you can man

Episode #100!  Why is it called, You can, man.™?  I answer that question with my good friend, Julian on this week's show!  Julian has a lifetime of home renovation knowledge and really helped me along my DIY journey.  He would say, "What one man can do, another can do."  That's where I came up with the name, You can, man.

Julian mentioned a book that he's been reading - Shop Class as Soulcraft: An Inquiry into the Value of Work, by Matthew B. Crawford.  https://amzn.to/3vuDyCw <---the YCM Amazon affiliate link btw.

Thinking of getting a riding mower but don't have the cash?  Maybe you just want a hobby mower to learn more?  You should buy an older model in need of a little TLC!  On this week's show, Tim and guest Brandon talk through the basic components of riding lawn mowers and what it takes to overhaul one.

Tim mentioned a helpful resource with tons of lawn tractor info:  http://www.tractordata.com/lawn-tractors/

Do you frequently end up frustrated or angry when you get into political discussions? Do you feel like no one ever listens to the points you're trying to make? Does it seem like the "other side" is always combative?

With another presidential election looming, we're giving our perspectives, techniques, and know-how on how to legitimately have civil discourse with those with whom we disagree. So put down your pitchfork, turn off the CAPS LOCK, and listen to this week's episode before you wade into your next political skirmish.

There's a nip in the air and that can only mean: PUMPKIN. SPICE. EVERYTHING. Also, whether it's autumn, the harvest season, or even false fall, now is a great time to enjoy an outdoor fire pit! So grab a cardigan, wrap both of those chilly hands around your wittiest mug of hot tea or pour over coffee, and cozy up to your radio/smartphone/computer for this week's fireside chat.

The repurposed solid steel fire pits we mentioned can be found HERE.

The much-anticipated 2021 Ford Bronco is finally here and we were so excited, we road tripped to Nashville to discuss it in-person with Jon Melton of Nashville Early Bronco! This special episode was recorded in Jon's garage and will soon be published on his YouTube channel!  

Links:

• The Ford-produced podcast we mentioned, Bring Back Bronco.
• Check out all the new Ford Bronco options on this PDF
• If you'd like a sweet Bronco t-shirt like Tim was wearing during this recording you can get your own HERE.

Another mashup for this week's show. We talk space-saving, DIY loft bed builds as well as adding a trailer hitch (receiver) to your minivan!

Josh rounded out the show with a continuation of the "get to know your hosts" segment.

Memorial Day is for remembering those who gave the ultimate sacrifice to secure and protect the freedom we enjoy every day.  This week's show is dedicated to those who have given all to uphold the rights and privileges we enjoy every day as Americans.

Ever had a garage door torsion spring or opener break?  Is a pro really needed for these repairs?  On this week's show we discuss doing it yourself!  Yes, garage doors can be dangerous to work on, but like we always say..."With a little help from your friends and the proper know-how; What one man can do, you can do as well."

We also gave an update on our rapidly growing Facebook group with some well-deserved shoutouts to a few members! 

On this week's episode, the band's not quite back together. Josh is back in the studio with Tim, (6 feet apart, of course) and we kick-off the chat with a breakdown of Josh's recent bout with the "flu"... or was it?!? We also discuss pulling our John Deere mowers out of their winter hibernation, how Tim recently fixed his own HVAC system for less than $15, and classic Ford Bronco rides for the kids during quarantine! We close out with a broad, apolitical discussion about our way of life in the wake of COVID-19; not only the challenges ahead, but also the benefits that a "forced sabbatical" can bring to all of us if we are intentional.

What are the nuts, bolts, and mental game that go into a FinTech startup?  On this week's show we tackle just that as we hear from special guest, Drew Scholtens of OinkChing.  Drew is bringing to market a fresh approach to financial literacy.  Listen in as we discuss everything from raising capital, leaving a high paying corporate job to pursue a dream, leaning on family and friends for vital support, and shoving a concrete mixer in the back of a Nissan Leaf.

You can connect with Drew HERE on LinkedIn.

Check out OinkChing at www.oinkching.com

This week we're talking small engine repairs basics.  Look, people give up on their small engines way too quickly!  On this week's show Tim and special guest Brandon talked through getting your engines back up and running.  Yes, we know you'll all miss Dave and Josh this week, but tune in to find out what the deal is!  Stay safe out there!

The specialty screwdriver set we mentioned can be found HERE. <<--our Amazon affiliate link!

Thinking of getting into wood working?  Been putting it off because it seem insurmountable?  Well, on this week's show we welcomed special guest, Drew Mapleswright with Maplesgrove Woodcraft.  Drew started from near zero and is now producing some beautiful wooden flatware.  We'll talk about how he got started, the tools and know-how needed, and a bit about the business he's created.

Drew wrapped us up with some wood working trivia!

Check out some of Drew's work HERE on his Etsy page.
And check out his instagram page HERE.

Do you have enough attic insulation?  You should check!  Adding more is a very DIY project.  We'll walk you through how to make it happen.

Check out the climate zone and R value charts we referenced HERE.

Dave wrapped us up with his bonus segment all about the United States Medal of Honor.

Ever wonder what the You can, man. hosts are working on?  We decided to take some time and talk a bit about the projects we're working on or that are in the works!

Tim had our bonus segment this week with, "Know Your Hosts."

An integral part of the You can, man. spirit is sharing your knowledge with others.  On this week's show we took some time to give credit where credit is due and gave some much needed shout-outs to active members of our Facebook group page.  We love the community that is steadily growing on the group page and are looking forward to see where it goes.

Josh wrapped up the show with an entertaining history of the coast-to-coast land speed record first made popular with the race, The Cannonball Run.

We made mentioned of fb group member Brad and his helpful tile turtorials.  Check some of that out here on his YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA-4Nsea6VlLHEeXtMhPHPQ

We also mentioned a great video about the Cannonball record holders: https://youtu.be/M6s9o6uIWZw

Who doesn't love power tools?  We at the You can, man. podcast most certainly do!  This week we gave a run down of some of our favorites - from miter saws to backpack blowers.

Dave wrapped up his series with part 3 of "Not Blade Banter" and gave an opinionated ranking of his top 5 pocket knives.

Is your castle secure?  Home security; Are you thinking about it?  On this week's show we hear what convicted burglars have to say about what makes a home an easy target.  The article that we referenced can be found HERE.

Josh wrapped us up with his segment, Liquid Death.

The new Ford Bronco has been anticipated for YEARS and there's been some clues leaked as to what it may be like.  We welcomed YouTuber, Jon Melton with Nashville Early Bronco on the show with us to get his take on what Ford can't screw up with this new release.  Jon is well known in the classic Bronco community and he's been making amazing Bronco content on YouTube for several years now.  If you're into early Broncos, then you can't miss his channel.

HERE is the link to the new Ford Bronco article we went through.

Tim wrapped up the show with some You can, man. Ford Trivia!

This week's show features special guest, Eric Triplett a.k.a. The Pond Digger!  Eric tells us all about his passion for people, ponds, and fish.  Listen in as he shares his story of how he got to where he is today; working his dream job creating and maintaining high-end ponds.  With over 130k YouTube subscribers, he truly exhibits the You can, man. spirit creating quality content that inspires and educates countless DIYers and professionals alike.  Make sure to look Eric up on his website www.theponddigger.com, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter and his Facebook page.

There are basic car repairs that you don't need a mechanic for!  On this week's show we discuss car repairs you can definitely do in your driveway.  Don't let your go-to be a call to the mechanic.  Do it yourself!

On this week's bonus segment, Dave tells the story of that one time he rolled his parent's nice Jeep Grand Cherokee!