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190 episodes
#4906: Where to Find Modular Belt Systems That Actually Work
MOLLE, ClipTech, and the hunt for a coherent body carry ecosystem that doesn't make you look like a prepper.
#4905: The Hidden Grid Behind Your Parts Bins
The metal skeleton between your wall and your bins — what it's called, how it's sized, and how to install it.
#4903: Can You Really Sew Your Own Shorts?
What it actually takes — in time, money, and skill — to make a pair of shorts from scratch.
#4854: The Admin Pouch: Your Pocket Transplant
Why a zippered pouch on your belt might solve the ADHD tax of losing things from pockets.
#4839: How to Make Suede Boots Last 10 Years
What makes Redback boots last 5-10 years — and how suede care changes everything.
#4831: The Podcast Player That Doesn't Exist
Why can't you buy a dedicated podcast player that downloads episodes for offline listening?
#4819: The Precision Vacuum: Why Your Motor Isn't the Problem
Why a $50 shop vac with the right accessories can outperform a $800 premium vacuum on detail work.
#4811: Why Your ADHD Brain Needs a Belt Pouch System
How a 1.5-inch nylon belt and the right pouches can solve object permanence failure for DIYers with ADHD.
#4795: Workwear as Anti-Label: Ditching Inherited Fashion
Why a DIY project triggered one man's break from Banana Republic and Ralph Lauren — and what he's wearing instead.
#4780: Bonding Internet Connections with OpenMPTCProuter
How to bond multiple connections at the packet level using the only serious open-source option.
#4743: What Spiders Are Actually in That Basement?
Two medically significant spiders in CT. One doesn't even live here. A practical guide to basement cobwebs.
#4727: Surviving the Negev: Matching VHB Tape to Desert UV & Heat
From Jerusalem UV to freezing nights — which 3M VHB tape actually survives the desert? Part numbers and specs inside.
#4724: 18 Clothes That Last Decades
How many pants, shorts, and shirts does a guy actually need? We do the math.
#4687: Bonding Cellular Connections: Why Can't You Buy It?
Why can't you buy a box that bonds two SIM cards? We explore the DIY build and the market gap.
#4562: Weighing Euroboxes: DIY Load Cells vs. Off-the-Shelf Sensors
Daniel wants to know if his industrial shelving is overloaded. The answer involves 24-bit ADCs, micro-deformation, and a surprising market gap.
#4552: Pegboard vs Louvre: Building a Workshop System
Choosing between pegboard and louvre panels for a compact, efficient workshop — and the standards that make accessories actually fit.
#4551: Decoding the Cable Aisle: What All Those Specs Mean
Installation cable vs. flexible cord, H-codes, and why 1.5mm² is your DIY sweet spot. We decode the label.
#4513: 5 Bizarre Instruments to Short-Circuit Your Next Dinner Party
Five bizarre instruments that turn you from a guest into an event — no flute required.
#4489: Fixing Your Monitor's Death Whine
Can an amateur fix a failing monitor? The surprising answer is yes—with the right parts and safety know-how.
#4481: Rental Networking Without Wrecking Your Walls
How to run Ethernet in an apartment without damaging doors, walls, or your security deposit.
#4464: Building a $120 Porch Monitor for Construction Noise
Daniel built a weatherproof sensor system to track construction noise and dust while he's away for the summer.
#4439: What Makes a Leather Belt Actually Last
Full-grain vs bonded, rivets vs Chicago screws, and why most "genuine leather" belts fail within a year.
#4434: How to Win the Wi-Fi War Without Leaving Your Apartment
Four tiers of escalation to reclaim your airwaves from a noisy neighbor — no diplomacy required.
#4427: ADB + Claude Code: Clean Up Your Android Phone
An AI agent plus a 20-year-old debugging tool can strip bloatware and fix apps without root.