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.

  1. 08/23/2023

    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!

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

    08/23/2023

    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

    13 min

  3. 08/23/2023

    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.

    21 min

  4. 08/23/2023

    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.

    26 min

  5. 08/23/2023

    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

    18 min

  6. 08/23/2023

    12. Big bad concrete projects (Feb. 14, 2020)

    We discuss ideas for the floor of Patrick's root cellar floor and cabinetry surfaces in Jeremy's new house, with some 1960s musical inspiration from Jimmy Dean. • Derek Auns of Stave + Horn with the concrete waterfall decay coffee table • Bumper music courtesy of Ampletunes Thanks for sticking with us despite less-than-stellar vocal track in this episode, the files were recovered from the brink of digital disaster and heavily edited to be listenable.

    28 min

  7. 08/23/2023

    11. Building stairs, drying lumber, and goodbye to plastic bags (Feb. 8, 2020)

    Patrick and Jeremy discuss wooden-beam staircase design, dehumidifying lumber in a repurposed boxcar, and how to retain the convenience factor of single-use plastic bags in a post-plastic-bag era. But they don't get political. • Lumber kiln: Adirondack Millwork LLC in Dolgeville NY • Construction home protection: Zack Dettmore • Bumper music from Ampletunes

    27 min
  8. 10. Boot talk in the plow truck (Jan. 24, 2020)

    08/23/2023

    10. Boot talk in the plow truck (Jan. 24, 2020)

    Patrick and Jeremy talk about their boots while plowing in the Adirondacks. Shoutout: Nick's Handmade Boots on Instagram / nicksboots.com

    10 min
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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.

Information

  • Creator
    Patrick Freebern
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2023
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Patrick Freebern
  • Show Website
    Bernbuilt