Makers Method

Makers Method

Welcome to Makers Method, a new podcast on The Nerd Party Network. Join Darren Moser, better known as Dr. Sci-Fi, and Derek Young, of the YouTube channel VanOaks Props, as they open up about their process while tackling project issues, discouragement, and triumph in hopes to encourage others on their maker journey.

Episodes

046 - Jasper (jasperjandersonfx)

August 10, 2024 • 52 mins
​Derek "J" Young and Darren "J" Moser are back and have an amazing FX guest the month, quarter, year. Jasper J Anderson is an LA Local and fine creator of halloween effects and props. Join us as we talk shop and get spooky.
​VanOaks Props YouTube | VanOaks Etsy Store
DrScifi YouTube | DrScifi Etsy Store
www.jasperjanderson.com/
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045 - 2023 Wrap Up & Plans

January 17, 2024 • 76 mins
​Derek "Lamp" Young and Darren "Roadtrip" Moser are back this year as we wrap up our 2023 events and plan for the future. Darren recounts his trips to San Francisco to meet actor Alan Tudyk with his K-2SO puppet.
​VanOaks Props YouTube | VanOaks Etsy Store
DrScifi YouTube | DrScifi Etsy Store
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044 - Britt (Creatrix Britt)

September 28, 2023 • 56 mins
​Derek "Sanding" Young and Darren "Cosplay" Moser are back this month with guest Creatrix_Britt to talk about her making journey, latest droid project and cosplay drop horror stories.
​VanOaks Props YouTube | VanOaks Etsy Store
DrScifi YouTube | DrScifi Etsy Stores
​Creatrix_Britt Twitch
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043 - Restarting A Project

August 18, 2023 • 46 mins
​Derek "Shop Sweeper" Young and Darren "Ask for Help" Moser are back this month to talk about what methods they use to get back into a project after it's stalled.
​VanOaks Props YouTube | VanOaks Etsy Store
DrScifi YouTube | DrScifi Etsy Store
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042 - Staying Motivated

July 7, 2023 • 49 mins
​Derek "2023" Young and Darren "2023" Moser are back as their spring calms down and a Makers Summer begins. Will we return monthly? Only time will tell.
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041 - 2022 Wrap Up & Plans

January 5, 2023 • 55 mins
​Derek "December" Young and Darren "Packaging" Moser recap their three favorite new tools/cons/techniques from 2022. As well as cover some of their plans for 2023. Maybe a new streaming schedule as well.
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040 - Where Have We Been?

November 16, 2022 • 41 mins
​Derek "Halloween" Young and Darren "Costume" Moser are back! It's been another month since the duo recapped their latest project and con visits. Since then Halloween has come and gone with many projects in the works. And a broken laser. We can't wait to share these experiences with you.
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039 - SiliCon & MidSummer Scream 2022 Recap

September 14, 2022 • 57 mins
​Derek "Midsummer" Young and Darren "Droid Pope" Moser are back! It's been a few months since the duo recapped their latest project and con visits. Since then Derek has attended and taught at MidSummer Scream in Long Beach. While Darren visited SiliCon in the Bay Area and was interviewed by Adam Savage! We can't wait to share these experiences with you.
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038 - Celebration Recap Extended

June 11, 2022 • 100 mins
​Derek "Trooper" Young and Darren "Droid" Moser are back! We talk about the greatest con crunch of our lives as we prepared for Star Wars Celebration Anaheim 2022 durn the past two months. Recounting each amazing day of the con, Darren's Droids and Derek's first time cosplaying. This is our longest episode yet at 90 minutes of maker discussion.
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037 - Hodge Podge

April 27, 2022 • 46 mins
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036 - Managing Your Space

April 6, 2022 • 44 mins
Derek "Cleaning" Young and Darren "Sorting" Moser talk how they approach managing their workspace. When is it time to get rid of a piece of equipment and when do you have to start over?
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035 - Tackling Costumes

March 23, 2022 • 49 mins
Derek "Trooper" Young and Darren "K2" Moser talk how they approach tackling new costumes. You'll hear best practices and tons of tips whether you're 3D printing parts, sewing or saving your aching joints.
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034 - Underutilized Tools

March 16, 2022 • 37 mins
Derek "Vacuform" Young and Darren "CNC" Moser talk about tools they purchased that they thought would change their making game, but instead are collecting dust.
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033 - Maker Meet-ups

March 9, 2022 • 37 mins
Derek "RPF" Young and Darren "DroidUp" Moser talk maker meet-ups they've been too. Both online and in person.
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032 - Favorite Materials

March 2, 2022 • 49 mins
Derek "MDF" Young and Darren "EVA" Moser talk about some of their favorite materials they like to work with.
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031 - Remaking

February 23, 2022 • 44 mins
Derek "Restart" Young and Darren "Update" Moser talk about when you consider remaking a project. Is it just an upgrade or time to start again from scratch?
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030 - Making Money, Making

February 16, 2022 • 50 mins
Derek "Sale" Young and Darren "Discount" Moser talk about how they turn some of their maker projects into money to fund even more projects.
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029 - Nostalgia Projects

February 9, 2022 • 41 mins
Derek "History" Young and Darren "Rerun" Moser talk about making projects based on their favorite properties and how nostalgia plays a part in those choices.
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028 - Project Burnout

January 27, 2022 • 37 mins
Derek "Burn" Young and Darren "Out" Moser talk about their experiences with project burnout and ways they can support each other. Because sometimes it is perfectly fine to take a break.
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027 - (VaultFox)

January 19, 2022 • 47 mins
Derek "VanOaksProps" Young and Darren "Drscifi" Moser are joined by "VaultFox" to talk about creating YouTube content and telling your maker story.
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