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Origin Point the Podcast

Origin Point the Podcast

By Heidi Jacobs

Origin Point is a biweekly Podcast dedicated to exploring how people found their passion. Join Heidi Jacobs & Jake Pryor as they talk to different folks from wall walks of life about when their interest met inception.
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Guitar & Bass with Michael Bartkowiak - Ep 2

Origin Point the PodcastJul 16, 2018

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Maker & Podcaster Keith Decent - Ep 14

Maker & Podcaster Keith Decent - Ep 14

Episode 14 where we speak with Maker & Podcaster Keith Decent. We take a listen to how Keith was inspired to research and vocalize his interest on his podcast, From the Ground Up. There he takes a deep dive into how we make what we make, the tools, materials, and the stories behind the things we build. Links to our Guest: https://www.keithdecent.com/ https://www.ftgupodcast.com/ Origin Point Cast: https://www.patreon.com/originpoint www.originpointcast.com Music By: https://ampletunes.com - Rigatoni + Revolver, Southern Charm
Feb 11, 201936:19
Perlering with Brent & Jen - Ep 13

Perlering with Brent & Jen - Ep 13

In this episode of Origin Point we speak with Brent & Jen from The Perler’s Edge. They are two artists who fuse thousands of tiny plastic cylinders into bitmap masterpieces. This is the story of how an impulse buy helped lead them to start streaming their passion of perling to an online community. Links to the Guest: https://www.instagram.com/mebs_rx7/ https://www.etsy.com/shop/ThePerlersEdge https://www.twitch.tv/mebs_rx7 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAB0vTEqFB3lTpMcPe4HzKw Music By: https://ampletunes.com - Southern Charm
Jan 28, 201956:37
Prop Maker Karoline Hinz - Ep 12

Prop Maker Karoline Hinz - Ep 12

This time on Origin Point Karoline Hinz joins us to talk about her career path involving prop building for stage and set and her most memorable works. We also talk a little bit about what happens when one of your works goes viral on the internet.
Dec 24, 201839:13
CNC's with Winston Moy - Ep 11

CNC's with Winston Moy - Ep 11

In this episode Heidi & Jake get the chance to speak with Winston Moy about how he got his start with Desktop CNC Machining and where it has lead him today. Music Credits: On and On by ampletunes.com/ Makers Gonna Make by ampletunes.com/
Dec 10, 201853:14
Artists Anika Ignozzi and John Maurice Muldoon - Ep 10

Artists Anika Ignozzi and John Maurice Muldoon - Ep 10

This week we spoke with Anika Ignozzi of O.O.H. Baby and Artist John Maurice Muldoon on everything from being caught spray painting at a young age and ditching the note cards for artistic aspirations. Join us this episode while we dissect what it takes to be a professional painter.
Nov 19, 201857:06
Content Creator Paul Jackman - Ep 9

Content Creator Paul Jackman - Ep 9

Jake & Heidi get a chance to chat with the Content Creator & Woodworker Paul Jackman, although he might be granted the first ever Edu-tainer. Paul goes into detail about how much time he puts into his edits to keep his content fresh and entertaining for people new to the woodworking craft. He talks about how he got started and just how long it took to find his unique voice with his reclaimed materials and editing antics. On and On by https://ampletunes.com/ Makers Gonna Make by https://ampletunes.com/
Nov 05, 201801:08:22
Gym Owner Kimberly Ransom - Ep 8

Gym Owner Kimberly Ransom - Ep 8

Jake & Heidi speak with Gym Owner Kimberly Eads Ransom about her incredible experiences in Olympic Weight Lifting, Coaching, Judging to even opening her own gym to help others succeed. Explore her determination of how it didn't work exactly as planned and how she was able to overcome those obstacles.
Oct 22, 201851:48
Rowdy Souls - Ep 7

Rowdy Souls - Ep 7

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Oct 08, 201801:27:00
Entrepreneur Shannon Gregg - Ep 6

Entrepreneur Shannon Gregg - Ep 6

Heidi gets an opportunity to chat with Entrepreneur Shannon Gregg about all the twists and turns in her pursuit of passionate work.
Sep 10, 201856:00
Artist & Maker Bernie Solo - Ep 5

Artist & Maker Bernie Solo - Ep 5

Heidi and Jake take time to talk through their updates and then get to review the life of work of artist and maker Bernie Solo. He talks about being a career artist and pivoting to meet the needs of the times after the auto industry began to falter in his market.
Aug 27, 201801:08:08
Metal Fabrication with Adam Heffner - Ep 4

Metal Fabrication with Adam Heffner - Ep 4

Jake & Heidi talk with Adam Heffner of Maker-Table to discuss how he went from running the numbers in the family meat business to cranking out custom metal signs. Adam's view on business mechanics, goals, and employee empowerment are phenomenal tips for anyone aspiring to get started expand their small shop. Be sure you catch up with Adam & the Crew on Maker-Table.com or @maker.table on IG.
Aug 11, 201801:01:59
Music Reviewer Greg Jones - Ep 3

Music Reviewer Greg Jones - Ep 3

Jake and Heidi tell their fortnight stories and interview Music Reviewer and Blogger Greg Jones about his passion project Ear to the Ground Music and how it became a side hustle, what it is like to be flooded with requests to review and showcase hundreds of artists music and what happens when you really do get an offer from a south african business man you cannot refuse.
Jul 30, 201801:00:08
Guitar & Bass with Michael Bartkowiak - Ep 2

Guitar & Bass with Michael Bartkowiak - Ep 2

Origin Point's Heidi & Jake speak with Guitarist Michael Bartkowiak. Michael speaks with them about how his passion slowly developed in his youth, and how he really found his groove when he found his band-mates.
Jul 16, 201848:35
Printmaking with Kristin Nowlin - Ep 1

Printmaking with Kristin Nowlin - Ep 1

Origin Point's debut episode finds Heidi & Jake speaking with print maker Kristin Nowlin. Kristin dives deep into where she got her start and how she continues her pressing passion over 20 years later.
Jun 30, 201848:48
An introduction About Us

An introduction About Us

This was supposed to be a quick five minute teaser with a little more information about the hosts. Heidi & Jake just can't stop the chatter so they let the recordings roll and this is what they came up with. Hope y'all enjoy this quick introduction to your hosts of Origin Point! Thank you to Lee Rosevere for letting us use his music. http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_for_Podcasts_4/Lee_Rosevere_-
Jun 29, 201833:26
Origin Point Teaser

Origin Point Teaser

Heidi & Jake give a quick introduction to Origin Point the Podcast and what it's about. Music by Lee Rosevere - Music for Podcasts 4
Jun 22, 201803:08