# The One Where They Find The Bleeder (Off The Cut Podcast Episode 208)

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Podcast: [Off the Cut Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-cut-podcast-5170104)
Published: 2026-03-21T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/offthecutpodcast/episodes/The-One-Where-They-Find-The-Bleeder-Off-The-Cut-Podcast-Episode-208-e3gl2g5
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Duration seconds: 3588

## Resource

We challenged Deric to keep up an Irish accent for the whole show, he didn't even last three seconds. We kick things off with a reality check on the recent windstorms that turned our backyards into obstacle courses and honest landscapers into price gouging armies. Zac gets brutally honest about his latest project: XPS foam panel speakers . After being bought into the YouTube hype, he discovered that without a subwoofer and a $200 microphone, they sound less like high-fidelity audio and more like a musical birthday card. Meanwhile, Deric shares how he turned Gemini AI into a high-functioning shop assistant by uploading photos of burnt-out capacitors. Fixing a "dead" motor for 13 bucks and balancing water chemistry without the usual guesswork. In this episode, we also discuss: The Arborist "Opportunity": Why a split branch in the neighborhood suddenly costs $2,500 when demand is high. The Honda Fit "Clunk": Why Eric decided to "lube the bejesus" out of a strut mount bearing rather than spend $1,000 on a 16-year-old car. Dealerships vs. Online Buyers: Why online services often offer more for your trade-in than the local dealer ever will. Woodshop Cat: Deric’s solution for a cat that decided the house rugs are its new litter box. Got questions? Email us at offthecutpodcast@gmail.com Join the Aftershow: https://www.patreon.com/offthecutpodcast Watch Live: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcRJPIp6OaffQtvCZ2AtWWQ Merch: https://www.spencleydesignco.com Start a Podcast: https://streamyard.com/pal/c/5926541443858432 Follow the Hosts: Zac: @ZacBuilds Eric: @SpencleyDesignCo Deric: @PecanTreeDesign Proudly Sponsored By: KM Tools ( kmtools.com/SPENCLEYDESIGNCO ) WTB Woodworking ( wtbwoodworking.com/giveaway ) #Woodworking #DIY #3DPrinting #M…

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