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The ONLY podcast that talks about technical fabrics, MYOG, and gear design.
Top 7% of global podcasts
Over 250,000 downloads
Average listener rating of 4.8 stars
With an international base of listeners and guests, ROTR's performance is touted as breaking the top 10% of all podcasts.
Since 2021, the podcast has grown steadily. Attracting guests and listeners to tune in episode-after-episode.
"The authenticity, humor, and passion of the hosts is fantastic and I’m grateful for their willingness to share with the community."
The Latest Episode
Inside X-Pac's Newest Fiber Technology
Episode: 156
Guest: Matt Evans, Ryan Campbell
Description: You can sew with a fabric for years and still be surprised by how much you don’t know about it. Ryan and Matt are back for a fabric quiz that digs into the specs, terminology, and secrets, while uncovering some surprisingly useful things to consider when choosing materials for your next project.
Recent Episodes
Why Better Makers Learn to Repair
Episode: 155
Guest: Maddie Hem
Description: Repairing gear requires a different mindset than making it from scratch. But one of the greatest benefits of sewing skills is being able to get more out of the things you already have. Our guest breaks down how to confidently tear into finished gear, diagnose what actually failed, and make repairs that can keep your favorite equipment going for years.
Making Time for Making
Episode: 153
Guest: Marc Schatalow
Description: Many of us don't make it to the sewing machine until 8 or 9 p.m., after a full day of work. By then, it's hard to think like a product developer (and even harder to stay creative). Marc Shatalow joins us to share how he balances a full-time job with a growing bag brand, along with the design process, production habits, and mindset that help him keep creating without burning out.
How the Pros Build Tech Packs
Episode: 152
Guest: Jenna Lagonigro
Description: Great products don't happen by accident. They happen because someone obsesses over hundreds of tiny decisions that most never notice. In this episode, Jenna Lagonigro pulls back the curtain on how professional products go from sketchbook to production line, sharing the design principles, development process, and tech pack secrets that every maker can apply to their own projects.