Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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This week on the Creative Makers Podcast, we’re joined by Tony from the Working Hands Podcast to talk all about the legendary Maker What You Fear Competition—now celebrating its 5th year!

What started as a challenge to push makers outside their comfort zones has grown into a nationwide competition with makers from all over the country stepping up to face their fears, test their skills, and earn serious bragging rights in the maker community.

We’ll dive into:

🔥 The origin of Maker What You Fear

🛠️ How the competition has grown over the last 5 years

😬 Why fear is such a powerful tool for creativity

🇺🇸 What it’s like competing against makers nationwide

🏆 What it really takes to win (and what winners gain beyond the prize)

Whether you’re a woodworker, metalworker, CNC or laser maker—or just someone looking to push your creative limits—this episode is packed with inspiration, motivation, and real talk from makers who’ve been there.

👉 Join us live, ask questions in the chat, and find out why facing your fear might be the best thing you ever do in your shop.

Creative Makers Podcast
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Matt Wackerle - Wackey Worx
YouTube: youtube.com/@WackeyWorxWorkshop

Matthew - The Wooden Mustache
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Joey Gonzales - Steel Blade Woodworks
YouTube: youtube.com/@SteelBladeWoodworks

Steve Iadarola - Steve i Design
YouTube: youtube.com/@SteveI.Design

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