20 episodes

An exploration of the projects, life and times of Patrick Freebern as he gains traction as a maker and strives toward a more meaningful lifestyle based less on consumption and more on making furniture, tools, artwork, and anything that makes life easier or more fulfilling.

Bernbuilt Patrick Freebern

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An exploration of the projects, life and times of Patrick Freebern as he gains traction as a maker and strives toward a more meaningful lifestyle based less on consumption and more on making furniture, tools, artwork, and anything that makes life easier or more fulfilling.

    18. Building an Augmented Smithy (Oct. 7, 2021)

    18. Building an Augmented Smithy (Oct. 7, 2021)

    An overview of my current make/design/build philosophy as I understand it; thoughts on going beyond normal, what I've been up to for the last year and a half, and a maker-produced feature with the one-and-only @MadeBy_Marylou!


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    • 42 min
    16. Minimalism & shops with @UntidyMaker (May 29, 2020)

    16. Minimalism & shops with @UntidyMaker (May 29, 2020)

    Carla and I make an attempt at coast-to-coast podcasting. We cover her beginnings as a maker, tiny living and future shop plans before our audio cut out!

    Follow her building and gardening adventures on Instagram at @UntidyMaker




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    • 13 min
    15.5. Chicken 'roids and free swag (interstitial episode) (May 4, 2020)

    15.5. Chicken 'roids and free swag (interstitial episode) (May 4, 2020)

    This interstitial episode serves one true purpose: Bribery. Listen for the first of six clues, one per episode (15.5 through 20), to win a handcrafted Bernbuilt leather-patch maker hat!

    A similar hat can be obtained by becoming a supporter at https://www.patreon.com/bernbuilt

    Keep calm and keep making!

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    • 6 min
    15. Approaching strangers and forehead rentals (April 28, 2020)

    15. Approaching strangers and forehead rentals (April 28, 2020)

    The infamous Deveney joins Jeremy and Patrick this week to discuss (0:54) the value of making conversation with strangers, as well as (11:05) the value of a human forehead. 

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    • 21 min
    14. Coops, saws & quarantine (April 14, 2020)

    14. Coops, saws & quarantine (April 14, 2020)

    Relaxing in the hot tub after a long day, Jeremy and Patrick discuss the state of things, both project- and COVID-wise.

    0:00 — State of the world
    7:41 — Chicken coop build
    11:23 — Jeremy's house build
    13:53 — Saw recommendation for cutting beams (not sponsored)
    15:50 — Jeremy "has a bone to pick with Zack Dettmore"
    17:50 — Shop sizes + "The Owner-Built Homestead" book
    20:33 — House updates recap
    21:25 — Quarantine pros, cons, and goings-on
    24:17 — Sign-off + outtro

    How the heck do you make Apple Podcasts chapters? This shouldn't be so difficult.

    Be safe out there, friends, and may fortune and a decent DIY mask favor you. Be kind. We're in this together.


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    • 26 min
    13. Content editing, idea dump + updates (Feb. 21, 2020)

    13. Content editing, idea dump + updates (Feb. 21, 2020)

    Patrick singletrack:
    1. Video and podcast editing process, half a year in
    2. Podcast formats & segments
    3. New ideas for Maker Camp, and
    4. What I've been up to, ft. computer desk improvements & the ability to focus and be effective in front of a screen 5. Teaser for the next episode with Jeremy

    Maker shout-out: Adam Cee
    Quote: Ben Uyeda's TEDx talk
    Bumper music: Ampletunes

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    • 18 min

Customer Reviews

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Great job

Awesome job Patrick! And thanks for the shoutout!

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