{"podcast":{"title":"Off the Cut Podcast","slug":"off-the-cut-podcast-5170104","podcast_index_feed_id":5170104,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/816c2358/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/offthecutpodcast","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/production/podcast_uploaded_nologo/21613478/21613478-1646535501674-2fcb60f4aec7a.jpg","author":"Eric Spencley, Zac Builds and Deric Jennings","episode_count":227,"summary":"Come hang out and have some laughs with Eric, of Spencley Design Co, Zac, of Zac Builds, and Deric of Pecan Tree Design, as we discuss woodworking, building, making, and go off on some funny and interesting tangents as we attempt to answer all your questions! To submit a question for us to answer on the air, email us at offthecutpodcast@gmail.com. Want even more? Unlock the aftershow and tons of other perks by becoming a Patreon supporter: https://www.patreon.com/offthecutpodcast","last_synced_at":"2026-07-26T10:20:37.786952+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-cut-podcast-5170104"},"episode":{"title":"The One Where They Get Cattywampus | Off The Cut Podcast-Episode 213","slug":"the-one-where-they-get-cattywampus-off-the-cut-podcast-episode-213","published_at":"2026-04-25T10:55:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-cut-podcast-5170104/the-one-where-they-get-cattywampus-off-the-cut-podcast-episode-213","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-cut-podcast-5170104","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/offthecutpodcast/episodes/The-One-Where-They-Get-Cattywampus--Off-The-Cut-Podcast-Episode-213-e3iegc8","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/816c2358/podcast/play/119013192/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-24%2F422827096-44100-2-09559fc87ffe.mp3","summary":"We finally solve the mysteries of the universe—or at least the ones involving aluminum cans and why your garage door is trying to kill you. We dive into the "uncanny valley" of AI-generated emails that try just a little too hard to be your friend, and why Eric would rather do drywall every day than ever touch rubber gym flooring again. If you’ve ever wondered about the surface area to volume ratio of a White Claw versus a standard beer can, or why an HVAC technician wants you to watch a video on his iPad, this one is for you. We help Zac break down the agonizing process of filming a woodworking course when you have 8 hours of footage and no idea when to stop explaining the "why". Highlights: The Bubbly Koozie Engineering: Deric breaks down the complex world of 3D-printed koozies and the actual math behind can sizes. The AI "Tom" Scandal: Zac gets a "personalized" email from an AI agent that knows way too much about his Xbox mods. Door-to-Door Combat: Strategies for handling salesmen, including the Seinfeld "Home Phone Number" maneuver. The Garage Door Disaster: Eric’s near-death experience with spring tension and the "Cattywampus" cable. The 50-Blade Floor: Why Eric went through an entire pack of utility blades for one rubber floor. Editing Secrets: The Q and W keys that will save your life in Premiere Pro. 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.c…","meta_description":"We finally solve the mysteries of the universe—or at least the ones involving aluminum cans and why your garage door is trying to kill you. We dive into t…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3760,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/off-the-cut-podcast-5170104/episodes/the-one-where-they-get-cattywampus-off-the-cut-podcast-episode-213/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/off-the-cut-podcast-5170104/the-one-where-they-get-cattywampus-off-the-cut-podcast-episode-213.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}