Making Problems to Solve

Dave Bauer
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Exploring the unique paths of creative weirdos through the connections of curiosity, creativity, and problem solving.

  1. Maya Buffett-Davis: Books are Machines

    12H AGO

    Maya Buffett-Davis: Books are Machines

    Maya Buffett Davis is a sculptor currently pursuing an MFA in Ceramics at Colorado University Boulder. For the next couple of days you can view her show “Books are Machines” at the Bemis Public Library in Littleton, CO until February 14, 2026. We chat about the ideas behind the show including the relationship between the viewer and an interactive sculpture and inspiring attention. Learn more about Maya’s work on Instagram and her web site mayabuffettdavis.xyz

    59 min
  2. Sarah - Soul Bound Leather

    FEB 5

    Sarah - Soul Bound Leather

    This week I talk to Sarah from Soul Bound Leather about how she discovered leatherwork, got connected with the knife making community, giving stories to her work, and where her work is taking her next. Check out Sarah’s work on Instagram and soulboundleather.com

    53 min
  3. Andy Piper - Computer Art and Building Community

    JAN 29

    Andy Piper - Computer Art and Building Community

    Andy Piper is a computer artist and currently Head of Communications at Mastodon. We chat about, what exactly computer art is, pen plotters, creativity, following your curiosity, paying attention and of course, building online and in-person communities. Check out Andy's work at AndyPiper.me

    1h 8m
  4. Eric Brokvist - Rooted in the Past Woodworking

    JAN 22

    Eric Brokvist - Rooted in the Past Woodworking

    Eric Brokvist is a great supporter of the maker community, and we talk about his unique creative journey! This includes a dad who explored many creative skills and techniques, and Eric has just continued on that path. Along the way we visit music and theater. drawing and the outdoors, including a couple of boats! I mention the Working Hands Podcast, Make What you Fear challenge and it looks like Eric is in! Check out Eric on Instagram. Photo credit: Mark Adams Pictures

    59 min
  5. Computer Art - Keith Peters

    JAN 8

    Computer Art - Keith Peters

    This week I chatted with Keith Peters, often known as bit-101 on the web. Keith has been creating and sharing computer art on his web site since the Flash days of the 2000s. He's still out there making art and recently made some prints available on his store. We talked about his ongoing exploration of programming art, some computer hardware, exploring crafts such as blacksmithing and even making music!

    54 min
  6. Shop Talk with Trevor

    12/25/2025

    Shop Talk with Trevor

    In this episode I have a year-end catch up chat with my friend Trevor Higgins, know as @dustysqueak on Instagram. We chat about belt buckles furniture, sewing, leather and 3D printing. Along the way we imagine building an envelope stuffing machine. I am sure with all those skills we could figure it out. Don't miss the bit about a 7-1/2 foot tall Start Wars robot (android? can you call them robots if they are from Star Wars?) Remember kids, Music is Math!

    1 hr
  7. 3-String Guitars and Digital Fabrication with Dean Makes

    12/18/2025

    3-String Guitars and Digital Fabrication with Dean Makes

    My guest is Dean from @dean_makes on Instagram. We chat about his history in making, including working in a secondary school wood shop, working is music stores and learning the skills of a guitar tech, to guitar building and digital fabrication. Of course, along the way we discuss Dean's discovery of the maker community. We also learn that it might just be the year for Andy Pugh to get a pen plotter. Check out Dean on Instagram and https://www.youtube.com/@DeanMakeshttps://www.youtube.com/@DeanMakes.

    48 min
  8. Telling Stories and Hurdles with Mark and Nick

    12/11/2025

    Telling Stories and Hurdles with Mark and Nick

    Mark and Nick are back, and we chat about getting back to business after a break due to the natural cycles of life. Hear us chat about why YouTube sucks, marketing, telling your story, how to identify and manage distractions, and ADHD. We actually did some recommendations, I recommended the Woodworkers Book Club and The Shaker Legacy by Christian Becksvoort. Mark recommends the Op Podcast, hear stories from professional camera operators. Nick Recommends the ADHD Chatter Podcast. Find out 13 Ways to Trigger ADHD Rage.

    1h 28m
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