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390: Miles Hunter

Miles Hunter is a UX researcher, based out of Seattle but originally a Brit. Learning to woodwork. I enjoy restoring things, everything from old tools to video and photos.

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mileshunter/

TOOLS:

0:00 - Intro

0:53 - Evaporust rust remover: https://www.evapo-rust.com/evapo-rust-remover/

5:29 - Incogni - personal information removal service: https://incogni.com/

10:17 - Japanese 'paper clam' for clipping together papers more securely than a paperclip: https://geni.us/siEAg0

14:34 - Topaz Video AI - video enhancement tool for slow resolution video: https://www.topazlabs.com/topaz-video-ai

22:35 - Miles Hunter’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/aboutmiles

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XpUiFkeUGCY

For show notes and transcript visit: https://kk.org/cooltools/miles-hunter-ux-researcher/

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enNovember 03, 2023

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385: Arun Venkatesan

Arun is a product designer, engineer, photographer, and writer. Most recently, he was co-founder and product designer at Carrot Fertility. He writes at arun.is.

TOOLS:

0:00 - Intro

0:49 - BMI 40b x4 tape measure: http://www.bmitools.com/ads/products/categories/steeltapemeasures/window-tape.html

6:26 - BMI Inklinat level: https://www.bmi.de/en/products-spirit-levels-682-inklinat.php

10:00 - Merco packing tape dispenser: https://mercotape.com/products/merco-dtn

15:00 - Pinecil soldering iron: https://www.pine64.org/pinecil/

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Mu8HC75K78M

For show notes and transcript visit: https://kk.org/cooltools/arun-venkatesan-product-designer/

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enSeptember 29, 2023

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Graham Briggs was born in northern England in the fishing town of Grimsby. For most of the last 2 decades he's lived in Japan, both in Tokyo and on the Pacific Coast. Most of his career has been in different engineering fields and currently works for a web marketplace company. Hobbies include motorcycling, snowboarding and photography.

Website: https://www.nanikore.net/

TOOLS:

0:00 - Intro

0:43 - Pinlock Motorcycle Visor: https://pinlock.com/

5:35 - Nelson Rigg motorbike cover: https://www.nelsonrigg.com/motorcycle-covers/defender-extreme-motorcycle-cover-detail

9:36 - Manfrotto Monopod: https://www.manfrotto.com/global/294-aluminum-monopod-4-sections-mm294a4/

14:05 - Kuriviger Online Map and Route Tool: https://kurviger.de/en

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HhqcRAHR6gE

For show notes and transcript visit: https://kk.org/cooltools/graham-briggs-nanikore-net/

enAugust 25, 2023

377: Joe Richards

Joe Richards is a Summer Camp Director, Maker and thinker on the future of summer camps. Joe speaks on Creativity, Leadership, and Life. Joe has spoken across North America with a variety of youth, camping, and corporate organizations. Joe has been the Executive Director at Pearce Williams Summer Camp & Retreat Facility, in Fingal, Ontario, for 19 years – doing what needs to be done to make sure campers have the most amazing experience. You can find him on TikTok @campyoyojoe.

Website: https://www.yoyojoe.com/

TOOLS:

0:00 - Intro

0:48 - Picquic screwdriver: http://picquic.ca/

7:32 - UJK Parf Guide System Mark II: https://tsoproducts.com/jigs-fixtures-guides/parf-guide-system/ujk-parf-guide-system-mark-ii/

13:31 - Tool Box Drawer Organizer Bins: https://www.schallercorporation.com/tool-box-drawer-organizer-bins/

24:55 - Gridded Cutting Mat for workshop Table: https://www.joann.com/36x59-cutting-mat/2622033.html

Watch on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/SNbFSphP5N0

For show notes and transcript visit: https://kk.org/cooltools/joe-richards-summer-camp-director/

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enAugust 04, 2023

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374: Luke Stein

Luke Stein is a financial economist and professor at Babson College. He does research at the intersection of corporate finance and labor economics, and is an award-winning teacher, including as the 2022 “Professor of the Year” as chosen by Babson’s graduate students. You can find him on Twitter and YouTube @lukestein and at lukestein.com.

TOOLS:

0:00 - Intro

0:41 - Wurkkos-brand flashlights (and modern, rechargeable flashlights more generally): https://geni.us/uD1esdS

11:31 - stagetimer.io: https://stagetimer.io

18:16 - Segway Max electric scooter: https://geni.us/QtDJ

30:09 - Concert sized ukulele (in general, or specifically a Donner solid-top): https://geni.us/GaCrVt

Watch on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/ryi2-qgHl9U

For show notes and transcript visit: https://kk.org/cooltools/luke-stein-financial-economist/

enJuly 14, 2023

372: Linda Tapp

Linda Tapp works in her “day job” as an occupational safety consultant, author, and speaker. Evenings and weekends, she writes and publishes Dabble, a Substack newsletter dedicated to encouraging others to try new things along with summaries of what she has “dabbled” in during the previous week and suggestions for getting started with the activities. She has 3 children, 2 dogs, and 1 husband who she has been married to for 32 years.

Dabble: https://dabblenews.substack.com/

TOOLS:

0:00 - Intro

1:07 - Center Cam webcam: https://thecentercam.com

4:37 - PETBABA Double Dog Leash: https://geni.us/BWRM

7:00 - Amazon Echo frames: https://geni.us/NSLqRr

14:11 - TriPole USB Desk Fan: https://geni.us/BWodaa

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Mm3poolqc7s

For show notes and transcript visit: https://kk.org/cooltools/linda-tapp-occupational-safety-consultant/

To sign up to be a guest on the show, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/qc496XB6bGbrAEKK7

enJune 30, 2023

349: Stephen Kennedy

Stephen Kennedy is an independent American photographer. He began his freelance career at age 15 in 1980. Since then he has completed more than 2500 commissioned and self-generated projects in 26 countries and all 50 US states. His current project, Cross Country Camera, is a documentary series capturing artists in their studios and places of inspiration. To date, he has completed sessions in 35 states with 76 artists. He expects to have visited more than 100 artists in all 50 states by late 2023. Stephen resides in St. Louis, Missouri. His website is

www.crosscountrycamera.com.

For show notes and transcript visit: https://kk.org/cooltools/stephen-kennedy-photographer/

If you're enjoying the Cool Tools podcast, check out our paperback book Four Favorite Tools: Fantastic tools by 150 notable creators, available in both Color or B&W on Amazon: https://geni.us/fourfavoritetools

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enJanuary 20, 2023

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345: Aaron Dignan

Aaron Dignan is the Founder of The Ready and Murmur, author of Brave New Work and a forthcoming book on agreements, co-host of Brave New Work podcast, friend to misfit toys everywhere.

For show notes and transcript visit: https://kk.org/cooltools/aaron-dignan-author-of-brave-new-work/

If you're enjoying the Cool Tools podcast, check out our paperback book Four Favorite Tools: Fantastic tools by 150 notable creators, available in both Color or B&W on Amazon: https://geni.us/fourfavoritetools

enDecember 23, 2022

343: David Spira

David Spira is a user experience and product designer, and a general maker of things, as well as the co-founder of RoomEscapeArtist.com.

For show notes and transcript visit: https://kk.org/cooltools/david-spira-roomescapeartist-com/

If you're enjoying the Cool Tools podcast, check out our paperback book Four Favorite Tools: Fantastic tools by 150 notable creators, available in both Color or B&W on Amazon: https://geni.us/fourfavoritetools

enDecember 09, 2022

328: Christopher Michel

Christopher Michel is the inaugural Artist-in-Residence at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. His appointment is focused on leveraging visual storytelling to elevate the work of scientists, engineers and medical professionals in society. Previously, Chris founded and sold two technology companies. He is also the founder of Nautilus Ventures, a seed venture fund. Prior to becoming an entrepreneur, Chris flew for the Navy as a Navigator and Mission Commander aboard P-3C patrol aircraft. Chris graduated from the University of Illinois and holds an MBA from the Harvard Business School and an honorary Doctorate from Tiffin University. Chris serves on the board of Dale Carnegie and Catchlight, a non-profit focused on supporting photographers and innovative leaders in the field of visual storytelling. Chris is also an advisor to the Union of Concerned Scientists, a Crown Fellow at the Aspen Institute, a Fellow of the Royal Geographic Society, and a member of the Explorers Club. You can find Chris on Twitter @chrismichel and on Instagram @chris_michel.

enAugust 26, 2022

322: Charles Platt

Charles Platt lives in the Arizona wilderness where he writes books about electronics and builds rapid cooling devices for the cryonics community.

For show notes and transcript visit: https://kk.org/cooltools/charles-platt-author-2/

If you're enjoying the Cool Tools podcast, check out our paperback book Four Favorite Tools: Fantastic tools by 150 notable creators, available in both Color or B&W on Amazon: https://geni.us/fourfavoritetools

enJuly 15, 2022

321: Austin Kleon

Austin Kleon is the New York Times bestselling author of a trilogy of illustrated books about creativity in the digital age: Steal Like An Artist, Show Your Work!, and Keep Going. He’s also the author of Newspaper Blackout, a collection of poems made by redacting the newspaper with a permanent marker. His books have been translated into dozens of languages and have sold over a million copies worldwide. He lives in Austin, Texas, with his wife and sons.

Website: https://austinkleon.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/austinkleon

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/austinkleon/

For show notes and transcript visit:https://kk.org/cooltools/austin-kleon-author-of-steal-like-an-artist-2/

If you're enjoying the Cool Tools podcast, check out our paperback book Four Favorite Tools: Fantastic tools by 150 notable creators, available in both Color or B&W on Amazon: https://geni.us/fourfavoritetools

enJuly 08, 2022

318: Brian Lam

Brian Lam is the Founding Editor of The Wirecutter.

For show notes and transcript visit: https://kk.org/cooltools/brian-lam-founding-editor-of-the-wirecutter/

If you're enjoying the Cool Tools podcast, check out our paperback book Four Favorite Tools: Fantastic tools by 150 notable creators, available in both Color or B&W on Amazon: https://geni.us/fourfavoritetools

enJune 17, 2022

317: Charles Lindsay

Charles Lindsay is an artist-adventurer whose work synthesizes ideas about time, technology, eco-systems and semiotics. You can find out more at charleslindsay.com or follow him on Instagram @charles_lindsay_.

For show notes and transcript visit: https://kk.org/cooltools/charles-lindsay-artist-adventurer/

If you're enjoying the Cool Tools podcast, check out our paperback book Four Favorite Tools: Fantastic tools by 150 notable creators, available in both Color or B&W on Amazon: https://geni.us/fourfavoritetools

enJune 10, 2022

315: James Home

James Home is a designer and technologist living aboard a forty-foot sailboat called Rejoice. You can follow him on Twitter @jameshome, or visit his website at jameshome.com

For show notes and transcript visit: https://kk.org/cooltools/james-home-designer-and-technologist/

If you're enjoying the Cool Tools podcast, check out our paperback book Four Favorite Tools: Fantastic tools by 150 notable creators, available in both Color or B&W on Amazon: https://geni.us/fourfavoritetools

enMay 27, 2022