We are getting into the holiday spirit by discussing the beauty of "flat presents" (checks from grandma) and our secret strategies for dealing with terrible "throwaway gifts". However, the holiday season also brings out the scammers, so we dive deep into the sophisticated text and email scams currently plaguing creators, including a convincing Meta "Blue Badge" trap.

We also geek out on AI tools for YouTube thumbnails, debating whether "Gemini Nano Banana Pro" is a good name , and share our best tips for finding actual PNGs on Google Images without getting virus-bombed

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We are still recovering from Thanksgiving, which means we have strong opinions about leftover turkey and the tragedy of store-bought pies with lackluster crusts. We also dive into the questionable ethics of returning Black Friday impulse buys, debating whether it's okay to screw over a giant corporation versus a small creator. Last, we break down the art of the "listicle" video—how to take a boring project like a desk upgrade and turn it into engaging content by gamifying the process.

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KM Tools - Check out everything they have to offer at ⁠⁠⁠kmtools.com/SPENCLEYDESIGNCO⁠

⁠WTB Woodworking⁠ - Check out the giveaway over at:⁠https://www.wtbwoodworking.com/giveaway⁠

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We kick things off with a dental emergency caused by a bad habit before diving into a deep debate about shop safety gear—specifically, whether those expensive "space helmets" are actually worth it or if we just look ridiculous. We also discuss the "Nosy," a wearable air purifier that definitely exists (unfortunately), and question what materials we are using today that will be considered the "lead paint" of the future. Later, we recap a chaotic car rental experience in Curaçao that involved WhatsApp and zero paperwork, and we break down the strategy behind making "one-day build" videos for YouTube when you don't have the energy for a massive furniture project.

**Monthly BYOC, NO AFTERSHOW this week**

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This episode is proudly sponsored by:

KM Tools - Check out everything they have to offer at ⁠⁠⁠kmtools.com/SPENCLEYDESIGNCO⁠

⁠WTB Woodworking⁠ - Check out the giveaway over at:⁠https://www.wtbwoodworking.com/giveaway⁠

Gorilla Glue - Built By You; Backed By Gorilla www.gorillatough.com

Interested in starting your own podcast? Check out Streamyard: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://streamyard.com/pal/c/5926541443858432

#Woodworking #DIY #3DPrinting #Maker #ContentCreation #YouTuber #OffTheCutPodcast #Sponsored #KMTools #WTBWoodworking #GorillaGlue