Best Keith Decent Podcasts (2025)

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CDs! Nuts! 15:13

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3y ago15:13

15:13

The story of how two industries, a bunch of scientists, the leading electronics companies of the 80, and even Billy Joel worked together to change the future of audio recording... and possibly the entire physical makeup of the planet.Thanks to Lee Rosevere for the music in this episode.Thanks to the advertisers, CLAMP Podcast (https://www.clampcast…

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Episode 4.1: A 2 By Any Other 4 14:29

4y ago14:29

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Ever wonder why they call it a 2x4 when it's actually 1 1/2 x 3 1/2? Why the edges are all rounded over? Why it exists in the first place? Delve into the history of the world's most famous block of wood in this episode of FTGU Thanks to Totalboat for sponsoring this episode. Go check out Totalboat.com for their fantastic product line.Music by Lee R…

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Episode 3.3: You Down With FRP? (Yeah, You Know Me) 11:31

5y ago11:31

11:31

Every now and then an invention comes along that is made of inventions. A merging of technologies that pushes the worlds of design and manufacturing to their limits, and changes them irreversibly. Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic represents one of those leaps. Here's the tale of how a few scrappy entrepreneurs were able to bring FRP to the forefront o…

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Episode 3.2: Sticking with Us, the Accidental History of Superglue 14:43

5+ y ago14:43

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Whether it's sitting in the back of your junk drawer, being used to lift a 14,000 lb car into the air, or holding a wound closed on the battlefield, CA Glue, also known as Superglue, is certainly one of the world's most useful adhesives that was almost never discovered... twice.Support the show at: http://Patreon.com/KeithdecentMore information and…

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Episode 3.1: WOBO: The House That Beer Built 11:36

5+ y ago11:36

11:36

A beer company CEO walking on a beach comes up with a plan that could change the world.Music provided by:Lee RosevereFTGU is a (severely overworked) one-man operation. Please consider going to Patreon.com/keithdecent to donate to the show. Alternatively, sharing your favorite episodes or leaving a review goes a long way toward helping grow the podc…

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2.7 Mysterious House of Mystery (Halloween Special) 11:49

6y ago11:49

11:49

A family, ruined by disease. A widow, haunted by vengeful spirits. A house, built to trick and trap the dead. Secret rooms, trap doors, stairs to nowhere, and deadly pitfalls. The Winchester Mystery House is a weird, weird place, with an interesting history. This special Halloween edition of FTGU explores just why someone would build such a strange…

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Episode 2.6: History of the Ladder (with a special cameo from Eric of Hand Tool Rescue 13:05

6y ago13:05

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From ancient cave dwellers to modern firefighting, the history of the ladder is the history of humanity striving to rise to new heights, to reach beyond our limitations, and to come back from the journey safer and better than when we began. Huge thanks to Eric from Hand Tool rescue for helping out on this episode. You can find him at handtoolrescue…

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Episode 2.5: People Who Flea 13:35

6+ y ago13:35

13:35

How many Napoleons does it take to accidentally invent the Flea Market? Music:Lee Rosevere - Puzzle Pieces Couperin - Pieces en Concert - Prelude, La Tromba, Air de DiableLee Rosevere - Under SuspicionRuff and Ready - Matt OakleyLee Rosevere - Let’s Start at The BeginningFor more info: Please visit ftgupodcast.comTo support the show, please visit: …

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Episode 2.4: Layers of Innovation Pt 2: Lignin the Future 15:33

6+ y ago15:33

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Invisible wood? Bullet proof wood? 1200 foot-tall, fire-resistant skyscrapers made from timber? This episode explores the various superpowers given to wood by scientists and engineers of the modern age as well as our recent past. Music:Puzzle Pieces - Lee RosevereIt’s a Mystery - Lee RosevereThe Blues Jumped a Rabbit - Jimmy Noone Orchestra (1936)U…

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Episode 2.3: Shellac of All Trades 15:20

6+ y ago15:20

15:20

From a colony of insects on a tree branch in India, to your fingernails, food, medicine, artwork, and furniture, shellac undergoes a 3000 year journey to become a worldwide industry. Myths, inventions, the delta blues, and apples are all touched upon along the way.Music:Lee Roosevere - multiple songsFranz Schubert - String Trio in B Flat Major (181…

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Episode 2.2: American Silver pt 2: Ode to the Lode 10:33

6+ y ago10:33

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The tragic tale of two brothers, Hosea and Ethan, who set off into the American West search of riches, only to find disease, famine, thievery, toil, and eventually, death. This episode takes the form of an epic poem with some surprise guests!All music for this episode by Ampletunes. www.Ampletunes.comFor more info: Please visit ftgupodcast.comTo su…

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Maker & Podcaster Keith Decent - Ep 14 36:19

7y ago36:19

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Episode 14 where we speak with Maker & Podcaster Keith Decent. We take a listen to how Keith was inspired to research and vocalize his interest on his podcast, From the Ground Up. There he takes a deep dive into how we make what we make, the tools, materials, and the stories behind the things we build.Links to our Guest: https://www.keithdecent.com…

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Episode 2.1: American Silver pt. 1: Present the Mace 10:00

7y ago10:00

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Why does the US House of Representatives have it’s own mace? And why is it silver? Come to think of it, why is silver so prominent in the history of the US? In part 1 of this series, we explore colonial silversmiths and why they were so prominent throughout the story of America, and discuss the items they made.-Audio of the US House of Representati…

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Perlering with Brent & Jen - Ep 13 56:37

7y ago56:37

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In this episode of Origin Point we speak with Brent & Jen from The Perler’s Edge. They are two artists who fuse thousands of tiny plastic cylinders into bitmap masterpieces. This is the story of how an impulse buy helped lead them to start streaming their passion of perling to an online community. Links to the Guest: https://www.instagram.com/mebs_…

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Episode 1.9: William Allen and the Key to Success 9:12

7y ago9:12

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No French Canadians were harmed in the making of this podcast.Everyone has one somewhere. The little wrench named after… well some guy probably. But who? And more importantly, why? Today we explore the history of the Allen Screw, how the world brought about its existence, and how it subsequently changed that world.Music by Lee RoosevereFor more inf…

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Prop Maker Karoline Hinz - Ep 12 39:13

7y ago39:13

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This time on Origin Point Karoline Hinz joins us to talk about her career path involving prop building for stage and set and her most memorable works. We also talk a little bit about what happens when one of your works goes viral on the internet.

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CNC's with Winston Moy - Ep 11 53:14

7y ago53:14

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In this episode Heidi & Jake get the chance to speak with Winston Moy about how he got his start with Desktop CNC Machining and where it has lead him today.Music Credits: On and On by ampletunes.com/Makers Gonna Makeby ampletunes.com/

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Episode 1.8: Righty Tighty, Lefty Loosey: How the Ancient Greeks Screwed the World 19:45

7y ago19:45

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This episode digs deep into the past, following history from ancient kingdoms, across colonial seas, through industrial revolutions, and right into the palm of your hand in order to find out the story of one of the world’s most useful simple machines. The Screw. -----------------------Music provided by Lee Roosevere-------------------------------Pl…

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Artists Anika Ignozzi and John Maurice Muldoon - Ep 10 57:06

7y ago57:06

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This week we spoke with Anika Ignozzi of O.O.H. Baby and Artist John Maurice Muldoon on everything from being caught spray painting at a young age and ditching the note cards for artistic aspirations. Join us this episode while we dissect what it takes to be a professional painter.

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Content Creator Paul Jackman - Ep 9 1:08:22

7y ago1:08:22

1:08:22

Jake & Heidi get a chance to chat with the Content Creator & Woodworker Paul Jackman, although he might be granted the first ever Edu-tainer. Paul goes into detail about how much time he puts into his edits to keep his content fresh and entertaining for people new to the woodworking craft. He talks about how he got started and just how long it took…

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Gym Owner Kimberly Ransom - Ep 8 51:48

7y ago51:48

51:48

Jake & Heidi speak with Gym Owner Kimberly Eads Ransom about her incredible experiences in Olympic Weight Lifting, Coaching, Judging to even opening her own gym to help others succeed. Explore her determination of how it didn't work exactly as planned and how she was able to overcome those obstacles.…

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Rowdy Souls - Ep 7 1:27:00

7y ago1:27:00

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Rowdy Souls - Ep 7 by OriginPointCast

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Episode 1.7: Armstrong's Tower 13:23

7y ago13:23

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When everyone said it couldn’t be done, he stood and he did it. When no one would believe him, he stood and he proved it to them. And when everything came tumbling down, his legacy would bring us back together again. The dream of a young man, the work of a brilliant inventor. How determination and ingenuity kept us in touch, entertained, comforted,…

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Entrepreneur Shannon Gregg - Ep 6 56:00

7y ago56:00

56:00

Heidi gets an opportunity to chat with Entrepreneur Shannon Gregg about all the twists and turns in her pursuit of passionate work.

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Episode 1.6: Layers Of Innovation Pt 1: How Plywood Shaped Our World 10:11

7y ago10:11

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It has has sailed across the oceans, carried passengers through early pneumatic subways, flown through the heavens, and helped heal the wounded. It’s won wars, housed an unfortunate nation, carried our burdens, and propelled us into the future. This episode we begin to explore the history of plywood, and how it shaped our world.Music:Lee Roosevere …

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Artist & Maker Bernie Solo - Ep 5 1:08:08

7y ago1:08:08

1:08:08

Heidi and Jake take time to talk through their updates and then get to review the life of work of artist and maker Bernie Solo. He talks about being a career artist and pivoting to meet the needs of the times after the auto industry began to falter in his market.

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Metal Fabrication with Adam Heffner - Ep 4 1:01:59

7+ y ago1:01:59

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Jake & Heidi talk with Adam Heffner of Maker-Table to discuss how he went from running the numbers in the family meat business to cranking out custom metal signs. Adam's view on business mechanics, goals, and employee empowerment are phenomenal tips for anyone aspiring to get started expand their small shop. Be sure you catch up with Adam & the Cre…

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Music Reviewer Greg Jones - Ep 3 1:00:08

7+ y ago1:00:08

1:00:08

Jake and Heidi tell their fortnight stories and interview Music Reviewer and Blogger Greg Jones about his passion project Ear to the Ground Music and how it became a side hustle, what it is like to be flooded with requests to review and showcase hundreds of artists music and what happens when you really do get an offer from a south african business…

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Guitar & Bass with Michael Bartkowiak - Ep 2 48:35

7+ y ago48:35

48:35

Origin Point's Heidi & Jake speak with Guitarist Michael Bartkowiak. Michael speaks with them about how his passion slowly developed in his youth, and how he really found his groove when he found his band-mates.

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Episode 1.5: The Cutting Edge of Bronze Technology 17:01

7+ y ago17:01

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Ancient warrior chiefs, sinister treasure hunters, adventurous archaeologists, and a mysterious blue disk that holds the secrets of the heavens; the story of how one accidental discovery forever altered human history and ignited the rise of human civilization on a global scale.Music and Ambiance thanks to:Lee RosevereMatt OakleyCaquet (freesound.or…

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Printmaking with Kristin Nowlin - Ep 1 48:48

7+ y ago48:48

48:48

Origin Point's debut episode finds Heidi & Jake speaking with print maker Kristin Nowlin. Kristin dives deep into where she got her start and how she continues her pressing passion over 20 years later.

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An introduction About Us 33:26

7+ y ago33:26

33:26

This was supposed to be a quick five minute teaser with a little more information about the hosts. Heidi & Jake just can't stop the chatter so they let the recordings roll and this is what they came up with. Hope y'all enjoy this quick introduction to your hosts of Origin Point!Thank you to Lee Rosevere for letting us use his music.http://freemusic…

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Origin Point Teaser 3:08

7+ y ago3:08

3:08

Heidi & Jake give a quick introduction to Origin Point the Podcast and what it's about.Music by Lee Rosevere - Music for Podcasts 4

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Episode 1.4: The Red Special Special 22:36

7+ y ago22:36

22:36

From humble beginnings to rock and roll legend, the story of how a boy and his father built the world’s greatest electric guitar in a makeshift workshop out of a bunch of scraps.Huge thanks to Tim Sway of New Perspectives Music for the insightful addition to this episode.Check out his excellent reclaimed guitars at:http://www.newperspectivesmusic.c…

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Episode 1.3: A Pigment of Your Exhumation 16:47

7+ y ago16:47

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Radioactive dinnerware, the wallpaper that may have assassinated Napoleon, and the brown paint that was made of Pharaohs. This episode explores what happens when enterprising people put their creative endeavors ahead of the common good, and celebrates those with the mettle to stop and say, “Something here isn’t right.”Music:Lee Rosevere - Puzzle Pi…

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Episode 1.2: Stairway to Even 10:08

7+ y ago10:08

10:08

From ancient Egypt to the Roman Empire, from Pre-Enlightenment France to the Great Depression, the history of the Spirit Level is a story of necessity, ingenuity, and collaboration. Join us as we explore the great minds behind one of our most elegant and useful tools.Music by: Lee RosevereLearn More at: http://www.keithdecent.com/ftguFollow us on I…

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Episode 1.1 Pallets of Fear 16:00

7+ y ago16:00

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A look into one of reclaiming and upcycling's most divisive topics, Pallets of fear provides background and expert insight into what makes these tools of the shipping trade so appealing to many, and so unnerving to others.Special thanks to Paul Jackman of Jackman Works. You can find his work here:https://www.jackmanworks.com/https://www.youtube.com…