute racket that is email marketing, and Deric tears his living room apart looking for that thumb drive he lost because he refuses to network his editing computers.Deric installed shop lights so bright his cat thinks she’s being abducted. Chapter Markers: 00:00 - We skip the ads (You're welcome) 08:00 - Eric’s Mesh Network Betrayal & The 2.4GHz Bottleneck 16:40 - Zac’s Screaming Wi-Fi 7 Router Modification 18:34 - Using AI to Talk You Out of $500 Purchases 21:50 - What the Hell are AI "Tokens" Anyway? 28:54 - AI Hallucinations: AirPods Pro 3 & Egg-Scented MacBooks 36:00 - Workshopping Zac's Console Modding Course Name 48:20 - The Extortion Bracket of Email Marketing 55:10 - Deric Loses His Mind (And His Thumb Drive) 01:02:04 - Blinding the Cat with New Shop Lights 01:06:50 - Why Burglars Don't Want Your TV Anymore Got questions? Email us at offthecutpodcast@gmail.com Join the Aftershow: https://www.patreon.com/offthecutpodcast Watch Live: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcRJPIp6OaffQtvCZ2AtWWQ Merch: https://www.spencleydesignco.com Start a Podcast: https://streamyard.com/pal/c/5926541443858432 Follow the Hosts: Zac: @ZacBuilds Eric: @SpencleyDesignCo Deric: @PecanTreeDesign Proudly Sponsored By:  KM Tools (kmtools.com/SPENCLEYDESIGNCO) WTB Woodworking (wtbwoodworking.com/giveaway) #Woodworking #DIY #3DPrinting #Maker #ContentCreation #OffTheCutPodcast #Sponsored #KMTools #WTBWoodworking

    1hr 9min

  2. 4 APR

    The One Where They Put Up Trim | Off The Cut Podcast Ep. 210

    We are back for Episode 210, and despite the technical gremlins trying to take down the live stream early on, we made it through. This week, Deric is back from Hawaii with a harsh reality check about trying to edit video on an airplane. Zac is deep in the trenches of filming his new console modding courses and discovering that recording voiceovers might actually be a form of physical torture. Meanwhile, Eric is buried in work and debating the ultimate woodworker's dilemma: do you build the custom dressers, or do you just swallow your pride and buy them? We also dive into a viewer follow-up about the origins of green beer , debate whether the AI industry is conspiring to eat all the SD cards , and try to solve Eric's "chicken and egg" home renovation nightmare regarding rose gold trim. Got questions? Email us at offthecutpodcast@gmail.com Join the Aftershow: https://www.patreon.com/offthecutpodcast Watch Live: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcRJPIp6OaffQtvCZ2AtWWQ Merch: https://www.spencleydesignco.com Start a Podcast: https://streamyard.com/pal/c/5926541443858432 Follow the Hosts: Zac: @ZacBuilds Eric: @SpencleyDesignCo Deric: @PecanTreeDesign Proudly Sponsored By:  KM Tools (kmtools.com/SPENCLEYDESIGNCO) WTB Woodworking (wtbwoodworking.com/giveaway) #Woodworking #DIY #3DPrinting #Maker #ContentCreation #OffTheCutPodcast #Sponsored #KMTools #WTBWoodworking

    1hr 6min

  3. 28 MAR

    The One Where The Grid Collapses (Off The Cut Podcast Episode 209)

    Eric and Zac try to hold down the fort while Deric is soaking up the sun in Hawaii , and predictably, it ends with Eric's internet dying and a desperate pivot to the aftershow. Before the total system failure, the guys actually covered a lot of ground. Zac breaks down the absolute necessity of negotiating everything from your Adobe subscription to a root canal. Eric shares his nightmare week ruining a walnut desk finish and the agonizing awkwardness of sitting half-naked in a dermatologist's office. Plus, we discuss Airbnb pricing hacks , the death of WorkbenchCon , and why Staples is entering its "Blockbuster phase."  Got questions? Email us at offthecutpodcast@gmail.com Join the Aftershow: https://www.patreon.com/offthecutpodcast Watch Live: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcRJPIp6OaffQtvCZ2AtWWQ Merch: https://www.spencleydesignco.com Start a Podcast: https://streamyard.com/pal/c/5926541443858432 Follow the Hosts: Zac: @ZacBuilds Eric: @SpencleyDesignCo Deric: @PecanTreeDesign Proudly Sponsored By:  KM Tools (kmtools.com/SPENCLEYDESIGNCO) WTB Woodworking (wtbwoodworking.com/giveaway) #Woodworking #DIY #3DPrinting #Maker #ContentCreation #OffTheCutPodcast #Sponsored #KMTools #WTBWoodworking

    1hr 5min

  4. 21 MAR

    The One Where They Find The Bleeder (Off The Cut Podcast Episode 208)

    We challenged Deric to keep up an Irish accent for the whole show, he didn't even last three seconds. We kick things off with a reality check on the recent windstorms that turned our backyards into obstacle courses and honest landscapers into price gouging armies.  Zac gets brutally honest about his latest project: XPS foam panel speakers. After being bought into the YouTube hype, he discovered that without a subwoofer and a $200 microphone, they sound less like high-fidelity audio and more like a musical birthday card. Meanwhile, Deric shares how he turned Gemini AI into a high-functioning shop assistant by uploading photos of burnt-out capacitors. Fixing a "dead" motor for 13 bucks and balancing water chemistry without the usual guesswork. In this episode, we also discuss: The Arborist "Opportunity": Why a split branch in the neighborhood suddenly costs $2,500 when demand is high. The Honda Fit "Clunk": Why Eric decided to "lube the bejesus" out of a strut mount bearing rather than spend $1,000 on a 16-year-old car. Dealerships vs. Online Buyers: Why online services often offer more for your trade-in than the local dealer ever will. Woodshop Cat: Deric’s solution for a cat that decided the house rugs are its new litter box. Got questions? Email us at offthecutpodcast@gmail.com Join the Aftershow: https://www.patreon.com/offthecutpodcast Watch Live: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcRJPIp6OaffQtvCZ2AtWWQ Merch: https://www.spencleydesignco.com Start a Podcast: https://streamyard.com/pal/c/5926541443858432 Follow the Hosts: Zac: @ZacBuilds Eric: @SpencleyDesignCo Deric: @PecanTreeDesign Proudly Sponsored By:  KM Tools (kmtools.com/SPENCLEYDESIGNCO) WTB Woodworking (wtbwoodworking.com/giveaway) #Woodworking #DIY #3DPrinting #Maker #ContentCreation #OffTheCutPodcast #Sponsored #KMTools #WTBWoodworking

    1 hr

  5. 14 MAR

    The One Where They Spend A Fortune (Off The Cut Podcast-Episode 207)

    We are bleeding money this week. Eric accidentally spends over $600 on just three sheets of walnut plywood after dealing with a breathless customer service rep. We also dive into Eric's new standing desk build, Zac’s genius idea to 3D print cages for power bricks, and why a $1,000 office chair might actually be worth it. Zac reveals the 3-point suspension system for his "Invisible Foam Speakers" and his plan to package the 3D printed jigs into a mini-course. Plus, we debate the physics of powering a gaming PC by pedaling a bike and share the only acceptable way to sand drywall without ruining your shop. Got questions? Email us at offthecutpodcast@gmail.com Join the Aftershow: https://www.patreon.com/offthecutpodcast Watch Live: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcRJPIp6OaffQtvCZ2AtWWQ Merch: https://www.spencleydesignco.com Start a Podcast: https://streamyard.com/pal/c/5926541443858432 Follow the Hosts: Zac: @ZacBuilds Eric: @SpencleyDesignCo Deric: @PecanTreeDesign Proudly Sponsored By:  KM Tools (kmtools.com/SPENCLEYDESIGNCO) WTB Woodworking (wtbwoodworking.com/giveaway) #Woodworking #DIY #3DPrinting #Maker #ContentCreation #OffTheCutPodcast #Sponsored #KMTools #WTBWoodworking

    1hr 10min

  6. 7 MAR

    The One Where They DONT Rig The Giveaway (Off The Cut Podcast-Episode 206)

    We are investigating a potential crime ring in our own Patreon after the same person wins the giveaway... again. Are we rigging it? (Legally: No. Comically: Maybe). Zac explains why he is gluing foam insulation to his wall to create "Invisible Speakers" and why Fusion 360 thinks every piece of wood weighs 2,000 pounds. Deric opens up about the anxiety of a video release and shares the painful stats behind a 1.2% Click-Through Rate disaster. Plus, we debate vocabulary on social media, why sanding dust feels like it gets into your soul, and the absolute nightmare of installing 175-pound rolls of rubber flooring alone. Got questions? Email us at offthecutpodcast@gmail.com Join the Aftershow: https://www.patreon.com/offthecutpodcast Watch Live: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcRJPIp6OaffQtvCZ2AtWWQ Merch: https://www.spencleydesignco.com Start a Podcast: https://streamyard.com/pal/c/5926541443858432 Follow the Hosts: Zac: @ZacBuilds Eric: @SpencleyDesignCo Deric: @PecanTreeDesign Proudly Sponsored By:  KM Tools (kmtools.com/SPENCLEYDESIGNCO) WTB Woodworking (wtbwoodworking.com/giveaway) #Woodworking #DIY #3DPrinting #Maker #ContentCreation #OffTheCutPodcast #Sponsored #KMTools #WTBWoodworking

    1hr 2min

  7. 28 FEB

    The One Where They Frame Prison Mike(Episode 205-Off The Cut Podcast)

    We are kicking off this week with a massive confession: Eric accidentally stained... you know what, you'll have to listen to find out, it's just too good. We also debate the legal ethics of telling your lawyer you are actually guilty of jaywalking, pitch the concept of the "YouTube Olympics" to see which influencers can actually back up their skills live, and discover the terrifying reality that Olympic Curling is self-refereed. Zac shares his ultimate crispy baked potato hack, Deric talks about his emotional next build video, a toy chest for his new niece, and we break down the exact pipeline you should be using to test your short-form clips (Facebook before anywhere else). Got questions? Email us at offthecutpodcast@gmail.com Join the Aftershow: https://www.patreon.com/offthecutpodcast Watch Live: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcRJPIp6OaffQtvCZ2AtWWQ Merch: https://www.spencleydesignco.com Start a Podcast: https://streamyard.com/pal/c/5926541443858432 Follow the Hosts: Zac: @ZacBuilds Eric: @SpencleyDesignCo Deric: @PecanTreeDesign Proudly Sponsored By:  KM Tools (kmtools.com/SPENCLEYDESIGNCO) WTB Woodworking (wtbwoodworking.com/giveaway) #Woodworking #DIY #3DPrinting #Maker #ContentCreation #OffTheCutPodcast #Sponsored #KMTools #WTBWoodworking

    1hr 9min

  8. 21 FEB

    The One Where They TEST The Algorithm (Episode 204-Off The Cut Podcast)

    We get deep in the weeds of YouTube strategy this week, debating whether ThumbnailTest.com is actually better than YouTube's native A/B testing tool, and why creating "composite" thumbnails is the ultimate creator hack (even if they look ridiculous up close). We roast the lazy corporate use of AI—from terrible automated meeting recaps to unsolicited "improved" thumbnails that magically add fake tool walls to our shops. Plus, we discuss a $10,000 Roomba-style air purifier, the great AI data center RAM shortage that is turning PC building outrageously expensive, and Zac’s secret to recording voiceovers: giving a private TED Talk in your office. Got questions? Email us at offthecutpodcast@gmail.com Join the Aftershow: https://www.patreon.com/offthecutpodcast Watch Live: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcRJPIp6OaffQtvCZ2AtWWQ Merch: https://www.spencleydesignco.com Start a Podcast: https://streamyard.com/pal/c/5926541443858432 Follow the Hosts: Zac: @ZacBuilds Eric: @SpencleyDesignCo Deric: @PecanTreeDesign Proudly Sponsored By:  KM Tools (kmtools.com/SPENCLEYDESIGNCO) WTB Woodworking (wtbwoodworking.com/giveaway) #Woodworking #DIY #3DPrinting #Maker #ContentCreation #OffTheCutPodcast #Sponsored #KMTools #WTBWoodworking

    1 hr
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Come hang out and have some laughs with Eric, of Spencley Design Co, Zac, of Zac Builds, and Deric of Pecan Tree Design, as we discuss woodworking, building, making, and go off on some funny and interesting tangents as we attempt to answer all your questions! To submit a question for us to answer on the air, email us at offthecutpodcast@gmail.com. Want even more? Unlock the aftershow and tons of other perks by becoming a Patreon supporter: https://www.patreon.com/offthecutpodcast

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  • Creator
    Eric Spencley, Zac Builds and Deric Jennings
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    212
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Eric Spencley, Zac Builds and Deric Jennings
  • Show Website
    Off the Cut Podcast

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