Making It With Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto

Hey guys, long time listener, first time commenter ;) The podcast is great - just wanted to toss an idea your way. Maybe every now and then you could call out and search a hashtag like #MakingItSmall (or something) to find creators who are out there getting their hands dirty, doing the work, and keeping the maker spirit alive. Not as a handout or just picking out rockstars, but more like tipping your hat to those small or newer folks carrying the torch of creative making. Could be a nice way to be of service to the community.

Been a listener for few years, but seriously can’t anymore. Love you guys and what you do but the Youtube algorithm and viewers downturn and the impact on your life has taken over the show. The last five episodes couldn’t get past the 10 min mark as you slip into YT bashing rants. I do understand your frustration, and if you do this intentionally God bless. But that’s not for me. I enjoy the life stories on the side but I lost what I came here for originally. I love Jimmy but I can’t relate to his giant machines and multiple shops and farm life. Love bob but never related to his work especially in electronics and Fusion stuff. Loved David and his videos but listening to him obsess about mental issues and introversion has changed my view of his content. Please don’t take this comment as bashing you guys, cuz I love all three of you, and I write out of loyalty since this is my 1st comment ever. I couldn’t find the email address I heard before anywhere here. All the best guys

I recently binged the last 3 years of this podcast. Although Diresta was primarily what drew me to listen, as the show progresses through the years, the most likable and relatable person to me is actually Bob Clagett. Here are my takeaways from a listener’s point of view: • the podcast is essentially about 3 guys slowly coming to terms with the inevitable ends of their YouTube careers - maybe not the ends of their careers so much as the evolution of them; • it lacks any clearly defined pathway for both them and the audience to follow. I’m sure they have an idea of what they wanted to do with the show when they first set out, but are they still doing it now? Or who knows, maybe they just kind of set the show’s parameters up as, let’s do a podcast of us having a normal weekly conversation catching up. It definitely works in many ways — • all 3 of them are extremely likable people; • and, Diresta’s charm, sense of humor, and optimism makes him the heart of the podcast, even though it feels as if Clagett is the binding force. My advice to Bob (I’m sure you’ll be thinking I should mind my own business) - get rid of the Ghia. You were so much more happy without it being such a burden to you.

You're losing YouTube viewers because your content is not relatable to the average Joe/Jo Shmoe. We want to see you doing things in cramped crapholes like we have, not the fancy shops with tools most of us could never get our hands on. Amaze us with your basic skills, not your fancy toys.