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UNT MindSpark

UNT Spark Makerspace

The maker movement generated the recent increase in innovation spaces such as a makerspace. Student makers at UNT explore various topics surrounding making, the Maker Mindset, and the Maker movement. We have a few series that focus on a range of topics from how various spaces developed their unique makerspace/fablab/techgym/design studio/etc. to meeting our makers to a series on specific technologies that are either in our makerspace or new in the maker community. Join us for a journey into the

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00:53:40

Maker Life Stories-Moody Makerspace at Baylor University

UNT MindSpark ·

2025/10/24

In this episode of Maker Life Stories we talk to Brett Harper from Baylor's Moody Makerspace. We talk about the history of the Moody Makerspace, the application of maker space technologies for academics as well as personal projects, and the future of their space. Guest: Brett Harper Editor: Anthony Grosse Producer: Dax Laber Executive producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, Steven Sparkman, Joe Jordan Music: Relax Synth by gabrieleromanoy on Pixabay

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00:04:52

Ignite — 3D Printing

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2025/10/10

In this episode of Ignite, Austin explains how 3D printing works at Spark. Learn about all the possibilities of 3D printing as Austin gives a comprehensive rundown of everything you need to know. Guest: Austin MatthewEditor: AlexisProducer: AlexisExecutive producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, Steven Sparkman, Joe JordanMusic: Relax Synth by gabrieleromanoy on Pixabay https://pixabay.com/music/beats-relax-synth-275097/

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00:11:55

Austin, what’s your spark?

UNT MindSpark ·

2025/10/03

Description: In this episode of What's your Spark? get to know Austin, one of our new makers. In addition to favorite snacks and inspirations, we talk about what creativity means to him as well as what drives him to be a maker. Guest: Austin MatthewEditor: AlexisProducer: AlexisExecutive producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, Steven Sparkman, Joe JordanMusic: Relax Synth by gabrieleromanoy on Pixabay https://pixabay.com/music/beats-relax-synth-275097/

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00:17:30

Maker Life Stories — Farmer's Branch Library

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2025/09/19

On this episode of Maker Life Stories we're joined by Rachel from the Innovation Zone at Farmer's Branch Library. The Innovation zone is a relatively new Makerspace open to thew public with many exciting events and machines to experience. We discuss the resources available at the Farmer's Branch makerspace as well as the importance of having a place to practice new skills. Host: AlexisGuest: Rachel AsseltaEditor: AlexisProducer: AlexisExecutive producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez,

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00:13:43

Ignite — Short Film Making

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2025/09/12

On this episode of ignite one of our audio-visual specialists, Anthony, details how anyone can make their very own short film while avoiding some of the common pitfalls filmmakers seem to encounter. Guest: Anthony GrosseEditor: AlexisProducer: AlexisExecutive producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, Steven Sparkman, Joe JordanMusic: Relax Synth by gabrieleromanoy on Pixabay https://pixabay.com/music/beats-relax-synth-275097/

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00:12:43

Anthony, what’s your spark?

UNT MindSpark ·

2025/09/05

Tune in for another episode of What’s your Spark? On this episode we talk to Anthony, a new maker who specializes in A/V production. Get to know him as we discuss everything from what inspires him to create to optimal ways to do karaoke in the car. Host: AlexisGuest: AnthonyEditor: AlexisProducer: AlexisExecutive producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, Steven Sparkman, Joe JordanMusic: Relax Synth by gabrieleromanoy on Pixabay https://pixabay.com/music/beats-relax-synth-275097/

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00:32:20

Maker Life Stories – UNT Comic Book Club

UNT MindSpark ·

2025/05/07

Join us on another exciting episode of Maker Life Stories as we are joined by out new host, Alexis, who will be interviewing the UNT Comic book club. Come learn about the founding of the club and the dedicated members of the club. Also learn about a book that the UNT Comic book club are publishing. All of this and more in this latest episode of Maker Life Stories.Host: Alexis TrumanGuest: Emily Dickenson, Sam MillerEditor: Zane CriderProducer: Jerry JohnsonExecutive producers: Judy Hunter, Jake

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00:07:32

Ignite – Mix Media Filmmaking

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2025/04/18

Join us on another episode of Ignite. This episode’s topic is that of mixed media filmmaking. This topic is one that our host, Alexis, is very passionate about. Listen as she goes into detail of how she first got started and how she’s been improving her craft over the years. Learn all that and more in this episode of Ignite.Host: Alexis TrumanGuest: Alexis TrumanEditor: RaeLynn DominquezProducer: Jerry JohnsonExecutive producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, Steven Sparkman, Joe

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00:10:56

Alexis, what’s your spark?

UNT MindSpark ·

2025/04/11

Come and Join us on another episode of What’s your Spark? Joining us for this episode will be the extremely talented Alexis. She is one of our makers in the makerspace and is pursuing a degree in film. She has a passion for making and creating, from skit to stop motion animation. Learn about all of this and more during this episode of What’s your Spark? Host: Jerry JohnsonGuest: Alexis TrumanEditor: Alexis TrumanProducer: Alexis TrumanExecutive producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez,

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00:28:23

Maker Life Stories - Texas Women's University

UNT MindSpark ·

2025/03/28

Maker Life Stories - Texas Women's University Description: Welcome to another episode of Maker Life Stories. For this episode we will be joined by Nicholas from the Texas Women’s University Makerspace. During this interview, we get to learn about all the interesting projects and technologies that the space offers for all TWU students. We also get to learn about Nicholas and how they got started as a maker and their passion behind the work they do. Learn all of this and more during this episode

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00:41:43

Elijah, What's your Spark?

UNT MindSpark ·

2025/03/21

Welcome to another episode of what’s your spark. For this episode we will be interviewing one of our fantastic makers, Elijah. Join us to learn about his perspective of a whole host of questions, from how he deals with imposter syndrome as well as some questions to learn more about him as a whole, like if he had to survive on one meal what would it be. Learn all of this and more in this episode of What’s your spark? Host: Jerry JohnsonGuest: Elijah WardEditor: Jerry JohnsonProducer: Jerry

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00:07:22

Ignite - Modding

UNT MindSpark ·

2025/03/07

Modding is a culture of taking objects that you own and making adjustments or modifications (mods), whether it be hardware or software, to make them function better for you. In this episode of ignite, we are joined by one of our makers, Elijah, who has a background in doing modifications for fun, especially on old iPod. He’ll tell you about how he got started, what made him interested, and more in this episode of Ignite. Host: Elijah WardEditor: Jerry JohnsonProducer: Jerry JohnsonExecutive

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00:16:49

Ignite - Screen Writing

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2025/02/21

Description:Join us with RaeLynn Dominguez, Vice president of the Women in Cinema Club, as she tells us her story and inspirations of screen writing. Learn from their perspective on how to improve and create great pieces of writing that could one day end up on the big screen. You'll also learn some of their struggles with writing and how to overcome those. Thank you for joining us for another info-packed ignite. Host: RaeLynn Dominguez Editor: Jerry Johnson Producer: Jerry Johnson Executive

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00:18:45

Maker Life Stories - James Thurman from Denton Maker...

UNT MindSpark ·

2025/02/14

Description:Hello and welcome to another episode of Maker Life Stories and joining us today is James Thurman from the Denton Maker Center. James is a professor here at UNT who specializes in metal smithing and jewelry. He and his wife wanted to start a space for all of those looking into learning the creative fields and becoming makers. Denton Maker Center was doing a soft open, but officially had their grand opening on January 25th. Learn more about the man behind the space and more in this new

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00:10:23

Spark Spotlight - John Nye

UNT MindSpark ·

2025/02/07

Description:Hello everyone and welcome to a whole new series for the UNT Mindspark podcast called Spark Spotlight. This show is an opportunity for makers around UNT that use the Spark Makerspace to come in and tell us all about the projects that they've made. For our very first episode, We are joined by John Nye, a student here at UNT that used the space to create a replica of the Mahoraga wheel from Jujustu Kaisen. Learn how he made this and all of the steps he took during the first episode

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00:43:12

Maker Life Stories - Devin Kraft from Cheshire Cat Art

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2024/11/22

Hello and welcome to another episode of Maker Life Stories. Joining us today is Devin Kraft, who is a prolific artist with years of experience in the industry. In this episode, we learn about how Devin got started into this field of work and how he has formed his craft to what he does today. We also learn about Devin's time in Japan and his time working inside the manga industry for a year.Hosts: Jerry Johnson and Alexis Truman Guest: Devon Kraft https://www.cheshirecatart.com/ Editor: Jerry

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00:22:44

Ignite - Photography

UNT MindSpark ·

2024/11/15

Hello everyone and welcome to another episode of Ignite. Today's host is an extremely talented member of our team, Jacky Cunningham. Jacky will be going extremely in-depth into the behemoth of a world that is photography. Learn everything you need to know about photography and more during this extra long Ignite.Host: Jacky Cunningham Editor: Jerry Johnson Producer: Jerry Johnson Executive Producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, Steven Sparkman, and Joe Jordan Music: Lofi Song -

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00:22:59

Jacky, What's your spark?

UNT MindSpark ·

2024/11/08

Hello and welcome to yet another What’s your Spark? During this episode, we will be introduced to one of our newer makers Jacky. They are a first generation New media arts major with a passion for photography and a drive that could set anyone’s inspiration into overdrive. Learn all this and more during this “What’s your spark?”!Host: Jerry Johnson Guest: Jacky Cunningham Editor: Jerry Johnson Producer: Jerry Johnson Executive Producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, Steven

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00:33:42

Maker Life Stories - Lacey Makerspace

UNT MindSpark ·

2024/10/18

Hello and welcome to another episode of Maker Life Stories. This week we are joined by Emily Crawford from the Lacey Makerspace on the Saint Martins’ University campus. Join us in learning all of what they offer as well as a bit of the history behind the makerspace as well.Host: Jerry Johnson Guest : Emily Crawford Editor: Jerry Johnson Producer: Jerry Johnson Executive Producers: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, and Steven Sparkman Music: Lofi Beat by FASSounds on Pixabay

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00:04:44

Ignite - Voice Acting

UNT MindSpark ·

2024/10/11

Description:Hello and welcome to the second part of a 2 parter this time focusing on the world of Voice Acting. If you haven't watched the first of this series, we highly recommend that so you can jump right in with no issue. So join Jerry and learn all about the world of voice acting Host: Jerry Johnson Editor: Jerry Johnson Producer: Jerry Johnson Executive Producer: Judy Hunter, Jake Jacobson, Alondra Lopez, Joe Jordan, and Steven Sparkman Music: Coverless book (Lofi) by AmbientAUDIOVISION

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