Make Stuff Club Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/make-stuff-club The show for dysfunctional creatives. We are trying to explore what living with ADHD is like, while attempting week by week to create work we love. The creator experience can be incredibly lonely. We want the dysfunctional to feel like they aren't alone in this journey. In surprisingly candid, wildly unprofessional, and desperately trying-to-be consistent episodes. Watch video episodes at: https://www.youtube.com/@MakeStuffClub © Make Stuff Club c5137303-a804-5884-84e9-db3e38862597 no en Tue, 05 Aug 2025 11:43:00 -0700 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 12:41:08 -0800 https://www.makestuffclub.com/ https://img.transistor.fm/-XqydezOweYCbClxLs318FaN81tZ6zpj0eApjsGggGc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzYxMjEvMTYwNzQ1/OTI2MS1hcnR3b3Jr/LmpwZw.jpg Make Stuff Club https://www.makestuffclub.com/ episodic Levi Allen & Jesse Driftwood The show for dysfunctional creatives. We are trying to explore what living with ADHD is like, while attempting week by week to create work we love. The creator experience can be incredibly lonely. We want the dysfunctional to feel like they aren't alone in this journey. In surprisingly candid, wildly unprofessional, and desperately trying-to-be consistent episodes. Watch video episodes at: https://www.youtube.com/@MakeStuffClub The show for dysfunctional creatives. Levi Allen No No 12- Jesse is Quitting the Podcast (what went wrong with mr. Driftwood) 12 12 12- Jesse is Quitting the Podcast (what went wrong with mr. Driftwood) full 0cb13196-5174-43ec-804d-40716ca32504 https://share.transistor.fm/s/388a2eb4 Well, I'm sure ya'll could guess after we passed our second full year without posting.

This episode shares some of the BTS behind why creating remote podcast eps for Jesse and I are challenging.

I want to say a massive thank you to Jesse for helping make these first 12 episodes happen. I cherish them and appreciate our friendship so much.

Follow the YouTube channel to drop your comments! https://youtu.be/nBvpzGqq2aw
 ⁨@JesseDriftwood⁩  

The feed will continue to be conversations about the maker journey, but it certainly won't be what it started as. Thanks for all the kind messages over the years. 

]]> Well, I'm sure ya'll could guess after we passed our second full year without posting.

This episode shares some of the BTS behind why creating remote podcast eps for Jesse and I are challenging.

I want to say a massive thank you to Jesse for helping make these first 12 episodes happen. I cherish them and appreciate our friendship so much.

Follow the YouTube channel to drop your comments! https://youtu.be/nBvpzGqq2aw
 ⁨@JesseDriftwood⁩  

The feed will continue to be conversations about the maker journey, but it certainly won't be what it started as. Thanks for all the kind messages over the years. 

]]> Tue, 05 Aug 2025 11:41:58 -0700 Levi Allen & Jesse Driftwood Levi Allen & Jesse Driftwood 2396 Well, I'm sure ya'll could guess after we passed our second full year without posting.

This episode shares some of the BTS behind why creating remote podcast eps for Jesse and I are challenging.

I want to say a massive thank you to Jesse for helping make these first 12 episodes happen. I cherish them and appreciate our friendship so much.

Follow the YouTube channel to drop your comments! https://youtu.be/nBvpzGqq2aw
 ⁨@JesseDriftwood⁩  

The feed will continue to be conversations about the maker journey, but it certainly won't be what it started as. Thanks for all the kind messages over the years. 

]]> No 11- Is Self Disappointment a Superpower or a Problem 11 11 11- Is Self Disappointment a Superpower or a Problem full b7a7a705-d775-4c67-869d-5704ea83a2fe https://share.transistor.fm/s/29d56ca8 Watch video episodes on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@MakeStuffClub

Is searching for the next life hack helpful, or hurting our well-being in the long run? How we measure success for ourselves can also be a massive limiter on how we feel day to day so maybe we should choose a different measuring stick.

The podcast for dysfunctional creatives. 

Let us know your thoughts on Twitter, and use #MakeStuffClub to get our attention
You can reach us @JesseDriftwood1 and @theLeviAllen & of course @MakeStuffClub

]]> Watch video episodes on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@MakeStuffClub

Is searching for the next life hack helpful, or hurting our well-being in the long run? How we measure success for ourselves can also be a massive limiter on how we feel day to day so maybe we should choose a different measuring stick.

The podcast for dysfunctional creatives. 

Let us know your thoughts on Twitter, and use #MakeStuffClub to get our attention
You can reach us @JesseDriftwood1 and @theLeviAllen & of course @MakeStuffClub

]]> Thu, 15 Jun 2023 12:50:30 -0700 Levi Allen & Jesse Driftwood Levi Allen & Jesse Driftwood 3706 Watch video episodes on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@MakeStuffClub

Is searching for the next life hack helpful, or hurting our well-being in the long run? How we measure success for ourselves can also be a massive limiter on how we feel day to day so maybe we should choose a different measuring stick.

The podcast for dysfunctional creatives. 

Let us know your thoughts on Twitter, and use #MakeStuffClub to get our attention
You can reach us @JesseDriftwood1 and @theLeviAllen & of course @MakeStuffClub

]]> No 10- Jesse's Process of Making Videos is a Joke 10 10 10- Jesse's Process of Making Videos is a Joke full dbcc7428-e032-4cce-99d5-4bb8dbf9bc12 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cbfb6bc9 In this episode, Jesse and Levi discuss the struggle to maintain creative momentum and the fear of losing interest in video making. They discuss the delicate balance between consuming and creating content, the importance of finding a staple activity to complement creative work, and the desire to avoid a creative rut.

Throughout the episode, they explore the concept of hyperfocus and its impact on creativity, sharing personal anecdotes and insights. They reflect on how their passion for video creation has evolved over time and the need for experimentation and new avenues of expression.

Watch video episodes on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@MakeStuffClub

Is searching for the next life hack helpful, or hurting our well-being in the long run? How we measure success for ourselves can also be a massive limiter on how we feel day to day so maybe we should choose a different measuring stick.

The podcast for dysfunctional creatives. 

Let us know your thoughts on Twitter, and use #MakeStuffClub to get our attention
You can reach us @JesseDriftwood1 and @theLeviAllen & of course @MakeStuffClub

]]> In this episode, Jesse and Levi discuss the struggle to maintain creative momentum and the fear of losing interest in video making. They discuss the delicate balance between consuming and creating content, the importance of finding a staple activity to complement creative work, and the desire to avoid a creative rut.

Throughout the episode, they explore the concept of hyperfocus and its impact on creativity, sharing personal anecdotes and insights. They reflect on how their passion for video creation has evolved over time and the need for experimentation and new avenues of expression.

Watch video episodes on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@MakeStuffClub

Is searching for the next life hack helpful, or hurting our well-being in the long run? How we measure success for ourselves can also be a massive limiter on how we feel day to day so maybe we should choose a different measuring stick.

The podcast for dysfunctional creatives. 

Let us know your thoughts on Twitter, and use #MakeStuffClub to get our attention
You can reach us @JesseDriftwood1 and @theLeviAllen & of course @MakeStuffClub

]]> Thu, 04 May 2023 15:26:50 -0700 Levi Allen & Jesse Driftwood Levi Allen & Jesse Driftwood 4396 In this episode, Jesse and Levi discuss the struggle to maintain creative momentum and the fear of losing interest in video making. They discuss the delicate balance between consuming and creating content, the importance of finding a staple activity to complement creative work, and the desire to avoid a creative rut.

Throughout the episode, they explore the concept of hyperfocus and its impact on creativity, sharing personal anecdotes and insights. They reflect on how their passion for video creation has evolved over time and the need for experimentation and new avenues of expression.

Watch video episodes on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@MakeStuffClub

Is searching for the next life hack helpful, or hurting our well-being in the long run? How we measure success for ourselves can also be a massive limiter on how we feel day to day so maybe we should choose a different measuring stick.

The podcast for dysfunctional creatives. 

Let us know your thoughts on Twitter, and use #MakeStuffClub to get our attention
You can reach us @JesseDriftwood1 and @theLeviAllen & of course @MakeStuffClub

]]> No 9- Why the Dream of a "Cabin in the Woods" is a Lie for ADHD'rs 9 9 9- Why the Dream of a "Cabin in the Woods" is a Lie for ADHD'rs full a0cdb6c6-ff80-4005-b13b-f5f1d31b99c3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fb038a5c Watch video episodes on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@MakeStuffClub

Is searching for the next life hack helpful, or hurting our well-being in the long run? How we measure success for ourselves can also be a massive limiter on how we feel day to day so maybe we should choose a different measuring stick.

The podcast for dysfunctional creatives. 

Let us know your thoughts on Twitter, and use #MakeStuffClub to get our attention
You can reach us @JesseDriftwood1 and @theLeviAllen & of course @MakeStuffClub


🎙️ Our podcast hosting is provided by Transistor.fm.
📺 Learn how to start your own podcast!

]]> Watch video episodes on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@MakeStuffClub

Is searching for the next life hack helpful, or hurting our well-being in the long run? How we measure success for ourselves can also be a massive limiter on how we feel day to day so maybe we should choose a different measuring stick.

The podcast for dysfunctional creatives. 

Let us know your thoughts on Twitter, and use #MakeStuffClub to get our attention
You can reach us @JesseDriftwood1 and @theLeviAllen & of course @MakeStuffClub


🎙️ Our podcast hosting is provided by Transistor.fm.
📺 Learn how to start your own podcast!

]]> Tue, 04 Apr 2023 17:24:36 -0700 Levi Allen & Jesse Driftwood Levi Allen & Jesse Driftwood 2945 Watch video episodes on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@MakeStuffClub

Is searching for the next life hack helpful, or hurting our well-being in the long run? How we measure success for ourselves can also be a massive limiter on how we feel day to day so maybe we should choose a different measuring stick.

The podcast for dysfunctional creatives. 

Let us know your thoughts on Twitter, and use #MakeStuffClub to get our attention
You can reach us @JesseDriftwood1 and @theLeviAllen & of course @MakeStuffClub


🎙️ Our podcast hosting is provided by Transistor.fm.
📺 Learn how to start your own podcast!

]]> No 8- How Small Things Make All the Difference for the ADHD Creator 8 8 8- How Small Things Make All the Difference for the ADHD Creator full 98a5982d-5bfb-49d3-acf4-a1ca0668d5a5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/43bf09e0 Watch video episodes on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@MakeStuffClub

Is searching for the next life hack helpful, or hurting our well-being in the long run? How we measure success for ourselves can also be a massive limiter on how we feel day to day so maybe we should choose a different measuring stick.

The podcast for dysfunctional creatives. 

Let us know your thoughts on Twitter, and use #MakeStuffClub to get our attention
You can reach us @JesseDriftwood1 and @theLeviAllen & of course @MakeStuffClub


🎙️ Our podcast hosting is provided by Transistor.fm.
📺 Learn how to start your own podcast!

]]> Watch video episodes on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@MakeStuffClub

Is searching for the next life hack helpful, or hurting our well-being in the long run? How we measure success for ourselves can also be a massive limiter on how we feel day to day so maybe we should choose a different measuring stick.

The podcast for dysfunctional creatives. 

Let us know your thoughts on Twitter, and use #MakeStuffClub to get our attention
You can reach us @JesseDriftwood1 and @theLeviAllen & of course @MakeStuffClub


🎙️ Our podcast hosting is provided by Transistor.fm.
📺 Learn how to start your own podcast!

]]> Wed, 01 Feb 2023 09:05:34 -0800 Levi Allen & Jesse Driftwood Levi Allen & Jesse Driftwood 3227 Watch video episodes on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@MakeStuffClub

Is searching for the next life hack helpful, or hurting our well-being in the long run? How we measure success for ourselves can also be a massive limiter on how we feel day to day so maybe we should choose a different measuring stick.

The podcast for dysfunctional creatives. 

Let us know your thoughts on Twitter, and use #MakeStuffClub to get our attention
You can reach us @JesseDriftwood1 and @theLeviAllen & of course @MakeStuffClub


🎙️ Our podcast hosting is provided by Transistor.fm.
📺 Learn how to start your own podcast!

]]> No 7- Why Pushing Too Hard, Slows You Down 7 7 7- Why Pushing Too Hard, Slows You Down full d8066ac2-f45b-4942-b2cc-153a4fb4c513 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7e51565c Wed, 25 Jan 2023 16:03:37 -0800 Levi Allen & Jesse Driftwood Levi Allen & Jesse Driftwood 2647 There are some incredible benefits of being a creator and putting things out into the world. There are also hidden challenges that often go by beneath the surface. Jesse and Levi unpack the struggles of facing those challenges head-on at the end of every year, and what it feels like to disappoint yourself over and over. They also explore the challenge of loving oneself and the unhealthy cycle of getting to the end of the year and feeling like they haven't done enough or accomplished what they wanted to. They also talk about how to navigate creating content, particularly in the noisy world of YouTube, and the importance of overcoming initial technical obstacles in order to focus on creating more engaging content. There are some incredible benefits of being a creator and putting things out into the world. There are also hidden challenges that often go by beneath the surface. Jesse and Levi unpack the struggles of facing those challenges head-on at the end of ev No 6- Why Jesse Can't Find Any New Ideas 6 6 6- Why Jesse Can't Find Any New Ideas full 8ef6dd81-f906-4ac0-bb6f-afc8ef7b3dcc https://share.transistor.fm/s/6cc320df Tue, 17 Jan 2023 14:59:10 -0800 Levi Allen & Jesse Driftwood Levi Allen & Jesse Driftwood 3165 No 5- The Numbing Problem of Always Search for the Next ADHD Life Hack 5 5 5- The Numbing Problem of Always Search for the Next ADHD Life Hack full 41a54c00-7ac7-43c3-93e9-3fcc68d6987f https://share.transistor.fm/s/06d4bde6 Watch video episodes on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@MakeStuffClub

Is searching for the next life hack helpful, or hurting our well-being in the long run? How we measure success for ourselves can also be a massive limiter on how we feel day to day so maybe we should choose a different measuring stick.

The podcast for dysfunctional creatives. 

Let us know your thoughts on Twitter, and use #MakeStuffClub to get our attention
You can reach us @JesseDriftwood1 and @theLeviAllen & of course @MakeStuffClub


🎙️ Our podcast hosting is provided by Transistor.fm.
📺 Learn how to start your own podcast!

]]> Watch video episodes on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@MakeStuffClub

Is searching for the next life hack helpful, or hurting our well-being in the long run? How we measure success for ourselves can also be a massive limiter on how we feel day to day so maybe we should choose a different measuring stick.

The podcast for dysfunctional creatives. 

Let us know your thoughts on Twitter, and use #MakeStuffClub to get our attention
You can reach us @JesseDriftwood1 and @theLeviAllen & of course @MakeStuffClub


🎙️ Our podcast hosting is provided by Transistor.fm.
📺 Learn how to start your own podcast!

]]> Thu, 03 Nov 2022 12:49:10 -0700 Levi Allen & Jesse Driftwood Levi Allen & Jesse Driftwood 3355 Is searching for the next life hack helpful, or hurting our well-being in the long run? How we measure success for ourselves can also be a massive limiter on how we feel day to day so maybe we should choose a different measuring stick. Is searching for the next life hack helpful, or hurting our well-being in the long run? How we measure success for ourselves can also be a massive limiter on how we feel day to day so maybe we should choose a different measuring stick. No 4- Jesse Officially Has ADHD 4 4 4- Jesse Officially Has ADHD full 3926c03c-da44-4fe1-a4c5-7c4cc517c70e https://share.transistor.fm/s/84ceec16 ---
This episode we sponsored ourselves! Check out Jesse's online course for how to make incredible short form video.
http://left.ly/jessesvideocourse
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Let us know your thoughts on Twitter, use #MakeStuffClub to get our attention
You can reach us @JesseDriftwood1 and @theLeviAllen & of course @MakeStuffClub


🎙️ Our podcast hosting is provided by Transistor.fm.
📺 Learn how to start your own podcast!

]]> ---
This episode we sponsored ourselves! Check out Jesse's online course for how to make incredible short form video.
http://left.ly/jessesvideocourse
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Let us know your thoughts on Twitter, use #MakeStuffClub to get our attention
You can reach us @JesseDriftwood1 and @theLeviAllen & of course @MakeStuffClub


🎙️ Our podcast hosting is provided by Transistor.fm.
📺 Learn how to start your own podcast!

]]> Wed, 26 Oct 2022 14:39:37 -0700 Levi Allen & Jesse Driftwood Levi Allen & Jesse Driftwood 2599 The show for dysfunctional creatives where the goal is simple; Make good stuff, make some money, and as much as possible avoid self-sabotaging your work your relationship and your life in the process. The show for dysfunctional creatives where the goal is simple; Make good stuff, make some money, and as much as possible avoid self-sabotaging your work your relationship and your life in the process. No 3- My Secret Tool Stopped Working 3 3 3- My Secret Tool Stopped Working full 557fb8fe-beb8-4f08-b98e-695b72bef9e8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ee56ad80 What happens when business as usual stops working? Jesse and Levi both made a massive switch the past 12 months to bring on hired help. In this episode they reflect on the challenges of last year and how they plan to move forward.
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This episode we sponsored ourselves! Check out Jesse's online course for how to make incredible short form video. 
http://left.ly/jessesvideocourse
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Let us know you thoughts on twitter, use #MakeStuffClub to get our attention
You can reach us @JesseDriftwood1 and @theLeviAllen


🎙️ Our podcast hosting is provided by Transistor.fm.
📺 Learn how to start your own podcast!

]]> What happens when business as usual stops working? Jesse and Levi both made a massive switch the past 12 months to bring on hired help. In this episode they reflect on the challenges of last year and how they plan to move forward.
---
This episode we sponsored ourselves! Check out Jesse's online course for how to make incredible short form video. 
http://left.ly/jessesvideocourse
---
Let us know you thoughts on twitter, use #MakeStuffClub to get our attention
You can reach us @JesseDriftwood1 and @theLeviAllen


🎙️ Our podcast hosting is provided by Transistor.fm.
📺 Learn how to start your own podcast!

]]> Tue, 23 Mar 2021 06:58:05 -0700 Levi Allen & Jesse Driftwood Levi Allen & Jesse Driftwood 4481 What happens when business as usual stops working? Jesse and Levi both made a massive switch the past 12 months to bring on hired help. In this episode they reflect on the challenges of last year and how they plan to move forward. What happens when business as usual stops working? Jesse and Levi both made a massive switch the past 12 months to bring on hired help. In this episode they reflect on the challenges of last year and how they plan to move forward. No 2- Are We Slowly Killing Our Passion? 2 2 2- Are We Slowly Killing Our Passion? full 20a2bfed-44f9-4314-be4c-e7176d001924 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4a0865c1 How much energy do we waste on things that don't matter? If we try to turn our passion into a career does that all but guarantee that we will end up burning out and hating what we do? Those are the questions we explore in this weeks episode of the Make Stuff Club
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This episode we sponsored ourselves! Check out Jesse's online course for how to make incredible short form video. Use code: learnfromjesse for 15% off
http://left.ly/jessesvideocourse
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Let us know you thoughts on twitter, use #MakeStuffClub to get our attention
You can reach us @JesseDriftwood1 and @theLeviAllen


🎙️ Our podcast hosting is provided by Transistor.fm.
📺 Learn how to start your own podcast!

]]> How much energy do we waste on things that don't matter? If we try to turn our passion into a career does that all but guarantee that we will end up burning out and hating what we do? Those are the questions we explore in this weeks episode of the Make Stuff Club
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This episode we sponsored ourselves! Check out Jesse's online course for how to make incredible short form video. Use code: learnfromjesse for 15% off
http://left.ly/jessesvideocourse
---
Let us know you thoughts on twitter, use #MakeStuffClub to get our attention
You can reach us @JesseDriftwood1 and @theLeviAllen


🎙️ Our podcast hosting is provided by Transistor.fm.
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]]> Thu, 24 Dec 2020 13:49:32 -0800 Levi Allen & Jesse Driftwood Levi Allen & Jesse Driftwood 2767 How much energy do we waste on things that don't matter? How much energy do we waste on things that don't matter? No 1- Are we Real Artists? 1 1 1- Are we Real Artists? full 7d403dec-b822-40d0-86b3-ee4b4bff96af https://share.transistor.fm/s/fbf26a0a Let us know you thoughts on twitter, use #MakeStuffClub to get our attention

You can reach us @JesseDriftwood and @theLeviAllen


🎙️ Our podcast hosting is provided by Transistor.fm.
📺 Learn how to start your own podcast!

]]> Let us know you thoughts on twitter, use #MakeStuffClub to get our attention

You can reach us @JesseDriftwood and @theLeviAllen


🎙️ Our podcast hosting is provided by Transistor.fm.
📺 Learn how to start your own podcast!

]]> Mon, 14 Dec 2020 21:24:25 -0800 Levi Allen & Jesse Driftwood Levi Allen & Jesse Driftwood 2622 Is what we make on the internet "art?" Is what we make on the internet "art?" No