Precisely Simple Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/precisely-simple A truthful and lighthearted look at the unique world of manufacturing from those enjoying every minute of it. Copyright 2020 Next Bend Content All rights reserved. 7098f521-6914-54bf-a960-269ef8f46462 no Season 1 Trailer en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 14:36:10 +0000 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 21:24:10 +0000 https://preciselysimple.transistor.fm https://img.transistor.fm/yyDZStuRGfa2Zev_ZYQY6bwoAFqb0O3lwr4igbYxydM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzExOTQ0LzE1OTMx/MTYyMTktYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Precisely Simple https://preciselysimple.transistor.fm episodic Brandon and Kyle A truthful and lighthearted look at the unique world of manufacturing from those enjoying every minute of it. A truthful and lighthearted look at the unique world of manufacturing from those enjoying every minute of it.. manufacturing, cnc, machinist, 3d printing, maker Brandon and Kyle No No CLAP, CLAP, CLAP.....there's your mark! 2 2 3 3 CLAP, CLAP, CLAP.....there's your mark! full b4944cf1-6832-4edd-b539-5f1d2b3f47ef https://share.transistor.fm/s/cb39d0d4  

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]]> Mon, 15 Mar 2021 02:05:27 +0000 Brandon and Kyle Brandon and Kyle 1826 This week Kyle and Brandon discuss the difficulties of parenting, what it takes to have the new hotness in 3D printing, and life as the world starts to level back out. This week Kyle and Brandon discuss the difficulties of parenting, what it takes to have the new hotness in 3D printing, and life as the world starts to level back out. manufacturing, cnc, machinist, 3d printing, maker No We weren't done sharing... 2 2 2 2 We weren't done sharing... full b73febc1-79c9-4a85-822a-0a939c25de51 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e2a2ab20 Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here.

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]]> Sun, 07 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000 Brandon and Kyle Brandon and Kyle 1906 So, we had a lot to talk about. This is a continuation of the conversation from episode 1 **(Please note, I know Brandon's audio is off. We will get it fixed before ep 3)** So, we had a lot to talk about. This is a continuation of the conversation from episode 1 **(Please note, I know Brandon's audio is off. We will get it fixed before ep 3)** manufacturing, cnc, machinist, 3d printing, maker No We're back, let's catch up 2 2 1 1 We're back, let's catch up full ce0f96b3-84cb-48b8-83c0-8fd1457f8758 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ebf52d9a Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here.

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]]> Sun, 28 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000 Brandon and Kyle Brandon and Kyle 1820 We are back for 2021. Let's have a discussion and catch up on what we missed. **(Please note, I know Brandon's audio is off. We will get it fixed before ep 3)** We are back for 2021. Let's have a discussion and catch up on what we missed. **(Please note, I know Brandon's audio is off. We will get it fixed before ep 3)** manufacturing, cnc, machinist, 3d printing, maker No Season One Finale 1 1 15 15 Season One Finale full b2edf256-1951-4251-8d27-dbc118b0b3c0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4e6800be Tue, 17 Nov 2020 20:40:04 +0000 Brandon and Kyle Brandon and Kyle 4107 This is it! The final episode of season 1. This time around we welcome two guests to help us talk about success and satisfaction in their careers. This is it! The final episode of season 1. This time around we welcome two guests to help us talk about success and satisfaction in their careers. manufacturing, cnc, machinist, 3d printing, maker No TEASER: Season Finale 1 1 14 14 TEASER: Season Finale full 9001ed9b-1195-40ab-9bd1-e1985f3c4798 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3e508acd Sun, 01 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000 Brandon and Kyle Brandon and Kyle 844 This super short episode will get you hyped for our season finale on November 15th. We will see you then! This super short episode will get you hyped for our season finale on November 15th. We will see you then! manufacturing, cnc, machinist, 3d printing, maker No The Skills Gap in American Manufacturing (part 2) 1 1 13 13 The Skills Gap in American Manufacturing (part 2) full e0e3c6a5-6896-43d4-9ebb-4bd4721e50e3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/aa712030 Tue, 27 Oct 2020 10:45:59 +0000 Brandon and Kyle Brandon and Kyle 2721 In this episode we continue the end of season 1 discussion about the skills gap. How do we bring people into the manufacturing world? How do we break the stigma? In this episode we continue the end of season 1 discussion about the skills gap. How do we bring people into the manufacturing world? How do we break the stigma? manufacturing, cnc, machinist, 3d printing, maker No The Skills Gap in American Manufacturing (part 1) 1 1 12 12 The Skills Gap in American Manufacturing (part 1) full 5ae0f0e6-5bd4-4351-b220-aaa56dec3fec https://share.transistor.fm/s/88395da5 Mon, 05 Oct 2020 02:03:18 +0000 Brandon and Kyle Brandon and Kyle 2835 In this episode we explore the separation of blue collar and white collar career paths and the negative affect it has had on trades. This episode gets personal. It means a lot to so many of us especially Kyle and Brandon. This is the start of a multi part series that will close out Season 1 of the Precisely Simple Podcast. In this episode we explore the separation of blue collar and white collar career paths and the negative affect it has had on trades. This episode gets personal. It means a lot to so many of us especially Kyle and Brandon. This is the start of a multi part manufacturing, cnc, machinist, 3d printing, maker No Special guest Brandon Mathis joins the show 1 1 11 11 Special guest Brandon Mathis joins the show full 92abe2ff-7862-4c19-923e-f98fdea5d2bc https://share.transistor.fm/s/04b3cd7a Mon, 28 Sep 2020 22:53:55 +0000 Brandon and Kyle Brandon and Kyle 2408 This week we talk to Brandon Mathis from Ellison Technologies and 'throw him in the 5th axis'. Listen in to see how he responds. This week we talk to Brandon Mathis from Ellison Technologies and 'throw him in the 5th axis'. Listen in to see how he responds. manufacturing, cnc, machinist, 3d printing, maker No You need these gloves, Our favorite machines, & Whoops that 3D bed is toast 1 1 10 10 You need these gloves, Our favorite machines, & Whoops that 3D bed is toast full 5b680392-484b-43bf-bb51-8dc9011ef324 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2ef31048 Wed, 23 Sep 2020 01:09:28 +0000 Brandon and Kyle Brandon and Kyle 2861 In this episode we talk about our favorite cut resistant safety gloves; discuss updates to Fusion 360; share our favorite machines and tools; and share what its like to try to 3D print through the print bed...whoops. In this episode we talk about our favorite cut resistant safety gloves; discuss updates to Fusion 360; share our favorite machines and tools; and share what its like to try to 3D print through the print bed...whoops. manufacturing, cnc, machinist, 3d printing, maker No Tech We Just Love 1 1 9 9 Tech We Just Love full dcd3e574-5fb7-465a-8b28-f345b68bc542 https://share.transistor.fm/s/74cffd3c Sun, 13 Sep 2020 05:00:00 +0000 Brandon and Kyle Brandon and Kyle 3147 This week the guys talk about the new tech they love. This week the guys talk about the new tech they love. manufacturing, cnc, machinist, 3d printing, maker No The History of Welding (part 2) 1 1 8 8 The History of Welding (part 2) full d28bcaf5-2b8f-420a-9bfb-985df88bec93 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fe7edb45 Sun, 06 Sep 2020 12:00:00 +0000 Brandon and Kyle Brandon and Kyle 2254 This week Professor Kyle finishes his series on the history and evolution of welding. Brandon shares some tips to make your Zoom calls better, and Kyle reminds us to tighten down you tools in the machine. This week Professor Kyle finishes his series on the history and evolution of welding. Brandon shares some tips to make your Zoom calls better, and Kyle reminds us to tighten down you tools in the machine. manufacturing, cnc, machinist, 3d printing, maker No The History of Welding (part 1) 1 1 7 7 The History of Welding (part 1) full 845c79b6-3a79-4103-a872-91a3e4da07e3 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0a7dc53e Wed, 02 Sep 2020 12:08:50 +0000 Brandon and Kyle Brandon and Kyle 2208 This week Professor Kyle takes us on a deep dive into understanding the evolution of welding today and where it came from. This is the first half of a two part series. This week Professor Kyle takes us on a deep dive into understanding the evolution of welding today and where it came from. This is the first half of a two part series. manufacturing, cnc, machinist, 3d printing, maker No Blended Manufacturing, Why does everyone hate Lean and 5S, & A Good Week 1 1 6 6 Blended Manufacturing, Why does everyone hate Lean and 5S, & A Good Week full 02889924-ebe2-4bed-8e2e-cde9a2043bc7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a4442aff This week we discuss how additive and subtractive manufacturing is starting the blend and work together. We talk about a controversial subject in the shop, Lean. Why do people hate lean manufacturing? What could change your mind about 5S? And finally, it's been a solid week. 

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]]> Sun, 23 Aug 2020 04:00:00 +0000 Brandon and Kyle Brandon and Kyle 2215 This week we discuss how additive and subtractive manufacturing is starting the blend and work together. We talk about a controversial subject in the shop, Lean. Why do people hate lean manufacturing? What could change your mind about 5S? And finally, it's been a solid week. 

]]> manufacturing, cnc, machinist, 3d printing, maker No Spoilboard Z surface and Job Interview Tips 1 1 5 5 Spoilboard Z surface and Job Interview Tips full f1eb9e26-7b76-4fec-944f-3f072055ab69 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0c4ec1e4 This week we discuss setup on a CNC router that could save you some setup time. And we talk about job interview dos and don'ts. Stay strong out there everyone. We will get through this together. 

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]]> Sun, 16 Aug 2020 04:09:52 +0000 Brandon and Kyle Brandon and Kyle 2439 This week we discuss setup on a CNC router that could save you some setup time. And we talk about job interview dos and don'ts. Stay strong out there everyone. We will get through this together. 

]]> manufacturing, cnc, machinist, 3d printing, maker No Breaking Tools, G-Code, & Freaking Lasers 1 1 4 4 Breaking Tools, G-Code, & Freaking Lasers full ccf81ca7-8ab1-4625-93b3-aebf0c550a7d https://share.transistor.fm/s/743a87e9 In this episode we talk about using fancy new tools on good old fashioned machines. Do you really need to know how to read and write G-code anymore? And Kyle tried to make his own mini lightsaber by accident. 

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]]> Sun, 09 Aug 2020 18:00:00 +0000 Brandon and Kyle Brandon and Kyle 1887 In this episode we talk about using fancy new tools on good old fashioned machines. Do you really need to know how to read and write G-code anymore? And Kyle tried to make his own mini lightsaber by accident. 

]]> manufacturing, cnc, machinist, 3d printing, maker No Virtual Weld Trainers, Virtual Learning, & Clogged Aquariums 1 1 3 3 Virtual Weld Trainers, Virtual Learning, & Clogged Aquariums full 636f0ba5-f7a4-40e2-9926-084d39ef6305 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d5850cd8 This week we discuss a couple of virtual options floating in manufacturing today. And we learn how a toothpick can save the day...in an aquarium.

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]]> Sun, 02 Aug 2020 12:26:57 +0000 Brandon and Kyle Brandon and Kyle 2114 This week we discuss a couple of virtual options floating in manufacturing today. And we learn how a toothpick can save the day...in an aquarium.

]]> manufacturing, cnc, machinist, 3d printing, maker No Robot Integration, Additive vs Subtractive Manufacturing, & Humble Pie 1 1 2 2 Robot Integration, Additive vs Subtractive Manufacturing, & Humble Pie full 9be08899-6fcc-4374-bf05-8461cfee628b https://share.transistor.fm/s/c8932778 In this episode we discuss standard and collaborative robots, the good and bad with additive and subtractive manufacturing, and Kyle shares his humbling experience from the week. 

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]]> Sun, 26 Jul 2020 12:00:00 +0000 Brandon and Kyle Brandon and Kyle 1496 In this episode we discuss standard and collaborative robots, the good and bad with additive and subtractive manufacturing, and Kyle shares his humbling experience from the week. 

]]> manufacturing, cnc, machinist, 3d printing, maker No Onshape, Dimensioned Drawings, & Prove Your Code 1 1 1 1 Onshape, Dimensioned Drawings, & Prove Your Code full b973e423-72e9-4969-a2b4-d2ce4ae14a69 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e8e27225 In the first episode the guys talk about Onshape.com and it's uses in a COVID-world, our pet peeves to dimensions drawings, and why you should always go back and check the code.

]]> In the first episode the guys talk about Onshape.com and it's uses in a COVID-world, our pet peeves to dimensions drawings, and why you should always go back and check the code.

]]> Wed, 22 Jul 2020 19:21:08 +0000 Brandon and Kyle Brandon and Kyle 2067 In the first episode the guys talk about Onshape.com and it's uses in a COVID-world, our pet peeves to dimensions drawings, and why you should always go back and check the code.

]]> manufacturing, cnc, machinist, 3d printing, maker No Season 1 Trailer 1 1 1 1 Season 1 Trailer trailer preciselysimple.podbean.com/1a894a51-bfa4-5751-9a51-83164c328c08 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4a3a5fc9 Thu, 25 Jun 2020 18:30:00 +0000 Brandon and Kyle Brandon and Kyle 548 It's time to meet the guys behind Precisely Simple. In this quick intro we will lay out what you can expect from this season of the show. It's time to meet the guys behind Precisely Simple. In this quick intro we will lay out what you can expect from this season of the show. manufacturing, cnc, machinist, 3d printing, maker No