Woodworking is BULLSHIT‪!‬ Woodworking is Bullsh*t

Fact: We're all going to die.  Question: Do we make things, things that can last across centuries, as a way of establishing a legacy for ourselves.  Do you think "this piece will likely outlive me" as you make?  Have you thought, "I wonder who will own this some day and how they will use it, or whether they'll be curious who I am?".  Coming to terms with our own eventual death and the question of making and legacy is on the docket for discussion today and we think it's a FASCINATING question, you should join us.

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Many people will tell you, "Pursue your passion and you'll never work a day in your life", suggesting that if you follow your burning passion, the money will follow.  Others are far more practical recommending  you find a product that will sell and focus on that right away while building your business because WE ALL HAVE BILLS TO PAY.  Which of these is right?  How should we balance pursuing our passion while earning a living?  Does a sole focus on money ruin our passion for a craft that used to make us feel alive?

Join us for a spirited discussion on this topic with our new interim host Jennifer DiArenzo!! (While Mary is traveling this week)  Jennifer is classically trained with a degree in art and illustration, is a phenomenal pyrography artist, and has strong coffee views and a sense of humor that fit right in to Woodworking in Bullshit.

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CNC technology is currently one of the most divisive topics in our craft.  Many argue, CNC use should NOT be considered woodworking, while others insist that it's just another tool, and these "growing pains" occur whenever a new technology comes into the craft.  This speaks to a larger issue of innovation & technology adoption in the arts and the challenges it poses to fields steeped in tradition.

Join us for a spirited discussion analyzing BOTH SIDES of this fascinating topic.  To watch the YOUTUBE VIDEO of this episode and the irreverent & somewhat unpredictable AFTERSHOW, subscribe to our Patreon:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://patreon.com/user?u=91688467 [http://patreon.com/user?u=91688467]

Have you felt creative burnout as an artist/maker?  You feel exhausted, uninspired, and maybe even a bit cynical.  What do you do in these moments?  What do you do when you hit that moment of not caring or not having the energy to keep up with your job or creative work?

In this episode, we share our experiences identifying and dealing with creative burnout, and discuss what research suggests for possible solutions to this very real and common problem. 

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In this episode, we discuss Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cover how we can use this exciting (and sometimes scary) technology in our creative pursuits.  Our host Mary Tsai, who works in the AI field, helps us understand fact vs. myth, as we cover many topics that we are forced to address now that AI plays such a prominent role in our daily lives.

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How do we figure out WHO WE ARE as an artist?  What is it that we want to communicate with our work, either visually or conceptually?  Have you been able to define a style that is immediately recognizable as your own? For most, this is an evolutionary process consisting of much trial and error, taking risks, resulting in both failures and successes.  Join us and our SPECIAL GUEST KEITH JOHNSON as we jointly discuss this most important topic.


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