I'm No Expert

The podcast about everything and nothing. Jason Hui is a maker and founder of Prometheus Lights. Ben Hardy is a writer, content marketer, and former editor of Bobvila.com. Join their deep dives into topics in which they have much interest ... and no expertise.

Fatal Distraction 03/29/2024

Fatal Distraction Have you ordered your Apple Vision Pro yet? In this episode Jason and Ben explore this recent entry into the "mixed reality" space, from the fit and features to the viral videos circulating of early adopters upending the normal. Maker Minute: Independent VR Goggle Makers (you know who you are). /episode/index/show/noexpert/id/30595523

It's Up To Us: Small Biz & Buying American 12/28/2023

It's Up To Us: Small Biz & Buying American In this episode Jason & Ben examine a viral YT video about the alarming state of big brands in America, what it means to "Buy American", and some of the easy ways YOU can be supporting the economy...wherever you live. Video Referenced: /episode/index/show/noexpert/id/29260463

Midlife Crisis 12/04/2022

Midlife Crisis The dreaded midlife crisis. Except, why is it dreaded? In this episode Ben & Jason explore society's (mis)perception of the middle ages, from the questionable "signs" one is having a midlife crisis to the overwhelmingly negative bent given to this strange phenomenon. Maker Minute: AND the /episode/index/show/noexpert/id/25213794

Top Gun: Maverick 11/01/2022

Top Gun: Maverick Part movie review, part paean to the original. Jason and Ben take on everyone's favorite 2022 summer blockbuster. Was it realistic, was it well-acted, does it matter? If you were (or weren't) a fan, you'll enjoy this hot take. Maker Minute: Tom Cruise (oh yes we did). /episode/index/show/noexpert/id/24867333

"Life Hacks" – The Last Grilling Utensil You'll Ever Need 09/13/2022

"Life Hacks" – The Last Grilling Utensil You'll Ever Need Jason and Ben breakdown the grilling utensil Jason swears by, which can replace your tongs, spatula, and fork AND elevate your status all at once. It might be end of summer, but a true pit boss cooks over fire 12 months of the year. Maker Minute: /episode/index/show/noexpert/id/24365076

Should There Be Billionaires? 07/18/2022

Should There Be Billionaires? Jason and Ben tackle the existential and touch on economics, morality, fairness, and Jeff Bezos' super yacht. We tried to get Bernie Sanders as a guest but the WiFi on his private jet was down. Maker Minute: /episode/index/show/noexpert/id/23781236

The Curious Case of the Counterfeit Kappa 06/14/2022

The Curious Case of the Counterfeit Kappa Jason is no stranger to having his products ripped off. But this latest incident is extra. The brazenness, the gall, the cheek of the people behind the Kappa counterfeiting operation is next level. Maker Minute: All Makers (especially those who have had their sh*t ripped off). /episode/index/show/noexpert/id/23429429

Who Wants to Live Forever? 05/10/2022

Who Wants to Live Forever? Jason and Ben explore the burgeoning science of and exploration into immortality – how close are we and who are the figures/companies pursuing it? Also, should we? Also, favorite vampire movie? Maker Minute: /episode/index/show/noexpert/id/23062706

Mind Over Matter 03/29/2022

Mind Over Matter You have super powers, and this episode will teach you how to access them. Jason and Ben talk epigenetics, the placebo effect, the brain wave state you can access to unlock super powers, and more. Maker Minute: /episode/index/show/noexpert/id/22609529

3D Printing 02/25/2022

3D Printing He might not be an expert, but Jason is clearly accruing experience in this field. We chat his history with 3D Printing, why he's excited about the increasing access to the process, and where it's headed. /episode/index/show/noexpert/id/22262051

Supply Chain Woes 02/04/2022

Supply Chain Woes Robbed trains? 90-week lead times? A White House Task Force? What is happening with the supply chain – and what can we expect in 2022 and beyond? Your resident non-experts weigh in. Maker Minute: USPS Workers /episode/index/show/noexpert/id/22015382

Coming Attractions 2022 01/25/2022

Coming Attractions 2022 It's that time of the year when Jason reviews his highly organized system of post it note ideas and picks which ones we can expect to see realized in the coming twelve months. It's a doozy of a list: Foursevens MX3, a new LED, more tritium products and a bunch of rad 3D-printed goodies. /episode/index/show/noexpert/id/21875687

The Metaverse 12/29/2021

The Metaverse There was only one way to go after the NFT episode. Jason and Ben swallow the blue pill and enter the Matr– I mean Metaverse and examine the promises of its virtual glory. The good, the bad, the unknown. It's not coming. It's here. Are you ready? /episode/index/show/noexpert/id/21619757

NFTs (with special guest Alex Consalvo) 12/09/2021

NFTs (with special guest Alex Consalvo) In an I'm No Expert first Jason and Ben bring on a guest to bring the two hosts up to speed on the fast-moving world of NFTs. Alex may not be an expert, but his passion runs deep. We talk nuts and bolts, artists to keep an eye on, and we absolutely 100% do NOT give financial advice. /episode/index/show/noexpert/id/21431765

When To Quit 11/23/2021

When To Quit Quitters never win? Think again. Sometimes they live to fight another day...and win THAT fight. Or something like that. Turns out there's some science behind the art of quitting. So stop banging your head against the wall. Walk away and find another one. /episode/index/show/noexpert/id/21259598

The M16: A Case Study in Reliability 10/06/2021

The M16: A Case Study in Reliability Did the M 16 lose the Vietnam War for the United States? That's a bold claim and obviously an inaccurate one. BUT, there is an interesting story about the M 16 as it pertains to its reliability (or notorious lack thereof) that we dive into. A little war history, a little product design, a lot of non-expert discussion of a topic brought to mind on the heels of our withdrawal from Afghanistan. /episode/index/show/noexpert/id/20721545

Leadership 09/02/2021

Leadership Inspired by a recent Jocko Willink video post, Jason and Ben discuss the qualities of a good leader, their own leadership experience, and how different leadership styles can impact results. Fun AND serious. Kind of. /episode/index/show/noexpert/id/20336312

What Scares Us 06/23/2021

What Scares Us A follow up to the "Don't Knock it Til You Try It" episode in which Jason and Ben happily list and explore the things they would NOT do, from hard drugs and hard climbs to fermented teas and pig's anus. /episode/index/show/noexpert/id/19578179

Meat: It's What's For Dinner 05/19/2021

Meat: It's What's For Dinner Oh no, they're coming for our burgers! What's with the attack on meat? Should we be eating crickets instead? Or that lab-grown stuff? Or should we stick to the diet that served us well for millions of years? So many questions. All the answers. /episode/index/show/noexpert/id/19148639

Don't Knock It 'Til You Try It 04/28/2021

Don't Knock It 'Til You Try It In the spirit of Green Eggs & Ham, Jason & Ben extol the value of first hand experience, using that lens through which to view gun legislation (among other things). Come with an open mind. /episode/index/show/noexpert/id/18879761

Double Double Toil and Trouble 04/02/2021

Double Double Toil and Trouble Grab your wands and spellbooks. Jason and Ben are channeling their inner Gandalf and banishing the demons of the ancient world. For reals though. Magick exists. It's wildly accessible, and can change your life. Ready to learn more? /episode/index/show/noexpert/id/18572177

To Infinity and Beyond 03/11/2021

To Infinity and Beyond Inspired by a recent crash of a SpaceX rocket, Jason and Ben throw on their Last Starfighter T-shirts and exit the atmosphere. Mars colony, (fake) moon landings, the challenges of a generation ship. It's final frontier time for your favorite non-experts. /episode/index/show/noexpert/id/18283562

Coming Attractions 2021 02/19/2021

Coming Attractions 2021 Crystal ball time. What does the future hold for fans of Prometheus Lights and Foursevens? What new products does Jason have in store for us in 2021? /episode/index/show/noexpert/id/17998781

GameStop WTF 01/28/2021

GameStop WTF David v Goliath. This is not Occupy Wall Street 2.0. This is something different...and the industries/establishment/platforms are reacting in a way that suggests something big is happening. /episode/index/show/noexpert/id/17729069

VR vs RL 01/21/2021

VR vs RL Jason stayed up too late playing VR games so we talked about that, which beats RL (real life), ie the storming of the Capitol, which we also touched on. A fun ramble and great kick off to 2021. /episode/index/show/noexpert/id/17630345

Blame It On The A-a-a-a-a-alcohol 12/23/2020

Blame It On The A-a-a-a-a-alcohol Not a glorification. More like an acknowledgement that more of us are doing more drinking, both of us have some funny drinking-related stories to share, and one of the most memorable lines from the film masterpiece that is "Friday" was delivered by a man who sadly has recently departed. You don't have to drink while listening, but it'd be a lot cooler if you did. /episode/index/show/noexpert/id/17293973

Pandemic Holiday Special 12/10/2020

Pandemic Holiday Special Twas the night after COVID / and all through the town / not a human was stirring / because of lockdown. /episode/index/show/noexpert/id/17127938

This is America Part II 10/30/2020

This is America Part II Time for a routine check up. Pulse reading. State of the state. Jason and Ben talk politics, ignorance and fear, COVID, and Jason's upcoming trip to a supervolcano a few hundred (or thousand) years overdue for an eruption. 2020 seems the year to take such a trip, no? /episode/index/show/noexpert/id/16609697

Locked Doors 08/06/2020

Locked Doors This is you, standing in front of one. The play button is the key. Will you use it and find out what's beyond? /episode/index/show/noexpert/id/15506984

The $120,000 Mistake 07/02/2020

The $120,000 Mistake "Mistakes are always forgivable, if one has the courage to admit them." - Bruce Lee. /episode/index/show/noexpert/id/15054641

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