The Modern Maker Podcast

Materials are expensive... what's worth building these days. Watch video on Youtube: https://youtu.be/dWxI64_b8qE

Transcribed - Published: 9 May 2026

Terrazzo Talk, Fun Money vs Easy Money, and Client Talk! Subscribe and don't for get to leave questions and topics in the comments below. Thanks for watching! #podcast #modernmaker #maker Full Episode Link: https://youtu.be/155eiGNa0us?si=Gkm5xKSdQXjefokz

Transcribed - Published: 1 May 2026

Watch / Listen to the full episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/PS3J_ljR31o?si=1cNv4DUWhCmelekk

Transcribed - Published: 22 April 2026

Back with weekly episodes! Full episode Link: https://youtu.be/sZ9b2YlO4VU

Transcribed - Published: 13 April 2026

MODERN MAKER PODCAST is back with weekly episodes. Full episode link: https://youtu.be/sZ9b2YlO4VU

Transcribed - Published: 13 April 2026

Watch Video Episode: https://youtu.be/NWXeFxrE594 Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtqHeUYt583AYJJwNTbByMw After a 6 month hibernation, the boys are back and we're live from Chris's workshop! Recording in person instead of over video call was so much more fun to make and we added video too!! Sorry for the little bit of mic noise from me - Mike... learning how to use handheld mics better!  Ben Uyeda: @benjaminuyeda Mike Montgomery: @modernbuilds Chris Salamone: @foureyesfurniture Support The Show by Supporting the Sponsors: -Get a SawStop: https://bit.ly/3dDUgbu -Simple Cushions: https://simplecushioncompany.com -Simple Finish is back in stock: https://makerbrandco.com/

Transcribed - Published: 18 July 2022

The new Netflix show: MAKING FUN is premiering March 4th, be sure to click the reminder button in the link so it on your Netflix home page when it comes out!!  https://www.netflix.com/title/81267200 Ben Uyeda: @benjaminuyeda Mike Montgomery: @modernbuilds Chris Salamone: @foureyesfurniture Support The Show by Supporting the Sponsors: -Get a SawStop: https://bit.ly/3dDUgbu -Simple Cushions: https://simplecushioncompany.com -Simple Finish is back in stock: https://makerbrandco.com/

Transcribed - Published: 14 February 2022

After taking January off to settle into the new year, we're back and we have a lot to catch up on! Let's talk DIY! Ben Uyeda: @benjaminuyeda Mike Montgomery: @modernbuilds Chris Salamone: @foureyesfurniture Support The Show by Supporting the Sponsors: -Get a SawStop: https://bit.ly/3dDUgbu -Simple Cushions: https://simplecushioncompany.com -Simple Finish is back in stock: https://makerbrandco.com/

Transcribed - Published: 3 February 2022

Drum Roll Please..... Thank you times a million to everyone who participated in this years Modern Maker Challenge brought to you by Rockler; the #rocklerhobbychallenge. Be sure to check out the # on instagram to see all of the projects we're talking about and mentioning on the show!  https://www.rockler.com/hobby-challenge Ben Uyeda: @benjaminuyeda Mike Montgomery: @modernbuilds Chris Salamone: @foureyesfurniture Support The Show by Supporting the Sponsors: -Get a SawStop: https://bit.ly/3dDUgbu -Simple Cushions: https://simplecushioncompany.com -Simple Finish is back in stock: https://makerbrandco.com/

Transcribed - Published: 23 December 2021

The Rockler Hobby Challenge wrap up is next week so get your entries in!! #rocklerhobbychallenge.  Ben Uyeda: @benjaminuyeda Mike Montgomery: @modernbuilds Chris Salamone: @foureyesfurniture Support The Show by Supporting the Sponsors: -Try Indeed out with a FREE SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT at https://www.Indeed.com/MODERN -Get a SawStop: https://bit.ly/3dDUgbu -Simple Cushions: https://simplecushioncompany.com -Simple Finish is back in stock: https://makerbrandco.com/

Transcribed - Published: 11 December 2021

DIY Gym Building with mike, High level DIY'ing with Chris, and Ben Got the Joshua Tree Hotel Plans Approved by the city!  Mike Montgomery: @modernbuilds Chris Salamone: @foureyesfurniture Ben Uyeda: @benjaminuyeda Support The Show by Supporting the Sponsors: -Try Indeed out with a FREE SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT at https://www.Indeed.com/MODERN --Explore your creativity at https://Skillshare.com/MODERNMAKER and get a free trial of Premium Membership -Get a SawStop: https://bit.ly/3bKkMzH -Simple Cushions: https://simplecushioncompany.com -Simple Finish is back in stock: https://makerbrandco.com/

Transcribed - Published: 22 November 2021

More #rocklerhobbychallenge submissions are rolling in, plenty of time to still get started and we'll continue highlighting our favorites before the BIG rundown episode!! How many do you think Ben can do?? Find Us On Instagram: Chris Salamone: @foureyesfurniture Ben Uyeda: @benjaminuyeda Mike Montgomery: @modernbuilds Support The Show by Supporting the Sponsors: -Get a SawStop: https://bit.ly/3bKkMzH -Simple Cushions: https://simplecushioncompany.com -Simple Finish is back in stock: https://makerbrandco.com/

Transcribed - Published: 1 November 2021

Submissions are rolling in and the #rocklerhobbychallenge projects are off the chain. Plenty of time to build and enter, just create a project that relates to a personal hobby (other than building stuff) and post it on instagram / YouTube with he # https://www.rockler.com/hobby-challenge Find Us On Instagram: Chris Salamone: @foureyesfurniture Ben Uyeda: @benjaminuyeda Mike Montgomery: @modernbuilds Support The Show by Supporting the Sponsors: -Get a SawStop: https://bit.ly/3bKkMzH -Simple Cushions: https://simplecushioncompany.com -Simple Finish is back in stock: https://makerbrandco.com/

Transcribed - Published: 21 October 2021

Things are heating up and we're celebrating Sweetest Day the only way we know how.. talking sawdust and Oreos!! Rockler Hobby Challenge: https://www.rockler.com/hobby-challenge Find Us On Instagram: Ben Uyeda: @benjaminuyeda Mike Montgomery: @modernbuilds Chris Salamone: @foureyesfurniture Support The Show by Supporting the Sponsors: -Get your FREE business banking account in just 10 minutes at https://banknovo.com/modern  -Get a SawStop: https://bit.ly/3bKkMzH -Simple Cushions: https://simplecushioncompany.com -Simple Finish is back in stock: https://makerbrandco.com/

Transcribed - Published: 17 October 2021

Thank you everyone for the questions to answer, we'll be sure to do more in the future. Ben was in NY for this episode but he'll be back for a special weekend episode on Saturday!! Mike Montgomery: @modernbuilds Chris Salamone: @foureyesfurniture Ben Uyeda: @benjaminuyeda Support The Show by Supporting the Sponsors: -Try Indeed out with a FREE SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT at https://www.Indeed.com/MODERN -Get a SawStop: https://bit.ly/3bKkMzH -Simple Cushions: https://simplecushioncompany.com -Simple Finish is back in stock: https://makerbrandco.com/

Transcribed - Published: 13 October 2021

The first of our #rocklerhobbychallenge videos are live! apologies for the bad audio but too fun of a show to throw away! Can't wait to see what you all build! Mike Montgomery: @modernbuilds Chris Salamone: @foureyesfurniture Ben Uyeda: @benjaminuyeda Support The Show by Supporting the Sponsors: -Get a SawStop: https://bit.ly/3bKkMzH -Get your FREE business banking account in just 10 minutes at https://banknovo.com/modern  -Simple Cushions: https://simplecushioncompany.com -Simple Finish is back in stock: https://makerbrandco.com/

Transcribed - Published: 30 September 2021

What's going to be the new #rocklerchallenge for 2021?!? find out below. This is our challenge "soft launch" to get people's gears turning. We'll have project videos coming out over the next few weeks and the challenge will be open for a couple of months that way everyone has plenty of time to build! Can't wait to see what you all make!  Mike Montgomery: @modernbuilds Chris Salamone: @foureyesfurniture Ben Uyeda: @benjaminuyeda Support The Show by Supporting the Sponsors: -Try Indeed out with a FREE SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT at https://www.Indeed.com/MODERN --Explore your creativity at https://Skillshare.com/MODERNMAKER and get a free trial of Premium Membership -Get a SawStop: https://bit.ly/3bKkMzH -Simple Cushions: https://simplecushioncompany.com -Simple Finish is back in stock: https://makerbrandco.com/

Transcribed - Published: 13 September 2021

Back at it with another episode of the Modern Maker Podcast. Plus Semi Exact, the furniture company we're all three invested in are starting a MAKER's PROGRAM. Learn more here: https://semiexact.com/pages/maker-program Mike Montgomery: @modernbuilds Chris Salamone: @foureyesfurniture Ben Uyeda: @benjaminuyeda Support The Show by Supporting the Sponsors: -Get a SawStop: https://bit.ly/3bKkMzH -Simple Cushions: https://simplecushioncompany.com -Simple Finish is back in stock: https://makerbrandco.com/ Chris launched a new vlog/behind the scenes YouTube channel and it's awesome!! Welcome to the Woodshop

Transcribed - Published: 1 September 2021

Chris launched a new vlog/behind the scenes YouTube channel and it's awesome!! Welcome to the Woodshop Mike Montgomery: @modernbuilds Chris Salamone: @foureyesfurniture Ben Uyeda: @benjaminuyeda Support The Show by Supporting the Sponsors: -Try Indeed out with a FREE SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT at https://www.Indeed.com/MODERN -Get a SawStop: https://bit.ly/3bKkMzH -Simple Cushions: https://simplecushioncompany.com -Simple Finish is back in stock: https://makerbrandco.com/

Transcribed - Published: 13 August 2021

What do you do when you're 10 stories about the ground and have a bathroom emergency... you DIY your way out of it!! Has 5 Minute Crafts gone too far?? Chris Salamone: @foureyesfurniture Mike Montgomery: @modernbuilds Ben Uyeda: @benjaminuyeda Support The Show by Supporting the Sponsors: -Get a SawStop: https://bit.ly/3bKkMzH -get 25% off the entire InsideTracker store: info.InsideTracker.com/MODERNMAKER | discount code: MODERNMAKER25 -Simple Finish is back in stock: https://makerbrandco.com/ -Simple Cushions: https://simplecushioncompany.com

Transcribed - Published: 1 August 2021

Don't let things become stale... also should we ad video to the podcast??? Chris Salamone: @foureyesfurniture Mike Montgomery: @modernbuilds Ben Uyeda: @benjaminuyeda Support The Show by Supporting the Sponsors: -Get a SawStop: https://bit.ly/3bKkMzH -get 25% off the entire InsideTracker store: info.InsideTracker.com/MODERNMAKER | discount code: MODERNMAKER25 -Simple Finish is back in stock: https://makerbrandco.com/ -Simple Cushions: https://simplecushioncompany.com

Transcribed - Published: 23 July 2021

Mike's Dad came to visit, Chris signed an NDA and can't talk about it, and Ben is getting some COOL TOOLS!! The Modern Maker Podcast. Mike Montgomery: @modernbuilds Chris Salamone: @foureyesfurniture Ben Uyeda: @benjaminuyeda Support The Show by Supporting the Sponsors: -Try Indeed out with a FREE SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT at https://www.Indeed.com/MODERN -Simple Finish is back in stock: https://makerbrandco.com/ -Get a SawStop: https://bit.ly/3bKkMzH -Simple Cushions: https://simplecushioncompany.com

Transcribed - Published: 18 July 2021

The bird saga continues... and it looks like the Electric Honda Ridgeline story is too!! Mike Montgomery: @modernbuilds Chris Salamone: @foureyesfurniture Ben Uyeda: @benjaminuyeda Support The Show by Supporting the Sponsors: -Simple Finish is back in stock: https://makerbrandco.com/ -Get a SawStop: https://bit.ly/3bKkMzH -Simple Cushions: https://simplecushioncompany.com

Transcribed - Published: 26 June 2021

We all made fun of the Ridgeline... until now!!!  Electric Honda Ridgeline Mike Montgomery: @modernbuilds Chris Salamone: @foureyesfurniture Ben Uyeda: @benjaminuyeda Support The Show by Supporting the Sponsors: -Try Indeed out with a FREE SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT at https://www.Indeed.com/MODERN -Get a SawStop: https://bit.ly/3bKkMzH -Simple Cushions: https://simplecushioncompany.com -Simple Finish is back in stock: https://makerbrandco.com/

Transcribed - Published: 14 June 2021

Title may be an overstatement, but give us your opinions on "affordable hardwoods" Ben Uyeda: @benjaminuyeda Mike Montgomery: @modernbuilds Chris Salamone: @foureyesfurniture Support The Show by Supporting the Sponsors: -Simple Finish is back in stock: https://makerbrandco.com/ -Get a SawStop: https://bit.ly/3bKkMzH -Simple Cushions: https://simplecushioncompany.com -Chris's Semi Exact Legs: https://semiexact.com/collections/spider-legs-presale/products/spider-table-legs

Transcribed - Published: 6 June 2021

No wonder he never get's what I'm trying to describe to him haha!! Ben Uyeda: @benjaminuyeda Mike Montgomery: @modernbuilds Chris Salamone: @foureyesfurniture Support The Show by Supporting the Sponsors: -Simple Finish is back in stock: https://makerbrandco.com/ -Get a SawStop: https://bit.ly/3bKkMzH -Simple Cushions: https://simplecushioncompany.com -Chris's Semi Exact Legs: https://semiexact.com/collections/spider-legs-presale/products/spider-table-legs

Transcribed - Published: 23 May 2021

Ben was on Flagrant " U" with Andrew Schulz, Mike used dirt as a concrete form, and Chris Designed prefab Table Legs with Semi Exact!! Mike Montgomery: @modernbuilds Chris Salamone: @foureyesfurniture Ben Uyeda: @benjaminuyeda Support The Show by Supporting the Sponsors: -Try Indeed out with a FREE SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT at https://www.Indeed.com/MODERN --Explore your creativity at https://Skillshare.com/MODERNMAKER and get a free trial of Premium Membership -Simple Finish is back in stock: https://makerbrandco.com/ -Get a SawStop: https://bit.ly/3bKkMzH -Simple Cushions: https://simplecushioncompany.com

Transcribed - Published: 17 May 2021

Ever wonder how they get veneers onto all of those sheet goods?? Let's talk about it! Ben Uyeda: @benjaminuyeda Mike Montgomery: @modernbuilds Chris Salamone: @foureyesfurniture Support The Show by Supporting the Sponsors: -Get a SawStop: https://bit.ly/3bKkMzH -Simple Cushions: https://simplecushioncompany.com

Transcribed - Published: 30 April 2021

Mike apologizes for his terrible betting advice and we get to the bottom of when these lumber costs might be getting back to normal...if ever. Mike Montgomery: @modernbuilds Chris Salamone: @foureyesfurniture Ben Uyeda: @benjaminuyeda Support The Show by Supporting the Sponsors: -Get a SawStop: https://bit.ly/3bKkMzH -Simple Cushions: https://simplecushioncompany.com

Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2021

Listen to the "Current Obsessions" section at the end of the show to hear our picks! Aside from that we mostly talk about building stuff! Mike Montgomery: @modernbuilds Chris Salamone: @foureyesfurniture Ben Uyeda: @benjaminuyeda Support The Show by Supporting the Sponsors: -Get a SawStop: https://bit.ly/3bKkMzH

Transcribed - Published: 16 April 2021

The Pandemic has made lumber costs go THROUGH THE ROOF how does all this shake out??  Mike Montgomery: @modernbuilds Chris Salamone: @foureyesfurniture Ben Uyeda: @benjaminuyeda Support The Show by Supporting the Sponsors: -Try Indeed out with a FREE SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT at: https://www.Indeed.com/MODERN -Get a SawStop: https://bit.ly/3bKkMzH

Transcribed - Published: 9 April 2021

Just your friendly, neighborhood Ben Uyeda 😂 Sponsors: -Try Indeed out with a FREE SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT at https://www.Indeed.com/MODERN -SawStop: https://bit.ly/3bKkMzH

Transcribed - Published: 21 March 2021

What's something you were confident of that ended up being the opposite?! Sponsors: -SawStop: https://bit.ly/3bKkMzH --Explore your creativity at https://Skillshare.com/MODERNMAKER and get a free trial of Premium Membership

Transcribed - Published: 14 March 2021

What are you excited to try next?!?! Sponsors: -Try Indeed out with a FREE SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT at https://www.Indeed.com/MODERN

Transcribed - Published: 5 March 2021

Stay Safe Out There! @modernbuilds @foureyesfurniture @benjaminuyeda

Transcribed - Published: 28 February 2021

back and better than ever!! Sponsors: -Try Indeed out with a FREE SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT at https://www.Indeed.com/MODERN @modernbuilds - Mike Montgomery @benjaminuyeda - Ben Uyeda @foureyesfurniture - Chris Salamone

Transcribed - Published: 20 February 2021

On this episode we're down one mic and one Mike. But Ben and Chris, somehow, were still able to talk about what they've been up to and answer some listener questions. Sponsors: -Try Indeed out with a FREE SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT at https://www.Indeed.com/MODERN @modernbuilds - Mike Montgomery @benjaminuyeda - Ben Uyeda @foureyesfurniture - Chris Salamone

Transcribed - Published: 5 February 2021

On this episode we dive into the changing landscape of "home renovation content" Sponsors: -Try Indeed out with a FREE SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT at https://www.Indeed.com/MODERN @modernbuilds - Mike Montgomery @benjaminuyeda - Ben Uyeda @foureyesfurniture - Chris Salamone

Transcribed - Published: 22 January 2021

First episode of the Modern Maker Podcast for 2021, let's start it off strong! Sponsors: -Try Indeed out with a FREE SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT at https://www.Indeed.com/MODERN -Explore your creativity at https://Skillshare.com/MODERNMAKER and get a free trial of Premium Membership @modernbuilds - Mike Montgomery @benjaminuyeda - Ben Uyeda @foureyesfurniture - Chris Salamone https://makerbrandco.com 

Transcribed - Published: 7 January 2021

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the over 1000+ posts on the hashtags #rocklerdeskchallenge. Y'all built some incredible projects and we took time in this episode to highlight as many as we could and at the end of the episode we announce our 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners. Thanks to Rockler as always for being such a great supporter of the online maker community! Sponsors: -Visit https://www.mintmobile.com/modern for UNLIMITED Talk, Text, and Data for $30/month -Go to https://convertkit.com/modernmaker to sign up for a free account and find your audience faster. -Thank you to Storyblocks for sponsoring this episode, learn more by visiting https://www.storyblocks.com/modernmaker Watch the #Rocklerdeskchallenge YouTube playlist!! https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvubxQyFY-Ug17V1woqtNpmFmTHjQvQNn https://www.rockler.com/desk-challenge

Transcribed - Published: 20 December 2020

Why not, since nobody eats them anyways! Support the Show, Support the Sponsors :) -Visit https://www.mintmobile.com/modern for UNLIMITED Talk, Text, and Data for $30/month -Go to https://convertkit.com/modernmaker to sign up for a free account and find your audience faster. -Try Indeed out with a FREE SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT at https://www.Indeed.com/MODERN

Transcribed - Published: 11 December 2020

There’s a lot happening the week after thanksgiving and we’re here to keep you updated!! Thanks to the Sponsors of today’s episode! -Go to https://convertkit.com/modernmaker to sign up for a free account and find your audience faster. -Thank you to Storyblocks for sponsoring this episode, learn more by visiting https://www.storyblocks.com/modernmaker -Visit https://www.mintmobile.com/modern for UNLIMITED Talk, Text, and Data for $30/month -Explore your creativity at https://Skillshare.com/MODERNMAKERand get a free trial of Premium Membership

Transcribed - Published: 4 December 2020

Thanksgiving Day Special!!! Thanks to everyone who listens and supports, have a great weekend!!! Sponsors: Go to https://convertkit.com/modernmaker to sign up for a free account and find your audience faster. Visit https://www.mintmobile.com/modern for UNLIMITED Talk, Text, and Data for $30/month

Transcribed - Published: 26 November 2020

What non motorized tool would you bring into battle? Also... send us some more crazy topic ideas like this! Support the Show; Support the Sponsors: -Visit https://www.mintmobile.com/modern for UNLIMITED Talk, Text, and Data for $30/month -Thank you to Storyblocks for sponsoring this episode, learn more by visiting https://www.storyblocks.com/modernmaker -Go to https://convertkit.com/modernmaker to sign up for a FREE account and find your audience faster.

Transcribed - Published: 20 November 2020

What would you make out of retired windmill blades? Go to https://convertkit.com/modernmaker to sign up for a free account and find your audience faster.

Transcribed - Published: 12 November 2020

Pouring a concrete slab, brainstorming the perfect shoe wheel, and more!! This week's episode of the Modern Maker Podcast is a #Certifiedbanger Thank you to Storyblocks for sponsoring this episode - learn more by visiting https://www.storyblocks.com/modernmaker Try Indeed out with a FREE SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT at https://www.Indeed.com/MODERN  PSA the RocklerDeskChallenge has been extended, and will now end on November 30th 2020. So you've still got plenty of time to get in there and mix things up.

Transcribed - Published: 8 November 2020

The #RocklerDeskChallenge is live now and you have until the 30th of November (2020) to get in your projects. Still plenty of time, depending on when you're reading this. If it's 2027 and you're reading this, the challenge is over...long over....but man what a challenge it was :) 

Transcribed - Published: 29 October 2020

Thank you to Storyblocks for sponsoring this episode - learn more by visiting https://www.storyblocks.com/modernmaker PSA the RocklerDeskChallenge has been extended, and will now end on November 30th 2020. So you've still got plenty of time to get in there and mix things up. 

Transcribed - Published: 22 October 2020

What a crazy week! Safety police be warned :) Support the Show by Supporting our Sponsors: -Go to HelloFresh.com/80MODERN and use code 80MODERN to get a total of $80 off across 5 boxes, including free shipping on your first box! -Try Maker Brand Simple Finish: https://makerbrandco.com

Transcribed - Published: 16 October 2020

Thank you to Storyblocks for sponsoring this episode - learn more by visiting https://www.storyblocks.com/modernmaker We can't do it live and in-person like the 100th episode...but we can still answer your questions. So that's what we did :) 

Transcribed - Published: 9 October 2020