Episodes 33
Avg. Duration 1h 4m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (5)
Since Aug 2025
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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About This Podcast

Machine Tool Maniacs is where creativity meets craftsmanship. We share the real stories of makers, machinists, and entrepreneurs who turned ideas into reality. Each episode is designed to inspire you to create, while breaking down the processes, tools, and strategies that bring visions to life. Whether you’re building a business, a product, or just your skills, we’re here to spark ideas, share knowledge, and fuel your journey from concept to creation.

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Recent Episodes

Stacking Machines and Scaling Fast

Jun 08, 2026 1h 16m

In this episode of Machine Tool Maniacs, Matt sits down with David Petrich and Brendon Ralph of Machinable Innovations, joined by co-host Will Mund. The conversation covers David’s path from Air…

The Force Behind the Machine Tools Pt2.

May 26, 2026 48m

We continue our conversation about what it’s like being on the distribution side of the CNC machining and manufacturing industry. It’s not all roses on this side either. In part two, Will Mund and I…

The Force Behind the Machine Tools

May 08, 2026 44m

From the shop floor to the distribution side of CNC machining and manufacturing. In this episode of Machine Tool Maniacs, Will and I break down our backgrounds in the industry, what led us into…

Lone Wolf Loadout

Apr 26, 2026 1h 17m

Taylor Jenkins of Lone Wolf Precision is proving that small shops can run at a high level by combining smart automation with practical systems. In this episode of Machine Tool Maniacs Podcast, we…

Terminating Traditional Automation

Apr 06, 2026 1h 15m

In this episode of the Machine Tool Maniacs podcast, Will Mund and I break down the rise of humanoid robots in manufacturing and what it means for CNC machining, machine shop owners, and machinists.…

Fairway to 5-Axis

Mar 24, 2026 1h 15m

In this episode, I sit down with Eric Schneiter to talk about his path from running a golf course to diving deep into CNC machining. What started as a drive to build his own invention led him to…

Need For Speed: Midnight Machining

Mar 16, 2026 1h 21m

In this episode of the Machine Tool Maniacs podcast, I sit down with Bailey Shenk from Pizza Boy Metal Works. Bailey shares how he started his machine shop in his parents’ garage, building parts for…

CNC Repair Wizard

Mar 09, 2026 1h 12m

In this episode of the Machine Tool Maniacs Podcast, Will Mund and I sit down with Aaron Morrill, better known online as CNC Repairman. Aaron shares how he got his start repairing CNC machines, why…

Motion Mechanics Spindles

Mar 03, 2026 48m

In this continuation of our Machine Talk series, Will Mund and I set out to cover multiple components and ended up going deep on one of the most critical parts of any CNC machine: the spindle.…

Motion Mechanics

Feb 16, 2026 1h 5m

In this Machine Talk episode, Will Mund and I break down the next layer of CNC machines by focusing on motion. After covering machine foundations in the last episode, we get into what actually makes…

Merchant of Machine Tools

Feb 05, 2026 1h 9m

In this episode of the Machine Tool Maniacs Podcast, I sit down with Brandon Atkinson of Elevation Machine to talk about our history growing up in manufacturing and how we both leapfrogged through…

Special Delivery: Putting Your Business on the Map

Jan 20, 2026 1h 16m

In this episode, Matt and his wife Nicole break down how machine shops, CNC machinists, and product-focused entrepreneurs can start using short-form content to market what they offer. We cover why…

G28 (2026)

Jan 11, 2026 25m

In this episode, Will Mund joins to break down predictions for manufacturing in 2026: tariff impact on U.S. supply chains, workforce challenges, and how desktop/entry-level CNC machines could expand…

M30 (End of Program 2025)

Dec 31, 2025 1h 8m

In this end-of-year wrap-up episode, Will Mund and I break down what actually mattered in manufacturing in 2025. We cover the launch of Machine Tool Maniacs, Will’s progress with Greenlight…

Breakdowns and Breakthroughs with Kelly Rus

Dec 22, 2025 1h 1m

Get ready to sit down with Kelly Rus of Precision Machine and Repair to break down how he built a machine shop from the ground up in just a few short years. Kelly started by buying out a one-man shop…

Side Hustle to Systems: Chris Keeps Rolling PT2

Dec 15, 2025 1h 15m

In this second part of my conversation with Chris Lamb from Triple Axis Manufacturing, we get into the real nuts and bolts of running a small machine shop. We talk about his actual equipment setup…

Pedals, Planes, and Precision: Chris Comes Full Circle PT1

Dec 08, 2025 1h 2m

Part one of my conversation with Chris Lamb of Triple Axis Manufacturing is all about coming full circle. We dig into what it’s like growing up in a family machine shop, learning the trade from your…

Machine Talk with Will: The foundation of your CNC

Nov 26, 2025 1h 9m

In this Machine Talk episode Will and I break down the one thing most machinists never think about. The foundation under the sheet metal. Cast iron weldments epoxy granite and concrete. What they do…

Moon-Dust Forge with Rocky Part 2

Nov 19, 2025 53m

In the second half of my conversation with Rocky Parkerton, we look ahead at where AZ3DPrint is going next and how he’s leveling up his entire operation. Rocky breaks down his future machine tool…

Command and Conquer with Rocky Part 1

Nov 11, 2025 54m

In this episode of the Machine Tool Maniacs Podcast, Matt sits down with Rocky Parkerton, founder of AZ3DPrint and RegolithForge. Rocky shares his journey from serving in the U.S. Army to becoming a…

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How many episodes does Machine Tool Maniacs have?

Machine Tool Maniacs has published 33 episodes since August 2025, covering topics in Business, Entrepreneurship.

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Machine Tool Maniacs is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 1h 4m.

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