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Making Awesome - 3D Printing, Inventing, Making, Small Business

3D Musketeers
3D Printing
Bamboo Lab
Prusa
Filament
Marketing
3D Musketeers
Elegoo
Centauri Carbon
Construct 3D
Filament Manufacturing
Polar Filament
Bambu Lab
Networking
Open Source
Etsy
Creality
INDX
Intellectual Property
Small Business
PLA

3D Printing, 3D Scanning, Small Business, Inventing and MORE! All things tech, with hosts Grant Posner of 3D Musketeers and Jacob Lord of Construct 3D, providing insight from both manufacturer and service provider points of view with a wide range of topics! These generally happen LIVE on YouTube as well if you want to join the conversation live! Youtube link: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=... more

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Latest Episodes

​ @Prusa3D has an official announcement regarding the Nozzle situation with the @bondtechab INDX and the Founders + Prusa edition kits. @Sovol hits kickstarter with the M1D, a nozzle changing IDEX printer, which is a unique offering in the marke... more

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Marleen Vogelaar, CEO of @Shapeways and @Thangs3D joins us for a SPECIAL episode on the 3D Firearm debate. Marleen, not only being a boss babe herself, knows a thing or 2 about the tech proposed to limit your ability to own your machines, and has... more

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UV printers like the @HeyGears G1, @eufyMake E1, @Morpho3DPrint , and @xToollaser OM1 are all the rage right now and they present a pretty interesting business opportunity as well! Lets talk about it!Want edited versions of these shows? Check ... more

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The @bondtechab INDX units, including the @Prusa3D Founders Editions are shipping to consumers, but, unfortunately the start has been far from perfect. From badly printed parts on Prusa's farm to nozzles that were sold as hardened, but nowhere ne... more

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Recent Guests

Marleen Vogelaar
CEO of Shapeways and head of Thangs, veteran in 3D printing community
Shapeways / Thangs
Episode: Why 3D Printing Laws Won't Work (w/ Marleen Vogelaar) - Making Awesome 267 (BONUS)
Andrew Allshorn
Industry expert and longtime practitioner in 3D printing and additive manufacturing
Independent/Industry veteran
Episode: JUMPING OUT OF A PLANE For Charity?!? ft. Andrew Allshorn!!- Making Awesome 264
Ross, a.k.a. Foe Hammer
Guest; 3D printing reviewer and content creator
Foe Hammer / YouTube channel
Episode: Bambu Has REALLY Upset the Community! - Making Awesome 261
David Tobin
Executive Producer of 3D Printing Nerd, Executive Director of the Community Manufacturing Initiative (CMI)
3D Printing Nerd; Community Manufacturing Initiative (CMI)
Episode: 3D Printing Laws are CHANGING ft. David Tobin!! - Making Awesome 260
Gabe from Slant 3D
Gabe, founder/leader of Slant 3D, a company building print farms and filament
Slant 3D
Episode: MASTERING PRINT FARMING ft. Slant 3D !!! - Making Awesome 259
Amber B
Guest brought on camera, part of the live panel
Unspecified
Episode: LIVE FROM SMRRF!! (with hot sauce!!)- Making Saucesome 256
Andrew Rogers
An engineer, helper on the Bambu project
Episode: Looking back, BIG Open Source Changes, and 2026 predictions!!!- Making Awesome 250
Steve (Helix)
Member of Team 7 and 3D printing enthusiast
Episode: Does Size Matter?!?! - Making Awesome 239
Jacob Lord
Representative from Construct 3D
Construct 3D
Episode: Beta Testing and WHY IT MATTERS!! - Making Awesome 210

Hosts

Grant Posner
Host of the Making Awesome podcast, 3D Musketeers member; hands-on experience in 3D printing and branding.
Jacob Lord
Co-host of the Making Awesome podcast; adviser with service-provider perspective, from Construct 3D.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 68 ratings
  • You need a sound operator for your podcast

    Not a bad podcast some interesting stuff but it’s just too long. They ramble on go off topic and lots of stuff that has no relevance. The titles of the show are good but honestly, there’s just not a lot of solid content. That’s really relevant. Maybe OK if you’re just listening in the background, but not really worth it. One thing you guys do need is someone to work on your sound? it’s pretty bad and microphones need adjusting not to mention the sound spikes. Just my opinion.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Fluff e Katt
    Canada3 months ago
  • Off-topic

    This is a very good podcast. Don’t get me wrong. But it kind of feels like they don’t have to be 2 1/2 to 3 hours long.

    No, I personally like hearing them talk I think it’s interesting and I like how long they are but many of the people that I know that also listen get an annoyed is just the information

    It would be cool if they could provide some kind of summary for the people who just want the information

    But I love what you guys are doing and keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Farmer___John
    United States7 months ago
  • Knowledgeable but poor host

    Grant obviously has a lot of experience in the 3DP world, but he is sadly unable to give space to his guests or even his co-host Jacob. He continuously interrupts them, barely remaining on topic, or misunderstanding their point, and then cracks at his own bellowed jokes like Jimmy Fallon. There’s also the incessant begging for money, Patreon and Discord plugs. If you enjoy the content, you’re probably better off watching the live streams.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    HeterogenousComplexity
    Denmarka year ago
  • Informative and Entertaining

    Best food podcast this side of the Mississippi.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Barbasnoo
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love this podcast cast

    The amount of knowledge you have is amazing. People don’t sleep on him. He knows what he is talking about.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tom_Tom123
    United Statesa year ago

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Overall quality is strong with deep domain knowledge and engaging live sessions.
Listeners appreciate practical, actionable insights for 3D printing businesses.
Some episodes feel lengthy and may ramble; guests deserve more space.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#131
Finland/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#213
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Talking Points

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Why 3D Printing Laws Won't Work (w/ Marleen Vogelaar) - Making Awesome 267 (BONUS)
Q: Why do you think California is a proving ground for these laws, and how should people in other states respond?
California is a testing ground; if defeated there, it sets a precedent for other states. People in other states are urged to engage, contact lawmakers, and monitor state actions to prevent similar bills from spreading.
Why 3D Printing Laws Won't Work (w/ Marleen Vogelaar) - Making Awesome 267 (BONUS)
Q: What has motivated you to speak up and travel to Sacramento to stand up for makers against this kind of regulation?
Marleen explains the livelihood implications for designers and makers, the risk of civil rather than criminal penalties, and the need for open markets and IP protection to prevent stifling innovation.
New Machines from Creality and Bambu!! (Klitek, A2L and MORE!!)- Making Awesome 262
Q: What are the major Creality launches mentioned in this episode?
They outline Klitek, Ender 3 V3 Mega, M1/R1 shredder, A2L, and various laser modules, with a sense that Creality is expanding into multiple product lines including shoes and high-capacity printers.
SnapMaker and the RETURN of the TOOLCHANGER!! - Making Awesome 236
Q: What are the main challenges with tool changers?
The main challenge with tool changers lies in the alignment and ensuring no accurate positioning during tool changes, which can lead to print failures.
SnapMaker and the RETURN of the TOOLCHANGER!! - Making Awesome 236
Q: What do you think of the design of the Snapmaker U1?
The design looks sleek and appealing, but there are concerns about its practical functionality and long-term reliability.

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A hands-on, maker-focused show that blends 3D printing, small-business strategy, and hands-on engineering. Episodes cover hardware trends, open-source projects, and real-world business learnings, often with live discussions and practical takeaways for builders, entrepreneurs, and service providers. The hosts bring dual perspectives—from manufacturing and client-facing services—creating a balanced viewpoint on product development, pricing, and community engagement. Notable strengths include deep domain knowledge, a candid, anecdote-rich storytelling style, and active audience participation during live streams. Potential listeners will likely appreciate actionable insights on scaling print operations, selecting materials, and navigating indus... more

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1. Marleen Vogelaar
2. Andrew Allshorn
3. Ross, a.k.a. Foe Hammer
4. David Tobin
5. Gabe from Slant 3D
6. Amber B
7. Andrew Rogers
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