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Why Bother?

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by Maker House Co.

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Why Bother? is a podcast produced by Maker House Co. It's an exploration of why we choose to do things the hard way, from creating products, to community change, to TikTok! Ultimately, why we BOTHER to do these things when there are so many shortcuts & access to unlimited products through larger retailers online. WHY do we bother to do things the hard way? Learn more about the people behind the products you love, hear interesting stores about them and their business, the importance of human connection & more! Join us for discussions with local makers with host: Gareth Davies.

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7/19/2023

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December 28, 2023

BONUS WHY BOTHER? S1E13 - The Artery Community Roasters

BONUS EP Join us this week with our final episode of Season 1 of the Why Bother? Podcast hosted by Gareth Davies as we speak with Will Wells, from The Artery Community Roasters. This episode is an extra-long bonus episode that is full of great conversation. Will walks us through why & how he started this social enterprise back in 2020. We discuss the challenges and barriers folks with disabilities face when seeking meaningful employment. Will also discusses the importance of ethics within his business model; from his relationships with farmers to his customers. There is no doubt Will is truly passionate about coffee, in this episode learn more about the roasting process, tasting notes and the difference between light and dark roast coffee. Filled with puns, the coffee The Artery creates is flavourful and roasted with care and gives back to the community. Host, Gareth, who is not a coffee drinker also tries coffee for the first time in years…providing lots of laughs! Why Bother? Is a Podcast produced by Maker House Co. An exploration of why we choose to do things the hard way, from creating products, to community change, to TikTok! Learn more about the people behind the products you love, and hear the interesting stories behind them. Follow/Keep Up With The Artery: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thearterycommunityroasters/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.instagram.com/thearterycommunityroasters/</a> Visit them here: https://thearterycommunityroasters.com/ Come into Maker House store, located at 987 Wellington Street in the lovely neighbourhood of Hintonburg (Ottawa, ON) SHOP OUR WHOLE SITE HERE: <a href="https://makerhouse.com/">https://makerhouse.com/</a> Additional Resources Mentioned in the Episode <a href="https://www.able2.org/">https://www.able2.org/</a> <a href="https://liveworkplay.ca/">https://liveworkplay.ca/</a> <a href="https://www.domorecoolshit.com/">https://www.domorecoolshit.com/</a>

December 20, 2023

S1E12- Science Cobs

Join us this week with our twelfth episode of the Why Bother? Podcast hosted by Gareth Davies as we speak with Julie Lan , from Science Cobs. Julie designs adorable characters that are featured on her greeting cards, stickers & other small gifts. Her sassy cards always create laughs for customers at Ottawa markets. Julie works as a Software Developer by day but a few years ago started to sell her stickers and cards after being encouraged to put her art out to the world by a friend! She’s inspired by nature, animals and just a bit of dark humor. She has a background in acrobatics, swimming & other sports and a true love for traveling. Julie walks us through how her small business has evolved over the years and how she balances three jobs with her hobbies. Why Bother? Is a Podcast produced by Maker House Co. An exploration of why we choose to do things the hard way, from creating products, to community change, to TikTok! Learn more about the people behind the products you love, and hear the interesting stories behind them. Follow/Keep Up With Science Cobs: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sciencecobs">@sciencecobs</a> Visit them here: <a href="https://sciencecobs.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://sciencecobs.com/</a> Come into Maker House store, located at 987 Wellington Street in the lovely neighbourhood of Hintonburg (Ottawa, ON) SHOP OUR WHOLE SITE HERE: <a href="https://makerhouse.com/">https://makerhouse.com/</a>

December 6, 2023

S1E11- Ottawa Press & Publishing

Join us this week with our eleventh episode of the Why Bother? Podcast hosted by Gareth Davies as we speak with Ron Corbett, from Ottawa Press and Publishing. Ron is an author and owner of Ottawa Press and Publishing. He walks us through the publishing process, how they choose what books to print and how they source “relentlessly local” stories. Ottawa Press and Publishing was established in 2015, as a way to celebrate local Ottawa stories. All of their books are printed in Canada and use high-quality paper stock. Interestingly, quite a few of their bestsellers started as Facebook pages & Blogs! Ron is an author himself and is in the process of publishing his next book in his mystery Frank Yakabuski series: Muskie Falls. Ron is a celebrated author & journalist, who has prided himself on sharing local and Canadian tales. Spanning Time: The Bridges of Ottawa/Gatineau is one of the newest releases that you can find at Maker House & other bookstores. Why Bother? Is a Podcast produced by Maker House Co. An exploration of why we choose to do things the hard way, from creating products, to community change, to TikTok! Learn more about the people behind the products you love, and hear the interesting stories behind them. Follow/Keep Up With Ottawa Press & Publishing: Visit them here: <a href="https://www.ottawapressandpublishing.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.ottawapressandpublishing.com/</a> Ron Corbett: <a href="https://www.roncorbettbooks.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.roncorbettbooks.com/</a> Come into Maker House store, located at 987 Wellington Street in the lovely neighbourhood of Hintonburg (Ottawa, ON) SHOP OUR WHOLE SITE HERE: <a href="https://makerhouse.com/">https://makerhouse.com/</a>

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What is Why Bother??: Why Bother? is a podcast produced by Maker House Co. It's an exploration of why we choose to do things the hard way, from creating products, to community change, to TikTok! Ultimately, why we BOTHER to do these things when there are so many shortcuts & access to unlimited products through larger retailers online. WHY do we bother to do things the hard way?

Learn more about the people behind the products you love, hear interesting stores about them and their business, the importance of human connection & more!

Join us for discussions with local makers with host: Gareth Davies.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates inactive.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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