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Making Problems to Solve

Dave Bauer
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Exploring the unique paths of creative weirdos through the connections of curiosity, creativity, and problem solving.

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The podcast is back with Derek Weston, a sculptor and fabricator from Philadelphia. We go over his journey from curious creative kid to college where he tried industrial design, but ultimately discovered sculpture. Learning to make things with tools ... more

John Graziano, Graz, is a good friend still, if you haven’t heard this one in a while, here is a repeat presentation of my chat way back from Episode 3 back in 2022.

This time I talked with John Graziano, aka GrazMakes on your usual platforms, abou... more

Maya Buffett Davis is a sculptor currently pursuing an MFA in Ceramics at Colorado University Boulder. For the next couple of days you can view her show “Books are Machines” at the Bemis Public Library in Littleton, CO until February 14, 2026. Books ... more

This week I talk to Sarah from Soul Bound Leather about how she discovered leatherwork, got connected with the knife making community, giving stories to her work, and where her work is taking her next. Check out Sarah’s work on Instagram and soulboun... more

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Recent Guests

Keith Peters
A generative artist who makes art with the computer
Episode: Computer Art - Keith Peters
Kathy Ceceri
A maker, author, and educator specializing in STEAM education topics.
Make Community, publisher of Make Magazine
Episode: Kathy Ceceri - Paper Inventions and STEAM Education
Gary Oshust
Artist and Sculptor, known for his work with Chisel and Mold
Chisel and Mold
Episode: Gary Oshust - Sculpter and Artist
Michele Banks
Artist inspired by science, creating artwork based on themes from microbiology and neurology
Episode: Michele Banks - Art and Science Overlap
Mark Adams
Woodworker and frequent podcast guest
Episode: Mark and Nick are Back - Crashing the Harvey Party
Nick Toga
Maker and guest on the podcast
Episode: Mark and Nick are Back - Crashing the Harvey Party
Dan Peterson
Quilt maker and creative enthusiast
Engine Thread Quilts
Episode: Dan Peterson - Quilting Irrationally
Margaret Janicek
Statistician and printmaker from Brattleboro, Vermont.
Episode: Just Dave - The Independent Web - Fixed!
John Graziano
Known as Graz or Graz Makes, a maker, knife-maker, and creative
Graz Makes
Episode: Graz Returns - With a Letterpress

Host

Dave Bauer
Host of Making Problems to Solve; focuses on creativity, problem solving, and maker narratives; often centers interviews with varied makers.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 44 ratings
  • review

    show……. good.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anfilt
    United States21 days ago
  • Recent listener

    Listened for the first time to the episode with Eric Brokvist. It was a great listen. Thanks

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lemkon13
    United States2 months ago
  • Fully endorse

    I always look forward to hearing from Dave’s guests. The interesting people telling their stories is a great listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    vern horst
    United States4 months ago
  • Excellent show.

    Always good to get another episode of Making Problem to Solve. We get to hear from a wide range of people in the maker space.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Papa_Chad
    United States4 months ago
  • The definitive resource of “who” in the maker community.

    Dave’s podcast focuses so much on the people in the maker community in a fun and curious manner. Such a big contrast to the typical “what project are you doing this week?” format. It’s Bullseye for makers and how could you say anything bad about that?

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    IdealGrain
    United States4 months ago

Listeners Say

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A standout for diverse maker guests beyond typical “project of the week” formats.
Listeners praise the host's interviewing style and the range of guests across crafts and tech.
Makes you feel part of a welcoming, curious maker community.
Riff-heavy conversations with smart questions and attentive listening.

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Dan Chiaccio - First Proof Press
Q: What advice would you give to someone looking to get into printmaking?
Start simple and experiment, maybe even try using recyclable materials to learn the processes without a huge investment upfront.
Dan Chiaccio - First Proof Press
Q: How did you learn the various printmaking techniques you now teach?
Most were learned during school, some through an internship, and a lot of it was self-taught, especially through online resources like YouTube.
Dan Chiaccio - First Proof Press
Q: What inspired you to create First Proof Press?
I wanted to build a community space where artists could come together and explore printmaking techniques.
Angela and the Maker Community Quilt
Q: Did you have an idea of, like, the scale of how big it was going to be?
Angela initially aimed to create a quilt for her son but ended up with 800 pieces due to the contributions from the maker community.
Angela and the Maker Community Quilt
Q: What inspired you to pick that up and, again, teach yourself?
Moving to the UK and teaching her son prompted Angela to pick up sewing again, making it a new opportunity to engage creatively while at home.

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A thoughtful exploration of creativity, problem solving, and making with a focus on hands-on practice, curiosity, and community. Episodes highlight makers who blend craft, technology, and storytelling—from knife making and woodworking to generative art and interactive sculpture—often underscoring the value of experimentation, learning from failures, and sharing knowledge. The show stands out for hosting a wide range of makers and artists, creating an inviting space that elevates process, collaboration, and the maker ecosystem over flashy project highlights.

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Recent guests on Making Problems to Solve include:

1. Keith Peters
2. Kathy Ceceri
3. Gary Oshust
4. Michele Banks
5. Mark Adams
6. Nick Toga
7. Dan Peterson
8. Margaret Janicek

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