Best Jem Freeman Podcasts (2025)

1
160 - Does Profit First Work? 54:11

Play Pause

1h ago54:11

54:11

Our biggest Profit First review yet. Jem and Justin break down why the system saved their businesses, how Mercury Bank automation beats manual tracking, and why you don't need to be perfect with it. Plus the psychology of fake scarcity, stealing from the right accounts, and what happens when sales are better than you hoped. Watch on Youtube DISCUSS…

1
132: Redefining Success: Creating Joy in Becoming, Not Arriving with Markus Kaulius 53:57

5h ago53:57

53:57

In this episode of The Brain Crops Podcast, Chelsea Myers and Markus Kaulius explore what it truly means to live a successful and fulfilling life. Together they unpack how to redefine the journey of success—shifting focus from the illusion of “arrival” to the joy of becoming. Markus shares powerful insights on emotional health, spiritual connection…

1
159 - Nano Banana Daddy 39:54

7d ago39:54

39:54

Jem and Justin catch up after Justin's anniversary trip, discussing his new Haas UMC 5-axis mill installation and Jem's late-night robot programming sessions. They explore the Lang workholding system, debate the death of traditional rendering with AI tools like Nano Banana, and share skepticism about Sora video generation. Justin turns down a massi…

1
158 - Matthew, Lord of Vinyl Box 1:08:25

21d ago1:08:25

1:08:25

1
157 - Just fang it 56:00

28d ago56:00

56:00

Jem fights corrupted robot flash disks while Justin battles predatory bank loans for his new mill. They discuss 5-axis machining mindset shifts, announce the Fang workholding clamps, geek out over Nano Banana's rendering magic, and debate Notebook LM vs custom AI agents. Plus: PS2 updates and Fusion's new text parameters. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED…

1
156 - Mood enhancing week 43:58

1M ago43:58

43:58

Jem achieves lights-out ABB robot sanding with 3D printed horns and Grasshopper programming. Justin loses one CNC machine deal, finds another, signs the paperwork live on air. They explore Twig and Bot's robot probing, Jem's latest guesting on the Shop Stool Podcast, therapy for humans, and negotiation philosophy. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Com…

1
131: The Highest Quality of Life Starts Within with Jem Fuller 1:05:27

1M ago1:05:27

1:05:27

Chelsea Myers, host of The Brain Crops Podcast, sat down with Jem Fuller to explore the path to the divine experience of oneness. Together, they discussed the power of pausing, reclaiming authority over your emotional experience, and how living from this place allows for the highest quality of life—without outsourcing your well-being to people, sit…

1
155 - Get Alfred a retirement fruit platter 48:18

1M ago48:18

48:18

Jem gets deep into Grasshopper software building custom robot CAM while Justin keeps drilling thousands of holes on his ShopSabre. They chat about wild HTX Studio YouTube automation, scary tool changer malfunctions, and the eternal struggle of buying used vs new CNC machines. Plus Justin upgrades to a bigger 3D printer and teases his AirShop invent…

1
154 - You can't rush holes 57:26

2M ago57:26

57:26

Jem and Justin chew over 100,000 holes for breakfast and why you can’t rush them. They tackle janky probing and a carbon reporting prototype that’s greener than your inbox peach emoji. From Wera distribution deals to David’s Robot Factory, plus a wild mill shopping spree and AI tools that might just save the day. Oh, and an MCP mess you don’t want …

1
153 - Jonny Saves Nine Days 46:54

2M ago46:54

46:54

Jem tackles email chaos while Justin's mill hits the market. Machine upgrades shine as Johnny cuts pencil sharpener cycle time from 17 to 4 seconds, saving 215 hours. AI tools show promise and peril with unexpected email sends. New Bambu H2S printer tempts with bigger build volume. Tool tags expand to Tormach TTS. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Com…

1
130: Conscious Education with Andrew Freeman 51:10

2M ago51:10

51:10

In this episode of Brain Crops, Chelsea Myers sits down with Andrew Freeman — founder of Coherence Education and Master Path School — to explore a groundbreaking approach to conscious learning. With a vision to nurture emotional intelligence, creativity, and sovereignty in children, Andrew is helping reimagine what school can look like when it hono…

1
152 - The Penitentiary of Kansas 45:54

2M ago45:54

45:54

Jem celebrates his ABB robot's first billable hours sanding dowels while planning a move to a tiny home workshop. Justin plans expansion into a second shop space and finally scores PETG filament after months of shortages. They discuss knockoff products, Profit First wins, and whether sharing manufacturing secrets helps or hurts small makers. Watch …

1
151 - The unstoppable em dash 54:22

2M ago54:22

54:22

Jem and Justin wrestle with the unstoppable em dash while debating if butter robots dream of electric toast. They test every to-do app known to humankind and geek out over 3D print infill optimizers. From selling a jet jointer planer to scripting quality-of-life hacks, this episode is a wild ride through fixtures, AI operators, and Laura’s commissi…

1
150 - Erratic novelty, built-in 56:04

3M ago56:04

56:04

Justin’s car-negotiation bot accidentally seals a deal, while Jem battles a FedEx account freeze. MCP email antics, Help Scout AI tweaks, DHL/Veeqo rates. Jem hacks Fusion posts for ABB sanding, tests soft‑servo, 3D‑prints a probe, and brings back time‑blocking. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Comment or Suggest a Topic Perfect Saturday night. PP ꘎ …

1
129: Rewiring the Nervous System for Peak Potential with John Golden 31:21

3M ago31:21

31:21

What if the key to accessing higher performance, deeper presence, and lasting calm was already within your brain—just waiting to be tuned? In this episode, Chelsea Myers sits down with John Golden, President of Vital Neuro, to explore the revolutionary science of neuroperformance. With decades of experience in tech and human optimization, John brin…

1
149 - Bots, bottlenecks, and busted sanders 1:03:42

3M ago1:03:42

1:03:42

Justin returns from a family funeral pondering purpose while Jem hobbles with mystery arthritis. Sales roller-coasters, quoting scripts, and busted sanders spark shop talk. Justin battles a sketchy dust-boot customer, they rant about phone addiction, AI helpers, cramped shop plans, and chasing that elusive revenue double. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED…

1
148 - The smirk of a man who makes software on the fly 49:10

3M ago49:10

49:10

Justin's cooking up ATC pedestals for Avid machines with fancy PEM hardware while Jem's crushing it with 0.6% Shopify conversions. After midnight whiskey-fueled Grasshopper sessions with AI buddy Uncle Sven, Jem finally cracked multi-axis robot sanding and now dreams of weird angled fixtures. Justin unleashes AI on sleazy car dealers who play dumb …

1
147 - You have to make bad things 52:59

4M ago52:59

52:59

Jem and Justin explore where new products come from: solving personal shop problems or tackling custom work. Justin rapidly builds a label-making tool, while Jem gets back to wrestling with his sanding robots. The chat shifts to their complex feelings on AI's power and future. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Comment or Suggest a Topic The early mush…

1
Episode 13: Daylight Studio on Robyn Rocket Zoom Zoom 7:53

4M ago7:53

7:53

Robyn meets with Daylight Studio - a London based charity which hosts personalised music sessions, helping disabled people to communicate their thoughts, feelings, and unique view of the world. www.daylightstud.io This project was made possible with funding from Arts Council England, this serises of podcasts was created from radio shows broadcast o…

1
Episode 14: Robyn Rocket And People You May Have Heard Of 6:44

4M ago6:44

6:44

Robyn talks about the background of the project and record, 'Robyn Rocket And People You May of Heard Of'. This project was made possible with funding from Arts Council England, this serises of podcasts was created from radio shows broadcast on Resonance FM in 2023 , you can listen to them at robynrocket.com/zoomzoom Robyn Rocket plays Space Trumpe…

1
128: The Fidget Game Founder Brandi Dugal on Emotional Learning, Creativity & the Power of Inner Work 29:26

4M ago29:26

29:26

In this deeply inspiring episode of Brain Crops, host Chelsea Myers sits down with Brandi Dugal — founder of The Fidget Game — to explore the emotional undercurrent of learning, the ripple effect of inner work, and the powerful story behind creating a tool that’s changing the way children engage with education.We dive into:✨ How Brandi’s own person…

1
146 - Whiskey Git Commit 39:37

4M ago39:37

39:37

Jem and Justin tackle supply chain woes and work-life balance challenges. Justin battles a PETG shortage that's disrupting production while Jem struggles to disconnect from work during a family trip to Queensland. They dive into coding adventures with GitHub, cursor workflows, and Johnny's robot progress back at the shop. Plus brass part mishaps an…

1
145 - LLM'd myself 1:00:08

4M ago1:00:08

1:00:08

Jem and Justin dive into decoding coding posers—because who hasn’t faked it till they made it? They tackle the nightmare of a salesperson who just doesn’t sell and brainstorm clever fixes. Notebook LM and CNC router sanders get a shoutout, plus a cheeky chat on submitting products to GPT. Oh, and why an API script beats Zapier for your workflow hus…

1
127: The Art of Being Bold with Fred Joyal 41:28

4M ago41:28

41:28

In this powerful conversation, Fred Joyal—founder of 1-800-DENTIST and author of Superbold—joins me to explore what it really means to live boldly. We talk about the hidden fears that hold people back, the neuroscience behind confidence, and practical ways to rewire your habits so you can show up more fully in every area of life. Fred shares his ow…

1
144 - Unhinged fencepost discussion 51:20

4M ago51:20

51:20

Jem and Justin kick off with robot arrival update, plus a rapid coding and with YAML magic. They rave about Help Scout, the best AI chat sidekick ever. SMED shines in action, while the A1 Swapper takes a nosedive. Yeti vlogs sneak in a cheeky ad, and a new mousepad earns ✨life-changing✨ status. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Comment or Suggest a To…

1
126: You're Here to Remember 6:51

5M ago6:51

6:51

So many of us are taught to strive, to chase, to become. But what if the real work… is remembering? In this short but powerful episode, I share a perspective shift that changes everything—from how we grow to who we surround ourselves with. This one’s for the seekers, the frequency holders, and the ones who know there’s more to this life than what w…

1
143 - Please, self service 1:13:38

5M ago1:13:38

1:13:38

From slippers in the spray booth to AI in the inbox, Jem and Justin spiral through another classic catch-up, this time knee-deep in robots, CNC automation, and YouTube imposter syndrome. Jem’s moving ABB arms across Victoria in a horse float, Justin’s scripting support bots while dodging scams, and both are obsessing over vacuum cycles and TPU bell…

1
142 - Conjugal visit with my machinist 57:12

5M ago57:12

57:12

Jem and Justin catch up on shop developments, with Justin juggling multiple products in development while Jem shares exciting robot adventures with his machinist. They discuss AI coding breakthroughs with Claude 4, celebrate Profit First successes, and contemplate documenting Jem's robot journey on YouTube. The conversation weaves through tax manag…

1
141 - A Nasty of case of SMED 59:42

5M ago59:42

59:42

Justin’s migrating off Freshdesk, grumbling about outdated UIs and dreaming of integrated tools. He’s knee-deep in Shopify, site redirects, and pondering injection moulding and SMED like it’s a lifestyle. Meanwhile, Jem’s grappling with KittaParts hardware complexity, designing 19” rack kits, inventing dowel-pivot hinges, and vibing with NotebookLM…

1
140 - Sacrifices to the CNC Gods 42:57

5M ago42:57

42:57

Jem and Justin talk about machining big aluminum parts, setting up shop spaces, Raspberry Pi projects, file transfer hassles, tool holders, and robot programming. They share wins, frustrations, and practical tips from a busy week in the workshop. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Comment or Suggest a Topic Workshop layout Chatter Sync GH chops Hydraul…

1
139 - How many robots, Jem? 1:00:52

6M ago1:00:52

1:00:52

Jem and Justin talking shop 139 episodes deep and Jem has finally bought the dream robots! Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Comment or Suggest a Topic How many robots did Jem buy? ꘎ 7robotics wood MFG ⠄ AWESOME Lean Machine Shop Tour: Pierson Workholding! Giant ALU parts. 90% reduction - 15.7lbs to 1.55 lb (7.12kg to 0.70kg) Pierson SmartVac 3 Overwh…

1
138 - Lust for Robot 1:03:33

6M ago1:03:33

1:03:33

Jem and Justin talk shop robots and multi axis dreams alongside workflow struggles. They share surprising AI insights on personal blind spots, discuss shop music issues, and recount tales of tool discoveries 3D printed clamps and even a shop fire. Plus E Ink displays and hardware platforms. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Comment or Suggest a Topic …

1
125: Upgrading Our Relationship with Money 24:56

6M ago24:56

24:56

In this soul-expanding episode of The Brain Crops Podcast, Chelsea Myers — private confidant to ultra-successful individuals, founder of mediTEAtion®, creator of Dental Life Coach®, and visionary guide in emotional and energetic alignment — explores a profound reframe around money. What if money were a person? Would it want to be in a relationship …

1
137 - 16-bit Sex and the City 54:31

6M ago54:31

54:31

Jem and Justin tackle tricky importing issues and economic uncertainty. They chat shop tech including robots and CNC sanding ideas. Updates on Profit First distributions, tax savings, and the cash flow rollercoaster. Plus, beta configurator progress, cool soldering irons, and movie tangents. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Comment or Suggest a Topic…

1
136 - Gorbo and the Guest 1:03:55

7M ago1:03:55

1:03:55

Justin and Jem find a new AI obsession named Gorbo, question their sanity naming products, and discover that borderline-creepy customer texts actually make sales. Jem composts plywood (because why not?), MacBook meltdowns ensue, and robot vacuums run amok. To top it off, Eric (Mel) ends up the show’s first-ever guest. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️…

1
135 - Say something nice 56:31

7M ago56:31

56:31

Jem and Justin catch up on vacation resets, DIY solar dreams, AI wins, shop updates, consulting gigs, slow sales turning a corner, and future plans for guests and maybe a move. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Comment or Suggest a Topic - New voice message option Time off for Justin Monster Cable F'd with the wrong guy Super satisying letter - story …

1
124: Creativity, Growth, and Emotional Strength with Melissa Bernstein 51:34

7M ago51:34

51:34

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Melissa Bernstein, the brilliant mind behind Melissa & Doug and the founder of Lifelines, a groundbreaking sensory wellness brand. Melissa shares her deeply personal journey — from deep, internal struggle to discovering the transformative power of creativity, resilience, and emotional awareness. We explore …

1
134 - It's a Vibe 1:11:50

7M ago1:11:50

1:11:50

Justin hosts 25 high school students at PDX CNC for a packed tour and CNC routing live Mount Hood machining session, sharing insights into education, tooling, and shop layout. Jem rebrands his custom furniture configurator to Kitta Parts Builder, phases out VividWorks. They dig into DIY automation—from cobot sanding and Rhino scripting to overnight…

1
123: Morning Meditation to Create Instant Joy 6:05

7M ago6:05

6:05

Begin your day with a guided Morning Meditation to Create Joy, designed to uplift your mood, fill you with all of the feel-goods like love, inspiration, and gratitude, and set a positive tone for the day ahead. In just a few minutes, this meditation will help you:✨ Awaken with a sense of peace and purpose🌞 Cultivate joy and gratitude from within💛 R…

1
133 - Derogatory cabinets 58:41

8M ago58:41

58:41

Justin and Jem discuss the challenges of running small manufacturing businesses - from unexpected CNC E-stops to the stress of public holidays when you're behind on cash flow. They share their experiences with production documentation, hiring/firing employees, and the constant iteration of products and processes. The conversation covers new materia…

1
132 - Lusty Fascinations 1:00:13

8M ago1:00:13

1:00:13

Jem and Justin chat about workshop robots, tumbling systems, and e-commerce headaches. Justin battles Amazon's complex seller requirements while Jem celebrates proper hydration as his secret productivity weapon. The episode ends with Justin's rant about Fastenal's ridiculous account system preventing him from buying simple screws. Watch on Youtube …

1
131 - Beeswax, Brushes, and Bathroom Heat 51:25

8M ago51:25

51:25

Jem and Justin chat about shop improvements, from Justin's new dust boot designs to Jem's successful tumbling solution using local beeswax polish. They discuss business challenges like Justin's Shopify glitch that blocked dust boot sales and Jem's Profit First distribution adjustments. Tech talk includes Claude 3.7's capabilities, AI-powered resear…

1
130 - Don't tell Notion 57:37

8M ago57:37

57:37

Jem and Justin chat shop, managing the endless stream of emails, building AI agents for everything from Profit First to Therapy and everything in between, Jem has been a naughty boy and Toolpath has bought Chatter! Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Comment or Suggest a Topic - New voice message option Inbox Zero - celebrate or be fearful? ꘎ Could an A…

1
129 - Coffee, Cobots, and Coding 51:25

8M ago51:25

51:25

Jem & Justin chat Moccamasters, bad millennial design, and coffee snobbery. They cover AirShop updates, YouTube milestones, and a barrel polishing query. Plus, Vention's new sanding cobot, post-processor woes, Cursor coding tips, and the joys of TextExpander. Laura's back on payroll, profit distribution fixed. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Comment…

1
128 - Introducing: AirShop 45:04

9M ago45:04

45:04

Justin unveils AirShop, a new app to streamline inventory & quoting, born from his own shop's needs. Jem's sales are up, he's dipping dowels & using AI coding! They discuss automation, 5-axis machines, and website woes, and celebrate good weeks. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Comment or Suggest a Topic - New voice message option DexArm 😍 Oops went …

1
122: Entrepreneurship and Inner Growth with Gino Wickman 54:35

9M ago54:35

54:35

Gino Wickman, an entrepreneur since the age of 21, has had an obsession for learning and what makes businesses and entrepreneurs thrive. He has attained multiple successes, including the creation of EOS (Entrepreneurial Operation System), delivering over 2,000 full-day sessions for over 135 companies, writing award-winning books and selling million…

1
127 - Robot tour therapy 44:35

9M ago44:35

44:35

From nesting software shenanigans to exploring robot-filled shops, Jem and Justin navigate the chaos of running machine businesses. Justin tours a fantastic robot automation shop. They tackle everything from the Bambu firmware mess to pencil sharpener prototypes, while Justin shares his therapy journey. Between testing new productivity tools and fi…

1
126 - Llama shall have what it demands 42:46

9M ago42:46

42:46

Jem and Justin chat about robot training, viral videos, nesting software woes, and inspired dowel finishing methods. Features shop talk about CNC automation, Fusion 360 pains, and label printing solutions. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Comment or Suggest a Topic - New voice message option New youtube upcoming, tour UR Playtime UR Cobots and Robots…

1
121: Struggles, Loved Ones, and the Beauty of Growth 35:57

9M ago35:57

35:57

In this episode, I reflect on a holiday visit that reminded me of a truth we all share: life is about growth, discovery, and embracing our imperfections. I explore how struggles and insecurities are part of the design, offering us opportunities to develop, connect, and create meaning. Together, let’s unpack the ways we can ease our learning journey…

1
125 - Inappropriate drill pressing 54:27

9M ago54:27

54:27

Jem and Justin discuss 3D printing technicalities, coding with AI agents as amateur software developers, barrel finishing of timber components, the value of long form video, Jem is reading profit first again, Notebook LM from Google, the fatigue of the hustle. Watch on Youtube DISCUSSED: ✍️ Comment or Suggest a Topic - New voice message option BBL …