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The maker movement generated the recent increase in innovation spaces such as a makerspace. Student makers at UNT explore various topics surrounding making, the Maker Mindset, and the Maker movement. We have a few series that focus on a range of topics from how various spaces developed their unique makerspace/fablab/techgym/design studio/etc. to meeting our makers to a series on specific technologies that are either in our makerspace or new in the maker community. Join us for a journey into the maker minds and spaces that inspire us.

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April 24, 202627 min

Ignite: Sewing with Andrea Part 2

Hello listeners and viewers, welcome to a new episode of the Mind Spark podcast. Today we feature a new episode in our series called Ignite. In this series. We take a deeper dive into the skills and techniques used when creating projects at the makerspace. Our focus for this semester will be on textiles. Join us, boost your skills and knowledge in creating your own tote bag!If you'd like to follow along in making your own tote bag. We have included the pattern we are using in the description below.https://www.handmadiya.com/2019/10/farmers-market-tote-bag-tutorial.htmlThis website also has many other beginner projects that you can use! Guests: Andrea WaltonProducer: Steven SparkmanExecutive producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, Steven Sparkman, and Joe JordanMusic Attributes:Intro Music:Epic Warm Chords.mp3 by tkky -- https://freesound.org/s/621798/ -- License: Attribution 4.0[Elektrosluch] CRT TV Powering Up.WAV by gear_clinkz -- https://freesound.org/s/394529/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Whooosh.wav by tarane468 -- https://freesound.org/s/571584/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Outro music:Music by Steven Sparkman The spark teamVideographer: Anthony GrosseProducer: Steven SparkmanExecutive producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, Steven Sparkman, and Joe JordanMusic Attributes:Intro Music:Epic Warm Chords.mp3 by tkky -- https://freesound.org/s/621798/ -- License: Attribution 4.0[Elektrosluch] CRT TV Powering Up.WAV by gear_clinkz -- https://freesound.org/s/394529/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Whooosh.wav by tarane468 -- https://freesound.org/s/571584/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Outro music:Music by Steven Sparkman

April 17, 202636 min

Ignite: Sewing with Andrea Pt 1

April 7, 202621 min

What's Your Spark: Aastha

Hello viewers, welcome to a new episode of the Mind Spark podcast. In today’s episode of What’s Your Spark! We interviewed our Spark team member, Aastha. This is Aastha’s first time appearing on our podcast. She is a maker at The Spark at Frisco Landing. Join us as we get to know Aastha and her ideas in making and life. Guests: Aastha BudhirajaProducer: Steven SparkmanExecutive producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, Steven Sparkman, and Joe JordanMusic Attributes:Intro Music:Epic Warm Chords.mp3 by tkky -- https://freesound.org/s/621798/ --License: Attribution 4.0[Elektrosluch] CRT TV Powering Up.WAV by gear_clinkz -- https://freesound.org/s/394529/ --License: Attribution 4.0Whooosh.wav by tarane468 -- https://freesound.org/s/571584/ --License: Attribution 4.0Outro music:Music by Steven Sparkman The spark teamVideographer: Steven SparkmanProducer: Steven SparkmanExecutive producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, Steven Sparkman, and Joe JordanMusic Attributes:Intro Music:Epic Warm Chords.mp3 by tkky -- https://freesound.org/s/621798/ --License: Attribution 4.0[Elektrosluch] CRT TV Powering Up.WAV by gear_clinkz -- https://freesound.org/s/394529/ --License: Attribution 4.0Whooosh.wav by tarane468 -- https://freesound.org/s/571584/ --License: Attribution 4.0Outro music:Music by Steven Sparkman

March 20, 202648 min

What's your Spark: Abbi

Hello viewers, welcome to a new episode of the Mind Spark podcast. In today’s episode of What’s Your Spark! We interviewed our Spark team member, Abbi. It has been 4 years since her first interview on the podcast. Join us as we talk about what has changed in those 4 years and what hasn’t. Guests: Abbi LutonProducer: Steven SparkmanExecutive producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, Steven Sparkman, and Joe JordanMusic Attributes:Intro Music:Epic Warm Chords.mp3 by tkky -- https://freesound.org/s/621798/ --License: Attribution 4.0[Elektrosluch] CRT TV Powering Up.WAV by gear_clinkz -- https://freesound.org/s/394529/ --License: Attribution 4.0Whooosh.wav by tarane468 -- https://freesound.org/s/571584/ --License: Attribution 4.0Outro music:Music by Steven Sparkman The spark teamVideographer: Anthony GrosseProducer: Steven SparkmanExecutive producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson,Alondra Lopez, Steven Sparkman, and Joe JordanMusic Attributes:Intro Music:Epic Warm Chords.mp3 by tkky -- https://freesound.org/s/621798/ --License: Attribution 4.0[Elektrosluch] CRT TV Powering Up.WAV by gear_clinkz -- https://freesound.org/s/394529/ --License: Attribution 4.0Whooosh.wav by tarane468 -- https://freesound.org/s/571584/ --License: Attribution 4.0Outro music:Music by Steven Sparkman

March 6, 202622 min

Maker Life Stories: Alex Heder

Hello listeners and viewers! Welcome to a new episode of the Mind Spark podcast. Today, we feature a new episode in our Maker Life Stories series. In this series, we talk to experts in their field to find out about all the nuances in creative work that happens around us every day. Join us today as we talk to Alex Heder, a professor in the UNT Theatre costuming department. Guests: Alex HederProducer: Steven SparkmanExecutive producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, Steven Sparkman, and Joe JordanMusic Attributes:Intro Music:Epic Warm Chords.mp3 by tkky -- https://freesound.org/s/621798/ --License: Attribution 4.0[Elektrosluch] CRT TV Powering Up.WAV by gear_clinkz -- https://freesound.org/s/394529/ --License: Attribution 4.0Whooosh.wav by tarane468 -- https://freesound.org/s/571584/ --License: Attribution 4.0Outro music:Music by Steven Sparkman The spark teamVideographer: Anthony GrosseProducer: Steven SparkmanExecutive producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson,Alondra Lopez, Steven Sparkman, and Joe JordanMusic Attributes:Intro Music:Epic Warm Chords.mp3 by tkky -- https://freesound.org/s/621798/ --License: Attribution 4.0[Elektrosluch] CRT TV Powering Up.WAV by gear_clinkz -- https://freesound.org/s/394529/ --License: Attribution 4.0Whooosh.wav by tarane468 -- https://freesound.org/s/571584/ --License: Attribution 4.0Outro music:Music by Steven Sparkman

February 27, 202636 min

Ignite: Andrea

Hello listeners and viewers, welcome to a new episode of the Mind Spark podcast. Today, we feature a new episode in our Ignite series. In this series, we take a deeper dive into the skills and techniques used when creating projects at the makerspace. Our focus for this semester will be on textiles. Join us, boost your skills and knowledge in creating your own tote bag! If you'd like to follow along in making your own tote bag. We have included the pattern we are using in the description below.https://www.handmadiya.com/2019/10/farmers-market-tote-bag-tutorial.htmlThis website also has many other beginner projects that you can use! Guests: Andrea WaltonProducer: Steven SparkmanExecutive producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, Steven Sparkman, and Joe JordanMusic Attributes:Intro Music:Epic Warm Chords.mp3 by tkky -- https://freesound.org/s/621798/ --License: Attribution 4.0[Elektrosluch] CRT TV Powering Up.WAV by gear_clinkz -- https://freesound.org/s/394529/ --License: Attribution 4.0Whooosh.wav by tarane468 -- https://freesound.org/s/571584/ --License: Attribution 4.0Outro music:Music by Steven Sparkman The spark teamVideographer: Anthony GrosseProducer: Steven SparkmanExecutive producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, Steven Sparkman, and Joe JordanMusic Attributes:Intro Music:Epic Warm Chords.mp3 by tkky -- https://freesound.org/s/621798/ --License: Attribution 4.0[Elektrosluch] CRT TV Powering Up.WAV by gear_clinkz -- https://freesound.org/s/394529/ --License: Attribution 4.0Whooosh.wav by tarane468 -- https://freesound.org/s/571584/ --License: Attribution 4.0Outro music:Music by Steven Sparkman

February 13, 20261 hr 6 min

What's your Spark: Emma

Welcome to another episode of What's your Spark? Today we are talking to Emma, a graphics designer and print maker. This is Emma's last semester with us at the Spark. We interviewed Emma two years ago around this time. Tune in to hear from Emma about what has changed in those two years. Guests: Emma Ortiz RojasProducer: Steven SparkmanExecutive producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, Steven Sparkman, and Joe JordanMusic Attributes:Intro Music:Epic Warm Chords.mp3 by tkky -- https://freesound.org/s/621798/ -- License: Attribution 4.0[Elektrosluch] CRT TV Powering Up.WAV by gear_clinkz -- https://freesound.org/s/394529/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Whooosh.wav by tarane468 -- https://freesound.org/s/571584/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Outro music:Music by Steven Sparkman The spark teamVideographer: Anthony GrosseProducer: Steven SparkmanExecutive producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, Steven Sparkman, and Joe JordanMusic Attributes:Intro Music:Epic Warm Chords.mp3 by tkky -- https://freesound.org/s/621798/ -- License: Attribution 4.0[Elektrosluch] CRT TV Powering Up.WAV by gear_clinkz -- https://freesound.org/s/394529/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Whooosh.wav by tarane468 -- https://freesound.org/s/571584/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Outro music:Music by Steven Sparkman

November 24, 202519 min

Ignite with Steven featuring the 2025 Spark Fashion Show

Welcome to a new episode of the Mind Spark podcast, now featuring video! This episode of Ignite is special. Featuring behind-the-scenes coverage of our end-of-semester project. The Spark 2025 fashion show! Hear from our makers about the pieces that they have made and their journey in creating them. Guests: The Spark Team Videographer: Anthony Grosse Producer: Steven Sparkman Executive producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, Steven Sparkman, and Joe Jordan Music Attributes:Intro Music:Epic Warm Chords.mp3 by tkky -- https://freesound.org/s/621798/ -- License: Attribution 4.0[Elektrosluch] CRT TV Powering Up.WAV by gear_clinkz -- https://freesound.org/s/394529/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Whooosh.wav by tarane468 -- https://freesound.org/s/571584/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Outro music:Music by Steven Sparkman

November 21, 202547 min

Maker Life Stories-APL Innovate Digital Makerspace in the Austin Public Library System

In this episode of Maker Life Stories, we talk to Will Harlan from APL Innovate. We talk about the history of the APL Innovate Digital Makerspace, the challenges of running a digital makerspace, and exciting special projects geared towards those with low visibility. Guest: Will Harlan Editor: Anthony Grosse Producer: Dax Laber Executive producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, Steven Sparkman, Joe Jordan Music: Relax Synth by gabrieleromanoy on Pixabay https://pixabay.com/music/beats-relax-synth-275097/

November 7, 202525 min

What's Your Spark: Kelsey

Welcome to another episode of What’s your Spark? In this episode, we interviewed one of our newest hires, Kelsey. Join us in hearing about Kelsey’s experience in making and her passions in film and game development. As well as our usual line of funny questions that help us get to know our new team members. Host: Steven SparkmanGuest: Kelsey MwenebatuProducer: Steven SparkmanExecutive producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, Steven Sparkman, and Joe JordanMusic Attributes:Intro Music:Epic Warm Chords.mp3 by tkky -- https://freesound.org/s/621798/ -- License: Attribution 4.0[Elektrosluch] CRT TV Powering Up.WAV by gear_clinkz -- https://freesound.org/s/394529/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Whooosh.wav by tarane468 -- https://freesound.org/s/571584/ -- License: Attribution 4.0Outro music:Music by Steven Sparkman