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Show and Tell #404: Adam Hill Cool Tools 2024-03-15 | Adam Hill (He/Him) is a dad who loves science, cooking, math, engineering, skepticism, espresso, and politics! He has been a teacher, an engineer, and now a software business analyst. Curiosity now and forever!Website: adamrhill.comTOOLS:0:00 - Intro0:46 - Burley Bee Bike Trailer: geni.us/7wmxpk45:20 - Nanofoamer Pro: subminimal.com/products/nanofoamer-pro 12:07 - Magsafe wallet: geni.us/693mpwe16:22 - Eat Your Books: eatyourbooks.com/public-bookshelfFor show notes and transcript visit: kk.org/cooltools/adam-hill-software-business-analystTo sign up to be a guest on the show, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/qc496XB6bGbrAEKK7
Show and Tell #403: Mia Coots Cool Tools 2024-03-08 | Mia Coots is a Senior at Nokomis Regional High in central Maine and an amazing presenter for the Student Leadership Ambassadors of Maine for the Department of Education.LINKS:http://SLAMShow.orgTOOLS:0:00 - Intro0:53 - ATEM Mini Switcher: geni.us/65p0c7:50 - Rode Wireless II Mics: geni.us/BWqoADJ15:22 - MuteSync: geni.us/f971aS18:50 - Canva http://canva.comFor show notes and transcript visit: kk.org/cooltools/mia-coots-studentTo sign up to be a guest on the show, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/qc496XB6bGbrAEKK7
Show and Tell #402: Josué Moreno Cool Tools 2024-03-01 | Josué Moreno, a Spanish composer and sound artist, has made Finland his home, where he inspires the next generation of musicians as a teacher at the prestigious Sibelius Academy’s Music Technology Department. Known for pioneering Urban Sonic Acupuncture, Josué seamlessly blends the vibrancy of live electronic compositions with the innovative realms of Computer-Assisted Composition and Generative Arts. Since 2017, he has been creating interactive soundwalking experiences through cutting-edge phone applications and guided sonic acupuncture exercises broadcasted through engaging radio shows. Josué Moreno’s work is an invitation to reshape how we engage with the sounds that surround us.LINKS:https://josuemoreno.eu/youtube.com/@josuemoreno_ TOOLS:0:00 - Intro1:02 - Roland Mobile Cube: geni.us/NQH0Cw10:39 - Max Music Software: cycling74.com/products/max25:08 - Overleaf: overleaf.com33:01 - Ulysses: https://ulysses.appFor show notes and transcript visit: kk.org/cooltools/josue-moreno-composer-and-sound-artistTo sign up to be a guest on the show, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/qc496XB6bGbrAEKK7
Show and Tell #401: Kern Kelley Cool Tools 2024-02-16 | Kern Kelley is a Technology Integrator at Maine School Unit #19. Starting his teaching career in New Zealand, he has provided support to educators for over two decades and conducted professional development across the globe. He advises a student produced technology show for the Maine Department of Education at MLTI.me and brings his student presenters, the Student Leadership Ambassadors of Maine to numerous conferences around the world and authored the Google Apps Guidebook.LINKS:http://SLAMShow.orghttp://KernKelley.comTOOLS:0:00 - Intro0:45 - Air Rocket Launcher Educational Kit airrocketworks-com.myshopify.com9:44 - Creality CR-30 3D Mill Infinite Z Belt Printer : geni.us/sU6ALha16:33 - GoPro Hero 10 : geni.us/lTCsOo (used with High Altitude Balloon Launches: http://UMaine.edu/hab)21:57 - DJI Mavic Pro 3: geni.us/Qi1kcAFor show notes and transcript visit: kk.org/cooltools/kern-kelley-technology-integratorTo sign up to be a guest on the show, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/qc496XB6bGbrAEKK7
Show and Tell #400: Rich Edwards Cool Tools 2024-02-09 | Rich Edwards is the CEO of Mindspan Systems, which helps community financial institutions transform themselves with data-driven strategies and technologies. Rich has worked extensively with banking, insurance, and financial services clients worldwide during his career. He has led product strategy in data center automation and artificial intelligence, including the launch of IBM Watson Developer Cloud. Rich has a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, a Masters of Business Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and served as an engineering officer in the US Army.LINKS: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/richedwardsTwitter: twitter.com/richedwardsMindspan Systems: mindspaninc.comTOOLS:0:00 - Intro 0:35 - Uni Core mechanical pencil: geni.us/Su7vA7:05 - Scotch tape runner (extra strength): geni.us/xMK5QXz14:43 - Making a 1993 factory car phone fully functional today (a triumph in defeating obsolescence): youtu.be/52AuhS5Jq0Q?si=dYm8R3bOHc6tQegY17:01 - Matter, turn any webpage into an audio book (great Evernote companion): getmatter.comFor show notes and transcript visit: kk.org/cooltools/rich-edwards-ceo-of-mindspan-systemsTo sign up to be a guest on the show, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/qc496XB6bGbrAEKK7
Show and Tell #399: Brent Deverman Cool Tools 2024-02-02 | Brent Deverman founded and sold a China-based internet startup providing services to tourists and English speakers based in Shenzhen, China. With over 20 years of experience in software development, analytics, digital transformation, and e-commerce development, Brent has also executed technical projects for HSBC, CNN, DFS, and AIA. He graduated from Michigan State University with a dual degree in Computer Science and East Asian Studies.Personal Website: deverman.orgLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/devermanTOOLS:0:00 - Intro 1:22 - Rust: rust-lang.org7:20 - Readwise: readwise.io/read12:47 - Minaal Carry on Bag 3.0: minaal.com/en-hk/products/carry-on-bag-319:47 - Slate AX Travel Router: gl-inet.com/products/gl-axt1800For show notes and transcript visit: kk.org/cooltools/brent-deverman-consultantTo sign up to be a guest on the show, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/qc496XB6bGbrAEKK7
Show and Tell #398: Chris Butler Cool Tools 2024-01-26 | Chris Butler is a chaotic good product manager, writer, and speaker. He has extensive experience in product management leadership at Microsoft, Waze, KAYAK, Facebook Reality Labs (aka Meta), and Cognizant. He is now Group Product Manager in Google’s Core Machine Learning team. He is also the co-founder of The Uncertainty Project a community focused on decision making and strategy.TOOLS:0:00 - Intro 1:43 - Delegation Poker cards: management30.com/practice/delegation-poker12:10 - Work Kit of Design Fiction: shop.nearfuturelaboratory.com/products/the-work-kit-of-design-fiction-2023-mj-edition29:46 - The Decider app: https://thedecider.app/34:24 - Flipper Zero: https://flipperzero.one/44:32 - The Uncertainty Project: theuncertaintyproject.orgLinks: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/chrisbuThe Uncertainty Project: theuncertaintyproject.orgChris Butler's product, strategy, randomness, adversarial, and AI/ML talks: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTR1CgetbclHfZvNAR8BTCpA5Hz9qFxqfTwitter: twitter.com/chrizbotFor show notes and transcript visit: kk.org/cooltools/chris-butler-chaotic-good-product-managerTo sign up to be a guest on the show, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/qc496XB6bGbrAEKK7
Show and Tell #397: Bud Thorpe Cool Tools 2024-01-19 | Bud Thorpe is a long time photographer, a life long educator, and former paramedic. He and his wife specialize in creating artwork of dogs (and their well behaved families). They run the Dog Art Gallery in historic Portsmouth New Hampshire. He teaches studio lighting for photographers online at The Master Lighting Course. His website is BudThorpe.com. TOOLS:0:00 - Intro 1:12 - Duck Call: geni.us/pqcv6:33 - Pattern Notcher: geni.us/Hauo4eA11:39 - Inexpensive utility knife: geni.us/lphCRD17:37 - Pocket Organizer: geni.us/IWphYIFor show notes and transcript visit: kk.org/cooltools/bud-thorpe-photographerTo sign up to be a guest on the show, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/qc496XB6bGbrAEKK7
Show and Tell #396: Davey Rogulich Cool Tools 2024-01-12 | Davey Rogulich is a Stagehand and Maker from Albuquerque, NM. He has toured internationally with Tricklock Theater Company and throughout the US with “Blue Man Group” and “Cathy Rigby is Peter Pan!”. He is currently the Technical Director of NDI New Mexico at The Hiland Theater in Albuquerque and the owner of Davey Craft & Tools. His hobbies include woodworking, leather working, aircraft restoration, collecting tools, and caring for orchids in his greenhouse. You can find Davey on Instagram @daveycraftandtools. TOOLS:0:00 - Intro 1:03 - Knipex 12 62 180, Self Adjusting Wire Stripper: kctool.com/knipex-automatic-wire-insulation-stripper-awg-24-10 8:47 - Snap-On TMS4E 1/4" drive Speeder: shop.snapon.com/product/Speeders%2C-Chrome-(1-4%22)/1-4%22-Drive-16%22-Speeder-Drive-Handle/TMS4E17:49 - Titanium AAA Flashlight by Maratac REV 5: countycomm.com/collections/aaa-flashlights/products/polished-titanium-maratac-aaa-flashlight-rev-4 25:21 - Volty Switch Keychain Multimeter: pcpoodle.com/products/volty-switch-keychain-multimeter-leatherman-compatibleFor show notes and transcript visit: To sign up to be a guest on the show, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/qc496XB6bGbrAEKK7
Recomendo 390 Cool Tools 2024-01-03 | In each episode, we recommend six useful things. 1. National park passesstore.usgs.gov2. Smartphone gloves geni.us/smartphone-gloves-r3. Tech hygiene for kidskidnonfic.substack.com/p/tech-stuff-for-ten-yr-olds4. Simple strategy for cleaning apartmenttherapy.com/pile-method-for-decluttering-373548525. Lifesaving water tricktwitter.com/Rainmaker1973/status/17283175639046065666. 100 little ideascollabfund.com/blog/100-little-ideasSubscribe to the weekly Recomendo newsletterrecomendo.com
Recomendo #389 Cool Tools 2023-12-21 | In each episode, we recommend six useful things. 1. The mistakes of Pixargeni.us/VvhbuO2. A website that will make you cry cryonceaweek.com3. Voyager Golden Recordozmarecords.com/collections/shop/products/voyager-golden-record-3xlp-box-set4. Best short filmsshortoftheweek.com5. Mechanical watch explainerhttps://ciechanow.ski/mechanical-watch/6. A list of life lessonsanniemacmanus.com//articles/life-lessons-from-a-44-year-oldSubscribe to the weekly Recomendo newsletterrecomendo.com
Show and Tell #395: Mike Harris Cool Tools 2023-12-15 | Mike Harris legal assistant, bookworm and amateur photographer who likes the surreal and the silly. Mike writes a newsletter called ThinkTrove, where he wrangles the week's wonders.TOOLS:0:00 - Intro 1:02 - Fidget cube: antsylabs.com/collections/fidget-cube5:34 - MyNoise.Net: mynoise.net/NoiseMachines/japaneseGardenSoundscapeGenerator.php11:46 - Inoreader: inoreader.com16:44 - Periodically: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.periodically22:11 - ThinkTrove: thinktrove.orgFor show notes and transcript visit: kk.org/cooltools/mike-harris-legal-assistantTo sign up to be a guest on the show, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/qc496XB6bGbrAEKK7
Show and Tell #394: Casper Kelly Cool Tools 2023-12-08 | Casper Kelly is a writer/director of weird TV and movies including the viral short Too Many Cooks and the 2023 horror movie Adult Swim Yule Log. His website is casperkelly.com and he's on Twitter and Instagram @heycasperkelly. TOOLS:0:00 - Intro 0:43 - Chromadepth glasses: geni.us/cbvJf4:53 - Mage.space: https://www.mage.space21:51 - Tiny Habits; bjfogg.typeform.com/to/QXc0WJ?typeform-source=tinyhabits.com25:04 - Focusmate: focusmate.comFor show notes and transcript visit: kk.org/cooltools/casper-kelly-writer-directorTo sign up to be a guest on the show, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/qc496XB6bGbrAEKK7
Show and Tell #393: Marc Payne Cool Tools 2023-12-01 | Marc Payne is an IT specialist working for the Federal Government. My passion is flipping items via thrift stores, yard sales and retail arbitrage on Ebay and Amazon. You can find Marc on Twitter @houseofpayne. TOOLS:0:00 - Intro 2:24- Index cards: geni.us/Jc1f77:54 - Box resizer: geni.us/xGGHI12:34 - Scotty peelers: geni.us/qUEr9Dy17:12 - 3” packing tape dispenser: geni.us/fBjclC6For show notes and transcript visit: kk.org/cooltools/marc-payne-it-specialistTo sign up to be a guest on the show, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/qc496XB6bGbrAEKK7---
Show and Tell #392: Theodore Gray Cool Tools 2023-11-17 | Theodore Gray is a co-founder of Wolfram Research and creator of the Notebook user interface (since lovingly copied by Jupyter Notebooks). He is the author of several books and iPad apps including the NYTs best-seller The Elements, and writer/director of Disney Animated (BAFTA award winner and Apple's iPad App of the Year 2013). His latest book is TOOLS, which is all about his favorite tools. Website: theodoregray.comTOOLS:0:00 - Intro 1:58 - Drill bit set: geni.us/ZhDBr5:56 - DeWalt cordless band saw: dewalt.com/product/dcs371b/20v-max-band-saw-tool-only?tid=5775419:46 - Ma-Ant screwdriver holder: aliexpress.us/item/1005003599740668.html?gatewayAdapt=4itemAdapt14:08 - Johansson Mikrokator compensator: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johansson_Mikrokator23:45 - Handy Herman lift: schneiderauctioneers.com/auctions/29305/lot/8894-handy-herman-electric-manlift28:00 - used electric forklift29:24 - old milling machine35:55 - Milwaukee impact wrench: milwaukeetool.ca/Products/Power-Tools/Fastening/Impact-Wrenches/2862-2041:58 - Tools: A visual Exploration of Implements and Devices in the Workshop: geni.us/a8V5OFor show notes and transcript visit: kk.org/cooltools/theodore-gray-co-founder-of-wolfram-research-3To sign up to be a guest on the show, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/qc496XB6bGbrAEKK7
Show and Tell #391: Tom Robertson Cool Tools 2023-11-10 | EDITOR NOTE: Due to technical audio issues, this episode might sound better for those listening at 1.5x or 2x speed. Tom Robertson is an IT professional, currently leading IT at FreshBooks out of Toronto, Canada. Tom has a background in theatre, and has written and produced several shows in the Toronto area. In his spare time, he enjoys computer related hobbies, and has built a retro arcade cabinet, a kitchen display, and during Covid wrote an automated newsletter summarizing Covid numbers for his home province of Ontario. His website is tommertron.com. TOOLS:0:00 - Intro 1:40 - Ryobi Inflator: homedepot.ca/product/ryobi-18v-one-high-volume-power-inflator-tool-only-/10010638297:43 - Partake Non-Alcoholic IPA: drinkpartake.com/collections/beers/products/ipa-ca?variant=4000266561146911:16 - Anker GAN Prime Charger: anker.com/products/a2148?ref=ganprime_top_itemlist&discount=WS7D5ZM242 15:26 - Dakboard: dakboard.com/siteFor show notes and transcript visit: kk.org/cooltools/tom-robertson-it-professionalTo sign up to be a guest on the show, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/qc496XB6bGbrAEKK7
Show and Tell #390: Miles Hunter Cool Tools 2023-11-03 | Miles Hunter is a UX researcher, based out of Seattle but originally a Brit. Learning to woodwork. I enjoy restoring things, everything from old tools to video and photos.LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mileshunterTOOLS:0:00 - Intro 0:53 - Evaporust rust remover: evapo-rust.com/evapo-rust-remover5:29 - Incogni - personal information removal service: incogni.com 10:17 - Japanese 'paper clam' for clipping together papers more securely than a paperclip: geni.us/siEAg014:34 - Topaz Video AI - video enhancement tool for slow resolution video: topazlabs.com/topaz-video-ai22:35 - Miles Hunter’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/aboutmilesFor show notes and transcript visit: kk.org/cooltools/miles-hunter-ux-researcherTo sign up to be a guest on the show, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/qc496XB6bGbrAEKK7
Show and Tell #389: Will Walker Cool Tools 2023-10-27 | Will Walker is a lead human interface designer at Google, working on wearables, digital assistants, generative AI and conversational controls. His design career has spanned across interfaces for hybrid digital maps, 3d printers and volumetric scanners to leading the design of exotic running shoes. He paints, hikes, plants and rennovates a victorian with his daughter, partner and shiba in San Francisco and sunny Oakland CA. You can find him on Instagram @wr_walker and on Twitter @walkerwill. Website: www.willwalker.designTOOLS:0:00 - Intro 2:00 - Supercritical dryer for making aerogels: tousimis.com/critical_point_dryers/MEMS_drying_system.html 13:40 - Paint shaver pro for historic plaster restoration: paintshaver.com/paintshaver-pro23:18 - Abacus for finite element analysis for design of structural gels or foams:3ds.com/products-services/simulia/products/abaqus32:49 - Form 3 resin printer for biohacking or making ceramic slip cast molds: formlabs.com/store/refurbished-3d-printers/refurbished-form-3-packageFor show notes and transcript visit: kk.org/cooltools/will-walker-lead-designer-at-googleTo sign up to be a guest on the show, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/qc496XB6bGbrAEKK7
Show and Tell #388: David Buxton Cool Tools 2023-10-20 | David Buxton is a tech founder based in London, UK. He loves making stuff, especially with software. He's also a qualified pilot and a pretty good cook.Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/davidmrbuxtonWebsite: hrharriet.comTOOLS:0:00 - Intro0:45 - Workflowy: workflowy.com12:54 - Tern GSD e-bicycle: ternbicycles.com/uk/bikes/472/gsd19:47 - Langchain (LLM dev framework): python.langchain.com/docs/get_started/introduction.html27:29 - Leuchtturm Line a Day journal: geni.us/v0B7C5k35:43 - Harriet AI HR assistant: hrharriet.comFor show notes and transcript visit: kk.org/cooltools/david-buxton-tech-founderTo sign up to be a guest on the show, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/qc496XB6bGbrAEKK7
Show and Tell #387: Asa Hillis Cool Tools 2023-10-13 | Asa Hillis is a furniture maker who lives in Silicon Valley. He is known for creating pieces of furniture that have a timeless quality. Asa combines traditional and modern techniques, including CNCs and 3D printers, to craft his furniture from wood and metal. He is currently managing Behind The Tech Labs in Los Gatos, CA. When he is not working in the shop, Asa enjoys spending time with his wife, daughter, and standard poodle.Website: asahillis.comInstagram: @asahillisinstagram.com/asahillisTOOLS:0:00 - Intro1:00 - Wixey digital angle gauge: geni.us/f20Hgi6:42 - Surge leatherman: geni.us/a7sz9114:49 - Festool domino: festoolusa.com/products/domino-joining-system/domino-joining-machines/576419---df-500-q-plus-us#Overview25:44 - Shaper Origin: shapertools.com/en-usFor show notes and transcript visit: kk.org/cooltools/asa-hillis-furniture-makerTo sign up to be a guest on the show, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/qc496XB6bGbrAEKK7
Show and Tell #386: Natalie Buda Smith Cool Tools 2023-10-06 | Natalie Buda Smith is Director of Digital Strategy at the Library of Congress, the largest library in the world. Her career spans three decades in design, technology, and culture. The Library of Congress serves millions daily in their pursuit of researching our rich cultural archives, understanding U.S. legislation, and serving our nation's creative communities through Copyright.LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nataliebudaTOOLS:0:00 - Intro1:09 - Newspaper Navigator: news-navigator.labs.loc.gov6:55 - Citizen DJ: citizen-dj.labs.loc.gov11:44 - Library of Congress photo library: loc.gov/free-to-use16:39 - Lib guides: guides.loc.govFor show notes and transcript visit: kk.org/cooltools/natalie-buda-smith-digital-strategy-director-at-library-of-congressTo sign up to be a guest on the show, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/qc496XB6bGbrAEKK7
Show and Tell #385: Arun Venkatesan Cool Tools 2023-09-29 | Arun is a product designer, engineer, photographer, and writer. Most recently, he was co-founder and product designer at Carrot Fertility. He writes at arun.is.TOOLS:0:00 - Intro0:49 - BMI 40b x4 tape measure: http://www.bmitools.com/ads/products/categories/steeltapemeasures/window-tape.html6:26 - BMI Inklinat level: https://www.bmi.de/en/products-spirit-levels-682-inklinat.php10:00 - Merco packing tape dispenser: mercotape.com/products/merco-dtn15:00 - Pinecil soldering iron: pine64.org/pinecilFor show notes and transcript visit: kk.org/cooltools/arun-venkatesan-product-designerTo sign up to be a guest on the show, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/qc496XB6bGbrAEKK7
Show and Tell #384: Joseph Wright Cool Tools 2023-09-22 | Joseph Wright is a fullstack software engineer and data sensemaker in Pittsburgh. You can find Joseph on Twitter @joegle. His website is joegle.com. TOOLS:0:00 - Intro0:44 - Benchmade Mini Bugout 533 Folding Knife: geni.us/kh2DivE5:42 - County Comm Glow-in-the-dark parts tray: countycomm.com/products/glow-jumbo-parts-tray-armorer-non-slip?_pos=9&_sid=9c8bbb078&_ss=r10:31 - Snow Peak double walled mugs (for seasoning with coffee): geni.us/gGOd16:24 - Analog chess clock (my fav is Seiko BZ361L): geni.us/9jfbJFor show notes and transcript visit: kk.org/cooltools/joseph-wright-fullstack-software-engineerTo sign up to be a guest on the show, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/qc496XB6bGbrAEKK7
Show and Tell #383: Ethan Stone Cool Tools 2023-09-15 | Ethan Stone has been a business lawyer for over twenty-five years, practicing in large and small firms and in-house. He has been a solo practitioner since 2011. He has represented clients in raising angel and venture capital, selling and acquiring businesses, technology licensing, executive hirings and departures and a wide variety of strategic partnerships, joint ventures, revenue sharing, service outsourcing and technology development agreements. He and his four parrots live in Berkeley, California.Website: stonebusinesslaw.comTOOLS:0:00 - Intro1:02 - Voter registration (and other information) cards: vistaprint.com/business-cards 4:11 - Reusable can tops: amazon.com/DYBEN-Universal-Silicone-Standard-Storage/dp/B07FQ6PMHT/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1V4VRQVWJ0J2E&keywords=can+tops+for+canned+goods&qid=1690003318&sprefix=can+tops%2Caps%2C139&sr=8-3 7:54 - Stainless steel cocktail shaker (aka Farraday cage): target.com/p/stainless-steel-hammered-cocktail-shaker-threshold-8482/-/A-50973212#lnk=sametab12:59 - The compare feature in Microsoft Word: support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/compare-and-merge-two-versions-of-a-document-f5059749-a797-4db7-a8fb-b3b27eb8b87e 27:51 - Swing Left East Bay: swingleft.org/group/sf_east_bay/joinFor show notes and transcript visit: To sign up to be a guest on the show, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/qc496XB6bGbrAEKK7
Show and Tell #382: Jason Swihart Cool Tools 2023-09-08 | Jason Swihart is a freelance digital product strategist with 30 years of experience developing sites and products for the internet. He specializes in providing product development leadership for clients who need guidance and advocacy through the product development life-cycle. Jason works in wood, metal, and plastic, making furniture and other objects for the home as well as collecting and restoring mid-century furniture; he is a champion swing dancer, event organizer, and founder of Pacific Swing Dance Foundation; he is also a vintage menswear enthusiast and lifelong skier. He lives in Altadena, CA with his wife, Shana, two dogs, Hampton and Benny, and entirely too many unfinished projects.Instagram: instagram.com/mobilhommeWebsite: http://mobilhomme.comTOOLS:0:00 - Intro0:51 - FastCap Laminate Tape: geni.us/wHcLu8:19 - Milwaukee M12 Fuel Drill/Driver Kit: geni.us/ZGTz20:12 - Harbor Freight 4' x 8’ utility trailer: harborfreight.com/1720-lb-capacity-48-in-x-96-in-super-duty-folding-trailer-62671.html30:10 - Social Dancing: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_dance 40:14 - Automobile vinyl wrap: geni.us/LHlbH42:35 - Verity Workshop: verityworkshop.comFor show notes and transcript visit: kk.org/cooltools/jason-swihart-mobilhomme-comTo sign up to be a guest on the show, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/qc496XB6bGbrAEKK7
Show and Tell #381: Jonathan Whitaker Cool Tools 2023-09-01 | Jonathan Whitaker is a deep learning researcher and consultant working on generative AI. He also makes and shares tutorials and courses on the latest AI techniques through his YouTube channel and blog, Data Science Castnet.Blog: https://datasciencecastnet.home.blog/YouTube: youtube.com/@datasciencecastnetTwitter: @johnowhitakerTOOLS:0:00 - Intro0:39 - Battery powered jigsaw: geni.us/WiFgssh5:43 - Raynox macro 'lens' adapter: geni.us/jF7fO13:20 - Roli Seaboard Rise 2: roli.com/products/seaboard/rise218:22 - Google colab: colab.research.google.comFor show notes and transcript visit: kk.org/cooltools/jonathan-whitaker-data-science-castnetTo sign up to be a guest on the show, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/qc496XB6bGbrAEKK7
Show and Tell #380: Graham Briggs Cool Tools 2023-08-25 | Graham Briggs was born in northern England in the fishing town of Grimsby. For most of the last 2 decades he's lived in Japan, both in Tokyo and on the Pacific Coast. Most of his career has been in different engineering fields and currently works for a web marketplace company. Hobbies include motorcycling, snowboarding and photography.Website: nanikore.netTOOLS:0:00 - Intro0:43 - Pinlock Motorcycle Visor: pinlock.com 5:35 - Nelson Rigg motorbike cover: nelsonrigg.com/motorcycle-covers/defender-extreme-motorcycle-cover-detail9:36 - Manfrotto Monopod: manfrotto.com/global/294-aluminum-monopod-4-sections-mm294a414:05 - Kuriviger Online Map and Route Tool: https://kurviger.de/enOther links:Photo training tour in Tokyo: ivandohertyphotography.com/tokyo-photo-toursFor show notes and transcript visit: kk.org/cooltools/graham-briggs-nanikore-netTo sign up to be a guest on the show, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/qc496XB6bGbrAEKK7
Show and Tell #379: Amber Dohrenwend Cool Tools 2023-08-18 | Amber Dohrenwend is an American artist based in Marquette, Michigan. She constructs post-consumer cardboard sculptures, costuming and installations. You can find Amber on Instagram @cardboardcollect.Personal Website: www.amberdohrenwend.comThe Cardboard Collective: www.thecardboardcollective.cominstagram.com/cardboardcollectYOUTUBE LINK: TOOLS:0:00 - Intro1:44 - Bostitch B8 Heavy Duty Stapler: geni.us/IV5a9Uk7:10 - Offset Metal snips: geni.us/dEv7fkR12:54 - Nejisaurus: geni.us/IfL8P15:07 - Awl: geni.us/1m43o17:12 - Art Week 2023 sculpture: mqtcompass.com/blog/art-week-2023/art-week-2023-community-built-art-installationFor show notes and transcript visit: kk.org/cooltools/amber-dohrenwend-artistTo sign up to be a guest on the show, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/qc496XB6bGbrAEKK7
Show and Tell #378: Rob Ray Cool Tools 2023-08-11 | Rob Ray is an artist and Associate Professor of Design at California State University, San Bernardino, where he is currently researching the intersections of site-specific mixed-reality technologies and experimental documentary storytelling. He is also a DJ at KDZU, a fictional real radio station possibly based in Goldfield, Nevada. Rob was previously a lead designer for ProtoSpace, the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory’s mixed-reality collaboration platform. Rob has also worked as a technical experience designer building mobile interfaces for Electronic Arts and Industrial Toys. From 1999 to 2008, Rob was the founding curator of the DEADTECH, a proto-hackerspace and electronic arts center in Chicago, IL.Rob's Links: post.lurk.org/@shimmeringtrashpileyoutube.com/@shimmeringtrashpilehttp://shimmeringtrashpile.comhttp://kdzu.orghttp://robray.netTOOLS:0:00 - Intro 0:35 - Chessex dice set: https://store.chessex.com:11552/IW_Products.m4p.pvx?;products_no_tree?company=chx8:45 - Thrift stores: thethriftshopper.com 16:47 - Koala sampling app: koalasampler.com 22:34 - Open Library: openlibrary.org29:10 - Antennaobscura: kdzu.orgFor show notes and transcript visit: kk.org/cooltools/rob-ray-artistTo sign up to be a guest on the show, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/qc496XB6bGbrAEKK7
Show and Tell #377: Joe Richards Cool Tools 2023-08-04 | Joe Richards is a Summer Camp Director, Maker and thinker on the future of summer camps. Joe speaks on Creativity, Leadership, and Life. Joe has spoken across North America with a variety of youth, camping, and corporate organizations. Joe has been the Executive Director at Pearce Williams Summer Camp & Retreat Facility, in Fingal, Ontario, for 19 years – doing what needs to be done to make sure campers have the most amazing experience. You can find him on TikTok @campyoyojoe. Website: yoyojoe.comTikTok: tiktok.com/@campyoyojoeTOOLS:0:00 - Intro0:48 - Picquic screwdriver: http://picquic.ca7:32 - UJK Parf Guide System Mark II: tsoproducts.com/jigs-fixtures-guides/parf-guide-system/ujk-parf-guide-system-mark-ii13:31 - Tool Box Drawer Organizer Bins: schallercorporation.com/tool-box-drawer-organizer-bins24:55 - Gridded Cutting Mat for workshop Table: joann.com/36x59-cutting-mat/2622033.htmlFor show notes and transcript visit: kk.org/cooltools/joe-richards-summer-camp-directorTo sign up to be a guest on the show, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/qc496XB6bGbrAEKK7
Show and Tell #376: Ben Gold Cool Tools 2023-07-28 | Ben Gold is a product designer based in New York City who has a mild obsession with tools. He’s worked on at places like Tumblr, Google, and currently Microsoft. His newsletter is called The Consumerist, a weekly digest of products that you might find interesting or useful. Newsletter: consumerist.substack.comTOOLS:0:00 - Intro0:52 - Swann Morton Retractaway Premium Scalpel: craftknives.co.uk/product/retractawaypremium6:50 - Pilot Vanishing Point Fountain Pen: geni.us/DA9va8G14:31 - Woodpecker’s Paolini Pocket Rules: woodpeck.com/ppr-2019.html18:48 - Knax 8 Wall Coat Stand: knaxshop.com/en/accessories/knax-wall-coat-standFor show notes and transcript visit: kk.org/cooltools/ben-gold-product-designerTo sign up to be a guest on the show, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/qc496XB6bGbrAEKK7
Show and Tell #375: Jeremy Shorr Cool Tools 2023-07-21 | Jeremy Shorr is a STEM education and workforce consultant and futurist who is passionate about innovating the instructional experience for learners of all ages. Jeremy has been recognized as one of the National School Boards Association’s “20 to Watch”, as the Ohio Technology Administrator of the Year, the Ohio Educational Leader Innovator, one of the Center for Digital Education’s “Top 30 Technologists, Transformers and Trailblazers”, as one of the Crain’s Cleveland Business “Forty under 40”, ISTE’s Making It Happen award, and was recognized by Ohio Governor John Kasich for service to Ohio’s students. Jeremy is a Certified Educational Technology Leader (CETL), a Google Certified Innovator, an Apple Distinguished Educator (ADE), a Raspberry Pi Certified Educator, and received his MBA in Executive Leadership. Jeremy was an Educational Policy Fellow with the Institute for Educational Leadership in 2015-2016. Jeremy, his wife Kimberly, and his daughters Lila, Lucy, and Luna live in Twinsburg, Ohio. You can find him on Twitter @JeremyShorr and on LinkedIn @jshorr.WEBSITE: JeremyShorr.comTOOLS:0:00 - Intro 0:41 - Problem solving cards: Designers Critical Alphabet: etsy.com/listing/725094845, Pip Decks, Storyteller Tactics: geni.us/saPM, Creative Whack Pack: geni.us/Bjn7x14:47 - EXPLR Classroom: explr-media.com25:46 - Anker USB charger: geni.us/ORfA31:45 - Elgato USB-C Stream Deck: geni.us/zbxoFor show notes and transcript visit: kk.org/cooltools/jeremy-shorr-stem-education-consultantTo sign up to be a guest on the show, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/qc496XB6bGbrAEKK7
Show and Tell #374: Luke Stein Cool Tools 2023-07-14 | Luke Stein is a financial economist and professor at Babson College. He does research at the intersection of corporate finance and labor economics, and is an award-winning teacher, including as the 2022 “Professor of the Year” as chosen by Babson’s graduate students. You can find him on Twitter and YouTube @lukestein and at lukestein.com. TOOLS: 0:00 - Intro0:41 - Wurkkos-brand flashlights (and modern, rechargeable flashlights more generally): geni.us/uD1esdS11:31 - stagetimer.io: stagetimer.io18:16 - Segway Max electric scooter: geni.us/QtDJ30:09 - Concert sized ukulele (in general, or specifically a Donner solid-top): geni.us/GaCrVtOther links: Rise Up Singing: The Group Singing Songbook: geni.us/otLNIRise Again Songbook: geni.us/fz4y33dTeleprompter webcam setup (Glide Gear TMP-50 telepromter, Feelworld T7 prompter monitor, Olympus OM-D E-M10ii camera, Neewer 25mm f/1.8 manual lens, Blackmagic ATEM Mini): kit.co/lukestein/luke-s-teach-from-home-technology“Zak’s Arbitrary List of Flashlights": zakreviews.com/category/arbitrary-list-of-popular-lights.htmlFor show notes and transcript visit: kk.org/cooltools/luke-stein-financial-economistTo sign up to be a guest on the show, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/qc496XB6bGbrAEKK7
Show and Tell #373: Nabhan Islam Cool Tools 2023-07-07 | Nabhan Islam is a Medical Science Liaison (MSL) in the biotech industry, based in beautiful Vancouver, BC. As a perennial traveller and outdoor gear nut, Nabhan always has an eye for durable, well-designed gear that makes his life easier and more enjoyable.TOOLS: 0:00 - Intro0:54 - Victorinox Cadet Swiss Army Knife: victorinox.com/us/en/Products/Swiss-Army-Knives/Medium-Pocket-Knives/Cadet-Alox/p/0.2601.266:14 - MSR reactor stove system: msrgear.com/ca/stoves/stove-systems/reactor-stove-systems/reactor-stove-systems.html17:03 - Helinox Chair Zero: helinox.com/products/chair-zero?variant=1666419228679023:53 - Fjallraven backpack: fjallraven.com/us/en-us/bags-gear/backpacks-bags/daypacks/high-coast-rolltop-26For show notes and transcript visit: kk.org/cooltools/nabhan-islam-medical-science-liaisonTo sign up to be a guest on the show, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/qc496XB6bGbrAEKK7
Show and Tell #372: Linda Tapp Cool Tools 2023-06-30 | Linda Tapp works in her “day job” as an occupational safety consultant, author, and speaker. Evenings and weekends, she writes and publishes Dabble, a Substack newsletter dedicated to encouraging others to try new things along with summaries of what she has “dabbled” in during the previous week and suggestions for getting started with the activities. She has 3 children, 2 dogs, and 1 husband who she has been married to for 32 years. Newsletter: dabblenews.substack.comTOOLS: 0:00 - Intro1:07 - Center Cam webcam: thecentercam.com4:37 - PETBABA Double Dog Leash: geni.us/BWRM7:00 - Amazon Echo frames: geni.us/NSLqRr14:11 - TriPole USB Desk Fan: geni.us/BWodaaFor show notes and transcript visit: kk.org/cooltools/linda-tapp-occupational-safety-consultantTo sign up to be a guest on the show, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/qc496XB6bGbrAEKK7
Show and Tell #371: Ryan Helft Cool Tools 2023-06-23 | Ryan is a native of the San Francisco Bay Area who has spent his career helping companies get the most out of enterprise software systems. In his life outside of work he is an outdoors enthusiast who has hiked, biked, and backpacked all over California and beyond. You can find on Twitter @RyanHelft.TOOLS: 0:00 - Intro 0:56 - Cocoon Air-Core Hood/Camp Pillow rei.com/product/205187/cocoon-air-core-hoodcamp-pillow4:52 - FITCO 16-in-1 Bike Multi Tool Kit geni.us/U49AMg9:13 - SONGMICS Bike Repair Stand Rack: geni.us/5Elr15:12 - Mountainsmith K9 Dog Pack: geni.us/Z9Bb4ayFor show notes and transcript visit: kk.org/cooltools/ryan-helft-outdoors-enthusiastTo sign up to be a guest on the show, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/qc496XB6bGbrAEKK7
Show and Tell #370: William Osman Cool Tools 2023-06-16 | William Osman is a mechanical engineer turned YouTuber. Since 2016 he's been making science and engineer videos that have been viewed by hundreds of millions of times. Notable projects include electrifying carpet to keep his upstairs roommate from walking loudly, a bicycle built entirely out of wood, and inventing and manufacturing a PCB blood squib in 3 weeks for a 3 million dollar YouTube production. His recent endeavor is founding a STEM event called Open Sauce happening this July 15-16 in San Francisco. Open Sauce is a celebration of weird inventions and scrappy engineering. You can find him on YouTube @WilliamOsman2.TOOLS: 0:00 - Intro2:59 - Ludwig Scandinavian-Type Whipper: geni.us/GE5JgE9:26 - Leica DISTO X3 - Rugged Laser Distance Meter: geni.us/NiSru15:19 - 20V MAX* XR® Brushless Deep Cut Band Saw Kit: dewalt.com/product/dcs374p2/20v-max-xr-brushless-deep-cut-band-saw-kit21:32 - HCD3e-1501 Series 1-Head Embroidery Machine: happyemb.com/products/single-head-machines/hcd-1-head-embroidery-machine30:45 - Bonus Tool - Ford 445D tractor: tractordata.com/industrial-tractors/000/2/0/208-ford-445d.html35:57 - Open Sauce https://opensauce.live/agenda/For show notes and transcript visit: kk.org/cooltools/william-osman-mechanical-engineer-and-youtuberTo sign up to be a guest on the show, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/qc496XB6bGbrAEKK7
Show and Tell #369: Adam Grosser Cool Tools 2023-06-09 | Adam Grosser is an engineer and an entrepreneur with a love of craft. His passion is building things in and around mobility, like cars, motorcycles, and hydrofoils.TOOLS: 0:00 - Intro 1:42 - Bridge City Tool Works self centering scribe: bridgecitytools.com/products/cs-3-centerscribe5:51 - Torque Multiplier: geni.us/vYm90W10:35 - Stepless ratchet 14:36 - Battery powered oscilloscope: geni.us/SrB4HqLFor show notes and transcript visit: kk.org/cooltools/adam-grosser-engineerTo sign up to be a guest on the show, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/qc496XB6bGbrAEKK7
Show and Tell #368: Josiah Martens Cool Tools 2023-06-02 | Josiah Martens is a builder in Eugene, Oregon where he makes music, analog video art, and custom woodwork. As often as he can, Josiah crews on tallships and canoe-camps the rivers of the Northwest.TOOLS:0:00 - Intro 0:50 - Marlinspike theartfulsailor.com/catalogue/marlinspike2:06 - Good old knots with good old 3-strand rope: geni.us/KjZ74e12:15 - How to Make French Cleats: youtu.be/xFvced0deZ816:11 - Synthstrom Deluge: synthstrom.com/product/delugeFor show notes and transcript visit: kk.org/cooltools/josiah-martens-builderIf you're enjoying the Cool Tools podcast, check out our paperback book Four Favorite Tools: Fantastic tools by 150 notable creators, available in both Color or B&W on Amazon: geni.us/fourfavoritetoolsTo sign up to be a guest on the show, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/qc496XB6bGbrAEKK7
Show and Tell #367: Michael Basista Cool Tools 2023-05-26 | Mike Basista is a prop builder and general maker. He's willing to try building or making just about anything. He currently lives in Pittsburgh after stops in Michigan and Southern California. You can find him on Instagram @evilgeniusprops and on YouTube @mikeandsheilamakestuff.TOOLS:0:00 - Intro 0:53 - KAKURI Kiridashi Knife Right Hand 24mm, Professional Razor Sharp Hand Forged Japanese Carbon Steel Blade Hammered Pattern for Woodworking, Marking, Wood Carving, Whittling, Made in JAPAN: geni.us/hgXP4:42 - Leatherman Style PS: geni.us/OTPzXDu8:43 - Grizzly Benchtop band saw: grizzly.com/products/grizzly-9-benchtop-bandsaw-with-laser-guide-and-quick-release/g0803z11:53 - Gridfinity Storage system: thangs.com/search/gridfinity?scope=all19:46 - Evil Genius Props: instagram.com/evilgeniuspropsFor show notes and transcript visit: kk.org/cooltools/michael-basista-prop-builderIf you're enjoying the Cool Tools podcast, check out our paperback book Four Favorite Tools: Fantastic tools by 150 notable creators, available in both Color or B&W on Amazon: geni.us/fourfavoritetoolsTo sign up to be a guest on the show, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/qc496XB6bGbrAEKK7
Show and Tell #366: Chris Zukowski Cool Tools 2023-05-19 | Chris Zukowski is a game marketing consultant who helps small indie game developers understand their audience and communicate with them in a more personal way so they can share their art with the world.TOOLS: 0:00 - Intro 1:09 - Set of 3 Small Canvas Utility Pouches, Zippered: geni.us/fJfpl1v5:19 - Portable Lightning Detector: geni.us/v2QMS8:38 - Zeppoli Classic Kitchen Towels: geni.us/36UsV13:55 - LED Camera Light Full Color: geni.us/ayHBI18:15 - How To Market a Game: howtomarketagame.comFor show notes and transcript visit: kk.org/cooltools/chris-zukowski-game-marketing-consultantIf you're enjoying the Cool Tools podcast, check out our paperback book Four Favorite Tools: Fantastic tools by 150 notable creators, available in both Color or B&W on Amazon: geni.us/fourfavoritetoolsTo sign up to be a guest on the show, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/qc496XB6bGbrAEKK7
Show and Tell #365: Joel Rosenberg Cool Tools 2023-05-12 | Joel Rosenberg is part of the Special Projects team at Rewiring America. He is an educator and entrepreneur focused on helping solve the climate crisis for his elementary-age daughter, his amazing partner, and the future of everyone on the planet. He has worked on science and engineering education — especially how to teach about energy systems — at the Museum of Science, Boston; the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology in Germany; the Lawrence Hall of Science at U.C. Berkeley; Maker Media; and Otherlab. He is also the co-founder of 3D Fab Light, an industrial laser cutter company. Joel has a mechanical engineering degree from MIT, and a master’s from Columbia’s Graduate School of Journalism. Website: rewiringamerica.orgTwitter: @learngineerTOOLS:0:00 - Intro 1:02 - Portable inverter-driven heat pump: geni.us/q93npBK10:45 - Portable induction cooktop: geni.us/PfMedBB17:12 - Community solar: https://neighborhoodsun.solar/22:53 - Bookfinder: bookfinder.com29:52 - Electrify Everything in Your Home: rewiringamerica.org/electrify-home-guideFor show notes and transcript visit: kk.org/cooltools/joel-rosenberg-rewiring-americaIf you're enjoying the Cool Tools podcast, check out our paperback book Four Favorite Tools: Fantastic tools by 150 notable creators, available in both Color or B&W on Amazon: geni.us/fourfavoritetoolsTo sign up to be a guest on the show, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/qc496XB6bGbrAEKK7
Show and Tell #364:Patrik Reizinger Cool Tools 2023-05-05 | Patrik Reizinger is a Ph.D. student in machine learning at the University of Tübingen and part of the ELLIS and IMPRS-IS doctoral programs. He holds a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in electrical engineering from the Budapest University of Technology, where he specialized in control engineering and intelligent systems. His main research interests include designing AI that can understand cause-effect relationships. In his free time, he tries to decrypt sustainable strategies for earning a Ph.D., which he summarizes in his newsletter, The Path to PhD.TOOLS: 0:00 - Intro0:38 - ResearchRabbit researchrabbitapp.com/home7:21 - MathPix mathpix.com14:16 - 6 Minute Networking Course courses.jordanharbinger.com/courses/6-minute-networking18:12 - Wuben H1 Headlamp wubenlight.com/products/wuben-h1-super-bright-led-rechargeable-headlamp24:15 - The Path to PhD: path2phd.substack.comLinkedin: linkedin.com/in/patrik-reizingerBlog: rpatrik96.github.ioNewsletter: http://path2phd.substack.com500px: 500px.com/p/rpatrik96For show notes and transcript visit: If you're enjoying the Cool Tools podcast, check out our paperback book Four Favorite Tools: Fantastic tools by 150 notable creators, available in both Color or B&W on Amazon: geni.us/fourfavoritetoolsTo sign up to be a guest on the show, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/qc496XB6bGbrAEKK7
Show and Tell #363: Erik Sheppard Cool Tools 2023-04-28 | Talent agent and internationally recognized voiceover authority Erik Sheppard is a 30 year industry veteran with extensive experience as an actor, coach and mentor. He currently owns and operates The Sheppard Agency, a premier talent agency representing an elite roster of union and non-union voice talent from around the globe.Website: sheppard.agencyTOOLS: 0:00 - Intro2:28 - Stedman ProScreen / Hook Studios Octo pop filters stedmanusa.com/pop-filters / bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1181606-REG11:51 - Page-Up document holder geni.us/dSXl416:31 - BenQ ScreenBar Halo monitor mounted light benq.com/en-us/lighting/monitor-light/screenbar-halo.html23:51 - Philips Hue (or other) smart light motion sensor philips-hue.com/en-us/p/hue-motion-sensor/04667757097235:25 - Sheppard voiceover agency: https://www.sheppard.agencyFor show notes and transcript visit: kk.org/cooltools/erik-sheppard-voiceover-expertIf you're enjoying the Cool Tools podcast, check out our paperback book Four Favorite Tools: Fantastic tools by 150 notable creators, available in both Color or B&W on Amazon: geni.us/fourfavoritetoolsTo sign up to be a guest on the show, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/qc496XB6bGbrAEKK7
Show and Tell #362: Robert Edwards Cool Tools 2023-04-21 | Robert Edwards is an inventor, landlord, and avid renovator of historic properties. When he's not busy trying to tame his three young boys, you can find him in his workshop, tinkering away on his latest inventions. He has experience in wastewater treatment, mining, CNC machining, welding, and mold making/casting. Whether he's creating a new tool, or breathing new life into an old building, Robert is a true maker at heart. You can find Robert on Instagram @drone.pirate.robert.TOOLS: 0:00 - Intro0:42 - Milwaukee Packout 3 drawer tool box + interchangeable work tops milwaukeetool.com/Products/Storage-Solutions/PACKOUT/PACKOUT-Tool-Boxes/48-22-84436:35 - Optical Punch Set geni.us/kbKrGj11:36 - 3DConnexion Spacemouse: 3dconnexion.com/ca/product/spacemouse-compact18:00 - Fireball Tool Mega Square fireballtool.com/products/mega-square24:16 - Pest Notify pestnotify.comFor show notes and transcript visit: If you're enjoying the Cool Tools podcast, check out our paperback book Four Favorite Tools: Fantastic tools by 150 notable creators, available in both Color or B&W on Amazon: geni.us/fourfavoritetoolsTo sign up to be a guest on the show, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/qc496XB6bGbrAEKK7
Show and Tell #361: Tristan Duke (Part 2) Cool Tools 2023-04-14 | Tristan Duke is transdisciplinary artist known for synthesizing methodologies from disparate fields to create startling inventions, sublime aesthetic experiences, and new modes of inquiry. He is the inventor of the hologram vinyl record ¬and has created original hologram artwork for albums and soundtrack releases ranging from Jack White and Guns ‘n Roses to Star Wars. He is Co-founder of the Optics Division a collective devoted to recontextualizing photography as a land-based medium and social practice. He has lectured widely, including at the MIT Media Lab, Getty Museum, the de Young Museum, the Exploratorium, and others. His work has been exhibited internationally including: The 59th Venice Biennale Collateral Exhibition; Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA); The Exploratorium, DePaul Art Museum, The George Eastman Museum; Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA); Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MoCAD); Les Rencontres d'Arles; and the Smithsonian Hirshhorn Museum. You can find Tristan on Instagram @duke_tristan.Website: tristanduke.comInstagram: instagram.com/duke_tristanTOOLS:0:00 - Intro1:25 - Circle glass cutting tool: geni.us/mNRMFb6:40 - Source Four Mini LED stage light: etcconnect.com/Products/Architectural-Fixtures/Source-Four-Mini/Features.aspx?LangType=103313:11 - 3M Aluminum Foil Tape 425: 3m.com/3M/en_US/p/d/b4006791019:10 - Grasshopper for Rhino 3D: simplyrhino.co.uk/3d-modelling-software/grasshopperFor show notes and transcript visit: kk.org/cooltools/tristan-duke-transdisciplinary-artist-part-2If you're enjoying the Cool Tools podcast, check out our paperback book Four Favorite Tools: Fantastic tools by 150 notable creators, available in both Color or B&W on Amazon: geni.us/fourfavoritetoolsTo sign up to be a guest on the show, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/qc496XB6bGbrAEKK7
Show and Tell #360: Tristan Duke (Part 1) Cool Tools 2023-04-07 | Tristan Duke is transdisciplinary artist known for synthesizing methodologies from disparate fields to create startling inventions, sublime aesthetic experiences, and new modes of inquiry. He is the inventor of the hologram vinyl record ¬and has created original hologram artwork for albums and soundtrack releases ranging from Jack White and Guns ‘n Roses to Star Wars. He is Co-founder of the Optics Division a collective devoted to recontextualizing photography as a land-based medium and social practice. He has lectured widely, including at the MIT Media Lab, Getty Museum, the de Young Museum, the Exploratorium, and others. His work has been exhibited internationally including: The 59th Venice Biennale Collateral Exhibition; Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA); The Exploratorium, DePaul Art Museum, The George Eastman Museum; Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA); Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MoCAD); Les Rencontres d'Arles; and the Smithsonian Hirshhorn Museum. You can find Tristan on Instagram @duke_tristan.Website: tristanduke.comInstagram: instagram.com/duke_tristanTOOLS:0:00 - Intro1:39 - Kapton tape: kaptontape.com/1_Mil_Kapton_Tapes.php7:30 - Black spray foam: greatstuff.dupont.com/products/greatstuff-multipurpose-black.html11:31 - Ink Bird temperature controller: inkbird.com/collections/temperature-controllers16:06 - Zotero digital assistant software: zotero.org23:44 - Aperture Lucida: https://www.exploratorium.edu/video/aperture-lucida-tristan-dukeFor show notes and transcript visit: kk.org/cooltools/tristan-duketransdisciplinary-artist-part-1If you're enjoying the Cool Tools podcast, check out our paperback book Four Favorite Tools: Fantastic tools by 150 notable creators, available in both Color or B&W on Amazon: geni.us/fourfavoritetoolsTo sign up to be a guest on the show, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/qc496XB6bGbrAEKK7
Show and Tell #359: John O’Brien Cool Tools 2023-03-31 | John O’Brien is a maker, tinkerer, and father of two. He and his wife founded Revolution Makerspace in 2022.Website: revolutionmakerspace.comTOOLS: 0:00 - Intro0:55 - Thunder Laser Nova 51 laser cutter: thunderlaserusa.com/machine/nova-516:03 - SCM minimax cu 300c: scmgroup.com/en_US/scmwood/products/joinery-machines.c884/universal-combined-machines.887/minimax-cu-300c.72112:11 - Little Machine Shop 3990 Mini Mill: littlemachineshop.com/products/product_view.php?ProductID=3990&category=212208198116:25 - Modix BIG-60 3D printer: modix3d.com/big60-order21:20 - Nova Voyager DVR Drill Press: kingcanada.com/en/products/woodworking/drill-presses/58006-18-nova-voyager-dvr-drill-press25:20 - Revolution Maker Space: revolutionmakerspace.comFor show notes and transcript visit: kk.org/cooltools/john-obrien-revolution-makerspaceIf you're enjoying the Cool Tools podcast, check out our paperback book Four Favorite Tools: Fantastic tools by 150 notable creators, available in both Color or B&W on Amazon: geni.us/fourfavoritetoolsTo sign up to be a guest on the show, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/qc496XB6bGbrAEKK7
Show and Tell #358: Keith Kelley Cool Tools 2023-03-24 | A Maine educator for more than 33 years, Keith Kelley is currently teaching Integrated Technology. Having taught Language Arts, Social Studies and serving as the School Librarian, he is now teaching IT at Nokomis Regional Middle School. His students make Robots, Skateboards, 3D print, and build Guitars. He earned his Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Education at UMaine. He has coached soccer, track and various tech camps. In his free time he enjoys riding around in his classic mustang with his wife and dogs.TOOLS: 0:00 - Intro1:45 - Shop Fox hand pneumatic drum sander: woodstockint.com/products/D45956:41 - Milescraft Drillmate: milescraft.com/product/drillmate10:50 - Wainlux Mini laser engraving machine: wainlux.com/en-ca/products/wainlux-k6-mini-laser-engraving-machine?variant=4320396987616019:34 - Wood-Mizer L25 Portable Sawmill: woodmizer.com/Store/Shop/Portable-Sawmills/LX25-Portable-SawmillFor show notes and transcript visit: kk.org/cooltools/keith-kelley-integrated-technology-teacherIf you're enjoying the Cool Tools podcast, check out our paperback book Four Favorite Tools: Fantastic tools by 150 notable creators, available in both Color or B&W on Amazon: geni.us/fourfavoritetoolsTo sign up to be a guest on the show, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/qc496XB6bGbrAEKK7
Show and Tell #357: Matt Candler Cool Tools 2023-03-17 | Matt Candler has been scaling companies and coaching people who lead them for 25 years. In 2010, he launched an organization called 4.0 to help entrepreneurs build better learning spaces and tools. More than 1,500 4.0 alumni now serve millions of families across the US. Matt’s been into electrification for 17 years. He started building electric motorcycles in 2006, mostly as a scheme to justify buying new tools; his bikes have been on TV shows like Ride with Norman Reedus and in books on the future of transport like The Current. In 2019, he began serving as an an advisor to B2U Storage Solutions, operator of the largest second-life electric car battery power plant in the USA. In 2021, he helped start one of the largest micro-grid projects in the US, Together New Orleans’ Community Lighthouse, where 85 houses of faith and non-profits will be equipped with solar and energy storage. Matt helps people switch to electric vehicles and appliances at My Next Electric. TOOLS: 0:00 - Intro2:14 - Makita 9032 Belt Sander: makitatools.com/products/details/90328:13 - JackRabbit ebike: https://jackrabbit.bike18:13 - NeoCharge Smart Splitter: getneocharge.com/products/neocharge-smart-splitter27:39 - Rewiring America Inflation Reduction Act calculator: rewiringamerica.org/app/ira-calculator33:40 - My Next Electric: mynextelectric.comMatt would like to give the Cool Tools community a special discount of 50% off any class at mynextelectric.com — use “cooltools” at checkout. Links: Website: mattcandler.ioMy Next Electric: mynextelectric.comInstagram: instagram.com/mynextelectricLinkedin: linkedin.com/in/mcandlerNight Shift Bikes: http://nightshiftbikes.comSoft Skills Hard Tech: softskillsforhardtech.comFor show notes and transcript visit: kk.org/cooltools/matt-candler-founder-of-my-next-electricIf you're enjoying the Cool Tools podcast, check out our paperback book Four Favorite Tools: Fantastic tools by 150 notable creators, available in both Color or B&W on Amazon: geni.us/fourfavoritetoolsTo sign up to be a guest on the show, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/qc496XB6bGbrAEKK7
