I'm No Expert
The podcast about everything and nothing. Jason Hui is a maker and founder of Prometheus Lights. Ben Hardy is a writer, content marketer, and former editor of Bobvila.com. Join their deep dives into topics in which they have much interest ... and no expertise.
- Update frequency
- every 18 days
- Average duration
- 46 minutes
- Episodes
- 95
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2024
The Makerverse, Part 1
What is the Makerverse and who occupies it? What are the barriers to entry? Is it expanding or contracting?
These questions and more Jason and Ben answer on this Part 1 of a two-part special.
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Art vs. Craft
In which Jason and Ben discuss the difference between art and craft, the cardinal sin that is "shelf queening" a maker's product, and the art concept so brilliant a toddler can do it.
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Maintenance
In which Jason and Ben wax philosophical on taking care of our stuff, orange Volvos named Gertrude, and the book that started it all.
Maker Minute: R.M. Pirsig
Work-Life Balance
In which Jason and Ben discuss personality inventories, strategic renewals, and why sometimes you need a little less balance in your life.
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Scams and Frauds
In which Jason and Ben talk about the recent Equifax hack and Jason shares stories of some of the crazier scams perpetrated on Prometheus Lights.
Rechargeable Batteries
In which Jason and Ben question our society's reluctance to #maketheswitch from disposable batteries to rechargeable batteries.
Podcasting
In which Jason and Ben pull back the curtain on their podcasting set up, explain why the quality of episode 1 was so poor, and explore some of the best podcasts out there today.
Video Games
In which Jason and Ben explore recent studies on video games, share their favorites, and discuss parenting in the times of first person shooters.
Prototyping
In which Jason and Ben discuss the importance of prototyping early and often, both as a maker and a creator. A look back at the IDEO shopping cart and the diverse team that brought it to life.
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Making Meaning: Values
In which Jason and Ben discuss "values," the final level in Shedroff's "Making Meaning." How does a maker's product reflect his values, and how does a consumer's purchases reflect hers?
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Making Meaning: Emotions
In which Jason and Ben discuss feelings, authenticity, and a $30,000 chef's knife none of you will ever own. The bar: do you derive joy from the products you use?
Making Meaning: Price
In which Jason and Ben move up Shedroff's pyramid to discuss price, a product's "story," and the difference between a Bic and an Alpha. Also, do airlines feel empathy for their customers?
Making Meaning: Features
In which Jason and Ben discuss Maslow's hierarchy of needs, Nathan Shedroff's "Making Meaning," and the similarities between the iPhone and a Swiss Army Knife.
Quality
In which Jason and Ben define quality, once and for all. As in the last definition you will ever need.
Origin Story
In which Jason and Ben discuss the creation of the Prometheus Lights logo, the fallacy of "the customer is always right," and personal history.