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Jul 28 2009

What are tinnovators?

24 min 6 movies discussed
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Tinnovators are folks who come up with new and innovative ways to use old Altoids mint tins. Learn about some of these "tinnovators" and their art in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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This episode explores the fascinating world of "tinnovators" - creative people who repurpose Altoids mint tins into everything from steampunk art to electronic gadgets. Josh and Chuck dive into the surprisingly elaborate projects people have created using these iconic metal containers, from copper-plated Victorian-style etchings to mini flashlights and USB chargers. They interview several innovators and discuss what makes these simple mint tins so appealing for DIY projects and artistic expression.


Movies Discussed

America's Funniest Home Videos
America's Funniest Home Videos
1989
★ 6.6
"I'm just going to call America's Funniest Home Videos — Chuck referenced the show when reading listener mail that defended it after they had criticized it in a previous episode about stupid people being happier." — Chuck
Friends
Friends
1994
★ 8.4
"she was on Friends. Yeah, seasons 9 and 10 — Chuck referenced this TV series when discussing Aisha Tyler's acting roles and how she dated both Ross and Joey on the show." — Chuck
Stand by Me
Stand by Me
1986 1h 29m
★ 7.8
"He's famous for the Star Trek series and Stand By Me — Chuck referenced this movie when talking about Will Wheaton's career and calling it a quintessential film for their generation." — Chuck
Star Trek
Star Trek
1966
★ 8.0
"He's famous for the Star Trek series and Stand By Me — Chuck mentioned this series when discussing their celebrity fan Will Wheaton and his acting career." — Chuck
Talk Soup
Talk Soup
1991
★ 6.8
"former Talksoup hostess — Chuck mentioned this show when describing Aisha Tyler's career background as another celebrity fan." — Chuck
The Others
The Others
2001 1h 41m
★ 7.6
"it was featured in the others — Josh mentioned this movie when discussing porphyria and how people with this condition can't be exposed to sunlight." — Josh

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