Best Tamara Robertson Podcasts (2025)

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Tinkering Belles - Audrey - Great Race Edition 17:58

4d ago17:58

17:58

Do you love old trucks road rally racing, inspiring others and general Maker Shop Talk? If so, join Tamara Robertson (Mythbusters, Seekers of Science) as she revs up the fun in this all new mini-season dedicated to the Hemming's Great Race and the amazing team of Trailblazing Creators assembled by Riley's Rebuilds! As a shout-out to Race Sponsor Au…

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Tinkering Belles - Annie - Great Race Edition 37:01

6d ago37:01

37:01

Do you love German Engineering, road rally racing, International Motorsport and general Maker Shop Talk? If so, join Tamara Robertson (Mythbusters, Seekers of Science) as she revs up the fun in this all new mini-season dedicated to the Hemming's Great Race and the amazing team of Trailblazing Creators assembled by Riley's Rebuilds! As a shout-out t…

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Tinkering Belles - Theresa from Real Deal Revolution - Great Race Edition 41:24

16d ago41:24

41:24

Do you love Skill Sharing, road rally racing, Creative Designs and general Maker Shop Talk? If so, join Tamara Robertson (Mythbusters, Seekers of Science) as she revs up the fun in this all new mini-season dedicated to the Hemming's Great Race and the amazing team of Trailblazing Creators assembled by Riley's Rebuilds! As a shout-out to Race Sponso…

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Tinkering Belles - Payton - Great Race Edition 21:34

17d ago21:34

21:34

Do you love exploring Why?, road rally racing, big engines and general Maker Shop Talk? If so, join Tamara Robertson (Mythbusters, Seekers of Science) as she revs up the fun in this all new mini-season dedicated to the Hemming's Great Race and the amazing team of Trailblazing Creators assembled by Riley's Rebuilds! As a shout-out to Race Sponsor Kn…

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Tinkering Belles - Ashley - Great Race Edition 23:46

18d ago23:46

23:46

Do you love Legacy Cars , road rally racing, shop cats and general Maker Shop Talk? If so, join Tamara Robertson (Mythbusters, Seekers of Science) as she revs up the fun in this all new mini-season dedicated to the Hemming's Great Race and the amazing team of Trailblazing Creators assembled by Riley's Rebuilds! As a shout-out to Race Sponsor Quick …

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Tinkering Belles - Jo - Great Race Edition 23:38

19d ago23:38

23:38

Do you love vintage cars , road rally racing, historical moments and general Maker Shop Talk? If so, join Tamara Robertson (Mythbusters, Seekers of Science) as she revs up the fun in this all new mini-season dedicated to the Hemming's Great Race and the amazing team of Trailblazing Creators assembled by Riley's Rebuilds! As a shout-out to Race Spon…

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Tinkering Belles - Christina - Great Race Edition 38:53

20d ago38:53

38:53

Do you love skill sharing , road rally racing, new adventures and general Maker Shop Talk? If so, join Tamara Robertson (Mythbusters, Seekers of Science) as she revs up the fun in this all new mini-season dedicated to the Hemming's Great Race and the amazing team of Trailblazing Creators assembled by Riley's Rebuilds! As a shout-out to Race Sponsor…

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Tinkering Belles - Dana of The Jessi Combs Foundation - Great Race Edition 34:33

21d ago34:33

34:33

Do you love the Trades, Road Rally Racing, Empowering Others and general Maker Shop Talk? If so, join Tamara Robertson (Mythbusters, Seekers of Science) as she revs up the fun in this all new mini-season dedicated to the Hemming's Great Race and the amazing team of Trailblazing Creators assembled by Riley's Rebuilds! As a shout-out to Race Charity …

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Tinkering Belles - Riley of Riley's Rebuilds - Great Race Edition 32:40

22d ago32:40

32:40

Do you love wrenching, road rally racing, carburetors and general Maker Shop Talk? If so, join Tamara Robertson (Mythbusters, Seekers of Science) as she revs up the fun in this all new mini-season dedicated to the Hemming's Great Race and the amazing team of Trailblazing Creators assembled by Riley's Rebuilds! As a shout-out to Race Sponsor Edelbro…

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Tinkering Belles - Sami Lee 49:11

2M ago49:11

49:11

Do you love Subtractive Manufacturing, Creating Beautiful Spaces, Hands-on Learning and general Maker Shop Talk? If so, join Tamara Robertson (Mythbusters, Seekers of Science) as she kicks off with a Tech Talk about CNC Machines then sits down with CNC Specialist, Storyteller and Maker Extraordinaire Sami. Topics they cover include (but are surely …

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Chapter 7:5 - Morgan & Stone 24:45

2M ago24:45

24:45

Morgan and Stone from Onefinity CNC have become the faces of Onefinity in the maker community, and get a chance to share what goes on behind the scenes of a CNC company that started from the ground up with makers in mind Morgan and Stone don't just show up at Workbench Conference to sell machines: they’re deeply invested in helping people learn, ex…

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Chapter 7:4 - Channon (The Morgan Square) 22:47

3M ago22:47

22:47

As podcast hosts, we've come to love the feeling of being completely blown away by unexpected stories, and this one is definitely up there: it's a story of innovation, persistence, and entrepreneurship, about a banker who's invented an industry-disrupting tool for a field in which she had virtually no experience. Friend of the pod Leah introduced u…

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Tinkering Belles - Annette of 513WoodWorks 50:42

3M ago50:42

50:42

Do you love Woodworking, Collecting New Skills , Travel and general Maker Shop Talk? If so, join Tamara Robertson (Mythbusters, Maker Science, Seekers of Science) as she kicks off with a Tech Talk about Bandsaws then sits down with Jill of all Trades, Woodworking Queen and Maker Extraordinaire Annette Amadin from 513WoodWorks. Topics they cover inc…

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Chapter 7:3 - Ryan Drapela 33:35

3M ago33:35

33:35

While the official kickoff of Workbench Conference happens Thursday Night, the first big all-community learning experience happens during the Friday morning Keynote, where this year Ryan Drapela, the mastermind behind Cutting It Close, spoke. Ryan who has built a thriving woodworking business from the ground up—literally. His journey started as a t…

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Chapter 7:2 - Colt & Brendan 29:08

4M ago29:08

29:08

Colton Hagler's (@coltcrit) path has taken him through unexpected viral success, hard-earned business lessons, and now, a furniture repair career with his sights set on ownership. He's also a host of the woodworking and goodtimes podcast Beat Around the Bench. Brendan Pozsgai (@varnishandgarnish) blends woodworking with barware, creating custom cha…

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Tinkering Belles - Tracy Blom 56:19

4M ago56:19

56:19

Do you love murder mysteries, spreading kindness, the creative process and general Maker Shop Talk? If so, join Tamara Robertson (Mythbusters, Seekers of Science) as she kicks off with a Tech Talk about the Printing Press then sits down with Best-Selling Author, Dreamer and Maker Extraordinaire Tracy Blom. Topics they cover include (but are surely …

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Chapter 7:1 - Yesi 23:54

4M ago23:54

23:54

One of the best parts of getting to meet new folks in the Maker Community is hearing stories of makers who’ve taken the leap into full-time creativity. This time, we’re sitting down with Yesi, a woodworker and DIY enthusiast, introduced to us by our good friend and friend of the pod Jpaul. Yesi’s story is one of transformation—what started as home …

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Chapter 6:9 - Maker Camp 2024 Conclusion 17:30

5M ago17:30

17:30

Mush and Leigh sit down to recap Maker Camp 2024, and to get excited about what's next (spoiler alert: it's Workbench Conference!!). We had some tremendously generous support in making this Chapter of The Storyteller's Tavern possible, and we'd like to thank Total Boat, Kutzall, The Tasting Lab, and The Maker Camp The Storyteller's Tavern is made a…

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Chapter 6:8 - Erik Curtis & Nancy Drumm 28:21

5M ago28:21

28:21

This is it—the final episode of Maker Camp 2024. The bonfires are burning low, the Maker Swap is done, and we’re winding down one of the best weekends of the year with a conversation that I think covers what this community is all about: mentorship, legacy, and the joy of passing skills forward. Joining us are Erik Curtis and Nancy Drumm—two makers …

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Chapter 6:7 - Sam (DIY Huntress) & Danie (DIYDanie) 38:49

5M ago38:49

38:49

It’s Sunday at Maker Camp, and before the weekend ends, we're getting to hang out with Sam (DIY Huntress) and Danie (DIY Danie)—two incredible makers who prove that DIY is about way more than just building things. It’s about confidence, creativity, and fully embracing your weird. Sam, aka DIY Huntress, is a powerhouse in the world of woodworking, h…

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Chapter 6:6 - Justin Mabie & Larissa Huff 33:06

5M ago33:06

33:06

It's the end of night two of Maker Camp, and over at the Total Boat tent, the glow sticks are flying and the cyberpunk glasses are glowing. In the Martini Bar (commandeered this weekend as the Storyteller's Tavern), we’re sitting down with Justin “Call Me Mabie” Mabie and Larissa Huff, two makers whose paths took unexpected turns into woodworking, …

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Chapter 6:5 - Tamara Robertson & Kelly Combs 48:56

5M ago48:56

48:56

Day one of Maker Camp 2024 is winding down, and what a day it’s been—rocket launches, axe crafting, welding, forging—everything that makes Maker Camp, well, Maker Camp. The sun was shining, things were made, and now, we get to wind down with some incredible conversations. In this episode, we’re joined by two truly inspiring guests: Tamara Robertson…

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Bonus: How to Find a UK Manufacturer 1:07:07

6M ago1:07:07

1:07:07

Finding a UK manufacturer doesn’t have to be a challenge! In this bonus episode, I share the recording of my recent webinar, where I break down the 5 essential steps to finding your perfect manufacturing partner. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why manufacturers don’t respond to emails—and how to fix it. The biggest mistakes small businesses mak…

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Chapter 6:4 - Mark Adams | Five Years - Maker Camp Portraits 31:17

6M ago31:17

31:17

Alright so this is a bit of a different episode. A little bit of background: if you're even tangentially involved in the Maker World, you've seen someone with a stunning black and white photograph that somehow perfectly captures their whole essence. The brilliance behind all of these photos is the one and only Mark Adams, who we were so fortunate t…

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Chapter 6:3 - Emmett, Ethan & Leah 42:18

6M ago42:18

42:18

Long time listeners of the show, or at least anyone who listened to the Maker Camp '23 Chapter, will recognize Emmett Newsome and Ethan Carter from a bit of an off-the-rails episode hosted by Leigh and beloved friend of the pod Leah Hartmann. Without giving away too much of what's about to transpire, this follow-up episode was kind of inevitable. Y…

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Chapter 6:2 - Lindsay & Eric 40:50

7M ago40:50

40:50

Leigh and I had lunch with the dynamic duo of Lindsay and Eric - married makers with amazing stories to tell. From her energizer bunny enthusiasm to his calm, collected wisdom, their partnership is proof that opposites not just attract, but thrive. As we mention in this episode, Lindsay was our first guest in the Tavern lo some many years ago, and …

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Chapter 6: 1 - Jimmy Diresta & Derek from Malden 36:15

8M ago36:15

36:15

For our first story, we had the pleasure of sitting down once again with the incredible Jimmy DiResta and, for the first time, the talented Derek from Malden. Jimmy’s influence on the Maker Community is nothing short of legendary. His dedication and passion have shaped the culture and inspired countless people to create and grow. Derek, a craftsman…

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Chapter 6: 00 - Maker Camp 2024 Preview 32:04

10M ago32:04

32:04

Leigh and Mush sit down to talk about what they're most excited for for this year's Maker Camp, reflect on Maker Camps of years past, and share their love for the Maker community at large. This is a great episode for newbies or those who were on the fence about attending this year. Can't wait to see everyone soon!…

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Chapter 5:6 - Xyla Foxlin 26:56

11M ago26:56

26:56

WORKBENCHCon weekend, as with all weekends, had to eventually draw to a close, but Leigh and I were so fortunate to be able to get to sit down with Xyla Foxlin, who has (among other fantastic things) created a YouTube channel to showcase her love of engineering challenges, problem solving, and teaching. The three of us got a chance to talk more abo…

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Chapter 5:5 - Pink Soul Studios & Uncommon Outpost 32:03

1y ago32:03

32:03

There are some faces you see when you go to a Maker Event as a newbie and you just know are the ones who will welcome you in. Alma of Pink Soul Studios and Steph of Uncommon Outpost are two of those people who we had seen all over the place but had never gotten the pleasure and privilege of getting to know - until this year's WORKBENCHCon. Leigh an…

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300 - Words of wisdom from UK manufacturers featured on this show 30:59

1y ago30:59

30:59

Welcome to episode 300! Celebrating the 300th episode of this podcast I look back at some of the amazing guests that I've had on this show from the world of UK fashion and textile manufacturing. Manufacturers that have shared their stories, their challenges, and their successes with us. Episodes / Manufacturers featured in this episode: Episode 102…

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299 – A Visit to Vagabond Bags 16:50

1y ago16:50

16:50

Join me on a tour round a factory! In this episode I'm chatting with Simon Michelson, owner of Vagabond Bags, a sewing factory in Swindon that makes cosmetic bags, shower caps and hot water bottle covers. Meet some of the people working in the factory, hear about the jobs they do and find out how many shower hats one person can make in a day. Spoil…

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Chapter 5:4 - Tom Bodett 35:35

1y ago35:35

35:35

Tom Bodett (@tombodett1123), an iconic voice and beloved spokesperson, is a treasured figure in American culture, and woodworker of thirty plus years. Leigh and Mush had a wonderful experience of learning more about Tom, his history, and how he's ended up serving the community of Brattleboro, Vermont by co-founding Hatchspace (@hatchspacevt), plus …

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298 – What’s going on with UK manufacturers? [with special guests] 41:46

1y ago41:46

41:46

I'm joined today by 3 amazing people that work tirelessly in the UK fashion and textile industry. You may have seen in the press recently that several high profile brands have been affected by the close of Matches, but did you know about the knock on affect that has had on the UK manufacturers? I also heard yesterday the sad news that the Mackintos…

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297 – The Biggest Mistake Made by Product Businesses 12:52

1y ago12:52

12:52

The title says it all. Listen to find out what it is! HANDY LINKS British Brand Accelerator - Work closely with me to start or grow your UK-made brand. Newsletter - Subscribe for a weekly dose of inspiration and advice on making in the UK Make it British Website YouTube InstagramBy Kate Hills

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296 – Behind the Scenes at KC Manufacturing with Adam Robertson and Nina Falk 27:09

1y ago27:09

27:09

Join me on a visit to KC Manufacturing (previously Kalopsia Collective) in Dumferline, Scotland to meet with husband and wife team Adam Robertson and Nina Falk. KC Manufacturing is a social enterprise specialising in small batch manufacturing. Discover: How Adam & Nina met and ended up setting up their business. What it's like to run a factory toge…

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Chapter 5:3 - Four Rivers Studio 23:43

1y ago23:43

23:43

Hadeel and Firas from Four Rivers Studio are a husband and wife duo based out of Chicago's west suburbs. By day, Firas is a historian and Hadeel is a nurse, and together they started a woodworking business out of their garage. Leigh and Mush talked with them right before they presented their second session at WORKBENCHcon this year, and got a chanc…

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Chapter 5:2 - JPaulTheCarpenter 24:50

1y ago24:50

24:50

JPaulTheCarpenter (@JPaulTheCarpenter) is a singer/songwriter turned builder, raised in the hustling streets of Dallas TX, who then moved to the creative hub of ATL. Leigh and Mush talked with JPaul at WORKBENCHcon (@workbenchconference) about his journey from working on military aircraft to getting nominated for Grammys; the mentors who first beli…

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Chapter 5:1 - Full House Woodworking & Marrazzo Woodworking 26:26

1y ago26:26

26:26

Mike Marazzo, or MarazzoWoodworking, is an avid DIY-er and woodworker, often specializing in custom wood flags based out of Elgin, IL. Brandon Silveira, aka Full House Woodworking, is a maker based in Hollister, CA. Both Mike and Brandon are police officers, Mike having recently retired, and together they host the Handcuffs and Sawdust podcast. Lei…

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295 – 4 Reasons NOT to Make in the UK 18:04

1y ago18:04

18:04

Regular listeners to this podcast will know that I am all about encouraging brands to manufacture locally. But in some cases, it might not make good sense to do so. In this episode I explain the 4 reasons why you might NOT want to make in the UK. Want my advice on whether your product should or could be made here? Reach out to my with a direct mess…

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Chapter 4:8 - Eric Schimelphenig (@ericschimel) 24:36

1y ago24:36

24:36

Eric Schimelphenig (@ericschimel) has an intense passion for digital fabrication and Making. He uses and teaches 3D printing and CNC fabrication, and has helped design and build digitally fabricated homes, geodesic domes, and many other cutting edge projects. Eric is a regular columnist for Kitchen & Bath Design News and MAKE Magazine, teaches Sket…

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Chapter 4:7 - Makers Workshop & Patrick Gensel 27:21

1y ago27:21

27:21

Brooke and Michael, from Maker's Workshop, got their start via a serendipitous confluence of artistic burnout and budding makerspace potential. Based just outside of Boston, they run the Maker's Workshop, both as a physical shop, and as the name of their presences online. Patrick Gensel (@patrickgensel), from Pennsylvania, will tell you that he is …

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294 – How to get people onto your mailing list 21:44

1+ y ago21:44

21:44

One of the questions that came up on one of our recent British Brand Accelerator group coaching calls was so good, I thought I'd bring it to you on the podcast this week. The question was about whether a small business that makes in the UK should be offering a discount when someone opts in to their newsletter, and whether this strategy works. It op…

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293 – Save English Fine Cottons 44:01

1+ y ago44:01

44:01

This week I’m bringing some very sad news - that the UK’s only cotton spinning mill, English Fine Cottons, which brought cotton spinning back to Greater Manchester in 2018, has very sadly gone into administration. In case you don’t know about the history of English Fine Cottons, it was set up by the technical textile spinners Culimeta-Saveguard, wh…

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292 – Reviving the UK Button Making Industry with Courtney & Co Button Makers 31:34

1+ y ago31:34

31:34

Today's guests are Andrea and David Courtney from Courtney & Co buttonmakers Back in 2012 I was contacted by someone who was trying to save the UK’s last remaining horn button maker - Grove & Sons. He was looking for investors to buy up the machinery and pattern books from the business so that the art of natural button making in the UK was not lost…

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291 – Micro Factories & Supply on Demand: UK Manufacturing at its Best 46:04

1+ y ago46:04

46:04

This episode celebrates 15 years since I registered the domain makeitbritish.co.uk and busts some of the myths about UK manufacturing. You'll find out: Why I started Make it British and why I'm such a firm believer in UK manufacturing. The current UK manufacturing landscape. How the UK fashion and textile industry is made up of 1,000s of micro fact…

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290 – From the archive: Why UK Manufacturing is More Sustainable with Christopher Nieper OBE 36:03

1+ y ago36:03

36:03

Christopher Nieper OBE is the managing director of David Nieper, a womenswear business in Alfreton in Derbyshire. The firm was set up by Christopher's parents sixty years ago and is now one of the most vertical textile operations in the UK. Christopher recently invested in state-of-the-art digital printing equipment so that the factory can print it…

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289 – Creating Adaptive Clothing with Caron McLuckie from Bealies Adaptive Wear 30:45

1+ y ago30:45

30:45

In this episode of the Make it British podcast, Karen McCluckie, the director of Bealies Adaptive Wear, shares her inspiring journey of creating adaptive clothing for wheelchair users and disabled individuals. Motivated by her son's disability and the lack of suitable clothing options in the market, Karen embarked on a mission to design stylish and…

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288 – Why You Should Visit Your Factory 15:16

1+ y ago15:16

15:16

This week I’ve been in the Midlands visiting factories, which is always one of my favourite things to do. I’d planned to take my podcast mic with me and get an episode to you today with an interview with one of the manufacturers, but sadly I was in such a rush when I set off early Sunday morning that I left my mic behind! So on today’s episode inst…