Makers Method
Welcome to Makers Method, a new podcast on The Nerd Party Network. Join Darren Moser, better known as Dr. Sci-Fi, and Derek Young, of the YouTube channel VanOaks Props, as they open up about their process while tackling project issues, discouragement, and triumph in hopes to encourage others on their maker journey.
Episodes
January 17, 2024 • 76 mins
Derek "Lamp" Young and Darren "Roadtrip" Moser are back this year as we wrap up our 2023 events and plan for the future. Darren recounts his trips to San Francisco to meet actor Alan Tudyk with his K-2SO puppet.
VanOaks Props YouTube | VanOaks Etsy Store
DrScifi YouTube | DrScifi Etsy Store
VanOaks Props YouTube | VanOaks Etsy Store
DrScifi YouTube | DrScifi Etsy Store
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September 28, 2023 • 56 mins
Derek "Sanding" Young and Darren "Cosplay" Moser are back this month with guest Creatrix_Britt to talk about her making journey, latest droid project and cosplay drop horror stories.
VanOaks Props YouTube | VanOaks Etsy Store
DrScifi YouTube | DrScifi Etsy Stores
Creatrix_Britt Twitch
VanOaks Props YouTube | VanOaks Etsy Store
DrScifi YouTube | DrScifi Etsy Stores
Creatrix_Britt Twitch
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August 18, 2023 • 46 mins
Derek "Shop Sweeper" Young and Darren "Ask for Help" Moser are back this month to talk about what methods they use to get back into a project after it's stalled.
VanOaks Props YouTube | VanOaks Etsy Store
DrScifi YouTube | DrScifi Etsy Store
VanOaks Props YouTube | VanOaks Etsy Store
DrScifi YouTube | DrScifi Etsy Store
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July 7, 2023 • 49 mins
Derek "2023" Young and Darren "2023" Moser are back as their spring calms down and a Makers Summer begins. Will we return monthly? Only time will tell.
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January 5, 2023 • 55 mins
Derek "December" Young and Darren "Packaging" Moser recap their three favorite new tools/cons/techniques from 2022. As well as cover some of their plans for 2023. Maybe a new streaming schedule as well.
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November 16, 2022 • 41 mins
Derek "Halloween" Young and Darren "Costume" Moser are back! It's been another month since the duo recapped their latest project and con visits. Since then Halloween has come and gone with many projects in the works. And a broken laser. We can't wait to share these experiences with you.
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September 14, 2022 • 57 mins
Derek "Midsummer" Young and Darren "Droid Pope" Moser are back! It's been a few months since the duo recapped their latest project and con visits. Since then Derek has attended and taught at MidSummer Scream in Long Beach. While Darren visited SiliCon in the Bay Area and was interviewed by Adam Savage! We can't wait to share these experiences with you.
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June 11, 2022 • 100 mins
Derek "Trooper" Young and Darren "Droid" Moser are back! We talk about the greatest con crunch of our lives as we prepared for Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022 durn the past two months. Recounting each amazing day of the con, Darren's Droids and Derek's first time cosplaying. This is our longest episode yet at 90 minutes of maker discussion.
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April 6, 2022 • 44 mins
Derek "Cleaning" Young and Darren "Sorting" Moser talk how they approach managing their workspace. When is it time to get rid of a piece of equipment and when do you have to start over?
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March 23, 2022 • 49 mins
Derek "Trooper" Young and Darren "K2" Moser talk how they approach tackling new costumes. You'll hear best practices and tons of tips whether you're 3D printing parts, sewing or saving your aching joints.
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March 16, 2022 • 37 mins
Derek "Vacuform" Young and Darren "CNC" Moser talk about tools they purchased that they thought would change their making game, but instead are collecting dust.
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March 9, 2022 • 37 mins
Derek "RPF" Young and Darren "DroidUp" Moser talk maker meet-ups they've been too. Both online and in person.
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March 2, 2022 • 49 mins
Derek "MDF" Young and Darren "EVA" Moser talk about some of their favorite materials they like to work with.
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February 23, 2022 • 44 mins
Derek "Restart" Young and Darren "Update" Moser talk about when you consider remaking a project. Is it just an upgrade or time to start again from scratch?
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February 16, 2022 • 50 mins
Derek "Sale" Young and Darren "Discount" Moser talk about how they turn some of their maker projects into money to fund even more projects.
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February 9, 2022 • 41 mins
Derek "History" Young and Darren "Rerun" Moser talk about making projects based on their favorite properties and how nostalgia plays a part in those choices.
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January 27, 2022 • 37 mins
Derek "Burn" Young and Darren "Out" Moser talk about their experiences with project burnout and ways they can support each other. Because sometimes it is perfectly fine to take a break.
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January 19, 2022 • 47 mins
Derek "VanOaksProps" Young and Darren "Drscifi" Moser are joined by "VaultFox" to talk about creating YouTube content and telling your maker story.
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January 12, 2022 • 50 mins
Derek "New Tool" Young and Darren "Old Tool" Moser talk about their experiences when a new tool comes into your shop as well as how to teach others your techniques with an open mind.
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