The guys are joined by Patti Gilstrap on the podcast this week, after a few years of scheduling issues. They talk about the pageantry of the Olympic opening ceremonies, Patti's pathway to Maker Camp, and how her love of sewing and teaching has made her one of the highlights Maker Camp each year. They also talk about her background in dance, costuming, puppetry, and touring Europe with Julie Christmas and her band.

You can find Patti on Instagram at...

@pattibrooklyn on IG

Check out The Art of Craftsmanship on YouTube, Instagram, and Patreon here...

youtube.com/theartofcraftsmanship

@theartofcraftsmanship

@theartofcameraguy

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Recommendations:

Patti:

The New Muppet Show w/ Sabrina Carpenter as the host:

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt37969426/

The puppet builder and Puppeteer Barnaby Dixon: https:

//www.youtube.com/user/barnabydixon

Devon:

The Knight of the Seven Kingdoms on MAX

Dustin:

@impingguin on IG

The guys talk about positive affirmations, the upcoming Olympics, and Axe storage, as well as picking the right music, and one of the best bars in Baltimore closing.

youtube.com/theartofcraftsmanship

@theartofcraftsmanship

@theartofcameraguy

patreon.com/theartofcraftsmanship

Recommendations:

Dustin:

@katievanslyke on IG

Devon:

"The Making of a Knight" the behind the scenes making-of for the new show from HBO Max "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms"

Devon and Dustin talk about Devon's experience with his daughter and watching all three extended versions of The Lord of The Rings movies in three days and also discuss the Epic snow storm of 2026, and how they are dealing with it at this early stage. Lastly they talk about Dustin turning 43 and celebrating 3 times.

youtube.com/theartofcraftsmanship

@theartofcraftsmanship

@theartofcameraguy

patreon.com/theartofcraftsmanship

Recommendations:

Dustin:

Brandon Roost @buckaroost and his IG reel of the exploding tree.

Devon:

Alex Honnold Climbing Taipei 101 on Netflix