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Happy Making

Happy Making

By: Travis Bumgarner
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 Welcome to Happy Making, a podcast that celebrates the messy, magical, and deeply human side of creativity. Hosted by Travis Bumgarner, Happy Making dives into the real stories behind what drives people to make things from the sparks of inspiration and the grind of creative blocks to the breakthroughs that make it all worth it. Travis’s journey began a decade ago in a Boston makerspace, a communal workshop where creative folks of all interests and backgrounds shared the same tables, tools, and latenight ideas. There, he learned that creativity thrives when curiosity is encouraged, not crushed, and when everyone, no matter their skill level, is welcomed to explore. Each episode carries that spirit forward, inviting listeners to hobby vicariously, discover what fuels other makers, and embrace the love of making. Whether you’re deep into a project or just wondering what it means to start, this podcast opens the door wide and says, “Come on in.”Copyright 2025 Travis Bumgarner Art
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  • The Origin of Happy Making

    The Origin of Happy Making
    Oct 9 2025

    In the first episode of Happy Making, host Travis Bumgarner shares the story behind the podcast and the community that inspired it. After years spent at a Boston makerspace surrounded by people building everything from furniture to circuits, Travis reflects on what those Tuesday nights taught him about creativity, curiosity, and connection.

    He also introduces the guiding principles behind the show: this isn’t a how-to manual but an invitation to explore; curiosity should always be encouraged, never stifled; and the door to creativity should stay wide open, no gatekeeping allowed.

    Happy Making is a podcast about the joy of creating and the people who can’t help but make things.
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