The Maker Podcast You’ll Actually Want to Listen to in 2025

Let’s be real: not every podcast is built for makers.

You know the type—hour-long interviews with big-name founders who sold their startup ten years ago. Plenty of polish. Not much you can apply this week.

But in 2025, makers are shipping faster, using smarter tools, and staying leaner than ever. What we really need isn’t another highlight reel. We need something that speaks to the right now — the late nights, the half-finished side projects, the scrappy MVPs, and the quiet wins that don’t make TechCrunch.

That’s exactly why we created Built This Week — the maker podcast for people who actually build.

What Makes a “Maker Podcast” Different?

Makers don’t have time for fluff. We’re not just dreaming — we’re doing. And we want content that respects that rhythm.

Built This Week is a podcast made by makers, for makers. Each episode is short, focused, and designed to give you insight and motivation without wasting your time. No long intros. No recycled startup clichés. Just real builds, real tools, and relevant updates.

If you're the kind of person who:

• Has 3 browser tabs open with different dashboards
• Pushes updates before your coffee finishes
• Shares builds on X or Reddit for early feedback
• Likes experimenting and learning in public

...you’re in the right place.

A Weekly Hit of Real Product Momentum

Every episode of Built This Week follows a simple structure:

1. What we built — A real product update from the past 7 days. Could be a new feature, a scrappy landing page, a paid user milestone, or a total pivot.
2. Tool of the Week — A product, API, or framework that helped us move faster. Think: what we’d immediately recommend to another builder.
3. News that matters — Tech, startup, and AI news curated for makers, not fund managers.

We designed the show to be something you can listen to in 15 minutes — on a walk, during a coffee break, or before you dive into your next build.

It’s not content for content’s sake. It’s fuel for your next product sprint.

Built for the Maker Stack in 2025

Makers in 2025 are building faster than ever. We’re stitching together no-code tools, AI APIs, and microservices. We’re launching products in public. We’re monetizing fast and iterating even faster.

You might be:

• Running a micro-SaaS with two paying users
• Selling Notion templates or GPT wrappers
• Launching a side hustle while holding down a full-time job
• Testing ideas across Gumroad, Substack, or Lemon Squeezy

Whatever you’re building, the maker stack is more powerful than ever—and evolving quickly. We treat the podcast like a weekly touchpoint: what’s new, what’s useful, and what other makers are doing right now to stay ahead.

Why It’s Working

Makers love Built This Week because it’s relatable. It’s real. And it helps cut through the noise.

You won’t hear about the same startup everyone else is hyping. You’ll hear about the developer who launched a lightweight analytics tool and made $80 in MRR. The designer who sold their first pre-order. The founder who pivoted after a failed Product Hunt drop.

It’s not about scale. It’s about showing up, shipping, and sharing the process.

That’s the kind of content makers need in 2025—not just inspiration, but real traction.

🎧 Subscribe to Built This Week
If you’re a maker, this podcast is built for you.

Tune in weekly to hear what’s being built, which tools are working, and what trends are worth your time.

Find Built This Week on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get your maker fix.

Because makers don’t wait for permission—we just build. And then we talk about it. See you next week.

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